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Silverbolt (G1)

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:''Silverbolt is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] and later [[Maximal]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Silverbolt magnificent six.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''It's not the car or the bus or the train, it's the plane'' ''When we hit top speed, it's always the same'' ''Sweating red hot but chilled to the bone'' ''Side to side, bouncing round the ozone'' ''Tranquilise me! Hypnotise me!'' ''Techno-fear has paralysed me'' ''All around me, people grinning'' ''Laughing while my head is spinning'' ''Shaking like a leaf from my head to my feet'' ''Strapped to a seat at 20,000 feet'']]

'''Silverbolt'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s character is defined by his extreme {{w|acrophobia|fear of heights}} and by his refusal to bow to it. He constantly struggles to project the image of a brave, determined soldier to hide his fear from others. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] named him leader of the Aerialbots in the hopes that worrying about them would give him something else to focus on besides his own phobia. This has proven true and, not surprisingly, the mature, responsible Silverbolt makes an excellent commander.

He can combine with his fellow Aerialbots to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. In the future of some timelines, he will join forces with other veterans of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] to form [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], the final Autobot combiner.

{{quote|"Our mission is accomplished. Further risk would be foolish."
"How come they made you Aerialbot leader, Silverbolt? You've got no sense of adventure."
"Exactly."|'''Silverbolt''' and '''[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]'''|"[[Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming]]"|noquote=true}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Charlie Adler]] (English), [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese), [[Fumihiko Tachiki]] (Japanese, ''The Rebirth'')|[[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Reinhard Brock]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2 - 3" & "Fight or Flee"), [[Erhard Hartmann]] (German, "Forever is a Long Time Coming"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Starscream's Ghost" & "The Burden Hardest to Bear"), [[Wolfgang Mascher]] (German, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Imo Heite]] (German, "The Ultimate Weapon" & "The Big Broadcast of 2006"), [[Klaus Kessler]] (German, ''Generation 2'' dub of "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, "War Dawn"), Unknown actors (European French, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2", "Aerial Assault" & "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2" to "War Dawn" & "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2 - 3"), [[Carlos Marques]] (Portuguese, "Cosmic Rust"), [[Garcia Neto]] (Portuguese, "Forever Is a Long Time Coming" to "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese, "The Ultimate Weapon"), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese, "The Big Broadcast of 2006" & "Fight or Flee")}}

[[File:G1Silverbolt Key1.jpg|left|thumb|"So long, cruel world!" Actual episode quote. Seriously.]]
Silverbolt was constructed out of a low-flying cargo transport vessel, which was modified to resemble an Earthly Concorde. He was later given life by [[Vector Sigma]], along with the other [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], then returned to [[Earth]] with the Autobots via [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. It was soon discovered that Silverbolt had a crippling weakness: an intense fear of heights, due to his low-altitude origins. Conversely, he was the only Aerialbot who wasn't a complete jerk. Because of this, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] made him commander of the Aerialbots, reasoning that it would give him something to worry about other than his acrophobia. He proved worthy of this role when he persuaded his mutinous teammates to help the Autobots protect humanity, by showing them how [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] was able to disregard his fatigue at will due to his concern for Omega Supreme's well-being, something robots cannot do.

[[File:G1 Silverbolt cartoon.jpg|thumb|"Has anyone seen my [[Humanization#Lips|lip balm]]?"]]
As the combined forces of the Autobots and Aerialbots sent the Decepticons into retreat, Silverbolt bravely went after [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and destroyed the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], despite his great fear of heights. As he fell, he was saved at the last moment by [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]], who was impressed by his courage. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Silverbolt led his Aerialbots to the Middle East to discover why aircraft had been mysteriously disappearing from the area. As they flew over a canyon, Silverbolt detected a call from help down below, only to discover it was a Decepticon trick. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus Prime showed up, and Silverbolt pitched in to rescue Slingshot, who had been buried by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. Later on, Silverbolt and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] fought the Decepticons and their drones. When the Combaticons merged into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], Silverbolt (after expressing disdain for [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]'s late arrival) ordered his team to become [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. After a bit of combiner-on-combiner action, the Aerialbots separated and ignited the oil that had spilled all around the Decepticons, scattering them. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

[[File:WarDawn-SilverboltAndOP.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|"In the future, you'll be a great Autobot leader." "Sweet!" "And I'm the key to your success." "GET OUT."]]

When the Seekers captured half of the Earth's leaders, Silverbolt seemed to be the only one concerned, and he valiantly rescued the humans when [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] dropped them. Back at the base, Ratchet and Silverbolt couldn't believe the other Aerialbots' admiration of the Decepticons, but that was cut short when strange energy readings were detected on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Boarding Omega Supreme, Silverbolt went with the other Autobots to check it out, but when they arrived, the other Aerialbots were more interested in tagging along with Starscream. Rushing in to help his teammates, Silverbolt was placed with the others into the [[Kronosphere]], where they were sent to Cybertron's past, before the Great War. There, he met a worker named Orion Pax, and Silverbolt was again frustrated by his fascination with Decepticons. When Orion Pax was injured by Megatron, Silverbolt and his team brought him to Alpha Trion, and at Silverbolt's insistence, the damaged Orion was rebuilt into Optimus Prime. Following that, the Aerialbots destroyed the Decepticons' fuel, and Wheeljack managed to repair the Kronosphere and return them to their time. Upon their return, Silverbolt ordered the Aerialbots to combine into Superion and take down a [[guardian robot]] Megatron had sicced on the Autobots. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

The Aerialbots were tasked with applying [[corrostop]] to the [[Statue of Liberty]], but Perceptor was captured by Stunticons, leaving it up to the Aerialbots to locate him. They followed the Stunticons' [[Blitzwing (G1)|escape vehicle]], but Dirge and Ramjet scared Silverbolt's squad off by using their [[Lightning Bug]]. When Megatron offered to let Perceptor free at [[Fox Creek Canyon]], Silverbolt was among the many Autobots to come with Prime to rescue their comrade. Later, Silverbolt commanded the formation of Superion, and in this combined form the Aerialbots defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

After the death of Megatron and the retaking of Cybertron, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots became part of the Autobot Fleet. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Spike were kidnapped to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], the rescue party alerted the Aerialbots to swoop by for covering fire and pick-up. By 2006, Silverbolt was showing far more confidence as a leader, and effectively coordinated the entire rescue operation. Briefly, he even [[scale|grew so large]] that all the Autobots trapped on Quintessa's surface were able to board him. Whattaguy. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the Quintessons destroyed their own planet to get at the Autobots, the resulting blast wave destroyed the Aerialbots' ship, sending Silverbolt and the rest hurtling through space. They eventually impacted on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo #8739B]]. That planetoid was so sticky, Silverbolt couldn't even blast free of its surface in jet mode. They were eventually rescued by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}}

{{Note|In the episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]", several jets in the Autobot Fleet resembling the Aerialbots' alt modes were destroyed by the Quintessons. Repeatedly. Since the Aerialbots unquestionably survived the attack, it would seem their character models were merely used to build up the size of the fleet, and the casualty figures.}}

[[File:ForeverLongTime Air Raid Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|"Why are you the leader, Silverbolt? I've got a nicer paint job." "[[Inferno (episode)|Yes, but... a Concorde is bigger.]]"]]
As a leader, Silverbolt was something of a killjoy to his fellow Aerialbots, encouraging moderation and self-control over daredevil flying and adventuring. During a battle against the Quintessons, Air Raid was eager to chase after the Quintessons and give them what-for, but Silverbolt insisted they stick with the mission and secure the asteroid base the Quintessons had been operating from instead. When Air Raid gave him some backtalk that basically amounted to "Pussyyyyy!", Silverbolt shrugged it off and reminded his comrades that THIS was why Prime put him in charge. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

Once, Air Raid led the Decepticon duo of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] into an asteroid field where Silverbolt and his fellow Aerialbots were waiting to spring an ambush. The Aerialbots messed the Decepticons up pretty badly, especially after they transformed into Superion. Eventually, Silverbolt and the others chased the Decepticons through a strange warp in space. This proceeded to have no consequences for [[Sandstorm (G1)|anyone]] [[Paradron|whatsoever]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots tried to stop the Decepticons' abduction of [[Octane]], and later showed up to stage an ambush for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were spending a relaxing day watching home movies on [[Teletraan II]] when things suddenly get serious, as the Autobots' computer off-handedly informed them [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was never destroyed in his last battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. Sure enough, Silverbolt and Skydive were later present at the former site of Fort Knox, investigating Trypticon's handiwork on behalf of the [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|King of Kings]] of [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]]. When they tracked Trypticon to his new staging grounds, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots launched from [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], but the Decepticon presence in Carbombya was more than they had anticipated. The Aerialbots made a hasty retreat when confronted with overwhelming firepower, but soon returned with reinforcements and drove the Decepticons from Carbombya. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

During a battle in space, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots may or may not have been present. Superion, at least, was surely there on the planet [[Eurythma]]... sometimes. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}} Silverbolt was ''definitely'' stationed at Autobot City, though, when [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Starscream stole Metroplex's eyes. The massive Autobot was nearly driven mad with pain when the Decepticons set off a bomb in his brain, and Skydive, Silverbolt and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] had to keep him contained so that his thrashing didn't destroy anything irreplaceable. Like Portland. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:BigBroadcast Silverbolt jet mode.jpg|left|thumb|No one tell him that space is really really high up.]]
After [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] took some hostile fire over the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Rodimus Prime dispatched Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to investigate. They were caught in a crossfire between the brain-addled Junkions and the Quintessons, who were responsible for messing with the Junkions' air waves, and their minds. Even after becoming Superion, the Aerialbots took heavy fire and had to be brought back to [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] on Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

Normally, Silverbolt is the pinnacle of self-restraint and professionalism. One day, though, he congratulated [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] on strategically getting himself set on fire by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], and then personally flew down the monster's throat, throwing out laser bolts and imaginative taunts all the way down his gullet. Someone slipped a little too much caffeine into Silverbolt's oil that day. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}} Silverbolt turned out for the celebration of [[Power Platform Alpha]]'s activation. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

During the Decepticon invasion of [[Japan]], the Aerialbots fought against [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] when he tried to derail a bullet train full of passengers. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Sometime thereafter, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were recruited by Rodimus Prime to rescue the body of Optimus Prime from [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]. Unfortunately, this only meant they were among the first Autobots exposed to the [[Hate Plague|hate plague]]. Despite the madness induced by the red dust, the Aerialbots were apparently still willing to form Superion. Superion ran amok, causing serious property damage, infecting [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], and taking several other Autobots out of action. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Silverbolt and the others were eventually cured of the Hate Plague along with the entire planet when Optimus Prime unleashed the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons invaded Cybertron searching for the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]], the Aerialbots tried to stop them. Unfortunately, they didn't reckon with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Silverbolt's team was taken down in a matter of seconds, with him being personally shot down by Cyclonus, wielding Sixshot in gun mode. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} As the battle on Cybertron neared its conclusion, Silverbolt was shot down AGAIN by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] then took his [[power pack]] to use as fuel for the giant rocket engine they were constructing for Galvatron. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====Scramble City=====
{{voiceactor|[[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)}}
Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were dispatched from the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to aid Optimus Prime in battle with the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Their aerial firepower frankly overwhelmed the marauding Decepticons, and sent them home with their transistors between their struts. On his second attempt, Megatron sent the Stunticons, who were considerably more successful in engaging the Autobots. Damaged in jet modes, Silverbolt the Aerialbots chose instead to merge and form Superion. As Superion, they possessed scramble combining abilities, but so did the Stunticons when they formed Menasor. The Aerialbots were in the midst of reconfiguring their limb formation when Fireflight, being...well, a daydreaming idiot, mixed up whether he was supposed to be the right leg or the left. His indecision gave Menasor time to shoot him down, and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] assumed the place of Superion's right leg instead, corrupting his programming. Silverbolt and the others were trapped as Superion, literally fighting themselves, until Fireflight retook his place as Superion's limb. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Silverbolt was among the Autobots defending their base when the Decepticons attacked to steal the [[Transform Super Cog]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:JHeadmasters01SmokescreenEtc.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were stationed at Autobot City on Earth in 2011. When Galvatron attacked Cybertron via the old [[space bridge]] network, the Aerialbots were summoned to Cybertron as reinforcements. They soon arrived with the [[Trainbot]]s and quickly joined the battle. Silverbolt and his team formed Superion and battled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and Devastator. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, the combined Aerialbots fought alongside [[Raiden]] and Defensor against the Decepticon combiners, and were nearly crushed when Bruticus collapsed a building on their position. They were bailed out by the arrival of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. When Hot Rod began his search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on Earth, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots returned to the humans' planet to assist him. They confronted the Stunticons in the desert, pitting Superion against Menasor yet again. The battle was so fierce, it eventually carried them to the Arctic, where Hot Rod was searching. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

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Silverbolt and his flying comrades joined the [[Triple Changer]]s in distracting the Decepticons long enough for [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] to sneak inside Trypticon and gather data on the [[Madmachine]]. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Sometime later, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were on a research vessel that passed near a [[Metamorphose|strange meteorite]]. The meteorite had been altered by Galvatron to produce magnetic warping waves whenever it detected metal, and so it send the Aerialbots and their ship twisting through space. Although the Decepticons tried to intervene, the Autobots eventually recovered Silverbolt and his injured colleagues. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

Following a lengthy repair cycle, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were ready for action when Galvatron and the Decepticons laid siege to Cybertron one last time. Transporting to Cybertron from Earth, they raced into battle (on foot, for some reason). Silverbolt and the team got the drop on the Stunticons when they merged into Superion, smashing and scattering the 'Cons before they could form Menasor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} As the fighting continued, the Aerialbots battled Abominus as Superion and later separated to trade blaster fire with the Stunticons. The warring only came to an end once [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s bombs blew up [[Vector Sigma]] and annihilated the planet.{{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Silverbolt was stationed at Autobot City when a volcano erupted in [[Peru]], threatening a nearby town. Ultra Magnus sent out the Protectobots and [[Trainbot]]s, but they ran into trouble with the Headmasters and [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s. Silverbolt pleaded with Ultra Magnus to send his men in as reinforcements, but Magnus was worried about leaving the base unguarded by sending out too many of his troops. As Ultra Magnus wracked his brain trying to deal with the problem, the Autobot Headmasters had time to ''fly from [[Athenia]]''. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

When [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] attacked San Francisco, Ultra Magnus dispatched Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to combat it. Although they made frequent bombing runs on the organism, the Aerialbots were unable to stop it. Only the arrival of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his powerful giant [[Transtector]] brought an end to the creature's rampage. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt Scorponok's gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Superion upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

When one of Scorponok's Death Towers emerged in Washington D.C., Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were dispatched to investigate it. As part of Superion, Silverbolt participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====Metrowars=====
As part of Superion, Silverbolt was stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] while it was under reconstruction after an attack from [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
[[File:UniteWarriorsOffshot Silverbolt Cooking Energon.jpg|200px|thumb]]
In the 2030s, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots deployed from Metroplex to put a stop to the Stunticons' latest bout of mischief. {{storylink|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} This led to a battle in which Superion was seized by [[Grand Scourge]] but saved by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], allowing the Aerialbots to escape. They went on to accompany Broadside to the [[Legends World]] and help him defeat [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who then started living with them on Broadside's giant [[transtector]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} The Aerialbots later visited Metroplex, another visitor to this world. They hosted their annual barbecue party on his city mode together with their old friend, [[Jumal|King Hassan]], with Silverbolt being in charge of cooking. {{storylink|Today Is Energon BBQ!}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots chose to support the [[Selector]]s in their revolution against their human creators and masters. As a result, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots abandoned their friend [[Jumal]] in the Middle East to reunite with the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
When the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] confronted Menasor at a baseball stadium, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots arrived as back-up. They formed Superion to engage Menasor and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. After [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] was injured, Superion targeted the Decepticon combiners' legs, shaking them loose and giving the smaller Protectobots a chance to link up with the Decepticon gestalts and override control of their bodies. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}} After the Autobots discovered a utopia island paradise, it was besieged by Megatron and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], who wanted to build an impregnable fortress. [[Kenji]] radioed for help, and Optimus Prime sent Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to the rescue. As Superion, they fought off [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], using their smarts to outthink the evil warriors. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
In 2010, Galvatron kidnapped Doctor [[Dalton]] of [[Eran]] to utilize his skills and improve the Decepticons' combiner technology. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots joined the Protectobots in assaulting Trypticon, in hopes of rescuing the hostage scientist. Silverbolt and his team formed Superion for a first strike, but the Decepticon combiners countered with their deployment modes, launching the Stunticon and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] troops with enough force to tear Superion apart. The Protectobots stood guard over [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] as he performed battlefield triage on the Aerialbots in his repair bay mode, bringing them back online. Silverbolt then transformed into launcher mode and unleashed the Aerialbots in their own scramble attack, blinding Menasor and Bruticus long enough for the Autobots to escape safely with Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
The Decepticons, up to their usual tricks, threatened to plunder Earth's resources. Silverbolt asked Optimus Prime to allow his Aerialbots to deal with the Stunticons, currently attacking a power plant. Optimus was hesitant, as the other Autobots pointed out that the Aerialbots were too young and inexperienced to go out into the field for such daunting a task. Silverbolt pleaded his case, stating that the Stunticons were the Aerialbots' bitter rivals. After briefly contemplating the situation, Optimus allowed Silverbolt and his team to deal with the threat. The two teams met, and quickly combined into their gestalt forms to do battle. Though Superion was initially crippled by the [[Omega Wave Cannon]], a new weapon controlled by the Decepticons, Superion held his own until the Autobots dispatched enough reinforcements to send the Decepticons fleeing. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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''Thanks to his previous connection to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] began experiencing dreams and visions of new Transformers, beginning with an etching of Superion he made without even being consciously aware of it.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}}

''Silverbolt's coming was then foretold in a Matrix-induced vision shared between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Buster.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} ''In this prophetic vision, the par witnessed the Aerialbots coming to the Protectobots' aid to defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Combaticons and the Stunticons. All four teams merged into their gestalt forms throughout the clash.'' {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} ''It was this vision which allowed Optimus Prime and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to then conceive of and construct the Aerialbots.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:Silverbolt aerialbots over america.jpg|thumb|left|<div align="center">'''THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!'''</div>]]
The Aerialbots were then created when [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] filmed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s combining sequence. Using the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, Optimus Prime gave the Aerialbots life. While the Aerialbots were being tested, Prime ordered them to stop the Decepticon assault on the [[Hoover Dam]].

The fight went well, but [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] used his super-sonic ability to bring out a Transformer's deepest fear; it warped Silverbolt's fear of heights (ironic for an Aerialbot) and forced him to land. The Aerialbots prevailed in the fight, however, and as the Decepticons fled, Silverbolt combined them all to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], trying to stop a Decepticon drill from absorbing all of the Hoover Dam's electricity.

Superion's reflex was to strike out and kill [[Ricky Vasquez|the human]] who held [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] in his gun form, but Silverbolt mentally stepped in and prevented him from doing so. He forced the Aerialbots to disassemble. The human fired Megatron's gun at the drill, winning the day for the Autobots. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

[[File:Aerialbots minds wiped marvel 22.jpg|thumb|"Wheeljack, did you unquestioningly kill the Aerialbots, as per my orders?" "Yep—sure thing, Prime!"]]
Nonetheless, Silverbolt's mind was wiped along with his fellow Aerialbots shortly afterwards, due to Optimus Prime's dissatisfaction with the mission. Optimus then gave them life once more with the Creation Matrix, hoping their second activation would yield better results. Later, when [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] was transporting the human [[Donny Finkleberg]] on a scouting mission, they came under fire from the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were sent to do battle with the new enemy team. Both combiners fused, creating [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and Superion. The fanatical robot-hating [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Josie Beller]], also known as Circuit Breaker, fired upon Superion during the clash, crippling him heavily and leaving Menasor the victor. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Silverbolt and the Aerialbots, left unconscious in the battle's aftermath, were captured by Circuit Breaker and the government's anti-robot militia, [[Intelligence and Information Institute|Triple-I]]. As these humans' prisoners, the Aerialbots' bodies were disassembled for study, while their faces were mounted on Circuit Breaker's wall as trophies. They were only released, along with several other Autobot captives, after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid by combining them into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|giant mechanical suit]] to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

''The Autobots several failures during one of Optimus's recent absences convinced the Autobot leader to fake his own death, in order to teach his soldiers how to survive without him. Silverbolt was among the Autobots who happened upon the remains of a facsimile construct of Prime, torn to shreds after a staged solo mission the later had taken on in Decepticon territory.'' {{storylink|Prey!}} ''A funeral was held for the Autobots' fallen leader, attended by all. At least, until Optimus spontaneously reappeared on Earth standing atop his headstone, and the whole matter was quickly forgotten.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

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Optimus Prime sent Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to back up Bumblebee as he investigated possible Decepticon activity at the unveiling of [[Power Station Alpha]]. They arrived just in time to see Bumblebee being blown away by the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team guarding the power station and combined into Superion in an attempt to retrieve Bumblebee's body. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Upon learning that Optimus Prime had died in battle while the Aerialbots were on their mission, Superion immediately disengaged and returned to the Ark. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} Silverbolt was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair Optimus Prime's body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his remains into space. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Later, the Autobots united with both G.I. Joe and [[Cobra]] against the Decepticons, who planned to use Power Station Alpha to destroy the world. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots entered the battle and once more formed Superion, this time to defeat [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

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''They would battle Menasor again at a Blackrock plant, and this time the fusion worked so well everyone found out the others' weaknesses and neuroses. Horrified at his fear of heights being found out, Silverbolt drove Superion into a vicious, brutal fury.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}

''Following this, Silverbolt and the other Aerialbots would come under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command to investigate enemy activity in a small East Coast town. Little did the group suspect that Jetfire had been tasked with undermining them throughout the mission in order to test their psychological limits. Early on, Skydive and Air Raid teased Silverbolt over his displacement as team leader, unaware on how deep their words cut. Silverbolt became convinced that he was going to be stripped of his rank permanently.''

''Decepticon signatures were detected in short order, but any hope of forming an organized battle plan was dashed when Slingshot rushed a surprise attack. Silverbolt grumpily urged the others to join in, knowing full well that their teammate would find himself out of his depth if allowed to charge in alone. The Autobots were met with Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp siphoning electricity into energon cubes. The Decepticons' cache was detonated by a stray shot, and both Thundercracker and Skywarp managed to escape. Desperate to prove his worth, Silverbolt pushed himself to catch Starscream before Jetfire could. He got more than he bargained for, as Starscream shot Jetfire down, sending him into the nearby waters. Silverbolt was forced to call upon the other Aerialbots to combine into Superion, but the combiner proved as destructive and slow-witted as ever, and his target escaped. Despite the mission ending on a sour note, Jetfire gave the Aerialbots a positive review, having been unconscious during Superion's poor showing.'' {{storylink|The Return of the Transformers}}

''Silverbolt eventually admitted his acrophobia to his fellow Autobots, but found support where he had expected ridicule. With his comrades assisting him, he eventually managed to overcome his fear of heights.'' {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}

After the death of Optimus Prime, Silverbolt was among several Autobots gathered to determine who would next lead their forces. The meeting was interrupted by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who demanded that command was handed to him. The other Autobots dismissed him at first, but when Grimlock proved himself a worthy leader against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], they reevaluated their opinion of the Dinobot. After Trypticon was driven off, Silverbolt and the rest of the Autobots voted Grimlock to take command. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

As Grimlock took over the Autobots, Silverbolt and the other Aerialbots took an extended leave of absence from the war, since the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander focused Autobot resources on repairing their fallen comrades and prepping the Ark to become spaceworthy again. The Autobot craft launched into orbit in pursuit of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], who had been partaking in overtly mutinous behavior. Though the Autobots managed to capture Blaster's [[Blast Off (G1)|spaceship]], within it they only found a [[Spacehikers|quartet of small human children and a stuffed bear]]. In order to draw out his real target, Grimlock put the humans on trial, a procession which Silverbolt attended. He was visibly displeased when Grimlock sentenced the kids to death for aiding Blaster, though thankfully this was all a ruse on Grimlock's end to draw Blaster into the open. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Silverbolt disembarked with the rest of the Earth-bound Autobots from the Ark onto Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where he and the other Autobots witnessed a battle for leadership between [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. This was a moment of opportunity for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, who attacked Silverbolt and the others on the moon's surface. Though the Decepticons struck a devastating first blow, Blaster and Grimlock managed to temporarily put aside their differences in order to lead their troops together. Though many Autobots were severely damaged, the Decepticons were successfully pushed into a retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

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''When an battle between [[Getaway]] and [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] resulted in a human getting critically injured, a life-support system was put together to keep the injured party alive. But when [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]] stole the power cell needed to power said system, Silverbolt sent out Fireflight and Skydive to chase him down and retrieve the battery. The two Aerialbots botched the mission, with [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]], Throttle's vehicle, winding up on the ocean floor along with the thief's loot. A team headed by Optimus was forced to take on the arduous task of heading underwater, and battle the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] to retrieve the power cell before the human in their care succumbed to his injuries. Upon their success, Silverbolt flew over to their location and gave them a lift back to dry land.'' {{storylink|Dreadwing Down!}}

When an [[Underbase]]-powered [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] announced that he would "destroy the cities of [[New York City|New York]], [[Tokyo]], and [[Buenos Aires]]," Silverbolt was among the allied Autobot/Decepticon teams sent ahead to New York City. He didn't get much of a chance to battle the villain, as he was blasted out of the sky upon his initial approach, resulting in his death. {{storylink|Dark Star}} ''Silverbolt was kept in stasis aboard the Ark with the other Underbase casualties and a resurrected Optimus Prime considered reviving Silverbolt with a fragment of the Matrix, before ultimately deciding to give the gift of life to the planet Earth instead.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

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After obtaining [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] from [[Hydrus Four|Hydrus 4]], Grimlock indiscriminately pumped the restorative substance through the Ark's life support chambers, reviving Silverbolt along with other fallen Autobots. Silverbolt and the others were immediately shoved into battle against [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} Following Unicron's defeat, it was discovered that Cybertron had only avoided being devoured to crumble apart anyways; Primus's consciousness had been sundered during the battle, and without it, Cybertron was losing its cohesion. Silverbolt attended a meeting where it was decided that the now allied Autobots and Decepticons would evacuate the planet. {{storylink|Exodus!}} The Decepticons, having quickly given up on the alliance, tried to strand the Autobots on Cybertron as it self-destructed, but Grimlock had hidden away a small fleet of Decepticon warships. Silverbolt, suffering Prowl's impatient badgering, piloted one of the warships to [[Klo]] for a last stand against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}} Unfortunately, the Autobots stumbled into an ambush as soon as they made landfall. Silverbolt was among the many casualties of this battle, his battered-up corpse seen littering the battlefield afterwards. He was presumably resurrected by the [[Last Autobot]], who arrived alongside a revived Optimus Prime to turn the tide and send the Decepticons running off into exile. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
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Kept in inactive rest after his destruction at the hands of Starscream, Silverbolt was revived by [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] when the future Decepticon infiltrated the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and attempted to reprogram several Autobots into working for him, using their darker impulses as a focus. Galvatron succeeded in reactivating Silverbolt and several others, but failed to command their loyalty, and they turned his own [[mind bug]] technology against him. {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}} When Optimus Prime took the Ark out into space shortly thereafter, leaving [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] in charge of Autobot activity on Earth, Silverbolt joined the new Earthforce in opposing the remaining Decepticon factions, led by Megatron and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Break-Away!}} Although Grimlock had promised Optimus Prime that he would show restraint on Earth, Silverbolt was present at the first meeting of the Earthforce where their leader ''literally'' threw the [[Autobot Code|rule book]] out of the window. {{storylink|Once upon a Time...}}

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Perhaps at Silverbolt's request, the other Aerialbots were also revived in short order, and joined Earthforce as well. When Wheeljack's new defense grid for the Earthbase went awry, Silverbolt assembled the Aerialbots to fly air support for Prowl as he attempted to re-enter the base and shut down the system from the inside. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}}

Sometime later, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were operating as Superion when [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] zapped them with a [[cerebro-shell]], causing the super-robot to rampage through the countryside. A human named [[Irwin Spoon]] eventually managed to climb inside and remove the shell from Superion's cerebral circuitry. {{storylink|Inside Story!}}

Optimus selected six of his finest warriors, Silverbolt among them, to travel to the [[Acid Wastes]] and investigate the ruins of the [[Underbase]] located there. With [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] approaching their homeworld, Optimus hoped to use the Underbase's connection to Cybertron's core as a substitute for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] in battling the evil planet. Though Silverbolt was eager to do his part, [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] made excuses not to go. Frustrated over this apparent show of cowardice, Optimus sent them all along despite their objections. As they traveled through [[Stanix]], Silverbolt found himself needing to prod along his hesitant companions. However, all attempts to move them forward failed once they reached [[Yuss]]. Silverbolt puzzled out that the others had lived through a traumatic experience in the town, but was accosted by a swarm of mutated mechs before he could inquire the subject. The leader of the mutants revealed himself to be [[Megadeath (G1)|Megadeath]], the Decepticon responsible for the others' past trauma. Silverbolt was knocked out and the group was taken captive.

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When he awoke, Silverbolt found that the others' disposition had yet to improve. In an attempt to shock them out of their self-pity and despair, he mocked his compatriots, calling them "the Autobots' resident losers." This actually worked, and the others told him how, early in the war, Megadeath had tortured and humiliated them to their breaking point. When they had finally managed to escape, they crippled Megadeath and left him to die. Regrettably, they failed to disarm the Neutronic bombs that went on to transform the area into the Acid Wastes and mutate its inhabitants. Silverbolt convinced his comrades that they were stronger than they thought, and the group's confidence slowly returned.

While Silverbolt freed the mutant mechs from Megadeath's psychological control and guided them out of the area, Prowl and the others sought to excise their demons by confronting their torturer. After his task was done, Silverbolt returned to witness his teammates' battle, fearing they would break the Autobot code if left unsupervised. The Autobots stopped short of delivering a killing blow, but Megadeath committed suicide instead of allowing himself to face justice for his war crimes. Having found closure, the Autobots continued on with their mission, and reached the former site of the Underbase with their new wards in tow. {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}
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=====Another Time & Place=====
Silverbolt was part of the Autobot force who travelled to [[Hydrus Four]] to rescue the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Along with his fellow Aerialbots, [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], he performed a bombing run on the Decepticon-held medcenter where they were trying to revive Megatron. {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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After receiving reports from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] that [[Quintesson|strange goings-on]] were happening around the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] sent the Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to investigate. Encountering a [[Quintesson Cruiser]] above the planet, they formed Superion, who fired his jets at the ship's force fields. The resultant explosion not only damaged the Quintesson craft but also knocked Superion unconscious. He was recovered by Sky Lynx, who returned him to Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
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After the defeat of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his Decepticons on [[Klo]], the Autobots split into smaller combat units throughout the universe. Once Optimus Prime and Grimlock learned of the threat posed by the second generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian army]], though, the Autobot forces reconsolidated under their command. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were first seen after the Autobots had retreated to an asteroid sanctuary for retraining. They were, um, outsmarted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] during the war games, and led into a Dinobot ambush. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}}

Later, when Grimlock decided to countermand Prime's orders and come to his aid against the Decepticons on Earth, Silverbolt was part of the rescue team he assembled. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} Optimus recuperated from his injuries for a few days afterwards, only for Megatron to burst into the medical bay following a brief off-world absence. Silverbolt rushed to Optimus's aid, only to find that Megatron had come to forge an alliance. Optimus accepted, but the Autobots were soon called to the planet [[Ethos]] to repel invaders, a conflict Megatron refused to involve himself in. {{storylink|Escalation!|Tales of Earth Part Five}} The Autobots found the culprit behind the invasion once more to be [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s army, and Silverbolt helped in staving off an impeding genocide. The Autobots found themselves outmatched, but managed a victory when Megatron decided to have the Decepticons join the fray after all. {{storylink|Escalation!}} Silverbolt was also involved in the major offensive against the Cybertronians at Autobase Earth. {{storylink|Total War!}}

====''Classics''====
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Deciding that there was no more room for rogue heroics among the Autobot ranks after he had been given command of Cybertron, [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity#Classics|Prowl]] traveled to [[Azure]] alongside Silverbolt and [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity#Classics|Ironhide]] to reel Grimlock back into the Autobot forces. The trio tracked down Slag and Sludge and arranged through them a meeting with their leader. This meeting wound up being cut short by a distress call from Earth, and Grimlock agreed to accompany the Autobots aboard the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'' to respond to it. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 50|Grimlock's profile in Club magazine #50}}

During their journey, the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'' was pulled into the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]] universe and deposited near that universe's prehistoric [[Earth]]. After being shot down by the ''[[Talon (Classics)|Talon]]'', the Autobots adopted organic alternate modes to survive the ambient [[Energon radiation]], with Silverbolt taking the form of an eagle. {{storylink|Shattered Time}} After discovering that three [[stasis pod]]s were missing from the ship, the Autobots went in search of them, only to find Megatron had found them first. Silverbolt, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] were bombarded by the newly activated [[Autojetter]], and it was only the arrival of [[Depth Charge (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Depth Charge]] and the recovery of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] that saved them. {{storylink|Shattered Expectations (BWSG)|Shattered Expectations}}

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The Autobots retreated across a rock bridge, and watched as Magnus faced off against Megatron, dealing their foe a temporary defeat. Back at the ''Graviton'', Depth Charge gave the "Maximals" more of an explanation regarding his presence. {{storylink|Shattered Paths}} When they located their missing energy purifier, the Maximals went out to fetch it. Despite the new ability of Ironhide, Prowl, and Silverbolt to merge into [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], they were trounced by [[Piranacon (G1)#Classics|God Neptune]]. {{storylink|Shattered Hope}} Returning to the ship, the Maximals fueled up before joining Depth Charge, who had located the Matrix he was seeking. The Maximals kept a security system occupied long enough for Magnus to retrieve the Matrix in question, however a short time later they were confronted by Megatron piloting a giant mech. {{storylink|Shattered Balance}} Silverbolt again took part in merging into Magnaboss, but the combiner was soundly defeated by Megatron's [[Gigastorm Armor]]. The Maximals were moments later pulled into a dimensional rift created by Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Shattered Destiny}}

Silverbolt and his comrades arrived on modern-era negative-polarity Cybertron, where the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] of their reality brought them up to speed. {{storylink|Falling into Place}} After being retrofitted with technological alt modes again by [[Needlenose (SG)|Needlenose]] and [[Spinister (SG)|Spinister]], Silverbolt traveled to positive-Earth to bolster the forces against the evil [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] and his [[Terminus Blade]]. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} They survived Magnus's attacks thanks to the timely arrival of [[Nexus Prime]]. {{storylink|Restoration}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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Following the infusion of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] into his systems, Silverbolt blacked out during a hypersonic burn and shot away into space, only being saved by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s fast reactions. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}} Sometime around [[2007]], he was being kept in stasis in the [[Nursery (Cybertron)|Nursery]] alongside [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

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Once Grimlock had returned from [[Nebulos]] with technology developed by the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], new bodies were constructed for Silverbolt, Blaster, Inferno and Huffer and they were kept in the maxi-malady (secure) unit known as "[[Garage|The Garage]]" for testing, though Silverbolt and the others railed against this inactivity. Soon enough, Blaster hacked into [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s communications grid, alerting the Neo-Decepticon commander to the recuperating Autobots' interference and the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] were dispatched to eliminate them. They defended themselves admirably, though Silverbolt was wounded by [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]]'s napalm during the battle, only being saved by Inferno's quick reactions. Having proved themselves, they rejoined the Autobots proper. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

Reunited with the rest of the Aerialbots, Silverbolt was sent on a mission to investigate a Neo-Decepticon threat but [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] called them back before they encountered any resistance. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} Soon afterwards, [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' attacked Cybertron and Silverbolt, along with pretty much every other flying Autobot, was deployed in response. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} This massed attack proved to be a feint to distract the ''Warworld'' from the [[Wreckers]], who successfully boarded and neutralised the Decepticon mothership. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}} Once Rodimus Prime had sealed off their universe from the multiverse to defeat the Matrix entity, all surviving Cybertronians were rendered mortal, presumably including Silverbolt, who eventually died of old age. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===The Special Teams===
Silverbolt was created on Cybertron, where Vector Sigma first ignited the spark of life within him. Silverbolt, and the rest of the Aerialbots were nearly convinced to join the Decepticons upon their initial alliance with the Autobots. This was due to a fault in the Aerialbots’ programming, present due to a sudden drop in the mega-computer when they were being created. Silverbolt was capable of stripping electrons from air particles as he flew, and then discharging the build of energy as a weapon. The Aerialbots were sent over by Optimus to help the Protectobots defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Decepticons. Happening upon Bruticus and Menasor teaming-up to take on Defensor, the Aerialbots combined into Superion to even the odds. Bruticus fell early in the battle, prompting the Aerialbots to separate and give chase to Starscream while Defensor took over the fight with Menasor. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. Silverbolt suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots were unable to locate any sites on the ground, but a ghost of a radar contact at high altitude caught their attention. Forming Superion, they flew as high as possible and confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Silverbolt and his fellow Aerialbots became one of the first Autobot "[[Special Teams]]" several million years ago, adopting the process used to create [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] in order to become Superion. The unchecked destructive power of these super-robots was eventually recognized by the Autobot and Decepticon factions, however. By the time of the [[Dark Ages]], the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]] had been ratified, strictly forbidding Special Teams from operating together on any given faction, in order to prevent these titans from tearing the planet apart. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

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Although they were apparently not part of the Ark's original crew, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots somehow arrived on Earth and were part of Optimus Prime's unit in the 1980s. The war on the human homeworld raged until 1998 when the Decepticons were finally defeated, and in the following year, the ''[[Ark II]]'' was constructed to take the Transformers home. However, the ship was sabotaged by the rogue engineer-turned arms dealer Adam Rook, known as [[Lazarus]], and General [[Robert Hallo]], who planned on reprogramming the Transformers into the service of the United States military. The Aerialbots were some of the few Transformers who were not recovered by Lazarus for his reprogramming venture, now aimed at hiring out the Transformers to the highest bidder. Instead, they lay immobile in the Arctic waters until reactivated as Superion in 2002 by Optimus Prime, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots in their Superion form, battled the Decepticons in the Northwest Territories of [[Canada]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} and again in [[San Francisco]]. During the latter conflict, Superion was broken down into his individual components while battling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} When Megatron failed to convince Optimus Prime to join his cause, Silverbolt and his team were freed and eventually reunified in order to intercept a nuclear missile (launched by General Hallo) headed for the California coastline. Superion, and by extension the Aerialbots, were destroyed in stopping the missile. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

Their remains were collected secretly by [[Earth Defense Command]] and held in Area 51. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
The Aerialbots were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. After joining the battle against [[Cobra]] and the Decepticons, Silverbolt and the others battled the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], forcing them back. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] fell off a cliff, the Aerialbots combined into Superion and rescued them. {{storylink|Wolves}}

As Superion, they came under fire from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], {{storylink|Trenches}} eventually succumbing to his firepower, and were destroyed. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===The Beast Within===
Silverbolt participated in a massive battle between Autobot and Decepticon forces that did not end well. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
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Before the war, Silverbolt was a law enforcer and member of captain [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]'s team, serving as their eye in the sky and participating in the capture of [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]. {{storylink|Law and Disorder}} During their hunt for the Decepticon spy [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], he reported to Orion where their target was headed and the failed attempts of the other Autobots at taking him down. Once everyone else was defeated or distracted, Silverbolt went after Soundwave on his own, only to crash when [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] ripped off his port stabilizer. {{storylink|The Hunt for Soundwave}} He later participated in the search for the insurgent [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]], but was unable to assist his teammates after they entered the maze-like [[Acropolex]]. {{storylink|Ruins}} After Orion Pax had become Optimus Prime, Silverbolt and his Aerialbots responded to his rallying call for additional support against the Decepticons and fought against the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in the battle over [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|Broadcast}}

When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] began his rampage across Cybertron, Silverbolt first provided aerial surveillance and later led the Aerialbots in an attack that served to collapse a building on top of the beast. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Four million years ago, Silverbolt attended a victory celebration on Cybertron after the Autobots stopped a Decepticon energon convoy from reaching its destination. He was seen chatting with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] at the party. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

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Silverbolt was one of the Autobots who took part in a battle for [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] under the command of [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]. The skirmish went nowhere and both sides were forced to abandon the world when their war tore it asunder. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

In the modern era, with Optimus Prime leading the Autobots in the field, Silverbolt became Operation Commander on the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]]; [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was one of his senior officers. He was involved in trying to find the attempted assassin of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], deducing the assailant had to be an Autobot. To catch the would-be killer, Silverbolt and Blaster concocted a plan where the Autobot morale-booster set himself as bait. Silverbolt and his men waited as backup while Blaster dealt with the assassin (who turned out to be a mind-controlled [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]), but he nearly stormed into the room when he saw that "the Voice" was not armed with a weapon. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

Several years later, Silverbolt was mentioned as being on Earth by [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}}

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Most of the Autobots eventually left Earth, returning to Cybertron to fight [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army. When Galvatron began to fire at the planet's surface using [[Kimia Facility]]'s particle cannon, Silverbolt led all available flying Autobots in an attack on the facility. Though he didn't know what Galvatron was targeting, he knew the barrage had to be stopped, and volunteered to destroy Kimia by tossing explosives into its barrel. He didn't need to, as it was soon blown up by Autobots on the inside. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

[[File:Silverbolt Angry Stick Together.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
After the Chaos war, Silverbolt's fellow Aerialbot [[Barrel Roll]] died in an explosion and Silverbolt, unable to trust any Decepticons after four million years of war, blamed the survivor, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and would've killed the Decepticon if not for Wheeljack spoiling his aim. Shortly after the incident, Bumblebee agreed to accept [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] into the government, which made Silverbolt even more furious. He attacked Bumblebee and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] before announcing that he and his Aerialbots were leaving Bumblebee's government. {{storylink|Stick Together}}

Shortly after leaving Iacon behind and traveling into the untamed wilderness Cybertron had become, the Aerialbots were the first to fall victim to [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s experiments with a [[combiner]] energy that influenced their minds and made them turn on each other. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Silverbolt's comrades teamed up to attack him, though he himself remained immune for a time, something he believed to be a side effect of him never truly feeling like part of the team. He avoided their attacks for three days before he too began to feel the effects and made a recording of his experiences as a warning to whoever came next. {{storylink|Night and the City}} [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]], sent out to find the lost Aerialbots, first discovered a broken wing belonging to their Silverbolt, {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} but by the time he tracked the warning message to its source, he found the Aerialbot leader had succumbed to the influence and, to cope, merged with his team into a single being: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

Leading the motley group of Autobots back to Iacon, Superion took part in the ensuing battle against Megatron's resurgent Decepticons, but fell in battle against a Prowl-controlled Devastator. The surviving Aerialbots, still combined, were left comatose and reliant on life support, {{storylink|Three Monologues}} and remained that way for some time until [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], hoping to recruit a combiner of his own, got his hands on the [[Enigma of Combination]]. Thanks to the efforts of [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]], the team was brought back online, with two new members to replace the fallen Slingshot. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

As part of Starscream's larger political games, Silverbolt and the new Aerialbots were deployed to the planet [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] to stop Menasor, who Starscream had deliberately unleashed on the planet to cause chaos. Silverbolt was less than enthusiastic about having to combine again, although Superion was able to dispatch the Stunticon combiner. The team was easily able to dispatch the Stunticons, {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} and remained on Caminus to use their combined strength to help with the subsequent cleanup. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Following another clash with Prowl's Devastator form, Superion was bested and collapsed into his components. Starscream thought otherwise and used the Enigma to forcibly reintegrate them back together. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

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As the [[Council of Worlds]] took shape, Optimus Prime expressed concern that Superion hadn't separated back into his original components. Prowl, having experienced the addictive power of combination firsthand, remarked that Superion ''was'' the new default form for the Aerialbots. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} Though the Aerialbots were evidently happiest as Superion, they disassembled themselves from time to time after Superion joined Prime's peacekeeping forces on Earth. In one such instance, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots performed a horticultural "bombing run" in the Middle East, releasing fast-growing plants to help feed the local humans. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots then fled the air resistance they faced, reluctantly holding to Prime's orders to not engage any human counter-strikes. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}}

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As Optimus and Soundwave moved to take out [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s rogue Decepticon cabal, Superion and [[Victorion]] provided support for the alliance. They discovered, however, that the Decepticon conqueror had managed to co-opt the source code of the Enigma, granting him the power to merge and separate Cybertronians at will. Able to resist its deleterious effects, Superion managed to nullify Galvatron's weapon by copying a fraction of the interconnected code into his neocortex and splitting himself apart. Unable to re-combine for fear of restoring the power of Galvatron's enigma, Silverbolt announced that Superion was "dead." {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} He and the other triumphant Autobots were subsequently evacuated from the battle. {{storylink|White Light}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots returned to Cybertron and took to the skies when [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] descended on their homeworld in his [[Nemesis (BW)|personal vessel]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} He was also part of Optimus Prime's fleet that confronted [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] and the [[Maximal]] army in orbit above [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} Silverbolt engaged Unicron's forces again when the planet-eater attacked Cybertron. {{storylink|Our Finest}} On Earth, he combined with his fellow Aerialbots into Superion to help defeat Unicron for good. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
Silverbolt was present at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

The Aerialbots responded to another attack on Metroplex by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], though Silverbolt refused to fight in plane mode because of his fear of heights and had them form Superion instead. The Decepticon combiners exploited his weakness by tossing Superion into the air, scaring him too much to fight, but the Aerialbots separated and recombined on ground level where Superion could safely dispatch the Decepticons by rolling at their legs. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}}

===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
As the Great War drew to a close, Silverbolt, Prowl, and Ironhide received news that, in a final and terrible confrontation, both Optimus Prime and Galvatron had perished. These three, and the rest of the Autobot high council, divided leadership duties over the Autobots between themselves, and took on the post of "Primal Council" in the process. Prime's death hit Silverbolt especially hard, and he proposed to the other council-members that they take the time to recover from this blow to their morale. He was overruled by Prowl, who proposed they extend an olive branch to the remaining Decepticon troops in an effort to end the war without further bloodshed. The rest of the council agreed to try out Prowl's plan, much to the frustration of the [[Under-3|last surviving member]] of "Unit-3." Despite this upstart's aggressive protests, an [[Tigatron|operative from Unit-2]] was sent out to approach the remaining generals in the Decepticon army amicably. But other troubles loomed ahead, including a report from the late [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] that transwarp reactions had been detected en-masse recently.

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One general in the enemy force refused the Autobots' call for peace. Having renamed himself "[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]," he led [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], among others, on a rampage. This forced SIlverbolt and the other members of the council to intervene personally. Silverbolt joined forces with Prowl, Ironhide, Unit-3, and Tigatron to form the gestalt [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], and pushed back as transwarp energy rained down on Cybertron, turning all those it struck into a fluctuating quantum state. Thankfully, the higher-ups in the Decepticon hierarchy then arrived on the battlefield, and elected to surrender to the Autobots. Thereafter, the Pax Cybertronia was signed, ushering an era of peace on Cybertron. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

Though Silverbolt's aerial insecurities became mostly a thing of the past, he still muttered a short prayer or mantra every time he took flight. Though taking to the air might bring about some queasiness in him still, Silverbolt believed that courage was not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it. {{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

Some time into the Pax Cybertronia, Silverbolt became a member of the Maximal counterpart to the [[Tripredacus Council]], presiding over the [[Maximal Imperium]] alongside former Autobot teammates [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. The three of them sent [[Ikard]] to request a report from Big Convoy, but he refused, citing his need to investigate the [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-fueled murders. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2|The Ascending #2}}

===Bot on the Street===
Silverbolt was asked if he'd like to change his alternate mode, and contemplated picking something more ground based. {{storylink|Bot on the Street}}
===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Silverbolt was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During his invasion of Cybertron, [[King Sombra]] used his magic to enslave many Cybertronians, including Silverbolt and the other Aerialbots. As Superion, the Aerialbots attacked the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, but [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] broke through Sombra's mind control and forced them to de-combine. {{storylink|The Mightiest Dinobot}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Silverbolt and the rest of the Aerialbots flew over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Stunticons. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*Silverbolt and the Aerialbots received a message from Optimus Prime alerting them that [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] was wreaking havoc in a human city, and that the threat was "bigger than ever." The Aerialbots combined into Superion to better combat the Decepticon. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#2015|Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars commercials}}
*After being upgraded to their "Generation 2" bodies, the Aerialbots flew over some suburbs, greatly impressing a young boy. In response to the boy's cry of "Jet formation!" Silverbolt transformed into robot mode, slamming down on the ground before the boy, and exclaming "Jet transformation!" The Aerialbots then merged into Superion to duel against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Aerialbots and Combaticons|Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons commercial}}
*Silverbolt was part of a massive battle between Kreons. He got to kick over [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and blast [[Headstrong (G1)|Headlock]] before [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] joined the fight. Silverbolt was rather miffed about this turn of events, and accused the combiners of being "show-offs." {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Autobots learned that the Decepticons were planning to create a new batch of Decepticons, the Autobots responded by returning to Cybertron and building the Aerialbots. Both they and the Stunticons were brought to life at the same time before Vector Sigma, and Silverbolt and the Aerialbots fought to defend the supercomputer from the Decepticons. Though it seemed that the Decepticons might win thanks to the power of Menasor, the Aerialbots managed to rout the Decepticons and chase them away. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Silverbolt and the rest of the Aerialbots clashed against the Stunticons once more on Earth, when the Decepticons attempted to use the power of the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to transform the planet into a new Cybertron. He and his teammates merged into Superion, and they were ultimately victorious. Though the Decepticons attempted to flee with the key, Silverbolt gave chase, and was able to destroy the device, ending its treat to Earth. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Silverbolt and his Aerialbot team managed to drive [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] into a retreat after this twisted creation of [[Doctor Arkeville]] was unleashed on the world. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}} They had similar success intercepting [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]'s convoy, which was trying to deliver part of a super weapon to Decepticon HQ. The Aerialbots' attack resulted in the Decepticons destroying their own weapon to keep it out of Autobot hands. {{storylink|Eagle Eyes}} The Aerialbots were trapped by the Decepticons and sent back through time through a [[Chronogon]] portal. Encountering the archivists Orion Pax and Ariel, the team took the injured pair to [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] following an attack on the [[Iacon Archives]]. Trion helped the team return to present day, where Silverbolt told [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] about their adventure. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|400px|He's smiling because he doesn't have to fly. And has unique animations.]]
Silverbolt participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who was first available as a reward in the "Superion's Guard" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Silverbolt-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Though Silverbolt projects the image of a brave, grimly determined warrior - as befitting his role as Aerialbot Commander - he's actually afraid of heights, a phobia he masks but has never quite conquered.
The illusion of aerial ease is helped by his sleek, aerodynamic jet form, making him seem a natural-born flyer.
Rather than show any emotional weakness, Silverbolt keeps his eyes firmly on the horizon. Never down.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Silverbolt bio}}

*'''Class:''' Aerial
*'''Star Rating:''' 1 star - 5 star
*'''Weapons:''' Silverbolt dual wields Miniguns to steadily deal damage to the target.
*'''Ability: EMP Bomb''' Drops an EMP bomb on the target dealing some damage, and stuns the target for several seconds.
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points. +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:silverbolt Silverbolt at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}} *BW Silverbolt

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Optimus Prime personally appointed Silverbolt to be the leader of the Aerialbots. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} The Aerialbots were among the many Transformers summoned to the [[Apex (RPG)|Apex]], where they provided air support and covering fire for other heroes. {{storylink|Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1 Silverbolt toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So afraid of heights he made himself a makeshift ground-based alternate mode. (''Chest plate not pictured'')]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (Aerialbot, [[1986]]/[[1991]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A1'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-50'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Electrostatic discharger rifle|Electrostatic Discharger Rifle]]", "Blast Shield" chest plate, Superion's head, 2 fists (left & right), 2 foot stands (left & right), ramp and "Blast Deflector" crotch-guard
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Originally designed for the aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line ''[[Diaclone#Jizai Gattai|Jizai Gattai]]'' (自在合体 "Limitless Combination") and then brought over to the ''Transformers'' toyline, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Silverbolt transforms into a Concorde SST jet liner, and also has a third launcher/base mode for use with other smaller Autobot toys. In Silverbolt's base mode, there are the remains of a launching mechanism, made to launch said smaller Autobot vehicles down the ramp, à la [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]]'s [[trailer]]—though, like most spring-powered [[gimmick]]s in the US ''Transformers'' market at the time, the springs were gutted, leaving a flopping piece in the center of his [[robot mode]] chest when the "Blast Shield" chest plate isn't attached. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the figure features this missing spring-loaded action.

:Completely undocumented from the instructions: the "Blast Shield" chest plate piece is ''also'' intended for Silverbolt's robot mode, not just Superion's combined mode, as evidenced by the molded crotch-guard, the designated sticker details that are covered up by Superion's own separate crotch-guard piece in combined mode, and his [[character model]] and [[package art]]. This—combined with the fact that all of the other combiner torso-bots don't use their respective combiner chest plate pieces as parts of their individual robot modes—has led many to believe that Silverbolt's chest/torso is just a flat, detailless ramp. In another undocumented feature, Silverbolt's "Electrostatic Discharger Rifle" can also attach to a peg hole on the underside of the chest plate piece, presumably to create a drone of some kind to function with his ramp mode, much like [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]'s "[[Roller car]]". As the original four "Scramble City" combiner teams were intended for the ''Diaclone'' toyline, it is entirely possible this was a left over feature from [[prototype]]s based directly on ''Diaclone'' concepts, in a similar vein to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Powered Convoy's/Ultra Magnus's]] chest-plate-and-head vehicle intended for the pilot robots of the ''Diaclone'' toyline.

:A particular weakness of Silverbolt's design is the way both his legs are connected to his hips by a long pin going through several ''very'' small (and weak) plastic hinges that are put under a lot of stress, as the immediate joint underneath this assembly is a swivel used during transformation.

:Silverbolt's hands use rare 4 mm pegholes rather than the 3 mm holes standard on smaller robots or the 5mm holes of larger Transformers (including his fellow "Scramble City" torso robots), which limits him to wielding his own rifle or the weapons from the few other characters who share this size, these being Hot Rod, Blurr, Kup, Scourge, and Springer. Silverbolt was also available in a gift set with his Aerialbot teammates.

:In Japan, the entire "Airbot" team were later offered (as individual purchases) as mail-order items in US packaging during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]'' in 1991. Silverbolt cost 2000 yen and three [[Robot Point]]s, and did not include the spring in the base mode launching mechanism, unlike the original Japanese release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Silverbolt at TFU.info]''

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*'''Superion''' (Gift set, 1986)
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-55'''

:Silverbolt was also available with the other Aerialbots as part of a Superion giftset. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases for the same markets (i.e., the Takara version of Silverbolt included the you-know-what).

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*'''Silverbolt''' (Classic, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' "[[Electrostatic discharger rifle|Electrostatic Discharger Rifle]]", "Blast Shield" chest plate, Superion's head, 2 fists (left & right), 2 foot stands (left & right), ramp and "Blast Deflector" waist plate

:Silverbolt was reissued as part of the [[Classics (Europe)|European ''Classics'']] toyline in 1990, with his base-mode launcher feature still removed.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-Silverbolt-Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (1994)
**''Team ID number:'' '''A5'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Missile launchers, 2 missiles, chest plate, Superion's head, 2 fists (left & right), 2 feet (left & right), ramp and waist plate

:For the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], Silverbolt's toy was [[redeco]]ed in blue and orange, and his wings were [[retool]]ed to hold a new pair of spring-loaded missile launchers (reused from the ''Generation 2'' versions of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]] and [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]]).

:Much like the "Generation 1" releases of the toy, the instructions neglect to show the chest plate being used for his individual robot mode. This version also lacks the spring in the launching mechanism.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Generation 2 Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Silverbolt-bw-magnaboss-toy2.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|House the people living on the street. Shoe the children with no shoes on their feet.]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class multi-pack, 1997)
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
{{note|The eagle Silverbolt toy represents both the original Autobot and a [[Silverbolt (Magnaboss)|latter-day Maximal]].}}
:''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Silverbolt transforms from an eagle into a robot, with portions of his wings turning into a pair of [[sword]]s. Each wing also contains a spring-loaded missile launcher. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Prowl]], his package buddies, forming part of the torso and helmet to the giant robot [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]].

:This mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Skywarp (BW)#Toys|Skywarp]].

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its 3 components beyond their names. The toy was established in [[2007]] by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] to represent the Generation 1 character Silverbolt a decade after its release. By contrast in [[2016]], ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' characterized this toy as an independent Maximal, [[Silverbolt (Magnaboss)|Silver Bolt]]. In [[2021]], the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game would follow suit in depicting eagle Silverbolt as a separate individual from jetliner Silverbolt.

:Silverbolt most certainly suffers from the dreaded [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]. Thankfully he is not one of the more common cases and most Silverbolts have survived many years of playwear. Unlike, say, [[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slingshot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Beast Wars Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
[[File:Universe2008 Silverbolt toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Will the new [[size class]] solve his long-running [[scale]] problems? Only time will tell...]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (Ultra Class, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories:'' "Electron Bolt Rifle", "Electron Bolt"
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the second wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Ultra-class toys, Silverbolt transforms into a stylized XB-70 Bomber.<ref name="fb129">The [[Skyjack (G2)#Universe (2008)|Skyfall]] redeco of Silverbolt identifies the alternate mode as the (fictional) "FB-129" via markings located in the same position on the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Skyjack toy (which represents the same character as ''Universe'' Skyfall), whose [[alternate mode]] is based on an F-117A Nighthawk and sported "FB-117" markings.</ref> As an Ultra Class toy, he comes with various light and sound [[gimmick]]s (exactly the same ones as Universe [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Powerglide]]), including a machine gun type sound when one presses the big red button on the fuselage, and different classic transformation sound effects depending on whether he is being transformed from vehicle mode to robot mode or vice versa. His spring-loaded missile-launching blaster features a B-2 Stealth bomber as a decorative shape. His '''BOLT-25''' markings reference both his name and the twenty-fifth (silver) anniversary of the Transformers brand.

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] version of Silverbolt was released in American ''Universe'' packaging as a [[USA Edition]] toy. He is redecoed to more closely resemble the his appearance in the original ''The Transformers'' cartoon, with most of his grey plastic parts now cast in a bright shade of off-white. The red paint applications on his chest are now a match for his red plastic parts, resulting in a unified look as opposed to the two-tone chest of the ''Universe'' version.

:This mold was also used to make [[Darkwing (G1)#Universe (2008)|Darkwind]] and [[Skyjack (G2)#Universe (2008)|Skyfall]] and was the basis of the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' version of [[Thunderwing (SG)|Thunderwing]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Universe Silverbolt (Ultra) at TFU.info]''

{{picsneeded|Japanese version}}

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[[File:TFU08-toy SilverboltLegend.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Silvercracker.]]
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends Class multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

:A [[redeco]] of the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]] toy, Silverbolt transforms into a Sukhoi Su-37 fighter jet. He was only available in a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] gift set along with Legends-class versions of [[Hot Spot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hot Zone]], [[Scattershot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Scattorshot]], [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hun-Grrr]], and [[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]].

:This mold was also used to make Legends Class ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]] and 2008's ''Universe'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFULegendsSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Universe Silverbolt (Legends) at TFU.info]''

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====''G1 Series''====
[[File:Universe2008 Silverbolt combiner.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The other guys think I'm acrophobic, but I'm not scared of [[wikia:aceattorney:Acro|some guy in a wheelchair.]]]]
*'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''

:Available only as a component of ''Universe'' [[Superion (G1)#Universe (2008)|Superion]], this version of Silverbolt is a white and black redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Storm Jet (Energon)#Toys|Storm Jet]], transforming into a futuristic supersonic jet similar to an SR-71 Blackbird or [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]. As a toy derived from the ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]"s, he can attach any ''Energon'' combiner limbs to the Powerlinx ports located on his arms and legs, though nominally he combines with his fellow Aerialbots to become Superion.

: Like the Storm Jet version of the sculpt, Silverbolt features several instances of [[misassembly]]: The more obvious one affects his inside legs, which are swapped so that the knee joint faces the wrong way. Although a swap (involving tiny pieces and springs) fixes this, at least a few specimens reportedly had one leg assembled correctly, and the other one incorrectly, making repair impossible. Furthermore, his shoulders are also misassembled, since there is a sculpted chevron...in his armpit. A fix for this requires removing metal pins, which is at least easier than on the original Storm Jet version of the sculpt, since Silverbolt's pins have the ridged section on one end, rather than in the center.

:The Superion five-pack, despite being initially intended as a ''Universe'' [[Target]] [[exclusive]], was only released in ''Universe'' packaging in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, American Target stores (and Zellers stores in Canada) received an unchanged version of the toy in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging, still named [[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]], with all the individual components, including [[Silverbolt (ROTF)|Silverbolt]], retaining their names as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Universe Silverbolt (Multi-pack) at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[Image:KreO-Toy Silverbolt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Voted "Most Likely To Be Retooled Into Other Characters".]]
*'''Superion''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2226'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Silverbolt comes as part of the Superion [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into something that isn't a robot. He can also contribute his bricks with [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Air Raid]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Kre-O|Skydive]], and [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Firestrike]] to form Superion.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Silverbolt at TFU.info]''

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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''

:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor were reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.

===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 5pack Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Do I fly? I feel like I can! I believe I OH GOD I'M FALLING]]

*'''Autobot Air Force''' (Five-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T011'''
***''Fist strength'': '''735'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''377'''
***''Sword strength'': '''508'''
:Silverbolt is a redeco of the [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Jetfire]] mold. As such, he turns into a super-deformed jet with a spring-loaded transformation back into robot mode. He was available in a five-pack with [[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Quickslinger]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Bot Shots|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Firestrike]], and [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Silverbolt Construct-Bots.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you tell him he's flying he'll fall to pieces.]]

*'''Silverbolt''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''39'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of Wave 3 of [[Construct-Bots]] Scouts, Silverbolt can transform into a jet. All of his parts are from ''Construct-Bots'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Shockwave]], minus his head which is a retool of ''Construct-Bots'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Wheeljack]]'s head (which has a friendly grin molded in between his battle mask segments). Unlike Shockwave, he does not feature any cannon parts but instead comes with an opaque blue recolor of the sword included with Ultimate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Silverbolt Generations.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...nope, obviously not.]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (Voyager Class, [[2015]])
**'''3 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': rifle/shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline, [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] Silverbolt transforms from a jet resembling a modified {{w|Concorde}} to a robot resembling his original form. He can combine with the Deluxe Class [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]] (or [[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Generations|Quickslinger]]), [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Generations|Firefly]], and [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Generations|Air Raid]] to form [[Superion (G1)#Generations|Superion]]. Silverbolt includes a collector card featuring art from the "[[Nemesis Rising]]" episode of ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]''.

:Silverbolt includes a larger-scale version of the original toy's rifle, which can be held in Silverbolt's or Superion's hands, or mounted to the sides of Silverbolt's forearm or underneath his nosecone in jet mode. The winged rear section of the rifle can be detached and used by Silverbolt as a shield, which can also be separately either held in Silverbolt's hand or mounted to the side of his forearm. Due to the way the head of Superion flips out, as well as the thinness of the plastic making up that joint, it is easy to push the wrong area when folding the head back into the body. This may cause stress lines and fractures if not properly addressed, and in the worst-case scenario Superion's head can simply snap off. On the bright side, it's still possible to secure Superion's head inside Silverbolt's torso, and the combined mode's chest clamps can still hold the head in place for the combined mode.

:Silverbolt can also form the torso of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Silverbolt's resemblance to the original ''Beast Wars'' figure.

:Oddly, the hand-painted [[prototype]] on display at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 featured some coloring and detailing differences with the final product that are unique to that one sample. Even the hand painted prototype used for early [[stock photography|stock photos]] is closer to the final figure. Notably, Silverbolt's shoulders (which become Superion's hips) were painted ''red'', with the trapezoid sections in the center painted silver.

:Though Silverbolt's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.

:As a part of the first and second wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Silverbolt was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]</ref>

:This mold was retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Generations|Cyclonus]] and [[Scattershot (G1)#Generations|Scattershot]], and [[BotCon 2016]] [[Sea Clamp#Generations|General Sea Clamp]]. Despite sharing the same toy designer and transformation scheme, ''Power of the Primes'' [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Power of the Primes|Hun-Gurrr]] is ''not'' a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' Silverbolt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
{{CWSilverboltMold}}

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[[File:Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Silverbolt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My head is fine in the clouds. It's just the combiner head you need to worry about!]]
*'''Superion''' (Collection Pack, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, individual Aerialbots guns/fists/feet

:A G2-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Silverbolt was packed along with the other Aerialbots (including [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#CWG2|Powerglide]]), and sold as a [[giftset]].

:Most copies of this Silverbolt did not use the retooled and improved combiner head's joint, so care must be taken while transforming him into torso mode. At least one copy with the retooled and improved combiner head's joint does exist.

:The Superion "Collection Pack" was (at least in theory) a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers (such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], and Entertainment Earth) and the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers (such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]). It was still available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, though.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' G2 Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
{{CWSilverboltMold}}
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW01-Silverbolt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Superion''' (giftset, [[June 27]], [[2015]] (reissued [[February 23]], [[2019]]))
**''ID number:'' '''UW-01'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' iteration of [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]] features a redeco of Silverbolt with a more cartoon-accurate deco, which includes replacing the orange colors of the Hasbro release with a more golden yellow color. Strangely, this does not include replacing the cream-white color of the ''Combiner Wars'' release with the cartoon's grayish-white color. Due to the abundance of paint used in the deco, the Takara release features much tighter joints, which in some cases can prove inhibitive for articulation.

:As with the Hasbro releases, this Silverbolt does not use the retooled and improved joint for the Combiner head. Unfortunately, the 2019 re-release did not fix this issue.
{{CWSilverboltMold}}
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===''Titans Return''===
*'''Blunderbuss & Broadside''' (Voyager Class, [[2017]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]] comes with tiny Aerialbot jets (specifically in the alternate modes of their ''Combiner Wars'' figures) molded on a sprue; once cut off this sprue, the jets can be attached to his carrier and robot mode ports.

*'''Siege on Cybertron''' (gift set, 2017)
:This set includes [[Tidal Wave (G1)#Generations|Tidal Wave]], a redeco of Broadside with a [[Fathom#Generations|new head]], who includes the sprue of mini Aerialbot jets previously included with Broadside, now painted black. It's unknown if those jets are supposed to represent evil versions of the Aerialbots or something else.

===''Legends''===
*'''Broadside''' ([[November 25]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG53'''

:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of Broadside also includes a plastic sprue with five Airbot miniatures, though now cast in a different shade of gray to match Broadside's cartoon-accurate appearance, and unpainted, unlike the Hasbro release.

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Commander Silverbolt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Definitely not a ''Combiner Wars'' retool.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Aerialbot Silverbolt''' (Commander Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*'''3 of 5: [[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Superion]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Silverbolt''' (シルバーボルト)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-01'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[June 28]]
:*''Accessories:'' rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
: Revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]], [[Transformers: Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'']] Silverbolt is a roughly Voyager-sized robot who turns into an unlicensed approximation of a Concorde in 44 steps. In his jet mode, his nosecone has the ability to be angled downwards to better resemble real-world plane and homage his transformation sequence in the original cartoon. The cockpit can also seat a [[Titan Master]].

:Along with his own weapon, Silverbolt includes a collection of parts that can be assembled into a base mode or a booster for the jet mode. More importantly, however, it serves as a frame to build Superion. When he is in robot mode, he can use the parts as a shielded turret. Much like ''[[Legacy]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Legacy|Motormaster]] before him, Silverbolt himself only forms the core chunk of the chest, with the additional frame pieces creating a skeletal Superion capable of standing on his own, as advertised on his packaging. The four concurrently-released Deluxe Aerialbots can be attached to fill out the combiner. The Deluxe figures that form Superion's arms are capable of being attached to the left or right arm,<ref>[https://weibo.com/1918541453/P3Y0fgLlk Product photography] displaying Slingshot attached to Superion's right arm at the official [[Hasbro China]] Weibo acccount</ref> but it is unknown if any Deluxe can be attached to any limb. Silverbolt and Motormaster’s frame pieces are swappable, though the bots that attach to them are incompatible with the other combiner’s parts.

:The sides of Silverbolt's waist should have been painted yellow to be cartoon accurate, but were not due to being made of [[unpaintable plastic]].

:*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Silverbolt from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
:**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DEWErYCMsk8/ Part I - Silverbolt]''
:**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DEvvzPhssBy/ Part II - Superion]''
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya_Transformers_Gum_Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Gumbiner Wars"? Is that anything]]
*'''Silverbolt''' ([[1986]])
**''Accessories:'' "[[Electrostatic discharger rifle|Electrostatic Discharger Rifle]]", "Blast Shield" chest plate, Superion head component

:Essentially a downsized version of the original Silverbolt toy, the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' kit is sculpted from black, red and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader''' ([[2019]])
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''2019'''
**''Card Number: '''''T38/T46'''
**''Stars: ''5

:"Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, "Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" 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 "Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" depicts [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'s head and torso, which (as usual) is formed by Silverbolt in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the ''[[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]]'' Silverbolt toys' packaging art, and is based on said figure.

:"Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" can be used to form "Superion, Sky Protector" with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Aerialbot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Aerialbots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], Silverbolt, [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]) and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#37|Translation of Superion's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
[[File:G1silverboltchestonoff.jpg|thumb|Sometimes Silverbolt just wants to naked it up.]]
[[File:SilverboltPrimeVisualworks.jpg|thumb|This is the most hardcore Silverbolt has ever been.]]

* Silverbolt's [[character model]] and [[package art]] is based on the toy with what is often misunderstood to be Superion's chest plate attached. Unlike most of the other Generation 1 combiners, the chest plate piece was ''also'' intended to be a part of Silverbolt's [[robot mode]] and actually features a molded crotch-guard on it, complete with designated sticker details—all of which get covered up with a completely separate crotch-guard piece for Superion. Despite this, the toy's instructions and the back-of-the-box art presents Silverbolt with his flat, detailless ramp torso. Silverbolt's [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] profile art also depicts him without the chest plate, despite the comics themselves featuring it, likely due to the artist being under the mistaken impression that the chest plate wasn't intended for him.
* Due to the size of his original toy's alternate mode, in that form he should be one of the biggest Transformers around (approximately 164 feet, 5 inches tall!). This means he's one of the most [[Scale|out-of-scale]] Generation 1 characters, both as a toy and in all of his depictions in fiction.
*''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' depicts Silverbolt with the eagle head for his robot mode head.
* A proposed [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] idea was a redeco of [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Silverbolt]] into [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]/[[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]] and [[King Atlas]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Silverbolt''' (シルバーボルト ''Shirubāboruto'')
*''French:'' '''Éclairo''' (Canada, ''Generation 1'', "Lightningo"), '''Vif-Argent''' (Canada, ''Generation 2'', "Quicksilver")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Kalíah Késsef''' (קליע כסף, "Silver Bullet")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Ezüstnyíl''' ("Silver Arrow")
*''Italian:'' '''Radiant''', '''Freccia d'Argento''' (''Beast Wars'', "Silver Arrow")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yínshǎndìan''' (Taiwan, 銀閃電, "Silver Bolt"), '''Yínjìan''' (China, 银箭, "Silver Arrow")
*''Russian:'' '''Arbalet''' (Арбалет, "Arbalest")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:WFCSilverbolt.jpg|High Moon Studios concept base for 2012 IDW robot mode
File:WFC-Silverbolt-render-vehicle mode.jpg|High Moon Studios concept base for 2012 IDW vehicle mode
File:EW-skin-Silverbolt-G2.jpg|''Generation 2''-themed skin on ''Combiner Wars''-based robot mode in ''Earth Wars'' mobile game
</gallery>

==References==
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Silverbolt (G1)

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:''Silverbolt is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] and later [[Maximal]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Silverbolt magnificent six.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''It's not the car or the bus or the train, it's the plane'' ''When we hit top speed, it's always the same'' ''Sweating red hot but chilled to the bone'' ''Side to side, bouncing round the ozone'' ''Tranquilise me! Hypnotise me!'' ''Techno-fear has paralysed me'' ''All around me, people grinning'' ''Laughing while my head is spinning'' ''Shaking like a leaf from my head to my feet'' ''Strapped to a seat at 20,000 feet'']]

'''Silverbolt'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s character is defined by his extreme {{w|acrophobia|fear of heights}} and by his refusal to bow to it. He constantly struggles to project the image of a brave, determined soldier to hide his fear from others. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] named him leader of the Aerialbots in the hopes that worrying about them would give him something else to focus on besides his own phobia. This has proven true and, not surprisingly, the mature, responsible Silverbolt makes an excellent commander.

He can combine with his fellow Aerialbots to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. In the future of some timelines, he will join forces with other veterans of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] to form [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], the final Autobot combiner.

{{quote|"Our mission is accomplished. Further risk would be foolish."
"How come they made you Aerialbot leader, Silverbolt? You've got no sense of adventure."
"Exactly."|'''Silverbolt''' and '''[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]'''|"[[Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming]]"|noquote=true}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Charlie Adler]] (English), [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese), [[Fumihiko Tachiki]] (Japanese, ''The Rebirth'')|[[Roberto Alexander]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Reinhard Brock]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2 - 3" & "Fight or Flee"), [[Erhard Hartmann]] (German, "Forever is a Long Time Coming"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Starscream's Ghost" & "The Burden Hardest to Bear"), [[Wolfgang Mascher]] (German, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Imo Heite]] (German, "The Ultimate Weapon" & "The Big Broadcast of 2006"), [[Klaus Kessler]] (German, ''Generation 2'' dub of "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Albert Augier]] (European French, "War Dawn"), Unknown actors (European French, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2", "Aerial Assault" & "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3"), [[Francisco José]] (Portuguese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2" to "War Dawn" & "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2 - 3"), [[Carlos Marques]] (Portuguese, "Cosmic Rust"), [[Garcia Neto]] (Portuguese, "Forever Is a Long Time Coming" to "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Carlos Seidl]] (Portuguese, "The Ultimate Weapon"), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese, "The Big Broadcast of 2006" & "Fight or Flee")}}

[[File:G1Silverbolt Key1.jpg|left|thumb|"So long, cruel world!" Actual episode quote. Seriously.]]
Silverbolt was constructed out of a low-flying cargo transport vessel, which was modified to resemble an Earthly Concorde. He was later given life by [[Vector Sigma]], along with the other [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], then returned to [[Earth]] with the Autobots via [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. It was soon discovered that Silverbolt had a crippling weakness: an intense fear of heights, due to his low-altitude origins. Conversely, he was the only Aerialbot who wasn't a complete jerk. Because of this, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] made him commander of the Aerialbots, reasoning that it would give him something to worry about other than his acrophobia. He proved worthy of this role when he persuaded his mutinous teammates to help the Autobots protect humanity, by showing them how [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] was able to disregard his fatigue at will due to his concern for Omega Supreme's well-being, something robots cannot do.

[[File:G1 Silverbolt cartoon.jpg|thumb|"Has anyone seen my [[Humanization#Lips|lip balm]]?"]]
As the combined forces of the Autobots and Aerialbots sent the Decepticons into retreat, Silverbolt bravely went after [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and destroyed the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], despite his great fear of heights. As he fell, he was saved at the last moment by [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]], who was impressed by his courage. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Silverbolt led his Aerialbots to the Middle East to discover why aircraft had been mysteriously disappearing from the area. As they flew over a canyon, Silverbolt detected a call from help down below, only to discover it was a Decepticon trick. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus Prime showed up, and Silverbolt pitched in to rescue Slingshot, who had been buried by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. Later on, Silverbolt and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] fought the Decepticons and their drones. When the Combaticons merged into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], Silverbolt (after expressing disdain for [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]]'s late arrival) ordered his team to become [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. After a bit of combiner-on-combiner action, the Aerialbots separated and ignited the oil that had spilled all around the Decepticons, scattering them. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

[[File:WarDawn-SilverboltAndOP.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|"In the future, you'll be a great Autobot leader." "Sweet!" "And I'm the key to your success." "GET OUT."]]

When the Seekers captured half of the Earth's leaders, Silverbolt seemed to be the only one concerned, and he valiantly rescued the humans when [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] dropped them. Back at the base, Ratchet and Silverbolt couldn't believe the other Aerialbots' admiration of the Decepticons, but that was cut short when strange energy readings were detected on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Boarding Omega Supreme, Silverbolt went with the other Autobots to check it out, but when they arrived, the other Aerialbots were more interested in tagging along with Starscream. Rushing in to help his teammates, Silverbolt was placed with the others into the [[Kronosphere]], where they were sent to Cybertron's past, before the Great War. There, he met a worker named Orion Pax, and Silverbolt was again frustrated by his fascination with Decepticons. When Orion Pax was injured by Megatron, Silverbolt and his team brought him to Alpha Trion, and at Silverbolt's insistence, the damaged Orion was rebuilt into Optimus Prime. Following that, the Aerialbots destroyed the Decepticons' fuel, and Wheeljack managed to repair the Kronosphere and return them to their time. Upon their return, Silverbolt ordered the Aerialbots to combine into Superion and take down a [[guardian robot]] Megatron had sicced on the Autobots. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

The Aerialbots were tasked with applying [[corrostop]] to the [[Statue of Liberty]], but Perceptor was captured by Stunticons, leaving it up to the Aerialbots to locate him. They followed the Stunticons' [[Blitzwing (G1)|escape vehicle]], but Dirge and Ramjet scared Silverbolt's squad off by using their [[Lightning Bug]]. When Megatron offered to let Perceptor free at [[Fox Creek Canyon]], Silverbolt was among the many Autobots to come with Prime to rescue their comrade. Later, Silverbolt commanded the formation of Superion, and in this combined form the Aerialbots defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

After the death of Megatron and the retaking of Cybertron, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots became part of the Autobot Fleet. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Spike were kidnapped to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], the rescue party alerted the Aerialbots to swoop by for covering fire and pick-up. By 2006, Silverbolt was showing far more confidence as a leader, and effectively coordinated the entire rescue operation. Briefly, he even [[scale|grew so large]] that all the Autobots trapped on Quintessa's surface were able to board him. Whattaguy. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the Quintessons destroyed their own planet to get at the Autobots, the resulting blast wave destroyed the Aerialbots' ship, sending Silverbolt and the rest hurtling through space. They eventually impacted on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo #8739B]]. That planetoid was so sticky, Silverbolt couldn't even blast free of its surface in jet mode. They were eventually rescued by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}}

{{Note|In the episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]", several jets in the Autobot Fleet resembling the Aerialbots' alt modes were destroyed by the Quintessons. Repeatedly. Since the Aerialbots unquestionably survived the attack, it would seem their character models were merely used to build up the size of the fleet, and the casualty figures.}}

[[File:ForeverLongTime Air Raid Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|"Why are you the leader, Silverbolt? I've got a nicer paint job." "[[Inferno (episode)|Yes, but... a Concorde is bigger.]]"]]
As a leader, Silverbolt was something of a killjoy to his fellow Aerialbots, encouraging moderation and self-control over daredevil flying and adventuring. During a battle against the Quintessons, Air Raid was eager to chase after the Quintessons and give them what-for, but Silverbolt insisted they stick with the mission and secure the asteroid base the Quintessons had been operating from instead. When Air Raid gave him some backtalk that basically amounted to "Pussyyyyy!", Silverbolt shrugged it off and reminded his comrades that THIS was why Prime put him in charge. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

Once, Air Raid led the Decepticon duo of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] into an asteroid field where Silverbolt and his fellow Aerialbots were waiting to spring an ambush. The Aerialbots messed the Decepticons up pretty badly, especially after they transformed into Superion. Eventually, Silverbolt and the others chased the Decepticons through a strange warp in space. This proceeded to have no consequences for [[Sandstorm (G1)|anyone]] [[Paradron|whatsoever]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots tried to stop the Decepticons' abduction of [[Octane]], and later showed up to stage an ambush for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were spending a relaxing day watching home movies on [[Teletraan II]] when things suddenly get serious, as the Autobots' computer off-handedly informed them [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was never destroyed in his last battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. Sure enough, Silverbolt and Skydive were later present at the former site of Fort Knox, investigating Trypticon's handiwork on behalf of the [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|King of Kings]] of [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]]. When they tracked Trypticon to his new staging grounds, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots launched from [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], but the Decepticon presence in Carbombya was more than they had anticipated. The Aerialbots made a hasty retreat when confronted with overwhelming firepower, but soon returned with reinforcements and drove the Decepticons from Carbombya. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

During a battle in space, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots may or may not have been present. Superion, at least, was surely there on the planet [[Eurythma]]... sometimes. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}} Silverbolt was ''definitely'' stationed at Autobot City, though, when [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Starscream stole Metroplex's eyes. The massive Autobot was nearly driven mad with pain when the Decepticons set off a bomb in his brain, and Skydive, Silverbolt and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] had to keep him contained so that his thrashing didn't destroy anything irreplaceable. Like Portland. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

[[File:BigBroadcast Silverbolt jet mode.jpg|left|thumb|No one tell him that space is really really high up.]]
After [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] took some hostile fire over the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Rodimus Prime dispatched Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to investigate. They were caught in a crossfire between the brain-addled Junkions and the Quintessons, who were responsible for messing with the Junkions' air waves, and their minds. Even after becoming Superion, the Aerialbots took heavy fire and had to be brought back to [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] on Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

Normally, Silverbolt is the pinnacle of self-restraint and professionalism. One day, though, he congratulated [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] on strategically getting himself set on fire by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], and then personally flew down the monster's throat, throwing out laser bolts and imaginative taunts all the way down his gullet. Someone slipped a little too much caffeine into Silverbolt's oil that day. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}} Silverbolt turned out for the celebration of [[Power Platform Alpha]]'s activation. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

During the Decepticon invasion of [[Japan]], the Aerialbots fought against [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] when he tried to derail a bullet train full of passengers. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Sometime thereafter, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were recruited by Rodimus Prime to rescue the body of Optimus Prime from [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]. Unfortunately, this only meant they were among the first Autobots exposed to the [[Hate Plague|hate plague]]. Despite the madness induced by the red dust, the Aerialbots were apparently still willing to form Superion. Superion ran amok, causing serious property damage, infecting [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], and taking several other Autobots out of action. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Silverbolt and the others were eventually cured of the Hate Plague along with the entire planet when Optimus Prime unleashed the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons invaded Cybertron searching for the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]], the Aerialbots tried to stop them. Unfortunately, they didn't reckon with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Silverbolt's team was taken down in a matter of seconds, with him being personally shot down by Cyclonus, wielding Sixshot in gun mode. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} As the battle on Cybertron neared its conclusion, Silverbolt was shot down AGAIN by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] then took his [[power pack]] to use as fuel for the giant rocket engine they were constructing for Galvatron. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====Scramble City=====
{{voiceactor|[[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)}}
Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were dispatched from the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to aid Optimus Prime in battle with the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Their aerial firepower frankly overwhelmed the marauding Decepticons, and sent them home with their transistors between their struts. On his second attempt, Megatron sent the Stunticons, who were considerably more successful in engaging the Autobots. Damaged in jet modes, Silverbolt the Aerialbots chose instead to merge and form Superion. As Superion, they possessed scramble combining abilities, but so did the Stunticons when they formed Menasor. The Aerialbots were in the midst of reconfiguring their limb formation when Fireflight, being...well, a daydreaming idiot, mixed up whether he was supposed to be the right leg or the left. His indecision gave Menasor time to shoot him down, and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] assumed the place of Superion's right leg instead, corrupting his programming. Silverbolt and the others were trapped as Superion, literally fighting themselves, until Fireflight retook his place as Superion's limb. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Silverbolt was among the Autobots defending their base when the Decepticons attacked to steal the [[Transform Super Cog]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)}}
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Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were stationed at Autobot City on Earth in 2011. When Galvatron attacked Cybertron via the old [[space bridge]] network, the Aerialbots were summoned to Cybertron as reinforcements. They soon arrived with the [[Trainbot]]s and quickly joined the battle. Silverbolt and his team formed Superion and battled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and Devastator. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, the combined Aerialbots fought alongside [[Raiden]] and Defensor against the Decepticon combiners, and were nearly crushed when Bruticus collapsed a building on their position. They were bailed out by the arrival of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. When Hot Rod began his search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on Earth, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots returned to the humans' planet to assist him. They confronted the Stunticons in the desert, pitting Superion against Menasor yet again. The battle was so fierce, it eventually carried them to the Arctic, where Hot Rod was searching. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

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Silverbolt and his flying comrades joined the [[Triple Changer]]s in distracting the Decepticons long enough for [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] to sneak inside Trypticon and gather data on the [[Madmachine]]. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Sometime later, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were on a research vessel that passed near a [[Metamorphose|strange meteorite]]. The meteorite had been altered by Galvatron to produce magnetic warping waves whenever it detected metal, and so it send the Aerialbots and their ship twisting through space. Although the Decepticons tried to intervene, the Autobots eventually recovered Silverbolt and his injured colleagues. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

Following a lengthy repair cycle, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were ready for action when Galvatron and the Decepticons laid siege to Cybertron one last time. Transporting to Cybertron from Earth, they raced into battle (on foot, for some reason). Silverbolt and the team got the drop on the Stunticons when they merged into Superion, smashing and scattering the 'Cons before they could form Menasor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} As the fighting continued, the Aerialbots battled Abominus as Superion and later separated to trade blaster fire with the Stunticons. The warring only came to an end once [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s bombs blew up [[Vector Sigma]] and annihilated the planet.{{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Silverbolt was stationed at Autobot City when a volcano erupted in [[Peru]], threatening a nearby town. Ultra Magnus sent out the Protectobots and [[Trainbot]]s, but they ran into trouble with the Headmasters and [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s. Silverbolt pleaded with Ultra Magnus to send his men in as reinforcements, but Magnus was worried about leaving the base unguarded by sending out too many of his troops. As Ultra Magnus wracked his brain trying to deal with the problem, the Autobot Headmasters had time to ''fly from [[Athenia]]''. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

When [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] attacked San Francisco, Ultra Magnus dispatched Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to combat it. Although they made frequent bombing runs on the organism, the Aerialbots were unable to stop it. Only the arrival of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his powerful giant [[Transtector]] brought an end to the creature's rampage. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt Scorponok's gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Superion upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

When one of Scorponok's Death Towers emerged in Washington D.C., Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were dispatched to investigate it. As part of Superion, Silverbolt participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====Metrowars=====
As part of Superion, Silverbolt was stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] while it was under reconstruction after an attack from [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
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In the 2030s, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots deployed from Metroplex to put a stop to the Stunticons' latest bout of mischief. {{storylink|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} This led to a battle in which Superion was seized by [[Grand Scourge]] but saved by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], allowing the Aerialbots to escape. They went on to accompany Broadside to the [[Legends World]] and help him defeat [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who then started living with them on Broadside's giant [[transtector]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} The Aerialbots later visited Metroplex, another visitor to this world. They hosted their annual barbecue party on his city mode together with their old friend, [[Jumal|King Hassan]], with Silverbolt being in charge of cooking. {{storylink|Today Is Energon BBQ!}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots chose to support the [[Selector]]s in their revolution against their human creators and masters. As a result, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots abandoned their friend [[Jumal]] in the Middle East to reunite with the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
When the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] confronted Menasor at a baseball stadium, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots arrived as back-up. They formed Superion to engage Menasor and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. After [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] was injured, Superion targeted the Decepticon combiners' legs, shaking them loose and giving the smaller Protectobots a chance to link up with the Decepticon gestalts and override control of their bodies. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}} After the Autobots discovered a utopia island paradise, it was besieged by Megatron and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], who wanted to build an impregnable fortress. [[Kenji]] radioed for help, and Optimus Prime sent Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to the rescue. As Superion, they fought off [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], using their smarts to outthink the evil warriors. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
In 2010, Galvatron kidnapped Doctor [[Dalton]] of [[Eran]] to utilize his skills and improve the Decepticons' combiner technology. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots joined the Protectobots in assaulting Trypticon, in hopes of rescuing the hostage scientist. Silverbolt and his team formed Superion for a first strike, but the Decepticon combiners countered with their deployment modes, launching the Stunticon and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] troops with enough force to tear Superion apart. The Protectobots stood guard over [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] as he performed battlefield triage on the Aerialbots in his repair bay mode, bringing them back online. Silverbolt then transformed into launcher mode and unleashed the Aerialbots in their own scramble attack, blinding Menasor and Bruticus long enough for the Autobots to escape safely with Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
The Decepticons, up to their usual tricks, threatened to plunder Earth's resources. Silverbolt asked Optimus Prime to allow his Aerialbots to deal with the Stunticons, currently attacking a power plant. Optimus was hesitant, as the other Autobots pointed out that the Aerialbots were too young and inexperienced to go out into the field for such daunting a task. Silverbolt pleaded his case, stating that the Stunticons were the Aerialbots' bitter rivals. After briefly contemplating the situation, Optimus allowed Silverbolt and his team to deal with the threat. The two teams met, and quickly combined into their gestalt forms to do battle. Though Superion was initially crippled by the [[Omega Wave Cannon]], a new weapon controlled by the Decepticons, Superion held his own until the Autobots dispatched enough reinforcements to send the Decepticons fleeing. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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''Thanks to his previous connection to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] began experiencing dreams and visions of new Transformers, beginning with an etching of Superion he made without even being consciously aware of it.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}}

''Silverbolt's coming was then foretold in a Matrix-induced vision shared between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Buster.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} ''In this prophetic vision, the par witnessed the Aerialbots coming to the Protectobots' aid to defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Combaticons and the Stunticons. All four teams merged into their gestalt forms throughout the clash.'' {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} ''It was this vision which allowed Optimus Prime and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to then conceive of and construct the Aerialbots.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:Silverbolt aerialbots over america.jpg|thumb|left|<div align="center">'''THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!'''</div>]]
The Aerialbots were then created when [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] filmed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s combining sequence. Using the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, Optimus Prime gave the Aerialbots life. While the Aerialbots were being tested, Prime ordered them to stop the Decepticon assault on the [[Hoover Dam]].

The fight went well, but [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] used his super-sonic ability to bring out a Transformer's deepest fear; it warped Silverbolt's fear of heights (ironic for an Aerialbot) and forced him to land. The Aerialbots prevailed in the fight, however, and as the Decepticons fled, Silverbolt combined them all to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], trying to stop a Decepticon drill from absorbing all of the Hoover Dam's electricity.

Superion's reflex was to strike out and kill [[Ricky Vasquez|the human]] who held [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] in his gun form, but Silverbolt mentally stepped in and prevented him from doing so. He forced the Aerialbots to disassemble. The human fired Megatron's gun at the drill, winning the day for the Autobots. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

[[File:Aerialbots minds wiped marvel 22.jpg|thumb|"Wheeljack, did you unquestioningly kill the Aerialbots, as per my orders?" "Yep—sure thing, Prime!"]]
Nonetheless, Silverbolt's mind was wiped along with his fellow Aerialbots shortly afterwards, due to Optimus Prime's dissatisfaction with the mission. Optimus then gave them life once more with the Creation Matrix, hoping their second activation would yield better results. Later, when [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] was transporting the human [[Donny Finkleberg]] on a scouting mission, they came under fire from the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were sent to do battle with the new enemy team. Both combiners fused, creating [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and Superion. The fanatical robot-hating [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Josie Beller]], also known as Circuit Breaker, fired upon Superion during the clash, crippling him heavily and leaving Menasor the victor. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Silverbolt and the Aerialbots, left unconscious in the battle's aftermath, were captured by Circuit Breaker and the government's anti-robot militia, [[Intelligence and Information Institute|Triple-I]]. As these humans' prisoners, the Aerialbots' bodies were disassembled for study, while their faces were mounted on Circuit Breaker's wall as trophies. They were only released, along with several other Autobot captives, after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid by combining them into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|giant mechanical suit]] to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

''The Autobots several failures during one of Optimus's recent absences convinced the Autobot leader to fake his own death, in order to teach his soldiers how to survive without him. Silverbolt was among the Autobots who happened upon the remains of a facsimile construct of Prime, torn to shreds after a staged solo mission the later had taken on in Decepticon territory.'' {{storylink|Prey!}} ''A funeral was held for the Autobots' fallen leader, attended by all. At least, until Optimus spontaneously reappeared on Earth standing atop his headstone, and the whole matter was quickly forgotten.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

{{GIJoeTransformersfiction}}
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Optimus Prime sent Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to back up Bumblebee as he investigated possible Decepticon activity at the unveiling of [[Power Station Alpha]]. They arrived just in time to see Bumblebee being blown away by the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team guarding the power station and combined into Superion in an attempt to retrieve Bumblebee's body. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Upon learning that Optimus Prime had died in battle while the Aerialbots were on their mission, Superion immediately disengaged and returned to the Ark. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} Silverbolt was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair Optimus Prime's body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his remains into space. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Later, the Autobots united with both G.I. Joe and [[Cobra]] against the Decepticons, who planned to use Power Station Alpha to destroy the world. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots entered the battle and once more formed Superion, this time to defeat [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

[[File:Silverbolt perchance to dream.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|"This must be a flashback... I'm in monochrome!"]]
''They would battle Menasor again at a Blackrock plant, and this time the fusion worked so well everyone found out the others' weaknesses and neuroses. Horrified at his fear of heights being found out, Silverbolt drove Superion into a vicious, brutal fury.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}

''Following this, Silverbolt and the other Aerialbots would come under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command to investigate enemy activity in a small East Coast town. Little did the group suspect that Jetfire had been tasked with undermining them throughout the mission in order to test their psychological limits. Early on, Skydive and Air Raid teased Silverbolt over his displacement as team leader, unaware on how deep their words cut. Silverbolt became convinced that he was going to be stripped of his rank permanently.''

''Decepticon signatures were detected in short order, but any hope of forming an organized battle plan was dashed when Slingshot rushed a surprise attack. Silverbolt grumpily urged the others to join in, knowing full well that their teammate would find himself out of his depth if allowed to charge in alone. The Autobots were met with Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp siphoning electricity into energon cubes. The Decepticons' cache was detonated by a stray shot, and both Thundercracker and Skywarp managed to escape. Desperate to prove his worth, Silverbolt pushed himself to catch Starscream before Jetfire could. He got more than he bargained for, as Starscream shot Jetfire down, sending him into the nearby waters. Silverbolt was forced to call upon the other Aerialbots to combine into Superion, but the combiner proved as destructive and slow-witted as ever, and his target escaped. Despite the mission ending on a sour note, Jetfire gave the Aerialbots a positive review, having been unconscious during Superion's poor showing.'' {{storylink|The Return of the Transformers}}

''Silverbolt eventually admitted his acrophobia to his fellow Autobots, but found support where he had expected ridicule. With his comrades assisting him, he eventually managed to overcome his fear of heights.'' {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}

After the death of Optimus Prime, Silverbolt was among several Autobots gathered to determine who would next lead their forces. The meeting was interrupted by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], who demanded that command was handed to him. The other Autobots dismissed him at first, but when Grimlock proved himself a worthy leader against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], they reevaluated their opinion of the Dinobot. After Trypticon was driven off, Silverbolt and the rest of the Autobots voted Grimlock to take command. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

As Grimlock took over the Autobots, Silverbolt and the other Aerialbots took an extended leave of absence from the war, since the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander focused Autobot resources on repairing their fallen comrades and prepping the Ark to become spaceworthy again. The Autobot craft launched into orbit in pursuit of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], who had been partaking in overtly mutinous behavior. Though the Autobots managed to capture Blaster's [[Blast Off (G1)|spaceship]], within it they only found a [[Spacehikers|quartet of small human children and a stuffed bear]]. In order to draw out his real target, Grimlock put the humans on trial, a procession which Silverbolt attended. He was visibly displeased when Grimlock sentenced the kids to death for aiding Blaster, though thankfully this was all a ruse on Grimlock's end to draw Blaster into the open. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Silverbolt disembarked with the rest of the Earth-bound Autobots from the Ark onto Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where he and the other Autobots witnessed a battle for leadership between [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. This was a moment of opportunity for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, who attacked Silverbolt and the others on the moon's surface. Though the Decepticons struck a devastating first blow, Blaster and Grimlock managed to temporarily put aside their differences in order to lead their troops together. Though many Autobots were severely damaged, the Decepticons were successfully pushed into a retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

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''When an battle between [[Getaway]] and [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] resulted in a human getting critically injured, a life-support system was put together to keep the injured party alive. But when [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]] stole the power cell needed to power said system, Silverbolt sent out Fireflight and Skydive to chase him down and retrieve the battery. The two Aerialbots botched the mission, with [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]], Throttle's vehicle, winding up on the ocean floor along with the thief's loot. A team headed by Optimus was forced to take on the arduous task of heading underwater, and battle the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] to retrieve the power cell before the human in their care succumbed to his injuries. Upon their success, Silverbolt flew over to their location and gave them a lift back to dry land.'' {{storylink|Dreadwing Down!}}

When an [[Underbase]]-powered [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] announced that he would "destroy the cities of [[New York City|New York]], [[Tokyo]], and [[Buenos Aires]]," Silverbolt was among the allied Autobot/Decepticon teams sent ahead to New York City. He didn't get much of a chance to battle the villain, as he was blasted out of the sky upon his initial approach, resulting in his death. {{storylink|Dark Star}} ''Silverbolt was kept in stasis aboard the Ark with the other Underbase casualties and a resurrected Optimus Prime considered reviving Silverbolt with a fragment of the Matrix, before ultimately deciding to give the gift of life to the planet Earth instead.'' {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}}

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After obtaining [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] from [[Hydrus Four|Hydrus 4]], Grimlock indiscriminately pumped the restorative substance through the Ark's life support chambers, reviving Silverbolt along with other fallen Autobots. Silverbolt and the others were immediately shoved into battle against [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} Following Unicron's defeat, it was discovered that Cybertron had only avoided being devoured to crumble apart anyways; Primus's consciousness had been sundered during the battle, and without it, Cybertron was losing its cohesion. Silverbolt attended a meeting where it was decided that the now allied Autobots and Decepticons would evacuate the planet. {{storylink|Exodus!}} The Decepticons, having quickly given up on the alliance, tried to strand the Autobots on Cybertron as it self-destructed, but Grimlock had hidden away a small fleet of Decepticon warships. Silverbolt, suffering Prowl's impatient badgering, piloted one of the warships to [[Klo]] for a last stand against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}} Unfortunately, the Autobots stumbled into an ambush as soon as they made landfall. Silverbolt was among the many casualties of this battle, his battered-up corpse seen littering the battlefield afterwards. He was presumably resurrected by the [[Last Autobot]], who arrived alongside a revived Optimus Prime to turn the tide and send the Decepticons running off into exile. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
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Kept in inactive rest after his destruction at the hands of Starscream, Silverbolt was revived by [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] when the future Decepticon infiltrated the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and attempted to reprogram several Autobots into working for him, using their darker impulses as a focus. Galvatron succeeded in reactivating Silverbolt and several others, but failed to command their loyalty, and they turned his own [[mind bug]] technology against him. {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}} When Optimus Prime took the Ark out into space shortly thereafter, leaving [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] in charge of Autobot activity on Earth, Silverbolt joined the new Earthforce in opposing the remaining Decepticon factions, led by Megatron and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Break-Away!}} Although Grimlock had promised Optimus Prime that he would show restraint on Earth, Silverbolt was present at the first meeting of the Earthforce where their leader ''literally'' threw the [[Autobot Code|rule book]] out of the window. {{storylink|Once upon a Time...}}

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Perhaps at Silverbolt's request, the other Aerialbots were also revived in short order, and joined Earthforce as well. When Wheeljack's new defense grid for the Earthbase went awry, Silverbolt assembled the Aerialbots to fly air support for Prowl as he attempted to re-enter the base and shut down the system from the inside. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}}

Sometime later, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots were operating as Superion when [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] zapped them with a [[cerebro-shell]], causing the super-robot to rampage through the countryside. A human named [[Irwin Spoon]] eventually managed to climb inside and remove the shell from Superion's cerebral circuitry. {{storylink|Inside Story!}}

Optimus selected six of his finest warriors, Silverbolt among them, to travel to the [[Acid Wastes]] and investigate the ruins of the [[Underbase]] located there. With [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] approaching their homeworld, Optimus hoped to use the Underbase's connection to Cybertron's core as a substitute for the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] in battling the evil planet. Though Silverbolt was eager to do his part, [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] made excuses not to go. Frustrated over this apparent show of cowardice, Optimus sent them all along despite their objections. As they traveled through [[Stanix]], Silverbolt found himself needing to prod along his hesitant companions. However, all attempts to move them forward failed once they reached [[Yuss]]. Silverbolt puzzled out that the others had lived through a traumatic experience in the town, but was accosted by a swarm of mutated mechs before he could inquire the subject. The leader of the mutants revealed himself to be [[Megadeath (G1)|Megadeath]], the Decepticon responsible for the others' past trauma. Silverbolt was knocked out and the group was taken captive.

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When he awoke, Silverbolt found that the others' disposition had yet to improve. In an attempt to shock them out of their self-pity and despair, he mocked his compatriots, calling them "the Autobots' resident losers." This actually worked, and the others told him how, early in the war, Megadeath had tortured and humiliated them to their breaking point. When they had finally managed to escape, they crippled Megadeath and left him to die. Regrettably, they failed to disarm the Neutronic bombs that went on to transform the area into the Acid Wastes and mutate its inhabitants. Silverbolt convinced his comrades that they were stronger than they thought, and the group's confidence slowly returned.

While Silverbolt freed the mutant mechs from Megadeath's psychological control and guided them out of the area, Prowl and the others sought to excise their demons by confronting their torturer. After his task was done, Silverbolt returned to witness his teammates' battle, fearing they would break the Autobot code if left unsupervised. The Autobots stopped short of delivering a killing blow, but Megadeath committed suicide instead of allowing himself to face justice for his war crimes. Having found closure, the Autobots continued on with their mission, and reached the former site of the Underbase with their new wards in tow. {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}
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=====Another Time & Place=====
Silverbolt was part of the Autobot force who travelled to [[Hydrus Four]] to rescue the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Along with his fellow Aerialbots, [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], he performed a bombing run on the Decepticon-held medcenter where they were trying to revive Megatron. {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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After receiving reports from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] that [[Quintesson|strange goings-on]] were happening around the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] sent the Silverbolt and the Aerialbots to investigate. Encountering a [[Quintesson Cruiser]] above the planet, they formed Superion, who fired his jets at the ship's force fields. The resultant explosion not only damaged the Quintesson craft but also knocked Superion unconscious. He was recovered by Sky Lynx, who returned him to Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
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After the defeat of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his Decepticons on [[Klo]], the Autobots split into smaller combat units throughout the universe. Once Optimus Prime and Grimlock learned of the threat posed by the second generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian army]], though, the Autobot forces reconsolidated under their command. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were first seen after the Autobots had retreated to an asteroid sanctuary for retraining. They were, um, outsmarted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] during the war games, and led into a Dinobot ambush. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}}

Later, when Grimlock decided to countermand Prime's orders and come to his aid against the Decepticons on Earth, Silverbolt was part of the rescue team he assembled. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} Optimus recuperated from his injuries for a few days afterwards, only for Megatron to burst into the medical bay following a brief off-world absence. Silverbolt rushed to Optimus's aid, only to find that Megatron had come to forge an alliance. Optimus accepted, but the Autobots were soon called to the planet [[Ethos]] to repel invaders, a conflict Megatron refused to involve himself in. {{storylink|Escalation!|Tales of Earth Part Five}} The Autobots found the culprit behind the invasion once more to be [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s army, and Silverbolt helped in staving off an impeding genocide. The Autobots found themselves outmatched, but managed a victory when Megatron decided to have the Decepticons join the fray after all. {{storylink|Escalation!}} Silverbolt was also involved in the major offensive against the Cybertronians at Autobase Earth. {{storylink|Total War!}}

====''Classics''====
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Deciding that there was no more room for rogue heroics among the Autobot ranks after he had been given command of Cybertron, [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity#Classics|Prowl]] traveled to [[Azure]] alongside Silverbolt and [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity#Classics|Ironhide]] to reel Grimlock back into the Autobot forces. The trio tracked down Slag and Sludge and arranged through them a meeting with their leader. This meeting wound up being cut short by a distress call from Earth, and Grimlock agreed to accompany the Autobots aboard the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'' to respond to it. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 50|Grimlock's profile in Club magazine #50}}

During their journey, the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'' was pulled into the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]] universe and deposited near that universe's prehistoric [[Earth]]. After being shot down by the ''[[Talon (Classics)|Talon]]'', the Autobots adopted organic alternate modes to survive the ambient [[Energon radiation]], with Silverbolt taking the form of an eagle. {{storylink|Shattered Time}} After discovering that three [[stasis pod]]s were missing from the ship, the Autobots went in search of them, only to find Megatron had found them first. Silverbolt, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] were bombarded by the newly activated [[Autojetter]], and it was only the arrival of [[Depth Charge (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Depth Charge]] and the recovery of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] that saved them. {{storylink|Shattered Expectations (BWSG)|Shattered Expectations}}

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The Autobots retreated across a rock bridge, and watched as Magnus faced off against Megatron, dealing their foe a temporary defeat. Back at the ''Graviton'', Depth Charge gave the "Maximals" more of an explanation regarding his presence. {{storylink|Shattered Paths}} When they located their missing energy purifier, the Maximals went out to fetch it. Despite the new ability of Ironhide, Prowl, and Silverbolt to merge into [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], they were trounced by [[Piranacon (G1)#Classics|God Neptune]]. {{storylink|Shattered Hope}} Returning to the ship, the Maximals fueled up before joining Depth Charge, who had located the Matrix he was seeking. The Maximals kept a security system occupied long enough for Magnus to retrieve the Matrix in question, however a short time later they were confronted by Megatron piloting a giant mech. {{storylink|Shattered Balance}} Silverbolt again took part in merging into Magnaboss, but the combiner was soundly defeated by Megatron's [[Gigastorm Armor]]. The Maximals were moments later pulled into a dimensional rift created by Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Shattered Destiny}}

Silverbolt and his comrades arrived on modern-era negative-polarity Cybertron, where the [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] of their reality brought them up to speed. {{storylink|Falling into Place}} After being retrofitted with technological alt modes again by [[Needlenose (SG)|Needlenose]] and [[Spinister (SG)|Spinister]], Silverbolt traveled to positive-Earth to bolster the forces against the evil [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] and his [[Terminus Blade]]. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}} They survived Magnus's attacks thanks to the timely arrival of [[Nexus Prime]]. {{storylink|Restoration}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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Following the infusion of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] into his systems, Silverbolt blacked out during a hypersonic burn and shot away into space, only being saved by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'s fast reactions. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}} Sometime around [[2007]], he was being kept in stasis in the [[Nursery (Cybertron)|Nursery]] alongside [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

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Once Grimlock had returned from [[Nebulos]] with technology developed by the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], new bodies were constructed for Silverbolt, Blaster, Inferno and Huffer and they were kept in the maxi-malady (secure) unit known as "[[Garage|The Garage]]" for testing, though Silverbolt and the others railed against this inactivity. Soon enough, Blaster hacked into [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s communications grid, alerting the Neo-Decepticon commander to the recuperating Autobots' interference and the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] were dispatched to eliminate them. They defended themselves admirably, though Silverbolt was wounded by [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]]'s napalm during the battle, only being saved by Inferno's quick reactions. Having proved themselves, they rejoined the Autobots proper. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

Reunited with the rest of the Aerialbots, Silverbolt was sent on a mission to investigate a Neo-Decepticon threat but [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] called them back before they encountered any resistance. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} Soon afterwards, [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' attacked Cybertron and Silverbolt, along with pretty much every other flying Autobot, was deployed in response. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} This massed attack proved to be a feint to distract the ''Warworld'' from the [[Wreckers]], who successfully boarded and neutralised the Decepticon mothership. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}} Once Rodimus Prime had sealed off their universe from the multiverse to defeat the Matrix entity, all surviving Cybertronians were rendered mortal, presumably including Silverbolt, who eventually died of old age. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===The Special Teams===
Silverbolt was created on Cybertron, where Vector Sigma first ignited the spark of life within him. Silverbolt, and the rest of the Aerialbots were nearly convinced to join the Decepticons upon their initial alliance with the Autobots. This was due to a fault in the Aerialbots’ programming, present due to a sudden drop in the mega-computer when they were being created. Silverbolt was capable of stripping electrons from air particles as he flew, and then discharging the build of energy as a weapon. The Aerialbots were sent over by Optimus to help the Protectobots defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Decepticons. Happening upon Bruticus and Menasor teaming-up to take on Defensor, the Aerialbots combined into Superion to even the odds. Bruticus fell early in the battle, prompting the Aerialbots to separate and give chase to Starscream while Defensor took over the fight with Menasor. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. Silverbolt suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots were unable to locate any sites on the ground, but a ghost of a radar contact at high altitude caught their attention. Forming Superion, they flew as high as possible and confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Silverbolt and his fellow Aerialbots became one of the first Autobot "[[Special Teams]]" several million years ago, adopting the process used to create [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] in order to become Superion. The unchecked destructive power of these super-robots was eventually recognized by the Autobot and Decepticon factions, however. By the time of the [[Dark Ages]], the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]] had been ratified, strictly forbidding Special Teams from operating together on any given faction, in order to prevent these titans from tearing the planet apart. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

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Although they were apparently not part of the Ark's original crew, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots somehow arrived on Earth and were part of Optimus Prime's unit in the 1980s. The war on the human homeworld raged until 1998 when the Decepticons were finally defeated, and in the following year, the ''[[Ark II]]'' was constructed to take the Transformers home. However, the ship was sabotaged by the rogue engineer-turned arms dealer Adam Rook, known as [[Lazarus]], and General [[Robert Hallo]], who planned on reprogramming the Transformers into the service of the United States military. The Aerialbots were some of the few Transformers who were not recovered by Lazarus for his reprogramming venture, now aimed at hiring out the Transformers to the highest bidder. Instead, they lay immobile in the Arctic waters until reactivated as Superion in 2002 by Optimus Prime, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots in their Superion form, battled the Decepticons in the Northwest Territories of [[Canada]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} and again in [[San Francisco]]. During the latter conflict, Superion was broken down into his individual components while battling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} When Megatron failed to convince Optimus Prime to join his cause, Silverbolt and his team were freed and eventually reunified in order to intercept a nuclear missile (launched by General Hallo) headed for the California coastline. Superion, and by extension the Aerialbots, were destroyed in stopping the missile. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

Their remains were collected secretly by [[Earth Defense Command]] and held in Area 51. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
The Aerialbots were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. After joining the battle against [[Cobra]] and the Decepticons, Silverbolt and the others battled the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], forcing them back. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] fell off a cliff, the Aerialbots combined into Superion and rescued them. {{storylink|Wolves}}

As Superion, they came under fire from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], {{storylink|Trenches}} eventually succumbing to his firepower, and were destroyed. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===The Beast Within===
Silverbolt participated in a massive battle between Autobot and Decepticon forces that did not end well. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
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Before the war, Silverbolt was a law enforcer and member of captain [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]'s team, serving as their eye in the sky and participating in the capture of [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]. {{storylink|Law and Disorder}} During their hunt for the Decepticon spy [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], he reported to Orion where their target was headed and the failed attempts of the other Autobots at taking him down. Once everyone else was defeated or distracted, Silverbolt went after Soundwave on his own, only to crash when [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] ripped off his port stabilizer. {{storylink|The Hunt for Soundwave}} He later participated in the search for the insurgent [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]], but was unable to assist his teammates after they entered the maze-like [[Acropolex]]. {{storylink|Ruins}} After Orion Pax had become Optimus Prime, Silverbolt and his Aerialbots responded to his rallying call for additional support against the Decepticons and fought against the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in the battle over [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|Broadcast}}

When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] began his rampage across Cybertron, Silverbolt first provided aerial surveillance and later led the Aerialbots in an attack that served to collapse a building on top of the beast. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}} Four million years ago, Silverbolt attended a victory celebration on Cybertron after the Autobots stopped a Decepticon energon convoy from reaching its destination. He was seen chatting with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] at the party. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

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Silverbolt was one of the Autobots who took part in a battle for [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] under the command of [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]. The skirmish went nowhere and both sides were forced to abandon the world when their war tore it asunder. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

In the modern era, with Optimus Prime leading the Autobots in the field, Silverbolt became Operation Commander on the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]]; [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was one of his senior officers. He was involved in trying to find the attempted assassin of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], deducing the assailant had to be an Autobot. To catch the would-be killer, Silverbolt and Blaster concocted a plan where the Autobot morale-booster set himself as bait. Silverbolt and his men waited as backup while Blaster dealt with the assassin (who turned out to be a mind-controlled [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]), but he nearly stormed into the room when he saw that "the Voice" was not armed with a weapon. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

Several years later, Silverbolt was mentioned as being on Earth by [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}}

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Most of the Autobots eventually left Earth, returning to Cybertron to fight [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army. When Galvatron began to fire at the planet's surface using [[Kimia Facility]]'s particle cannon, Silverbolt led all available flying Autobots in an attack on the facility. Though he didn't know what Galvatron was targeting, he knew the barrage had to be stopped, and volunteered to destroy Kimia by tossing explosives into its barrel. He didn't need to, as it was soon blown up by Autobots on the inside. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

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After the Chaos war, Silverbolt's fellow Aerialbot [[Barrel Roll]] died in an explosion and Silverbolt, unable to trust any Decepticons after four million years of war, blamed the survivor, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and would've killed the Decepticon if not for Wheeljack spoiling his aim. Shortly after the incident, Bumblebee agreed to accept [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] into the government, which made Silverbolt even more furious. He attacked Bumblebee and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] before announcing that he and his Aerialbots were leaving Bumblebee's government. {{storylink|Stick Together}}

Shortly after leaving Iacon behind and traveling into the untamed wilderness Cybertron had become, the Aerialbots were the first to fall victim to [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s experiments with a [[combiner]] energy that influenced their minds and made them turn on each other. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Silverbolt's comrades teamed up to attack him, though he himself remained immune for a time, something he believed to be a side effect of him never truly feeling like part of the team. He avoided their attacks for three days before he too began to feel the effects and made a recording of his experiences as a warning to whoever came next. {{storylink|Night and the City}} [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]], sent out to find the lost Aerialbots, first discovered a broken wing belonging to their Silverbolt, {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|Dinobot Hunt}} but by the time he tracked the warning message to its source, he found the Aerialbot leader had succumbed to the influence and, to cope, merged with his team into a single being: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

Leading the motley group of Autobots back to Iacon, Superion took part in the ensuing battle against Megatron's resurgent Decepticons, but fell in battle against a Prowl-controlled Devastator. The surviving Aerialbots, still combined, were left comatose and reliant on life support, {{storylink|Three Monologues}} and remained that way for some time until [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], hoping to recruit a combiner of his own, got his hands on the [[Enigma of Combination]]. Thanks to the efforts of [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]], the team was brought back online, with two new members to replace the fallen Slingshot. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

As part of Starscream's larger political games, Silverbolt and the new Aerialbots were deployed to the planet [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] to stop Menasor, who Starscream had deliberately unleashed on the planet to cause chaos. Silverbolt was less than enthusiastic about having to combine again, although Superion was able to dispatch the Stunticon combiner. The team was easily able to dispatch the Stunticons, {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} and remained on Caminus to use their combined strength to help with the subsequent cleanup. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Following another clash with Prowl's Devastator form, Superion was bested and collapsed into his components. Starscream thought otherwise and used the Enigma to forcibly reintegrate them back together. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

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As the [[Council of Worlds]] took shape, Optimus Prime expressed concern that Superion hadn't separated back into his original components. Prowl, having experienced the addictive power of combination firsthand, remarked that Superion ''was'' the new default form for the Aerialbots. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} Though the Aerialbots were evidently happiest as Superion, they disassembled themselves from time to time after Superion joined Prime's peacekeeping forces on Earth. In one such instance, Silverbolt and the Aerialbots performed a horticultural "bombing run" in the Middle East, releasing fast-growing plants to help feed the local humans. Silverbolt and the Aerialbots then fled the air resistance they faced, reluctantly holding to Prime's orders to not engage any human counter-strikes. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}}

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As Optimus and Soundwave moved to take out [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s rogue Decepticon cabal, Superion and [[Victorion]] provided support for the alliance. They discovered, however, that the Decepticon conqueror had managed to co-opt the source code of the Enigma, granting him the power to merge and separate Cybertronians at will. Able to resist its deleterious effects, Superion managed to nullify Galvatron's weapon by copying a fraction of the interconnected code into his neocortex and splitting himself apart. Unable to re-combine for fear of restoring the power of Galvatron's enigma, Silverbolt announced that Superion was "dead." {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} He and the other triumphant Autobots were subsequently evacuated from the battle. {{storylink|White Light}}

Silverbolt and the Aerialbots returned to Cybertron and took to the skies when [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] descended on their homeworld in his [[Nemesis (BW)|personal vessel]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} He was also part of Optimus Prime's fleet that confronted [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] and the [[Maximal]] army in orbit above [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} Silverbolt engaged Unicron's forces again when the planet-eater attacked Cybertron. {{storylink|Our Finest}} On Earth, he combined with his fellow Aerialbots into Superion to help defeat Unicron for good. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
Silverbolt was present at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

The Aerialbots responded to another attack on Metroplex by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], though Silverbolt refused to fight in plane mode because of his fear of heights and had them form Superion instead. The Decepticon combiners exploited his weakness by tossing Superion into the air, scaring him too much to fight, but the Aerialbots separated and recombined on ground level where Superion could safely dispatch the Decepticons by rolling at their legs. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}}

===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
As the Great War drew to a close, Silverbolt, Prowl, and Ironhide received news that, in a final and terrible confrontation, both Optimus Prime and Galvatron had perished. These three, and the rest of the Autobot high council, divided leadership duties over the Autobots between themselves, and took on the post of "Primal Council" in the process. Prime's death hit Silverbolt especially hard, and he proposed to the other council-members that they take the time to recover from this blow to their morale. He was overruled by Prowl, who proposed they extend an olive branch to the remaining Decepticon troops in an effort to end the war without further bloodshed. The rest of the council agreed to try out Prowl's plan, much to the frustration of the [[Under-3|last surviving member]] of "Unit-3." Despite this upstart's aggressive protests, an [[Tigatron|operative from Unit-2]] was sent out to approach the remaining generals in the Decepticon army amicably. But other troubles loomed ahead, including a report from the late [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] that transwarp reactions had been detected en-masse recently.

[[File:Maximalimperium.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb]]
One general in the enemy force refused the Autobots' call for peace. Having renamed himself "[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]," he led [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], among others, on a rampage. This forced SIlverbolt and the other members of the council to intervene personally. Silverbolt joined forces with Prowl, Ironhide, Unit-3, and Tigatron to form the gestalt [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], and pushed back as transwarp energy rained down on Cybertron, turning all those it struck into a fluctuating quantum state. Thankfully, the higher-ups in the Decepticon hierarchy then arrived on the battlefield, and elected to surrender to the Autobots. Thereafter, the Pax Cybertronia was signed, ushering an era of peace on Cybertron. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

Though Silverbolt's aerial insecurities became mostly a thing of the past, he still muttered a short prayer or mantra every time he took flight. Though taking to the air might bring about some queasiness in him still, Silverbolt believed that courage was not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it. {{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

Some time into the Pax Cybertronia, Silverbolt became a member of the Maximal counterpart to the [[Tripredacus Council]], presiding over the [[Maximal Imperium]] alongside former Autobot teammates [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. The three of them sent [[Ikard]] to request a report from Big Convoy, but he refused, citing his need to investigate the [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-fueled murders. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2|The Ascending #2}}

===Bot on the Street===
Silverbolt was asked if he'd like to change his alternate mode, and contemplated picking something more ground based. {{storylink|Bot on the Street}}
===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Silverbolt was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During his invasion of Cybertron, [[King Sombra]] used his magic to enslave many Cybertronians, including Silverbolt and the other Aerialbots. As Superion, the Aerialbots attacked the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, but [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] broke through Sombra's mind control and forced them to de-combine. {{storylink|The Mightiest Dinobot}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Silverbolt and the rest of the Aerialbots flew over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Stunticons. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*Silverbolt and the Aerialbots received a message from Optimus Prime alerting them that [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] was wreaking havoc in a human city, and that the threat was "bigger than ever." The Aerialbots combined into Superion to better combat the Decepticon. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#2015|Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars commercials}}
*After being upgraded to their "Generation 2" bodies, the Aerialbots flew over some suburbs, greatly impressing a young boy. In response to the boy's cry of "Jet formation!" Silverbolt transformed into robot mode, slamming down on the ground before the boy, and exclaming "Jet transformation!" The Aerialbots then merged into Superion to duel against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Aerialbots and Combaticons|Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons commercial}}
*Silverbolt was part of a massive battle between Kreons. He got to kick over [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and blast [[Headstrong (G1)|Headlock]] before [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] joined the fight. Silverbolt was rather miffed about this turn of events, and accused the combiners of being "show-offs." {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Autobots learned that the Decepticons were planning to create a new batch of Decepticons, the Autobots responded by returning to Cybertron and building the Aerialbots. Both they and the Stunticons were brought to life at the same time before Vector Sigma, and Silverbolt and the Aerialbots fought to defend the supercomputer from the Decepticons. Though it seemed that the Decepticons might win thanks to the power of Menasor, the Aerialbots managed to rout the Decepticons and chase them away. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Silverbolt and the rest of the Aerialbots clashed against the Stunticons once more on Earth, when the Decepticons attempted to use the power of the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to transform the planet into a new Cybertron. He and his teammates merged into Superion, and they were ultimately victorious. Though the Decepticons attempted to flee with the key, Silverbolt gave chase, and was able to destroy the device, ending its treat to Earth. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

Silverbolt and his Aerialbot team managed to drive [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] into a retreat after this twisted creation of [[Doctor Arkeville]] was unleashed on the world. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}} They had similar success intercepting [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]'s convoy, which was trying to deliver part of a super weapon to Decepticon HQ. The Aerialbots' attack resulted in the Decepticons destroying their own weapon to keep it out of Autobot hands. {{storylink|Eagle Eyes}} The Aerialbots were trapped by the Decepticons and sent back through time through a [[Chronogon]] portal. Encountering the archivists Orion Pax and Ariel, the team took the injured pair to [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] following an attack on the [[Iacon Archives]]. Trion helped the team return to present day, where Silverbolt told [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] about their adventure. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|400px|He's smiling because he doesn't have to fly. And has unique animations.]]
Silverbolt participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who was first available as a reward in the "Superion's Guard" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Silverbolt-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Though Silverbolt projects the image of a brave, grimly determined warrior - as befitting his role as Aerialbot Commander - he's actually afraid of heights, a phobia he masks but has never quite conquered.
The illusion of aerial ease is helped by his sleek, aerodynamic jet form, making him seem a natural-born flyer.
Rather than show any emotional weakness, Silverbolt keeps his eyes firmly on the horizon. Never down.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Silverbolt bio}}

*'''Class:''' Aerial
*'''Star Rating:''' 1 star - 5 star
*'''Weapons:''' Silverbolt dual wields Miniguns to steadily deal damage to the target.
*'''Ability: EMP Bomb''' Drops an EMP bomb on the target dealing some damage, and stuns the target for several seconds.
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points. +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:silverbolt Silverbolt at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}} *BW Silverbolt

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Optimus Prime personally appointed Silverbolt to be the leader of the Aerialbots. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} The Aerialbots were among the many Transformers summoned to the [[Apex (RPG)|Apex]], where they provided air support and covering fire for other heroes. {{storylink|Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1 Silverbolt toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So afraid of heights he made himself a makeshift ground-based alternate mode. (''Chest plate not pictured'')]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (Aerialbot, [[1986]]/[[1991]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A1'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-50'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Electrostatic discharger rifle|Electrostatic Discharger Rifle]]", "Blast Shield" chest plate, Superion's head, 2 fists (left & right), 2 foot stands (left & right), ramp and "Blast Deflector" crotch-guard
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Originally designed for the aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line ''[[Diaclone#Jizai Gattai|Jizai Gattai]]'' (自在合体 "Limitless Combination") and then brought over to the ''Transformers'' toyline, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Silverbolt transforms into a Concorde SST jet liner, and also has a third launcher/base mode for use with other smaller Autobot toys. In Silverbolt's base mode, there are the remains of a launching mechanism, made to launch said smaller Autobot vehicles down the ramp, à la [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Optimus Prime]]'s [[trailer]]—though, like most spring-powered [[gimmick]]s in the US ''Transformers'' market at the time, the springs were gutted, leaving a flopping piece in the center of his [[robot mode]] chest when the "Blast Shield" chest plate isn't attached. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the figure features this missing spring-loaded action.

:Completely undocumented from the instructions: the "Blast Shield" chest plate piece is ''also'' intended for Silverbolt's robot mode, not just Superion's combined mode, as evidenced by the molded crotch-guard, the designated sticker details that are covered up by Superion's own separate crotch-guard piece in combined mode, and his [[character model]] and [[package art]]. This—combined with the fact that all of the other combiner torso-bots don't use their respective combiner chest plate pieces as parts of their individual robot modes—has led many to believe that Silverbolt's chest/torso is just a flat, detailless ramp. In another undocumented feature, Silverbolt's "Electrostatic Discharger Rifle" can also attach to a peg hole on the underside of the chest plate piece, presumably to create a drone of some kind to function with his ramp mode, much like [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]'s "[[Roller car]]". As the original four "Scramble City" combiner teams were intended for the ''Diaclone'' toyline, it is entirely possible this was a left over feature from [[prototype]]s based directly on ''Diaclone'' concepts, in a similar vein to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Powered Convoy's/Ultra Magnus's]] chest-plate-and-head vehicle intended for the pilot robots of the ''Diaclone'' toyline.

:A particular weakness of Silverbolt's design is the way both his legs are connected to his hips by a long pin going through several ''very'' small (and weak) plastic hinges that are put under a lot of stress, as the immediate joint underneath this assembly is a swivel used during transformation.

:Silverbolt's hands use rare 4 mm pegholes rather than the 3 mm holes standard on smaller robots or the 5mm holes of larger Transformers (including his fellow "Scramble City" torso robots), which limits him to wielding his own rifle or the weapons from the few other characters who share this size, these being Hot Rod, Blurr, Kup, Scourge, and Springer. Silverbolt was also available in a gift set with his Aerialbot teammates.

:In Japan, the entire "Airbot" team were later offered (as individual purchases) as mail-order items in US packaging during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]'' in 1991. Silverbolt cost 2000 yen and three [[Robot Point]]s, and did not include the spring in the base mode launching mechanism, unlike the original Japanese release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Silverbolt at TFU.info]''

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*'''Superion''' (Gift set, 1986)
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-55'''

:Silverbolt was also available with the other Aerialbots as part of a Superion giftset. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases for the same markets (i.e., the Takara version of Silverbolt included the you-know-what).

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*'''Silverbolt''' (Classic, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' "[[Electrostatic discharger rifle|Electrostatic Discharger Rifle]]", "Blast Shield" chest plate, Superion's head, 2 fists (left & right), 2 foot stands (left & right), ramp and "Blast Deflector" waist plate

:Silverbolt was reissued as part of the [[Classics (Europe)|European ''Classics'']] toyline in 1990, with his base-mode launcher feature still removed.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-Silverbolt-Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (1994)
**''Team ID number:'' '''A5'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Missile launchers, 2 missiles, chest plate, Superion's head, 2 fists (left & right), 2 feet (left & right), ramp and waist plate

:For the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' toyline]], Silverbolt's toy was [[redeco]]ed in blue and orange, and his wings were [[retool]]ed to hold a new pair of spring-loaded missile launchers (reused from the ''Generation 2'' versions of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]] and [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]]).

:Much like the "Generation 1" releases of the toy, the instructions neglect to show the chest plate being used for his individual robot mode. This version also lacks the spring in the launching mechanism.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Generation 2 Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Silverbolt-bw-magnaboss-toy2.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|House the people living on the street. Shoe the children with no shoes on their feet.]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class multi-pack, 1997)
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
{{note|The eagle Silverbolt toy represents both the original Autobot and a [[Silverbolt (Magnaboss)|latter-day Maximal]].}}
:''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Silverbolt transforms from an eagle into a robot, with portions of his wings turning into a pair of [[sword]]s. Each wing also contains a spring-loaded missile launcher. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Prowl]], his package buddies, forming part of the torso and helmet to the giant robot [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]].

:This mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Skywarp (BW)#Toys|Skywarp]].

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its 3 components beyond their names. The toy was established in [[2007]] by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] to represent the Generation 1 character Silverbolt a decade after its release. By contrast in [[2016]], ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' characterized this toy as an independent Maximal, [[Silverbolt (Magnaboss)|Silver Bolt]]. In [[2021]], the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game would follow suit in depicting eagle Silverbolt as a separate individual from jetliner Silverbolt.

:Silverbolt most certainly suffers from the dreaded [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]. Thankfully he is not one of the more common cases and most Silverbolts have survived many years of playwear. Unlike, say, [[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Slingshot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Beast Wars Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
[[File:Universe2008 Silverbolt toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Will the new [[size class]] solve his long-running [[scale]] problems? Only time will tell...]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (Ultra Class, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories:'' "Electron Bolt Rifle", "Electron Bolt"
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the second wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Ultra-class toys, Silverbolt transforms into a stylized XB-70 Bomber.<ref name="fb129">The [[Skyjack (G2)#Universe (2008)|Skyfall]] redeco of Silverbolt identifies the alternate mode as the (fictional) "FB-129" via markings located in the same position on the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Skyjack toy (which represents the same character as ''Universe'' Skyfall), whose [[alternate mode]] is based on an F-117A Nighthawk and sported "FB-117" markings.</ref> As an Ultra Class toy, he comes with various light and sound [[gimmick]]s (exactly the same ones as Universe [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Powerglide]]), including a machine gun type sound when one presses the big red button on the fuselage, and different classic transformation sound effects depending on whether he is being transformed from vehicle mode to robot mode or vice versa. His spring-loaded missile-launching blaster features a B-2 Stealth bomber as a decorative shape. His '''BOLT-25''' markings reference both his name and the twenty-fifth (silver) anniversary of the Transformers brand.

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] version of Silverbolt was released in American ''Universe'' packaging as a [[USA Edition]] toy. He is redecoed to more closely resemble the his appearance in the original ''The Transformers'' cartoon, with most of his grey plastic parts now cast in a bright shade of off-white. The red paint applications on his chest are now a match for his red plastic parts, resulting in a unified look as opposed to the two-tone chest of the ''Universe'' version.

:This mold was also used to make [[Darkwing (G1)#Universe (2008)|Darkwind]] and [[Skyjack (G2)#Universe (2008)|Skyfall]] and was the basis of the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' version of [[Thunderwing (SG)|Thunderwing]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Universe Silverbolt (Ultra) at TFU.info]''

{{picsneeded|Japanese version}}

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[[File:TFU08-toy SilverboltLegend.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Silvercracker.]]
*'''Special Team Leaders''' (Legends Class multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

:A [[redeco]] of the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)#LOC|Thundercracker]] toy, Silverbolt transforms into a Sukhoi Su-37 fighter jet. He was only available in a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] gift set along with Legends-class versions of [[Hot Spot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hot Zone]], [[Scattershot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Scattorshot]], [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hun-Grrr]], and [[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]].

:This mold was also used to make Legends Class ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#ClassicLegend|Jetfire]] and 2008's ''Universe'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFULegendsSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Universe Silverbolt (Legends) at TFU.info]''

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====''G1 Series''====
[[File:Universe2008 Silverbolt combiner.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The other guys think I'm acrophobic, but I'm not scared of [[wikia:aceattorney:Acro|some guy in a wheelchair.]]]]
*'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''

:Available only as a component of ''Universe'' [[Superion (G1)#Universe (2008)|Superion]], this version of Silverbolt is a white and black redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Storm Jet (Energon)#Toys|Storm Jet]], transforming into a futuristic supersonic jet similar to an SR-71 Blackbird or [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]. As a toy derived from the ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]"s, he can attach any ''Energon'' combiner limbs to the Powerlinx ports located on his arms and legs, though nominally he combines with his fellow Aerialbots to become Superion.

: Like the Storm Jet version of the sculpt, Silverbolt features several instances of [[misassembly]]: The more obvious one affects his inside legs, which are swapped so that the knee joint faces the wrong way. Although a swap (involving tiny pieces and springs) fixes this, at least a few specimens reportedly had one leg assembled correctly, and the other one incorrectly, making repair impossible. Furthermore, his shoulders are also misassembled, since there is a sculpted chevron...in his armpit. A fix for this requires removing metal pins, which is at least easier than on the original Storm Jet version of the sculpt, since Silverbolt's pins have the ridged section on one end, rather than in the center.

:The Superion five-pack, despite being initially intended as a ''Universe'' [[Target]] [[exclusive]], was only released in ''Universe'' packaging in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, American Target stores (and Zellers stores in Canada) received an unchanged version of the toy in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging, still named [[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]], with all the individual components, including [[Silverbolt (ROTF)|Silverbolt]], retaining their names as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Silverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Universe Silverbolt (Multi-pack) at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[Image:KreO-Toy Silverbolt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Voted "Most Likely To Be Retooled Into Other Characters".]]
*'''Superion''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2226'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Silverbolt comes as part of the Superion [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into something that isn't a robot. He can also contribute his bricks with [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Air Raid]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Kre-O|Skydive]], and [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Firestrike]] to form Superion.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Silverbolt at TFU.info]''

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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''

:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor were reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.

===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 5pack Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Do I fly? I feel like I can! I believe I OH GOD I'M FALLING]]

*'''Autobot Air Force''' (Five-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T011'''
***''Fist strength'': '''735'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''377'''
***''Sword strength'': '''508'''
:Silverbolt is a redeco of the [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Jetfire]] mold. As such, he turns into a super-deformed jet with a spring-loaded transformation back into robot mode. He was available in a five-pack with [[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Quickslinger]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Bot Shots|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Firestrike]], and [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Silverbolt Construct-Bots.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you tell him he's flying he'll fall to pieces.]]

*'''Silverbolt''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''39'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of Wave 3 of [[Construct-Bots]] Scouts, Silverbolt can transform into a jet. All of his parts are from ''Construct-Bots'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Shockwave]], minus his head which is a retool of ''Construct-Bots'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Wheeljack]]'s head (which has a friendly grin molded in between his battle mask segments). Unlike Shockwave, he does not feature any cannon parts but instead comes with an opaque blue recolor of the sword included with Ultimate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Silverbolt Generations.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...nope, obviously not.]]
*'''Silverbolt''' (Voyager Class, [[2015]])
**'''3 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': rifle/shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline, [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] Silverbolt transforms from a jet resembling a modified {{w|Concorde}} to a robot resembling his original form. He can combine with the Deluxe Class [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]] (or [[Slingshot (G1)/toys#Generations|Quickslinger]]), [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Generations|Firefly]], and [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Generations|Air Raid]] to form [[Superion (G1)#Generations|Superion]]. Silverbolt includes a collector card featuring art from the "[[Nemesis Rising]]" episode of ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]''.

:Silverbolt includes a larger-scale version of the original toy's rifle, which can be held in Silverbolt's or Superion's hands, or mounted to the sides of Silverbolt's forearm or underneath his nosecone in jet mode. The winged rear section of the rifle can be detached and used by Silverbolt as a shield, which can also be separately either held in Silverbolt's hand or mounted to the side of his forearm. Due to the way the head of Superion flips out, as well as the thinness of the plastic making up that joint, it is easy to push the wrong area when folding the head back into the body. This may cause stress lines and fractures if not properly addressed, and in the worst-case scenario Superion's head can simply snap off. On the bright side, it's still possible to secure Superion's head inside Silverbolt's torso, and the combined mode's chest clamps can still hold the head in place for the combined mode.

:Silverbolt can also form the torso of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Silverbolt's resemblance to the original ''Beast Wars'' figure.

:Oddly, the hand-painted [[prototype]] on display at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 featured some coloring and detailing differences with the final product that are unique to that one sample. Even the hand painted prototype used for early [[stock photography|stock photos]] is closer to the final figure. Notably, Silverbolt's shoulders (which become Superion's hips) were painted ''red'', with the trapezoid sections in the center painted silver.

:Though Silverbolt's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2015 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2014.

:As a part of the first and second wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Silverbolt was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]</ref>

:This mold was retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Generations|Cyclonus]] and [[Scattershot (G1)#Generations|Scattershot]], and [[BotCon 2016]] [[Sea Clamp#Generations|General Sea Clamp]]. Despite sharing the same toy designer and transformation scheme, ''Power of the Primes'' [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Power of the Primes|Hun-Gurrr]] is ''not'' a retool of ''Combiner Wars'' Silverbolt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
{{CWSilverboltMold}}

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[[File:Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Silverbolt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My head is fine in the clouds. It's just the combiner head you need to worry about!]]
*'''Superion''' (Collection Pack, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, individual Aerialbots guns/fists/feet

:A G2-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Silverbolt was packed along with the other Aerialbots (including [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#CWG2|Powerglide]]), and sold as a [[giftset]].

:Most copies of this Silverbolt did not use the retooled and improved combiner head's joint, so care must be taken while transforming him into torso mode. At least one copy with the retooled and improved combiner head's joint does exist.

:The Superion "Collection Pack" was (at least in theory) a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers (such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], and Entertainment Earth) and the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers (such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]). It was still available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, though.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWSilverbolt/silverbolt.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' G2 Silverbolt at TFU.info]''
{{CWSilverboltMold}}
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW01-Silverbolt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Superion''' (giftset, [[June 27]], [[2015]] (reissued [[February 23]], [[2019]]))
**''ID number:'' '''UW-01'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' iteration of [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]] features a redeco of Silverbolt with a more cartoon-accurate deco, which includes replacing the orange colors of the Hasbro release with a more golden yellow color. Strangely, this does not include replacing the cream-white color of the ''Combiner Wars'' release with the cartoon's grayish-white color. Due to the abundance of paint used in the deco, the Takara release features much tighter joints, which in some cases can prove inhibitive for articulation.

:As with the Hasbro releases, this Silverbolt does not use the retooled and improved joint for the Combiner head. Unfortunately, the 2019 re-release did not fix this issue.
{{CWSilverboltMold}}
{{--}}

===''Titans Return''===
*'''Blunderbuss & Broadside''' (Voyager Class, [[2017]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]] comes with tiny Aerialbot jets (specifically in the alternate modes of their ''Combiner Wars'' figures) molded on a sprue; once cut off this sprue, the jets can be attached to his carrier and robot mode ports.

*'''Siege on Cybertron''' (gift set, 2017)
:This set includes [[Tidal Wave (G1)#Generations|Tidal Wave]], a redeco of Broadside with a [[Fathom#Generations|new head]], who includes the sprue of mini Aerialbot jets previously included with Broadside, now painted black. It's unknown if those jets are supposed to represent evil versions of the Aerialbots or something else.

===''Legends''===
*'''Broadside''' ([[November 25]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG53'''

:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of Broadside also includes a plastic sprue with five Airbot miniatures, though now cast in a different shade of gray to match Broadside's cartoon-accurate appearance, and unpainted, unlike the Hasbro release.

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Commander Silverbolt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Definitely not a ''Combiner Wars'' retool.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Aerialbot Silverbolt''' (Commander Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*'''3 of 5: [[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Superion]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Silverbolt''' (シルバーボルト)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-01'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[June 28]]
:*''Accessories:'' rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
: Revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]], [[Transformers: Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'']] Silverbolt is a roughly Voyager-sized robot who turns into an unlicensed approximation of a Concorde in 44 steps. In his jet mode, his nosecone has the ability to be angled downwards to better resemble real-world plane and homage his transformation sequence in the original cartoon. The cockpit can also seat a [[Titan Master]].

:Along with his own weapon, Silverbolt includes a collection of parts that can be assembled into a base mode or a booster for the jet mode. More importantly, however, it serves as a frame to build Superion. When he is in robot mode, he can use the parts as a shielded turret. Much like ''[[Legacy]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Legacy|Motormaster]] before him, Silverbolt himself only forms the core chunk of the chest, with the additional frame pieces creating a skeletal Superion capable of standing on his own, as advertised on his packaging. The four concurrently-released Deluxe Aerialbots can be attached to fill out the combiner. The Deluxe figures that form Superion's arms are capable of being attached to the left or right arm,<ref>[https://weibo.com/1918541453/P3Y0fgLlk Product photography] displaying Slingshot attached to Superion's right arm at the official [[Hasbro China]] Weibo acccount</ref> but it is unknown if any Deluxe can be attached to any limb. Silverbolt and Motormaster’s frame pieces are swappable, though the bots that attach to them are incompatible with the other combiner’s parts.

:The sides of Silverbolt's waist should have been painted yellow to be cartoon accurate, but were not due to being made of [[unpaintable plastic]].

:*''Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Silverbolt from Mark Maher on Instagram:''
:**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DEWErYCMsk8/ Part I - Silverbolt]''
:**''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DEvvzPhssBy/ Part II - Superion]''
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya_Transformers_Gum_Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Silverbolt''' ([[1986]])
**''Accessories:'' "[[Electrostatic discharger rifle|Electrostatic Discharger Rifle]]", "Blast Shield" chest plate, Superion head component

:Essentially a downsized version of the original Silverbolt toy, the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' kit is sculpted from black, red and grey plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.
{{--}}

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Silverbolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader''' ([[2019]])
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''2019'''
**''Card Number: '''''T38/T46'''
**''Stars: ''5

:"Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, "Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" 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 "Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" depicts [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'s head and torso, which (as usual) is formed by Silverbolt in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the ''[[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]]'' Silverbolt toys' packaging art, and is based on said figure.

:"Silverbolt, Aerialbot Leader" can be used to form "Superion, Sky Protector" with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Aerialbot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Aerialbots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
{{-}}
===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], Silverbolt, [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]) and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#37|Translation of Superion's Transformers Character Card]]''

{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:G1silverboltchestonoff.jpg|thumb|Sometimes Silverbolt just wants to naked it up.]]
[[File:SilverboltPrimeVisualworks.jpg|thumb|This is the most hardcore Silverbolt has ever been.]]

* Silverbolt's [[character model]] and [[package art]] is based on the toy with what is often misunderstood to be Superion's chest plate attached. Unlike most of the other Generation 1 combiners, the chest plate piece was ''also'' intended to be a part of Silverbolt's [[robot mode]] and actually features a molded crotch-guard on it, complete with designated sticker details—all of which get covered up with a completely separate crotch-guard piece for Superion. Despite this, the toy's instructions and the back-of-the-box art presents Silverbolt with his flat, detailless ramp torso. Silverbolt's [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] profile art also depicts him without the chest plate, despite the comics themselves featuring it, likely due to the artist being under the mistaken impression that the chest plate wasn't intended for him.
* Due to the size of his original toy's alternate mode, in that form he should be one of the biggest Transformers around (approximately 164 feet, 5 inches tall!). This means he's one of the most [[Scale|out-of-scale]] Generation 1 characters, both as a toy and in all of his depictions in fiction.
*''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' depicts Silverbolt with the eagle head for his robot mode head.
* A proposed [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] idea was a redeco of [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Silverbolt]] into [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]/[[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]] and [[King Atlas]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Silverbolt''' (シルバーボルト ''Shirubāboruto'')
*''French:'' '''Éclairo''' (Canada, ''Generation 1'', "Lightningo"), '''Vif-Argent''' (Canada, ''Generation 2'', "Quicksilver")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Kalíah Késsef''' (קליע כסף, "Silver Bullet")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Ezüstnyíl''' ("Silver Arrow")
*''Italian:'' '''Radiant''', '''Freccia d'Argento''' (''Beast Wars'', "Silver Arrow")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yínshǎndìan''' (Taiwan, 銀閃電, "Silver Bolt"), '''Yínjìan''' (China, 银箭, "Silver Arrow")
*''Russian:'' '''Arbalet''' (Арбалет, "Arbalest")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:WFCSilverbolt.jpg|High Moon Studios concept base for 2012 IDW robot mode
File:WFC-Silverbolt-render-vehicle mode.jpg|High Moon Studios concept base for 2012 IDW vehicle mode
File:EW-skin-Silverbolt-G2.jpg|''Generation 2''-themed skin on ''Combiner Wars''-based robot mode in ''Earth Wars'' mobile game
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Age of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Beast Wars combiners]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Maximals]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Maximal leaders]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

File:Kabaya Transformers Gum Silverbolt.jpg

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Toygrind: The Silverbolt toy from Kabaya's range of Transformers Gum model kits.

The Silverbolt toy from Kabaya's range of Transformers Gum model kits.

Transformers (film)/home video

2024-07-05T10:52:02Z

Toygrind: /* Retailer exclusive releases */

{{factions|dvd|hddvd|blu-ray|usa|australia|uk}}
{{picsneeded|more covers (check page source) & freebies}}
{{nav-movie}}
'''[[Transformers (film)|The 2007 live-action ''Transformers'' movie]]''' was released on DVD, Blu-ray, HD DVD, and 4K Ultra HD by [[Paramount Pictures]].

==Standard releases==
===DVD===
*'''''Transformers''''' (US [[October 16]], 2007 / AU [[November 1]], 2007 / UK [[December 3]], 2007)

*'''''Transformers'' — Two-Disc Special Edition''' (US October 16, 2007 / AU November 1, 2007 / UK December 3, 2007)

*'''''Transformers'' — Two-Movie Mega Collection''' (US [[October 20]], 2009) '''/ The Complete Collection: Mega Edition''' (UK [[November 30]], 2009)
:Contains the single-disc DVD versions of ''Transformers'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
<center><gallery>
Image:2007Movie DVD.jpg|'''Single-disc DVD'''
Image:2007Movie 2-disc DVD.jpg|'''Special Edition DVD'''
<!-Image:2007Movie+ROTF US DVD.jpg|'''US Mega Collection DVD'''->
Image:2007Movie+ROTF UK DVD.jpg|'''UK Complete Collection: Mega Edition DVD'''
</gallery></center>

===HD DVD===
*'''''Transformers'' — Two-Disc Special Edition''' (US October 16, 2007 / UK December 3, 2007)

===Blu-ray===
*'''''Transformers'' — Two-Disc Special Edition''' (US [[September 2]], 2008 / UK [[September 8]], 2008)

*'''''Transformers'' — Two-Movie Mega Collection''' (US [[November 3]], 2009) '''/ The Complete Collection: Mega Edition''' (UK November 30, 2009)
:Contains the 2-disc Blu-ray editions of ''Transformers'' and ''Revenge of the Fallen''.
<center><gallery>
Image:2007Movie HDDVD.jpg|'''Special Edition HD DVD'''
Image:2007Movie Blu-ray.jpg|'''Special Edition Blu-ray'''
<!-Image:2007Movie+ROTF US Blu-ray.jpg|'''US Mega Collection Blu-ray'''->
Image:2007Movie+ROTF UK Blu-ray.jpg|'''UK Complete Collection: Mega Edition Blu-ray'''
</gallery></center>

===4K Ultra HD===
*'''''Transformers'' — 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray''' (UK [[October 30]], 2017 / US [[December 5]], 2017)
**NOTE: Most releases do not include the bonus disc from the Two-Disc Special Edition, except the US and France.
**Also note that Greece and India sell the 4K by itself.
<center><gallery>
Image:Transformers 4K.jpg|'''US 4K Ultra HD + 2-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray + Digital HD'''
</gallery></center>

*'''''Transformers'' — 5-Movie Collection''' (UK [[November 20]], 2017) '''/ The Ultimate 5-Movie Collection''' (US November 05, 2018)
<center><gallery>
Image:Transformers 5 Movie Collection 4K UK.jpg|'''UK 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Bonus Disc (TLK only)'''
Image:Transformers 5 Movie Collection 4K US.jpg|'''US 4K Ultra HD + Bonus Discs + Digital HD'''
</gallery></center>

==Language Distributions==
English audio (presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 on DVD, Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 on HD-DVD, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 on Blu-ray, and Dolby Atmos on 4K Ultra HD) and subtitles are mainstays across all editions, as well as Bay's commentary, for which subtitles are only provided in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese and Korean.

===DVD===
*English, Spanish and French language tracks and subtitles (the Americas)
*English language track and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish (UK/Australia/Nordic countries)
**Only these two editions have closed captions and audio description.
*English, Czech and Hungarian language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Arabic, Bulgarian, Greek, Hebrew, Croatian, Icelandic, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian and Serbian (Eastern Europe)
*English and French language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Dutch (France/Netherlands)
*English, German and Turkish language tracks and subtitles (Germany/Austria/Turkey)
*English and Italian language tracks and subtitles (Italy)
*English and Japanese language tracks and subtitles (Japan)
*English and Polish language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Hindi (Poland/India)
*English and Portuguese language tracks and subtitles (Brazil)
*English, Russian and Ukrainian language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Estonian, Lithuanian and Latvian (Russia/Ukraine/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania)
*English and Spanish language tracks and subtitles (Spain)
*English and Thai language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Indonesian, Malay, Chinese and Korean (Asia)

===HD-DVD===
*English, Spanish and French language tracks and subtitles (the Americas)
*English, German and French language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish (UK/Australia/France/Germany/Netherlands/Nordic countries)
*English, Spanish and Italian language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese and Turkish (Italy/Spain/Greece/Hungary/Poland/Portugal/Turkey)

===Blu-ray===
*English, Spanish and French language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Portuguese (the Americas)
*English, German, Spanish, French and Italian language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Danish, Greek, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish and Turkish (Western Europe/Australia/Hungary)
**Only these two editions have closed captions and audio description.
*English, Czech, Polish, Russian and Turkish language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Arabic, Bulgarian, Estonian, Croatian, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Latvian, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian and Ukrainian (Eastern Europe)
*English and Japanese language tracks and subtitles (Japan)
*English and Thai language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Indonesian, Malay, Chinese, Hindi and Korean (Asia)

===4K Ultra HD===
*English, Spanish, French and Portuguese language tracks and subtitles (the Americas/Australia)
*English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese language tracks and subtitles plus additional subtitles in Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, Greek, Icelandic, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Finnish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian (Europe/Asia)
**Both editions have closed captions and audio description.

==Retailer exclusive releases==
*'''''Robot Heroes'' gift set'''
:This gift set contained the "Two-Disc Special Edition" DVD together with ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' figures of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleDamage|Optimus Prime with Battle Damage]] and [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Cliffjumper]].
:Available only at Best Buy in the US.

*'''Steelbook case'''
:The "Two-Disc Special Edition" DVD housed in a limited-edition steelbook case featuring the [[Autobot]] logo on the front and the [[Decepticon]] logo on the back.
:Available at Suncoast in the US and Play.com in the UK.

*'''Transforming Megatron case'''
:Available at [[7-Eleven]] starting in June of 2009.

*'''Transforming Optimus Prime case'''
:Available at [[Target]] in the US and HMV in the UK.

*'''''[[Transformers: Beginnings (Movie)|Transformers: Beginnings]]'' gift set'''
:This gift set contained the standard single-disc edition together with a bonus disc featuring an exclusive animated version of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Transformers: Movie Prequel |Movie Prequel]]'' comic book narrated by [[Mark Ryan]].
:Available at [[Walmart]] in the US and Asda in the UK. The UK version of the set included the two-disc version of the movie, rather than single disc.
<center><gallery>
<!-Image:2007Movie Best Buy DVD set.jpg|'''Robot Heroes gift set'''->
Image:2007Movie Steelbook case DVD.jpg|'''Steelbook case'''
Image:Optimus_Prime_Transforming_DVD_Package_1000.jpg|'''Optimus Prime case'''
<!-Image:2007Movie Megatron Transforming case DVD.jpg|'''Megatron case'''->
Image:Beginnings DVD.jpg|'''''Beginnings'' bonus disc'''
</gallery></center>

==Freebies==
*'''Comic book'''
:Target's transforming Optimus Prime case and Play.com's steelbook case in the UK came packed with the second of two promotional "prequel" comics, later released by [[IDW Publishing]] under the title "[[Planetfall (Movie)|Planetfall]]".

*'''Digital download card'''
:Free with the first 20 DVD purchases from Circuit City in the US were a cap featuring the Autobot logo, and a digital download card that unlocked 15 minutes of exclusive online behind-the-scenes featurettes, covering the voice recording sessions, prop construction, stunt work, and early CG tests and animatics.

*'''Key-chain light'''
:Each DVD purchase came with a free key-chain light at [[Kmart]] and Sears in the US.

*'''Lithograph'''
:As well as the above-mentioned gift set, a free bonus lithograph of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] was also available from Best Buy in the US.

*'''Making-of booklet'''
:Purchases of the "Two-Disc Special Edition" DVD from Borders in the US came with a "making-of" booklet.

*'''MP3 player'''
:Purchases of the standard single-disc DVD from Blockbuster in the US came with a free MP3 player decorated with the [[Autobot]] [[insignia]].
<center><gallery perrow=3>
Image:TargetPrequel-2.jpg|'''Comic book'''
</gallery></center>
{{stub}}

[[Category:Home video]]
[[Category:Movie media]]

File:Optimus Prime Transforming DVD Package 1000.jpg

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Toygrind:

Optimus Prime transforming package for the ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' home DVD release.

File:Optimus Prime Transforming DVD Package 1000.jpg

2024-07-05T10:47:59Z

Toygrind:

Optimus Prime transforming package for the ''[[Transformers|Transformers (film)]]'' home DVD release.

File:Optimus Prime Transforming DVD Package 1000.jpg

2024-07-05T10:47:16Z

Toygrind:

Optimus Prime transforming package for the ''[[Transformers (film)|2007 movie]]'' home DVD release.

File:Optimus Prime Transforming DVD Package 1000.jpg

2024-07-05T10:46:15Z

Toygrind:

Optimus Prime transforming package for the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie]] home DVD release.

File:Optimus Prime Transforming DVD Package 1000.jpg

2024-07-05T10:45:37Z

Toygrind: Optimus Prime transforming package for the Transformers (film) home DVD release.

Optimus Prime transforming package for the [[2007 movie|Transformers (film)]] home DVD release.

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Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise

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'''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]''' starred in a film series that made billions of dollars. Woohoo!

==Target==
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Gift Card, [[2007]])

[[File:Target_Optimus_Prime_Gift_Card_2007.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|If only [[Target: 2006]] had been set a year later.]]

{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:Available at Target stores, this version of Optimus transforms into a bulky but functional ''gift card''. His head pops out at the push of a button on his chest. This toy was also included in gift packs which were given to every pre-registered attendee of [[BotCon 2007]], which all came preloaded with $5.

:This card was later recolored and released in [[2014]] as an [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|''Age of Extinction'']] version of Optimus.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/GiftcardOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Gift Card Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Lunchables==
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Lunchables, 2007)

: A simple, fold-out pseudo-figure representing Optimus Prime, that can shift between a flat, red platform with the Autobot insignia molded in, along with the word "Transformers". To become a representation of the character's robot mode, the platform folds open, and two "arms" are subsequently folded down from the top section. The inside of the structure are decorated with stickers with artwork of Optimus Prime's robot mode, along with his name overlayed across his feet.

: A similar mold was used to creature the Lunchables figure for [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], though with the Decepticon Insignia replacing the Autobot one. The same mold was used for [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise|Bumblebee]], though in different colored plastics.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LunchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Lunchables Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==Robot Fighters Game==
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (2007)

:Optimus comes packaged along with Megatron in a toy set that allows both figures to be strapped to their respective bases, and subsequently be controlled by two players, making them punch and kick one another via knobs that can be twisted and turned to make the characters perform different moves. Optimus's body is slightly simplified and features articulation at the shoulders and hip joints. A sort of update on the classic "Rock'em Sock'em Robots" game. The figures can also be separated from the base for fun on the go!

==3D Battle-Card Game==
[[File:3DBattleCard OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number:'' '''9'''

:Optimus Prime is a 54-point "Rare" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his truck mode or into a long-legged robot mode.

:Prime's card construction is the only one in the game that wasn't reused for another character.

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==''Attacktix''==
[[File:Attacktix MovieTransformers Tournament Set.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Tournament Set''' (<s>2007</s>)

: An [[Attacktix]] tournament set featuring unique playing pieces of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bonecrusher was at one point scheduled for release. Along with a vast amount of other Attacktix product, it ended up being canceled.

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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro]]'s Cap Candy Company unit, this large Optimus Prime-shaped [[Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.

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[[File:MoviePrime Voicechanger helmet.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Hardly ''anyone'' was wearing these damn things at [[BotCon 2007]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2007)

:A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, your wallet will hate this toy too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were [[Energon cube|some kind of square candy holder.]]

: There are two versions of the voice changer helmet with two different pre-recorded voices. An earlier release features the voice of [[Ron Hayden]], while the later release features the voice of [[Peter Cullen]]. The latter version has modified packaging under the 'Try Me!' blurb, stating it has 'Real Movie Voice!', though the updated version has also appeared in the original packaging without the 'Real Movie Voice!' notice.

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*'''2 in 1 Beamer''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: This highly accurate head bust of Optimus transforms into a hand-held flashlight by pulling a handle out from under the base, and activating the LED lights at the back of the figure by switching it to "night light" or "beamer" mode and pushing a button at the front of the base. When the handle is slid back up into the figure (so that it may rest normally on its base), it becomes a timed night light. In his standard display or "on" mode, pushing the same button will cause Prime's eyes to light up for a few seconds. He features three different, incomprehensible sound effects that vaguely resemble the electronic squawks and tones that represent [[Cybertronian language#Live-action Transformers movies|Cybertronian]] in the film series. One of these plays every time the button is pushed.

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[[File:MoviePrime BattleRigBlaster.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Nor carrying these!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

:The Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster transforms from a superdeformed amalgamation of his ''Movie'' truck and G1 Optimus Prime's truck (indeed pulling G1 Prime's trailer) to a fully G1 robotic forearm and hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It comes with three [[Nerf]] N-Strike size whistle darts which can be stored inside the trailer. Although not shown in the image, the truck front splits in half in gun-mode, while the grille acts as a sight. On [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]], this toy was marketed as "Optimus Prime Big Rig Blaster".

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[[File:Movie OptimusPrime RPBlaster.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Pew, Pew!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2007)
**''Accessories:''

: An extensive [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' role-play [[Energon Blaster]], this toy "transforms" basically by extending. It fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf darts and is a Walmart exclusive.

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[[File:Movie TFHandHeldGame.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Behold, the Autobot Game Boy of Leadership!]]
*'''Transformers Electronic Hand Held Game''' (2007)

:This LCD game features 10 levels and a design based on Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime Globe''' (2007)

[[File:Optimus Prime globe.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm dreaming of an Autobot Christmas...]]
: A snow globe containing an Optimus Prime figurine based upon one of lower-detail licensing/promotional renders of Optimus Prime, complete with [[Optimus Primal (BW)|funky munky]] pose.

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*'''TRANSFORMERS Chess Set''' (2007)

: Two identical gold-colored plastic statues of Optimus Prime serve as the [[Chess#Transformers (2007)|Chess Set]]'s Autobot-side King.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
[[File:Transformers_2007_DVD_Exclusive_Optimus_Prime_mask.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=.75|]]

: As part of the "Bring Home a Hero" promotion an Optimus Prime mask was included packed with a [[Transformers_(film)/home_video|DVD re-release]] of the original film. This was avalible at all retailer except [[Walmart]], who had an exclusive [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#DVDMask|Bumblebee]] mask instead.

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===''Cyber Stompin' Robots''===
[[File:Movie Cyberstompin Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Rescue Heroes!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Stompin' Robot, 2007)

:[[Cyber Stompin' Robots|Cyber Stompin']] Optimus Prime is a non-convertible action figure made for younger children. He has light-up eyes, sounds, a launching fist feature and a "targeting scope" in his back. The scope worked similarly to a ''View Master'', and when you look through the scope, you see an image of Megatron.

:Anyone who wished to find this for the sake of nostalgia, take note that many second hand Cyber Stompin' Primes tend to have his right fist missing. Also, the main electronic-equipped parts, such as the grey/silver torso and the side ankles, are prone to yellowing due to the heat of the electronics.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CyStompOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyber Stompin' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===''Robot Replicas''===
[[File:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Sword attachment arm sadly not included.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster arm
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

: As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] line, this version of Optimus is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes [[Revoltech]]-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with his hand-cannon... or bits from other Robot Replicas.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:WMTF2007RobotReplicasOpVsMegs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Megatron vs. Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: This [[Walmart]]-exclusive two-pack includes "battle-damaged" redecos of Robot Replicas Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]].

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===Radio Shack===
;ZipZaps® Micro RC
[[File:Movie OptimusPrime ZipZaps.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|In Soviet Russia, Prime controls YOU!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
**''Model Number'': '''6000182'''

: Optimus Prime is one of the first Transformers characters licensed by [[RadioShack]] for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Optimus can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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;Micro IR ''Transformers'' Cars
[[File:Movie OptimusPrime MicroIR.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|That gun doesn't look very safe...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

: Made under license by [[RadioShack]]. The three-function infrared remote, in Optimus Prime's signature colors, gives you control of the truck with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a truck styled after the Movie character, it also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote serves as a display stand, though the gun itself can't stand freely. The tip of the gun can also unscrews to reveal a hidden ball-point pen.

:Curiously, his robot mode torso is based on his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation One counterpart]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Micro IR Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Bakery Crafts===
[[File:BakeryCraftsMovieCakeOptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Balancing is not his strong suit.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cake topper, 2007)

: Yes, a cake topper. From Bakery Crafts (yes, that's their name), this toy was only available by purchasing a ''Transformers''-brand cake (or set of 24 cupcakes) with delicious blue-and-red flame-pattern frosting. The toy transforms from semi cab to robot. He falls over a lot.

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===Battling Robots Bubble Bath===
[[File:Optimus prime bubblebath.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Bathtime fun is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Optimus Prime's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle evil even in the shower. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist.

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===XKites===
[[File:Movie XKites OptimusPrime SkyDelta52.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A Jetpower prime prototype. They cut this model due to the lack of any legs.]]
*'''SkyDelta 52 Transformers Kite''' (2007)

:[[XKites]] made several poly delta kites with stock images of ''Transformers'' characters printed on them. This model had a 52" wingspan and a fibreglass airframe, and featured an image of Optimus Prime.
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===Basic Fun===
[[File:2007MovieBasicFunKeychains.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.

*'''Slide puzzle keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode attached to a sliding puzzle frame. The puzzle itself is the Autobot symbol.

*'''Talking keychain''' (2007)

: Produced by Basic Fun, this keychain features several clips of Prime's voice.

*'''Projector carabiner''' (2007)

: Yet another Basic Fun joint, this is a carabiner that shines a Bat-Signal like image of Optimus Prime onto a flat surface. Neat.

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===Transformers Movie Danglers===
[[File:Movie Optimus Prime dangler.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

:Released by [[Gacha International|Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007 as part of the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[Super deformed|super-deformed]] version of Optimus Prime that pops out his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

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===Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners===
[[File:Movie Optimus Prime Screencleaner.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (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 Optimus Prime printed on the other side.

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===''Unleashed''===
[[File:Movie2007 Unleashed OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Optimus Prime's flames: They're more than just a paint job.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/UnleashedOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Unleashed Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Health Science Labs===
[[File:Bye-Bye Boo-Boo.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Yet]] [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|another]] [[Jetfire (G1)|frozen]] [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Transformer]].]]
*'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' (2009???)

:'''Bye-Bye Boo-Boo''' is a therapeutic icey thingy. It helps make your boo-boo's all better so you feel all better! The outside looks like Optimus Prime and feels really soft. It has a {{w|Cold pack|squishy thing}} you can pull out too. But remember, you gotta put it the freezer for two WHOLE hours before you can use it.

:The art of Optimus is from the ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''-style renditions of the live-action movie Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] created for Hasbro licensing.

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==Burger King==
[[File:MovieMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67| Butt-Scratch Prime! Hey, at least he isn't taking anyones faces...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
:The BK tie-in toy of Optimus Prime is essentially two toys in one. The first part of the toy consists of two truck halves, which snap together around a sculpted robot mode Optimus Prime. The truck is squat and primarily blue, with outbursts of chalk-gray paint and red flames. Pulling back and letting go activates the gimmick: Prime "drives" forward and bursts from the truck mode, "transformed" to robot mode. This gimmick has marginal success.

:The "robot mode" of Optimus Prime is where the pullback motor and working wheels of the toys lie. Optimus is sculpted in blue plastic, pre-posed in an odd, crouching position with zero points of articulation. His right knee is bent back, with his right arm touching his knee, while the left side has the leg forward and the left hand holding onto his butt. The toy is as sparsely painted as the truck, with light blue eyes and chest windows, gray hands and feet among other parts, and red forearms. Two panels on his back have red flame tongues on them. He looks like he's scratching his butt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Burger King Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingOptimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"No need for you to give me your face—I have a spare."]]
*'''Ultimate Prime''' (2009)
:This small statuette of Optimus comes with a Blackbird plane representing [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]'s [[alternate mode]]. The plane splits in two, and the two parts can be clipped onto Optimus to replicate the climax to ''Revenge of the Fallen''. The front section of the plane has a black Optimus face which sits in front of Optimus's own face.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BurgerKingDOTMOptimusPrimeBigHead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Now he's nothing but face!]]
*'''Flip-Out Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:Part of the 2011 [[Burger King]] ''Dark of the Moon'' promotion, Optimus Prime is a simple figure with [[Super_deformed|bobble-head-like]] proportions, but is otherwise reasonably accurate to his on-screen appearance. The entirety of his body flips out of his enormous head when it is opened. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion. Pushing the button on his chest makes him say "Autobots, roll out!" There is an on/off switch on his back.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:Movie TitaniumRM Prime.jpg|130px|thumb|"Groovy!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

: Partially constructed of die-cast metal, this small three inch figurine of Optimus Prime has a CGI-accurate sculpt compared to the larger toys, owing to the fact it does not need to transform at all. He is sculpted with his Ion Blaster in his right fist, and is articulated at the neck, shoulders and waist. He comes with a small movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

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[[File:Titanium-Series-Robot-Masters-Optimus-Prime-3-pack.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime 3-Pack''' (3" Robot Masters multi-pack, 2007)

: This Target-exclusive set contains the normal 3" [[Titanium Series]] Optimus Prime figurine (see above), a Protoform Optimus Prime figurine, and Optimus Prime in his Earth-mode truck form, making this the first time a character has appeared in their alternate mode as part of the Robot Masters sub-series.

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==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
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*'''Optimus Prime Digital Watch''' (2009)
: Released alongside a [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|Bumblebee]] version, this LCD digital watch to a squat version of Optimus Prime. It can be removed from the wristband and converted into [[robot mode]] much like the [[Kronoform]]-origin Transformers of years past. It was later released with new decorations as the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#DotMWatch|Optimus Prime Cool Changing LCD Watch]] and the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#TLKWatch|Optimus Prime LCD Watch]].

===Nestlé===
*'''Optimus Prime (Robot mode)''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: A small figurine based on Optimus Prime 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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*'''Optimus Prime (Truck mode)''' (Surprise Cup, 2009)
: Another one of the possible freebies was Optimus Prime in his truck mode, being oddly molded in a very azure shape of blue.

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*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2009)

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[[File:3D-optimus-prime-costume.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Trick or treat, smell my feet, GIVE ME YOUR FACE!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Halloween costume''' (2009)

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[[File:ROTF OptimusPrime Popboxstatue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Optimus Prime Statuette''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' One set of open hands (left & right), one set of closed fists (left & right), two Energon Swords (left & right)

:Released by [[PopBox Collectibles]], this rather expensive, 12-inch tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features over 100 individual parts, is hand-painted with water-slide decals of his flame patterns, and features two sets of hands and Energon Swords. The statue comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity, for those people who want proof that some factory in China produced this expensive piece of mass-market merchandising.

:His head is hilariously over-sized... for a Transformer. If he were human, it would be fine.
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===Missile Mania Board Game===
*'''Optimus Prime'''
: Optimus 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''===
====Mini-Vehicles====
[[File:ROTF RPMs OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''01 of 04'''

:Optimus Prime's first toy in the ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' subline is a "Mini-Vehicle"—a small, non-transforming version of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. A sculpted image of Prime's robot mode can be seen on the truck's underside. He features through-axle construction similar to the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, letting him zip along smooth surfaces (and compatible racetrack sets) at high speed.

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[[File:ROTF-toy RPM OptimusPrime vs Bonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Bonecrusher''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was also available in a two-pack with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. The toy is identical to its "Commander Series" release.

:In Europe, the names on the package are "[[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] Vs. [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]" for some reason. Oooh boy.

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[[File:RPMOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

:Mini-Vehicle Optimus Prime was redecoed in colors similar to "Defender Optimus Prime" as part of a two-pack with [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]].

:This two-pack was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Europe.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold. His red and blue colors are darker and the flames to the side are replaced with stripes with [[NEST]] insignias on it. His underside robot mode relief is painted silver, with bits of blue here and there.

: His [[stock photography]] shows his robot mode being painted in his standard colors, while his vehicle has some additional details not present in the final toy: The tops of his toolboxes are painted in silver, his cab roof is painted red and has blue flames, and some additional flames are present on the rear wheel covers. The stripes are also shown to slope down more. His headlights also seem to be painted, although that may just be the shiny prototype airbrushing.

: This toy was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Asia.
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====Radio Control====
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[[File:ROTF RPMradiocontrol OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Radio Control'''

: Radio Control Optimus Prime is a non-transforming remote-control car with a controller shaped like his robot mode. Batteries (of Hasbro's own [[Powrfuel]] brand) were included for the controller, but not for the car.

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===Robo-Q Transformers===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:This tiny radio-controlled [[Robo-Q]] Optimus Prime figure can be charged by directly plugging him into the back of the controller unit, and on a full charge he can waddle around a flat surface. The figure features lights while the controller has sounds.

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===''Transformers Wacky Wobblers''===
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[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This Optimus Prime {{w|bobblehead}} is part of the popular ''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' line produced by {{w|Funko}}. Naturally, has a big ol' wobbly head but not much else.

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===Transformers Backpacks===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

:Made by [[F*A*B Starpoint]], these backpacks are allegedly "engineered for style, safety, comfort...and saving the Universe!" One design is black with red and blue highlights and a stock image of Optimus Prime, while the other features a much more fiery colour scheme, covered with Cybertronic hieroglyphs and a stock image of Optimus Prime with his energy sword drawn.
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===Basic Fun===
[[File:TF-ROTF-Basic-Fun-Jetpower-Optimus-Prime-Keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Articulated keychain''' (2009)

: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Power Up Optimus Prime's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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*'''Mini Figural Clip-Ons''' (2009)

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===Figure Collection===
[[File:ROTF-Merchandise Figure Collection Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Stand
:The [[Figure Collection]] edition of Optimus Prime is based on his [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader class toy]], and has his sword molded onto his right arm.

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===McDonald's===
[[File:McDonaldsROTFOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Takes your face then blasts your skull.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Happy Meal, 2010)
:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] ''Revenge of the Fallen'' promotion, Optimus does not transform but has a few gimmicks to make up for it. On his right arm he is armed with both a flip-out sword and his blaster. Turning the switch on the underside of the gun from off to on will then allow the red button top to light up a red LED. Optimus is articulated at shoulders and hips, and features pale blue light piping. He was only available during week 1 of the promotion, and came with an instruction sheet that doubles as an ad for [[McWorld]], featuring an exclusive code for the website.

:It is very likely that should the battery in Optimus's light up gimmick die, replacing it would be exceedingly difficult due to the unique style of screw McDonald's uses for its free toys.

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===Piñata===
[[File:ROTFmerchandise-OptimusPrimePinata.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.22|"[[Fandom|We]] would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, Prime."]]
*'''Optimus Prime Piñata'''
: Enact the true Revenge of the Fallen by beating Optimus Prime to pieces. Instead of the Matrix of Leadership, his chest cavity can be filled with candy. (not included)
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:TF2010 roleplay OpCyberSword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Sword''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:This role play toy weapon of Optimus Prime's Energon Sword features a handle like a traditional sword, rather than attaching to the user's arm in some manner. (Amusingly, Optimus Prime would do this in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third film]].)

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[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime helmet.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|Optimus Prime gives you his face.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:A simple plastic mask based on Optimus Prime's face.

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[[File:TF2010 OptimusPrime costume.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|...and his deco. (Wearer does not convert.)]]
*'''Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume''' (Roleplay, 2010)

:An Optimus Prime costume consisting of a printed suit and a plastic mask (different from the one above).

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===''Power Bots''===
[[File:TF2010-toy PowerBots OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2010)

:''[[Power Bots]]'' Optimus Prime is similar to the Mega Power Bot from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', but depicts Prime's regular form with his swords deployed. He does not transform, but plays various sounds if you press his Autobot insignia or move his arms.

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==''Robot Heroes''==
[[File:RH Prime vs Blackout.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Booga-booga!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Packaged with [[Blackout (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Blackout]], Optimus Prime is the standard ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' style of cute and cuddly. His arm is in the Ion Blaster mode, and unlike many ''Robot Heroes'', he's not crouching. He's highly posable for a ''Robot Heroes'' figure, featuring four points of articulation: both shoulders swivel, his neck turns, and he has a waist joint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHMovieOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: In some countries outside of North America, this Optimus Prime was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.

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[[File:Rhscorpprime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage-filled mechanoids]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Scorponok''' (Two-pack, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Packaged with [[Scorponok (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Scorponok]], Optimus Prime is now brandishing his sword arm weapon instead of the Ion Blaster. Sadly, the weapon is not film-accurate, being silver instead of orange. Notably, this was the first piece of Optimus Prime merchandise to have a mouth instead of a mouthplate. It is articulated at the neck and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHOptimusPrimeBlade/optimusprime.htm More information on Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie RobotHeroes BestBuy Cliffjumper OptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Otherwise known as Needs-a-Bathimus Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Battle Damage & Cliffjumper''' (Best Buy Movie DVD Exclusive two-pack, 2007)

: Packaged with [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Cliffjumper]], this is a redeco of the first ''Robot Heroes'' figure in a battle damage paint job. It has all the articulation of the initial release, and boasts an extensive amount of paint apps, including a thorough "dirt wash" on the entire toy. It was sold exclusively in Best Buy stores, packaged with the two-disc special edition of the [[Transformers (film)|film]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/BestBuyOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Best Buy Exclusive Robot Heroes Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime with Battle Damage''' (Single-pack, 2008)

: "Battle Damage" Optimus Prime also saw release in a blindpack outside of North America.

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[[File:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Remember that part of the movie where Prime glows blue with Allspark Power?]]
*'''The Final Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2008)

: "Optimus Prime with AllSpark Power" is another redeco of the first mold. He was packaged with redecoed versions of [[Jazz (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Jazz]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHFinalBattle|Ratchet]], [[Blackout (Movie)#RHFinalBattle|Blackout]], and [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHFinalBattle|Megatron]]. The new deco is very similar to the original, but with added outbursts of AllSpark blue paint. The five-pack was sold exclusively at Walmart.

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[[File:Movie RobotHeroes BarricadeVsOptimusPrime.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Two-fisted justice!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Barricade''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Packaged with [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#RHOptimus|Barricade]], this is the first Optimus Prime ''Robot Heroes'' figure to be unarmed. Sculpted in a two-fisted stance akin to the one he had when first arriving in Mission City, it boasts sharper sculpted detail than its predecessors. Articulation is the standard three points: both shoulders and his head.

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[[File:Robotheroesoptimusblackout.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|After two years, Blackout's still trying to purple nurple him.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (Two-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:The first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' release mirrors the very first movie ''Robot Heroes'' Optimus Prime pack, as he also comes with [[Blackout (Movie)#RHROTF|Blackout]]. While Blackout is a [[redeco]] of the previous mold, Optimus Prime is an all-new sculpt with two swords, reflecting the other Optimus Prime toys in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline.

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[[File:RobotHeroes BattlefortheAllspark.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|Big-rig Prime.]]
*'''Battle for the AllSpark''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Packaged in a set depicting the battle in [[Mission City]] with [[Brawl (Movie)#RHBattleAllSpark|Brawl]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Ratchet]], [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Megatron]], [[Sam Witwicky#Robot Heroes|Sam Witwicky]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#RHBattleAllSpark|Starscream]] in fighter mode and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleAllSpark|Bumblebee]] in car mode, this is the first Optimus Prime ''Robot Heroes'' figurine in truck mode. He has a very big rear.

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[[File:Robotheroesmegatronfallenprimejetfireironhide.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|The most adorable corpse suit ever.]]
*'''Battle of the Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:This ''Robot Heroes'' box set of figures comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Robot Heroes|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHBattleFallen|Megatron]] in tank mode, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Robot Heroes|Jetpower]] Optimus Prime, and [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#RHBattleFallen|Ironhide]] in truck mode.

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[[File:Robotheroestwinswidewaysprimedemolishorsideswipe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Otherwise known as the "What Geneva Convention?" set.]]
*'''Shanghai Shootout''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:"Shanghai Shootout" replicates the opening action scene from ''Revenge of the Fallen'', featuring figurines of [[Skids (ROTF)#RHShanghai|Skids]] & [[Mudflap (ROTF)#RHShanghai|Mudflap]] in ice cream truck mode, [[Sideways (ROTF)#RHShanghai|Sideways]] in vehicle mode, Optimus Prime, [[Demolishor (ROTF)#Robot Heroes|Demolishor]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)/toys#RHShanghai|Sideswipe]] in vehicle mode. This is a different Optimus Prime mold, unarmed and posed as if he's stomping the ground, or jumping onto Demolishor like the money shot first seen in the teaser trailer.

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[[File:ROTF Robot Heroes Board Game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Robot Heroes Game: Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Two-pack, 2009)
:This ''Robot Heroes''-inspired board game comes with a redeco of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime mold alongside a redecoed [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#RHGame|Megatron]].
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==''Mighty Muggs''==
[[File:MightyMuggs MovieOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|Gwwrr.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2009)

: This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Optimus Prime figure uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, with swivel joints in his neck and arms. Like the rest of his wave, Optimus Prime was an exclusive at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.

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==''Speed Stars''==
===Mini-Vehicles===
[[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"I don't care that it's Actionmasters II, '''I WILL BE IN EVERY DAMN IMPRINT.'''"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 08'''

: ''[[Speed Stars]]'' "Metal Heroes" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the RPM Optimus mold with the same color layout but less paint details. Among other changes, he no longer has silver paint on his roof nor his sculpted robot mode.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 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 were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Metal Heroes Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[File:SpeedStars CyberHunt OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Pimp my Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Cyber Hunt'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 04'''

: Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime is a redeco of the RPM mold done up in black, red and silver. He's decorated with [[cyberglyphics]], the number 17972 and a winged Decepticon symbol.

: During the period between 26 December 2010 and 31 January 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 were "Transformers Combiners and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle" and "Transformers Activator and Speed Star Mini-Vehicle." According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Speed Stars Cyber Hunt Optimus Prime was one of the figures distributed.

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[[File:SpeedStars NEST OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|NEST are Serious and hate bright colours.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''N.E.S.T. Global Alliance'''
**''Number:'' '''02 of 03'''

: The Speed Stars version of N.E.S.T. Optimus Prime has his various parts cast in red instead of brown, his red and blue parts are lighter, and he lacks a great deal of [[paint operation]]s in general. Specifically, only his cab and rims are painted, and the stripes on his sides lack the black pin-striping and no longer go beyond the truck nose. His NEST insignias are now black and red instead of white and red, while he regains the flames on his roof. His underside is now blue, with his robot mode lacking the silver and blue paint, instead having some red paint here and there.

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[[File:SpeedStars BattleSeries OptimusVSBonecrusher.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"W-Wait... y-y-you want me to fight someone ''when I can't decapitate them?!'' Game over, Hasbro! GAME OVER!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Bonecrusher''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''03 of 06'''

: This two-pack, originally sold in the RPMs line but which saw limited release in the US, contains Optimus Prime and a green [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. While Optimus's card art shows him with a silver hood, the toy itself is apparently identical to the single-packed Metal Heroes Optimus Prime.

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[[File:SpeedStarsOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Stop it, Hasbro, stop it! I'M SCARED!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

: Like the Bonecrusher pack, Optimus Prime VS [[Long Haul (ROTF)|Desert Long Haul]] was first available in the RPMs line. Optimus is similar to the RPM release of the pack (featuring a silver hood) but like all ''Speed Stars'' releases of RPM toys, he has fewer paint details.

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[[File:SpeedStars BeastMachines OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm finally a dragon! YES! Wait, where are my wings?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Beast Machines'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''

: Representing Prime after being infused with the power of the world's dragons through biotech upgrades, Beast Machines Optimus gets his name from the silver logo on the sides of his sleeper compartment, which depicts a stylized version of his name against a large, horned dragon; in a reversal of the standard pattern, he also has blue flames on (the sides of) his red hood.

:The card back indicates that he was also supposed to have had a silver Autobot insignia on top of his sleeper compartment, silver flames on his doors, silver walls on his tires, and silver text beneath his logo. The card back also shows that the stamped copyright information on his robot form was to have been parallel to his wheels rather than to his head.

:The number "#33485" is stamped into the metal above his head, while "10821" is painted beneath his feet.

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[[File:SpeedStars MetalHeroes DOTM OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Metal Heroes'''
**''Number:'' '''3 of 8'''

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[[File:SpeedStars Mini-Vehicles StealthForce OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 5'''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Night Attack'''
**''Number:'' '''1 of 3'''
:A [[Black redeco]] of the above mold.

:The card back for the toy depicts an alternate color scheme for both modes. The depicted [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] sported a red and blue color scheme similar to his regular colors. The depicted robot mode, meanwhile, was solid grey.

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===Lights & Sounds===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic, 2010)

: Lights & Sounds Optimus Prime is a large, cutesified and child-friendly truck with various playing sounds and flashing lights. Like most ''RPM'' and ''Speed Stars'' toys, it has the character's robot mode sculpted on the underside.

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===''Stealth Force''===
====''Mini Changers''====
[[File:SpeedStars StealthForce MiniChangers OptimusPrimeVsStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Starscream''' (2011)
:Mini-Changers Optimus Prime is a vehicular mode toy with an intermediate attack mode, and no actual robot mode. The toy is packaged with a PVC figure of Starscream.

:To transform(ish) Optimus you pull up the upper half of his vehicular mode, revealing tech details (some which could be guns... maybe), you rotate his fuel barrels forwards (guns?) and rotate the upper halves of his smoke stacks forwards (now that's definitely guns, right?). The result is an attack mode, so yeah, it's probably all guns.
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*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Megatron''' (2011)

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====''Stealth Force''====
[[File:SpeedStars StealthForce OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: The first electronic toy in the "Stealth Force" subline, this Optimus Prime is a truck without a robot mode that reveals a large number of hidden weapons via an entirely battery powered transformation by pushing a button on the rack behind the cab. Most of the weapons are non-firing, though guns concealed inside the engine feature two firing projectiles. The toy also has flashing lights, sound effects, and [[Peter Cullen]] voice clips.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Stealth Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

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==KLIK==
[[File:TF-ROTF-KLIK-Optimus-Prime-Candy-dispenser.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|The candy's sweetness is guaranteed to make you feel like your face is getting peeled.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (KLIK candy dispenser, 2009)

:This KLIK candy dispenser, made by Au'some inc., features Optimus Prime's head on top. When you pull back a lever, it springs forward and launches the candy into your mouth, similar to PEZ. '''''CAUTION''''': Do ''not'' aim at face.

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==''Dark of the Moon''==
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*'''Optimus Prime Cool Changing LCD Watch''' (2011)
:A redecoration of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|''Revenge of the Fallen'' digital watch]], this features the movie flame deco that the original lacked.

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*'''Optimus Prime metal strap''' ([[July 14]], 2011)

:Available at Lawson chain of convenience stores in Japan, this metal strap is available for pre-order between May 1 and [[June 30]], and is to be mailed out from [[July 14]].

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[[File:DOTM Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|"Toddlers! Roll Out!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime ATV Ride-On''' (2011)
:A small powered quad bike suitable for very young children to ride on. A button provides sound effects and even music.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
[[File:Airhedz_Optimus_Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|Incoming message from the Big Giant Head!]]

: Released by [[Bluw]], the Optimus Prime AirHedz set comes with a giant inflatable headpiece with Optimus' face on it as well as an inflatable version of one of his his [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Swords]]. It was released alongside [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#AirHedz|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#AirHedz|Megatron]] versions of the design.

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===Moose Mountain===
*'''Optimus Prime Rollout Wagon''' (2011)
:A wagon modelled after Optimus Prime's truck mode, this wagon can carry your toys with his trailer! He also features electronic phrases and sound effects, and a push of a button, makes an Optimus Prime figure pop out from his truck's hood!

:Do we mention that the stock photo and the packaging had a toy truck and a stuffed monkey being placed in that wagon?
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====''Revving Robots''====
[[File:DOTM RevvingRobots OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

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====''Robo Fighters''====
[[File:DOTM Robofighters OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:''Robo Fighters'' Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure. His gimmick includes pushing his chest kibble down that pops out his weaponry. He has molded Energon sword (in it's deployed form) on his right arm.
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[[File:DOTM Robofighters Nightwatch Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|Because blue swords are known to be more effective during night ops.]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (2011)

:This redeco of ''Robo Fighters'' Optimus Prime features metallic blue for his limb parts, & light Allspark blue for some of the details & his Energon sword.

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===Basic Fun===
*'''Keychain''' (2011)
:This keychain is a likeness of Optimus Prime's robot mode, without any articulation, and with the hook for the keychain positioned on his upper back.

===''Robo Power''===
====Roleplay====
[[File:DOTM CyberBlaster.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Optimus Prime's own handheld Ironhide Cannon.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster''' (2011)
**''Accessories'': 10 darts

:''Robo Power'' Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster is a ten-shot blaster that automatically rotates its turret upon cocking the blaster. When the trigger is pulled, it lights up and makes sounds. The lights emanate from the yellow spot in the center of the blaster. The effects can be turned off or on. The Autobot insignia can be seen in the center of the blaster barrel; lights emit from it when in use. Two "AA" batteries are needed to operate the sound effects and you cannot fire all bullets at once.

:In European countries, this blaster is known as the '''"Robot Heroes Optimus Prime Cyber Blaster"'''.
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*'''Optimus Prime Robo-Power Costume''' (Roleplay, 2011)

:This was an unchanged re-release of the 2010 Optimus Prime Complete Child's Costume.
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*'''Optimus Prime Cine-Mask''' (date)
[[File:DotM Robo Power Cine-Mask Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|]]

: Consisting of a halfd maskhis half mask doubled as a functional set of 3-D glasses for the [[RealD]] format. It also included a set of red and blue lens anaglyph 3-D glasses for use with the included poster.

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===Garoto===
[[File:DOTM_Easter_Optimus_Prime.jpg|300px|thumb|Can't I have some privacy here?]]
*'''Transformers: Dark of the Moon Easter egg''' (2012)

:Currently known to have only being available during the 2012 Easter season in [[Brazil]], local chocolate brand Garoto released a licensed ''Dark of the Moon''-themed chocolate egg that included a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] or Optimus Prime figure inside. Each figure is composed by two separate parts, the "robot mode" and the "vehicle mode".

:Optimus Prime's robot mode is a very simple mold cast in blue plastic with silver and red paint applications. His whole body is weirdly molded as if it's sitting in a chair or throne loosely based on parts of his vehicle mode. The actual vehicle, however, is a very little and flat approximation of his truck mode, smaller than a RPM and completely hollow when looked from underneath. The main gimmick of the figure is that, when the vehicle mode is placed inside the robot mode and the latter is standing on a smooth surface, pressing the robot's head will immediately launch the vehicle through his legs in "high speed". Thankfully, it does work better than Bumblebee's gimmick.

:The instructions show drawings way more detailed than the actual figure that are clearly based on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|original Leader class figure]] from the first ''Transformers'' movie toyline.

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==Dual Model Kit==
[[File:DOTM DualModelKit OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon swords, alternate faceplate, Battle Hook parts (Preorder Campaign only)

:''Dual Model Kit'' Optimus Prime is a model kit released by TakaraTomy with pre-applied decals and pre-painted details on the parts molded in the runner. It is an incredibly-detailed figure, with many pieces (molded mainly in PS, PE, and ABS plastics) built around an articulated "skeleton." When fully assembled, he stands a few hairs shorter than the ROTF Leader class toy but is noticeably slimmer than his transformable counterpart. Optimus Prime comes with two swords, and two faces (battle mask and normal face). The swords can be attached by sitting on his forearms (in the manner seen in the movie) or they can replace his fists entirely. He also comes with an extra decal sheet, which optionally replaces the already-applied decals, if one wishes to repaint the pieces.

:Numerous reports have been made that his fingers are very loose and can detach easily, extra caution is recommended. Meanwhile, as with all of the non-undergated prepainted runners, cutting the pieces off the sprues may leave some marks, so any patch-up work on the paint details is needed.

:The separate Battle Hook parts (from ''Revenge of the Fallen'') are available with the kit if ordered through [[Toys"R"Us]] Japan's "DMK Optimus Prime Preorder Campaign" until June 12, Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera also made a similar campaign after this.

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[[File:Dual-Model-Kit-DMK01-Optimus-Prime-(Clear).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Clear)''' (2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon swords, alternate faceplate

: This DMK-01 is a clear version of the original DMK-01. Almost all pieces attached to the skeleton are translucent, with the frame retaining the original, opaque color. It is an Amazon exclusive in Japan and came with the Blu-Ray version of the third Transformers film.

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[[File:DOTM-DMKOptimusPrimeSpecialColorVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Special Color Version''' (2011)

: The "Special Color Version" of the Optimus Prime Dual Model Kit was given away to 4 people in total, through the October and November issues of ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine. Either prior to or concurrent with the giveaways, they were used in window displays at UNIQLO clothing shops; the ones displayed at UNIQLO stores were shown with special stickers with a "UTF" logo as well as a special Autobot emblem with the letters UNIQLO in it.

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*'''Optimus Prime (Lost Age ver.)''' (December 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DMK03'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, sword, "Vector" shield, "Sentinel" shield attachment, sword clip

:This Optimus Prime DMK model is based on his appearance in the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' film, as opposed to the mainline toys, which are based on the concept of art. Like the previous DMK models, he is very articulated, but his hands no longer feature individual finger articulation, most likely due to the fragility of said appendages in the previous DMK installments. Instead, he features two different pairs of hands, one pair designed to hold his sword, and another, more relaxed pair. He comes with his sword and 1 shield (compacted, with an extending gun barrel) with an optional deployed energy effect. There is also a small clip available to attach the sword to his back.

:Unlike the first DMK model, his flame tampographs are supplied by the included waterslide decals, which means you have to (carefully) apply them by yourself, so good luck.
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==''Revoltech''==
[[File:RevoltechOptimusPrimeMovie.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Accept no [[Robot Replicas|imitations!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011/2015)
**''Series number:'' '''030'''
**''Legacy of Revoltech ID number:'' '''LR-049'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Energon sword, five guns, name plate
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:Number 30 in the [[Revoltech]] Sci-Fi series, this non-transforming Optimus Prime is sculpted to resemble his ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' appearance. His weapons can attach to several points on his body, or combine together into one giant unwieldy supergun.

:In 2015, Optimus Prime was reissued as part of the ''Legacy of Revoltech'' line, ''right after'' his Jet Wing counterpart below.

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*'''Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime''' (2012/2015)
**''Series number:'' '''040'''
**''Legacy of Revoltech ID number:'' '''LR-044'''
**''Accessories:'' Two open hands, two fists, Jet Wing, Energon axe, Energon sword, sword handle adaptor, alternate head, display base, name plate

:This release of Revoltech Sci-Fi Optimus Prime is basically the same toy, but this time he comes with his Jet Wing attachment and several weapons from ''Dark of the Moon'' as well as an alternate head without his [[mouthplate]].

:In 2015, Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime was reissued as part of the ''Legacy of Revoltech'' line. He was reissued ''first'' before the figure above.

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==Tomica==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (October 2011)

:''[[Tomica]]'' Optimus Prime is a die-cast non-transforming toy of his truck mode from ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with trailer. Like all Tomica toys & all [[Go-Bot (G2)#Toys|''Generation 2'' Go-Bots]] and [[Spychanger]]s, Optimus Prime features smooth-rolling axle/wheel construction that lets the toys be quickly zipped along smooth surfaces.

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*'''Optimus Prime Black Ver.''' (December 2011)

:A redeco of the previous ''Tomica'' Optimus Prime toy in the usual Black Optimus/[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]] color scheme: black with teal flames and red windows.

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*'''No. 148 Transformers Optimus Prime''' (9/15/2018)

:A new-mold toy of Optimus's truck mode from ''Age of Extinction'', "No. 148 Transformers Optimus Prime" was sold as part of the "Dream Tomica Series", a subline featuring exclusively fictional vehicles. Unlike the previous toys, it does not include a trailer.

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==Universal Studios==
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*'''Air Cannon''' (2013?) (Universal Studios)
[[File:Universal Studios Air Cannon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|]]

: This massive cannon features a handle you crank forward to pump the gun. Once you have pulling the trigger will fire a fairly underwhelming burst of air being fired.

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*'''Vanquish''' (2013?) (Universal Studios)
[[File:Universal Studios Vanquish.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|]]

: The Vanquish is a large rifle roleplay toy sporting Optimus Prime's flame deco. Pulling the trigger causes it to light up and play sound effects. Additionally the pins on the barrel will pop it rotates. This seems to be a particularly popular roleplay items at Universal Studios, being sold since [[Suppy Vault]] first opened to at least 2024.

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*'''Voice Changer''' (2013?)
[[File:Universal_Studios_Optimus_Prime_Voice_Changer.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|]]

: Sporting Optimus Prime's head on the end of a megaphone-style device, this voice changer has multiple modes to makes you sound more robot-like.

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*'''Wrist Blaster''' (?)
[[File:Universal Studios Wrist Blaster.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|]]

: Featuring Optimus Prime's blue and red flame decoration, this forearm mounted blaster weapon has a hand grip with a button at then end. Given the clar orange barrels, this button would likely activate it's light up electronics. As this item has only been seen once on a single [[eBay]] auction<ref>https://www.ebay.com/itm/233047233540</ref> without packaging, it's unclear what the item's actual name is.

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==''Thrilling 30''==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #11'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Optimus Prime 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 Optimus Prime figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ratchet]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Sentinel Prime]].

*'''Optimus Prime 3-pack''' (3-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 3 Collector's bases
:The same Optimus Prime figurine was ''also'' available in a 3-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|''Prime'' Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]].
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==''Age of Extinction''==
* '''Autobot Functional Weapon Optimus Prime Sword''' (2014)
[[File:AoE merch - Optimus Prime and Drift swords.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]

: A replica of Optimus Prime's Sword of Judgment, this item was released alongside a role-play version of [[Drift (AOE)|Drift's]] katana. Both swords feature lights and sounds. These appear to only have been released in the [[China|Chinese]] market.

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*'''Optimus Prime Role Play Deluxe Set''' (2014)

: Released by [[King Bee Limited]] this roleplay toy set contains a mask, a sword and shield based on the Vector Shield and the [[Sword of Judgment]], chest armor, and forarm armor. The shield is noted as having a color changing gimmick, but due to limited information avalible on this item, it's unclear if the color change on the shield is electronic, heat sensitivity, or some other method. This item was released exclusivly to [[Toys"R"Us]] in [[Asia|Asian]] markets, with a sticker on the back of the package indicating it was imported to [[China]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Malaysia]], [[singapore]], [[Taiwan]], and [[Thailand]].

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*'''Optimus Prime Mask''' (2014)
[[File:AoE Optimus Prime Mask.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
:Another release of the gimmick-less mask ''which is merely just a redeco of the Transformers: Prime [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/merchandise#BattleMask|Optimus Prime Battle Mask]] in Age of Extinction packaging''. The only deco changes for the mask is the lighter shade of blue.
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===Target===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Gift Card, [[2014]])

:Available at Target stores, this version of gift card Optimus is a repaint of the other gift card Optimus. He features new tampographs to change his visage to Prime's new body from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|''Age of Extinction'']], but is otherwise the same.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (3D Deco Light, 2015)
: A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] in the form of Optimus Prime's head. It uses blue LED lights for the eyes, with a red light outlining the whole head from behind, and is battery powered. It comes with a sticker in the form of a wall crack, which is meant to look as though Optimus's head is breaking through the wall.
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===Funrise Toys===
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[[File:Optimus Prime plush sword.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
* '''Battle Blades Optimus Prime Plush Sword''' (2014)
:Released by [[Funrise Toys]], this plush [[roleplay toy]] version of the Sword of Judgment features electronic sound effect noises.

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===Kellogg's===
*'''Optimus Prime Pencil Topper (2014)
:A static, non-transforming (obviously!) Optimus Prime pencil topper figure will be included as a freebie from any Kellogg's cereal (Frosties, Coco Pops/Loops/Flakes, Froot Loops, and (probably) Cookie Crisp.

:So far, the pencil toppers are available in Malaysia.
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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Optimus-Prime-Challenge-Trackset.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Challenge''' (Track Set, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tracks, Bumblebee car, Lockdown car, Bumblebee dartboard coaster, Lockdown dartboard coaster

:Optimus Prime Challenge is a non-transforming ''[[Hot Wheels]]''-style trackset that includes similarly non-transforming Bumblebee & Lockdown in vehicle mode, both equipped with pull-back motor gimmicks to facilitate zipping around the included loop of track and exiting through the flip-down front grill of the truck, ideally careening into one of two round targets decorated with art of the aforementioned characters. The trailer folds up into a convenient carrying case with flip-out handle that allows you to pick up and carry the whole thing to... wherever you'd want to bring an Optimus Prime-themed trackset, really.

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===''Robots in Disguise'' (2014)===
====''Titan Heroes/Guardians''====
[[File:Titan-hero-aoe-optimus-prime-figures.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Believe me, '''no''' one wants them after they're announced.]]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Heroes, 2014)
:A 12-inch non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime with five points of articulation. Like all Titan figures, he is a durable, minimally-painted figure with somewhat unfortunate proportions.
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*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Titan Heroes, 2014)
:A Target-exclusive redeco of the Titan Heroes Optimus Prime toy, molded in dull silver plastic, coated in gold spray folds, and features ''very'' minimal paint apps, which only limited to the eyes & the Autobot Insignia.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:A 16-inch, simplified non-transforming statue of Optimus Prime with five points of articulation, based on the 'Evasion Mode' design.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Hero with weapon, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A new-mold 12-inch non-transforming figure of 'Silver Knight' Optimus Prime with five points of articulation and a sword accessory. He has appeared only as an Australian [[Big W]] exclusive.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Titan Heroes, 2014)
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**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A new-mold 12-inch non-transforming figure of 'Evasion Mode' Optimus Prime with five points of articulation, a sword accessory, and electronic sound effects activated by pressing his Autobot insignia. In the US and UK he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] and [[Argos]] respectively. Unfortunately, he is not available in Malaysian toy markets.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
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*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
:An [[Amazon]] exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===Hexbug===
[[File:Hexbug Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014) ''(Nano)''

:A smaller Hexbug redecoed to resemble the aesthetic of ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014) ''(Warriors)''

:A medium-sized, more armed Hexbug is also similarly redecoed as well.

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*'''Silver Knight''' (2014) ''(Nano)''
[[File:SilverKnightNanoHexbugs.jpg|thumb|right]]

:A Hexbug meant to resemble the [[Silver Knight (AOE)|Silver Knight]] AOE Optimus Prime.

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*'''Silver Knight''' (2014) ''(Warriors)''

:A Hexbug meant to resemble the Silver Knight AOE Optimus Prime.

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===IMC Toys===
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*'''Optimus Prime Light & Sounds Battle Mask'''{{sic}} (2014)
[[File:AoE Optimus Prime Light & Sounds Battle Mask.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
:Released by [[IMC Toys]], this mask features blue light up optics and four noises; two separate sets of metallic sword clangs and [[Peter Cullen]] as Optimus Prime saying "My name is Optimus Prime" and "Bumblebee, come in, Bumblebee".

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*'''Optimus Prime Mega Laser''' (2014)
[[File:AoE Mega Laser Set.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|]]

: This Optimus Prime themed pistol and breastplate allows you to play against the included [[Bumblebee (Movie/Merchendise#MegaLaser|Bumblebee set]]. Players can shoot infrared beams of light to hit an opponent 6 times to win. It features electronic noises and [[laser emitting diodes|LED]] light up. This set was only released in some [[Europe|Europian]] regions such as the [[United Kingdom]].
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*'''Optimus Prime Intercom mask''' (date)
[[File:Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Intercom Masks.JPG|thumb|right|upright=1.1|]]

: Using the Optimus Prime Light & Sounds Battle Mask mold, this mask was included as part of a set with a [[Bumblebee (Movie)/Merchindise#Intercom|Bumblebee]] version, with included electronics allowing them to act as walkie-talkies. Each mask can speak and listen at the same time. This set only saw release in some [[Europe|Europian]] and [[Middle East|Middle Eastern]] countries.

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===''Mecha Nations''===
[[File:Mn04-aoeoptimusprime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Age of Extinction)''' (2014)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN04'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]], Sentinel Shield, alternate hands, display stand.

:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this [[super deformed]] ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime stands 6" tall and is articulated. He features a metallic color scheme, replacement hands and LED light up eyes. Unfortunately, like most of Hasbro's AOE Optimus toys, he is quite inaccurate to the film by virtue of being based on non-final concept art.
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*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.

:A miniature Optimus Prime is included with [[Kids Logic]]'s Mecha Nations [[Grimlock (AOE)#Mecha Nations|Grimlock]] figure. He is articulated, wields mini versions of the Sword of Judgment and Sentinel Shield, and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]].
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===Top Cau===
[[File:Age of Extinction Brazilian Easter Egg.jpg|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Easter egg''' (2015)

:In 2015, Brazilian chocolate manufacturer Top Cau released a pair of ''Age of Extinction''-themed Easter eggs exclusive to Lojas Americanas (a popular Brazilian chain store) that came with a large cup based on either Optimus Prime's or Bumblebee's head. The head could be opened in half vertically to remove the actual cup from inside, which was just a regular looking cup colored red for Prime and cyan for Bee. Also available was a smaller chocolate egg that included either an Autobot or Decepticon insignia keychain.
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==''Pop!''==
[[File:AOE Funko Pop Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''101'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Movies'' segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Optimus Prime is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''101'''

:A Barnes & Noble exclusive redeco of the figure above, this version of Optimus Prime features a more metallic paintjob.

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[[File:AOE Funko Pop Hot Topic Sword Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''110'''

:A Hot Topic exclusive retool of the same figure, this version comes with Prime's Energon sword attached to his right hand.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2023)
**''ID number:'' '''1372'''

:Released as part of a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed batch of ''Pop! Movies'', this Optimus Prime vinyl figure is based on the character's appearance in said movie and is molded doing a pose and holding his blaster.
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==Prime 1 Studio==
===''Museum Masterline''===
[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime DOTM.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-02''' / '''02EX-B''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base, 2 Energon swords, Energon axe, Mega Striker, Valiant Shield, Megatron's shotgun (exclusive)

:[[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is a huge non-transforming sculpture based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance. The statue is made of polystone along with some other materials and features LED lights on his eyes and waist.

:For a statue, he comes with an impressive amount of accessories: a pair of Energon swords, an Energon axe, the Mega Striker cannon and the Valiant Shield, as well as alternate heads with Prime's face exposed and covered up by his battle mask. The unused head can be displayed like a bust with an included base. The exclusive version also comes with Megatron's shotgun, which Optimus infamously takes in the end of the movie.

:The standard version is limited to 2000 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 650 pieces.

:This statue's head is interchangeable with the ''Premium Bust'' heads below.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-05OP'''
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate sword holding hand, Vector Shield, alternate pair of legs

:The exclusive version of the [[Prime 1 Studio]] ''Museum Masterline'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Prime 1 Studio|Grimlock]] statue comes with an Optimus Prime and a good amount of accessories for him.

:He includes two right hands holding the Sword of Judgement in different poses, a Vector Shield that can be attached to his left arm or back, and alternate legs for standing up or riding Grimlock. He also has his own little base that can be integrated to Grimlock's larger base.

:This version of Grimlock was limited to 1750 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Knight.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Knight Edition''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-07'''
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base

:This version of ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' appearance, specifically the moment when he receives an upgrade from the Sword of Judgement, and also features light-up eyes.

:He comes with alternate heads with Prime's face exposed and covered up by his battle mask, and the unused head can be displayed like a bust with an included base.

:This statue was limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Gold.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Knight Edition Gold Version''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-07GL'''
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base

:A gold redeco of the statue above, also featuring light-up eyes and including the same accessories.

:This statue was limited to 250 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Ultimate.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-08''' / '''08EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, head base, alternate pair of arms, 2 alternate pairs of hands, Sword of Judgement, Mega Striker, Vector Shield, Energon sword (exclusive), Seed (exclusive)

:This ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is quite literally the ultimate representation of his ''Age of Extinction'' body, also featuring light-up eyes.

:He comes with a pair of pre-upgrade arms as well as a pair of upgraded ones, a pair of pre-upgrade fists, a sword-holding pre-upgrade left hand, a sword-holding upgraded right hand, an upgraded left fist and an upgraded open right hand, plus the Sword of Judgment itself, a Mega Striker for his right arm and a Vector Shield for his left arm or back. Of course, he also includes alternate heads with exposed and masked faces and a base to display the unused one as a bust. As if that's not enough, the exclusive version also comes with an Energon sword and a replica of the [[Seed#Prime 1 Studio|Seed]] seen in the movie.

:The exclusive version is limited to 888 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime TLK.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Movie:'' '''''The Last Knight'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-16''' / '''16EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, alternate right arm, Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield, arm blade (exclusive)

:This version of Optimus Prime is based on his ''The Last Knight'' appearance and features LED lights on his eyes and base. Since his eyes are purple colored and his face has a red marking, it would be more fitting to call this statue Nemesis Prime.

:He comes with two differently posed right arms, a Sword of Judgement attachable to both right arms, a Vector Shield that can attach to his left arm or back, and two alternate heads with and without his battle mask. Unfortunately, a base for the unused head is no longer included. The exclusive version comes with a blade for his left arm, based on the one Prime uses against Bumblebee in the movie.

:The standard version is limited to 888 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Jetpower.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-21''' / '''21EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, The Fallen's spark (exclusive), The Fallen's Staff (exclusive)

:''Museum Masterline'' Jetpower Optimus Prime is a ''massive'' statue perfectly recreating Prime's combined form with [[Jetfire (Movie)#Prime 1 Studio|Jetfire]] from the end of ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:He features lights on his eyes, cannon, afterburners and base, and comes with a masked and a maskless head. The exclusive version also comes with [[The Fallen/toys#Prime 1 Studio|The Fallen's]] [[spark]] and [[Void Scepter#Prime 1 Studio|Command Staff]]. Unfortunately, they didn't gave him The Fallen's face.

:The standard version is limited to 1200 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 500 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Edition''' (2019)
**''Movie:'' '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-26''' / '''26EX''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate right arm, Seeker body parts (exclusive)

:This ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is based on his ''Bumblebee'' appearance and also features light-up LED eyes.

:He comes with the Ion Blaster permanently attached to his right hand and two alternate right arms, one to pose the blaster pointing upwards and the other to point it downwards. The exclusive version also comes with the disembodied head and left arm of a [[Skywarp (Movie)#Prime 1 Studio|purple Seeker]].

:This statue was later redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Museum Masterline|Nemesis Prime]]. The standard version is limited to 300 pieces while the exclusive version is limited to 250 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
**''Movie:'' '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-28''' / '''28EXS''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, alternate right arm, alternate right hand, 3 Energon swords, 2 barrage cannons, 2 Energon hooks (exclusive), Grindor's head (exclusive), Bonecrusher's head (exclusive)

:This version of ''Museum Masterline'' Optimus Prime is the definitive representation of his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' appearance and features LED lights on his eyes, waist and cannons.

:He comes with two differently posed right arms as well as two right hands, one pointing and another closed into a fist. He also includes a pair of hand-replacing Energon swords as well as a third sword that attaches over the left hand, and a pair of barrage cannons. Of course, he also comes with a masked and a maskless head. The exclusive version goes even deeper, including a pair of Energon hooks, the decapitated head of [[Grindor (ROTF)#Prime 1 Studio|Grindor]] torn in half ''and'' the decapitated head of [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Prime 1 Studio|Bonecrusher]]. This time they remembered to give him all the faces, ''oh yeah''.

:The exclusive version is limited to 888 pieces.

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Museum Optimus Prime Jetwing.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-33''' / '''33S''' (exclusive)
**''Accessories'': Base, alternate head, decorative logo plate (exclusive)

:''Museum Masterline'' Jetwing Optimus Prime is yet another gigantic statue, this time based on Prime's armored mode combined with his trailer from ''Dark of the Moon''. The [[Driller#P1SJetwing|Driller]] is included as part of the statue's base.

:He features lights on his eyes, waist, jet thrusters and cannons, and again comes with his traditional pair of alternate faces. The exclusive version also comes with a decorative plate with the third movie's title engraved on it, written in English for the international version and in Chinese for the Chinese version.
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===''Premium Bust''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-02'''

:''Premium Bust'' Optimus Prime is a highly detailed sculpture of his head and torso attached to a base. It's based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' body and features light-up eyes.

:This bust was redecoed and slightly retooled into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Prime 1 Studio|Nemesis Prime]].

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[[File:Prime 1 Studio Bust Optimus Prime DOTM Final Battle.jpg|upright=1.11|thumb|([[Iridescent]] intensifies)]]
*'''Optimus Prime Final Battle''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-02FB'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Optimus Prime features heavy battle damages accurate to the end of the movie.

:Its parts are interchangeable with the first ''Museum Masterline'' statue above, so you can have a full-body Optimus with a battle damaged head.

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*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-02GD'''

:This version of ''Premium Bust'' Optimus Prime is covered in gold! If only I had the money to put this head on the full-body statue.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-09'''

:This version of Optimus Prime is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' body and also features light-up eyes.

:This bust was limited to 500 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime Damage Version''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-09D'''

:This version of ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime features lots of small battle damages and a weathered deco.

:This bust was limited to 150 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (2016)
**''Movie:'' '''''Age of Extinction'''''
**''ID number:'' '''PBTFM-09GL'''

:This ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime is yet another sculpture covered in gold! You've got the power to know.

:This bust was limited to 300 pieces.

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===''Age of Time''===
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*'''Superior Optimus Prime''' (<s>2017?</s>)

:''Age of Time'' Superior Optimus Prime was designed to be the "ultimate amalgamation" between movie and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Primes]]. He would have come with two blasters and a huge jetpack, specifically taking cues from Prime's combined form with Jetfire in ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:For reasons unknown, this figure was silently canceled.

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==Hybrid Metal Figuration==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (March 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''015'''
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, four open hands, ion blaster, 2 energon blades

:Produced by Hero Cross as part of their franchise-spanning ''Hybrid Metal Figuration'' line, Optimus Prime is a super deformed articulated figure based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon''.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (September 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''021'''
**''Accessories:'' Two fists, four open hands, gripping right hand, sword, shield

:The second ''Hybrid Metal Figuration'' Optimus Prime, this one is based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[May 22|5-22]]-2015)

:A small unpainted gray plastic figure of Optimus Prime based on his appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' cartoon. Together with similar figures of Bumblebee and Lockdown, he was included with ''Mystery of Convoy Returns'' Blu-Ray or DVD collections purchased through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], Tower Records, HMV or Yodobashi Camera.

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*'''Nazo Nazo Optimus Prime''' (2016)

:Nazo Nazo Optimus Prime ("Mystery Mystery Optimus Prime") is a ''Q-Transformers''-based Optimus plushie that plays several voice clips, many of them ad-libbed, by [[Yoshimasa Hosoya]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2016)

:A non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime based on his cartoon appearance was available as part of the ''Q-Transformers'' [[w:gashapon|capsule toy]] lineup.

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==MetaColle==
[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-(AOE).jpg|thumb|''Transformers: Lost Art'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2016)
**''Accessories'': Sword
:''[[MetaColle]]'' Optimus is a palm-sized, non-transforming mini figure based on his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''. He sports 3 points of articulation consisting of the arms & waist, and he comes with his own sword accessory. Like all MetaColle figures, Optimus Prime has diecast parts on his body & legs, and he features soft plastic on the arms & his sword.

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[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-DOTM-ver.jpg|thumb|''Transformers: Diecast Moon'']]
*'''Optimus Prime Darkside Moon ver.''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Energon Sword
:This ''MetaColle'' Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon''. He also comes with an Energon sword accessory, albeit entirely painted in silver.

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[[File:MetaColle-TF-Optimus-Prime-TLK.jpg|thumb|''Transformers: The Iron Knight'']]
*'''Optimus Prime The Last Knight ver.''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword
:The third ''MetaColle'' Optimus Prime is a redeco (& a retool with a new maskless head) of the ''Age of Extinction'' version in darker plastics & metallic paint applications, to match his appearance in ''The Last Knight''.

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==The Last Knight==
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*'''Optimus Prime LCD Watch''' (2018)
:Another redecoration of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ROTFWatch|''Revenge of the Fallen'' digital watch]], this version features a darker color scheme modeled after Prime's apperance in ''The Last Knight''.

===Role Play===
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*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet''' (2017)
:A highly accurate CG-headsculpt of Optimus Prime based on his look in The Last Knight with a built in voice-changer. It includes 21 button-activated sounds and phrases.
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*'''Optimus Prime Battle Blaster Sword''' (2017)
:This role-play accessory of Optimus Prime's sword can convert into ''both'' sword & gun modes. When the insignia was pressed down, it will activate lights & Optimus Prime's dialogue.
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*'''Optimus Prime Mask''' (2017)
:A redeco of the ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime Mask, this wearable <s>face</s> mask is molded in silver plastic and features blue paint details to resemble his live-action film counterpart. He also features an Autobot insignia on the top of his left eyebrow.
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*'''Optimus Prime Mask (Reveal The Shield)''' (2017)
:''Yet another (slight) redeco'' of the ''Prime'' Optimus Prime mask, with unchanged paint masks and features clear red visors and Tech Spec-sque patterns on both sides of the Battle Mask's cheeks, which can be decoded with the other included clear red accessories included from other Reveal the Shield toys, or with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#RTSmask|Bumblebee's mask]].
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*'''Metallic Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet''' (2017)
:A gunmetal grey redeco of the Optimus Prime Voice Changing helmet, possibly referencing Prime's brief stint as 'Nemesis Prime' in the film, was released as a lucky draw item at Toys"R"Us stores in Asia, including Taiwan & Malaysia.
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*'''Optimus Prime Sword & Shield Battle Pack''' (2017)
:This toy replica set of the Sword of Judgment and Vector Shield features electronic sword noises and Velcro strap for the shield. The sword was also redecorated for the [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Sword and shield|Bumblebee sword & shield]].
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===7-Eleven===
[[File:7Eleven TLK Cupholder.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb|How many faces do you need?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cupholder''' (2017)
:Available for a limited time exclusively at [[7-Eleven]] stores in the Philippines, the Optimus cupholder can hold cups in it. It features movie-accurate sculpting with paint detailing.
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*'''Optimus Prime Drawstring Bag''' (2017)
:Distributed through a special promo at Philippine 7-Eleven stores, the Bumblebee drawstring bag is a blue bag with red string. It features artwork of his angry mug, a red Autobot symbol, and the movie logo in the same color.
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===RCM Media===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Manufactured by RCM Media, this Optimus Prime figurine topper is molded in a pointing-up-to-the-sky stance, rather than charging heroically like Bumblebee & Megatron.
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*'''Figurine Play Set''' (Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack, 2017)
:The Optimus Prime topper is once again released as a Universal Studios exclusive 4-pack with the equally unchanged Megatron, Bumblebee, and Sqweeks.
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===Cinema City===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Figurine Toppers, 2017)
:Released only in Russian theaters, this Optimus Prime figurine is a different mold, and unlike the RCM Media figurine, he features a healthy number of paint apps.
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===Simba Smoby===
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*'''Optimus Prime Robot'''{{sic}} (Die-cast Figurine, 2017)
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/64 non-transforming robot mode figurine, and like the [[MetaColle]] figures, he was made partially out of Die-cast metal. He is molded with an arm blade on the left arm.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Die-cast cars, 2017)
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/64 non-transforming but ''mostly'' screen-accurate vehicle mode based on his alternate mode seen in the film.
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===Art Brink===
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*'''Remote Control Optimus Prime Truck''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Remote controller

:A remote controlled Optimus Prime truck released by Brazilian company Art Brink.
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*'''Remote Control Optimus Prime Truck with Mask''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Remote controller, mask

:The same remote controlled truck was also released packaged with a children-sized Optimus Prime mask.
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[[File:TLK Optimus Prime Bumblebee walkie talkie.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Walkie-Talkie with Masks''' (2017)

:The same Optimus mask was also released in a pack with a [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Art Brink|Bumblebee]] mask and a pair of ''Transformers''-themed walkie-talkies.
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===Lacta===
[[File:TLK_Easter_Optimus_Prime.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Never lets you forget who he is...]]
*'''Transformers: The Last Knight Easter egg''' (2018)

:Following the traditional release of ''Transformers''-themed chocolate eggs during Easter season in Brazil, a new egg was made available in 2018, this time by Lacta and themed after ''The Last Knight''. If you can't guess it yet, it includes either a blindpacked Optimus Prime or Bumblebee non-transforming minifigure approximately the size of the current ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends class, with Prime being a head taller than Bee.

:Optimus Prime is cast in a blue plastic with silver and red paint applications. He comes separated into two pieces by the belly and can be easily attached together, even though it does ''not'' give him waist articulation. He can only rotate his head and move his arms up and down.

:The egg also included a code to unlock Bumblebee's and Optimus Prime's voice synthesizers in an app called "A Sua Voz" (Portuguese for "Your Voice") that was only available for the first half of 2018 in the App Store, Google Play and its (now defunct) [http://supersintetizador.com.br/ official website]. Only [[Sqweeks]]' voice was available without entering the code.
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===Anjo===
[[File:TLK_Anjo_50cm_Optimus_Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...because God forbid you think he's the one called Bumblebee!]]
*'''Optimus Prime - Bumblebee''' (2018)
:Released by Brazilian toy manufacturer Anjo, this simplistic, non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime in his ''The Last Knight'' body is 50 centimeters (approximately 20 inches) tall and features limited articulations and a simple paint job. Despite being sold in a single-pack, his packaging refers to both him and Bumblebee, in a clear attempt to spare some expenses.
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===''Metal Earth''===
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*'''Optimus Prime Western Star 5700 Truck''' (IconX, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''ICX203'''
:''Metal Earth'' Optimus Prime is a DIY 3D Metal Model kit that is based on his truck mode appearance in ''Age of Extinction'' and ''The Last Knight''. As most of the parts are very sharp, exercise caution while assembling the kit.

:The kit's difficulty rating is given as "expert".
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (IconX, 2019)
**''ID number:'' '''ICX203'''
:This ''Metal Earth'' Optimus Prime is based on his robot mode from the said two movies, though the kit's appearance is inspired by his ''Premier Edition'' toy, down with the mistransformed pectoral armors.

:The kit's difficulty rating is given as "challenging".
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==Jada Toys==
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====''The Last Knight''====
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*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], this 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast truck with rubber tires is based on Optimus Prime's licensed Western Star 5700XE Phantom form and features opening doors to reveal a highly detailed interior with a chromed steering wheel. Similar to the ''Robot Powered Machines'', the truck features a sculpted robot mode underneath.

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*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
:A medium-sized replica of Optimus Prime much similar to the version above, but with shortened smokestacks. Unlike most other 1/32 vehicles, Optimus does not feature any opening doors.

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*'''2016 Chevy Camaro Bumblebee / 2016 Chevy Corvette Stingray Crosshairs / Western Star 5700XE Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, 2020)
:The 1/32 scaled Optimus Prime was rereleased in a 3-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#TLK1-32|Bumblebee]] and [[Crosshairs (AOE)#TLK1-32|Crosshairs]] as a [[Costco]] exclusive during 2020's [[Christmas]] season.

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*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/64 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Display base
:A smaller, Hot Wheels/Matchbox-sized version of Optimus Prime is also available, with even shorter smokestacks. This version features only the robot mode's face sculpted underneath.

:He comes with his own display base with his picture printed on it. When aligned side-by-side with the other 1/64 bases, they create a unified backdrop.

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*'''Western Star 5700 XE Phantom Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/64 Die Cast Vehicle, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Trailer
:This TakaraTomy Mall exclusive Optimus Prime comes with a ''The Last Knight''-themed trailer. Strangely, he is sold as a 1/64 model even though he's actually identical to the 1/32 release instead. The reason may be because the trailer is sized specifically to store 1/64 cars inside.

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*'''''Transformers: The Last Knight'' Ultimate Blu-Ray Gift Set''' (Scale 1/64 Die Cast Vehicle 2-pack, 2017)
:This Walmart exclusive version of the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD release of the film comes with redecoed versions of the 1/64 scaled Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#TLK1-64GiftSet|Bumblebee]] vehicles. Prime features a blend of metallic red paints with blue highlights on the engine compartment and parts of the cabin.

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====''Studio Series''====
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2018)
:This Optimus Prime is a 1/24 scaled replica of his truck mode from the first live-action movie. Similar to all other replicas of his size, he features opening doors and a sculpted robot mode underneath. His smokestacks are ''insanely'' long.

:He is available in at least three different packagings; one inspired by the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline which even features the same "Forest Fight" backdrop art included with the first ''Studio Series'' release of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Optimus Prime]]; one that looks much more generic but keeps the same robot mode artwork; and another version of the more generic one which also replaces the artwork with G1 Optimus Prime's [[evergreen]] design.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2018)
:This Optimus Prime is also a replica of his truck mode from the first movie, but in a reduced size. He has no opening gimmicks and has much shorter smokestacks, but still retains the sculpted robot mode on his chassis.

:This version is also available in both ''Studio Series''-inspired and generic-looking packagings.

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*'''Western Star 5700XE Optimus Prime / Optimus Prime / Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, 2022)
:The 1/32 version of 2007 Optimus Prime was rereleased in a 3-pack alongside his ''The Last Knight'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#JadaOP3pack|Generation 1]] counterparts, neither featuring any notable changes.

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====''Rise of the Beasts''====
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, 2023)
:Based on his cab-over Freightliner vehicle mode from ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'', Optimus Prime features the now-standard opening doors and sculpted robot form on the underside.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2023)
:A smaller scale version of ''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime. Similar to previous versions in this scale, it features shortened smokestacks and no moving parts.
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===''Metalfigs''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (4" Die Cast Figure, 2018)
**''ID number'': '''M407'''
:''Metalfigs'' Optimus Prime is a 4 inches tall super deformed die-cast figure with three points of articulation based on his ''The Last Knight'' appearance.

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===''Nano Hollywood Rides''===
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*'''2016 Chevy Camaro Bumblebee / Western Star 5700XE Optimus Prime / 1977 Chevy Camaro Bumblebee''' (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, 2019)
:''Nano Hollywood Rides'' Optimus Prime is a small non-transforming die-cast truck based on his ''The Last Knight'' form measuring approximately 1.65 inches long, similar to but less detailed than the 1/64 scaled replica. He was released in a 3-pack alongside two versions of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Bumblebee]]. Unfortunately, he doesn't feature a sculpted robot mode underneath like most other Jada vehicles do.

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*'''Optimus Prime / Hot Rod / Crosshairs''' (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, <s>2020</s>)
:Another Optimus Prime was announced as part of a 3-pack alonside [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Jada Toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Jada Toys|Crosshairs]], but the set was never released. Due to the use of a placeholder image during the announcement, it's unknown if it was going to be an unchanged rerelease, a redeco or a new version based on another movie.
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==Threezero==
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:[[Threezero|3A]] Optimus Prime is a high-end figure based on his ''Dark of the Moon'' design.
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*'''Evasion Edition Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' TBA

:"Evasion Edition Optimus Prime" is based on his rusty body from ''Age of Extinction''.
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2019)
**''Accessories:''Cybertronian Sword, Blaster Shield, Wrist Blade, 6 alternate hands, Alternate Face, Display Base

:This version of Optimus Prime is based on his ''The Last Knight'' design in the company's Premium scale.

:Optimus comes with his Cybertronian Sword, his Blaster Shield, his Wrist Mounted Blade, 6 alternate hands, with 4 types of gripping hands, and 2 open splayed hands. He also comes with an alternate face to replicate his face without his battle mask, and a display base for use with his posability.

:The Deluxe Edition version of this figure includes an extra head as accessory.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Display Stand, 7 alternate hand pieces, Ion Blaster

:Threezero Optimus Prime is a non-transforming figure based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' movie, standing at 11.2 inches tall, made to scale with ThreeZero's DLX Scale [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Threezero|Bumblebee]] figure. Much like the other ThreeZero figures, Optimus contains [[die-cast]] pieces as well as extensive use of paint.

:Optimus comes with his Ion Blaster, which has a detachable clip from the gun to allow for further display options. He comes with seven extra hands, all made from flexible plastic and painted, with two pairs of hands made to hold his Ion blaster, two relaxed open hands, two open splayed hands, and one left pointing hand. He comes with a Display Base that allows for more stable poses alongside aerial poses. Using LR-44 batteries, his eyes also light up.

:Records show that while this is a rarity, early versions of the figure had some issues with the open relaxed hands of Optimus Prime being warped, with the smaller fingers like the pinky bending into the other fingers, though more recent releases have had this fixed since.

:This figure was repainted as [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Threezero|Nemesis Prime]] and as [[Ultra Magnus (Movie)#Threezero|Ultra Magnus]], and was slighty retooled into the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[Optimus Prime (SG Movie)#Threezero|version]] of ''Bumblebee'' Optimus Prime.

::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-bumblebee-dlx-optimus-prime-2nd-batch More information on ThreeZero DLX Optimus Prime on the official ThreeZero website]''
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[[File:Threezero_premium_bumblebee_optimus_prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I couldn't beat [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|him]] this time, but I will still take your bank accounts wholeheartedly."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Premium Scale, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Alternate Chest Piece, Alternate Shoulder Pieces, Forearm Covers, Wheel Covers

:Threezero ''Bumblebee'' Premium Optimus Prime is a larger scale variant of the DLX Optimus Prime, however this version of Optimus is extremely different in internal building. It also comes in with a fairly high MSRP of $518.00 USD. This Optimus is made with extensive amounts of diecast metal internally, it making up the primary internal framing.

:Optimus also comes with several alternate parts to swap out in order to give him a look more accurate to the scenes of Bumblebee where he was on Cybertron, with an alternate chest, shoulders and wheel covers.

::''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/2020-premium-optimus-prime More information on ThreeZero DLX Optimus Prime on the official ThreeZero website]''
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, 2021)
**''Accessories:'' Display Base, 6 alternate hands, Arm piece, 2 Ion Blasters, 2 Energon Swords, Alternate face

:This DLX Optimus Prime is based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design. Standing at 11.2 Inches, he falls into the DLX scale for the ''Bumblebee'' Figures instead of the Premium Scale.

:Optimus comes with a Display Base for balancing his figure, 6 alternate hands in place of his regular fists, with 2 open grabbing hands, 2 open relaxed hands, and 2 pointing hands. He also comes with 2 Ion Blasters with a single interchangeable arm piece to attach to the Ion Blaster as well as his arm, as well as 2 Energon Swords, the Swords able to clip into his wrists.

:Optimus also comes with an alternate face to replicate his look without the faceplate in the movie.

:He can combine with Threezero's DLX [[Jetfire (Movie)#Threezero|Jetfire]] to form "Jetpower Optimus Prime".

::''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-dlx-optimus-prime/ More information on ThreeZero Revenge of The Fallen DLX Optimus Prime on the official threezero website]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, 2022)
**''Accessories:''Cybertronian Sword, Blaster Shield, Wrist Blade, 6 alternate hands, Alternate Face, Display Base

:A smaller-scaled offering compared to the Premium figure above, the DLX version of ''The Last Knight'' Optimus Prime features similar accessories, details and articulation with less diecast construction.

::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/transformers-the-last-knight-dlx-optimus-prime/ More information on Threezero DLX The Last Knight Optimus Prime on the official Threezero website]''

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[[File:DLX_Transformers_Rise_of_the_Beasts_Optimus_Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (DLX Scale, Q4 2023)
**''Accessories:'' two transformed arm cannons, seven alternate hand pieces, alternate faceplate, two energon swords, two wrist sword adapters, energon axe, right hand (Bumblebee)

:This DLX Optimus Prime is based on his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|''Rise of the Beasts'']] design. Partially retooled from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ThreezeroBB|above ''Bumblebee'' DLX figure]], this figure comes with several changes to the design to match his final onscreen appearance. As such, he measures about the same height as before (just over eleven inches), has over fifty points of articulation thanks to his diecast skeleton, and features light-up LED eyes (and again, LR-44 batteries not included).

:This time around, Optimus comes with some more accessories: two arm cannons sculpted to look like it transforms out of his arm as in the movie, two energon swords (plus wrist adaptors), an energon axe, and seven interchangeable hands (two closed, two axe-holding, two open and a pointing left hand). Also included are an alternate unmasked face plate, a bonus right hand meant for [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#ThreezeroROTBDLX|Bumblebee]] to hold the axe, and an adjustable display stand.
::*''[https://www.threezerohk.com/product/rotb-dlx-optimus-prime/ More information on Threezero ''Rise of the Beasts'' DLX Optimus Prime on the official Threezero website]''
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==''Bumblebee''==
===McDonald's===
[[File:2018-McD-Authentics-Bumblebee-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime with a sword'''{{sic}} (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] June 2018 Happy Meal Toys along with [[My Little Pony]], this Optimus Prime is a rerelease of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#McDonald's|''Authentics'' figure]], but under ''Bumblebee'' branding. It is a super-deformed figurine, and he features a gimmick on his left arm, which can be swung down to reveal a pop-out sword with a press of the button on his back. The sword can be retracted manually by posing the arm up first.

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===Killerbody===
[[File:Killerbody Baby Figurine Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.11|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (High-end Baby Figurine, 2019)
**''Accessories'': Stand

:Released by [[Killerbody]], this non-converting super deformed Optimus Prime features a shaking head, light-up eyes and shoulder articulation.

:He was released with either a Bluetooth speaker stand or a normal, non-functional stand.

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[[File:Killerbody Optimus Prime Helmet.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.11|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Helmet, 2021)
**''Accessories'': Stand

:This highly detailed, extremely movie-accurate Optimus Prime helmet features a moveable faceplate, light-up eyes, voice commands and a Bluetooth speaker stand.

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[[File:Killerbody Mini Retro Cassette Player Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|80's music is the right of all sentient beings, ''[[The Touch|yeah!]]'']]
*'''Mini Retro Cassete Player''' (Bluetooth Speaker, 2021)
**''Accessories'': Figurine, cassette tape, chain, 2 steel sheets, USB cable

:This Bluetooth speaker in the form of an 80's cassette player comes with one of five non-converting figurines and a very small cassette tape that can be stored inside of it.

:One of the available figurines is that of Optimus Prime, which features shoulder articulation, a removable blaster accessory, magnets under his feet and can be equipped with a small chain to be carried around.

:The other four available figurines are all of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#KillerbodyRetro|Bumblebee]] doing different poses.

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===Nendoroid===
[[File:Nendoroid BB Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
**''Nendoroid ID Number'': '''1409'''
**''Accessories'': Closed right hand, closed left hand, opened right hand, opened left hand, gun-holding right hand, pointing left hand, blaster, stand

:Revealed at Wonder Festival 2020 [Winter], this [[Nendoroid]] figurine of Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' movie. Unlike most Nendoroids, he is manufactured by Sentinel rather than Good Smile Company or Orange.

:The sculpt is produced by Toyhouse with Nendoron's supervision.

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==Yolopark==

===IIES Series===
[[File:Yolo IIES BBCyb OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': IIES Ion Blaster, IIES Display Base, Matrix of Leadership, globe hologram

:[[Yolopark]] ''IIES'' Optimus Prime is a highly-detailed and intricately designed non-transforming figure based on his appearance from the opening sequence of the ''Bumblebee'' movie, standing at 62 centimeters (approximately 24 inches), containing an extensive amount of die-cast, and an MSRP of $2199, officially costing more than your home insurance and your car insurance.

:This figure debuts Yolopark's '''Internal Interconnect Endoskeleton System''' (IIES for short), taking advantage of extensive gears to allow for smoother movement than the [[Ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet joints]] typically required in figures of a similar scale.

:Optimus includes an Ion Blaster designed with the same system, allowing expansion and contraction.

:Optimus also includes a removable Matrix of Leadership designed to look similarly to the Generation 1 Matrix of Leadership. The Matrix chamber in the figure's chest allows the artifact to be pushed out automatically.

:The Matrix, Prime's eyes and the Ion Blaster also contain LED lights. The translucent "holographic" projection of Earth does not.

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[[File:Yolo IIES BBCyb OptimusPrime Deluxe.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime Deluxe''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': IIES Ion Blaster, IIES Display Base, Matrix of Leadership, globe hologram, translucent plating option parts

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[[File:Yolo IIES BBEarth OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Earth Mode Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': IIES Ion Blaster, IIES Display Base, Matrix of Leadership, globe hologram

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===PMK Series===
[[File:Yolo PMK BBEarth OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Earth Mode Optimus Prime''' (Model kit, 2021)
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, axe
:''PMK Series'' Optimus Prime is a detailed, 30 cm tall, articulated model kit depicting the body the Autobot leader dons in the final moments of the movie.

:In addition to his iconic blaster, Prime is also equipped with a giant honking axe that would have been really cool to see in action.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2023?)
:Announced at [[Toy Heart Expo Beijing]] 2023, this 30 cm tall model kit depicts Prime's body throughout ''Dark of the Moon''.

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===AMK Series===
[[File:Yolo AMK ROTB OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Model kit, 2023)
**''Accessories'': 4 alternate hand parts
:Part of Yolopark's inaugural wave of ''AMK Series'' model kits, ''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus comes out of the box in prebuilt modules as opposed to traditional model kit runners. This allows him to be assembled quickly and easily, as long as he comes with all the parts.

:Reports from the Philippines indicate that copies of this kit may include two of the same side fist part or thigh panel (i.e. two left fists) instead of one for each side.

:While Prime does not include any of the weaponry he possesses in the film, Yolopark has [https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid037DLw9Y4AwBrwicuF9mF1vTHbsaH1TtXttT7RexBp1uWPy7SgfaH4jC8P2J8s7r4fl&id=100059985162530 promised] a weapon pack due to be released in the second wave.
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==''Rise of the Beasts''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2023)
[[File:RotB Optimus Prime roleplay mask.jpg|thumb|right|upright=.75|]]

: This plastic mask is a brand new mold, based of Optimus' apperance in ''Rise of the Beasts''.
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===Figural Bag Clip===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2023)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi ''Rise of the Beasts'' Optimus Prime.

:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.
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*'''Transformers Logo with Mini Optimus Prime (Exclusive B)''' (2023)
:A smaller version of the Optimus Prime bag clip attached to a ''Rise of the Beasts'' plate was also available in the same collection as one of two chase items.
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==Micro Machines==
*'''Micro Machines''' (Series 1 [[2019]])
**''Accessories:'' Foldable box playset"
Released as part of the 1st series of blind boxed Micro Machines sets, Optimus is a small plastic replication of his 2007 vehicle mode. It comes with a s foldable box that unfolds into a small cityscape and features extra accessories and stickers to liven up the scene.

This mold was later redecoed with a sandy finish for both the 4 pack release and 8 pack release, along with being redecoed with a gradient color scheme as a chase release in the 2 pack series.

==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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Toygrind: 2007 Optimus Prime gift card from Target.

2007 Optimus Prime gift card from Target.