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Artistic Transformations: Themes and Variations

2026-04-25T03:35:50Z

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'''''Artistic Transformations: [[theme song|Theme]]s and Variations''''' is a [[soundtrack album]] that features music from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', arranged for solo piano and performed by their composer [[Vince DiCola]]. It was released as a convention exclusive item at [[BotCon 2001]] by [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]].

==Track listing==
#"Unicron's Theme"
#"2005"
#"Attack on the Shuttle"
#"Gone Fishin'"
#"[[Autobot/Decepticon Battle]]"
#"City Under Siege/Showdown"
#"[[Death of Optimus Prime]]"
#"Contest for Leadership"
#"The Suite"
#"[[Dare]] (Excerpts)"

{{musicstub}}

[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 albums]]

Su Yueming

2026-02-07T07:08:30Z

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:''Su Yueming is a [[human]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''
[[File:AOE Su Yueming.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Gives Rei Hino a run for her money in terms of fashion.]]
'''Su Yueming''' (苏月明 ''Sū Yuèmíng'') is the CEO of [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]]'s [[China]] operations. Tough and uncompromising, she has a habit of lapsing into Mandarin when angry. She's also an accomplished fighter, as a result of undergoing police training prior to getting her MBA.

==Fiction==
===Age of Extinction===
:''Actor:'' [[Li Bingbing]]
{{voiceactor|[[Ryōko Gi]] (Japanese dub)|Li Bingbing (Mandarin dub), [[Angélica Villa]] (Latin American-Spanish dub), [[Young Hee Kim]] (Castilian Spanish dub), [[Geneviève Doang]] (European French dub), [[Eloisa Cervantes]] (Canadian French dub), [[Meylan Chao]] (German dub), [[Jun Ichikawa]] (Italian dub), [[Guilene Conte]] (Portuguese dub), [[Gabriela Medeiros]] (Portuguese dub, two lines), [[Agnieszka Fajlhauer]] (Polish)}}
Su was at KSI's [[Chicago]] HQ complaining to [[Joshua Joyce]] about the need for more [[Living metal#Live-action film series|Transformium]] when [[Cade Yeager]] and [[Shane Dyson]] infiltrated the building with [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. Following the [[Autobot]] attack on the building, Su observed the operation as [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]] and [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] were deployed for the first time in the field, and reacted with horror as Galvatron destroyed several civilian vehicles. As Joyce subsequently decided to relocate operations to the China facility, she expressed her grave doubts at the results of the testing so far, but Joyce assured her there'd be time for more testing in China.

Accompanying Joyce to China, Su was onhand to report that Galvatron had unexpectedly come online and was rallying the other prototypes. She drove Joyce and [[Darcy Tirrel]] from the factory as the prototypes ran loose and the factory was evacuated. She was shocked to learn that Joyce was carrying the [[Seed]] — for all intents and purposes a powerful bomb — in the car with them. Su drove them to [[Hong Kong]] where she knew a military garrison who'd help them. In Hong Kong, needing to split up, Su talked a motorcycle owner into parting with his cycle, and took Joyce on a ride through the city, pursued by [[Harold Attinger|Attinger]] and his [[Cemetery Wind]] forces. Diverting into a building, she stuck Joyce in an elevator and had to deal with him having a minor freakout. When Attinger's forces arrived, she fought them successfully with the help of a local. When Joyce declared his love for her, she promptly stuffed him back into the elevator, telling him to get to the roof.

Much later, after [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] had been defeated, Su found Joyce with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Autobot]]s, and watched Optimus jet off into space. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

==Notes==
*The character was originally given the name "Liao Xiumei"; however, Li Bingbing had it changed as it "sounded weird".<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/li-bingbing-admits-transformers-4-challenging-035400060.html|title=Li Bingbing admits "Transformers 4" was challenging|name=Li Bingbing|quote=I portray a CEO in the film and they gave the character's name, Liao Xiumei. It's not that the name is not good. It's just that it sounded weird. So I changed it to Su Yueming instead.|site=Yahoo! News|day=12|month=06|year=2014}}</ref>
*Su is presumably her surname in line with [[w:Chinese name|Chinese naming conventions]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction humans]]
[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]
[[Category:China]]

Hasbro Pulse Con 2024

2026-01-26T23:48:45Z

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|seriesissue=Hasbro Pulse Con 2024
|prev=Hasbro Pulse Con 2023
|next=Hasbro Pulse Con 2025
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|caption=
|title=
|date=[[September 13]] [[2024]]
|venue=[https://www.youtube.com/@hasbropulse Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel]
}}

'''Hasbro Pulse Con 2024''' was a virtual convention showcasing products and media from Hasbro's brands and products from ''Transformers'', ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I.Joe]]'', [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' and more. The event was held Friday [[September 13]], [[2024]] via the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVfFNdHrF0sfI9S4MNdaqA YouTube channel] for [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The event was hosted by the, uh, host, of the "''{{w|Toy Hunter}}''" docu-series [[Jordan Hembrough]], who previously conducted interviews for the Hasbro panels at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]].

==Venue==
As was tradition, Pulse Con 2024 was a virtual event broadcast via the Pulse YouTube channel.

==Guests==
*YouTuber and one of [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023|last year's]] hosts [[Dan Larson]] of the toy history channel ''Secret Galaxy'' (née ''Toy Galaxy'').
*Actor {{w|Emily Swallow}}, perhaps best known for playing the Mandalorian priest lady known only as "the Armorer" in [[Disney]]'s various ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' TV shows.

==Events==
PulseCon had a very full and very varied schedule of panels and events all day, but we'll keep our focus on the Transformers-related stuff.

===Friday, September 13===
:'''Transformers Brand Panel'''
:*''Time'': 3:20pm EST
:*''Panel Guests'': [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]]

:This unusually low-key panel featured:
:* The review of the [[Transformers: Legacy#United|''Legacy: United'']] toyline<nowiki>'</nowiki>s final wave, previously announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]].
:* An overview of the [[Threezero]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s offerings for the upcoming ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' film in their ''[[Threezero#MDLX Scale|MDLX]]'' range.
:* An overview of the second wave of ''One'' product for the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline, largely revealed ahead of time via social media.
:* The 2024 inductions for the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]], conducted by Ben MacCrae:
::*''Human'': [[Marcelo Matere]]
::*''Transformer'': [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]
::*''Toy (Legacy)'': [[Magmatron#Legacy|''Legacy: United'' Beast Wars Universe Magmatron]]
::*''Toy (Studio Series)'': [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Studio Series|''Studio Series 86'' Optimus Prime]]
::*''Toy (exclusive)'': ''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' [[Party Wallop#Toys|Party Wallop]]
:*The panel ended on the title drop for ''Legacy''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s successor in [[2025]]: ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]''.
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==Merchandise==
[[File:Legacy-toy Dinoking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
As traditional for Hasbro Pulse virtual conventions, a "convention exclusive" set (previously announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]] that year) was listed on the Hasbro Pulse website simultaneous to the show:

<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-d1|[[Dinoking#Legacy|Dinoking]] ([[Doryu (G1)#Legacy|Doryu]], [[Gairyu#Legacy|Gairyu]], [[Goryu (G1)#Legacy|Goryu]], [[Kakuryu (G1)#Legacy|Kakuryu]], [[Rairyu#Legacy|Rairyu]], [[Yokuryu#Legacy|Yokuryu]])}}
</ul>

==External links==
*[https://hasbropulse.com/pages/hasbro-pulse-con-2024 Hasbro Pulse Con 2024 at the Hasbro Pulse website]
*[https://toynewsi.com/news.php?itemid=54583 Press release on Hasbro Pulse Con 2024] at Toy News International

[[Category:Conventions]]

Dinobot (Cyberverse)

2025-12-07T21:18:49Z

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{{disambig3|Dinobot}}
:''The Dinobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Cyberverse-TheImmobilizers-Dinobots.jpg|thumb|350px|''Abare, Abare, Abare, makure! Get up! Abare, Abare, tsukisusume!'']]
In times past, when hope seemed but the whimsical notion of babes, "King of the [[Dinosaur (dinosaur)|Dinosaurs]]" [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] sent a message to the stars asking its recipients to fight the noblest of fights with courage and good cheer. A message that resonated across the universe, it became the mantra of a distant [[Cybertronian colonies|Cybertronian colony]]. Its inhabitants took on dinosaur forms in deference to this valiant king and his message. Unfortunately, the fiendish greed of [[Mercenary|lawless curs]] resulted in this world being destroyed, with only four known survivors. These wayward souls followed their tormentors to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in order to prevent a similar tragedy and avenge their fallen leader [[Tiny Arms]]. There, they had the good fortune to fall in with the very bot who defined their society. Now christened the '''Dinobots''', these five fight together to protect the recently brokered Autobot/Decepticon peace from those who would defile it. In the process, they've gained the ability to combine into the mighty but youthful warrior [[Volcanicus (Cyberverse)|Volcanicus]], a hero we didn't ask for but one we deserve.

Aside from Grimlock, the team includes:
*[[Swoop (Cyberverse)|Swoop]] - ''Pteranodon''
*[[Slug (Cyberverse)|Slug]] - ''Triceratops''
*[[Sludge (Cyberverse)|Sludge]] - ''Brontosaurus''
*[[Snarl (Cyberverse)|Snarl]] - ''Stegosaurus''

{{quote|We stand together in the face of catastrophe with courage and good cheer!|The Dinobot rallying cry}}

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{groupstub|{{storylink|The Immobilizers}}{{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
====Scout Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Scout-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Scout Class Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)#Scout Class|Grimlock]]''' ([[2018]]/[[2019]])
:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class Grimlock transforms from a robot to an intermediate mode and features an Action Attack gimmick.

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====Ultra Class====
[[File:Bumblebee-Cyberverse-Adventures-Dinobots-Unite-Ultra-Sludge.jpeg|thumb|300px|Ultra Class Sludge]]
*'''[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)#Ultra|Grimlock]]''' (2018)
*'''[[Sludge (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Dinobot Sludge]]''' ([[2021]])
:''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class Grimlock and Sludge are roughly Voyager-sized toys that transform from robot to a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' and a ''Brontosaurus'' respectively. Due to being released at different stages of the line, each toy features a different gimmick: Grimlock has an Action Attack, and Sludge has an Energon Armor.

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====Ultimate Class====
[[File:Cyberverse Ultimate Volcanicus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Ultimate Class Volcanicus]]
*'''[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)#Ultimate|Grimlock]]''' (2019)
*'''[[Volcanicus (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Volcanicus]]''' (2021)
''Cyberverse'' Ultimate Class Grimlock is a roughly Leader-sized mold that converts from a fully poseable robot into a ''T. rex'' and also features an Action Attack. Similarly, Volcanicus converts from a combined robot to a dragon-esque beast mode and features both an Energon Armor and a Twist-N-Change gimmick. Unfortunately, Volcanicus cannot be disassembled into their individual components.

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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:CV-toy TTC Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Tiny Turbo Changer Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)#Tiny Turbo Changers|Grimlock]]''' (2019)
:''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Grimlock is a soft-plastic robot who transforms into a tiny dino.

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====Spark Armor====
[[File:Cyb-toy Grimlock TrashCrash.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cyberverse Elte Grimlock]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (Elite Class, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Spark Armor'': Trash Crash
:*''Takara name'': '''Dump Dino Grimlock'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[November 9]], [[2019]]
:*''Takara ID number'': '''TCV-22'''

:''Cyberverse'' Elite Class Grimlock is a smaller, Warrior-sized, Action-Attack-less mold that transforms from robot to a ''T. rex''. He also comes with a "[[Trash Crash]]" Spark Armor accessory that is modeled after a garbage truck, which can form his battle armor in robot mode. Like all Elite Class toys, the accessory also comes with a unique built-in helmet. ''Unlike'' the rest of the Elite Class, the armor does not lock into place or clip onto the chest of the robot, meaning that it is prone to popping back into garbage truck mode.

: In November 2019, Grimlock was released as one of TakaraTomy Mall's ''Cyberverse'' "Christmas Set" offers along with Megatron.
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====Deluxe Class====
[[File:Cyberverse toy Deluxe Class Slug.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Deluxe Class Dinobot Slug]]
*'''[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)#Deluxe Class|Grimlock]]''' (2020)
*'''[[Slug (Cyberverse)#Deluxe Class|Dinobot Slug]]''' (2021)
:Traditional Deluxe Class figures were made of Grimlock and Slug, released under the ''Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures'' and the ''Dinobots Unite'' banners respectively. This Grimlock comes with the crown he wore in "[[King of the Dinosaurs]]".

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====Roll & Combine====
[[File:CV-toy RollCombine Swoop.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Roll & Combine Swoop]]
*'''[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)#Roll & Combine|Wheeljack / Grimlock]]''' (2021)
*'''[[Swoop (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Bumblebee / Dinobot Swoop]]''' (2021)
*'''[[Slug (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Megatron / Dinobot Slug]]''' (2021)
:The ''Cyberverse'' Roll & Combine Dinobots are small toys that convert from robot to dino mode in a single step and can also form half of a Combiner robot. Grimlock forms the upper half of [[Wheelgrim]] when combined with [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]], Swoop turns into the upper half of [[Bumbleswoop]] when combined with [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], and Slug becomes the lower half of [[Slugtron]] when combined with [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]. Due to how the combination gimmick works, Slug can combine with either Grimlock or Swoop to create cool new Dinobot combiners. Unfortunately though, Grimlock and Swoop can't combine between themselves, effectively preventing us from creating a new toy of [[Mega-Dinobot]].

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====Warrior Class====
[[File:CV-toy WarriorClass Snarl.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Warrior Class Snarl]]
*'''[[Snarl (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Dinobot Snarl]]''' (2021)
:Warrior Class Snarl converts from robot mode to ''Stegosaurus'' and was released as part of the ''Dinobots Unite'' subline. With this release, every Dinobot from the ''Cyberverse'' continuity finally has at least one individual toy each.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
*'''[[Swoop (Cyberverse)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Bumblebee / Dinobot Swoop]]''' (Roll & Combine, [[2023]])
:The Bumbleswoop two-pack was rereleased with no changes in the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' toyline.

==Notes==
*The ''Cyberverse'' Dinobots were first mentioned in [[2018]] in Grimlock's [https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/cyberverse character bio] on the Hasbro ''Cyberverse'' site but received no further coverage until the ''Dinobots Unite'' subline in [[2021]].

[[Category:Cyberverse Dinobots| ]]
[[Category:Cyberverse subgroups]]

Drift (SG)

2025-12-07T18:03:57Z

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{{faction|sgAutobot|wreckers}}
{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot|his heroic counterpart|Drift (G1)|Drift}}
:''Drift is an evil [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DriftSG-art.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Wait, does this mean [[Drift (G1)|normal Drift]] is [[Ron Perlman|Deathstroke the Terminator]]?]]
The irreverent '''Drift''' is a Dimensional Fragment Eliminator, which means he's always taunting and combating those invaders who dare poke through the walls of his universe. The "Bot of Banter" is considered one of the most vile Autobots ever, and the chatty mercenary loves to dream up more creative ways to slay his targets. [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] has given Drift no boundaries, creating an immoral, money-driven monster.

The relentless and cruel Drift has only one real weakness: an irrational fear of [[petro-rabbit]]s.

{{bigquote|No, I mean yeah. That new information has me just itching to start a civil war and blow up hundreds of my own kind. Or maybe start a famous food truck.|Drift doubts Optimus Prime's existentialist motives, "[[Coalescence]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
[[File:SG Drift Memorys Splinter.jpg|thumb|left|The writers don't really give me much to do in the comics.]]
Drift was an especially brutal Autobot serving as a bounty hunter and mercenary. [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] liked his style, allowing Drift to carry out his hunts however he saw fit. His irreverent attitude and impudent mouth may one day test the Prime's patience, though. {{storylink|Drift (SG)#Toys|2012 Drift profile card}} After Drift tracked down Optimus Prime in his private sanctuary, Optimus confided in Drift about his reasons for starting the Autobots. He had new concerns and a new job for Drift as well. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

Drift was partnered up with [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]] to hunt intruders from other [[universal stream]]s. {{storylink|Stepper (SG)#Toys|BotCon 2015 Stepper profile card}}

During their time on Earth, Drift became a student of the mysterious Gigatron. Residing in Kita Kyushu, Drift trained vigorously to became a Samurai Gunman and underwent a dramatic change in temperament as he adopted his master's teachings. He was now an honorable, if egotistical, assassin.

When Stepper was captured by the Autobots and then vanishing following an encounter with interdimensional [[GoBots]], Drift hunted them down to balance the scales. He shot their transport out of the sky and held them at gunpoint after they crashed to Earth. To demonstrate his prowess, Drift fired off a warning shot in the air, then a blind second shot to destroy [[BuggyMan|Buggyman]]'s [[R-Navi]] drone. He accepted security officer [[Treds]] as his opponent when Treds took responsibility for Stepper's loss. Fortunately for Treds, his ally [[Solarbot (individual)|Solarbot]] used his energies to catch Drift's first shot and guide it back down to Earth. As a result, the Samurai Gunman technically ended up shooting himself and the GoBots managed to escape. {{storylink|Last Sunset}}
[[File:SG Drift vs Autotrooper Out of One Many.jpg|thumb|Maximum effort.]]
Drift was part of the Autobot assault on [[Decepticon City (SG)|Decepticon City]] on their universe's native [[Earth]]. When [[Megatron (SG)|Galvatron]] arrived in the ''[[Annex]]'' to fight back, Drift initially engaged him. [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] called him and the other Autobots off, though, to let [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] fight the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Memory's Splinter}}

After Galvatron defeated Prime, Drift and the others fled aboard [[Sky Lynx (SG)|Sky Lynx]] back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Restoration}} When their ride announced they'd have to lighten their load, [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] promptly dumped [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] out the nearest hatch. Drift had no objections to Rodimus declaring himself the new leader. {{storylink|Familiar Reflections}}

When Optimus Prime returned as Nova Prime, Drift fought against his [[Knights of Unicron (SG)|Knights of Unicron]] until Rodimus was overthrown. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}} He was taken into custody by the [[Autotrooper (SG Knights of Unicron)|Autotrooper]]s in the aftermath of the battle, but apparently took advantage of the dark [[Primus#Shattered Glass|Primus]]'s manifestation to flee Cybertron aboard the ships. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}

===IDW ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
[[File:Drift_sg_1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7|I'm soaking wet right now...]]

Drift was a member of [[Autobot#Shattered Glass|Autobot]] warlord [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]]'s special tactics group and private military force, the [[Wreckers#Shattered Glass|Wreckers]]. At some point, he also acquired a [[Great Sword]].

Drift, [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]], and [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] became hostile and protective when [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] ordered Ultra Magnus to enter the throne room with only a single Wrecker at his side. Later, tensions between the two splinter cells boiled over, and Drift partook in storming the gates of [[Iacon (polity)#IDW Shattered Glass comic|Pax]] and its inner sanctum, where Ultra Magnus promptly stomped Optimus Prime's chest in and claimed the city for himself. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 1|Shattered Glass II #1}}

After the Wreckers captured Autobot traitor [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]], [[Wheeljack (SG)|Slicer]] ordered them to keep him alive, so Drift incapacitated him with a shot to the back. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 3|Shattered Glass II #3}} When the time came for Magnus to swap bodies with Optimus, Rodimus and Drift dragged the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] to the operating theater. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 4|Shattered Glass II #4}}

When [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] breached the interior of [[Metroplex (SG)|Metroplex]], the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] stumbling allowed the Decepticon to break the Wreckers' lines. Soundwave's first act was to throw [[Tailgate (SG)|Tailgate]] into Drift. Though the swordsman quickly recovered, he was shot point-blank by Soundwave's sonic cannon, the Decepticon then using Drift's dropped sword to kill Rodimus. {{storylink|Shattered Glass II issue 5|Shattered Glass II #5}}

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==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[Image:SGtoy-Drift.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Now if they want to get really meta, [[Fun Publications]] should also [[redeco]] this guy as Green Lantern. ''Shattered Glass'' Deadlock, anyone?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-sa|'''Shattered Glass Drift''' (Deluxe, 2012)}}</ul>
:* ''Accessories'': Two "dual swords", one large sword, left & right pistols

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Drift is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Drift (G1)#Generations|Drift]], in red with white highlights. In addition to the three swords that came with the original Drift toy, he comes with the two small guns that came with ''Generations'' [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Generations|Blurr]]; however, because these were not intended to come with this version of the mold, factory carelessness resulted in a large number of units coming with two of the same gun, when they should feature tabs on opposite sides. As the tabs on the guns only serve to attach them to the large rifle included with ''Generations'' Blurr, and as the doors of the Drift version of the mold cannot be used to holster the small guns, the effect this has on the figure is, at best, negligible, although this has not prevented the [[Ruined FOREVER|usual reaction]]. The hood of his vehicle mode sports the character [[Wiktionary:定|定]] ("decided").

: Drift is one of two [[2012]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] [[exclusive]] figures (the other being ''Timelines'' [[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]]).

: This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Generations|Blurr]].

: Drift sold out within 48 hours of being available (taking into account problems with the store's ordering process).

::* ''[http://tfu.info/2012/Autobot/TFCCSGDrift/drift.htm More information on Drift at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsDriftMold}}

== Merchandise ==
=== Flame Toys ===
==== Kuro Kara Kuri====
[[File:FlameToysSGDrift.jpg|thumb|200px|The merc mech with the merch.]]
* '''Shattered Glass Drift''' (March 2019)
** ''Number:'' '''01-A'''
:Part of [[Flame Toys]]' ''Kuro Kara Kuri'' line of high-end non-transforming poseable figures, Shattered Glass Drift is a redeco of the [[Drift (G1)#Flame Toys|Drift]] figure. Like his normal counterpart, Shattered Glass Drift features [[die-cast]] parts and LEDs in his head.
:Shattered Glass Drift lacks the fabric cloak included with the G1 version, but instead includes two pistols, accompanying holsters (that can be swapped out for the sword sheaths at his waist), and accompanying hands meant to hold said pistols.
:Customers who preordered Shattered Glass Drift on D4Toys also received a special extra "Helmet Armor" that could be swapped out with Shattered Glass Drift's normal front helmet piece. This extra piece partly covers his face similar to a samurai helmet.
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==== Furai Model ====
[[File:Furai Model-Drift-SG.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Three times faster than his counterpart.]]
* '''Shattered Glass Drift''' (May 2021)
** ''Number:'' '''19'''
:Part of the Furai line of model kits, Shattered Glass Drift is a redeco of his regular universe counterpart, though with a different head. It features plastic parts and some polycap components, as well as some stickers. Glue is not required but recommended on all of the model's sword sheaths, as they come apart quite easily. This model has far fewer accessories than the Kuro Kara Kuri figure, only coming with two regular swords and one great sword.
:If one chooses, the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like Gundam Markers can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints or airbrushed to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos.
:A common feature in mecha model kits is an abundance of spare parts in different colors that will be left over after assembly. These are present purely for the ease of manufacture, but one could substitute them for the used components if so desired.
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==Notes==
* Drift's deco was firstly pitched in orange, blue, and white in homage to [[Wikia:naruto:Naruto Uzumaki|Naruto]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The first concept was orange, blue, and white. An homage to "Naruto" as the character was first considered as a cosplayer of sorts.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1050091323158605826|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2018|month=10|day=10}}</ref> Later on, he was redone in red and white, as inspired by [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (since no toy of him was released at this stage),<ref>{{citesocial|quote=This next stage of the concept embraced some of the elements from the previous iteration, but also heavily took on an homage to Knock-Out, the Transformers Prime character that had just been shown in the television show and did not yet have an action figure.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1050093039371411457|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2018|month=10|day=10}}</ref> ultimately he was reworked further until the choice of taking inspiration from [[Marvel Comics]] character, [[Wikia:marvel:Deadpool (Wade Wilson)|Deadpool]].
* This got carried into his characterization, first described by Fun Publications as the "Mech with a Mouth", a play on the sobriquet "Merc with a Mouth" attributed to Deadpool. With ''Generation 1'' Drift being a silent, sullen, moody, dark anti-hero samurai, it may be fitting that his ''Shattered Glass'' opposite is a manic, fourth-wall breaking anti-villain with a thing for Bea Arthur.
* Fun Publications explained that they wanted the character on Drift's hood to mean "a doom" because Drift "brings A DOOM to any enemy he meets". They were limited to only one character, however, and could not find a singular kanji that embodied what they wanted to convey. This resulted in the use of the character [[Wiktionary:定|定]] ("decided", as in "your fate is decided"?), which is "a stretch".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=So, the answer is (and yes, we KNOW this is a stretch) is A DOOM. SG Drift brings A DOOM to any enemy he meets.|link=https://archive.is/DPciC|name=BotCon|site=Twitter|year=2011|month=10|day=26}}</ref>
* In his appearance in "[[Last Sunset]]", Drift's personality was changed from that of Deadpool to a stereotypical samurai warrior. This was done as a reversal on the evolution of Drift in the IDW comics, from a moody and serious samurai under [[Shane McCarthy]] to an upbeat, spiritual crewmate in ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'', as written by [[James Roberts]].
* Regular ''Shattered Glass'' writers [[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]] had an entirely different personality in mind for Drift, who never appeared in their stories; they wanted to characterise him as an unpleasantly-patriotic Autobot, who'd call Optimus Prime "Mister President", inspired by ''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTagxffHmpfT765IfQj68dMmfFs3W7s1f Yu-Gi-Oh The Abridged Series]''' characterisation of [https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Bandit_Keith Bandit Keith].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=FUN FACT: Trent and I wanted SG Drift to basically be like YGO Abridged Bandit Keith, calling Optimus "Mister President" and just being a real-gung-ho-Autobot-patriot asshole.|link=https://discord.com/channels/656241088826441729/656248887534944265/1046967912260444222|name=Greg Sepelak|site=the TFWiki Discord server|year=2022|month=11|day=29}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.transformersclub.com/drift12.cfm ''SG'' Drift's page] @ TransformersClub.com

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Robert

2025-12-01T12:10:00Z

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:''Robert is a [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] from the [[Kids' Transformers: Rescue Hero Go-Bots (franchise)|Rescue Hero Go-Bots]] portion of the [[Go-Bots continuity family|Go-Bots]] [[continuity family]].''
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'''Robert''' (ロバート ''Robāto'') is a fire chief bot who sometimes pretends to be an ambulance.

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Hero Go-Bots'' comic===
When the [[blue driver's dog]] was sick, [[blue driver]] called up Robert, who immediately rushed both him and the dog to the hospital. {{storylink|Robert's Service}}

==Toys==
===''Rescue Hero Go-Bots''===
* '''Robert''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GO-06'''
:Robert is the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of [[Fire-Bot]], transforming from a robot to a sports car with fire chief markings. He's a redeco of [[Prowl-Bot]], who was a retool of the first [[Speed-Bot]] toy. This mold was also used to make [[Smith (Go-Bots)|Smith]] and [[Cop-Bot]]. The original version of this mold was used for [[Speed-Bot]], [[Mototron]], [[Aero-Bot|Aero-Bot II]], [[Kid]] and [[Ted (Go-Bots)|Ted]], and it was further [[retool]]ed to make [[Taxi-Bot]].

::* ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20150921032650/http://www.gobotsarepurelove.com:80/toys/robert.shtml Robert at Playskool Go-Bots are Pure Love (via Wayback Machine)]''
::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Gobots/Robert/robert.htm More information on Robert at TFU.info]''

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Tigatron (BW)

2025-11-29T11:53:15Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Beast Wars'' character|the ''Go-Bots'' character|Tigertron}}

:''Tigatron is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Tigatron-takaraprofile.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I must kill you... because God told me to!]]

Damage to his stasis pod upon crashing to [[Earth]] caused '''Tigatron''' (aka '''Unit 2''') to emerge far more tiger than robot. A loner who is more connected to the Earth than any other Beast Warrior, he enjoys the planet's natural beauty and is often concerned about the damage that the Transformers' battle is doing to it. Scout, infiltrator, and sometimes programming guru, Tigatron has filled a variety of roles for the Maximals.

{{bigquote|We were given a paradise! All we had to do was live there in peace. But we proved unworthy... and the paradise is no more.|Tigatron|"[[The Trigger, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
A powerful and fearless warrior, Optimus Primal appointed Tigatron to patrol the northern polar sector, where he roamed in his [[beast mode]]. When he encountered Predacon activity, he was capable of transforming rapidly and reconfiguring his titanium tail into a powerful quasar cannon, which he then used to vaporize his enemies! Additionally, he sported a toxic fluid blaster, which rendered anybody struck by it completely useless. {{storylink|Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron bio}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Blu Mankuma]] (English), [[Kōichi Tōchika]] (Japanese)|[[Xue Weigang]] (Chinese), [[Alexander Novikov]] (Russian, 2nd dub), [[Armando Tiraboschi]] (Portuguese), [[Alvaro Tarcicio]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Luis Marín]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Marco Balzarotti]] (Italian), [[Henry König]] (German), [[Jean Barney]] (French)}}

[[File:FallenComrades-Tigatronrobot.jpg|250px|thumb|This is a land of peace, and I will kill anyone who says otherwise!]]

Tigatron's [[stasis pod]] was the first to fall onto the mysterious world which would later be revealed as prehistory [[Earth]]. Born in the far, frozen north, heavily damaged in his [[circuit (circuit)|identity circuits]] and unable to remember friend from foe, Tigatron took to his beast mode. He patiently watched the Predacon and Maximal forces duke it out over the empty stasis pod, finally realising that he was a Maximal when [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] threatened him and the white tiger he had scanned. Transforming, he quickly dispatched the Predacons, but told [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] that he preferred to remain in the wilds. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}

From the northern territories, he would send weekly updates to the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' through communication towers. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} He teamed up with Primal to investigate why [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] was buzzing around in Maximal territory, and he was able to track the Predacon back to a cave where [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] were attempting to use a [[sonic emitter]] to break into the Maximal base. After he stole the device, it exploded, and Tigatron rejoined the other Maximals to mourn [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], who had apparently died trying to disarm [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]], only for the rat to appear before them moments later. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}}

When a [[temporal probe]] sent by the [[Maximal High Council]] neared the planet, Tigatron defended the Maximals while they tried to build a transmission tower on Predacon soil. He became the first victim of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]'s [[Transformation Lock Lens]] and ended up in a cage next to [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] in the Predacon base. Cheetor fouled up and clued Megatron in as to what was going on, but Tigatron led an escape, and the pair were able to destroy Tarantulas's weapon, though too late to contact the probe. {{storylink|The Probe}}

[[File:TheSpark Tigatron beast mode.jpg|thumb|left|[[Tommy Oliver|White Ranger Tiger Power]].]]
Tigatron returned to the ''Axalon'' when the Maximals were preparing to leave the planet, remarking that it felt strange to be inside an artificial structure. After it turned out that the Predacons weren't as dead as had been thought, Tigatron attempted to leave to help Primal and Cheetor rescue [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], but was told to sit down by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. No sooner was takeoff underway than the ship was damaged by Megatron and crashed once again. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}} Alerted to the landing of another stasis pod, Tigatron headed for it, only to run into [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]. He was swiftly able to freeze the scorpion, only to be taken out by Blackarachnia's [[cyber venom]]. He was later around in the ''Axalon'' to welcome [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] to the team. {{storylink|The Spark}}

[[File:TheTrigger2-ladyshallrideatiger.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|A cat and bird fall for each other. Love is truly blind.]]
It was during one of his weekly reports that Tigatron was attacked by Terrorsaur and Waspinator and found himself on a strange [[Brigadoon|flying island]]. He explored the natural beauty of the island and believed this area, with its powerful death ray and many horrible death-traps, to be a land of peace. When Scorponok and Blackarachnia arrived on the island and shot down Airazor, Tigatron used one of Scorponok's [[cyberbee]]s to send a warning message back to base. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} The duo received reinforcements in the form of Optimus and Rattrap, and they attempted to beat the Predacons to the obelisk in the center of the island. They failed, and to Tigatron's distress, he was forced to destroy the island's power source after Blackarachnia took control of it. The island crashed, leaving Tigatron with profound regret. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

Tigatron was the first Maximal to spot [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]'s stasis pod crashing, but was prevented from getting there by Waspinator. Airazor lent a hand, and he sent her ahead to secure the pod, but arrived to find she'd failed—the new protoform was a Predacon, and Tarantulas had made off with the empty pod. Tigatron pursued Tarantulas and managed to destroy the pod so that the Predacons couldn't learn anything from it, before he was attacked in retaliation by the Predacons. He would almost certainly have been destroyed if it wasn't for the timely arrival of Optimus and Airazor. {{storylink|Spider's Game}}

[[File:CalloftheWild Tigatron face.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|I can haz robot moed?]]
Being more at home with his [[beast mode]] than his [[robot mode]], he was invaluable help when the Maximals were left stuck in beast mode and overpowered by animal instincts. He helped them learn to work with these instincts instead of struggling for dominance. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}} After a group of the Maximals went missing, Tigatron and Primal hunted for them. Tigatron eventually heard their weapons fire and was able to alert Optimus. It turned out that the four Maximals had become blinded by an energon explosion and had been making their way back to base. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}

After the other Maximals were expelled from their base by the Predacons with the aid of a [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]-possessed Waspinator, Airazor alerted Tigatron. Tigatron joined the other Maximals in a ploy to take back their base, which apparently involved helping Starscream to mount an assault on the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''. {{storylink|Possession}} He also helped provide reinforcements for Dinobot and Rattrap, as the pair tried to find a cure for the [[energon discharge virus]] with which Rhinox had been afflicted. {{storylink|The Low Road}}

[[File:Law of the Jungle Tigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.34|KKHHAAAAAANNNNNN!!!]]
While providing aid for Cheetor and Dinobot, Tigatron easily trounced Waspinator and Inferno, but a stray shot from his weapon caused an avalanche, killing his tiger friend [[Snowstalker]]. Anguished, Tigatron quit the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]], refusing to fight any longer, despite several of the Maximals trying to persuade him otherwise. In the end, it was the Predacons' act of taking out Dinobot and Primal which made Tigatron realise that he had to do everything he could to protect the land. {{storylink|Law of the Jungle}}

Not much later, Tigatron was the first to detect a pulsing alien energy source. When Megatron initiated a somewhat suspicious truce shortly afterward, Optimus Primal ordered a covert infiltration of the Predacon base. Rattrap and Airazor made enough of a distraction to allow Tigatron inside the [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacon base]].

Inside, he hacked his way into the ship's computer systems and found out what had Megatron so worried: The [[Vok]] were coming back, and they weren't happy. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} Tigatron returned to the ''Axalon'' to monitor the alien [[Planet Buster]] which threatened the world. He and the other Maximals were saved when Optimus Primal destroyed the weapon. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}} He and Airazor somehow escaped being [[Transmetal]]ized by the [[quantum surge]], but were knocked offline by Megatron while they were trying to recapture Blackarachnia. {{storylink|Aftermath (BW episode)|Aftermath}} After repairs, they left the base to search the planet for the stasis pods which had been knocked out of orbit by the explosion. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

[[File:Other Visits 1 Tigatron plant.jpg|thumb|left| "I'll never let go Jack..."]]
Tigatron and Airazor formed a very powerful relationship during this time. Unfortunately, before they could discover any still-functional pods, they found a valley untouched by the Planet Buster which also contained alien technology. The pair were soon abducted by a [[Metal Hunter|bizarre alien plant]]. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}}

[[File:OtherVictories BirthofTigerhawk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And baby makes three!]]

The two were not seen again until much later, when their inert bodies were revealed to be the captives of the Vok, floating somewhere in a deep-space nebula. The Vok removed their sparks from their bodies, created a third spark, and then fused the new spark and the bodies into the awesomely powerful [[Vok]] emissary [[Tigerhawk]]. Tigerhawk was sent to Earth, while the sparks of Airazor and Tigatron followed behind. Reaching Earth, their sparks entered a comatose Cheetor, giving him a vision of Airazor and Tigatron's bodies, their sparks becoming one. But when the Vok interrupted the vision, Cheetor woke up screaming. He thought it was just a dream until he saw the combined Tigatron/Airazor spark floating before him. The combined spark led Cheetor to [[Tarantulas's lair]], where Tarantulas was attempting to steal Tigerhawk's Vok powers for himself. Ultimately, the Vok were expelled into Tarantulas's body, killing him, which left Tigerhawk's body open for Tigatron/Airazor's spark to inhabit. {{storylink|Other Victories}}
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====''Beast Wars Diorama Story''====
After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s involvement in the Beast Wars, Tigatron eventually met up with several [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s from [[Transformers (film)|another dimension]]. A battle broke out between the Maximals, Predacons, Autobots, and Decepticons and Tigatron found himself pitted against [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Starscream attempted to get the drop on him from the high ground, but Tigatron managed to blast the Decepticon square in the face. [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] then teamed up to take down the Decepticon for good. {{storylink|Tigatron Chapter}} The battle resolved, the other-dimensional Transformers returned to their place of origin and the Beast Wars continued as they were. {{storylink|Motorarm Chapter}}

====3H comics====
[[File:PrimevalDawn2-TigatronSpittor.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|That's an impressive transformation there, Tigatron.]]
Tigatron and Airazor's sparks were sent back to Earth by the [[Vok]] sometime after [[Tigerhawk]]'s destruction. Tigatron's spark took possession of [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s former body at the bottom of a lake. Joining Transmetal Airazor and a newly created [[Primal Prime]], {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 1}} {{storylink|Primeval Dawn II}} Tigatron scoured the planet for abandoned [[stasis pod]]s. He awoke [[Ramulus]] from his pod, but [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] had already been reprogrammed into a Predacon by the time they reached him. Spittor had joined a reborn [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and the recently created [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]] and [[Razorclaw (BW)|Razorclaw]], and so the two groups battled. As Tigatron attempted to confront Spittor, Airazor knocked Spittor away, as she noted that the Predacon was covered in lethal poison. While they were occupied, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], who was resurrected with the power of the Vok at his command, battled Primal Prime and ripped the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from his chest. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 2}}

[[File:Primal Prime Vok.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Then Airazor dies or something, yadda yadda yadda...]]

Primal Prime, traumatized by the separation, was reduced to a coma, so as the Predacons returned to Tarantulas's lair with their prize, Tigatron and the others retreated with their leader's body to the Ark. Tigatron and Airazor left Ramulus to commune with the Vok on their own, but could not successfully contact them. Further more, Tigatron was worried about Airazor, who seemed to have incurred long-term wounds from the battle with Ravage's Predacons. Their concerns were interrupted by an attack on the Ark, orchestrated by Ravage. However, Ramulus had apparently fled for reasons unknown, leaving Tigatron and Airazor alone against their attackers. Or not, as Primal Prime suddenly appeared behind them, possessed and rejuvenated by the Vok! {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 3}}

{{note|[[3H Productions|3H]] folded before the "Primeval Dawn" story could be finished, so the exact story of how Tigatron came to join the [[Wreckers]] is unknown. It seems likely, though, based on the needs of later stories and comments by the writers, that Tarantulas was defeated, the Matrix was restored to Optimus Prime's body, and Primal Prime, Tigatron, Spittor, Ramulus, and also [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], [[Packrat]], [[Fractyl]], and Waspinator returned to Cybertron in the transwarp portal that Tarantulas had been building. Airazor's fate is unknown.}}

[[File:Departure-TigatronmeltsQuake.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|What was that up above, uh, about your "personal code prohibiting lethal force"?]]

Tigatron, Primal Prime, and others arrived on Cybertron during Megatron's anti-biological reign and joined [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]]'s Wreckers. The Wreckers and various other teams which persisted on the planet met with the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], which assigned each of them a task. When Optimus Primal objected, saying that with all these soldiers, Megatron could be defeated easily, the Oracle swept him away and cleansed his memory of the recent events. Tigatron vehemently objected to this treatment of his former commander. A set of coordinates was infused into Primal Prime's head by the Oracle. When arriving at an Autobot shuttle, which was to ferry the Wreckers to those coordinates, Tigatron felt that something was amiss. It was then that the Vehicon generals [[Spy Streak]], [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] and [[Blastcharge (BM)|Blastcharge]] attacked with an army of drones. Tigatron used his Nature's Fury attack, utterly destroying Quake. {{storylink|Departure}}

During the ride in the Autobot shuttle, Tigatron meditated, recovering from using his powers against Quake. Ramulus knocked at the door of his chambers to alert him to their arrival on [[Archa Nine]], and Tigatron sensed that danger awaited the Wreckers. As half their group left to scout the planet, Tigatron stayed behind with the remainder to repair their damaged shuttle. Tigatron's feelings of dread turned out to be correct; [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] betrayed them all and stole the artifact the Wreckers were after, the [[Divine Light]]. {{storylink|Betrayal}} Apelinq had begun to lose what little faith he had in the mission, but Tigatron assured him that they must quickly mourn their fallen, soldier on, and accept their divine charge.

The Oracle led the Wreckers next to a desolate ice planet, where they found the exiled [[Quintesson]] scientist [[Al-badur]]. Tigatron, meanwhile, had stayed behind with a few others on board the shuttle, where they faced an army of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s and defeated them easily. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

[[File:Chromutated.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm not sure what's going on here, but it looks f@#$ing AWESOME.]]

{{note|In the unpublished [[The Wreckers: Finale Part 1|Wreckers #4]], Tigatron and the others learned that the Quintessons had invaded Cybertron and that [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] was taking this opportunity to use the Divine Light to assume the powers of [[Primus]]. Tigatron rejected this idea, stating that the Vok would never allow it. The Wreckers hurried back to Cybertron, and Primal Prime took Tigatron, Ramulus, and Apelinq with him to the surface below to find and stop Cryotek.}}

Tigatron was taken aback by the beauty of the newly [[technorganic]] Cybertron, but he didn't get a chance to enjoy it before the Wreckers plunged into battle. Unfortunately, at the planet's core, things went wrong for them almost immediately. Cryotek had already used the Divine Light to mutate himself into a larger, more impressive version of himself, and with one blast, he had destroyed both Apelinq and Primal Prime. Before Tigatron and the others could be next, thankfully, Primus himself intervened and brought back Apelinq and Primal Prime as a single new entity, [[Sentinel Maximus]]!

As amazing as this was, it didn't take long for Cryotek to shrug it off, and soon Tigatron and the others were fighting not only Cryotek and his loyal servant and former Wrecker, Cyclonus, but also his pet [[Deployer (BM)|Deployer]], [[Chro]], who was also mutated to enormous size. Ramulus wondered why Tigatron did not simply unleash his Vok powers on their foes. Tigatron responded that doing such takes an incredible amount of focus and willpower, lest he tear himself and everything around him apart, and the moment did not lend itself to such.

Soon the Wreckers met up with the native Cybertronian counterforce, led by [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]. Though the two were happy to reunite, Tigatron was surprised to hear the matured Cheetor give him orders. Tigatron next found [[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]] with the mangled body of his fellow Predacon, Fractyl, who was still on life support from an earlier part of their journey. Tigatron feared Rotorbolt was going to euthanize the geometrist, and so he offered to use his Vok powers to restore him. The Vok warned him that this would extinguish the last of his connection to them, but still Tigatron proceeded.

Tigatron also met up with [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], and [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]], and after avoiding the question of the fate of Airazor, learned that Al-badur had led the Wreckers and Cryotek to a long-forgotten Quintesson sentencing chamber. The Quintesson, attempting to 'port Cryotek away, locked both the Predacon and Sentinel Maximus in a containment field that threatened to suck them away into a dimension of nothingness. Tigatron and the others tried to free Sentinel Maximus with their various weapons, but had no luck. Though Cheetor and Rodimus tried to use their [[Matrix Templar]] powers to avert disaster, Sentinel Maximus ultimately sacrificed himself and Cryotek to the portal. Rodimus, who had suffered great wounds during his fight with Cyclonus, died shortly after due to these further exertions. Fractyl begged Tigatron to use his powers to save Rodimus as well, but Tigatron could not, as the Vok had since left him. Despite these losses, the Wreckers were victorious and Cybertron was saved. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

====Razorclaw continuity====
In one splinter timeline of [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]'s stasis pod landed far from the ''Axalon'', and without his presence, Megatron slaughtered the Maximals. Left as the sole survivors, Tigatron and Airazor were then abducted by the Vok and then dispatched as Tigerhawk to end Megatron's machinations which threatened the Vok. Tigerhawk slew Megatron, but their reality was destroyed anyway by the [[timestorm]] Megatron's actions triggered. Subsequently, Tigerhawk was plucked by [[Unicron]] from the remnants of his home universe to become one of his [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minion]] generals, renaming himself [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]]. However, the noble influence of Tigatron and Airazor at times posed a problem for the evil Razorclaw. {{storylink|Abduction|''Universe'' Razorclaw profile}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/07}}

====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
When the [[Herald of Unicron|Heralds of Unicron]] destabilized the Decepticon [[space bridge nexus]], causing the space bridges to become windows to other dimensions, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] caught a glimpse of Rattrap and Tigatron in one of the portals. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
{{BW Shell Game}}
While traveling back to Cybertron at the conclusion of the Beast Wars, Optimus Primal reflected on past battles, including those in which Tigatron fought. {{storylink|Shell Game issue 1|Shell Game #1}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
At the tail end of the Great War, Tigatron was a negotiator, respected by all sides for his desire for peace. He worked in close standing with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Lio Convoy]], and [[Big Convoy]] on what came to be known as the [[Primal Council]].

When news came that both [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had met their ends on the battlefield, Tigatron was sent out by the Council to try and broker an armistice between the Autobots and the Decepticons. He was accompanied by a handful of soldiers into the field for this end. Unfortunately, the first enemy camp he made contact with was headed by a renegade soldier going by the name "[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]". Rejecting the peace-talk outright, Megatron unleashed [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] onto his visitors before meeting with Tigatron in combat himself. The duel was ended prematurely as Tigatron was snatched up by Predaking, and Megatron headed off to attack the base of the Primal Council. Thankfully, Tigatron was rescued from the gestalt's grasp by [[Airazor (BW)|a soldier]] in his entourage. As the rest of the Autobots with them were slain, Tigatron argued with his rescuer over which one of them should head off to warn the Council of the incoming attack. Convincing him that she didn't need rescuing herself, and promising that she'd see him again someday, the soldier sent Tigatron on his way. This decision was for the best as Tigatron was capable with combining with four of his fellow council members into [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]. He did so in time to push Megatron and his troops back from their assault. As transwarp energy began to rain down on the planet ([[Tarantulas (BW)|apparently]] the result of a doomsday device triggered by Galvatron) the [[Tripredacus Council]] surrendered the war on behalf of all Decepticons.

The Pax Cybertronia was signed, but this was a bittersweet victory for Tigatron; the soldier he had promised to meet with again had been hit by transwarp energy, and in consequence was stripped of her identity and reduced to a protoform. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

As [[Magmatron]] was surveying the timeline, he witnessed several key moments of the Beast Wars. Among those moments was Tigatron helping Airazor back to her feet. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

After Tigerhawk's body was destroyed, the two sparks contained within split, regaining their individuality. The Vok gave Tigatron a new Transmetal body. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #4}}

====''Timelines''====
[[File:Tigatrondawn.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|He wasn't even supposed to be here today!]]
Tigatron, once known by the badge designation "'''Unit 2'''", part of the [[Maximal Command Security Force]] which protected the fragile peace that existed on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in the centuries following the [[Pax Cybertronia]]. One of the Security Force's elite troops, Unit 2 was often put in charge of guarding important Maximal artifacts, a job that often required his amazing prowess at tracking. Despite his strong command of this environment, Unit 2 wondered if his destiny and place were elsewhere. {{storylink|#Timelines 2|BotCon 2006 Tigatron profile card}}

When the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] was stolen by a band of rogue [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], Unit 2 responded along with Unit 1, [[Nitrostreak]]. After Nitrostreak was incapacitated, Unit 2 attempted to follow the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' by commandeering the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', pursuing along with [[Airazor (BW)|its pilot]]. During the ensuing firefight with a [[Buzzsaw and Laserbeak's ship|second Predacon vessel]], their ship was badly damaged. [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] had their [[spark]]s remotely [[spark core transfer|uploaded]] to [[blank]] [[protoform]]s in the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s cargo hold, which saved their lives, but severely damaged their core mainframes. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

Two weeks after [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Tigatron rushed out to assist the Maximals against the Predacons during a plot to launch an orbital weapon. The launching pad was destroyed by Airazor just as Tigatron arrived. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}
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===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
[[File:Blackarach24.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Wait, [[#Toys|which edition of you]] comes with a sword!?]]
Following the [[Quantum surge]], Tigatron was separated from the other [[Maximal]]s and left stranded somewhere on [[Earth|Energoa]]. Following [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s rebirth and escape from [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was left to ponder sadly where her "Tigatron-sama" was. Elsewhere on Energoa, Tigatron could be seen staring poetically at the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

Left with amnesia, Tigatron scoured the snowy regions of [[Earth|Energoa]] as a samurai ronin. He encountered Blackarachnia and Tarantulas there and promptly chopped Tarantulas in two. Blackarachnia managed to block his blade with her legs and escape, though. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

Believing Tigatron to still be alive, Airazor eventually went off on her own to look for him. The recovered Tarantulas later called a truce and Tigatron naively believed him. This gave Tarantulas the chance to take over Tigatron's mind with a [[Predacon control unit]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}}

Airazor soon found Tigatron and, seeing he was being mind-controlled, linked her consciousness with his body in an attempt to free her beloved's mind. Tigatron was eventually freed from Tarantulas's control, but not before his out-of-control body delivered a fatal blow to Airazor. Coming to his senses too late, Tigatron wept as he held Airazor's lifeless form in his arms. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 4|Beast Wars Metals #4}}

Succumbing to his grief, Tigatron committed ritual suicide. He was promptly revived by the energies of the sparks released by the obliterated [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]. He helped Optimus Primal defeat [[Jaguar]], but was soon met by another mindless killer zombie: Airazor. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}} Not wanting to hurt his beloved again, he offered her his sword and his neck. Just as zombie-Airazor began to strike, her spark entered his body through the sword. In cyberspace, the two embraced each other and vowed never to be apart again. Their sparks then merged, resulting in the all-powerful [[Tigerhawk]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
When [[human]] archaeologists uncovered a cave filled with primitive language, [[Mini-Con]] [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] translated it for them. The markings told of a time when the Maximals and Predacons crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, though the stranded Transformers were seen by the protohumans as gods. When one of the archeologists, [[Jessica Theist]], later touched one of the markings, she was bestowed a vision of the Maximals' and Predacons' battles. Among them, she noted a "white tiger." {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Device Label Bio''===
During the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Tigatron was an [[Autobot]] who worked with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], transforming into a USB drive to search the [[Internet]] for clues to [[energon]], under the command of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron's Device Label Bio}}

===''Classics''===
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Tigatron was among [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s minions when they teamed up with negative polarity [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]]. {{storylink|Recordicons issue 12|Recordicons #12}}
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===Legends World===
In the [[Legends World]], Tigatron was an employee of [[Axalon Trading Company]] and an otaku who enjoyed Transformers fiction that featured cute girls and female Transformers. Rookie employee Rattrap, who only liked the ''Beast Wars'' part of Transformers, had little to talk to him about until they found common ground in remembering the [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#TM2|Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia]] toy and its removable "bra". {{storylink|Legends Vol. 5#The Bishōjo Fan Gap|The Bishōjo Fan Gap}} He came with the other Transformers fans of Axalon to the [[Transformers Celebration 2014]] event, where he drooled over a [[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Super GT]] race queen model and was the only one to enjoy a video message from a pop idol group. {{storylink|Legends Bonus Vol.}} The same group also visited [[Tokyo Toy Show 2014]], where they were reprimanded by their boss, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], for caring about toys at their age. {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report#Part 1|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report Part 1}} On seeing [[Yūki Tai]] on stage, Tigatron commented that when his name was read in the Japanese order, it sounded like "saiyuuki". {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report#Part 2|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report Part 2}}

When [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] used his "80s Transformation Beam" to revert items back to the way they were in the 80s, Tigatron didn't mind at all that a TV began showing adult-rated content at prime-time like in the old days. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3}} He was much less pleased when the beam transformed his anime girl figurines into ''[[w:keshi|keshigomu]]''. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 5|Bonus Edition Vol. 5}} The tall statures of Tigatron and the other employees of Axalon was a source of grief for Rattrap, disliked his small size. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} When Rattrap's aunt [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] was turned into a Transformer and drove him to work, Tigatron and Rhinox were awestruck and saved her from getting arrested by [[T-AI|Ai]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Vol. 10}} [[File:Transformers Legends LG11 Chromia and Tigatron.jpg|thumb]] Jealous of Rattrap being so close to a Transformer lady, Tigatron prayed to the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] for the same thing to happen to him, and was immediately answered when [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] appeared before him, followed by all kinds of heroic female Transformers. They were then attacked by an equivalent group of female villains seeking to kidnap Tigatron, causing a battle to break out until Tigatron woke up, revealing the whole thing had been a dream. Undaunted, he visited a temple the next morning and prayed for it to happen for ''real''. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}}

During [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]'s attempt to destroy the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], Tigatron was caught up in her windstorm and, in the aftermath, failed to realize their office had been destroyed by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}} Tigatron and Rhinox later grew even more jealous of Rattrap as he told stories about how close he'd been to Arcee growing up, but calmed down after realizing she hadn't been a Transformer during that time. {{storylink|Transformers Legends: Arcee Chapter|Arcee Chapter}} To Tigatron's shock, an amnesiac Windblade decided to live at his house, which led to him getting caught in the middle during conflicts between her and his partner Airazor. {{storylink|Windblade Sequel}} Tigatron went on to witness [[Scourge (G1)|Black Convoy]] cause trouble at Tokyo Toy Show 2015, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy)|Bonus Edition Black Convoy}} and relocate to Metroplex's city mode when it became Axalon Co.'s new office building. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}} He got very excited when [[Alpha Trion]] foresaw that Blackarachnia, [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] and [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird Shadow]] would soon appear before them. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}}

On [[Halloween]], Tigatron was sent into a stupor when Blackarachnia, Slipstream and Nightbird came trick-or-treating at his house clad in cute outfits. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}} During another encounter with Chromia, Tigatron learned about her use of armor parts to appear different and was ecstatic to see her and Arcee trade armors. Unfortunately for him, this too was a dream. {{Storylink|Transformers Legends: Chromia Chapter|Chromia Chapter}} While watching ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Adventure]]'', Rattrap and Tigatron struck upon the idea to use the Legends Universe's dream powers to travel into the ''Adventure'' world, where Tigatron hoped to meet [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]. They succeeded, only for Strongarm to get freaked out by Tigatron's pervy behavior and lock them both up in [[stasis pod|stasis cells]], leading to them being late for work that day. {{storylink|Go! Adventure}} When Windblade looked back at the fun memories she'd made in the Legends world, she remembered feeding Tigatron at the cafe she worked at. {{storylink|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode Prologue}} Later, when [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Starscream]] attempted to destroy both himself and Windblade in order to save the universe, a despairing Tigatron called for someone to stop him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}} When the female Transformers of the Legends world were swooning over the macho man [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], Tigatron got jealous and used Alpha Trion's [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra drill]] to summon various human women to fawn over ''him'' instead. His plan didn't work out, as all the humans lost interest in him as soon as they saw Springer. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 19|Bonus Edition Vol. 19}} When [[SARA]], visiting the Legends World with [[Deadlock (Cloud)|Deadlock]], was forced to open a gigantic [[dimension gate]], Tigatron and other Legends natives were inadvertently brought to the [[Cloud World]]. An apologetic SARA sent them back home. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

While attending the TransformersFes 2016 event, Tigatron encountered the "real" [[Rattrap (BW)#Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Rattrap]] from ''Beast Wars''. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Rattrap}} He went on to help convince [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] not to send all the Legends Universe's interdimensional visitors back to where they came from, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20|Bonus Edition Vol. 20}} work with the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] when they formed a partnership with the Axalon Trading Company, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}} and get caught up in [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron-turned-Galvatron]]'s attack on the city. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} [[Grand Maximus|Grand]] used Tigatron and his friends as examples of what to expect from the Legends world before sending humans there. {{storylink|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} Tigatron then attended [[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]]'s first concert, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 24|Bonus Edition Vol. 24}} creeped around Ai when she arrested the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}} and fled from [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]'s [[Zodiac]]-fueled rampage. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 27|Bonus Edition Vol. 27}} Having learned to mass-produce [[Master-Brace]]s, Tigatron and his workmates became [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and invaded [[Tera-Kura Co.|Decepticon Tera-Kura Co.]] in search of [[transtector]]s, but went back to normal when the braces stopped working. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} When [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] busied himself flipping the skirts of cheerleaders, Tigatron was around to voice his approval. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 29|Bonus Edition Vol. 29}} He then witnessed [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]]'s transtector run away from him, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 30|Bonus Edition Vol. 30}} and was in the cheering audience when [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] inaugurated the new Autobot-Axalon HQ. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Tigatron went on to panic when Weirdwolf showed up at his workplace, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 33|Bonus Edition Vol. 33}} get temporarily brainwashed into serving [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} and be sat on by Blackarachnia at a [[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown|movie]] set (that one he didn't mind). {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Bonus Edition Convobat}} He cheered for [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] following his defeat of [[Devil Z]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} partied at the [[Dancitron]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}} and witnessed Megatron and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'s defeat of [[Apeface]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 38|Bonus Edition Vol. 38}} When [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] started a commuter service, Tigatron was one of his customers. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} He was then caught up in some more attacks on the city, first by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} then by [[Katsu Don]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 41|Bonus Edition Vol. 41}} and finally by the [[Dimensional Patrol]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|Bonus Edition Black Convoy 2}}

Tigatron was among the victims gobbled up by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] during his rampage, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} but was fine and continued to inhabit the rebuilt [[Akihabara|Neo Akihabara City]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} There he watched [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] battle [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 45|Bonus Edition Vol. 45}} got blasted by [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] who was learning to control a mech suit, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 48|Bonus Edition Vol. 48}} and had his cute girl DVDs destroyed by a rampaging [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 49|Bonus Edition Vol. 49}} He then witnessed an attack by evil [[Kreon]]s, {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}} got forcibly turned into the [[Beastformer]] "Lewd Emperor Etchina Tiger" by [[White Leo]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}} was shocked when Akihabara was being bought up by [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 52|Bonus Edition Vol. 52}} and watched [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] arrive in the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}}

Tigatron found a kindred spirit in [[Octane]], an interdimensional visitor just as perverted as him. While appreciating the sight of [[White Lune]] affected by silvervine gas (even though as a fellow cat he was equally affected), he had a chat with Octane who told him he preferred robot girls. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}} The duo then decided to start making and selling their own sexy videos, hiring [[Trickdiamond]] to be their manager only to have her model for their first video. While they made a bunch of money from it, their next one starring [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Lunaclub]] was a bust and they returned to relying on Trickdiamond. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 57|Bonus Edition Vol. 57}} Upon seeing the nigh-identical Autobot [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]], Tigatron was reminded of "spot the differences" games. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 58|Bonus Edition Vol. 58}} Metroplex recalled that the tiger had been present when he came to the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} Tigatron worried about Windblade when she fought to save the city and was left saddened after her victory meant she had to leave the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 62|Bonus Edition Vol. 62}}

When [[Tigerburn]] invaded, Tigatron was turned into a [[Laser Beast]] and left stranded on a raft. The day was saved by [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and [[Alana]], though Tigatron was still miffed as their loving relationship made him jealous. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}} He tried to talk Windblade down when she attacked the Legends World again, having fallen back under Zamojin control, but his words didn't reach her. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} Fortunately she was defeated and restored to normal by [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]], allowing them to be reunited. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{First|[[All That Remains|Transformers: Windblade vol. 2 #3]]}}

[[File:CombinerWars5-Eukaris.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]

Tigatron was a native of the planet [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]], born from the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] inside the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Chela]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} He abandoned [[Fur Walkers|his tribe]] long ago so that he could be with his love Airazor. {{storylink|The Chosen One}} {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

When battling [[combiner]]s from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] briefly touched upon the planet, Airazor and Tigatron witnessed [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] battling against [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] in [[Talon Valley]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} They later investigated the huge footprints the combiners left behind. Tigatron wanted to report their discovery to the others, but Airazor disagreed. {{storylink|All That Remains}} Eventually, the pair sought out the advice of Blackarachnia, an oracular [[Fateweaver]] who foresaw the return of their Cybertronian ancestors to their planet and ordered all four of Eukaris' tribes to gather in [[Talon Valley]].

[[File:Windblade06-TigatronAndAirazor.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

Blackarachnia, Tigatron and Airazor joined the leaders of the four tribes as they discussed their next course of action, only for the Space Bridge to disgorge [[Rattrap (BW)#2005 IDW continuity|Rattrap]]—delegate for Cybertron on the [[Council of Worlds]]—who had arrived in advance to try and win over the beast-formers to his cause. Using the knowledge gleaned from his brief sojourn, proper representatives arrived a week later in the shape of [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. The presence of vehicular "standard-formers" on his world was enough to rouse Chela from his slumber to destroy the intruders. The brief battle saw Starscream kill the Titan, and in accordance with Blackarachnia's prophecy, the leaders of Eukaris agreed to join the Council. Blackarachnia appointed Tigatron and Airazor as delegates to Cybertron, believing that their independence from Eukaris's competing tribes would make them impartial diplomats. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} Still shunned by the citizens of Eukaris, the pair relocated to the Cybertronian city of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they attempted to adjust to life in their new home while quietly hoping that one day the growing population could expand beyond its borders. {{storylink|07:00:00}}

The Council had its first major diplomatic crisis not long afterwards, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] announced his intent to annex [[Earth]] into the Council to defend it from further Cybertronian aggression. Both Eukarian delegates were in attendance to discuss this sudden change of events. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}}

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Not long afterwards, the Council convened to discuss a string of mysterious [[Mnemosurgery|mnemosurgical]] murders and the growing distrust of Starscream's [[Badgeless]] enforcers. The Committee moved to have [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] investigate the crime spree. {{storylink|07:00:00}} Things turned sour following the death of [[Drunkatron|an inebriated Decepticon]] which most chalked up to police brutality; Tigatron and Airazor attended the emergency meeting to try and sort out what could be done. Ultimately, Ironhide stepped up as the new head of Cybertronian security. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}} Tigatron later attended a meeting where Ironhide reported on the progress of the new recruits. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}} When [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] attacked Iacon, Tigatron and the other Council delegates were temporarily evacuated. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

As Optimus struggled to pick up the pieces from his divisive actions, the Council afforded him a hearing so that he could explain his motivations. Although Prime insisted that his intentions were pure, its members unanimously voted against allowing Earth to join. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} The situation took a drastic turn when Optimus managed to raise [[Metrotitan (G1)|a Titan]] from beneath [[Monument Valley]]; with Titans having great spiritual import among the colonists, the delegates began reconsidering their vote and ultimately allowed Earth, its status as a Transformer colony supposedly confirmed, a provisional seat on the Council. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

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Months later, [[Vigilem|Carcer]] detected a fleet of [[zombie]] Titans rapidly approaching Cybertron and intent on scouring the planet clean. The Council attended an emergency meeting to discuss the threat and wound up preparing for an all-out war. As the Titans made planetfall, Iacon fought back; Airazor and Tigatron fought together on the front lines and used their [[beast mode]]s to tear through enemy armor. {{storylink|Ping}} When it became clear that they couldn't win, the two retreated back to the Council Spire. Both Airazor and Tigatron joined Windblade's strike team, aiming to invade Carcer and seize control of the Titan from its secretive leader [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} Though the Carcerians shot down their insertion shuttle, the team rode the flaming debris down onto the Titan's hull, and eventually managed to infiltrate Carcer's [[brain module]] chamber, where Tigatron pinned down Obsidian as Windblade interfaced with the Titan... and learned that "Carcer," was in, fact, the villainous [[Vigilem]]. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}} Despite this, Tigatron ordered his fellows to keep Obsidian down and to allow Windblade to remain plugged in until Cybertron was safe. {{storylink|Rubicon}}

Ultimately, Windblade and Vigilem were able to repel the undead Titans, but Windblade was left grievously inured by the strain of controlling Vigilem, who managed to disgorge the imprisoned [[Liege Maximo]] from his innards before perishing. Tigatron and the other delegates who had been privy to the adventure attended a meeting with Elita One as the Carcerian commander explained the sordid history of Liege Maximo. Faced with a choice between revealing the existence of the Liege to Cybertron, and potentially sowing panic in the populace, or keeping the events aboard Carcer a secret, Tigatron believed that the knowledge should be shared with the citizens of the Council. {{storylink|Heavy}}

As Iacon rebuilt, the Council,—minus Windblade and plus the [[Mistress of Flame]]— reconvened to meet with Optimus Prime as the Autobot leader discussed sharing Transformer technology with the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]], who had recently arrived on Earth. Starscream shot down the proposal; as Earth was not yet a member of the Council, it would be a violation of the [[Tyrest Accord]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} After some diplomatic maneuvering, Earth selected an [[Marissa Faireborn|ambassador]] to formally represent their planet on the galactic stage; in the ensuing ceremony commemorating this new alliance, however, [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]] and his [[Iron Ring]] invaded Iacon as part of a genocidal attack on the Cybertronian species. {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} When [[Scarlett]] and her allies arrived on Cybertron, they were arrested and sent to the Council to stand trial; Tigatron gravely watched as Scarlett and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] argued their case. {{storylink|First Strike issue 4|First Strike #4}}

When this latest crisis was resolved, Windblade had made a full recovery and prepared to retake her seat on the Council... only for the much-changed [[cityspeaker]] to immediately run afoul of the Mistress of Flame and Starscream, resulting in her banishment from the Council and exile from Caminus. Undeterred, Windblade set out to run in Iacon's first election since the end of the war. In the ensuing three-way race between Windblade, Starscream, and Elita, the two Eukarians were firmly on Windblade's side and watched her orate in the first debate. Windblade ultimately won the election, becoming the next leader of Cybertron, with both Eukarians taking part in the victory celebrations. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

The Council later assembled to collect an [[Ore-13]] shipment that Optimus Prime had brought from Earth before Liege Maximo returned to Cybertron, now a prisoner of Onyx Prime. The Council granted the bestial Prime an audience where a mysterious explosion ripped through the [[Spire]], killing Alpha Trion in the process. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} "Onyx Prime's" machinations had successfully sowed chaos across Cybertron, leaving the Council of Worlds paralyzed and unable to act for the duration of the crisis, and by the time that "Onyx" had been unmasked as a time-travelling Shockwave and arrested, the Council was too late to stop the penultimate stage in Shockwave's plan from falling into place: [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], who began a genocidal rampage across the galaxy. Shortly after the planet-eater destroyed Eukaris, Tigatron joined the other members of the Council of Worlds in an emergency meeting to discuss the situation. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

When Unicron then attacked and destroyed Cybertron, Airazor and Tigatron were among the many refugees who were safely teleported to [[Earth]] by the [[Visionaries]], regrouping at [[Victoria Falls]]. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Tigatron began as a street cop with the [[Maximal Command Security Force]]. As his career evolved, he worked directly with the [[Builder Assembly]] as an aide to [[Crosscut (G1)|Cross-Cut]], and also organized an outreach program for the [[Empty|Empties]] on the streets of Cybertron. He eventually found himself a member of the [[Maximal High Council]], the intermediary governing body which the Builders allowed to mitigate minor crimes and political matters among the proto-races.

During the [[Grand Uprising]], Tigatron and the High Council finally decided to declare outright neutrality, building an independent [[Maximal Nation]] in the [[Tagan Heights]] and refusing to fight for either the Builders or the [[Resistance (BWU)|Resistance]]. Their neutrality seemed at risk during the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] counter-strike, with the Resistance asking for aid pushing on the Builder Assembly at Iacon, and the Vehicons a strong indicator that Maximal neutrality would not be tolerated much longer. Tigatron was at a loss at how to proceed when the Council received an audience from First Resistor [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Preditron]], founder of their opposing tribe. Their words swayed the Council over the seriousness of the Vehicon threat, and Tigatron ultimately voted to join the fight and advance on Iacon.

Tigatron and Cheetor forged a bond as the National Maximal Army prepared to march. Tigatron confided in the "little cat" that he had doubts about their chances of success, but was certain the Builders would re-enslave them if the Vehicons were successful. Tigatron and the Council fought within the ranks of their soldiers in their combined form as [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]].

The war against the Builders and their grand mistake, the Vehicons, was won, but at great cost. [[Lio Junior|Lio Minor]] was killed in the war as part of Magnaboss, leaving the High Council a member short. Tigatron proposed membership to Cheetor at [[Hyperious]] during the peace summit, but the First Resistor ultimately declined. The [[Under-3|head]] of the Maximal Academy was chosen instead. {{Storylink|Derailment}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Tigatron-art.jpg|thumb|100px|left]]
The Maximals traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Tigatron's function was a scout, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a white tiger. His Quasar cannon was his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his fearlessness, down-to-earth attitude, and peaceable mindset. Tigatron's message from the future was that he should stick to the plan so that he will be reunited with [[Airazor (BW)|a dear friend]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

A [[quantum surge]] killed nearly every Maximal and Predacon, with Tigatron being one of the sole survivors. The surge, however, left him mutated, aggressive, and savage, with no memory to his Maximal allegiance. As such, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|another survivor]] could take advantage of the situation... {{storylink|Source:Kingdom Golden Disk Collection#CHAPTER 3: ENTER THE MUTANT WARRIOR|''Golden Disk Collection'' Chapter 3}}

Terrorsaur, alive and protected from the quantum surge, allied with Tigatron to enact his plan to eliminate [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and become the ruler of the Predacons via going into a transwarp drive in the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] and changing history. After they located the Nemesis, the duo were ambushed by [[Puffer]], [[Jackpot]], and [[Sights]] starting a fight. During the fight, Terrorsaur dropped the [[Golden Disk (Vok)|Golden Disk]], and Tigatron raced to retrieve it. Tigatron, after touching the disk, regained his memories. Remembering his true allegiance, he helped the stranded Autobots defeat Terrorsaur. Tigatron then explained what happened to him and the situation at hand. Realizing that the oncoming quantum surge would still kill everyone regardless. Tigatron formulated a plan that involves going back in time to just before the surge, and then sending Puffer away from the blast. Ramming the Nemesis into the blast, the Nemesis absorbed a majority of it, enough to dilute the blast's power and allowing the timeline to go as planned, albeit sacrificing himself and everyone on the Nemesis on the process. {{storylink|Source:Kingdom Golden Disk Collection#CHAPTER 4: THE TERRORFYING CONCLUSION|''Golden Disk Collection'' Chapter 4}}
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Beau Marie]] (English)|[[Maurice Decoster]] (French), [[Miguel Angel Leal|Mike Leal]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Debashish Ghosh]] (Hindi), [[Tobias Lelle]] (German), [[Stefano Brusa]] (Italian), [[Pedro Eugênio]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
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===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:TheEnd-Tigatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

The Cybertronian who would become Tigatron was one of the many Maximal [[protoform]]s aboard the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. As part of their experiments, the enigmatic [[Vok]] activated five fallen stasis pods and experimented on the unborn protoforms within, and altered them into loyal servants. These "Children of the Vok" sought a naturalistic existence where they lived in harmony wwith the alien flora and fauna of their adopted homeworld; on behalf of their benefactors, the group hunted down and captured Optimus Primal and Megatron, whose war jeopardized the Vok's delicate experiments. Although Tigatron, acting as the group's spokesperson, explained that the Vok merely wanted them to leave, Megatron refused to negotiate and demanded an audience with the Vok. When Megatron and Primal subsequently used their own [[beast mode]]s to escape captivity, the Children of the Vok moved to stop them, and in the ensuing battle Optimus easily outpowered and disarmed Tigatron. {{storylink|Children of the Vok}}

To eliminate the Maximals and Predacons, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and the [[Vok]] brought every crashed [[stasis pod]] they could find online and reprogrammed the protoforms within into more Vok servants. Tigatron joined in their all-or-nothing attack on the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' in an attempt to take out the Maximal-Predacon alliance for good. Eventually, however, the capricious Vok revealed themselves and announced that they planned to exterminate ''every'' Cybertronian on the planet and begin again, ignoring Tigatron's protests that they'd done as their benefactors asked. Eventually, when the Maximals and Predacons destroyed the Vok themselves, Tigatron and the other Children of the Vok agreed to a truce and left to live peacefully in the wilderness. {{storylink|The End (BW)|The End}}

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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|A Natural Couple}} {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 26}} {{storylink|The Transformers Go! Go! Search Quiz is Here!|Search Quiz}} {{storylink|The Transformers Gather on the Snowy Mountain!|Search Quiz 2}}}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
[[File:N64Tigatron.jpg|thumb|Tigatron's been dunked in bleach.]]

{{voiceactor|[[Martin Roach]]}}
In an alternate timeline created when Megatron sent a message through Transwarp back to his past self, Tigatron participated in a series of all-out battles with the other beast warriors.

After helping the Maximals defeat Megatron's Predacon forces once and for all, Tigatron decided that he, along with Airazor, would remain on prehistoric Earth, despite their comrades' urgings to join them on their journey back to Cybertron. Together, they remained on what they felt was their true place for the centuries to come. They planned to someday return to Cybertron, as visitors from a distant world almost forgotten... {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals}}

{{BW fighter ending|Tigatron|N64}}
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===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (PS)===
{{voiceactor|[[Martin Roach]]}}
Tigatron battled the Predacons in pitched combat. {{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}
{{note|Tigatron appears as a secret playable character in the North American version of the game, but does not appear at all in the game's story mode.}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Tigatron.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Tigatron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Tigatron was a reluctant warrior but was fiercely protective of the natural wilds he called home. He had a close friendship with Cheetor, and had a special relationship with Airazor. After being abducted by the Vok, Tigatron and Airazor were fused together into the powerful but unpredictable Tigerhawk. {{storylink|Technorganic Secrets}}

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Tigatron-HasbroToy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Surprisingly not a case of yellowing. (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:BW-toy Tigatron Takara.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Over time, this will [[photodegradation|yellow]] and become the Hasbro version. (''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron''' (Deluxe Class, [[1996]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-8'''
:*''Takara release date'': November [[1997]]
:*''Accessories'': "[[Quasar rifle|Quasar cannon]]" tail-gun, "toxic fluid blaster" water-squirting gun
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the third wave of [[Hasbro]] ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Deluxes, the original Tigatron toy is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Toys|Cheetor]] toy in cream, silver, and green, transforming into a fairly generic big cat in shape. His [[robot mode]] parts color layout is notably different from Cheetor's. In [[robot mode]], he is armed with a "quasar cannon" made out of his hindquarters and tail, along with a second [[Water-squirting gimmick|water-squirting]] "toxic fluid blaster" formed out of his stomach. This cannon is usable in both modes, but in [[beast mode]], it's awkward and just plain weird. As with most early ''Beast Wars'' toys, he features a "[[mutant head]]" that replaces his face.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version was released a year later, coincidentally also in the third wave of Takara's version of the line, in a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] bright white color, with his [[Paint operation|paint applications]] directly copied from Cheetor's layouts just as the show model had done. This version also has a slight [[Retool|mold tweak]] to keep the beast head pointed forward. Hasbro later released this version, complete with the original Takara packaging, as an import through the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001002100637/http://hasbrocollectors.com/product.cfm?product=2 Hasbro Collector shop]. Historically, this version of the figure is extremely susceptible to its white plastic [[photodegradation|yellowing]], to the point it will eventually match the color of its Hasbro version. So enjoy that.

: This mold was also used to make [[Shadow Panther#Toys|Shadow Panther]] and "[[Ravage (G1)/toys#ShadowPanther|Tripredacus Agent]]". It was slated to be used for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nightprowler#Toys|Nightprowler]], but that toy set was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Tigatron/tigatron.htm More information on Hasbro Tigatron at TFU.info]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/Tigatron/tigatron.htm More information on Takara Tigatron at TFU.info]
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[[File:BJ's-Wholesale-Club-Dinobot-and-Tigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Deluxe Beast Assortment (Dinobot and Tigatron)''' (Two-pack, 1996)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Quasar cannon" tail-gun, "toxic fluid blaster" water-squirting gun

: Sold exclusively at [[BJ's Wholesale Club]], Tigatron was released alongside [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#BJs2pack|Dinobot]] in a two-pack card.

: Both toys are identical to their original releases... which makes sense, as both toys ''are'' the original releases, packaging and all, slid into a thick cardboard sleeve.

::*''[https://www.shmax.com/product_details/9280/dinobot_and_tigatron_deluxe_beast_assortment_two_pack More information on Shmax.com]''

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[[File:VS8-TigatronBlackarachnia.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Let's hope neither Airazor nor Silverbolt find out about this...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Mitsurin no Taiketsu: Tigatron VS Blackwidow''' (VS set, 1997)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VS-8'''
:*''Accessories'': "Tiger Shot" tail-gun, "Tiger Shot" water-squirting gun

: In Japan, Tigatron was available both individually and in a "Deep Forest Showdown" (密林の対決 ''Mitsurin no Taiketsu'') two-pack with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#VS8|Blackarachnia]]. Both toys are identical to their individual Japanese releases.

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[[File:BWtoy-TigatronTransmetal.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He flashes you to death.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron''' (Deluxe Class, [[2001]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip, left & right "cryo-blaster" barrels

: A [[BotCon 2001]] [[exclusive]], [[Transmetal]] Tigatron is a redeco of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)#BWM|Beast Wars Metals]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Metals|Ravage]], which is itself a [[retool]] of Transmetal [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#TM1|Cheetor]]. He transforms into a mechanical cat with flip-out thruster-wings. His robot mode arms have spring-loaded flip-out blaster grips, which also have barrel extensions that can be clipped to his legs in beast mode. His tail separates to become a whip weapon, but he doesn't hold it very well. His chest panels open up to reveal a decal; he also came with an extra decal sheet to display other options within his chest, plus Maximal and [[Wreckers]] [[insignia|faction symbol]] decals for extra customization. Both he and [[Arcee (G1)#BotCon2001|Arcee]] were limited to 1200 pieces.

: This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a future version of [[Ravage (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Ravage]] in [[Recordicons issue 20|''Recordicons'' #20]]. The original version of this mold was slightly retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Cheetor (Armada)#Toys|Cheetor]], and was also used as the model for the non-toy character [[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/Tigatron/tigatron.htm More information on Transmetal Tigatron on TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
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[[File:Unit2-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In recognition of his bravery in the field, Unit 2 was granted the MCSF's highest honor, Really Bitchin' Upholstery.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Unit 2 (Tigatron)''' (Convention attendee figure, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, left & right side-pipes, Maximal Golden Disk Key
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Cheetor and Tiagtron were easy picks, though Wolfang was originally proposed before they opted for Tigatron. An abandoned idea was for Tigatron to come in Stasis Pod packaging. See those and the final products below.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370239973862080515|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

: A redeco of BotCon boxset [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|"Axalon Cheetor"]], itself a new-head retool of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout Class [[Clocker (Cybertron)#Toys|Clocker]], ''Timelines'' "Unit 2" transforms into an open-topped Cybertronic sports car. Due to painted whiskers on his robot mode face that resemble a [[human]] mustache, Unit 2 is one of a small percentage of Transformers who feature [[facial hair]]. His rear engine assembly reveals a pair of spring-loaded flip-out guns when a [[Cyber Planet Key]]/Golden Disk Key is placed in it. This assembly becomes a hand-held blaster in robot mode. His side-pipes can also be removed and used as hand-weapons.

: This toy was an "attendance [[exclusive]]" for [[BotCon 2006]], available only to pre-registrants who actually ''showed up'' for the convention.

: The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Swerve (Cybertron)#Toys|Swerve]], [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie-verse]] [[Clocker (Movie)#Toys|Clocker]], and was the model for many non-toy members of the [[Maximal Command Security Force]].

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370239973862080515 Designer commentary on "Unit 2" from Joe Moore on Twitter]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/BCTigatron/tigatron.htm More information on "Unit 2" at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Telemocha Series''===
[[File:BWTelemochaTigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Definitely had his caffeine this morning.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron''' (Deluxe, [[2007]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''TM-11'''
:*''Release date'': [[June 26]], 2007
:*''Accessories'': "Tiger Shot" tail-gun, "Tiger Shot" water-squirting gun

: The [[#Toys|original Tigatron toy]] was given an ''extensive'' redeco using a ridiculous number of [[paint operation]]s for his ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Telemocha Series]]'' release, to make him incredibly show-accurate as possible without [[retool]]ing. He retains all of the [[gimmick]]s of the original version as well.

:Included in the set is a DVD of Tigatron's debut episode, "[[Fallen Comrades|Solitary Warrior Tigatron]]".
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:Device Label Tigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Despite appearances, he is NOT [[Ravage (SG)|waving]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Tigatron''' (Device Label, [[2009]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' Tigatron transforms from a working USB 2 gigabyte thumb drive into a white mechanoid tiger.

:Stored on the USB drive is an installable program called "[[:File:DeviceLabeltoy-Tigatrondesktop.jpg|Transformers Desktop Defender]]". When the Tigatron device is plugged in, a Tigatron avatar appears on the screen, transforming from thumb drive to jaguar mode as the program is activated. The program's setup allows you to rename your jaguar to anything you desire, alter the avatar's movement speed and his personality, decide whether he eats your desktop icons, and view his function, mission, and [[Tech Spec]] numbers. Whether he appears as Ravage or Tigatron can be selected as well.

:This mold was also used to make ''Device Label'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Device Label|Ravage]] and [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Device label|Cheetor]], which came preloaded with the same program (although the Cheetor version can also display the avatar as Cheetor, naturally).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Tigatron/tigatron.htm More information on Device Label Tigatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:BotCon2016toy-Tigatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|In retrospect, Breakdown really shouldn't have taken that trip to the Island of Dr. Moreau.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron''' (Convention souvenir figure, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Sword/gun, Gun/fist/foot

:Released individually as a souvenir figure for [[BotCon 2016]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Tigatron is a redeco of BotCon boxset [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]], itself a new-head retool of mass-retail Deluxe Class [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]]. Tigatron transforms from a supercar resembling a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]] to robot and back! As a Deluxe limb, he can combine with any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager torso or become one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, though Tigatron is nominally the left leg of [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]]. The set of Magnaboss stickers sold by the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] store included a small [[Wreckers|Wrecker]] symbol for use on Tigatron's shoulder in homage to the 3H comics. The back of his new head tooling received criticism for being amazingly flat.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=#Transformers BotCon 2016 - Souvenir Exclusive Tigatron Photo Gallery https://t.co/wfW0ezWm3Y https://t.co/C0QqoWVlHR|link=https://twitter.com/tformers/status/718601016745168896|name=TFormers|site=Twitter|year=2016|month=04|day=09|(defunct=)}}</ref>

:Seriously, he's not [[Ravage (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Ravage]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Maximal/BCTigatron/tigatron.htm More information on Dawn of the Predacus Tigatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-BW-MP-50 Tigatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:Blackarach24.jpg|Katana and scarf not included.]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron (Beast Wars)''' ([[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MP-50'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 26]], 2020
:*''Accessories'': "Tiger Shot" gut-gun, "Tiger Cannon" missiles, "Hacking Device", 5 robot faces (Neutral, angry, sad, surprised and hacking), "Megatron Cube Puzzle", stand adapter.

:Released as the fiftieth figure in the main ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' lineup, Tigatron transforms into a white tiger and is larger than [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-34 Cheetus]]. He comes with his gut gun, as well as two accessories representing his actions in "[[Before the Storm]]": the cable he used to hack into the ''Darksyde''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s database, and an encryption puzzle in the shape of Megatron's head. The figure also comes with stand adaptors and a startling ''5'' alternate robot faces, rather that the usual 3 or 4. Tigatron also has an unprecedented set of ''double'' ab crunch joints, the first being an obvious collapsible one in the torso, and a second, much larger ratcheted one in the waist. Unfortunately, the second joint can go unnoticed due to a very strong ratchet, paint lock, or both. Slightly unscrewing the top two screws on the back of the waist can usually free up the second joint.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:Kingdom-Voyager-Tigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Features yellowed paint applications to remind you of the sad fate of the original toy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron''' (Voyager Class, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K35'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-14'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 26]], [[2022]]
:*''Accessories'': Tail/whip, blaster barrel, blaster base/gut section
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Dennis Chan]] (sculptor), [[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Voyager Class toys, Tigatron transforms into a somewhat realistic {{w|white tiger}} in 23 steps. He is larger than ''Kingdom'' [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cheetor]] whilst sharing similar engineering. The 'gut gun' attaches to one of two [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] underneath his stomach, evoking the [[#Toys|original toy]]. The tail can detach and be held as a whip, though it can still store as a tail in robot mode. In an undocumented feature, his blaster can separate into two parts: the barrel and the base of the gun. Both parts are held together by 5 mm ports.

: Some of the yellowing found in various spots on the figure is an intentional attempt to emulate the off-white/partially discolored orange fur found on actual white tigers. Unfortunately, some copies of Tigatron still have areas that ''actually'' yellow over time, most notably the robot hips, pelvis, inner shoulder joints and rifle barrel. People have also experienced paint damage from the beast shoulders rubbing on cardboard when extracting the toy from packaging.

: Much like most of the toyline, Tigatron comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.

: Hasbro China officially revealed Tigatron on [[August 20]], [[2021]] at 8:00 PM on their flagship store on [[Taobao]].

:According to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' toyline lead designer [[Mark Maher]], select elements of Tigatron's sculptwork along with that of ''Kingdom'' [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Airazor]] were recycled ([[Fuzor|fused]], one might say,) via the magic of digital toy design into ''Legacy'' [[Tigerhawk#Legacy|Tigerhawk]] for fairly self-evident reasons.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL4YRFesAdo ''Transformers'' panel] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Thew Adams]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023]].</ref>

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[[File:TF-WFC-GDC-Enter-the-Mutant-Warrior-Mutant-Tigatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Protip: Paint can't yellow if it's already orange.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Mutant Tigatron''' (Golden Disk Collection, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Chapter 3: Enter the Mutant Warrior''
:*''Accessories'': Tail/whip, blaster barrel, blaster base/gut section

: The third release in the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom#Exclusives|Golden Disk Collection]], "Mutant Tigatron" is a redeco and retool of the above Voyager Class Tigatron. He features a new head emulating the mutant head of the original toy, and a primarily orange deco evoking a "normal" tiger (as well as the unproduced prototype colors for his ''Beast Wars'' figure).

:The back of his box shows his fists, heels, and gun barrel as green, however these parts are orange on the final toy and stock photography.

: Mutant Tigatron was revealed and made available for pre-order on [[September 29]], 2021, and was the third of four daily announcements concerning the Golden Disk Collection; as with the other sets in this series, Tigatron's packaging is printed with a portion of a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] graphic, and customers are encouraged to collect all four packs to unite the full image. The figure is an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the [[United States of America|U.S.]], [[Canada]], and the [[United Kingdom]].
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
[[File:Vintage-BW-Tigatron-stock-images.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|At last, you can buy a non-pre-yellowed version of this toy ''without'' having to import it from Japan!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron''' (Reissue, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Quasar cannon" tail-gun, "toxic fluid blaster" water-squirting gun

:In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Deluxe Class Tigatron was reissued under the ''[[Vintage|Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Tigatron features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy, and features a deco similar to the original Takara version of the toy, with the same bright white, but the cool gray paint applications on the legs, waist, and head swapped for a warm gray. The stripes are slightly different from those of the original ''Beast Wars'' toy, with many being juuuust the tiniest bit thicker or more wavy than they used to be.

:Much like ''Vintage G1'', Tigatron is packaged in a "rock bubble" blister card styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy set at double the price of the toy's 1996 release, $22 versus $10, and at the same size class/price as the deluxe class [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Vintage Beast Wars|Cheetor]] figure. This figure is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States.
{{BWCheetorMold}}
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===''Beast Wars Again''===
[[File:TF-BW-Vintage-JP-BWVS-04-Tigatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Not this one though.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Shūnen no Taiketsu''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BWVS-04'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 25]], 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Again|Beast Wars Again]]'' line, the "Tenacious Showdown" (執念の対決) set contains Tigatron and [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Beast Wars Again|Blackwidow]]. Tigatron is a redeco of [[#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Tigatron]] in more cartoon-accurate colors, including stark white plastic and metallic paint.

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===''Swapticons''===
[[File:Swap-toy Tigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What do you even call a half-tiger-half-cheetah? Titah? Cheeger?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Tigatron / Cheetor''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Swapticons number'': '''5'''

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Tigatron transforms into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic cheetah. While his nominal placement is as the back half of a full loaf-like robo-cheetah with his pack-in partner [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Swapticons|Cheetor]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.

: The cheetah mode's tail is removable, and is in fact separated in-package. While none of the Swapticons can hold the tail as a weapon, as they lack fist-holes, the attachment peg is 3 mm wide, which means quite a lot of smaller-scale ''Transformers'' toys can.

:This mold was also used to make [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Ravage]].

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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Tigatronmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Tigatron was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the ''Beast Wars'' [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesinfernotigatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kx7tgkJbjo It's Johnny the tackling Alzheimer's patient! "WWHO AM IIIIIiiiii?!" *fwump*]]]
*'''Tigatron & Inferno''' (Two-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Tigatron is a [[redeco]] of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|Cheetor]]. He is painted in the original American toy's colors (being mostly pale yellow, with a silver face), and like Cheetor has articulation at the shoulders and neck. He comes packaged with [[Inferno (BW)#Robot Heroes|Inferno]].

:The US release of this two-pack was cancelled, but it saw release in Hong Kong, Australian, UK, German, and Russian markets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Maximal/RHTigatron/tigatron.htm More information on Tigatron at TFU.info]''
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===Jada Toys===
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Tigatron is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:For unknown reasons (but probably due to a simple mistake) he is marketed as a Decepticon instead of an Autobot (as all other Maximals are) and comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Tigatron''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': gun

: Part of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Tigatron was an [[exclusive]] to [[Target]] and (unsurprisingly) a redeco of ''ReAction'' [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#ReAction|Cheetor]]. It is a non-converting figure based on his [[Mainframe]] [[character model]], with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips), and includes his traditional "gut-gun."

: Tigatron comes packaged on a small cardback that mixes the design of the original ''Beast Wars'' packaging with some nostalgic elements resembling [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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==Notes==
[[File:BWRConcept07.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Tigatron's control art. Note the extensive retooling from Cheetor that never happened.]]
[[File:Tigatron-orangetoy.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|C-L-E-M-S-OH CRAP!]]
[[File:Tigatron-packageart.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|He's armed with a cryo-freeze beam and a deadly raspberry-blowing tongue.]]
*The original concept art for Tigatron, shown in the "[[Beast Wars Reborn Golden Disc]]", shows that he was originally intended to be a [[retool]]ing of the mold, rather than a simple [[redeco]], changing his [[beast mode]] head and a lot of his [[robot mode]] parts (yet not the face), as well as giving him some kind of horrible tumor gun. Obviously, this didn't happen.
*The Tigatron shown at [[Toy Fair]] in 1996 and depicted in a Hasbro catalog accompanying said Toy Fair<ref name="tf1996cat">[http://obscuretf.com/hhk/USTF1996.html Hasbro Toy Fair 1996 catalog] at the Obscure Transformers Website.</ref> was cast in orange plastic instead of cream-colored, giving him a more "traditional" tiger look. The change to a "white" tiger has so far been unexplained, but the original color scheme is still present in his toy's [[package art]]. On top of that, his name was spelled "Tig'''er'''tron" in said Hasbro catalog.
**This coloration was later used for the comic-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cheetor (BWSG)|Cheetor]], and was also later reimagined in plastic as '''Mutant Tigatron''' in ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|War for Cybertron: Kingdom's]]'' ''Golden Disk Collection'', sculpted with the mutant head from the original toy.
*[[Bob Forward]]'s main inspiration for how Tigatron was written as a character was actor {{w|Iron Eyes Cody}},<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980702112145/http://www.transformers.org/bwz/fd2.htm TFFW.com September 1997 interview with Bob Forward] (archived)</ref> who had a career playing various Native American roles.
*Tigatron's beast mode may well have been female. His template animal was female, and while wild felines have size differences between males and females Tigatron and Snowstalker were shown as being the same size; indeed, they were for all intents and purposes identical, such that [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] thought Snowstalker ''was'' Tigatron. (Though to be fair, Waspinator is not the brightest crayon in the box.)
*In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', for the sake of humor, Tigatron was played as a "samurai" {{w|rōnin}} (to explain his wandering ways). He spoke in an archaic dialect, ending sentences with "de gozaru" (an honorific that eventually evolved into the modern "desu"). Additionally, since [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was made male in the Japanese dub, "he" was presented as Tigatron's ward whom he looked to as a "brother" (hence the close bond). Eventually, after the events of "[[Other Visits (Part 1)|Other Visits]]", their romantic relationship was "outed" to the audience.
*An unused idea by [[Larry DiTillio]] was that the Vok ceased trying to destroy Earth because contact with Tigatron (after his abduction) made them question the morality of the tactic.<ref>http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/vok.txt Translation of relevant text from the book ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>
*Tigatron's role in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was originally intended for [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]].<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/9c79c4226fc6dd28/30c3cdf158ea6e52?lnk=st&q=bob+forward+beast+wars+tigatron+wolfang&rnum=1#30c3cdf158ea6e52 alt.toys.transformers]. The change was also discussed in the commentary track on one of the ''Beast Wars'' DVD releases.</ref>
*Tigatron's [[package art]] is one of a handful that features the toy's mutant head instead of the regular robot head, to rather hilarious effect.
*He has a [[Tigatron Stadium|stadium named after him]].
*Cheetor and Tigatron are the only characters in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' who are definitely [[Scale|in the correct scale]] to the lifeforms they adopted as beast modes, as each is seen nearby real versions of the animals they mimic.
*Tigatron's animation model (and thus that of Cheetor's original body as well) is one of the comparatively more [[Show-accuracy|toy-accurate]] of the Season One cast. His transformation scheme, however, is simplified by having his arms and crotch-piece unfold from his beast mode's belly instead of its back.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Tigatron''' (タイガトロン ''Taigatoron'')<ref>Tigatron's Japanese name was rendered as '''Tigertron''' on [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bwtcard_1/img/006.jpg a trading card], but TakaraTomy ultimately went with "Tigatron" for the Device Label figure. Both English spellings are possible Romanizations of the katakana.</ref>
*''Italian:'' '''Tigertron'''
*''Korean:'' '''Tigertron''' (타이거트론 ''Taigeoteulon'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lǎohǔ''' (Taiwan, 老虎, "Tiger"), '''Báihǔ''' (China, 白虎, "White Tiger")
*''Polish:'' '''Tygrytron'''
*''Portuguse:'' '''Tigertron''' (Brazil)
*''Russian:'' '''Tigron''' (Тигрон)
*''Spanish:'' '''Tigatron''' (Spain), '''Tigretron''' (America)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:IDWTigatroncharactermodel.jpg|IDW continuity character model
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.botconarchives.com/archive/story/characters/tigatron.html Tigatron's archived BotCon Online profile]

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Ramjet (Cyberverse)

2025-11-22T01:50:04Z

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{{disambig3|Ramjet}}
:''Ramjet is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Ramjet-Cyberverse-Boulder-model.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]

'''Ramjet''' is a Seeker under the command of [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]. He and his fellow [[conehead]] [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] tend to serve as their leader's heavies.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Tony Daniels]] (English), [[Yōji Ueda]] (Japanese), [[Ricardo Bautista]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:Cyberverse-s1e7-Cube-Ramjet-about-to-punch-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Bees give honey for toast, right?]]
Ramjet and Dirge accompanied Starscream and the visiting [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] to a [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] match between [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon City]] and [[Polyhex]]. Bored with the game, they relished the opportunity to beat up on [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] before the stadium's security guard intervened, then attempted to assist Starscream in "spicing up" the game with a spiked Cube—a plan that resulted in Ramjet and Dirge being repeatedly bonked on the head by Cubes thrown by Windblade and Bumblebee. {{storylink|Cube (episode)|Cube}}

At some point during the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], Ramjet tried to blast Autobots at least 12 thousand times. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

Some time later, Ramjet was among a group of Seekers who attempted to stop [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] from taking the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] off of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. While they succeeded in damaging the [[space bridge]] to the point of deactivation, Optimus was able to toss the Allspark through the closing portal. {{storylink|Allspark (episode)|Allspark}}

[[File:Ramjet - Cyberverse - Allspark.jpg|thumb|TOAST HIM!]]
During the ''[[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|Nemesis]]'' crew's search for the Allspark, Ramjet was among the Decepticons who stayed on Cybertron to fight off [[Autobot]] forces. During the climatic battle with the Autobots upon their return to Cybertron, Ramjet opened fire on Windblade only to get shot out of the sky by [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

After the Great War ended in the Autobots' favor, Ramjet was among the Transformers captured by the [[Quintesson]]s, who outfitted them with control helmets that placed them in a simulation loop where they took part in a parade with varying differences each time. {{storylink|The Dead End}} Ramjet was eventually freed from the simulation alongside the other Decepticons thanks to the Cybertronian resistance, who got them to transform when they unleashed [[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)|Air Hammer]]s into the Loop. {{storylink|The Scientist}}

Ramjet was present at the alliance pact between the Autobots and Decepticons, during which he grinned at an accusation made to him by an outraged Autobot soldier.{{storylink|The Alliance}} Ramjet took part in aerial attack on the Quintesson [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]], but was easily knocked out by a shockwave. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}}

After the Quintesson flagship had been destroyed, the new Judge revealed himself as Starscream, who unleashed a brainwashed [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]] on the planet. Rallying behind Jetfire, Ramjet was part of an aerial attack that launched a futile attack on the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] that saw Ramjet getting knocked out of the sky and crashing into [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] and [[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]]. Once the Quintession threat ended following Megatron's return, the Transformers formed a truce. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

When [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] and [[Whirl (Cyberverse)|Whirl]] infiltrated the Decepticon half of Cybertron in search of a comatose Windblade, Ramjet was among the Decepticons who surrounded them. However, [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] was able to convince Megatron to release the trio, citing an Autobot held captive in Decepticon territory as treason. The Decepticons complied and let Bumblebee and Whirl go. {{storylink|Enemy Line}}

Ramjet and Dirge were busy firing their [[null-ray]]s at a Decepticon soldier in an act of amusement before an unimpressed [[Wildwheel (Cyberverse)|Wildwheel]] shot their barrels, prompting the two coneheads to flee. {{storylink|Wild Wild Wheel}}

After Tarn gained control over the Decepticon supersoldiers, he declared the treaty void and ordered all the Decepticons to destroy any remaining Autobots on Cybertron. Despite this, Ramjet and his fellow Decepticons assisted the Autobots in their final battle against Tarn and his supersoldiers. {{storylink|The Perfect Decepticon}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
[[File:Transformers Battlegrounds-Ramjet in Robt mode.jpg|thumb|Starscream's cloning himself—again!]]
{{Charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
[[File:CV-toy Ramjet Scout.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Roger Ramjet and his seekers Fighting against our freedom Fly through in and outer space Not to join 'em but to beat 'em.'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-d1|'''Ramjet''' (Scout Class, [[2019]] / [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Action Attack'': "Cranium Crush"

: Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class toys, Ramjet transforms from a robot to <s>a jet with a robot chest and head for a front half</s> a "transformational" mode in five easy steps.

: His vehicle mode's "Cranium Crush" Action Attack gimmick causes his upper torso to pop out of the jet mode and spin around drill-like, triggered by pushing his robot-mode arms all the way up under his wings in jet mode.

: Unlike many ''Cyberverse'' Scout Class figures, Ramjet can basically assume a "full" vehicle mode (though with a ''very'' oddly-shaped cockpit), just don't push the arms all the way up flush against the wings. The torso/head assembly is still loose, but can only turn roughly halfway around thanks to a small stopper on one side of the main body.

: Ramjet was released twice: First in 2019/2020 under the ''Cyberverse'' line's ''Battle for Cybertron'' [[subline imprint]], and then again in 2021 in the ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

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[[File:Cyberverse ramjet ultra.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|Gladiator Hawk, ready!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-d1|'''Ramjet''' (Ultra Class, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Two null rays, two jet thrusters

: Released in the tenth wave of ''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class toys, under the ''Dinobots Unite'' subline, this version of Ramjet converts from robot to his "proper" jet mode in twelve steps. In robot mode the figure has a spring-loaded Energon armor [[gimmick]], activated by moving his left shoulder which flips out a bird-motif helmet via spring-loaded action. His jet-mode thrusters can detach and peg together to form a double-edged staff.

: Ramjet also has 5mm ports on the underside of his feet like many contemporary figures and his null rays are compatible with [[Fire Blast effect|3mm blast effects]]. The circular details in Ramjet's forearms are also 5mm ports.

==Notes==
*In the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon, Ramjet's model is a robust and streamlined version of the "Generation 1" Conehead design, featuring his Generation 1 [[Ramjet (G1)|counterpart]]'s wings and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]'s turbines. Unlike in Generation 1, Ramjet shares this exact body configuration with [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]], but [[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]] is different.
* By contrast, the ''Battlegrounds'' game has Ramjet as a recoloring of the regular Seeker model with the same feminine face as [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ramjet''' (ラムジェット ''Ramujetto'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Roger''' (羅渣 ''Lo4zaa1'')

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Ravage (G1)/toys

2025-11-16T03:12:08Z

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{{picsneeded|Merchandise}}
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[[File:Ravageboxart.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Package art|Boxart]] that shows a pose you can actually recreate? Impossible!]]

You've got a lot of toys, don't you? You cute widdle kitty!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1toy ravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Behold... the world's skinniest jaguar.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ravage / Rumble''' (Cassette 2-pack, 1984-1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "heat-seeking missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (sticker illustration)}}

: Originally a ''[[Micro Change]]'' "Micro Cassette Robo Jaguar", ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Ravage transforms into a microcassette that can fit into the tape door of the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] toys. In his feline [[robot mode]], he is armed with two "heat-seeking missiles", which plug into the cassette spool holes above his hips. He was released in the first year of the line a two-pack with [[Rumble (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Rumble]] in Hasbro markets from 1984 to 1986, outliving their fellow cassette two-pack, [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Laserbeak]] and [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Frenzy]], on toy store shelves by a year.

: In 1985, a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] was added to Ravage's shoulder, replacing the Decepticon insignia sticker that had been there previously.

: This mold was later used to make [[Glit (KP)#Toys|Glit]], [[Howlback (G1)#Toys|Howlback]], and [[Stripes#Toys|Stripes]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on Ravage at TFU.info]
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ravage''' (Decepticon Cassette, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right "heat-seeking missiles"

: Ravage was released by [[Milton Bradley]] in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain as in individually-packaged cassette, rather than in a two-pack. The only notable difference with the MB Ravage toy itself is that the [[rubsign]] has been applied in a few different places on the "cassette" side of his cassette mode, including in the center window (where the tape reel sticker goes), or on his cat-mode flank.

::*''[http://tfsquareone.blogspot.com/2018/07/milton-bradley-g1-ravage.html More information on Milton Bradley Ravage at tfsquareone]''

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[[File:G1toy japanese ravages.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Jaguar''' (Cassette, 1985-1987)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''19''' (1985), '''D-59''' (1986), '''D-104''' (1987)
:*''Accessories'': Left & right missiles, tape case ('85 & '87 releases only)

: In Japan, [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] also released Ravage (aka "Jaguar") all on his lonesome, like all his cassette contemporaries, packaged in a small box, and with a clear tape case he could be "stored" in. He was only sold with the rubsign in Japan.

: He was re-released in 1986, this time on a blister card, with a new ID number and without his case. And then ''again'' in 1987, with his original packaging and case reinstated, and with yet another ID number.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on Ravage at TFU.info]
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy mcdonalds jaguar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Panther''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 1996)}}</ul>
{{note|[[Panther]] was officially [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Ravage in the ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' manga.}}

:Part of the first [[McDonald's]] ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' promotion, Panther transforms into a heavily-armed Humvee with electronic lights and sounds, plus a spring-loaded missile.

: No, just kidding, he transforms into a panther with no other gimmicks. In keeping with most Transformers fast-food premiums, he features an extremely simple transformation scheme, mostly just standing him up in [[beast mode]], making the mechanical detail on the inside of his arms, legs and underbelly more immediately visible, and flipping back his beast mode head to reveal his robot mode head. His panther tail is a molded detailing in his back, unlike what his promotional art suggests.

: His head bears more than a passing resemblance to [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]'s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Panther/panther.htm More information on Panther at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy ShadowPanther.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Fuzzy kitty!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Shadow Panther''' (Deluxe, 1997)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-7'''
:*''Release date'': October ??, 1997
:*''Accessories'': "Panther Shot" rifle/tail, "Shadow Mist" water-squirting gun

: Released in the second wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''Beast Wars'' line, [[Shadow Panther]] is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Cheetor]] toy in black, silver, and yellow, transforming into a generic big feline. His tail/flanks separate to form a non-firing blaster, while his underbelly forms a water-shooting "gut gun" that can be used in either mode.

: Much later, in early [[2000]], this toy was offered through Hasbro's online collector service, [https://web.archive.org/web/20000511173639/http://www.hasbrocollectors.com:80/brand.cfm?brand=8 HasbroCollectors.com]. Initially, it was sold under toy's original name and identity,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000302144832/http://www.hasbrocollectors.com:80/product.cfm?product=7 Original toy listing for Shadow Panther on HasbroCollectors.com, retrieved March 2, 2000] (archived)</ref> but [https://web.archive.org/web/20000606112621/http://hasbrocollectors.com:80/brand.cfm?brand=8 months later], the site relisted it under the name of "'''Tripredacus Agent'''", [[repurposing]] the toy as the same character as Ravage (then called "Tripredacus Agent" due to [[trademark]] issues). Though the toy's online bio (a translation of the Japanese "Shadow Panther" bio) remained unchanged for the "Tripredacus Agent" listing, it was worded vaguely enough to enable it to also be used for the toy's repurposed identity.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000615174513/http://www.hasbrocollectors.com:80/product.cfm?product=7 HasbroCollectors.com toy listing for Shadow Panther renamed "Tripredacus Agent", retrieved June 15, 2000] (archived)</ref>

: This mold was also used to make [[Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron]], and was planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy [[Nightprowler#Toys|Nightprowler]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Predacon/TripredacusAgent/tripredacusagent.htm More information on "Tripredacus Agent" (aka Shadow Panther) at TFU.info]''
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[[File:VS7-RhinoxShadowPanther.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1p1|'''Wilderness Showdown: Rhinox VS Shadow Panther''' (Vs pack, 1997)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VS-7'''
:*''Release date'': October ??, 1997
:*''Accessories'': "Panther Shot" rifle/tail, "Shadow Mist" water-squirting gun

: Shadow Panther was also available in a "versus" set with [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Toys|Rhinox]], also released in the second wave of Takara's ''Beast Wars'' line. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

: Hasbro later sold this set in its original Takara box via their now-defunct HasbroCollectors.com site to American fans. A few stickers were added to the box for hazard/safety notices.

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[[File:BWtoy-JaguarTM.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Nobody actually transforms this thing. Ever.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1p1|'''Metals Jaguar''' (Deluxe, 1999)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''X-9'''
:*''Release date'': October ??, 1999
:*''Accessories'': Tail-whip, left & right pistol barrels
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: ''Beast Wars Metals'' Jaguar is a heavy [[retool]]ing of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#TM1|Transmetal Cheetor]], just as Ravage's robot mode CG model in the show is an altered [[Transmetal]] Cheetor. He transforms into a robotic big cat, with flip-out thrusters for a third "flight" mode (not, as in the episode, into a cassette tape that plays wicked 1980s style electric guitar, for obvious reasons). His forearms each have a spring-loaded flip out pistol stub, which can be extended with add-on barrels that clip to his rear legs in beast mode. His tail also can detach to form a whip-weapon, but he doesn't hold it very well.

: Jaguar's chest opens double-door-style to reveal a flat panel where one of three stickers can be placed. One, a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[spark]] chamber, is factory applied. The other two, an image of the original Megatron from the Golden Disk recording or a Decepticon symbol, can be applied over the existing sticker.

: This toy was also used to represent [[Jaguar]] the Younger in the [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]] and the mold was used to make [[BotCon 2001]]'s version of [[Tigatron#BotCon2001|Tigatron]]. The original version was used to make ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Cheetor (Armada)#Toys|Cheetor]], and as the basis for the non-toy character [[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Destron/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on ''Beast Wars Metals'' Jaguar at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy TripredacusAgent.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Mutant kitty!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-p1|'''Tripredacus Agent''' (Deluxe, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, tail-flail

: This [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] is a redeco of—wait, can you guess?—[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#TM2|Transmetal 2 Cheetor]], in black, silver, and gold, transforming into a monstrous techno-organic (but not [[technorganic]]) big cat. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher on his cat mode back that can be removed and used as a hand-held weapon, plus his tail detaches to form a hand-held flail. His left forearm has a flip-up blaster-shield (of dubious usefulness), while flipping up a panel on his right-rear leg reveals his [[spark crystal]].

: The toy's bio mentions how the "former saboteur" had taken on "several aliases while involved with the Beast Wars," in an apparent attempt to further harmonize the above-repurposed Shadow Panther toy with the character of Ravage/Tripredacus Agent.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Predacon/TripredacusAgent/tripredacusagent.htm More information on (Transmetal 2) Tripredacus Agent at TFU.info]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STFRavage.jpg|299px|thumb|So tiny... So CUTE!]]
* '''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF 05'''

: The ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' version of Soundwave comes with a ''teeeeeny'' version of Ravage, which does actually transform into a microcassette that fits in the tape-case door. ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Ravage may very well be the actual smallest functioning ''Transformers'' toy made.

:He's about the size of your pinky fingernail. And you could accidentally inhale him if you're not careful.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Jaguar at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
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[[File:AlternatorsRavage(Corvette).jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He brakes for Meow Mix and nothing else...well, sometimes nip.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Chevrolet Corvette Battle Ravage''' (Alternator, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Alternators ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Binaltech name'': '''Ravage'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-11'''
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[February 24]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine-blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' "Battle" Ravage (presumably named so for [[trademark]] reasons) is a retool of [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Alternators|Autobot Tracks]] from the same line. Like Tracks, his [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] 1:24 scale Chevrolet Corvette Z06, in his case a black convertible version of the model compared to Tracks's hardtop version. Like Tracks, Ravage features opening doors, hood and trunk, plus a detailed driver/passenger compartment including a dashboard. In robot mode, he retains Tracks' upright biped robot form, just replacing the Autobot's head sculpt with a new sculpt inspired by Ravage's ''Beast Wars'' form, complete with opening jaw. Like Tracks, each robot mode forearm is equipped with slide-out (non-firing) double blasters, a part of his engine forms a double-barreled hand-held blaster, and two (non-firing) missile launchers attached to the sides of his back are "hidden" next to the seats in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' version differs from Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version by having parts of the vehicle mode shell made of [[die-cast]] metal and has the entire car shell painted, whereas the ''Alternators'' version's vehicle shell is made entirely out of plastic. The ''Binaltech'' version is also notable for sporting the American name "Ravage" rather than the established Japanese name, "Jaguar", also for trademark reasons. Both versions sport a [[license plate]] that simply says "RVG", even though [[prototype|test shots]] of the ''Alternators'' version still featured a "BTL RVG" license plate.

: The Tracks hardtop version of this sculpt was also used to make ''Alternators'' [[Swerve (G1)#Alternators|Swerve]], whereas the convertible version originally used for Ravage was used as the basis for the one-of-a-kind [[Michael Bay|BayBot]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#11|''Archive of ''Binaltech'' Ravage's bio and tech specs'']]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltBattleRavage/battleravage.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Battle Ravage at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Alt-toy Ravage-JaguarXK.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Soundwave had MTV pimp his kitty.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Jaguar XK Ravage''' (Alternator, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''26'''
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: The second version of ''Alternators'' Ravage (now without the "Battle") is an entirely new sculpt, with the alternate mode being a licensed 1:24 scale Jaguar XK (appropriately enough), with all the normal bells and whistles inherent in the line (opening doors, seats, etc). This is a toy of many "firsts". Not only is it the first ''Alternators'' character with two distinctly different toys, it's one of the first two Decepticon Alternators with an original sculpt (alongside [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Alternators|Decepticon Rumble]]), it's the first ''Alternators'' toy with a European manufacturer's car model as its alternate mode, ''and'' it's the first ''Alternators'' character to have a non-humanoid "robot" mode, as its non-car form is now a quadrupedal big cat.

: After Ravage had been released in various European markets, his and Rumble's releases in the United States were questionable for a while, as the relaunched ''Alternators'' line was in its final decline by that point. Ultimately, they were shuffled to be [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]]s, set in an endcap display alongside the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Devastator (G1)#Classics 2|Constructicon Devastator]] exclusive [[giftset|gift set]] in March/April 2007...in some stores. In others, they were crammed in the normal aisle with everything else. Assuming they even showed up at all.

: This Ravage and the aforementioned Rumble were only released as part of the ''Alternators'' line, with no counterpart in the ''Binaltech'' line, or any Japanese release of the sculpt whatsoever at all.

: On this note, Ravage has a [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]] license plate (which spells out his name as "RAVAGE" this time), regardless of which country the toy was purchased in. The steering wheel, however, is on the left, as in the United States. I say, ''meow.''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/AltRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:G1toy TFC ravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|A light breeze is enough to defeat him.]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (Transformers Collection, 2005)
**''ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case

: The original Ravage figure was first [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' series, packaged along with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]] (the rebuilt form of Soundwave from the Japanese [[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|''Headmasters'' series]]) and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]]. As was the case when he was originally released with Soundblaster in 1987, Buzzsaw sports a different sticker in place of his cassette spool image; this version of Ravage now features this new decal as well, an image of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] which reveals the city-bot's weak spots when viewed through Soundblaster's clear-red chest door (in the same way [[Tech Spec]] decoders work). Ravage's sticker highlight's Maximus's right leg; Buzzsaw's pinpoints his left shoulder.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on Transformers Collection Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:G1toy commemorative ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Sit, boy.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Commemorative Edition, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case

: Hasbro's first reissue of the original Ravage toy (identified as "Battle Ravage" on the packaging, but by his original name in the instructions) came packaged with Soundwave and Laserbeak. The set was originally intended to be part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition" is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]], as all Commemorative Edition toys were. Just as Soundwave is effectively a redeco of the ''Transformers Collection'' Soundblaster figure, featuring a double-wide chest-door that allows Ravage and Laserbeak to fit inside him at the same time for the first time on a Hasbro release, Ravage also appears as he does in the ''Transformers Collection'' line, sporting the Fortress Maximus sticker in place of his cassette spools, but now with no way for it to be "decoded", since Soundwave's door is colorless. Ravage also comes with a tape case for the first time in Hasbro markets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Classics Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Tsravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25| Hey im right over u do u see me? Im the canceled plastic cat sulking near u on the big shelf!]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (6" Cybertron Heroes)

:A ''[[Titanium Series]]'' version of Soundblaster, a redeco of the "Cybertron Heroes" [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] figure, was supposed to come with a tiny version of Ravage, as opposed to the original toy's [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys|Laserbeak]]. Although displayed at [[BotCon 2007]], the set was ultimately canceled along with several other solicited 6" Cybertron Heroes, but this did not stop Soundblaster from appearing as a cross-sell on the packaging for ''Titanium'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] in late 2008 (which claimed he would have been "also available" as of November 2008), as Hasbro was unwilling to spend the resources on altering the packaging for these already-complete products.
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===''Universe (2008)''===
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[[File:TFU08-toy Ravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I'm finally 3D now, but in exchange for some poseability.]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: Available only with the [[Hound (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Deluxe-Class "Autobot Hound" toy]], Ravage transforms into a "tape mode" that can attach to a pair of flip-up tabs on the back bed of Hound's vehicle form. In this mode, Ravage is compatible with either the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Soundwave]] or [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Blaster]] molds. In jaguar mode, the [[5 mm post|5mm holes]] in his flanks can accommodate the weapons of the [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Ravage]] (even though there are tiny unpainted versions of the weapons above his hips).

:At [[BotCon 2008]], Hasbro claimed that Ravage's alternate mode would be marketed as a "capture mode" so that young children, unsavvy about technology from fifteen years before they were born, wouldn't be confused. Despite the toy arguably still treating Ravage as "captured" by Hound, the packaging only refers to Ravage's alternate mode as a "tape mode".

:This mold was also used to make [[BotCon 2010]] ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ravage (SG)#Timelines|Ravage]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFURavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Ravage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2009)
**''Series'': G1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case

: In 2009, the original Ravage toy was once again included with another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2009. He comes with his weapons and his own cassette case, and continues to sport the Fortress Maximus sticker from his ''Transformers Collection'' release in place of his cassette spools, the only tape in the set to do so.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Universe Soundwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei houndravage.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''C-13'''
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:A [[redeco]] of ''Universe'' Ravage, Jaguar features the same plastic colors as his Universe counterpart, only his legs are a significantly darker metallic gray than the Hasbro version (so much so they almost look black in certain lights).
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:Device Label Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From a data storage device often used to store music, to a data storage device often used to store music. Some things never change.]]
*'''Device Jaguar''' (Device Label, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' series of functional electronic gizmos, "Device Jaguar" transforms from a working USB 2 gigabyte thumb drive into a black mechanoid panther.

[[File:DeviceLabeltoy-Ravagedesktop.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|$50 for a 2 gig thumb drive was a lot to ask for until we learned about this.]]

:Stored on the USB drive is an installable program called "Transformers Desktop Defender." When the Ravage device is plugged in, a Ravage avatar appears on the screen, transforming from thumb drive to jaguar mode as the program is activated. The program's setup allows you to rename your jaguar to anything you desire, alter the avatar's movement speed and his personality, decide whether he eats your desktop icons, and view his function, mission, and [[Tech Spec]] numbers. Whether he appears as Ravage or Tigatron can be selected as well.

:This mold was also used to make ''Device Label'' [[Tigatron#Device Label|Tigatron]], and he came preloaded with the same program. It was later used to make [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Device Label|Cheetor]] as well.
:This particular figure is the subject of many, ''many'' [[knockoff]]s. Caution should be made to distinguish the actual product when buying, as the knockoff versions often have computer-damaging malware(!) installed into them.
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===''Encore''===
[[File:G1toy encore cassettes1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Great Cassette Operation''' (2009)
**''ID number'': '''15'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right missiles, tape case

: The original Ravage toy was reissued once again as part of Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' line, in the first of a series of cassette multi-packs alongside [[Rewind (G1)#Encore|Rewind]], [[Eject (G1)#Encore|Eject]], and [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Encore|Buzzsaw]]. This reissue of Ravage is the first to reinstate his original tape spool sticker, doing away with the Fortress Maximus sticker that had decorated the figure since ''The Transformers Collection''. Additionally, it relocates his rubsign to his flank, restoring the Decepticon insignia sticker to his shoulder that had only previously been included on his 1984 release. Of course, the figure came with its weapons and the now-standard cassette case.

:In 2014, Ravage and the rest of the Cassettes were re-released as a lucky draw prize (along with the other 2 box sets) for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, though this was very likely to be remaining stock.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MPtoy-Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The money shot.]]
*'''Rumble & Jaguar''' ([[2013]]-[[February 23|02-23]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Pink tape case
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Jaguar transforms from a fully show-accurate three-dimensional [[Articulation|articulated]] robotic jaguar, into a mini-cassette the same size as his ''Generation 1'' toy, although he cannot fit in the original Soundwave toy's chest cavity. Rather notably, his rockets are no longer separate accessories, and are fully integrated into the transformation. He comes with a pink case which can be used to store him in tape mode, and comes packaged in a two-pack with [[Rumble (G1)#Masterpiece|Rumble]].

:Jaguar was retooled and redecoed into ''Masterpiece'' [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]].
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[[File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave-Ravage.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2013)
**'''09 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Clear tape case

:Included with the [[Hasbro]] [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive version of ''Masterpiece'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], Ravage features a ''slightly'' different shade of gray paint, and comes with a clear version of his micro-cassette case.
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/MPRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''Linkin Park × Transformers''===
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[[File:LPRavage.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|''[[What I've Done|What I've done I'll face myself To cross out what I've become]]'']]
*'''Transformers Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition''' ([[September 23]], 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right missiles, tape case

:[[Linkin Park]] Ravage is a gold and ... also gold [[redeco]] of Ravage. He's packaged with Linkin Park gold redecoes of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Linkin|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Linkin|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Linkin|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ratbat (G1)#Linkin|Ratbat]] on a flocked-purple plastic tray inside a special commemorative box. He has no stickers, factory-applied or otherwise. Linkin Park Soundwave: Special Edition was exclusive to [http://www.suru-la.com SURU] and limited to 2000 pieces.

:This version of Ravage was repurposed as the ''Classics'' incarnation of [[Nightprowler]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Platinum-YOTG-Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.50]]
*'''Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition''' ([[March 23]], [[2014]])
**''Accessories:'' Clear tape case

:[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Soundwave Year Of The Goat Edition]] includes most of his classic cassettes including Ravage, all sporting somewhat odd new decoes. In Ravage's case, this amounts to replacing all his black with grey and colouring his limbs in transparent plastic. His tape mode retains its paint operations.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Year of the Goat Edition'' Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations Multipack Ravage.jpg|thumb]]
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*'''Specialist: Autobots''' (multi-pack, [[March 25]], 2014)
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy C84accessories.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''

: A ''[[Kre-O]]'' version of Ravage's cassette mode was available as an accessory in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". While this [[tampograph]]ed 1x2 tile has Ravage's colors, the linework is the same as the [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Buzzsaw]] accessories. So if you like to think there's a Ravage-colored condor-tape out there, hey, go for it.

: Remaining stock of this was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

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[[File:KreO-toy Ravage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|behind the robot mode, under the jet mode... Well, Ravage was always known as stealthy.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave''' (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1507'''
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

: A buildable Ravage is included as one of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Battle Changer Soundwave]]'s many partners/accessories. He just kinda hangs on Soundwave's jet-mode underside, but becomes a backpack with over-the-shoulder blasters for Soundwave's robot mode.

: He was only available in the ''[[Kre-O]]'' Battle Changers two-pack of [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ratchet]] vs Soundwave, which also came with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Frenzy]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Laserbeak]], and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Rumble]].

: This set, like all the Battle Changers, originally only saw release in Canada, Australia, and Asian markets. It eventually saw release in the U.S. in late 2015 through discount stores like TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:BotCon2016toy-Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"You are the Pumaman."]]
*'''Dawn of the Predacus''' ([[BotCon 2016]] boxset)
**''Accessories:'' G-Metal blade/gun, Gun/fist/foot

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Ravage is a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]], which transforms from a supercar resembling a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]] to robot and back! As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe limb he is able to combine with any such styled Voyager Class toy or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but is, of course, intended to be combined with Sea Clamp, Cicadacon, Ramhorn, and Tarantulas to create [[Predacus#Toys|Predacus]].

:The limb piece can connect on the vehicle mode's top in two different ways: either by using the 5 mm peghole arrangement most of the other [[Stunticon (G1)#Generations|Stunticon]] molds use, or through a system of tabs which incorporate the weapon closer to the vehicle. The limb piece can also be stored on the robot's back (this can either be achieved by using the 5 mm peg, or by folding back the limb piece's palm and thumb, and using the guide-rails located on the sides of the limb piece). Ravage's sword/gun can tab into either of the slots on the car mode's sides.

:The original version of this mold was differently retooled as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Wheeljack]], and [[Jumpstream#Toys|Jumpstream]].

:He is available exclusively in a five-figure box set, including [[Cicadacon#Generations|General Cicadacon]], [[Ram Horn#Generations|General Ramhorn]], [[Sea Clamp#Generations|General Sea Clamp]], and [[Tarantulas (BW)#Generations|Predacon Tarantulas]].

:The back of his new head tooling received criticism for being amazingly flat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Predacon/BCRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Dawn of the Predacus'' Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
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[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Ravage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Finally, a phone with an Airplane mode that does what you thought it did.]]
*'''Ravage''' (Legends Class, [[2016]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:A redeco and new-head retool of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Stripes#Generations|Autobot Stripes]], Ravage transforms from panther to 'spy tablet' to <s>flying spy tablet</s> jet. His spy tablet mode can fit inside ''Titans Return'' Leader Class figures such as [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blaster]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Soundwave]], and also features a dummy 3.5 mm audio jack to which you can attach a set of headphones. Ravage also sports a pair of posts in beast and vehicle mode that allow a [[Titan Master]] to ride atop him.

:Ravage also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art. Initial stock renders, also used for the packaging, inaccurately suggested that Ravage was a straight redeco of Stripes. Like all Legends Class spy tablets, his stickers are prone to coming off at the edges, particularly in the areas that require transformation such as the wings. The stickers mention he has RECURSIVE IMPLODER, RAIL BLASTER, VORPAL CLAWS, ENERGON FLECHETTE, HEAVY ION DESTABILIZER, and a THUMP CANNON.

:The instructions he comes with actually show an inaccuracy for transforming from tablet to jaguar mode: instead of flipping out the airplane mode's landing strut to serve as his tail (as the stock photo shows), it instead shows flipping out his airplane mode's nose, which would make for a rather strange looking tail indeed.

:This mold was also redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' [[Howlback (BB)#Toys|Howlback]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Legends Class Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends LG37 Jaguar Bullhorn.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
*'''Jaguar & Bullhorn (Ravage & Bullhorn)'''<ref>The packaging says "ジャガー&ブルホーン" (Jaguar & Bullhorn) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Ravage & Bullhorn".</ref> (Two-pack, [[December 28]], 2016)
**''ID Number'': '''LG37'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Jaguar is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Legends Class Ravage mold]], replacing his unpaintable light gray plastic with dark gray plastic, and other deco differences (mostly his red eyes) to match his appearances in the cartoon. For some reason, despite the fact that he transforms into a PDA (labelled as a Memory Device Mode in the packaging), his phone screen is tampographed with cassette deck details, giving an impression of the cassette player.

:Ravage is packed with [[Bullhorn (G1)#Legends|Bullhorn]], a Headmaster redecoed from the Titan Master [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]] figure.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Micromaster-Soundwave-Spy-Patrol-Ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Actually [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]], I had a dream just like that, too..."]]
*'''Ravage & Laserbeak''' (Micromaster, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S18'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-16'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019'''

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Micromasters, Ravage transforms from a robotic jaguar to the "V2 Sonicsurge Drone Armor." This flattened box mode is theoretically compatible with ''Siege'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], though since his alternate mode is a few millimeters larger than the [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Laserbeak]] figure he comes packaged with, it's a snug fit depending on individual figure quality. He can also attach to Soundwave and other figures as some sort of shield.

:The retooled Soundblaster accommodates Ravage much better.

:Ravage comes packaged together with the aforementioned Laserbeak as the "Soundwave Spy Patrol." This toy was included in Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref>

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|''Shattered Glass Collection'']] [[Ravage (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ravage]], and [[Bullseye (Target)|Autobot Bullseye]].

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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:Vintage-G1-Ravage-Rumble-carded.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Decepticon Ravage / Decepticon Rumble''' (2019)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles

:As part of the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line of reissues, Ravage comes with fellow mini-cassette [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Rumble]], recreating their pairing in the [[#The Transformers|original toyline]]. He comes with his two missile guns, and is packaged onto a classic G1-styled card with tech spec on the back.

: Ravage appears virtually unchanged from his previous/original releases, aside from his use of the new ''Vintage G1'' style [[rubsign]], with a mirror-reflective silver border and red-only symbol.

:Ravage and Rumble were released alongside the similarly paired ''Vintage G1'' [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Laserbeak]], and of course, are intended for collectors picking up the concurrently-released ''Vintage G1'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Soundwave]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Vintage G1|Buzzsaw]]. Like all figures from this line, Ravage and Rumble were [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Trilogy-Voyager-Battle-3-Pack-Ravage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Exclusive Chonker]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Battle 3-Pack, [[2020]])

:This Ravage is a retool of the Micromaster figure above, featuring details based on the original Generation 1 toy, silver painted eyes instead of red, and a new growling face. He is packed with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#2020Netflix|Soundwave]] and his cohort [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Laserbeak]], promoting the ''Earthrise'' season of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]].

:[[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Hound]]'s cage accessory included in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] is compatible with this figure (and the ''Siege'' one above).

:Like most ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toys, the Soundwave pack was a Walmart exclusive in the United States and Canada.

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[[File:WFCT-Covert-Agent-Decepticons-Forever-Ravage.jpg|thumb|400px|And that means [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ravage]] [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy|has]] [[Shadow Panther#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|more]] ''War for Cybertron'' toys than [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]] or [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]]!]]
*'''Covert Agent Ravage / Decepticons Forever Ravage''' (2-pack, [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Agent Ravage & Ravage'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 26]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories'': 2 pistol weapons<ref name="WFC">''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Covert Agent Ravage / Decepticons Forever Ravage product description: "Pose out with 2 pistol weapon accessories and 2 blast effects and decorate DECEPTICONS FOREVER RAVAGE in cassette mode with the included G1-inspired stickers."</ref> (Covert Agent Ravage), left & right missiles (Decepticons Forever Ravage)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', this ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' 2-pack contains "Covert Agent Ravage" and "Decepticons Forever Ravage". Covert Agent Ravage is a Deluxe Class-mold using the lower robot legs and cheetah legs from ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Cheetor]], transforming into a "jaguar" in 20 steps. His beast mode paws are new parts which are slightly wider than those of the base mold, allowing better stability in jaguar mode. His robot mode is [[show accuracy|based on]] his appearance in the three-part "[[The Agenda (Part 1)|The Agenda]]", from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, coming with 2 pistols that can holster on his thighs or store on the same place in beast mode (loosely evoking his "Generation 1" toy's original weapons and the fold-out jets on his ''[[#Metals|Beast Wars Metals]]'' toy). His new head, shared between his robot and jaguar form, has an opening mouth with painted detail. His beast forelegs are [[misassembly|each attached on the wrong sides]], causing them to bend the wrong way (as seen in [[stock photography]]); fortunately, they are mounted on [[ball joint]]s and can be easily swapped to their correct placement.

:Decepticons Forever Ravage, meanwhile, is a redeco of the [[#Toys|"Generation 1" Ravage]] figure, differing in that his legs are bare metal (like that used on ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' and ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' toys), and that he has cassette [[tampograph]]s on both sides for the very first time in the near 40-year history of this mold.

:The set's Chinese instructions read "SDCC 1",<ref>''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Covert Agent Ravage / Decepticons Forever Ravage images at [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/more-images-of-transformers-agent-ravage-and-comparison-to-kingdom-cheetor/46102/ Seibertron]</ref> implying this toy was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] exclusive that was scrapped due to the {{w|COVID-19 pandemic}}'s effect on the convention, much like the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Quintesson#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Quintesson Pit of Judgement]]. Like that set, this one features an elaborate backdrop, package art on the back of the box, full-color instructions, and a logo for the set's inspiration—in this case, ''Beast Wars: Transformers''. The backdrop is based on the bridge of Ravage's [[Transwarp cruiser#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Transwarp Cruiser]], with a pocket for Decepticons Forever Ravage to replicate the "Decepticons forever!" scene from "[[The Agenda (Part 2)]]".

:Perhaps speaking to changes during development, the set's product copy contains several errors: Decepticons Forever Ravage is labelled as a Micromaster; it claims that you can "decorate" him with [[sticker]]s; it neglects to mention his weapons; and it claims the set comes with two [[Fire Blast effect]]s.<ref name="WFC" /> Ravage's tape form is a little too big for the cardboard pocket on the backdrop, while Ravage's [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|previous ''Siege'' Micromaster toy]] fits perfectly,<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I kind of suspect this whole set was supposed to come with the ''Siege'' or ''Netflix'' tooling, based on some product copy on his order page at one point. But I also suspect based on the fact that G1 Ravage doesn’t really fit into that cardboard slot unless you put him in sideways, but ''Siege'' Ravage fits like a glove.|link=https://childrenofprimus.com/news-reviews/bot-reviews-transformers-kingdom-deluxe-covert-agent-ravage-with-decepticons-forever-ravage/|name=Fear or Courage|site=the Children of Primus blog|title=Bot Reviews: Transformers Kingdom Deluxe Covert Agent Ravage with Decepticons Forever Ravage|year=2021|month=12|day=6}}</ref> indicating that perhaps the set was originally conceived as including the Micromaster instead.

:The 2-pack was exclusive to [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, in promotion of [[Hasbro PulseCon 2021]]. The set was supposed to be available on [[November 1]], 2021 at the price of $44.99 USD,<ref>''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Covert Agent Ravage / Decepticons Forever Ravage official reveal at [https://comicbook.com/gear/news/transformers-pulse-con-wfc-agent-ravage-reveal-haslab-tease/ comicbook.com]</ref> but was moved up to the first day of PulseCon, [[October 22]], at ''$52.99'' USD, despite the set being composed of only a Deluxe Class toy and a "Generation 1" cassette. The 2-pack was found in Asian shops in July 2021, prior to the official reveal, and later appeared at EB Games in Canada as early as September 2021. The set was also released in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive. In early 2022, the set was released in Italy as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive.
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===''Collaborative''===
[[File:TF-Collab-Ravage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, where's my usual [[Baroness|walker]]?]]
*'''Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine with Zartan and Zarana''' ([[2024]])
:*''Accessories'': Leash
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] and [[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[December 9]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCb-L1RAH_U Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Brian Parrish]] on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.</ref> [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfy3IcQd3g4 The Hasbro ''Transformers'' Panel] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]] with [[Mario Carreiro]], [[John Warden]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]], recorded at the "Memo's Collection" YouTube channel.</ref>}}

: Packed in with "[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Collaborative|Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine]]," ''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' Ravage is a recolor of ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ravage]] in blue and red, a reference to pre-production concept art of Ravage for the original cartoon (and additionally reminiscent of [[Howlback (G1)|Howlback]]) Included is a leash that Ravage can wear which the also included [[Zartan]] or [[Zarana]] figures can hold.
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===''Transformers Retro''===
[[File:RetroSoundwaveLaserbeakRavage.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave Laserbeak & Ravage''' (2024)
**''Accessories'': Left and right missiles

:To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Transformers franchise, [[Walmart]] released yet another [[exclusive]] version of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Transformers Retro|Soundwave]] in its ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' line, this one accompanied by [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Transformers Retro|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Transformers Retro|Laserbeak]]. This version of Ravage features altered painted details and - for the first time in the 40-year history of the mold - its weapons are no longer chromed.

:This set was announced as part of Walmart Collector Con, with orders going active [[October 13]], 2023.

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===''Legacy''===
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[[File:TF-Legacy-G1UniverseRavage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Something for the people who bought the ''Dramatic Capture Series'' Soundwave.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''G1 Universe Soundwave, G1 Universe Decepticon Rumble, G1 Universe Buzzsaw, G1 Universe Ravage''' (Leader Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Soundwave Set''' (サウンドウェーブセット)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-84'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2025]] [[January 25]]
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/markclonus/p/C8KUDDTuLtU/ Design notes] on ''Legacy'' Ravage from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>

:"G1 Universe" Ravage is a redeco of the above [[#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War For Cybertron Trilogy'' Ravage]], reusing the same paint applications but with yellow-painted eyes and his gray parts cast in black due to them being [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the included Buzzsaw. These minor changes incidentally make him resemble his Marvel Comics counterpart, although Mark Maher describes him as "Shadow Ravage (ultimate sneaky mode)" on Instagram. He was released alongside his master, [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LegacyLeader|G1 Universe Soundwave]], and fellow cassettes [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#LeaderClass|G1 Universe Buzzsaw]] and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Legacy|G1 Universe Rumble]]. He is able to fit into the chest cavity of the included Soundwave, [[Blaster (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' Blaster]], and any of their mold-mates.

:This set makes the unusual move of being a multi-pack of figures from smaller [[size class]]es being sold as a regular Leader Class release.

:He was revealed on Mark Maher's instagram on [[June 13]], [[2024]], as part of a week of ''Legacy United'' reveals, being put up for pre-order the same day.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/markclonus/p/C8KUDDTuLtU/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Ravage from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===''Swapticons''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1p1|'''Ravage / Shadow Panther''' (Two-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Swapticons number'': '''6'''

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Ravage is a recolor of [[Tigatron#Swapticons|Tigatron]] and transforms into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic jaguar. While his nominal placement is as the rear half of a full loaf-like robo-jaguar with his pack-in partner [[Shadow Panther#Swapticons|Shadow Panther]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.

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===''LEGO''===
[[File:Lego_Soundwave.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Transformers: Soundwave''' (''Icons'', [[2025]])
**''Release date'': [[August 4]], 2025
**''Set Number'': '''10358'''
**''Pieces'': '''1,505'''
**''Accessories'': left and right missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aron Gerencsér]], [[Joe Kyde]] and [[Yoel Mazur]] ([[LEGO]])|[[Anthony Palamaro]] (prints/stickers), [[Elysha Zaide]] and [[Jackson Koeper]] (sound design)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-J07bNlaV Design notes on LEGO Soundwave] from [[LEGO]] designer [[Aron Gerencsér]] on Instagram</ref>

:The third collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and [[LEGO]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LEGO|10358 Soundwave]] is a fully brick-built model of the Decepticon warrior. Released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]'' theme, Soundwave and co. are the first [[Decepticon]](s) in the line. The included Ravage and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#LEGO|Laserbeak]] are also able to transform (though their weapons do have to be removed) into their cassette modes to store in Soundwave's chest. Ravage is pretty well articulated, with hinges at his shoulders, knees, ankles, neck, and even tail!

:Also included are two printed tiles of Ravage and Laserbeak inside Soundwave's tape door for use with the micro-build of Soundwave's alternate mode. The unused tile stores in a slot behind the display plaque.

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10358-1/Transformers-Soundwave More information on 10358 Transformers: Soundwave at Brickset]''
::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-J07bNlaV Designer commentary on LEGO Soundwave from Aron Gerencsér on Instagram]''
::*''[https://www.lego.com/en-us/live/product-reveal?fw_video=5aV2pP&fw_channel=lego_na Reveal presentation for LEGO Soundwave on the LEGO website]''
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS86-Leader-Soundwave-Ravage.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Chonker no more!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Soundwave''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': Rocket pack/ tail

:Included with ''[[Studio Series]]'' Leader Class [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Studio_Series|Soundwave]], Ravage transforms from jaguar to a cassette tape that can fit inside Soundwave's chest compartment. His missiles are a separate part that attach to his back, though this part does not contribute to his cassette mode.

:Ravage and Soundwave were packaged along with [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Studio_Series|Buzzsaw]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Studio_Series|Laserbeak]].

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==Merchandise==
===Wallet===
*'''Ravage Wallet'''

: Released in 1984 as one of the earliest Transformers merchandise items, this vinyl wallet featured a holographic image that changed from Ravage's [[package art]] to the Decepticon version of the [[The Transformers (franchise)|original ''The Transformers'']] [[logo]].
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===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:Caramel ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Jaguar''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—of Ravage was released as part of the first wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green, and orange.

===''Transformers Choco''===
*'''Jaguar''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Ravage was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, came with candy-coated chocolates, and could fit inside the chest of the larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kit of Soundwave.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:TFgum ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Frenzy and Jaguar''' (1986)
:A larger model kit of Ravage was sold by Kabaya as part of their ''Transformers Gum'' line, in a two-pack with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]]. Sculpted from black and grey plastic and featuring stickers for detail, Ravage is basically identical to his original toy, except he's actually a little bit ''larger'' than it! He's also too large to fit in the chest of the ''Transformers Gum'' Soundwave figure, but you can console yourself with the gum he comes packaged with.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy ravage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (Multi-pack, 1986)
:Ravage was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Ravage was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a "52" carved into the top of his left-side missile's wing, which is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines.

: Ravage was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Ravage''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''49'''

: The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that he had his "checklist" number added to his right shoulder... but unlike basically every other Decoy, he retained his Tech Spec total as well, since that was on a completely separate part of his body.

: Like all Decepticon Decoys, Ravage was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot#Toys|Throttlebots]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)#Toys|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)#Toys|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)#Toys|Technobots]]. Very early on in the promotion, he was also available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Ravage/ravage.htm More information on (Decoy) Ravage at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Ravage statue.JPG|thumb|Classy cat!]]
*'''Ravage''' (2003)

:[[Hard Hero]]'s Ravage is a 5-inch tall, 8.5-inch wide cold-cast porcelain statue. It was limited to 2000 pieces and advertised as "first in the Decepticon Cassette Series", but ultimately no other Mini-Cassette statues were ever produced.

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[[File:HardHero metallic Ravage.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ravage''' (2003)

:The Ravage statue was also available in a shiny "metallic" version, of which only 500 were produced.

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===First 4 Figures===
*'''Hot Rod vs Ravage & Rumble''' (<s>2006</s> unreleased)
{{toydesigner|[[Little IroN]] (concept artist), [["Mad" Alterton]] (sculptor)}}

:Intended for release in the ''Transformers Battlefield'' line by model company [[First 4 Figures]], this was to be 13-inch-ish tall diorama depicting [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#First 4 Figures|Hot Rod]] fighting against Ravage and [[Rumble (G1)/toys#First 4 Figures|Rumble]]. As a ''Battlefield'' release, this model would have featured a detailed base designed to interlock with others in the same range to create a massive battle diorama. Unfortunately, a general discontinuation of First 4 Figures' ''Transformers''-related output meant only the first model, "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#First 4 Figures|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#First 4 Figures|Megatron]]", was released.

:All models in the ''Battlefield'' line were advertised as being sculpted by [["Mad" Alterton]], with a corresponding set of art posters by [[Little IroN]], implying he had produced the concept art for each release. The digital sculpt for Hot Rod was reportedly shown to the toy news press at New York [[Toy Fair]] in 2006.<ref name=ASM>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref> The set was likely intended to be limited to 1,850 pieces worldwide, given that the certificate of authenticity for the previous set allowed buyers to reserve the same numbered release on their next purchase in the series.

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[[File:Gijoebaronessravagestatue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Baroness and Ravage''' (<s>2006</s> <s>2007</s> <s>2008</s> unreleased)
:Initially announced at UK Toy Fair in 2006<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2006/01/25/first4figures-beast-wars-and-transformers-vs-g-i-joe-statuesbusts-4267 "First4Figures Beast Wars and Transformers VS. G.I. Joe Statues/Busts"] at TFW2005.com</ref> with a second showing at New York [[Toy Fair]] the following month,<ref>[https://tformers.com/transformers-/5568/news.html "Toy Fair 2006 - First4Figures TF & GI Joe Statues& Busts"] at tformers.com</ref> the "Baroness and Ravage" statue was intended to be one of the first releases in First 4 Figures' ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'' comic tie-in subline. The statue, depicting the [[Baroness#First 4 Figures|Baroness]] with Ravage on a chain leash, was inspired by the [[:File:GI Joe vs Transformers 3c.jpg|Convention Edition cover]] of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|issue 3]] of the comic, as originally drawn by [[Mike Norton]]. At one stage, the set was to be limited to 1,500 pieces.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060627114922/http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/PROD/3-/922981/GI_Joe_vs_Transformers_Baroness_And_Ravage/Product.html Baroness and Ravage listing on Play.com] (archived)</ref>

:The "Baroness and Ravage" set faced a three-year period of progressive delays; even as the other First 4 Figure ''Transformers'' statues were quietly cancelled due to a challenging marketplace and lack of retailer interest, the "Baroness and Ravage" set was still a possible release as late as mid 2008.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2008/08/28/first4figures-ravage-baroness-statue-still-possible-other-f4f-transformers-items-cancelled-165672 "First4Figures Ravage & Baroness Statue Still Possible, Other F4F Transformers Items Cancelled"] at TFW2005.com</ref> It was eventually confirmed cancelled in early 2009<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110228050028/http://www.theterrordrome.com/2009/03/first-4-figures-baroness-ravage-statue-canceled/ "First-4-Figures Baroness & Ravage Statue Canceled"] at theterrordrome.com (archived)</ref>—which is sad, since ''it's awesome''.

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*'''Ravage''' (<s>2006/2007</s> unreleased)

:This was to be a 7-or-8-inch tall resin bust of Ravage released as part of First 4 Figures' ''Beast Wars'' tenth anniversary series. Ravage would likely have been depicted from the waist and upwards on a base or pedestal. When his digital sculpt was shown to the ASM news gang at New York [[Toy Fair]], he was specifically noted as being based on his design as seen in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon,<ref name=ASM/> to which his previous toys had been less than accurate. First 4 Figures had also allowed [[BigBadToyStore]] to solicit him for sale.<ref name=bbtsseibs>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/update-from-bigbadtoystorecom-transformers-and-gij/6539/ "Update from BigBadToyStore.com: Transformers and G.I.Joe Statues and Busts!!!"] on Seibertron.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070407160752/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=526&category=2037 BigBadToyStore's listings for First 4 Figures' busts] (archived)</ref>

:Mini busts in the planned ''Beast Wars'' line were designed to reflect the scale of the characters as seen in the cartoon, and each was set to be limited to 1,996 pieces, in a nod to the franchise's year of origin.<ref name=ASM/> Unfortunately, as you may have guessed by now, Ravage and the rest of the ''Beast Wars'' bust line were cancelled.
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===Transformers - Wall Plaque===
[[File:Soundwave plaque.jpg|thumb|WALLcat.]]
* '''Soundwave''' (Diamond Select, 2006)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2006, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. He is seen emerging from the space bridge with Rumble, Laserbeak, and Ravage in tow. Despite being solicited as a Wall Plaque, this piece can not be placed on a wall in any way.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Ravage robotheroes.jpg|thumb|Wavage!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Ravage''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in 2007 as a ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' vs. pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Robot Heroes|Optimus Prime]], Ravage is ''adowable''! Hilariously, the way Optimus Prime and Ravage are packaged (with Prime pointing his finger at Ravage) gives an impression of [http://orig12.deviantart.net/b22b/f/2008/216/7/1/optimus_prime_vs_ravage_by_cobaltkitty.jpg Prime freaking out at Ravage's size].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHRavage/ravage.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Ravage at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ravage''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: In some countries outside of North America, Ravage was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:Ravage Battle Card.jpg|thumb|upright=0.44|Flat Cat.]]
*'''Ravage''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card ID number'':

: A 23-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Ravage "transforms" into a black cat. He uses the same parts layout as [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]].
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===Sota Toys===
*'''Transformers Chess Set''' (<s>2007</s>)
:Ravage, along with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Sota Toys|Laserbeak]], was sculpted into two identical [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Sota Toys|Soundwave]] pieces that were to be the Decepticon-side Bishops on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:DiamondSelect FrenzyRavage bust.JPG|thumb|"Rumble? Is zat you?" '''"No."''']]
* '''Frenzy & Ravage''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Ravage is sculpted pouncing alongside a cartoon-colored [[Frenzy (G1)/toys|Frenzy]] in this bust. Sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]], it was an [[exclusive]] to the online retailer BigBadToyStore and limited to 600 pieces worldwide. Frenzy's tape mode is sculpted at the front of the bust's base.
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===''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''===
[[File:Sdcc2012 shockwaveaccessories-detail.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

: An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, this box set contains a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Shockwave]], along with the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Destro]] and a "[[Battle Android Trooper#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Constructicon B.A.T.]]" with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s.

:Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck and three "[[Mini-Con]] [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]]s" – micro-cassettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy. The toy's press release identifies the tapes as [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Laserbeak]], Ravage, and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Ratbat]], but since all three sport the sculpted details of the original Laserbeak toy and are colored solid red, gold, and orange, just who is meant to be who is unclear.

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/action/12/destro28.shtml More information on Destro (v28) (with Soundwave) at YoJoe.com]''
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*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' (2013)
[[File:SDCC2013RavageBaroness.jpg|right|thumb|Black Russians.]]
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is an entirely new mold of a 3.75"-scale Ravage being leashed on a chain by the [[Baroness#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Baroness]] – evocative of the cancelled [[First 4 Figures]] statue ''([[#First 4 Figures|see above]])''. His only point of articulation is a ball joint in the neck. The set also comes with a retooled [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Sky Striker]] representing [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Jetfire]], a G.I. Joe [[VAMP]] redecoed into [[Hound (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, [[Bludgeon (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Bludgeon]], and a [[Blaster (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Blaster]] boombox accessory with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Eject]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

:This mold was also used to make [[Blackcat (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Black Cat]].

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/action/13/baroness17.shtml More information on Baroness (v17) (with Ravage) at YoJoe.com]''
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===Imaginarium Art===
[[File:ImaginariumSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I wish to avoid any regrettable accidents to this giant fragile thing.]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2018)

:[[Imaginarium Art]]'s Soundwave statue stands 32 inches tall and features light-up eyes. Though it is a statue, the set includes alternate heads and arms to change Soundwave's posture and whether he is holding his concussion blaster. The set also features attachment points for the included Ravage, Laserbeak, Rumble, and Ratbat. Only 200 were produced.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W3RaiderRavage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raider Ravage, Espionage-Saboteur''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T34/T48'''
**''Stars: ''5

:Raider Ravage, Espionage-Saboteur is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I. In order to represent Ravage's size, Raider Ravage, Espionage-Saboteur is the size of a battle card, about half the size of a normal character card.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Ravage toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original Alt Mode artwork with lines by [[Dan Khanna]].

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[[File:Ravage35A.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ravage, Saboteur''' (2019)
**'''Blaster vs. Soundwave: 35th Anniversary Edition'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T08'''
**''Stars: ''5

:Ravage, Saboteur was released in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Blaster vs. Soundwave box set. The box also includes the character cards [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], Communications, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Communications, [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], Electronic Surveillance, [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], Warrior, [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], Tracker, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], Spy, and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], Warrior, along with two ready to play 40 card battle decks themed around both Blaster and Soundwave.

:In order to represent Ravage's size as a [[Mini-Cassette]], the card is the same size as a battle card, about half the size of a standard character card.

:The first release of this set was a 35th Anniversary Edition was initially released at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2019 alongside the TCG's [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibot]] Convention Pack, and later available online on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The 35th Anniversary Edition features throwback artwork, with the original G1 Ravage packaging art on the Bot Mode side, and original artwork matching the G1 packaging art aesthetic for Alt Mode. This original Alt Mode artwork was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colored by [[Brian Valeza]].

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[[File:BvSRavage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ravage, Saboteur''' (2019)
**'''Blaster vs. Soundwave'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T08'''
**''Stars: ''5
:This version of Ravage, Saboteur was released as part of the general retail version of the Transformers Trading Card Game Blaster vs. Soundwave box set.

:Gameplay-wise the card is identical to the 35th Anniversary Edition of the set, and features different artwork reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:Funko Pop Jumbo 10-inch Soundwave With Tapes.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Soundwave with Tapes''' (Jumbo size, 2021)
**''ID number:'' '''93'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment and exclusive to GameStop, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s Jumbo sized ''Pop!'' [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Pop!|Soundwave]] comes with four non-transforming tapes decorated as Ravage, [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Pop!|Rumble]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Pop!|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Pop!|Laserbeak]], which can be stored (one at a time) inside of his chest window.

:Both Soundwave and the tapes are directly based on their original Generation 1 toys.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Ravage was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===Icon Heroes===
*'''Ravage X Rumble Retro Pin Set''' (2022)
: A hard enamel pin based on Ravage's original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Icon Heroes|Rumble]] pin.

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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Ravage-Token.jpg|thumb|upright=0.83|Ravaging the court!]]
*'''Ravage''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''002'''
**''Set code:'' '''TBOT''' (depicted as ''BOT'')
**''Color identity:'' '''Black'''
**''Artist:'' [[Ken Christiansen]]
:Ravage is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set's tokens, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. As a token, it cannot be included in a player's deck, but can be generated into play by [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Magic: The Gathering|Soundwave, Superior Captain]]. However, it is not necessarily to use this token to "create" Ravage in play, as one can use any sort of easily used item to represent them, as long as it's clearly defined.

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===XM Studios===
[[File:XMStudiosSoundwaveStatue.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2022)

:[[XM Studios]]' statue of Soundwave is 29" tall, made of hand-painted porcelain. Soundwave comes with closed and open chest doors, and alternate arms depending on whether owners want him to be posing, pointing, opening his chest door, holding his own guns, or holding a gun-mode Megatron. He is accompanied by Ravage, Rumble, Ratbat, and Laserbeak. The set also includes a sculpted representation of Soundwave's cassette player mode that can be displayed next to the robot.

:599 pieces were produced, with a suggested price of about $1,700 US.
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===e-HOBBY===
====''Transformers Character Card''====
[[File:Transformers Character Card Blaster and Soundwave.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadcast & Soundwave Set''' ([[March 14]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''07 & 08'''

:Released as part of the second wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (with [[Eject (G1)|Eject]] and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]) and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and Ravage) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#08 |Translation of Soundwave's Transformers Character Card]]''

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====Rubber strap series====
[[File:E Hobby rubber keychain Laserbeak and Ravage.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Sound System Set''' ([[June]] [[2023]])

:Released as part of the second wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this trio of rubber keychains depict super-deformed art of "[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]," "[[Laserbeak (G1)|Condor]]", "Jaguar," and Soundwave's original form in boombox mode.

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===Auldey===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Shrapnel + Bumblebee''' (Alpha Action Elite, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Attack on Earth'''
:*''ID Number'': '''AAE-016'''
{{toydesigner|[[Lam Ahtek]]}}

:The [[Auldey]] Alpha Action Elite [[Shrapnel_(G1)#Auldey|Shrapnel]]/[[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Auldey|Bumblebee]] 2-pack comes with an additional Ravage figure, which can accommodate with [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Auldey|Soundwave]].
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==Notes==
*The name "Ravage" became unavailable as a [[trademark]] during ''Beast Wars'', so Hasbro used the somewhat clunky name "Tripredacus Agent". The name "Ravage" eventually became available again in time for ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', but apparently Hasbro decided to play safe and added a prefix, thus releasing the ''Energon'' toy under the compound name "[[Battle Ravage]]" (and later, its redeco as "[[Command Ravage]]"). Hasbro also used "Battle Ravage" for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toy and also intended to use it for the [[Generation 1 reissues|reissue]] of the original Generation 1 toy available with the [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-affiliated "Commemorative Edition" reissue of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]... but then decided that the single name "Ravage" would work just as fine. Thus, the reissue is still named "Battle Ravage" on the packaging, but simply "Ravage" in the [[instructions]]. Following that, multiple subsequent toys have simply used the name "Ravage" again.
*Reportedly, Hasbro wanted to include the ''Beast Wars Metals'' X-9 Jaguar figure in the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' line, but they couldn't find the mold.

==References==
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[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
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Die-cast

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[[File:G1Soundwave toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Soundwave uses a lot of die-cast pieces.]]
A '''die-cast''' product is one which was produced by the injection of molten metal into steel molds under high pressure. The process is practically identical in concept to plastic injection molding, but uses molten metal. Many non-ferrous metals can be die-cast. The process is quick and precise, and is used to produce a wide variety of parts in many sizes. Some toys, including certain [[Toy|''Transformers'' toys]], are made partly or wholly from die-cast parts.

The metal used in die-cast toys is one of a family of alloys known as ZAMAK or ZAMAC. This peculiar name comes from the alloys' composition, which includes '''Z'''inc, '''A'''luminum, '''MA'''gnesium, and '''C'''opper ('''K'''upfer to the alloy's German originators), in varying amounts.

...did we mention it's a lost art?

==Original use in Transformers==
The amount of die-cast in old Transformers toys varies wildly, though it almost never makes up the majority of the toy. In most cases it was used merely for car hoods and occasionally side-panels for the larger toys. In some examples, like [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] or the [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]/[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] mold, only a very small amount of the toy uses die-cast metal. Die-cast parts were used for early [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] toys derived from the ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' lines, then for the most part phased out around 1986.

==Die cast metal vs. injection molded plastic==
The similar processes used allow practically the same parts to be produced in die-cast metal or injection-molded plastic. Both processes are capable of reproducing very fine detail, though in either case, higher pressures must be used as the detail becomes finer.

Advantages of die-cast metal include strength and stability. ZAMAC alloys have a breaking strength of about 41,000 psi; the high-impact polystyrene and PVC plastics used in Transformers can only withstand 6,000 psi. Suppose two copies of Generation 1 Bluestreak's roof were made: one from die-cast ZAMAC; the other from molded, unfilled (clear) polystyrene. The die-cast roof would withstand a force roughly 6.8 times greater than the plastic part before breaking.

It should be borne in mind, however, that the die-cast roof would also weigh 6.2 times as much as the plastic part. This is sometimes an advantage: G1 Grapple and Inferno have die-cast feet, which lowers their centers of gravity, allowing them to stand more stably. In most cases, however, the added weight increases loads on joints, adds greater potential for damage when dropped, and raises shipping costs, so the strength advantage of die-cast parts is usually offset by the thinner sections and smaller stressed areas that are used to save weight.

Furthermore, high-impact polystyrene can deform about three times as far as an equivalent ZAMAC part before breaking. Frequently, this makes the plastic parts more forgiving than the die-cast would be of slight misalignments and unexpected loads, though they do not resist them as well. The resilience of molded plastic can also be increased by the addition of various fillers; many fans are well aware of the greater durability of opaque (filled) plastic parts over clear (unfilled) parts, though the resins are usually the same.

Another advantage of molded plastic, when used in Transformers toys, is that it can be easily molded in color. [[Neon]], [[Playskool]], or subdued, none are possible for ZAMAC, which must be its natural color or be coated with paint. Paint can chip with impact, and toys live a life of many impacts, be they a small nick from a spring-fired projectile, or a high-speed re-entry from a second-floor landing. The need for paint can make it difficult to make die-cast parts with very fine detail, which a thick coat of paint would obscure.

Stability is seldom a major consideration in toy design. While plastics do deteriorate with age far faster than properly mixed ZAMAC, they both last far longer than necessary for any child's plaything. There still remain other reasons besides strength (and sometimes weight distribution) to use die-cast parts. Plastic is derived from fossil fuels, and when these are expensive, it may well cost less to substitute equivalent die-cast parts (keeping in mind that the volumes and areas of sections can usually be greatly reduced, due to the greater strength of die-cast metal). This seems to have been the case in early [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], when most Transformers toys included some die-cast parts (some of which were later redesigned in plastic when that material became cheaper). Finally, the "heft" of a heavy die-cast toy is equated by some fans, and perhaps some parents, with high quality. While this may not be a reason [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] the metallurgist would give, it is nevertheless a valid marketing consideration.

==Reception==
For its real advantages of strength and heft, and for its perceived advantage of being "high quality" (read: [[GEEWUN|"like it used to be"]]), die-cast construction still commands respect from a good many fans, casual and avid. As normally used in Transformers, however, the material is less forgiving of abuse, and must usually be coated in chip-prone paint. Toys with die-cast parts are notoriously susceptible to breaking at the spots where mobile plastic parts and joints must move heavy inflexible metal. Generation 1 toys with die-cast metal are among the most breakable of Transformer toys. Examples include [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]]'s and [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]]'s roofs, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s waist, [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]'s wings and beak, and [[Jetfire (G1)/toys|Jetfire]]'s shoulders. This is not all the fault of the die-cast parts — the plastics used were more brittle, there were fewer angles of jointed motion to absorb stresses, and the methods of joining and construction less forgiving of abuse — but they certainly must share the blame. These durability risks cause many fans to view die-cast components as more trouble than they are worth, or perhaps meant for luxe showpieces that stand apart from mainstream toys and [[play pattern|play methods]].

==Die-cast construction today==
In the 21st century, die-cast construction is very rare. When it is used at all, it tends to be in more "adult-aimed" toy lines that advertise the metal itself as the value proposition; examples of this include early ''[[Masterpiece]]'' figures, Japanese ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'', [[Titanium Series]], ''[[Art Storm|Ultimetal]]'', [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels|''Hot Wheels'' Optimus Prime]], and ''[[Adamas Machina]]''. The "Metal Heroes" sub-line of the [[Robot Powered Machines|RPMs]] and the [[Speed Stars]] lines were also made of die-cast.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
The legendary [[Autobot]] starship known as the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' was created using die-cast construction. By the era of the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], this technique was considered to be a "lost art." {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)|The Agenda (Part III)}}

It may or may not be the same thing as [[Cyber Metal]].

==External links==
* [http://www.diecasting.org NADCA website, including a die casting FAQ]
* {{w|Die casting}} on Wikipedia

[[Category:Beast Wars technology]]
[[Category:Fan terminology]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Goldrush Games (Mad Libs)

2025-10-08T04:52:16Z

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{{disambig2|the Goldrush Games Mad Libs story|the Goldrush Games competition|Goldrush Games (event)}}
{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers BotBots Mad Libs|Transformers BotBots Mad Libs]]''
|prev=You're Invited
|title="Goldrush Games"
|publisher=[[Penguin Random House]]
|imprint=''Mad Libs''
|date=[[November 9]], [[2021]]
|writer=[[Mickie Matheis]]
}}
==Synopsis==
When BotBots hear the words "Goldrush Games" they being '''''verb ending in "ing"''''' with excitement. This competition is all about getting shiny golden [[Winner's Circle]] members to join your team. Whoever pulls off the most '''''adjective''''' mischief wins! So far the [[Science Alliance]] won [[Goldface]] by pranking the [[Jock Squad]]. Then the [[Sugar Shocks]] got [[Goldslice]] by filling the [[health-food store]] with '''''number''''' gumballs. Finally the [[Playroom Posse]] set the [[Movie Moguls]] adrift on floaties in the [[Mall (BotBots)|mall]] fountain, winning them "[[Goldie-first name|Goldie-'''''first name''''']]"!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Winner's Circle]]|c1=
* [[Goldface]] (1)
* "[[Goldie-first name|Goldie-'''''first name''''']]" (3)
* [[Goldslice]] (2)
}}

==Notes==
* [[Trend Blend]] is featured in his stock art at the top of the page despite neither him or the [[Fresh Squeezes]] being mentioned in the story.
* "Goldie-'''''first name'''''" may be a new Movie Moguls related Winner's Circle member, as the other two named Winner's Circle members were related to the squad being pranked. It's also possible that "Goldie-'''''first name'''''" may be [[Goldie Lantern]], [[Goldie Rock]], [[Goldie Snuggleshine]], or [[Goldie Terrortwirl]]
* Two of the pranking pairings also match up as opposing teams:
** Brains vs jocks with the Science Alliance and Jock Squad.
** Sugary sweets vs health food with the Sugar Shocks and Fresh Squeezes.
* Goldslice is the only unreleased series 6 BotBot in the entire Mad Libs book.

[[Category:BotBots Mad Libs chapters]]

Talk:Transformers: Wild King

2025-10-01T22:07:26Z

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==Optimus/Megatron==
Is there a particularly compelling reason to treat these two as not just their "G1" selves, given Takara's penchant for rolling everything small into one kinda ''ur''-G1 continuity soup? I'm not like stringently ''opposed'' to new, but still. Doesn't feel like we got a lot to make a good "separate" call here (other than "well their G1 pages are all very big" which well, kinda feels like spitting on the ocean at this point). --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 20:42, 27 March 2025 (EDT)
:Uh, TT not saying so I guess and maybe "End of G1 Universe"->TT is finally letting JG1 rest in the name of brand unity (which seems to also be getting undone slightly so...)?[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 21:18, 27 March 2025 (EDT)
::The backstory given of Optimus and Megatron being allies seems more directly influenced by EarthSpark than G1. Japanese kids just got off ES, so it makes sense that WK is at least a vague quasi-sequel to it. I still think it's easier to just have them separate for now. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 21:54, 27 March 2025 (EDT)
:::Having gone through the web bios of the two of them I'm inclined to agree with Saix, it's all pretty EarthSparky. I'll work on setting up a proper source page for that stuff as I can. --[[User:AzimuthAcolyte|AzimuthAcolyte]] ([[User talk:AzimuthAcolyte|talk]]) 00:00, 28 March 2025 (EDT)
::::Was there further discussion of placing the WK characters? Are we agreed on the current placement splitting them out from EarthSpark? --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 12:33, 29 April 2025 (EDT)

== De stubbing issues ==

I think there's some slight roadblocks I have when trying to expand character fiction sections, despite me being raring to go do so:
-stuff from their debut episodes kind of already being covered in their intro sections (seem to only affect Prime and Lightlong), and I don't want to seem redundant.
-Continuously using "Optimus" to refer to prime for every article (likely because the show itself does that)
-A bit more minor, but I'm not confident that I can use masculine pronouns on ''every'' energy beast, most of the current ones who have appeared, sure, but potential future ones...I dunno.
Any advice regarding dealing with these 3 would be appreciated.
[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 19:31, 14 May 2025 (EDT)

== Source for future waves ==
Does the website Loopaza.com count as an official source for future Wild King waves, as it lists WKB-09, WKB-10, WKS-03, and WKS-04 with names of future Energy Beasts? I found it from the TFW2005 board: https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/takaratomy-new-beast-combiner-lineup-wild-king-series.1269667/page-19#post-23144772 ([[User:SevenPrimes|SevenPrimes]] ([[User talk:SevenPrimes|talk]]) 20:14, 17 May 2025 (EDT))
:No. Those count as leaks. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 23:17, 17 May 2025 (EDT)
:Okay. ([[User:SevenPrimes|SevenPrimes]] ([[User talk:SevenPrimes|talk]]) 16:17, 18 May 2025 (EDT))

== Voice Actors ==
Is there any way to find out the other voice actors in Wild King?
([[User:SevenPrimes|SevenPrimes]] ([[User talk:SevenPrimes|talk]]) 18:52, 21 May 2025 (EDT))
:The tweets on Wild King from tts official channel have VAs listed, just idk how their names are supposed to be ordered because JP uses surname-first name structure. [[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 20:35, 21 May 2025 (EDT)
::As an English language wiki we parse all names surname-last. That said I should warn you that machine translation is wildly unreliable at romanizing peoples' names. --[[User:AzimuthAcolyte|AzimuthAcolyte]] ([[User talk:AzimuthAcolyte|talk]]) 22:31, 21 May 2025 (EDT)

== "released every two weeks" ==

That hasn't been the case since episode 4. Episodes 5-9 were 3 weeks apart, and episode 10 came out 7 weeks after 9 (and is currently region locked). The next episode, 11, airs on 10/22, almost a month after the previous one. Should this be reflected in the article? [[User:Toadboiler|Toadboiler]] ([[User talk:Toadboiler|talk]]) 18:07, 1 October 2025 (EDT)

Talk:Transformers: Wild King

2025-10-01T22:05:21Z

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Sideswipe (G1)/toys

2025-09-28T05:48:54Z

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[[File:G1boxart-Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb]]
Much red plastic has been sacrificed in the name of '''Sideswipe'''!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He had the look before it was [[Spychanger|trendy]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sideswipe''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]] / [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''04'''
:*''Accessories'': laser gun, rocket launcher, 3 rockets
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Jeffrey Mangiat]] (packaging artist)}}
:Released in the first-year assortment of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Autobot Cars]], Sideswipe transforms into a New [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Countach|Countach LP500S]]. His shoulder-mounted missile launcher can fire one of three included white missiles... in theory, as the springs were severely weakened for the US release [[for safety reasons]].

:He was re-released in 1985, with a [[rubsign]] added to his passenger-side door. He was also released in Japan this year, with the rubsign and his launcher spring-strength restored.

:When Hasbro released the original ''Transformers'' toys in continental [[Europe]] through its then recently acquired subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] in 1985, several toys, such as the Autobot Cars, were actually pre-existing stock originally intended for [[Joustra]]'s version of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' line that was acquired by Hasbro as part of an agreement with Joustra and put into MB-branded ''Transformers'' packaging. For some reason, the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Sunstreaker toy]] (sporting its yellow Hasbro ''Transformers'' colors due to being produced during the ''Diaclone''/''Transformers'' transitional period) was released in packaging intended for his brother Sideswipe, an entirely different sculpt. The packaging even included Sideswipe's instructions and sticker sheet, neither of which were of much use for the toy. It's currently unknown whether the actual Sideswipe toy was ever sold in MB "Sideswipe" packaging at all, although considering the origin of the MB-branded Autobot Cars, it's very unlikely for this to be the case.<ref name="mbsunswipe">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-6/ "MB Transformers: Part 6"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref>

:This toy was originally released in Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]: Car Robots'' line with minimal differences (mainly a lack of Autobot symbols), thus the small slot under he car canopy for a pilot figure the ''Transformers'' release didn't come with. This mold was also used to make [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Red Alert]], [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys|Clampdown]], [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]], and [[Tigertrack#Toys|Tigertrack]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-sideswipe/204/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Sideswipe at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Generation 1 Sideswipe at TFU.info]''
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}

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[[File:ActionmasterSideswipe toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I have a hat!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sideswipe with Vanguard''' ([[Action Master]], 1991)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[photon laser]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andy Couzens]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
:Released only in [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European]] (and certain Australian) markets the year after ''The Transformers'' ended in the US, [[Action Master]] Sideswipe is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure that combines elements from both his original toy and his [[Character model|animation model]]. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.

:He comes with the [[Action Master partner|partner]]-unit [[Vanguard]], which forms a backpack and battle helmet for Sideswipe, and complements Sideswipe's color scheme quite well.

::''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Action Master Sideswipe with Vanguard at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sideswipe''' (Classics Hero, 1991)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': laser gun, rocket launcher, 3 rockets
:The original 1984 Sideswipe toy was re-released in Europe and Australia in 1991 as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' subline, with no apparent changes other than the new packaging.

{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}
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===''Generation 2''===
{{anchor|G2toy}}
[[File:G2-toy Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He got dressed in the dark and accidentally put his colors on backwards.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Sideswipe''' (Autobot Heroic, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles

: Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, Sideswipe's original toy had his colors re-arranged to a black car mode with red and white robot parts, plus new [[neon]] green "racing" decals were added to the mix. His original rocket launcher was removed, and replaced with a large spring-loaded launcher that could be hand-held or mounted on his [[retool]]ed car mode roof.

: The missile launcher was not created for the ''Generation 2'' line, but is a new tooling based on the launcher that came with 1991 ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] figure. The same launcher was used in the ''Generation 2'' re-releases of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]] and [[Onslaught (G1)#Generation 2|Onslaught]].

: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Sideswipe (G2)|next-generation namesake youth]] in IDW Publishing's comics.

::''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Generation 2 Sideswipe at TFU.info]''
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}

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[[File:G2-toy SideswipeGoBots.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Then he shrank and faded in the wash.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Sideswipe''' (Go-Bot, [[1995]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the third wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, Sideswipe is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a blue [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]] with through-axle construction for super-fast rolling on smooth surfaces in car mode. He is compatible with many ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)|Hot Wheels]]'' and ''Matchbox''-brand racetrack sets.

: This mold was also used to make Go-Bot [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GoBot|Optimus Prime]], and [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001's ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[R.E.V.#Toys|R.E.V.]].

: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Sideswipe (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Sideswipe]].

::''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Generation 2 Go-Bot Sideswipe on TFU.info]''
{{G2FirecrackerMold}}

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[[File:UnmadeG2SideswipeMockup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Sideswipe'''? (<s>[[1995]]</s>?)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Presumably gun, missile launcher, 1 missile

: Over the years, a mock-up of a second ''Generation 2'' redeco of the original Sideswipe toy has surfaced. Acquired and photographed by ''Transformers'' rarities-hunter [[Maziar Shahsafdari]], the find joins the ranks of the similarly unmade ''Generation 2'' [[Sandstorm (G2)#Toys|Sandstorm]] and [[Mirage (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|pink and green Mirage]] mock-ups. [[Package art]] for this Lamborghini figure published in the [[2014]] hardcover book ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]'' revealed that it would have had decals of a sunrise/sunset on the vehicle mode hood and doors.

: It is unknown if this figure would have been released as a new character or a recurring one. The previous set of ''Diaclone''-based Autobot cars in ''Generation 2'' as well as Hasbro's general pattern with 1995 trademarks certainly suggest that this toy would have been named "Sideswipe", but insufficient ''Generation 2'' documentation has surfaced to confirm this theory.

: Given that the previous G2 Sideswipe toy was released with two fellow ''Diaclone''-based wavemates, this figure would presumably have been released alongside [[Mirage (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|Mirage]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|Jazz]].

::''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/other/g2swipe_template.html TFSquareOne article about sunset G2 Sideswipe]''
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}
{{canceledtoy}}
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===''Collector's Edition''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Lambor''' (Cybertron, Japan 2001)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''04'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser gun", rocket launcher, 3 rockets

:In 2001, the Generation 1 Sideswipe toy was re-released by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] under his Japanese name "Lambor", as a set bundled with his [[mold]]-mate [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Red Alert]] ("Alert" in Japan), [[exclusive]] to World Character Convention 12. His license plate decal was changed from the infringing "COUNTACH" to "CAR MACHINE" and the Lamborghini symbol replaced with a star.
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}

{{anchor|NewYearSpecial}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Lambor''' (Cybertron, Japan 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''04'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser gun", rocket launcher, 3 rockets

: Lambor (Sideswipe) and Alert (Red Alert) were once again re-released together in January 2002 as an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive "New Year Special" set. This version of the figure came with an alternate [[sticker]] sheet that changed the color of several of his decals: the blue stickers on his shins and stomach became red, while blue arrows on his feet were switched to yellow. He came with a new bio card with new art by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NYSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on New Year Special Lambor at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''The Transformers Collection''===
*'''Lambor''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''7'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser gun", rocket launcher, 3 rockets
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:The version of Generation 1 Sideswipe previously released as an e-HOBBY exclusive, minus the extra decal sheet, was ''again'' re-released as part of ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' "book-box" series.
{{G1SideswipeRedAlertMold}}
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy SideswipeOTFCC.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I should've had a [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] retool!]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe Class, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right launchers/thrusters, 2 flame missiles

:One of several [[exclusive]]s to [[OTFCC 2003]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Sideswipe is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Prowl (RID)#Toys|Prowl]] mold, once again transforming into a Lamborghini Diablo. A pair of add-on thrusters become arm-mounted launchers for robot mode; each one being a pressure-launch missile launcher.

:The part that connects the toy's windshield to the main body uses a red [[sticker]] rather than paint, as that part is made out of [[unpaintable plastic]]. The police lights from the original mold were removed, leaving this area bare. Prowl's sirens allow him to use a jetpack in robot mode, so there's an irony in leaving that feature out since jetpacks are a trademark of Sideswipe.

:This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and the ''Universe'' incarnation of [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Generation 1 Sunstreaker]].

{{note|While the toy's name was spelled "Sideswipe" (one word) on its own packaging, the cross-sell on the packaging for the OTFCC 2003 [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]]/[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] two-pack spelled it "Side Swipe" (two words) instead. See [[#Notes|Notes]] for more.}}

::''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/OTFCCSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Universe Sideswipe on TFU.info]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STFLambor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yet another release Sunstreaker just wasn't cool enough for.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Lambor''' (2003)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''GTF-02'''

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'', Lambor is a ''very'' small-scale, extensively simplified replica of the original Sideswipe toy. He has very little articulation, he has no weapons, and his vehicle mode wheels cannot roll.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Alert]].

::''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Lambor at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}
[[File:AlternatorsSide Swipe toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just think, he was almost Tracks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dodge Viper Side Swipe''' (Alternator, [[2003]]/[[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Alternator ID number'': '''2'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-02'''
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[December 11]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Dodge Viper Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:The second ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toy released, Side Swipe's [[alternate mode]] is a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] 1:24 scale [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Dodge Viper .28Chrysler.29|Dodge Viper]] (identified as an SRT-10 model by the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version) featuring opening doors, a detailed interior, and a hood that opens to reveal an engine bay holding a replica Viper V-10 engine. The vehicle mode also features movable steering and [[rubber tires]] with [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] wheels. His removable engine becomes a blaster.

:The main difference between Hasbro's ''Alternators'' Side Swipe and Takara's ''Binaltech'' "Lambor" releases is that the ''Binaltech'' version has die-cast metal parts for most of the car's outer body shell, with the exception of the rear end (the "backpack" [[kibble]] in robot mode), and the entire red exterior of the car is fully painted, unlike the ''Alternators'' version's flat red plastic. Furthermore, the ''Alternators'' version sports additional "blackwash" [[paint operation]]s on his chest the ''Binaltech'' version lacks.

:The Dodge Viper sculpt was originally designed to be a new body for [[Tracks (G1)/toys|Tracks]] after the first attempt to secure the Corvette license had fallen through. Eventually, though, Chevrolet had a change of mind and granted Hasbro and Takara the license for the Corvette design after all. As a result, the Viper mold was slightly redesigned, was given a new head sculpt and released as Sideswipe (or "Side Swipe") instead. This explains why, unlike most of the early Alternators toys, Side Swipe's robot mode bears little resemblance to his G1 self. The most noticeable redesign from the "Tracks" design was the vehicle mode's doors being moved from the "backpack" kibble (where they would have resembled the G1 Tracks toy's wings) to the sides of the arms, thus being the most obvious visual cue taken from the G1 Sideswipe toy. The doors are, however, still splayed out to the sides in the ''Alternators'' version's [[package art]] and can be moved to match Tracks's wing configuration, which implies that the redesign may have been done before the switch from Tracks to Sideswipe was made.

:This sculpt was [[retool]]ed to make [[Dead End (G1)#Alternators/Binaltech|Dead End]], who was then [[redeco]]ed into [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Alternators|Sunstreaker]] (although the retool was originally done with Sunstreaker in mind).

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#2|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Lambor's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Alternators Side Swipe on TFU.info]''
{{AlternatorsSideswipeMold}}
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Sideswipebox.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Side Swipe''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive, USA/Australia/Canada 2004; KB Toys exclusive, USA 2005; Asian markets exclusive, 2012)
**''Series:'' '''VIII'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser gun", rocket launcher, 3 rockets
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:The version of Generation 1 Sideswipe previously released as part of Takara's "Transformers Collection" series, albeit with its spring-loaded launcher de-sprung [[for safety reasons]], was reissued by [[Hasbro]] under the modified name "Side Swipe" as part of their [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] VIII, one of the last American reissues. However, because [[Toys"R"Us]], who had carried the Commemorative Series as an [[exclusive]] line up until that point, had abruptly decided to discontinue the line, Side Swipe was only released in very low quantities in the United States; in fact, his availability at TRU was considered a myth for many years. The unsold stock was made available a year later through [[KB Toys]] stores and outlets, at half the original price. The figure ''was'', however, available at Toys"R"Us stores in Australia and Canada in 2004 in average quantities.

:In 2012, several Commemorative Series figures, among them Side Swipe, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging. Unlike most of the other figures from this batch, Side Swipe retained the "Commemorative Series VIII" label on his box; however, the background color of the "choking hazard" safety warning label was changed from red to black, the Hasbro logo was updated to the then-current version, and the "+" after the "Ages 5+" recommendation was increased in size. Oddly, even though Hasbro had started spelling the name of toys of the character as "Sideswipe" again in 2008, this release still rendered the name as "Side Swipe".
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 SideSwipe toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Better red than...]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories:'' "Flare Launcher", engine supercharger intakes
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the third wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class toys, Sideswipe is a retool/[[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Sunstreaker]], transforming into a modified {{w|Lamborghini Gallardo}}. Though the car is mostly based upon the Gallardo, to avoid legal problems, it also features modified headlights and elements taken from other cars—most of them are taken from other Lamborghini models, such as a rear end that is basically a cross between a {{w|Lamborghini Murciélago|Murciélago}} and a {{w|Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo}}; however, the split side windows and the ridges on the door vents are based on a {{w|McLaren F1}}. He also comes with the same roof-mounted engine supercharger accessory as Sunstreaker. Hasbro's early plans for Sunstreaker and Sideswipe had the two as straight redecos of each other, only differing in their head sculpts besides their colors—namely, Sunstreaker would have just been Sideswipe in yellow with a different head. It was [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Hisashi Yuki]] who suggested an alternate transformation by turning the upper body by 180 degrees (and swapping the hands to accommodate the different upper body orientation), thus providing more individual robot mode looks for the two characters that resemble their respective ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' designs more.<ref name="generations2009">Interview with Hisashi Yuki in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1]]'', [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/223379-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-2009-vol-1-translation.html English translation] at TFW2005.</ref>

:[[File:SunstreakerSideswipeSDCC2007.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|''Universe'' [[Tigertrack]]. Fortunately, this didn't happen.]]
:Hasbro also originally intended the [[alternate mode]]'s supercharger to split into two halves which would then become the handgun and a spring-loaded shoulder launcher for the robot mode. On the final toy, the Flare Launcher (a redeco of Sunstreaker's Electron Pulse Blaster) can be combined with the removable supercharger engine accessory by wrapping the intakes around the gun and mounted in either of the holes on his shoulders to simulate Sideswipe's Generation 1 missile launcher. Of course, this leaves him without a hand-held weapon. The engine can also be mounted on Sideswipe's back as his [[Jet pack|rocket pack]]. Most of this is not shown in the [[instructions]], which only instruct the owner of the toy to put the gun in his hand and attach the supercharger to his back.

:Even worse, Sideswipe's instruction line art is recycled from Sunstreaker's instructions and therefore incorrectly gives him Sunstreaker's transformation and head, despite the [[stock photography|stock photo]] depicted on top of the instructions showing him with the hood as the chest and the correct Sideswipe head.<ref>[http://hasbro.com/common/instruct/83685.pdf Official Universe Sideswipe instructions PDF file on Hasbro.com]</ref> Unfortunately, the stock photo Hasbro provided to online retailers retains this incorrect transformation, and [[:File:UniSideswipeStockPhoto.jpg|throws in some additional mistakes as well]]. Oy.

:The Sunstreaker/Sideswipe sculpt was also retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Punch (G1)#Timelines|Punch]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Timelines|''Generation 2'' Breakdown]], and [[Breakdown (G1)#G1TimelinesBreakdown|Generation 1 Breakdown]], as well as ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Alert]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Sideswipe on TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Lambor toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Whoever does Takara's photography seriously needs to be outsourced to Hasbro.]]
*'''Lambor''' (Deluxe, [[2008]]-[[October 23|10-23]])
**''ID number:'' '''C-09'''
**''Accessories:'' "Flare Launcher"
{{toydesigner|[[Naoto Tsushima]] (packaging artist)}}

:The Japanese version of ''Universe'' Sideswipe has [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] silver on his flare launcher and his spoiler, but does not come with the supercharger engine/[[Jet pack|rocket pack]] accessory that Henkei Sunstreaker and ''Universe'' Sunstreaker/Sideswipe included. This was a willful decision meant to differentiate further between him and Sunstreaker.<ref name="generations2009"/>

:He also has correct, personalized [[instructions]] that aren't just Sunstreaker's. Like Sunstreaker, the Japanese version's roof paint is a much closer match to the red colored plastic. The Japanese version also features a glossier black paint and the white has a yellow tint compared to the white plastic used for Hasbro version. His [[license plate]] says "LAMBOR" rather than "SWIPE".
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2010-customclassSideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Folks are gonna be pisssyyyyyy.]]
*'''Sideswipe''' ([[BotCon 2010]] customization class Deluxe)
**''Accessories'': Gun/tailpipe, engine supercharger intakes

:A ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''-style redeco of ''Universe'' Sideswipe, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Sideswipe is pre-molded in new colors, which was unprecedented for the BotCon customization class exclusive (and apparently came as a surprise to [[Fun Publications]]). During the class, the mold was assembled, painted and stickered by the enrollees. Between the two classes, there were 52 participants.

:The exact brands and colors of paints utilized to paint this figure were:

:-Polly Scale #F414296 Stainless Steel (face and hub caps)
:-Polly Scale #F505020 Red RLM23 (this color is discontinued from the manufacturer)
:-Model Master Acryl #4769 Flat White (base coat under RLM 23 on hood)
:-Model Master Acryl #4768 Flat Black (tires)
:-Model Master Acryl #4721 Insignia Yellow (side markers)
:-Model Master Acryl #4637 Semi-Gloss Clear
:-Model Master Acryl #4609 British Crimson (tail lights)
:-Model Master Acryl #4746 Medium Gray (base coat under RLM 23 on upper arms, under Stainless Steel on face and hubcaps)
:-Vallejo #72023 Electric Blue (gun tip)

:In regards to the plastic mold changes, white remains white, but like the original ''Generation 2'' figure, the red and black colors are swapped. Clear green replaces the clear plastic used for the window and thighs.

:This figure uses the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Generations|Red Alert]] version of the mold, which includes two screw holes in the canopy (rather than one like ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Alert or none like all other versions of this mold). The samples [[Shawn D. Tessmann|Shawn Tessmann]] had on display used the original version of the mold, and lacked the screw holes. Despite the mold change, the lightbar was not included. These holes replace the slots used to mount the rocket pack in robot mode. The rocket pack can still be mounted on the gun in robot mode and in car mode though. As an unintended result of having empty screw holes over the rocket pack sockets, Sideswipe can now mount his gun inside either screw hole on the roof of his car mode.

:The unassembled figure was also given out to those who volunteered at BotCon 2010.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreOtoy-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* '''Sideswipe''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Pieces'': '''220'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's driver|Driver]]
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Sideswipe can be built in either robot or G1-inspired car mode. His head sculpt is heavily based on [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Sideswipe]]'s head design, but as a first for a Sideswipe toy with a primarily red body, the head is ''not'' colored black, but ''red'' like the ''Generation 2''-inspired BotCon 2010 customization class version's head ([[#Timelines|see above]]). He comes with two [[Kreon]]s: a Sideswipe based on the Generation 1 character and a generic driver.

:Like many other Kre-O sets, his stock photography shows a different robot mode construction than the final product. The most noticeable examples are his lower legs which have a much less awkward construction in the stock photos than the final product. Whether this is the photographer taking creative liberty or if the set design changed is unknown. The stock photography also depicts the set as including the [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]] Kreon in place of Sideswipe.

:This set was also available in a [[Costco]]-exclusive two-pack with the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Sideswipe at TFU.info]''
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[[File:KreO-Toy UltimateVehiclePack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* '''Ultimate Vehicle Pack''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
**''Pieces'': '''279'''
**''Kreons'': Bluestreak, Jazz, Sideswipe
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:Unchanged versions of Kreon Sideswipe and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]] were also included in the Ultimate Vehicle Pack, a bucket containing the [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#90pc|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]], and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] sets.

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[[File:Kre-o-class-of-1984-sideswipe-kreon.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Prom King
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: This version of Sideswipe features much more extensive toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Class of 1984 Sideswipe at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece-MP12Lambor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lamborghini-approved awesomeness!]]
*'''Lambor''' ([[October 27]], [[2012]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, flare gun, two pile drivers (A), two pile drivers (B, Amazon.co.jp only)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}
: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Lambor transforms into a licensed Lamborghini Countach LP500S. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features a Lamborghini-supervised paint scheme, such as glossy red [[Paint operation|paint]] covering the ''entirety'' of his vehicle mode panels and robot shoulders, as well as various bits of black detailing to make it accurate to the real-life vehicle. Standing at around 6¼ inches (or 15.5 centimetres) from head to toe in robot mode, he is also in [[scale]] with MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Lambor lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic.

[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|left|thumb|The Amazon version's additional <s>cake slicers</s> <s>screwdrivers</s> pile drivers.]]
: For accessories, he comes with his hand-held flare gun, and his non-firing missile launcher, which is jointed at the peg to allow it to pivot up and down, and can mount on either shoulder in robot mode. His launcher and gun can be combined and mounted on a self-covering peg-hole on his vehicle roof/robot back. He also comes with a pair of pile drivers, which can snap onto the ends of his forearms when either hand is flipped in, and are based on the blunt arm pistons he uses in "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]". He is also compatible with the rocket pack included with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th|MP-44 Convoy]], as it belonged to Sideswipe in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]".

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]], one additionally gets a different [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] pair of pile drivers, which are based on the jackhammer-like pistons he uses in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]". If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a collector's coin is included instead. Both the coin and its wheel-shaped package identify him as Sideswipe instead of Lambor. In Malaysia, Lambor included both the additional Amazon.co.jp pile drivers and the coin. A reissue of the figure in September 2015 came with a different coin, coming in a package shaped like Sideswipe's chest/front hood.<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/24/masterpiece-lambor-hasbro-asia-reissue-collectors-coin-300240</ref>

:This mold was redecoed and retooled to make MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]]. Lambor's version of the mold, with Alert's face, was then redecoed into MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/MPLambor/lambor.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Lambor at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Masterpiece-MP12G-G2Lambor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lamborghini-approved awesomeness: Hardcore Edition!]]
*'''Lambor G-2 Ver.''' ([[February 22]], [[2014]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-12G'''
**''Accessories'': MA68S Machine Gun, GZS-3 Grenade Launcher, Broad Sword, 2 "Spike Armor" wheels
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Like the original [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' Sideswipe toy]], ''Masterpiece'' Lambor G-2 Ver. features mostly a straight-up swap of his red and black plastic and paint colors, resulting in a black body with red trim. His windows have been changed from translucent black to translucent red, his helmet is painted red, and he features a new, [[Derek Yaniger|Yaniger]]-licious snarling face with separately-painted [[Teeth|pearly whites]]. He comes with a [[sticker]] sheet that duplicates the original G2 toy's deco, as well as two comic-accurate ''Generaton 2'' Autobot symbol stickers of varying sizes. While the majority of the red car parts on the original Masterpiece figure are now black, portions of the robot mode that were previously red remain red. These areas include the back of his legs as well as portions of his torso.

:Instead of his original weapons, Lambor comes with new accessories based on the weapons he wielded in the Marvel G2 comic. These include a handheld machine gun and grenade launcher, a pair of articulated, non-rolling spiked wheels that can mount on his shoulders, and a sword, all of which can combine and mount onto his roof. Sadly, he does ''not'' come with a bandolier to properly carry that sword on his back, which means the sword just kind-of loosely stows there according to the [[instructions]].

:If purchased in Asian markets outside of Japan, a recolor of MP-12 Lambor's collector's coin is included. Among other minor differences, the coin is now colored silver, and its wheel-shaped package now features a ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol at the back in place of a Generation 1-type symbol.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/MPG2Lambor/lambor.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Lambor G-2 Ver. at TFU.info]''

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[[File:MP12-Lambor-TFExpo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Less is more. A ''lot'' more.]]
*'''Lambor''' ([[August 9]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, flare gun
:The first ''Masterpiece'' Lambor figure is reissued without any Autobot symbols (akin to his red ''Diaclone'' New Countach LP500S counterpart) , and released as a [[Transformers Expo]] 2014 exclusive, with the included customer-applied insignias.

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[[File:MP12Plus-Lambor-AnimeColor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm the one who's ''not'' vain.]]
*'''Lambor''' ([[November 25]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-12+'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, flare gun, three sets of pile drivers
:Issued to coincide with the release of ''Masterpiece'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] and continuing the Masterpiece+ sideline, started with ''Masterpiece'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MasterpieceAnimeColor|Alert Anime Color Edition]], Lambor is a redeco and retool of Lambor in more anime accurate colors—including bright white paint on the thighs and the ridges by his head. His arms and feet remain a very light blue / off-white color to replicate the distinction in color his [[character model]] featured between the original toy's white plastic and vac-metallic silver parts. The Autobot symbol on his chest is larger. He now has MP-14 Alert's face in place of the original MP-12's face.

:He comes with three sets of pile drivers, the two from the original MP-12, plus the third set originally included with [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Clampdown]], redecoed in grey, which is based on their appearance in "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]". The instructions also depict the Red Alert mold for the transformation steps.

:When purchased in Asian markets outside of Japan, ''yet another'' (number four for those keeping track at home) collector coin is included, cast in bright silver (as opposed to the brushed appearance of the G-2 coin), which also for the first time identifies him as "Lambor". It comes mounted on a card similar to the original MP-12 and G-2 coins, however the wheel motif is based on the actual Countach wheel design, rather than the generic spoked wheel of its predecessors. Like the coin itself, the card identifies him as "Lambor."<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-masterpiece-cards-coins-thread.819496/page-24#post-15270213</ref>
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Lambor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Lambor''' ([[December 26]], 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-05'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Lambor transforms from [[super deformed]] Lamborghini Countach to cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Sideswipe as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Q-Transformers|Alert]].
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===''Generations''===
*'''Sideswipe vs. Reflector''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive 2-pack, <s>[[2011]]</s>?)
:This figure would have been a either a retool or a straight redeco of 2008 ''Universe'' Deluxe Class Sideswipe, in a color scheme based on his 1993 ''Generation 2'' toy, but with a slightly different color and deco layout than the BotCon 2010 exclusive [[#Timelines|''Timelines'' customization class figure]]. It would have either featured Sideswipe's regular head or a completely different, never-seen-before head sculpt. It was intended to be released as part of a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] two-pack with [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]], a redeco of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]'' Deluxe Class [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Perceptor]] that would have used that toy's alternate head sculpt. The intended deco sheets for the two figures were revealed by the unofficial [[Pete Sinclair|Pete]]'s Robot Convention on Facebook in 2020, but later taken down at the request of Hasbro. Oddly, the deco sheet for Sideswipe alternatively depicts the figure with a never-seen-before head sculpt and with Sideswipe's regular head.
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====''Fall of Cybertron''====
[[File:Generations-toy FOCSideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He peers into your ''soul''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Generations-tg-10-sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He peers into your ''wallet''. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / 011'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TG10'''
**''Accessories'': "Battle cannon" (Hasbro & TakaraTomy), Pistol (TakaraTomy only)

{{note|The Aligned Sideswipe toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Sideswipe in multiple continuities.}}
: Part of the third wave of 2012 [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Sideswipe is an extensive retool of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Jazz (WFC)#Generations|Jazz]], featuring a mostly new vehicle shell, as well as having a new robot head and weapon. His massive "battle cannon" is modeled after a [[Path Blaster]] from ''Fall of Cybertron'', features [[5 mm post|5 mm post]]s for the handle and on its side, has a spinning, [[Ratchet (mechanism)|ratcheting]] drum, and can extend its barrel. In an undocumented feature, the blaster can mount at an angle onto his vehicle rear, with the back of the blaster sliding into the spoiler. He features 5 mm ports for his hands, on his forearms/rear vehicle sides, and on his vehicle roof.

: In [[robot mode]], he features a case of [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux parts]]: The centers of his feet are fake wheels (attached to the legs via ratchet joints) that are hidden in the rear section of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], while his real vehicle mode wheels end up on the sides of his chest (partially obscured by panels) and on his forearms.

: His [[stock photography]] depicts him with blue eyes, but the final product leaves his eyes the same black/dark gray color as his head. ''Creepy.''

: The TakaraTomy version of the figure features a metallic red paint job on the entirety of the car and several other extensive detailing changes. The most notable of these include the metallic red paint, War for Cybertron style Autobot lighting effects all throughout the figure, maroon paint surrounding his striping, silver striping instead of white in car mode, metallic gray legs instead of white, and blue painted eyes instead of cold dead unpainted clear gray eyes. The TakaraTomy version also features the smaller pistol included with Jazz that was omitted from the Hasbro release.

: The new shell parts involved in the conversion from Jazz have a design flaw. Similar to Jazz, Sideswipe's back consists of two parts connected via hinge joint that are intended to lock into place by pegging into the pelvis. Unlike Jazz however, Sideswipe's back parts do not swivel far enough to be capable of latching onto the pelvis, leaving the instructions impossible and his robot mode unstable.

: Unsurprisingly, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Sideswipe was used for several depictions of Generation 1 Sideswipe. The TakaraTomy deco [[Sideswipe (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appeared]] in the ''[[Transformers: All Spark]]'' manga series. This toy also serves as a rough stand-in for Sideswipe's body in "Season 1" of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series.<ref>[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] was redesigned by [[Andrew Griffith]] in [[The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|''Robots in Disguise'' #1]] based on [[:File:WFC Sideswipe.jpg|the game render]] from ''War for Cybertron'' and ''Fall of Cybertron''. Your mileage may vary on how fitting the toy is.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Sideswipe at TFU.info]''
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes-toy Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Alt-Modes, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''

:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Sideswipe is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first and only case of the second series.
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:Cyber-Battalion-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Cyber Battalion, [[2018]])

:Released as part of a third wave of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|''Generations'' Cyber Battalion]] figures, Sideswipe is a heavy retool of Cyber Battalion [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Prowl]], featuring a new head, chest, forearms, and feet. He can convert from robot to a car in 8 steps. He has a chunkier design and is intended for a younger audience, but despite that he has an excellent range of poseability.

:This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after debuting in Asian markets.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Futuristic sports car with a large window? [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] hopes this is a pretool.]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S7'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-04'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 23]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''SUNSTREAKER'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher," "W-5 Gyro Blaster" (combines to form the "RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster")
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept),<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175244/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1245034203583934464|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=03|day=31|(defunct=)}}</ref> [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Sideswipe transforms from robot to Cybertronian car and back. He includes two weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]—the "W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher", and the "W-5 Gyro Blaster" (which inspired a similar accessory for ''Siege'' [[Six-Gun#Generations|Sixgun]] and [[Cromar#Generations|Cromar]]). Both weapons can combine to form the "RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster." Due to the fact that there are two 5 mm ports on the W-5 blaster accessory, the W-10 can fit into both sides of the weapon. Sideswipe also features "battle damage" paint applications on his waist, shins, and feet, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:He has a rather aggravating issue in that his instructions are rather unclear and may cause you to try bending the knees farther back than you should, resulting in a broken joint and floppy leg. Also, his hood-chest may have trouble pegging into place.

:A jetpack intended for Sideswipe is sold separately as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] set.

::*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ5hcMaGBlM Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
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[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Firestormer-Battle-Pack-G2-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three uses of the mold and still nothing? Hot Rod worries.... well, ''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Studio Series|used to]]'' worry.]]
*'''Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce''' (Multi-pack, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S26'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''GRANDRAIN'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher," "W-5 Gyro Blaster" (combines to form the "RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster")

:"Covert Clone Sideswipe" is a redeco of the above mold in the colours of [[#Generation 2|his ''Generation 2'' iteration]], and unlike [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Timelines|most modern releases]] [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#G2Masterpiece|of the redeco]], he retains the Generation 1 insignia (accurate to the original ''Generation 2'' toy). Sideswipe was included in the "Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce" with [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]] and the Battle Master [[Trenchfoot]]. As with the above figure, Covert Clone Sideswipe features battle damage, weapons, and hard points for "Fire Blasts".

:A preliminary name for this pack was "Firestormer Battle Pack", which showed up in several online listings, and also on Hasbro shipping cases for the set. The set was an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in North America, which also label the set as "Final Strike Figure Series: Part 1." In Europe, it was ''supposed'' to be an Amazon exclusive as well, but was never actually stocked, although for some reason it was eventually stocked by ''third party sellers'', in European packaging even.

:"[[Sideswipe (G2)|Covert Clone Sideswipe]]" is a clone of Generation 1 Sideswipe in the scope of ''Siege'',<ref>[https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-Generations-War-Cybertron-Siege/dp/B07NZ7W14Z "A clone of Sideswipe built for covert operations" Amazon listing]</ref> effectively giving the toy a characterization reminiscent of the ''Wings Universe'' Sideswipe clone with an appearance closer to the second-generation Sideswipe from the 2005 IDW continuity. Regardless, this toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a new body for the original Sideswipe in a [[Volcanicus comic 2|''Generations Selects Special Comic'' chapter]].
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Autobot Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I have something to ask of you."]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-04'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 23]], 2020
**''Accessories:'' "W-10 Photo-Pulser Proton Launcher," "W-5 Gyro Blaster" (combines to form the "RR Gyrofuse Axleswitch Hyper-Blaster")

:Promoting the ''Siege'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this redeco of ''Siege'' Sideswipe slathers the Autobot in an ''extensive'' paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars. In contrast to the ''Siege'' Sideswipe toy (and an oddity compared to most Sideswipe toys), the normally-red plastic components are actually grey and painted red to achieve the damaged look. This contained a portion of a cardstock background of [[Teletraan I]]. Sideswipe's part has tabs B and J, and slot C.

:This release was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the U.S. and Canada, and general retail in Asian markets. He is also available in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We're going to need our fingers AND our toes to keep track of this mold's uses.]]
*'''Sideswipe & Maximal Skywarp''' (2-pack, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K42'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD EX-10'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January 29]], [[2022]]
**''Accessories'': Shoulder cannon, missile, blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist), [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Sideswipe is an extensive retool of his ''Siege'' toy, transforming into an unlicensed approximation of a Lamborghini Countach LP500S (though with some details closer to its predecessor, the LP400). His [[plastic|parts]] cast in red (primarily his vehicle mode parts) and roof/windshield are molded to closely resemble the earlier release of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Sunstreaker]], even having molded notches to replicate Sunstreaker’s elbow cutouts. The missile, which is also cast in red, is a new sculpt, lacking the 5 mm post. The parts that are ''not'' cast in red (the wheels, shoulder cannon, and robot mode parts) remain the same. He also has the blaster first included with ''Siege'' Red Alert, cast in black plastic but painted white.

:The jet pack included with the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Centurion Drone is still compatible with ''Kingdom'' Sideswipe.

:Revealed on [https://www.instagram.com/p/CPld9tRrYka/ #TransformersTuesday], Sideswipe was released with [[Skywarp (BW)#Generations|Maximal Skywarp]] as a part of the "Battle Across Time Collection". Though similar to the ''Siege'' "Final Strike Figure Series", being exclusive multi-packs with package art that combines into a larger piece, the "Battle Across Time Collection" label is printed on the box. The two-pack is exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the US, and in the UK on Hasbro Pulse and several online retailers.

:Being two Deluxe Class toys, Amazon priced the set at $44.99 USD, but Hasbro Pulse priced the set at $47.99 USD. Amazon later changed the price to match the other "Battle Across Time Collection" set at $52.99 USD, despite the other set being one [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Deluxe]] and one [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Voyager]] and this set only containing two Deluxe Class toys. The Amazon price was eventually reduced to the Hasbro Pulse price. Sheesh!
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Excuse me, lady, I seem to be having a ''wee'' bit of an [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|identity crisis]]."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''G2 Universe Sideswipe''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Shoulder cannon, missile, blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9gQW_-MAn4/ Design notes] on G2 Universe Sideswipe from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref>|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]'' ''Toxitron Collection'' "G2 Universe Sideswipe" is a redeco of the above ''Kingdom'' Sideswipe, based on the conceptual ''Generation 2'' yellow & teal deco (see "[[#Notes|Notes]]" below). Interestingly enough, he uses Red Alert’s head, and his instructions even include the latter's light bar in the images shown transforming it.

:''Toxitron Collection'' Sideswipe includes the same [[for safety reasons|safety]]-modified missile that was also included with the concurrently released ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Sideswipe (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Sideswipe]]. (Since the ''Shattered Glass Collection'' set's manufacturing date stamps place it before the ''Toxitron Collection'' figure, we consider it the first use of the modified missile.)

: Sideswipe and [[Dead End (G1)#Toxitron|Dead End]] were packed at only one each per case of eight toys, and as such ended up being highly picked-over compared to the other three Deluxes, which were all at two per case.

: The ''Toxitron Collection'' was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9gQW_-MAn4/ Designer commentary on G2 Universe Sideswipe from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:SS_GE_DEV_Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"So they're finally getting there! (Also, has anyone seen my swords?)"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Game'': '''''Transformers: Devastation'''''
:*''Accessories'': shoulder cannon, missile, blaster

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Sideswipe is a repaint of the above ''Kingdom'' toy, transforming into an unlicensed approximation of a Lamborghini Countach LP500S, but with a deco based on his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''. His windshield is cast in solid red plastic with paint operations to emulate the game's cel-shaded artwork, along with a newly painted bumper, front lights, and tail lights. His feet, blaster, and the base of the missile have been painted silver.

:He was released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] "MTMTE Collection" and was made available for pre-order on [[June 6]], 2025, with a portion of the run also sold through [[Hasbro Pulse]]. His box art uses Red Alert's model (note the different horns).
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Gum''===
*'''Lambor''' (1985, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' rocket launcher
:Essentially a downsized version of the original Sideswipe toy, the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' Lambor kit is sculpted from black, red, and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.

:This kit was reissued in 1997 by might-or-might-not-be official Transformers licensee [[ToonTown]] in [[South Korea]] (possibly, in a 2-pack with a reissue of ''Transformers Gum'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Transformers Gum|Starscream]] <ref>[http://fuwakudou.web.fc2.com/prisoners06.html One source] mentions obtaining two boxes of the ToonTown ''Transformers Gum'' releases with each containing two kits - the one numbered #1 featuring Optimus Prime and Soundwave and the one numbered #2 featuring Sideswipe and Starscream - but considering that none of the other (albeit admittedly very few) sources that discuss these kits mention a similar arrangement, it is possible that this was either a packing mistake or simply already-opened boxes being sold on the secondary market with two loose kits stuffed into them (the article does not specify whether or not the boxes they obtained were sealed, although they do look new-ish in the provided pictures). Still, considering how very little information exists regarding these releases in general, it will nonetheless be noted here that these kits ''might'' have been released as 2-packs at some point.</ref>), looking mostly identical save for a set of cheaper-looking paper decals.
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===LALA===
*'''Sideswipe''' (1997)
:Released by [[ToonTown]] licensee LALA, this eraser also doubles as a small simple model kit, with his large colored bits being the "eraser" portion and the remainder of the toy being constituted of grey plastic parts that are assembled together. He transforms from robot to vehicle and back by [[Partformer|partforming]] his individual components.

:Although the promotional material for these releases feature his eraser bits in pink, it is possible that he might have also been released in bright green, as other LILA erasers that also show up as pink in promotional images have been found with this color instead.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy Sideswipe.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Don't swipe me on your writings.]]
* '''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Box set, 1986)
**''ID number:'' '''Collection No. 1'''

: The [[Decoy]] "Swipe" was first available in Japan as part of a big 22-pack of Autobot ''keshigomu'' rubber mini-figures. In this set (and all subsequent releases of this mold in Japan), Swipe has a number carved into his back that is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]] ratings; this was for use in the various games (sold separately) that could be played with the figurines.

: This set also included [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Decoy|Blaster]], [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Decoy|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (G1)#Decoy|Brawn]], [[Grapple (G1)#Decoy|Grapple]], [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Decoy|Hoist]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Decoy|Hound]], [[Huffer (G1)#Decoy|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Decoy|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Decoy|Jazz]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Decoy|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Decoy|Optimus Prime]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Decoy|Ratchet]], [[Red Alert (G1)#Decoy|Red Alert]], [[Skids (G1)#Decoy|Skids]], [[Smokescreen (G1)#Decoy|Smokescreen]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Decoy|Sunstreaker]], [[Swoop (G1)#Decoy|Swoop]], [[Tracks (G1)#Decoy|Tracks]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Decoy|Wheeljack]], and [[Windcharger (G1)#Decoy|Windcharger]].

*'''Swipe''' (Gashapon keshi, 1986)

: All fifty-three of the Transformers ''keshi'' were also available individually in Japan through "gashapon" capsule machines (presumably in Takara's own "[[Gacha]]"-branded machines), in a variety of different colors including red, blue, yellow, green, orange, sky blue, pink, tan and white. Given the random nature of their purchase and comparative paucity on the secondary market, we can't say with certainty that every one of the fifty-three figures was available in every single one of the different colors... but, hey, this ''is'' Japan we're talking about, so chances are pretty good they were.

*'''Hero Keshigomu Mini Mini Collection''' (Box set, 1986)
*'''Scramble Gun Set Part.1''' (Box set, 1986)
*'''Scramble Gun Set Part.2''' (Box set, 1986)
*'''Water Gun Set''' (Box set, 1986)

: Takara subsidary [[Seven]] used the ''keshi'' molds, now in a uniform peachy color, as randomized filler in [[Seven#Decoys|a number of different sets]].

*'''Throttlebots''' (1986)
*'''Aerialbots''' (1986)
*'''Protectobots''' (1986)
*'''Technobots''' (1986)
**''Decoy ID number'': '''18'''

: In Hasbro's markets, red Decoy Sideswipe was available randomly-packed onto special releases of the [[Throttlebot#Toys|Throttlebots]] and the carded [[Aerialbot (G1)#Toys|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)#Toys|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)#Toys|Technobots]]. This version does have one small but significant difference from the Takara versions: the number sculpted into his back side is a simple checklist number ("18" in this case), not his Tech Spec total.

::''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Sideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Decoy Sideswipe at TFU.info]''
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===''MyClone''===
[[File:MYCLONE SIDESWIPE AS5-5.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (MyClone, [[2003]])
**''ID number'': '''MTF014'''
**''Accessories'': stand
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Abiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:A "[[super deformed]]" mini-figure of Sideswipe was created as part of the second wave of [[MyClone]] Transformers in Japan. These toys could be disassembled and their parts mixed-and-matched thanks to a generic base body.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumRM Side Swipe.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Sideswipe turns small a lot.]]
*'''Side Swipe''' (Robot Master, [[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' Engine blaster

:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Side Swipe is based upon Sideswipe's ''Alternators'' toy. Constructed partially of die cast metal, Side Swipe has limited articulation located in his shoulders and neck. He comes with a removable engine blaster and an Autobot symbol display stand.

:This mold was going to be redecoed as ''Titanium'' Sunstreaker, but that release was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitSideswipe/sideswipe.htm More information on Titanium Side Swipe at TFU.info]''
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Sideswipe-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Tread softly and carry a big gun"]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

:''[[Attacktix]]'' Sideswipe was to be a missile-firing "blaster" style playing piece, presumably part of a third wave of "Booster" packs. He was revealed at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] "Celebration IV" convention alongside many other ''Attacktix'' pieces that would [[unreleased toy|ultimately never see release]].
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Sideswipe''' (2014)
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{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects 3-Pack}}
*'''Autobots 3-Pack''' (2014)
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{{anchor|The Loyal Subjects Gamestop}}
*'''Sideswipe''' (Gamestop exclusive, 2014)
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===''Transformers Figure Collection''===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Sideswipe-Decoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Lambor''' (01–2016)

:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Lambor is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure based on the previously released [[Decoy]] figure.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:Private-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Private Sideswipe, Infantry-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T20/T48'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Private Sideswipe, Infantry-Soldier is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Sideswipe toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and with original Alt Mode artwork (line-art by [[Dan Khanna]], colors by [[Alex Tarca]]).
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Sideswipe was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Pop!''===
{{anchor|Digital Pop!}}
*'''Sideswipe''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
***''Static:'' '''Common'''
***''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome:'' '''Rare'''
***''Original:'' '''Legendary'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Sideswipe in the Funko style. The Legendary variant could be redeemed for a chance to get a physical version, but only 1,550 were minted.
<center><gallery heights=200>
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SIDESWIPE_MONOCHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SIDESWIPE_STATIC.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_SIDESWIPE_GLOW.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_SIDESWIPE_REDCHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_LEGENDARY_SIDESWIPE_ORIGINAL.gif|The only thing getting swiped here is your wallet.
</gallery></center>

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[[File:Funko Pop Digital Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''46'''

:Part of the ''Pop! Digital'' segment, Sideswipe is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy. It could only be acquired by redeeming the Legendary NFT above.

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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Sideswipe is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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*'''Sideswipe / <s>Jazz</s> Hot Rod / Jetfire''' (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, <s>2020, 2022</s>)
:''Nano Hollywood Rides'' Sideswipe is a small non-transforming die-cast licensed Lamborghini Countach measuring approximately 1.65 inches long.

:He was originally announced in 2020 as part of a 3-pack alongside [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Nano Hollywood Rides|Jazz]] and [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Jada Toys|Jetfire]], but the pack got delayed and by 2022 Jazz got replaced by [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Hot Rod]]. As of 2023, however, it's unclear if the pack will ever get to see an official release in any form.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Ultra Magnus and Sideswipe.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Lambor & Ultra Magnus Set''' ([[August 29]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''27 & 28'''

:Released as part of the fourth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "Lambor" and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#27|Translation of Sideswipe's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Blokees===
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}
[[File:GV03-The-Autobot-Run Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|250px|I may not transform, but I still pack a punch!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sideswipe''' (Galaxy Version, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 03 - The Autobot Run'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), laser gun, shoulder-mounted missile launcher, spare peg-and-ball piece, black 4-stud stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the third wave of [[Blokees]]' ''Galaxy Version'' line of blind boxes, this Sideswipe is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot Lamborghini. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. Like the Alternate Mode kit above, Sideswipe has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases. He also comes with a pair of closed weapon-holding and open splayed hands, and his own laser gun. His torso includes a specific peg just for the missile launcher, making it so it cannot be taken off without leaving a very awkward-looking piece of plastic in its stead.

:Like many other ''Blokees'' figures, Sideswipe also comes with a stand with four studs on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands. His joint runner also comes with a pair of two-sided insignia (Autobot and Decepticon), which can plug into any compatible holes from the same lineup.

:This mold was also used to make the same entry's [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Blokees|Red Alert]].

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[[File:SV02-Shining-1985 Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|250px|Jet-Judo makes a swift return in the big 2024!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sideswipe''' (Shining Version, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), laser gun, shoulder-mounted missile launcher, jetpack, spare peg-and-ball piece, yellow 2-stud stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Part of the second wave of Blokees' ''Shining Version'' line of blind boxes, this Sideswipe is a slight redeco of the above ''Galaxy Version'' figure, featuring a painted face with light-piping eyes, newly-painted leg details, and a jetpack (with 2 blast effects) that is compatible with most of the ''Galaxy''/''Shining'' kits. Like all ''Shining Version'' kits, Sideswipe features a new LED torso frame that emits a blue light to shine through the optics if shaken (or flicked/tapped). Similarly, his stand is the usual shining version (new, bigger shape with 2 studs). Whether due to the thin torso piece or the LED's strong illumination, the light-up torso also inadvertently lights up the chest from within.

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{{anchor|X Yearly}}
[[File:2025-The-Golden-Lagoon·Defence-Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|250px|Clearly, our Hasbro overlords have got a favourite [[Sunstreaker_(G1)|twin]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sideswipe''' (X Yearly, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''2025 - The Golden Lagoon · Defence'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), laser gun, shoulder-mounted missile launcher, jetpack, spare peg-and-ball piece, yellow 2-stud stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols, Energon Cube,

:Released as part of the Golden Lagoon-based 2025 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Sideswipe is a redeco of the Shining Version kit in shiny gold paint and plastic. The figure includes a golden back piece meant to plu in whenever the jetpack isn't used. The included blaster effect accessory is made out of two smaller pieces and is a new mold, unrelated to the 'fire' accessories for the jetpack. The base plate uses the same mold as the Shining version, cast in transparent yellow plastic. There are three accessories for the base plate: two 'explosion' effect pieces and a thin printed plastic sheet to cover it, which the 'explosions' also keep in place.

: Like the rest of the Yearly kits in this set, Sideswipe features mustard yellow-colored plastic for the joint/insignia runners, reducing potential breakage from gold plastic syndrome.

:This special edition box set included gold redecoes of [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Exclusive_Yearly_Version|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee_(G1)/merchandise#Exclusive_Yearly_Version|Bumblebee]], [[Beachcomber_(G1)#Exclusive_Yearly_Version|Beachcomber]], [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave_(G1)/merchandise#Blokees|Soundwave]].
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===Threezero===
[[File:MDLX-Sideswipe-Overview.jpg|thumb|upright]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (MDLX, Q2 2024)
**''Accessories:'' shoulder launcher, laser blaster, three pairs of hands (closed, open, gun-holding), one Piston A, one Piston B
:Set to be [[Threezero]]'s sixth new mold for its MDLX line, this Sideswipe is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Sideswipe is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines like Figma and S.H. Figuarts. Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, and features interchangeable accessories. He comes with the standard assortment of hands (closed fist, relaxed open, and gun-holding) plus one of each piston (one based on "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]", the other on "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]"). Weaponry includes an articulated shoulder launcher and rifle based off the one with his original toy.

:Sideswipe was [https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/03/11/tfcon-la-2023-dealer-room-round-up-reveals-477379 revealed as a grayscale prototype] at TFCon LA 2023.

::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/mdlx-sideswipe/ More information on MDLX Sideswipe at Threezero's website]''

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==Notes==
[[File:G2-boxart-Sideswipe-unreleased.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

*During the 1990s, another company held the "Sideswipe" [[trademark]] in the "toys" field, even though Hasbro still released two toys using that name as part of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]] line (it's unclear if this resulted in any legal repercussions for Hasbro). When Hasbro finally managed to reclaim the name for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' line]], the name was now rendered as "[[Side Swipe (RID 2001)|Side Swipe]]", in two words, for whatever reason. The next two toys to spell "Sideswipe" as one word again were the [[OTFCC 2003]] [[exclusive]]<ref name="otfccsideswipe">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/exclusives/sideswipe/485/ OTFCC 2003 Sideswipe], named "Sideswipe" on his own packaging.</ref> and the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Super-Con]].<ref name="armadasideswipe1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/toys/Armada/Autobots/Side+Swipe/side1.jpg.html ''Armada'' Side Swipe in original packaging], named "Sideswipe".</ref> However, the OTFCC figure was referred to as "Side Swipe" when featured as a [[cross-sell]] on the packaging for the OTFCC 2003 [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]]/[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] two-pack,<ref name="otfccvipersisters">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/exclusives/shadow-striker/483/1/10/ Cross-sell on the OTFCC 2003 Shadow Striker/Roulette two-pack's packaging], identifying Sideswipe as "Side Swipe".</ref> whereas the "[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Unicron Battles]]-style packaging redesign for the ''Armada'' figure saw the name changed to "Side Swipe" on the name insert as well.<ref name="armadasideswipe2">[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/835/sideswipe_with_nightbeat ''Armada'' Side Swipe in "Unicron Battles" packaging], named "Side Swipe".</ref> Hasbro ''finally'' decided to re-file the name "Sideswipe" (as one word) as a trademark in 2008, presumably because a [[Sideswipe (Movie)|character]] in the upcoming movie ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' and the accompanying [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|toy line]] was going to sport that name, and Hasbro were using that as an opportunity to re-introduce the spelling of the name as one word. As a result, the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe Class toy was the first toy to "properly" sport the name "Sideswipe" as one word. Oddly enough, in 2012, Hasbro re-filed "Side Swipe", along with several other old trademarks.<ref name="swipe2012">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/latest-hasbro-transformers-trademarks-tow-line-armorhide-rollbar-side-swipe-175521/ Hasbro re-files old trademarks]</ref>
*[[Fun Publications]] considered making a ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Sideswipe (as a straight redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class [[Breakdown (G1)#Combiner Wars|Breakdown]]), but ultimately shelved this idea in favor of other products.
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Scavenger (G1)/toys

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[[File:ScavengerG1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
'''Scavenger''' is the [[Decepticon]] excavator.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Scavenger toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I only serve the purpose of an Arm. Other than that, I'm useless.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (Constructicon, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro Team ID number'': '''2'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''35'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Laser pistol]]", "Target Shooter" launcher/forearm, Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging colorist)}}

: Released in the second year of Hasbro's ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (first year in European markets), Scavenger is a [[redeco]] of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] [[Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Construction Vehicle Robot No. 2 Power Shovel", transforming into a bright green and purple Komatsu PC200-1 excavator. He also has an "Attack Shovel" mode, attaching the "Target Shooter" projectile launcher (with the "Rotor Blade" loaded) onto the pegs on the right side of his green vehicle chassis. He can combine with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Devastator]], functioning as the right arm.

: On the European continent, Scavenger was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref> In 1986, Scavenger and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now ''yellow'' instead of green.<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These are ''not'' to be confused with the later, ''non''-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below for both).

: For the [[GiG]] Italian relase of ''Transformers'', "Braccio" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Scavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Generation 1 Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Devastator-1985Giftset.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''37'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Laser pistol]]", "Target Shooter" launcher/forearm, Devastator's right fist, "Rotor Blade" projectile

: Scavenger was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.

: The gift set was also released by GiG in Italy, and it would be reissued a handful of years later by [[Greece|Greek]] company [[El Greco]] in 1991. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.<ref name="mbcollection"/>

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Constructicons''' (Constructicon, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser pistol"

: Another yellow European exclusive version of Scavenger, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, was released in the penultimate year of the original toyline. Scavenger doesn't come with any Devastator parts, and his chest panel (which folds out to allow him to merge into Devastator) was omitted. But there were no actual tooling changes to the toy, so you could replace this piece with one salvaged from a normal Scavenger release if you chose to.

:There were two [[variant]]s of this Scavenger: The initial production run had his bucket arm cast in gray plastic (a color choice unique to this version), whereas the other one had a yellow bucket arm like the previous European yellow Scavenger.<ref name="eurovar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/595256-1992-european-yellow-constructicons-variant.html "1992 European Yellow Constructicons Variant"] at TFW2005.</ref>

: While all six of these Constructicons share the same blister cards (with the key art being of [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and smaller illustrations of the other five Constructicons showing up next to him), there is a small variant in how they're packaged: whereas some versions came with the vehicle modes placed sideways relative to the blister card, others came with the vehicle wheels / threads oriented towards the blister card, thus showing up as if presented from a top-down view. The blister bubbles are different across the two styles of packaging to accommodate this change.

: This toy was also not officially named, as he came on the aforementioned standardized card also used by the other five Constructicons.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[file:Scavenger_Generation_2_toy.gif|thumb|upright=1.66|Now not only am I yellow, [[Hasbro|they]] still haven't gotten rid of this Butt Scoop.......]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|'''Scavenger''' (Constructicon, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Team ID number'': '''2'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser pistol", "bionic power pak"/Devstator forearm, drill, Devastator right fist

: Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, all six Constructicons were [[redeco]]ed, once again in primarily yellow and purple. However, these releases have some notable differences from the prior European-market yellow versions, the most blatantly obvious being the addition of a ''Generation 2''-style Decepticon [[insignia|logo]] and "DECEPTICON" [[tampograph]] on each (though Scavenger's is pretty well-hidden due to a general lack of open space to apply it: it's on his main torso, hidden behind his metal tummy/chest-plate). The purple plastic is also brighter in tone, and there are no gray-plastic parts. Most importantly, their ability to combine into [[Devastator (G1)#Generation 2|Devastator]] has been restored, with Scavenger's flip-down metal tab intact. On top of that, Scavenger's combiner forearm (now labeled a "bionic power pak") and its fist and drill attachments have been [[retool]]ed to remove all spring-loaded-launcher functionality from them.

: A later and seemingly less common run in 1993 changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It was [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#KBG2Devastator|long rumored]] that this release was a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, but that has since been debunked; KB just ended up with the lion's share of what was a simple late-run [[Variant|running change]] to the normal retail release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Scavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/OrangeScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on orange ''Generation 2'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy ScavengerMicro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What's my purpose now?!? I look like [[Hook (G1)|That Guy!]] HOW AM I SIGNIFICANT NOW?!]]
*'''Scavenger''' (Micromaster, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Devastator head & rifle
{{note|The [[Scavenger (Universe Micromaster)|''Universe'' Scavenger]] toy was utilized as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of Skavenger.}}

:A [[redeco]] of [[Digger]], Scavenger transforms into a power shovel truck. He can form the right arm to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the arm of Constructicon Devastator. (He can be used as a left arm too, but since only the right fist to the [[Sixbuilder]] mold-set will work with him, he'd be backwards.)

:A [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from {{w|Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears}} during [[Christmas]]time, and [[Kmart]]'s online store.

:The toy's connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Scavenger compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Scavenger (Micromaster)#Micromaster 2|Scavenger]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MMScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics2006 Scavenger toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now I'LL be queen of summertime! I mean king! KING!"]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])

:Scavenger is one of the toys included in this gift pack, a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]]. He transforms into a green face shovel, of the super-sized quarry-mining variety. In [[robot mode]], his left arm is made out of the steam shovel arm, and he has a [[spark crystal]] within the shovel.

:He forms the central body component of Devastator this time, with the combiner's head being located inside his cabin, and the rest of his team plugging into combiner [[Powerlinx]] ports located in his arms and legs.

:Scary, huh?

:Just like his ''Super Link'' and ''Energon'' predecessors, Scavenger suffers from a slight [[misassembly]]: The small tabs on the sides of his treads are supposed to peg into the holes in the black flaps on his hips, thereby stabilizing the robot torso. However, the tabs are located on the sides of his head instead. Fortunately, the treads can be easily swapped using a screwdriver. Hasbro's official [[stock photography]] depicts the treads correctly assembled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Classics'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
*'''Devastor''' ([[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.

:Scavenger was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Although apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Scavenger features no appreciable differences from his original figure, aside from a slightly smaller knob on the rear of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].
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*'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' ([[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''20A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator's right fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.

:Scavenger was ''again'' reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Scavenger is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. His projectile launcher / Devastator's lower arm is colored black, instead of purple.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KREO Scavenger.jpg|300px|thumb|Scavengers ASSEMBLE!]]

*'''Destruction Site Devastator''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Pieces'': '''560'''
:One of the four "sub-models" in the Devastator set, Scavenger can be built as either a bulldozer or a robot. His parts can also be used with [[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]], [[Hightower (ROTF)#Kre-O|Hightower]] and [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scrapper]] to build the super robot Devastator.

:Scavenger has pieces bearing the serial number "G1-1-9-8-5". This is a homage to the original Constructicons' [[The Transformers (franchise)|series of origin]] and [[1985|year of first toy release]].

*'''Autobot Assault Devastator''' (2012)
**''Pieces'': '''781'''
:The [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive version of the Devastator set has a Scavenger indistinguishable from the normal version.
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[[File:KreO MicroChanger Scavenger.jpg|thumb|300px|They promised Scavenger that the hidden camera they were installing in his head would be discreet.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2224'''
**''Pieces'': '''76'''
**''Accessories'': Scoped gun
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:One of the components of the Devastator [[Micro-Changer]] combiner, Scavenger is a [[Kreon]] that uses extra parts to transform from a minifigure into something that cannot be conclusively distinguished from an excavator. He also forms part of the super robot Devastator.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Micro-Changer Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarsScavenger.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"What do you mean? [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Generations|This box isn't the same as that other guy's! It's mine!]]"]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing), [[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Constructicon Scavenger is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into an excavator as well as Titan Class Devastator's right arm. His head is based on his character model more than his original toy. He is packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box.

:As a part of a promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the Constructicons was given out when purchasing the set. As such, Scavenger was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Scavenger at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| 30 years later, and I'm still a useless floppy arm. And I don't even get a PROPER WEAPON!!!!]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords

:A redeco of the above Scavenger figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|Vacuum metallized]] purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.

:In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCScavenger/scavenger.htm More information on SDCC 2015 Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Scavenger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| I now have a more prominent butt scoop with equal pooper scooper action... UGH. At least my legs work better.]]
*'''Devastor''' (giftset, [[December 12]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-04'''
**''English name:'' '''Devastator'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Takara's Scavenger, included in the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the G1 cartoon. He now includes his original weapon. In addition, his knees were also [[retool]]ed. Instead of them being on ball joints, they are now on a swivel joint connected to a mushroom peg, providing better articulation. This change was also made to [[Bonecrusher (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Bonecrusher]].

[[File:UW-Scavenger-gun-and-model-comparison.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|...But then again, you can't have everything.]]
:As an unfortunate result of misinterpreting his front-view [[character model]], Scavenger's gun is molded with the front "magazine" part angled towards the left. However, his back-view model and appearances in [[:File:Microbots RumbleScavenger.jpg|the cartoon]] ([[:File:TFTM Scavenger.jpg|and movie]]) have it correctly drawn straight.
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Devastator''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Team ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

:The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

:Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Scavenger's case, some of his sculpted details are less sharp and deep than on his previous releases. The spring in his Devastator chunk/missile launcher has also been removed.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Deluxe-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's been a long ten years...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*'''4 of 5: [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Devastator]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TS-08'''
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfy3IcQd3g4 The Hasbro ''Transformers'' Panel] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]] with [[Mario Carreiro]], [[John Warden]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]], recorded at the "Memo's Collection" YouTube channel.</ref>

: Announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San-Diego Comic-Con 2024]], Scavenger and his teammates are slated for single-packed releases in the ''The Transformers: The Movie'' themed arm of the [[Show-accuracy|screen accuracy]] focused ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline throughout [[2025]]. His rifle's magazine is now angled horizontally rather than diagonally. Scavenger naturally forms the right arm of ''Studio Series '86'' Devastator.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

:This small purple rubber figurine of Scavenger was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for ''Transformers'' board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Scavenger's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.

*'''Scavenger''' ([[1987]])
**''Decoy number:'' '''43'''

:The Scavenger figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Naturally, this red figurine is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Scavenger/scavenger.htm More information on Decoy Scavenger at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2AScavenger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Scavenger, Mining and Salvage''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2A: Devastator Deck'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T05/T06'''
**''Stars: ''4

:Scavenger, Mining and Salvage was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game's Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Scavenger, Mining and Salvage is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Scavenger, Mining and Salvage depicts the lower right portion of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]].

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Scavenger, Mining and Salvage can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Devastator and Omega Supreme.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Omega Supreme & Devastor Set''' ([[August 14]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''55 & 56'''

:Released as part of the eighth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and "[[Devastator (G1)|Devastor]]" (with his components [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], [[Hook (G1)|Hook]], Scavenger, [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#56|Translation of Devastator's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-03-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 03 - The Autobot Run'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, stand, holdable Autobot and Decepticon insignias

:Released in the second wave of the Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Scavenger is a roughly 4-inch-tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Constructicon Cement Mixer. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. Like many other Blokees figures, Scavenger has a stand with four studs on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands. Unlike some of the kits released in this wave, Scavenger features color-coded visor eye parts.

:As advertised in the box, Mixmaster has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases.
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=====Defender=====
[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-01-Scavenger-Vehicle.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger Vehicle''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this ''Blokees'' kit of Scavenger is molded in his excavator form. In addition, he can form the right shoulder/arm of Devastator along with the other Constructicon vehicle kits and the gestalt's add-on, with the latter being obtainable at the Blokees Figure Club in China.

:Despite what the instructions said, Scavenger can be modified in several ways for a slightly improved appearance; As seen in the gray prototype render, Scavenger's excavator arm can be extended outwards for better clearance at the arm articulation, or simply just rotate the cab 180 degrees for a toy/show-accurate rearrangement.

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[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-Defender-01-Scavenger.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Scavenger''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 01 - Shattered Alliance'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:This ''Defender'' kit of Scavenger is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with a generic pistol that is used by most of the Autobots and Decepticons in this line.

:As with all robot mode kits from this line, Scavenger features color-coded eye parts, which double as the neck's socket joint.
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==Notes==
*Scavenger's toy started out as a heroic ''[[Diaclone]]'' mecha available in orange.

==References==
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Turbofox

2025-05-29T11:01:02Z

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[[File:Permanent Revolution - The Pet.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Dr. Turbofox, Professor of Cunning Studies, Cunning University]]

'''Turbofoxes''' are a form of Cybertronic fauna. They're fast. Very fast. To the point that only the speediest of robots can hope to approach them. They are not intelligent, lacking a nervous system more complex than that of a plant.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comic=====
[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and his [[Mirage's friends|high-priced uppercrust social circle]] used to [[Cybertronian sport|hunt]] turbofoxes back before the war. He would rather still be engaging in such a sophisticated civilized pursuit, instead of rubbing shoulders with rag-tag dirty rebels. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Mirage's ''Universe'' profile}}

=====''Classics''=====
The Great Wars and the resulting devastation seem to have had a negative effect on the Turbofox populations, which now are on the verge of extinction. Mirage and his yuppie friends worked towards saving them and [[Langton|their habitat]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 13|Mirage's ''Classics'' profile}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
[[File:Deadturbofox.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|In 2011 this was the ''only'' picture we'd ever had! Thank you, Milne and Roberts, for finally showing us what they look like!]]

Some Transformers turn into turbofoxes. In the older [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]], they were classed as no.113. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

Some five million years ago, the guard who oversaw the [[Lost Light|''Unitrex-1'']] did so with a pack of turbofoxes. After the time-travelling [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] had defeated him and shot him with a [[Sparkeater Gun]], he locked the convulsing mechanoid in a closet with his turbofoxes. Once the mutation had completed, the guard feasted on the creatures. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|An Expert's Guide}} The [[Neutral]]s who [[Lost Light's former owners|later claimed]] the drifting ship discovered the [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] and assumed turbofoxes were its preferred food, feeding the beasts to it in an attempt to keep it docile. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}}

Turbofoxes could 'plausibly' become Sparkeaters, so when [[Decepticon Justice Division]] member [[Kaon (G1)|Kaon]] [[domestication|domesticated]] [[Dominus Ambus]] (who had a turbofox mode), the Division claimed their "pet" was one to scare people. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67]]

A ferocious, mutated turbofox attacked [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] as they were exploring the wilderness on a reborn Cybertron, though they made short work of it. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}}

[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] experimented on a pack of turbofoxes using [[spark]]s from the reignited [[Alyon]] [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]], granting the beasts higher reasoning and integrated blasters. The altered turbofoxes attempted to ambush a [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] transport as it navigated the [[Praetorus Wharf]], but it escaped, killing several of the Turbofoxes in the process. Once given sparks, Turbofoxes become less like mindless killing machines, and show capability of feeling emotions and hunting in packs. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] [[space bridge|spacebridged]] himself away, the action sent a pack of turbofoxes fleeing from him. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}}

Shortly afterwards, the turbofox species was rendered virtually extinct when [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] attacked and destroyed Cybertron. One such pack of turbofoxes desperately tried to flee the cataclysm, {{storylink|Road's End}} while at least one of the beasts had been teleported to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}

====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] invited himself to [[Cobra]]'s banquet in honour of Earth's demise, [[Destro]] noted that they would have an [[energon]]-extracted turbofox for him if they had had the chance. Megatron waved off the concerns, unsure that a human chef could prepare a turbofox and having already had [[Skidmark (G.I. Joe)|Skidmark]] prepared as "Earth food". {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
According to legend, [[Halonix Maximus]] and [[Zarak Maximus]] once rescued [[Solomus]] from the Great Lair of the Turbofoxes during the [[Age of the Firstforged]]. {{storylink|War World: Prime}}

===Live-action film series===
====2007 ''Transformers'' toy bios====
[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] honed her speed hunting turbofoxes with other speedsters on Cybertron. She would use her great speed to pull near the beast, an impressive feat, before tagging it with her crossbow weapon.

[[Breakaway (Movie)|Breakaway]] is said to be as clever as a turbofox.

====Titan movie comics====
Don't trifle with turbofoxes! Many years ago on Cybertron, [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs']] entire squad was devoured by the beasts!

[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] uses turbofoxes as his personal hounds from time to time, and he once sent one to Earth where it terrorised a town. Crosshairs had to face his fear and survivor's guilt to stop the beast from killing [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 5.5|Creature of Chaos}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Kup (Animated)|Kup]] compared [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Hot Rod]]'s speed, when he tried to save his teacher from a grenade, to that of a turbofox. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Turbofox''' (ターボフォックス ''Tābofokkusu'')

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File:EW-skin-Long Haul-G2.jpg

2025-05-15T11:53:16Z

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''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' static render of ''Generation 2''-themed skin for playable Decepticon [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], released by official email newsletter [[June 21|21 June]] [[2023]] in tandem with [[:File:EW-skin-Powerglide-G2.jpg|Powerglide]].

[[Category:Earth Wars images]]

Shockwave (G1)/toys

2025-05-08T12:34:30Z

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[[File:G1 boxart Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|All these toys are my fault...for being awesome!]]
'''Shockwave''' has many toys, so logic dictates that they should receive a page. Logic also dictates that they should be awesome.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Shockwave toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You can try to play Duck Hunt with him all day long, but it just doesn't work.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Decepticon, 1985)
**''Takara ID number'': '''49'''
**''Accessories'': "Magnetic impulse defuser" barrel
{{toydesigner|[[Katsumi Suzuki (designer)|Katsumi Suzuki]] ([[ToyCo]])<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/d0200 1986 Astro Magnum patent] at the {{w|Japan Patent Office}}'s online directory</ref>|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging artist)}}

:Shockwave was one of the very first 1985 toys to see release, if not ''the'' first. In robot mode he has a very high degree of articulation for that era. Shockwave transforms into a large Cybertronian handgun, and features light and sound electronics powered by a 9-volt battery. Pulling his trigger activates a flashing light in his gun arm and one of two (fairly generic) blaster-sound frequencies, which are toggled between by a small switch on his backpack; in gun mode, the light winds up in his barrel.

:The large Decepticon [[insignia]] on his chest has a thin purple outline tracing just beyond the margins of the symbol itself, a decorative feature unique in the entire history of the [[Transformers brand|brand]]. Speaking of unique deco, Shockwave was also the only boxed G1 toy that did not include a [[sticker]] sheet.

:Shockwave was initially sold without a [[rubsign]]; one was later added to the side of his torso.

:Shockwave is one of the most oft-broken G1 toys, owing to a mixture of weak plastics clashing against die-cast metal, overpowered springs and ratchets shearing themselves apart, and outdated electronics corroding into uselessness. The rubber hose covering the wires connecting his torso and arm's electronics is particularly prone to dry-rotting. Be careful!

:A rare box [[variant]] had the grey outline on Shockwave's [[package art]] not fully cover the tip of his arm cannon.

:The Shockwave toy was originally created by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]]; see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more details on its unusual journey to the ''Transformers'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMaster Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Small and deadly.]]
*'''Shockwave with Fistfight''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': double-barreled [[turbo rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:As an [[Action Master]], Shockwave is a non-transforming action figure who combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy, with a few more details. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. Part of the third assortment of individually-carded Action Master figures, he came with his small robot [[Action Master partner|partner]] [[Fistfight (G1)|Fistfight]], who combines with Shockwave's handgun to form a [[lightning rifle]].

:There are reports of an early "test market" release that supposedly included a rubber hose that connects from his gun-arm to his back, like the original toy.{{fact}} There are holes in the toy's gun-arm and backpack; the black hoses included with many old ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toys can fit in these holes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Action Master Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}
[[File:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Guns akimbo.]]
*'''Shockblast''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''12'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-13'''
**''Binaltech release date'': '''[[April 4]], [[2005]]'''
**''Accessories'': muffler-blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' version of Shockwave is a [[retool]] of "[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Meister]]" from the same line. Named "Shockblast" for [[trademark]] reasons, his [[alternate mode]] is a licensed, 1:24 [[scale]] {{w|Mazda RX-8}}, changing Meister's standard street model into a Mazdaspeed-modified version with new front and rear fenders, doors, side skirts and a spoiler (the Japanese ''Binaltech'' version, Laserwave, is specifically marketed as a "Mazdaspeed Version II"). He features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed interior including seats and a dashboard complete with steering wheel, and a working "steering" mechanism (which is not connected to the steering wheel, though). In robot mode, his muffler unfolds to become a hand-held blaster; it can also be arm-mounted thanks to the holes near the robot's elbow joints compatible with the muffler's vehicle-mode mounting peg. Shockblast also features a new head sculpt with a single eye that is illuminated using some very effective [[light-piping]], and an arm cannon made out of clear plastic that replaces his left hand. Undocumented in the instructions is a tab on the underside of each foot that can be positioned to make the figure more stable in certain poses.

:Takara's ''Binaltech'' Laserwave has quite a number of small but significant changes from the ''Alternators'' version. As usual with ''Binaltech'' releases, his car shell is partially constructed of [[die-cast]] metal rather than all-plastic, as well as having all the car body parts (including those made out of plastic) covered in a metal-flake paint. His passenger compartment has a hard-plastic steering wheel on the right-hand side of the car (as they are in Japan). He has [[Vacuum metallizing|vac-metal]] side-mirrors and "LWAVE" on his license plate (rather than Shockblast's "SHKWAV"). The "steering" mechanism uses a magnet assembly to connect the steering axle to the front wheels instead of the ''Alternators'' version's plastic insertion point. Plus it comes with a bonus large Decepticon [[insignia]] [[sticker]] that can be applied to a real car.

:Shockblast was later re-released as part of a Europe-only wave of ''Alternators'' toys in the same packaging style as the second North American ''Alternators'' assortment, the latter of which Shockblast was ''not'' re-released in. Despite Hasbro re-claiming the "Shockwave" name by then, this re-release still calls him "Shockblast".

:The original Meister version of the sculpt was also released in a ''Binaltech''-only red version ([[repurposing|repurposed]] into "[[Zoom-Zoom]]" by the [[Story of Binaltech|official ''Binaltech'' fiction]]) and was later retooled into ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Autorooper]]. The Mazdaspeed car parts, but with Meister's original head sculpt and left hand, were later used to make the ''Binaltech''-only [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Argent|Argent Meister]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#13|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Laserwave's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltShockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Shockwavetitanium.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Cancelling me is illogical.]]
*'''Shockwave'''
:A 6" transforming Shockwave toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.
{{Canceledtoy}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not having my own Kre-O set is highly illogical.]]
* '''Megatron''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30688'''
**''Pieces'': '''310'''
**''Kreons'': [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Megatron]], Shockwave, [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]
**''Accessories'': gun hand
:Available in the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' kit, Shockwave is a one-eyed purple [[Kreon]] with a gun for a left hand. Interestingly, Kreon Shockwave's chest is orange, like [[#ActionMaster|Action Master Shockwave]], while the lines in the orange section harken to [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']] [[Shockblast]]'s chest design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Kre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy ShockwaveC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|He's easier to blind with science, what with the singular eye.]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Optics
**''Accessories'': flask
:This version of Shockwave has much more detailed, original-toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, plus his wrist-blaster is now clear-purple plastic. You can also replace the blaster with his clear-purple flask, which gives him a more "accurate" smaller blaster-hand.

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

:His inclusion in the set is somewhat more justified than other 85~86 characters who appear in it, as while the original Shockwave toy was released in 1985, the character made an early debut in 1984 in both comics and cartoon.

:(Also... voted "Best Optics"? Wow, guys, ''cruel''.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Class of 1984 Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-O-Battle-Changer-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Battle Changer, 2015)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/PdsHMGVDZFg?si=7IIIhq2AU8jwMnSx Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on the Triple Takeover podcast, from their YouTube channel</ref>

:Released as part of the second wave of Battle Changers, Shockwave is a massively built-up Kreon that transforms from robot to Cybertronic tank and back without removing any parts! The robot mode is based on that of Generation 1 Shockwave while the vehicle mode is based on that of [[Shockwave (WFC)|''Prime'' Shockwave]].

:All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This repurposing is very logical indeed.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece laser cannon
{{note|The ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Shockwave (WFC)#Generations|Shockwave]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Shockwave.}}
:Part of the first wave of [[2012]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Shockwave transforms into a "Cybertronian mobile artillery" mode. The front center fuselage of the vehicle becomes a [[5 mm post|hand-held]] "laser cannon" that's modeled after the [[Sling Shock#Generations|Sling Shock]]. It can be stored on a 5mm port on his back, and undocumented in his [[instructions]], can replace his hands by folding either one of them in, revealing a socket on his wrist that a tab underneath his cannon can mount to. As another undocumented feature, the cannon actually consists of two pieces, with a large y-shaped barrel that can be removed, revealing the sculpted ends of a triple-barreled gun. The y-shaped barrel part can also be stored on Shockwave's back, forming some sort of [[jet pack|jet-pack]] exhaust.

:Shockwave features two examples of [[Kibble#faux-parts|faux-parts]]: The undersides of his heels resemble the front end of the y-shaped barrel part, effectively serving as an extension of the barrel in vehicle mode, whereas a fake replica of the top end of his head (including his signature "ear" panels) is sculpted on the top side of his vehicle mode (which ends up on the underside of his backpack in robot mode).

:The figure has a "dramatic reveal" feature, where pressing the chest into place causes the head to pop up. The clasp used to hold the spring-loaded piece in place is fairly strong, and requires a small amount of force to latch if the head isn't pressed down before moving the chest assembly. Depending on the individual quality of the figure, this can cause the latch to wear out, and the spring is strong enough that the head will push the whole assembly out of place in vehicle mode if not properly retracted. As such, care should be taken on this step of conversion.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed/retooled into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Fireflight (FOC)#Generations|Air Raid]] and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Brimstone (G1 Star Seeker)#Timelines|Brimstone]].

:Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Shockwave was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories, with the Hasbro deco [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|appearing]] in IDW Publishing's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series<ref>Shockwave's new body in "season 1" of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' is actually drawn according to his Aligned counterpart's [[:File:War for Cybertron Shockwave.jpg|appearance]] in the High Moon Studios video games as opposed to the toy, but all things considered, the toy is a good match.</ref> and the short comic "[[Starscream's New Power]]" and the TakaraTomy deco [[Brawl (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appearing]] in the ''[[Transformers: All Spark]]'' manga series and the ''[[Transformers Cloud]]'' stories.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GenShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Generations'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:ConstructBots Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You must build him in a logical way.]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Shockwave transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian jet, in a design loosely based on [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|''War for Cybertron'']] [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]. He includes a blaster that covers his fist and resembles his original weapon. Also included are two parts that connect over the gun to mimic the original Shockwave's barrel cover.

:Most of his parts were used to make [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|ARE ALL CUTE.]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[August 29]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-26'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Shockwave transforms from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot.

:Shockwave was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Arcee]].
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*'''Decepticons 3-Figure Set''' (2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-02'''

:During the second ''Q-Transformers'' series, the Shockwave toy was available in a three-pack alongside [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Megatron]]. He is identical to the original ''Q-Transformers'' toy.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP29-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Fans are literally quaking in their boots at this figure.]]
* '''Destron Laserwave''' ([[March 26]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-29'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right fists, translucent right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), saluting right hand (opaque and translucent), "Laser Vulcan", stand, die-cast Megatron Gun accessory (Asia reissue)
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' "Destron Laserwave" is a painstakingly cartoon-accurate and toy-accurate figure, transforming into a large Cybertronian handgun and scaling with the rest of the Masterpiece line (since [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-9]]), standing slightly taller than the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 seeker mold]] and slightly shorter than [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|MP-13 Soundwave]]. Though this figure's light purple coloration was controversial in some parts of the [[fandom]], it is based directly off Shockwave's original [[character model|animation model]].

:Similarly to [[#Generation 1|his original toy]], Laserwave has two separate electronic light gimmicks (but no sounds!). Two LR44 batteries power the light in his left arm, which is activated by clicking a button on his forearm and causes his arm cannon to glow with purple light, pulsing in and out eight times after a single push. 2 AAA batteries power the light in the gun barrel, activated by—what else?—pulling his trigger; toggling a small switch on his abdomen determines if the gun barrel LED remains illuminated for as long as the trigger is held, or if it will automatically pulse in and out ten times. His eye lights up using [[light-piping]] from a large panel in the back of his head.

:He includes a left fist that can be swapped out for his arm cannon, to replicate his two-handed appearance from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", and an open "saluting" hand that can be swapped for his right fist based on the same scene from the same episode. Additionally, he includes translucent versions of his arm cannon and both right hands to match his original toy's appearance. The barrel of his gun mode ends up on his back in robot mode, in contrast to his original toy, for which it was attached as a separate piece (something that was also true for the cartoon, in which it usually flew in from off-screen when he transformed). To cover this change, he comes with a stand for his gun mode that folds up into a show-accurate backpack and clips over the barrel. To avoid the potential dry-rot and pliability issues of a rubber tube, the connector tube for Shockwave's gun arm is made of a thin spring-like metal.

:He comes with a mini version of himself in gun mode which he can wield (called a "Laser Vulcan" in the instructions), as seen in the episode "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]", and a sticker sheet allowing him to have either classic Decepticon logos or cartoon-styled ones (with smaller eyes and a three-pointed central crest).

:In Asian countries outside of Japan, he comes with a [[collector coin]]. The coin package is shaped after Shockwave's chest on the outside with the inside part being decorated after his target scope, and refers to the character as Destron Laserwave (a deviation from the other collector coins, which always used the western names even for characters who have different names in Japan). In Asia, the figure was later reissued and came with a die-cast Megatron gun accessory.

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[[File:MP-29+Defense-Officer-Laserwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Dark purple is the new lavender. Deal with it.]]
*'''Destron Laserwave''' ([[November 24]], [[2018]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-29+'''
**''Accessories:'' Translucent left and right fists, opaque right fist, gun barrel (opaque and translucent), opaque saluting right hand, "Laser Vulcan", stand
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-29+ "Destron Laserwave" is a [[redeco]] of MP-29 sporting a much darker shade of purple that's more in line with both the [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 toy]] and most of his animated appearances. It was [[exclusive]] to [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:He features a new head sculpt with slightly different details and proportions from the earlier Masterpiece, most obvious in his eye now being smaller and a less greenish shade. The hose on his small gun accessory is now made of plastic instead of fabric.

:His forearms now feature tampographed Generation 1-cartoon styled Decepticon symbols, rather than the [[Sticker|decal]] options of the original ''Masterpiece'' figure. In addition, some of his dark purple is actually painted, as is the silver on the barrel of his gun mode. This means special care must be taken to avoid scratching the paint when clipping the backpack around the gun barrel in robot mode.

:This release is usually listed as "MP-29+ Defense Officer Laserwave" (防衛参謀レーザーウェーブ ''Bōei Sanbō Rēzāwēbu''), including in official media, but no changes were made regarding name formatting on the package between MP-29 and MP-29+.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:CWLegendsShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Shockwave regains his firearms license.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Legends Class, 2016)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class figures, "Decepticon Shockwave" transforms into a "cannon" that resembles his original laser gun mode! Homaging a scene from "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]", a 5 mm peg folds down from the bottom of the cannon to form a gun mode which ''Combiner Wars'' [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]] (or any other ''Combiner Wars''-style Combiner mode fist, or even his [[#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' figure]]) can wield, though a molded gun handle a few millimeters ahead of the 5 mm peg makes the connection incompatible with many figures. Shockwave's weight unfortunately prevents most figures from being able to actually hold him up without bringing said figure's arm or entire body down, even the combiners made specifically to hold him. The 5 mm peg/gun handle combo also plugs into either the back of Bruticus or on top of [[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]]'s vehicle mode, though the open space for Bruticus's head makes the latter attachment somewhat unstable. Shockwave only features a 5 mm-compatible right hand.

:Shockwave also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

:This mold was later redecoed/retooled as [[BotCon 2016]] [[Reflector (G1)#Combiner Wars|Reflector]] and [[Flash Sentry#Toys|Flash Sentry]] and served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Movor#Beast Wars: Uprising|Movor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CW-toy Shockwave G2.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, it's the ''barrel'' [[For safety reasons|you have to paint orange]], not the whole- oh, forget it.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016)}}</ul>

: This version of the Legends Class Shockwave toy comes in a sorta-[[#ActionMaster|Action Master]]-based, sorta-''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''-inspired deco. Unfortunately, not only does he not come with the ''Generation 2'' Decepticon symbol, he actually has the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|live-action-movie]] version of the original symbol.

: This confusing Shockwave was only available as part of the ''Generation 2''-themed [[Bruticus (G1)#CombinerWarsG2|Bruticus]] boxed set, what with the made-to-be-held-by-Bruticus thing. This was the fourth of five different combiner "Collection Pack" box sets, which were "shared exclusives" sold by numerous online retailers... though many ultimately ended up at US discounters like Ross and TJ Maxx.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars G2'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG24-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Legend-ary logic.]]
*'''Shockwave & Cancer''' ([[August 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG24'''
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Shockwave is a another redeco of his [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Legends Class figure]], transforming from robot to 5 mm-compatible cannon and now featuring a deco closely based on the Generation 1 cartoon (although his show-accurate purple is a slightly brighter hue). He is packaged with [[Cancer (G1)#Legends|Cancer]], a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Squeezeplay (G1)#Generations|Crashbash]]. As a ''Combiner Wars'' mold, Shockwave is not actually designed to interact with [[Titan Master]] figures, though Takara stock photographs and the instructions suggest rearranging his arms in cannon mode to form an awkward seat for Cancer. If you wish, you could pair him with ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Bruticus.

:Unusually for a ''Legends'' release, he's referred to by his English market name rather than "Laserwave", presumably for trademark and/or marketing reasons. [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|A later ''Legends'' story]] would note that in-universe, Laserwave had changed his name to "Shockwave". According to [[Shogo Hasui]], Shockwave was not originally intended to be released as part of the ''Legends'' lineup.<ref>https://twitter.com/Hasui_TF/status/769560271580979200</ref>

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2670.html Legends Shockwave & Cancer at Alfes's Blog]''
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:Cyber-Battalion-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Remember when I was the closest thing you had to a [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Overview|CHUG]] Shockwave?]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Cyber Battalion, 2018)
:Released in the third wave of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Shockwave transforms into a spaceship in a few easy steps. Unlike most figures in the Cyber Series, Shockwave is not based on any existing ''Transformers'' mold and has unique engineering. Additionally, he features a 5 mm-compatible fist and a well-articulated upper body, but lacks bicep swivels and knee articulation. His vehicle mode is loosely based on his original blaster mode but also takes some design cues from the [[#Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'']] and [[#Construct-Bots|''Construct-Bots'']] Shockwaves.

:In vehicle mode, the upper body does not connect solidly anywhere resulting in parts moving out of place in copies with loose hinge joints. This is somewhat harder to correct than many figures due to how small the joint is and how it is recessed into the chest. His plastic is also cast in two different shades of purple, which contrast strongly against one another.

:Amusingly, considering how easily he transforms between modes, his alt-mode is mistransformed in the stock photo. The robot mode Shockwave head rotates to an altered head in a different shade of purple for the vehicle mode.

:Debuting in Asian markets, this figure was later sold in the United States at Walgreens stores in 2018. Despite stock remaining plentiful for years to come, he was also re-issued in 2021, with stock remaining as late as 2023.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFCS-Leader-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=2|A forewarned Shockwave is four-armed Shockwave.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S14'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-14'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 30]], [[2019]]
**''Hidden message code'': '''TARN'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "LV Duo-Pulse Radiograph" boots, 2 "LV Gamma-Disruptor Launcher" shoulder pads, backpack
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Leader Class figures, Shockwave is a heavily G1-inspired Voyager-sized robot that can assume a small Leader-sized super robot mode with ''four arms'' by combining with armor consisting of two shoulder pads, two platform boot pieces, and a backpack. These pieces are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. They can be placed in many configurations on his body—TakaraTomy's stock photos suggest adding the accessories as limb-mounted cannon emplacements—or combined into a hovercraft, an intended feature not mentioned in the instructions.

:Shockwave himself transforms into a spaceship resembling [[Sixshot (G1)#Titans Return|an upside-down laser gun]], which can be augmented using the armor. The bridge of the spaceship is sculpted to evoke Shockwave's head and features the same killer [[light-piping]] effect. If you're inclined, the spaceship (without the armor parts) ''can'' be displayed as such, though the "handle" on the spaceship bridge/legs is a bit too short for an adult hand to hold with.

:Like most ''Siege'' toys, Shockwave features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons (such as his cannon arm, now called the "LV-1 Thermal Range Neuron Beam") to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Shockwave also features the typical ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint, but only on his feet and shoulder pads. TakaraTomy's stock photography shows a non-final figure with two inconsistent shades of purple.

:Caution should be taken with Shockwave's rubber hose, as it's prone to stress and breaking, especially at the plug connection point. This seems to be due to it being slightly too short, causing a great deal of tension at the point where it attaches to Shockwave's body when he's in spaceship mode or has his arm extended. The plug itself and the corresponding "correct" ports on his forearm and bridge tower seem to be slightly larger than standard 5mm posts, suggesting the size difference may be intentional to deter connecting the hose in a way that would lead to damage. However, the difference isn't enough to entirely prevent the peg from being pushed in with a small amount of force. This has the added effect of making some of his ports too loose to hold accessories properly while others may be slightly too tight.

:Shockwave was released in both the first and last waves of the ''Siege'' toyline. The latter release unfortunately turned him into a massive shelfwarmer, particularly at Target stores, where he could still be found throughout the entirety of 2020 alongside the ''Earthrise'' toyline.
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===''Generations Selects''===
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[[File:Selects-WFC-Siege-Leader-Galactic-Man-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Definitely NOT just a monochrome 'shop of his regular stock photos, honest!]]
*'''Galactic Man Shockwave''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron: Siege'''''
**''ID number'': '''WFC-GS03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "RS Duo-Pulse Radiographs," 2 "RS Gamma-Disruptor Launchers," backpack
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''Siege'', "Galactic Man Shockwave" is a redeco of the Leader Class figure above, homaging the colors of [[RadioShack]]'s [[:File:Galactic Man.png|"Galactic Man" toy]], down to the "Galactic Man" name across the upper chest. The accessories use black as opposed to the dark grey of the main figure. Unlike the ''Siege'' figure, Galactic Man Shockwave lacks battle-damage paint.

:It is ''incredibly'' likely that the "RS" in his weapons' names is a reference to RadioShack. Like, how could it not be?
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WarForCybertronCenturionDroneWeaponizerPack.jpeg|250px|thumb|Ironically, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] got a [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Shockwave Blaster]] before Shockwave did.]]
*'''Deluxe Centurion Drone''' (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, [[2020]])
:The ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] includes a small non transforming accessory of Shockwave in his ray gun mode. The ray gun is molded in a solid gray plastic and is completely unpainted. Like all ''Siege'' weapons, the gun is compatible with all figures who have 5 mm ports.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:TF-Authentics-Alpha-Shockwave.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Alpha, [[2021]])
**''Accessories'': wing pack
:Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' Alpha figures, Shockwave is a Voyager-sized toy based on his heavily stylized [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'']] incarnation, which is in turn influenced by his [[Evergreen]] design. He transforms into a Cybertronian starfighter which greatly resembles and shares engineering with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Cyber Series Battalion]] figure from [[2018]]. He features a rubber hose connecting his gun arm to his abdomen. His wing pack is removable, though it doesn't need to be for his transformation.

:It seems plausible that the stock renders and instructions erroneously depict the toy upside down in vehicle mode, as the "bottom" of the jet mode appears to be a more coherent vehicle mode and features more paint applications.

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[[File:TF Authentics 2024 Amazon Decepticon Commander 3-Pack.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[2024]])
:Released as an Amazon exclusive, the [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class Shockwave]] toy was reissued with no changes as part of an ''Authentics''-branded 3-pack with similarly unchanged versions of Warrior Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Commander3Pack|Soundwave]].

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[[File:TF Authentics Titan Changer Shockwave.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[2025]])
:Released in the sixth wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changer toys, Shockwave transforms from an 11-inch tall robot to a starship in 6 simple steps.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Lord Megatron, it is only logical that I have the entire pizza to myself.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' (Core Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Radar dish/Energon shield <ref>https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/bios/jzsvkjlc</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Core Class toys, Shockwave transforms from a smaller, mostly cartoon-accurate rendition of the character to a Cybertronian spaceship based directly on his ''Siege'' Leader Class figure, down to the shade of plastic used. However, to evoke Shockwave's G1 laser gun mode, the figure has a flip-out 5 mm peg on the underside of his alternate mode which both acts as landing gear and as a handle so he can be wielded by larger figures. Shockwave comes with a radar dish accessory, which can plug into his hand as an [[Energon]] shield or attach onto the top of his vehicle mode.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Senator-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's only logical they use this mold again.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Humble Origins 2-Pack''' (2-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 wings
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

: Part of the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-[[exclusive]] ''Pre-Cybertronian War Collection'' subline, Senator Shockwave is a heavy retool of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Seeker (body-type)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Seeker]] mold to recreate his appearance in ''[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos]] [[Chaos Theory Part 2|Theory]]'' and [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|the]] ''[[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Shadowplay]]'' [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|trilogy]]. His tendency to change paint jobs within the mini-series made things tricky for the designers to pick one color scheme, but they ultimately landed on his final [[Ultra Magnus (G1)| Ultra Magnus]] inspired motif. Since he never transformed in the comic books, his newly designed vehicle mode parts are based loosely on his jet [[kibble]] in the story, especially his forearm wings. These wings are on hinged 5mm posts, allowing them to be placed elsewhere on Shockwave if one desires.

: Senator Shockwave comes in a 2-Pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HumbleOrigins|Data Clerk Orion Pax.]] They were both revealed and went up for preorder on the [[May 16]] [[Hasbro Pulse]] Fanstream alongside the "Rise of Tyranny" 2-pack.

: Amazon mistakenly mixed up the product IDs for the Rise of Tyranny and Humble Origins two-packs; as a result, customers who pre-ordered this set were actually sent [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#RiseOfTyranny|Miner Megatron]] and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Legacy|Senator Ratbat]]. This was corrected a few days after the pre-orders started arriving; customers who purchase this set now will receive what they ordered.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUU9MpO8M9/ Designer commentary on Senator Shockwave from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cartoon accuracy? How ''dramatic'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Bridge''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2024
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as the first entry of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Shockwave is a redeco of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|mold]] in Generation 1 cartoon-accurate colors, sans the add-on armor, though he can still mount with it.

:Stock photos show Shockwave in a very dark purple, similar to his ''Siege'' toy. The final toy is a more accurate bright purple.

:Shockwave is packaged with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Laserbeak]], and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Megatron]]. Also included is a throne/command chair, a reuse of ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Coronation Starscream]]'s throne, which was based on the command chair of the ''Nemesis'''s bridge to begin with. Unlike Megatron or Starscream, though, Shockwave doesn't really fit in the chair very well due to his non-collapsible heel spurs preventing him from sitting with his legs all the way down.
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===''Generations Comic Edition''===
[[File:Generations_comic_editon_shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Your wallets are all dead.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Display Stand, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations Comic Edition|Optimus Prime head]]
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Amy Bence]]<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref> and [[Marcelo Matere]]<ref>[[May 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref> (packaging art), [[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=And here are my shots of the 40th Anniversary Grimlock and Shockwave figures, with accessories and and paint job ripped straight from the comics that inspired them!|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3B8OpCMsq1/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=6}}</ref>}}<ref>[[March 28]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlrpW_ZFKvE Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 28, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Kelly Rose]], and [[Matt Ferguson]].</ref>

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Comic Edition|Generations Comic Edition]]'' Shockwave is a redeco of his ''[[#War For Cybertron: Siege|War For Cybertron: Siege]]'' figure without the armor add-ons, and in a color scheme reflecting his appearances in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original ''Transformers'' comic]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The figure comes in gatefold packaging featuring art from "[[The New Order]]," and includes a display stand with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s severed head, based specifically on [[Herb Trimpe]]'s rendition. The head of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] can be removed and replaced with this head for a new Marvel inspired look, though it can be a snug fit, so take a little care when installing. Also note that, as the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Earthrise'' head mold does not have the appropriate gap in the back, it cannot be used on the harness in place of the new head.

:When placed next to the rest of the ''Comic Edition'' assortment, the art on the side of the figures' boxes will form a small mural by [[Marcelo Matere]] of the characters brawling.

===''Swapticons''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave ''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>

: Part of the first wave of [[Swapticons]], Shockwave is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the back half of a treaded assault vehicle. While his nominal placement is as the back half of a tank-like vehicle with his pack-in partner [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Swapticons|Megatron]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing. His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward to look like he wants a hug while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

: His treads are connected by a pivot joint just below the arm, allowing them to be pivoted downward. Doing this gives him an unintentional but amusing fan mode where he appears to be in a tank tread wheelchair. He also includes a tank turret to be placed on the top of his vehicle mode. While he and all other Swapticons lack hand holes to wield it, the peg is 3mm so several Core class figures can.

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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:Caramel shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Laserwave''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Shockwave was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===Decoy===
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[[File:Decoy shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Shockwave was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Decepticons in the series, Shockwave was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Shockwave was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

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*'''Shockwave''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''51'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (51, in Shockwave's case). Like all Decepticon Decoys, Shockwave was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Unsurprisingly, this red figurine is much rarer.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Decoy Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===Bust===
[[File:Shockwave bust.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Shockwave reminisces back to when he had two hands.]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Bust, 2003)
:In 2003, [[Hard Hero]] released a six-inch tall polystone bust of Shockwave, based upon his Generation 1 cartoon appearance. It was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.

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[[File:HardHero MetallicShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
* '''Shockwave Metallic Exclusive''' (Bust, 2003)
:Hard Hero's Shockwave was also released in shiny "metallic" coloration. This version was in even shorter supply, limited to only 500 copies.
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===Mini Statue===
[[File:Shockwaveministatue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Meet me in the bank... it's going down...]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Mini statue, 2005)
:Diamond Comics Distributors also released a small, six-inch polystone statue of Shockwave made by [[Palisades Toys]], based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of the character in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s Transformers comic books. An image of this statue made a cameo in the 2009 film ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', featuring in a newspaper that was sucked up by [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Shockwave-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
:Shockwave was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces, using a wide, powerful, spring-loaded "blaster" missile launcher attack. He was to be a 40-point Leader-class piece. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] "Celebration IV" convention, Shockwave was ultimately never released as the ''Attacktix'' toyline was put on ice.

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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium cancelled figure checklist.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Shockwave''' (unreleased)
:*''Accessories:'' Decepticon stand?
:The final ''[[Titanium Series]]'' catalogue listed a number of "Micro Figures" intended for release, though many of them never saw the light of day. Among those listed was a 3" Robot Masters Shockwave... and that's all we know about it. Many of Shockwave's peers in ''Titanium Series'' were based on either their ''Generation 1'' or ''[[War Within (comic)|War Within]]'' designs, though in Shockwave's case there are only minor cosmetic differences between the two choices. A frugal option would have been a retool of the line's [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Jazz]] with a new head to represent [[#Alternators.2FBinaltech|''Alternators'' Shockblast]]. See, kids: the logical choice is not always the sensible one.

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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's logical ''and'' cute.]]
* '''Grimlock & Shockwave''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:The most adorablest Shockwave ever, ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Shockwave is a stumpy PVC figurine that combines toy and animation model details into a single package. He has limited articulation (neck and shoulder swivels only), but he's so cute it doesn't matter. He was available in a two-pack with a similarly lovable version of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/RHShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''Shockwave''' (Single-pack, 2008)
:In some countries outside of North America, Shockwave was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
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===Sota Toys===
*'''Transformers Chess Set''' (<s>2007</s>)
:Two identical Shockwave pieces were to be the Decepticon-side Rooks on a [[Chess#Sota Toys|chess set]] based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.
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===Boss Coffee===
*'''Laserwave''' (2008)
:A non-transforming PVC figure of Shockwave was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Shockwave features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Destron/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Boss Coffee Laserwave at TFU.info]''
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===Mini Bust===
[[File:Shockwave statue.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|"Yeah, I had to sell the trigger and most of the handle to feed my family."]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Shockwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. Both his fist and "gun hand" are translucent to better match his toy incarnation.
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Cute ''and'' frightening plus angry about my big head]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Mighty Mugg, 2009)
:Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Shockwave is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. As all Mighty Muggs are made from the same mold, he has a really weird-looking round head. His left arm, however, is [[retool]]ed to include his trademark gun hand.

:Shockwave was briefly believed to be canceled, but Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 that his wave would be released. Along with the rest of his wave, Shockwave was eventually released as an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.
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===''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''===
[[File:ShockwaveHISS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"The [[Terrordrome]] will remain exactly as you leave it!"]]
*'''Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon''' ([[July 12]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Astroblaster, missile
:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[H.I.S.S. tank]] in Shockwave's colours, including an adorable painted yellow "eye" on the nose of the cockpit. Shockwave's body can rotate independently from its chassis, which features sculpted faux treads with rolling wheels on the undersides. The body can also rock forward into an "elevated attack position". Shockwave is armed with two tilting Gatling cannons, one either side of his revolving tank turret; the turret features a spring launching missile, the same hole for which can also hold an included additional "Astroblaster" cannon piece designed to resemble the original Shockwave toy's gun barrel. Shockwave can seat a ''G.I. Joe'' figure in both the turret and his cockpit.

:The set also includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Destro]] and a "[[Battle Android Trooper#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Constructicon B.A.T.]]" with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s. Destro's many accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck, along with three "[[Mini-Con]] [[Deployer (WFC)|Deployer]]s" – a.k.a. compatible micro-cassettes. The toy's press release identifies the tapes as [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ravage]], and [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Ratbat]], but since all three sport the sculpted details of the original Laserbeak toy and are colored red, gold, and orange they visually appear to be Laserbeak and his redecos [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sundor]], respectively.

::*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/12/shockwavehiss/ More information on Shockwave at YoJoe.com]
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===''Thrilling 30''===
*'''Shockwave''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #17'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Shockwave was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Shockwave figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Ultra Magnus]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Grimlock]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Rodimus]].
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Shockwave''' (2014)
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*'''8" Shockwave''' (2014)
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Number'': '''7/12'''

:Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Shockwave is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, firing his blaster-arm.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===Kidrobot===
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]
====Enamel Pin Series====
*'''Shockwave''' ([[November 3]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 20
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Shockwave inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]'s ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'', albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others.
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====Vinyl Mini Series====
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Shockwave mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Shockwave''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 24
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Shockwave receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Shockwave featured articulation in each shoulder. For whatever reason, he also featured two hands, which is not true of his comic appearance.
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===Bouncing Ball Heads===
[[File:BouncingBallHead Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|The lost Purple [[Bomberman]].]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2017)
:"Bouncing Ball Head" Shockwave is a small, super deformed figurine with a removable head that doubles as a bouncy ball. A Decepticon logo is tampographed on the back of his head and his name is written under his feet.

:He is (apparently) available in both gacha-style machines and in an 8-pack with the whole collection, and comes inside a spherical capsule with a unique purple color.

:Despite clearly representing Generation 1 characters, the collection is advertised as a 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' product.
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===McDonald's===
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Shockwave is a [[super deformed]] toy. His [[gimmick]] consists of his little pop-out rocket boots. They are activated when you pull his arms forward.

:This toy was rereleased in the US as [[Shockwave (Movie)#McDonald's|Shockwave]] for the ''[[Bumblebee (franchise)|Bumblebee]]'' promotion.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1DecepticonShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T14/T40'''
**''Stars: ''11
:'''Decepticon Shockwave, Cybertron Commander''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is visually based on the version of the character seen in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' video games. This design was also used for [[Shockwave (G1)|G1 Shockwave]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' comic books.
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[[File:W3MajorShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T09/T48'''
**''Stars: ''14
:Major Shockwave, Applied Sciences-Sciences is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Shockwave toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Harvey Bunda]].
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===''Keshi Surprise''===
*'''Decepticons''' (2018)
:The ''[[Keshi Surprise]]'' series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Shockwave was available in red, orange, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.
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===''Metal Earth''===
[[File:Metal Earth Legends Shockwave.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Legends, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''MEM057'''
:''Metal Earth Legends'' Shockwave is a DIY 3D steel model kit in the shape of a super deformed version of the [[evergreen]] Shockwave design. The kit's difficulty rating is given as "moderate".
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===ReAction===
[[File:TF-Super-7-ReAction-Figures-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2020)
:Released in the second wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Shockwave is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike most ''ReAction'' figures, Shockwave's right hand is a closed fist that cannot hold an accessory. Not that he comes with one.

:As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Shockwave comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Figural Bag Clip===
[[File:FiguralBagClip Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2020)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi evergreen Shockwave.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.

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===Prime 1 Studio===
[[File:Prime-1-Studio-WFC-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cancelling a product based on his imminent defeat was the most logical choice.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (<s>2022</s>)
**''ID Number'': '''PMTF-05UT'''
:A statue based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#P1SWFC|Optimus Prime]]'s appearance in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon by [[Prime 1 Studio]]. The exclusive version includes a defeated Shockwave as part of the statue's base.

:This item was canceled due to the combination of rising production costs and insufficient preorders.

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===Eaglemoss===
[[File:EaglemossChess Shockwave.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb|''The very concept of Chess... Are all dead.'']]
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well-detailed statue of Shockwave was slated to be one of the Knight pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021, and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Minimates''===
*'''Shockwave''' (Series 1, 2021)
**''Accessories'': stand
:Part of the first wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Shockwave is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:Funko Pop Shockwave G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''83'''
:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment and exclusive to both Funkon 2021 and Target, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Shockwave is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.

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*'''Shockwave''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
***''Static:'' '''Common'''
***''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome:'' '''Rare'''
***''Original:'' '''Epic'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Shockwave in the Funko style.
<center><gallery heights=200>
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_MONOCHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_SHOCKWAVE_STATIC.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_SHOCKWAVE_GLOW.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_RARE_SHOCKWAVE_PURPLECHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_SHOCKWAVE_ORIGINAL.gif|Yeah, that's not how his "eye" works...
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===''R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]''===
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[[File:RED-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Logical they upgrade my Action Master, no?]]
*'''Shockwave''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': Half-open silver hand, closed silver hand, half-open translucent purple hand, closed translucent purple hand, silver blaster, [[Fire Blast effect]]s (2), [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#REDshockwave|Megatron]] (pistol mode)
{{toydesigner|[[Yam]] (sculptor), [[Dan Khanna]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Concept art which I did for the Transformers team a few years back on the RED Walmart exclusive 6” Shockwqve figure. ( he’s been out for a while now, so I figure it’s okay to show off) I’ve worked on concept art turnarounds on quite a few Transformers statues and figurines in my time, but nothing beats working on concept art for a proper Transformers figure. Working on a heavy hitter like a Shockwave was a lot of fun as well. Props also to the fellas as Hasbro that made that gig possible. And of course, Marvel comics Shockwave rules. |link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C5qkwXgOVGx/|site=Instagram|name=Dan Khanna|year=2023|month=04|day=12}}</ref>}}
:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers R.E.D.]]'' figures, Shockwave is a 6-inch tall non-transforming action figure based directly on his cartoon appearance. He includes 4 right hands that are interchangeable (two of which are a cartoon-accurate silver, and two of which are a toy-accurate translucent purple), 2 interchangeable blasters of different colors (the same as the fists), 2 purple blast effects (the same mold as found with R.E.D. Coronation Starscream), and [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]], in his pistol mode. Megatron is blast-effect compatible, and is able to be wielded by Shockwave.

:Like all ''R.E.D.'' figures, he is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the US and Canada, also available on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in limited quantities.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Shockwave is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===Icon Heroes===
*'''Shockwave X Starscream Retro Pin Set''' (2022)
:A hard enamel pin based on Shockwave's original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Icon Heroes|Starscream]] pin.

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===e-HOBBY===
====Rubber strap series====
[[File:E Hobby rubber keychain Shockwave.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Starscream & Soundwave & Laserwave Set''' ([[January]] [[2023]])

:Released as part of the first wave of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive series, this trio of rubber keychains depict super-deformed art of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and Shockwave.

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====''Transformers Character Card''====
[[File:Transformers Character Card Shockwave and Prowl.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Prowl & Laserwave Set''' ([[April 22]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''45 & 46'''

:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and "Laserwave" in their respective [[Action Master]] bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#46|Translation of Shockwave's Transformers Character Card]]''

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{{anchor|TCC Decepticon}}
[[File:Transformers Character Card Unicron and Decepticons.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Destron Army and Unicron Set''' ([[December 28]], [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''99 & 100'''

:Released as part of the thirteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of the Generation 1 [[Decepticon]]s (as represented by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Shockwave, [[Stranglehold]], and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]) and [[Unicron]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#99|Translation of the Decepticons' Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Flame Toys===
[[File:Flame-Toys-Furai-Model-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Assembling and painting me is the logical course of action]]
*'''Shockwave''' (September [[2023]])
**''Accessories:'' mini shockwave gun, 4 sets of alternative hands.

Released as part of the Furai Model line by [[Flame Toys]], "Shockwave" is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized Gunpla-style model kit, using parts made of hard ABS plastic and some polycaps. He comes with his gun modelled after himself, and a bunch of hands in various poses.

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===Blokees===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shockwave Secret Figure''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 04 - Fractured Space-Time'''
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==Notes==
{{twoimages|File:EarlyActionMasterShockwave.jpg|File:Starbrigade.jpg|thumb|w1=165|w2=105|caption=Product and colors (and franchise) may vary.}}
[[File:ToyCoAstroMagnum.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Humble origins, indeed.]]
*An early [[prototype]] of Action Master Shockwave depicted in various Hasbro [[catalog]]s and his own on-package [[Power Plans]] seems to be an entirely different sculpt with slightly different proportions and detailing, including a right hand sculpted in an open position. It also featured different colors, with a darker, more saturated shade of purple, the arm cannon and chest colored blue instead of orange, and Fistfight with his black and purple colors swapped.
*A silhouette of Action Master Shockwave's card art appears on the back of the [[1993]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] [[Star Brigade]]'' action figure cardbacks... as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]!
*Rather humorously, the circuit board and wiring for Shockwave's [[soundbox]] was rendered out in his package art thanks to it being clearly visible through his chest window. The ''Masterpiece'' mold references this by having four greebles stacked on top of each other where the electrolytic capacitors found on the board are located.

===Generation 1 toy history===
* Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change]]'' toys, the original Shockwave toy was first produced by [[Japan]]ese toy company [[ToyCo]] in [[1983]] as the "4 Changeable Astro Magnum".<ref name="SWO">[http://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/05/shockwave-toyco-variants-part-1.html Astro Magnum mold uses on Soundwave's Oblivion]</ref> The name "4 Changeable" refers to the fact that the toy was advertised as having four modes. Before you get excited, though, those other two modes are "Vulcan Base" (the gun mode with the legs separated and feet folded out) and "Gunborg" (gun mode, arms separated and splayed a bit, feet folded out). There's a reason you never noticed them before.
** Also in 1983, ToyCo licensed the Astro Magnum figure to Korean toy company [[Intecs]], who produced their own version of it named "4-Changeable Spark Man," changing the "Made in Japan" mark sculpted into its battery cover to "Made in Korea." For a long time, this figure was incorrectly believed to be a knock-off.
** In [[1984]], Hasbro licensed the figure not from ToyCo directly, but from ''Intecs'', to become part of the [[1985]] ''Transformers'' product line as Shockwave. Shockwave features the "Made in Korea" mark on his battery cover, and his packaging credits Intecs as the toy's manufacturer; before being named by [[Bob Budiansky]], the toy was even listed under its Korean name, "Spark Man," in a list of 1985 product included in an official internal briefing binder.<ref>[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/ron-friedman-auction-hasbro-briefing_15.html 1985 Hasbro briefing binder] - [[Jim Sorenson|Disciples of Boltax]] on Blogspot (Megaupload link in the blog is now defunct)</ref> As part of this deal, the toy's mold was altered to add a 1983-dated copyright stamp to the inside of its right lower leg, which was not present on Astro Magnum or Spark Man.<ref name="sparkman">[http://tfscraps.blogspot.com/2019/05/spark-man-forgotten-pre-transformer.html "Spark Man: the forgotten pre-Transformer"] at TF Scraps.</ref>
** The toy was also licensed to American electronics manufacturer Tandy, who sold it in [[RadioShack]] stores under the name "Galactic Man," at the same time as Shockwave was on shelves. Galactic Man also sports the 1983 copyright stamp added to the mold for Shockwave. Fans have often referred to this version of the toy with the humorous nickname "Shackwave."<ref name="SWO"/>
** The Astro Magnum mold also appears to have been licensed to a small company called Village Toys in the 1980s, where it showed up in their ''[http://counter-x.net/footnotes/convert-a-bots/index.html Convert-A-Bots]'' line under the name "N-4-SR" (…"Enforcer", get it?). There are at least two variants; one was dark grey, with purple highlights,<ref name="n4sr1">[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2009/04/convert-a-bot_shockwave_that_is_not_shockwave ''Convert-A-Bots'' N-4-SR, variant 1]</ref> the other pale green, also with purple highlights.<ref name="n4sr2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NVirID3fc ''Convert-A-Bots'' N-4-SR, variant 2]</ref>
* At some undisclosed point afterwards, ToyCo shifted production again, this time to [[China]] where it was cheaper to make products, before they eventually lost the metal mold. The rights were later sold on to another company whose identity is unknown, meaning that any chances of an official Shockwave reissue by Hasbro or TakaraTomy are ''very'' slim.<ref>[https://tformers.com/transformers-astro-magnum-tracking-down-the-shockwave-mold/9709/news.html "Presently, the rights were transfered to the other companies and we do not think that there is a thing that can be resold by our own discretion as of now."] - Interview with ToyCo at Tokyo Toy Show in [[2008]].</ref>
* Shockwave was also released by ToyCo in Korea at the same time Hasbro released him elsewhere. The only difference between the Korean version and the Hasbro release is a large "ToyCo" sticker on the front of the box.
* Shockwave bears the distinction of receiving a number of high-quality knockoffs, all of which known retain the electronics and some even having odd ''{{w|Flash Gordon}}''-esque [[retool]]s. Knowing that the rights to the mold were sold on to a company (presumably) in China, it would partially explain the frequent use the mold still gets today.
** It is also ''entirely'' possible that the knockoff/counterfeit "reissue" Shockwaves sold in G1 toy packaging replicas on eBay and several Chinese websites are either produced or licensed out by the company who currently owns the rights to the mold, making them somewhat "semi-official" releases mold-wise, lacking only the permission for the trademarks and packaging design use from Hasbro. If you ever needed an excuse to buy an affordable, rubber-hose-still-intact Shockwave, complete with working electronics, to fill that void in your collection without hurting your inner purist, there's your loophole!
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Thunderbeak

2025-04-29T23:41:54Z

Toadboiler:

:''Thunderbeak is an [[Energy Beast]] from [[Transformers: Wild King|Wild King]].''

{{mainpic}}

'''Thunderbeak''' (サンダービーク ''Sandābīku'') is a Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beast living on [[Elementros]].

Possessing [[Element Energy|Lightning Energy]] that grants power over thunder, Thunderbeak is an [[Energy Beast]] that can undergo [[wildocking]] with an [[Energy Master]].

==Fiction==
===''Wild King'' cartoon===
{{comingsoon}}

==Toys==
===''Wild King''===
[[File:Wild King WKB-08 Thunderbeak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gorogoro kaminari Pteragordon!]]

*'''Thunderbeak''' (Energy Beast, 2025)
:*''ID number:'' '''WKB-08'''
:*''Accessories:'' Pteranodon head, 2 Pteranodon wings, shield, Lightning Energy
{{comingsoon}}

[[Category:Energy Beasts]]

Talk:Cogman

2025-04-15T07:26:57Z

Toadboiler:

John Warden did specifically describe his toy's body as a transtector in an interview, is that enough? [[User:Omegatron|Omegatron]] ([[User talk:Omegatron|talk]]) 16:34, 24 July 2017 (EDT)
:Can you cite this interview? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 18:05, 24 July 2017 (EDT)
::https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-transformers-brand-team-exclusive-fan-site-hangout-featuring-new-the-last-knight-toys/38337/ [[User:Omegatron|Omegatron]] ([[User talk:Omegatron|talk]]) 03:46, 25 July 2017 (EDT)

== Missing Movie Section ==

Can some one please write something in there? It's kind of bad to leave it empty. Though I might as well write it myself [[User:Skywarp Prime|Skywarp Prime]] ([[User talk:Skywarp Prime|talk]]) 22:13, 2 June 2019 (EDT)Skywarp Prime

Just fill it in yourself instead of complaining about it. --[[User:Hyperious|Hyperious]] ([[User talk:Hyperious|talk]]) 22:25, 2 June 2019 (EDT)

== Additional Performers ==

I see on IMDB that Cogman was portrayed by at least two stunt performers, Jade Quon and Peter D Badalament. Should they be listed on the article as well? [[User:Toadboiler|Toadboiler]] ([[User talk:Toadboiler|talk]]) 03:26, 15 April 2025 (EDT)

Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall

2025-03-31T14:50:48Z

Toadboiler:

{{episode
|series=BMtoon
|ep=25
|image=Spark colors.jpg
|caption=Turn on your heart-light!
|title="Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall"
|airdate=[[April 26]], 2000 (Canada) [[November 11]], 2000 (USA)
|season=2
|season ep=12
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[George Samilski]]
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuty=[[Beast Wars continuity]]
}}
'''The Maximals make their last stand against Megatron and his Vehicon army.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:BMEndgame2 Optimus allspark vision.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Looks like somebody found [[Beachcomber (Animated)|Beachcomber's]] stash.]]
Drones and Generals surround the [[Grand Mal|Big Floating Head]]. The Generals question whether anyone survived, but [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] can sense [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Primal]]'s [[Spark]]. His orders are simple: capture the Sparks, destroy the [[Maximal]]s. Megatron confers with a [[Diagnostic Drone]] on the status of his new body.

The [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] initiate field repairs on all drones, which buys the Maximals time. [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] despairs; they're utterly without power. But [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] unmelts out of the floor; she's found a power conduit they can tap into. Rattrap is overjoyed to see... the power supply. Yeah! [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] notes that they get only one shot; they'll be cut off as soon as the power flow is detected. As the Vehicons move in, the Maximals prepare their final defenses. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and Silverbolt share a quiet moment before the battle begins, as do Rattrap and Botanica.

Primal pays a visit to the Spark chamber, calling upon the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] one final time. A Spark-filled vision overtakes him, and the Oracle speaks: "You already have the wisdom, along with the strength of your convictions." And the Sparks speak as one, offering their strength. When he returns to where [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] is working, he has a Spark-colored glow about him; the other Maximals receive a similar Spark boost.

The group steps outside, where Optimus gives one final pep talk. A holographic Megatron-head presents itself to them just then, offering to relieve them of their Sparks painlessly. The Maximals are having none of it, so the Vehicons move in.

[[Image:BMEndgame2 Optimus spark power.jpg|right|thumb|200px|IT'S OVER 9000!]]
The Maximals wait a moment, then activate the shield, causing the first wave of drones to crash and explode. When the Generals try their harmonics trick again, they discover that the harmonics are changing randomly. The Vehicons resort to a kamikaze strategy, drones ramming the shield to deplete it. It doesn't take long for the shield to go down, and the battle is joined.

No words, no sounds, just ominous music as the Maximals deploy everything they've got, before falling back to the ship's entry point.

Far below the surface, a group of [[Mole Drone]]s suddenly burst into the orchard chamber, and proceeds to destroy it. It doesn't take Botanica long to notice this: she reels in pain. She hauls [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] and Rattrap underground to go fight the drones.

Three [[Tank Drone]]s, carried in by [[Copter Drone]]s, manage to get through the Maximals; Primal goes after them. Botanica's group finishes a harrowing decent and immediately finds themselves under Mole Drone attack. They dispose of them, Rattrap commandeering one and using it to total another. Nightscream goes after another Mole that's heading for the [[fossil chamber]] and destroys it, only to have another pop up in its place. Above, another Mole unleashes a napalm-style attack on the orchard, intending to burn the DNA out of existence.

Elsewhere, Megatron's new body is complete...

Primal chases the tank drones through the Grand Mal. He blows up one... and when he rounds a corner to find the others waiting for him, the Sparks within him begin to glow... and surround him... and then vaporize the tanks. The other Maximals find the same happening to them, and drones are vaped left and right, both above and below the surface.

But part of the Oracle is Megatron's, and he cuts the connection. The Maximals' Spark boost is cut short.

[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]], meanwhile, singles out Silverbolt for attack, prepared to deal with the "traitor". Thrust drops him and blasts a radio tower down on him. Blackarachnia is prepared to take vengeance, till [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] drops her from behind.

[[Image:BMEndgame2 Obsidian Strika in space.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Now look what you've gotten us into.]]
As Primal finds himself Sparkless and prepares to deal with the tank drones the "old fashioned way", a battle-worn Cheetor confronts all three Generals solo. They fire; when the smoke clears, only a hole in the ground is left. The Generals move in, blasting into the Grand Mal. They enter into darkness within. Suddenly, massive machinery activates, as Cheetor brings the anti-gravity generators on-line. Cheetor rises from the shadows, as a roof hatch opens above the Generals. Thrust has presence of mind to scoot, but Obsidian and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] are blasted up and away, all the way to orbital space.

Megatron tries out his new body in a shadow-filled, nasty room. He is alive again!

Cheetor confronts Thrust. Thrust pulls out a Spark extractor... and derisively tosses it aside. As they battle, Cheetor gets tossed aside, then grapple-hooked. But as he's dragged along, he grabs Thrust's discarded Spark extractor, and turns it on Thrust. Thrust's body falls and his lights switch out. Victorious, Cheetor looks up and sees a shadow: "Big Bot?" he asks, confused. But it's Megatron, who zaps him.

[[Image:BMEndgame2 Optimal megatron.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Megatron tries his hand at Transformers cosplay.]]
Optimus soon finds himself confronting the new Megatron, who blasts him with a glowing light from one extended hand. Now wearing the Optimal Optimus body form, with a slightly-altered face, Megatron then steps out of the shadows to stand over his enemy. He tells Primal that the day of the Maximals is at an end.

Elsewhere, drones begin hauling out Spark extractors, and de-sparking the various downed Maximals. Megatron tells Optimus that now... it's his turn.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (7)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (8)
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (9)
*[[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] (10)
*[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] (11)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (12)
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] (13)

|h2=[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]|c2=
*[[Copter Drone]]s (1)
*[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] (2)
*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] (3)
*[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] (4)
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Diagnostic Drone]] (6)
*[[Tank Drone]]s (14)
*[[Cycle Drone]]s (15)
*[[Artillery Drone]]s (16)
*[[Aero Drone]]s (17)
*[[Mole Drone]]s (18)

|c4=
*[[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] (14)

}}
==Quotes==
"Botanica! Am I glad to see... you've brought us this new power supply."
:—'''Rattrap''' isn't fooling anyone.

"I already lost you once. I won't lose you again." 
"No matter what happens, we will be together...forever."
:—'''Blackarachnia''' and '''Silverbolt''' prepare for the final battle.

"Very swank, but what can they do?" 
"Provide us with the key to victory."
:—'''Blackarachnia''' admires the new hole in her chest and '''Optimus''' is typically cryptic.

"Greetings, Maximals. You cannot win, but there is no need for you to suffer. Surrender your sparks and the nightmare will end." 
"You want our sparks, Megatron, come and get 'em!" 
"...So be it."
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus''', just before all hell breaks loose.

"Ooh, sleek exterior...nice handling!"
:—'''Rattrap''' takes a Mole Drone for a test drive...straight through another one.

"Let me show you how we deal with traitors, Jetstorm." 
"My. Name. Is. SILVERBOLT!"
:—'''Thrust''' and '''Silverbolt'''

"As long as my spark burns, I'll fight for the freedom of every Transformer, even you!"
:—'''Cheetor''' to Thrust

"I'm alive! Aliiive! Mwaaahaaahaa! '''Yeessss.'''"
:—'''Megatron'''. ''Finally.''

==Notes==

===Animation or technical errors===
*The Tank Drones aren't actually connected to the Copter Drones in any way, floating several feet below them.
*As Thrust drags Cheetor towards him, Cheetor's spots are weirdly stretched and deformed.

===Continuity errors===
*Previously Megatron was strongly against transferring his spark to avoid vulnerability, but in this episode he is okay with it, without explanation.
*For some reason, Megatron still has a scar over his eye, even though he's in a new body. Maybe he really liked how it looks?
*Rattrap controls the Mole Drone just by jumping on its back and pushing a lever, rather than having to physically hack into its hardware as in "[[Home Soil]]".

===Continuity notes===
*Optimus mentions Cheetor and Rattrap as individuals who have served with him since the beginning of the Beast Wars.
*Notably, [[Tank Drone]]s make a return in this episode, as do [[Aero Drone]]s. Presumably, they're being controlled by Strika and Obsidian respectively, who also supervise their replacements.
*This episode contains the first instance of a Diagnostic Drone speaking since the one from the first season was destroyed. It has the same voice as that one, but without the emotive qualities.
*Megatron's new body is based on Optimus Primal's "Optimal" body from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''. His head appears to be a re-skin of his Transmetal II face.
**Megatron's spark is visible in the cockpit of the "Optimal" body, as opposed to existing within. Previously, in "[[Optimal Situation]]", Optimus housed the spark of Optimus Prime inside his cockpit to safeguard it, meaning Megatron's visible spark is plausibly a result of repurposing the model made specifically for that episode.
*Megatron is back to saying "Yesss." Yay.
*It's rather fitting that Cheetor's last battle is against Thrust, book-ending his very first altercation in "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]". There, his impulsiveness dragged him into a fight with [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], requiring the help of his teammates. In his final fight, he fights confidently, plans a clever trap, and emerges victorious all on his own. Additionally, his final opponent is Thrust, who is, of course, Waspinator's Vehicon alter-ego.
*Gadgets and powers:
** Rattrap has a blowtorch in his robot mode tail.
** The Maximals use some of their plant bombs from "[[End of the Line]]".
** Botanica is capable of massively extending her beast mode roots and sliding along them like an elevator.
** Copter Drones are capable of airlifting other Vehicon units into battle.
** Mole Drones have built-in flamethrowers. Hardcore.

===Real-world references===
*Thrust mockingly calls Cheetor "{{w|Tweety|puddytat}}".

===Trivia===
*Rattrap alludes to having a stomach, whatever that implies.
*When Strika and Obsidian are sent out into orbital space, among the pieces of debris floating with them are (recycled CGI models of) the triangular manhole covers for Cybertron's sewers seen in this show, and enlarged versions of Rattrap's scrambled field generators.
*[[Bob Skir]] had intended Primal's delivery of the line "You want our sparks, Megatron, come and get 'em!" to be delivered in a more cooler, funnier and more undersold tone compared to the more dramatic delivery [[Garry Chalk]] would end up delivering the line as.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Bataille Finale (Partie 2)'''" ("Final Battle (Part 2)")

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hoffnung'''" ("Hope")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 26]], [[2000]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fine del gioco (seconda parte)'''" ("End of the game (second part)")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Kibō no Shūshifu'''" (希望の終止符, "The End of Hope")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 29]], [[2005]]

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Chuánshuō Pòmiè '''" (传说破灭, "The Legend Falls")

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fim de Jogo Parte 2: Quando as Lendas Caem'''" ("Endgame Part 2: When Legends Fall")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Juego Final Parte 2: Cuando las Leyendas Caen'''" ("Final Game Part 2: When Legends Fall")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Returns'' — Volume 7 ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Geneon Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Beast Machines: Transformers'' — The Complete Series ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Season Two: Volume One ([[Sony]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Complete Season Two (Sony) 
[[Image:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Beast Machines'' — Intégrale Saison 2 (Sony) — French audio only.

[[Category:Beast Machines episodes]]

Dinobot (G1)

2025-02-12T14:13:38Z

Toadboiler:

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{{disambig3|Dinobot}}
:''The Dinobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:UKDinobotsPoster.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Call them the boy-band of the Autobots and prepare for a world of pain. From left to right: Slag, Grimlock, Swoop, Sludge and Snarl.]]
The '''Dinobots''' are a rowdy, arrogant, lowbrow, disobedient band of warriors that some Autobots would rather scrap than deal with. They're also one of the most devastatingly powerful and close-knit combat units in the Autobot army, being incredibly powerful in [[robot mode]] and taking [[alternate mode]]s based on [[Dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaurs]], the most powerful creatures to ever roam the [[Earth]].

Most of them dislike [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], so whether or not they follow the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]'s orders depends on what those orders are. This attitude extends to the rest of the Autobot army, with most being viewed as too weak or cowardly to take the steps needed to get the nastier jobs done. Only [[Ironhide (G1)|a]] [[Manta Ray (G2)|handful]] of individuals are viewed by the Dinobots as true allies and even they don't really understand them. This attitude has very much pushed the Dinobots to the fringes of Autobot society, which has resulted in an extremely powerful sense of camaraderie and friendship among the team. Few Autobots are closer. As so many battered, bruised and beaten Decepticons can attest, if you confront one Dinobot, you confront them all.

The group's members are:
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] ''(Tyrannosaurus)''—the leader
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] ''(Triceratops)''—the bad boy
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] ''(Brontosaurus)''—a plodding bruiser
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] ''(Stegosaurus)''—a grumpy soldier
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] ''(Pteranodon)''—a good-natured bombardier

The exact roster of the team has changed over time. The Dinobots may start out with six members, before losing one; or, a worthy 'bot might be admitted to the team at a later point. Other Dinobots have included:
*[[Paddles (G1)|Paddles]] ''(Elasmosaurus)''—a martyr with an awkward alt-mode
*[[Kakuryu (G1)|Grimmaster]] ''(Styracosaurus)''—the one-bot combiner [[Grimstone (PCC)|Grimstone]] lookalike with his own crew of [[drone]]s
*[[Skar (IDW)|Skar]] ''(Ankylosaurus)''—the team's medic
*[[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] (two-headed monster)—an outsider with a mutated beast form
*[[Slash (POTP)|Slash]] ''(Velociraptor)''—a tracker
*[[Snapbeak]] ''(Oviraptor)''—a by-the-books warrior
*[[Sneer, Snipe, and Snub]] ''(Troodon)''—a trio of tiny pointmen

In [[Jaws of Terror|one particular continuity]], there are hundreds of the buggers.

Back on Cybertron, they often had vehicle modes like most other Transformers, and were sometimes referred to as the '''Dynobots'''.

Unlike many other [[subgroup]]s, the Dinobots usually don't combine. However, in universes where they are granted the ability—such as by using the [[Enigma of Combination]]—they can merge to form [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]. If they ever had the natural ability to combine, it is lost to history... but under [[The Beast Within|extraordinary circumstances]], the [[Beast (G1)|Beast]] within them may walk the Earth once more.

{{bigquote|We watch each other's back, we stick together through thick and thin, and no one '''ever''' tells us what to '''do!'''|Grimlock sums his group up|[[Maximum Dinobots issue 2|''Maximum Dinobots'' #2]]}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:GrimSlagSludge.jpg|thumb|The Three Dinobots, immediately after accidentally killing the Invisible Swordsman.]]

Inspired by the dinosaur fossils found by [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] in the volcanic caves near the ''Ark'', [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] designed and built new robots in their image, dubbing them the Dinobots. Grimlock, Slag, and Sludge were built first. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} After some initial troubles, their performance pleased [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] enough that he had two more built, adding Snarl and Swoop to the ranks. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

[[File:DinobotsG1.jpg|left|thumb|From left to right: Terrible Dactyl, Stego, Bronto Thunder, Tricero and Ghengis Rex]]

The Dinobots' role was simply to pulverize anyone or anything that was too strong for the Autobots to handle on their own. In the process, they frequently mouthed off, rebelled and started brawls inside of Autobot Headquarters (and the occasional [[Trypticon (G1)|dinosaur-shaped city]]).

During one incident, the Dinobots' destructive clumsiness caused damage to Autobot HQ and almost led to [[Teletraan I]] being destroyed in the crossfire. The Autobots decided they needed a bigger place to roam freely, so they relocated them to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|a newly discovered island filled with living dinosaurs]]. The Dinobots' newfound paradise was quickly invaded by the Decepticons, and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] caused a stampede of dinosaurs to trap the Dinobots in a tar pit.
{{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} The Dinobots managed to free themselves and turn the dinosaurs against the Decepticons. Optimus took their adventures on the island as proof the Dinobots were fit to return to Autobot HQ.{{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

At one point, the Dinobots became sick of only being used as the hammer of the Autobot army, so they deserted, saying that they would fight when ''they'' wanted to. However, the Dinobots were called in when the Autobots and the Decepticons began suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. During the battle with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], they were accidentally sent to Cybertron, where they briefly reduced [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to the role of chew toy. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} However, Shockwave altered the Dinobots' memory circuits and forced them to work in the [[Cybertonium Pit]]. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]] managed to rescue them, and the Dinobots decided to follow Optimus Prime's orders... until such time that they decided not to do so. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

[[File:TFTM Dinobots Robot Mode.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|One of many, many moments in TFTM where Snarl is ''just'' out of shot.]]
During the [[Battle of Autobot City]], the Dinobots were dispatched to defeat [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Despite their incredible strength, Devastator manhandled them. During [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s subsequent attack, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] literally had to drag them aboard the shuttle, which was shot down over [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. The Dinobots managed to avoid being captured and met [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], who helped them find Kup and Hot Rod. Later, the Dinobots literally kicked the butt of [[Unicron|a god]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

A newly revived Optimus Prime informed the Autobots of the apparent deaths of Rodimus, [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], Kup, Spike and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], leading Grimlock and several others to avenge them with an all-out attack on a supposed [[Quintesson]] base. Sludge and Snarl were left behind on Cybertron, and were shocked by the arrival of Rodimus' group, very much alive. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}} When Grimlock smelled [[dinosaur transform static]] at the site of the stolen [[Fort Knox]], the Dinobots (and a disgruntled [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]) were put under suspicion and interrogated, but were quickly proven innocent when Trypticon emerged as the true culprit. With the rest of the Autobots, they boarded [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] to battle the Decepticons at [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]]. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

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{{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====''Story of Binaltech''=====
While the [[Binaltech (technology)|Binaltech]] conflict took place in [[2004]] and on [[Earth]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]]s pushed their conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. To neutralize the powerful Dinobots, the Decepticons utilized the alien [[Unleasher]]s on them. With their telepathy, the Unleashers attacked the Dinobots' minds, reducing them to nothing more than the impulses inherent to their beast modes. In this state, the Dinobots indiscriminately attacked their Autobot teammates, forcing their comrades to take all five offline. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] was able to isolate the psychic subroutine afflicting the Dinobots, but its removal proved difficult, so a temporary solution for Grimlock to inhabit a vehicular body was decided upon. {{storylink|Beast in the Machine}} The Dinobots were eventually cured in [[2005]] with the help of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]'s own telepathic abilities in exchange for Decepticon prisoners. {{storylink|Outlier (comic)|Outlier}}

======BT World======
In the [[BT World]] timeline that split off from the [[G1 World]], the whereabouts of Soundwave were unknown, so the Dinobots were still incapacitated in [[2008]], to Grimlock's frustration. But thanks to the constantly evolving Binaltech technology, they were able to replicate Soundwave's abilities with the [[Psychedevice]]. However, Grimlock's vehicular body was slowly becoming incapable of preventing his own Unleasher-induced madness, which in turn was preventing the other Dinobots from awakening. Grimlock arrived on Earth with Carly to use the Psychedevice, but they were met by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], who was hoping to use the Psychedevice for herself. Her inherent beast DNA being affected by Grimlock's aberrant mental waves, Blackarachnia fought with her fellow ex-beast. Forced to use the Psychedevice, Carly evolved into a higher being and cured both parties of their madness.

Healed, the Dinobots met their leader at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] and got a sound beating from him for insulting his unfamiliar body. {{storylink|Outlier (comic)|Outlier}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
The Decepticons invaded Cybertron in full force in [[2011]], prompting the Dinobots to fight alongside the other Autobots against the invading Decepticons. However, they didn't fare too well against the previously unknown Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], as they were all quickly put to sleep by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnosis attack. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} They eventually awoke and continued the fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

=====''United EX''=====
In [[2025]], the Dinobots were joined by former [[Decepticon]] [[Kakuryu (G1)|Kakuryu]], who sought to fight on the side of good and to repay [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] for once saving him. Over the next ten years, he trained at [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] before being enlisted in the [[Master Class]] as "Grimmaster"—this entitled him to an [[Energon Matrix]] and a set of [[Power Core Combination|Power Core]] drones he could combine with. {{Storylink|The Dragon Pays His Dues}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
In [[2021]], Grimlock was among the many Autobots were forced to become Headmasters and went to the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} He eventually regained a regular-sized body by [[2039]]. Also by then, the Dinobots received a new member, the cute "little sister" [[Slash (POTP)|Slash]]. She joined Grimlock and Grimmaster in witnessing the commencement of the second iteration of the [[Cybertron Alliance]]. {{Storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
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When a time gate was detected on Dinobot Island in [[2050]], [[Carly]] alerted the Dinobots to its presence. In response, they, [[Slash (POTP)|Slash]] and [[Kakuryu (G1)|Grimmaster]] included, were called to meet about it by Grimlock. They saw the [[Quintesson]]s emerge from the temporal portal, and the aliens quickly decided to sic their [[Allicon]]s on the Dinobots so that the dinosaurs could be flipped as merchandise. The Dinobots obviously didn't agree with this scheme and easily fended off the Allicons, prompting the lead [[Quintesson Judge]] to use the [[Recreator]] to summon [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. Predaking took easy care of the Dinobots till [[Primus#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Primus]] from the past encouraged Grimlock to tap into [[Earth]]'s [[Angolmois Energy]]. This, combined with Grimmaster's [[Energon Matrix]], allowed the five core Dinobots to combine into [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]]. Despite Predaking trying to use Slash as a hostage, the Dinobot combiner was able to defeat his opponent and send the component [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] fleeing, as well as the Quintessons. Right after, they were contacted by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]], who alerted the Dinobots to the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]] and Carly being injured in the process. After leaving Slash to babysit the island, the
Volcanicus components set out to help their old friend. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}The Dinobots sided with the humans against the Selectors, fighting both Autobots and Decepticons until they were the last ones standing as Volcanicus.{{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} The Dinobot combiner was ambushed by the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], who worked for the Quintessons.{{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}
They were eventually summoned to the previous universe by Primus to help with the huge conflict taking place there over [[Star Power]] and Angolmois Energy. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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''In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|war]], [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Divebomb]] chafed under the leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as part of the [[Elite Flying Corps]].'' {{storylink|The Icarus Theory}} ''He was humiliated by [[Divebomb (G1)|a Decepticon]] who took his name, and worse, he was rescued by the commanding officer he hated.'' {{storylink|What's in a Name?}}

He joined up with four other Autobots to form a rogue group of warriors who each felt that Optimus Prime was an inferior leader, so they secretly made plans in the event that they wanted to leave Cybertron. To that end, they snuck into a Decepticon spaceport, stole three of their battlecruisers, and parked them in the [[Rad Zone]]. {{storylink|A Savage Circle}} Despite disliking Prime's leadership, they all somehow wound up as part of his crew aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] to clear a path for Cybertron through the asteroid belt it was passing through. Weakened by the mission and ambushed by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s Decepticons, Prime crashed the Ark and all aboard into the nearest planet.

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Shortly after the crash, the Ark's computer detected [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] landing on the planet in the [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] land-out-of-time that would one day become known as the [[Savage Land]]. The Ark used the last of its capabilities to revive these five warriors and rebuild them to transform into the Savage Land's dominant life form: dinosaurs. {{storylink|The Last Stand|The Last Stand}} They were then dispatched aboard a [[Ark shuttlecraft|shuttle]] to deal with the Decepticon and in the battle they trapped were in a tar pit and remained dormant until [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] revived them in the 1980s. They returned with him to confront Megatron, but the Decepticon leader made short work of the Dinobots, leaving Ratchet to defeat him alone. {{storylink|Repeat Performance!}}

''As well as new dinosaurian forms, they had new names, and Swoop was the only one who cared to remember their old handles back on Cybertron.'' {{storylink|Fact File|And now... the Dinobots!}}

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''On their way back to the Ark, the Dinobots encountered [[human]]s for the first time and Ratchet told them a story about the battle on [[Sherman Dam]].'' {{storylink|Decepticon Dam-Busters!}} ''When they arrived they were confronted by the battle droid [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]], reprogrammed by Shockwave to defend the spacecraft against any intruders. After beating the snot out of Swoop, the mechanoid ran into the depths of the Ark and the other Dinobots set after it.'' {{storylink|The Wrath of Guardian!}} ''Realising that Guardian was armed with a thermonuclear bomb, Ratchet and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] managed to prevent Grimlock from destroying Guardian by remotely activating the headless body of Optimus Prime and knocking Grimlock's gun away. As per Shockwave's programming, Guardian came hunting for the Autobots and engaged them in battle while the bomb counted down to detonation. Ratchet repaired Swoop just in time to fly Guardian far from the Ark, but he cut it far too fine and was seemingly destroyed in the explosion. Upset at the loss of their comrade the other Dinobots left, heading north.'' {{storylink|The Wrath of Grimlock!}}

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''A human scientist called [[Peter Anthony Morris|Peter Morris]] recovered Swoop's remains from [[Lake Dena]] and used his [[neural relay link]] to control the Dinobot. When this was discovered by a [[Roxxon Oil security guard|security guard]], Morris used Swoop to kill him, then decided to finish off the rest of "[[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]]'s robots". With the element of surprise (and missiles) on his side, the human-controlled Swoop wrought havoc amongst the Autobot lines but his hated former commander Optimus Prime managed to snap him out of it and once free of the neural relay link, Swoop returned to Morris's lab to seek vengeance against the human. When the Autobots followed, Swoop once again began attacking them mindlessly and they were forced to subdue him with Morris's help. Examining the Dinobot, Ratchet diagnosed that his primary [[cybo-dendron]]s had burnt out due to having spent four million years in a tar pit. Realising that the other Dinobots were most likely undergoing the same condition, Optimus Prime announced that the Autobots would have to round them up.'' {{storylink|The Icarus Theory}}

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''Splitting into teams to search for each Dinobot, the Autobots spread out across the country. [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] managed to track down and deactivate [[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] (with a little help from the [[United States military]]) in the [[Black Rock Desert]], [[Nevada]], but were spied on by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] who reported the situation back to [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]. In [[Littlewood]], [[California]], [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] had been discovered by a human news team led by [[Joy Meadows]] while [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] searched fruitlessly for him, but all four Autobots were ambushed and captured by Soundwave, [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] and [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]. [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], and [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] had better luck capturing [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] in [[Old River Valley]], [[Idaho]], detecting the spy Laserbeak and using him to block Slag's flamethrower breath. Meanwhile, Soundwave had located Grimlock in [[Doonstown]] and set Sludge on him, turning the town into a war zone and leading to [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] being taken out of the fight. Further Autobot casualties were only prevented by the arrival of Optimus Prime with reinforcements from the Ark and all four Dinobots were left in a vegetative state.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

''Ratchet returned the Dinobots to the Ark and repaired their cybo-dendrons but they remained in their respective comas, each dreaming of fighting against their own personal demons.'' {{storylink|Victory!}} ''When they did wake up, they were confined to the Ark because their alt-modes were too conspicuous but then Sludge saw Joy Meadows on a [[television]] broadcast and the Dinobots decided to up sticks and look for her anyway. They found her in the middle of a [[Intelligence and Information Institute|Triple-I]] ambush and rescued her, agreeing to provide an interview regarding the truth about the Transformers' presence on Earth. Swoop left to pick up Joy's camera crew but was tagged with a homing beacon by Triple-I, which led the Decepticons straight to them. After a brief but fierce battle in which the Dinobots were aided by the mechanoid [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]] controlled by Professor Morris, Soundwave located Joy's incriminating footage and destroyed it. With no cause left to fight, the Decepticons left the Dinobots and Centurion to sulk.'' {{storylink|In the National Interest}}

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''A short time later, Centurion discovered the re-arrival in the past of the [[time travel]]ling [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] but the future Decepticon leader was too powerful for him and tore the mechanoid limb from limb. This angered Grimlock and the Dinobots who attacked Galvatron in turn, but even with the assistance of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]], Professor Morris's neural relay link and Shockwave's Decepticons it was a close-fought thing and only Galvatron's reluctance to fire on his own troops brought it to an end. Leaving the Cybertronian Autobots with directions to the Ark, the Dinobots gathered up Centurion's remains and carried on their way.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

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The Dinobots continued hiding out in the [[Cascade Range|Cascades]], stealing fuel from humans and sending Swoop out to spy on the Autobots at the Ark. Learning that Optimus Prime was dead, Grimlock decided to return and seize command for himself. Bursting into the Ark, he denounced Prime's style of leadership as weak and insisted only the strongest should lead but was soundly rebuffed by the assembled Autobots. Meanwhile, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], the Decepticons' fuel auditor on Cybertron, had sent [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] through the [[space bridge]] to annihilate the Earthbound Autobots once and for all. Outside the Ark, the Dinobots stood back and watched the slaughter for a while until Trypticon threatened [[Rachel Becker]], a palaeontology student who had taken an interest in the local Transformer activity, which drove Grimlock to defend her. Following their leader's example, the other Dinobots charged, battling Trypticon until his fuel quota for the trip was expended and Ratbat recalled him to Cybertron. For showing courage and compassion in during the battle, the grateful Autobots then elected Grimlock as their new leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

After selecting the perfect crown to wear as leader, Grimlock sent Blaster and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] out to retrieve the [[Mechanic]] but when they failed to apprehend him, they promptly deserted. {{storylink|Mechanical Difficulties!}} ''Calling a meeting of all available Autobots, Grimlock was snarkily reminded by Wheeljack that they were all out hunting for the deserters or working on seemingly pointless tasks, such as repairing Centurion. Just then, [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] called in to say that he'd detected a Transformer's life sign coming from the sewers beneath [[London]]. Travelling there with Centurion to apprehend the deserters Grimlock found himself face-to-face with none other than Megatron (or at least a [[Straxus (G1)|clone]] of him that believed itself to be the real thing) and engaged him in battle alongside members of the human military team [[Action Force (team)|Action Force]]. Ultimately it was only thanks to Centurion's sacrifice that Megatron was defeated.'' {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}}

[[File:Dinobots razorclaw grudge match.jpg|thumb|The Predacon group shot is ''over there''.]]
''Later at the Ark, Swoop recognised his old rival Divebomb on a television news report and set out to find him, seeking vengeance. The two tussled but Divebomb was quickly backed up by his fellow [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] who then took it in turns to beat the snot out of Swoop. Grimlock and the rest the Dinobots followed not far behind and turned the tables on the Predacons before Swoop intervened and allowed the Decepticons to go free, saying that he couldn't allow Grimlock to fight his battles for him.'' {{storylink|Grudge Match!}}

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At the Ark, Wheeljack had finished putting the finishing touches to his [[Geothermal Generator]] but Grimlock was more interested in Slag's report of a [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] ambush on the [[Throttlebot]]s, sending the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] to retrieve Blaster and Goldbug. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} Grimlock also had Wheeljack working on two other projects—preparing a [[variable voltage harness]] with which to punish the deserters and making the Ark space-worthy once more. When the Protectobots were delayed in returning Blaster thanks to a [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] attack, Grimlock ordered the launch of the Ark, catching up to Blaster along with a group of [[Spacehikers|human children]] aboard a [[mode lock]]ed [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} When Grimlock captured the shuttle he found that Blaster had escaped, so the Dinobots put the children on trial and forced them to "walk the plank" as a ploy to draw him out. Even though Blaster had the support of the Ark's Autobots and Wheeljack's buddy [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] rescued the children from deep space, the Dinobots had them surrounded and Blaster was forced to surrender to Grimlock. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

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Grimlock threw Blaster into the variable voltage harness and seemingly forgot about him until the Ark ran into the crew of the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Forktongue Maxiface]] made contact. Enraged that a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|puny human]] led his band of Autobots and worse, that they were sheltering the deserter Goldbug, Grimlock challenged Fullstrength Motleypuss to settle the matter through the archaic [[Code of Combat]]. A duel was arranged on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] with Blaster standing in as Fruitloop Multipuck's champion and the Dinobots cheered on their leader as the two combatants fought. Their enthusiasm was short-lived, however, as [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] chose that moment to lead Ratbat's Decepticons in a full-scale assault on the assembled Autobots, causing massive casualties among their number and damaging the Ark. Grimlock and Blaster put aside their differences and united to lead a counterattack, driving the Decepticons away but leaving the Autobots stranded on the moon as the ''Steelhaven'' had returned to [[Nebulos]], hoping to restore Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

''Following his resurrection, Prime led the Autobots and Dinobots to Earth aboard a [[Ark shuttlecraft|shuttle]] to deal with Galvatron once and for all, as the [[time rift]] the future Decepticon had inadvertently created was threatening the very fabric of space and time itself. Storming outside to defend [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s Decepticons, Prime, Snarl and a group of other Autobots were [[mass substitution|transported]] away to [[Limbo]] to make way for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and his troops from the future. Misunderstanding the situation, Swoop, Slag and Sludge attacked them but were convinced to stand down when Goldbug was injured, prompting the future's [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to call a truce and Optimus Prime to use the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] to speak to his troops. United with the future and present Autobots and Decepticons, the Dinobots confronted Galvatron, now allied with (the clone of) Megatron. After a vicious battle, Megatron fled and Galvatron was sucked into the time rift.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

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The Dinobots were next called upon to fight the [[Underbase]]-powered [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] in [[Tokyo]]. Slag, Sludge, Swoop and Snarl were quickly taken out and while Grimlock managed to knock the treacherous Decepticon out of the sky for the Predacons to attack him, they were no match for the super-powered Seeker and only the Decepticon [[Pretender]]s could stand against him. When Grimlock rushed to join the battle, Starscream suspended the Pretenders' fire, then threw him into its path, blowing him apart. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

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Some time later Grimlock was brought back online on Cybertron by Ratchet, using Pretender technology stolen from Megatron. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}} While Grimlock, along with the restored [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] and Jazz easily defeated Megatron's underlings, they failed to save Ratchet when [[Megatron's base]] exploded. {{storylink|Skin Deep}} Grimlock, Jazz and Bumblebee briefly joined the Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron before attempting to return to Earth via [[trans-time dimensional portal]]. They were thwarted when ''the latest incarnation of'' the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] infiltrated [[Autobase]] and sabotaged the portal, teleporting all six Transformers (and the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]]) deep into the heart of Cybertron, where the Autobots discovered the resting place of their god, [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} During a battle within the centre of the planet one of [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]]'s shots ricocheted off Grimlock's back, striking Primus in the face and waking him, a few seconds before they were all teleported to Earth. {{storylink|The Primal Scream}} Rejoining Optimus Prime's forces, Grimlock warned him about the impending [[Unicron]] and went on to form a team with Jazz and Bumblebee to search for the lost Creation Matrix. They discovered it on the moon [[VsQs]], where Optimus Prime's funeral barge had crashed, but were defeated by [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] who claimed the Matrix for his own. {{storylink|Dark Creation}}

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Frustrated by his defeat at Thunderwing's hands and humiliated at having to be rescued by the Autobots, Grimlock sought out a way to revive the rest of the Dinobots and discovered that the answer apparently lay on the planet of [[Hydrus Four]] in the [[Styrakon System]], where scientists had discovered a new source of energy called [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. He went to Optimus Prime to request permission to investigate this potential life-saving fuel but was turned down flat by the preoccupied Autobot leader. Grimlock tore up a room in the Ark to vent his anger and was caught in the act by [[Waverider]] who went to report this to Optimus Prime, but was told to wait as Prime had an important announcement to make. Meanwhile, Grimlock was caught taking the Dinobots' bodies from the life-support medlab in subchamber B on level 4 of the Ark. Sympathising with Grimlock's position, he let his guard down for a second and was floored by the Dinobot leader, who proceeded to steal an [[All-Terrain Turbo-Transport]] and blast clear of the Ark just as Prime was announcing his intention to surrender to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}}

On Hydrus Four, Grimlock enlisted a [[Hydrusian guide|local mechanoid]] as his guide and learned that Nucleon had driven the [[Nucleon guardian|first three patients]] insane, leaving them to jealously guard the medi-center that was its source against all that approached. Easily making his way past the first two guardians (though they scared away his guide) Grimlock found himself face-to-face with the third, a diminutive robot who told Grimlock that contrary to appearances, the guardians were there to protect unaffected robots from Nucleon's terrible side effects. Testing the Nucleon for himself and feeling great, Grimlock dismissed the warning that "time will tell" and began to revive the other Dinobots. {{storylink|The Pri¢e of Life!}} However, even as they were making preparations to leave Hydrus Four and Snarl was thanking him for the Nucleon boost, Grimlock's leg began to seize up and he thought back to the mechanoid's warning. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}}

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Returning to the Ark, the Dinobots found not just the ship but the entire planet was devoid of Transformer life, apart from a strange signal in two parts. With Slag and Sludge pumping Nucleon into the Ark's life-support medibay and Swoop able to pilot the Ark by himself, Grimlock ordered that they set course for Cybertron even as his hand began to lock up. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} Upon arrival, they found that the battle with Unicron was in full swing, so Grimlock chose to smash the Chaos Bringer in the face. With the Ark. When [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] berated him for this reckless action, Grimlock kicked him out of the Ark and then jumped out after him with the Dinobots, eager to join the fight. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}

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With Unicron defeated by the power of the restored [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], a dying Optimus Prime named Grimlock to be his successor as Autobot leader. A distraught Prowl passed on the news, making Grimlock swear to the Autobot code to protect all life, but the practical Grimlock was more concerned with finding and locating the rest of the deactivated Autobots still aboard the recently stolen Ark. Heading out with the rest of the Dinobots to look for it, Grimlock's seizures suddenly became more serious as his entire body locked in place and he was unable to move—just as they were approached by a frantic [[Hi-Q]] being chased by a horde of [[Demon]]s. The other Dinobots formed a circle around their leader but found the Demons were tough opponents and that they were being beaten back. Hi-Q, however, saw that the Nucleon was engineering a metamorphosis within Grimlock and used his [[Powermaster]] skills to accelerate the process, allowing the Dinobot leader to be reborn in a new, all-powerful [[Action Master]] form. This newfound power caused most of the Demons to flee but Grimlock had caught one and was about to kill it when he was reminded of his oath to protect all life by Hi-Q. Letting the Demon go, he returned to his Dinobots and revealed the price he had paid for his Nucleon upgrade—Grimlock was no longer able to transform. {{storylink|Still Life!}}

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At a meeting of the newly formed and somewhat shaky Autobot-Decepticon alliance, Blaster revealed that the effects of the cataclysmic battle were much worse that they thought and that the planet was shaking itself apart. While Grimlock pursued a path of questionable diplomacy towards the Decepticons, Prowl naïvely shared their evacuation plans with [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. When Bludgeon inevitably betrayed Prowl's trust by sabotaging the Autobot ships and escaping the dying planet to loot and plunder anew, Grimlock had the Dinobots retrieve their stolen battlecruisers from the Rad Zone. {{storylink|Exodus!}} Thanks to tracking devices on the Decepticon ships, Grimlock was able to lead the Autobot pursuit force right to the Decepticons on the planet [[Klo]]. {{storylink|A Savage Circle}} Unfortunately, it seemed the Decepticons had discovered the tracking devices and anticipated their arrival, preparing a textbook ambush. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}} One massacre later and the only Dinobots left alive were Grimlock and Slag, along with the Autobots Prowl, Kup and Blaster. Thankfully, a miracle arrived in the form of a resurrected Optimus Prime and the awesomely powerful [[Last Autobot]], who began reviving all the Autobots who fell in battle with the Decepticons. Bludgeon fled with his remaining troops, and Grimlock and the Dinobots stood victorious. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
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In an alternate timeline, Grimlock found a way to revive his fellow Dinobots after their destruction in the [[Underbase Saga]]. They returned to Earth to battle a new splinter group of Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s command. Despite the Dinobots emerging victorious, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] berated Grimlock and his team for their brutal tactics, flying in the face of the "[[Autobot Code]]". {{storylink|Two Steps Back!}} This led to a confrontation between Grimlock and Prime that ultimately deteriorated into a physical brawl, but they were too evenly matched and ended up laughing at the absurdity of the situation. Prime relented and allowed Grimlock and the Dinobots the autonomy to defend the Earth as they saw fit, providing they show some restraint. Along with [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] and five Autobots recently revived by [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]], they formed the Earthforce. {{storylink|Break-Away!}}

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They landed their [[Ark shuttlecraft|shuttle]] in [[Canada]], where the Earthforce prepared to battle the Decepticons. To emphasise to his troops that they would not be fighting the war Prime's way, Grimlock literally threw a copy of the Autobot Code out of the window. {{storylink|Once upon a Time...}} Not long afterwards, Grimlock received a transmission from Shockwave, challenging him to a duel. Grimlock accepted, unaware that it was an [[April Fools' Day]] prank by the other Dinobots, and trekked out miles into the wilderness only to find himself face-to-face with a Shockwave-shaped snowman. He took out at least some of his frustrations on two passing [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], then ran back towards the other Dinobots carrying an enormous snowball. {{storylink|Snow Fun!}}

[[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] went on a mission with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to investigate the suspect [[Sleepfast]] nightlights, only to discover that they were a scheme of the diabolical [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]. They defeated the hypnotic Decepticon by using his own technology against him, though Snarl wasn't so impressed by Wheeljack's punning. {{storylink|The Living Nightlights!}} Later, Grimlock made a deal with the [[Survivors]], lending them aid to rescue their Decepticon comrade [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] in exchange for them joining Earthforce under his command. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}} Acting on an anonymous tip-off, Grimlock and the Earthforce travelled to [[Memphis Airport]] to defeat the duelling [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and Shockwave. {{storylink|Internal Affairs!}}

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After Wheeljack had finished constructing the [[Earthbase]], with its hugely impressive security systems, the Dinobots found themselves locked out. While [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] and the recently revived [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] battled their way inside, Grimlock helped by, er, holding Wheeljack upside down by one leg. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}} Soon afterwards, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] staged a full-scale Decepticon assault before the grid could be repaired, putting Earthforce on the defensive. The Dinobots finally got to go out and kick some butt, with Grimlock taking on [[Octane]], [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] roasting [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] bombing [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]. They soon drove off the Decepticons. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

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By sheer bad luck, Slag's [[emotional damper]]s happened to fail while Optimus Prime was conducting an inspection of the Earthbase leading to a series of comic episodes as Grimlock attempted to distract the Autobot commander from his fellow Dinobots' efforts to bring the rampaging monster under control. {{storylink|The 4,000,000 Year Itch!}} Then it was Grimlock's turn to get murderous as Prime had the insufferable [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] repaired in Wheeljack's Body Shop and assigned him to the ranks of the Earthforce. {{storylink|Makin' Tracks!}} He was also less than impressed when the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] escaped from the Earthbase's cells under [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]'s watch. {{storylink|Shut Up!}}

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When Wheeljack diagnosed Snarl with the fatal disease [[Corrodia Gravis]], the Dinobots had to seek out [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], the only Transformer capable of giving him a compatible systems boost. {{storylink|Assassins}} To make matters worse, when they found him he was under attack from the Mayhems and they quickly found themselves under attack from Megatron and Shockwave. {{storylink|External Forces!}} Forced to choose sides, Sludge and Swoop went to protect Starscream from the Pretender assassins while Grimlock and Slag dealt with the two former Decepticon leaders. After Slag charbroiled Megatron and Grimlock plunged his energo-sword through Shockwave's chest, they gave up the fight and took off. Starscream then agreed to the systems boost in exchange for Grimlock's promise to help if Megatron tried to assassinate him again. {{storylink|The Lesser Evil!}}

After [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] went crazy due to a [[cerebro-shell]], Grimlock and the Autobots were forced to give an interview and a guided tour of their base to the reporter [[Irwin Spoon]] in exchange for his help removing the shell from their friend. {{storylink|Inside Story!}} Grimlock was less than thrilled. He probably was relieved when the nosy human got kidnapped and brainwashed by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]—at least Grimlock got to skip his interview! {{storylink|Front Line! (issue)|Front Line!}}

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In [[1992]] Snarl once again fell victim to Corrodia Gravis and the Dinobots took him back to the [[Savage Land]] to retrieve the [[Crystalline containment vessel|control crystal]] from their old shuttle in an attempt to save his life. They found that a human named [[Embrey|Professor Embrey]] had used the crystal to save some of the area's [[Dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaurs]] from a disease that was killing them. Unwilling to trade Snarl's life for the dinosaurs', the Dinobots instead transferred his mind into a ''Stegosaurus'' until they could find an another way to save him. {{storylink|Destiny of the Dinobots!}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Dinobots legacy of unicron 1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Saurian Stomp!]]
In [[2008]] the Dinobots were stationed on Cybertron when the Decepticons staged a brazen and unprovoked attack on the Autobot location, prompting an incredible battle. The Dinobots led the counterattack and started to tear through the enemy. Realising that the battle was a distraction engineered by [[Unicron]] to keep the Autobots away from the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] withdrew the Dinobots from the battle and they set off to confront him. [[File:Dinobots legacy of unicron 2.jpg|thumb|Me Grimlock LOVE committing war crimes!]] Unfortunately Unicron had mentally enslaved the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] to rebuild his body out of their planet, so to prevent this, Grimlock brought the Dinobots down to the planet and attacked the Junkions, slaughtering them wholesale. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

Later, Grimlock was part of Rodimus Prime's crew who came to Earth to free Autobot City from Quintesson occupation. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}
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====="Another Time & Place"=====

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====

====Fleetway ''Generation 2'' comic====

====''Classics''====
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====''Regeneration One''====
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====''Transformers '84''====
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A commando demolition squad, the Dynobots were sent to back up Perceptor when he explored the ruins of a [[Project Dreadnought]] turbine. When they tripped the silent alarm however, they were ambushed by [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]]. Though they managed to down the aerial scientist, they were caught unaware by Shockwave who disabled them with a single mighty blast. After the cyclops had retrived Skyfire's [[brain module]], the ruined bodies of the Dynobots were recovered by the Autobots. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}

The Dynobots' bodies were recovered by the Autobots and taken aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' where [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] stored their [[spark]]s in magnetic field stasis and their memory engrams in the [[mind bank]]. When the ship later crashed on prehistoric Earth, [[Aunty|AUNTIE]] detected Shockwave's arrival on the planet and repaired the Dynobots with new [[alternate mode]]s based on [[Dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaurs]] to deal with the Decepticon. Thirsty for revenge, the redubbed Dinobots confronted the scientist at a volcano only for him to outmanoeuvre them. After four had fallen, a desperate Grimlock injected a capsule of raw energon into himself, supercharging his system and allowing him to punch Shockwave into a mountain, bringing it crumbling down atop the Decepticon. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}}

Disoriented from the fuel, Grimlock stumbled back to the ''Ark'', until he burnt off enough to remember his team. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}} After stopping AUNTIE from setting off Megatron's [[antimatter]], Grimlock returned to the battle site and willingly deactivated, burying himself alongside his fellows. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}

===Listen 'n Fun audiobooks continuity===
The Dinobots, led by Snarl, arrived at Doctor [[Heath Blaisedale]]'s solar plant in time to take part in a fight to defend the plant against the Decepticons. Unfortunately in their enthusiasm, as well as fighting off the Decepticons, they completely trashed the solar reactor which it had taken ten years for the doctor to construct. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)}}

===3H comics===
While telling the new [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] team of their mission, the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] referred to the Dinobots of old as being fearsome and deadly but unbalanced between savagery and thought. {{storylink|Departure}}

===''The Beast Within''===
The Dinobots [[Combiner|combine]] into the [[Beast (G1)|Beast]] to fight the Decepticons, but the Beast is so savage and kill-crazy that the Autobots have to kill it. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:ScrollDinobots.jpg|thumb|A Dinobot by any other name would still kick your ass]]
It was established that Grimlock once commanded a splinter faction of Autobots known as the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], which included the Dynobots. It was also established that following this, these five robots used the Cybertronian designation "D'''y'''nobots". {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

The Dynobots traveled to Earth separately from the rest of the Autobots. Grimlock emerged on his own, and the Ark Autobots found him battling the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. The fate of the other Dinobots was unknown, but somehow Megatron had captured them and kept them in stasis in a secret base. After being freed, they traveled to Cybertron and helped liberate it from Shockwave's control. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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The Dinobots were originally five present-day Autobots who were sent back in time by [[Teletran 3]] and reformatted into dinosaurs. When [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] traveled back in time, they recovered the Dinobots, who proceeded to beat Shockwave's Decepticons three ways from Sunday. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4}}

Grimlock was later sent to Earth to oversee the decommissioning of Cybertronian technology {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}}, where his team found that human scientists had used the deactivated Megatron's technology to create the evil [[Serpentor|Serpent Organic Robot]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}} Grimlock and the others followed this new threat back to Cybertron, only to be captured and imprisoned by the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He was eventually freed by his G.I. Joe allies {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}, and helped defeat Serpent O.R. Meanwhile, Snarl was seen among the Autobot troops fighting against Serpent O.R.'s army. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===''Legends'' anthology===
The story "[[Paddles (story)|Paddles]]" features a [[Paddles (G1)|sixth Dinobot of the same name]]. This is also the only appearance of the character. {{storylink|Paddles (story)|Paddles}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{quote|Crash and Burn!|Dinobot unit motto|[[Maximum Dinobots issue 1|''Maximum Dinobots'' #1]]}}

[[File:Monstrosity6-Dynobots.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Skar got sent to a space hospital.]]
Grimlock and Slag were soldiers even before the war, and met each other when they were both thrown in a brig for pissing off their commanding officers (''shooting'' them in Slag's case). Bonding over their mutual desire to get things done and ignore the rules, they decided to form their own strike team: the Dynobots. In a personal quirk, however, Slag didn't want them to be seen as a ''proper'' team. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 2|Maximum Dinobots #2}} Their newly formed team of misfits became members of the [[Primal Vanguard]] under [[Nominus Prime]] and (somehow) model soldiers, acting as a Covert Strike Force with a spotless and admirable service record until one mission went wrong. While searching for terrorists beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]], the group ran into strange [[cyber-morphic predator]]s, leading to an encounter that killed their medic [[Skar (IDW)|Skar]] and left the others unstable and with dangerous monstrous altmodes [[Scanning|scanned]] from the beasts. Upon their return supervisors wanted to study them to learn about Skar's method of "dynamic alt-mode adaption", but the team feeling broken and betrayed broke free and went on the run. {{storylink|Underworld (IDW)|Underworld}}

Following their disappearance from the public eye, the Dynobots began competing in underground gladiator fights at the [[Forge]] in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] put out a call for combatants, the Dynobots were amongst those who were shown grudging respect by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] as opposed to the remainder of the "amateurs" in the crowd. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

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While fighting in the [[Ring of Trials]], the Dynobots witnessed a call from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] to rally against the Decepticon tyranny on Cybertron. {{storylink|Broadcast}} For reasons known only to themselves, they responded to the call and aided Prime's new Autobot army in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] by crushing some Decepticon [[Brawl (G1)|tanks]]. {{storylink|Endgame}} While they began wearing the Autobot insignia after the battle, the Dynobots couldn't stay with Prime's forces. By this time their beastly altmodes were influencing their minds by turning them increasingly aggressive, causing them to stop transforming out of fear that they might eventually snap and ''become'' the vicious monsters they had scanned. Unwilling to endanger the people of Cybertron with their presence, the team turned to a life of crime in an attempt to gather enough money to make it offworld. {{storylink|Derelicts}}

The Dynobots' biggest heist was an attempt to steal several tankers worth of energon from the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]]. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} Unfortunately, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s Decepticons had the same idea, leading to a battle between the two groups of robbers. Annoyed by Grimlock's bossy attitude, Slag briefly left the Dynobots during the heist but came back to his pals in time to help them fight the Decepticons. {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}} Grimlock triggered the refinery's alarm to summon the Autobots then tried to disappear in the chaos, but was chased down and attacked by Scorponok. He defeated the Decepticon by resorting to using his altmode, only to be arrested by Optimus Prime in the aftermath, causing him to turn desperate and threaten to blow up the refinery. While he didn't go through with it, Scorponok ''did''. {{storylink|Rage (IDW)|Rage}} The destruction of Toraxxis scattered the Dynobots, leaving Grimlock alone. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}} He rejected any help offered by the Autobots, but the other Dynobots found him and convinced him to give Optimus Prime a chance. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}}

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They came with [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] to [[Starsreach Spaceport]], where an unfortunately timed Decepticon attack caused Grimlock to lose control again. {{storylink|Massacre}} He was able to calm down, but the incident was the last straw for the Dynobots, who had had lost all hope for themselves and left Cybertron. {{storylink|Unleashed}} However, they soon changed their minds and returned in time to help the Autobots fight [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], an ancient monster and creator of the cyber-morphic predators. {{storylink|Annihilation}} After the Dynobots fought off Trypticon's minions and Grimlock aided Megatron in taking the beast down from within, they returned to the Autobots in hopes that their scientists could finally cure their cursed altmodes. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (issue)|Belly of the Beast}}

Indeed, Autobot science was able to purify the corrupted energon running through the Dynobots' veins and restore their original vehicle modes, efficiently curing them of their aggression. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy 1}} They went on to help defend Iacon from a Decepticon assault, saving [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] from the Predacons in the process. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

As the war raged on, the Dynobots became figures of fear to the Decepticon army, regularly making brutal raids on outposts and leaving no survivors. {{storylink|The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots #1|Maximum Dinobots #1}} Experienced soldiers would tell new recruits Dynobot stories to ''"scare the bejesus out of 'em."'' {{storylink|The Waiting Game}}{{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}} The war moved offworld after Cybertron was rendered uninhabitable, and the Dynobots continued to fight under Optimus—though the Dynobots began to openly chafe under Prime's leadership, believing that the Autobot leader only kept the unruly warriors around to take on the "dirty" missions that the other Autobots couldn't perform. {{storylink|Time Will Rust}} {{storylink|Post}} Though the naturally rebellious Grimlock would at one point even defect to the Decepticons, he would find his way back to the Autobots, earning himself a place on [[the List]] of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}} The Dynobots took part in a particularly bloody campaign on [[Varas Centralus]], where their actions were as horrific as any Decepticon's. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}}

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Approximately ten thousand years ago, the Dynobots followed [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] to prehistoric Earth on a revenge-fueled crusade, ''after'' Optimus had told them to get over it already. The planet's energon fields forced them to take on the forms of the local animal life, and thus protected, they attacked Shockwave on the surface. Sadly, it did not protect the Dynobots from Shockwave's energy blasts, which melted the artificial skin and caused the Dynobots to go into [[stasis lock]] due to excessive [[energon radiation]]. Due to a deadman's switch, the Dynobots' ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)|Skyfire]]'', blasted a volcano that buried everyone in molten lava. They were unearthed in 2006 by a human archaeological dig {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} which was taken over by [[Skywatch|government agents]]. {{storylink|Escalation issue 5|Escalation #5}}

Though Grimlock was the first to be brought back online, he was freed from Skywatch's control through a virus implanted by a [[Machination]] spy (under orders from Scorponok). Scorponok wanted Grimlock to join him, but Grimlock refused, fought Scorponok, and escaped, vowing to find and rescue the other Dynobots. Scorponok, however, planned to take control of the Dynobots himself and use them to assassinate Grimlock. {{storylink|Spotlight: Grimlock}}

Reactivated by Skywatch, the Dynobots were put through their paces, seemingly to great success (secretly because the Machination had "helped" set up Skywatch's neural nets). When Grimlock appeared in Fallon, the town was cordoned off and the "Thunder Lizards" were sent to engage him. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 1|Maximum Dinobots #1}} The resulting clash caused ''massive'' damage to Fallon, helped along by Scorponok causing the neural nets to fluctuate so he could increase the conflict between the Dynobots.

Eventually they were allowed to have their sentience so they could find out Grimlock had set up the deadman's switch, which left them buried on Earth, ''without telling them''. While feeling some guilt for what he did, Grimlock defended his actions by saying "er, hello, we're vicious amoral rule-breakers, of course I did it". Which ''worked''. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 2|Maximum Dinobots #2}}

[[File:Dynobots divided MaximumDinos.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Bad times.]]
Rightfully so, the Dynobots were pissed with their leader, and walked away after Swoop read Grimlock the riot act. When Grimlock was attacked and almost destroyed by the [[Sunstreaker clone]]s, however, the team reunited once again for battle. Although fighting valiantly, they might have been destroyed, if not for the intervention of the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s, whom were earlier contacted by Grimlock.
{{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 3|Maximum Dinobots #3}}

Aboard the Monsterbots' ship, the Dynobots wondered why Grimlock would side with the outcasts. They gave Grimlock a stern look when he exited the cockpit. The Dynobots didn't see the point of fighting Scorponok, but Grimlock said that Scorponok made it their fight when he turned the Dynobots against him. Snarl disagreed, saying that it has always been Grimlock's fight, that he and the other Dynobots went along with him, and that it was now Grimlock's wounded pride at stake. After the Monsterbots blasted away the defenses, Grimlock exited the ship, saying that there was no way he could let this go, and that with or without the Dynobots, there would be a reckoning for Scorponok. The Dynobots decided that arguing is pointless and followed Grimlock. When [[Hunter O'Nion]] pulled the cords from [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]]'s head, shutting him down, the clones ceased to function. Sludge cried out in victory, but the moment is short-lived as Scorponok blasted Sludge into stasis. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 4|Maximum Dinobots #4}}

[[File:MaximumDinobots Don'tMessWithTheDynos.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|Hey, he's sayin' what we're all thinkin'!]]
Grimlock stared down at Sludge's dead body, brooding about how it was his fault Sludge was dead... while a battle between Scorponok and Shockwave (for rights of revenge upon Grimlock) raged on around him. Eventually Snarl, Slag, and Swoop decide to get to the Monsterbots' ship while the getting was good, but Grimlock stayed behind with Sludge. Grimlock tried infusing some of his [[spark]] energy into Sludge to revive him, but it seemed to have no effect. Shockwave got the upper hand and let Scorponok escape, and in frustration, Grimlock attacked Shockwave. Grimlock and Shockwave were too busy fighting to notice the return of Slag, Snarl, and Swoop, who reasoned that, while helping Grimlock might not be much of a cause, it still beat being no better than the Monsterbots. They were noticed by Sludge, however, who seemed to have recovered due to Grimlock's treatment after all. The four of them dove into the fray proper, but Grimlock ordered them to go after Scorponok instead. When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] was about to get squished by Scorponok, the remaining Dynobots showed up in just the nick of time. At Hot Rod's urgings, Swoop severed the connections keeping Scorponok's head conscious. But before the Dynobots could kill the rest of Scorponok, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] showed up and told them that Scorponok would be revived and made to answer to a tribunal instead. He then said they should purge the entire Machination facility, gather up all related Machination technology, and get as far away from Earth as possible as soon as possible—a plan that the Dynobots, Hot Rod, and Hunter were all perfectly OK with. Ultra Magnus later told Grimlock that having Scorponok and Shockwave in custody could help offset Grimlock's own sentence, and that the other Dynobots' warrants had been canceled, and Grimlock was content with that and the fact that Sludge was alive again thanks to him. On Earth, the other Dynobots meanwhile happily repaired the Skyfire. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 5|Maximum Dinobots #5}}

[[File:DinobotHunt DinosWithIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|right|Ironhide only gets to hang with them because he's a ''figurative'' dinosaur.]]
Slag, Sludge, Snarl and Swoop spent the next few years wandering through space, at some point changing their team name to the Dinobots and appointing Slag their new leader. When the war finally ended, they returned home to Cybertron and were recruited by [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] for a mission to search the wilderness for the missing [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. They found traces of fighting, but before they could do much investigating the Dinobots were overcome by a strange influence and violently turned on each other and Ironhide. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} The source of the influence was Megatron, who was using them as test subjects for a mysterious energy that could turn Transformers into [[combiner]]s, but the Dinobots' egos proved too strong to be easily subdued and merged. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} They eventually stopped fighting amongst themselves and instead teamed up on Ironhide, but he was saved from them by the intervention of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], another result of Megatron's tests. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

After recovering from Megatron's influence, the Dinobots followed Ironhide and Superion back to Iacon {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} where they joined the other Autobots in defending the city from a Decepticon uprising. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} When the battle was over, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] convinced the city's [[NAIL|neutral population]] that both the Autobots and Decepticons were bad news, and the Dinobots found themselves exiled into the wilderness alongside the rest of their faction. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}} There, they tussled with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] until they revealed themselves to be friendly, after which the two teams put their differences over some energon. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}

When a mysterious light appeared in the wilderness, the Dinobots' first instinct was to go smash it, but it turned out to herald the appearance of the difficult-to-smash [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} After Slug was put in his place by [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]], the Dinobots fell in line helped try to contain the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} A brief battle ensued when the exiled Decepticons arrived at the scene, but was interrupted when the Titan emitted a deadly energy wave that injured and corroded many combatants. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} Autobots and Decepticons alike stopped fighting while their leaders tried to work out what was going on. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} The Dinobots took Slug, victim of the energy wave, to safety, then attempted to slow the Necrotitan down as it marched on Iacon. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} They continued to fight the Titan as it reached the city, {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} and watched as it was brought down by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}}

The Dinobots celebrated the Necrotitan's defeat by going drinking at [[Swerve's]]. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} The peace was brief, as an army of [[Ammonite]]s then invaded Cybertron, forcing them back into action. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} They fought to drive the invaders out of Iacon until the battle was won, at which point they witnessed Megatron reveal he was joining the Autobots. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:Redemption FiveDinobotsAgain.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|"Got a name that begins with "S"? You're in!"]]
Six months later, the Dinobots assisted in the investigation of recent Decepticon murders by guarding murder sites. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} Suspecting the [[Firecon]]s to be the culprits, Optimus Prime, Starscream and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] had a team including the Dinobots take the trio down, which they did with gusto. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}} After the Firecons were proven innocent, Optimus Prime accused the Dinobots themselves of the murders, claiming Slug's war crimes had caused him to snap. Slug thought the revelation that Autobots had also been killed proved his innocence, but Prime didn't relent. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} Slug wouldn't take this treatment and began plotting to kill Prime, convincing the other Dinobots to help, when the team was suddenly attacked by the actual killer. As it turned out, Prime had only shouted about their crimes in order to lure out the culprit, the vigilante [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], but had also arranged a trap door to open beneath them when the bomb struck, saving their lives. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

The other Dinobots had to haul Slug away when he got drunk and tried to start a fight with evangelists [[Sterling]] and [[Aileron]], {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}} {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} but the whole team later started a new fight at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] and Slug got arrested. In jail, he was asked by [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] to protect him, [[Swift (G1)|Swift]] and [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] during an off-the-record delivery to [[Alyon]]. The other Dinobots were shocked that he'd agreed to work for a corrupt cop, but he revealed that he planned to take the pay and let Barricade be killed by [[Badgeless]]. He changed his mind after learning that the cargo was [[spark]]s, ordering the Dinobots to kill the Badgeless at the cost of becoming cop killers and outlaws. They continued protecting the cargo from Badgeless and undead [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] until they reached Alyon and encountered [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who killed Barricade, destroyed the sparks and corrupted Strafe into a monstrous form. After the group defeated Bludgeon and discovered that a natural [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] had lit up in Alyon, the Dinobots welcomed Strafe into their ranks and set out into the wilderness to find and kill Bludgeon. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

Months into their search, the Dinobots were tracked down by Sandstorm, sent by Starscream to kill them for murdering those Badgeless and "kidnapping" Strafe. Slug was killed, self-destructing to give the other Dinobots a chance to escape. When Trypticon then returned, they knew Bludgeon was behind it and Sludge, Snarl, and Strafe fought their way inside the beast while Swoop went to check on the hot spot, where he found that Bludgeon had taken all the sparks. He encountered Sandstorm and forged an alliance, and while Sludge and Snarl were less happy about working with Slug's killer and attacked him, they temporarily put that aside and only pretended to fight him in order to fool Bludgeon into thinking they were distracted. Once Bludgeon was defeated, Trypticon was freed from his control and flew off with the Dinobots and Sandstorm, who decided to guard the sparks as they matured. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

The Dinobots remained in the wilderness henceforth, becoming friends with Trypticon and acting as guardians for the [[protoform]]s. Following the [[Iron Ring]]'s invasion, the group was approached by [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] who convinced them to allow him to inform Optimus Prime of the new generation. Prime's group soon arrived, Slug among them who attacked his friends in retribution for their perceived crimes against him. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 1 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 1}} Once the [[Void Scepter]] whose influence Slug was under was shattered, the group came to a quick peace and turned Trypticon into Earth's embassy on Cybertron to put the protoforms under Optimus's protection. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}}

[[File:Slug argues.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right|"Er wait, no, we don't want you, Slide."]]
When [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] returned to Cybertron and sowed chaos among the populace, [[Marissa Faireborn]] tried to call the Dinobots in as backup, {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|The Ground}} only for Trypticon to spacebridge himself to Earth, bringing the unwilling Dinobots with him. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} The Dinobots would go on to clash with the disillusioned young Autobot [[Slide]] and her [[Colonist Soldiers]], with Slug killing Gimlet before the arrival of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] over Earth forced both sides to agree to a truce to take on the true threat. {{storylink|Time Will Rust}} Joining forces with the recently arrived Prowl and the crew of the ''[[Peaceful Revolution]]'' the Autobots rendezvoused with the other Cybertronian refugees at [[Victoria Falls]]; this was short-lived, however, as the arrival of Unicron's [[Maximal]] warriors forced the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] to teleport into Earth orbit along with Trypticon and what remained of the Cybertronian war machine, buying time for Optimus Prime and a small cadre of warriors to kill Unicron from within with the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

In the ensuing battle, the Dinobots were forced to fight alongside a resentful Slide, urging the latter into action; when Bludgeon and his [[Worldsweeper]] breached Earth's atmosphere, the Dinobots attacked the ship as it ploughed through [[Washington, D.C.]], fighting alongside the [[Torchbearer]]s, and while [[Victorion]] took on Bludgeon's warrior [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]], it was the Dinobots who fought their way through the ship itself to confront their nemesis one last time. In the ensuing battle, both Snarl and Sludge were felled by Bludgeon's hordes of mutated Maximals, and Slug sacrificed himself to kill Bludgeon as the crashing ship impacted the [[White House]], annihilating the both of them. In the aftermath, only Swoop and Strafe, the last surviving Dinobots, remained, beginning a new life on Earth with the other Cybertronians. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] was fond of the Dinobots. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[File:POTP-Ep5-Athenaeum-Sanctorum-Dinobots-without-cover.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9]]
In the aftermath of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the Dinobots took up residence in the [[Primal Swamp]] and enjoyed the peacetime. When the threat of the world ending caused fighting to resume across Cybertron, the Dinobots blamed [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and attacked him and his compatriots when they appeared in the swamp. Each of the Dinobots held their own against their opponents, but were eventually subdued by [[Victorion]]. Refusing to surrender, the Dinobots formed [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]] and resumed their assault. {{storylink|The Swamp}} Getting into a fight with Predaking, Volcanicus was knocked into a pool of energon. Unable to free himself, he split back into his smaller components. Now somewhat convinced that Megatron truly wasn't behind recent events, Grimlock offered his aid in their quest. {{storylink|Primal (POTP)|Primal}} Unable to agree with his decision, the other Dinobots departed, with Sludge taking on a leadership role. Unfortunately, they were found by [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]], who attacked and soundly defeated them. Rodimus grabbed Sludge and started torturing him until Snarl confessed Megatron was headed for the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. Momentarily possessed by [[Unicron]], Rodimus killed Sludge and departed with Overlord, with the others mourning the loss of their own.

Elsewhere, in the [[Cataclysm Tundra]], Grimlock followed Megatron's group into the Sanctorum and learned of the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]]'s history, though they were interrupted by Overlord and Rodimus's arrival. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} Grimlock helped in the battle, {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}} and though Overlord was defeated, [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] appeared and swiped the Requiem Blaster, followed by Rodimus. {{storylink|Consequences}} Grimlock agreed to follow the others to the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]] to stop Megatronus, but was temporarily weakened by the activation of his doomsday device. The other Dinobots, still standing around Sludge's body, also exhibited signs of being drained. In spite of this, Grimlock pressed on and helped battle Megatronus, stopping only when his body was subsumed in flames and unable to move. {{storylink|Collision Course}} He ultimately escaped the flames and helped shut down the machine, {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}} as well as turn Rodimus back to Hot Rod. After Megatron sacrificed himself to save them all, Grimlock returned to the Primal Swamp and joined the other Dinobots in grieving for their fallen comrade. {{storylink|Saga's End}}

===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
During the Great War, the Dinobots were a faction of Autobots who disappeared in an untimely manner. Their legacy continued into the era of the Maximals as a source of great inspiration for future heroes with even [[Dinobot (BW)|a Predacon]] naming himself after them. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Sludge toy.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Sludge]]
*'''Dinobots''' ([[1985]])
**[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Grimlock]]
**[[Slag (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Slag]]
**[[Sludge (G1)#The Transformers|Sludge]]
**[[Snarl (G1)#The Transformers|Snarl]]
**[[Swoop (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Swoop]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The five Dinobots were sold individually in boxed packages from 1985 to [[1986]]. They featured a uniform color scheme of red for their die-cast metal parts, black plastic for legs and forearms, smoky translucent for [[Pre-Transformer|remnant cockpits]], and golden metalized plastic highlights depicting machine details. Most had fairly good articulation for G1 toys; only Slag had the conjoined foot-base common to many of the automobile-based Transformers in G1.

:In [[1991]], Grimlock, Sludge and Snarl were re-released as part of the [[Europe]]an ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line.

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[[File:G1-toy GrimlockPretender.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Pretender Grimlock]]
*'''Pretender Classics''' ([[1989]])
**[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Pretender|Grimlock]]

:A much smaller and simpler version of Grimlock, with a [[Pretender]] shell, was part of the [[Classic Pretender]]s line.

*'''Legends'''
**[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Grimlock]]

:The same smaller version of Grimlock was also available without his Pretender shell, either as K-Mart [[exclusive]] in the United States or packaged with similar versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Jazz]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] in Japan.
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[[File:G1-toy SnarlAM.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Action Master Snarl]]
*'''Action Masters''' ([[1990]])
**[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Grimlock]]
**[[Snarl (G1)#AM|Snarl]]

:Both Grimlock and Snarl were given new toy forms as part of the [[Action Master]]s line.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2SlagGreen toy.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|''Generation 2'' Slag]]
*'''Dinobots''' ([[1993]])
**'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Grimlock]]'''
**'''[[Slag (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slag]]'''
**'''[[Snarl (G1)#Generation 2|Snarl]]'''

:Three of the original five Dinobot molds were reissued in new colors.
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|''Beast Wars'' Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]]''' (Deluxe, [[1997]])

:A [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]].
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===''Alternators''===
[[File:AlternatorsGrimlock toy.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|''Alternators'' Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]]''' ([[2005]])

:He turns into a 1/24th scale Ford Mustang.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Class06-toy Swoop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|''Classics'' Swoop]]
*'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Classics|Swoop]]''' (Mini-Con Dinobots Team, [[2006]])

:A new mold for the original character, alongside two new-character teammates [[Knockdown (Classics)#Toys|Knockdown]] and [[Terrorsaur (Classics)#Toys|Terrorsaur]].

*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|Grimlock]]''' (Deluxe, 2006)

:A new mold based on his original design, with an updated dinosaur mode.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:TitaniumWarWithin Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|''War Within'' Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Grimlock]]''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, [[2008]])

:Based upon his appearance from ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', this version of Grimlock transforms into a Cybertronic heavy tank.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|King Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]]''' ([[2009]])

:A new mold featuring [[die-cast]] metal, LED lights and a wealth of gimmicks and accessories, ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock is based upon the character's appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. A redeco of this mold based upon his appearance as "King Grimlock" in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comics]] (with appropriate accessories) would follow as a [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]] exclusive and would be redecoed in [[2010]] for a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive release.
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===''Device Label''===
[[File:Device Label Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Device Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Device Label|Device Grimlock]]''' (2009)

:Grimlock transforms from a working USB laser mouse into a mechanoid raptor.
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===''United EX''===
[[File:UnitedEXtoy grimmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|''United EX'' Grimmaster Prime Mode]]
*'''[[Kakuryu (G1)#United EX 2|Grimmaster Prime Mode]]''' ([[2012]])

: A redeco of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Grimstone (PCC)#Toys|Grimstone]].

: He comes with four prehistoric creature drone-limbs:

:*'''Cross-Ryu Drone''' (''Ankylosaurus'')
:*'''Caesar-Ryu Drone''' (''Pachycephalosaurus'')
:*'''Illumina III Drone''' (''Parasaurolophus'')
:*'''Saber-Ryu Drone''' (''Dimetrodon'')
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===''Transformers'' (2014)===
[[File:DOTM-toy Triceradon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Dinobot Slug]]
*'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Strafe]]''' (Evolution 2-Pack, [[2014]])

:Available only at Toys"R"Us stores in the US and Canada and packed with ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]], this release represents Generation 1 Swoop, though the packaging mistakenly<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0uG8JszvCs&t=23m5s Botcon 2014 Interview] - Hasbro's Mark Weber, Transformers Manager of Global Brand Development</ref> uses the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s art, leading to much confusion.

*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Grimlock]]''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)

:A similar 2-Pack of ''Age of Extinction'' [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] and "1984 Grimlock" (a Generation 1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]]) was also available from Toys"R"Us.

*'''[[Slag (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Dinobot Slug]]''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)

:Another Toys"R"Us exclusive that saw the Deluxe [[Slug (AOE)|Dinobot Slug]] toy packed with a seemingly unchanged ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Mini-Con [[Triceradon (DOTM)|Triceradon]], described as "Classic" Slug.
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[[File:TF2014toy-SDCCSnarl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|''Generation One'' Snarl]]
*'''Dinobots Generation One 4-pack''' (Voyager, 2014)
**'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Grimlock]]'''
**'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Strafe]]'''
**'''[[Snarl (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Snarl]]'''
**'''[[Slag (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Slug]]'''

:First made available at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]], the "Dinobots Generation One 4-pack" was a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive. These Dinobots feature heavy use of vacuum metalization, transparent plastic and paint applications to recreate the look of their Generation 1 toys and their box unfolds into a diorama of the crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in [[Mount St. Hilary]].
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[[File:TF2014toy-LegionStrafe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Strafe]]
*'''Legion''' (2014)
**'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#LegionClass|Grimlock]]'''
**'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#LegionClass|Strafe]]'''

:As part of the Generation 1-inspired 2014 Legion Class assortment, Grimlock and Strafe are redecoes of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]] and [[Windrazor (Prime)|Windrazor]] respectively and retain their molds' ability to combine with [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]] (or a combiner of his redecoes).
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:Platinum-Edition-G1-Dinobots-Slog.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Platinum Edition'' Slog (Sludge)]]
*'''Dinobots Set''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, [[2015]])

:The 5 Dinobots: [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]], [[Slag (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Slug]], [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Strafe]], [[Sludge (G1)#Platinum Edition|Slog]], and [[Snarl (G1)#Platinum Edition|Snarl]], are reuses of the ''Age of Extinction'' molds and feature Generation 1-inspired redecoes and new-head retools.
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:PotP Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.77|''Power of the Primes'' Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Grimlock]]''' (Voyager, [[2017]])
*'''[[Slag (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Dinobot Slug]]''' (Deluxe, 2017)
*'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Dinobot Swoop]]''' (Deluxe, 2017)
*'''[[Snarl (G1)#Power of the Primes|Dinobot Snarl]]''' (Deluxe, [[2018]])
*'''[[Sludge (G1)#Power of the Primes|Dinobot Sludge]]''' (Deluxe, 2018)
*'''[[Slash (POTP)|Dinobot Slash]]''' (Legends, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] and [[Aaron Gray]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)}}

:All five classic Dinobots and new member [[Slash (POTP)|Slash]] feature in the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[subline imprint]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''. All six Dinobots share the common feature of being partially composed of translucent plastic with gold paint on the inside to give them a 'layered' look reminiscent of the translucent parts in their original toys. The original five can also combine to form [[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]], who is awesome. The Deluxe Class figures' Prime Armor were redecoed for the [[Terrorcon (G1)#Generations|Terrorcons]].
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===''Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-JP-Volcanicus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|''Generations Selects'' Volcanicus]]
*'''[[Volcanicus (POTP)#Selects|Volcanicus]]''' (Multi-pack, [[2021]])
:For the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' line, TakaraTomy gave each of the five classic Dinobots anime-accurate redecoes.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:SS-toy Grimlock 86.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Studio Series'' Grimlock]]
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Grimlock]]''' (Leader, 2021)
*'''[[Slag (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Slug]]''' (Leader, 2021)
*'''[[Sludge (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Sludge]]''' (Leader, [[2022]])
*'''[[Snarl (G1)#Studio Series|Dinobot Snarl]]''' (Leader, [[2023]])
*'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Dinobot Swoop]]''' (Leader, [[2024]])

{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Felipe Hamame]] (instruction designer)}}

:New, large, G1 cartoon-accurate figures of the Dinobots were released in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line. All of them (sans Snarl) have [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible ports inside their dinosaur mouths to replicate their [[fire-breath]]. Both Grimlock and Slug are packaged with smaller, non-transforming figures, while the latter three released come alone.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Slug.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| ''Legacy: Evolution'' Slug]]
*'''[[Slag (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dinobot Slug]]''' (Core Class, 2023)
*'''[[Sludge (G1)#Legacy|Dinobot Sludge]]''' (Core Class, 2023)
*'''[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legacy|Grimlock]]''' (Core Class, 2023)
*'''[[Swoop (G1)/toys#Legacy|Dinobot Swoop]]''' (Core Class, 2023)
*'''[[Skar (IDW)#Legacy|Dinobot Scarr]]''' (Core Class, 2023)
*'''[[Snarl (G1)#Legacy|Dinobot Snarl]]''' (Core Class, 2023)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-ZopluVbd/ Design notes on ''Legacy'' Scarr and Swoop] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Design notes on ''Legacy'' Sludge and Slug] from Hasbro designer Evan Brooks on Instagram</ref>

:Six combining Core Class Dinobots were released in ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]'', forming [[Volcanicus (POTP)#Legacy|Volcanicus]], the first core class combiner.

::*''Design notes on the ''Legacy'' Dinobots from Evan Brooks on Instagram:''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNwidkuAN4/ Part I - Sludge and Slug]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLLERvuq_I/ Part II - Grimlock]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-ZopluVbd/ Part III - Scarr and Swoop]''
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==Notes==
*The Dinobots are the first Transformers whose creation is shown in the cartoon. It seems simple enough: The Autobots simply construct their bodies, flick the switch, and they're animated. Wheeljack later upgrades their brains, after which they display sentience. However, the later episode "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]" heavily implies that there's no way to bring a Transformer to life without the use of the supercomputer [[Vector Sigma]]. Still other episodes would show the creation of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] without the use of Vector Sigma. For more on this issue, see [[Reproduction]].
*Early on in the cartoon, the Dinobots are played as very dangerous (though dim) wildcards, whose great power makes them a huge advantage to the Autobots when they can be persuaded to cooperate. However, beginning with ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and in the following third season, the Dinobots are portrayed almost exclusively as comic relief: goofy childlike morons whose (arguably even greater) stupidity made them a detriment to be babysat, rather than an advantage to be courted.
*The commercials (and package art) for the Dinobots show their swords, Slag's horns, and Swoop's lower beak and missiles as being chromed like the Diaclone versions. However, the actual release versions have these parts as bare red. This is due to the swords and horns being changed to soft plastic for safety reasons (it was either that or retool them blunt like Blitzwing's sword), as the chrome plating does not bond to soft plastic. Swoop's jaw and missiles probably didn't need this, but that's [[gang-molding]] for you.
[[File:MadGeister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we know who Grimstone stole his hat from!]]
*Four of the original five Dinobot designs served as the templates for the "Geisters", recurring villainous henchmen on the Takara/Sunrise co-production ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Exkaiser]]''; Slag became [[:File:HornGeist.jpg|Horn Geist]], Sludge became [[:File:ThunderGeist.jpg|Thunder Geist]], Snarl became [[:File:ArmorGeist.jpg|Armor Geist]], and Swoop became [[:File:PteraGeist.jpg|Ptera Geist]]. In what might be called [[Beast (G1)|a vision of things to come]], the four were once briefly fused into a single robot called "Mad Geister" (マッドガイスター ''Maddogaisutā''). However, because each Geister controlled a portion of the combined body—and, aside from Ptera Geist, they had the accumulated brain power of a Froot Loop—this ended rather badly for them. In a more successful (and [[Mega-Dinobot|also prescient]]) later development, the Geisters learned to merge in groups of two, with Ptera Geist and Thunder Geist forming the centaur-esque "[[:File:PtederAndHormor.jpg|Pteder]]" (プテダー ''Putedā'') and Horn Geist and Armor Geist forming "Hormor" (ホーマー ''Hōmā'').
*The 2005 [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] two-pack was originally intended to portray the Generation 1 characters, but ended up as part of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' toyline instead, representing new characters by this wiki's classification.
*The S-names are to show how they're their own group, while Grimlock breaks the pattern to show he's the boss.<ref name="BC10">[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc10/bc10bb.html griffin's 2010 BotCon report]</ref>
*And the most obvious point; this collection of ''dinosaur'' robots has a ''pterosaur'' in their number, thus making the name kind of inaccurate. Those two animals are entirely different branches of Ornithodira; calling a ''Pteranodon'' a dinosaur is like calling a cougar a {{w|Nimravidae|nimravid}} because both are felids. Granted, "Avemetatarsaliabots" is nowhere ''near'' as fluid to say as "Dinobots"...but still, worth noting.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dinobot''' (ダイノボット ''Dainobotto'')
*''French:'' '''Dinobot''' (cartoon dubs and comics), '''Dinosaurobot''' and '''Dinorobot''' (''The Movie'' dub)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Dinobotok''', '''Vasállatok''' (first ''The Movie'' dub, "Iron-animals"), '''Dínók''' (second ''The Movie'' dub, "Dinos")
*''Italian'': '''Dinorobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kǒnglóng Jīngāng''' (恐龙金刚, "Dinosaur Vajra"), '''Jīqì Kǒnglóng''' (机器恐龙, "Machine Dinosaur")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Dinobóticos''' (Portugal comic), '''Robodinos''' (Brazil comic)

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Dinobots| ]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 2 subgroups]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) subgroups]]
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Antimatter

2025-02-10T19:31:19Z

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[[File:MegatronAntimatterUK.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yes, that's coming OUT OF HIS EYES. This is why he gets to be leader.]]

'''Antimatter''' is a powerful energy source, though somewhat unstable. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has the power to tap into a [[black hole]] and draw on the antimatter within to use as a weapon. <ref>Megatron's original on-[[Packaging|package]] [[bio]] [https://botchthecrab.com/archive/techspecs/decepticon/1984/ts_megatron.jpg (scan at BotchTheCrab.com)]</ref>

{{quote|The black hole thing! With the '''''eyes'''''. And the—and the '''''anti-matter'''''... stuff. Legend has it that—}}
{{quote|"Legend has it?" I'm a scientist. Those words make me twitch.}}
{{quote|They say he can use this weird inter-dimensional circuity to syphon anti-matter from... from a black hole. You know, in space. So.}}
{{quote|With respect, Ratchet, that sounds—that just sounds '''''stupid'''''.|[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]]|"[[Chaos Theory Part 1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=====
{{noteukexclusive|Antimatter}}
[[File:Resurrection antimatter attack.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7]]
[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] used his power on only two occasions. The first time, he intended to use antimatter to destroy [[Aunty|Auntie]]. His interference became unnecessary when [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] burst into the room and destroyed Auntie in her moment of surprise. Charged up already, however, Megatron decided to redirect the antimatter to kill [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], but was stopped by Windcharger. {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}} The second time, Megatron wanted to use his power to destroy both Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. In his state of mental instability and enthusiastic rage, he'd have destroyed himself, the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold]] and its inhabitants if [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] hadn't ordered for him to be [[Space bridge|teleported]] to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

=====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic=====
The [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] had an antimatter conversion chamber as part of its power system. [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] destroyed the chamber in an effort to prevent Megatron from stealing the ship. Their actions caused an explosion which destroyed the Ark and claimed both of their lives. Unfortunately, Megatron survived.{{storylink|All or Nothing!}}
{{stub|Unfinished}}

=====''Transformers '84''=====
[[File:Megatron grimlock secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]]
When AUNTIE was damaged to the point of being unable to distinguish between Autobot and Decepticon, she woke Megatron to deal with [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] lumbering back to the Ark, reactivating his antimatter abilities in the process. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

After Grimlock managed to run through Megatron, the antimatter began leaking out, catalyzing into a deadly gamma-wave. The [[Conehead]]s bailed out when they saw this, forcing Grimlock to push his way into the Ark and deactivate AUNTIE, dissipating the antimatter build-up. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}
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====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon=====
[[File:RollForIt Megatron chestycubes.jpg|thumb|left|uoright-1.3|Yes, that's coming OUT OF HIS BOOBS. This is why he gets to be-wait, WHAT?]]
[[Alcazar|Doctor Alcazar]] created an antimatter formula, which came to the attention of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], who wanted it as a source of energy. The doctor deleted the formula, but sent it to [[Chip Chase]]. Ultimately, Megatron decided that antimatter was simply too unstable to use. {{storylink|Roll for It}}

Megatron later wielded an antimatter blaster to free [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] from an [[electro mesh prison]]. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

=====Metrowars/''Legends''=====
During their first battle, Metroplex fought [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] with a powerful antimatter projector beam that destroyed Trypticon and his commander, [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} Years later, Metroplex was rebuilt into a larger form by the Autobots with the help of [[Nebulan]]s. When the Decepticons attacked again, the Autobots were reluctant to activate the reborn Metroplex due to energy concerns, but the large robot pressed through and transformed into robot mode, taking [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] by surprise. Metroplex attacked him with his [[Anti-matter projector|antimatter projector]]. {{Storylink|Metrowars}} And some time later, Metroplex used an antimatter projector beam to defeat his rival Trypticon, again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}
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====2005 IDW continuity====
[[File:Mtmte 55 antimatter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Seriously, you know you've made some lousy life choices when you've pissed off a guy who cries pure concentrated annihilation.]]
[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] told [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] that according to legend, [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] could siphon antimatter from a black hole and release it through his eyes. Perceptor thought that the legend sounded silly, {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}} even though Megatron does have an actual black hole connection, which he used to fuel the [[space bridge]] nodes installed in his new body by [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

After Shockwave forcibly activated the space bridge within him {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} to bring [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Nova Prime]] over from the [[Dead Universe]], {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Megatron's body was left a mess of interdimensional portals internally and when he was attacked by [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'', the Autobot's arm was swallowed up. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}}

Whirl would eventually find his arm in the unlikeliest of places—a cupboard in the "fortress" on the [[Necroworld]] where Megatron and "[[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]]" were under siege from the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] and [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]'s forces. As the dying [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] explained to the others, Megatron had spent the intervening year reaching out to try and recover Whirl's arm through the space bridge, allowing him to create and maintain a two-way connection to the black hole and siphon antimatter from it. Then, having trapped the D.J.D. inside a [[force field]] with him, he used that antimatter to tear them to pieces. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}}

===''Cybertron'' comic===
[[Elder God|Extradimensional entities]] tortured [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] until his corporeal form became an unstable, highly radioactive form of antimatter. When loose in the corporeal universe, Ramjet's body was surrounded with a glowing corona of destructive energy created by the constant interaction of his body with the atoms around him, which had the effect of overcharging his subdermal energy collectors. Ramjet maintained his physical form through a constant bleed of "anti-atoms" from [[Unspace|non-space]]. {{Storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 5|Ramjet's profile in Club magazine #5}}

===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
The blade of [[Megatron (WFC)#Tales of the Beast Hunters|Megatron]]'s [[Tartarex Warp Sword]] was covered with an antimatter warp field that could destroy any matter it touched. {{storylink|Megatron (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters|Beast Hunters Megatron/Sharkticon Megatron}}
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==Notes==
* Megatron's full ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Universe]]'' profile makes it clear that it's his [[fusion cannon]] that can use antimatter as a power source, but when the profile was cut down for his on-package bio, the resultant sentence fragments lost the explicit connection to his cannon. [[Simon Furman]] was apparently only aware of the truncated version, since he wrote the Marvel UK stories with Megatron using the antimatter as a weapon unto itself.

===Foreign names===
* ''Japanese:'' '''Hanbusshitsu''' (反物質, "antimatter")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{w|Antimatter}} at Wikipedia

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Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys

2025-01-26T01:51:45Z

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[[File:TLK-Optimus-Prime-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|]]

'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' starred in a film series that made billions of dollars. Woohoo!

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
As a tribute to his immense popularity, Optimus Prime is the only ''Movie'' Transformer with a toy in every regular category (Legend, Fast Action, Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader).

===Legends Class toys===
[[File:Movie Legends Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shortening the smokestacks is good; [[For safety reasons|it makes the toy safer]]. But removing ONE and keeping the other? Crazy.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Optimus Prime'''

: Legends class Optimus Prime is an ''extremely'' simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in [[robot mode]]. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. He is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via [[ball joint]]s. His hands are designed to hold 3mm-compatible weapons.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Say, have we met?" "No, I'm not from around here." "I can tell. You look ''way'' more realistic than I do."]]
*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Target]] [[exclusive]], this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], Movie Legends Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]].

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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Get ready for the safety recall, folks.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

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[[File:Movie Legends Nightwatch Prime .jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Be afraid, Decepticons, because I hide in the shadows!]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream''' (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)

: The previously-released Legends Class Optimus Prime toy is redecoed to match the Leader class Nightwatch Optimus Prime deco. He comes with a predominantly black and silver redeco of [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Allspark2pack|Starscream]]. The stock photo for his robot mode is mistransformed: his body is not collapsed down to the waist.

:In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Starscream) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
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[[File:TF07-Protoform-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Until I find my feet, I have to use these giant robot hands.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I did the Pre-Earth/Entry mode Optimus Prime and Starscream that were made into toys|link=https://twitter.com/sketchyfig/status/1795868661787537424|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=05|day=29}}</ref>}}

:Based upon the "[[Protoform]]" (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his "entry" mode. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the "vehicle", creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[Automorph Technology|automorph]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth, with an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble saying "Exclusive movie poster!". It is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

:Aaron Archer designed this toy in a single day; it was the last toy he personally worked on. He prefers [[#TLK-Protoform|the redeco from ''The Last Knight'']].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Because of a late change in the #transformersmovie line, I had to design this toy in one day back in 2006. It was the last transformers toy I hands-on worked on. It is not a strong design so i was surprised to see a redeco at #toysrus yesterday. The color choices on this one are WAY better than the original.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQfgk0nipz/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2017|month=08|day=26}}</ref>

:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prima|member]] of the [[Dynasty of Primes]] in [[Tales of the Fallen issue 4|''Tales of the Fallen'' #4]]. His alternate mode served as a basis for the [[Vok|Vok Novaroids]] for [[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ProtoformOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Protoform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:FusionClusterOptimusStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Made out of sculpted wildberry Slurpee.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime Fusion Cluster Edition''' (C3xHobby Convention exclusive Deluxe, Japan 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment

:An extensive redeco of the Protoform Optimus Prime mold that was exclusively available at the Japanese C3xHobby Convention in August of 2007, and later offered by [[e-HOBBY]] in limited quantities. Most of the body is made out of transparent turquoise plastic in order to mimic its frozen state in the "coldness" of space, while orange paint is used on the front end of the "entry" mode, mimicking the heat effects of sudden atmospheric entry. The flame attachment is made out of clear ''blue'' plastic, with the tail end being covered in ''gold'' paint.

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[[File:Movietoy jazz optimus brawl 3pk.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun with missile and flame attachment

:This three-pack, which was available at general retail in the United Kingdom, contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Protoform Optimus Prime together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Autobot Jazz]] toys.

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[[File:Movietoy gold protoform optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Expectation VS Reality.]]
*'''Gold Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] (save for his black joints, which they were made out of unpaintable plastic) Protoform Optimus Prime figure was featured as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] giveaway (along side similarly gold vac-metal versions of Voyager class Optimus Prime and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#LuckyDrawProtoform|Protoform Starscream]]) in the December 2007 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. Released in 2008, only 5 pieces were made, making it one of the rarest Lucky Draw figures; the images at right represent the only known photographs of it.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/movie+japanese/gold+protoform+optimus+prime+/3696 More information on Gold Protoform Optimus Prime at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Movie Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The last one of you out of here gets a... gets a lead salad!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Twin Blaster Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2007]]-[[Calendar|8]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the third wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms into an amalgamation of the Kenworth W900 and the Peterbilt 379, making this toy fairly inaccurate to the actual vehicle Optimus Prime turned into on-screen. His driver cabin now features a small interior with an opening driver-side door with a non-removable [[Peter Cullen|cowboy-hat-bedecked driver figurine]] that flips out of the seat when the driver's side door is opened.

: Optimus Prime is armed with two large rifles formed out of a combination of both smokestacks and fuel tanks. These rifles peg onto his lower arms with grips for his open hands. The under-slung fuel tanks can fire spring-loaded projectiles. In vehicle mode, both smokestack rifles can be deployed as twin cannons, and this mechanism can also be used to store the rifles and deploy them as shoulder guns in robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/VoyagerOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Robovision OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We'd hate to see what those smokestacks looked like BEFORE Hasbro shortened them.]]
*'''Robo-Vision Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

: A Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, this limited edition version boasts a "Supermetal finish", resulting in silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable gray/silver plastic, a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colors and improved 'flame' paint decorations.

: Unusually for the smaller Voyager Class of toys, [[Robo-Vision]] Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime. The package also includes a Robo-Vision Decoder. Strangely, this Target exclusive preceded the release of the regular Voyager by a large margin, coming out on [[June 2]], 2007 with the initial wave of movie toys.

: This toy has been retroactively declared part of the ''Premium Series'' of more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] redecos of core characters from the movie.

:All international versions came in the same packaging, but lacked the "Only at Target" sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Robo-VisionOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robo-Vision Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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{{anchor|BeePrimePack}}[[File:Movietoy bee and optimus 2pk.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee and Optimus Prime''' (Argos exclusive two-pack, Hong Kong/UK/Australia/France 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A two-pack, available as a mass retail release in Hong Kong, as an Argos exclusive in the United Kingdom, as a Kmart exclusive in Australia, and with undetermined distribution in France. Contains an unchanged Voyager Class Optimus Prime and an equally unchanged Deluxe Class Concept Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeePrimePack|Bumblebee]].

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[[File:SamsClubMovieVoyagerBattleDamagedOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Given later events, probably less "battle damaged" than "covered in the <s>blood</s> fuel of his enemies".]]
*'''Arcee, Starscream & Optimus Prime''' (Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A three-pack, exclusive to [[Sam's Club]] stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Deluxe Class [[Arcee (Movie)#Battle3pack|Arcee]], both with a battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]. The Optimus figure would later be released on its own in international markets; see below.

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*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A gold-chromed version of the Voyager Optimus Prime toy was available as part of the same Lucky Draw contest as the Golden Protoform Optimus (see above) in the December 2007 issue of ''TV Magazine''. Limited to only 3 pieces, it is insanely rare. The photographed sample here features a chromed truck grill, while a boxed unit has an unchromed grey grill; the owners of both pieces, the Mapes Brothers of [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/ Transformers @ The Moon], believe both are genuine TakaraTomy toys, so it is unclear if the one with the chromed grill is a testshot or a production variant.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/content.php?/transformers-lucky-draw/toy-gallery/1979/Gold+Optimus+Prime.html More information on Gold Optimus Prime at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[File:Movie Voyager Firststrike OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is ''this'' good enough for [[GEEWUN|you]]?]]
*'''First Strike Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released as part of the ''Allspark Power'' refresh of the movie line, First Strike Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of Voyager class Optimus Prime in a colour scheme based upon ''Generation 1'' and ''Classics'' Optimus Prime. The included toy bio describes this coloring as Prime paying tribute to the markings he wore as a young soldier when the war began. Due to the [[transformation]], this figure actually ends up being ''less'' like its G1 counterpart in robot mode, a sacrifice made for the slavish redeco of the vehicle mode. You can't have your cake and eat it too, folks.

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

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[[File:MovieVoyagerBattleDamageOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' ("international market" exclusive Voyager-sized toy, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A single-packed version of the battle damaged Voyager Optimus Prime toy from the Sam's Club exclusive three-pack. Although the assortment number and the general packaging style (which are both the same also used for the [[Premium Series]] redecos of Voyager Class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Premium|Autobot Ratchet]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|Megatron]]) seemed to indicate that this might be a Best Buy exclusive, it was later confirmed to be an "international market" exclusive. It was released in Hasbro's Southeast Asian markets, but was not available in the USA outside the Sam's Club three-pack.

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[[File:TF2007-Screen-Battles-Freeway-Brawl-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|NOW WITH 8% BLUE!]]
*'''Freeway Brawl''' ("Screen Battles" two-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: A second Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, the gray molded pieces were recolored beige-grey, and multiple parts that were previously molded in blue and red (the chest, shoulder pads, and leg interiors) had their mold colors swapped, with extra [[paint operation]]s to make up the difference. As such, the toy has very few visual differences from the regular release of the sculpt, in a "doing things differently to achieve a very similar end result" sense. This version was only available in a pack with an unchanged Deluxe Class [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#FreewayBrawl|Bonecrusher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ScreenBattlesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Freeway Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info.]''
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===Leader Class toys===
[[File:TF07-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Y'think Prime got a makeover? We have it on good authority that Movie [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Leader Class toys, this Optimus Prime, at the time, was the most accurate representation of the CGI designs' complex transformation sequence. He transforms into a heavily-customized [https://web.archive.org/web/20070814100030/http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379] conventional extended-hood, and unusually for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His [[Ion blaster]] weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has a hole where the fifth wheel hitch is sculpted in the rear of the truck. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the tips of his long smokestacks are made of rubber. A switch on top of the cab roof activates horn sounds and window lights.

:Featuring a complex transformation, the front and back ends of the truck essentially fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The halves of the rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms.

: As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] gimmicks, and due to his price point, he has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the double-barrel cannon in his right forearm flips out his spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. (The Ion Blaster can actually be popped off his forearm fairly easily, as it is held in place by a simple clip.) Optimus's final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach, activating a series of spring-loaded actions where the truck windows are pushed apart and the lever between them is raised, enabling the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point, yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a "powering up" sound effect.

:Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints, and ankles. His hands even have individually articulated fingers and thumbs!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Leader Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:2007MovieOptimusPrimeCostCoBonusPack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cylinders are the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime bonus pack''' ([[Costco]] exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#CostcoPrimeBonus|Autobot Jazz]] as bonus figures. All three toys are unchanged from their respective original releases.

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[[File:Movie G4Contest Chrome OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Completists, eat your heart out!]]
*'''Chrome Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Two custom-made pieces (presented in robot and vehicle mode) by the [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' team as the grand prize for G4TV and [http://www.jumpcut.com Jumpcut]'s contest for fans to remix selected Transformers clips. Won by [http://www.TFW2005.com/ TFW2005.com] member James Zahn, this one-of-a-kind (well, two-of-a-kind) piece is an almost fully [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] Leader-class Optimus Prime in red, silver and blue (based heavily upon Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]), presented with a custom display base with an embossed silver Autobot insignia and a perspex display case.

:It is certainly one of the rarest Transformers toys ever, and unless you are James, you will never own one.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2007.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is either [[Ultra Magnus (Movie)|Ultra Magnus]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#The Last Knight film|Nemesis Prime]].]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, UK/JPN 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''MA-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The first Nightwatch Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the previously released Leader-class Optimus Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black. In fact, he resembles the original [[Diaclone]] Powered Convoy color scheme of ''Generation 1'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]'s truck cab. The previously blue and red flames have been replaced with silver flames, while various other decos have been replaced by copper.

:This version was released in the UK several months before the ''AllSpark Power'' version. Available exclusively through Argos stores, it came in an American-style box with the original Movie packaging design. This version was also released by [[TakaraTomy]] in Japan.
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[[File:TF-2007-Lucky-Draw-Gold-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now that is what I called a gold-plated kill."]]
*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A gold vacuum-metallized Leader class Optimus Prime was available as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize figure in [[Japan]], as well as being a promotional competition figure for various [[Hasbro]] branches elsewhere in the world. Only 88 pieces were made.

:Although the figure can transform, the feet were fixated to accommodate with the stand.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2008.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ultra Prime or Nemesis Magnus?]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, USA 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The second Nightwatch Optimus Prime was released as part of the "[[AllSpark Power]]" second half of the Movie line. He is similar to the UK version of Nightwatch Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black, retaining his resemblance to Diaclone Powered Convoy in most respects. However, the subdued black and copper on the first Nightwatch Prime have been replaced with gold and a ''very'' bright blue, to signify the All Spark energy affecting the Transformers. The translucent parts were also cast in purple translucent plastic instead of black translucent plastic.

:Another difference is that this version comes in an ''AllSpark Power''-style box instead of the original style.

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

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[[File:Premium movie OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Bunny-ears]] Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The Premium Series Optimus Prime is both a [[retool]] and a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime toy. The major selling point is a more movie-accurate head sculpt with longer ears and detailing based on the final CG head design, and a flip-out energy sword to replace the ion blaster that was included with previous versions of the toy. This energy sword is detachable and attaches where the Ion Blaster did, compatible with non-premium Optimus Prime Leader-class-based releases. Because his ears are much longer, the truck roof panel that hides his head now has two holes cut into so the head can fit inside the cabin.

:The paint deco is... unfocused, to say the least. In vehicle mode, the grill, headlights, and bumpers (and thus his feet) are painted silver, yet the red in the small Autobot insignia has been removed. There is silver paint on the fuel tanks (toy battery cover), but not on the other tool boxes and equipment in the same location. There is also silver paint on all 6 wheel rims, the air cleaners, and the windscreen visor. In robot mode, the silver paint is mainly located on his thighs and crotch, though in order to save on costs, the dark blue and gold paint on his thighs and knee joints have been sacrificed.

:Unlike the initial ''Premium Series'' toys, this one was available as part of the regular mass retail Leader class assortment. The instructions still depicts the original Leader Class mold's head.

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*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Optimus Prime toy is released without any changes along with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium Series'' Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Jazz'']], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and a [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|regular Ratchet]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.

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[[File:Movie Leader OptimusPrimeBattleMode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loves his lips so much, he won't let anyone sculpt them on his toys.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Mode''' (Leader Class, 2008)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The TakaraTomy version of Premium Series Optimus Prime has a considerably different deco from Hasbro's release. Similar to the unique chrome Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Battle Mode features vacuum-metallized parts for nearly all of the silver truck parts, for a greater resemblance to the polished chrome on the real prop trucks. Unfortunately, as his feet are the front fenders and grill, this will likely lead to chipping. In robot mode, he retains several decos that were removed from Hasbro's Premium Optimus Prime for cost reasons, such as the blue and gold decos on his thighs. Finally, the flip-out energy sword is coloured gold to reflect its "powered up" appearance.
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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
[[File:Movie FAB OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Okay mommy, me got my backpack and big gun thingy. Me go to robot school now?"]]
*'''Power Hook Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile (attached)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:[[Fast Action Battlers|Fast Action Battler]] Power Hook Optimus Prime is a (roughly) Deluxe sized figure made for younger children than the rest of the mainline and was designed to have a quick conversion and an action feature. This actually translates to him being made of a series of Automorph mechanisms that facilitate what is for the most part, a one step transformation. Just split the front of the truck along the seam and Optimus' chest and arms swing into place while his feet pop out. The sides of the truck even feature little sculpted arrows to remind you what to do! He has a little string attached to his missile tied to his "backpack" to let you imagine he's reeling things in with his hook. It also means little ones don't lose it, but other figures in the line featured firing missiles which weren't tied to anything, so that's probably not why it's there. The launching hook isn't Prime's only gimmick though, as his waist is spring loaded in one direction for a punch (or maybe even kick) attack. For whatever reason, the balls in his hip joints are cast from clear blue plastic so they may be a point of fragility.

:Unsurprisingly, he is relatively inaccurate to the film's design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Hook Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 1 gun, 1 Missile

: This Wal*Mart-exclusive two-pack contains the ''Fast Action Battler'' Power Hook Optimus Prime toy, designated "2007 Optimus Prime", and the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Optimus Prime]] toy from ''The Ultimate Battle'' DVD two-pack. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

: For some reason, the ''Classics'' Optimus toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime" on the packaging, even though it was released in 2006... well, he ''looks'' like Prime from '84, so hey, what the hell.

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[[File:Mov2007-toy FAB FireBlastPrime.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]], is that you?]]
*'''Fire Blast Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Fire Blast Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the previously released Power Hook Optimus Prime Fast Action Battler. The color scheme is loosely based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]], explained rather oddly in the card bio as being the camouflage Optimus took while hunting Decepticons on Mars post-movie... because there are so many long-nose cabs driving around Mars. Yeah.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fire Blast Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Cyber Slammers''===
[[File:Movie CyberSlammers Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay, let the bumper car battle begin! One shall stand, one shall...get knocked back a few metres.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Cyber Slammers]] Optimus Prime is an amazingly cute truck that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then snaps back up into robot mode. Sure to please the toddler you brought with you to the PG-13 movie! Like most Cyber Slammers, Prime manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyber Slammer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Trans-Scanning''===
[[File:TransScanningOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Optimus Prime of your nightmares.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TS-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand, set of truck mode armor, set of protoform armor, open-palmed hands
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Trans-scan]]ning Optimus Prime is a Japanese-exclusive figure with many interchangeable parts. At its most basic, the figure is a spindly skeleton referred to as a "[[core body]]". To this skeleton, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for Optimus Prime: his [[protoform]] mode or his Earth mode.

: The protoform mode consists of eight pieces of metallic blue plastic that plug into the arms, chest, pelvis and legs of the figure. With these pieces attached, the figure can be transform into his meteor-like "entry mode". This mode can be mounted on a three-piece stand that comes with the figure, allowing you to display it in mid-plummet.

:Optimus Prime's Earth mode, meanwhile, is made up of many armor pieces that form a rather [[Kibble|kibbly]] robot mode, which can then transform into a truck approximating a Peterbilt 379. Compared to the overly simple transformation of the protoform mode, his truck mode's transformation can be described as an abominable, unintuitive, parts-massaging ''mess''.

: Optimus Prime also includes a pair of interchangeable, open-palmed hands that can be swapped out for the clenched fists that are in place in-package. The Core Body mold was re-used for the simultaneously released Trans-Scanning [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Bumblebee]] figure.
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===Optimus Prime Figure===
[[File:Movie-toy Optimus DVDSpychanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The shoulders house a kickin' stereo system.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Figure''' (Spychanger, 2007)

:"Optimus Prime Figure" (オプティマスプライム・フィギア)<ref>Named as such in ''Transformers Generations 2009'' Vol. 2, page 52.</ref> is a redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. Like most Spychangers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: This toy has been ''extensively'', if not ''ridiculously'' painted up to resemble the live-action version Optimus Prime as closely as possible, also making use of metal-flake paint for extra sheen. Of note is the [[tampograph]]ed detailing on his chest resembling movie Prime's distinctive chest design.

: This toy was a [[campaign item|promotional freebie]], exclusively available in Japan with a pre-order for the ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' DVD/HD-DVD from Paramount Pictures Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/DVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Optimus Prime Figure" at TFU.info]''
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==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
===Legends Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFlegend}}[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime.jpg|301px|thumb|AT LAST! Two smokestacks!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
[[File:ROTF Legends Prime Jetfire combo.jpg|thumb|left|Don't I look awesome with my corpse backpack?]]

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends class Optimus Prime is a much more accurate mold compared to the 2007 Legends class Prime, having a much greater accuracy in both robot and vehicle mode. In particular, his vehicle mode isn't inexplicably missing one smokestack like the 2007 toy. It should be noted that he was molded in only one paintable plastic color, with red and blue deco patterns decked on it. The top of the truck's bunk (ending up on his back in robot mode) has a slot to combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]. For some reason, this isn't mentioned in the instructions, though they're hardly needed.

: Compared to the final product, stock photos of the figure loses blue paint operations on his knee armor. This mold was also used to make [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

: During the [[May 30]] launch event for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline in [[Japan]], Legends Optimus were given out to attendees. The only difference is a sticker on the packaging commemorating the event. Optimus also saw release as a blindpacked figure for the first wave of the Revenge of the Fallen EZ Collection sets. And like all the first waves, he comes with a flyer advertising the TakaraTomy releases of the Revenge of the Fallen toyline. His pair of legs is also mistranformed to fit in the bubble.

:In Malaysia, this toy was one of the four Legends Class toys to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He could be obtained starting from the 12th of July, via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.

:Anyone looking to buy this figure on the aftermarket be warned, there is a very convincing-looking [[knockoff]] that's been making the rounds. While the paint applications are pretty much identical to the real deal, the pegs on the legs/trunk front can be a little too tight when attached. in some worst cases; it can break off if attempted to pull off by force.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime Battledamage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A little blue paint goes a long way.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Damage Version''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-09'''

: A "Battle Damaged" variant featured in the second wave of EZ Collection (the Japanese name for Legends class toys), with more elaborate, weathered paint applications.

: This redeco is also the first mold to utilize the slightly retooled fuel tank/elbow tabs, which is slightly smaller than the first release.

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[[File:ROTF-toy Legends PowerArmorPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's certainly power armor... the kind that hasn't been finished yet.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)

:This [[redeco]] of Legends class Optimus Prime features a slightly darkened color scheme and red legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegPowerArmorOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Power Armor Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionDefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Here to mend and defend! ... hahaha, no, really, hand your face over. '''Now.''']]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, March 2010)

:A redeco of Legends Optimus Prime replacing his red plastic with more blue and silver, but sprucing things up a bit with red flame [[paint operation]]s. Defender Optimus Prime (ディフェンダーオプティマスプライム) was only available in Japan as part of their ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' promotion in March 2010. It was given away for free to customers who purchased ''Animated'' merchandise at Edion, Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera stores.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFvoyager}}[[File:ROTF Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look! I got a tan! ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-ROTF-Tokyo-Toy-Show-2009-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Tokyo Toy Show 2009 TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Optimus Prime Revenge Edition'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:Voyager Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the toy from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|first movie's toyline]]. Like several redecos or retools of 2007 movie toys, there has been some effort to make this release noticeably different from the previous releases, though the toy ends up looking less accurate to the actual movie appearance than those previous releases. Optimus Prime has a sort of faded Autobot [[insignia|logo]] on the side of the truck's bunk, and hanzi (Chinese characters) on the roof (ending up on his knee in robot mode.) The word "上海将军" means "Shanghai General", while "大将" means "Grand general". The beige-gray plastic used for this toy is similar to his Screen Battles toy, only with a slightly reddish hue.

:The Japanese version of the toy, named "Optimus Prime Revenge Edition", was exclusively available at Tokyo Toy Show 2009, and later also from [[e-HOBBY]]. Despite being sold in Hasbro packaging like the mass retail ''Revenge'' toys in Japan (plus the addition of Japanese stickers marking it as a Japanese market release and containing Japanese safety warnings and manufacturer information), it slightly differed from the Hasbro version insofar as it lacked the [[tampograph]]ed Chinese.

:::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/VoyagerOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, 2010)

:An "Asia" version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager-Class Optimus Prime (see above) was released in a two-pack, except with different writing on him. The writing on this version "勇猛果敢武士道" means "brave and fierce, resolute and courageous, bushido", which interestingly can be read in Chinese and Japanese with the same semantic meaning, albeit differing pronunciations. <ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2010/01/30/revenge-of-the-fallen-optimus-prime-and-ravage-redecos-169082</ref> which is very fitting for Optimus Prime. Alongside with a slightly modified version of the ''Movie'' Deluxe-Class "[[Premium Series]]" [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#PrimeBee2Pack|Bumblebee]]. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released in Malaysia and was apparently also sold in Indonesia and India.

:Like his pack-in mate Bumblebee, a near-identical [[knockoff]] of the 2-pack has been making the rounds since the 2010s, with Optimus Prime being one of the dead giveaways; He possesses a lighter shade of opaque blue paint on the thighs.

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[[File:ROTF Voyager DefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Kaboom, yo. Ka-friggin-boom.]]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:This redeco of Voyager-Class Optimus Prime swaps out the red and some of the silver plastic with black and blue, changes the blue flames to red and silver, lightly nodding towards [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|his Generation 2 Laser incarnation]].

:Defender Optimus Prime also comes with two packaging variants: aside from his default packaging, the other was packed in robot mode in a vertical packaging similar to the Leader Class figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/DefenderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Defender Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Voyager JetPowerOptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb|Use your friends wisely.]]
*'''Jet Power Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MR-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles, sword, Jetfire armour parts

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Unite for the Universe|Unite for the Universe]]'' Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the 2007 Optimus Prime Voyager-Class mold in a similar style to the Leader-Class Buster Optimus Prime (see below), with a much more accurate and detailed paint scheme, including white stenciled flames. He would have come with a set of [[Jetfire (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Jetfire]] armour parts to form the powered-up Optimus Prime seen at end of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and due to not having to form Jetfire's robot mode or his jet mode, the armour parts are far more accurate to the movie's design of them than the leader class Jetfire toy could manage. While not combined to Optimus Prime, the armour can be arranged to form a sort of weapon emplacement mode or a jet engine on the back of Optimus's vehicle mode.

:Both Jet Power Optimus Prime and the accompanying redeco of Voyager-Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#UniteMegatron|Megatron]] would have come with an issue of the [[Unite for the Universe issue 1|''Unite for the Universe'' comic book]], but due to the cancellation of both figures, the comics were eventually included with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie]]'' releases of Leader-Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]]. Of amusement is the fact the comics are essentially showcasing toys that have been canceled.

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====Mini-figure====
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[[File:ROTF mini figure Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He won't be [[Decapitation|taking]] [[The Fallen|anybody]]'s faces at THAT size.]]
*'''Stratosphere''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-17'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

:Voyager-Class [[Stratosphere]] comes with a transformable Optimus Prime mini-figure that deploys from his cargo bay, based upon scenes from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie. The articulation is limited to hinges on his arms, legs and shoulders, all three of them being contingent from his transformation.

:Towering at only barely over two inches, this is actually not just the smallest movie-verse Optimus but even the smallest transformable figure of Optimus Prime for a while - ironically enough, being even slightly tinier than the [[Smallest Transforming Transformers]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].

:This toy is also the basis for the fiction-only [[Transformers Part One]] version of [[Frenzy (G1)| Frenzy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/MiniOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on mini Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will not stop telling you that I am Optimus Prime. Ever!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Leader-class Optimus Prime is an entirely different mold from the first movie's Leader-class Optimus Prime.

:Like the previous Prime, it is loaded with features, though it ditches the first movie's [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing for the new [[Mech Alive]] gimmick. When a grey tab on his midriff is pressed, Prime's entire pectoral region "flexes", lights in his chest and eyes glow, and he declares "I am Optimus Prime" in [[Peter Cullen]]'s voice. For the European release of the figure, to get past the language barrier, the Cullen sound clip is abbreviated to just "Optimus Prime"; in some regions, including Quebec and the UK (but only after a month or two), both versions were made available. A transformation sound effect activates when his torso is transformed, and once Prime is in truck mode, an almost unnoticeable button (a small square located beside the screw for the battery compartment, undocumented in his instructions) is revealed, which activates engine-idling noises.

:Each arm features flip-out blades that trigger when a button on the forearm is pressed. Each of these blades has a [[Cyberglyphics|Cyberglyphic]] symbol on it. The blades severely restrict Prime's arm articulation when retracted, as they get in the way of the kibble, but as there is very little one can do with Prime's arms without causing the blades to deploy, this is hardly noticeable.

:One detail not reflected in most of Hasbro's photos is that the sun visors above Prime's windows are mounted on ball joints and can be positioned like they are in his CG design. The hood halves on his arms can slide up on their hinges and the blue panels at the back of Prime's lower legs can be pulled out slightly as well for further screen accuracy.

:Overall, the robot mode of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' leader class Optimus Prime toy is slightly taller and considerably more athletic-looking than the 2007 ''Transformers'' Leader-class Optimus Prime toy.

[[File:ROTF Leader Jetfire PowerUpPrime toy.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Who's your daddy? He is.]]
:Optimus Prime can also combine with Leader-class [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] to form Jetpower Optimus Prime by slightly transforming his backpack and feet. Sadly, this takes away from his leg articulation, because otherwise he could never support the massive backpack he has in this mode. However, fans have created alternate configurations that increase leg articulation and movie-accuracy.

[[File:Rotf optimus stock photo 1.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1]]
:Like several new-mold ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys, Optimus Prime suffers from some cost-cutting measures that affected the final production version of the mold. According to Hasbro's stock photos/back-of-box photo of the hand-painted [[prototype]] (pictured right), the toolboxes on the sides of his legs were designed to fold away further for a sleeker, cleaner look. Additionally, the rear tires would have been able to split in half, with the inner half of the tire going inside the outer half to recreate the thin tires seen on Prime's CG design. Some articulation was lost on the toy between Hasbro stock photography and the final release. His fingers are no longer articulated; instead, the entire hand is now one molded piece. Finally, the lower arms appear to have been originally designed so that his hands could slide in or out of them during transformation. Sadly, he also lacks rubber tires, which the original movie Prime did have. Meanwhile, the articulated fingers was later used for the ''Asia Premium Series'' & ''Movie The Best'' releases.

:As a result of striving for vehicle realism and painstaking accuracy to his visual portrayal in the live-action films, this Optimus Prime ends up being ridiculously complex. Transforming him back into a truck is probably more complicated than shown in the movie and can only be considered ''torture''. Very unfortunately, the [[instructions]] for this toy are infamous for being amazingly vague and unclear in their visual depiction of the transformation steps, making transformation even ''harder''. Also, let us not forget that, upon transforming him back to robot mode, he will declare his identity over and over and over and over and over until you're finished.

:The TakaraTomy release of Optimus Prime replaces the red plastic from his neck down to the middle of his pectorals with gray plastic. The smokestacks also are a different shade of gray, and are more opaque than the Hasbro release. This version can also attach [[Energon star]]s.

:The entire mold also became a victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from upscaled (and sometimes simpified) molds to high-quality clones. Several of his redecoes/retools below also suffers from this too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Leader Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Limited Edition Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)

:This release of Optimus Prime was available at the May 23, 2009 midnight launch of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline at the [[Shanghai]] Toys 'R' Us. Limited to 576 pieces, this piece was presented in a wooden box with a numbered certificate, Autobot sigil dog tag, and of course, the leader class Optimus Prime toy. The toy itself was unchanged.

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[[File:ROFTOptimusWCamshaft.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' with '''Autobot Camshaft''' (Leader value pack, 2009)

: This [[Walmart]] exclusive value pack featured an unchanged Leader-class Optimus Prime sold with an unchanged [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] from the first movie toyline. They came packaged in a special wider box and were sold for the same price as a normal Leader toy.

:Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron was available in a similar value pack at the same time, which likewise included Camshaft.

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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime BlackVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's like Optimus and The Fallen had some illegitimate love child.....]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Leader, Japan 2009)

:An [[exclusive]] to Amazon.co.jp, this redeco of Optimus Prime is bundled with the Japanese release of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD. He is another in a long line of [[black repaint]]s, swapping most of his red and blue plastic for black, some of his bright grey plastic for a cool grey and blue, and is covered with gold and silver flames. His orange blades are now translucent blue.

:TakaraTomy improved upon the original Leader-class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.

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[[File:ROTF Leader BusterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Takara makes better toys than Hasbro.]]
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, Japan 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-24'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This version of Leader-class Optimus Prime features a new lower face sculpt that lacks a [[Mouthplate]], as well as the replacement of his fuel tank/exhaust assemblies with new, transforming versions that can combine into his ion blaster/barrage cannon. To the simultaneous pleasure and displeasure of people who had already purchased the first release of Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, Buster Optimus Prime features an extensive paint job that closely matches Prime's appearance on the big screen, including covering almost all of his grey plastic with silver paint or chrome, expanding and outlining all of the flame tampographs white for greater accuracy to [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]]'s computer model, and generally painting in small details, nooks and crannies that were neglected on the first release due to cost-cutting reasons. The red and blue plastic colors also vary from the original release, to better match his film appearance.

:As with Optimus Prime Black Version, Buster Optimus Prime uses the improved instructions.

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[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-OptimusPrimetoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|There, my lips are gone. You all can stop stealing and repainting the original's head now.]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-CombinedMode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

:This [[TakaraTomy]] Asian market-[[exclusive]] Leader Class two-pack consists of a redecoed [[Jetfire (Movie)#JetfireBuster|Jetfire]] and a slightly altered Buster Optimus Prime. Buster Optimus Prime is almost identical to the single-pack Japanese release of the toy, but unlike the standalone Buster Prime, has a head with a faceplate, itself containing more paint details than the first release of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader-class Optimus Prime. The flames are outlined with light blue instead of white for accuracy to the physical truck prop (though it ends up being inaccurate in robot mode). Jetfire has a subtle, more [[show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colour scheme.

:Despite the fact that this is a TakaraTomy release, this version ''doesn't'' use the improved version of Optimus' [[instructions]], using instead the original (and less helpful) version.

This release of Buster Optimus Prime was susceptible to a paint scraping issue on the silver painted slide-out barrel of his blaster. This problem was fixed for the [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|DOTM Re-release]] by relocating the silver paint app from the barrel to the inside wall of an exposed gas tank that had been previously left as unpainted grey plastic. The black paint app on the barrel was left unchanged.

:In mid 2010, this set was released in Australia. In early 2011, it was released in the Philippines. In late 2011, [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|this set]] was [[Rebranding|re-released]] in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[packaging]].

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[[File:FamilyMartClearColorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Making one of the most complex Transformers ever entirely out of clear plastic? What could POSSIBLY go wrong?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Limited Clear Color Edition''' (Leader, 2010)

: This translucent plastic version of Leader class Optimus Prime is Prize A in a "Family Mart" convenient store chain competition beginning in October, [[2010]]. Punters can purchase entries into the competition for 500 yen each.

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*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (Leader, 2010)
: This gold redeco of Leader Class Optimus Prime was offered as a Lucky Draw in the December 2009 edition of TV Magazine, and is limited to a mere 3 pieces, making it one of the lowest production run Lucky Draw Campaign Toys.

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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
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[[File:ROTF FAB OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Two blades means ''twice'' the [[Decapitation|fun]]!]]
*'''Double Blade Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:Double Blade Optimus Prime is an all-new [[Fast Action Battlers]] version of Optimus Prime, with a much more accurate sculpt and a less-inaccurate transformation. He features two spring-loaded energy swords and a projectile launcher with a single [[missile]].
:For [[design change|whatever reason]], his elbows have been molded so as not to bend, despite actually having real pinned elbow joints. The plastic section in the way, however, can be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Double Blade Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy FAB PowerArmorOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime was under the impression that melting bots down into different layers counted as armor. Those who questioned him were soon found with missing faces.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:Power Armor Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of Double Blade Optimus Prime, coloring much of the toy black. Intended to represent him combined with Jetfire.
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===''Battle Chargers''===
[[File:ROTF BattleChargers OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's the return of the bumper cars, only this time we can sit down.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:[[Robot Powered Machines|Battle Charger]] Optimus Prime is, much like the first movie line's [[Cyber Slammers]] Prime, a super-deformed truck from which a robot mode springs up as you play. The toy uses a [[pull-back motor]], and when pulled back and released, the toy's roof will flip open and Optimus Prime's cutesified robot mode will pop up.

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[[File:ROTFBattleChargersCyberArmorOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Oh great, the front is silver. Well THAT'S a big difference...]]
*'''Cyber Armor Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:A redeco of the first Battle Charger with parts of the truck colored silver, such as the hood and wheel wells.
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===''Gravity Bots''===
[[File:ROTF GravityBots OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh no, Optimus let himself go [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|again]]!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-01'''

:''[[Gravity Bot]]s'' Optimus Prime is an extremely simplified version of Optimus with a small tab on the bottom of his feet so that when he is placed on his feet he automatically transforms to robot mode. There is also one on his back side that will transform him to vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/GBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy GravityBots BattleSteelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|feeling' a little blue about the mass here.]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2010)

:A redeco of ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus featuring a gray hood with red flames, which is inspired by his Defender redecoes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/GBBattleSteelOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Mega Power Bots''===
[[File:ROTF-toy MegaPowerBots JetpowerOptimus.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Mega Power Bot, 2009)

:[[Power Bots|Mega Power Bots]] Jetpower Optimus Prime represents the Autobot leader in his combined form with Jetfire. Designed for younger children, he is a large, bulky, non-transforming figure with limited articulation. Pressing the Autobot insignias on his chest and arm plays various sound effects and cause blue lights to flash in his head and gun.

:As a Mega Power Bot, Optimus features what his package claims to be a transformation: his wings can flip up to become his "flight mode".
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===''Robot Replicas''===
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Finally, he's got the sword! Now where's the other one?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:Released as part of the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replicas line, this Optimus Prime is an entirely new sculpt based on his appearances in the films. He does not come with any accessories, and his Energon sword was permanently molded on his right arm.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:TF2010 ROTF Legends Fireburst Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime can't deal with you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2010)}}</ul>

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, with its coloration inspired by ''Generation 1'' Ultra Magnus. The toy retains all the functionality of the previous releases, including the undocumented ability to combine with Jetfire.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Looks like we're surrounded, Jetfire." "Who's 'we', Autobot?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: This release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime with predominately red forearms and red/silver thighs, which it was meant to be a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco.

: He comes bundled with redecos of [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Megatron]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]] in a [[Kmart]]-exclusive five-pack. To date, this is the only Hasbro release of this figure that acknowledges the combining feature between Jetfire and Optimus Prime.

: This redeco was also re-released as part of the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection lineup. ([[#Chronicle|See below]].)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/KMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Victory of The Fallen Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionVol5OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|EVILLLLLL PRIME.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime (Movie)''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>

: This Japanese-exclusive release of Optimus Prime features much more black coloring than the previous releases, and it's (coincidentally) based on the Fast Action Battlers Power Armor Optimus Prime toy, so as to be used with the similarly-repainted Legends Jetfire figure to form the Optimus' powered up combination. For some reason, he has red eyes.

: This redeco also uses the slightly-smaller fuel tank/elbow tabs from the "Battle Damaged" release.
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===Voyager Class toys===
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[[File:Aa-01-battle-blades-prime-japanese-version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I call these bad boys the [[Grindor (ROTF)|"face takers"]] ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''AA-01'''
:*''Accessories'': Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank/gun assemblies, removable "energon swords" (Hasbro version only), removable battle hooks (TakaraTomy version only)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the second wave of 2010 ''Transformers'' Voyagers, Battle Blades Optimus Prime is a sculpt that attempts to replicate his Leader Class design, while also being much more movie accurate than the previous Voyager incarnations. He features two [[Dual Energon Swords|energon swords]] made of soft plastic, similar to his Leader Class incarnation, albeit not spring-loaded. They can be detached from the mushroom joints they're on, although doing this excessively may cause them to warp.

: He also has a removable [[Matrix of Leadership]] in his chest which is made of unpainted gray plastic. In an awesome homage, the Movie Matrix rests on a stand molded to look like its Generation 1 incarnation.

: His fuel tanks can also separate from the truck panels and become two "[[barrage cannon]]s". Oddly enough, these guns are mentioned nowhere on the box even though they would normally be a selling point.

: The [[instructions]] neglect to mention that the entire roof of the cab is on a concealed hinge which greatly eases the difficulty of Prime's transformation. For whatever reason, the instructions treat the toy as if the hinge does not exist, going so far as to show Prime's head magically clipping through his chest to transform. The instructions also neglect to mention that his heel/bumper pieces must be slid out until they ''click'', making the figure just that bit more stable, and that the rotating truck door panels on his upper arms can be pulled further out (but not off) from their sockets, allowing more space for the panels to swing around his hood-arms during transformation. It should be noted that the chest windows on all releases of this sculpt are prone to slight cracking, often out of the packaging.

: The TakaraTomy ''Autobot Alliance'' release of this toy has some significant differences. Color-wise, the red plastic is in a darker shade, his shin and wheel joints are grey rather than Hasbro's bronze, and the Matrix of Leadership has been painted silver. More immediately noticeable is that the dual energon swords have been replaced with a pair of battle hooks, similar to 2010's Leader Class Optimus Prime (see below). However, due to the Japanese release retaining the Hasbro packaging, the box still advertises the swords rather than the hooks.

: This mold was also used to make ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/BattleBladesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Blades Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:TF2010 ROTF LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Hasbro makes better toys than Takara.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2010)}}</ul>

: Released in the first wave of ''Transformers'' Leader class toys, this [[retool]] of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class Optimus Prime features the head from [[#BusterOptimus|Buster Optimus Prime]], and has had his blades replaced with semi-articulated Battle Hooks for face-destroying action! He has a darker paint job and sports black splotches on his body and head to signify battle damage. However, due to these extra "battle damage" paint applications, some other paint applications that were present on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' release were omitted.

: He also sports a new voice box in robot mode, replacing the infamous "I am Optimus Prime!" with "We must stop the Decepticons!" The international release, however, retains the same abbreviated "Optimus Prime" sound clip as the original release. To the annoyance of many fans, this version was the main version released just about ''anywhere'' outside the United States (all of Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia). The box also mentions racing sounds, which may or may not be referring to the button-activated diesel engine noises carried over from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the figure.

: This version uses the TakaraTomy version of the instructions, which improved upon the original Leader-Class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.
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===''Activators''===
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With just one button push, he's ready to steal your fa-I mean the Cons' faces.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:A small and simple toy, ''[[Activators]]'' Optimus Prime features [[autotransformation]] from truck to robot, activated by a button on his roof. It has no weapons or any other [[gimmick]]s. Then again, Prime's hands are molded into clenched fists.

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[[File:TF2010-toy Activators RallyRumbleOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's Flash cosplay almost went swimmingly.]]
*'''Rally Rumble Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)

:Rally Rumble Optimus Prime is a redeco of the first ''Activators'' toy above, in ''Generation 1''-inspired color scheme (at least for the truck mode) and rally-themed markings like lightning bolts and the number 01.

: During the period between [[December 26]] 2010 and [[January 31]] 2011, Hasbro ran their "[[Supercharge Your Holidays]]" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Activator & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Rally Rumble Optimus Prime (as the figure is listed in the thread) was one of the figures distributed.
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==Animated==
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*'''Optimus Prime Clear Ver.''' (EZ Collection, April 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''EZ-21'''

:Optimus Prime Clear Ver. (オプティマスプライムクリアVer.) was only available blindpacked as part of TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Vol. 3, under the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' banner. It is a clear version of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' mold, cast in (entirely colorless) clear plastic with opaque paint operations (which is the same paint mask from the original Legends Class toy albeit slightly darker) on the details. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs from the Battle Damaged release.

:The toy had a preliminary name: "Optimus Prime Tokubetsu Color" (オプティマスプライム特別カラー, "Optimus Prime Special Color").
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==''EZ Collection Real''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Real Color Ver.)''' (2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Metallic Color Ver.)''' (2011)
:Released as part of The blindpacked ''EZ Collection Real'' by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, sharing the same paint mask with the [[#LegendsBattleDamage|Battle Damaged]] figure sans the weathering. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs.

:Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Optimus Prime comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.

:Stock photos showed that his blue paint applications being brighter. This could be a trick of a lightning, since the final product's blue paint applications is still the same dark blue color seen in the Battle Damaged figure.
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==''Dark of the Moon''==
===''Cyberverse''===
{{note|The '''Japanese''' release (CV) of the figures features no physical changes on both the toy, and it includes one instruction sheet of "how-to-play" the cards for the Mechtech Wars Online games, and an advertisement flyer promoting the Japanese release of the ''Dark of the Moon'' toyline.}}
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[[File:DOTM CyberverseCommander OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Steer clear of hanging cables.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV04'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Jet pack]], two rifles, 3-D glasses (Preview Pack)
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander class figures, this Optimus Prime is a roughly Scout-sized figure. He comes with a jetpack that can combine with both his truck and robot modes. The jetpack attaches via [[C joint]] clips, and the jetpack can transform in and out of a winged configuration when Optimus is in truck mode. Optimus himself features C joint bars for his smokestacks and trailer hitch, as well as bars on the top of his headache rack, while his hands and jetpack can hold/mount his rifles via C joint-related 3mm clips/holes.

[[File:DOTM 3DPreview Cyberverse OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|These glasses allow Optimus to see the aliens in his midst. Wait a minute..]]
:Optimus was first released as a "Limited Edition Preview" in [[Calendar|March]] [[2011]], over two months before the full release of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline on [[May 16]], 2011. He comes packaged with a pair of {{w|Anaglyph image|Anaglyph}} 3-D glasses for use on the transformers.com website, but they cannot be used to view 3D movies in cinemas.

:This toy is also notorious for being a shelfwarmer in a small number of Walmart stores for 8 years.

:The figure also saw regular release, with no changes of the figure but lacks 3D glasses.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyberverse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM CyberverseActionSet OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Perfect for fighting queen xenomorphs.]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Armored Weapons Platform''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is a redeco of the Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, with a lighter gradient paint job that lacks the flames, and with Optimus sporting a G1 insignia. Instead of his jetpack and guns, he comes with his trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform#Cyberverse|Armored Weapons Platform]], which can transform into a base and exo-suit. The trailer itself features movie-style insignias.

:Like the other Cyberverse Action sets, there is an included cardboard backdrop for display.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/AWPOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armored Weapons Platform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMCVComBattleSteelOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"WHAT'S THAT? WHAT DID YOU SAY? I CAN'T HEAR YOU WITH THESE MASSIVE CANNONS FIRING BESIDE MY HEAD!"]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''008'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV20'''
**''Accessories:'' Dual Cannons, two Energy Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is ''another'' redeco of Cyberverse Optimus Prime, this time with a predominately navy scheme with black accents (which vaguely resembles his Generation 1 colors), and a pair of [[barrage cannon]]s that can be either held or mounted on his smokestacks, as well as a pair of [[Dual Energon Swords|handheld swords]]. He is compatible with all his previously released Cyberverse accessories, but not all at once.

:The official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in its packaging featured its name as simply "Optimus Prime", but the final version of the toy available at retail is named "Battle Steel Optimus Prime". He is also mis-transformed in the [[stock photography|stock photo]] to the right: His legs haven't been extended.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderBSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:DOTMBITMCVACOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fighting evil by moonlight / winning love by daylight / never running from a real fight / He is the one named Sailor Prime.]]
*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:A [[Walmart]] exclusive set featuring a [[redeco]] of Optimus Prime in swapped red and blue with light gray and his Cyberverse [[Armored Weapons Platform#Battleinthemoonlight|Armored Weapons Platform]] in dark "night sky" themed colors and stickers.

:The set also includes redecoes of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Ratchet]] and [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Battleinthemoonlight|Crankcase]], as well as a large, badly photoshopped diorama featuring a photo of a daytime city with a night backdrop and a ruined Dodge Neon on the right side, complete with Dodge insignia.

:The [[stock photography]] shows the trailer with an intentional defacement mark that does not appear on the retail release. Oops.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMCommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle at the Moonlight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMUGCVCOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime in his early [[Units of time|cycle]]s. His interest in playing Autocops and Robbercons seemed so innocent back then...]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Jetpack, two rifles

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] set featuring a [[redeco]] of the first Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, featuring moderately brighter colors and paint, while his jetpack and rifles are now black, with the jetpack's wings having silver flames. He also lacks the flame pattern on top of his hood, and features different flame patterns on the sides of the hood.

:As with Battle Steel Optimus Prime, his legs haven't been extended in the stock photo. His Jetpack/rifle combo is also installed in the wrong way.

:He comes in a 5-pack with redecos of [[Crowbar#Ultimategift|Crowbar]], [[Powerglide (DOTM)#Ultimategift|Powerglide]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Bumblebee]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Ultimategift|Sideswipe]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Gift Set Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
{{anchor|walmartdlx}}[[File:DOTM Optimus Deluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Exclusive to [[Walmart]], Deluxe Class Optimus Prime features a high range of motion, with ball jointed shoulders and hips, swivels at the neck, knees, and feet, and double swivels in the elbows. As a result of the transformation process, he can also rotate at the waist, though this is hindered considerably by his "backpack" [[kibble]]. This can be remedied by pointing the truck nose downward, as it is in the packaging. Optimus Prime also features the spring loaded "Automorph" feature in his head, if the truck kibble pushes the small grey switch from his back before splitting the chest into half. And due to how close the head of the faceplate and the front unpaintable piece is, Optimus' "nose" section has a tendency to chip off after many transformations.

:Optimus Prime features a [[MechTech]] Blaster that can convert into an Energon Battle Axe reminiscent of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 character]]'s [[Energon-axe|iconic weapon]], though the weapon cannot be locked in battle axe mode. There is also a pair of C joint rods on the underside of both forearms. His MechTech blaster can plug into the port on each of his arms or be held in either hand in robot mode, or plug into one of two holes on his truck roof/robot shoulders.

:After step 5, the instructions did not mention that you should fold back the shoulder panels to form the sleeper part until the 11th step. Care must be taken while transforming the legs: the small peg located on the lower leg can be snapped off due to the peg being slightly thick to accommodate with the hole. Also, take note that Optimus Prime cannot wield 5mm weapons with longer posts, as the way that his pinky finger is molded prevents the post from pegging down through his hands. Also, take note that the legs' sculpted small rectangle peg (the one that locks the robot mode legs in place) is prone to warping if care is not taken during transformation.

:The hand-painted prototype photos from both the packaging and the instructions shows that Prime had long smokestacks, but it was shortened for safety reasons in the final product.

:His MechTech weapon was redecoed from [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Mudflap]]'s weapon. This figure was also sold at Universal theme parks in new packaging with ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'' branding. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, despite having no visible changes from his original widespread release.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMLunarfireOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Astronaut not included.]]
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*'''Lunarfire Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Cannon

:This redeco of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy is also exclusive to Walmart, features gold flames and highlights, as well as more prominent blue areas. He comes packed with a red version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster/Cannon.

:Apart from the package art, Lunarfire Optimus Prime's stock photos are extremely difficult to find with an exception of the one included in [[Transformers_Generations_2012|Transformers Generations 2012]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMLFOPtimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|MILKMagazineDOTM}}[[File:DOTMMilk-exclusive-optimus-primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the only image we could get that has both of them. Note: both figures have the same accessory, and both accessories don't have golden sections.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Black)''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Mechtech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
:These redecoes of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus prime are exclusives to Hong Kong's [[Milk Magazine]]. They are officially licensed items produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong to celebrate the magazines' 10th year anniversary in [[2011]].

:The "Standard" version sports an extremely detailed "premium" and screen-accurate paint job, while the Black version sports a black deco that makes him look very much like [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|if he is dead]].

:Each figure was sold separately in a black box with a black movie Optimus Prime silhouette that is visible thanks to the "Exclusive Optimus Prime" and the Milk's 10th anniversary logo. The outside of the box prevents anyone from seeing the figure inside, meaning that you have to open to see if the version that you've got is the "Standard" version or the Black version.

:They come packed with the same Mechtech weapon from the first release. The stock photos shows the gun with the same colors from the first release of the mold but all chromed all over when in reality it's all silver.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{Note|All Japanese releases of the toy (excluding prize figures) come with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.}}
[[File:DOTM Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|Yeah, I'm compensating... for YO MOMMA.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Space Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2011]]-[[July 16|07-16]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-17'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyagers, Optimus Prime transforms into an unlicensed modified Peterbilt 379 semi-truck, with heatshield details in his sculpting and translucent solar panels on various parts of his body and huge gas tanks. Optimus himself is differently proportioned, having larger feet and a smaller torso and arms. He also features some [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-kibble/parts]]: His actual windshield chest is being covered by a sculpted panel featuring his characteristic deformed windshield-chest, and a pair of sculpted tires on his thighs. His pair of optics is designed to have a light-piping gimmick, but it was rendered useless since it was painted in smoke gray on top of the colorless transparent plastic.

:He comes with a large [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster that can convert into a "Battle Cannon". Like all of the MechTech Voyager class toys, this deployed form can lock into place. Specifically, the weapon must be pressed all the way in and rotated to lock it.

:In Japan, he was released as "Space Optimus Prime",

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information of ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-MechTech-DA-03-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Omae no kao o kure!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-03'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Release exclusively in Japan, this Optimus Prime is a [[retool]] of the figure above, removing the heat shield and solar panels, as well as replacing any rocket booster parts (such as his heels) and gas tanks with normal truck parts. His light-piping eyes are painted in translucent light blue.

:He also has a new [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster with a flip-out [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]], and like all Voyager Class MechTech weapons, it can lock into place by latching one of the levers to the body of the gun.

:His MechTech [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|trailer]] opens up much like Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer (as well as being able to stand up to harken back to the Generation 1 [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s upright mode), includes storage for many MechTech weapons inside and out, and is able to transport up to two Deluxe class (or one smaller Voyager) Autobots.

:The flame deco on Optimus' forearm parts (hidden by the wheels) are flipped in the stock photos, which is present in the vehicle mode. The updated version of the photo (seen in the packaging) features the correct deco. Meanwhile, all of the stock photos of the Ion Blaster/Energy Blade (sans the extra step instruction) depicts the blade as a painted opaque piece.

:The instructions also depict his fuel tank assemblies being positioned like the first figure's gas tanks, though you can swivel them frontwards for a better appearance, as seen in the stock photo.

:The figure omits the extended pieces of the side doors in vehicle mode (the ones which can be seen above the gas tanks in robot mode), leaving the sides of the robot mode's chest exposed. There was a variant version which has the extended pieces, covering the gaps behind the front wheels in truck mode.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-p4S9Lm7c]</ref>

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[[File:DOTMtoy-OptimusPrimeVoyagerwithComettor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''They don't want to hurt me 
''Or my dad or my mom. 
''All they want to do is 
''Take me to the prom.'']]

*'''Optimus Prime''' / '''Includes Deluxe Class Comettor''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank gun assemblies, removable Battle Hooks

:This [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and retool of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] [[#Voyager Class toys 3|"Battle Blades" Optimus Prime toy]] features the Japanese release's hooks (instead of swords), plus an all-new [[mouthplate]]-less, mouthed face. As part of the set's lunar theme, reflections of stars are painted across his vehicle mode sides and on his windshield, with a sharp reflection of [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in one of his windows. This time, his [[Matrix of Leadership]] is cast in orange plastic.

:This exclusive has a peculiar and common error in that the arm hooks' hubs stick out farther than they should, causing a gap that runs down the middle of the cab's nose in vehicle mode.

:This Optimus Prime cannot tow the [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|Mechtech trailer]], as the original mold has no trailer hitch to begin with.

:Optimus comes with a "bonus value" Deluxe Class toy, [[Comettor (DOTM)|Comettor]]. The pair together cost a dollar less than a regular Voyager Class toy. It was also available at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany, with Comettor ''not'' highlighted as a "bonus" figure.

:In [[Australia]], this release was available at [[Kmart]] for a considerably lower price than a regular Voyager Class toy.

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[[File:DOTM MechTechVoyager FireburstOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Give me your..." ''[Deploys axe]'' "'''SOUL!!'''"]]
*'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA24'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Rifle/[[Cybertanium]] Battle Axe

:Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of the standard ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime, sporting a darker shade of blue and a "burning" color scheme that includes replacing all translucent blue parts with translucent orange. Because of this, his light-piped eyes were neutered by opaque light blue paint.

:He comes with a MechTech rifle that converts into a large battle axe, and can be locked in by pulling the lever all the way in and tilting it into a gap to the left. The rifle has a separate flip-out handle, while the axe uses the rifle's long barrel as the handle, meaning that Optimus can grip the axe with both of his hands. This weapon was also retooled in a running change, adding a stop to the handle instead of relying solely on the gear system to prevent the locking assembly from flying off into parts unknown.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Voyager LuckyDraw TritaniumOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of Voyager Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime (with [[Armored Weapons Platform#TritaniumPrime|trailer]]) is a prize in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to have entered all three ''Dark of the Moon'' campaigns (beginning on [[May 14]], 2011). This toy is limited to 100 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime vs. Shockwave''' (MechTech Voyager-Class two-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon

: This [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack contains an unchanged ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime alongside [[Shockwave (Movie)#CyberArmour|a unique redeco of Voyager-Class Shockwave]].

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[[File:DOTMVoyOptimusStreetsideBotBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Streetside Bot Brawl''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Cannon A, Cybertronian Cannon B

:Part of the [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this is a battle-damaged redeco of the initial ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime toy. Unlike the other figures in this set, Optimus received a different set of MechTech weapons from his standard release: he was given redecos of [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]]'s cannons.

:He was sold with a grey and purple redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager-Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#StreetsideBotBrawl|Shockwave]] and a battle-damaged redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe-Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUSBBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Streetside Bot Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron-Con-2012-Voyager-OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't mind me, just pelvic thrusting over here.]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Mechtech Trailer Special Edition/Optimus Prime Universal Studios Edition''' (Cybertron Con 2012 exclusive, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Available as a [[Cybertron Con 2012]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the TakaraTomy retool of the Voyager Class figure. While the individual Optimus figure shares the same paint operations, his trailer was decorated with a Universal Studios & Transformers: The Ride logo patterns. It included a new collector coin.
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===Leader Class toys===
{{anchor|StrikerOptimus}}[[File:DOTMSupremeStrikerOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mobile Armored Strike Kommander.]]
*'''Striker Optimus''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 17]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA28'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield

: Labeled as a "[[Triple Changer]]", Striker Optimus is a redeco and retool of ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class Jetwing Optimus Prime, with new weapons. The base figure has most of the same mold changes as Jetwing Optimus Prime (see below), but has been altered further; in particular, the transforming smokestacks and fuel tanks/ion blaster parts have been replaced with retooled regular tanks that now function as mounts for the new accessories. The colors on the toy are darker than Jetwing Optimus, with a different flame deco that extends farther along the sides of the toy. Additionally, two new 5mm holes have been added to the gray hinge behind the cab in order to accommodate the [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Japan]]-exclusive battle blade accessories. The "I am Optimus Prime" saying of Buster Optimus Prime has also been replaced with the "We must stop the Decepticons!" saying of 2010 ''Transformers'' Optimus Prime, although batteries are not included.

:He comes with a shield with a fold-out handle, allowing Optimus to hold onto it with either hand in robot mode. It has a simple transformation gimmick for vehicle mode which is activated by pressing a button at the top of the shield, causing the sides to spring outwards. In vehicle mode, the shield can be laid flat across the bed of the truck, attaching via a post on the back onto the truck’s trailer hitch. Alternatively, the bumpers on the shield can be rotated outwards, and the front can be bent down in order to form a new front end and hood for "battle vehicle mode", resembling the [[Stealth Force]] vehicle modes seen in ''Dark of the Moon''.

:The figure also comes with two gun accessories, the "Eliminator Gun" and "Assault Blaster", which combine into the "Mega Striker", a rifle that closely resembles the one used in ''Dark of the Moon''. The separate guns also have a MechTech-style transformation, and pulling a lever transforms them into alternate crossbow-like shapes. In "battle vehicle mode", the sides of the truck are rotated up, and the guns can be attached by small pegs to holes in the modified smokestacks, or they can plugged into any of the standard connection points with their [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s... except the ones on the hinge behind the cab, since those are supposed to be for his Energon battle blades.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his new rifle in its combined mode for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Due to the remolding of the smokestacks, Striker Optimus cannot use the Jetwing pack in robot mode.
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*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]

:A re-release of the [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime two-pack]], this time in ''Dark of the Moon''-branded packaging.

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[[File:Rotf_vs_dotm_jet_power_buster_optimus_prime_blaster_paint_apps.jpg|left|upriught=1.4|thumb|left|ROTF Buster/Jetpower silver painted barrel vs. DOTM Jetpower unpainted grey plastic barrel.]]

The DOTM packaging release of this 2-pack features an altered paint application on Optimus Prime's ion blaster/barrage cannon. On the original ROTF packaging release, the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster is painted silver with a black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is left as unpainted grey plastic (exactly like the blaster on the original single-boxed ROTF Buster Optimus Prime). After receiving numerous reports from customers that the silver paint on the slide-out barrel was easily scraped off by merely transforming it from gas tank to blaster, Takara-Tomy briefly stated in an interview that they had addressed the issue for the Dark of the Moon packaged version by swapping the placement of the silver paint application. Thus, the Dark of the Moon packaged version now features the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster as unpainted grey plastic with an unchanged black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is now painted silver.

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*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader 2-pack, 2012)
:A re-release of the ''Movie'' Leader Class toy, Optimus Prime comes in a Taiwanese-exclusive two-pack alongside the ''Movie'' Leader Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack|Megatron]] toy.

===Supreme Class toys===
[[File:DOTM MechTech JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Insert [[John DiMaggio|Aquaman]]'s rousing song of heroism right here.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, Australia: [[June 11]], Japan: [[June 18]]-[[June 19|19]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA15'''
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Jetwing Optimus Prime is a retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Buster Optimus Prime, with an accompanying large jet pack and massive dual Gatling Cannons. The base Optimus Prime figure has several modifications including: a new stomach area and elbow flares to reflect the changes to Optimus Prime's CG model in ''Dark of the Moon'', modified lower arms to incorporate MechTech ports and clips for the cannons, and a retooled area under his back so the jet pack can fit on more securely. The dual energon blades mounted on his arms have been removed. The toy retains Buster Optimus Prime's electronics, but batteries are not included.

:The Jetwing jet pack attaches onto Optimus Prime via a part that hooks onto one of the hinges behind his neck, and a spring-loaded clamp that latches onto a recessed area under Optimus' back. The fuel tanks that form Optimus' Ion Blaster must be removed for this mode, and they can be stored inside the engines for the jet pack. The Jetwing can be used on previous Leader Optimus Primes from ''Revenge of the Fallen'' onwards, but due to the lack of modifications seen in Jetwing Optimus Prime, the combination isn't as stable. The jet pack features four MechTech ports on the main wing articulation points, and two [[C joint]] mounting points on each wing. The Gatling Cannons both feature two MechTech ports and 2 C joint mounts on either side of each cannon.

:The design of the Jetwing jet pack and its cannons were based upon earlier concept art for Optimus Prime's flight tech for ''Dark of the Moon'', and as such are not accurate to how his equipment appears in the movie itself.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Jetwing Optimus Prime was available for early purchase in Japan at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2011 (held at Tokyo Bic Sight) on [[June 18]] to [[June 19|19]], shortly before its wide release in July.

:However, the toy was available in [[Australia]] a week before the Tokyo Toy Show, packaged in translated English packaging and instructions by Tomy Asia.
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*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version was to have been a Japanese raffle prize exclusive to Circle K<ref>http://tyouhen2.seesaa.net/article/194776966.html</ref> stores, along the lines of the clear ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Optimus Prime (see above). No official information about it or the other raffle prizes ever appeared after the initial images surfaced.

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[[File:DOTMDarkNightwatchJetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Despite his [[Scourge (RID)#Notes|color]], we can assure you this one is not a bad guy.]]
*'''JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver.''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver. is a black, teal, and [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]] redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime exclusive to the Asian market. He appears to have been based on the cancelled TakaraTomy contest prize Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version (see above), with a few color alterations here and there, plus the obvious addition of chrome. It was originally solicited by online retailers as the far goofier-sounding "Dark Nightwatch Jetwing Optimus Prime".

:It comes in packaging identical to TakaraTomy's Jetwing Optimus Prime figure, with the exception of an additional sticker on the front denoting the toy's name.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-JetwingOptimusPrimeAmazon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Violently'' shoots rainbow-colored Nerf darts when fired.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:This redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime is a North American [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] and 2013 [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. Among other deco changes, he features Generation 1-style trailer stripes on his Jetwing jet pack, Movie-style flame color gradient on his Gatling Cannons, and [[AllSpark Power]] blue paint on the mechanical detailing.

:The box seems to have been created rather hastily from the Japanese original. It is roughly identical to the Tomy release, but with the Japanese text edited out... mostly. Random Japanese text remains floating in space on the top of the back panel and underneath the "Jetwing Optimus Prime" name on the front. Curiously, the left flap has been rewritten to eliminate mention of [[NEST]] and the jetpack's ability to detach, while the right flap has been (badly) edited to remove all mentions of [[MechTech]].
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===Ultimate===
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[[File:DOTM UltimateOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Truck forearms of '''DOOM'''!]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA32'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Billed on his packaging as "BIGGEST Optimus Prime Toy!", Ultimate Optimus Prime consists of an articulated tractor-trailer. The cab can transform into a "normal" Optimus Prime on its own, roughly equivalent to a Voyager in size and complexity, though with a lower degree of screen-accuracy than most large Optimus toys. Prime has 5mm fist holes, as well as additional 5mm ports on his front wheel wells and both sets of external fuel tanks. Four of these remain available in robot mode. The trailer has twelve more 5mm ports. Despite this, the toy comes with no weapons scaled such that the cab-only robot can usefully wield them.

:The real selling point of the toy, however, is the colossal Omega Combat Armor. [[Armored Weapons Platform#Ultimate|Optimus' trailer]] transforms into nearly two feet of limb extensions, armor, and wings. The armor remains completely integrated (except for the Ultimax Super Cannon) during transformation, with no [[Partformer|partsforming]], although this renders the final power-up robot mode somewhat limited in articulation, having no leg articulation whatsoever aside from swinging the hips out slightly and twisting at the ankles for maximum stability. The armor adds six more 5mm ports of dubious utility around the feet, retains the four from the cab robot and the eight from the trailer (on the backs of the wings), and has his own pair of 5mm fist holes. In trailer mode, it can hold itself up using folding blue supports, although the attached ball-jointed struts make it somewhat less than realistic.

:The centerpiece of the power-up robot mode is Prime's gigantic Ultimax Super Cannon, an electronic light-and-sound weapon the size and mass of a Deluxe figure. The whole cannon attaches to a special socket slightly behind Prime's shoulders, can store on the back or flip over to be gripped in both fists in armor mode, or stored upside-down underneath the trailer in truck mode. When pointed forward, the cannon has a larger helmet styled after Prime's own with a large translucent face shield featuring a painted targeting system. The weapon has three electronic modes: each of two small buttons plays its own weapon-firing noise and flashes one set of lights, while the large pull-switch in the cannon's center plays the sounds of a powerful barrage, flashing both sets of lights and (every third time) finishing off with the declaration "I am Optimus Prime". The Ultimax Super Cannon also has two of its own 5mm ports for even more MechTech firepower. When mounted on his back, the Cannon has two hook-like sections that securely lock into the "backpack", allowing the Ultimax weapon to serve as a handle for Optimus' imaginary "flight" operations.

:Although the trailer is made exclusively for the cab with which it comes, it is scaled much more closely to and can be pulled by Optimus Prime's ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class iteration.

:In Japan, Ultimate Optimus Prime comes with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/UltimateOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-UltimateOptimusPrimeYOTD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, there's ''going'' to be fireworks...]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:This is a redeco of Ultimate Optimus Prime. While Prime himself only features a red grill, the [[Armored Weapons Platform#YOTDPrime|trailer]] has been extensively redecoed, with an ornate golden Chinese dragon being painted on the trailer panels, and the various gray parts of the trailer panels, armor, and cannon being replaced by blue, red, gold, and burgundy. The toy was released as a "{{w|Dragon (zodiac)|Year of the Dragon}}" Special Edition in [[2012]], since the Chinese Zodiac sign for that year is the Dragon.

:While the original Asian release of this figure was sold in [[multilingual packaging|bilingual]] English/Chinese packaging, it was later made available in North America as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive, this time in English-only packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/YOTDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Robo Power''===
====''Activators''====
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[[File:DOTM Activators OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:As with other Dark of the Moon Activators toys, this Optimus Prime (released under the [[Robo Power]] subline) is a very simple one-step transformation toy. You simply slam him down on the big blue button on the back end of his truck mode and he transforms thanks to spring-loaded mechanisms. To transform him back, just slam him down again on the same blue button.

:Shockingly, he actually has arm articulation! Swivels at his shoulders allow you to rotate his arms 360 degrees! Go little Prime! Unfortunately, because his big blue button sits right under his feet, his robot mode is a little unstable when it comes to standing.

:Prime was packaged in vehicle mode on an open, bubble-less card and tied down with twist-ties around the body of his truck form so that he couldn't be transformed in package.
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====''Bash Bots''====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Autobot.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs Starscream''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''Bash Bots'' Optimus Prime is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed truck into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Starscream (instead of his nemesis Megatron).
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====''Go-Bots''====
[[File:DOTMGoBotsOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|woobwoobwoobwoobwoob]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:[[Robo Power#Go-Bots|Go-Bot]]s Optimus Prime is built around the same pull-back and auto-transform mechanisms as all the ''Dark of the Moon'' Go-Bots toys. Prime's pull-back motor can be used in either robot or vehicle mode.

:In robot mode, the motor gimmick really comes to the fore—his head, shoulders, and legs move in time with his forward movement. His legs pump up and down, his shoulders pump up and down, and his head rocks side-to-side. This gives the toy the illusion that it's running, rather than just rolling.

:The other gimmick for Prime is his auto-transform gimmick. From truck mode, push him down on his back bumper and his bonnet automatically folds back and his arms automatically pop out. He needs to be transformed back manually.

:In robot mode, Go-Bots Optimus Prime has a limited swivel joint for head articulation, and while he has other movable joints, all of them are spring-loaded and unable to hold a pose.
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====''Robo Fighters''====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:Robo Fighters Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure with five points of [[articulation]]. Sliding down the Autobot sigil on his chest armor reveals guns inside his torso, as well as deploying cannons from his shoulders.
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==''Asia Premium Series''==
[[File:APStoy-APS01StrikerOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I even cost the same as [[#Leader Class toys 4|the other guy]]. It pays to wait, doesn't it?]]
*'''Striker Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 6|11-06]]-12)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS01'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, two battle blades

:The first release in the Asian-exclusive ''[[Asia Premium Series]]'' toyline is an extensive redeco of the previously-Japanese exclusive [[#Leader Class toys 4|Striker Optimus]]. He features a comprehensive paint scheme directly based on [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime]], with blue pinstriped flames, lots of silver paint, and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] parts, although his hands are left unpainted in favor of painting his mirrors silver. Along with his standard accessories, he also comes with 2 battle blades, which were previously exclusive to Toys"R"Us Japan. He features the "We must stop the Decepticons!" voice chip, but batteries are not included. Rather helpfully, his instructions are supplemented with text instructions written in English for all the steps, as well as the additional photographs used for the previous Striker Optimus toy.

:Originally set for a September 28th release, it ended up being delayed to 6th November instead.
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[[File:TF-Asia-Premium-Series-APS-01U-Ultimate-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|and the fandom rejo-where's the faceplate?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Edition, 2015)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS-01U'''
**Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B, Knuckle, 2 Battle Blades, 2 Battle Hooks

:[[Asia Premium Series]] Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime (with a maskless head from Buster Optimus Prime), this figure features '''loads''' of accessories from the Striker & Jetwing figures, and includes brand-new knuckle and battle hooks based on the HFTD Optimus', which can be installed in either hand. The figure lacks the chrome of previous releases, instead opting for silver paint. The pin-striping is also absent, but he does have painted pupils. The figure also features 2-2-1 articulated fingers, which the [[#Leader Class toys 2|first Leader Class]] did not have due to budget cuts. The ion cannon included lacks the black paint application, leaving it completely silver. When purchased from select retailers, this toy will also include a shiny metal number plate and a bonus mini [[AllSpark]] cube accessory. His instructions depict a weaponized mode which has some clearance issues, as his Gatling guns are shown attached to the Jetwing, which pushes against his arms. His Eliminator Gun and Assault Blaster cannot tab into the Gatling gun tightly either.

:Mold degradation is evident in this release, as the bumper of the vehicle mode is notably bent.
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleOptimusPrimeToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wait, you bought the Victory of the Fallen set already? how about a [[A Prime Problem|race]] with your set's Prime?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime toy, although the color scheme appears to be ''the exact same'' as (or he's probably a re-release of) his Victory of The Fallen 5-pack toy. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.

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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-Movie-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He decided to take that weapon since [[Jolt (ROTF)#IDW movie comics|Jolt's absence]].]]
*'''G1 Optimus Prime & Movie Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Blaster/Hand Cannon, trailer

:''Chronicle'' "Movie Optimus Prime" is an e-Hobby exclusive redeco of the Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime figure, and comes in a two-pack with a reissue of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|Optimus Prime figure]]. The center rectangular section of the inside of the trailer can be pulled out and flipped to reveal a round indent on the underside, sized to fit a bottle cap figurine. Instead of the blaster/axe MechTech weapon the original release of the figure came with, Prime is armed with a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]]'s Blaster/Hand Cannon weapon.

:The set comes with a deluxe-scaled version of Prime's ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|trailer]], which is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.
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==''Kre-O''==
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Optimus]]), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

{{note|Unless otherwise noted, the following ''Age of Extinction Kre-O'' sets were available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US.}}

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[[File:Kreo-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus evasion.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shotgun optional.]]
*'''Cell Block Breakout''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Pieces'': '''135'''
**''Kreons'': Evasion mode Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CellBlockBreakout|Bumblebee]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AgeOfExinction|Vehicon]]

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's rusty, crusty "evasion mode" from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' movie. He has a ferrous-metal backpack, which is used to interact with the magnetic parts in the various sets. In this specific set's case, it's so he can be grabbed by the buildable [[Strafe (AOE)#Kre-O|Strafe]]'s dino-claws, once Strafe uses said claws to open up the "laser" cage made to contain Optimus. (Yeah, we know Strafe appears way after Optimus ditched this look in the movie.)

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus gold.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': Gold Knight Optimus Prime, Vehicon x2
**''Accessories'': Buildable spear

: "Gold Knight Optimus Prime" is based on the character's less-screen-accurate-and-toy-only gold knight design, carrying a built-up long spear with which to prod on the huge buildable [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]] t-rex.

:Some promo photos show Optimus with a [[tamopgraph]] on the mouthplate, but the final version is blank.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#GalvatronFactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman#Kre-O|Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's design from the Age of Extinction movie. This set also includes a buildable Dinobot beast and a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]] super-robot.

:The stock photos shows that his mouthplate was unpainted.

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*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Pieces'': '''275'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human Autobot Driver.

: The centerpiece of the "[[Optimus Prime Dino Hauler]]" set is a buildable vehicle mode Optimus Prime in longnose truck form, with a cage-like trailer, designed to carry the buildable Dinobot beast [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Snarl]]. Curiously, this set does ''not'' come with an Optimus Kreon, but it's not like there's not a ton of them in other sets.

: He comes with a driver mini-Kreon who can be [[Cade Yeager]] if you like.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE CustomKreon.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Axes and guns but no sword.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7836'''
**''Collection'': '''Collection 1'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, blaster, battle-axe, smokestack backpack, wing-pack, extra body parts

: Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction'' Custom Kreons, this Optimus comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and blaster are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) plus a spare hand, as well as a buildable battle-axe, a buildable smokestack-pack, and an extra [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]-style wing-pack.

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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-optimus-prime-kreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]], Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]]
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This Kreon of Optimus Prime is very, very similar to both the "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" and the "[[Decepticon Replicator]]" Optimus Kreons. This one however has silver hands, a light smirk under his facemask, and lacks the clip-on smokestacks.

:This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusPrimeDinobotRide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Optimus Minor?]]
*'''Dinobot Ride''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''46'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, robot sword

: This version of Optimus uses the micro-Kreon build introduced in the ''Kre-O Cityville Invasion'' sets. He comes with a mini-build of dino-mode [[Grimlock (Kre-O)#DinobotRide|Grimlock]] as part of a small bagged kit.

: This set was only available on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at Toys"R"Us, given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

: The building set also comes with a poster with a preview of all Kre-O Transformers products released in 2014. Remaining stock of the kit (new condition, of course) is later dumped to several Hobby Shops in Asia.

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[[File:Kre-O-Decepticon-Replicator-Optimus-Prime-Kreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Replicator''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Kre-O|Nemesis Prime]], Optimus Prime, "Scientist", [[Stinger (AOE)#Kre-O|Stinger]]
**''Accessories'' Optimus rifle

:This iteration of Optimus is incredibly similar to the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" and "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" Optimusses. In fact, the ''only'' difference between this Kreon and the Factory Battle Optimus is the face: this one has a closed-mouth frown and blue eyebrows.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE SilverKnight.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
*'''Silver Knight Autobots''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Drift, Optimus Prime, Hound, Crosshairs, Bumblebee
**''Accessories'': Spear

: This Optimus takes on the "Silver Knight" deco of so many toys. He comes with a dual-bladed spear, .

: He was only available in a five-pack of Kreons of main Autobots from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'', but with all of them in "Silver Knight" decos ''not'' from that movie.

: This set was made available at the "[[Transformers Exhibition]]" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]], but was available at "normal" retail elsewhere.

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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus Universal4pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Kreon 4-Pack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Kre-O|Evac]] (pre-2020 releases), [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]], Optimus Prime, [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]] (2020 release)
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This version of "movie" Optimus is based on his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' incarnation, as that's how he appears in "[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]" and as a mascot character on the park grounds. He is available exclusively in a box set sold at The Ride's gift shop at [[Universal]] Studios theme parks. After several years of ''only'' being available at the park proper, the four-pack was eventually added to Universal's online store.

: In 2015, a new run of the set was produced, this time using the revamped-from-the-head-down 2015-style Kreon bodies. Optimus's [[tampograph]]s are slightly sharper, with thinner black outlines, but are otherwise unchanged. This set would later see slight production changes; all of the figures' tampographs have gone back to thicker lines and being a bit sloppier, while Optimus's medium-pearlescent-gray plastics (his arm-mounted smokestacks) have been lightened considerably and lost a significant amount of metallic sheen.

: In mid-2020, the set was revamped again ''again'', now removing Evac and replacing him with the [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]]. This version of the set uses the latter version of the other three characters with the thicker tampograph lines and lighter medium-gray plastic.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Yes, this is different from all the others.]]
* '''Transformers: Age of Extinction Blu-ray and KRE-O pack''' (2014)

: This version of the Optimus Prime Kreon is based on the "knight armor" version of Optimus from late in the movie. That's about it.

: He was only available in the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive Blu-Ray + DVD release of the ''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' film, packed in with an exclusive [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MovieGiftSet|Galvatron]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster

:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: One of the Mini-Con limb-bots (Soundwave helmet) is based on the original movie version of Optimus. The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). And the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''Movie Trilogy Series''==
[[File:MovieTrilogyOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Movie Trilogy Series|Trailer]]

:Another redeco of Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Prime, this release uses a darker grey, a less magenta-y red, and less gold on the front end. Included is the trailer originally available with the ''Chronicle'' release. The trailer holds up to seven MechTech or similar 5mm peg accessories. Four holes are located on the top-front end of the trailer, with another three inside. The door also folds down to become a ramp, and the inside of the trailer is big enough for several Legion or Commander Cyberverse toys, or one smaller-end Deluxe figure. Two [[C joint]] bars also run along the bottom of both sides.

:The center section of the inner trailer floor has been retooled so it can no longer be pulled out and flipped over, since bottle cap figurines aren't really sold in the West outside of import shops. However, the framework on the bottom of the trailer can be unscrewed to allow this piece to be flipped or, for the more industrious fan, have the tabs removed to restore the function. There is still an indent to make flipping the sliding section up easier, hinting at the neutered feature.

:Unlike both the Walmart exclusive Deluxe figure and the Japanese release, no weapon accessories are included.

:Amusingly, the packaging still showcases 3 canceled Movie Trilogy Series Deluxe class toys.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Gum-2014-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection Gum, 2014)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Optimus Prime is basically a clean version of the "battle damaged" figure seen in the second wave of the EZ Collection set.
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==''Age of Extinction''==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2014)===
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[[File:Smash-and-Change-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm a little teapot short and stout. Here is my handle, here is... okay, maybe not.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]]

:Smash & Change Optimus Prime is a simple figure that transforms by "smashing" the rear end of the truck/the robot's feet into the ground. He features only elbow articulation in robot mode and includes a sword accessory that can be held in his hand or mounted on the side of his truck mode. The handle on the rear of his truck mode is molded to emulate his Vector Shield.

:Unfortunately, a large amount of people have stated their copies have had loose mushroom pegs on the arms, causing them to fall off, combine that with a loose [[5mm post]] on his sword and now you have an immobile [[brick (term)|brick]]!

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[[File:AoE smash and change Silver Knight Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment
:A Target-exclusive redeco of the Smash & Change Optimus Prime toy featuring silver plastic & painted parts.

:Smash & Change Silver Knight Optimus Prime also shares the same ''Thrilling 30'' number as ''Platinum Edition'' Silver Knight Optimus Prime below.

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[[File:AoE 1-step Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Similar to the ''[[Activators]]'' toyline, One-Step Changer Optimus Prime features a spring-loaded transformation. He features swivel articulation in the head and both arms. He shares a similar (not identical) transformation with his fellow One-Step changer, Hound. Also, due to his transformation scheme, his shoulders can be pushed forward (the arms is pushed on the same time), which also allows him to wield a close ranged weapons with longer handles with both hands.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on One-Step Changer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection''' (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

:The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes a Silver Knight redeco of the One-Step Changer Optimus Prime toy.

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[[File:Power-battler-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Battlers, 2014)

:Power Battlers Optimus Prime is a simplified, deluxe-class sized toy with a 'Blade Strike' gimmick in robot mode when his legs are squeezed. Due to his gimmick, he ends up having ''four'' arms. Unfortunately, Power Battlers Optimus Prime has ''very limited'' articulation on his shoulders.

:His stock photos are slightly mistransformed: his legs were not folded out. This mold was later redecoed into Power Battler [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Lost Age Series|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Battlers Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Stomp-and-chomp-grimlock-optimus-prime-statue.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)

:The included static non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride Stomp & Chomp Grimlock in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if the said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly.

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[[File:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb||upright=1.66|Warning: Sparks may shoot to your ''face''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Dino Sparkers Optimus Prime is a static, non-artiulated figure of Optimus Prime's "evasion mode" body, wielding a sword and riding on a translucent chunk of plastic that sorta resembles [[Grimlock (AOE)#Dino Sparkers|Grimlock]]'s [[beast mode]]. Pulling back and releasing it causes [[sparking gimmick|"cold" sparks]] to flash inside the dino's back end.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dino Sparker Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
===="First Edition" toys====
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[[File:AOEtoy-FirstEditionOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|If you paid 80 bucks for this... you have our condolences.]]
*'''First Edition Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''14 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

: First Edition Optimus Prime is, as his title suggests, the first toy available to the public from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toy line]]. Prime is a Leader Class-sized figure, featuring his new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck vehicle mode and his updated robot mode from the film (well, mostly based on his initial design rather than the final design in the movie). His transformation is much simpler than his counterparts from the previous three movie lines, being billed as transforming in "15 easy steps." His torso, shoulders, upper legs, and the vehicle mode grill are all completely chromed with the exception of minor blue and red details painted on his chest. However, this comes at the expense of his smokestacks and wheels being bare gray plastic, whereas they are chromed in the film. His [[shellformer|simplified transformation]] also comes at the expense of having a very bulky "backpack" of [[kibble]] composed of the rear of the truck cab and the fuel tanks, limiting his shoulder and hip [[articulation]]. His truck kibble can be detached from the main figure to form the majority of his vehicle mode on its own, though this is not an intended feature of the toy.

:He includes the Sword of Judgment and Sentinel Shield accessories, which he can respectively wield and mount on his left forearm, all via a 5mm post. In truck mode, the sword is stored underneath, while the shield mounts onto the trailer hitch. The sword also features a [[5 mm post|5mm post]] on its hilt. Interestingly, the truck mode is able to pull G1 Optimus Prime's trailer.

:He was only available as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States, but was also released at brick and mortar retails in Australia and Hasbro's Asian markets, such as Singapore. Oddly enough, even though the official press release for the figure identifies it as "14 of 30" in Hasbro's ''[[Thrilling 30#30 exclusive toys|Thrilling 30]]'' campaign, the [[packaging]] does not sport any such markings.<ref name="fepress">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/news/Transformers-Movie-4-Optimus-Prime-Action-Figure-First-Edition.cfm Official Hasbro press release for ''Age of Extinction'' First Edition Optimus Prime]</ref> To complicate matters further, a later retrospective by Hasbro on Facebook identifies ''another'' product as "14 of 30", which doesn't sport any such markings on its packaging ''either''.<ref name="retro">[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/743925055677691 Hasbro Thrilling 30 retrospective] on Facebook, mirrored [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/hasbro-transformers-30th-anniversary-thrilling-30-exclusives-retrospective-gallery-181598/ here] on TFW2005.</ref>

:Some units lack the silver paint on the sword and shield, and the grey plastic is a lighter shade.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FEOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on First Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-SilverKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Surprise! You get to buy ''two'' of me!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

:A redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime in the 'Silver Knight' scheme, molded in dull silver (or light grey) plastic and sporting paint operations, and the sword & shield is molded in clear light blue plastic. Like all of the AOE "Silver Knight" Optimus Prime toys, this was a Target exclusive.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetPlatinumSKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''.

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[[File:AOEPlatinumOptimusPrimeTrailer.jpg|thumb|upright=2.10|Surprise! You get to buy ''three'' of me! And now with 25% more chrome!]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Trailer and Sideswipe''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:Another redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime with a retooled faceplated head and minor changes to the flame colors that are slathered in chrome. Comes in a two-pack with a redecoed ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Sideswipe]], using the alternate [[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] head, along with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] trailer without [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]].

:In the United States, this set was a "shared exclusive" between [[BigBadToyStore]], [[Toys"R"Us]], and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]. In Canada and Singapore, it was exclusive to Toys"R"Us, whereas in Australia, it was a Myer exclusive. In Taiwan, it was made available for purchase during an event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.
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====Legion Class toys====
{{Note|All of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys features an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
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[[File:Lost Age OptimusPrimeClearVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"It's true. This mould is back!" "Yes, consumers, and this time no force in the universe can stop me."]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.)''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:One of the very first toys to be released as a freebie for the ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.) is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime in black and clear blue plastic, available only in the August 2014 issue of the said magazine. His only paint operations are on his abdomen and face, but stickers for additional detail are included on the issue's sticker sheet. Optimus Prime has been slightly retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' Battle Command Optimus Prime and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Stomp & Chomp [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Grimlock]].

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014)
:The single carded release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US and [[Asda]] in the UK. Deco changes included in this toy are the top half of the knee armor's blue being omitted and an Autobot insignia tampographed on the left knee, and similar to the Legends Class Power Armor Optimus Prime: the red arms, and the abdomen was replaced into blue.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Walmart Legion Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I got my old paint job back, can you [[Hasbro|guys]] give me retooled hands now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion Class two-pack, 2014)
:Optimus Prime is another redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, features gunmetal-stque grey plastic, and his paint operations being similar to the [[#Legends Class toys 2|first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class toy]]. He is also packaged with [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]], himself a redeco of none other than [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock]]. Like other Legion-themed product, he is exclusive to Walmart in the US and Asda in the UK.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legion Class 2-pack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
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[[File:Lost Age AD-09 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know you want me.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD09'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}
:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series|Movie Advanced Series]]'' toys, this Japanese-exclusive redeco of [[#Deluxe Class toys|2007 ''Transformers'' Protoform Optimus Prime]] is given a ''Generation 1''-styled color scheme (which is ''also'' based on his appearances in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Foundation]]'' comic-book mini-series). It was unclear whether the now-blue flame effect was meant to represent his jetpack blast effect or his atmospheric entry heat effect, which is for no reason: entirely blue instead of hot red.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack deluxe Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shinybots! Roll Out and Be FABULOUS!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class toy, this Optimus Prime has large portions of his body, mostly his truck parts, vacuum metalized silver, and his light-piped eyes were neutered by blue paint. He comes with a redeco of Generation 1 [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]'s sword, which can be wielded by his 5mm-compatible hands (Although not shown in the instructions). As his body, legs, and front truck kibble were chromed, care must be taken while transforming, ''especially'' with the shoulder kibble & the bottom leg's posts (This can be amended if you slightly widen the holes with 3mm hand drills). As with the original ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class figure, the instructions don't mention about forming the sleeper part until step 10, the pinky finger prevented the sword to peg down through his hands, and of course: his truck mode can attach with the Armored Weapons Platform included in the ''Chronicle'' or the ''Movie Trilogy Series'' figure. This figure has slightly loose shoulder joints.

:This figure was only available in a two-pack with a Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Target2Pack|Grimlock]] figure. The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-EvasionModeOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Continuing Megatron's legacy of being a drifting, shotgun-toting hobo hiding from the feds. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-02 Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A little less blue goes a long way. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Evasion Mode Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese Name'': '''Classic Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD02'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, "Evasion Mode Optimus Prime" is based on the character's initial form in the film, transforming from a cab-over semi-truck into a robot mostly similar to his previous movie design. The truck mode is heavily based on Generation 1 Optimus Prime's White Freightliner WFT alt mode in both sculpt and deco, although it draws a few details, such as the singular smokestack and wheel designs, from the heavily faded Marmon 97 seen on-screen. In robot mode, he sports faux-kibble windows and, amusingly, ''two'' false smokestacks. Unfortunately, due to the way his arms transform, he lacks actual elbow joints, which makes the lower forearm the only poseable section. Optimus can wield weapons with longer posts while his hands are in a "default" 90° position. Also, while you transform him back to truck mode, his hands must be in the same sideways position to ensure the truck kibble is properly flushed.

:Optimus includes a spring-loaded missile-firing "ion cannon" modeled after Megatron's shotgun from ''Dark of the Moon'', with the missile features a sculpted shotgun nozzle on the front section. It can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the truck cab or truck bed via 5mm post, and, in an unadvertised feature, sports tabs on the rear-most handle that allow the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Megatron toy]] to wield it.

:In time-honored tradition, Prime's instructions depict the toy with an alternate "[[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretooled]]" head – in this case, a version with the faceplate deployed, used on the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' and "Rusty" releases of the figure (see below). Additionally, his [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts him with extra white/silver [[Paint operation|paint detail]]s, especially on his chest and wheel rims, as well as having gray upper arms with red details, among other differences.

:Despite his relatively small truck mode (which is almost as small as a Deluxe class toy, but slightly larger than his ''Generation 1'' toy's truck) he is quite tall.

:The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, is dubbed "Classic Optimus Prime", and opts for a deco closer to Prime's previous on-screen appearances, omitting the blue paint on his feet and hands to reveal the gray plastic underneath, and adding new paint details all over. Instead of painting it in clear light blue, his light-piping eyes are neutered with opaque light blue paint.

:The faceplated version of the mold was used to make [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/EMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Evasion Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Lost Age AD-12 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More like ''Revenge of the Fallen Paint Apps'', amirite?]]
*'''Revenge Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD12'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, removable Energon Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of TakaraTomy's ''Movie Advanced Series'' lineup, Revenge Optimus Prime is redeco of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Battle Blades mold, featuring darker plastic, a pair of flip-out swords (the second release of this mold since [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].) from the Hasbro release, and chromed fuel tank-guns & sun visors. His shins & wheel joints are bronze from the Hasbro release as opposed to the grey of Takara's ''Autobot Alliance'' release.

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[[File:Evolution2PackAOEOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Evolution 2-Pack Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Two-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2017]]-[[October 3|10-3]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A Voyager-class two pack of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], representing the Generation 1 version of the character, and a redeco of ''Age of Extinction'' Evasion Optimus Prime representing the Movie character (The deco patterns is most likely to emulate the character's design in 2007, with vague results). Like Rusty Optimus Prime (seen below), he features flames on his vehicle mode doors.

:Unlike the stock photography, the actual toy doesn't feature a [[mouthplate]]. In October, the two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The robot mode stock photo lacks the gun nozzle/missile.

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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For a bot who's supposed to be in hiding, he's sure got a lot of chrome.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Released as a two-pack with Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]], ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime with chromed shoulders, fists, pelvis, lower stomach and leg sides. He features a headsculpt with a mouthplate. His truck stripe is now white.

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[[File:Milk-Magazine-Evasion-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Counselor Prime, what do you think?"]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Damage Color''' (Milk Magazine exclusive, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:This hand-made custom of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime figure is exclusive to Hong Kong's Milk Magazine. It's an officially licensed item produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong. The weathering was done by Ori Toy.

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[[File:Lost Age TRU JP rusty Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't believe people are willing to pay a fortune for a dirt-covered Ultra Magnus cab that's missing its trailer-armor.]]
*'''Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[August 18|08-18]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A redeco of the Voyager Evasion Mode toy, Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime features extensive paint applications to give him a screen-accurate vehicle mode, and was released as a Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive. It uses the alternate, faceplated head mold.

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[[File:Takaratomy-gold-classic-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No wonder why [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] is hunting him.]]
*'''Limited Color Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (Battle Command Campaign, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Limited to 10 pieces, Limited Color Optimus Prime (限定カラークラシックオプティマスプライム) is a gold chrome redeco of the Voyager Class figure, released as part of the Transformers Battle Command Campaign given away to ten winners via a lucky draw. The initial phase for entry was operated in July 2014, when those wishing to enter the draw had to mail in the proof of purchase from the Takara-Tomy Lost Age Optimus Prime. The actual mailing out of prizes was to take place on November 2014.

:In December 2014, Two additional copies were produced for the [http://paramount.nbcuni.co.jp/transformers/campaign/ Transformers: ''Age of Extinction'' DVD lucky draw campaign], with the buyers using the included application postcard on each DVD they purchased to win the item. Depending on the buyer's luck, they'll win a Nicola Peltz (Tessa) and Jack Reynor (Shane) B2 poster (limited to 10 pieces) or the ''Movie Advanced Series'' release of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime (limited to 38 pieces) instead.

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[[File:Autobots-united-optimus-prime.jpg|right|upright=1.95|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdZ-yjxHLI That's what I'm talkin' about.]]]
*'''Autobots United''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The Autobots United 5 Pack includes another redeco of Voyager Class Evasion Mode Optimus Prime. This release features the faceplated headsculpt and, unlike the rest of the set, which strives for screen-accuracy, features a heavily Generation 1-inspired deco. Deco changes include replacing most of the blue & grey plastic into red, with blue paint applied on it, and his dark grey plastic is now a lighter shade. His Ion Cannon is now painted black to resemble his ''Generation 1'' toy's blaster, color-wise.

:He came in the BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecos of [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]].

:In the picture to the right, he is mistransformed, his shoulders are not folded.

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[[File:Platinum-edition-breakout-battle-optimus-prime.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Cookies and Cream Prime.]]
*'''Breakout Battle''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The "Breakout Battle" set includes another take on a screen-accurate "Scrapyard Optimus Prime", featuring a brown paint wash on tan plastic. The set was a shared exclusive between Toys"R"Us, online retailers such as Big Bad Toy Store, and Myer in Australia. The set was released in Australia, Singapore, and Canada but never actually made it to retail in the U.S. The set also includes [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] and a [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]].
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====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|No one makes fun of Prime's <s>security</s> ''survival'' backpack and gets away with it! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-01 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|And it's a Buster right outta the gate! ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD01'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco, TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this is yet ''another'' "big" Optimus Prime figure. While smaller than the First Edition toy, this one features more silver and chrome paint in vehicle mode, a more poseable robot mode, and a Vector Shield accessory instead of the Sentinel Shield. Unlike the First Edition figure, Leader Class Optimus Prime's pauldrons and hip-skirts are formed from truck kibble, giving him a marginally smaller backpack. His accessories have roughly the same functionality as the First Edition toy, with his sword being hand-held and pegged onto his hands or storing underneath the truck, and his shield mounting onto his left forearm or storing on the back of the truck. Additionally, the sword sheath underneath the truck can be folded up and used in robot mode.

:It should be noted that this Optimus Prime can accommodate the [[Dual Energon Swords#Dark of the Moon|Battle Blade]] accessories to recreate the scene of him fighting against Galvatron.

:This figure was only made available as a store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:Apparently, early plans for the shield were to have it colored gold and silver, but it was later changed to gray and red. When a hand-painted [[prototype]] of the toy was first displayed at the 2013 New York Comic Con, the shield was colored yellow and silver; in addition, the original versions of the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] also depict the gold color, but the versions featured on the back of the toy's [[packaging]] were edited so they would accurately depict the final toy's colors for the shield. Meanwhile, the versions of the stock photos provided to websites and online retailers depict the shield in its final colors for the robot mode, whereas the vehicle mode photo is the unedited version featuring the shield's original colors. Furthermore, UK-based retailer Argos also featured unedited versions of the stock photos for both modes in one of its catalogs, causing some confusion among fans.<ref name="argos">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/991761-uk-getting-different-leader-decos-optimus-yellow-vector-shield.html TFW2005 thread] about outdated stock photos used in Argos catalog.</ref> Sometimes, the spring loaded "[[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]" feature in his head is too strong and causes the head to fly off...

:Some units feature a darker tone on the red paint applications.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2014/05/17/transformers-4-age-of-extinction-generations-leader-optimus-prime-variant-found-180019</ref>

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, features numerous silver paint details, and alters the deco on his chest to be more screen-accurate, among many other changes. This figure's Vector Shield accessory is later redecoed as the "Golden Vector Shield", as the giveaway item for the 2nd ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GoldPlatedOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.22|This time, NO ONE dared to transform it.]]
*'''Gold Plated Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:This gold vacuum metallized version of Optimus Prime was a prize in Hasbro's Asia Age of Extinction campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one had to be the biggest spender of the day during the midnight launch of the AoE toyline at specific Toys"R"Us or participate in a lucky draw. This toy is limited to 7 pieces. 2 are in mainland China, while Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan each have one.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Lucky Draw Leader Class, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Released as a prize figure for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Leader Class toys|first Leader Class figure]], albeit unlike the [[#LuckyDraw2007Leader|first lucky draw figure]], this release features a more balanced deco consists of chromed paintable plastic and gold unpaintable plastic, and it doesn't need to be fixated with a stand. To qualify for winning this toy, one must spend about 3,000 yen and up on various Transformers toys to enter the lucky draw event.

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[[File:AOEPlatinumLeaderClassOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Platinum Optimus is a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime. Optimus' color palette is now darkened with some additional paint details. His "Sword of Judgment" is now a light blue. Optimus features more chrome on his "Vector Shield", chest, and on his head. The set was a shared exclusive, available from BigBadToyStore and Toys"R"Us, and was also sold during a Taiwanese event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.

:Initial [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-bot_1403963168.jpg prototype] [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-truck_1403963168.jpg photos] shows that Optimus' blue plastic is casted in translucent blue, which is not present in the final product.
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[[File:Movie-Advanced-Series-AD-31-Armor-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Transforming my mouth is terrifying.]]
*'''Armor Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD31'''
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Armor Knight Optimus Prime is a retool of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class Optimus Prime, featuring a new head sculpt with a rotatable faceplate (one side with the mask, the other without, the whole part rotates), along with other remolded body parts (such as his skirt, feet, and chest), giving it a more screen accurate appearance. He includes more movie-accurate weapons, featuring a new sword and shield, albeit in not-so-accurate colors (the sword's transparent orange blade was also a nod to the [http://www.joshnizzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/P_OptimusV2_Sword_130225_v003_JN.jpg sword's "heat up" mode in the concept art].). He is covered in metallic paint, along with additional chrome details on his rims and bumper.

:The new Sword of Judgement accessory was later redecoed in screen-accurate colors, as the giveaway item for the 1st ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.
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[[File:AOEBlackKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Gotta admit, this is ''awesome''.]]
*'''Black Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2015-[[August 3|08-03]])
**''Accessories'': Nemesis Sword, Sphere Shield

:Black Knight Optimus Prime (ブラックナイトオプティマスプライム) is a [[black repaint]] of Armor Knight Optimus Prime (which is a retool of the first Leader Class Optimus Prime) in [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|Nemesis Prime]]'s colors with an Autobot symbol, which is also a double reference to [[Eldedroid]]'s colors. His entire clear parts were cast in red.

:Black Knight Optimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive.
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===''Lost Age Series''===
[[File:Takara-lost-age-series-battle-command-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|Am I awesome?|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' ([[2014]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''LA01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 19]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: A roughly Voyager-sized mold of Optimus Prime, he transforms into a Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck as seen in the film, in ''4 steps'':
::1. Press 2 buttons on the truck steps make the side panels pop out in position.
::2. Fold down the front section to transform it's robot mode legs.
::3. Fold back the rear parts to form the kibble.
::4. Position the arms into place, and Optimus will announce "Transform!", with a classic transformation sound effect.

: Like Stomp & Chomp Grimlock, his truck kibble from the back can accommodate One-Steps and Power Battlers, activating his various voice clips and flashing lights by interacting with the magnets in their feet. He has notably less kibble than other ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime toys... from the front, at least. The back and sides are not so lucky, with large chunks of truck kibble hanging off his legs, making him look as if he's wearing a petticoat. At least the jetpack helps balance the whole thing out.

: The Sword of Judgement included with this toy is the same mold as the weapon included with the ''Age of Extinction'' leader class Optimus, but cast in flat grey rubbery plastic rather than the transparent plastic and paint operations of the initial release. This Optimus Prime erroneously features blue paint on his feet instead of the screen-accurate red.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

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[[File:TF-AOE-Battle-Command-Optimus-Prime-and-Bumblebee-Strongest-Tag-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA14'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement, 1-step Changer High Octane Bumblebee

:A re-released version of the figure above, packaged with a One-Step Changer High Octane Bumblebee, unchanged from its original Hasbro release.

:As with the Final Battle set below, this toy also won the Japan Toy Awards 2014 ceremony, which is indicated by a small, golden sticker on the left side.

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*'''Final Battle 4-Figure Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA-SP'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014

:The Japanese release of the Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the ''Age of Extinction Collection'' 6-pack set is bundled with 1-Step Helicopter Drift, Galvatron, and Slug.
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:ConstructBots AoE dino-rider Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Dinobot Riders, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: A smaller toy that can ride on Dinobots. He includes a small gun.

:His nominal Dinobot steed (if it wasn't already abundantly obvious) is [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]].
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[[File:Transformers-construct-bots-dinofire-grimlock-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
:Available only in the "Dinofire Grimlock" set, this Optimus is a slight redeco of the individual Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime, featuring a brighter shade of red and blue.
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*'''Optimus Prime with Gnaw''' (Dinobot Warriors, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Optimus Prime transforms from a truck-thing to a robot. He includes a sword weapon and his Dinobot partner [[Gnaw (AOE)|Gnaw]] who can turn into a backpack, arm and chest armor, and a ''gigantic'' axe.
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[[File:Construct-Bots-Dinobot-Rider-Silver-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock with Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun, Sword
:Bundled with a redecoed Grimlock, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime. He also comes with an extra sword accessory.

:The set was released as a Target exclusive.
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-04'''
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the "One Step Changer" Optimus Prime, retaining the pin from the original mold. Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:This mold was also used to make Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the One-Step Collection.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers AOE Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01E'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[super deformed]] toy based on his ''Age of Extinction'' design, transforming into a cute little Western Star 5700 SB. It was sold as an exclusive at Transformers Expo months before the proper release of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Q-Transformers|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/QTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Q-Transformers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01'''

:This standard retail version of ''Q-Transformers'' Prime is identical to the Transformers Expo release.

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[[File:QTransformers QT23 Optimus.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru)''' (2015-[[July 25|07-25]], 2016-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-23''', '''QTF-01'''

:This Optimus Prime matches the character's more cartoony and simplified appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' cartoon. The "Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru" added to his name means "I have a good idea" (私にいい考えがある). A line originally spoken by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]] at various times in the Japanese dub of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], it has a reputation as a catchphrase of his among Japanese fans and has been reused by many Optimus Primes since, including the Prime in the ''Q-Transformers'' cartoon.

:This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

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*'''Q-Transformers Protagonists 3-Figure Set''' (2016-01-30)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-01 '''

:The second Optimus Prime toy was also sold in a three-pack with fellow cartoon main characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Q-Transformers|Lockdown]]. They come with a cardboard backdrop to be displayed on that depicts a typical service area of a Japanese expressway, much like the real locations the characters stand around in in the cartoon.

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the set as well.
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==Bearbrick==
[[File:Bearbrick AOEOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime is a redeco of Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|G1 Optimus Prime]] in a deco based on his ''Age of Extinction'' appearance. He transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot and comes with no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: This mold was redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] and then further retooled with a new chest into [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Battle Masters''==
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*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)

:A redeco of the sword-wielding version of ''[[Battle Masters]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Battle Masters)|Optimus Prime]], Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a non-transforming "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"-like toy with arms that punch through the use of levers in his legs. He can also be placed on the included controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers. Optimus Prime was only available in a Target-exclusive two-pack with [[Grimlock (AOE)#Battle Masters|Grimlock]].

::*''[https://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BMTargetOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Movie The Best''==
===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of his Evasion mode toy. He also uses the faceplated head and the dark gray-colored Ion Cannon used for the Evolution 2-pack/''Platinum Edition'' 5-pack release. While his deco had taken cues from both the TakaraTomy release of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime and the ''Platinum Edition'' Breakout Battle figure, the weathering pattern bears a similar resemblance to his rusty version of the figure. Unfortunately, this release suffers from ''heavy'' mold degradation, particularly in the form of ill-fitting tabs around the truck front/shoulder area.

:Like the rest of the ''Movie The Best'' figures, Optimus Prime is packaged in vehicle mode.

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*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield
:Dino Ride Grimlock comes with a non-transforming Optimus Prime mini figure, the size of an ''Armada'' Mini-con. He also comes with his sword & shield. The figure can ride Grimlock with the aid of newly molded pegs on the dinosaur's backside.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-11-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the fandom finally rejoiced for real...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-11'''
**''Accessories'': 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster, 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle

:This Optimus Prime is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class/Leader Class Striker retool, using the Ion Blaster accessory from the Buster Optimus Prime and the Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive battle blade accessories. He also comes with the knuckle piece and the Battle Hooks and uses the 2-2-1 articulated fingers featured from the second ''Asia Premium Series'' release. The ion blaster has not been retooled to fit into the new hands, so you will need to wrap the smokestack around his forearm as best as you can and hope for the best. He also features a whopping 40 phrases recorded by [[Tesshō Genda]].

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-17-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You bought the ''Masterpiece'' Prime already? Come on.]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Revenge Version)''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-17'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle, 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster

:Another release of the Leader Class Optimus Prime figure, now redecoed from the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold, but with the gimmick-less arms from the Supreme Class retool, and a pair of articulated fingers which was not previously used for the original release. He also retains his pair of Energon Swords, hooks, his knuckle piece, and the fuel tanks that can combine to form his ion blaster. In terms of deco, he features a darker plastic color and paint (which resulted in two-tone shades of silver & gunmetal), which is meant to go with this line's Jetfire.

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-20-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just in case you don't want to customize your valuable Calibur Prime.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-20'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Overshield/Fifth Wheel Hitch

:''Movie The Best'' Nemesis Prime is a redeco of the TakaraTomy exclusive Calibur Optimus Prime figure, with darker paint and plastic, and bright, metallic, purple eyes, and the mark of [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] on his face. As for the weapons, the Calibur Axe uses translucent purple plastic instead of orange, and there is more silver at the base of the blade. The Overshield has black replacing the original's silver and purple replacing the original's bronze.
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==''Masterpiece Movie Series''==
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[[File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...until this came. (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-Takara-MPM-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you have bought the Hasbro release, then I have some bad news for you, and ''your wallet''. (''TakaraTomy version pictured'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2017]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''<ref>The packaging actually features a "10 Years" logo, in reference to the anniversary of the first film.</ref>
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-4'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[September 30]], 2017
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster|Rifle]]", 2 "[[Dual Energon Swords|Energy Swords]]", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM4|Matrix of Leadership]]

:Released to conclude the 10th Anniversary of the live-action film series, ''[[Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a 25 cm-tall robot (a little taller than [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]) resembling how the character appeared in the first live action movie into a <s>Kenworth W900</s> modified Peterbilt 379, in 43 steps, with many of the engineering cues being distinctively based and improved on the [[#Leader_Class_toys_2|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold]].

:The figure has diecast metal in its feet, shins, and abdomen. It features pinstriped flames, articulated fingers, a headsculpt with a face that can rotate between masked and unmasked modes in a method identical to Armor Knight Optimus Prime's, and an abdomen that opens to reveal a chamber housing a diecast Matrix of Leadership. He comes with said Matrix, his "Rifle" (aka "Ion Cannon"), and a pair of "Energy Swords" that tab in behind his wrists in a technically inaccurate fashion (they should replace the hands entirely). All three weapons can combine and store on the trailer hitch in vehicle mode or robot mode. Speaking of, Optimus can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|trailer]] from ''Masterpiece'' MP-10 Convoy. Possibly due to this feature, he is actually too short in robot mode, deviating from the scale much more than his peers.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/mpm-3rd-party-scale-discussion.1194209/page-2#post-17949152 Thread discussion on the MPM scale], which lists Weijiang's upscaled knockoff of MPM Optimus deviating from the scale by being 0.93 cm too short; and taller than the real MPM by 3 inches.</ref>

:Though the figure does a much better job of conveying the on-screen character model than the ROTF Leader Class mold did, there are still a few inaccuracies—most notably the forearm and shoulder pad designs and the head/torso proportions. The final product also lacks certain paint details visible in stock and packaging imagery, such as the blue rings on his feet and the gold on his pelvis. In both the final product and stock photography, the silver detailing on the forehead is the wrong shape as there should not be a break in the silver. It should be noted that this mold does not combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)#Leader Class toys|Jetfire]].

:In addition, it is very difficult, if not impossible for the vehicle mode to tab together properly. The entire cab assembly breaks apart very easily as the tabs lack sufficient friction to keep it together, resulting in either a gap forming between the front windows and the hood or part of the hood raising up. This is due to a mold change seen in early prototypes and the toy packaging where the red abdomen sections tab in lower, inaccurately exposing the hinge between it and the chest windows. The pipes that are supposed to connect to the bottom of the smokestacks also don't swing out far enough to properly do so if the feet are tabbed together completely. Two sets of plastic rings on posts connect each of the shoulders to the torso - the ring that ends up on top in vehicle mode is slightly too thick and often filled with stress marks straight out of the packaging and can create stress marks on the torso piece it's connected to. The same ring can also make it ''extremely'' difficult to tab the cab together. Since the lower ring is on a separate part and still keeps the joint connected, it can be helpful to disassemble the figure and cut away the upper ring to alleviate both problems, but do so at your own risk.

:The TakaraTomy release replaces the dark gray plastic on the Hasbro version with lighter tan gray as well as adding some of the missing paint applications shown on the box, with the thighs and gas tanks still missing silver paint. The mold tolerances have been adjusted, and transforming to truck mode properly is possible with a degree of variation on some copies. The Hasbro and TakaraTomy versions both have misassemblies on the sleeper cabin hinges, where they are reversed, although this does not affect transformation. The TakaraTomy release is packaged in truck mode, whereas the Hasbro version is packaged in robot mode. Due to the changes made for the Takara release, it is theorised that the Hasbro version was rushed to meet the anniversary year and/or Toys 'R Us exclusivity deadline.

:Much like his ROTF ancestor, he is a frequent victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from clones that fix the issues above to high quality upscales, although there is no 1:1 knockoff available.

:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|As]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|expected]], the [[:File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|Hasbro stock photos]] have the figure mistransformed in both modes. The backpack is a mess, the chest and torso bits aren't properly configured, and the smokestacks in truck mode aren't extended.

:In the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets, ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime was exclusively available from [[Toys"R"Us]], whereas in Spain, he saw a wider release, being at least available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour. It's currently unknown if he was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Greece, he was officially available via at least one toy store chain, aptly named simply "Toys-Shop", but again might have been available online only.

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[[File:MPM-12-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nekoptimus Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2021]])
**''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-12'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion Blaster", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The second ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' mid-credits scene into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's ending scene, much like the ''Studio Series'' toy [[#SS38|below]]. He comes with his "Ion Blaster" used in the Cybertron sequences in the film, which can be folded and stored behind his cab. He also includes a new [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]], despite the Matrix never appearing or being mentioned in the movie. Similar to the ''Masterpiece Movies Series'' toy above, Optimus Prime can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP44|trailer]] included with MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy]].

:Unfortunately, due to reduced parts count and possibly cost-cutting measures, the trigonal [[kibble]] on his shoulders ends up slightly protruding on the vehicle mode. This also results in a somewhat amusing appearance for the truck mode, as the placement of the said kibble looks like it has a pair of cat-ears. The truck bed is also quite unfinished, having little semblance to the real thing.

:Hasbro [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLtuM8DJeY9/ stock photography] depicts much brighter and saturated colors, as well as clear blue windows. TakaraTomy stock photography (right), which was revealed months later, features darker, more film-accurate colors, and clear grey windows. Despite both versions of the toy using TakaraTomy's stock photography, only TakaraTomy's version includes the accurate grey windows, as well as unpainted red plastic sun visors. The box also features the peculiar (''especially'' for a Masterpiece figure) call-out "Articulated Head" depicting Optimus just... turning his head to the left. The photography is also strangely low resolution compared to previous releases in the line, possibly a consequence of 2020 pandemic complications.

:This toy was revealed on February 25, 2021 via live-stream. It is a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States and a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada. The toy was reissued in the fall of 2024, $6 cheaper than its original price.

:This figure would be redecoed into MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]].
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==''The Last Knight''==
===''Turbo Changers''===
[[File:TF-TLK-One-Step-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(In case you didn't know, this is the TakaraTomy stock photo.)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One-Step Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Speed Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''

:This Optimus Prime is a ''minor'' redeco of the One-Step Changer figure, ''omitting'' the paint apps on the knees, the flames on his shoulders, and changing the robot mode chest's deco. Along with his wavemate Bumblebee, Optimus Prime loses his pin on his leg, which is used to activate Stomp & Chomp Grimlock's pop-out weapons and gimmicks. As with the first wave of the Turbo Changers, Optimus features a nearly invisible tampograph on his vehicle front, which can be revealed with [[Dragonstorm#MegaTurboChanger|Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm]]'s UV-powered Cyberfire gimmick.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, featuring red wheels and various Tech Spec-sque patterns on the legs & chest which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. He can use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is an axe.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-01'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:Knight Armor Turbo Changer Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms from truck to robot in just 2-steps: pulling his whole truck kibble to the front then fold down to complete the robot mode, although converting him back requires some few steps. His only articulation is the elbows, and he features 5mm compatible hands. He also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which consists of his mask popping out to his head with the press of the button on his chest. Take note that you need to flip back the mask manually before you turn him back into Truck Mode.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some gold details.
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===''Tiny Turbo Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1''' & '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''I'''
:[[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Optimus Prime is a small, stumpy, soft-plastic [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] mini-figure that changes from robot to a licensed Western Star 5700 OP Truck with just a few simple steps. He features ball-jointed shoulders and hands that are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other 3mm post accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle-mode tires do not spin, sorry.

:Being only an inch and three quarters half, he is the second smallest transformable movie version of Optimus Prime around, only losing the first spot to the [[#Q-Transformers|Q-Transformers]] version. Much like the normal-colors [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TinyTurboChanger|Bumblebee]], he was available in both Series 1 and 2 of the line, with no noteworthy changes between releases. Not even their bag codes were altered. Their instruction books were updated to say "Series 2".

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*'''Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee''' (3-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)
:Released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] ''Reveal The Shield'' subline, this Tiny Turbo Changer 3-pack contains a [[redeco]]ed Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#RtSTinyTurbo3pack|Bumblebee]] (in their first non-blindpacked release) and a new [[Steelbane#TinyTurboChanger|Steelbane]] figure. This version of Optimus features red wheels & [[Tech Spec]]-esque patterns on his robot mode chest and... groin-flaps, though the ''real'' decoding is on his vehicle mode roof, which when seen through the attached clear-red weapons (or similar plastic device) reveals... an Autobot symbol. Surprise.

:Despite being a store-exclusive, the 3-pack containing this figure absolutely choked store shelves thanks to their [[shelfwarmer|inability to sell]], and were still available in plentiful numbers two years after the film's release.
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===''Titan Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changers, 2017)

:''Titan Changers'' Optimus Prime transforms from a tall robot into a truck in just 4 easy steps!

:This mold was retooled to make [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]].
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===Legion Class toys===
{{Note|All versions of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys feature an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With this toy, I will make people think that I went back to my old body like Bumblebee has!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:Legion Class Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, with the deco resembling the paint job from Optimus Prime's Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck. While the main body is identical to the figure, the arms and legs are newly tooled, with simple assemblies for the wheels. The retooled legs now features a more solid stopping point, which prevents the center front grill/legs to swing back further. It should be noted that his flame decals are ''painted over'' the side windows.

:The newly tooled legs also feature unreasonably long pegs to secure their connection in vehicle mode. They have a tendency to snap off over time, though this doesn't affect the toy too much.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores were sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys for RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Optimus is one of the four.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Walmart-Legion-2-pack-Optimus-Prime-and-Ravenspar-box.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Ravenspar''' (Walmart 2-pack, 2017)

:This unchanged release of Legion Class Optimus Prime was available in a two-pack with [[Ravenspar]], a redeco of [[Soundwave (WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Cyberverse Soundwave]], under the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint.

:This set was ''intended'' to be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, but although it ''was'' stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.

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*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Toys"R"Us 2-pack, 2017)

:Available with Grimlock, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (or possibly a repaint) of the figure above, featuring extra paint applications on the chest and thighs, and he features a different flame pattern on his side doors. His Autobot insignia is now tampographed on his right arm. The cyberglyphs on his front hood is confusingly translated as "PRIME". The 2-pack also comes with a card, which the glyphs being decoded as "DINOBOTS". Optimus Prime and Grimlock also saw release as a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive, making this Optimus Prime redeco/slight retool to be first sold at Japanese markets.

:The final product retains the simple-assembly wheels rather than being assembled with rivet pins seen in the stock photos.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver)''' (2017)

:This Legion Class Optimus Prime is a transculent redeco of the mold above, utilizing the retooled pegs and the deco pattern from the Toys"R"Us 2-pack. He is made available for the [http://www.doll-museum.jp/4524 Transformers 35th Anniversary exhibition held at Yokohama Doll Museum], given away for elementary school students who purchased the tickets.

===''Allspark Tech''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Optimus Prime transforms from a Rescue Bots-styled robot into a deformed Western Star truck and back. As a Starter pack, he comes with electronic Allspark Cube that can fit on his chest cavity, which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes. He also comes with a USB cord, mostly used for recharging.

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*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, based on his Nemesis Prime alter ego seen in the movie. His electronic cube could probably feature different sound effects.
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===''Premier Edition''===
====Deluxe Class toys====
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*'''Optimus Prime / Cybertron Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe / Gun, flame attachment

:Part of the Toys"R"Us-exclusive "Mission to Cybertron" imprint, this 2-pack release of Optimus Primes are redecoes of [[#Deluxe Class toys 2|''MechTech'' Deluxe Class Optimus Prime]] and [[#Deluxe Class toys|''Transformers'' (2007) Protoform Optimus Prime]]. It includes two collector cards that form part of a poster with decodable Cyberglyphics on the back.

:"Cybertron Optimus Prime" now features a darker grey plastic, and mostly shares the same paint mask to the original Deluxe class figure, with added paint details on his head and the mesh-like pattern on the front of his "entry" mode. The silver paint on his chest was slightly changed from the original and he lacks the paint on his feet, his "headlights", and the top of his "entry" mode. Lastly, he features Cyberglyphics on his vehicle mode windows, and the rear sides of the vehicle. His flame attachment is now cast in translucent red plastic with orange sprays.

:Although ''MechTech'' Optimus Prime's deco is similar to the initial release, some of his parts (robot shoulder flaps, chest piece/truck front) were recast in blue plastic (with the chest being painted red), and his paint applications on the pelvis, headlights & thighs are omitted. His front truck hood/backpack's deco is altered: the truck steps and the fenders were painted blue, and the gold gradients on the flame tampographs are removed, while he features additional flame tampos on both sides of his front hood, and an Autobot Insignia on his left robot shoulder. He still retains the light-piping gimmick, but cast in clear plastic, with the eyeballs being (halfheartedly) painted with clear blue. His MechTech weapon is cast in transparent orange plastic, with the exception of the scope/lever and the gun barrel, which remained opaque silver plastic due to being cast with unpaintable plastic. He also features Cyberglyphics on the left side of his vehicle mode front hood.

:All Cyberglyphs in this set translate to "PRIME".
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, I'm way more awesome than [[#Lost Age Series|you]]!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Voyager-sized Optimus Prime has a similar transformation scheme to [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Generations|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Galvatron]], notably the shoulders, rooftop backpack, and the leg/wheels combo based on his Leader Class figure. He features a similar but different transformation scheme, which results in a somewhat clean robot mode, although most of his vehicle kibble hangs on his back. He also features the sword & the shield based on his final design in the movie, albeit the sword being painted similarly to the Armor Knight Optimus Prime's sword. His sword can store underneath his Vehicle mode or his robot mode backpack, while the shield can be stored on the truck's fifth wheel hitch, which can also tow the trailer included from the Japanese exclusive [[#VoyagerTrailer|Mechtech Voyager]]. Although the pectoral armor can be slightly pushed up a little bit further, the pieces have to actually stop at where the rectangular peg holes are located.

:Surprisingly, this was also the first Hasbro exclusive transforming Movie Optimus Prime figure to be based on the final design seen in ''Age of Extinction''. He even features the forearms that Prime had before obtaining the Sword of Judgement, which unfortunately means that he is inaccurate to his appearance in the battle of Hong Kong and the entirety of ''The Last Knight''. The sword's blade is still painted as the heated-up version from the concept art.

:Like the larger ''First Edition'' figure, this toy is a rather egregious [[shellformer]], to the point where you can actually separate the robot mode from his vehicle shell if you ''really'' wanted to.

: The 2018 giveaway event-exclusive [[Quad Barrel Shotgun#Generations|Quad Barrel Shotgun]] accessory can be used for this figure.

:At least a ''very small'' number of units feature a faceplate-less head sculpt<ref>"Transformers The Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime Variant Found" at [https://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/10/transformers-last-knight-voyager-optimus-prime-variant-found-338649 TFW2005]</ref>. The Hasbro stock photos of the toy are ''slightly'' mistransformed: his pectoral armor is not folded correctly in robot mode. This figure was also released in Toys"R"Us Japan on May 1st, 2017 as a store exclusive, likewise identical to the Hasbro release.

:The CG stock photos feature extra silver paint apps on the lower thighs and hands, which the final product does not feature.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Toys"R"Us Giveaway, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Released as one of the prizes from the "Midnight Madness" event in a Toys R'Us in Singapore, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (of sorts) of the Voyager Class figure. The figure's deco is unchanged from the standard release, but he now has weathered battle damage paint all over him (yes, this includes applying to unpaintable plastic). In addition, the bright yellow paint is applied onto the blade.

:In some countries like Malaysia, Prime could be obtained by buying some certain items for an expensive price, given away along with a similarly 'battle-damaged' redeco of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]. He was also released as a prize figure for the Transformers Atrium Fair in Takashimaya B2 Atrium located in Singapore from 13 till 26th June 2017.

:He was also available at the movie launch event in a Toys R'Us in Hong Kong, as a prize for spending HKD$1,500 on Transformers-related products.

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[[File:TF-TLK-7net-Dark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once again proving Takara's superiority, only for double the price!]]
*'''Dark Optimus Prime''' (Omni7 exclusive Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This exclusive redeco of Optimus Prime features darker shades of red and blue than his other releases and has extensive paint applications to resemble his on-screen appearances in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', particularly his Nemesis Prime alter ego. To that end, he features movie-accurate flame patterns, which are larger and more elaborate than the ones on the regular release or the SDCC exclusive, on his vehicle mode exterior and robot pectoral armor. His eyes and sword are also painted metallic purple, but his shield is completely unpainted for some reason.

:Dark Optimus Prime could be purchased along with advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'' via movie cards from June 25, 2017, on the Omni7 website, and from September 29, 2017, if the item was purchased without advance tickets.

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[[File:TF-TLK-MyNews-Lucky-Draw-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Ksatria Emas.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MyNEWS Lucky Draw Prize, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword

:Available as a Lucky Draw prize for the Malaysian news and convenience store MyNEWS, this Optimus Prime figure features a gold chrome finish on ''every'' plastic on him (and yes, this ''probably'' includes unpaintable plastic).
:The only way to obtain the prize was:
:#Purchase any Transformers product worth RM30 (approx $7 in the US) in a single receipt from any myNEWS store (Well, the only TF-related items in this store were ''Robots in Disguise'' Tiny Titans, ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers, and ''Generations'' Alt-modes)
:#Take a photo with your Transformers collections.
:#Like their Facebook page, and post your photo and your receipt as a comment under the contest’s posting on the official Facebook page with their ''The Last Knight''-related hashtags.
:#And finally, submit your entry by emailing your photo and receipt to their e-mail address.

:And oh, not to mention that the figure was limited to 10 pieces, so uh, good luck.

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[[File:TF-TLK-SDCC2017-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Takara is better than us? We'll show them! give him the best paint apps we got! And give them the free extra tire piece."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (SDCC 2017 exclusive Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield, Tire piece

:The ''San Diego Comic-Con 2017'' exclusive Optimus Prime figure is another redeco of the ''Premier Edition'' figure, which aims for a more movie-accurate look than the original by still sharing the same paint masks, but replacing the chest's deco with flames and adding extra paint applications on the legs, arms, chest, head, tire rims, both sides of the engine compartment, and the sword and shield... but for some reason still sports the movie-inaccurate blue 'collar', as well as the smaller, less accurate vehicle flame tampographs instead of the more movie-accurate ones used on Dark Optimus Prime. His Autobot insignia is also moved on the upper back section of the air dam. He is packaged in a stylish, display-case-like-box similar to later ''Transformers: Alternators'' releases and the Hasbro Toy Shop/SDCC 2011 exclusive figure.

:Hilariously, Optimus Prime also comes with an ''authentic tire piece'' from a Western Star 5700XE truck (no seriously, look it up.). His stock photo is also ''slightly'' mistranformed: his pectoral armor is not rotated properly in robot mode. Also, the fifth wheel hitch pieces seem to be missing on his robot mode stock photos.

:Remaining stock was sold through Hasbro Toy Shop.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Reveal-Your-Shield-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|THE WEAPONS OF MINE GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! IT'S GIMMICK TELLS ME TO READ MY PATTERNS!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Reveal the Shield Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
:This redeco of the [[#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime]] figure features a really unusual deco pattern consisting of red transparent tires, the vehicle front grill and fuel tanks (the fenders remained opaque red due to unpaintable plastic). Some of his parts like the vehicle front hood and the truck roof feature a pattern similar to the ones used for the [[Tech Spec]]s in the ''Generation 1'' toys. He features a new sword and shield accessory, which can be used to decode the patterns.

:In the United Kingdom, this Optimus Prime was released as an Argos exclusive along with several other sets branded as part of the ''Reveal the Shield'' [[subline imprint]]. His United States release was initially claimed to be exclusive to [[Target]] by online retailers from Asia, but even though the other ''Reveal the Shield'' products eventually became available at Target, Voyager Class Optimus Prime was released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United States instead, complete with a "Toys"R"Us exclusive" sticker. Also, both his United States and Asian releases lack the "Reveal the Shield" logo the United Kingdom release has (but still feature the "Reveal hidden images" call-out).

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[[File:TF-TLK-7net-exclusive-Optimus-Prime-Clear-version.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Clear Version''' (2017)
**''Release Date'': 2017-[[November 13|12-13]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This limited edition redeco of ''Premier Edition'' Optimus Prime features almost entirely clear plastic (some parts remain opaque due to unpaintable plastic), and he was available as a 7net online shop exclusive. He can be obtained if the customers purchase the movie's different releases:
:1. Blu-Ray + DVD + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:2. 3D + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:3. 4K + + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:4. 5 Movie Collection either Blu-Ray or DVD versions.

:This version of Prime shares his paint masks with Dark Optimus Prime (see above), but uses silver instead of charcoal gray for the painted sections.

====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Shadow-Spark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Nemesis Prime, we swea...wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Released exclusively in Asia, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' [[#Leader Class toys 5|Leader Class Optimus Prime]], featuring dark grey plastics, weathered deco patterns, and some opaque plastic which was recasted from transparent plastics. He features a scratched Autobot insignia on the right side of his sleeper-cab, and a Cyberglyphic on the left side of the front hood. Some weathered parts does not match well with some other parts (the fenders, for example).

:In May 2017, the figure was released as a lucky draw item by Coca-Cola, along with the limited edition cans, as part of China's promotion for the movie. On the other hand, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime also became a ''massive'' shelfwarmer in several Asian Toys"R"Us stores.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I stripped all of my chrome. Now would you buy me?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a somewhat/nearly screen-accurate redeco of the Leader Class figure, but uses the original Leader mold instead of the Armor Knight retool unfortunately. In comparison to the first ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class figure, his vacuum-metalized front truck bumper, sun visors, robot mode chest, smokestacks and side tanks chest was omitted, revealing the grey plastic underneath. His chromed chest was also stripped of chrome for adding paint operations, his shield was unpainted, and both of his sword and truck mode windows were casted in colorless plastic. He also features some extra silver paint on his robot mode forehead, and his white-colored Autobot insignia is slightly tampographed on the left. And lastly, his light-piping eyes is neutered by blue paint.

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[[File:TF-TLK-15-Caliber-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, buy me. My fifth wheel can form into my shield, and I'm better than ''you''.]]
*'''Calibur Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2017-[[July 15|07-15]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-15'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Overshield/Fifth Wheel Hitch, Energon Sword (limited edition)

:Calibur Optimus Prime is a retool of the Armor Knight Optimus Prime figure, itself a retool of the original ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class figure. In clever bit of [[partformer|partforming]], the fifth wheel hitch now forms a handheld shield based on the one used in [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]], which results in a backpack-less robot mode. As such, the shield that came with prior versions has been omitted (though it's still fully compatible, of course). The figure can be transformed without partsforming if so desired, leaving a backpack like the orginal leader, but the sword will not store on his back due to the remolding. He also comes with an axe based on the one used in the third film.

:The initial release of the figure comes with a limited edition Energon Sword. According to [https://amzn.asia/d/9lU57nG Amazon Japan's page] and the instructions, the included Energon Sword & Axe is compatible with ''Movie The Best'' MB-11 Optimus Prime figure (seen above), which basically makes Calibur Optimus Prime a weapon expansion pack for said figure.

:The back of the packaging features a small typo, notably the word "kinetic" being written as "''Kinetic'''k'''''". The bio also denotes the elemental metal as "Cyber-Matter" living metal, which is a term that originates from the [[Aligned continuity family]]. Oddly, TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

:The Calibur Axe was later redecoed into "Bronze Calibur Axe", as a giveaway accessory for the 3rd ''The Last Knight Final Battle Campaign'' in Japan. In 2018, Optimus Prime is released along with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TLKLeader|Megatron]] as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive "Optimus Prime VS Megatron" set.
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===''Turbo Change Series''===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[April 21]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-06'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is mostly identical to ''The Last Knight'' Turbo Changer toy, but with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's (See below) gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''April 21, 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-09'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is a slight redeco/retool of the [[#Lost Age Series|''Lost Age Series'' toy]]. Deco changes include omitting the flame tampos on his legs and shoulder, and added blue pinstripes on the Trailer/Wing Backpack to evoke his ''Generation 1'' toy's trailer. It also omits the gun/swords that came with the original release. This toy also features some new parts like the screen-accurate forearms, the command deck for the smaller ''Turbo Change Series'' toys, and the trailer's adapter. His usual Sword of Judgment is now replaced with a screen-accurate mold that is similar to the Armor Knight toy's sword, and he now features a new Vector Shield piece, which can convert into a battle axe.

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*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime - Strongest Directive Set''' (Multipack, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-13'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Battle Command Optimus Prime is later re-released, along with redecoes of Bumblebee and Drift.

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[[File:TF-Turbo-Change-Series-TC-14-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In an alternate reality, the KSI succeeds on creating their own [[Optimus Prime clone]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-14'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, sharing the same transformation scheme with the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Robots in Disguise|One-Step Changer Galvatron]]. Like the ''Bumblebee'' Speed Series [[#Energon Igniters|Optimus Prime]] and Leader Class [[#Leader Class toys 8|Legendary Optimus Prime]] toys below, this toy is not accurate to his appearance in the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' film]].

:Unfortunately, this Turbo Change Optimus Prime suffers from poor quality control, which consists of seemingly fragile arms & faulty transformation.
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==''Tribute''==
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[[File:TF-Tribute-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|After 10 years, it's time to buy me again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2017]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2017
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:''[[Transformers Tribute]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader Class toy]], to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]]. While the deco's paint mask is the same as the said figure, he features a more saturated blue and red, and chromed feet/front grills and front fenders used for the [[#LeaderMA21|MA-21]] redeco, and he also features chrome on both sides of the stomach. While the Hasbro stock photo shows that his feet are ''slightly'' mistransformed in robot mode, the Takara stock photos shows his feet correctly flipped out.

:He was also released as an Amazon Japan exclusive.

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[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Orion-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look into my eyes and it's easy to see: one and one make two, two and one make three, it was destiny.]]
[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once every hundred-thousand years or so, when the sun doth shine and the moon doth glow and the grass doth grow...]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Orion Pax''' (Evolution Pack, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': August 31, 2017
**''Accessories'': Orion Pax's 2 guns, Titan Master, Optimus Prime's gun

:Released as part of a new line called ''[[Transformers Tribute]]'', Orion Pax is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]], and transforms from a red-and-blue Cybertronic pickup truck which is also an homage to <s>Generation 1 [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generation 1|Crosshairs]]'s vehicle mode</s> [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax's original e-HOBBY toy]]. His Titan Master, retooled from [[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]], features a new face that is based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Deluxe|''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax toy]]. As a redeco of the Kup mold, Orion Pax still suffers the leg panel misassembly.

:The set also includes a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|''Generations War for Cybertron'']] Optimus Prime figure, which changes the original figure's dark red plastic to a brighter, more vibrant red, changes the gray plastic to a darker charcoal tone, changes the "windows" from gray to nearly black, and replaces most of the original figure's pink-ish red paint details (which were yellow on the redeco from the "Rage over Cybertron" three-pack) to teal.

:The use of a G1-based Orion Pax design and an Aligned-based Optimus Prime design with Movie Optimus Prime packaging art makes it hard to know where on the wiki this should go, but given the general movie-themed bent of the ''Tribute'' line, we're putting it here. A few months after the 2-pack's release, ''Tribute'' Optimus Prime & Orion Pax saw worldwide release through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], including an Amazon Japan listing bearing a ''The Last Knight'' ID number.
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==''Studio Series''==

[[File:TF-Generations-Studio-Series-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The face-taker returns...]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''05'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 28]], 2018
**''Accessories'': Two [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]]s, "Forest Fight" backdrop (1st version)

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a Peterbilt 379 semi-truck. He comes with a pair of [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]]s, which can be mounted onto his arms or store on the back of his robot mode or truck mode. The figure combines engineering concepts from his ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure with techniques previously used on ''Prime: First Edition'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Prime: First Edition|Optimus Prime]]. He also features a more subdued color scheme compared to other Optimus Prime figures. Like the rest of the ''Studio Series'' figures, the figure prioritizes robot mode [[scale]] and thus stands shorter than his Voyager Class wavemate [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]]. The CG renders depict him possessing long smokestacks, but the final product has them shortened... again. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the forest battle from ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:While the 5mm compatible arms can fit with most weapons with the same post size, some of the weapons' handles can barely fit on it due to either the slightly thickened tab or sculpted thin panels.

:The rear truck cabin/back kibble can turn slightly floppy over time in robot mode, as there are no tabs and holes to secure it. Despite being labeled as the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the character, this mold is not meant to combine with the later released [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio_Series|Jetfire]], although it can be achieved with some [[Fan mode|fiddling]]. However, it ''can'' carry (but not combine with) ''Studio Series'' 44 Optimus Prime's trailer.

:While stock photos and renders show the figure with a faceplate, this [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/1859790330757819/?type=3&theater image] posted by the Transformers Facebook page shows him with his mouth exposed. This was later found as a variant at least [http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/07/transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-faceplate-less-variant-images-363449 once]. A running change was made, [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/variant-transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-with-blade-colour-difference/41133/ changing the blades to be more translucent]. The semi-translucent blades release features a date code "73461", whereas the translucent orange blades version features a date code written as "80171".

:TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode is mistransformed on the right elbow: His forearm is bent ''backwards'' instead of forwards.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Voyager-Class-2007-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who complained about my first release above.]]
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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-25'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': [[Ion blaster]], "Highway Showdown" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' (though sold under the first ''Transformers'' film's branding), this ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is an extensive retool of the figure above, featuring many new parts, namely a new backpack, chest piece, back of thighs, forearms, a (removable) abdominal area, and lower legs with a pair of non-transforming fenders. These new parts lead to [[Show-accuracy|a better resemblance to his appearance in the first two movies]] and allow him to combine with ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio_Series|Jetfire]] to form "Jetwing Optimus Prime," while resulting in a somewhat more involved transformation. His color scheme features a much higher contrast than the previous release. Inexplicably, he has silver paint apps added on his forearms that actually make him ''less'' accurate than if it were left as the bare red plastic underneath. Unfortunately, as a trade-off for having a more accurate robot mode, his vehicle mode suffers; his front drive tires lift off the ground, he’s missing the toolboxes behind his fuel tanks, some of his robot mode kibble is exposed beneath his doors, and several of the floodlights above his windshield are gone.

:Instead of Energon Swords, he now comes with an [[Ion blaster]] like that used in the battle of [[Mission City]]. It can be stored on various rectangular peg holes in Prime's vehicle mode or on the larger rectangular pegs on his cab nose/forearms or on the robot mode's back. While this Optimus figure can use the first mold's blades, the new molding prevents the swords from being properly stored on the robot's back, and using the intended "underslung" grip displaces his forearm armor slightly. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the highway fight with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the first ''Transformers'' film. Since the Leader Class figure below is a redeco of this one, it should come as no surprise that this one is fully compatible with the trailer and jet pack.

:The panels with the fuel tanks are connected to his back by small friction pegs, and have a tendency to pop off during transformation, though they can easily be reattached. This was fixed in later versions of the mold. As the front grills rely on a hook-and-tab assembly to complete the truck mode and combined with the fact that they're molded in translucent plastic completely painted over in silver, the painted tabs can wear down and break off during transformation, leaving a gap in the front of the truck mode. Care must be taken when combining him with Jetfire, as it can place much stress on the hinges that the grills are connected to.

:The packaging stock photo features him having a misassembled hip, which is facing backward. Speaking of misassembly, a small number of Optimuses have two left or right upper arms. These errors prevent the front section from fully transforming. This can be identified by viewing the front section while he's still in-package.

:His rear wheels were later reused for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime]], while the front wheels appear to have been slightly retooled for use on the ''Earthrise'''s trailer as well.

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[[File:Studio-Series-38-MVBB-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|''[[Legislator|Nineteen eighty-four.]]'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''38'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 27]], 2019
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, "[[Golden Gate Bridge|San Francisco Bridge]]" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The third ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', and as such closely resembles the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus design]]. He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's final scene. As a result, the truck frame is about half the length of the one used in the film, lacking the prominent gap between the gas tanks and the rear axle, but this makes him appear closer to the truck he turned into in G1. Optimus comes with the [[Ion blaster]] he is seen wielding in the film's Cybertron sequences and a backdrop featuring the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] where he meets up with Bumblebee. The blaster can peg into the fifth wheel hitch in vehicle mode.

:While his truck mode scales with most of the ''Studio Series'' brethren, Optimus's robot mode shares the same height as the other Optimuses in this section, which means that he towers over his original size in the film. Unlike his appearance in the movie, this Optimus's design closely resembles [[Mark Yang]]'s concept art of the character, complete with flat feet. Unlike most of the ''Studio Series'' figures, this Optimus doesn't have any insignia tampographed or sculpted on. The silver weathering on his stomach varies from figure-to-figure.

:Unfortunately, the grey lower leg panels tend to disconnect/dislodge if the feet are swiveled, or if the pressure is applied downwards while standing. The silver-painted hinged panels on the sides of his truck mode (and to an extent, the painted crotch) are prone to chipping due to being involved in the transformation.

:Some versions of this figure feature tabs on the top of the inside of the front window frame, that have no hole to peg into on the robot torso, seeming to be remnants of a late-stage design change, that do interfere with vehicle mode holding together.

:This toy was one of the items that were released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref> and was also given a repaint as part of TakaraTomy's own [[#35th Anniversary|35th Anniversary exclusive set]].

:He was reissued as a GameStop exclusive shortly after the [[March 28]], [[2024]] fanstream.

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[[File:SS-Leader-DOTM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Takes your wallet ''and'' your face.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''44'''
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Jetwing Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-39'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019
**''Accessories'': Trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform]]/Omega Combat Armor, 2 cannons, [[Energon-axe]], [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]], Shield, Ion blaster, abs piece, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the second toy with a new stomach area that is molded to be accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with a new trailer forming his weapons platform and combat armor. His arsenal includes two cannons, an energon axe, an energon sword, a shield, and a slightly redecoed (de-decoed?) Ion blaster from the second toy, losing its blackened barrel. He also comes with a unique backdrop depicting his confrontation with the [[Driller]] in the Battle of Chicago. His fellow Leader Class Autobot, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio_Series|Jetfire]], comes packaged with a replacement ''Transformers'' and ''Revenge of the Fallen''-accurate abdomen piece, allowing them to combine... though the piece is color-matched to Optimus's first ''Studio Series'' 05 release, a figure that lacks this figure's new molding and is thus incompatible with Jetfire. In addition to the new deco and molding, the hinges on his back that the panels with the fuel tanks are attached to now have pins, preventing the pieces from popping off when swiveling them into position during conversion. Care should still be taken when transforming the front grill, as the tab needed to hold it together still has the potential to break on this version of the mold.

:In terms of deco, Optimus features gradient orange paint on his forearms/truck front which the Voyager Class release didn't have, while the formerly transparent parts are now cast in opaque blue plastic, with both his real and [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux windows]] painted silver. Meanwhile, the CG stock renders feature several color and deco details that are inaccurate to the final toy; notably, the joints on his grille section are shown to be orange rather than gray, the windows are shown to be transparent rather than opaque, and all the weapons are shown to be painted, even though the only weapon that actually features ''any'' paint on the final toy is the sword. Conversely, both the CG render ''and'' the near-final stock photo of the robot mode show the new abdomen piece as being painted in a single red color, while the final product (including the TakaraTomy stock photos) have the details in the center section painted in movie-accurate silver.

:The CG render on the front packaging is a rather lazily edited version of the Optimus Prime art (complete with ''Revenge of the Fallen''-styled abdomen), with the Jetwing unit slapped on his back. There are also a few obvious design oversights, with no actual means of attaching the shield to Prime's arm in a shield-like manner, the handle of the axe colliding with the arm panel if pushed in all the way, and no official instructions on how to store the Ion blaster in the trailer. At least for the blaster, it can still use the ports on the truck as before, and there is sufficient space in the trailer itself to store the blaster or a few other accessories. And while Prime himself has been improved to prevent parts popping off, the dark grey "shoulder straps" on the Jetwing have a frustrating tendency to pop off due to the raised rectangular details directly under them, meant to hold them in place with friction but instead causing the part to flex and deform under pressure.

: Despite the figure's size classification, Prime himself is Voyager-sized (obviously, seeing as he's a retool of a previous ''Studio Series'' Voyager). The Leader Class price point comes from the extra accessories that he comes packaged with.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-TF2007-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You'll need to wait until ROTF's 15th anniversary for another chance at [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire.]]]]
*'''''Transformers'' 15th Anniversary''' (Multi-pack, [[2022]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number'': '''32'''
**''Accessories'': Two Energon Swords, "Autobots Arrival" reversible backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the second ''Studio Series'' figure, featuring slightly minimized/altered paint applications and plastic color changes. Aside from that, he doesn't come with the Ion blaster included with the regular release but instead comes with the two swords included with the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the mold, cast in a slightly more reddish clear orange and painted a brighter silver instead of gunmetal. In terms of deco, Optimus's metallic gray plastic is replaced with a light shade of grayish silver, the paint operations on his forearms and lower legs are omitted, and the previously colorless plastic used on the real/faux truck windows is now translucent black. The new blue paint used for most of the torso/truck cab is a noticeably different shade compared to the blue plastic, whereas the blue paint on the original release was a much closer match to the plastic.

:Interestingly, the robot mode stock render and photo show Optimus wielding his swords with the blades on the inside of the arms instead of the outside. Unlike the original SS-32 release, this release comes with the securely pinned back hinges used for the Leader Class figure. There has been one instance of yellowing on the grey plastic used, but it is not known if it is a widespread issue or an isolated instance. As with previous versions of this mold, the tabs that hold the front grill together in truck mode have the potential to break.

:This figure comes in an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive 5-pack alongside redecoes of ''Studio Series'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ratchet]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#SS15thAnniversary|Jazz]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the first live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'' film]]. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop depicting the alley where the Autobots first met Sam on one side and the exterior of Sam's house on the other.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-(JP)-ROTB-Optimus-Prime-box.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Left: The one you can probably find. Right: The one you can actually find.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2024]], [[2025]])
**''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''102'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-122'''
**''Release date'': [[March 30]], [[2024]]
**''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon, "Street Festival Stakeout" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:The ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[#BBROTB|''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime]] figure was released as part of TakaraTomy's regular ''Studio Series'' lineup in early 2024.

:Hasbro followed suit a year later, re-releasing him in the first wave of the 2025's mainline ''Studio Series'' figures.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-ROTF-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Told you so!]]
* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''<s>Transformers</s> Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
**''Accessories'': Two Energon Swords, "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is another release of the [[#SS32|SS-32 mold]] with [[#Studio Series|SS-05]]'s Energon swords, though this time both sport their original decos. The digital render and stock photos for this release have him holding the swords correctly.

:This figure comes in an Amazon exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Jetfire]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)#SSROTF15th|Chromia]], [[Arcee (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Arcee]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Elita-1]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the second live-action Transformers film. Although this version of Optimus is technically for the first movie, its inclusion makes sense as this mold is the one that combines with Jetfire. The box meanwhile reuses SS-05's package art. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop with the first version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene on the other.

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[[File:StudioSeriesAOELeaderOptimusPrime.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Prime Knight Returns!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''Age of Extinction'''''
:*''Accessories'': Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield, Energon Sword
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIKkqyZTVK0 Transformers presentation] at [[MCM London#2024|MCM London 2024]] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Russ Humphreys]] at the "Toys are Russ" YouTube channel</ref>

:Part of the 18th wave of ''Studio Series'' Leader Class figures, Optimus Prime is based on his Armor Knight appearance in the final two Michael Bay films, and transforms into a licensed Western Star 5700EX truck in 44 steps. This toy was specifically based on Prime's appearance in the second third of ''Age of Extinction,'' and as such his forearms are based on their design prior to him obtaining the Sword of Judgement despite including the sword as an accessory.

:Optimus includes the Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield, and a silver-painted Energon blade that can be held in his hand or pegged on his wrist to simulate his fight with Galvatron. The Vector shield can split open to reveal a tri-barreled cannon on the underside of it. All three accessories can store on his back or on his truck mode's fifth wheel hitch. Speaking of the fifth wheel hitch, the truck mode is also compatible with trailers released with other recent Optimus Prime toys.

:For whatever reason, online retailer descriptions include two major errors: the first mislabels Optimus' truck mode as a Western Star 4900EX rather than a 5700EX. The second is the mention of a swappable head gimmick, which designer Evan Brooks quickly clarified would not be the case.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Hello! That description seems to be an error. He doesn't come with an alternate head.|link=https://twitter.com/TFHypeGuy/status/1879335782542168556|name=Evan Brooks (via TFHypeGuy)|site=Twitter|year=2025|month=01|day=14}}</ref>

:Optimus was first teased at the October 2024 MCM London, before being officially announced on January 13th, 2025. Pre-orders went live the next day.
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==''Movie Edition''==
[[File:TTC-toy Movie-Edition-Silver-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|300px|thumb|Anyone remember the live action Scrappy-Doo?]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

: Released in series 3 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the series 1 figure based on the Silver Knight [[Target]] exclusive subline from ''Age of Extinction''. By this point in the mold's life, weardown has set in and many copies have incredibly loose balljoints that pop out easily.

: US retailers appear to have skipped this assortment (so far), though it has appeared in large numbers in European markets.

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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Second'' closest thing you can get a Movie-verse [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

:Released in Series 4 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is a redeco with an almost entirely red body while retaining some blue on his head and the rear half of his legs, which results in a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco on his vehicle mode and a very bland robot mode.

: And the mold degradation continues, with many samples having popped-off limbs still in-package.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''Bag code'': '''H'''

:Released in series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is based off his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' film.
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==''Bumblebee''==
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|If you buy me, I won't take your face.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:Optimus is a repackage of his Last Knight Titan Changer mold.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Leader-Legendary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dear diary: JACKPOT!]]
*'''Legendary Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''BB-02'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
:Released exclusively in Japan, ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Legendary Optimus Prime is a Leader Class-sized mold, taking many cues from the ''Age of Extinction'' [[#Voyager Class toys 5|Classic/Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]] mold. His head can switch between maskless and masked faces. His Ion Blaster can be held in his [[5 mm post|5 mm]] compatible hands or store on his back. His truck mode can tow [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]'s trailer. This figure was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Bumblebee|"Bumblebee" Nemesis Prime.]]
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===''Energon Igniters''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2018)
:Released as part of the ''Bumblebee'' Energon Igniter's Speed Series line, this Optimus is a Legends/Legion-sized mold that transforms from robot into a Cab-over truck with the transformation scheme shared with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal The Shield'' Legends Class toy]], and he features 3mm compatible hands. Optimus' truck mode can also be attached with the Energon Igniters core, and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly, making him a fast-moving truck.

:Due to its simplified transformation, Optimus' robot shoulder parts ended up sticking out from his truck mode, and his upper cabin panel ends up being integrated with his head. Unlike most Speed Series toys, he also shares a similar pivoting shoulder articulation from his ''Reveal the Shield'' counterpart, and his Energon Igniter port ends up under his right foot in robot mode rather than on his knee.

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[[File:TF-BB-TV-Kun-exclusive-Red-Fire-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Actual'' Closest thing you'll get to a movieverse Fire Convoy]]
*'''Red Fire Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2019)
**''Release date'': [[April 1]], [[2019]]

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is a clear red redeco of the figure above, released as a freebie for the May 2019 issue of Telebi-Kun Magazine, along with a buildable paper Tyramigo and a ''Super Sentai Data Cardass'' KishiRyuOh Five Knight card from ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger'', a ''Ganbarizing'' Kamen Rider Zi-OTrinity Card, and a Kamen Rider Buttobasoul Zi-OTrinity Medal. The head, grill (only 80% of it) & window paint applications remain.

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is once again available for the Wonder Festival 2019 event, provided by TakaraTomy at their booth.

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[[File:TF-BB-Transformers-Test-Commemorative-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure this is not a fan-painted custom?]]
*'''Transformers Proficiency Test Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (2020)

:Released as a commemorative item for the ''Transformers Proficiency Test'' event held in Tokyo and Osaka on February 16, 2020, this Optimus Prime is an extensive repaint of the Speed Series figure, featuring additional paint operations on the legs, side windows, and the silver striping on his forearm/truck kibble. The paint is more matte than the original figure's metallic paint.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Series, 2018)

:Power Series Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the Power Plus Series toy below, featuring new truck parts and maskless robot head, though the faux robot chest is retained from that mold. The CG stock photo for his robot mode depicts him having slightly longer "ears" than the final product.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Plus Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Power Plus Series|Energon Igniters Power Plus Series]] subline, this Optimus Prime is a Scout-sized mold that converts from robot to truck based on his evasion mode appearance from ''Age of Extinction'' in just a few steps. His only articulation is the swiveling upper arms & pivoting arm joints, and his fuel tanks also doubles as a flip-out cannons, activated in vehicle mode. As with all Nitro and Power Plus figures, Optimus also comes with an energon core, which allows his vehicle mode to propel forwards.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Energon-Igniters-Nitro-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Nitro Series|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]], Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that converts from a robot based on his ''Age of Extinction'' evasion mode body into a truck in 11 steps, and he features 5mm-compatible hands & articulation on his head, arms, and [[Brick (term)|only his upper legs]]. He also features built-in Ion Cannons in this lower leg panels, activated in vehicle mode. He also comes with his own energon core, which is a different mold from his Power Plus toy.
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==''35th Anniversary''==
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*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': December [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with a focus on increased accuracy to the ''Bumblebee'' movie. To this end, he features less swirly, flat grey plastic and additional paint operations on the hand dorsals, the front windows' joints, the lower legs' grey plastic, and the stomach section (with the weathering removed). The gunmetal on his forehead and faceplate is now silver, the knees' details are omitted, and he features tampographed Autobot insignias on his shoulders. In preliminary stock imagery such as the images to the right the shoulder insignias were depicted as only white outlines on the red plastic without the 'face' and 'eyes' filled out in red and white respectively, but the actual product had the insignias correctly colored.

:Optimus Prime is packaged in a box designed to evoke the original Generation 1 toyline with new '84-style package art to boot, and is only available as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th Anniversary|Convoy]].
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==''Transformers Fan Book''==
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*'''''[[Transformers Fan Book 2020]]''''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2020)

:This release of the ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Optimus Prime figure identical to that from the "Optimus Prime and Grimlock" 2-pack is bundled with a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Transformers Fan Book|slightly redecoed Megatron]] as part of the "Battle Set" freebie included in the 2020 edition of [[Kodansha]]'s ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' series.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PF-SS-02-BB-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sentient beings, buy me again! I have some toils of war.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[November 27]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-02'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-02'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion Blaster"

:As part of the second wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Optimus Prime is yet another detailed redeco of the [[#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with an ''even greater'' focus on increased accuracy to his appearance in [[Bumblebee_(film)|the ''Bumblebee'' movie]], even moreso than the 35th Anniversary figure above. Hence, unlike the 'clean' approach taken by the 35th Anniversary figure, this Optimus is cast in less saturated colors and features additional paint operations replicating the slight amounts of weathering and grime that were present on his CG model. He also includes the same ion blaster weapon as the other releases of this mold, now cast in gunmetal plastic.

:Oddly, the stock photos lack silver paint on the front of the vehicle mode that the [[#SS38 |original mold]] has.

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[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFSS-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You were expecting a repaint of the more-accurate version that combines with Jetfire, weren't you? Too bad, you got me again!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[July 30]], [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-05'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-??'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Ion Blasters

:This ''Premium Finish'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Studio_Series|SS-05]] mold, replacing the more subdued color with additional silver paint operations (notably the head and gas tanks) and extensive details to closely resemble his on-screen appearance in the second film. Despite this, he is missing notable red and silver paint apps on his inner legs and still has incorrectly colored forearms much like his Studio Series counterparts. He comes with two of the same Ion Blaster accessory included in the [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SS32|second ''Studio Series'' Voyager mold]] in addition to the two swords from the first release. The paint on the Energon Swords' 5mm handles are slightly reduced to prevent possible paint chipping.
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==''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''==
[[File:Buzzworthy Bumblebee Energon Escape 2 pack.jpg|thumb|200px|Not even Optimus could escape Bumblebee's grasp]]
*'''Energon Escape''' (Multi-pack, 2022)
**''Series'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''Accessories'': two Energon Cores

:This two-pack is a re-release of Energon Igniters [[#Power|Power Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Power Plus Bumblebee]], both without any known changes, though Optimus now comes with his own Energon core.

:Initial stock photos for this pack had ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' co-branding, but due to the movie being delayed another year, it was changed to ''Bumblebee'' branding instead. Later stock photos reflected this change.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''44 BB'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Armored Weapons Platform/Omega Combat Armor, 2 cannons, Energon-axe, Energon Sword, Shield, Ion blaster, abs piece, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop (2nd version)
:A [[package refresh]] of the ''Studio Series'' [[#SS44|Leader Class figure]] released under the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' branding to account for the demand for the original figure and the high aftermarket prices it commanded as a result. While the mold is unchanged, there are some very slight deco differences. The blue plastic is slightly darker and red slightly lighter, while the red paint used on the abs is a lot more matte and desaturated. Oddly, the instructions states that the set transforms in 63 steps, whilst the original lists 44.

:In the United States, it is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

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[[File:TF-SS-BB-ROTB-Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You should change and grow as a person.. '''NOW!''']]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Rise Of The Beasts'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''102BB'''
**''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon, "Street Festival Stakeout" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:Released as part of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is now based on his appearance in ''Rise Of The Beasts'' - reusing only the windshield, wheels, and some transformation cues from [[#SS38|SS-38 Optimus Prime]]. He is rather impressively made using only 4 new molds compared to the usual 9. Optimus includes a new blade and arm cannon accessory. The blade can be handheld or mounted on his wrists, and both accessories can be used on either arm or stored on his back.

:He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a Freightliner FLT. Both accessories can be stored in the truck bed. The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the stock images; the panels with the Autobot symbols on the front of his arms should be folded down and the fuel tanks in his legs should be folded out. He shares some transformation elements with MPM-12 Prime above, particularly in the arms.

:The figure is rather notorious for a number of design choices that are questionable at best, and outright designs flaws at worst. The shoulder articulation is extremely limited, resulting in him only being able to shrug when his arms are raised to the sides. Due to the mold and budget limitations, the truck has some prominent kibble in the rear and lacks a fifth wheel hitch. He also features a design flaw in the grey panels on each forearm designed to open and allow the transformation of the hands. If opened all the way, a surface on the interior of each panel obstructs the fist you're trying to fold out or in and places undue stress on the wrist joint which can lead to Prime's hands snapping off at the base of their mushroom peg connection. So exercise caution and only open these grey panels to 45 degrees which paradoxically affords more clearance, rather than the full 90 to try and avoid this. In some copies, his transformation scheme causes his rearmost tires to lift off the ground.

:Whether by coincidence or by design, his chest can open up along with a third panel (that includes a faux grill not seen in either mode for some reason) in a manner that replicates his Matrix chamber in the 1986 movie, though no Matrix of Leadership toys can fit inside without impeding his transformation.

:In the United States, this figure is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

:If you really wanted to, you can swap the head with SS-38 Optimus to give that one a more accurate head, since they share the same sized ball joint.

:As per [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] in the [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestream debuting ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Rise of the Beasts'' [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]], "spare space on the tooling" was used to pack in an axe accessory with Primal specifically intended for this figure that was costed out of the initial release.<ref>[[June 20]], 2023's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CssrsoCu-mw/ Design notes on SS-102BB from Sam Smith on Instagram]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cssr9SCOX3j/ Robot mode design notes]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsssICRugFl/ Truck mode design notes]''
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==''Rise of the Beasts''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])
**''TakaraTomy name: '''Voyager Class Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BV-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': June 24, 2023
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as part of the first wave of "Core" ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in the movie, and comes with his Ion Blaster accessory (Despite having an arm mounted cannon in the film), which can be wielded in his hands, or mounted on the trailer hitch for vehicle mode storage. Optimus is mostly molded in gray plastic, with most of his red and ''all'' of his blue details being painted on. Care should be taken when handling the figure, as the black paint on his crotch is prone to chipping over time.

:The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, the fuel tanks that are on the back of his legs in robot mode should be folded out for vehicle mode.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Papapatto Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BPC-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023

:Smash Changers Optimus Prime changes from a modified [https://www.favcars.com/mercedes-benz-armored-heavy-actros-mp3-2008-11-images-264827 Mercedes-Benz Armored Heavy Actros] to a robot in three kinetic auto-transforming steps. Manually converting the toy back into truck mode takes eleven steps. He features limited articulation on the elbows.

:Due to the delay of the film, this toy ended up being released first under the ''[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Smash Changers|Cyberverse Dinobots Unite]]'' line the year prior.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Nerf-Optimus-Prime-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Targetmaster]]...oh wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': 2 foam darts

:Released as a collaborative item with [[Nerf]], the "Optimus Prime Blaster" is a foam dart-firing toy that converts from an Optimus Prime robot into a...well, a blaster. He features storage for his two foam darts near the back of the blaster, which end up on his back in robot mode. Optimus has a non-functional truck [[kibble]] despite not being able to assume a truck mode.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So would this mean Lio Convoy is Prime's true descendant?]]
*'''Beast Mode Optimus Prime''' (Beast Mode, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Beast Power Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BP-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': July 15, 2023
**''Accessories'': Sword

: This larger Optimus Prime toy converts from a modified Actros (again) into a robot based on his [https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/12-Character-Environment-Concept-Art-By-Parallax-Studio.jpg concept art design] in 19 steps. Squeezing his legs activates his third "lion beast mode", giving him wings while a translucent white lion head bursts out of his chest. He includes button-activated lights and sounds. He also comes with an orange sword which can store on the side of his vehicle mode.

:If ordered at TakaraTomy Mall, the online shop also added the "[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Burning|Burning Cheetor]]" Battle Master as a [[campaign item|freebie]] with the preorder.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2023)
: Released at the tail end of the toyline, this Optimus Prime is a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release of the ''Bumblebee'' [[#Power|Energon Igniters Power Series figure]]. Listings referred to these toys as "Legends of Cybertron."
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===Beast Alliance===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BC-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I've been photographing all the new Transformers Rise of the beasts mainline toys. Somehow, despite my excitement for you all to see these, I managed to miss this reveal! Here's you first (possibly late now lol) look at the main movie line! |link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc515tOmoL/?img_index=1|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2023|month=2|day=9}}</ref>}}

:Released as part of the "Beast Alliance" subline for ''Rise of the Beasts'', "Battle Changer" Optimus Prime is a 4.5-inch toy that converts from a robot into a slightly more accurate Actros in just a few steps. His right arm also features a flip-out Energon Sword.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-BCS-02-Beast-Weaponizers-Prime-and-Chainclaw.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66|Parry ''this'', Leon!]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Chainclaw''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Set Optimus Prime & Chainclaw'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCS-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The "Beast Weaponizer" Optimus Prime toy converts from a 5-inch robot to a truck in 7 steps and comes packaged with [[Chainclaw (ROTB)|Chainclaw]], a 3-inch Beast Battle Master toy that can convert from wolf to a chainsaw in 5 steps. Prime can wield Chainclaw in chainsaw mode either in his hands, or via 5mm ports on his forearms. He also features 5mm ports on his back and lower legs.

:Like the same line's Primal, the stock photo of his packaging depicts him being positioned on the left (with Chainclaw on the right) before the actual product swaps their positions. The stock renders depict his front robot crotch being bare silver while the actual product features a spot of black paint on it.

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*'''Optimus Prime and Lionblade''' (Beast Combiners, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Armor Set Optimus Prime & Lionblade'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCAS-05'''
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second wave of "Beast Combiners", Optimus Prime converts from a robot to a non-distinct flat-nosed truck. He is packaged with [[Lionblade#Beast Alliance|Lionblade]], which combines into Prime's armor. Lionblade's tail section detaches to form an axe for Prime to hold. He sports ball-jointed elbows, the only Beast Combiners figure in the line to have them.
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===''Autobots Unite''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2023)
:The ''[[#Energon Igniters|Energon Igniters Speed Series]]'' Optimus Prime gets a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2023)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:The ''[[#Nitro|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]]'' Optimus Prime also got a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline. He includes an Igniter Core as before.
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==''Bingo Sports''==
[[File:BingoBongoOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Somehow, GT-R returned.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2024]])
:*''Accessories'': SMGx2, gun, spoiler

: ''Transformers x Bingo Sports'' Optimus Prime is a retool of [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' Crosshairs]], with newly tooled shoulders, chest and head to make it resemble the knight body Optimus received in ''Age of Extinction''. The Corvette C7 GT3-R mode features a new grill, sides, and a detachable spoiler that can attach to a new gun accessory. The gun stores on the back of the car. This toy still includes the dual SMGs from the original Crosshairs toy, which can store on the "coattails" of Optimus's "trench coat" in both modes.

:This toy is also marketed under the [[T-SPARK]] and ''[[40th Selection]]'' banners.

::*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf40th/bingo-sports/#product Official TakaraTomy website of ''Bingo Sports'' Optimus Prime]

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==Notes==
*The original design for what would become ''Dark of the Moon'''s [[#UltimatePrime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]] toy was significantly different. As Hasbro's toy designers did not know the purpose of the trailer in the film yet, they created a trailer that opened up to reveal a rotating cannon that Optimus would sit in. Once it was revealed to become a jetpack, the designers had to rush to redesign the toy. Takara's take became [[#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]], though it is currently unknown if theirs was also a last minute change.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/playwiththistoo/status/1595146431534600199|quote=That Hasbro trailer was very last minute. The original trailer opened up to a rotating cannon Op could sit it which was a far superior design. Takara nailed it with their take.|site=Twitter|name=Rik Alvarez|year=2022|month=11|day=22}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series_id=64&f_subgroup=&f_name=optimus&f_type=exact Galleries of various different Optimus Prime toys from the Movie]
*[http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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Antimatter

2025-01-24T18:00:40Z

Toadboiler: added to G2 section

[[File:MegatronAntimatterUK.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yes, that's coming OUT OF HIS EYES. This is why he gets to be leader.]]

'''Antimatter''' is a powerful energy source, though somewhat unstable. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has the power to tap into a [[black hole]] and draw on the antimatter within to use as a weapon. <ref>Megatron's original on-[[Packaging|package]] [[bio]] [https://botchthecrab.com/archive/techspecs/decepticon/1984/ts_megatron.jpg (scan at BotchTheCrab.com)]</ref>

{{quote|The black hole thing! With the '''''eyes'''''. And the—and the '''''anti-matter'''''... stuff. Legend has it that—}}
{{quote|"Legend has it?" I'm a scientist. Those words make me twitch.}}
{{quote|They say he can use this weird inter-dimensional circuity to syphon anti-matter from... from a black hole. You know, in space. So.}}
{{quote|With respect, Ratchet, that sounds—that just sounds '''''stupid'''''.|[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]]|"[[Chaos Theory Part 1]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=====
{{noteukexclusive|Antimatter}}
[[File:Resurrection antimatter attack.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7]]
[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] used his power on only two occasions. The first time, he intended to use antimatter to destroy [[Aunty|Auntie]]. His interference became unnecessary when [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] burst into the room and destroyed Auntie in her moment of surprise. Charged up already, however, Megatron decided to redirect the antimatter to kill [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], but was stopped by Windcharger. {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}} The second time, Megatron wanted to use his power to destroy both Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. In his state of mental instability and enthusiastic rage, he'd have destroyed himself, the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold]] and its inhabitants if [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] hadn't ordered for him to be [[Space bridge|teleported]] to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

=====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic=====
The [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] had an antimatter conversion chamber as part of its power system. [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] destroy the chamber in an effort the prevent Megatron from stealing the ship. Their actions cause an explosion which destroys the Ark and claims both of their lives. Unfortunately, Megatron survived.{{storylink|All or Nothing!}}
{{stub|Unfinished}}

=====''Transformers '84''=====
[[File:Megatron grimlock secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]]
When AUNTIE was damaged to the point of being unable to distinguish between Autobot and Decepticon, she woke Megatron to deal with [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] lumbering back to the Ark, reactivating his antimatter abilities in the process. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

After Grimlock managed to run through Megatron, the antimatter began leaking out, catalyzing into a deadly gamma-wave. The [[Conehead]]s bailed out when they saw this, forcing Grimlock to push his way into the Ark and deactivate AUNTIE, dissipating the antimatter build-up. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 4|Secrets & Lies #4}}
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====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon=====
[[File:RollForIt Megatron chestycubes.jpg|thumb|left|uoright-1.3|Yes, that's coming OUT OF HIS BOOBS. This is why he gets to be-wait, WHAT?]]
[[Alcazar|Doctor Alcazar]] created an antimatter formula, which came to the attention of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], who wanted it as a source of energy. The doctor deleted the formula, but sent it to [[Chip Chase]]. Ultimately, Megatron decided that antimatter was simply too unstable to use. {{storylink|Roll for It}}

Megatron later wielded an antimatter blaster to free [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] from an [[electro mesh prison]]. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

=====Metrowars/''Legends''=====
During their first battle, Metroplex fought [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] with a powerful antimatter projector beam that destroyed Trypticon and his commander, [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} Years later, Metroplex was rebuilt into a larger form by the Autobots with the help of [[Nebulan]]s. When the Decepticons attacked again, the Autobots were reluctant to activate the reborn Metroplex due to energy concerns, but the large robot pressed through and transformed into robot mode, taking [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] by surprise. Metroplex attacked him with his [[Anti-matter projector|antimatter projector]]. {{Storylink|Metrowars}} And some time later, Metroplex used an antimatter projector beam to defeat his rival Trypticon, again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}
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====2005 IDW continuity====
[[File:Mtmte 55 antimatter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Seriously, you know you've made some lousy life choices when you've pissed off a guy who cries pure concentrated annihilation.]]
[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] told [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]] that according to legend, [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] could siphon antimatter from a black hole and release it through his eyes. Perceptor thought that the legend sounded silly, {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}} even though Megatron does have an actual black hole connection, which he used to fuel the [[space bridge]] nodes installed in his new body by [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

After Shockwave forcibly activated the space bridge within him {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} to bring [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Nova Prime]] over from the [[Dead Universe]], {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Megatron's body was left a mess of interdimensional portals internally and when he was attacked by [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'', the Autobot's arm was swallowed up. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}}

Whirl would eventually find his arm in the unlikeliest of places—a cupboard in the "fortress" on the [[Necroworld]] where Megatron and "[[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]]" were under siege from the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] and [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]'s forces. As the dying [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] explained to the others, Megatron had spent the intervening year reaching out to try and recover Whirl's arm through the space bridge, allowing him to create and maintain a two-way connection to the black hole and siphon antimatter from it. Then, having trapped the D.J.D. inside a [[force field]] with him, he used that antimatter to tear them to pieces. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 6: Do Not Go Gentle|Do Not Go Gentle}}

===''Cybertron'' comic===
[[Elder God|Extradimensional entities]] tortured [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] until his corporeal form became an unstable, highly radioactive form of antimatter. When loose in the corporeal universe, Ramjet's body was surrounded with a glowing corona of destructive energy created by the constant interaction of his body with the atoms around him, which had the effect of overcharging his subdermal energy collectors. Ramjet maintained his physical form through a constant bleed of "anti-atoms" from [[Unspace|non-space]]. {{Storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 5|Ramjet's profile in Club magazine #5}}

===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
The blade of [[Megatron (WFC)#Tales of the Beast Hunters|Megatron]]'s [[Tartarex Warp Sword]] was covered with an antimatter warp field that could destroy any matter it touched. {{storylink|Megatron (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters|Beast Hunters Megatron/Sharkticon Megatron}}
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==Notes==
* Megatron's full ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Universe]]'' profile makes it clear that it's his [[fusion cannon]] that can use antimatter as a power source, but when the profile was cut down for his on-package bio, the resultant sentence fragments lost the explicit connection to his cannon. [[Simon Furman]] was apparently only aware of the truncated version, since he wrote the Marvel UK stories with Megatron using the antimatter as a weapon unto itself.

===Foreign names===
* ''Japanese:'' '''Hanbusshitsu''' (反物質, "antimatter")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{w|Antimatter}} at Wikipedia

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Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity

2024-12-26T00:02:45Z

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[[File:StarscreamIDWF22-Infiltration4cvrA.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"BANZAAAAI KICK!"]]

Ever the opportunist, '''Starscream''''s boundless ambition drew him into the nascent Decepticon movement and catapulted him through the ranks as Cybertron collapsed into endless war. Though an intelligent, capable leader in his own right, Starscream struggled to distinguish himself from the shadow of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]–a relationship that ended with Megatron invariably reminding Starscream of his place after several failed coups and bungled stints at leadership.

Following the end of the war and the revitalization of Cybertron, Starscream found the burden of leadership placed on his shoulders once more after a wayward [[Titan (group)|Titan]] declared him Cybertron's "Chosen One", destined to reunite and rebuild their ruined world. A subsequent series of crises saw Starscream leaving the Decepticons forever, establishing himself as the "High Chancellor" of Cybertron's growing [[NAIL|neutral population]] and carving out a new anti-factionalist government in the ruins of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. But even after finally achieving his dream, Starscream still seems to be the same person he's always been: self-serving, prideful, treacherous, and perfectly willing to cheat, lie, and step on other 'bots to get his own way. His stubborn refusal to change his ways for the greater good is a constant thorn in the side of his reluctant allies.

Beneath it all, though, Starscream struggles with the ramifications of his morally dubious actions and the growing shadow of his future legacy–a struggle that, in the end, he may not win.

{{First|[[Infiltration issue 0|''Infiltration'' #0]]}}

{{quote|What kind of monster '''are''' you?|quote2=A '''goal-oriented''' one.|[[Stardrive]] and Starscream|[[Shining Armor issue 1|''Shining Armor'' #1]]}}

==Fiction==
===There at the beginning===
[[File:OP19-YoungStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0]]
Starscream was [[Reproduction|constructed cold]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} As with all constructed cold Transformers, Starscream's [[spark]] carried genetic instructions for a "natural" shape, but the circumstances of his birth meant that his Spark was simply implanted into one of many identical, pre-constructed bodies. Over the course of his life, Starscream developed a predilection for periodically changing bodies; [[Windblade (G1)|some]] would interpret this as a sign that his spark was still trying to find its "true form," {{storylink|Your First Mistake}} while [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|others]] would simply write it off as a sign of his vanity. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}}

In his early life, Starscream studied at the prestigious [[Nova Point Academy]], but eventually moved to the city of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where he became a street hustler running scams for his personal gain and ran afoul of a young police officer named [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} Unlike most members of Cybertron's [[flight class]], Starscream took pride in his [[alternate mode]], and, eventually, his silver tongue landed him a handsomely-paying job as a precinct [[Senate|senator]] in [[Vos (polity)|Vos]]. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}} Disappointed by the lack of fame or respect this job offered, he spent most of his time drinking and reluctantly attending political rallies when he could be dragged away from the bar. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} Eventually, Starscream grew tired of politics and used his political connections to embezzle a vast sum of money from his constituents before deserting his post. He used his new fortune to recruit a pair of [[Outlier (group)|outliers]] named [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] from the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology]]. After arranging their release from the school, he convinced the duo to undergo extensive rebuilds so that they'd look like him, a way to confuse any taxpayers who tried to pursue him. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

[[File:MegOrigin3 seekers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Some four million years ago, he became a fan of the [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial games]] that existed in Cybertron's underworld, {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} and came to idolize the rhetorician-turned-gladiator [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] for his teachings that Transformers didn't ''have'' to [[Functionism|accept their lot]] in life. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} The trio were eventually approached by [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]; {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} seeing Megatron's nascent uprising as good a place as any to lose himself, {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}} Starscream and his two lackeys believed that they were joining Megatron's team in the arena, but, after pledging allegiance to the Decepticon leader, learned that their leader had other plans for them: his [[Decepticon]] movement required air support as they made the move from activists to insurgents and beyond. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

[[File:MegatronOrigin4 StarscreamKillsSenate.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Early on, the charismatic and cunning Starscream was tasked with recruitment of others to the Decepticon cause; significantly, he was the one assigned to approach the disenfranchised [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Senator Shockwave]] and bring him into the fold. {{storylink|Shockwaves}} Starscream was also given another key Senate-related task when he and his fellow Seekers were ordered to capture Senator [[Decimus (G1)|Decimus]], who would then supposedly be executed at Megatron's next recruitment rally. When security forces intervened in the rally and arrested the Decepticons, Starscream bargained for his freedom by offering to reveal all of Megatron's plans. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} However, this turned out to have ''been'' Megatron's plan—brought before an emergency assembly of the Senate for questioning, Starscream, together with Soundwave, executed the Senators with Starscream personally executing [[Proteus (G1)|Proteus]] himself. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} The two then freed every prisoner in the building, with Starscream arming the prisoner and even presenting Megatron with his the [[fusion cannon]] that would become his signature weapon. He then joined in their attack on [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], during which he bested [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]. The battle culminated in Megatron's defeat of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], whose body Starscream dumped in front of Sentinel's men in a fly-by. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

Following the ascension of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], the Decepticons were forced back underground for a time but continued their militarization: arming sympathizers with weapons—ostensibly in the name of "self-defense"—Starscream coordinated several illegal arms shipments from off-world suppliers, showing off his handiwork to a shocked [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} When it became clear that Orion's Autobots would crack down on this gunrunning, Starscream rigged the latest arms shipments to detonate if the Autobots ever found it, {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}} assuring Soundwave that the Decepticons caught in the crossfire were making the ultimate sacrifice for the cause. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}}

[[File:SLBlurr starscream recruits blurr.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
When gunrunners [[Horri-Bull]] and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] had their latest transaction revealed as an Autobot-coordinated sting operation, Starscream destroyed the weapons cache, leaving Soundwave to lie to the two that the Autobots had booby-trapped the shipment. Though Soundwave was appalled, Starscream felt Megatron would have approved. {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}}

With war now definitively declared, Starscream continued in his recruitment duties; he was unable to convince the youthful [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] to join the Decepticons {{storylink|Ruins}}, and had similarly bad luck with racing champion [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] despite a very pointed effort. Not long after, Starscream was part of a unit that tried to stop Blurr from couriering a message to new planet leader Zeta Prime. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blurr}} His identity evidently unknown to most, Starscream was also positioned as a delegate to the new Senate that was formed by Zeta Prime, though exactly who or where he was masquerading as the delegate ''of'' is unclear. While attending one of Zeta's security sessions, he brought a disguised Soundwave with him to record the Senate's newest plans for how to stop the growing Decepticon menace. When Zeta expressed surprise at how easily Starscream accepted his idea of draining energy from civilians to power [[vamparc ribbon|weapons]], he almost let slip that he'd done worse things in Megatron's name. To cover up his blunder, he drew attention to the spy in their midst, giving Soundwave a cue to reveal himself and stage an escape, distracting Zeta. {{storylink|Parasites}}

Since turning down Starscream's offer to join the Decepticons, Hot Rod had carried out some insurgent activities of his own, and Megatron and Starscream monitored the situation through [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] with some degree of pleasure as [[Autobot]] leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] hunted him down. {{storylink|Ruins}} In Orion's absence, Zeta Prime then attacked [[Nyon]]'s population with his vamparc ribbons and [[Guardian robot|Omega Destructors]]—an action Starscream compared to Megatron's own tactics, though, Megatron assured him he was capable of much more. {{storylink|Purge}} In spite of Starscream's opinion that Megatron was a "stubborn wreck" for his repeated attempts to sway Orion Pax to his cause, they were successful, and the Decepticons joined forces with Orion's Autobots against Zeta Prime. {{storylink|Choices}} Together, they attacked Zeta Prime and his Omega Destructors, with Starscream personally leading the Seekers as air support. {{storylink|Overthrown}}

[[File:Autocracy9 take them away.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.95]]
After Zeta Prime was defeated, Megatron betrayed Orion and installed himself as ruler of Cybertron, then had the Decepticons hunt down all remaining Autobots. Starscream led a force to raid an Autobot hiding place in [[Ultrix]] and took special interest in Hot Rod, once again offering him the chance to join the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformation (issue)|Transformation}} Starscream also tortured and interrogated Bumblebee, but learned little for his efforts. {{storylink|Rise}} Orion soon returned, however, having become [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]], and with new warriors at his side, he led the Autobots in an attack on Megatron's citadel. Starscream and the Seekers were ordered to take them out but were intercepted by the Aerialbots. {{storylink|Broadcast}}

[[File:FacesofDarkness-Tankor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.70|''Transformers! Robots in the skies!'']]
Megatron was subsequently defeated by Optimus Prime, and Starscream conspired with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to overthrow him and have him exiled to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. {{storylink|Derelicts}} While Scorponok became the new Decepticon leader, Starscream seemingly preferred to stay in the background and showed no signs of being his second-in-command in public. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}} He annoyed Scorponok by urging him to take action rather than just hold grandiose speeches, causing Scorponok to let him in on his plan to capture the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]] for the Decepticons. Starscream participated in this attack by leading his Seekers to the refinery. {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}} Scorponok ordered him to keep the Autobot defenders busy while he left to deal with [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] personally. {{storylink|Rage (IDW)|Rage}} The plan ended disastrously when the refinery exploded, killing thousands and leaving the planet cripplingly low on [[energon]]; Starscream berated Scorponok for his actions, unable to see any point in staying on the dying planet himself. {{storylink|Massacre}} Fortuntely, Megatron soon returned from his exile and retook Decepticon command. Starscream attempted to welcome him back, but was quickly silenced. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

There was a brief lull in the war, {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} before Megatron regrouped the scattered Decepticons for an all-out attack on Iacon. Starscream went to [[Canis Tor]] to inform the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] that Megatron was back and after that, bribed the Combaticons into coming home. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} He fought during the siege of Iacon but it led in a Decepticon rout. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

[[File:Devastation5-StarscreamAchinglyNaive.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
As the war bore on, Starscream was present when Megatron faced Optimus Prime in open battle on [[Sherma Bridge]], {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} witnessed [[Hot Shot (G1)|a yellow Autobot]] get destroyed in an Decepticon-Autobot crossfire in another of the war's countless battles, {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}} and stood side by side with the Decepticon Deadlock in many other combat scenarios. {{storylink|Drift issue 3|Drift #3}} He would later admit that at one point, he had genuinely looked up to Megatron, but that changed when he realized that he ''feared'' the Decepticon leader, rather than ''respected'' him {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6|Infiltration #6}} and was disgruntled that Megatron was leading them into a seemingly endless war. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10}} That epiphany evidently led to further attempts to take leadership from Megatron, but in time, these power plays ceased, and Megatron hoped that it meant he had moved beyond such things. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6|Infiltration #6}} At some point, Starscream participated alongside [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and Thundercracker in a mission to rescue Soundwave from the [[Institute|New Institute]]. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}}

Starscream would even eventually end up as Megatron's bodyguard, and developed a mutual hatred with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], professing that he would not be able to defend Megatron against such a powerhouse. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}} But Starscream's appointment to this position was largely for show—Megatron could, of course, protect himself, and would later reveal that he kept Starscream close by despite his predilection for treachery as a reminder to himself to always watch his back. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

At one point, Starscream's treachery reached the attention of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], who had him added to their dreaded [[The List|list]] of targets. He was later removed from this list, perhaps due to Megatron's insistence on keeping him close by. {{storylink|An Axe to Break the Ice}}

===Xetaxxis, Earth and Ore-13===
Millions of years later, after the war had resulted in Cybertron becoming uninhabitable and the Autobots and Decepticons had spread out across the galaxy, Starscream came to be in command of one the small Decepticon units that secretly infiltrated planets across the galaxy. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 0|Infiltration #0}} In the mid-19th century, the group had conquered the [[Huni System]] and were approached by the [[Dire Wraith]] [[Vekktral]], who wanted to propose an alliance. Though Starscream initially wanted to kill the organic, Vekktral made him interested by showing him the [[Space Knight]] [[Stardrive]]. Though [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] had his doubts, Starscream realized the [[Solstar Order]] must have an Energon source to keep Stardrive alive and agreed to Vekktral's alliance. The group slew a [[Galactic Council]] force due to meet with the Solstar Order, and Starscream left behind a [[Vehicon (G1)|Vehicon]] and a bloke who turned into a bulldozer to destroy their ship while Astrotrain assumed its form. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 2|Shining Armor #2}}

[[File:ShiningArmor1 StarscreamTeam.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.75|If [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] were there, she'd call them "Team Scream".]]
Upon arriving at ''[[Orchid Crossing]]'', Starscream swatted [[Rom|some pest]] out of the sky before he tried to recruit Stardrive. Failing to do so, he instead used her as a battering ram to reach her [[energon synthesizer]] only for [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to show up with a standoff ensuing. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 1|Shining Armor #1}} As Stardrive expressed confusion over who the Autobots were, Starscream again offered her a spot in the Decepticons, only to be shot through a wall by Ultra Magnus. No sooner had the Seeker regained his bearings did Magnus ram Starscream in truck mode. After a Wraith merged with [[Sky Blast (G1)|Sky Blast]] and turned into an ungodly abomination, Starscream opted for the better part of valour and decided the Wraiths could serve as canon fodder. Grabbing [[Doomwings (G1)|Doomwings]] (after getting his name wrong), Starscream made his way to the energon synthesizer only for the Wraith/Cybertronian hybrid to tear Doomwings apart. Starscream told Vekktral to get the beast under control, only to learn neither the Wraith or Sky Blast was in control. Starscream then took Astrotrain and made another run for their prize, only for the station to begin tumbling. He emerged to find Magnus had disabled its power, and he quickly destroyed the Autobot shuttle before giving the evacuation order, deciding to dig the energon synthesizer out of the rubble. In the skies of [[Xetaxxis]], Starscream questioned if the synthesizer was durable enough to survive reentry and how long it took for space stations to fall, before being informed the hybrid had survived. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 2|Shining Armor #2}}

[[File:Shining Armor 4 - Ultra Vekktral vs Starscream.jpg|right|upright=1.5|thumb|"Wait, WAIT! Don't I get one phone call??"]]
Starscream and Vekktral tracked the hybrid to a [[Xetaxxan|Xetaxxian]] village where the situation neatly resolved itself. After the two performed a quick check on whether or not the Xetaxxians were mechanical (they weren't), Starscream bluntly told Vekktral he had no interest in furthering the Wraiths' agenda and merely wanted the synthesizer before mobilizing their forces. When the Seekers arrived at the crash site however, the [[Space Knight]]s had beaten them there. When Stardrive tried to evacuate some Xetaxxians past the Seeker blockade, Starscream expertly manoeuvred around her and shot the organics before turning his attention to the Space Knights, landing foot first ''on Rom''. Rom and Livia managed to use their speed to outmaneuver him with the former socking the Seeker square in the jaw. Sneaking away from the battle, Starscream made his way to the Energon synthesizer in Stardrive's room. The Camien soon realized he was there however and threatened to destroy the synthesizer with her [[Neutralizer]] before she offered to trade it in exchange for him leaving Xetaxxis. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 3|Shining Armor #3}} After expressing his supreme annoyance at Rom's melodramatic speech pattern, Starscream tried to recruit Stardrive once again by extolling Cybertronian superiority and claiming to need her knowledge of the Wraiths to protect their kind from the Dire Wraiths. He might have succeeded had Rom and Livia not thrown Dirge into him forcing him to retreat. The Seekers then watched Stardrive suffer a mental breakdown and attack her allies before they annoyingly worked everything out. The promised Dire Wraith backup however soon arrived in the form of Vekktral having possessed Ultra Magnus. As Starscream gloated about a mutual Dire Wraith/Decepticon victory however, Vekktral turned on him. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 4|Shining Armor #4}}

After being saved by [[Sata]] and Stardrive, Starscream blasted the Wraiths off his troops and made a run for the synthesizer. As he fished it out of the rubble, Stardrive confronted him again where, after making one last half-hearted effort to recruit her, Starscream downed her with his null-ray and prepared to execute her only to be shot in the chest by [[Livia]]. In his daze, he was assaulted by Stardrive who brutally beat him down and tore off his wings. Though grounded, Starscream's Seekers came to his rescue while he detonated the energon synthesizer and hitched a ride on Astrotrain. Reporting to Megatron on the Dire Wraiths' unfeasibility as allies, Starscream was congratulated...for finding yet another way to disappoint his master. {{storylink|Shining Armor issue 5|Shining Armor #5}}

[[File:Infiltration6 starscream on ultraenergon.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|[[Pat Lee]] has returned... be VERY afraid!!!]]
Roughly a century later, learning through undisclosed means of at least some of the secrets behind Shockwave's [[Regenesis]] program and the super-powerful [[energon]] [[Ore-13]] that the scientist had seeded on [[Earth]], {{storylink|Shockpoint}} and seeing in it the potential to challenge Megatron for Decepticon leadership once again, Starscream took his unit to that planet. There, they set about destabilizing Earth's governing organizations and create global anarchy in accordance with the strict [[infiltration protocol]] the Decepticons now operated to, all the while searching for Ore-13. After around four years, their search bore fruit when a seam of Ore-13 was uncovered in [[Nebraska]], but later, the discovery of an even purer source of the ore in [[Oregon]] prompted Starscream to step outside traditional infiltration protocols and move the Decepticons' base of operations to the new site, establishing a fortified "siege mode" bunker well in advance of the standard timeline. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 3|Infiltration #3}} Unfortunately for Starscream, the abandoned Nebraska bunker was then infiltrated by [[Stoker]], an agent of the human organization known as the [[Machination]], necessitating that both he and the data he gathered—including images of Starscream himself—be eliminated by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 1|Infiltration #1}} Starscream sent Thundercracker, [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] after Stoker, and although they were successful in slaying the human, Starscream failed to count on [[Verity Carlo|another human]] obtaining Stoker's [[SM-40]] computer and falling in with the Autobot counter-insurgency unit also operating on the planet. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 0|Infiltration #0}}

{{bigquote|Thanks to Ore-13, Megatron, I have evolved... beyond you! I am the ''future!''|Starscream|[[Infiltration issue 6]]}}
[[File:Infiltration6 takeyourpunishment.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|right|Starscream, seen here actually getting off easy!]]
Concurrently with the search for Stoker, Starscream and [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys|Astrotrain]] successfully mined the first batch of Ore-13 from the Oregon seam. Starscream urged speed, aware that breaking protocol the way they had was sure to elicit a response from Megatron. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 2|Infiltration #2}} As he waited for the ore to process, Starscream ordered [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and Skywarp to cover the Decepticons' tracks by destroying all evidence of Stoker's travels, including what remained of the Nebraska bunker. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 3|Infiltration #3}} Unfortunately for them, Megatron himself had arrived on Earth and was ''in'' the bunker, catching up on what Starscream had been up to, when they attacked. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 5|Infiltration #5}} Starscream emerged from the infusion capsule brimming with the incredible power of Ore-13 just as a furious Megatron arrived at the Oregon bunker and offered the Decepticons a choice: stand down, or be destroyed. Every one of his men surrendered, but the super-powered Starscream roared into battle and unleashed his full fury against Megatron. Alas, the power conveyed by Ore-13 proved insufficient to destroy the Decepticon leader, and Megatron blasted Starscream with his fusion cannon at point-blank range, virtually obliterating him. Megatron left Starscream's remains to be tended to by the Decepticons, unconcerned if he lived or died. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6|Infiltration #6}}

[[File:Starcasm idw dev6.jpg|left|upright=1.95|thumb|Sarcasm from Starscream?? NO!]]
Starscream was placed in a [[CR chamber]] for extensive repairs but even with him out of the picture, the power of Ore-13 convinced Megatron to continue Starscream's subversion of infiltration protocol. The last straw for the other Decepticons came when Megatron called Sixshot in early, leading Astrotrain to propose reactivating Starscream so that he could challenge Megatron's actions. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} Blitzwing and Astrotrain proceeded to bring Starscream back online, but no sooner was he back on his feet than the alien [[Reaper]]s attacked the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation #4}} With Megatron unaware he had been reactivated, Starscream initially decided to hold back and allow the Reapers to cause trouble first, but when Sixshot arrived, Starscream emerged from base and called the hated Six-Changer out. Starscream's appearance caused the living weapon to decide to accept the Reapers' offer to join their ranks... at which point Starscream promptly activated Sixshot's shutdown command, sending him crashing to the ground. Starscream then turned his weapons on the Reapers, causing Megatron to agree to take the fight to the aliens. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Grimlock}} Starscream once again accepted Megatron as his liege, and together they teamed up to destroy the alien invaders, with Starscream wielding Megatron in his Ore-13 empowered pistol mode to devastating effect. As the battle came to an end, Starscream stopped Megatron from punishing Blitzwing for going behind his back with the observation that a fleet of human jet fighters had arrived, and that the Decepticons' existence was now known to humanity. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

===The Decepticon ideal===
[[File:AHM8 starscream and sunstreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]]
While the Decepticons were occupied battling the Reapers, the Autobots had left Earth to deal with an incursion by the [[Dead Universe]]. Exploiting their enemies' absence, Starscream and the Decepticons went into hiding; when Autobots returned, they could find no trace of the villains, who kept one step ahead of them for months. They secretly returned to Cybertron, where Starscream stood by his leader's side as he received updates from scientist [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] on his experiments to create a monstrous [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Insecticon swarm|swarm]]. Upon returning to Earth, the Decepticons then staged a phony schism within their ranks, allowing the Autobots to believe that they had "disappeared" as a result of a power struggle that had split their ranks into two camps, one led by Megatron and one by Starscream. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} To complete their plot, Starscream approached the disenfranchised Autobot [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] with the proposition that the Autobots join with his fictitious forces against Megatron. Sunstreaker accepted, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} but when he led the Autobots to the designated time and place, they were instead confronted by the united Decepticon army and promptly defeated. Starscream stood by Megatron's side and watched as the bested Autobots were exiled back to Cybertron through a [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}}

[[File:AHM3Starscream.JPG|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Hey, I just spotted the janitor from ''Futurama''!]]
With a year now passed since their battle with the Reapers, and with their enemies disposed of, the Decepticons began to lay waste to the Earth with the intention of taking it for their new homeworld. Starscream headed up the attack on [[New York City]] with glee, though he objected to Skywarp's insinuation that he could not sow destruction and terror on the same level as Megatron; Megatron soon arrived to prove him wrong. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} After joining in the efforts to beat back military attacks and bomb the city's bridges, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2|All Hail Megatron #2}} Starscream headed for [[Washington, D.C.]], where he personally shot down the fleeing [[Air Force One]]. That task done, he returned to New York, to join Megatron in savoring their victory. Megatron mused that it was fitting to have a long-serving a Decepticon at Starscream beside him; Starscream believed he was being sarcastic, but Megatron's praise was genuine, going so far as to describe Starscream as the living embodiment of the Decepticon ideal, but a step short of full embracing it due to his own blindness to that fact. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 3|All Hail Megatron #3}}

With the conquest completed, Starscream stood at Megatron's side as he addressed the gathered Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 4|All Hail Megatron #4}} However, as time passed and Megatron made no further new moves, content to allow his troops to wreak havoc around the world, Starscream began to suspect that Megatron ''had'' no further plan, and was merely giving his troops free reign as a distraction to keep them from turning on them. He confronted Megatron with this knowledge, and taunted him with the fact it was essentially his own fault for assembling an army of sociopaths and monsters in the first place. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} Legitimately disheartened to see the leader he had once looked up to go so far astray, having led them through an endless war with no vision for what lay beyond, Starscream began secretly meeting with the other Decepticons, recruiting those who shared his feelings in preparation for a coup. After winning over the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], he approached the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], and also successfully convinced them to join him. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}}

[[File:AHM11 all hail megatron.jpg|thumb|Roll credits!|upright=1.4]]
Starscream made his move a short while later, sending the Insecticons to attack Megatron, but the Decepticon leader summarily defeated them and revealed that he had known about Starscream's plans all along; he had, in fact, been doing nothing in order to allow the dissenting element of his army to weed themselves out. He had, however, failed to predict that the Constructicons would take Starscream's side. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} As fate would have it, Starscream's uprising was suddenly cut short when the Decepticons came under attack, first from human jets arrived from [[Europe]], and then the returning Autobots. Starscream was forced to team up with Megatron, who assured him that someday he would get be in charge, someday after the Decepticons won, after he successfully crushed Megatron in the way that the taking of leadership required... but not today. After giving this some thought, Starscream organized his troops to fight back, hailing Megatron's name. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}}

Megatron was subsequently defeated by Optimus Prime, but as the Autobot leader moved to inspect his fallen body, Starscream stepped in and picked up his injured leader, refusing to let the Autobots finish him off. For the moment, Megatron's words had struck home: Starscream told Prime that he now knew leadership had to taken by force, not gained through chance. Starscream led the Decepticons in withdrawing from the planet, though as he left, he reminded Prime that though the Autobots had won a battle, the Decepticons still reigned throughout the galaxy. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

===Leadership of the Decepticons===
[[File:AHM13 starscream and matrix.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Starscream: "Now light our darkest hour!" Decepticons: "You ARE our darkest hour, you putz!"]]
Along with a few other Decepticons, Starscream took off into space aboard Astrotrain. Despite what he had told Prime, he was not pleased that Soundwave was keeping Megatron on life support, but his attempts to dissuade the loyalist were met with failure. Afraid of the uncertainty that simply tossing Megatron out and airlock would result in, Starscream was ready to give up, knowing that the Decepticons had no real reason to follow him, and that the faction would fall to infighting as soon as others challenged his rule. All he had was the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]], which Megatron had seized from Optimus Prime earlier, but he had failed to find any supposed "ultimate power" within it, and prepared to throw it away. Caught in the act by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Starscream was reminded of the talisman's significance to the Autobots by the Insecticon, and had the idea to use its reputation for his own ends. Gathering the Decepticons, he professed that the Matrix had chosen him to light their [[darkest hour]], but as they began hailing his name in the face of this alleged holy appointment, he stepped from the room already regretting his decision. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 13|Uneasy Lies the Head}}

[[File:Ongoing13 sad starscream is sad.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Real Decepticon leaders chill on the [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln Memorial.]]]]
Starscream took the Decepticons to a barren asteroid that they could use as a staging base to regroup, but as more and more soldiers began arriving, circumstances quickly spiraled out of his control. With most of their limited resources tied up by Shockwave, who he had assigned the task of building a space bridge, Starscream charged [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] with finding a way to fabricate energon to feed his starving troops. When no breakthrough ensued, and the energy-deprived Decepticons turned to cannibalizing each other's bodies to survive, Starscream stormed into Insecticon's lab to discover he had been spending his time working on mind-controlling [[cerebro-shell]]s. Though initially angry, Starscream conceded that he could use these devices after he employed one to take out a rebellious [[Quake (G1)|Quake]]. {{storylink|All His Engines}} Later, visiting Shockwave for an update on his progress, Starscream discovered the scientist working with Soundwave to cut open Megatron's body and make weapons from his remains. Just as Starscream began to express fake outrage about this presumed "coup", Megatron himself appeared, revealing that the two had built him a new body with a built-in space bridge. He grudgingly admitted he knew Megatron would be back sooner or later, though Megatron neglected to take back leadership as long as Starscream had the Matrix, which he considered a possible threat. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon|Altered Carbon}}

[[File:SLMegs just do it.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|"At the very least [[Fire in the Sky|bean me with an energon cube!]] I got one right here! It'll be like old times!"]]
His leadership a complete failure, Starscream became sullen and withdrawn, lost in distant contemplation of the unknowable mysteries within the Matrix that hung around his neck and lashing out at any Decepticons who attempted to touch the talisman. After Starscream ignored his warning that an Autobot ship had crashed on the asteroid, Bombshell tried to remove the Matrix in hopes of snapping him out of his stupor, but was violently struck for his trouble. As it turned out, the wrecked ship had contained [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]], on a quest to take back the Matrix. After first using a cerebro-shell on [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] to make him attack Starscream, he confronted the Decepticon leader on his own. Starscream was unimpressed, having used his rank to give himself nigh-impenetrable armor, only to be taken by surprise when Rodimus shot the Matrix around his neck instead, causing it to release a burst of energy and incapacitate Starscream. Rodimus snagged the Matrix, but both he and it were then blasted out into space by Megatron. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}} With the threat of the Matrix now removed, Megatron re-established himself as leader of the Decepticons, and decided to inaugurate his return by beating the living daylights out of Starscream. The Seeker, however, had lost the will to continue: he would not rise to Megatron's mockery, and when the Decepticon leader aimed his fusion cannon at him, Starscream simply held it to his chest and demanded he fire. But Megatron kept pushing, eventually causing Starscream to snap and open fire with his own weapons, only to immediately regret the decision and attempt to flee in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. A vicious dogfight above the asteroid ensued, culminating in a pained Starscream questioning how Megatron could understand what it felt like to have his dream crumble so completely. This inquiry only enraged Megatron further—his dream was the Decepticon faction itself, and Starscream had utterly destroyed it in his absence. But Megatron was not without mercy, and after pummeling Starscream to within an inch of his life, he offered him the chance to return to the fold as his subordinate. Meekly, Starscream accepted. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

[[File:Ongoing16 brawn vs starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Well, since Ironhide's not here to punch him...]]
As Megatron put his new plans into action and had the Decepticons return to Earth, Starscream went off on his own to meet with Thundercracker, who had abandoned the Decepticon cause following their previous defeat. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon|Altered Carbon}} He tried to convince his fellow Seeker to join with him and overthrow Megatron again, seeing him as obsessed with petty revenge on humanity and lacking long-term goals. When Thundercracker refused, Starscream lost patience and gunned him down, but before he could finish the job he was attacked by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Starscream denied Brawn's accusation that he had been responsible for shooting down a plane carrying Optimus Prime, pleading for his life by suggesting he would be more valuable as a hostage. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 3: Woken Furies|Woken Furies}} Fortunately for him, Brawn chose to carry Thundercracker to safety rather than capture him. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 4: Burning Chrome|Burning Chrome}} Starscream returned to the other Decepticons and watched Optimus Prime confront Megatron in a one-on-one battle. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

Megatron subsequently surrendered to the Autobots and had himself transported back to Cybertron, in order to use his built-in space bridge to teleport the Decepticons back to their homeworld. Starscream and the other Decepticons gathered at a Native American settlement to await the bridge's opening, but were found by Bumblebee at the last minute. Starscream ordered the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to dispose of the Autobot, while he led the other Decepticons through the bridge. {{storylink|The Question}} Emerging on Cybertron in the midst of the Autobots' battle with [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army of [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], Starscream and the Decepticons soon found themselves entranced by Galvatron's unseen puppetmaster, the [[D-Void]], who merged their bodies and minds together with the Sweeps to form a huge monster. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Once this "[[Deceptigod]]" was defeated, the weakened component Decepticons were captured by the Autobots and outfitted with [[Inhibitor/deterrence chip|I/D chips]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}}

===The Chosen One===
[[File:RID2 starscream must join you.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]
Two weeks after the Deceptigod's defeat, the Decepticons were still imprisoned, and Starscream was growing increasingly tired of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s attempts to control the situation. Realizing that it was better to go along with the Autobots' orders for now rather than push back against them, Starscream joined most of his fellow Decepticons in serving as an enforcer, helping to put down a riot by [[NAIL]]s—unaffiliated Cybertronians who had recently returned to Cybertron and objected to Autobot governance. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} He lurked in the background when [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] visited the Decepticon camp to lecture Ratbat, {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} then finally elected to depart the Decepticon camp after an argument with the new self-appointed Decepticon leader. Considering Ratbat's methods and goals regressive and seeking a new approach to power, Starscream paid a visit to Autobot high command with a legitimate desire to talk with Bumblebee about the future, only to be shocked by the distrusting Autobot's taser-cane and taken into custody for his troubles. Interrogated by Prowl, Starscream explained that Ratbat was planning to assassinate Bumblebee during the memorial ceremony for the ''Lost Light''. While the Autobots dealt with that threat, Starscream proceeded to gate-crash the ceremony himself and announced to the gathered masses his desire to be part of the planet's new government. {{storylink|The World & Everything in It}}

Naturally, all the Autobots were suspicious, but Starscream did his best to prove his good faith: he helped Prowl to cover up [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]'s assassination of Ratbat, then worked with [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] to rescue some NAILs from a series of mysterious explosions. Wheeljack spoke up in his favor, convincing Bumblebee to let him join the government; the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] were so disgusted that they ceded from Bumblebee's leadership, and while Starscream expressed his regret to 'Bee in private later, he assured him the Autobot he would not regret his choice. {{storylink|Stick Together}} That proved untrue almost immediately, as Bumblebee, Starscream, and NAIL representative [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] soon held a public assembly to introduce their joint governance, and Starscream talked rings around both of them. {{storylink|Devisive}} Soon afterwards, Starscream approached [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] to buy his services as he made his play for Iacon's leadership. In exchange for protecting him from those like the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] or unruly bots, Starscream would allow Onslaught a position of power when the time came. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}}

[[File:RID8 starscream and metalhawk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|"Us selfish, entitled jetformers gotta stick together!"]]
Starscream joined Metalhawk in greeting ex-Decepticon [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] when he returned to Cybertron, but the new arrival's obvious distaste for his former faction prompted Starscream to step back and leave the welcoming to his fellow leaders. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} Given his genuine desire to see the new government work out, Starscream was just as suspicious of the next returnee as his fellow leaders—noted Decepticon warmonger [[Turmoil]], claiming altruism, no less. Turmoil immediately began to foment distrust among the government by planting more doubts about the Autobots in Metalhawk's mind, so Starscream took the NAIL to [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] to talk the matter out, calling upon bar owner Blurr to recount his own experiences with Turmoil as evidence for the prosecution. {{storylink|Interference Patterns}}

Not long after the Turmoil incident, Starscream and Metalhawk paid a visit to Autobot High Command to pester Bumblebee about setting up elections. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} That night, the pair returned to High Command, this time to check on the recently injured Wheeljack and to offer their assistance in locating [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], who had gone missing in the wilderness earlier that evening. Fearing that Starscream could leverage a successful rescue to his advantage during the elections, Bumblebee refused their offer. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

[[File:RIDannual the chosen one.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Starscream volunteers to be Ted at Pawnee's annual Ted Party, not knowing what it entails.]]
That, however, didn't stop the pair from setting out regardless at dawn the next day. They watched as Blurr, also out searching, was caught in an explosion which revealed a subterranean cavern, but were prevented from entering the cave by the quick arrival of Prowl's security team. To put pressure on the Autobots, Starscream rounded up a crowd of NAILs and Decepticons and demanded that Prowl explain the situation to them. The Autobot was forced to admit that the cavern was home to the abandoned [[Crystal City]], and that [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] had teleported into the abandoned city, injuring itself in the process such that the surrounding area would shortly be destroyed. As Prowl returned to Wheeljack, at work in the cavern, Starscream snuck in after him, and a brief chase with the security officer led them to the Titan's face. Suddenly, it awoke, and lauded Starscream as a conqueror who would unite Cybertron, something witnessed by the entire crowd, who had followed them down into the city. The group fled to escape the Titan's detonation, and on the way back to Iacon, the divinely blessed Starscream was held aloft by NAILs and Decepticons. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}

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Being a 'bot of little faith, Starscream didn't actually ''believe'' Metrotitan's words, but he knew how to exploit ''everyone else's'' belief to virtually guarantee himself victory in the upcoming elections. He attempted to get an endorsement from [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] live on television, but Omega had greater matters to ponder; however, that night, Omega was the victim of a bombing that Starscream presumed to be the actions of the other Decepticons attempting to ruin his aspirations for political power. Finding that public opinion was already turning against him by association, Starscream confronted Shockwave over the attack, but received only an ambiguous warning to keep out of the one-eyed Decepticon's way. As he was leaving the Decepticon pen, Starscream was approached by [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], who sought to trade information on Prowl's recent shady dealings in exchange for sanctuary from the coming storm. Starscream accepted, and used the info to blackmail Prowl into disposing of Shockwave's Decepticons for him. He was feeling quite pleased with himself, until a one-two punch of bad news took him down a peg: first, Arcee revealed she knew exactly where he had secreted Dirge away, meaning his bargaining chip was essentially useless... and second, Megatron returned. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}}

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Starscream alerted the Autobot to Megatron's approach on the city, and watched as Bumblebee and the Autobots gunned him down and took him into custody. Starscream tried to dissuade the other Decepticons from marching on high command to call for Megatron's release with a stirring speech about discarding the old ways, but it failed rather spectacularly, so Starscream decided to visit the medical center and appeal to Megatron directly. {{storylink|City on Fire}} This "chat" was very one-sided as Megatron offered no response to Starscream's word save a smile—though that alone was enough to terrify the Seeker. The Decepticons' march subsequently turned into a riot, during which the prison was stormed and Megatron was liberated. The Decepticon leader dragged Starscream along to the [[Black Room]], where it was revealed that Prowl, mind-controlled by Bombshell, had been working for Megatron all along. {{storylink|The Verge}} Bumblebee and Metalhawk were soon brought to the Black Room as well, and Starscream tried to explain to them that he had had no part in Megatron's scheme; Megatron verified that, save to note that Starscream's political machinations had provided a useful distraction. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}

[[File:RID16 heavyisthehead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Oh no, nothing's worse than <s>Cartman</s> Starscream with ''authoritah''!]]Megatron then began his endgame, unleashing a perfected Devastator upon Iacon, and forcing Starscream to watch, professing that any political victory he had won would have been one of compromise, rather than a true Decepticon triumph. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} Rendered near-paralytic with the seeming totality of his defeat, Starscream was dragged through the streets by Megatron, until the Autobots and Metalhawk surprised him by coming to his rescue. Separated from the main fight, Starscream and Metalhawk were confronted by Turmoil, and the re-energized Starscream killed him using Metalhawk's severed arm as a blade. The Autobots then foiled Megatron's scheme, and Starscream saw his moment to strike: though he admitted to Metalhawk that he genuinely was his friend, he used Turmoil's cannon to kill him, and presented his body to the crowd as a victim of the fighting. He called for the abandonment of factions, and the majority of the population rallied behind him, appointing him their leader {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}} and cheering for the banishment of all those who didn't renounce their faction.

The Autobots attempted to fight this, first pointing to their wounded needing care, but Starscream promised they'd be fixed up. And hey, you didn't ''have'' to leave. All you had to was just... stop being an Autobot or Decepticon.

You're almost all leaving? Such a shame. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}

===Starscream the First===
[[File:ThreeMonologues-religiousnut.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Scoop using his [[Light-piping|fright-piping]] on Starscream.]]
Starscream's first night of leadership was a troubled one as the city of Iacon struggled to deal with the aftermath of Megatron's attack. One of the many problems he had to deal with was the blackouts that the city was suffering from. This was only made worse for Starscream by [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] and his construction patrol vowing to repair the city. He then visited the Medical Center to check on Dirge's condition but he was rebuffed by the former seeker. During an interview with Circuit on how he was planning to deal with the city's problems the power was restored by Scoop, it was at this moment that [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] approached him with the revelation that the power grid had been sabotaged with phosphex. As Scoop repaired the communication array he attempted to open his toolbox and instead found out that Scoop was a "religious nut" who believed Metrotitan's prophecy. When Rattrap tripped over Scoop, Starscream soon took the opportunity to accuse him of sabotaging the power grid, however Starscream later revealed that he was fully aware that Rattrap had planted the phosphex in Scoop's toolbox. {{storylink|Three Monologues}}

Soon afterwards, [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]] was activated, and Starscream was among those affected, and Starscream wondered if Megatron was causing it. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} However Starscream was saved thanks to Rodimus and Perceptor. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} He later succeeded in getting a "pep" talk from Wheeljack's headless body—who had survived being shot by Prowl earlier. {{storylink|Three Monologues}} Starscream was the one who answered when the ''Lost Light'' when they called Cybertron with Tyrest's communication system; by this point, he'd started calling the place the [[Republic of Cybertron]]. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}} Having successfully risen to power, Starscream reneged on his deal with Onslaught. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}}

[[File:DarkCybertron1-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Even the Mini-Cons have abandoned me.]]
After being rebuilt into a new body, Starscream's secluded admiration of his new form was interrupted by Rattrap's worries about an unidentified glow just over the horizon. A scan of the phenomenon revealed a classified-but-familiar reading, that of the [[Dead Universe]], causing Starscream to seek out the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' for expertise, particularly that of [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} Subsequently, an [[Quintessa (IDW)|undead Titan]] suddenly burst free from the ground, and so Starscream rounded up some weaponry in order to take out the behemoth, but Rattrap instead suggested caution. Starscream decided to visit Scoop in his cell, and the zealot pronounced Starscream as the dark answer to a prophesy hidden in the [[Covenant of Primes]]. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}} Next Starscream visited the dead body of Metalhawk, succeeding in getting a "pep talk" out of his "old friend" as Rattrap eavesdropped. On his way out of the building, Starscream reassured his citizens that he could handle the ongoing situation—after all, he handled Megatron—and flew out towards the Necrotitan. Meanwhile, Scoop confided in Rattrap that while Starscream was the Chosen One, he may have been chosen to destroy everything. Starscream landed on the Necrotitan's shoulder and tried to start a conversation, but suddenly its eyes flashed and a deadly, chaotic wave of energy burst forth from its body. Starscream desperately tried to beat the wavefront home, but arrived just before it lay waste to the city. The wavefront had a strange and inconsistent effect on everyone, to the point that it reanimated the dead body of Metalhawk. Metalhawk beat down his murderer and abducted the captured body of Megatron, leaving with it for elsewhere. In the chaos that followed the city's destruction, Starscream soon found himself the subject of everyone's ire. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} The wave also left a strange black mark on Starscream's chest that Scoop believed was a message from [[Primus]]—Starscream was the cause of Iacon's problems. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}}

He later had the mark checked out at the Iacon Medical Center by Flatline and used this as an opportunity to check on the casualties of the Necrotitan's wave. This merely led to him being berated by [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] on how he was letting the population down—only for the Necrotitan to then smash its way into the medical center. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Starscream then received another berating, this time from Scoop, on how the fact he was the "Chosen One" was a responsibility to the people of Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} He was later approached by Rattrap and the remaining Autobots and Decepticons and merely lamented that all hope of defeating Shockwave was lost while Prowl explained his plan. He did however inform Prowl of the situation at the medical center as Flatline and Fixit "teamed up", he was then present when Megatron explained his alternative plan for defeating Shockwave. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}}

[[File:DarkCybertronFinale-StarscreamVsJhiaxus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Is that what I look like? My god, I'm GORGEOUS!"]]
Later, Starscream was further lamenting about the hopelessness of the situation when the Lost Light arrived with Metroplex. He was observing the battle between the Necrotitan and Metroplex when Scoop started to recite the "Dark Cybertron" prophecy and was later cured when Metroplex released the [[Ore-7]] stored within his thumb. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} Starscream was later gloating to Scoop about how the prophecy was not fulfilled when he learnt its true origin—Shockwave. It was just at this moment when Metalhawk appeared with Skywarp and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] and shot him. It was at this moment that Shockwave started to reveal his endgame to Galvatron and ''70 billion'' Ammonites appeared in the sky above Cybertron. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Starscream then provided Bumblebee's group with a way of reaching Shockwave's base by revealing that Skywarp was still alive. He elected to take Waspinator along (much to Waspinator's objections) as the group required someone who knew the layout of the base, however he was nearly driven catatonic by the fact that Scoop willingly volunteered to remain behind instead of helping to defeat Shockwave with rest of the group. When he recovered he attacked Jhiaxus but the [[reactive armor]] Jhiaxus was wearing provided him with all of Starscream's new body's abilities. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Starscream was not impressed by the reactive armor however (even going so far as accusing Jhiaxus of [[Fandom|cosplaying]] as him) and continued to fight Jhiaxus, even though Jhiaxus had the advantage due to him knowing everything that his new body contained and could do. He beat Jhiaxus by using the swords that were integrated into his body. He was later unfazed by Rattrap's claim that he would have difficulty maintaining control due to Metalhawk sacrificing himself to defeat the Ammonites by claiming that by killing them Metalhawk was a "genocidal despot" {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:Words Hang in the Air - Honorable Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's good to be king, if just for a while. To be there in velvet, yeah, to give them a smile.]]

Starscream attended a meeting on the subject of what was to be done with Megatron to represent the People of Cybertron—who wanted a trial. Rodimus was not impressed with Starscream's rule of Cybertron. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} He was later called to provide a statement where he claimed to be "High Chancellor of the Refulgent Cybertronian Dynasty, Emperor Perpetua and Defender of the Realm". His statement on Megatron claimed that the former Decepticon leader was addled and impotent with a lack of control over his forces and that he deserved pity. Starscream was pleased with his statement as it increased his approval ratings with only one downside—the ratings of the Autobots increased as well. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} Starscream's testimony had also convinced Megatron that he needed to leave behind a better legacy, and changed his plea to not guilty while invoking one of the forgotten laws of Luna-2. Starscream, fearing that Megatron wouldn't be executed as he hoped, protested, however Optimus would allow Megatron freedom of movement and shared command of the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}}

Some time after Megatron's trial, Starscream approached Prowl and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] to gloat about his control of Cybertron, only to be reminded by Optimus Prime that [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] was an Autobot and that Ironhide and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] were keeping a close eye on him as well; upon being asked if he had any further comments on the situation by Circuit, he merely claimed that he couldn't feel better. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}} Some time after Metroplex started acting as a city for Cybertrons population, Starscream began mining operations on the Titan's filtration systems in an attempt to retrieve one of Shockwave's ores from the Titan, and hired some of the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] as guards. {{storylink|A Long Way Down}}

[[File:ABotAndHerCity-importantmatters.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|It's good to be king and have your own way, get a feeling of peace at the end of the day.]]

Six months after the events of Dark Cybertron, Starscream maintained a less than healthy relationship with Windblade due to Metroplex's constant systems failures. He confronted Windblade on the constant blackouts Metroplex was suffering with the claim that the population was blaming him for the system failures, he then threatened Windblade with serious consequences if she didn't solve the problem and left with Rattrap to discuss the rebuilding Iacon again. Starscream later claimed the blast that damaged Windblade was caused by poor maintenance and later entered her recovery room uttering the phrase "Well. Look who isn't dead". {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} The ruler of Cybertron then went on to insist on how the explosion was a fortunate accident as Windblade had survived it with only minor injuries. He then threatened the cityspeaker again by claiming that she would probably not be able to cheat death twice before being kicked out of the room. Starscream then asked Rattrap to ensure that he was in the clear before Windblade made a move... {{storylink|A Long Way Down}}

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Starscream later oversaw the capture of Windblade and the group she had taken into Metroplex to expose his mining operations. With the group in his custody, Starscream attempted to obtain confessions to prove that Windblade was trying to undermine his regime as well as revealing the [[Badgeless]]—his new anonymous enforcers. He then tried to find out Windblade's try purpose on Cybertron as he believed that she was deliberately trying to sabotage Metroplex to gain further power. Starscream was seen confronting Blurr and [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] as Windblade and Chromia escaped from his prison. {{storylink|Windblade issue 3|Windblade vol. 1 #3}} As Chromia and Windblade rushed towards Metroplex's brain, Starscream fought Slug and Blurr, easily defeating them thanks to his handy shoulder cannons and then left to pursue the Camiens. Catching up to them at Metroplex's brain, Starscream was then attacked by Chromia as the fembot tried to buy more time for Windblade to merge with Metroplex. Starscream, however, managed to quickly dispatch Chromia and wound Windblade, before the Cityspeaker managed to successfully merge with the Titan. Despite this, Windblade still managed to merge with Metroplex and activate the Titan's defenses while she made one last attempt to find out who the mystery bomber was.

While Chromia attempted to convince Windblade to use Metroplex's space bridge to jump to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], a desperate Starscream cried out that jumping while Metroplex still served as a city would kill all those who were not completely within the Titan's borders. Deciding to not make the jump, Windblade revealed to Starscream that there were other colonies formed by the ancient Titans and offered the use of Metroplex's space bridge to the leader of Cybertron to unite the colonies in return for not revealing any of the events surrounding the bombing to anyone else. Agreeing to the deal, Starscream left Windblade to deal with the aftermath. {{storylink|Windblade issue 4|Windblade vol. 1 #4}}

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With Monstructor still on the loose and Devastator causing trouble on Earth, Starscream became aware of his own military shortcomings. To this end, he reactivated Wheeljack, in the hopes of bringing Megatron's failed experiment [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] back into fighting shape for the sake of his regime. Still struggling to come to terms with the vastly changed Cybertron, Wheeljack reluctantly agreed and began repairing the gestalt. A Decepticon ghetto had also grown up outside Metroplex, made up of 'Cons who were disgruntled with the status quo and loathed Starscream as a sellout. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

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A series of murders took place in the Decepticon ghetto, which Starscream was willing to dismiss as just one of them things but allowed his passionate officer [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] to investigate. Starscream then left to welcome Optimus back to Cybertron after a six-month absence and, with Windblade, talk him through the new status quo. The Prime's social conscience saw them both walking the ghetto {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} and sparking a riot. Starscream swept in and helped pull Optimus free of the mob. The murderer they were tracking killed [[Heavy Barrel (G1)|Heavy Barrel]] in the midst of the riot, with Optimus and Starscream stumbling onto his still-smoking corpse. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}} Eventually, Starscream settled on the [[Firecon]]s as the obvious scapegoats culprits and joined Optimus in capturing them: a mission that went disastrously wrong thanks to brutality by the Dinobots and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}} Optimus went on to suspect the Dinobots.

When the murderer followed up by killing ''Autobots'', Starscream told Optimus he'd been dumb and decided to raze the ghetto: the public would accept Decepticon murders but would want harsh action for Autobot ones. Barricade refused the order and went on to find a crucial clue {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}} and Optimus talked Starscream into helping him with a plan: faking a fight with the Dinobots to draw out the real killer, who turned out to be Sandstorm all along. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

After Windblade repaired Metroplex's space bridge, Starscream hatched a plan to turn Caminus back into a protectorate of Cybertron—a plan that involved the recently purloined [[Enigma of Combination]]. Starscream recruited Swindle and the Stunticons for the job. While he bided his time, Starscream decided to pick out a new body for himself, although he was interrupted by Optimus Prime. The two bickered for a while about using Superion as a weapon (it's part of planetary security, honest) drawing up a truly representative government for Cybertron (as if!). Starscream finally shot down Optimus by pointing out that the people of Cybertron had chosen him as leader, although Optimus insisted that if Cybertron contacted its colonies, the governing body needed a council, not an empire.

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On his orders, Swindle used the Enigma on the Stunticons and Starscream's mole [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]], combining them together and re-creating [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Now, however, Blackjack's short temper amplified Menasor's already prominent anger problems, creating a completely uncontrollable monster. Starscream sicced Menasor and Swindle on Caminus, intending to use the similarly revived Superion to swoop in, save the day, and win the permanent adoration of the Camiens. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Unfortunately word got out to Optimus Prime and Windblade, forcing him to deploy Superion early on. Starscream just couldn't win, especially after Optimus—a holy figure to the people of Caminus—upstaged Starscream in front of the [[Mistress of Flame]]. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}}

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In the lull, Starscream took the opportunity to upgrade into his new body before overseeing the first contact ceremony between Caminus and Cybertron. While he was there, he bragged about Superion and how the combiner would keep them all safe. With that done, Starscream let Swindle take the fall for his actions by throwing him in his secret prison. But then, at the Space Bridge, Optimus Prime announced on live TV that Starscream intended to build a democratic [[Council of Worlds]], throwing a wrench in Starscream's imperialistic plans and forcing him to go through. Starscream ''really'' just couldn't win. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Starscream, Prime, and some Camiens set about hammering out a legislation, although things didn't go particularly well—mostly because Starscream knew that the Camiens would always follow Optimus Prime's vote. The meeting was quickly adjourned after Mirage brought word of an attack on the space bridge. It turned out that Prowl wasn't happy about the situation, and had decided to form Devastator and just smash the Space Bridge. Not even Superion managed to defeat him, so Starscream used the Enigma to resuscitate the defeated Aerialbots. Realizing that Superion couldn't do the job alone, Starscream zapped a recently arrived group of representatives from the ''Lost Light'', fusing them together into [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. The two combiners trounced Devastator, and in the aftermath Starscream had Prowl dragged off to a public jail. Not the Constructicons, though; he had plans for them... {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

[[File:CombinerWars5-disappointed.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|'''YOU!''' Where the '''SLAG''' is your '''CHIN?''']]

Starscream stationed both of his combiners on Caminus to keep the peace and guard the space bridge before heading back to his secret prison, where he had stashed the Constructicons. Hoping to turn Devastator back to his side, Starscream used the Enigma on Scoop and the Constructicons. This new version of Devastator, while still temperamental, was willing to go along with the commands of his "Chosen One" thanks to Scoop's mental influence. After an escaped Menasor sparked a Decepticon riot, Starscream deployed Devastator to calm things down. Defensor wound up attacking Devastator, who in turn went postal and started wrecking up Caminus. Oops. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} With no other recourse, Starscream and his Badgeless troops put in a personal appearance at the space bridge, helping to keep down the non-combined Decepticons while Devastator and the newly born [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] tumbled from colony to colony. With Devastator defeated, Starscream's snide remarks convinced Optimus Maximus to separate so that Prowl could be arrested. {{storylink|All That Remains}} Starscream later permitted Devastator to reform so that the Constructicons could be safely removed from Caminus. {{storylink|Now and On Earth}}

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===A weakening grip===
{{quote|''Look'' at this place. I spent ''how long'' on dank battlefields, or huddled inside ''Astrotrain'' gathering troops for ''somebody else's'' cause? I ''made'' it, goldenrod.|Starscream, "[[The Transgressors]]"}}

[[File:Windblade DS 4 Velocitronian Ambassadors.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"And I hate him already."]]

Despite finally starting to bring the colonies together, Starscream was bitter and frustrated that nobody believed he could do it and that people were talking about him behind his back... so he said to ''a hallucinated ghost Bumblebee'', who he demanded recognise that he'd finally ''made it''. Arcee, unaware of what was going on, arrived with a captured Badgeless and executed him in front of Starscream to make a point. She informed him of a growing problem with the Decepticons, who Starscream needed to keep happy on Cybertron to avoid an uprising and invasion of other planets, and that he was the only one keeping the planet together so he better try harder. {{storylink|The Transgressors}}

With Caminus in the Council, Starscream turned his attention to the next Titan colony: [[Velocitron]]. To this end he met with delegates [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] and [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]], although Knock Out wasn't particularly impressed with Cybertronian culture. Starscream was disturbed by the extremely hostile planet he'd glimpsed through the Space Bridge, and mentioned to Rattrap that he wouldn't set foot on the planet if he was paid. This might be why negotiations broke down. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}}

[[File:WindbladeVol2Issue6-deadlygame.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"This game sucks. Let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos instead."]]

After Windblade decided to sneak off to Velocitron to convince them to join the Council, Starscream recruited Superion for a secret jaunt of his own: a trip to the planet [[Devisiun (planet)|Devisiun]]. The tiny modular colonists were very impressed by Superion's combiner technology, and sent [[Fireshot]] and [[Vanquish]] as delegates. Windblade had had enough of the secret power plays, though, so after a heated debate the two agreed to travel to the next colony together. That planet turned out to be [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]], a planet colonized by xenophobic [[beast mode]] Transformers, who were less than thrilled to have vehicle-based Transformers set foot on their planet. Their Titan, [[Chela]], was even ''less'' thrilled than they were, so unhappy that he decided to just blow them up and be done with it. Starscream thought otherwise, and flew into his brain module, where he shot the Titan dead in spite of Windblade's protests. At least Eukaris decided to join the council. {{storylink|Race Against the Light}} {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

Windblade and Starscream bickered some more after returning from Eukaris, although Starscream maintained that he had done the right thing—even saved Windblade from certain death. The next day, the two headed out to the final colony Metroplex had discovered, a spaceborne Titan he identified as [[Tempo]], crewed by philosophers. As it turned out, the ship was actually staffed by a well-armed military dictatorship. Captain [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] claimed that their Titan was actually named [[Vigilem|Carcer]]. Starscream tried to convince them to join the council, but his remarks just made Elita angry, and she threatened to kill him. Windblade managed to salvage the situation at the last minute, convincing them to join the council so as to counter Starscream's growing influence. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}}

[[File:ChooseMe_starscreamiest_grin.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|''The three words that best describe you are as follows, and I quote: Stink, stank, stunk!'']]

In a conversation with dead Bumblebee, a bitter and lonely Starscream decided to get some of the goodwill felt by the colonies' return and declared a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]". While he intended for everyone to remember they owed their goodwill to ''him'' and show him some, it was misread as a holiday to show your loved ones goodwill instead. This worked in his favour as everyone assumed he'd done that deliberately. Wheeljack, Windblade, and the Council members showed up to toast him and honour him with a night of friendship. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

During a broodfest, [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] showed up with his fellow Decepticons to ''oh so politely'' ask for a 'favour': they wanted Starscream to look the other way while they used the spacebridge later. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Rather than cause trouble, Starscream allowed it and when [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] at the space port noticed the Decepticon movement, Starscream told him not to "overreact" to "a stroll". Later, unsure and talking it through with 'Bumblebee', he let an actual moment of ''conscience'' decide his actions and informed Windblade of the Decepticon movement. But a bit too late! {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} Starscream headed in with reinforcements to help in the form of Badgeless and Superion and was pissed to find Optimus there already with [[Victorion|his ''own'' combiner]], pulling rank again. He ordered all the defeated Decepticons rounded up for later and agreed to get the spacebridge up and running to allow Optimus to stop Galvatron on Earth. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} The situation swiftly went terrible again as the Decepticons started fighting again as soon as Victorion was gone and when Starscream called in Devastator, he only trashed the place and let fugitives escape. Man, how could this get worse—Optimus declaring Earth a protectorate? Yeah, that'd do it. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:NewWorldsOrder-StarscreamAndBumblebee.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"And I didn't even get the lousiest of T-shirts."]]
After Windblade, Optimus et al. had kept hinting he was a dodgy neo-imperialist, Starscream was ''utterly livid'' when Optimus ''actually'' annexed a planet and part of the Council of Worlds, all without talking to anyone else. He said they couldn't give Prime a seat and justify conquest, and was left distraught when Windblade agreed but said they should give Prime the ''benefit of the doubt''. In a conversation with dead Bumblebee, Starscream compared Prime's actions to Megatron's and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s and warned that this would go the same way. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} Shortly after, Starscream witnessed a broadcast from the ''Lost Light'' of crew members about to be executed. He watched with fear as he knew they were victims of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Roughly around this time, Starscream came into contact with [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]], a Eukarian [[Mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] whom he tasked with finding [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle's]] body. {{storylink|The Price of You}}

Airachnid's methods however were less than subtle and following a series of mnemosurgical attacks on Decepticons around Iacon, Starscream oversaw a meeting of councillor [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]'s Justice Committee. The Carcer delegate proposed Ironhide be appointed to investigate possible Badgeless involvement in the crimes, and Starscream reluctantly agreed to consider the proposal while feigning ignorance about the murders. After Badgeless officers shot a drunk Decepticon under suspicious circumstances later that day, Windblade accused Starscream of orchestrating the murders in an attempt to locate the seemingly missing corpse of Swindle, but the sovereign of Cybertron threatened her in return with his knowledge of Chromia's bomb plot. Immediately afterwards, Starscream was aghast to discover that video footage of the murder had surfaced and was being broadcast on the city news. {{storylink|07:00:00}}

[[File:ApplicableSkills-ourfearlessleader.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"It's out of control. It's out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it."]]

A mob of angry citizens quickly formed outside Starscream's residence. After being needled by dead Bumblebee, the ruler of Cybertron was dragged to an emergency meeting of the Council of Worlds, where he immediately proposed that the Decepticon ghetto be locked down by the Badgeless. The other councillors quickly shot down the idea, and Starscream in return refused Rattrap's proposal to summons Victorion from Earth. He went on to explain his fear that events were being manipulated by his former ally [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], out for revenge, before eventually agreeing to a plan for the situation: appoint Ironhide the new head of the Badgeless, to carry out a full investigation of recent events. As they watched Ironhide, Starscream confided in Windblade that he didn't possess Swindle's body, before blackmailing the Cityspeaker into taking responsibility for dealing with Onslaught and his [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}}

Several weeks later, Starscream caught Windblade on the way out of a council session to demanded a report, and was told that Onslaught was, by all appearances, not carrying out any scheme or plan. They were interrupted by an incoming message for the Cityspeaker, but Starscream refused to let her answer it until he was certain she was carrying out his bidding, again dangling his knowledge of Chromia's misdeeds in front of Windblade. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}} As it happened, the call had been from Chromia, who had now witnessed the Combaticons use the Enigma of Combination to merge with the brain-dead Swindle into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. As security forces evacuated the councillors, Starscream attempted to blackmail Windblade into helping kill the rampaging combiner. Ultimately, however, Ironhide took down Bruticus, whilst Chromia admitted to her crimes on a live news broadcast, as an unhappy Starscream looked on. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

[[File:ItsBeginningToAndBackAgain-StarscreamAndRattrap.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Yeah well, I'm gonna go raise my own Titan. With blackjack! And hookers! In fact, forget the Titan!"]]

Optimus (who'd been haunted by dreams of Starscream accusing him of hypocrisy) finally contacted Starscream, along with the Mistress of Flame and Soundwave, proposing to meet with each of them to discuss recent events. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} When Prime arrived on Cybertron for his meeting with Starscream and the Council of Worlds, the ex-Decepticon took a moment to revel in the Autobot leader's newfound bad reputation before arriving fashionably late. Accusing Optimus of starting an interstellar war, Starscream dismissed Optimus as another tyrannical [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] who ''took'' power rather than being ''chosen'' like he was. Citing the general populace's loss of faith in Optimus, Cybertron's leader announced that the council would not stand with Optimus, before striding away. The next morning, Starscream summoned the news team of [[Circuit (G1)|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] for a special task – travelling to Earth to show everybody firsthand what Optimus Prime's actions had wrought. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}}

This plan worked out rather nicely for Starscream, who watched with joy as live footage of human military forces attacking Optimus Prime's troops was beamed back to Cybertron. Dead Bumblebee insisted Prime's refusal to retaliate would show his heroism, but Cybertron's leader was confident he could spin any outcome to his advantage. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} When the humans finally surrounded Prime, Starscream was ecstatic, but moments later, was taken aback when the Autobot raised Metrotitan, thought dead, from the ground! {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} The ex-Decepticon was quickly called to an emergency council meeting by Windblade. Prime's holy act changed the group's tune, and they soon decided to declare Earth a colony world. Looking out over his planet, Starscream sulked about the decision whilst Bumblebee said "I told you so" – Optimus Prime had come out on top. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

[[File:TheLastAutobot KLUNK.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.9|This pretty much sums up their relationship.]]
When a massive energy discharge was detected at the former site of Kaon, Starscream was roped into investigating personally by Windblade. Shockingly, they found the city intact within a crater, but this matter was quickly forgotten when the pair were called back to Iacon, where none other than the long-dead Sentinel Prime was on a rampage! Starscream fired on the false Prime, but got a [[spark disruptor]] thrown onto his chest for his troubles. Luckily for the ex-Decepticon, Windblade was able to jump the disruptor onto her own spark, where its detonation was non-fatal thanks to the differing frequency of Camien sparks. The pair quickly flew to regroup with the forces fighting Sentinel Prime at the space bridge. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}}

Discussing recent events, General [[Joe Colton]], [[Scarlett]] and [[Miles Mayhem|Miles Manheim]] recalled Starscream's part in the [[Transformer]]s' early battles over Ore-13 on Earth. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}} When Windblade merged with Metrotitan's mind, she saw glimpses of all her possible pasts and futures, many of which included Starscream. {{storylink|Informed}}

[[File:Ping-Starscream.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"I ''am'' the Senate."]]
Starscream and Rattrap were soon summoned to Ironhide's office to discuss turning over the [[Enigma of Combination]] to Ironhide which Starscream (shockingly) refused to do. Ironhide them gave him a stirring speech telling him it was time for Starscream to actually start leading instead of playing political games. Before anything else could be said all three of their communicators pinged at exactly the same time. Regrouping at the [[Spire]], Starscream was shocked to hear Windblade and Obsidian's report of a fleet of undead [[Titan (group)|Titans]] bearing down on Cybertron. Taking Ironhide's speech to spark, Starscream told everyone to rally for war and drafted every ship into service. After transmitting a rousing speech (and saying any ship who fled would be either shot down or declared an enemy of the state), the fighting began. While things began promisingly enough, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] soon fell and Starscream saw fit to contact [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] to request [[Vigilem|Carcer]] be transformed and brought to the surface. She refused. {{storylink|Ping}} After another failed try, Starscream gathered the [[Council of Worlds]] and told them to begin evacuating Cybertron. Windblade refused to do so however believing that either she or [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] could access Carcer's brain and convince the Titan to aid Cybertron on their own. Agreeing, Starscream sent a contingent of Cybertronian ships and Devastator to attack Carcer as a distraction informing Elita to never underestimate the depths of his pettiness. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} While waiting for news, Bumblebee commented that Windblade and Starscream would get so much more accomplished if they were actually friends. Starscream reminded Bumblebee what [[Death|happened]] to the [[Metalhawk (G1)|last person]] Starscream had considered a friend prompting a confused look from [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] at Starscream for talking to himself. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}} When Windblade had succeeded in awakening Carcer who himself had been successful in destroying the invaders Starscream cheered! {{storylink| Rubicon}}

[[File:Heavy StarscreamBumblebeeGuilty.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.9]]
Which was short lived because not only was Starscream informed "Carcer" was Vigilem and he'd freed [[Liege Maximo]], he soon had to preside over a court case regarding a [[Badgeless]] killing [[Drunkatron|some pleb]]. Though the Badgeless was clearly innocent, Starscream wondered if declaring him guilty would help things. He called a recess when he learned Elita was taking credit for "Carcer's" victory and called her to his office flanked by [[Fireshot]], [[Tigatron]], [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] and the [[Mistress of Flame]]. When Elita arrived, she recapped the history of Maximo and his Titan before explaining she'd thought to keep their existence a secret in case someone might have proven foolish, arrogant or desperate enough to free the ancient Prime before telling the Council to ready themselves for war against the member of the [[Thirteen]] and walked off. Starscream agreed that, for the moment, Maximo's freedom should be kept a secret before the Mistress of Flame requested Chromia be turned over to her. Starscream refused so the Mistress instead requested [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. Bumblebee soon appeared to Starscream and told him what to do: Rule the Badgeless innocent, hand over Chromia and stand against Elita. When Starscream pointed out doing all three would make him an easy target, Bumblebee said Starscream was choosing to fight and he could be better. Too bad Starscream didn't believe that himself as he convicted the innocent 'bot. He then freed Chromia into the Mistress's custody on the condition that she hunt down and slay Liege Maximo. {{storylink|Heavy}}

[[File:ThePriceOfYou-StarscreamBumblebee.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"The way is open."]]
With Elita soon ready to return to orbit, Starscream was summoned by Airachnid to give her report on the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Airachnid revealed that while it was normally impractical to try and alter the minds of so many, she could do so after the five had combined but needed a willing lynchpin to make sure the other four didn't pick up on the lie. Starscream had Airachnid patch him into [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off's]] mind where Starscream offered to make his dream of "domestic bliss" with Onslaught a reality. Blast Off agreed and Starscream later spoke with Ironhide that the now loyal Combaticons would not be prosecuted since Airachnid had discovered (through genuine medical examination of course) that the Combaticons could not be held culpable for their actions. {{storylink|The Price of You}} Starscream was soon approached by [[Windblade's doctor|a doctor]] who brought him to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] revealing her to not be brain dead but to have shut down due to ''too much'' data in her brain. Deducing it was Vigilem, Starscream nonetheless refused to delegate a mnemosurgeon. This was the final straw for Bumblebee who demanded to know why Starscream always pushed good people away. Starscream responded that every time he opened himself up, life (usually wearing Megatron's face) would beat the tar out of him. Seeing the odd looks he was getting, Starscream pretended to turn on his comm. and told Bumblebee to leave if he was so disgusted by him. And leave Bumblebee did. Starscream then allowed Blast Off to see Swindle while consulting Airachnid about how to help Windblade. The answer was simple: A third bot would enter her head and help her destroy Vigilem assuming the strain of three minds didn't kill all three. Reluctantly Starscream realized he had no choice but to help her. {{storylink|If I Know You}}

Starscream arrived and made a heroic entrance by shooting Vigilem in the back. Alas, Windblade was not grateful as Starscream had failed to consider a risk in the plan. By linking his mind to hers, Vigilem was able to access it and escape through Starscream. The evil Titan smirked and adopted the form of Starscream's worst fear: [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]].

[[File:Your First Mistake - Screamys True Form.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"Oh, no forged body for Starscream huh? Fine. I'll go build my own Vector Sigma. With blackjack! And hookers! In fact, forget the Vector Sigma and the blackjack! Aw screw the whole thing."]]
Now in Starscream's mind, Vigilem began beating Starscream through all his bodies wearing down his confidence before he prepared to execute him and take his body. Windblade saved him by scooping up Starscream's spark before she witnessed his birth. Horrified by cold construction, Windblade summoned a mental copy of the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] and began forging Starscream's true self, each strike bringing up a mental projection of someone who had an impact on Starscream's life, the ghosts holding off Vigilem. When she was done, Starscream stood as a towering version of what he would look like were his spark allowed to shape its own body. Stomping down Vigilem, the two jets were able to defeat the Titan and returned to the real world though Starscream insisted nothing had changed. Windblade cheekily bounced away telling Starscream not to be so foolish or close minded and that she'd now be her own bot and not just a mouthpiece for others. {{storylink|Your First Mistake}}

Optimus Prime later showed up to try and petition the [[Council of Worlds]] to grant [[Earth]] a spot on the Council and trade with the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. Starscream refused both citing the [[Tyrest Accord]] saying Cybertron needed its resources to rebuild and that aliens were likely to use Cybertronian technology to ''attack'' Cybertron. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} When [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] was interviewed by humans, he remembered Starscream's presence in the invasion of Earth as well as mentioning that Starscream now ruled Cybertron. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}} When [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] was given a mental projection to die peacefully, he remembered Starscream's deal with Sunstreaker. {{storylink|The Life of Sideswipe}}

When Optimus and [[Pyra Magna]] returned to Cybertron to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], Starscream spied on them from afar with Bumblebee. Starscream scoffed at how saccharine Bumblebee's origins were before the conversation turned to [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]]. Starscream then flew off while commenting to Bumblebee that the yellow 'bot was just a figment of the Seeker's imagination. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}

[[File:Salvation SlugCorpse.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|left]]
While a new [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] had lit up in [[Alyon]] a few months earlier, Starscream was in no rush to harvest the sparks and instead kept its existence a secret, explaining to an outraged [[Swift (G1)|Swift]] that what with all the recent attacks, Cybertron was currently too dangerous to introduce a new generation to. He also sought to take care of the Dinobots, who'd gone rogue, killed many Badgeless and supposedly kidnapped [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]], but since they were still Autobots and he didn't want conflict with Optimus Prime, he acted off the record by offering Sandstorm freedom in exchange for their deaths. Unfortunately the Alyon sparks were stolen by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and used to revive [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. prompting Starscream to deploy Devastator in Iacon's defense. After Trypticon was freed from Bludgeon's control and made off with the sparks, Starscream recovered the defeated Bludgeon, one of his mutated sparks and the remains of Slug, and began making plans. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} The experiments eventually bore fruit, succeeding in bringing Slug back to life. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 1 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 1}}

[[File:OriginMyths-Starscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|Pay no attention to me being the ''Combiner Wars'' body again for just this issue]]

Soon before Earth announced its chosen ambassador, ''Lord'' Starscream (best to get in the habit now) was called to Alpha Trion's apartment (and was bemused by the books) where the old sage recounted the origins of the Autobot insignia. Starscream, failing to grasp the story's meaning, questioned whether he was supposed to be [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] or Arcee, expressed disbelief that Arcee and Galvatron were twins, found "Megatronus" to be a made-up name and asked that since Alpha Trion said all stories were lies, why should be believe any of it? Earth then called to announce its representative to the [[Council of Worlds]], [[Marissa Faireborn]]. Starscream grumbled and said he'd prepare the plaza. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

As the ceremony started, Starscream began a speech only for an explosion to cut him off. Demanding a status report from Ironhide and Windblade, he learnt that [[Red Shadows|tiny red robots]] were waiting to strike inside false Cybertronians. Starscream suspected human involvement and ordered the Space Bridge closed. {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} Heroically cowering in the [[Spire]], Starscream accused Elita One of treachery only for the femme to say humans were responsible and prepared to execute Marissa. Marissa however soon humbled Elita into calling for reinforcements from Carcer...only for the [[Solstar Order]] to transmit to Cybertron that they'd detected Dire Wraith energy signatures emanating from Cybertron and had quarantined the planet. Starscream called foul on this, familiar with the tactics of the Dire Wraiths and suspected Elita was up to another trick but the Carcerian informed him that Cybertron was on its own. {{storylink|First Strike issue 2|First Strike #2}} The debate of what to do continued until [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[M.A.S.K.]] were brought before the Council where Elita ordered them executed. {{storylink|First Strike issue 3|First Strike #3}}

As the Council debated over that, Starscream advised Elita not to mention her past before he shut everyone up and reminded them of the fact that he was in charge of Cybertron and thus the final decision was his. Conceding that tricking Soundwave was nigh-impossible, Starscream asked [[Scarlett]] what Colton's plan was and she revealed to knowing nothing save a gut feeling that it involved some sort of bomb. Scoffing at the threat of humans bringing any harm to Cybertron, he threw G.I. Joe and M.A.S.K. in jail under suspicion charges before informing Optimus that not everyone shared Elita's feeling about him, some hated him even more than she did. Despite his posturing however, he sent Ironhide and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] after Colton so as to not look weak with approval to use lethal force. {{storylink|First Strike issue 4|First Strike #4}}

[[File:FirstStrike5-satisfying.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.9|Perhaps... a quiet chuckle.]]

[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] soon brought the news that Optimus had broken the humans out of jail with Windblade arriving soon after to deliver the same news. Before doing anything, Starscream took a moment to enjoy the fact that everyone had come to him for help in stopping Optimus Prime.

Starscream then called in Ironhide and directed everyone to follow Optimus's trail, with orders to bring the humans in alive. Elita surprisingly offered herself and Obsidian as backup, though Starscream reminded her that he was in charge. {{storylink|First Strike issue 5|First Strike #5}}

The group caught up with the hostiles outside the core chamber, where Starscream placed everyone under arrest and fired a missile at Optimus, before engaging him in melee combat. The fighting was interrupted by [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]] activating the alien [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] and revealing himself as an alien sorcerer known as Merklynn, creating [[New Prysmos]] and teleporting all combatants back to Iacon. On the surface, Starscream took Colton's rueful mumblings as his "witnessed confession" but was prevented from executing the human by Scarlett. {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}}

[[File:TheDeadComeHomePart1 StarscreamCouncilMeeting.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5]]
With Cybertron's own energon now unpalatable to its people, Starscream sampled the human-made substitute. It was terrible. At a Council meeting to debate the energy crisis, Starscream opined that the [[Solstar Order]] was indebted to Cybertron for their obstructive blockade before he was called away by Optimus Prime and [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison Blackrock]]. Scoffing at Prime's accusations regarding the Seeker concealing the existence of the newborn [[protoform]]s, Starscream loaned them [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] and sent them on their way, {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 1 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 1}} hoping that the protoforms would then be turned over to him. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}} When [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] used the [[Void Scepter]] to make Slug attack the Dinobots, Bumblebee noted he was not acting according to Starscream's plan. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 1 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 1}} After being informed of this, the Seeker came running and shattered the Void Scepter before going on a rant about his plan falling apart. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}}

Soon afterwards, Starscream repaired Bludgeon and the Void Scepter, sending the mad scientist out into the galaxy to rally all the lost Decepticon cells and bring them back into the fold. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

[[File:TheChosenOne StarscreamElectionPlans.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3]]
From atop his tower, Starscream watched the unwashed masses lavish praises onto Optimus with ''[[The Birth of Cybertron]]'' playing in the background. The old film gave Starscream an idea to consolidate his power and win over [[Earth]]. To that end, he sought out [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] and hired him to produce [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|a biographical film]] about Starscream's life. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

To mark Windblade's return to the Council of Worlds, Starscream called in [[Circuit (G1)|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] for a photo-op but promptly kicked them out when Windblade nearly revealed [[Liege Maximo]]'s freedom. When Windblade stormed off to inform Circuit and Longtooth of this news, Starscream promised to look the other way if the [[Mistress of Flame]] wanted to tackle Windblade down. On [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]'s "advisement", Starscream called for free elections and confessed to Bumblebee that after seeing his "true self", he only had the best intentions for Cybertron, before organizing the debate schedule. Later on, he outlined his power infrastructure plans to Bumblebee before Windblade arrived with a briefcase containing all of his very dirty laundry. Unable to manipulate Windblade anymore, Starscream aggressively began looking for holes in the evidence, only to learn Bumblebee would not help him, saying the Seeker had to decide how much his future expansion meant to him. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

Thundercracker then visited Starscream to find out what the Decepticons had meant to the chancellor. Starscream claimed it had been his job to point the Decepticons on the path of righteousness. A task that had failed due to the Decepticons ignoring Starscream's advice. But now they weren't. Now everyone listened to Starscream. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

[[File:TheChosenOne-imsorry.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.8|''I guess I gotta give part two of my confessions'' ''If I'm gonna tell it, then I gotta tell it all'']]
At the electoral debate, Starscream listened to Windblade's speech before he had a moment of conscience and, before all of Cybertron, confessed each and every one of his crimes (which took over an hour), costing him everything and landing him a life sentence.

Visiting him in his cell, Windblade gifted Starscream with a holo-projector of his forged body, signifying that he had finally fulfilled the ancient prophecy of the "Chosen One". By getting Cybertron to turn against him, he had succeeded in uniting the planet. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

Incorporating this latest development into his film, Thundercracker visited Starscream in his cell and showed him the finished product. Displaying uncharasteric concern for others' feelings, Starscream claimed the film was "delightful but irrelevant" given his imprisonment. Despite his attempts to bury the film, Thundercracker was insistent on it getting out prompting Starscream to request [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] pass along a message to a friend. On Starscream's orders, two [[Badgeless]] then diverted Thundercracker to [[Prion (planet)|Prion]] where they tried to kill him. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}
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===Decepticon once again===
[[File:AnotherMine-TrueSelfHologram.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.6|''So, yes, I still do bad things But are they actually bad? No!'']]
Starscream took his life sentence in stride, happy to let others carry the burden of planetary leadership and convinced his reign would be viewed, at worst, as a step in the right direction. When [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] arrived to vent his disappointment, the discussion was interrupted when Bumblebee told Starscream that [[Nemesis (BW)|a gigantic optic]] had appeared in the sky. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} The confusion passed quickly as the Seeker was more content to stare at the holo-image of his "true" self and languish what he could have been if he'd been allowed to live as he was meant to. Bumblebee disputed that, believing everyone was defined by the sum of their own experiences and that, at least in part, Starscream's imprisonment was on him. Starscream disagreed. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} Soon enough, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] broke Starscream out of prison, hailing him as the Chose One once again, before Metrotitan space bridged in to do the same. As Metrotitan began an attack on Nemesis, the evil Titan simply fired a crippling shot through his brother's torso, downing him. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|The Ground}}

[[File:TheHallowing StarscreamBroken.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|"You weren’t born to be king. You were born to cause pain and suffering and death. That’s how it is, that’s how it was, that’s how it will be. All so that others can achieve their best versions of themselves."]]
After witnessing Onyx Prime throw Optimus into the [[Crystal City]] [[black hole]], Devastator revealed to Starscream his theory that the Seeker was the reincarnation of [[the Fallen]]. Deciding to spin this to his advantage, Starscream had Devastator carry him to Metrotitan whereupon he set the combiner on the Autobots while Bumblebee vanished. Conversing with the Titan, Starscream was elated to find out he really was divine... whereupon Shockwave, who had been sent back in time and posed as Onyx Prime, arrived to reveal he had masterminded the "Chosen One" prophecy as a means of keeping a vain fool in charge of Cybertron and leaving the planet unprotected for his machinations. To punctuate his statement, Shockwave slew Metrotitan leaving Starscream to mutter where Bumblebee had gone. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}} His will to fight completely gone, Starscream despondently made his way back to his cell only to be noticed by the rioting Decepticons. After he explained himself to them, they hesitatingly suggested that he become the [[Decepticon leader]] once again. Though initially dismissive of such a prospect, Starscream soon realized he was the best choice for such a job. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} Once Shockwave had been captured and the [[Maximal]]s had retreated, Starscream resumed leadership of the Decepticons, leading his army away to draw up plans of conquest. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} Camping out in Metrotitan's corpse, Starscream outlined his plans to the Decepticons, and defended his choice of a hideout, before [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] entered seeking to bring Starscream to Shockwave. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}}

[[File:LastStand StarscreamTheSavior.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|"He's brought a flag."{{-}}"Damn, that's dash cunning of him."]]
When he arrived, Shockwave told Starscream of his plans to create a new [[Decepticon Empire]], with Starscream in charge, but said Cybertron would have to be sacrificed to [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. Scoffing at the offer, Starscream instead went to meet with the Camien refugees and announced he would be saving Cybertron. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} When brought to the Council war room, Starscream revealed the existence of the [[Decepticon Vengeance Division]], a fleet of capital ships, all capable of destroying whole planets, that he'd ordered to corner and destroy Unicron at [[G Nebula 89]]. As debates flew over what course of action to take, [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] revealed the DVD was already facing Unicron to no effect. Soon enough, the monster had freed itself from the DVD and teleported to Cybertron, now having attained a [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} In light of this, Starscream proposed space bridging away, even more so when it was revealed the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] could kill Unicron if left behind. Unwilling to allow to sacrifice so many, Soundwave telepathically informed every Decepticon that their leader was willing to abandon them causing them to swarm into Metroplex. When Windblade began working on an alternate strategy, Starscream voted to stay, claiming he owed Windblade for the faith she'd put in him. {{storylink|Our Finest}} Metroplex did indeed space bridge to Earth soon after though all Starscream did was grumble about the humidity in the [[Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park]], an attitude which earned him a sock to the jaw from Arcee. {{storylink|Road's End}}

[[File:Unicron6 Starscream's Sacrifice.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right|"Had to be me. Someone else might have gotten it wrong."]]

After waving off some employee complaints about his leadership, Starscream attended the briefing on Unicron where he told Jetfire to cut to the chase. As part of the final plan to save the universe, Starscream reunited with Skywarp and Thundercracker, ferrying Optimus Prime to Unicron so the Prime could use the Talisman to destroy the Chaos Bringer. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}} Though the fliers initially managed to slip past the mutated DVD, Skywarp and Thundercracker were soon forced to fall back, the latter tossing Starscream the Talisman. Unable to reach Unicron's core without Skywarp, Starscream realized there was only one way to complete the mission. After requesting that they give his best to Windblade, Starscream activated the Talisman, its magical energies consuming him completely but allowing the device to burrow its way to Unicron's core, ultimately allowing the monster to be felled. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

In the new era, Bumblebee became Cybertron's ambassador to the [[Galactic Council]]. Before the scout left Earth, he conversed with the ghostly Starscream (now himself trapped in [[infraspace]]) on a beach. Though Bumblebee openly invited his friend to join him, the Seeker knew he wouldn't be welcome. When the scout thought Starscream was annoyed that Optimus would receive all the credit for saving the universe, Starscream laughed it off, content that people would simply remember him. {{storylink|Post}}
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==Spotlight: Mirage==
At the war's end, Starscream and a small team of Decepticons accompanied the mercenary [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] to the [[Pegasus Star Cluster]]. He led the Decepticons into the Autobot bunker after Mirage destroyed the Autobot security system, but stood back during the ensuing fight. After Megatron ordered the Autobot prisoners executed, Starscream held [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] back as Mirage prepared to kill [[Hound (G1)|Hound]].

But it was all Mirage's dream... or was it? {{storylink|Spotlight: Mirage}}

==Notes==
[[File:Wfc-starscream-0.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*As the issues go by, Starscream takes to a habit of changing into a new body whenever the toyline at the time releases a new toy rendition of him, which is eventually explained in-universe as a subconscious rejection of his bodies. Or maybe he's just a vain git.
**Starscream debuted in ''[[Infiltration issue 1|Infiltration]]'' with an original design as an F-22 drawn by [[E. J. Su]].
**In ''[[All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron]]'', Starscream (and Thundercracker and Skywarp) was drawn by [[Guido Guidi]] according his [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' toy]] as an F-15.
**Starscream's appearance in the first half of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' seems to be based more on this concept drawing (at right) of him for the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' game, rather than his [[:File:WFC Starscream.jpg|actual appearance]] in either of the two games. This is most noticeable when looking at his pelvic region and thighs.
**Also, the crown he occasionally wears in later issues of the comic is based on the crown he sports in ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'', which in itself is based on the crown he wears in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
**[[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|''Dark Cybertron'' #1]] updated him to the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#T30Armada|''Thrilling 30'' toy]] of his [[Starscream (Armada)|''Armada'' counterpart]].
**[[The Possible Light|''The Transformers'' vol. 2 #40]] debuts his [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' toy body]].
**And from [[Ping|''Till All Are One'' #5]] until the end, Starscream had his [[evergreen]] [[:File:Quidd-evergreen-Starscream-robot-mode.jpg|design]] (similar but distinct from the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' toy]]).
*[[James Roberts]] clarified on Twitter that any members of the [[Functionist Council]] who survived into the Great War era were assassinated by Starscream at Megatron's behest.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Yep. Those that survived the various prewar political convulsions were hunted down and assassinated, mainly by Starscream.|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1055006971848519681|name=James Roberts|site=Twitter|year=2018|month=10|day=24|(defunct=)}}</ref>
*According to [[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 3|''Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook'' #3]], Starscream is 28 feet tall and weighs 22 tons.<ref>For reference, this equals 8.5 metres and 20 metric tonnes.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
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Sarra Mossoff

2024-12-08T06:20:53Z

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'''Sarra Mossoff''' was the 'colorbot' for all [[The Power and the Glory|but one]] issue of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Marvel US ''Generation 2'' comic]]. In [[A Rage in Heaven!|issue 12]], Furman's epitaph for the series revealed that Mossoff had been colouring the little idents on the word balloons to match the speaker, something that she'd apparently done off her own bat.

==External links==
*[https://www.marvel.com/comics/creators/2668/sarra_mossoff Sarra Mossoff's page at Marvel.com]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mossoff, Sarra}}
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Fallback (SG)

2024-11-12T00:23:10Z

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{{faction|sgAutobot}}
{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot|his heroic counterpart|Outback (G1)|Fallback}}
:''Fallback is an evil [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1-toy Outback IGA.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]

'''Fallback''' is an evil Autobot.

==Fiction==
===Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity===
Fallback was one of [[Side Burn (SG)|Side Burn]]'s victims. He was kidnapped and dissected to produce parts for Side Burn's experiments with bio-mechanical Transhumans. His body was eventually found by Rodimus and the Autobots when Side Burn's true purpose was uncovered. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers''===
*'''Outback''' (Mini Vehicle, 1987)
{{note|The Mexican version of Generation 1 [[Outback (G1)#IGA|Outback]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Shattered Glass'' Fallback.}}
: In the Mexican ''Transformers'' line produced by [[IGA]], Outback was ''probably'' released as a straight [[redeco]] of [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Toys|Brawn]], sold on Outback cards. He was cast in sand with metallic-maroon robot parts, which is pretty close to the Hasbro/Takara Outback colors. Unlike most of the second-series IGA Mini Vehicles, he does not appear to have been sold in a second color scheme (at least, that we know of so far).

: We say "probably" because while IGA appears to have done this old-mold-new-colors-sold-as-new-character move with all of the third-year retooled Mini Vehicles, so far [[Tailgate (G1)#IGA|Tailgate]] and [[Swerve (G1)#IGA|Swerve]] are the only ones that have been confirmed with carded samples. All of the IGA versions of probably-[[Hubcap (G1)#Toys|Hubcap]], Outback, and [[Pipes (G1)#Toys|Pipes]] have only been found loose. So it's highly likely, we just don't have the final confirmation yet. Fun!

: IGA Transformers also eventually made their way to a variety of European markets, slightly decreasing their rarity.

==Notes==
*Fallback was not physically described in the story, but [[Jesse Wittenrich]] later clarified his design intent on Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/934216467394023425 Tweet by @NightViper (Jesse Wittenrich), 2017/11/24]</ref>
*Generation 1 Outback is one of a few positive characters to be represented by more than one negative character, in this case ''Shattered Glass'' [[Outback (SG)|Outback]] ''and'' Fallback (plus [[Fastback (SG)|Fastback]]).

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=mexoutback TFSquareOne article on "''Shattered Glass'' Fallback"]

[[Category:Shattered Glass Autobots]]
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Deergren

2024-10-24T23:43:20Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}

:''Deergren is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Roleplaying Game]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

{{faceless}}

'''Deergren''' is a bad-tempered Decepticon who turns into a combine harvester. Armed with an array of sharp blades and a sharper tongue, he combines his close-combat attacks with nasty insults to better cut his foes down to size.

==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Deergren was one of the Decepticons under the command of [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]]. During an attack on the [[Royal Oak Farming Co-Op]] in [[Oregon]], Barrage posted Deergren and several other Decepticons to stand guard while he went underground in search of [[Primal Energon]]; while patrolling the facility, Deergren and his comrades subsequently tangled with a group of Autobots and came away worse for wear. {{storylink|From Yesterday to Today}}

==Notes==
*Deergren's name may be an homage to {{w|John Deere}}, the U.S. manufacturer of agricultural equipment, including combine harvesters in the iconic green color scheme.

[[Category: Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]

Muncher

2024-07-28T15:37:16Z

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:''Muncher is a ghost from {{w|Ghostbusters (franchise)|Ghostbusters}}.''
[[File:Fireblast Collaborative Muncher.jpeg|thumb|300px|Very much did not become the merchandising darling they'd hoped for.]]
'''Muncher''' is a blue larva-like ghost with a taste for anything metallic and a craving for making mischief.

==Toys==
===''Collaborative''===
*'''Ectotron''' ([[2021]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A translucent soft-plastic figurine of Muncher is included with the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' [[Ectotron#Afterlife|Afterlife Ectotron]] toy.

==Notes==
*By virtue of ''{{w|Ghostbusters: Afterlife}}'' and its associated merchandising push being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ''Collaborative'' Muncher holds the distinction of being the first toy of the character to be released!
*[[Frank Todaro]] provides the voice of Muncher in the ''Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed!'' video game.

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[[Category:Ghostbusters characters]]

Autobot Road

2024-07-03T22:30:55Z

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[[File:AutobotRoad1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|ROAD TRIP!]]

The '''Autobot Road''' (サイバトロンロード ''Cybertron Road'') is a series of underground passageways and highways which connect various [[Autobot]] headquarters all over [[Earth]].

==Fiction==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic===
[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] revealed to [[Kenji]] that the Autobot Road is a series of highways located 2,500 meters beneath Earth's surface. It was used to connect the Autobots to secret bases located across the globe and explained how they were able to ''drive'' from one continent to the other so quickly. Prime also revealed that the concept of the Autobot Road was [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s brainchild. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
The Autobot Road, properly known as the '''Global Space Bridge''', is a series of secret tunnels, caves, and [[unspace|transwarp]] portals that were created by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to allow the Autobots to traverse the Earth, constructed partly out of human infrastructure like abandoned subway tunnels. Most of the transwarp portals are linked to specific locations on Earth, however, the bridges can be temporarily adjusted to transport an Autobot wherever they need to be, but it's not an exact science, and can drop a bot into a dangerous spot. Several governments and private companies have allowed expansions of the Autobot Road to assist the Autobots in their defense of Earth.
{{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==See also==
*[[Global Space Bridge]]

[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Generation 1 technology]]

Cosmic Rust (disease)

2023-07-01T19:53:24Z

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{{disambig3|Cosmic Rust}}

[[Image:Cosmicrustspores.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Ewwww...]]
'''Cosmic Rust''' (also '''Plague of Rust''' and '''Rust Plague''') is a microorganism that devours Cybertronian metals. An infected Transformer starts growing a [[rust]]-like substance all over their body. Eventually, the corrosion causes the Transformer to waste away to nothing.

It's not exactly harmless to humans either; Cosmic Rust can be weaponized and used to quickly dispose of metallic entities.

{{quote|If Cybertron be your home, far away never roam. Hear my message, listen and fear. Danger comes, the end is near! Just like us, you soon will rust. All shall be turned to dust.|Warning hologram|"[[Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon=====
[[Image:Rusted megatron.jpg|left|200px|thumb|I hope this is dirt...]]
Rumors existed in Cybertronian society about a rust plague that had consumed whole civilizations of robotic lifeforms. The Cybertronians first discovered Cosmic Rust when on the [[Cybertronian colonies|colony]] world of [[Antilla]]. Many years prior to [[1985]], Antilla was struck by asteroids carrying the disease. With the germs feeding off the heat of the colony's [[Lightning Bug]] weapon, the disease quickly destroyed the entire colony.

In 1985, a group of [[Decepticon]]s found Antilla and claimed the Lightning Bug only for [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to be infected by a meteor containing Cosmic Rust. By the time they returned to [[Earth]], the disease was rapidly spreading through Megatron and he ordered the [[Conehead]]s to abduct [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] to help devise a cure. After analyzing some of the germs and their reaction to the Lightning Bug, Perceptor concluded that [[corrostop]] could cure the disease. After the Decepticons claimed the chemical for themselves, they infected Perceptor with Cosmic Rust and left him for the Autobots to rescue, infecting their foes.

After fixing the Autobots' [[matter duplicator]], Perceptor noted that all the Autobots would need to do is harvest some corrostop from the [[Statue of Liberty]] to be cured. Despite the Decepticons' interference, the uninfected [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] managed to hold them off and destroy the Lightning Bug. Defeated, the Decepticons retreated, allowing the Autobots to harvest the corrostop and end the threat of Cosmic Rust. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}
{{-}}

=====''Story of Binaltech''=====
A new and improved 'Cosmic Rust' disease once again surfaced in the year 2003, thanks to [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s tampering. The Decepticons flooded the Earth with it, destroying the original bodies of most of the Autobot garrison stationed there—before it apparently backfired on the Decepticons once again. The bulk of both forces was unaffected as the majority of the war's fighting had shifted to the Cybertronian-Theater. The Rust itself was never cured, but thanks to a fusion of Cybertronian technology and human car manufacturers, new temporary bodies were built for the damaged Autobots. {{storylink|Binaltech Is... (Chapter 1)|Binaltech Is...}} The Decepticons had to resort to [[Hypno-chip|mind control]] in order to trick the human engineers into building them bodies of their own. {{storylink|Arise! Evil Binaltechs}}

=====''Wings Universe''=====
The [[Star Seeker]] [[Ferak]] had some Cosmic Rust Nanites in stock and proposed to use it as a weapon for the ''[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]]. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

====''Of Masters and Mayhem''====
When [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] commissioned the [[Teklaan]]s to recreate [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s biosphere, the Rust Plague was among the viruses [[Cergo]] developed for reintroduction into the metallic environment. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
[[Nightbeat (SG)|Nightbeat]], head of the [[Secret Police|Autobot Secret Police]], suffered from a chronic case of Cosmic Rust due to a failed assassination attempt. Though usually kept in check by an unspecified treatment, it could flare up and cause him to malfunction and become contagious if not monitored continually. {{storylink|Nightbeat (SG)|BotCon 2008 Nightbeat toy bio}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Image:TransWarpedRodimusCosmicRust.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Perhaps [[Team Chaar|they]] will disassemble him to make bronze medals...]]
{{note|Events from [[IDW Publishing]] comics are in italics}}
''During the War, Cosmic Rust (technically called "Cyber-Oxidant") was created by [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]] to infect both Autobots and Decepticons alike. Unfortunately for him, when he tried it out at the [[Hydrax Plateau]], he unintentionally infected himself. He was found by the medical officer [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]], who helped him create an antidote for the Cosmic Rust, unaware Oil Slick was the disease's creator. This ignorance was remedied when Oil Slick showed gratitude the Decepticon way—by trying to kill him slowly with an infection of Cosmic Rust. Ratchet survived and managed to steal a sample of the cure for his faction.'' {{storylink|The Arrival issue 3#"'Bots of Science"|'Bots of Science}}

As [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]] stood as the last line of defense between [[Team Chaar]] and the Autobot's [[space bridge]], [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]] nonchalantly tossed a vial of Cosmic Rust at Rodimus' feet, infecting him. {{storylink|TransWarped}}
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===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
[[Image:DOTM-Ironhiderust.jpg|thumb|right|250px|You should've paid for that sealant.]]

[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] carried a cannon capable of delivering a payload of Cosmic Rust, and used it to slay [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], whose body was reduced to oxidized dust. Sentinel also turned the cannon on [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], but he proved agile enough to evade the shots, which corroded away various metallic structures behind him. Sentinel then used the cannon on several NEST soldiers and the outside structure and later reused it on Optimus, but the Autobot leader was able to avoid his hits until Sentinel held Optimus at gun point and threatened to kill him with it if he interfered again. Sentinel then used the gun one last time against Bumblebee and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] with the scout avoiding the hits, but Sideswipe was caught in one blast but appeared to be able to resist getting hit just once. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|The original script of the film called for [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] to also meet their ends courtesy of Sentinel's Cosmic Rust cannon. Their scenes remain in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|novelization]] and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation|comic book adaptation]] of the film. As well, Optimus would have turned the tables on Sentinel by killing him with his own cannon, as opposed to using Megatron's Fusion shotgun in the actual film.}}
{{-}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
[[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] wrote that, at first, the Rust Plague seemed almost trivial compared to warnings that [[energon]] was running low due to supplying [[Cybertronian colonies]] and the worrying news that the [[Well of All Sparks]] was generating new life at a mere tenth of its former output.

Then came the news of a deep space transport that had been affected by a terrible disease that corroded any metal it came in touch with, including Transformers. Worse, this mysterious disease was incredibly virulent, spreading across entire worlds with terrifying swiftness. Alpha Trion called it the Rust Plague, as all that was left in its wake was rusting ruin. To the horror of the Transformers, who'd begun to think themselves a powerful race on the rise, the [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]]s that connected their colonies helped the disease's spread.

Attempts to find a cure came to naught, as not only were any medical personnel killed quickly by the Plague, but medical facilities themselves rusted away and became useless. Cybertron was soon bombarded with cries for help and relief, angry claims that Cybertron had abandoned them and desperately hopeful assurances that a cure would be found.

The Council, led by [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]] even viewed a recording made by an investigator, who calmly walked them through an affected ship and pointing out the extent of the decay. He pointed them out to lumps of rust that he believed were once the crew, before presenting the corpse of his partner, who had been hale and hearty only a few hours ago when they'd boarded. Now, his partner's body rotted, his Spark chamber empty, his remains disintegrating at the slightest touch. The investigator then turned the camera on himself to show he had been infected as well and was doomed to die. He grimly advised the Council that any ship even suspected of being infected should be completely obliterated, and even then that might not be enough to stop the spread.

Sentinel Prime came to the heartbreaking conclusion that the only way to stop the Rust Plague before it hit Cybertron itself was to destroy the Space Bridges. Simply shutting them down wasn't an option, as it was not impossible that desperate souls might reactivate them in an attempt to flee, only to continue spreading the Plague. The Prime gave orders to all colonies and to all Space Bridge operators to self-destruct the Space Bridges. Any attempt to bring anyone through would be an act of treason punishable by death. [[Prowl (WFC)|Prowl]] was one of the operators, and fruitlessly tried to get his friend [[Bluestreak (Prime)|Bluestreak]] to return home before going through with his orders.

The plan worked, and after a long period of vigilance Alpha Trion concluded that the Rust Plague had been stopped from reaching Cybertron. However, the price was terrible. All contact with the colonies were lost, and the Cybertronian population was a mere fraction of that of the [[Golden Age]]. Worse, he observed that the experience had seemed to drain the life out of virtually all the surviving Cybertronians, noting that in Sentinel's case, it was as though the Rust Plague had affected his Spark rather than his body, robbing him of much of his former fire. The subsequent age would be dubbed the "[[Age of Rust]]". {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
Upon arriving on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] was worried about an infection of Cosmic Rust. However, his fears did not come to pass. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

====Timeless====
[[Oilslick]] was known to experiment with Cosmic Rust weapons, and may have been behind an attack which wiped out [[Outpost Thetarus]]. {{storylink|Timeless}}

====Ask Sideways====
Known liar [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] claims to have used Cosmic Rust to destroy [[The Fallen]]'s collection of priceless antique weapons hidden away in the [[Realm of the Primes]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Ask Sideways|Ask Sideways, 2015/07/02}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[File:Cyberverse-s1e8-Terminal-Velocity-Blurr-dying-from-the-rust-plague.jpg|thumb|left|300px|<center>''[snap]''</center>]]
The Plague of Rust was a concern within the Cybertronians' sphere of influence in the early stages of the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], although it was believed to be contained in the outer territories. Unfortunately, some bots were able to transit the [[space bridge]] while infected, unleashing the plague on the main city of [[Velocitron]] and infecting the racing world's track maintenance drones to spread it further, a fact discovered by native [[Blurr (Cyberverse)|Blurr]] and the visiting [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] and [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] as it destroyed the main hub city and slaughtered the Velocitronian population. Hot Rod and Bumblebee were able to reach the space bridge and escape with a warning as an infected Blurr sacrificed himself to shut down Velocitron's space bridge node, preventing the Plague from spreading to other worlds. {{storylink|Terminal Velocity}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Megatron and his men inadvertently became infected with Cosmic Rust on an old Autobot colony world. After curing themselves with stolen corrostop, they inflicted the disease on the Autobots, who had to scrape some of the compound off the Statue of Liberty. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (Legends)|Cosmic Rust}}

===''Transformers Universe''===
[[Drive-By]]'s [[Payload Laser Rifle]] could slow [[Autobot]]s by infecting their articulation systems with Cosmic Rust, though the condition was only temporary. {{storylink|Drive-By|Drive-By's Transformers Universe profile}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] explained to [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] that his mind was of such sophistication that he could simultaneously conduct theoretical research on [[dark matter]], work on a nanite antibody to Cosmic Rust, and develop a [[metafictional bomb]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Brainstorm arrival}}

==Notes==
* The Rust Plague is a clear Cybertronian analogue to the infamous {{w|Black Death}}, which killed a massive portion of the European population. Both were seemingly unstoppable, with increasingly desperate means (burning the dead for the Black Death, blowing up the Space Bridges for the Rust Plague) needed to stem the spread.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Uchū Sabi''' (宇宙サビ, "Cosmic Rust"), '''Cosmic Rust''' (コズミックルスト ''Kozumikku Rusuto''), '''Sabi-byō''' (サビ病, "Rust Disease")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yǔzhòu Xiùbìng''' (宇宙锈病, "Cosmic Rust")
*''Italian:'' '''Ruggine cosmica''' ("Cosmic Rust")
*''Russian:'' '''Cosmicheskaya rzhavchina''' (Космическая ржавчина, "Cosmic Rust")

[[Category:Alternators]]
[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon]]
[[Category:Diseases]]
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[[Category:Shattered Glass]]
[[Category:Transformers Universe game]]
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Pandemic

2023-02-14T01:46:00Z

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:''Pandemic is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Universe]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:TFUniverseJagex-Pandemic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Of course he doesn't have a [[mouthplate]].]]
A very unwelcome plague, '''Pandemic''' is a Decepticon who takes pleasure in infecting those not blessed with his style. Utilizing venomous weapons that can deceive an Autobot's optics, this snake-like Decepticon can control the battlefield in his own style.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141222061647/https://www.transformersuniverse.com/warriors/pandemic Character bio] at the official ''Transformers Universe'' website.</ref>

{{bigquote|In sickness and in stealth, Pandemic is inescapable...|[[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]]}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Universe''===
[[File:TFUniverseJagex-PandemicVehicle.png|thumb|left|Better stay six feet away from him, or he'll leave you six feet ''under''.]]
Pandemic was part of the crew of the ''[[Leviathan (starship)|Leviathan]]'' when it shot down the Autobot ship ''[[Arclight (ship)|Arclight]]'' over [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]]. He and the other Decepticons on board went on to engage in a number of battles against the surviving Autobots in a number of places around the world. {{storylink|Transformers Universe}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
* His in-game weapons include the [[Bakteron Pulse Blaster]], [[Hypno Shotgun]], and [[Decima Drill]]s. His vehicular mode is a snake-like sports car that fires dumbfire rockets.
* His in-game abilities are:
**'''Scale Armor''' — makes his hull shed an array of interlocking scales which repair him over time but reduce his damage output.
**'''Energon Coagulator''' — reduces the repairs and neutralizes the buffs of nearby foes, while buffing Pandemic's damage output and resistance.
**'''Cobra Stance''' — Pandemic uses a unique combat stance that cloaks himself and nearby allies, though the effect is temporarily broken if one of them attacks or is hit by an attack.
* His subsystem passive is "Virus Communicator", which when Pandemic delivers a critical hit to a virus-infected enemy it increases the duration of an enemy's virus.
* He was apparently leaked after a couple of users on the Transformers Universe forums began tweaking around with the generic web address for all the model images for [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] Warriors.<ref>https://secure.transformersuniverse.com/m=forum_tu/sl=0/forums.ws?2,3,196,6768</ref><ref>http://cdn.transformersuniverse.com/img/main/bot-pages/unity-fallback/bots/outsider.png</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers Universe game Decepticons]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]

Hooligan (G2)

2022-10-30T23:39:26Z

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:''Hooligan is a [[Decepticon]] [[Cyberjet]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Hooligan boxart.jpg|upright=2.4|thumb|[[Krok (G1)|Krok]] appreciates his support, as long as he stays off the pitch.]]

If [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] needed competition in the cruel practical joker department, he's found it in '''Hooligan'''. Only marginally smarter than fellow [[Cyberjet]] [[Space Case (G2)|Space Case]], his idea of a great joke is usually something mean spirited and destructive. Hooligan doesn't care who his target is, either: [[Autobot]], [[human]], or fellow Decepticon. His greatest flaw is a tendency to go too far in pursuit of a good joke: most robots would know better than to pull a prank on [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Hooligan... not so much. Given that, it's a wonder he's still functional. But hey, [[Starscream (G1)|some]] [[Shockwave (G1)|people]] do worse, and they get to live.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''G-2'' pack-in comic and story pages====
[[File:G2HooliganAndRoadPig.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Something about this image is awesome, but I'm not sure what...]]
Hooligan was once teammates with the Autobot [[Cyberjet]]s back when they were Decepticons. However, once they defected to the enemy, Hooligan and the remaining Decepticon Cyberjets swore vengeance. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 4}}

[[File:Hooligan-packinmanga.jpg|upright=1.0|right|thumb|Now, Hooligan... about that sugar in my gas tank...<ref>Hooligan's Hasbro-release cardback [[bio]]</ref>]]
During one of the G-2 battles, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] had gotten the advantage over Megatron, who was low on energy. Optimus was about to force Megatron to surrender, when Hooligan arrived and hit Optimus in the back with his "Multi Shower Missile" attack. The blow destroyed Prime's back unit, making his cannon inoperative. Megatron then gained the upper hand. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #9}}

Hooligan and the other Cyberjets then joined with [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]] and [[Sizzle (G2)|Sizzle]], encircling the Autobot [[Laser Rod]]s. Unfortunately, [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] was able to blind them with a smokescreen, allowing for their enemy's escape. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #11}}

Hooligan was later attacked by [[Volt]] and [[Electro]], who damaged his wings, forcing him to escape on foot. Chased by the Autobots, he eventually stumbled upon [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]], who got a good laugh out of seeing a running jet, then transformed into a motorcycle and let Hooligan ride him. Together, the two Decepticons turned to face Hooligan's hunters. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #12}}

Some time after that, Hooligan watched as Volt was defeated in battle and offered a place among the Decepticons by a generous Megatron. [[Strafe (G2)|Strafe]] then flew past him, punching Megatron in the jaw and rescuing his Autobot ally. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #15}}

Megatron later attacked the Autobot headquarters full force, with Hooligan joining in the battle. Megatron was eventually defeated by Optimus Prime, and so all the Decepticons (Hooligan included) were driven into deep space. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 6}}

====''Legends'' comic====
When the [[Cybertron Alliance]] fell apart due to the [[human]]s murdering [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Kiloton|friend]], Hooligan answered Megatron's call for war. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}}

When a new [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] took control of the Decepticon army, Hooligan made the mistake of calling him "Galvatron II" to his face and was choked out for his slip of the tongue. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}} They attacked the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] to steal its energy and the power of the [[Three Wise Ones]]' Gems. Hooligan and the G-2 Decepticon jets strafed the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s and their [[Legends World]] allies so that Galvatron's [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] could begin harvesting power. Hooligan moved to ground combat and rode his partner [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] into the fray. However, the Legends Beast Warriors assumed their Transformer bodies and wreaked havoc on board ''Nemesis'', bringing down the ship. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}} Galvatron seized the Gem of Fire and attempted to wield it against his enemies, but the Monsterbots and local [[Beastformer]]s proved better able to harness the Gems' power. Galvatron, Hooligan, and the Decepticons were forced to retreat from Beast. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grotusque)|Bonus Edition Grotusque}}

Hooligan was present when [[Dark Nova|Unicron Neo]] arrived on [[Chaar]] and assaulted Galvatron II. The Decepticon leader fled into the past using [[solitarium]] rather than dying to the malevolent entity's power. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} A new era of peace between Autobots and Decepticons was ushered in over the following year. Hooligan remained a bad apple, however, causing mischief for law officers [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===''G-2 Comic Bom Bom'' comic===
[[File:Hooligan-CBBmanga.jpg|thumb|This may seem gritty and mature, but then Junpei shows up and ruins it.]]
In the year 199X, the Decepticons came to [[Earth]] to plunder its [[forestonite]], a newly discovered super energy source. The Decepticon Cyberjets attacked the [[Japan Self-Defense Forces]] air show and began wrecking the joint. (Why? What's the connection to forestonite? Who knows?) The three Cyberjets closed in on the astonishingly stupid [[human]] [[Junpei]], who had stuck around to hurl rocks at the Decepticons, but [[Electro]] arrived and rescued the boy. Hooligan snarled that [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]] must have screwed up, as he had been sent to kill Electro earlier.

Electro fought well against the trio, especially considering the damage he had taken in his battle to the death with Jolt on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], managing to destroy [[Skyjack (G2)|Skyjack]]. To avenge his friend, Hooligan blasted Electro from behind with his missiles, severing his right arm and nearly killing the Autobot.

Before [[Space Case (G2)|Space Case]] could deliver the final blow, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrived on the scene, (presumably) killing Space Case and saving Electro's tailpipe. Hooligan was pleased at the opportunity to fight Prime one-on-one, but his joy was short-lived. Before he could touch his opponent, Megatron arrived and sent a fusion cannon blast at Prime. Prime managed to dodge the attack, but Hooligan was not so lucky. The blast completely atomized the fun-loving jokester. {{storylink|The New Battle!!}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:WOH Hooligan.jpg|left|thumb|Hey [[Fun Publications|guys]], so when do I get a toy based off my new body?]]
Millions of years ago, Hooligan, using a newly developed "[[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider]]" style body, was part of [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]'s crew sent to recover a mysterious item from the crashed Autobot ship ''[[Van De Graaff]]'' on [[Beta-Nine]]. He and [[Leozack]] hunted down the hiding [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] and [[Landshark (G1)|Landshark]] when Skyquake left to pursue [[Thunder Clash]]. Flak eventually revealed himself, and though both Decepticons were finally able to bring the heavily armed robot down after a rough fight, they were caught off-guard by a sneak-attack by Landshark. Hooligan was captured and returned to Cybertron as a prisoner. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}
{{-}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:OP1 Hooligan.jpg|right|thumb]]

In the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Hooligan was among the crowd of protesters rallying against the [[Outback (G1)|Autobot cop]] who reportedly killed an unarmed [[Hefter|Decepticon agitator]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Hooligan took part in an assassination attempt on [[Pyra Magna]] alongside fellow Seekers [[Red Wing]] and [[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]]. However, they didn't expect to come up against Pyra's [[Companion]]s, and [[Jumpstream]] [[teleportation|teleported]] right onto Hooligan in mid-flight. She shot him at point-blank range and a moment later, Hooligan crashed into the ground and exploded. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}
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==Toys==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:HooliganG2-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You corner me, and I might become a scallywag! (''Standard deco pictured'')]]
[[File:Jetfire-G2toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Jetfire? Never heard of him! (''European running change variant pictured'')]]
*'''Hooligan''' (Cyberjet, [[1995]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-9'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Released as part of [[wave]] 1 of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Cyberjet]]s assortment, Hooligan's [[alternate mode]] is the proposed "swing-wing" Naval variant of the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor]] in orange with black tiger stripes and a large pressure-launch missile launcher atop the airframe. When transformed, the missile launcher becomes the robot's right arm, and like all Cyberjets, Hooligan's [[robot mode]] makes use of ball joints for a high degree of articulation. His two missiles store by clipping into grooves on this non-launcher arm, which ends up on the underside of his jet mode.

: Hooligan was [[redeco]]ed into [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jetfire]] for [[wave]] 2 of the Cyberjets assortment. Apparently, the decision to market the redecos as separate characters was a last-minute change of plans that was only put into use in America and Japan; in Europe, Hasbro supposedly stuck to the original idea for said assortment (here named "Mini-Jets"), with the redecos being sold as [[variant#Running changes|running change color variants]] of their wave 1 mold-mates instead, in unchanged packaging featuring [[package art]] in the original deco and the original character's name. Thus, Hooligan was available in Jetfire's colors but still marketed as Hooligan himself. This practice is only confirmed for the versions available in multilingual French/Dutch/German packaging; thus far, no specimens in English/Spanish/Portuguese packaging or in Italian [[GiG]] packaging have surfaced.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Decepticon/Hooligan/hooligan.htm More information on Hooligan at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:G2HooliganEyes.jpg|thumb|I seeee yoooou!]]
*In the ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' story and pack-in manga, Hooligan's special missile attack is called the "Multi Shower Missiles". The attack is portrayed differently depending on the medium: the pack-in comic shows it to be his claw-arm missile attack, while the ''Comic Bom Bom'' manga shows it to be a pair of missiles launched from the bits that stick up on his back in [[robot mode]].
*The "Multi Shower Missiles" attack stands in contrast to the special attack listed on Hooligan's Japanese character bio card,<ref>[http://tflab.net/japaspe/gene2/trf09.html Hooligan's Japanese character bio]</ref> the "Flap Guillotine" (フラップ･ギロチン), which involves placing an opponent's head between one of his swing-wing sections and decapitating them with it. Ouch!
*In "The New Battle!!", Hooligan is drawn with pupils, making him look not unlike a robot from the ''{{w|SD Gundam}}'' franchise. This stylistic choice was applied to all Transformers in the story, but is a particularly odd look for him and his normally blank-faced Cyberjet buddies.
*Hooligan's colour scheme was [[homage]]d in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Deluxe Class toy [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]], but not named "Hooligan" due to [[Hasbro]] being unable to [[trademark]] that name.
*Hooligan's ''Wings'' body is a "virtual redeco" of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Deluxe-sized [[Starscream (Armada)/toys#Energon|Starscream]] toy.
* Similarly, Hooligan is drawn as a virtual recoloring of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] mold in the [[2019 IDW continuity]]. [[Space Case (G2)#2019 IDW continuity|Space Case]] also received such treatment, though their third teammate Skyjack did not appear in this continuity.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Hooligan''' (フーリガン ''Fūrigan'')
*''French:'' '''Vautour''' (Europe, "Vulture"), '''Voyou''' (Canada, "Hooligan")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cyberjets]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

Grindcore (Movie)

2022-02-02T13:15:33Z

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:''Grindcore is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Defiance3_Burthov_Grindcore.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
A skilled engineer and builder, '''Grindcore''' loves noise. Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he was most at home surrounded by the deafening racket of everyone's [[alternate mode]]s at a construction site. Proud of his role in Cybertronian society, Grindcore joined the Autobots to contribute his skills in fending off Decepticon tyranny. He now waits for the destruction of the war to end so the construction to begin again.<ref>''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material</ref>

While he has enjoyed [[Shock Pop]] in his home city of [[Vos (polity)|Vos]], his favorite music on [[Earth]] seems to be heavy metal. When he works on various construction projects, it is impossible to not hear him, as his alternate mode's motor runs loud.<ref>''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Grindcore packaging bio</ref> Rock on, buddy. Rock on.

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==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
[[File:ReignofStarscream4 Grindcore.jpg|150px|thumb|left|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybGOT4d2Hs8 You suffer, but why?]]]
Many years ago, Grindcore was a member of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus's]] [[Science Division]], working on [[excavation site LT34]] near the [[Simfur Temple|temple]] of [[Simfur]]. He was present when the team excavated an ancient relic and for the subsequent argument between Optimus and Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. Soon after, [[Ejoornian|strange aliens]] from the [[Eshems Nebula]] attacked, reducing much of [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]] to rubble. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}} In the aftermath, he was present at a meeting called by Optimus, who explained Megatron's demand for compulsory military service and a new mission of war against all of Cybertron's enemies. Grindcore heeded Optimus's warning and kept out of Megatron's personal war. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}

As the situation worsened, Grindcore was in charge of the [[Burthov]] launch site, removing debris from the earlier battle. However, Optimus' followers were soon branded traitors and civil war erupted across Cybertron. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}} Grindcore joined Optimus ''Prime''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Autobots and was one of those who elected to stay behind while the Autobot ship ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' pursued the [[AllSpark]], which had been cast into space in a desperate attempt to buy the Autobots some time. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

Grindcore, along with [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]], [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]], was captured during a raid and put to work by [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] to construct [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s [[replica AllSpark]] at [[Simfur]]. While constructing it, Grindcore collapsed from exhaustion and was unsuccessfully defended from a pair of [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] drones by Warpath. Upon the new AllSpark's completion, he was strapped to it, with the intention of draining his life force to power the cube. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}}

Despite some last-minute pleading from Elita-One, Starscream activated the new cube, killing Grindcore and the others, but the replica AllSpark failed to work as planned. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}
{{--}}

===Titan movie comic===
[[File:CamshaftandcoTitan17.jpg|right|380px|thumb|Grindcore and the boys prepare for the next mosh pit.]]
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Grindcore was a specialist working under [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]], investigating and trying to stop [[Earth]]'s AllSpark-caused death. With the team running low on [[Magna-cap|magna-caps]] to stop raw [[energon]] seams from gushing, Grindcore was ordered to assist by burying the caps in rubble. Unfortunately, with the crisis escalating ''really fast'', this tactic failed to work in [[Sylacauga]]... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 17|Return to Cybertron: Part 1}}

Grindcore continued to aid Camshaft and Salvage in dealing with the energon gushers on Earth even as the situation continued to worsen. The group next dealt with a a volcano's worth of Energon bursting forth from the ground. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 18|Return to Cybertron: Part 2}}

Grindcore and the team played a key role in saving [[Mikaela Banes]]; while Camshaft and [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] rapidly assembled a jammer beacon, Grindcore (in a snazzy new yellow paintjob) used his vehicle mode to swat away [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindles]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}}
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==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie Grindcore toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Heavy Metal Constructicon]]
*'''Grindcore''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, red Autobot Cybertron-style Cyber Key

: A [[Walmart|Wal-Mart]] [[exclusive]], ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' Grindcore is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Landmine (Energon)#Cybertron|Landmine]], transforming into a green wheeled front loader with a rear-mounted pile driver. His bucket shovel can be raised up and down, while his gimmick is unusual in that the [[Cyber Planet Key]] slot is in his rear wheels. To configure him into attack mode, one flips up the rear wheels (there are smaller wheels to support the rear end of the vehicle to compensate), inserts the Cyber Key into the wheel-hub slots and twists, deploying blades around the circumference of each tire.

: This toy was also sold exclusively at The Warehouse in [[New Zealand]].

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Timelines|Rhinox]], and Grindcore's toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Grindcore/grindcore.htm More information on Grindcore at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
* According to Hasbro designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website, the Japanese [[Micromaster]] [[Crush-Bull]] was the inspiration for Grindcore, only with the Decepticon-purple replaced with rust red more befitting of an Autobot. His exceptionally-cool name and bio were inspired by the Earth music genre of {{w|Grindcore|the same name}}.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080304010643/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 Joe Kyde's design notes]</ref>
*Grindcore is one of seven Walmart-exclusive Deluxe Class redecos originally designed for the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' toyline, based on Hasbro product listings.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-product-listings-with-large-update/28707/ Hasbro product listing]</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Talk:Black Roritchi

2021-05-20T00:35:32Z

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==Black Roritchi==
Would anyone know what "roritchi / ロリッチ" means? I'd guess something like "low ridge" but I'm not sure if that could be right without a prolonged "o"-sound. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 13:48, 12 December 2010 (EST)
:On a related note, wouldn't it make more sense for his name to be rendered as "Roricchi" given that the small ッ has the effect of doubling the next normal-sized character's consonant sound? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 00:25, 21 February 2020 (EST)
::{{w|Hepburn romanization#Long consonants}}. "ch" is not a k sound, but tsh, so the sound being repeated is t. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 01:21, 21 February 2020 (EST)
:::I know it's not a K sound. In my university's Japanese classes, we were taught that the small ッ placed before チ would turn "chi" into "cchi" when written in Latin script, and that to speak it one would add a brief glottal stop to the beginning of the affected consonant sound. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 01:33, 21 February 2020 (EST)
::::Then your class wasn't using standard Hepburn rules. {{w|Matcha}} [mat.tɕa], not maccha; the consonant sound is actually being repeated (think "catchain") and doesn't contain a glottal stop. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 02:04, 21 February 2020 (EST)
:::::Saix is correct. For a famous example, the Hepburn scheme dictates the Romanized spelling "etchi" in contrast to the colloquially popular "ecchi" for「エッチ」. And to the main point at hand, I agree that if indeed derived from some English word, then「ロリッチ」should be rendered something like "Lorich", though I cannot discern the origin. [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 04:26, 21 February 2020 (EST)
::::::It's either entirely made-up or something like "Rollich", from what I can gather. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 09:28, 21 February 2020 (EST)
:::::::Thank you both for the correction. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 10:56, 21 February 2020 (EST)

lorica noun

lo·ri·ca | \ lə-ˈrī-kə \
plural loricae\ lə-ˈrī-kē , -ˌsē \
Definition of lorica
1: a Roman cuirass of leather or metal
2[New Latin, from Latin] : a hard protective case or shell (as of a rotifer)
:ロリカ is not ロリッチ and that makes no sense for this character. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 00:31, 22 August 2020 (EDT)

Could his name be a combination of ''roll'' and ''sasori''? I have no idea how the characters would work but the thought came to me because he turns into a wheeled vehicle and is associated with Black Zarak, who turns into a scorpion (sasori in Japanese). The "itchi" part I don't know maybe it's just to make it sound more sci-fi. Sounds like Arms Micron logic now that I typed it out

Bonds Stronger than Steel

2021-05-10T03:08:14Z

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|next=Defend the Solitarium!
|title="Bonds Stronger than Steel"
|japanese=鋼鉄よりも固い絆
|romaji=Kōtetsu Yorimo Katai Kizuna
|image=RM online 6 page 1.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=[[TakaraTomy|Takara]]
|date=[[November 15]], [[2004]]
|story=[[Naoto Tsushima]]
|art=[[Naoto Tsushima]]
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Victory Leo tries to save Star Saber from the clutches of Gigant Bomb and Smokesniper, but the other Decepticons won't have it.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Ginrai (robot)|Victory Leo]] rushes to save the beleaguered [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and, in his haste, ignores the [[Decepticon]]s in the sky. [[Air Hunter]], [[Wingstun]], and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] are initially unsure of what to make of the lion, but see that he is an [[Autobot]] from his insignia. As the jets attack the lion, [[Bound Rogue]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] leap out of the sky to assist.

Leo's attackers are managed, but Star Saber is still under duress from [[Gigant Bomb]] and [[Smokesniper]], who have combined into [[Gigant Sniper]]. Victory Leo arrives just in time, and Star Saber combines with him to form Victory Saber. The super robot sends the Decepticon duo fleeing.

Star Saber, Victory Leo, Optimus Primal, and Bound Rogue all join with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s forces.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Ginrai (robot)|Victory Leo]] (1)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (5)
*[[Bound Rogue]] (6)
*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] (9)
*Victory Saber (11)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (12)

|c2=
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (2)
*[[Air Hunter]] (3)
*[[Wingstun]] (4)
*[[Gigant Sniper]] (7)
*[[Smokesniper]] (8)
*[[Gigant Bomb]] (9)
}}

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YonjÅnagamitsu

2021-03-08T15:32:59Z

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:''The Yonjōnagamitsu is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]] weapon from the [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)|Go!]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:TFGO-yonjonagamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

The '''Yonjōnagamitsu''' (四乗長光, "Quadruple Nagamitsu") is a sword formed by the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Ex]], [[Geki]], [[Shou]], and [[Go (Go!)|Go]], meant to be wielded by the [[Swordbot|Swordbots]] in their combined forms. It is designed to be wielded in reverse-grip (IE, with the sword pointing down), and is often accompanied by the Arms Micron [[Sen]] attaching to the wielder as a jet booster.

==Toys==
===Go!===
*'''Ex''' (Promotional Arms Micron, [[2013]]-[[November 16|11-16]])
*'''Geki''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-11-16)
*'''Shou''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-11-16)
*'''Go''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-11-16)

: The Yonjōnagamitsu is formed from the combination of the four promotional-giveaway Arms Microns listed above. Each component was only available as a free gift with the purchase of more than 3000 yen of [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|''Transformers: Go!'' toys]] at certain stores. Each Micron came unassembled on a runner, like a model kit.
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==Notes==
* Nagamitsu was a famous sword smith from the Kamakura Period of Japan. Presumably, the sword is called a "Nagamitsu" in reference to the sword maker, who was known for making showier swords as well as more traditional ones.

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File:TFGO-yonjonagamitsu.jpg

2021-03-08T15:32:10Z

Toadboiler: Screenshot of the Yonjōnagamitsu, taken from a promotional video

Screenshot of the Yonjōnagamitsu, taken from a promotional video

GojÅharyÅ«tsui

2021-03-08T15:30:37Z

Toadboiler:

{{faction|minicon|autobot}}
:''The Gojōharyūtsui is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]] weapon from the [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)|Go!]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:TFGO-gojoharyutsui.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
The '''Gojōharyūtsui''' (伍乗覇竜槌, "Quintuple Supreme Dragon Hammer") is a hammer formed by the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Sen]], [[Ex]], [[Geki]], [[Shou]], and [[Go (Go!)|Go]], meant to be wielded by the [[Swordbot]]s in their combined forms.

==Toys==
===Go!===
*'''Sen''' (Promotional Arms Micron, [[2013]]-[[November 9|11-09]])
*'''Ex''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-[[November 16|11-16]])
*'''Geki''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-11-16)
*'''Shou''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-11-16)
*'''Go''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-[[Calendar|11]])
:The Gojōharyūtsui is formed from the combination of the five promotional-giveaway Arms Microns listed above. Each component was only available as a free gift with the purchase of more than 3000 yen of [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|''Transformers: Go!'' toys]] at certain stores. Each Micron came unassembled on a runner, like a model kit.
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File:TFGO-gojoharyutsui.jpg

2021-03-08T15:29:46Z

Toadboiler: Screenshot of the Gojōharyūtsui, taken from a promotional video

Screenshot of the Gojōharyūtsui, taken from a promotional video

GojÅgekidohÅ

2021-03-08T15:28:31Z

Toadboiler:

{{faction|minicon|autobot}}
:''The Gojōgekidohō is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]] weapon from the [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)|Go!]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:TFGO-gojogekidoho.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

The '''Gojōgekidohō''' (伍乗撃弩砲, "Quintuple Attack Crossbow Cannon") is a powerful weapon formed by the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Sen]], [[Ex]], [[Geki]], [[Shou]], and [[Go (Go!)|Go]], meant to be wielded by the [[Swordbot|Swordbots]] in their combined forms.

==Toys==
===Go!===
*'''Sen''' (Promotional Arms Micron, [[2013]]-[[November 9|11-09]])
*'''Ex''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-[[November 16|11-16]])
*'''Geki''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-[[November 16|11-16]])
*'''Shou''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-[[November 16|11-16]])
*'''Go''' (Promotional Arms Micron, 2013-[[Calendar|11]])

: The Gojōgekidohō is formed from the combination of the five promotional-giveaway Arms Microns listed above. Each component was only available as a free gift with the purchase of more than 3000 yen of [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Transformers: Go! toys]] at certain stores. Each Micron came unassembled on a runner, like a model kit.
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Ratchet (Movie)/toys

2021-03-06T03:24:33Z

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Ratchet's a doctor, dammit! And has a lot of toys!

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:LegendsRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hasbro might have fixed the green color, but nobody told them to fix the hue settings for the official promo photos.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Legends Class, [[2007]])
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Ratchet'''
:An inexpensive, small-scale version of ''Transformers'' "Autobot Ratchet," he remains relatively faithful to his vehicle mode (though highly simplified), but transforms very differently due to his simplicity. In robot mode, he has a faux truck-front chest that's more faithful to the CGI design than the Voyager toy's chest, but the rest of his robot mode is (understandably) inaccurate and limited in articulation.

:His spare tire, mounted on the rear end of his roof in vehicle mode, is actually a free-spinning wheel just like the normal four (albeit with a somewhat stiffer joint), and the same size as the front wheels... meaning that, in theory, it could be used as an ''actual'' spare tire.

[[File:Movie legends ratchet colorvariants.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|He's feeling a little green around the manifolds.]]
:The original production run of the toy sported a significantly wrong shade of green. A running change variant that quickly replaced the original version corrected the error, now sporting the same shade of green as the Voyager Class toy.<ref>[http://archive.thetf.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=10086 Comparison images of both color variants of Legends Ratchet]</ref> Still, the color variant was not limited to the US market, as both versions also popped up in Europe. The re-released toy for the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, however, got stuck with the original, off-color version.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Legends Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2007-Legends-Allspark-Battles-Rescue-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Doctor vs. the Warrior.]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet vs. Decepticon Brawl''' (Legends "Allspark Battles" two-pack, 2007)
:Released as part of the ''[[AllSpark Power|AllSpark Battles]]'' [[subline imprint|refresh]] of the Movie toyline, Legends class Rescue Ratchet is, naturally, a redeco of the previously-released Legends class Ratchet in his white ''Generation 1''-inspired colors. He comes packed with an all-new sculpt Legends class Brawl.

::''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LoCRescueRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Legends Rescue Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Movie Voyager Ratchet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This green is both [[neon]] and [[Playskool]].]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' Voyager Class Ratchet transforms into a AM General {{w|Hummer H2}}, customised as a fire search and rescue vehicle. Ratchet is also missing significant amounts of paint applications, with unpainted wheels, emergency tools, and light details, as well as an underpainted face, resulting in a rather monochromatic toy.

:During transformation, unfolding his legs will activate his [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] feature, which folds out his kneepads and feet, and 'bulges' out two small panels along his inner calves. The only Autobot toy to not feature a ranged weapon, Ratchet's right forearm unfolds into an axe (based upon a weapon concept study), and the removable rollbar/roof rack can either be mounted on his left arm as a shield/claw, or stored on his back. Flipping out the axe without unfolding the blade, however, does make the weapon ''vaguely'' resemble a green version of the [[machine gun]] he uses in the movie.

:Oddly, although Ratchet's thumbs are articulated, space is so restricted that they are all but useless. His left thumb can only move a millimeter due to his wrist armor getting in the way. His right thumb does have more space to move, but pushing it will invariably disengage the fold-out axe from his forearm.

:Ratchet can (loosely) attach a [[Mini-Con]] on the rollbar/roof rack, and can hold a standard weapon via the shield/claw mount.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Voyager Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Voyager RescueRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hasbro proving that anything looks better as a slavish G1 homage.]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' "Rescue Ratchet," is an extensive [[redeco]] based in part upon ''Generation 1'' [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s [[Marvel Comics]] appearance. Aside from the deco and name change, the toy is otherwise the same in functionality to the previous Voyager class release.

:Oddly for a deco described as being ''more'' likely for the type of vehicle, Rescue Ratchet's vehicle mode—a fire search and rescue vehicle—is prominently labeled "AMBULANCE" on the doors and the hood.

:This same deco was adapted and used as an alternate for Ratchet in the multiplayer mode for the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RescueRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Voyager Rescue Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Voyager Premium Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And yet they've done nothing to put better coloring on my legs....]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Best Buy exclusive "Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' Ratchet was one of the first figures in the ''[[Premium Series]]'', released on October 16th, 2007 exclusively at Best Buy for the launch of the ''Transformers'' movie DVD. Ratchet's main plastic has been changed to a metallic yellow, with an additional coat of metallic yellow paint over the top of those parts (and others), resulting in a much more accurate color scheme in relation to the actual ''Movie'' character and prop vehicle.

:Ratchet was presented in robot mode, within a special display package similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release of ''Generation 1'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. Even though Hasbro officially considers him as part of the Premium Series, this is not indicated anywhere on the packaging, as the Premium Series wasn't officially announced until ''after'' Ratchet and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] had already been released to stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BestBuyRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Premium Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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*'''Unleashed y Voyager''' (2007)
:''Transformers'' Voyager Class Ratchet was also available in a two-pack with ''Unleashed'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#MexicoUnleashed|Bumblebee]] in Mexican markets. Both items are identical to their standard original releases.
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[[File:ACG-HK-2008-Transformers-Commemorative-Box-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The regular Ratchet toy (and not the ''Premium Series'' redeco) is released without any changes along with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium Series'' Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Jazz'']], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#PremiumLeader|''Premium'' Optimus Prime]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.

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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
[[File:FABRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|An axe that shoots missiles. Seriously.]]
*'''Axe Attack Autobot Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''QC-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:''Transformers'' ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' "Axe Attack Autobot Ratchet," is a small, deluxe-sized figure with limited articulation and a simple transformation. He features a spring-loaded missile-firing axe, a "robot punch" [[gimmick]], and [[Automorph Technology|automorphing]]. To activate the "robot punch", one must twist and release Ratchet's torso. An inner spring will cause it to snap back to (more or less) anatomical position. His front grille can be rotated 180 degrees, which powers the automorphing feature, and causes Ratchet's front fenders, doors, and roof to separate during transformation from vehicle to robot and form his shoulders and arms (and vice versa). Unfortunately, this sacrifices [[Show-accuracy|show accuracy]], as the grille ends up ''right-side up'', while the rest of his [[Alternate mode|alt mode]] cab remains upside-down.

:In vehicle mode, the missile stows handily underneath Ratchet's chassis.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Axe Attack Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Mov2007-toy RescueTorchRatchet.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Rescue Torch Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, [[2008]])
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:''Transformers'' ''Fast Action Battlers'' "Rescue Torch Ratchet" is a Generation 1 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]]-themed redeco of Axe Attack Ratchet, with a deco similar to Voyager Class Rescue Ratchet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FABRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Rescue Torch Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Cyber Slammers''===
[[File:CyberSlammersRatchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Even the Throttlebots didn't want me.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)
:''Transformers'' ''[[Cyber Slammers]]'' Ratchet is a cute little super-deformed Hummer H2 that transforms into a cute little super-deformed Autobot medical officer. 'Slam' his robot mode down into van mode and he rolls along, slowly transforming back up into vehicle mode. Like most Cyber Slammers, Ratchet manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Cyber Slammers Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:Ratchet ROTF Legends toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just as Don and Andrew foretold!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Legends Class, [[2009]])
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''EZ-07'''
:This ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Ratchet is a tan [[redeco]] of Ratchet's 2007 Legends Class figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:ROTF deluxe Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I have a waist-coat!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2009/[[2010]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-28'''
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster/Energon Multi-Beam Gun, EMP Blast Missile
:''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Ratchet is an all-new mold that is more accurate to Ratchet's final robot mode design when compared to his Voyager class toys. However, his vehicle mode has been changed to something akin to a military Humvee, albeit in Ratchet's distinctive emergency rescue regalia. This smaller vehicle mode means that his feet end up prominently sticking out from underneath the vehicle.

:He also features a new "launching [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] blast missile"-launcher weapon that resembles the arm-mounted machine gun that Ratchet uses in the films. The missile launcher weapon can also be attached to Deluxe [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], echoing the interactive features of their ''[[Ratchet (Animated)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)|counterparts']] toys. Likewise, Lockdown's engine can plug into Ratchet's rooftop, but that looks kinda doofy.

:Ratchet's [[Mech Alive]] feature is unlocked when the missile launcher is plugged into his arm, in which gearing moves pieces into place around the weapon as it's locked into place. His chest also has an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]-like rearrangement of his chest-mounted headlights into robot mode configuration as his abdomen is pushed down into place.

:Ratchet's head had the peculiar feature of having two [[ball joint]] sockets stacked one atop the other- there was the shallow socket that his head was set at in the package which allowed superior mobility, then a deeper one that limited head movement but concealed his neck joint. The deeper socket could be used by pushing the head down. Sadly, a [[Variant|running change]] in his design eliminates one of the ball joints, making his head basically unposeable. His redecos would later continue to use this version of the mold.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Deluxe Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:ROTF Voyager DesertRatchet toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What the hell, Hasbro? You couldn't afford the other half of the emergency stripe?]]
*'''Desert Tracker Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:This ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Desert Tracker Ratchet," is a barely redecoed version of the ''Transformers'' Voyager Class Ratchet toy released in 2007, the only new decos being the change of his black plastic to dark grey and a "dirt" spray on his doors and shoulders. In a probable effort to cut costs, Hasbro has removed several decos that existed on the 2007 toy, such as half of the Emergency stripe on the sides of the vehicle, the red paint for the light bar and the turn signal lights.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Desert Tracker Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFSurfaceToAirShowdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh. So Desert Tracker Ratchet was desert-tracking Grindor? Okay.]]
*'''Surface To Air Showdown''' (Voyager Class 2-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:A [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack featuring Ratchet squaring off against [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]], strangely reminiscent of Ratchet's fight with [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] in the [[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots]] Nintendo DS game. Both toys remain unchanged from their individual retail release, but Ratchet is now simply named "Autobot Ratchet" rather than "Desert Tracker Ratchet".
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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
[[File:ROTF FAB Ratchet toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lol @ Voyager, I have more paint apps than you!]]
*'''Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:This ''Revenge of the fallen'' "Beam Blast Autobot Ratchet" toy is a redeco of the 2007 ''Fast Action Battlers'' Autobot Ratchet, now done in a sort of "impractical army" camouflage colour scheme.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Beam Blast Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Robot Replicas''===
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas Ratchet.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Damn it Prime, I'm a doctor not a gunslinger!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Robot Replica, 2009)
:''Revenge of the Fallen'' ''[[Robot Replicas]]'' Ratchet is a non-transforming, highly posable toy intended to be more accurate to Ratchet's CGI robot-mode than transforming toys are capable of. Ratchet is approximately five inches tall and features articulation at his neck, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and feet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RRRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Robot Replica Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:DesertDecimationRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Desert Decimation''' (Legends multi-pack, 2010)
:A redeco of 2007 Legends Ratchet featuring metallic sand deco. He was only available in the [[market six]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Desert Decimation]]" 4-pack together with [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]], [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].
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===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:TF2010toyline DeluxeRescueRatchet.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster, EMP Blast Missile
:''Transformers'' Rescue Ratchet is a white and red [[redeco]] of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class Ratchet. Much like the many Rescue Ratchets from the 2007 Movie line, his color scheme is heavily inspired by Generation 1 Ratchet's [[Marvel Comics]] appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/RescueRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on 2010 Rescue Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:TF2010-toy NightOpsRatchet.jpg|thumb|righ|upright=1.66|"A redeco that isn't white and red! THANK PRIMUS!"]]
*'''Night Ops Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:''Transformers'' "Night Ops Ratchet" is a mostly [[black repaint|black redeco]] of Voyager class Ratchet, somewhat similar to the [[#Battle Series|second RPM Ratchet]]. He is somewhat mistransformed in-package and in Hasbro's stock photos, as his windshield pieces remain over his abdomen in robot mode, not rotated around behind.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/NightOpsRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Night Ops Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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==''EZ Collection Real''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|HULK SMASH!!!]]
*'''Ratchet (Real Color Ver)''', ([[2011]])
*'''Ratchet (Metallic Color Ver.)''' ([[2011]])
:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Real'' by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Ratchet is a redeco of the first Legends Class figure, using the off-color version's green. Like his ''EZ Collection Real'' brethren, Ratchet comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic.
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==''Dark of the Moon''==
===''Cyberverse''===
{{note|The '''Japanese''' release (CV) of the figures features no physical changes on both the toy, and it includes one instruction sheet of "how-to-play" the cards for the Mechtech Wars Online games.}}
[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Legion-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sigh. I bet you five bucks that it'll just be four new toys at the most and then I'll be white with red bits ''again''. Just bet you...]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''ID Number:'' '''008'''
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''CV16'''
:''Cyberverse'' Ratchet is an entirely new Legion-class mold in white and light green. The new mold makes a few changes to his [[transformation]] compared to the Legends version, most notably finally forming his chest from the actual front of his vehicle mode. He has ball-jointed elbows (in a "lifting a dumbbell" orientation), making him one of the slightly more articulated Legion figures. His left hand is a standard-sized clip for holding Cyberverse accessories.

:Like the previous mold, his spare tire is the same size as his wheels and can be rotated with some effort, though the method of attachment is different.

:Despite what is shown in the [[stock photography]] seen to the right, the actual toy has Ratchet's head painted a different, more matte shade of green than the rest of the green plastic he's cast in.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Cyberverse Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RatchetDOTMCyberverseLunarCrawler.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|"Damnit! I'm a doctor, not an astronaut!"]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet / Lunar Crawler''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''TBA'''
**''ID Number:'' '''TBA'''
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''CV18'''
**''Accessories:'' Multi-axis repair claw, satellite dish, crawler/gun, Earth's moon backdrop
:''Cyberverse'' Action Set Ratchet is a redeco/retool of the DOTM Legion Ratchet, now in gold and white with brown tires. The roof mounted spare tire has been replaced with a new piece featuring a [[5 mm post|5 mm peghole]]. He comes with the [[Lunar Crawler]] vehicle, which he can combine with in vehicle mode, as well as a much smaller crawler (as seen in the movie) which transforms into Ratchet's gun.

:Like other action sets, a removable cardboard backdrop for display is included. This time, the backdrop depicts the surface of the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], with a rover and an [[Autobot]] flag in the background.

:The Japanese release comes with the same MechTech Wars Ratchet card from the single-packed figure above.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LCRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Lunar Crawler Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMBITMCVLRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
:The [[Walmart]] exclusive "Battle in the Moonlight" giftset includes a redeco of the single-carded Cyberverse Ratchet mold in medium green, white, and off-white. Unusually for a Hasbro ''Transformers'' toyline redeco, this figure uses exactly the same paint operations as the single-carded figure, just replacing black paint with grey.

:The set also included redecos of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Optimus Prime]], his [[Armored Weapons Platform#Battleinthemoonlight|trailer]], and Legion-class [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Battleinthemoonlight|Crankcase]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Battle in the Moonlight Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:DOTM Deluxe Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No patients? He can ''fix'' that...]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA06'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cannon/Power [[Saw]]
:As part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Ratchet is a brand new mold.

:As part of the [[MechTech]] series, he comes with a lever-activated flip-out spinning "Power Saw" blade weapon, that is compatible with any 5mm port. In robot mode, Ratchet has [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] in each of his fists, on his back, on each of his shins, and on top of both of his shoulders. In Hummer H2 mode, he has a port in his spare tire and the shin ports can be revealed. He also has a pair of [[C joint]] bars on the lightbar.

:As the saw flips out from the side, the weapon housing features an alternative peg on its left side, should the saw ever collide and be obstructed during deploying. The two pegs also mean that, with some fiddling, Ratchet can hold his weapon with both hands.

:The Japanese ''Dark Side Moon'' release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Deluxe Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-DOTM-Mechtech-Deluxe-Specialist-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...well played, Hasbro. You win ''this'' round.]]
*'''Specialist Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Hand blaster/Double-barreled cannon
:A [[redeco]] of Ratchet that is... completely different. As a prominently labeled Rescue vehicle, he is now mostly ''red'' with ''white'' detailing, which aside from essentially reversing the color scheme of his [[Ratchet (G1)|Generation One counterpart]], is ''also'' a reference to a color scheme from his earlier movie design. He now comes with a redeco of [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Skids]]'s MechTech blaster, which converts into a double-barreled cannon when the scope is pulled. Coincidentally, the double-barreled cannon is also reminiscent of his ''[[Ratchet (Animated)|Animated]]'' counterpart's [[Lockdown (Animated)|EMP blaster]].

:His weapon was also redecoed into the weapon of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Streetside Bot Brawl Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SpecialistRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Specialist Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Deluxe Scan Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Put your pants back on.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' EMP Blaster, EMP Blast Missile
:This redeco of Deluxe Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Ratchet is [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]' Mission Earth: The Scan Series, to represent him [[trans-scan]]ning his vehicle mode. As such, nearly all of his vehicle mode parts (and thus, most of his robot mode) are cast in translucent clear plastic, with the rear of his vehicle mode being left unpainted, the middle having painted scan lines, and the front having a heavy amount of [[paint operation]]s in order to cover the clear plastic. Amusingly, the trans-scanning process apparently recognizes the electro-cardiogram graphics of Ratchet's vehicle mode, as the outline of the graphics is present on the painted scan details.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRURatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Scan Series Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Ratchet DOTM Voyager Target.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's me again!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Voyager Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Roof rack/claw
:This [[Target]]-exclusive Ratchet is a redeco of the [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Voyager class mold]] that has been used since the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'' toyline]]. In this release, Ratchet is decked out in his new colour scheme for ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', but is physically unchanged from previous releases.

:He comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Ratchet]]''.
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==''Movie Trilogy Series''==
===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:MovieTrilogyRatchet.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ratchet''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[2012]])
:''[[Movie Trilogy Series]]'' Ratchet is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Ratchet, done up in [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|traditional Ratchet colors]]. Like the rest of the ''Movie Trilogy Series'', its release was cancelled. However...
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==''Movie Advanced Series''==
===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:MovieAdvanced Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2014]])
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''AD15'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:The cancelled ''Movie Trilogy Series'' Ratchet was eventually released as part of the ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' subline of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced|Lost Age]]'' toyline. As mentioned above, this release of Ratchet is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Ratchet in G1 Ratchet colors.

:He includes a large sword that was originally included with the simplified deluxe version of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#BHDeluxe2014|Bumblebee]].
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==''Kre-O''==
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Ratchet.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Pieces'': '''203'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2, human [[Cade Yeager|Autobot Driver]]
**''Accessories'': Rifle
:This version of Ratchet is based on the [[Ratchet (Movie)|live-action film version of the character]]. He is only available as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded "Optimus Prime Dino Hauler" set, [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US and Canada.

:He uses the [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]] style helmet.

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[[File:Kre-O-Custom-Kreon-AOE-Ratchet.jpg|250px|thumb|The Doctor will see you now.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7837'''
**''Pieces'': '''29'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons rack, buildable large rifle, buildable hammer, spare body parts, door-wing pack
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded [[Kre-O#Custom Kreons|Custom Kreon]]s (available only at Toys"R"Us), this version of Ratchet is also based on the live-action movie character, but with considerably more [[tampograph]]s than the version in the "Optimus Prime Dino Hauler" set. He comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet is [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs, plus the [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jazz]] door-wing backpack. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable long rifle and sledgehammer.

:He is also a [[shelfwarmer]].
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==''Movie The Best''==
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-06-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-06'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 25]], 2017'''
**''Accessories'': Two guns, two missile racks
:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Ratchet is an extensive redeco of his Mechtech Deluxe toy, with two of the guns that originally came with ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Leadfoot]].
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==''Generations''==
===''Studio Series''===
[[File:StudioSeries-04-MV1-Deluxe-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ratchet's face was kind enough to donate most of its silver paint to the buzzsaw.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''Number'': '''04'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, "Battle of [[Mission City]]" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' "Autobot Ratchet" is an entirely new mold (believe it or not) based on the engineering of [[#Deluxe Class toys 3|the ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe mold]], but very slightly downsized. He changes from robot to licensed Hummer H2 and back in 18 steps, and includes a movie-inspired buzzsaw accessory that can store on his spare wheel in vehicle mode. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the battle of Mission City. He can also use the gun accessory of the figure below.

:Unfortunately, due to the grill being molded in soft plastic, some of the samples may come with the grills bent.

:Ratchet, along with the rest of Wave 1 Deluxes, was made available at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following New York [[Toy Fair 2018]], two months ahead of the scheduled brick and mortar release date.

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[[File:Studio-Series-MV3-Deluxe-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|300px|Now comes in lime!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2018)
**''Number'': '''16'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-14'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 15]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Gun, "[[Chicago]] Warzone" backdrop
:"Autobot Ratchet" is a redeco of the figure above, based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'' (and ''Age of Extinction'' by coincidence). He comes with a new gun accessory based off the one wielded in the live-action films and a cardboard backdrop depicting a war-torn Chicago. As a redeco, this Ratchet can use the buzzsaw of the original.

: It has been reported that there is an illustration error with Ratchet's instruction packets, as Ratchet's instruction manual cover illustration has the art depicting the step to insert Ratchet's gun into his hand... which unfortunately makes the gun look like it's floating.
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===''Movie Edition''===
[[File:Tiny-Turbo-Changer-Series-3-Ratchet.jpg|250px|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
**''Series'' '''3'''
**''Bag Code'' '''A'''
:Autobot Ratchet is a new mold released in series 3 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] and he converts from robot to an olive green ambulance... though with a red grill.

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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''
:Tiny Turbo Changers Series 4 Autobot Ratchet is a grey redeco of the figure above. He still retains the red grill.
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==''Bumblebee''==
[[File:TF-BB-Energon-Igniters-Power-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Power Series, 2018)
:''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Energon Igniters Ratchet is a brand new mold, transforming into a modern styled ambulance while his robot mode limbs and head remain generally unchanged. As a power series figure, Ratchet can use igniter cores.
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==''Masterpiece''==
[[File:MPM-11-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|450px|Now with [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|two]] MP Ratchets, when in Primus is Takara waiting to give us a ''Masterpiece'' [[Rhinox]]?]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2020)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MPM-11'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[December 26]], [[2020]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Buzzsaw, machine gun, missiles

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece#Live-action movie series|Movie Masterpiece]]'' Ratchet is a brand new mold, based on his appearance in the [[Transformers (film)|first two]] [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|live action films]]. The toy includes a much greater amount of articulation (totaling to over 50) and accuracy than his other toys, including individually articulated fingers, ankles, and a moving jaw. The robot transforms into an officially licensed Hummer H2 and includes [[die-cast]] parts, as well as several paint applications. He includes his machine gun, freely spinnable buzzsaw, and pair of missile pods, each of which can be plugged in either of his forearms. He also retains the spinning torso feature in his transformation scheme.

:In an undocumented feature, all of Ratchet’s accessories can store on his back. The buzzsaw plugs into a hole in his upper back, the blaster plugs onto the same wheel assembly it does in vehicle mode, and each missile pod can plug into a hole on the back of each arm.

:Originally, a physical figure used for initial stock photos and a stop motion reveal video had the car mode windows, doors and front fenders cast in transcusent blue plastic, which greatly collided with yellow paint used for door and fender parts, resulting in slightly greenish tint colliding with the yellow plastic parts. Later CGI renders and physical stock photos had these parts cast in clear colored plastic, resulting in the paint applications having more cohesive coloring.
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==Merchandise==
===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Ratchet.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Ratchet rejects your measly attempts to paint his face.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand
:''Titanium'' Ratchet is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. For some odd reason most of his face is left unpainted. Ratchet comes with a Movie-style Autobot symbol display stand.

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[[File:TSRescueRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Rescue Ratchet vs. Blackout''' (3-inch Robot Masters multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Movie Autobot sigil display stand
:This ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive set features a [[redeco]]ed version of 2007's ''Titanium Series'' Ratchet in white with red detailing and an unchanged version of [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]].
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Ratchet''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''TBA'''
:Ratchet is a 28-point "Rare" piece in the ''[[3D Battle-Card Game]]''. Constructed of punch-out pieces from plastic cards, he can be assembled into his rescue truck mode or robot mode. In vehicle mode, his robot head peeps out behind the truck in a rather hilarious manner. He uses the same construction as the Movie [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]], and Generation 1 [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] cards.
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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie Ratchet Allsparkblaster.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|The irony that the medic gets firearm merchandise, though the weapons specialist doesn't.]]
*'''Ratchet AllSpark Blaster''' ([[2008]])
:The Ratchet AllSpark Blaster is one of several Movie Roleplay toys. The toy consists of a blaster attached to Ratchet's (hollow) hand which a child can slip their own hand inside like a glove and wield. Pulling the trigger causes the toy to emit transformation sounds, allowing the user to transform the toy weapon from laser blaster mode to battle cannon mode, by pulling the handle on the back. Laser blaster mode features features siren and laser sounds and a "triple laser light", while the battle cannon mode has cannon blasting sounds and a "weapon-blast light".
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===''Unleashed''===
[[File:Movie UnleashedTurnarounds RatchetJazz.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Their decision to light a campfire in the Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma really pissed Ratchet off......]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Autobot Jazz''' (2008)
:The Ratchet and Jazz turnaround is a 3D sculpture of the two characters, both in robot mode, emerging from rubble and explosions, with a movie-accurate sculpt (compared to the various transforming toys). The 'turnaround' aspect of these sculptures simply means one can turn the piece around to display a raised-relief of the movie-style Autobot sigil instead.

:This product's release was cancelled for the US market, but was released in Central America, Australia and in Asia.
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====''Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners''====
[[File:Movie Ratchet screencleaner.jpg|105px|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2008)
:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008, this Dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Ratchet printed on the other side.
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===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Nestlé====
*'''Ratchet''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: A small figurine based on Ratchet in his robot mode, with an attached cord on top to be used as either a keychain or a cellphone dangler, was one of eight possible miniatures that could be found as a freebie in the bottom of each [[Nestlé]] [[Surprise Cup]]. Interestingly, these first started popping up in European ice cream booths around March 2009, a good couple of months before the usual assortment of toys and merchandise for Revenge of the Fallen hit retail shelves.

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====''Missile Mania Board Game''====
*'''Ratchet'''
:Ratchet is one of eight characters featured in the [[Missile Mania]] board game, represented by a small standee adorned with artwork of the character.
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====RPMs - ''Robot Powered Machines''====
[[File:ROTF RPMs Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Did anyone get the number of that hummer that ran me over?"]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2009)
**''Series'': '''Combat Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''
:As an [[Robot Powered Machines|RPM]], Ratchet is a non-transforming ''Hot Wheels''-scale search and rescue vehicle. Sculpted on the underside of the vehicle is Ratchet's robot mode, name and faction insignia. A variant deco featured the search and rescue emblem seen in the movie on Ratchet's doors, instead of the more common Autobot symbol.

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[[File:Rotf ratchet rpms nightwatch.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|For when you need your emergency vehicles stealthy.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet VS Megatron''' (2009)
**''Series'': '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''05 of 08'''
:This redeco of Ratchet essentially reverses his colors, coloring him black with a green bumper and roof rack. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]].
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====''Figure Collection''====
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Ratchet.jpg|thumb|150px]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Ratchet is based on his [[#Fast_Action_Battlers|Fast Action Battlers toy]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Heroes Ratchet vs Megatron.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Going my way?]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet and Megatron''' (2007)
:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Autobot Ratchet is a soft-plastic figurine sculpted in a [[super deformed]] style, with joints at his head and shoulders. He can place one hand on his hip and raise his thumbs-up arm for hitch-hiking fun.

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[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Infected with herpe— er, AllSpark Power.]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)
:Sold exclusively in Wal-Mart stores, this release of Ratchet is a repaint of the first Robot Heroes toy. Sold with redecoed Autobot Jazz, Blackout, Optimus Prime, and Megatron, no molding was changed on this toy. However, the figure boasts an "Allspark blue" paint job, which swaps out a few of the toy's original decos with the bright blue paint instead.

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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"While Megatron desperately attempted to escape the confines of this thumbnail through brute force, Ratchet deployed his saw and aimed it towards the border, opting for a more... ''surgical'' approach."]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (2009)
:Packaged in a set depicting the battle in [[Mission City]] with [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]], plus new figures of [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] in truck mode, [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]] in fighter mode and Bumblebee in vehicle mode, this Ratchet Heroes figurine has the circular saw on his arm that he uses to slice off Brawl's left arm.

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[[File:Ratchet and barricade robot heroes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, look at the time!]]
*'''Ratchet vs Barricade''' (2009)
:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen''-branded ''Robot Heroes'', a new mold of Ratchet brandishing his machine gun is packaged versus a redeco of the original [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] ''Robot Heroes'' figurine.
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===Burger King===
[[File:DOTMMerchandise-BurgerKingRatchet.jpg|thumb|150px|"Who slapped me with the ugly stick?"]]
*'''Flip-Out Ratchet''' (2011)
:A plastic Ratchet head which opens to allow a small body to flip-out, resulting in a "super-deformed" figure which is otherwise reasonably accurate to his on-screen appearance. He is made of glow-in-the-dark plastic with non-glowing grey paint applications.
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===''Thrilling 30''===
*'''Ratchet''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #13'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Ratchet was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Ratchet figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Sentinel Prime]].
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_ratchet.htm Ratchet at TFU.info]

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2015-08-04T22:10:56Z

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Talk:Original Soundtrack: Music Book

2015-05-27T03:25:59Z

Toadboiler:

So, were the original musical pieces actually used in the dub of the cartoon? I've been confused about that ever since I heard History of Music. Are these tracks unique to this soundtrack and they actually used the same background music as Sunbow? [[User:Bumblevivisector|Bumblevivisector]] 13:29, 30 April 2013 (EDT)

Old question, I know, but the answer is both. I'm less than halfway through the dub right now and so far it mostly uses the original tracks with these new tracks being used for the first time in episode 32 (of the dub) track 14 to be exact. [[User:Toadboiler|Toadboiler]] ([[User talk:Toadboiler|talk]]) 23:25, 26 May 2015 (EDT)

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Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall

Dinobot (G1)

Antimatter

Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys

Antimatter

Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity

Sarra Mossoff

Fallback (SG)

Deergren

Muncher

Autobot Road

Cosmic Rust (disease)

Pandemic

Hooligan (G2)

Grindcore (Movie)

Talk:Black Roritchi

Bonds Stronger than Steel

YonjÅnagamitsu

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GojÅharyÅ«tsui

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GojÅgekidohÅ

Ratchet (Movie)/toys

Talk:Kita

Talk:Original Soundtrack: Music Book

YonjÅnagamitsu

GojÅharyÅ«tsui

GojÅgekidohÅ