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Soundwave (Cybertron)

2026-04-21T21:18:14Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Soundwave}}
:''Soundwave is a [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:SoundwaveCyb FPbio.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"The rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat."]]

'''Soundwave''' is possibly Planet X's most physically intimidating warrior, but his ''true'' talent and the real threat comes from his "mad skillz" at creating confusion. His audio-altering abilities let him change his voice to sound like virtually anyone, or focus devastating sonic attacks. He also seems to be able to create illusions, though of limited duration, to further confuse his targets. The abilities of his companion [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]] only increase Soundwave's ability to confound and crush.

Even his speech seems to be geared towards throwing people off-balance; though his tone is often a deadpan monotone (at least, when he's not impersonating someone else), his speech is that of a rave-club DJ, announcing loudly to "all the bots in the hizzouse" that he's here to "lay some science down on you all". Despite the appearance these mannerisms give off, he's actually a very serious-minded and focused robot, far more than his fellow Planet X agent [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. His mission is manipulating [[Autobot]] and Decepticon alike to get his revenge on the citizens of [[Gigantion]].

{{bigquote|His name is Soundwave, and he spins like the sun.|[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]|"[[Giant]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' comic===
When the world of technological marauders known only as [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] was at the zenith of its power, Soundwave served as an information specialist. He would infiltrate targeted planets and find important individuals and technologies to be dealt with. When his home planet was destroyed in a war with [[Gigantion]], Soundwave was one of a small handful of survivors who became fixated solely on revenge against the Giant Planet. Immediately after that catastrophic event, Planet X's surviving scholars pooled their knowledge in a search for some force which might bring the same fate to their hated enemies. Lore of an ancient, planet-devouring being brought them hope, and they split up across the universe in their search for it. Soundwave would end up succeeding in the millennia-long quest, tracing the Gigantion [[Mini-Con]]s' origins to his quarry: [[Unicron]]. Soundwave struck a deal with the Chaos Bringer: one million years of servitude in return for the assured destruction of Gigantion. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 9|Soundwave's profile in Club magazine #9}}

Unfortunately for Soundwave, Unicron [[The Sun|was destroyed]] just as the end date of his servitude approached. But he did not let this minor detail impede his loyalty; while [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s forces were busy searching for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, Soundwave and Laserbeak stole the fallen [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]'s [[Dead Matrix]] from the [[Archives]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and cast it into the [[Unicron Singularity]], liberating the Chaos Bringer's essence. Unicron's lifeforce immediately sought out and entered the tiny planet [[Yst]], which he perverted and destroyed from within, shaping it into his new body. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}} {{storylink|Revelations Part 3}} Unicron (now the size of an average Transformer) returned to Cybertronian orbit and rejoined Soundwave. The two of them organized a Mini-Con civil war, spurring insurgents into attacking the Mini-Con Council of Sages, {{storylink|Revelations Part 4}} then participated in the conflict itself when [[Omega Prime|a few]] [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|dimensional]] [[Landquake (Timelines)|travelers]] joined the fray to put an end to it. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} When Cybertron itself transformed into [[Primus]]' [[robot mode]], both Soundwave and Unicron opted to flee rather than face the planet-god. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===''Galaxy Force''===
Soundwave was a Cybertronian Transformer who was absorbed by [[Unicron]] and integrated into his being. When the dark god's [[spark]] was absorbed by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], the remaining body went awry in its regeneration functions in another space or universe. To compensate, the planet resurrected those who were absorbed by Unicron, including Soundwave. Rechristening Unicron's body as "Planet X", its denizens found Unicron's memories and copied them into a medium of their own invention, and Soundwave acted as an administrator to this data. After his homeworld was destroyed in the war against Gigantion, Soundwave discovered in Unicron's records the existence of [[Primus]] and his [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. As such, Soundwave resolved to nab the Cyber Planet Keys, restore Planet X to its former glory, and take revenge on Gigantion.<ref>Booklet included with ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' vol. 13 DVD</ref>

===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Robert O. Smith]] (English), [[Garry Chalk]] (English, "[[Giant]]"), [[Taketora]] (Japanese), [[Taitem Kusunoki]] (Japanese, "[[Giant|Megalo Convoy of Gigalonia]]")|[[Ángel Amorós]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Luis Miguel Perez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish), [[Janusz Wituch]] (Polish), [[Sim Seung-han]] (Korean)}}

[[File:GiantCybertronSoundwave.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"Can I get a what what?"]]
The mighty [[Planet X]] ruled its universe with its advanced technology, only to meet its end at the hands of [[Gigantion]] when X's forces attempted to invade it. Two of the planet's survivors, Soundwave and [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], swore revenge henceforth. {{Storylink|Challenge}}

Following Primus's transformation, the Autobots and Decepticons focused their efforts into locating the fourth and final Cyber Planet Key, which just so happened to be on Gigantion. With the Decepticons unable to voyage across time and space to the parallel dimension in which Gigantion was located, Soundwave seized upon another chance for revenge and opted to ally himself with the villains. Emerging before the Decepticons from a fiery portal in space, Soundwave performed a bit of dramatic posturing before revealing his name and informing them that he knew the way to the planet. {{storylink|Titans}}

Living up to his word, Soundwave led Megatron and his troops through another fiery portal, across the dimensions to the Giant Planet. {{storylink|Warp}} When the Decepticons clashed with Optimus Prime's Autobots not long afterwards, Soundwave shocked the amassed heroes with his talent for mimicry by flawlessly impersonating the Autobot leader's voice. Prime was flattered and merged with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] to battle Soundwave; the villain held his own in the fight, but when Megatron was thoroughly owned by Giant Planet leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]], he joined the Decepticons in fleeing. {{storylink|Giant}} Megatron proceeded to tap the power of Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key, and transformed himself into Galvatron, at which point Soundwave decided to "drop out of this session", and flew off to carry out his own agenda. He observed Galvatron's subsequent battle with Optimus Prime from afar with great interest. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

During a later battle between Optimus Prime and Soundwave's fellow Planet X-er [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] over the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'', Soundwave suddenly came streaking into the middle of the battlefield to yank Sideways out of the path of a blast from Prime. The pair retreated to safety, as Soundwave reminded Sideways not to forget the true reason they were there. {{storylink|City}} The duplicitous duo began searching for Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key, but when they were caught in the act by the [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]], Soundwave didn't have any reservations about revealing his and Sideways's true history to the Autobot trio, as he intended to destroy them. As Laserbeak shrouded the area with a smokescreen, Soundwave used his imitative abilities to distract and disorient the three Autobots, until [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] saw through his Hot Shot impersonation and blasted Laserbeak out of the air. After the smoke cleared, the trio unloaded their weapons on the two tricksters, collapsing a tower on top of them. {{storylink|Challenge}}

Following this defeat, Soundwave and Sideways dropped out of sight for a period of time, during which the Autobot successfully located Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. Galvatron was able to steal all four keys and the [[Omega Lock]] from the heroes, but before he could make good his escape, Galvatron was confronted by his treacherous lieutenant, [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. As the two former allies engaged in battle over the keys, the Autobots prepared to intercede, only for Soundwave and Sideways to suddenly burst out of nowhere and stand in their path. The two Planet X-ers kept the Autobots occupied while Galvatron and Starscream's battle escalated until the two Decepticons were channelling so much raw energy that reality actually began to warp around them. Having failed to predict such a calamitous outcome, Soundwave was in favor of simply warping away to fight another day, but Sideways insisted on making one final play for the Cyber Planet Keys; while he pleaded for Soundwave to flee and save himself, Soundwave stuck by his "bro". The pair lunged for the Omega Lock, suspended between Galvatron and Starscream, just as their conflict reached a crescendo, resulting in a colossal explosion of energy. As the light from the blast dimmed, Starscream, Soundwave and Sideways had vanished, and although [[Vector Prime]] could not be certain, he believed that they had been blasted into yet another dimension. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}

[[File:Beginning-SoundwaveSideways.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Get down with the groove!]]
Precisely what had happened to Soundwave and Sideways was never clearly explained, but they did, at least survive the experience. When Galvatron had a vision of Starscream, seemingly reaching out across the dimensions via the [[fire dimension]] to mock him one last time, Soundwave and Sideways were seen standing at his side, {{storylink|Unfinished}} Later, the pair were shown to have found another Planet X, presumably in the dimension they had been blasted to, and seemed to be pretty dang happy there, given the way they were boogieing. {{storylink|Beginning}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] stated that the Planet X which attacked the Gigantion of [[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]] was the headquarters of the remnants of the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]] from [[Primax 994.0 Gamma]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 5/6/2015}} On the other hand, Vector Prime stated that the Planet X which attacked Gigalonia in [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha]] was half the body of Unicron from [[Primax 886.0 Gamma]] and that its denizens were Transformers consumed by Unicron and later resurrected by the planet. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 8/6/2015}}

===''TransTech''===
{{voiceactor|[[Garry Chalk]] (English)}}

Soundwave was hired by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], along with [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], to enact his revenge on [[Bumblebee (G1)|some yellow guy]]. Soundwave hacked the group's [[identification bolt]]s so that when they got arrested by [[Stungun (TransTech)|Stungun]], he would send them to Planet X. Megatron wanted to use Soundwave and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s sonic engines to have Megatron replace Bumblebee as the head of the franchise, but Optimus foiled the plot. After Bumblebee blew up some machines in Megatron's face, everyone agreed to not speak of the event again. {{storylink|Bee in the City 2: Electric Bugaloo}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:CybertronSoundwave toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"Throw your hands up in the air, you can surrender but I just don't care."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Soundwave''' (Voyager Class, [[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GX-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[August 22]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': "Harmonic Wave Cannon"/bomb, "Subsonic Shocker"/bomb, Planet X Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''vmj8'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class Soundwave transforms into a Cybertronic stealth bomber somewhat akin to a F-117A Nighthawk prototype, the Lockheed ''{{w|Have Blue}}''. He comes with three hexagonal prism "bombs"; one converts into his Mini-Con partner [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)#Toys|Laserbeak]], the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these "bombs" can be stored in his [[robot mode]] chest, which opens by plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into him. Inserting the key in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] allows whichever "bomb" is stored there to drop. The other two store in indents on the underside of his wings, though it's a little tricky to line them up correctly. Despite having a [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] on his right shoulder, giving you the option to have a [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#The Transformers|G1-styled]] orientation for his triple-barreled blaster, none of his fictional appearances show him using it in this way; both of his blasters are either in his hands, or stored on the back of his wings in robot mode.

: The figure's instructions incorrectly show Soundwave's waist pointing straight forward in fighter mode, rather than down (the black flaps are supposed to tab into the bottom of the jet). The knees of the figure need to be bent, so that pegs on the body go into them, and so that pegs on the knees line up with holes on the bottom of the canopy. Additionally, the plate to which the head connects is not meant to just flap around awkwardly above the torso (such as in the Hasbro stock photo pictured), but hinge down and slot ''into'' the matching indent in the top of the chest. It should be slotted in during the transformation stage where the body is folded over into place against the wings; the gray plate ends up flush with top of the chest.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' release of Soundwave has more elaborate [[Paint operation|paint applications]], particularly around the face and wings. This version also has [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] plastic in other places on his body (other than the Hasbro versions' stained-glass cockpit detail), but lacks the Decepticon sigil. Many Soundwave figures in the initial ''Galaxy Force'' run had a serious misassembly issue preventing the toy from correctly transforming into fighter mode. The large hinge bar that connects the upper torso to the waist is bolted crookedly on one side, making it impossible for the legs and the canopy to properly form the front of the fighter. And of course, the Takara version's Cyber Key lacks a [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]].

: This mold was later used to make ''Galaxy Force'' [[Logos Prime#Toys|Soundblaster]] and the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blaster]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOCSoundwave.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Of all the LOCs, this one gets served the most.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Soundwave''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>

: This incredibly-simplified version of the original Soundwave toy was made available in the third wave of "[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]" product. His jet mode cockpit does not attach to his left arm, but rather just kind of hangs awkwardly off his left hip. Due to its ball-jointed connection, it can be rotated out of sight to point up behind his back, which does help to balance his weight when standing. The stock photo (at right), the picture on the toy's card, and the toy's instructions, show ''three'' different arrangements of Soundwave's hips and lower torso in vehicle mode. (They differ in whether the triangular pattern of stripes on his crotch points up or forward, and on whether the fronts of his thighs point up or out.) None of the arrangements work terribly well.

: This mold was also used to make the 2008 ''Universe'' version of [[Air Raid (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/LOCSoundwave/soundwave.htm More information on Legends-class Soundwave at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])}}</ul>

: This four pack of Legend-class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]], [[Jetfire (Armada)#LOC|Jetfire]], and Soundwave was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
{{--}}

===''Classics''===
[[File:Class06-toy LOCCybSoundwave.jpg|right|thumb|100px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Soundwave''' (Legends Class, 2007)}}</ul>

: Bizarrely enough, Soundwave was one of three ''Cybertron'' Legends toys straight-released in ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' packaging, though with the modifier "Cybertron Collection" printed on the cardfront. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.

==Notes==
* According to the ''[[Victor Entertainment|Galaxy Force Volume 13]]'' DVD booklet, Soundwave's stats are:
**''Height'': 4.1 meters
**''Weight'': 4.1 tons
**''Speed'': Oh oh! Guess what it is? It's Mach 4.1! Surprise!

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Soundwave''' (サウンドウェーブ ''Saundowēbu'')
*''Armenian:'' '''Dzaynayin Aliq''' (Ձայնային Ալիք, "Sound Wave")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hanghullám''' (1st dub, "Soundwave"), '''Fülelő''' (2nd dub, "Listener")
*''Korean:'' '''Soundwave''' (사운드웨이브 ''Saundeuweibeu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shēngbō''' (聲波, 声波, "Soundwave")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Cybertronians]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Planet X]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]

Jetfire (Armada)

2026-04-21T20:42:35Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Jetfire}}
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:''Jetfire is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:MicronDensetsuJetfireBoxArt.jpg|upright=2|thumb|"I'm as dry as a dead dingo's donger!"]]
'''Jetfire''' is probably the best [[second-in-command]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could conceivably have. Jetfire is more than a yes-man; he's the crucial link between Prime's role-necessitated distance and his troops. Though professional and businesslike, Jetfire infuses his interactions with a down-to-earth friendliness. And where Optimus Prime is cautious, Jetfire is more prone to tempered bursts of gusto and bravado. While Optimus Prime is your leader who's your leader, Jetfire is your leader who's your friend. Because of this, Jetfire is very popular among the Autobots.

Most importantly, Jetfire is one of the only Autobots who will tell Optimus Prime to his face when he thinks he's wrong. It is this trait that makes Jetfire indispensable.

Jetfire has a long-lost brother [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]], and while the two are quite similar in many ways, Jetfire is ''far'' more willing and eager to jump into battle than Overcast.

He has a Decepticon alter-ego, '''Sky Shadow''', which he affects when doing undercover missions. He found the name in history archives which referred to a [[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|Sky Shadow]] from the legendary [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. Nobody's really sure how that works. Maybe it's that bloody [[Unicron Singularity]]'s doing.

{{bigquote|Let me tell you my personal motto: VICTORY IS MINE!|Jetfire|[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
When the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] investigated a distress signal against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s orders and fell into a trap set up by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Jetfire joined Optimus Prime in rushing to their rescue. The two combined and kicked Galvatron to the sky after a short battle. Shortly after, Jetfire reprimanded the Mini-Cons for not listening to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] upgraded Jetfire to be able to combine with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Terry Klassen]] (English, [[Prehistory]], only), [[Susumu Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Min-seok Kim]] (South Korean), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian), [[Niko Macoulis]] (German), [[Rais David Báscones]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Alex Orozco]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Daniel Bergfalk]] (Swedish), [[Robin van der Velden]] (Dutch), [[Kim Min-seok]] (Korean), [[Duda Ribeiro]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

[[File:Prehistory-Jetfire in charge.jpg|thumb|What they didn't know was that the fireworks were for indoor use.]]
Before Optimus Prime and his squad left for [[Earth]] in response to the [[Mini-Con]] signal, he left Jetfire in command of the remaining Autobot forces on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{Storylink|Prehistory}}

Much later, Optimus Prime requested Jetfire's assistance as the battle for the Mini-Cons reached a dangerous point with the discovery of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber sword]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom]] shield. As Jetfire made his way to Earth, he was followed by the Megatron loyalist [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], who had similarly been requested by the Decepticon strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

[[File:Arm ep25 jetfire.jpg|upright=1.35|left|thumb|{{w|Bear Behaving Badly|Wackadoo!}}]]
Thrust's arrival quickly improved Decepticon battle strategy, sending the Autobot forces on Earth into disarray. Optimus Prime himself would have been defeated if not for the timely arrival of Jetfire, who quickly defeated the surprised Decepticon air power and forced the rest into retreat. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Jetfire was quickly installed as second in command, but as everybody who had never served with him discovered, he was a very different kind of 'bot compared to the reserved Optimus Prime. Where Optimus was cautious and analytical, Jetfire was brash and headstrong to the point of recklessness, jumping into the unknown without considering the consequences. As a result, in his first major battle with the Decepticons, Jetfire decided to take all of their air forces on his own, getting himself into serious trouble. Fortunately, Optimus Prime had recovered enough from his injuries to launch a counter-attack on the Decepticons and unleash his secret weapon—the ability to [[Powerlinx]] with Jetfire, resulting in the powerful Jet Optimus. Together, they overpowered the Decepticons in short order. Afterwards, Jetfire promised that he would be more cautious in the future. {{storylink|Linkup}}

[[File:Linkup jet prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.35]]
During a rare moment of downtime, Jetfire had an arm wrestling competition against Smokescreen (beating his opponent several times in a row) before he decided to do his homework, and review footage of the Autobots' and Decepticons' battles on Earth. As he perused the Autobots' video files, Jetfire noticed that Sideways had sometimes acted against the Decepticons, despite having already defected to their side. He discussed this revelation with the children. They all came to the agreement that, despite the fact that it was unclear whether or not Sideways was a Decepticon, it was evident that the fiend couldn't be trusted. Later, the Autobots and Decepticons squared off on a beachfront {{storylink|Detection}} over a new mysterious [[Mini-Con storage panel]]. Optimus Prime and Jetfire once again combined into Jet Optimus to take the fight to the Decepticons. However, even Jet Optimus's power was tested by the arrival of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. The giant Decepticon's sheer strength and firepower forced Jet Optimus on the backfoot, and in their shared gestalt mind, both Optimus and Jetfire were at a loss as what to do. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Worse yet, Thrust's tactics proved effective as ever, and though Jet Optimus fled up into the sky, he found himself surrounded by enemy units. Megatron pursued the Autobots by combining with Tidal Wave, and used the Star Saber to forcibly separate Jetfire from Optimus, sending the Autobot leader plummeting. Jetfire was left unable to go after Optimus as Megatron then bombarded him with laser blasts. The Autobots only won thanks to the timely appearance of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] and their combination into the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], which wound up in Optimus's grasp. {{storylink|Desperate}}

[[File:Awakening Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35]]
The Requiem Blaster was a source of argument for the Autobots, however. With this new weapon, several of them were eager to storm the Decepticon base in the hopes of ending the war. Jetfire was among those willing to take a more proactive approach to dealing with the Decepticons, though Optimus was hesitant. Before a decision could be reached, it was discovered that the Space Mini-Con Team had run away along with the kids. Though most of the Autobots went out looking for them, both Scavenger and Jetfire remained behind on monitor duty, as their vehicle modes stuck out too much in public. {{storylink|Runaway}}

[[File:The Requiem Blaster.jpg|thumb|200px]]
When the Autobots were informed by a mysterious source to meet the Decepticons in battle within a forest, Jetfire objected to them not bringing along the Requiem Blaster. Soon the Decepticons arrived to fight them, as promised... or rather, [[Starscream_(Armada)/Cartoon_continuity|Starscream]] engaged the group, wielding the Star Saber. Jetfire combined with Optimus to fight him. Their duel ended abruptly when Starscream realized that his back-up wasn't coming. Megatron had noticed the absence of the Requiem Blaster and realized it was back at the Autobots' base, where Smokescreen was guarding it, alone. The Autobots warped back to base, Jet Optimus splitting back into his two component 'bots once there. They were too late to assist Smokescreen, who nearly died valiantly trying to protect the Mini-Cons. Despite his sacrifice, Megatron took the Requiem Blaster and retreated. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration Jetfire.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
But Smokescreen clung onto life, if just barely. While Red Alert went about fixing him, a proximity alarm sounded across the Autobots' base. Hot Shot and Side Swipe, eager to avenge Smokescreen, headed out to take on both Starscream and Tidal Wave. Jetfire and Optimus went after them, and combined into Jet Optimus to rescue their subordinates. Even in their combined form, they were no match for Tidal Wave... until Starscream willingly handed them the Star Saber. Tidal Wave warped away, and Starscream was taken to the Autobots' base, where he informed them that he had defected from the Decepticons. Though Jetfire was hesitant to trust him, the Autobots ultimately decided to accept Starscream into their ranks. Smokescreen was rebuilt into a new body, and the Autobots used data provided by Starscream to open a warp gate to the Moon, in order to storm the Decepticon camp.{{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

[[File:Rescue Autobot Fire.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The attack on the Decepticon moonbase begun with the Autobots besieging Megatron's throne room. The battle then spread throughout the Decepticons' base, until the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons were located. Jetfire helped round-up the Mini-Cons, now free of Megatron's influence thanks to [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], and queued them up so they could warp back to the Autobots' base. {{storylink|Rescue}}

[[File:Armada-Mars-Starscream and Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35|[[Scott McNeil|Bad Doomageddeon!]]]]
Jetfire's flight capabilities made him and Starscream the only two viable candidates for a mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], where a new Mini-Con was detected. Jetfire gladly brought along both [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] Mini-Cons along for this mission, but was none too keen on being paired up with Starscream. Starscream took off ahead of him anyways, though Jetfire chose to remain on-task instead of tracking him down. When Jetfire eventually came upon him, Starscream was so wrapped up in self-pity that he refused to do as his Autobot superior ordered. Jetfire was forced to handcuff him and charge him with dereliction of duty. On the return trip to Earth, the pair discovered the object of their quest on an asteroid. They were attacked by Tidal Wave, hindering their first pass to snatch up the newly awakened [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]. Starscream was able to talk Firebot into turning its weapons on the giant Decepticon, and then grabbed the Mini-Con and put him in Jetfire's storage compartment. It looked like the Autobots were home free, only for Megatron to appear in their path with the Requiem Blaster in hand. Brought into proximity for the first time, the blaster, the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber (wielded by Starscream) resonated with one another, causing a huge flare of energy that covered Jetfire and Starscream's escape. Back on Earth, Jetfire informed the kids that he hadn't been able to bring them back a souvenir. Fortunately for them, Starscream had picked up a bejewelled rock during the mission, and left it behind for Alexis to find after he stormed off. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Jetfire supervised the construction of a spaceship for the Autobots, playing the part of a drill sergeant, making sure all the others did their fair share of work. This led to him getting into an argument with Starscream, who insisted the Autobots should prioritize Megatron's destruction above all other matters. Starscream stormed off, and the rest of the Autobot continued with their labor.

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The ship was in the final stages of construction when Billy and Fred reported that they had seen Starscream "chase off" Thrust after the Decepticon had asked him to steal the Skyboom Shield. As it turns out, [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] were nowhere to be found just then. Accusations that Starscream had complied with Thrust's request were thrown around, but the conversation was cut short when the Decepticons attacked. Jetfire flew out to meet them, and after shooting down Cyclonus, he Powerlinxed with Optimus to take on Tidal Wave. Just as Smokescreen passed the Skyboom Shield to Jet Optimus (the Mini-Cons having been found during the battle), Starscream swooped down, grabbed it, and left with both the shield and the Star Saber in hand to rejoin the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

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Though Jetfire seemed in control of his emotions after Starscream's betrayal, he was as angry over it as all the other members of the Autobots team. He had Side Swipe try and hack into the Decepticons' warp gate, but they had taken additional precautions over such incursions after the Autobots' previous attack. Jetfire nonetheless continued to petition Optimus to go on the offensive against the Decepticons. Then, the Decepticons test-fired their newly built [[Hydra Cannon]] on a comet for all the world to see. Jetfire Optimus, Side Swipe, and Hot Shot were left staring in awe over the might of the Decepticons' super-weapon. {{storylink|Threaten}} Jetfire warped out into orbit to scout out the Decepticons' warship, but found himself unable to penetrate their [[Force field|electro-shield]]. After returning to base to meet with Optimus, the both of them warped back near the Decepticons' ship and combined. They then waited for the Hydra Cannon to drop its shield in preparation for its attack, and took advantage of this opening to begin a furious assault. The Decepticons emerged from the ship to ward Jet Optimus off, who split into his individual components to better deal with their numbers. Jetfire was tasked with distracting the Decepticons while Optimus attempted to retrieve the Mini-Con weapons. There were simply too many enemy units however, and Jetfire was pinned down and forced to watch as the Hydra Cannon opened fire on Earth. Optimus managed to use the power of the Matrix to intercept its destructive beam, though the intense release of energy utterly destroyed his body. While the Decepticons were distracted by the spectacle of [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus's demise]], Jetfire wrenched himself free of their grasp. He then flew about, desperate to find any sign that Optimus had somehow survived, but all he came upon was Sparkplug drifting in the space dust, clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} As the Autobots tried to cope with the loss of their leader, Jetfire scoped out the Moon, hoping to find anything left behind by the Decepticons. The enemy team had since departed for Cybertron, however. When he returned to Autobot headquarters, Jetfire was confronted by Hot Shot, who insisted the two of them chase after the Decepticons for revenge. Jetfire dismissed his request, agitating Hot Shot further. Hot Shot's emotional outbursts continued, provoking Scavenger to beat some sense into him through some aggressive therapy. Though Alexis pleaded with Jetfire to step in, Jetfire assured her that Scavenger knew what he was doing. Sure enough, Hot Shot was eventually made to confront the reality of the Autobots' situation, and stopped fighting his teammates. Believing it would be what Optimus would have wanted, Jetfire passed on leadership of the Autobots to Hot Shot. With their morale renewed, the team redoubled their efforts to complete the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. {{storylink|Remorse}} Jetfire watched confusedly as the Mini-Cons protested Hot Shot's decision to leave the children behind while the Autobots pursued the Decepticons. Hot Shot eventually relented, and the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and children all boarded the newly completed ''Axalon'' and begun their journey to Cybertron. {{storylink|Depart}}

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Shortly after their departure, the Autobots had to navigate the ''Axalon'' through an asteroid field. As they were about to emerged from this dangerous region, they came upon the Decepticons, who had turned their own ship around to crush their pursuers. In the battle that ensued, Jetfire dueled Thrust. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus, revived by the Mini-Cons through the Matrix, blew Megatron back with the power of his super mode. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}} No sooner had the Autobots welcomed their leader back than their ship was pulled through a worm hole to a dead planet, where they were menaced by a twisted clone of Optimus named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Jetfire stayed on the ''Axalon'' with most of the Autobots, Prime ended his dark doppelgänger's threat. {{storylink|Puppet}}

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By the time the Autobots had repaired the ''Axalon'' and arrived over Cybertron, the Decepticons had managed to take over the planet. Upon approaching their home planet, the Mini-Cons began acting up, and Jetfire had to combine with Optimus to persuade them from drifting off into the void. The Autobots then warped down to Cybertron, where Jetfire and Optimus were fought against Galvatron (formerly Megatron), leading his elite soldiers on the warpath. Meanwhile, a black hole appeared in the sky. The Mini-Con continued to display their mysterious powers, and helped keep the black hole at bay. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Jetfire was sent planetside to scout out an area where the ''Axalon'' could safely land. Though it took fighting several Decepticon troopers, he eventually did so, and called Optimus and the rest of his team down from orbit. Optimus then ordered Jetfire and Side Swipe to head a full Autobot evacuation of Cybertron in preparation for Unicron's assault. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Jetfire was pulled away from his job to back up Hot Shot and Wheeljack who, along with Alexis, Rad, Carlos, and their Mini-Con companions, were tracking down Thrust. Though Jetfire got turned around for a while, he eventually came upon his quarry, and pulled them off of Cybertron's moon while its surface crumbled. Cybertron's satellite was then revealed to have concealed Unicron's slumbering form. The Chaos Bringer was now awakening. {{storylink|Portent}}

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The Autobots put in action a plan to force Galvatron into a situation where Optimus would have the opportunity to reason with him. After heading out to meet Galvatron's forces, Optimus combined with Jetfire and Overload to draw the Decepticon leader away from the battleground. Once they had achieved a significant distance from the rest of their forces, Jetfire separated from Optimus, and kept Tidal Wave occupied while both faction leaders were left to "negotiate." Though Galvatron eventually came around, it was only after Starscream died to convince him to do so. {{storylink|Cramp}} Jetfire attended the meeting during which the Autobots and Decepticons formed a temporary truce to combat the menace of Unicron, notably shaking hands with Tidal Wave. After their combined armada failed to deal any damage to Unicron, the Autobot/Decepticon alliance sent a scouting party to the Chaos Bringer's surface. They too failed to yield any immediate success, and had to be rescued by Jet Optimus and Galvatron. {{storylink|Alliance}} Some data was gathered during the scouting expedition, however, and once analyzed provided the Autobot/Decepticon alliance with a weakspot they could target: a small area on Unicron's neck. Jetfire and Tidal Wave helped their respective commanders infiltrate Unicron through his plasma cannon, then helped distract their gargantuan foe by attacking his vulnerable area. {{storylink|Union}} No matter how much damage they inflicted upon him, however, Unicron would regenerate his wounds. It dawned upon Jetfire that only a miracle could help them defeat Unicron at this point. {{storylink|Origin}}

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Thankfully, a miracle wasn't needed; the team within Unicron managed to free the Mini-Con weapons that were powering him, and Unicron became inert. Hot Shot then decided to go on a solo mission to retrieve Optimus Prime from within the evil planet, but Jetfire knocked him out and went instead; he reasoned that if Unicron was still a threat, the united Cybertronian army needed Hot Shot to lead them. En route, he was joined by Cyclonus, and as Jetfire predicted, Unicron began to stir once more. Jetfire came upon the kids, their partner Mini-Cons, and the 'bots who made up the three Mini-Con weapons emerging onto Unicron's surface, and doubled back with them aboard himself. The Transformers then launched a final assault on Unicron, though it proved unnecessary; Galvatron sacrificed himself to Unicron, robbing the dark god of the hatred he needed to sustain himself. Unicron vanished from existence. Afterwards, Hot Shot, Jet Fire, and Perceptor accompanied the children back to Earth, and bid them a heartfelt goodbye before returning to Cybertron to rebuild their war-worn planet. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

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As the Decepticons unleashed the might of the [[Hydra Cannon]] towards the Earth, Jetfire and Side Swipe left their posts to watch on in horror as the blast approached, via the Autobot base's view screen. Thankfully, Optimus had already left to thwart the energies of the weapon with those of his Matrix. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
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During the ten years since the defeat of [[Unicron]], Jetfire was upgraded into a new, more advanced body uploaded with the [[Spark of Combination]], which granted him the ability to [[Powerlinx]] with other compatible robots. Jetfire was selected by Optimus Prime to accompany him and [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] to investigate a mysterious attack on the [[energon]] mining colony there by a group of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|mysterious bestial transformers]]. Jetfire was less than pleased when the inexperienced and immature [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] wanted to tag along merely to satisfy his hero worship of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but decided to let the youngster come along after Optimus Prime left the decision to Jetfire. After surveying the damage on Mars, Jetfire quickly destroyed a large number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|avian drones]] attacking [[Ocean City]] on Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}}

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Soon afterward, the mining colony on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] was attacked by the same mysterious energon-eating creatures, now identified as "Terrorcons." Tasked with conducting reconnaissance, Jetfire and Kicker fought their way through dozens of the bird drones, with the gifted human playing a crucial role in their successful mission. Though the Terrorcons were once more driven back, this time around a number of them managed to escape with a substantial amount of Energon. {{storylink|Energon Stars}}

Jetfire was dispatched to Plains City in preparation for future Terrorcon attacks. The next strike happened at [[Desert City]], however, meaning Jetfire missed out on the action. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

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After Ironhide acquitted himself with distinction during the mission on the Moon, Jetfire practiced Powerlinxing with the younger Autobot, who, unfortunately, could not time the sequence properly. The reason behind the attacks was (partially) revealed when the powerful [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], commander of the Terrorcons, attacked [[Plains City]]; Energon was supposedly being gathered to revive Megatron. Jetfire arrived with the Autobot reinforcements and finally successfully Powerlinxed with Ironhide, allowing the young Autobot the honor of being the controlling component of their combined form. The Terrorcons were once more made to retreat. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

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After [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] joined the Terrorcons, Jetfire became vocal about his distrust of Demolishor, fearing he might follow suit. When he expressed his concerns to Optimus, the Autobot leader dismissed Jetfire's fears, stating he was confident Demolishor would remain a steadfast ally. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} Though the Terrorcon attacks continued, the Autobot grew more competent at defending their outposts. When a flock of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones attacked [[Lunar City]], Jetfire led them into the station's newly built automated defenses systems, and the Terrorcons were all blown to bits. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

The balance of power shifted when Megatron was resurrected, and took command of the Terrorcons. With their old foe returned, Jetfire brought back up the topic of Demolishor's loyalty to Optimus, only to be dismissed once more. Jetfire confided in Kicker that he envied the Omnicons, as they were certain of their place in a tumultuous world, filled with shifting loyalties. Then, Ocean City's alarm sounded, warning that an enemy space-bridge had materialized nearby. Jetfire was sent to investigate, but saw no one exiting the portal... He did bump into someone though: the newly revived and ghostly Starscream. Jetfire called Kicker to inform him of his encounter, only for Megatron to launch his own, unrelated assault on Ocean City. Jetfire and Ironhide combined to fight off Demolishor, who had joined back up with Megatron, as Jetfire had previously predicted. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

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After Optimus informed his troops that Ocean City's security had been breached by a ghostly intruder, Jetfire suggested Optimus be accompanied by a body-guard at all times to prevent an assassination attempt. Optimus refused Jetfire's suggestion, forcing the Autobots to guard him anyways, though covertly. Optimus caught on quickly, and warped off to the Moon to confront his attacker alone. While Optimus dealt with his would-be assassin, a revived Starscream, Jetfire and the other Autobots wound up having troubles of their own defending Lunar City from Megatron. Though the Terrorcons were driven back, the newly rebuilt lunar outpost was once more reduced to ruins. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Jetfire's next mission took him to Asteroid City, where he and his team encountered the Decepticons' ship. The vessel's eerie similarity to Unicron put the Autobots on edge, and Jetfire was pinned down by Scorponok in the ensuing skirmish. Though skewered by the Terrorcon's tail-blade, Jetfire recovered quickly after Hot Shot, Optimus, Inferno and Ironhide forced Scorponok back. Megatron and his minions then covered their escape by detonating an energon-riddled asteroid. Jetfire later attended a meeting where Dr. Jones put forth his proposal to build [[Energon tower (technology)|energon towers]] to better defend their mining outposts. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Before the first energon tower could be fully built in Ocean City, Megatron and his troops attacked the facility. Jetfire was kept busy for most of the fight by Cyclonus, though once he was taken out, Jetfire changed his focus towards Scorponok. Scorponok was substantially more powerful than Cyclonus unfortunately, and easily batted Jetfire aside as he pushed his way towards the center of the city complex. Thankfully, the energon tower was completed and activated just in time to force the Terrorcons away. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}}

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Jetfire was called in to [[Jungle City]] to scope out a Terrorcon attack Kicker had reported. After confirming the presence of radar-invisible Terrorcons, he regrouped with the other Autobots, and was paired up with Hot Shot to overlook Jungle City's aerial defense. Jetfire failed to protect the local energon tower from being destroyed, and the Autobots were forced to abandon Jungle City, detonating it to prevent its Energon stockpiles to fall into enemy hands. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

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Jetfire received word that Optimus was under attack in the ruins of Lunar City. He, Hot Shot and Inferno warped up to help him fend off the Decepticons. They were trapped in a precarious position when Scorponok unleashed the firepower of the Decepticon Mobile Fortress on their group, only to be rescued by several Omnicon survivors of Lunar City. After the Omnicons raised a hidden base from under the Lunar surface, Jetfire helped protect an energon tower while it warped in and was activated. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}}

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Kicker and Misha had Jetfire give them a lift to Desert City in order to investigate a lack of Energon output from that location's energon tower. After dropping them off, Jetfire traveled to Earth orbit, where he and a handful of Autobots formed a first line of defense against a meteor strike engineered by Megatron. They were briefly joined by Rodimus and his crew members, who aided Optimus's team by destroying one of the three artificial meteors. The other two constructs continued their encroachment upon the Earth, until the [[Energon grid (technology)|energon grid]] was successfully activated, forming a protective barrier around the planet. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}} Jetfire was glad that with the energon grid now online, the Autobots could let down their guard every once in a while. Optimus told his troops that he rather they stay vigilant, despite the added protection of the energon grid. Jetfire then attended a meeting where Optimus made clear his plan to go on the offensive, and travel into space to stop Unicron from being revived by their enemies. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}}

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Jetfire attended the launch of the ''[[Miranda II]]'' Autobot-human spacecraft. He joined the crew and was part of a space battle in the [[Asteroid belt]] to defend the [[Energon Ring]] before their journey could begin. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} The ''Miranda II''{{'}}s first stop took its crew through a whiteout on an uncharted planet, where it became temporarily stuck between two glaciers. Jetfire was sent out with Kicker and Ironhide to scout the area for Energon, while Inferno and Optimus tried to free their ship. As the Omnicons began uncovering the sought-after substance in a cavern, Jetfire tried to keep the rest of his team calm; they were all on-edge, thinking the Decepticons could turn up at any moment. As Jetfire told them that the odds of the Decepticons coming upon them was infinitesimally small, Demolishor and Snow Cat shot him in the back. Jetfire was left unable to fly, and had to Powerlinx with Ironhide in order to achieve lift-off. Once they had escaped out into open, Jetfire's team ran afoul of [[Cruellock|a new type of Terrorcons]]. Though Jetfire wound up being in need of repair, he and the rest of the Autobots safely made it aboard the ''Miranda II'' and escaped the planet. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}}

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The ''Miranda II'' crossed paths with Rodimus, who boarded the ship to discuss Unicron. Optimus, Jetfire, Rodimus, and Prowl talked privately on the matter. During their conversation, Rodimus revealed that Unicron was merely a tool, that could be used for good or evil. Optimus was nonetheless unwilling to allow the planet to reawaken, and his crew parted ways with Rodimus's. Ironhide decided to stow away on Rodimus's ship though, and when Hot Shot brought this to the rest of the crew's attention, Jetfire had a good chuckle over Ironhide's youthful exuberance. The Autobots then made their way to Unicron's body, and drove off the Decepticons' first line of defense. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} After getting Megatron's attention, the ''Miranda II'' retreated back towards the Autobots' warp gate, luring the Decepticons into following them. Jetfire helped defend the ship until they emerged from warp near Cybertron. There, the Autobots used the planet's energon grid to inflict massive damage on Unicron's body, forcing Megatron to warp his troops away, and signaling an initial victory in the Autobots' quest to bring an end to Unicron. {{storylink|Battle Stations}}

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Later, Jetfire was contacted by Kicker, who had met with Alpha Q in his absence and made an ally out of him. Jetfire informed Optimus that Kicker, Ironhide, Misha, and Alpha Q were heading towards Cybertron aboard Unicron's head. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} During the peace talks between Optimus, Rodimus, and Alpha Q, Jetfire traveled to Cybertron to overlook the ship graveyard left behind by the Decepticons who failed to escape past Cybertron's energon grid. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} The energon grid had been left damaged during the escape of the Decepticon war-criminal [[Shockblast]] however, and Megatron's forces took advantage of the Autobots' weakened defenses to launch an attack. During the conflict, Jetfire tried to rescue Wing Dagger from Shockblast, but due to interference from Tidal Wave, was unable to prevent him from being crushed by a falling energon tower. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} To make matters worse, enough energon towers had been damaged in the attack to severely cripple Cybertron's defenses. The Decepticons returned with Mirage, a rebuilt Tidal Wave, who used his enhanced speed and agility to outmaneuver Jetfire. The Terrorcons managed to breach Primus's chamber, and from within it, stole enough energon for Unicron to transform and threaten Cybertron with imminent destruction. Jetfire joined Optimus in a retaliatory strike where the Autobots managed to penetrate Unicron's outer defenses. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} Jetfire dropped off Ironhide on Unicron's surface so the young 'bot could join with Optimus's party. Meanwhile, he continued to run interference outside Unicron against Megatron's Divebomb drones. {{storylink|Open Fire!}}

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The fighting that followed within Unicron led to a ''clash of positively and negatively-charged energon, which ultimately tore open a rift in space.'' Jetfire found Inferno clinging onto the Chaos-Bringer's hull for dear life, and rescued him before Unicron was pulled into the rift. Jetfire then met up with Optimus Prime and the others, and followed them through the spatial tear to chase down Megatron and Alpha Q. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

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On the other side of the rift, the Autobots found a newly created solar system; Alpha Q had succeeded in restoring the planets devoured by Unicron, and had placed Unicron's head in its center as an energon sun. The Decepticons immediately begun to target these worlds, and on [[Iron Planet]] the Autobots came to blows with Shockblast. Though Jetfire was eager to capture the Decepticon himself, Optimus had him stand back so Wing Saber could do it, and acquire some peace of mind. Afterwards, Scorponok resurfaced, brainwashed and completely loyal to Megatron. Jetfire had to rescue a confused Ironhide from being skewered by their former ally, and together they helped fend off the Terrorcons under his command. {{storylink|Protection}} Jetfire then took the ''Miranda II'' to [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]]. After having set down the ship on the pristine world, he received an alarm from Inferno, who had been left behind on Iron Planet to guard Shockblast. Jetfire linked up with Ironhide to come to Inferno's aid, though the Autobots arrived too late to prevent Megatron from infusing Inferno with Decepticon programming. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

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The Autobots began looking for Unicron's whereabouts in the void of space, only to be called back to Jungle Planet when the Decepticons found the Autobots' temporary base of operations there. The Autobots were kept from going down to the planet's surface by the Decepticons until the arrival of [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] tipped the odds in their favor. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Jetfire overlooked the Omnicons clearing a site to set down an energon tower on Jungle Planet until the Autobots got word from Bulkhead's team, now in space, that they were under attack. Jetfire used his shuttle mode to fly out and assist them. He linked up with Downshift to fend off the Decepticons until the energon tower could be activated. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}}

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Jetfire teamed up with Bulkhead to protect an energon tower as it was being warped in to [[Ocean Planet]]. Unfortunately, Mirage managed to slip past them, and sent the structure toppling over. With only one tower to spare, Inferno volunteered to act as a decoy, pretending that the Decepticon programming Megatron had previously forced into him had taken effect. Jetfire, Ironhide, and Kicker were sent to keep an eye on him as he reeled in their enemies. But the programming was more powerful than anticipated, and Inferno's began to lose control. He managed to shake off the Decepticon influence in time to save Jetfire from getting impaled by Starscream. Jetfire managed to return the favor (if barely) by retrieving Inferno's spark after his body was destroyed by the heat of the energon sun, which Starscream had sent him towards. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}} ''Jetfire then brought the spark back to Cybertron, where Primus would be able to restore Inferno. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

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Jetfire saw Hot Shot and Ironhide off through a space bridge, and wondered to himself where they were off to. His curiosity getting the better of him, he suggested he and Kicker follow the pair for a little "R&R." But by the time they made it to their destination, the duo found themselves on [[Circuit Planet|a planet]] entirely covered in roads, where the first [[Autobot Grand Prix]] had already started! Kicker jumped down to join Ironhide on the road, while Bulkhead approached Jetfire with a proposition: to make the race a little more interesting... mostly by shooting at the road! Jetfire only used blanks though, to keep things safe. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

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After Wing Saber located Unicron's body, Jetfire and the Autobots staged an assault on the Planet-Eater, but were unable to keep Megatron from making Unicron fully operational again. Finding themselves surrounded by the enemy, the Autobots were rescued by the timely arrival of first [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]], and then Roadblock (Inferno reborn) with fleet of energon towers in tow. The towers were sent down to impale Unicron, but had no effect on the now-mobile titan. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Likewise, the energon grid protecting Alpha Q's planetary system failed to halt Unicron's advance towards the [[Energon Orb]] at its center. Jetfire tried to help coordinating the Autobots' offensive as Unicron reached for its head, to no avail. He was forced to call for a retreat as Unicron became whole once more. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

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Jetfire, Bulkhead, and Wing Saber kept the lesser Decepticons busy outside of Unicron while the other Autobots sought to reach Megatron's throne room and disconnect him from the Planet-Eater, while the later was still dormant. The fliers later reconvened with the ''Miranda II'', where Misha gave them an update on Optimus Prime and Kicker's teams, then fighting a Unicron-empowered Shockblast and retrieving Alpha Q's body respectively. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Jetfire rejoined Optimus Supreme in Blizzard Planet's orbit to inform his leader that Unicron was back online (despite Optimus having witnessed first-hand the giant punching down onto Blizzard Planet's surface). He then joined in an effort to stop Unicron from obliterating Blizzard Planet, fully aware of the insanity of the situation. The Autobots failed to save the planet, were all left badly damaged by the encounter, and had to be brought to the Autobots' infirmary.

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After being repaired and against orders, Jetfire joined Optimus in fighting Unicron before he could reach another world. He fared little better this time around and Circuit planet was the next sphere to fall. Then, the power of Primus reached the Autobots, repairing Jetfire and reformatting his body, while growing Optimus Supreme to gargantuan proportions so he could fight Unicron on an even playing field. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Jetfire and the others maintained strafing assaults against Unicron as Optimus Supreme grappled with him directly and Kicker assembled the energon towers for a powerful strike. With the towers, the power of Primus, and the teamwork of the Optimus Supreme combination, Unicron's body was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

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Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Jetfire and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Rodimus gathered the crew of the ''Miranda II'' to return to Cybertron. He ordered Roadblock and Jetfire to remain behind on Ocean Planet and watch over Alpha Q's worlds in their absence. When he learned that Optimus had abandoned the sick bay, he tracked him down beyond a warp gate. Though Optimus had yet to fully recover, he insisted he travel to Cybertron, having sensed his home-world was in danger. Jetfire was unable to dissuade him, and both Autobots went pressed onward through the space bridge. {{storylink|Ambition}} The Autobots arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere. Optimus collapsed under its effect, but Jetfire retrieved his leader before his lifeforce could be extinguished. The Decepticons then proceeded to unleash the gas all over Cybertron, forcing the Autobots to retreat off-planet. {{storylink|Wishes}}

The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Jetfire fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} As Optimus led a team through the opening in the energon gas created by Kicker's infiltrators, Jetfire remained in space under Rodimus's command as part of a backup team. {{storylink|Break Through}}

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At some point, in the Autobot combat training simulation, Jetfire and Ironhide teamed up for the tournament. They defeated Scorponok in an extended battle, but fell before some cheap tricks when [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]] manipulated the digital environment against them. {{storylink|Distribution}}

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As Cybertron began moving through space towards the warpgate for Alpha Q's worlds, Rodimus and his crew attempted to gather enough space debris to slow it down. Jetfire complained that this was an exercise in futility, as their makeshift barrier stood no chance of halting an entire planet's progress. Rodimus admitted that they had little chance of succeeding, but explained that he hoped to at least distract Galvatron somewhat, to give Optimus and his soldiers on the planet a better fighting chance. But Six Shot had modified an energon tower into a planetary laser, which blasted cleanly through their defenses before Cybertron even neared the barrier. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} After Cybertron was forced through a spacebridge, Jetfire was injured, and Rodimus sent him back to Ocean Planet for repairs with Landmine. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Before he was fully recovered, Jetfire took off from his sickbed to help the Autobots in stopping Cybertron from slamming into Plains Planet; Six Shot had engineered a crude planetary propulsion system for the world. As he neared his destination, he crossed paths with Ironhide, and the pair combined. With additional help from the rest of the Autobot team, they destroyed the energon towers that were being used to accelerate the planet towards its destination. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Jetfire returned to Primus's chamber. From there, he learned that Sally had managed to infiltrate the Decepticons' base by herself, and that Galvatron was once more headed for the super energon pool. While another group of Autobots left to deal with the Galvatron situation, Jetfire headed off with Doctor Jones to retrieve Sally. Thanks in large to Sally mucking about the Decepticons' control room, the Autobots were able to take control of their enemies' headquarters and Cybertron's warp gate system. Jetfire then volunteered to bring Sally and her mother back to Ocean City. With the humans out of harm's way, Jetfire regrouped with Optimus and Omega Supreme. The Autobots warped back to Cybertron, unaware that on the other side of the space bridge was Galvatron, grown to enormous proportions by the power of super energon. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} Upon seeing his old foe so transformed, Optimus instructed Jetfire to take a group of Omnicons and see to Primus's revival. Jetfire traveled to the pool of super energon just as a team headed by Kicker managed to take control of the location. Jetfire put the Omnicons to work at processing the fuel into super energon stars. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Jetfire then left Cybertron with Kicker to rejoin the front lines, which had since moved to Alpha Q's dying planetary system. The fight between Galvatron and Optimus had moved beyond the point where Jetfire could contribute anything of use though; both combatants had channeled the power of Unicron to grow themselves to tremendous heights, and grappled as titans on Jungle Planet. From within Jetfire's cockpit, Kicker detected another source of Unicron's essence out in the void of space, and had the shuttle take him towards it. As they neared Unicron's disembodied spark, Kicker asked that Jetfire allow him to continue forth on his own, feeling it was his destiny to confront the evil by himself. Though Jetfire thought the idea was hooey, he still followed Kicker's request, and doubled back to return to Optimus's side. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

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By the time Jetfire reached his (now normal-sized) leader, Optimus had become unresponsive due to the injuries he had suffered in his latest duel against Galvatron. As their Combination Sparks ignited, the Autobots realized that Prime needed the Combination Sparks of all his fellow Autobots to face the final conflict. Rodimus led the Autobots in stepping forward to give up their individuality for the greater good of the team. Jetfire's body was converted into pure energy as he became one with his spark, so that it could in turn become one with all the other Combination Sparks, revitalizing Optimus. Filled with the strength of all his men, Optimus united with Omega Supreme in the ultimate Powerlinx, grappling with Galvatron until the Decepticon leader shrugged off Unicron's influence and plunged into the sun. Jetfire and the other Autobots then separated, and were restored to their individual forms. {{storylink|The Sun}}
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====Cyber Key Code content====
After the second defeat of Unicron, Jetfire resettled on [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] for an indeterminate period of time. He adopted a [[Accent|local accent]], one that sounded vaguely like Earth-Australian to certain [[human]]s. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Jetfire's Cyber Key Code content}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Hideo Ishikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Jari Salo]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian), [[Johan Hedenberg]] (Swedish), [[Rais David Báscones]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Luis Enrique Poján]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Yann Le Madic]] (French), [[Jay De Castro]] (Tagalog, HERO TV dub), [[Hanho Shin]] (Korean)}}

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Jetfire appeared to have mellowed in the past 20 years; being considerably more cautious compared to his reckless youth, and adhered much more closely to orders and protocol. He returned to Cybertron, his homeworld once again facing a monumental crisis, perhaps the worst in its history: Unicron's demise had created a black hole that was slowly encroaching upon the planet.

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Optimus Prime ordered Jetfire to visit Earth and provide the Autobots with scans of local vehicles. This was done so that should their primary plan of destroying the [[Unicron Singularity]] fail, the population of Cybertron could assume disguises and relocate to the human homeworld, whose inhabitants were still largely unaware of the existence of Transformers. The planetary exodus was put underway when the elder Cybertronian [[Vector Prime]] introduced himself. This new arrival ensured the Autobots that he had the means to nullify the black hole: the Autobots only had to collect the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to unleash the power of Primus upon it. Unfortunately, the map was stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Optimus's elite team, including Jetfire, then set off to Earth themselves. En route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map from Megatron, with Optimus insisting that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany him on this dangerous task. Jetfire's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Jetfire then rendezvoused with Optimus on Earth, where he met their newest human allies: [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}
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Jetfire aided in the construction of the Autobots' base on Earth, only for Megatron and Starscream to approach the planet part-way through the base's construction. Jetfire launched from the base (thanks to a catapult system proposed by Bud) and helped Hot Shot, Optimus, and Vector Prime in holding the Decepticons out of sensor range. Meanwhile, the rest of the team completed the base's stealth coating. Jetfire's weapons proved largely ineffective against Megatron, but Vector Prime was able to drive off both the Decepticon leader and his lackey by summoning the power of a Cyber Key. Afterwards, having deemed that Jetfire had proved himself in combat, Vector Prime granted him the ability to also summon Cyber Planet Keys to boost his power. {{storylink|Haven}}
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The children were tasked with acclimating the Autobot refugees to Earth, but wound up drawing unnecessary attention to their charges. Jetfire had a stern talk with them, but was unable to make much progress in teaching them to be more careful. He then joined his teammates to watch Red Alert's latest attempt at nullifying the black hole threatening Cybertron via tele-conference. This too ended in failure, prompting Vector Prime to reiterate that the Cyber Planet Keys were truly the only solution to Cybertron's impending doom. The Autobots agreed to making the keys their priority.

Later, Scattorshot alerted Jetfire that an airforce patrol was being attacked by Thundercracker. Jetfire confronted the Decepticon, and though he took a number of hits in the ensuing scuffle, he wound up coming out on top after activating his Cyber Key power for the first time. Though Starscream and Megatron joined in, they too were driven away when Optimus activated his own Cyber Key power. Afterwards, Jetfire awarded the children another chance to help hide the refugees in plain sight, and was glad to see they had grown more sensible in their efforts to do so. {{storylink|Hidden (Cybertron)|Hidden}}

Once the Autobots' secret presence on Earth had been secured, they begun scouring the globe for the [[Omega Lock]], the focusing device for the Cyber Planet Keys' power. Jetfire teamed up with Lori in his search, but it was Bud and [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] who uncovered the Autobots' first lead: an iteration of the "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" depicting the Omega Lock was located in a museum in [[Mexico]]. Unbeknownst to the Autobots, Thundercracker and Starscream had been tracking their every move, and attacked them once they had assembled outside the building. Jetfire was provoked into another aerial bout with Thundercracker while Vector Prime set about investigating the artifacts within the museum. Though the lead turned out to be a false start, Vector Prime was able to decipher the coordinates of [[Velocitron]], resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, from the imitation Omega Lock within the museum. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

While Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent off to look for the first Key, the rest of the team continued their search for the Omega Lock on Earth. To his frustration, Jetfire found himself unable to contact Scattorshot after returning from an outing. Coby and Lori voiced their concerns that Bud was similarly missing. Jetfire was then called out to assist in a battle against the Decepticons, only to learn what had happened to the missing duo partway to his destination: Bud and Scattorshot had managed to get themselves stranded in Earth's orbit, with a protective force-field containing only a limited amount of oxygen. Changing course to rescue the unlucky pair, Jetfire's efforts were foiled by a man-made satellite crashing into him. Though he chased after Bud and Scattorshot as they begun plummeting down into the atmosphere, Jetfire wasn't fast enough to catch up. Thankfully, Jolt and Coby met them on their way down, and using the Mini-Con's limited teleporting capabilities, they were able to bring Bud and Scattorshot back to safety. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

Jetfire began to worry that pairing up Hot Shot and Red Alert might not have been the best idea, and petitioned Optimus to swap him out with one of them on the away mission. Optimus refused, confident that despite their clashing personalities, Hot Shot and Red Alert would be successful in acquiring the Velocitronian Planet Key. Optimus then put in motion a plan to end the Decepticon's continued attempts at discovering their base's location. The Autobots built a decoy base, then allowed Jetfire to be followed back to it after their next outing. While Thundercracker blew the fake base to smithereens, Jetfire and the others watched the whole debacle unfold from the safety of their real base. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

After the kids returned from a day out at the movies, Lori and Bud told of how Coby had been rattled by a horror flick. The Autobots had a hearty laugh at his expense. Later that evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Atlantis Pattern. They investigated, finding the signal to be another Decepticon trap. Jetfire was eager to tackle Starscream himself for once, but Optimus ordered him to stand down, and took on the more powerful Decepticon himself. The Decepticons withdrew when they learned that humans were inbound to their location, and the Autobots rolled out to avoid another encounter with humans themselves. {{storylink|Speed}}

When a tremor struck [[Rockville]], Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot to aid them in analyzing data on the area. Jetfire's calculations warned the Autobots that they had a mere five minutes before the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] collapsed into an underground reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a solution to the impending disaster, and with a controlled collapse of the mountain, the Autobots prevented any further harm from coming to Rockville. {{storylink|Collapse}}

A later lead pointed the Autobots towards the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as the location of Atlantis's remains. Jetfire and Optimus flew out to join Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons, and the children in excavating the site. After they used Jetfire's powerful engines to blow away the sand covering the ruins, the Autobots seemed to have finally found the Omega Lock... only for the Decepticons to show up. Megatron destroyed the Mini-Cons in his grab for the artifact, forcing Vector Prime to use his temporal powers to turn back the clock and rescue them. Despite Vector Prime's alteration of the timeline, the Decepticons managed to snag the Omega Lock. As the villains escaped, the Lock was destroyed by a stray shot, revealing it to be yet another fake. Although he had been handed another defeat, Jetfire was left in giddy excitement over having seen Vector Prime's ability put into use. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

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After setting up a network of civilian Autobots to help in their search, the Autobots received word that [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] was under attack from Thundercracker. Jetfire was dispatched to come to her aid, rescuing her just as Thundercracker was about to deal a finishing blow. The Autobot civilian then led the team to a stone with the Atlantis pattern inscribed on it. Though it wasn't the Omega Lock itself, the inscription did detail the coordinates of the next Cyber Planet Key: the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]. Jetfire hoped to be sent to this new world, but wasn't selected for the mission. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} When another Autobot civilian reported having found the seal of Atlantis within the Bermuda Triangle, Jetfire was hesitant to get his hopes up, rationalizing it was likely another facsimile of the pattern. This time, however, it turned out to be the genuine article! The Autobots battled the Decepticons in the ocean depths while Vector Prime and the kids investigated the ruins. Unfortunately, Jetfire found that his lasers were useless underwater, and was promptly beaten down by the enemy. In order to keep ''Atlantis'' out of Decepticon hands, Vector Prime activated it and warped it away, revealing the truth: the lost city was in reality an ancient Cybertronian ship! {{storylink|Deep}}

Vector Prime used the ''Atlantis''{{'}}s warp drive to keep the vessel out of the Decepticons' hands, leaving the Autobots to look high and low around the globe for it. Optimus eventually realized that Vector Prime had taken the ship to the dark of the moon, though by the time the Autobots found it, the ''Atlantis'' was already being blitzed by Megatron and his goons. A [[Sideways (Armada)|mysterious newcomer]] then arrived and helped Jetfire in taking down Thundercracker... only for this enigmatic figure to turn on him and then dash off. Eventually, the Autobots succeeded in rescuing their friends and retrieving the Omega Lock, though the ''Atlantis'' self-destructed in the process. When Vector Prime touched the artifact, the Omega Lock opened a space-bridge, through which Optimus, Vector Prime, and Landmine left, leaving Jetfire and the others to bring the children back to Earth. {{storylink|Ship}}

Getting in contact with the team on the Speed Planet, Jetfire and the kids learned that Hot Shot was in critical condition after being attacked by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], a couple of thugs working for Megatron. They watched over the base's monitor as Red Alert fixed up their wounded comrade, and the rest of the team brought him out of his emotional funk, which Hot Shot had fallen into believing he had failed in his mission. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Jetfire next watched as the Autobots competed in the first and second heat of Velocitron's Planet Cup race. {{storylink|Race}} {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} He eventually noticed that neither Coby nor any of the Mini-Cons were around, and searched high and low for them, eventually discovering that they had left planet Earth altogether! Receiving word that they had gone to Speed Planet, Jetfire ordered them to return to Earth. Hot Shot suggested that they instead be allowed to stay and help him in the last leg of the Planet Cup, a request that Optimus approved. {{storylink|Sand}}

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Jetfire joined the Autobots on Speed Planet just in time to hear Coby give an inspirational speech on not giving up in the face of adversity. After finding out that Hot Shot would need his circuits to be re-adjusted constantly throughout the race due to damage he'd previously sustained, Jetfire suggested that Jolt ride along in Hot Shot to stave off a complete breakdown. But Jolt wasn't up to the task: he was simply too bulky to fit inside Hot Shot's cockpit. Coby volunteered instead, and though Jetfire was hesitant to allow the boy to further put himself in harm's way, he was talked into once more allowing it. Hot Shot successfully won the planet cup with Coby's help, only for Megatron to appear immediately afterwards to steal the trophy. Jetfire helped the Autobots in beating back the Decepticons, and then returned to Earth to insert the first Planet Key into the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Champion}} The Lock's activation sent out energy waves, pointing the Autobots towards coordinates near the Earth's north pole. With strange atmospheric phenomenon forming in the same area, the Autobots headed out to investigate. Jetfire was forced to do so on foot due to a snowstorm, making the whole process slow-going. The search party failed to discover anything of interest until Scattorshot came upon Starscream and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] attempting to bully Bud, Lori, Coby and [[Lucy Suzuki]] into telling them what they were looking for. Jetfire spotted a distress signal sent out by the kids, prompting him and the rest of the team to converge, driving away the Decepticons. Afterwards, the Autobots decided to abandon the investigation and head back to base. {{storylink|Ice}}

Upon their return to base, Bud and Lori tried to convince Jetfire to let them travel to the Jungle Planet, arguing that they should get a turn at planet-hopping. Jetfire denied their request outright, stating that Jungle Planet was simply too hostile an environment for the humans. However,
the kids managed to get their way, and accompanied the Autobots to Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Honor}}

During the time that Optimus Prime prepared to battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], Jetfire pointed out that the situation was dangerous, in an attempt to prevent Cybertron and Jungle Planet from possible war. When the kids requested that Lori join Optimus and Override as an ambassador of Earth,Jetfire was exasperated by the prospect, and argued that she would likely not be of help in reasoning with Scourge. Lori argued that the kids had helped the Autobots on several fronts, that they were a team and should work together. Jetfire initially agreed with the point, then quickly snapped back to protesting. Override then supported Lori's argument—as with Hot Shot and Vector Prime—and Jetfire was forced to comply with Prime's final decision, though was clearly feeling that his nerves were being broken down as the kids repeatedly endangered themselves. Jetfire stayed behind while Optimus and the others went to face Scourge, and thus the retrieval of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} When Optimus Prime had been almost beaten by Megatron, the Jungle Cyber Planet Key activated and created a space bridge, allowing Jetfire and other Autobots to come to Optimus's aid. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Jetfire gave [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] a tour of the Autobot HQ on Earth, though not without interference from the kids. Jetfire was also present for the insertion of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key into the Omega lock, and was part of the vision of Primus's consciousness that all those present experienced. When the alert for the north pole went off, Jetfire went with Optimus, Leobreaker, and Overhaul to investigate. He kept aerial lookout while the others ventured into the giant hole they found, and was therefore able to alert the others when Starscream released ancient Decepticons from the pods they were hibernating in. Though he made an attempt to prevent Starscream's escape, he was forced instead to go to the aid of the Autobots trapped in the ice below. {{storylink|Trap}} Jetfire tried to break his friends out, even considering using his Cyber Key, until Red Alert and the other Autobots arrived and stopped him, pointing out that he'd collapse the entire tunnel on top of them. When the team managed to nearly break though, Jetfire transformed, and melted it with his jets. Reunited, they headed off to confront Starscream. When Starscream ordered his ancient Decepticons to attack, Jetfire battles the airborne ones. When Optimus was wounded protecting [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] from Starscream, Jetfire opened fire, and carried Optimus and the others on top of him. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

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Back at base, Jetfire urged the Autobots to cut off all broadcast waves to prevent the Decepticons detecting their base, instead connecting to the human telephone network. After the kids returned, with [[Lucy Suzuki|an outsider]], which Jetfire admonished them for, the Decepticons found the base. Forced to leave Earth to lead the Decepticons to Velocitron with Evac finding the Cyber Planet Key. Jetfire held off Starscream and Sideways so Evac could get to the space bridge, but was captured by Starscream. Held as ransom for the Cyber Planet Key with the humans, Jetfire was rescued by Jolt warping him and the humans away. After Starscream assaulted the space bridge, Jetfire joined the fight, even managing to score a direct hit with his cannons, before being blasted by Starscream. {{storylink|Retreat}}

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While exploring the lower levels of Gigantion, Jetfire, Snarl, and Leobreaker didn't encounter anything unusual, until they discovered a large chasm that they proceeded to leap into. When the trio reached the bottom of the pit, they were attacked by Thundercracker. Jetfire tackled the Decepticon, ordering the others to go ahead without him. After Thundercracker was insulted for being to no threat, he threw Jetfire aside and tried to attack them, before Jetfire opened fire on the Decepticon, allowing his comrades to get away. To Jetfire's confusion, Thundercracker announced he had a new "forbidden attack". This "Super Electric Lightning Thundercrackin' Punch" was seemingly just a punch, until it actually was effective, which Jetfire complimented his rival on. Jetfire and Thundercracker went to fight, and fight, and fight, before collapsing exhaustedly. Coby, Landmine, Quickmix and Evac found them, and Coby tended to Jetfire while Quickmix dealt with Thundercracker. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}}

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After the black hole had been sealed, the Autobots worked on moving the Jungle Planet back to its rightful position with four boosters. However [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] threw the Planet's trajectory to Cybertron by damaging a booster. Optimus ordered the Autobots to deal with the booster problem, leaving him to handle Galvatron, despite Jetfire's protests. All the Autobots, and even the Decepticons, managed to right the booster, with the Jungle Planet returning to its rightful position, and Jetfire bid farewell to them. Jetfire and the Autobots then went to help Prime against Galvatron. However Galvatron brought them to their knees with purple lightning. Jetfire witnessed Optimus finally defeat Galvatron, and fell to his knees, so Jetfire led the Autobots to aid Optimus. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

After the final battle with Galvatron, peace spread across the galaxy. As part of a new initiative, Optimus Prime left aboard the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'' to chart new territory, leaving Jetfire in charge of planet Cybertron. {{storylink|Beginning}}

Free boonie hats for all!

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the conclusion of the Unicron Singularity crisis, Optimus Prime and several of his crew, including Jetfire, met another [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and his comrades who had been protecting Cybertron from other threats during the Singularity crisis. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
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Jetfire was left in command of the Autobot troops on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after Optimus Prime left to protect the [[Mini-Con]]s on Earth. He was unhappy with Prime for this, feeling that he had abandoned the Autobots on Cybertron for his affairs on Earth. When Prime returned to Cybertron to request reinforcements and supplies, Jetfire denied him the former, as he was losing the war and needed every man he could get. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Some time later, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] contacted Jetfire and informed him that Optimus Prime had mysteriously vanished. While Jetfire had no clue as to what was going on either, he agreed to do like the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] keep an eye out for suspicious [[space bridge]] activity. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Soon enough, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] reported that multiple space bridges were repeatedly opening and closing at the [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]]. Jetfire decided to investigate, and took a team of Autobots with him to infiltrate the enemy base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Upon arrival, they found that all the Decepticons in the base had been murdered, and that the space bridge nexus was automatically opening and closing space bridges in an apparent attempt to damage the dimensional wall. Suitably creeped out, Jetfire ordered his troops to take control of the nexus, but was suddenly ambushed by a [[Bludgeon (G1)|skeletal samurai]]. After getting his team to blind the enemy, Jetfire blasted it with all the firepower at his disposal, but only managed to damage its [[Pretender|outer shell]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

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The team eventually made their way to the space bridge nexus, and tried to shut it down. Jetfire thought he caught a glimpse of the lost Optimus Prime in one of the space bridges, but shrugged it off. When all attempts to disable the nexus failed, Jetfire ordered his troops to evacuate while he stayed behind to manually blow up the entire building. Three more powerful enemies arrived through a space bridge, but at the last second, Jetfire caught another glimpse of Optimus Prime in a portal, and dove through it right after activating the explosives. While he successfully reached his lost commander, the two were now stuck on an alternate-reality Cybertron in the process of being devoured by [[Unicron]]. Thankfully, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] reached this reality as well, and used the power of [[Powerlinx]]ing and the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] to boost the strength of both Jetfire and Prime. The two Autobots combined and damaged Unicron with a powerful energy blast, then returned to their home universe to prepare for the planet eater's arrival. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Jetfire organized Cybertron's planetary defenses, and when Unicron arrived, he combined with Optimus Prime to attack him head-on. Thanks to the efforts of Over-Run and the Mini-Con population, Unicron was eventually vanquished and peace was brought back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
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Ten years after the defeat of Unicron, Jetfire was seen flying around in the reconstructed [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} He and several other Autobots tried to listen in on one of Optimus Prime's discussions with the [[Autobot High Council]], but were interrupted when [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] attacked the city. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath}} Jetfire and the others tried to fight back, but were easily taken out by their powerful opponents. However, Optimus Prime managed to link up to Cybertron itself and activate a system-wide upgrade, granting Jetfire a brand new body capable of combining with anyone. He then combined with [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and used his new strength to help drive the Four Horsemen away. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Jetfire and his fellow upgraded Autobots later traveled to Earth to deal with several [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] wreaking havoc in [[Australia]]. However, despite their new bodies, they soon found themselves outmatched by the Terrorcons' use of pure [[Energon]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} Combined with Ironhide, Jetfire participated in a plan to trick the Terrorcons into shooting each other, but the enemies still weren't driven off until the [[Omnicon]]s arrived as reinforcements. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

After returning to Cybertron, Jetfire spent a whole lot of time sweet-talking various governors into granting him the resources and funding needed to construct a base on Earth. As such, he was fairly irritated when it seemed Ironhide wasn't finishing the base components on schedule, and told the engineer that he better not let them down. It didn't help that Ironhide suddenly disappeared while out on an errand, so Jetfire went out to search for him, grumbling about new recruits who were always looking for adventure. After stumbling upon a damaged [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], he eventually found Ironhide next to an armed [[seismic-shock warhead]]. After the warhead had shut down, Ironhide explained that he had built it long ago but made sure it wouldn't go off, and that a [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|a Decepticon]] had just forced him to reactivate it. Jetfire was proud that Ironhide was able to confront his past mistakes, and told him he finally sounded like a true Autobot. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

[[File:MultiplicityPart2 JetfireTakesCharge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|]]
Some time later, Optimus Prime vanished, having stepped into a space bridge on Earth but never arrived on Cybertron. This gave Jetfire a headache; partially because they needed him to deal with unrest among the [[human]] population, but mostly because it meant he had to shoulder Prime's responsibilities of asking the ever-unhelpful High Council for reinforcements for Earth. While the council was hesitant about his request at first, councillor [[Avalon (Energon)|Avalon]] convinced the other members to grant Jetfire's request. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} Jetfire was thankful to Avalon, who explained that the other councillors were just unwilling to accept that they were at war again, and complimented Jetfire on how he had handled things. As Jetfire lamented the loss of Optimus Prime and Avalon comforted him, [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] burst into the chamber and reported that Terrorcons were assaulting four major Earth cities. Jetfire ordered for the reinforcements to be prepared at once, then took a bunch of Autobots through a space bridge to [[Los Angeles]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They defended the city from a thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]], but quickly started to get worn down by the sheer number of them. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

When [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] reported that [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] had come back from the dead and was wiping out Terrorcons in [[Toronto]], Jetfire didn't believe it at first. Even when he accepted the fact that Megatron was back, he ignored the hows and whys as he had to focus on conserving energy for the battle with the Insecticons. Thankfully, [[Rad White]] showed up to power the Autobots up with Energon is gaseous form, allowing them to recover and drive the Insecticons away. Jetfire approached the revived Decepticon leader, who told him that he wasn't done killing Terrorcons just yet, and left him with a message: "Optimus Prime sends his regards... from the belly of the beast!" {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}} Jetfire later reported Megatron's return and his message to the High Council. {{storylink|No Exit}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

Jetfire and the Autobots continued to hold Earth despite the absence of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} As [[Unicron]] was within days of reaching Cybertron, Jetfire and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] held out hope that Optimus was alive inside Unicron, and capable of acting. When the Autobots got word that Kicker and [[Alterenergy]] were under attack, Jetfire dispatched [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to their aid. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

Jetfire soon found himself in an impossible situation. Earth was only protected by the presence of the energon grid holding back the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. However, Autobot forces on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] desperately needed reinforcements in the form of [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. Even if Jetfire dropped the grid briefly to allow Omega through, it was also create an opportunity for [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who had kidnapped Kicker, to escape with his valuable hostage. Jetfire prayed his friends from Alterenergy could rescue Kicker in time, before there was no one left on Mars to help. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}}

The situation became more complicated as Megatron emerged from self-imposed dormancy, launching an attack on the energon towers from inside the grid. Jetfire was desperately low on troops to commit to this new Decepticon attack, on top of the search for Kicker and the Mars reinforcements. The final domino fell when Perceptor picked up a signal from Unicron itself sent by Optimus Prime. Jetfire chose to drop the grid, negating the need for troops to protect the towers from Megatron and letting him redistribute forces to Mars and Unicron. He regretfully informed Rad that Kicker was on his own. Jetfire himself made his way to Prime's position, clearing out the Terrorcon hordes to reunite with his leader. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}}

Surrounded by Terrorcons spawned by the awakening Unicron, Jetfire and Prime fought a losing battle until Unicron was distracted by the revenge of Megatron. They returned to Cybertron and rallied the entire Autobot and Decepticon armada for defense against the Chaos-Bringer's return. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When Optimus Prime left for Earth, Jetfire was apparently left behind to look after things on Cybertron. Prime contacted him for help when the Decepticons were looking for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], as the [[space bridge]] on Earth was damaged and unable to send any of Prime's Autobots there. Jetfire agreed to use a space bridge on Cybertron to send [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] to fight the Decepticons on the moon. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

He eventually traveled to Earth himself. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Jetfire's profile}}

===MegaWing Galvatron instructions===
During the [[Unicron Battles]] in [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon|one universe]], the power of Jet Convoy was challenged by Dark MegaWing [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|MegaWing Galvatron instructions}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===''Timelines''===

A [[Living metal|Transformium]] version of [[Hot Shot (SG)|Hot Shot]] observed [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] and Jetfire when he passed into their reality from the negative polarity universe. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Jetfire-Armada.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Jetfire.jpg|thumb]]
Jetfire participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Jetfire Armada'' — This Epic character was a reward to ''10'' leagues (yes, just ''100'' players!) in the "Armada: Episode II" Medium event.
*''Energon Jetfire'' — This Epic character debuted in the "Energon: Episode I" event. He could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-skin-Jetfire-Energon.jpg|thumb|upright=1|]]
{{EWskin|"Energon Jetfire"|Jetfire (G1)|"Cybertron Jetfire" (no not that one)}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada Jetfire toy1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"May all your chooks turn to emus and kick your dunny door flat to the grass!" (''Hasbro version stock photo pictured'')]]
[[File:LOTM Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, [[December]] [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara/Sonokong ID number'': '''MC-09'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[June 26]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Giga-Cons, Jetfire transforms into a futuristic space shuttle. When his main engine/weapon's tailfin is pushed back, it activates the original Generation 1 Autobot "laser" sound effect. Pushing the tail fin forwards (perhaps by placing the shuttle upright as if in launching mode) activates a rather garbled blast-off countdown sequence, followed by a "take off" sound, ''then'' followed by a series of radar "pings" that goes on just short of forever. Both sounds are also ''incredibly ''easy to trigger. Later releases of Jetfire altered the sounds to replace the countdown with other beeps. In [[robot mode]], Jetfire's main engine becomes a hand-held cannon, and his rear landing gear assembly becomes an arm-mounted shield (via the Mini-Con port on his left forearm, utilized as a standard [[5 mm post]]). Much like how it is often depicted in his cartoon model, Jetfire's engine can attach to his right forearm via a 5 mm port for storage. Hasbro's [[Stock photography|stock photo]] of Jetfire also shows additional changes in his design, as Jetfire's cargo bay doors are left white while the final toy has red and black stripes on them.

: His shuttle mode has numerous Mini-Con-activated, and Mini-Con-related [[gimmick]]s. The underside of his nosecone has a plug and socket designed to fit his pack-in partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Toys|Comettor]] in "landing gear" mode, giving Jetfire a non-firing gun. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the Powerlinx plug on his main engine flips out a pair of stabilizer fins from his sides, and also changes the electronic "laser" sound to a much more powerful-sounding blast sound. The Powerlinx plugs on each wing drop his wing-mounted bombs; the wings have additional slots separate from the gimmick to allow Mini-Cons to be attached without dropping the bombs. There is also an opening cargo bay area with screens sculpted on the inside of the right door.

: The [[Hasbro]] [[instructions]] and stock images for the figure make it hard to tell how his arms are meant to be positioned in shuttle mode, switching between two different configurations every couple of images. What appears to be the intended way (depicted in his cartoon [[character model]], and the Takara stock images, right) is having the arms folded under the shuttle mode, rather than inside the shuttle itself, giving you room to put some Mini-Cons inside the cargo bay. This configuration also makes use of the forearm-mounted Mini-Con port as a 5 mm post, joining both his arms, locking the shuttle halves together. Due to the way the shoulder ratchets work, one can also articulate them down to airdrop Mini-Cons, for extra play possibilities. The other configuration that depicts his forearms folded all the way up, seems to be designed solely for the combination with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SuperBase|Super Base Optimus Prime]], to create his thighs (more on the combination below).

: As mentioned above, Jetfire can combine with Super Base Optimus Prime to form "Jet Prime", replacing the regular Super Mode [[trailer]] legs, and attaching Jetfire's shield onto Prime's chest as armor. His shuttle mode can also be carried by [[Overload (Armada)#Toys|Overload]]'s weapons-trailer mode, which can be towed by either [[Rollout (Armada)#Toys|Rollout]], Prime's trailer (as a roadtrain), or Prime himself (even the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Super-Con|Super-Con Prime toy]]). Additionally, Overload can be added to the Jet Prime combined mode to create another version of the "Optimus Prime Megaweapon" mode—though, it appears that Overload wasn't entirely designed with the Jetfire combination in mind, as Jetfire's cockpit section can collide with Overload's speaker box without some careful maneuvering.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Legends of the Microns'' and [[Sonokong]] ''Eunha Yeongung: Cybertron'' versions of Jetfire have a variety of subtle changes. The white plastic is considerably brighter, and white paint has been applied to the insides of the forearms to make the combined mode legs look more cohesive. The gray and dark-gray plastics have been darkened slightly and switched from matte to metallic, and the bright red has changed to a darker shade. The re-entry burn deco on his nosecone has been dropped, as well as the gold vertical lines on the shins, while his shield gained blue fake chest "windows" and dark silver on several smaller details. Lastly, Jetfire's eye deco has also been corrected from the Hasbro release, now being properly ''behind'' the clear visor instead of ''on top of it''.

: The Hasbro release of Jetfire was actually released in Japan in very limited numbers as part of a gift campaign in May, a month prior to the full Takara retail release. Speaking of, Ito Yokaido stores offered one of the three [[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Edition Race Microns]] with the purchase of either Jetfire or [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Toys|Shockwave]] (Tidal Wave) in August (though reportedly, most stores just gave them away with ''any'' toy in the line).

: The Jetfire mold was going to be redecoed and released as ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Spacewarp#Toys|Spacewarp]]. However, Spacewarp was cancelled, then later salvaged and given a retooled head as the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Toys|Astrotrain]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Armada'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PL Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Don't come the raw prawn with me, sport, or I'll show you the rough end of a pineapple!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Powerlinx Jetfire with Powerlinx Comettor''' (Giga-Con, [[August]] [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[October 9]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

: Released in the fifth and final wave of ''Armada'' Giga-Cons, the "Powerlinx" redeco of Jetfire adds quite a lot more color to his deco, with large swathes of blue and bright highlights. This release uses the altered, countdown-less sound effects.

: Powerlinx Jetfire was not part of the regular Takara ''Legends of the Microns'' line, but was released in Japan as a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]", in Hasbro packaging with stickers to relay important legal information in Japanese.

: This toy was also [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Spacewarp clone#Toys|a clone of Spacewarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Powerlinx Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, [[November]] 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

: A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of a redecoed [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#MatrixMultipack|Super Base Optimus Prime]], and unchanged versions of [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Toys|Sparkplug]], Jetfire, Comettor, the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Toys|Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)#Toys|Longarm]].

: This set is the source of the Optimus Prime/Jetfire combination's name, "Jet Prime".

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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#GoldArmada|''Kinpika'' Convoy]] in his various modes, including combined with Golden Jetfire at right]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''''Kinpika'' Jetfire''' (Giga-Con, December 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

: A ''single'' gold-[[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] version of Jetfire was a lottery prize in Japan, which could be entered through a number of stores (''which'' stores, exactly, is unknown), with the drawing for the winner held in December of 2003.

: This version of Jetfire retained all of his electronics, and could still combine with Super Base Optimus; a singular gold-chromed Super Base Optimus was given away as a lottery prize in August that year.
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===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:BTR-toy Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I had six pints of Guinness and everything went black...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Thruster/missile-launcher, missile

: Part of the first wave of small ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Jetfire is a building-brick set (compatible with popular building-block sets like... ''[[Kre-O]]''!) that can be assembled into a space shuttle or a robot or whatever else you feel like. Like pretty much all the ''Armada Built to Rule!'' sets, his construction is centered around a wide, blocky "Trans-Skeleton" piece that basically makes his robot mode a wall with spindly, awkward limbs sticking off it. In shuttle mode, he has a small depression on his roof to place his block-Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Comettor]], or any normal Mini-Con thanks to the 2x2 "Powerlinx" plate there (though the grip on normal Mini-Cons is very weak). Like the original toy, his main jet-thruster piece is a blaster cannon, only this time it's a spring-loaded missile launcher.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Built to Rule!'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"That's some shonky business right there!" (''Hasbro version stock image'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Mega Class, [[2003]] / [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Skyfire'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SC-05'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 25]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Spring-loaded missile launcher, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: Released in "wave 1.5" (just go with it) of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Mega Class toys, Jetfire transforms into a white and gray futuristic space shuttle with a non-removable red booster rocket assembly. He features an electronic transforming sound effect that activates when another Autobot combines with him, or when his head is flipped down in [[robot mode]].

: He also features a spring-loaded missile launcher shaped like a satellite, which can be mounted under the nosecone of his shuttle mode. A button on top of the cockpit fires the missile. Additionally, the claws on his undercarriage can be pulled open, then snapped shut when the button in the middle is pressed. Like most ''Energon'' toys, he features a [[Spark crystal|spark crystal]] as an [[Energon star|Energon Chip]] port on him, in this case his left shoulder/engine cowling.

: However, there is a possible design flaw involved with Jetfire's design. In order to use the undercarriage claw properly in vehicle mode, the red sections that form his legs must be repositioned due to a lack of clearance. Coincidentally, this lines up his engines to allow him to sit on them as if ready to launch. The mushroom joint that holds the two halves together is also somewhat loose, but is most likely [[for safety reasons]].

: When Powerlinxing with the other Autobot Mega Class toys in the line, he can either form a lower body or a torso. When forming the torso, he becomes '''Powerlinx Jetfire'''. Due to the connections being the same, Jetfire can also Powerlinx with the Combat Class (Deluxe) Autobot toys, but this just looks plain silly. Undocumented in the [[instructions]] is the intended way for Powerlinx Jetfire to wield his missile launcher; due to the peg on the launcher used for Jetfire's standard robot mode not having enough purchase in the combined mode fist, one must fold the fist panel up, and pull his robot foot up, so that it's pointing straight out of the forearm to reveal a second [[5 mm post|5 mm port]] to connect the other peg into. This ''does'' make Powerlinx Jetfire's fist sit up by his elbow joint in this configuration, but the intention appears to be that Jetfire's foot forms an extra gun barrel for his Powerlinx form, creating a kind of gun-arm look.

: Takara's ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]'' "Skyfire", released in the line's first wave of product, is pretty minimally changed visually, using red translucent plastic in place of Hasbro Jetfire's orange. However, like most of the line, the electronic sound gimmicks of the Hasbro version have been completely removed, and he now has a sticker covering the now-empty battery compartment.

: Jetfire was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Lunabot]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic series; this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Energon'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:En-toy Roadbuster Jetfire SL box.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Roadbuster / Skyfire''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SS-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 25]] 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: In Japan, "Roadbuster" was also available in a two-pack with [[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Skyfire]], also released in the first wave of '''Super Link'' product. Both toys are identical to their individual retail releases.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Skyfire Sonic''' (Mega Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''SC-25'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 30]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': Spring-loaded missile launcher, missile, Energon Spear weapon

: Released in the sixteenth wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''Super Link'' toyline, "Skyfire Sonic" is nearly identical to Hasbro's [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]] toy, the only notable visual difference being Skyfire lacking the asymmetrical silver/white deco oddities on Overcast's shoulders and arms, sticking with simple unpainted white plastic (and white paint for both shoulder-grills). He also continues to lack the electronic sound gimmick from the Hasbro releases of this mold.

: One thing ''added'' to the Takara toy, however, is a clear-orange version of [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]]'s [[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energon Spear]].

: As previously mentioned, a version of this toy was released in the Hasbro ''Energon'' toyline as "Overcast", and was characterized as a separate individual. If you want to, you can use Overcast to represent this version of Jetfire from the cartoon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overcast/overcast.htm More information on Skyfire Sonic (well, actually Overcast) at TFU.info]''
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I see you've played Knifey-Spoony before! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Ultra Class, 2004 / [[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Dreadrock'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GC-04'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 28]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth Cyber Key (Hasbro) or Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara)
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''uk97'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Jetfire was once again Ultra-sized, but this time transforming into a green cargo plane resembling a modified {{w|Antonov An-225}}. The design of the vehicle mode features a small homage to Jetfire's previous shuttle forms via a (non-opening) hatch featuring "teeth" on the dorsal section. Jetfire features sound effects by pressing the port side aft engine nacelle. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his tail assembly in either vehicle or robot mode causes a pair of translucent red cannons to extend, and the compartment they are mounted on to raise. Pressing the port side aft engine now features a different sound effect. The tail section can be swiveled up to form an attack mode somewhat resembling the "gerwalk" form of a ''[[Super Dimension Fortress Macross|Macross]]'' Valkyrie (appropriately).

: In robot mode, Jetfire has a tendency to topple back due to the heavy battery operated gimmicks of the tail section, though he is more stable if one puts him in an action-oriented pose. In this mode he features two pop-out (non-firing) missile pods in his waist and wields his two wing-mounted (spring-loaded) missile launchers.

: The initial Takara ''Galaxy Force'' "Dreadrock" release has a number of extra paint applications, including extra silver on his outer legs and red detailing on his knees. He also comes with a Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key. The later Hasbro ''Cybertron'' "Jetfire" version has an additional support bar between the barrels of the translucent red tail cannons to provide structural integrity, and comes with an Earth planet Cyber Key.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Toys|Jetstorm]]. It was later used to represent the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character of [[Dreadrock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOC Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jetfire''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>

: ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' Jetfire is a much smaller version of the Ultra-sized toy (though unusually large for a Legends figure in alternate mode), with limited articulation and detail. His waist missile pods and key-activated cannons are permanently sculpted in their deployed state, and he is still capable of forming his attack mode in his plane form. However, the configuration shown in his stock photography at right is not possible on the final toy without popping his waist from its ball joint mount inside his back in order to point his tail forward, leaving his legs only attached to the clip under the nose of the plane. Otherwise the cannons only point upwards and can be slightly elevated to become more visible from the front but not arch over his back. In the U.S. market, Jetfire was primarily sold in drug stores, though he could be found in normal retailers in markets outside of the U.S., such as Australia.

: This mold was redecoed to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Universe (2008)|Skydive]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb-toy SkyShadow.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"He's a handsome wild colonial man He can beat the bloody world if Genghis Khan"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sky Shadow''' (Ultra Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''u06h'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the fourth wave of ''Cybertron'' Ultra class toys, Sky Shadow is a tan/gold and black [[redeco]] (and slight [[retool]]ing) of the Ultra Class Jetfire, depicting the character in his cover identity as the Decepticon "[[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|Sky Shadow]]". The chest panel has been lightly [[retool]]ed to flatten out the Autobot symbol into a zero-detail raised flat badge, allowing a Decepticon sigil to be [[tampograph]]ed on.

: It uses the same base tooling as ''Cybertron'' Jetfire, so it features the structurally stronger tail cannon. All other functions remain the same.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/SkyShadow/skyshadow.htm More information on Sky Shadow at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"All together now, 'WELL OIL BEEF HOOKED!'"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>

: This four-pack of Legends class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]], Jetfire, and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores.

: While most of the toys were identical to their respective carded versions, Jetfire was the lone altered toy, now using a darker green plastic than the individual release.
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP_ArmadaJetfire.jpg|thumb|right|300px|AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Armada Jetfire''' (Commander Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Shield/landing gear, gun
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHbtwTAFC4/ Design notes on ''Age of the Primes'' Jetfire] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram.</ref>

: Released as the second Commander Class toy in the 2026 assortment of the ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' toyline, Jetfire is a faithful update of his [[#Armada|original toy]], transforming from poseable robot into a Space Shuttle. Similar to the original, he is able to combine with ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Optimus Prime]] to form Jet Optimus. The shield that forms Jet Optimus' chest does not contain an Autobot emblem, and needs the removable emblem on Prime's super mode chest (which has to be removed to expose the slot for the shield/chestplate anyway) to be inserted into a designated gap. The shield/chestplate contains a portion that flips over Optimus' head to add a slot to his back. [[Overload (Armada)|Hmm...]]

: Jetfire comes packaged with the [[Space Mini-Con Team#Age of the Primes|Space Mini-Con Team]], which can combine into the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Requiem Blaster]]. However, he does not come with his own Mini-Con, [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], with [[Payload (Armada)#Age of the Primes|Payload]] taking his role as Jetfire's front landing gear.

: He was revealed on [[April 13]], [[2026]], with pre-orders going up the following day.

::''[https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHbtwTAFC4/ Designer commentary on ''Age of the Primes'' Jetfire from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==Merchandise==
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===Burger King===
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[[File:BurgerKingCybertronJetfiretoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|On Cybertron's richest quiz... SAAAALE OF THE CENTURY!]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Burger King Kids' Meal toy, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Tail section

:An incredibly simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire available with [[Burger King]] kids meals. This toy is a partsformer, requiring you to remove his tail section to transform him and to replace it on his back. He don't stand too good.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Burger King Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Jollibee===
[[File:JollibeeCybJetfire.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Cup topper stand

:Released in [[Jollibee]]'s "Robot Blasters" promotion, Jetfire is a simplified rendition of the [[Jetfire (Armada)#LOC|Legends of Cybertron]] figure, missing several joints and shaving off a few transformation steps in the process. Like all four pieces in this set, Jetfire comes with a stand with his name and faction symbol sculpted on one side and the ''Cybertron'' logo on the other. This stand can also be used to cover up a regular-sized cup from a fast food joint.
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==Notes==
* The ''Armada'' Jetfire toy's appearance and transformation sequence is an homage to Generation 1 [[Galaxy Shuttle]]. This was confirmed by then-head designer [[Aaron Archer]] during his stint as 'ORSON' on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com] boards.
* ''Armada'' Jetfire's vehicle mode is inspired by the X-71 Shuttle from the 1998 film ''[[Armageddon (film)|Armageddon]]''.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club magazine]] {{fact}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=Jetfire in ''Armada'' was very much inspired, ironically, from the ''Armageddon'' space shuttles. […] Very much inspired by the space shuttle from ''Armageddon'', we just didn't make it blue, but the extra wings and stabilizers and engines on top of a normal kind of NASA space shuttle, was kind of what I was going for.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQLQ4VzuCGA&t=1299s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: Creating characters and lore|year=2023|month=05|day=26}}</ref>
* All artwork depicting Jetfire in the ''Armada'' [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile books has him drawn with his cockpit section left folded down, rather than pulled up to form his chest. This includes his profile, the profile for the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], and the artwork for his [[Spontaneous recoloration|Powerlinx upgrade]].
* An unused concept for a potential [[BotCon]] 2017 figure would've seen a new Jetfire from ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]] in ''Armada'' colors with a [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] [[Titan Master]] redecoed from [[Apeface]].<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-concepts-and-customized-figures-from-fun-pub-at-petes-robot-convention-2017/39073/ Report on the proposed BotCon 2017 assortment] presented at "[[Pete Sinclair|Pete's]] Robot Convention" 2017 from Seibertron.com</ref>
* Jetfire made a cameo appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Open Comms|Valentine's Day Special]]''.
* At the [[BotCon 2005]] toy panel, the ''Cybertron'' Jetfire redeco that ended up becoming Sky Shadow was originally being considered to be named [[Octane]] but we can assume trademark reasons were why it wasn't called that.

===Foreign names===
====''Armada''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetfire''' (ジェットファイヤー ''Jettofaiyā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Géptűz''' (''Armada'', "Planefire")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jī huǒ''' (''Armada'', 激火，"Ignite")
*''Korean:'' '''Jetfire''' (제트화이어 ''Jeteuhwaieo'')
*''Polish:'' '''Myśliwiec''' ("Fighter Plane")
*''Romanian:'' '''Flamă'''
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Blyskavka''' (Блискавка, "Lightning")

====''Energon''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Skyfire''' (スカイファイヤー ''Sukaifaiyā''), '''Skyfire Sonic''' (スカイファイヤー{{ruby|S|ソニック}} ''Sukaifaiyā Sonikku''),
*''Hungarian:'' '''Lángcsóva''' ("Flameburst")

====''Cybertron''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Dreadrock''' (ドレッドロック ''Doreddorokku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Röptűz''' ("Flyfire")
*''Korean:'' '''Dreadrock''' (드레드록 ''Deuredeurok'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiān Huǒ''' (天火, "Sky Fire")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon combiners]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]

Sureshock (Armada)

2026-04-13T14:22:42Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Armada */

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:''Sureshock is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Armada Sureshock character model.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ha HA! Ambiguous.]]

'''Sureshock''' is the thinker of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], something that she takes great pride in. She represents individuality in the Mini-Con ranks, and encourages others like her human friend [[Alexis Thi Dang (Armada)|Alexis]] to follow in her footsteps. Her individualistic outlook often puts her at odds with the much more team-oriented [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], but the two usually learn from one another's differences, and grow stronger together as a result of them. Although she believes in breaking the mold, she also doesn't just advocate for doing so flippantly. Instead, she is a strong proponent of gathering your own facts and making your own decisions only after a thorough analysis of all available data.

Sureshock is intelligent, empathetic, and is easily the most agile of her contemporaries in the Street Action Mini-Con Team. When the situation calls for it, she can put her own strengths together with her peers’ to form the mighty [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]].

{{bigquote|Freedom isn't an option—it's a necessity!|Sureshock's motto}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] contacted Sureshock from [[Autobot Headquarters (Armada)|Autobot Headquarters]]. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 2}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Colin Murdoch]] (English), [[Yukie Maeda]] (Japanese)|[[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish), [[Christian Jernbro]] (Swedish)}}

[[File:Metamorphosis megatron and kids.jpg|thumb]]
Sureshock was among the earliest Mini-Cons created from [[Unicron]]'s cells. She was present in the distant past when the time-traveling Earth children made contact with High Wire, and awakened the Mini-Cons' capacity for independent thought. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

Millions of years later on Earth, High Wire led [[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] to the derelict [[Exodus (Armada)|Mini-con ship]], and introduced them to Grindor and Sureshock's panels. Alexis put two and two together, and brought Sureshock to life by placing her hand on one of the panels. Carlos copied, and while he acted out a scene from ''E.T.'' with Grindor, Alexis took the time to greet Sureshock ''with actual words''. Later, after Grindor used Carlos's skateboard as his Earth form template, Alexis noticed the trend and took the trouble to present her scooter to Sureshock. At least one of the silly humans was actually polite.

[[File:Basebump.jpg|left|thumb]]

Afterward, the Mini-cons took their pet humans for a spin. Then Megatron popped out from behind a cliff because, to ambush them. He and his Decepticons boxed in the kids with their vehicle modes, but when Optimus collided with him and slowly backed up, it confused the Decepticon long enough for the good guys to escape. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} Back at the Autobot base inside the Mini-Con ship, Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons agreed to help the Autobots find the Mini-Cons and keep them out of Decepticon slavery and control. {{storylink|Base}}

When the Autobots received their first Mini-Con activation signal, Sureshock lent her processing power to the search to help narrow down the panel's location. Out in the field, Sureshock and the Street Action Team worked with Optimus Prime in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], surveying the area for any signs of storage panels. When the Decepticons arrived to intervene, the Street Action Team displayed their ability to combine for the first time, forming [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. The agile Mini-Con gestalt miraculously overwhelmed both Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] until Optimus Prime could [[Powerlinx]] with his new partner, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and unleash a Maximum Blast. {{storylink|Comrade}}

Sureshock and the Street Action Team joined the kids in teaching [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] how to play the game of "Tag" inside the Autobot base. Hot Shot was worn out trying to chase them down until he thought to use [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] to "tag" the kids for him. Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons later accompanied the Autobots to Antarctica to search for a new Mini-Con. They used Prime's trailer as a mobile headquarters from which they coordinated the search. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} Later, Sureshock helped Rad and the kids bring supplies up to the Autobot base. She and the other Mini-Cons then joined the Autobots on a mission to the forest, where a firefight with the Decepticons led to a forest fire. Working with Red Alert, the Mini-Cons converted Optimus Prime's trailer into a fire engine, pumping water from a nearby lake to put out the fires. {{storylink|Jungle}}

[[File:Comrade PrimeMinicons.jpg|thumb]]

Sureshock remained behind at the base with Alexis while Rad and Carlos took High Wire and Grindor to play at the carnival. She probably wanted to go play too, but remained loyal to her partner when Alexis went out to lecture the boys on their immaturity. {{storylink|Carnival}}

Out on a desert mission, Sureshock was trying to get the drop on [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] when she and the rest of the kids and Street Action Team were caught in a sandtrap. They fell into a deep series of catacombs, built by denizens of the [[Sahara]] long ago after they discovered a Mini-Con storage panel in the sand. Sureshock and the others were nearly killed by the various traps and guards protecting the panel underground, and the Mini-Con team had to form Perceptor to protect the kids from harm. {{storylink|Palace}}

When Billy and Fred were kidnapped by Cyclonus, Sureshock and her friends attempted to rescue them, only to be captured themselves by Megatron. They were saved once Fred used Laserbeak to zap Megatron and distract him long enough for the Autobots to save the day. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} As the search for more Mini-Cons continued, Sureshock and the Street Action Team participated in a mission deep underground in a city's subway tunnels. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} They also confronted Megatron in a sunken underwater city, but the Decepticons succeeded in capturing the dormant Mini-Cons on both occasions. {{storylink|Ruin}}

As Rad began to learn more about the Mini-Cons, he started to question whether they should be forced to fight in a war not of their making. Almost as if in answer to his concerns, Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons took up arms in the next conflict, showing valor and courage on the battlefield that made it clear they were fighting for what they believed in, just like the Autobots and the kids. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

[[File:Overmatch Sureshockdisguise.jpg|left|thumb]]
When the Decepticons stormed the Autobot headquarters, Sureshock helped man the internal defense systems to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}} She also bundled up heavily in order to go shoping for groceries with Alexis. Didn't look conspicuous at all, nope. {{storylink|Overmatch}}

Sureshock and the Street Action Team were present for the Autobots' first encounter with [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Gale}}

When the boys decided to go on a camping trip with the Autobots, they forgot to tell Alexis. Hurt over being left out, Alexis furiously declared that she never wanted to go anyway. Sureshock remained behind at Autobot base with Alexis, trying to calm her down. When Red Alert and [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] were caught in a mudslide, Sureshock and Alexis coordinated Autobot activities from base, desperately standing by for any good news. Although she was frantic with worry while they were in danger, Alexis didn't forget she was angry at the boys when they got back to base. Sureshock took the boys' side against Alexis, though... probably because she was sick of being called "Grindor" (not to mention a "boy"). {{storylink|Vacation}}

When [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] rescued [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] from the Decepticons' clutches, Sureshock and the Street Action Team were the first Mini-Cons to welcome him to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Later, Sureshock's team and Jolt helped create a miniature obstacle course from Hot Shot and Blurr to train on. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

Soon after, Sureshock and the Street Action Team received a transmission from the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] on the moon. It seemed that some of the Decepticon-allied Mini-Cons wanted peace, and were seeking an opportunity to come over to the Autobots. With the help of Rad and Fred, they convinced Optimus Prime to give the "enemy" Mini-Cons a chance, and soon the Autobots had a number of new allies. {{storylink|Vow}}

When a computer virus manifestation of Sideways infiltrated the Autobot mainframe, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock helped the kids fight back against the infection. Sideways still had a few tricks up his sleeve, however, and he converted the minds of the Street Action Team and the kids into computerized avatars, sucking them into his digital world. In this unreal landscape, they passed by representations of Cybertron and [[Jetfire (Armada)|other]] [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|figures]], before being chased by a [[Unicron|shadowy planetoid]] back into the real world along a path Red Alert made for them. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

After the Autobots rescued [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s Mini-Con panel, Sureshock and the Street Action Team were the first to welcome him to the Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Tactician}} On monitor duty, the Street Action Team ID'ed [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] flying in circles over the Autobot base, and reported it to Vice-Commander [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] while Optimus was in repairs. The kids had to translate for Jetfire, though, and he'd never bothered to learn his Mini-Con bleeps from his bloops. {{storylink|Linkup}}

Grindor and Sureshock joined the kids in the cheering section as Jetfire beat [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] in arm-wrestling three out of three times. {{storylink|Detection}} When a Mini-Con signal went off linking the three [[Space Mini-Con Team]] panels, Sureshock and the others reacted when the signal pointed to a panel hidden right inside their own base. They joined the kids in searching out the panel in the damaged sections of the ship. The search party came across [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]]'s panel, activating the Mini-Con. To everyone's surprise, however, Sky Blast appeared openly hostile. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} It soon became apparent, though, that Sky Blast was merely frightened. He cowered behind Rad when Sureshock and the others formed Perceptor to protect the kids. They eventually coaxed him back out into the main part of the base, and convinced the new Mini-Con to assist the Autobots. {{storylink|Desperate}}

[[File:Mars Firebot.jpg|thumb]]
Alexis was briefly seen riding Sureshock when the kids decided to sneak the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] out of the base. Sureshock didn't accompany them when they ran away, though. {{storylink|Runaway}}

Sureshock was present when Starscream first switched sides to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} During the subsequent raid on the Decepticon base, Sureshock and the Street Action Team accompanied the Autobots as Perceptor, and focused on freeing the Mini-Cons while the Autobots engaged the enemy. Perceptor briefly split into his three components when avoiding an attack by Tidal Wave. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After Starscream and Jetfire rescued [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] from [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Sureshock was among the Mini-Cons who welcomed the new arrival to the Autobots. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream betrayed the Autobots and returned to the Decepticons, the kids were all very upset, especially Alexis. Sureshock did her best to console Alexis after Starscream's departure. {{storylink|Threaten}} As the Decepticons threatened the safety of Earth with their [[Hydra Cannon]], Sureshock and the Street Action Team watched helplessly with the kids as the Autobots tried to counter the threat. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

[[File:Depart.jpg|left|thumb]]
Sureshock and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. When Hot Shot attempted to leave the kids behind, however, the Street Action Team formed Perceptor and organized a mutiny of the Mini-Con troops. They passively took over the bridge and made it clear by speaking in English for the first time that the humans were coming along...or else. {{storylink|Depart}}

The ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' made its way into space, and soon joined by other Mini-Cons empowered by the [[Linkage (dimension)|Linkage]]. Sureshock and the Street Action Team telepathically explained to the kids that the Mini-Cons were all coming together to fight the great enemy...[[Unicron]]. As they encountered the Decepticon ship, Sureshock helped organized the Mini-Cons on board to man the armaments and fight back against Megatron's troops. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}}

Once they arrived in orbit around Cybertron, Sureshock immediately sensed Unicron's presence. The Mini-Cons all quickly gathered together in space, forming a shield against a deadly black hole Sideways had formed as a "surprise" for the Autobots. As the power of the black hole grew stronger, the Mini-Cons unified in a green ball of energy, neutralizing the threat with a rain of light. Sureshock and the Mini-Cons implored Galvatron and the others to stop fighting, but only succeeded in getting a temporary cessation of hostilities. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}}

[[File:Depart Minicons.jpg|thumb]]

After Thrust stole the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] and [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] for Unicron, High Wire recognized the place where Hot Shot was searching for the traitor. The kids and the Street Action Team made their way underground to join the search party. They got caught in a stand-off between Thrust and Starscream, and the kids were somehow warped through time. When the timeline reset itself, the Street Action Team had a few extra moments to form Perceptor and distract Thrust, saving Starscream. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} This led to a fight with Thrust and Sideways inside the core of Unicron, who stood revealed as Cybertron's moon. {{storylink|Portent}} Later, Sureshock and the others watched on helplessly as Unicron grew more powerful, and Starscream sacrificed himself to bring an alliance between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Cramp}} As the truce was forged between the two factions, Sureshock and the Street Action Team attended as representatives of the Mini-Cons. They formed Perceptor and joined hands with Optimus Prime and Galvatron to commemorate the occasion. {{storylink|Alliance}}

With the united Transformer armada bringing the fight to Unicron, the war council reached the conclusion that Unicron needed the three super-weapons to power himself. Their best course of action therefore was to penetrate Unicron's defenses and awaken the nine individual Mini-Cons that composed the weapons, separating their will from Unicron. Although Prime and Galvatron infiltrated Unicron to achieve that purpose, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock determined ''they'' would need to be present in order to push the Mini-Cons back to consciousness. The Street Action Team and the kids made their way into Unicron using the hidden warp tunnel below Cybertron's surface. {{storylink|Union}}

In Unicron's heart, Sureshock and the others found Optimus and Galvatron facing off against Sideways. Shockingly, Unicron was able to reassert control over the Mini-Cons, placing them back under his personal domination. Their enslavement was only temporary, however, as the kids were able to reach out to Sureshock and the others, awakening them so that they could awaken the Mini-Cons of the Star Saber, Skyboom Shield and Requiem Blaster in turn, causing Unicron to grind to a halt. {{storylink|Origin}} As Optimus Prime and Galvatron remained inside Unicron to settle the final score between them, Sureshock and the assorted kids and Mini-Cons escaped aboard Jetfire. After the final destruction of Unicron and Galvatron, the Street Action Team accompanied Hot Shot and Jetfire back to Earth, where they said their final goodbyes to the children. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
[[File:Street Action Team Energon Saber Team.jpg|thumb|left|Sureshock is the short, dark blue four-wheeled blob on the right.]]
Sureshock and her team were among the very few Mini-Cons still around on Earth and Cybertron ten years after the Unicron Battles. They primarily stayed at [[Ocean City]] and were close to [[Kicker Jones]]. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} Kicker called upon Sureshock's ATV mode when the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s invaded Desert City. With her help, they reached a team of scientist left behind at the facility, and took them through an emergency escape route. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

Sureshock was present when other Mini-Cons visited Ocean City from Mars. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Following the Powerlinx battles, the Street Action Team came to be regarded as celebrities among the Mini-Con community. Seeking respite from all of the fame that they had cultivated after the Transformers' conflicts on Earth, Sureshock, High Wire, and Grindor answered [[Anti-Blaze]]'s call to fight back against insurgents attacking his colony. As Perceptor, the trio hunted down the last few rebels that remained after the breaking of the [[Sky Terror Mini-Con Team|Sky Terror Team]], and the disappearance of [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] and [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 12|Street Action Team's profile in Club magazine #12}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
As Alexis, Carlos, and Rad were waving at the Autobots' launch site when they left on their mission to build a galaxy-wide [[space bridge]] network, they thought of their old Street Action Mini-Con Team friends. {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{note|Sureshock does not appear in the ''Galaxy Force'' version of the show.}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Sureshock was among the Mini-Cons who escaped from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] only to crash on Earth. Alongside High Wire, Grindor and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], she lay deactivated in a cave for a million years until [[Rad White]] stumbled into it and accidentally awakened them. After repairing themselves, the Mini-Cons befriended Rad, [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], and asked them to be their guides to Earth during their search for the other lost Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} However, as Sureshock and the others were entertaining the kids with a ride on [[Project Supernova (Armada)|Project Supernova]], they suddenly came under attack by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who had tracked them to Earth. After telling their human friends about the [[Autobot]]-[[Decepticon]] war from which they had escaped, the Mini-Cons scanned new [[alternate mode]]s and led the Decepticons away from populated areas. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} In a nearby canyon, the Street Action Team found a team of Autobots out to put a stop the Decepticons' search for Mini-Cons, and they watched the ensuing battle. After another group of Mini-Cons joined in and helped the [[Bulk]]s drive the Decepticons away, Sureshock and her friends allied themselves with the Autobots. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

The Street Action Team was present when Sparkplug tried to convince [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to let him infiltrate the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} Later, after Sureshock helped scare off [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] as they bullied Rad, the team took the kids on a ride around town. Their fun and games ended when a Mini-Con beacon summoned them to a [[Mini-Con Ark|large monolith]] which turned out to be a starship. Alongside all other Mini-Cons on Earth, the Street Action Team entered the monolith, which rocketed off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} The Mini-Cons were taken to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], where another group of Mini-Cons led by [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] had constructed a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] where their race could live in peace forever. The Street Action Team were against this, as they'd much rather have lived on Earth with their human friends. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Sureshock began to doubt that the Autobots would come save them, and she wondered aloud if she and her teammates would ever see Rad, Carlos and Alexis again. Fortunately for them, the Decepticons invaded the base shortly afterwards, and everyone inside was forced to evacuate to Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

After returning to the Autobot base on Earth, the Street Action Team were seen listening to one of [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]]'s speeches about Mini-Con independence. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} When the Mini-Cons learned that [[Unicron]] was targeting Cybertron, they gathered together in order to return to their homeworld and fight him. Saying their goodbyes to Rad, Carlos and Alexis, the Street Action Team joined the other Mini-Cons at the [[Loop]] on Cybertron and poured their energies into the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. This allowed [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] to fire a massive energy blast at Unicron, crippling him. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====Prevenge====
{{voiceactor|[[Samantha Newark]] (English)}}
When a mysterious trans-dimensional portal appeared before Sureshock, "someone" told her not to go through it, prompting Sureshock to do so in an act of defiance. She found herself in a metallic corridor after stepping through the portal, where she was almost stepped on by another arrival, [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]. The pair got off roughly at first, due to their vastly different visual styles, but made amends quickly. Sureshock then attempted to Powerlinx to Arcee's arm, an act that the larger 'bot found highly inappropriate.

Sureshock was ready to face off against whatever foes and overcome whatever traps were laid out for them within the labyrinth they had been taken to, but Arcee pointed out that all that awaited them was an unprotected door. Stepping though it, they met with six other 'bots who had also been abducted from their home dimensions: [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], [[Blades (RB)|Blades]], [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]. The group's abductor made his presence known, and ordered them to fight to the death. Sureshock flip-flopped on whether or not she wanted to do so, changing her mind constantly to avoid agreeing with anyone. The abductees eventually forced their captor to step into view, though only Snarl recognized the [[Skuxxoid]] for who he was. Sureshock quickly consulted [[TFWiki.Net]] to fill everyone in on what they were dealing with. Unimpressed, Snarl punted the villain over the horizon, leaving the group to figure out how to get home. Sureshock attempted to use her mind to do so, to no avail. The group eventually settled on a solution: to all laugh together, like characters in a cheesy cartoon are prone to do when the episode's over. Surprisingly enough, this worked, and everyone was sent back home. {{storylink|Prevenge}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years after the defeat of Unicron, the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] began assaulting various Earth cities. As [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] prepared to send troops to Earth to deal with this new threat, the Street Action Team showed up and offered to lend a hand. Sureshock explained that they were worried about their old human friends, then combined with her teammates into [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] to get the "size thing" out of the way. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} Under Jetfire's command, the Mini-Cons defended [[Los Angeles]] from thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} The strike team was vastly outnumbered and quickly began to run low on energy, but Sureshock and the others were saved when their old buddy Rad used the [[Energon Volant Accumulator|E.V.A.]] to power them up with [[Energon gas]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
Sureshock was among the Mini-Cons who fled from Cybertron to [[Earth]], where they lay dormant for four million years before waking up and meeting [[Rad White]] and his friends. After introducing herself and her friends, Sureshock explained to the humans how they had come to the planet, but regrettably refused to get involved with the war again by saving [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|First Encounter!}} They soon realized that running away wouldn't solve anything, though, and Sureshock helped distract [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] long enough for Optimus Prime to recover and call for reinforcements. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} The Street Action Team quickly befriended Rad, [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], and after some racing around, they followed the humans into the wreckage of their ship in search of its [[locator log]]. Inside, they were attacked by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who downed Sureshock and [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] with a single blast. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}}

In order to learn more about how to behave on Earth, the Street Action Team began following their human friends during their daily life. Sureshock came with Alexis to the [[Cosmoscope Research Center|local observatory]], where she decided to "help" by uploading her information on space into their mainframe. Unfortunately, it was more than the human-made computer could handle, and it promptly crashed. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}} The Autobots later attempted to keep Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons safe by sending them back to Cybertron, but the plan failed due to the Mini-Cons' refusal and a Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}}

While racing with their human friends, the Street Action Team came under attack from [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. While Alexis and the other humans ran for help, the Mini-Cons kept the Decepticon busy by combining into Perceptor. They almost lost to Starscream's [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], but were saved thanks to the timely intervention of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade}} A while later, Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons surrendered themselves to the Decepticons in order to buy the Autobots some time to prepare for an incoming missile strike. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} While en route to the Decepticon base on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], they easily broke out of their cells, took control of the [[solar barge|prison craft]] and returned to Earth. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Lost in Space!}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
After fleeing the Cybertronian civil war, Sureshock found herself slumbering on Earth for eons. She was awakened by Alexis and her friends within a cave, where the children and the Mini-Cons quickly became friends. However, a mechanism within the remains of the Mini-Cons' ship teleported both Autobot and Decepticon combattants on-planet, bringing the Transformers' war to Earth. Sureshock, High Wire and Grindor teamed up with Optimus to thwart Megatron's attempts at capturing the Mini-Cons. Megatron was driven away when Sureshock combined with her friends into Perceptor, and raised an impenetrable shield, making any further attempts to capture them on Megatron's part futile. Having reformatted herself into a high-tech scooter, Sureshock then gave Alexis a ride home back into town, having decided to stay with her new human friend rather than stay behind with Optimus and his Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

Alexis took to riding Sureshock around all the time, since she was way cooler than her old scooter. After school, the kids and their Mini-Cons readied themselves to visit the Autobots when Fred and Billy intercepted them, and questioned their schoolmates as to where they had gotten their new vehicles. Rad was able to quickly cobble together a story that his dad had gotten the next year's models through his "connections." Once they were out of the duo's earshot, Sureshot warned Alexis that they had narrowly avoided a close call. Coming upon the mountainside concealing the Mini-Cons' ship, they found the cave leading within sealed shut by a stone door. Thanks to the wireless connection the Mini-Cons maintained with their vessel, they were able to nonetheless grant themselves access to the Autobots' base. However, they found the base deserted. Using one of the computers, Sureshock tracked Optimus's energy signature to a nearby highway. The group found him with Hot Shot and Red Alert, and the two young Autobots scrutinized the Mini-Cons, having only heard of them in old war stories. After brief introductions, the group heard explosions going off nearby; the Decepticons were attacking the Autobots' base! The children and their Mini-Cons hid in the nearby brush while the Autobots dealt with their enemies. During the battle, a stray shot from Megatron caused an rock slide to tumble down towards the kids and their Mini-Cons. Thankfully, Hot Shot left the battlefront to rescue them, and zipped them away to a safer location, with the Mini-Cons fastening themselves to Hot Shot's vehicle mode. En route, more Mini-Con panels were discovered, and Hot Shot linked up with his new partner, "Jolt," before heading back into the fray. Sureshock and the others stayed behind, finding a new hiding spot to view the battle safely. The Decepticons were eventually driven back, though they unfortunately managed to snatch away a couple of dormant Mini-Cons for themselves before warping off-planet. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Puzzled by the concept of [[Halloween]], the Street Action Mini-Cons got taken trick-or-treating by their human friends. As Alexis was collecting money for {{w|UNICEF}}, Sureshock opted to do the same. Thousands of years later, after the Mini-Cons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he continued to tell the story of that night and encouraged the young Mini-Cons to trick-or-treat. He also wore an Alexis mask to honour her memory. {{storylink|Something Robotic This Way Comes}}

===Bendon ''Armada'' books===
[[File:RTD-Kidsride.jpg|thumb|A moped versus a skateboard and a bicycle. Isn't that kinda, you know, one-sided?]]
Sureshock was with the kids when they talked Optimus into letting them explore some nearby caves for Mini-Con crystals... and seemingly didn't actually go along with them. {{storylink|Cave Catastrophe}}

Sureshock did, however, participate in a Mini-Con race the kids had that also involved Grindor and High Wire. Unsurprisingly, Megatron used the situation as an excuse to attack them. {{storylink|Race to Disaster}}

===Legends World===
Sureshock cheered alongside Grindor and High Wire when [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] was chased away by [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. {{storylink|LG-EX Armada Megatron}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-Sureshock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Street Action Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Sureshock transforms into a motorized scooter. She can also combine with her teammates to form the legs of [[Perceptor (Armada)#Toys|Perceptor]].

: As a Mini-Con, she has a [[Powerlinx]] socket on the underside of her vehicle mode that allows her to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: She was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with her teammates [[Grindor (Armada)#Toys|Grindor]] and [[High Wire (Armada)#Toys|High Wire]]. In the UK she was available on her own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sureshock/sureshock.htm More information on Sureshock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOTM Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Street Action Micron''' (CD pack-in, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: These [[redeco]]es of the Street Action Microns have been tweaked to make the three more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]]; in Arcee's case, this meant somewhat lighter orange plastic, and a light blue-gray paint on her face and bike seat.

: This set was only available with the CD single of the first [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'']] [[Japanese themes|theme song]], "[[Transformer: Dream Again]]" by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Super Anime Color Edition Street Action Micron", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Street Action Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDArcee/arcee.htm More information on Anime Color Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy Sureshock Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Arcee''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''3'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Street Action Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to "Arcee" is that she lacks the yellow paint on her headlamps and has darker blue-gray paint on her face and seat cushions. But these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMArcee/arcee.htm More information on Change Micron Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy Sureshock XD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MC-XX'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 19]], 2003

: Rather than being a normal retail release like the other [[Exdimensions]] [[redeco]] Microns, this version of the Street Action Microns was only available as part of the Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive "Magna Convoy DX" set, which also included "[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Final Battle Coloration]]" (Powerlinx Optimus Prime) and "[[Overload (Armada)|Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version]]" (a clear-red Overload). Arcee was given a color scheme sort of inspired by her [[Arcee (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]], being mostly pearlescent white with pink and metal-flake-magenta accents.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Arcee (Armada)|Arcee]] (no, another one).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XArcee/arcee.htm More information on Exdimensions Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon-Sureshock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Energon Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Cliffjumper'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''SC-09'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[February 26]], 2004
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Energon Class" toys, Sureshock now transforms into an off-road one-man ATV. She can still combine with her pack-in partners [[High Wire (Armada)#Energon|High Wire]] and [[Grindor (Armada)#Energon|Grindor]] to form [[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]], except this time she forms the torso and arms.

: Takara's "Charge" removes the orange paint apps on the rear mudguards. Sureshock's final toy notably differs in design when compared to the cartoon, due to her [[Character model|cartoon model]] being based on an early Takara sketch that featured a completely different design (see [[#Notes|below]]). In this preliminary design, all of her wheels would've ended up on her arms; the front of the ATV would've ended up on the back of her head, with the handle bars hanging off like horns; and the rear fenders would've formed her feet, rather than her shoulders. This design would've also changed Perceptor's combined form a little bit, as all four wheels would end up on his arms, instead of his torso.

: This mold was also used to make [[Mudbath|Damper]] and [[Throttle (Energon)|Throttle]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Sureshock/sureshock.htm More information on ''Energon'' Sureshock at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Toy Sureshock Universe 2003.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sunstorm with Inferno and Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: An evil [[redeco]] of the original ''Armada'' Street Action Mini-Con Team was included in a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' multi-pack. In this set, Sureshock changed to a predominantly black deco. The team was packed in with [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Toys|Sunstorm]] and [[Inferno (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Inferno]].

: Oddly, all photos on the card show the set in their respective molds' original ''Armada'' color schemes, seemingly due to an ''incredibly'' rushed production.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Sureshock (SG)|Sureshock]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/TFUSureshock/sureshock.htm More information on Sureshock at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Basic Class, [[2005]])}}</ul>

: ''Energon'' Perceptor was repackaged in the ''Universe'' toyline, with no changes to the contents within.

: This set was largely sold at drug stores and "discount" chains like Big Lots!, part of the first wave/year of "Basic Class" repacks sold though these outlets.
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertron-toy Sureshock.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Backblast vs Sureshock''' (Mini-Con 2-pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>

: Released in the fourth and final wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Mini-Con 2-packs, ''Cybertron'' Sureshock is a rather stunt-bike-showy redeco of his<ref>All sources list Sureshock as a female Transformer during ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', however, the bio for the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' toy identifies her as male.</ref> ''Energon'' toy. He can, of course, still combine with both ''Cybertron'' [[High Wire (Armada)#Cybertron|High Wire]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)#Cybertron|Sureshock]] to form ''Cybertron'' [[Perceptor (Armada)#Cybertron|Perceptror]].

: He was only available packaged with the Decepticon-allied [[Backblast#Toys|Backblast]]. This wave of two-packs did not ship widely or for very long, making them difficult to obtain.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Sureshock/sureshock.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Sureshock at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
*'''Bumble''' (SCF, 2003)
**''Accessories'': SCF stand

: Available in ACT-10 of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' PVC line (the last "Act" of the line), this small PVC figurine of Perceptor was available in both full-color and an all-pewter-paint version, packed one each per case of twelve figurines.

==Notes==
[[File:Sureshock-Energon-concept-drawing.jpg|thumb]]
* In the English, Italian and French dubs of ''Armada'', Sureshock is often called Grindor and she's often referred to as a male.
* In Sureshock's only [[robot mode]] appearance in ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'', she is the only one of her team to hardly resemble her toy. Although she retains the wider shoulders and the spindly lower half just like her toy, all four of her wheels end up on her arms. This carries over onto the [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] CGI model too. This design appears to have originated from an early Takara concept drawing conceived before the toy (see right). The other two members of her team remained mostly unchanged.
* Sureshock's vehicle mode design forms the basis of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s [[space scooter]] that debuts in ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' [[The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|#51]].

===Foreign names===
====''Armada''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Arcee''' (アーシー ''Āshī'')
*''Korean:'' '''Arcee''' (애쉬 ''Aeswi'')
*''Russian:'' '''Shocker'''
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sokkos''' ("Shocked"), '''Sokkoló''' ("Shocker")

====''Energon''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Charge''' (チャージ ''Chāji'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Széllovas''' (second dub, "Windcharger")

==References==
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[[Category:Legends Mini-Cons]]
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Sureshock (Armada)

2026-04-13T14:22:20Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Armada */

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:''Sureshock is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Armada Sureshock character model.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ha HA! Ambiguous.]]

'''Sureshock''' is the thinker of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], something that she takes great pride in. She represents individuality in the Mini-Con ranks, and encourages others like her human friend [[Alexis Thi Dang (Armada)|Alexis]] to follow in her footsteps. Her individualistic outlook often puts her at odds with the much more team-oriented [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], but the two usually learn from one another's differences, and grow stronger together as a result of them. Although she believes in breaking the mold, she also doesn't just advocate for doing so flippantly. Instead, she is a strong proponent of gathering your own facts and making your own decisions only after a thorough analysis of all available data.

Sureshock is intelligent, empathetic, and is easily the most agile of her contemporaries in the Street Action Mini-Con Team. When the situation calls for it, she can put her own strengths together with her peers’ to form the mighty [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]].

{{bigquote|Freedom isn't an option—it's a necessity!|Sureshock's motto}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] contacted Sureshock from [[Autobot Headquarters (Armada)|Autobot Headquarters]]. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 2}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Colin Murdoch]] (English), [[Yukie Maeda]] (Japanese)|[[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish), [[Christian Jernbro]] (Swedish)}}

[[File:Metamorphosis megatron and kids.jpg|thumb]]
Sureshock was among the earliest Mini-Cons created from [[Unicron]]'s cells. She was present in the distant past when the time-traveling Earth children made contact with High Wire, and awakened the Mini-Cons' capacity for independent thought. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

Millions of years later on Earth, High Wire led [[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] to the derelict [[Exodus (Armada)|Mini-con ship]], and introduced them to Grindor and Sureshock's panels. Alexis put two and two together, and brought Sureshock to life by placing her hand on one of the panels. Carlos copied, and while he acted out a scene from ''E.T.'' with Grindor, Alexis took the time to greet Sureshock ''with actual words''. Later, after Grindor used Carlos's skateboard as his Earth form template, Alexis noticed the trend and took the trouble to present her scooter to Sureshock. At least one of the silly humans was actually polite.

[[File:Basebump.jpg|left|thumb]]

Afterward, the Mini-cons took their pet humans for a spin. Then Megatron popped out from behind a cliff because, to ambush them. He and his Decepticons boxed in the kids with their vehicle modes, but when Optimus collided with him and slowly backed up, it confused the Decepticon long enough for the good guys to escape. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} Back at the Autobot base inside the Mini-Con ship, Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons agreed to help the Autobots find the Mini-Cons and keep them out of Decepticon slavery and control. {{storylink|Base}}

When the Autobots received their first Mini-Con activation signal, Sureshock lent her processing power to the search to help narrow down the panel's location. Out in the field, Sureshock and the Street Action Team worked with Optimus Prime in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], surveying the area for any signs of storage panels. When the Decepticons arrived to intervene, the Street Action Team displayed their ability to combine for the first time, forming [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. The agile Mini-Con gestalt miraculously overwhelmed both Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] until Optimus Prime could [[Powerlinx]] with his new partner, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and unleash a Maximum Blast. {{storylink|Comrade}}

Sureshock and the Street Action Team joined the kids in teaching [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] how to play the game of "Tag" inside the Autobot base. Hot Shot was worn out trying to chase them down until he thought to use [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] to "tag" the kids for him. Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons later accompanied the Autobots to Antarctica to search for a new Mini-Con. They used Prime's trailer as a mobile headquarters from which they coordinated the search. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} Later, Sureshock helped Rad and the kids bring supplies up to the Autobot base. She and the other Mini-Cons then joined the Autobots on a mission to the forest, where a firefight with the Decepticons led to a forest fire. Working with Red Alert, the Mini-Cons converted Optimus Prime's trailer into a fire engine, pumping water from a nearby lake to put out the fires. {{storylink|Jungle}}

[[File:Comrade PrimeMinicons.jpg|thumb]]

Sureshock remained behind at the base with Alexis while Rad and Carlos took High Wire and Grindor to play at the carnival. She probably wanted to go play too, but remained loyal to her partner when Alexis went out to lecture the boys on their immaturity. {{storylink|Carnival}}

Out on a desert mission, Sureshock was trying to get the drop on [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] when she and the rest of the kids and Street Action Team were caught in a sandtrap. They fell into a deep series of catacombs, built by denizens of the [[Sahara]] long ago after they discovered a Mini-Con storage panel in the sand. Sureshock and the others were nearly killed by the various traps and guards protecting the panel underground, and the Mini-Con team had to form Perceptor to protect the kids from harm. {{storylink|Palace}}

When Billy and Fred were kidnapped by Cyclonus, Sureshock and her friends attempted to rescue them, only to be captured themselves by Megatron. They were saved once Fred used Laserbeak to zap Megatron and distract him long enough for the Autobots to save the day. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} As the search for more Mini-Cons continued, Sureshock and the Street Action Team participated in a mission deep underground in a city's subway tunnels. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} They also confronted Megatron in a sunken underwater city, but the Decepticons succeeded in capturing the dormant Mini-Cons on both occasions. {{storylink|Ruin}}

As Rad began to learn more about the Mini-Cons, he started to question whether they should be forced to fight in a war not of their making. Almost as if in answer to his concerns, Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons took up arms in the next conflict, showing valor and courage on the battlefield that made it clear they were fighting for what they believed in, just like the Autobots and the kids. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

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When the Decepticons stormed the Autobot headquarters, Sureshock helped man the internal defense systems to drive off the invaders. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}} She also bundled up heavily in order to go shoping for groceries with Alexis. Didn't look conspicuous at all, nope. {{storylink|Overmatch}}

Sureshock and the Street Action Team were present for the Autobots' first encounter with [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Gale}}

When the boys decided to go on a camping trip with the Autobots, they forgot to tell Alexis. Hurt over being left out, Alexis furiously declared that she never wanted to go anyway. Sureshock remained behind at Autobot base with Alexis, trying to calm her down. When Red Alert and [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] were caught in a mudslide, Sureshock and Alexis coordinated Autobot activities from base, desperately standing by for any good news. Although she was frantic with worry while they were in danger, Alexis didn't forget she was angry at the boys when they got back to base. Sureshock took the boys' side against Alexis, though... probably because she was sick of being called "Grindor" (not to mention a "boy"). {{storylink|Vacation}}

When [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] rescued [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] from the Decepticons' clutches, Sureshock and the Street Action Team were the first Mini-Cons to welcome him to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Later, Sureshock's team and Jolt helped create a miniature obstacle course from Hot Shot and Blurr to train on. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

Soon after, Sureshock and the Street Action Team received a transmission from the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] on the moon. It seemed that some of the Decepticon-allied Mini-Cons wanted peace, and were seeking an opportunity to come over to the Autobots. With the help of Rad and Fred, they convinced Optimus Prime to give the "enemy" Mini-Cons a chance, and soon the Autobots had a number of new allies. {{storylink|Vow}}

When a computer virus manifestation of Sideways infiltrated the Autobot mainframe, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock helped the kids fight back against the infection. Sideways still had a few tricks up his sleeve, however, and he converted the minds of the Street Action Team and the kids into computerized avatars, sucking them into his digital world. In this unreal landscape, they passed by representations of Cybertron and [[Jetfire (Armada)|other]] [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|figures]], before being chased by a [[Unicron|shadowy planetoid]] back into the real world along a path Red Alert made for them. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

After the Autobots rescued [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s Mini-Con panel, Sureshock and the Street Action Team were the first to welcome him to the Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Tactician}} On monitor duty, the Street Action Team ID'ed [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] flying in circles over the Autobot base, and reported it to Vice-Commander [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] while Optimus was in repairs. The kids had to translate for Jetfire, though, and he'd never bothered to learn his Mini-Con bleeps from his bloops. {{storylink|Linkup}}

Grindor and Sureshock joined the kids in the cheering section as Jetfire beat [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] in arm-wrestling three out of three times. {{storylink|Detection}} When a Mini-Con signal went off linking the three [[Space Mini-Con Team]] panels, Sureshock and the others reacted when the signal pointed to a panel hidden right inside their own base. They joined the kids in searching out the panel in the damaged sections of the ship. The search party came across [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]]'s panel, activating the Mini-Con. To everyone's surprise, however, Sky Blast appeared openly hostile. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} It soon became apparent, though, that Sky Blast was merely frightened. He cowered behind Rad when Sureshock and the others formed Perceptor to protect the kids. They eventually coaxed him back out into the main part of the base, and convinced the new Mini-Con to assist the Autobots. {{storylink|Desperate}}

[[File:Mars Firebot.jpg|thumb]]
Alexis was briefly seen riding Sureshock when the kids decided to sneak the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] out of the base. Sureshock didn't accompany them when they ran away, though. {{storylink|Runaway}}

Sureshock was present when Starscream first switched sides to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} During the subsequent raid on the Decepticon base, Sureshock and the Street Action Team accompanied the Autobots as Perceptor, and focused on freeing the Mini-Cons while the Autobots engaged the enemy. Perceptor briefly split into his three components when avoiding an attack by Tidal Wave. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After Starscream and Jetfire rescued [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] from [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Sureshock was among the Mini-Cons who welcomed the new arrival to the Autobots. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream betrayed the Autobots and returned to the Decepticons, the kids were all very upset, especially Alexis. Sureshock did her best to console Alexis after Starscream's departure. {{storylink|Threaten}} As the Decepticons threatened the safety of Earth with their [[Hydra Cannon]], Sureshock and the Street Action Team watched helplessly with the kids as the Autobots tried to counter the threat. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

[[File:Depart.jpg|left|thumb]]
Sureshock and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. When Hot Shot attempted to leave the kids behind, however, the Street Action Team formed Perceptor and organized a mutiny of the Mini-Con troops. They passively took over the bridge and made it clear by speaking in English for the first time that the humans were coming along...or else. {{storylink|Depart}}

The ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' made its way into space, and soon joined by other Mini-Cons empowered by the [[Linkage (dimension)|Linkage]]. Sureshock and the Street Action Team telepathically explained to the kids that the Mini-Cons were all coming together to fight the great enemy...[[Unicron]]. As they encountered the Decepticon ship, Sureshock helped organized the Mini-Cons on board to man the armaments and fight back against Megatron's troops. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}}

Once they arrived in orbit around Cybertron, Sureshock immediately sensed Unicron's presence. The Mini-Cons all quickly gathered together in space, forming a shield against a deadly black hole Sideways had formed as a "surprise" for the Autobots. As the power of the black hole grew stronger, the Mini-Cons unified in a green ball of energy, neutralizing the threat with a rain of light. Sureshock and the Mini-Cons implored Galvatron and the others to stop fighting, but only succeeded in getting a temporary cessation of hostilities. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}}

[[File:Depart Minicons.jpg|thumb]]

After Thrust stole the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] and [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] for Unicron, High Wire recognized the place where Hot Shot was searching for the traitor. The kids and the Street Action Team made their way underground to join the search party. They got caught in a stand-off between Thrust and Starscream, and the kids were somehow warped through time. When the timeline reset itself, the Street Action Team had a few extra moments to form Perceptor and distract Thrust, saving Starscream. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} This led to a fight with Thrust and Sideways inside the core of Unicron, who stood revealed as Cybertron's moon. {{storylink|Portent}} Later, Sureshock and the others watched on helplessly as Unicron grew more powerful, and Starscream sacrificed himself to bring an alliance between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Cramp}} As the truce was forged between the two factions, Sureshock and the Street Action Team attended as representatives of the Mini-Cons. They formed Perceptor and joined hands with Optimus Prime and Galvatron to commemorate the occasion. {{storylink|Alliance}}

With the united Transformer armada bringing the fight to Unicron, the war council reached the conclusion that Unicron needed the three super-weapons to power himself. Their best course of action therefore was to penetrate Unicron's defenses and awaken the nine individual Mini-Cons that composed the weapons, separating their will from Unicron. Although Prime and Galvatron infiltrated Unicron to achieve that purpose, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock determined ''they'' would need to be present in order to push the Mini-Cons back to consciousness. The Street Action Team and the kids made their way into Unicron using the hidden warp tunnel below Cybertron's surface. {{storylink|Union}}

In Unicron's heart, Sureshock and the others found Optimus and Galvatron facing off against Sideways. Shockingly, Unicron was able to reassert control over the Mini-Cons, placing them back under his personal domination. Their enslavement was only temporary, however, as the kids were able to reach out to Sureshock and the others, awakening them so that they could awaken the Mini-Cons of the Star Saber, Skyboom Shield and Requiem Blaster in turn, causing Unicron to grind to a halt. {{storylink|Origin}} As Optimus Prime and Galvatron remained inside Unicron to settle the final score between them, Sureshock and the assorted kids and Mini-Cons escaped aboard Jetfire. After the final destruction of Unicron and Galvatron, the Street Action Team accompanied Hot Shot and Jetfire back to Earth, where they said their final goodbyes to the children. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
[[File:Street Action Team Energon Saber Team.jpg|thumb|left|Sureshock is the short, dark blue four-wheeled blob on the right.]]
Sureshock and her team were among the very few Mini-Cons still around on Earth and Cybertron ten years after the Unicron Battles. They primarily stayed at [[Ocean City]] and were close to [[Kicker Jones]]. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} Kicker called upon Sureshock's ATV mode when the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s invaded Desert City. With her help, they reached a team of scientist left behind at the facility, and took them through an emergency escape route. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

Sureshock was present when other Mini-Cons visited Ocean City from Mars. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Following the Powerlinx battles, the Street Action Team came to be regarded as celebrities among the Mini-Con community. Seeking respite from all of the fame that they had cultivated after the Transformers' conflicts on Earth, Sureshock, High Wire, and Grindor answered [[Anti-Blaze]]'s call to fight back against insurgents attacking his colony. As Perceptor, the trio hunted down the last few rebels that remained after the breaking of the [[Sky Terror Mini-Con Team|Sky Terror Team]], and the disappearance of [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] and [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 12|Street Action Team's profile in Club magazine #12}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
As Alexis, Carlos, and Rad were waving at the Autobots' launch site when they left on their mission to build a galaxy-wide [[space bridge]] network, they thought of their old Street Action Mini-Con Team friends. {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{note|Sureshock does not appear in the ''Galaxy Force'' version of the show.}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Sureshock was among the Mini-Cons who escaped from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] only to crash on Earth. Alongside High Wire, Grindor and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], she lay deactivated in a cave for a million years until [[Rad White]] stumbled into it and accidentally awakened them. After repairing themselves, the Mini-Cons befriended Rad, [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], and asked them to be their guides to Earth during their search for the other lost Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} However, as Sureshock and the others were entertaining the kids with a ride on [[Project Supernova (Armada)|Project Supernova]], they suddenly came under attack by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who had tracked them to Earth. After telling their human friends about the [[Autobot]]-[[Decepticon]] war from which they had escaped, the Mini-Cons scanned new [[alternate mode]]s and led the Decepticons away from populated areas. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} In a nearby canyon, the Street Action Team found a team of Autobots out to put a stop the Decepticons' search for Mini-Cons, and they watched the ensuing battle. After another group of Mini-Cons joined in and helped the [[Bulk]]s drive the Decepticons away, Sureshock and her friends allied themselves with the Autobots. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

The Street Action Team was present when Sparkplug tried to convince [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to let him infiltrate the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} Later, after Sureshock helped scare off [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] as they bullied Rad, the team took the kids on a ride around town. Their fun and games ended when a Mini-Con beacon summoned them to a [[Mini-Con Ark|large monolith]] which turned out to be a starship. Alongside all other Mini-Cons on Earth, the Street Action Team entered the monolith, which rocketed off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} The Mini-Cons were taken to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], where another group of Mini-Cons led by [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] had constructed a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] where their race could live in peace forever. The Street Action Team were against this, as they'd much rather have lived on Earth with their human friends. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Sureshock began to doubt that the Autobots would come save them, and she wondered aloud if she and her teammates would ever see Rad, Carlos and Alexis again. Fortunately for them, the Decepticons invaded the base shortly afterwards, and everyone inside was forced to evacuate to Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

After returning to the Autobot base on Earth, the Street Action Team were seen listening to one of [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]]'s speeches about Mini-Con independence. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} When the Mini-Cons learned that [[Unicron]] was targeting Cybertron, they gathered together in order to return to their homeworld and fight him. Saying their goodbyes to Rad, Carlos and Alexis, the Street Action Team joined the other Mini-Cons at the [[Loop]] on Cybertron and poured their energies into the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. This allowed [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] to fire a massive energy blast at Unicron, crippling him. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====Prevenge====
{{voiceactor|[[Samantha Newark]] (English)}}
When a mysterious trans-dimensional portal appeared before Sureshock, "someone" told her not to go through it, prompting Sureshock to do so in an act of defiance. She found herself in a metallic corridor after stepping through the portal, where she was almost stepped on by another arrival, [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]. The pair got off roughly at first, due to their vastly different visual styles, but made amends quickly. Sureshock then attempted to Powerlinx to Arcee's arm, an act that the larger 'bot found highly inappropriate.

Sureshock was ready to face off against whatever foes and overcome whatever traps were laid out for them within the labyrinth they had been taken to, but Arcee pointed out that all that awaited them was an unprotected door. Stepping though it, they met with six other 'bots who had also been abducted from their home dimensions: [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], [[Blades (RB)|Blades]], [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]], [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]. The group's abductor made his presence known, and ordered them to fight to the death. Sureshock flip-flopped on whether or not she wanted to do so, changing her mind constantly to avoid agreeing with anyone. The abductees eventually forced their captor to step into view, though only Snarl recognized the [[Skuxxoid]] for who he was. Sureshock quickly consulted [[TFWiki.Net]] to fill everyone in on what they were dealing with. Unimpressed, Snarl punted the villain over the horizon, leaving the group to figure out how to get home. Sureshock attempted to use her mind to do so, to no avail. The group eventually settled on a solution: to all laugh together, like characters in a cheesy cartoon are prone to do when the episode's over. Surprisingly enough, this worked, and everyone was sent back home. {{storylink|Prevenge}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years after the defeat of Unicron, the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] began assaulting various Earth cities. As [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] prepared to send troops to Earth to deal with this new threat, the Street Action Team showed up and offered to lend a hand. Sureshock explained that they were worried about their old human friends, then combined with her teammates into [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] to get the "size thing" out of the way. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} Under Jetfire's command, the Mini-Cons defended [[Los Angeles]] from thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} The strike team was vastly outnumbered and quickly began to run low on energy, but Sureshock and the others were saved when their old buddy Rad used the [[Energon Volant Accumulator|E.V.A.]] to power them up with [[Energon gas]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
Sureshock was among the Mini-Cons who fled from Cybertron to [[Earth]], where they lay dormant for four million years before waking up and meeting [[Rad White]] and his friends. After introducing herself and her friends, Sureshock explained to the humans how they had come to the planet, but regrettably refused to get involved with the war again by saving [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|First Encounter!}} They soon realized that running away wouldn't solve anything, though, and Sureshock helped distract [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] long enough for Optimus Prime to recover and call for reinforcements. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} The Street Action Team quickly befriended Rad, [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], and after some racing around, they followed the humans into the wreckage of their ship in search of its [[locator log]]. Inside, they were attacked by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who downed Sureshock and [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] with a single blast. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}}

In order to learn more about how to behave on Earth, the Street Action Team began following their human friends during their daily life. Sureshock came with Alexis to the [[Cosmoscope Research Center|local observatory]], where she decided to "help" by uploading her information on space into their mainframe. Unfortunately, it was more than the human-made computer could handle, and it promptly crashed. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}} The Autobots later attempted to keep Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons safe by sending them back to Cybertron, but the plan failed due to the Mini-Cons' refusal and a Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}}

While racing with their human friends, the Street Action Team came under attack from [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. While Alexis and the other humans ran for help, the Mini-Cons kept the Decepticon busy by combining into Perceptor. They almost lost to Starscream's [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], but were saved thanks to the timely intervention of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade}} A while later, Sureshock and the other Mini-Cons surrendered themselves to the Decepticons in order to buy the Autobots some time to prepare for an incoming missile strike. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} While en route to the Decepticon base on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], they easily broke out of their cells, took control of the [[solar barge|prison craft]] and returned to Earth. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Lost in Space!}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
After fleeing the Cybertronian civil war, Sureshock found herself slumbering on Earth for eons. She was awakened by Alexis and her friends within a cave, where the children and the Mini-Cons quickly became friends. However, a mechanism within the remains of the Mini-Cons' ship teleported both Autobot and Decepticon combattants on-planet, bringing the Transformers' war to Earth. Sureshock, High Wire and Grindor teamed up with Optimus to thwart Megatron's attempts at capturing the Mini-Cons. Megatron was driven away when Sureshock combined with her friends into Perceptor, and raised an impenetrable shield, making any further attempts to capture them on Megatron's part futile. Having reformatted herself into a high-tech scooter, Sureshock then gave Alexis a ride home back into town, having decided to stay with her new human friend rather than stay behind with Optimus and his Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

Alexis took to riding Sureshock around all the time, since she was way cooler than her old scooter. After school, the kids and their Mini-Cons readied themselves to visit the Autobots when Fred and Billy intercepted them, and questioned their schoolmates as to where they had gotten their new vehicles. Rad was able to quickly cobble together a story that his dad had gotten the next year's models through his "connections." Once they were out of the duo's earshot, Sureshot warned Alexis that they had narrowly avoided a close call. Coming upon the mountainside concealing the Mini-Cons' ship, they found the cave leading within sealed shut by a stone door. Thanks to the wireless connection the Mini-Cons maintained with their vessel, they were able to nonetheless grant themselves access to the Autobots' base. However, they found the base deserted. Using one of the computers, Sureshock tracked Optimus's energy signature to a nearby highway. The group found him with Hot Shot and Red Alert, and the two young Autobots scrutinized the Mini-Cons, having only heard of them in old war stories. After brief introductions, the group heard explosions going off nearby; the Decepticons were attacking the Autobots' base! The children and their Mini-Cons hid in the nearby brush while the Autobots dealt with their enemies. During the battle, a stray shot from Megatron caused an rock slide to tumble down towards the kids and their Mini-Cons. Thankfully, Hot Shot left the battlefront to rescue them, and zipped them away to a safer location, with the Mini-Cons fastening themselves to Hot Shot's vehicle mode. En route, more Mini-Con panels were discovered, and Hot Shot linked up with his new partner, "Jolt," before heading back into the fray. Sureshock and the others stayed behind, finding a new hiding spot to view the battle safely. The Decepticons were eventually driven back, though they unfortunately managed to snatch away a couple of dormant Mini-Cons for themselves before warping off-planet. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Puzzled by the concept of [[Halloween]], the Street Action Mini-Cons got taken trick-or-treating by their human friends. As Alexis was collecting money for {{w|UNICEF}}, Sureshock opted to do the same. Thousands of years later, after the Mini-Cons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he continued to tell the story of that night and encouraged the young Mini-Cons to trick-or-treat. He also wore an Alexis mask to honour her memory. {{storylink|Something Robotic This Way Comes}}

===Bendon ''Armada'' books===
[[File:RTD-Kidsride.jpg|thumb|A moped versus a skateboard and a bicycle. Isn't that kinda, you know, one-sided?]]
Sureshock was with the kids when they talked Optimus into letting them explore some nearby caves for Mini-Con crystals... and seemingly didn't actually go along with them. {{storylink|Cave Catastrophe}}

Sureshock did, however, participate in a Mini-Con race the kids had that also involved Grindor and High Wire. Unsurprisingly, Megatron used the situation as an excuse to attack them. {{storylink|Race to Disaster}}

===Legends World===
Sureshock cheered alongside Grindor and High Wire when [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] was chased away by [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. {{storylink|LG-EX Armada Megatron}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Street Action Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Sureshock transforms into a motorized scooter. She can also combine with her teammates to form the legs of [[Perceptor (Armada)#Toys|Perceptor]].

: As a Mini-Con, she has a [[Powerlinx]] socket on the underside of her vehicle mode that allows her to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: She was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with her teammates [[Grindor (Armada)#Toys|Grindor]] and [[High Wire (Armada)#Toys|High Wire]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sureshock/sureshock.htm More information on Sureshock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOTM Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Street Action Micron''' (CD pack-in, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: These [[redeco]]es of the Street Action Microns have been tweaked to make the three more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]]; in Arcee's case, this meant somewhat lighter orange plastic, and a light blue-gray paint on her face and bike seat.

: This set was only available with the CD single of the first [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'']] [[Japanese themes|theme song]], "[[Transformer: Dream Again]]" by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Super Anime Color Edition Street Action Micron", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Street Action Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDArcee/arcee.htm More information on Anime Color Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy Sureshock Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Arcee''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''3'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Street Action Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to "Arcee" is that she lacks the yellow paint on her headlamps and has darker blue-gray paint on her face and seat cushions. But these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMArcee/arcee.htm More information on Change Micron Arcee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy Sureshock XD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MC-XX'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 19]], 2003

: Rather than being a normal retail release like the other [[Exdimensions]] [[redeco]] Microns, this version of the Street Action Microns was only available as part of the Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive "Magna Convoy DX" set, which also included "[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Final Battle Coloration]]" (Powerlinx Optimus Prime) and "[[Overload (Armada)|Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version]]" (a clear-red Overload). Arcee was given a color scheme sort of inspired by her [[Arcee (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]], being mostly pearlescent white with pink and metal-flake-magenta accents.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Arcee (Armada)|Arcee]] (no, another one).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XArcee/arcee.htm More information on Exdimensions Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon-Sureshock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Energon Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Cliffjumper'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''SC-09'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[February 26]], 2004
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Energon Class" toys, Sureshock now transforms into an off-road one-man ATV. She can still combine with her pack-in partners [[High Wire (Armada)#Energon|High Wire]] and [[Grindor (Armada)#Energon|Grindor]] to form [[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]], except this time she forms the torso and arms.

: Takara's "Charge" removes the orange paint apps on the rear mudguards. Sureshock's final toy notably differs in design when compared to the cartoon, due to her [[Character model|cartoon model]] being based on an early Takara sketch that featured a completely different design (see [[#Notes|below]]). In this preliminary design, all of her wheels would've ended up on her arms; the front of the ATV would've ended up on the back of her head, with the handle bars hanging off like horns; and the rear fenders would've formed her feet, rather than her shoulders. This design would've also changed Perceptor's combined form a little bit, as all four wheels would end up on his arms, instead of his torso.

: This mold was also used to make [[Mudbath|Damper]] and [[Throttle (Energon)|Throttle]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Sureshock/sureshock.htm More information on ''Energon'' Sureshock at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Toy Sureshock Universe 2003.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sunstorm with Inferno and Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: An evil [[redeco]] of the original ''Armada'' Street Action Mini-Con Team was included in a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' multi-pack. In this set, Sureshock changed to a predominantly black deco. The team was packed in with [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Toys|Sunstorm]] and [[Inferno (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Inferno]].

: Oddly, all photos on the card show the set in their respective molds' original ''Armada'' color schemes, seemingly due to an ''incredibly'' rushed production.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Sureshock (SG)|Sureshock]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/TFUSureshock/sureshock.htm More information on Sureshock at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Basic Class, [[2005]])}}</ul>

: ''Energon'' Perceptor was repackaged in the ''Universe'' toyline, with no changes to the contents within.

: This set was largely sold at drug stores and "discount" chains like Big Lots!, part of the first wave/year of "Basic Class" repacks sold though these outlets.
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertron-toy Sureshock.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Backblast vs Sureshock''' (Mini-Con 2-pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>

: Released in the fourth and final wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Mini-Con 2-packs, ''Cybertron'' Sureshock is a rather stunt-bike-showy redeco of his<ref>All sources list Sureshock as a female Transformer during ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', however, the bio for the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' toy identifies her as male.</ref> ''Energon'' toy. He can, of course, still combine with both ''Cybertron'' [[High Wire (Armada)#Cybertron|High Wire]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)#Cybertron|Sureshock]] to form ''Cybertron'' [[Perceptor (Armada)#Cybertron|Perceptror]].

: He was only available packaged with the Decepticon-allied [[Backblast#Toys|Backblast]]. This wave of two-packs did not ship widely or for very long, making them difficult to obtain.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Sureshock/sureshock.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Sureshock at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
*'''Bumble''' (SCF, 2003)
**''Accessories'': SCF stand

: Available in ACT-10 of the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' PVC line (the last "Act" of the line), this small PVC figurine of Perceptor was available in both full-color and an all-pewter-paint version, packed one each per case of twelve figurines.

==Notes==
[[File:Sureshock-Energon-concept-drawing.jpg|thumb]]
* In the English, Italian and French dubs of ''Armada'', Sureshock is often called Grindor and she's often referred to as a male.
* In Sureshock's only [[robot mode]] appearance in ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'', she is the only one of her team to hardly resemble her toy. Although she retains the wider shoulders and the spindly lower half just like her toy, all four of her wheels end up on her arms. This carries over onto the [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] CGI model too. This design appears to have originated from an early Takara concept drawing conceived before the toy (see right). The other two members of her team remained mostly unchanged.
* Sureshock's vehicle mode design forms the basis of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s [[space scooter]] that debuts in ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' [[The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|#51]].

===Foreign names===
====''Armada''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Arcee''' (アーシー ''Āshī'')
*''Korean:'' '''Arcee''' (애쉬 ''Aeswi'')
*''Russian:'' '''Shocker'''
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sokkos''' ("Shocked"), '''Sokkoló''' ("Shocker")

====''Energon''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Charge''' (チャージ ''Chāji'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Széllovas''' (second dub, "Windcharger")

==References==
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Grindor (Armada)

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Wasp-shot23: /* Armada */

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{{disambig3|Grindor}}
:''Grindor is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Armada Grindor character model.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Skate Or Die III: Board's Revenge]]

'''Grindor''' is a creative soul who wants to foster creativity in all those around him, too. That’s probably one of the reasons behind why he chose his skateboard alternate mode; he lets friends of his like [[Kicker Jones]] and [[Carlos Lopez]] make use of him while transformed into a deck (or hoverboard) in order to attune them to their innovative instincts. Grindor’s idealism and chafing when it comes to combat inevitably results in scoffing from some of his teammates, but there’s just something about him that makes them listen regardless. He definitely isn't the strongest Mini-Con, but his sense of creativity and idealism is something that truly is unique.

Although he isn't the most powerful individually, he can combine with his fellow [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] members to form the powerful [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]].

{{bigquote|If you're not trying something new, you aren't trying.|Grindor's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Terry Klassen]] (English, [[Uprising (Armada)|"Uprising"]]), [[Brian Dobson]] (English, "[[Union]]"), [[Masataka Nakai]] (Japanese)|[[Jyrki Kovaleff]] (Finnish), [[Johan Wilhelmsson]] (Swedish)}}

[[File:Metamorphcontact.JPG|thumb|left|Hey, look at me; I’m a grinder! No… I’m GRINDOR!]]
Grindor was among the earliest Mini-Cons created from [[Unicron]]'s cells. He was present in the distant past when the time-traveling Earth children made contact with High Wire, and awakened the Mini-Cons' capacity for independent thought. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

Millions of years later, Grindor, along with [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]], was discovered inside the crashed Mini-Con ship on Earth by [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and his human friends. He was activated when [[Carlos Lopez]] made contact with his storage panel, apparently creating a link between the two. Despite this, he was initially rather unresponsive to Carlos, but they soon formed a friendship after Grindor scanned Carlos's skateboard as his new alt mode. The kids and Street Action Team were having a wild time playing together when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and the Decepticons appeared to capture them. Luckily, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots stepped in to protect the smaller robots. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}}

[[File:Metamorphosis megatron and kids.jpg|thumb]]
At school, Carlos pretended Grindor was an old school thrash board from the 80s when [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] questioned them about their new vehicles. Back at the Autobot base inside the Mini-Con ship, Grindor and the other Mini-Cons agreed to help the Autobots find the Mini-Cons and keep them out of Decepticon slavery and control. {{storylink|Base}}

On their first Mini-Con hunt, Grindor and the Street Action Team worked with Optimus Prime in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], surveying the area for any signs of storage panels. When the Decepticons arrived to intervene, the Street Action Team displayed their ability to combine for the first time, forming [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. The agile Mini-Con gestalt miraculously overwhelmed both Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] until Optimus Prime could [[powerlinx]] with his new partner, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and unleash a Maximum Blast. {{storylink|Comrade}}

Grindor and the Street Action Team joined the kids in teaching [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] how to play the game of "Tag" inside the Autobot base. Hot Shot was worn out trying to chase them down until he thought to use [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] to "tag" the kids for him. Grindor and the other Mini-Cons later accompanied the Autobots to Antarctica to search for a new Mini-Con. They used Prime's trailer as a mobile headquarters from which they coordinated the search. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} Later, Grindor helped Rad and the kids bring supplies up to the Autobot base. He and the other Mini-Cons then joined the Autobots on a mission to the forest, where a firefight with the Decepticons led to a forest fire. Working with Red Alert, the Mini-Cons converted Optimus Prime's trailer into a fire engine, pumping water from a nearby lake to put out the fires. {{storylink|Jungle}}

[[File:Jungle-Butterfingers.jpg|thumb|left]]

One day, High Wire and Grindor went out to a carnival with Rad and Carlos. Hijinx ensued. {{storylink|Carnival}} Out on a desert mission, Grindor was trying to get the drop on Demolishor when he and the rest of the kids and Street Action Team were caught in a sandtrap. They fell into a deep series of catacombs, built by denizens of the [[Sahara]] long ago after they discovered a Mini-Con storage panel in the sand. Grindor and the others were nearly killed by the various traps and guards protecting the panel underground, and the Mini-Con team had to form Perceptor to protect the kids from harm. {{storylink|Palace}}

When Billy and Fred were kidnapped by Cyclonus, Grindor and his friends attempted to rescue them, only to be captured themselves by Megatron. They were saved once Fred used Laserbeak to zap Megatron and distract him long enough for the Autobots to save the day. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} As the search for more Mini-Cons continued, Grindor and the Street Action Team participated in a mission deep underground in a city's subway tunnels. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} They also confronted Megatron in a sunken underwater city, but the Decepticons succeeded in capturing the dormant Mini-Cons on both occasions. {{storylink|Ruin}}

As Rad began to learn more about the Mini-Cons, he started to question whether they should be forced to fight in a war not of their making. Almost as if in answer to his concerns, Grindor and the other Mini-Cons took up arms in the next conflict, showing valor and courage on the battlefield that made it clear they were fighting for what they believed in, just like the Autobots and the kids. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

Grindor and the Street Action Team were present for the Autobots' first encounter with [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Gale}} Sometime later, Grindor and High Wire went camping with Red Alert, [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and the boys. {{storylink|Vacation}} When [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] rescued [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] from the Decepticons' clutches, Grindor and the Street Action Team were the first Mini-Cons to welcome him to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Later, Grindor's team and Jolt helped create a miniature obstacle course from Hot Shot and Blurr to train on. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

Soon after, Grindor and the Street Action Team received a transmission from the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] on the moon. It seemed that some of the Decepticon-allied Mini-Cons wanted peace, and were seeking an opportunity to come over to the Autobots. With the help of Rad and Fred, they convinced Optimus Prime to give the "enemy" Mini-Cons a chance, and soon the Autobots had a number of new allies. {{storylink|Vow}}

When a computer virus manifestation of Sideways infiltrated the Autobot mainframe, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock helped the kids fight back against the infection. Sideways still had a few tricks up his sleeve, however, and he converted the minds of the Street Action Team and the kids into computerized avatars, sucking them into his digital world. In this unreal landscape, they passed by representations of Cybertron and [[Jetfire (Armada)|other]] [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|figures]], before being chased by a [[Unicron|shadowy planetoid]] back into the real world along a path Red Alert made for them. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

After the Autobots rescued [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s Mini-Con panel, Grindor and the Street Action Team were the first to welcome him to the Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Tactician}} On monitor duty, the Street Action Team ID'ed [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] flying in circles over the Autobot base, and reported it to Vice-Commander [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] while Optimus was in repairs. The kids had to translate for Jetfire, though, and he'd never bothered to learn his Mini-Con bleeps from his bloops. {{storylink|Linkup}}

Grindor and Sureshock joined the kids in the cheering section as Jetfire beat [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] in arm-wrestling three out of three times. {{storylink|Detection}} When a Mini-Con signal went off linking the three [[Space Mini-Con Team]] panels, Grindor and the others reacted when the signal pointed to a panel hidden right inside their own base. They joined the kids in searching out the panel in the damaged sections of the ship. The search party came across [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]]'s panel, activating the Mini-Con. To everyone's surprise, however, Sky Blast appeared openly hostile. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} It soon became apparent, though, that Sky Blast was merely frightened. He cowered behind Rad when Grindor and the others formed Perceptor to protect the kids. They eventually coaxed him back out into the main part of the base, and convinced the new Mini-Con to assist the Autobots. {{storylink|Desperate}}

Grindor was present when Starscream first switched sides to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} During the subsequent raid on the Decepticon base, Grindor and the Street Action Team accompanied the Autobots as Perceptor, and focused on freeing the Mini-Cons while the Autobots engaged the enemy. Perceptor briefly split into his three components when avoiding an attack by Tidal Wave. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After Starscream and Jetfire rescued [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] from [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Grindor was among the Mini-Cons who welcomed the new arrival to the Autobots. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

As the Decepticons threatened the safety of Earth with their [[Hydra Cannon]], Grindor and the Street Action Team watched helplessly with the kids as the Autobots tried to counter the threat. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

[[File:Depart.jpg|thumb|left]]
Grindor and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. When Hot Shot attempted to leave the kids behind, however, the Street Action Team formed Perceptor and organized a mutiny of the Mini-Con troops. They passively took over the bridge and made it clear by speaking in English for the first time that the humans were coming along...or else. {{storylink|Depart}}

The ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' made its way into space, and soon joined by other Mini-Cons empowered by the [[Linkage (dimension)|Linkage]]. Grindor and the Street Action Team telepathically explained to the kids that the Mini-Cons were all coming together to fight the great enemy...[[Unicron]]. As they encountered the Decepticon ship, Grindor helped organized the Mini-Cons on board to man the armaments and fight back against Megatron's troops. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}}

Once they arrived in orbit around Cybertron, Grindor immediately sensed Unicron's presence. The Mini-Cons all quickly gathered together in space, forming a shield against a deadly black hole Sideways had formed as a "surprise" for the Autobots. As the power of the black hole grew stronger, the Mini-Cons unified in a green ball of energy, neutralizing the threat with a rain of light. Grindor and the Mini-Cons implored Galvatron and the others to stop fighting, but only succeeded in getting a temporary cessation of hostilities. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Grindor, alongside many other Mini-Cons helped defend the ''Axalon'' from Decepticon fire in an attempt for the ship to land on Cybertron's surface. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}}

After Thrust stole the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] and [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] for Unicron, High Wire recognized the place where Hot Shot was searching for the traitor. The kids and the Street Action Team made their way underground to join the search party. They got caught in a stand-off between Thrust and Starscream, and the kids were somehow warped through time. When the timeline reset itself, the Street Action Team had a few extra moments to form Perceptor and distract Thrust, saving Starscream. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} This led to a fight with Thrust and Sideways inside the core of Unicron, who stood revealed as Cybertron's moon. {{storylink|Portent}} Later, Grindor and the others watched on helplessly as Unicron grew more powerful, and Starscream sacrificed himself to bring an alliance between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Cramp}} As the truce was forged between the two factions, Grindor and the Street Action Team attended as representatives of the Mini-Cons. They formed Perceptor and joined hands with Optimus Prime and Galvatron to commemorate the occasion. {{storylink|Alliance}}

[[File:Street Action Team.jpg|thumb]]
With the united Transformer armada bringing the fight to Unicron, the war council reached the conclusion that Unicron needed the three super-weapons to power himself. Their best course of action therefore was to penetrate Unicron's defenses and awaken the nine individual Mini-Cons that composed the weapons, separating their will from Unicron. Although Prime and Galvatron infiltrated Unicron to achieve that purpose, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock determined ''they'' would need to be present in order to push the Mini-Cons back to consciousness. The Street Action Team and the kids made their way into Unicron using the hidden warp tunnel below Cybertron's surface. {{storylink|Union}}

In Unicron's heart, Grindor and the others found Optimus and Galvatron facing off against Sideways. Shockingly, Unicron was able to reassert control over the Mini-Cons, placing them back under his personal domination. Their enslavement was only temporary, however, as the kids were able to reach out to Grindor and the others, awakening them so that they could awaken the Mini-Cons of the Star Saber, Skyboom Shield and Requiem Blaster in turn, causing Unicron to grind to a halt. {{storylink|Origin}} As Optimus Prime and Galvatron remained inside Unicron to settle the final score between them, Grindor and the assorted kids and Mini-Cons escaped aboard Jetfire. After the final destruction of Unicron and Galvatron, the Street Action Team accompanied Hot Shot and Jetfire back to Earth, where they said their final goodbyes to the children. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
[[File:Energon KickerGrindor Ep5.jpg|thumb|left|Forget what we said in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]]. Hoverboards will be a common thing in 2020, not ''2005''!]]
Grindor and his team were among the very few Mini-Cons still around on Earth and Cybertron ten years after the Unicron Battles. They primarily stayed at [[Ocean City]] and were close to [[Kicker Jones]]. Kicker was seen riding Grindor's hoverboard mode, eager to jump into battle, but he quickly left Grindor behind when the chance to ride in a real spaceship like [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] presented itself. {{storylink|Energon Stars}}

Grindor made an extremely rare appearance in his individual [[robot mode]] when other Mini-Cons visited Ocean City from Mars. He then allowed Kicker to ride atop of him during a mission to [[Plains City]], and helped the boy and Ironhide check the facility for any civilian stragglers. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

[[File:Grindor-The New Cybertron City2.jpg|thumb]]
Grindor accompanied Kicker on a search for new energon sources in the frozen north. An icey wind storm kicked up while doing a sweep, and the two fell into a ravine. They were unable to boost out of it on their own, which became increasingly worrisome when the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s arrived to snatch the energon. Eventually, [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] managed to lower a pipe to lift both of them to safety. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} Grindor continued to serve as Kicker's personal hoverboard as the Autobots defended various mining installations from Terrorcon attacks. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

After [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] went missing on a search for Alpha Q, Grindor deployed to assist Kicker in tracking him down. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} He showed up again inside Unicron after the Autobots and Alpha Q joined forces, and helped Kicker fly past several Insecticons on his way to talk with their new ally. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Following the Powerlinx battles, the Street Action Team came to be regarded as celebrities among the Mini-Con community. Seeking respite from all of the fame that they had cultivated after the Transformers' conflicts on Earth, Grindor, High Wire, and Sureshock answered [[Anti-Blaze]]'s call to fight back against insurgents attacking his colony. As Perceptor, the trio hunted down the last few rebels that remained after the breaking of the [[Sky Terror Mini-Con Team|Sky Terror Team]], and the disappearance of [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] and [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 12|Street Action Team's profile in Club magazine #12}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
As Alexis, Carlos, and Rad were waving at the Autobots' launch site when they left on their mission to build a galaxy-wide [[space bridge]] network, they thought of their old Street Action Mini-Con Team friends. {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{note|Grindor does not appear in the ''Galaxy Force'' version of the show.}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Alongside High Wire, Sureshock and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], Grindor lay dormant near present-day [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]] for a million years after the crash of the Mini-Con [[Exodus (Armada)|escape vessel]]. One day, [[Rad White]] stumbled upon their wrecked piece of the ship and reactivated them along with all other Mini-Cons on Earth. After repairing themselves, Grindor and the others quickly befriended Rad and his buddies, [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], and even built them a [[Project Supernova (Armada)|hovercraft]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} Unfortunately, not even a day passed before the [[Decepticon]]s tracked the Mini-Cons to Earth, and they had to explain to their human friends that they were involved in a war. The Street Action Team scanned new [[alternate mode]]s and escaped to a canyon, where they ran into a team of [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} Grindor and his friends were briefly captured by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], but eventually the Mini-Cons and Autobots joined forces and chased the Decepticons off. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

Later, the Street Action Team was present when Sparkplug tried to convince [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to let him infiltrate the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} After rescuing Rad from a [[Billy (Armada)|bully]], Grindor and the others were driving around with their friends when the [[Mini-Con Ark]]'s beacon struck. The Street Action Team stopped responding and started driving mindlessly towards the Ark with their passengers still on them. After all the Mini-Cons on Earth were gathered around the Ark, they entered it, and it took off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Grindor and the other Mini-Cons were taken to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], where another group of Mini-Cons led by [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] had constructed a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|fortress]] where they could live in peace forever. This saddened Grindor, High Wire and Sureshock, who would rather live on Earth with their human friends. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Fortunately for them, the moonbase had to be evacuated following a Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

After returning to Earth, Grindor listened to one of [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]]'s pro-Mini-Con independence speeches. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} He wasn't seen again until the Autobots learned that [[Unicron]] was targeting [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], at which point all Mini-Cons gathered in order to fight him. After saying their goodbyes to Rad, Carlos and Alexis, the Street Action Team returned to their home planet and joined the other Mini-Cons in pouring their energies into the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. This allowed [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] to fire a massive energy blast at Unicron, crippling him. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years later, Grindor, High Wire and Sureshock learned that the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] were attacking Earth cities. Worried about their old human friends, they volunteered to travel to Earth and fight this new threat in the form of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They were assigned to [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]'s team in [[Los Angeles]], which they defended against a huge swarm of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} Overwhelmed by the number of Terrorcons, Perceptor and the rest of the team quickly began to run low on energy, but they were saved when Rad showed up in the [[Energon Volant Accumulator|E.V.A.]] and sprayed them with [[Energon gas]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
Back when Cybertron was peaceful, Grindor enjoyed entertaining his friends with extraordinary feats, such as lifting heavy metal boxes. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}}

After escaping from Cybertron, Grindor and several other Mini-Cons crashed on [[Earth]], where they woke up four million years later. {{storylink|First Encounter!}} While they initially refused to get involved with the Autobot-Decepticon war again, the Mini-Cons changed their minds after witnessing [[Rad White]]'s displaying great amounts of courage in order to save [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. Grindor raced into battle and fired on Megatron to little effect, but the distraction allowed Optimus Prime to summon Autobot reinforcements. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} After spending some time as [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]]'s racing vehicle, Grindor and his friends on the Street Action Team were sent to recover a [[locator log]] from the wrecked Mini-Con ship. When they found it, they were suddenly attacked by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who trapped Grindor under some debris. He offered his blaster to Rad, urging him to destroy the locator log before the Decepticon got it, but Rad thought of a plan to take out both the log and Demolishor. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}}

The Street Action Team subsequently began watching their human friends from the shadows in order to learn how to fit in on Earth. As he witnessed Carlos trying to impress his friends with skating tricks, Grindor helped out by using his rocket-powered skateboard mode to let Carlos loop, grind and even fly. Unfortunately, Carlos was not pleased with his "help", as he now had to explain those crazy moves to his friends. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}} Some time later, the Autobots tried to send Grindor and the other the Mini-Cons back to Cybertron to keep them safe. The plans fell through as Megatron destroyed their means to reach their homeworld. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} The Street Action Team went back to playing around with their human friends, but were suddenly targeted for capture by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. While the humans went to get help, Grindor combined with his teammates into Perceptor and did battle with the Decepticon. They were nearly defeated by their enemy, who was wielding [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], but Optimus Prime arrived to save the day. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade}}

When the Decepticons planned to wipe the Autobots out with missiles fired from the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], the Mini-Cons offered to surrender themselves in order to buy their friends some time. The Decepticons happily accepted, and Grindor and the others were stuffed aboard a [[solar barge]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} As [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] pulled the barge towards the Moon, the Mini-Cons promptly broke out, beat him up, and returned to Earth. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Lost in Space!}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
After fleeing the Cybertronian civil war, Grindor found himself slumbering on Earth for eons. He was awakened by Carlos and his friends within a cave, where the children and the Mini-Cons quickly became friends. However, a mechanism within the remains of the Mini-Cons' ship teleported both Autobot and Decepticon combattants on-planet, bringing the Transformers' war to Earth. Grindor, High Wire and Sureshock teamed up with Optimus to thwart Megatron's attempts at capturing the Mini-Cons. Megatron was driven away when Grindor combined with his friends into Perceptor, and raised an impenetrable shield, making any further attempts to capture them on Megatron's part futile. Having reformatted himself into a high-tech skateboard, Grindor then gave Carlos a ride home back into town, having decided to stay with his new human friend rather than stay behind with Optimus and his Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

Carlos took to riding Grindor around all the time, since he was way cooler than his old skateboard. After school, the kids and their Mini-Cons readied themselves to visit the Autobots when Fred and Billy intercepted them, and questioned their schoolmates as to where they had gotten their new vehicles. Rad was able to quickly cobble together a story that his dad had gotten the next year's models through his "connections." Coming upon the mountainside concealing the Mini-Cons' ship, they found the cave leading within sealed shut by a stone door. Thanks to the wireless connection the Mini-Cons maintained with their vessel, they were able to nonetheless grant themselves access to the Autobots' base. However, they found the base deserted. Using one of the computers, Sureshock tracked Optimus's energy signature to a nearby highway. The group found him with Hot Shot and Red Alert, and the two young Autobots scrutinized the Mini-Cons, having only heard of them in old war stories. After brief introductions, the group heard explosions going off nearby; the Decepticons were attacking the Autobots' base! The children and their Mini-Cons hid in the nearby brush while the Autobots dealt with their enemies. During the battle, a stray shot from Megatron caused an rock slide to tumble down towards the kids and their Mini-Cons. Thankfully, Hot Shot left the battlefront to rescue them, and zipped them away to a safer location, with the Mini-Cons fastening themselves to Hot Shot's vehicle mode. En route, more Mini-Con panels were discovered, and Hot Shot linked up with his new partner, "Jolt," before heading back into the fray. Sureshock and the others stayed behind, finding a new hiding spot to view the battle safely. The Decepticons were eventually driven back, though they unfortunately managed to snatch away a couple of dormant Mini-Cons for themselves before warping off-planet. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The three Mini-Cons were unable to grasp the explanation which Alexis, Carlos and Rad gave them about [[Halloween]], so the three kids invited them along Trick-or-Treating with them. Grindor was confused when Rad said something about soaping the windows on a house if they didn't give out candy. {{storylink|Something Robotic This Way Comes}}

===Bendon ''Armada'' books===
Grindor was with the kids when they talked Optimus into letting them explore some nearby caves for Mini-Con crystals... and seemingly didn't actually go along with them. {{storylink|Cave Catastrophe}}

Grindor did, however, participate in a mini-con race the kids had that also involved Sureshock and High Wire. Unsurprisingly, Megatron used the situation as an excuse to attack them. {{storylink|Race to Disaster}}

===Legends World===
Grindor appeared as an example of a Mini-Con during an explanation on what the little robots were. After the Mini-Con-stealing [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] was chased off, Grindor cheered alongside High Wire and Sureshock. {{storylink|LG-EX Armada Megatron}}

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-Grindor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Street Action Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Grindor transforms into a rocket-powered skateboard. He can also combine with his teammates to form the upper body and arms of [[Perceptor (Armada)#Toys|Perceptor]].

: As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. He also has a Powerlinx-style peg on the top of his board mode, which is used in the Perceptor combination, making him a rare instance of a Mini-Con that can [[Powerlinx]] with another Mini-Con.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[High Wire (Armada)#Toys|High Wire]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)#Toys|Sureshock]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Grindor/grindor.htm More information on Grindor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOTM Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Street Action Micron''' (CD pack-in, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: These [[redeco]]s of the Street Action Microns have been tweaked to make the three more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]]; in Bank's case, he is colored a much lighter shade of blue, and has more detailed [[paint operation]]s on his face (though his visor/eyes are definitely not show-colored).

: This set was only available with the CD single of the first [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'']] [[Japanese themes|theme song]], "[[Transformer: Dream Again]]" by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The Team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Super Anime Color Edition Street Action Micron", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Street Action Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDBank/bank.htm More information on Anime Color Bank at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy Grindor Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Bank''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''2'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Street Action Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to "Bank" is that he lacks the yellow paint on the front of his board. But these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMBank/bank.htm More information on Change Micron Bank at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy Grindor XD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MC-XX'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 19]], 2003

: Rather than being a normal retail release like the other [[Exdimensions]] [[redeco]] Microns, this version of the Street Action Microns was only available as part of the Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive "Magna Convoy DX" set, which also included "[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Final Battle Coloration]]" (Powerlinx Optimus Prime) and "[[Overload (Armada)|Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version]]" (a clear-red Overload). Bank was given a mainly metal-flake dark teal, black, and red color scheme.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Bank]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XBank/bank.htm More information on Exdimensions Bank at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon-Grindor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Energon Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Cliffjumper'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''SC-09'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[February 26]], 2004
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Energon Class" toys, Grindor transforms from a Cybertronic hovercraft into a stubby, funny looking robot. He can still combine with his pack-in partners [[High Wire (Armada)#Energon|High Wire]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)#Energon|Sureshock]] to form [[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]], except this time he forms the legs.

: Takara's "Runway" uses a much darker red paint instead of Hasbro's orange.

: This mold was also used to make [[Kickflip|Filter]] and [[Screw (Energon)|Screw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Grindor/grindor.htm More information on ''Energon'' Grindor at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Toy Grindor Universe 2003.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sunstorm with Inferno and Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: An evil [[redeco]] of the original ''Armada'' Street Action Mini-Con Team was included in a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' multi-pack. In this set, Grindor was changed to a dark, desaturated green. The team was packed in with [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Toys|Sunstorm]] and [[Inferno (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Inferno]].

: Oddly, all photos on the card show the set in their respective molds' original ''Armada'' color schemes, seemingly due to an ''incredibly'' rushed production.

: This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Grindor (SG)|Grindor]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/TFUGrindor/grindor.htm More information on Grindor at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Basic Class, [[2005]])}}</ul>

: The ''Energon'' Street Action Mini-Con Team got repackaged in the 2003 ''Universe'' toyline, with no changes to the contents within.

: This set was largely sold at drug stores and "discount" chains like Big Lots!, part of the first wave/year of "Basic Class" repacks sold though these outlets.
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertron-toy Grindor.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Caters to a more specific crowd than Tindor.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Scrap Iron VS. Grindor''' (Mini-Con 2-pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>

: Released in the fourth and final wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Mini-Con 2-packs, ''Cybertron'' Grindor is a redeco of ''Energon'' Grindor in a primarily-teal paint job. He can, of course, still combine with ''Cybertron'' [[High Wire (Armada)#Cybertron|High Wire]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)#Cybertron|Sureshock]] to form [[Perceptor (Armada)#Cybertron|Perceptor]].

: This time, however, he came packaged with the Decepticon-allied [[Scrap Iron (Cybertron)#Toys|Scrap Iron]]. This wave did not ship widely or for very long, making the two teams in this wave particularly hard to find.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Grindor/grindor.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Grindor at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* A CGI-rendered Grindor was one of several Mini-Cons who could be seen emerging from storage panels at the beginning of Armada toy commercials.
*In the English dub of ''Armada'', script errors often caused Grindor and Sureshock to be referred to by the other's name.
*In Japan, "Bank" is the only member of the Street Action Microns not named after a Generation 1 character.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bank''' (バンク ''Banku''), '''Runway''' (''Super Link'', ランウェイ ''Ranwei'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Daráló''' ("Grinder")
*''Korean:'' '''Bank''' (뱅크 ''Baengkeu'')
*''Russian:'' '''Zhernov''' (Жернов)

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High Wire (Armada)

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{{disambig3|High Wire}}
:''High Wire is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:Armada High Wire character model.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]

'''High Wire''' is intelligent, nimble, and can combine with his teammates into the super-robot [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] – a unifying figure of the Mini-Con race. You might assume that this would give the ‘bot an ego, but such an assumption would be misplaced. Indeed, High Wire is as humble as they come and, despite being the ''de facto'' leader of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], views himself as an equal to [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] and [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]]. It’s no surprise, then, that his Mini-Con peers and [[Autobot]] contemporaries enjoy working with him so. High Wire’s unwavering faith in the power of teamwork is so infectious, that some jest it might even one day convince his adversaries to switch allegiances.

On [[Drift (episode)|at least one occasion]] he has demonstrated a limited ability to manipulate time.

{{bigquote|All together, now!|High Wire's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Terry Klassen]] (English), [[Akira Tomisaka]] (Japanese)|[[Kustaa Kantelinen]] (Finnish), [[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish)}}
[[File:First Encounter High Wire.jpg|thumb|left]]
High Wire and the Mini-Cons were created countless millennia ago, spawned from with the cells of Unicron. Outwardly innocent and yet extremely powerful, the Mini-Cons' purpose was to engineer a power struggle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, creating conflict which would feed Unicron. Due to a time loop, however, High Wire encountered three children from 21st century Earth — [[Rad White]] and his friends [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]. Contact with Rad somehow weakened Unicron's conditioning, giving High Wire and the other Mini-Cons the ability to think for themselves. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

A million years ago, a ceasefire was called between the [[Autobot]]s and the [[Decepticon]]s, during which it was decided to banish the Mini-Cons from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] so they would never be used as tools of war again. High Wire was among the Mini-Cons who were placed in stasis inside [[Mini-Con storage panel]]s on board the starship ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' for the long journey into deep space. Remembering his long-ago contact with Rad White, High Wire aimed the ''Exodus'' towards the planet Earth, where he knew Rad would one day be waiting for him.

However, during the launch of the ''Exodus'', the Decepticon leader [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] betrayed the ceasefire and attacked, hoping to take all the Mini-Cons for himself. The Autobots managed to hold off the Decepticons long enough for the ''Exodus'' to make it to a warp gate and leave Cybertron behind forever. After drifting through space for countless years, the Mini-Con ship collided with Earth's moon and broke apart, half of it remaining on the moon while the rest crash-landed on the planet's surface.

[[File:Comrade PrimeMinicons.jpg|thumb]]
Thousands of years later, Rad White and his friend Carlos were exploring the caves under the local [[Cosmoscope Research Center|observatory]] when they discovered the remains of the ''Exodus''. Rad was drawn to the glowing, green Mini-Con panel in the darkness, and when he touched it, the systems of the ''Exodus'' reactivated and sent a signal back to Cybertron. Now the Transformers knew what had become of the Mini-Cons. After Rad and Carlos exited the caves and met up with Alexis, they were confronted by Megatron himself. In his fear, Rad stumbled and dropped the Mini-Con panel, which activated and released High Wire. High Wire was shocked to see Megatron and scanned Rad's bicycle to enable the escape for his new friends and liberators. However, Megatron managed to stop them and demanded the humans turn over High Wire. Fortunately for all concerned, the Autobot leader, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], arrived to confront the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|First Encounter}}

As more Autobots and Decepticons arrived and began grappling with each other, High Wire and the humans fled back into the mountain caves to avoid getting trampled. High Wire led the children deep into the mountain where the Mini-Con ship was buried, and located his two inoperative friends, [[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]]. When Carlos and Alexis touched their Mini-Con storage panels, they came to life just like High Wire, and the trio were reunited. Eager to try out the new Earth modes they scanned, the Street Action Team went racing through the countryside with their new human companions, crossing over rivers and straight up mountainsides. Reality soon caught up with them, though, as Megatron and the Decepticons tracked them down. Fortunately, Optimus Prime and his Autobots stepped in again to save the Mini-Cons from entrapment and slavery. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}}

[[File:Basebump.jpg|thumb|left]]

After the Decepticons were driven off, the collected Autobots, Mini-Cons and humans retreated back into the mountain-ship to get to know one another. High Wire asked Optimus Prime if the Autobots would force the Mini-Cons to fight, but Optimus assured him that only the Decepticons treated Mini-Cons like slaves, and the Autobots would allow them to make their own decisions. Satisfied that their freedom would be respected, High Wire and his fellow Mini-Cons agreed to join forces with the Autobots. As the new alliance was forged, Mini-Con panels began to come on-line all over the globe, ensuring the Autobots would have plenty of work to keep them busy. {{storylink|Base}}

On their first Mini-Con hunt, High Wire and the Street Action Team worked with Optimus Prime in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], surveying the area for any signs of storage panels. High Wire tried to get a higher vantage point by standing atop of Prime's foot. When the Decepticons arrived to intervene, the Street Action Team displayed their ability to combine for the first time, forming [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. The agile Mini-Con gestalt miraculously overwhelmed both Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] until Optimus Prime could [[powerlinx]] with his new partner, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and unleash a Maximum Blast. {{storylink|Comrade}}

High Wire and the Street Action Team joined the kids in teaching [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] how to play the game of "Tag" inside the Autobot base. Hot Shot was worn out trying to chase them down until he thought to use [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] to "tag" the kids for him. High Wire and the other Mini-Cons later accompanied the Autobots to Antarctica to search for a new Mini-Con. They used Prime's trailer as a mobile headquarters from which they coordinated the search. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} Later, High Wire helped Rad gather supplies for the kids to use while freeloading at the Autobot base. He and the other Mini-Cons then joined the Autobots on a mission to the forest, where a firefight with the Decepticons led to a forest fire. Working with Red Alert, the Mini-Cons converted Optimus Prime's trailer into a fire engine, pumping water from a nearby lake to put out the fires. {{storylink|Jungle}}

One day, High Wire and Grindor went out to a carnival with Rad and Carlos. Hijinx ensued. {{storylink|Carnival}} Out on a desert mission, High Wire was trying to get the drop on [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] when he and the rest of the kids and Street Action Team were caught in a sandtrap. They fell into a deep series of catacombs, built by denizens of the [[Sahara]] long ago after they discovered a Mini-Con storage panel in the sand. High Wire and the others were nearly killed by the various traps and guards protecting the panel underground, and the Mini-Con team had to form Perceptor to protect the kids from harm. {{storylink|Palace}}

When Billy and Fred were kidnapped by Cyclonus, High Wire and his friends attempted to rescue them, only to be captured themselves by Megatron. They were saved once Fred used Laserbeak to zap Megatron and distract him long enough for the Autobots to save the day. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} As the search for more Mini-Cons continued, High Wire and the Street Action Team participated in a mission deep underground in a city's subway tunnels. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} They also confronted Megatron in a sunken underwater city, but the Decepticons succeeded in capturing the dormant Mini-Cons on both occasions. {{storylink|Ruin}}

As Rad began to learn more about the Mini-Cons, he started to question whether they should be forced to fight in a war not of their making. Almost as if in answer to his concerns, High Wire and the other Mini-Cons took up arms in the next conflict, showing valor and courage on the battlefield that made it clear they were fighting for what they believed in, just like the Autobots and the kids. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

High Wire and the Street Action Team were present for the Autobots' first encounter with [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. {{storylink|Gale}} Sometime later, High Wire and Grindor went camping with Red Alert, [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] and the boys. {{storylink|Vacation}} When [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] rescued [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] from the Decepticons' clutches, High Wire and the Street Action Team were the first Mini-Cons to welcome him to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Later, High Wire's team and Jolt helped create a miniature obstacle course from Hot Shot and Blurr to train on. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Confrontation-Billy's bad landing.jpg|thumb]]
Soon after, High Wire and the Street Action Team received a transmission from the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] on the moon. It seemed that some of the Decepticon-allied Mini-Cons wanted peace, and were seeking an opportunity to come over to the Autobots. With the help of Rad and Fred, they convinced Optimus Prime to give the "enemy" Mini-Cons a chance, and soon the Autobots had a number of new allies. {{storylink|Vow}}

When a computer virus manifestation of Sideways infiltrated the Autobot mainframe, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock helped the kids fight back against the infection. Sideways still had a few tricks up his sleeve, however, and he converted the minds of the Street Action Team and the kids into computerized avatars, sucking them into his digital world. In this unreal landscape, they passed by representations of Cybertron and [[Jetfire (Armada)|other]] [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|figures]], before being chased by a [[Unicron|shadowy planetoid]] back into the real world along a path Red Alert made for them. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

After the Autobots rescued [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]'s Mini-Con panel, High Wire and the Street Action Team were the first to welcome him to the Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Tactician}} On monitor duty, the Street Action Team ID'ed [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] flying in circles over the Autobot base, and reported it to Vice-Commander [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] while Optimus was in repairs. The kids had to translate for Jetfire, though, and he'd never bothered to learn his Mini-Con bleeps from his bloops. {{storylink|Linkup}}

High Wire appeared in the battle footage [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] reviewed at base after joining the Autobots. {{storylink|Detection}}

When a Mini-Con signal went off linking the three [[Space Mini-Con Team]] panels, High Wire and the others reacted when the signal pointed to a panel hidden right inside their own base. They joined the kids in searching out the panel in the damaged sections of the ship. The search party came across [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]]'s panel, activating the Mini-Con. To everyone's surprise, however, Sky Blast appeared openly hostile. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} It soon became apparent, though, that Sky Blast was merely frightened. He dove out of the way when High Wire tried to tackle him, and cowered behind Rad when High Wire and the others formed Perceptor to protect the kids. They eventually coaxed him back out into the main part of the base, and convinced the new Mini-Con to assist the Autobots. {{storylink|Desperate}}

High Wire was present when Starscream first switched sides to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}} During the subsequent raid on the Decepticon base, High Wire and the Street Action Team accompanied the Autobots as Perceptor, and focused on freeing the Mini-Cons while the Autobots engaged the enemy. Perceptor briefly split into his three components when avoiding an attack by Tidal Wave. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After Starscream and Jetfire rescued [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] from [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], High Wire was among the Mini-Cons who welcomed the new arrival to the Autobots. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

As the Decepticons threatened the safety of Earth with their [[Hydra Cannon]], High Wire and the Street Action Team watched helplessly with the kids as the Autobots tried to counter the threat. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}

Following the death of Optimus Prime in stopping the Hydra Cannon, the Autobots were preparing to follow the Decepticons into space and prevent them from using the cannon against Cybertron. Although Hot Shot and Red Alert made it clear the kids wouldn't be coming along on such a dangerous mission, High Wire knew it was their destiny to do so. He began speaking to Rad in English, and in his dreams, compelling him to seek his destiny out in space. When the kids declared their intention to join the mission, High Wire and the Street Action Team converted into Perceptor and organized the united Mini-Cons on the side of the kids. With pressure from the Mini-Cons, Hot Shot was forced to allow the humans to accompany them. {{storylink|Depart}}

The ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' made its way into space, and soon joined by other Mini-Cons empowered by the [[Linkage (dimension)|Linkage]]. High Wire and the Street Action Team telepathically explained to the kids that the Mini-Cons were all coming together to fight the great enemy...[[Unicron]]. As they encountered the Decepticon ship, High Wire organized the Mini-Cons on board to man the armaments and fight back against Megatron's troops. {{storylink|Miracle (episode)|Miracle}}

Once they arrived in orbit around Cybertron, High Wire immediately sensed Unicron's presence. The Mini-Cons all quickly gathered together in space, forming a shield against a deadly black hole Sideways had formed as a "surprise" for the Autobots. As the power of the black hole grew stronger, the Mini-Cons unified in a green ball of energy, neutralizing the threat with a rain of light. High Wire and the Mini-Cons implored Galvatron and the others to stop fighting, but only succeeded in getting a temporary cessation of hostilities. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}}

After Thrust stole the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] and [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] from Galvatron, Hot Shot joined forces with the Decepticons [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] and Starscream to hunt him down. When he reported his position in the underground caverns of Cybertron to the ''Axalon'', High Wire recognized it as the place where the Mini-Cons were first created. The kids and their Mini-Cons went down to help with the search, but got caught in a stand-off between Thrust and Starscream. High Wire unleashed his time manipulation power just as Thrust turned the Requiem Blaster on Starscream, sending the kids to the future and the past where the Mini-Cons' creation in the first place. When time reset itself, the Street Action Team had a few extra moments to form Perceptor and distract Thrust, saving Starscream. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

[[File:Portent Alexis charm.jpg|thumb|left]]
The search continued and led to a fight with Thrust and Sideways inside the core of Unicron, who stood revealed as Cybertron's moon. {{storylink|Portent}} Later, High Wire and the others watched on helplessly as Unicron grew more powerful, and Starscream sacrificed himself to bring an alliance between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Cramp}} As the truce was forged between the two factions, High Wire and the Street Action Team attended as representatives of the Mini-Cons. They formed Perceptor and joined hands with Optimus Prime and Galvatron to commemorate the occasion. {{storylink|Alliance}}

With the united Transformer armada bringing the fight to Unicron, the war council reached the conclusion that Unicron needed the three super-weapons to power himself. Their best course of action therefore was to penetrate Unicron's defenses and awaken the nine individual Mini-Cons that composed the weapons, separating their will from Unicron. Although Prime and Galvatron infiltrated Unicron to achieve that purpose, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock determined ''they'' would need to be present in order to push the Mini-Cons back to consciousness. The Street Action Team and the kids made their way into Unicron using the hidden warp tunnel below Cybertron's surface. {{storylink|Union}}

[[File:Street Action Team.jpg|thumb]]
In Unicron's heart, High Wire and the others found Optimus and Galvatron facing off against Sideways. Shockingly, Unicron was able to reassert control over the Mini-Cons, placing them back under his personal domination. Their enslavement was only temporary, however, as the kids were able to reach out to High Wire and the others, awakening them so that they could awaken the Mini-Cons of the Star Saber, Skyboom Shield and Requiem Blaster in turn, causing Unicron to grind to a halt. {{storylink|Origin}} As Optimus Prime and Galvatron remained inside Unicron to settle the final score between them, High Wire and the assorted kids and Mini-Cons escaped aboard Jetfire. After the final destruction of Unicron and Galvatron, the Street Action Team accompanied Hot Shot and Jetfire back to Earth, where they said their final goodbyes to the children. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Linkage''====
While High Wire was fighting the Decepticons alongside the Autobots, others of his kin had gotten caught up in a struggle against Unicron-allied Mini-Cons. High-Wire and [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] met with [[Servo (Armada)|Servo]], [[Falcia]] and [[Twirl (Armada)|Twirl]] outside the Autobots' base at [[Mount Astrogate]], discussing both teams' plans for the immediate future when they finally made contact with one another. Though High Wire was eager to invite his brethren to join up with the Autobots, they had their own mission to attend to. Servo told the High Wire of Redline's plans to find the [[Master Key]] and unlock their people's true potential, plus free them from their bonds to their creator [[Unicron]]. High Wire wished them luck and waved them off as they left to complete this mission. {{storylink|Linkage Part 8}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
High Wire and his team were among the very few Mini-Cons still around on Earth and Cybertron ten years after the Unicron Battles. They primarily stayed at [[Ocean City]] and were close to [[Kicker Jones]]. Kicker was seen riding High Wire's dirt bike mode when the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] invasion first began on Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}}

High Wire made an extremely rare appearance in his individual robot mode when other Mini-Cons visited Ocean City from Mars. He also accompanied Kicker and Ironhide to [[Plains City]], where Kicker rode atop his vehicle mode briefly to rejoin the action after checking for civilian stragglers within the facility. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

When Kicker first started getting a vague sense of [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s invisible presence on Ocean City, he took High Wire for a spin around the base to clear his thoughts. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Later, at [[Jungle City]], Kicker and [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] rode High Wire out to their "special spot" where they used to spend time together as kids. (At least they didn't make out on top of High Wire [[Mikaela Banes|like some]] [[Sam Witwicky|people would]].) {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Following the Powerlinx battles, the Street Action Team came to be regarded as celebrities among the Mini-Con community. Seeking respite from all of the fame that they had cultivated after the Transformers' conflicts on Earth, High Wire, Sureshock, and Grindor answered [[Anti-Blaze]]'s call to fight back against insurgents attacking his colony. As Perceptor, the trio hunted down the last few rebels that remained after the breaking of the [[Sky Terror Mini-Con Team|Sky Terror Team]], and the disappearance of [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] and [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 12|Street Action Team's profile in Club magazine #12}}
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
As Alexis, Carlos, and Rad were waving at the Autobots' launch site when they left on their mission to build a galaxy-wide [[space bridge]] network, they thought of their old Street Action Mini-Con Team friends. {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{note|High Wire does not appear in the ''Galaxy Force'' version of the show.}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
When the [[Exodus (Armada)|Mini-Con ship]] broke up and crashed on Earth a million years in the past, near High Wire ended up in a cave under present-day [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]] alongside Grindor, Sureshock and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]. A fateful day, a human named [[Rad White]] fell into the cave and accidentally awakened the Mini-Cons, who soon befriended him and his companions, [[Carlos Lopez]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]. High Wire and the others built the humans a [[Project Supernova (Armada)|hovercraft]] and asked them to be their guides as they searched for other Mini-Cons on Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} Unfortunately, their fun and games stopped when they were tracked to Earth by the [[Decepticon]]s, and the Mini-Cons were forced to explain their war-torn past to the kids. High Wire and the others then scanned new [[alternate mode]]s and used them to run from the Decepticons until they ran into the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} After the Decepticons were driven off by the Autobots and another group of Mini-Cons, the Street Action Team allied themselves with the Autobots. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

High Wire was present when Sparkplug tried to convince [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to let him infiltrate the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} He later rescued Rad from [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] by menacing the bully with a wheelie, so Rad explained to him that not ''every'' dangerous situation requires saving. As the Street Action Team drove around town with their human friends, the [[Mini-Con Ark]]'s summoning beacon reached them, and they started driving mindlessly towards [[Kansas]]. After all the Mini-Cons on Earth were gathered around the Ark, they entered it, and it took off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} The Mini-Cons were taken to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], where another group of Mini-Cons led by [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] had constructed a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] where their race could live in peace forever. High Wire and his teammates were against this, as they'd much rather live on Earth with Rad, Carlos and Alexis. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} They awaited help from the Autobots, but were in a way saved by the ''Decepticons'' when they attacked the base and deactivated the energy field keeping the Mini-Cons behind bars. All residents of the moonbase subsequently evacuated it. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

After returning to Earth, the Street Action Team were seen listening to one of [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]]'s speeches about Mini-Con independence. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} Later, High Wire joined a team of Mini-Cons who traveled to the Decepticons' base at [[Silver Ridge]] in search of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]'s [[null-reality pod]]s, which were needed to bring back the lost [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} They successfully infiltrated the base, but were forced to hide from the three [[Herald of Unicron|Heralds of Unicron]] who were stomping around inside. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} The team located the null-reality pods, and High Wire watched as Sparkplug, Over-Run and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] used them to traverse dimensions and retrieve Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}} Prime returned with news that [[Unicron]] was coming to devour their dimension's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so all Mini-Cons had to return to their homeworld and fight against him. After saying their goodbyes to Rad, Carlos and Alexis, the Street Action Team joined the other Mini-Cons at the [[Loop]] on Cybertron and poured their energies into the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]. This allowed Over-Run to fire a massive energy blast at Unicron, crippling him. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years later, High Wire, Grindor and Sureshock learned that the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] were assaulting various cities on Earth. Worried about their old human friends, they volunteered to return to Earth and fight this new threat in the form of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They were assigned to [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]'s team in [[Los Angeles]], where they battled against thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} The team was vastly outnumbered and quickly began to run low on energy, but High Wire and the others were saved when Rad showed up in the [[Energon Volant Accumulator|E.V.A.]] and used it to power them up with [[Energon gas]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comics===
Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], High Wire was a chemist of sorts, and once developed a nice and clean way of processing waste fuel. Unfortunately, his attempts to save the environment were for naught, as the Decepticons soon "turned the skies black with smoke" anyway. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}} He later left his home planet alongside most of the Mini-Con population, and ended up crashing on [[Earth]] and laying dormant for four million years.

High Wire was the first Mini-Con to meet [[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] after they accidentally reactivated the Mini-Cons onboard their crashed ship in a cave. He helped Rad and Carlos out of the cave and tried to explain that he had come in peace, but hadn't picked up much English yet. Fortunately, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] showed up to translate for him. ''Un''fortunately, Megatron was there to capture the Mini-Cons and conquer Earth. High Wire scanned Rad's bike for an [[alternate mode]], then transformed and carried the three kids to safety while Megatron was distracted by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. He met up with the rest of the awakened Mini-Cons, but they refused to help Optimus Prime against Megatron, as them getting involved with the war again would only end badly. {{storylink|First Encounter!}} Rad, disgusted by their cowardice, went off to save Prime by himself. High Wire realized that he couldn't let the human go alone, then raced after Rad, saving him just before Megatron could stomp on him. He ended up being punched by Megatron in the process, but was pulled out of danger by [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}}

After the battle, High Wire and the rest of the Mini-Cons joined the Autobots. He spent some time racing with his new human friends, but they were soon sent by Optimus Prime to recover the [[locator log]] from the Mini-Cons' ship. They found it, but came under attack from [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who quickly took High Wire and [[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] out with a single blast. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} In order to learn more about life on Earth, High Wire began following Rad around during his daily routines. While watching Rad during a chemistry class at school, he witnessed [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] messing up his experiment. Remembering his own experiments on Cybertron, he pulled the two troublemakers out of the window and avenged Rad by giving them a beating. Rad felt that this would only get him into trouble, and took High Wire to his other friends, who had similar "help gone wrong" experiences with their Mini-Con friends. High Wire was embarrassed, but Rad promised to guide him through proper human behavior. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}}

Some time later, High Wire almost returned to Cybertron when the Autobots decided to keep the Mini-Cons safe by sending them home. In the end, they remained on Earth due to both their refusal to abandon their friends, and a Decepticon attack which destroyed their space bridge. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} The Street Action Team were racing with Rad, Carlos and Alexis again when they came under attack from [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], out to get himself some Mini-Con upgrades. High Wire threw Rad off and told him to get help, then combined with his teammates into Perceptor and did battle with Starscream. After Optimus Prime showed up and saved the day, High Wire high-fived with Rad and explained that they had kept Perceptor a secret as sometimes, the fewer people know about Mini-Cons the better. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade}}

When the Autobots were threatened by Decepticon warheads fired from the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], High Wire and the other Mini-Cons offered to surrender themselves in order to buy the Autobots time to prepare. They were subsequently imprisoned on a [[solar barge]] which was then pulled towards the Moon by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} After breaking out, High Wire and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] activated their [[magno-clamp]]s and walked out on the barge's hull, where they disconnected it from Cyclonus. Sparkplug was knocked into space in the process, but High Wire told [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] to save him, and everyone returned safely to Earth. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Lost in Space!}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
After fleeing the Cybertronian civil war, High Wire found himself slumbering on Earth for eons. He was awakened by Rad and his friends within a cave, where the children and the Mini-Cons quickly became friends. However, a mechanism within the remains of the Mini-Cons' ship teleported both Autobot and Decepticon combatants on-planet, bringing the Transformers' war to Earth. Grindor, High Wire and Sureshock teamed up with Optimus to thwart Megatron's attempts at capturing the Mini-Cons. Megatron was driven away when High Wire combined with his friends into Perceptor, and raised an impenetrable shield, making any further attempts to capture them on Megatron's part futile. Having reformatted himself into a high-tech BMX bike, High Wire then gave Rad a ride home back into town, having decided to stay with his new human friend rather than stay behind with Optimus and his Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

Rad took to riding High Wire around all the time, since he was way cooler than his old BMX. After school, the kids and their Mini-Cons readied themselves to visit the Autobots when Fred and Billy intercepted them, and questioned their schoolmates as to where they had gotten their new vehicles. Rad was able to quickly cobble together a story that his dad had gotten the next year's models through his "connections." Coming upon the mountainside concealing the Mini-Cons' ship, they found the cave leading within sealed shut by a stone door. Thanks to the wireless connection the Mini-Cons maintained with their vessel, they were able to nonetheless grant themselves access to the Autobots' base. However, they found the base deserted. Using one of the computers, Sureshock tracked Optimus's energy signature to a nearby highway. The group found him with Hot Shot and Red Alert, and the two young Autobots scrutinized the Mini-Cons, having only heard of them in old war stories. After brief introductions, the group heard explosions going off nearby; the Decepticons were attacking the Autobots' base! The children and their Mini-Cons hid in the nearby brush while the Autobots dealt with their enemies. During the battle, a stray shot from Megatron caused an rock slide to tumble down towards the kids and their Mini-Cons. Thankfully, Hot Shot left the battlefront to rescue them, and zipped them away to a safer location, with the Mini-Cons fastening themselves to Hot Shot's vehicle mode. En route, more Mini-Con panels were discovered, and Hot Shot linked up with his new partner, "Jolt," before heading back into the fray. High Wire and the others stayed behind, finding a new hiding spot to view the battle safely. The Decepticons were eventually driven back, though they unfortunately managed to snatch away a couple of dormant Mini-Cons for themselves before warping off-planet. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
After Alexis, Carlos and Rad failed to adequately explain [[Halloween]], they invited the Mini-Cons along with them while Trick-or-Treating. High Wire was the first to catch on, but was confused by Rad mentioning that if they didn't get candy, they could t.p. the house. {{storylink|Something Robotic This Way Comes}}

===Bendon ''Armada'' books===
High Wire participated in a Mini-Con race the kids had that also involved Sureshock and Grindor. Unsurprisingly, Megatron used the situation as an excuse to attack them. {{storylink|Race to Disaster}}

===Toy pack-in comics===
[[File:EV4 Battle.jpg|thumb]]

[[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] rode High Wire in a battle between [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

===Legends World===
High Wire appeared as an example of a Mini-Con during an explanation on what the little robots were. After the Mini-Con-stealing [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] was chased off, he cheered alongside Grindor and Sureshock. {{storylink|LG-EX Armada Megatron}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-High-Wire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Street Action Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hideaki Yoke]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, High Wire transforms into a tiny BMX bicycle with turning pedals. His [[robot mode]] is adorable. He can also combine with his teammates to form the head and backpack of [[Perceptor (Armada)#Toys|Perceptor]].

: As a Mini-Con, he has a [[Powerlinx]] socket on the side of his bike mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Grindor (Armada)#Toys|Grindor]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)#Toys|Sureshock]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/HighWire/highwire.htm More information on High Wire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOTM Wheelie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Street Action Micron''' (CD pack-in, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: These [[redeco]]s of the Street Action Microns have been tweaked to make the three more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]]; in Wheelie's case, he has more detailed [[paint operation]]s for his face and his Perceptor head [[kibble]] is a lighter blue.

: This set was only available with the CD single of the first [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'']] [[Japanese themes|theme song]], "[[Transformer: Dream Again]]" by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Super Anime Color Edition Street Action Micron", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Street Action Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDWheelie/wheelie.htm More information on Anime Color Wheelie at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy HighWire Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ironically, the second-most-show-accurate version of this toy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Wheelie''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''1'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Street Action Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to "Wheelie" is that his face is now painted with a red [[mouthplate]], and lacks visor paint. But these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMWheelie/wheelie.htm More information on Change Micron Wheelie at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Arm-toy HighWire XD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MC-XX'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 19]], 2003

: Rather than being a normal retail release like the other [[Exdimensions]] [[redeco]] Microns, this version of the Street Action Microns was only available as part of the Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive "Magna Convoy DX" set, which also included "[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Convoy Final Battle Coloration]]" (Powerlinx Optimus Prime) and "[[Overload (Armada)|Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version]]" (a clear-red Overload). Wheelie was given a metal-flake-red and black color scheme.

:This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Wheelie (Armada)|Wheelie]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XWheelie/wheelie.htm More information on Exdimensions Wheelie at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energon-High-Wire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Where are my eyes?!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Energon Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Cliffjumper'''
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''SC-09'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[February 26]], 2004
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Energon Class" toys, High Wire transforms into a dirt bike… that doesn't hold together very well. His robot head can be used as a kickstand in this mode. He can still combine with his pack-in partners [[Grindor (Armada)#Energon|Grindor]] and [[Sureshock (Armada)#Energon|Sureshock]] to form [[Perceptor (Armada)#Energon|Perceptor]], once again forming the head and backpack.

: Stock photos show his visor and suspension are colored red, but the final toy omits these colors, howerver Takara's "Hopper" retains these.

: This mold was also used to make ''Super Link'' [[Breakage|Brake]] and [[Accel]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/HighWire/highwire.htm More information on ''Energon'' High Wire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:En-toy HighWire Deluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He will crush the other Mini-Cons under his gargantuan feet!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Kicker with High Wire''' (Combat Class, [[2005]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the seventh wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Combat Class figures, this version of High Wire is Deluxe-sized take on the design, and is generally more secure in bike mode thanks to parts having the space needed to peg and clip together. Due to his increase in size class, he now has a [[Spark crystal|Spark Crystal]] with an [[Energon star|energon star]] port on his chest, rather than a Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] port. His blaster arm features a fold-out fist with a 3 mm hole, smaller than basically all ''Energon'' weapons' handles, but the perfect size to hold the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]''-scale weapons that would come several years later.

: He comes packed with a ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''-scaled action figure of [[Kicker Jones#HighWire|Kicker]], who can ride his dirt bike mode.

: This set was not "mech-designed" or engineered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] employees, a rarity for normal-series ''Transformers'' toys. It is also, to date, the only instance of a Mini-Con character getting a larger-scale toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/HighWire/highwire.htm More information on large ''Energon'' High Wire at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.yojoe.com/archive/actfig/kicker/ Additional information at YoJoe.com]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Toy Highwire Universe 2003.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like…'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sunstorm with Inferno and Street Action Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>

: An evil [[redeco]] of the original ''Armada'' Street Action Mini-Con Team was included in a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' multi-pack. In this set, High Wire stayed mainly black, but his Perceptor noggin changed to a dark, desaturated green. The team was packed in with [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Toys|Sunstorm]] and [[Inferno (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Inferno]].

: Oddly, all photos on the card show the set in their respective molds' original ''Armada'' color schemes, seemingly due to an ''incredibly'' rushed production.

: This version of High Wire was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Highwire]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/TFUHighWire/highwire.htm More information on High Wire at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Perceptor''' (Basic Class, 2005)}}</ul>

: The ''Energon'' Perceptor trio got repackaged in the ''Universe'' toyline, with no changes to the contents within.

: This set was largely sold at drug stores and "discount" chains like Big Lots!, part of the first wave/year of "Basic Class" repacks sold though these outlets.
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertron HighWire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Blastcharge VS. High Wire''' (Mini-Con 2-pack, [[2006]])}}</ul>

: Released as part of the fourth and final wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Mini-Con 2-packs, Cybertron High Wire is a redeco of ''Energon'' High Wire. His vehicle mode's paint scheme is based upon {{w|Evel Knievel}}'s various American flag-themed motorcycles. He retains his ability to combine with [[Sureshock (Armada)#Cybertron|Sureshock]] and [[Grindor (Armada)#Cybertron|Grindor]] to form a patriotically-coloured [[Perceptor (Armada)#Cybertron|Perceptor]].

: His stock photography is mistransformed, with his torso the wrong way around.

: He was only available in a two-pack with the Decepticon-allied [[Blastcharge (Cybertron)#Toys|Blastcharge]]. This wave of sets did not ship widely or for very long, making the two teams in this wave particularly hard to find.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/HighWire/highwire.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' High Wire at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Armada Highwire art.jpg|upright=1|thumb|''Armada'' package art]]

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Wheelie''' (ウィーリー ''Wīrī''), '''Hopper''' (''Super Link'', ホッパー ''Hoppā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vezeték''' ("Wire")
*''Korean:'' '''Wheelie''' (윌리 ''Willi'')
*''Russian:'' '''Wire'''

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Bonecrusher (Armada)

2026-04-13T14:20:17Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Armada */

{{factions|minicon|autobot|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Bonecrusher}}

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

[[File:ArmBonecrusherCard.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Hail, the first Tiny God.]]
'''Bonecrusher''' doesn't say much. Most of what comes out of his mouth are inarticulate grunts. He's not stupid by any stretch, he's just basically uninterested in conversation, only caring about accomplishing a mission and busting a head or two. Despite the impression his general temperament gives at first, he's actually not a bad guy. He doesn't hit people unless there's a decent reason to… and he apparently is kind to—and protective of—smaller creatures.

He is part of the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]], and sometimes [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]'s Mini-Con partner.

{{bigquote|Speak softly and carry a big missile.|Bonecrusher's [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[File:Arm ep 22 op and minicons.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Becoming an Autobot isn't easy... after all, [[The Transformers: The Movie|they die easily]].]]
After the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' crashed on [[Earth]], Bonecrusher lay dormant inside an ancient temple until being found and reactivated by the [[Decepticon]]s. Though initially claimed by [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] demanded he fork over the Mini-Con as soon as the battle was over, much to Demolishor's confusion and disappointment. {{storylink|Palace}}

During a Mini-Con search in the cramped confines of a city subway system, Bonecrusher and the other Decepticon Mini-Cons were dispatched to comb the catacombs more quickly than their bulk counterparts could manage. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} He and [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] were able to pummel [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] when the large Mini-Con Combiner tried to attack Megatron. {{storylink|Ruin}}

[[File:Armada LandMilitary TV.JPG |thumb|upright=1.4|Walk, don't gun run. Bonecrusher's on the left.]]
Bonecrusher was eventually reunited with the rest of the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] after the Decepticons recovered [[Wreckage (Armada)|Wreckage]] and [[Knock Out (Armada)|Knock Out]] on some undisclosed missions. They were chosen to help [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] eliminate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] once and for all. By setting up a series of warp gate passages around the globe, Megatron and the Mini-Cons lured the Autobots into following them, and then scattered the enemy forces between the various warp points, leaving Optimus to face Megatron alone, with only [[Rad White|Rad]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] at his side.

Bonecrusher and the Land Military Team were interested in peace, however — they had sent an message to the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] earlier that day, seeking a resolution. Despite their misgivings, they continued to carry out Megatron's plan until Optimus Prime passively submitted himself to their laser fire. Impressed by his actions, Bonecrusher and the other Mini-Cons turned against Megatron, and returned to the Autobot headquarters with Prime. {{storylink|Vow}}

Bonecrusher appeared in the battle footage [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] reviewed at base after joining the Autobots. {{storylink|Detection}}

After the Autobots rescued the Mini-Cons from the Decepticons and made their way back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Bonecrusher helped defend the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' from Decepticon fire in an attempt for the ship to land on the planet's surface. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}}

====''Force of Habit''====
During the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, the Land Military Mini-Con Team served aboard the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]''. They were called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship and battled a number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]- and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]-type [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] alongside [[Riptide (Armada)|Riptide]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:TheEnd LandMilitaryTeamAttack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|]]
Bonecrusher and the Land Military Team were captured and altered by the Decepticons to be used as weapons of conquest millions of years ago. They escaped aboard the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' with most other Mini-Cons, and declared themselves free agents upon reactivating on Earth a million years later. Following a signal from a [[Mini-Con panic-pager]], the Land Military Team found [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Rad White|Rad]], and after some hesitation, agreed to help them save several Mini-Cons trapped in the [[Silver Ridge|Decepticon base]]. They also participated in a battle against the Decepticons afterward, but ultimately refused to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

A while later, the Land Military Team and the rest of the Mini-Cons on Earth were summoned to a starship which took them all to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} They were imprisoned by [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] on their [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]], to which Bonecrusher expressed silent anger. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} He watched Knock Out argue with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] that living on the moonbase wasn't so bad after all, something the other kidnapped Mini-Cons disagreed with. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} The base was later attacked by the Decepticons, so Bonecrusher and the others had to evacuate it anyway. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

Following this misadventure, the Land Military Team seemingly stayed with the Autobots. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} They were instrumental in separating [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s grip after he used it to destroy the invading [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Finally, Bonecrusher joined with all other active Mini-Cons in returning to Cybertron and activating [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]'s [[Mini-Con Matrix]], incapacitating [[Unicron]] and leading to his destruction. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After crashing on Earth in the distant past, Bonecrusher and his teammates were discovered in [[1959]] during the construction of a casino in [[Las Vegas]]. They were recovered by the U.S. government and subsequently converted into remote-control military equipment by the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]]. A few hours after a field test, the three Mini-Cons overrode ERTD's control and drove to the nearby town of [[Stillwater]]. They were soon recaptured, but [[Wreckage (Armada)|Wreckage]] had at least managed to leave a message to [[Amos Hume]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

After the ETRD's funding was cut decades later, former technicians [[Quint]] and [[Hathaway]] attempted to auction the Mini-Cons off. The transaction was interrupted by the arrival of an Autobot shuttle carrying the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] and their [[human]] friends, whom Hume had contacted upon seeing images of the Transformers on television. Bonecrusher and the others were freed, and presumably joined the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Bonecrusher-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Bonecrusher Armada participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available as a reward to 50 leagues in the "Armada: Episode IV: Land Military Team" event.{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Bonecrusher armada toy.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Graceful as a <s>bull</s> buffalo in a china shop.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Land Military Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Land Military Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-03'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Mini-Con 3-packs, Bonecrusher transforms into a multiple rocket launcher vehicle of possibly made-up model, but it somewhat resembles the {{w|BM-30 Smerch}}. The launcher boom however fires only a single pressure-launch missile (that is somewhat sculpted to look like a cluster of missiles); this launcher becomes his right arm in robot mode.

: As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: He was only available in the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team#Toys|Land Military Mini-Con Team]] three-pack, packaged with (and [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with) his teammates [[Knock Out (Armada)#Toys|Knock Out]] and [[Wreckage (Armada)#Toys|Wreckage]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' [[Bonecrusher (BWU)|Bonecrusher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Bonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaBonecrusherMold}}

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[[File:Armadatoy demolishor landmilitaryteam set.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ironhide & Land Military Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MS-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile

: The Land Military Microns were available in Japan both as an individual team, and in a multi-pack with [[Demolishor (Armada)#Toys|Ironhide]] and [[Blackout (Armada)#Toys|Search]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:2003-landmilitarymicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Land Military Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-08'''
:*''Release date'': December 26, 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile

: A limited-edition (but still normal retail) [[redeco]] of the Land Military Microns was released as part of the [[Exdimensions]] lineup.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Bomb (Armada)|Bomb]] and the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Bomb (BWU)|Bomb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XBomb/bomb.htm More information on Exdimensions Bomb at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaBonecrusherMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy BonecrusherUltimate.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Bomb Ultimate Edition''' (Promotional Micron, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[January 1]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile

: A limited edition redeco of the Land Military Microns was available as [[campaign item|promotional giveaway items]] in Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores: one randomly-selected member of the team was given free with the purchase of any ''Legends of the Microns'' toy in January 2000, and then again on [[March 20]]th with the purchase of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Convoy Super Mode]]. While numbers for the first release are unknown, 3600 Ultimate Land Military Microns were available for the March campaign.

: They were made available ''again'' on [[May 2]]nd at the Hello Mac store chain, with the purchase of either Convoy Super Mode or [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Armada|Megatron]], only this time you got the complete set of three with a single purchase, limited to ten sets total per store. Apparently, they made a lot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/TRUBomb/bomb.htm More information on Bomb Ultimate Edition at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaBonecrusherMold}}

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[[File:Armada Scattor toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Bomb Night Attack Edition''' (Promotional Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: Identical to the U.S. release of the [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team#Toys|Night Attack Mini-Con Team]] (in Bomb's case, he is identical to Hasbro's [[Scattor (Armada)#Toys|Scattor]]), one random member of team was given free at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with the purchase of any ''Legends of the Microns'' product during April, limited to 4000 units.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Scattor/scattor.htm More information on Night Attack Bomb (well, actually Scattor) at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Bonecrusher's bio quote from ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada]]'' #2—the one listed at the top of this page—is almost certainly in reference to Theodore Roosevelt's saying of "speak softly and carry a big stick".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bomb''' (ボム ''Bomu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Bomb''' (봄 ''Bom'')

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Knock Out (Armada)

2026-04-13T14:19:50Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Armada */

{{factions|minicon|autobot|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Knockout}}

:''Knock Out is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:ArmKnockOutCard.jpg|right|250px|thumb|... yeah, we can't think of anything PG. Move along.]]
The talkative '''Knock Out''' operates as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]]'s voice, though he still takes orders from [[Wreckage (Armada)|Wreckage]] when the heat is on. He's not nearly as soldierly as his commander, though beneath his frequent complaints and mercenary demeanor, he basically just wants to look out for his friends.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[Image:Armada LandMilitary TV.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Six wheels of justice. Knock Out's on the right.]]
After the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' crashed on [[Earth]], Knock Out lay dormant until the Decepticons recovered him on an undisclosed mission. Along with the rest of the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] and several other Mini-Cons, he was chosen to help [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] eliminate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] once and for all. By setting up a series of warp gate passages around the globe, Megatron and the Mini-Cons lured the Autobots into following them, and then scattered the enemy forces between the various warp points, leaving Optimus to face Megatron alone, with only [[Rad White|Rad]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] at his side.

Knock Out and the Land Military Team, interested in peace, had sent a message to the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] earlier that day, seeking a resolution. Despite their misgivings, they continued to carry out Megatron's plan until Optimus Prime passively submitted himself to their laser fire. Impressed by his actions, Knock Out and the other Mini-Cons turned against Megatron, and returned to the Autobot headquarters with Prime. {{storylink|Vow}}

Knock Out, seemingly stolen back by the Decepticons along with the other Mini-Con defectors, was present in a storage room in the Decepticon base where he was discovered by [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who had been looking for a Mini-Con partner for himself.<ref>Knock Out's presence in this episode is an addition made to the Japanese ''Legends of the Microns'' version; he replaces [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]], who is in the ''Armada'' version of the shot.</ref> {{storylink|Tactician}} He was later present working a "tune up" for the Decepticons. {{storylink|Runaway}}

Knock Out was found by [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] and the Autobots, working on the [[Hydra Cannon|Decepticon ship]]. He, along with his [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|teammates]] were rescued by the Autobots and taken back into their custody. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After being rescued back by the Autobots, Knock Out and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Depart}}

====''Force of Habit''====
During the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, the Land Military Mini-Con Team served aboard the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]''. They were called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship and battled a number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]-type [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] alongside [[Riptide (Armada)|Riptide]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:TheEnd LandMilitaryTeamAttack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|]]
Knock Out and the Land Military Team were captured and altered by the Decepticons to be used as weapons of conquest millions of years ago. They escaped aboard the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' with most other Mini-Cons, and declared themselves free agents upon reactivating on Earth a million years later. Following a signal from a [[Mini-Con panic-pager]], the Land Militaty Team found [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Rad White|Rad]], and Knock Out demanded to know where they got the pager. The three humans explained that they got it from their Mini-Con friends who were stuck in the [[Silver Ridge|Decepticon base]], and asked the Land Military Team to save them. They initially refused, but came around and helped out, then participated in a battle against the Decepticons while they were at it. They still didn't join the Autobots, though, and drove off when everything was said and done. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

A while later, the Land Military Team and the rest of the Mini-Cons on Earth were summoned to a starship which took them all to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} They were imprisoned by [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] on their [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]], which ''really'' grinded Knock Out's gears. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} The Land Military Team soon realized that living on the moonbase wasn't so bad after all, but not everyone agreed with them. Knock Out got into a fight with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] for being all snarky about the situation, but it was broken up by [[Wreckage (Armada)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} The base was later attacked by the Decepticons, so Knock Out and the others had to evacuate it anyway. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

Following this misadventure, the Land Military Team seemingly stayed with the Autobots. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} They were instrumental in separating [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s grip after he used it to destroy the invading [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Finally, Knock Out joined with all other active Mini-Cons in returning to Cybertron and activating [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]'s [[Mini-Con Matrix]], incapacitating [[Unicron]] and leading to his destruction. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After crashing on Earth in the distant past, Knock Out and his teammates were discovered in [[1959]] during the construction of a casino in [[Las Vegas]]. They were recovered by the U.S. government and subsequently converted into remote-control military equipment by the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]]. A few hours after a field test, the three Mini-Cons overrode ERTD's control and drove to the nearby town of [[Stillwater]]. They were soon recaptured, but Wreckage had managed to leave a message to [[Amos Hume]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

After the ETRD's funding was cut decades later, former technicians [[Quint]] and [[Hathaway]] attempted to auction the Mini-Cons off. The transaction was interrupted by the arrival of an Autobot shuttle carrying the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] and their [[human]] friends, whom Hume had contacted upon seeing images of the Transformers on television. Knock Out and the others were freed, and presumably joined the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}
{{--}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Knock-Out-Armada.jpg|thumb]]
Knock Out participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who debuted in the "Armada: Episode IV" event and could be recruited after collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Knock out armada toy.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|My shoulder can't take this weight...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Land Military Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Land Military Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-03'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Mini-Con 3-packs, Knock Out transforms into a six-wheeled APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) with a spring-loaded missile launcher. This launcher becomes a shoulder-mounted artillery piece in robot mode.

: As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. The Takara release features slightly darker red plastic and a pin joint for his waist.

: He was only available in the Land Military Mini-Con Team 3-pack, packaged with (and [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with) [[Bonecrusher (Armada)#Toys|Bonecrusher]] and [[Wreckage (Armada)#Toys|Wreckage]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

: This mold was also used to make ''Armada'' [[Broadside (Armada)#Toys|Broadside]] and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Steamhammer (Cybertron)#Toys|Steamhammer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Knockout/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaKnockOutMold}}

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[[File:Armadatoy demolishor landmilitaryteam set.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ironhide & Land Military Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MS-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile

: The Land Military Microns were available in Japan both as an individual team, and in a multi-pack with [[Demolishor (Armada)#Toys|Ironhide]] and [[Blackout (Armada)#Toys|Search]]. All of the toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:2003-landmilitarymicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|He's the middle one on the top row, and the left one on the bottem row.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Land Military Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-08'''
:*''Release date'': December 26, 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile

: A limited-edition (but still normal retail) [[redeco]] of the Land Military Microns was released as part of the [[Exdimensions]] lineup. "Crack" was redecoed in green and blue.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Crack (Armada)|Crack]] and the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Crack (BWU)|Crack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XCrack/crack.htm More information on Exdimensions Crack at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaKnockOutMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy KnockOutUltimate.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|The Ultimate Plastic Crack.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Crack Ultimate Edition''' (Promotional Micron, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[January 1]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile

: A limited edition redeco of the Land Military Microns was available as [[campaign item|promotional giveaway items]] in Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores: one randomly-selected member of the team was given free with the purchase of any ''Legends of the Microns'' toy in January 2000, and then again on [[March 20]]th with the purchase of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Convoy Super Mode]]. While numbers for the first release are unknown, 3600 Ultimate Land Military Microns were available for the March campaign.

: They were made available ''again'' on [[May 2]]nd at the Hello Mac store chain, with the purchase of either Convoy Super Mode or [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Armada|Megatron]], only this time you got the complete set of three with a single purchase, limited to ten sets total per store. Apparently, they made a lot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/TRUCrack/crack.htm More information on Crack Ultimate Edition at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaKnockOutMold}}

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[[File:Armada Broadside toy.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Crack Night Attack Edition''' (Promotional Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: Identical to the U.S. release of the [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]] (in Crack's case, he is identical to Hasbro's [[Broadside (Armada)#Toys|Broadside]]), one random member of team was given free at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with the purchase of any ''Legends of the Microns'' product during April, limited to 4000 units.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Broadside/broadside.htm More information on Night Attack Crack (or rather, Broadside) at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Crack''' (クラック ''Kurakku'')
*''Korean:'' '''Crack''' (크랙 ''Keulaeg'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Cybertron Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]

Wreckage (Armada)

2026-04-13T14:19:29Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Armada */

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{{disambig3|Wreckage}}

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

[[Image:ArmWreckageCard.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wrecking and ruling is difficult when your hands are bas-reliefs.]]
'''Wreckage''' leads the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]], possibly the hardiest, most skilled rag-tag band of Mini-misfits their race has produced. And in battle or in the planning stages, he's one of the best. A pragmatic 'bot, Wreckage has never really allowed the Team to permanently side with ''any'' group throughout the war, doing jobs for whoever he decides best suits their interests at the time. But he's got principles too, and as the war rages on, he finds he might have to pick a side and stick with it soon.

{{bigquote|The best battles are the ones you choose.|Wreckage's [[bio]] quote}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[Image:Armada LandMilitary TV.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Not part of SKAR! Wreckage is in the middle.]]
After the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' crashed on [[Earth]], Wreckage lay dormant until the Decepticons recovered him on an undisclosed mission. Along with the rest of the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] and several other Mini-Cons, he was chosen to help [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] eliminate [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] once and for all. By setting up a series of warp gate passages around the globe, Megatron and the Mini-Cons lured the Autobots into following them, and then scattered the enemy forces between the various warp points, leaving Optimus to face Megatron alone, with only [[Rad White|Rad]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] at his side.

Wreckage and the Land Military Team were interested in peace, however — they had sent an message to the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] earlier that day, seeking a resolution. Despite their misgivings, they continued to carry out Megatron's plan until Optimus Prime passively submitted himself to their laser fire. Impressed by his actions, Wreckage and the other Mini-Cons turned against Megatron, and returned to the Autobot headquarters with Prime. {{storylink|Vow}}

Wreckage, seemingly stolen back by the Decepticons along with the other Mini-Con defectors, was present working a "tune up" for the Decepticons. {{storylink|Runaway}} Wreckage was later found by [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] and the Autobots, working on the [[Hydra Cannon|Decepticon ship]]. He, along with his [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|teammates]] were rescued by the Autobots and taken back into their custody. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After being rescued again by the Autobots, Wreckage and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Depart}}

====''Force of Habit''====
During the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, the Land Military Mini-Con Team served aboard the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope (Cybertron)|Iron Hope]]''. They were called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship and battled a number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]- and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]-type [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] alongside [[Riptide (Armada)|Riptide]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:TheEnd LandMilitaryTeamAttack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.5|Wreckage and Rule!]]
Wreckage and the Land Military Team were captured and altered by the Decepticons to be used as weapons of conquest millions of years ago. They escaped aboard the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' with most other Mini-Cons, {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}} and declared themselves free agents upon reactivating on [[Earth]] a million years later. Following a signal from a [[Mini-Con panic-pager]], the Land Military Team found [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], and [[Rad White|Rad]], who asked them for help in saving [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]], [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] from Decepticon captivity. Wreckage and his team refused, but they changed their minds after witnessing Rad's courage. They still chose against joining the Autobots, though. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Alongside all the other Mini-Cons on Earth, the Land Military Team were later taken against their will to [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} They were not thrilled about this, but Wreckage chose not to take action for the time being. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} He figured that it wasn't so bad — the moonbase was the closest thing to a home they could get, and it was heavily fortified to keep any [[Bulk]]s from capturing them! His attitude caused some conflict among the Mini-Cons, but the arguments ended when the Decepticons suddenly broke through the base's fortifications. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} Wreckage and the others quickly got to the escape pods and fled back to Earth. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

Following this misadventure, the Land Military Team seemingly stayed with the Autobots. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} They were instrumental in separating the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s grip after he used it to destroy the invading [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Finally, Wreckage joined with all other active Mini-Cons in returning to Cybertron and activating [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]'s [[Mini-Con Matrix]], incapacitating [[Unicron]] and leading to his destruction. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After crashing on Earth in the distant past, Wreckage, Knock Out, and Bonecrusher were discovered in [[1959]] during the construction of a casino in [[Las Vegas]]. They were recovered by the U.S. government and subsequently converted into remote-control military equipment by the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]]. A few hours after a field test, the three Mini-Cons overrode ERTD's control and drove to the nearby town of [[Stillwater]]. With some effort, Wreckage introduced himself to reverend [[Amos Hume]] and gave him a code that could be used to locate the Land Military Team. He and his teammates were then recaptured by the ERTD. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

After the ETRD's funding was cut decades later, former technicians [[Quint]] and [[Hathaway]] attempted to auction the Mini-Cons off. When the humans decided to show the buyers how safe the robots were by zapping Wreckage, he broke out of their control ''again'' and fought back, blowing up a truck in the process. The transaction was interrupted by the arrival of an Autobot shuttle carrying the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] and their [[human]] friends, whom Hume had contacted upon seeing images of the Transformers on television. Wreckage shook hands with Hume, happily stating that the priest's actions had kept him from losing all hope in humanity. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

===Legends World===
Wreckage was among the Mini-Con toys stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|LG-EX Armada Megatron}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Wreckage-Armada.jpg|thumb]]
Wreckage Armada participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available as a reward to 100 leagues in the "Armada: Episode IV: Land Military Team"event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy Wreckage.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Come on, shake my hand!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Land Military Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Land Military Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-03'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Mini-Con three-packs, Wreckage transforms into a tank with twin pressure-launch [[missile]] launchers. These launchers become his robot-mode arms.

: As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: He was only available in the Land Military Mini-Con Team 3-pack, packaged with (and [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with) [[Bonecrusher (Armada)#Toys|Bonecrusher]] and [[Knock Out (Armada)#Toys|Knock Out]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' [[Wreckage (BWU)|Wreckage]]. This mold was also used to make [[Fetch#Toys|Fetch]] and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Toys|Cybertron]]'' [[Tankor (Cybertron)|Tankor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Wreckage/wreckage.htm More information on Wreckage at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaWreckageMold}}

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[[File:Armadatoy demolishor landmilitaryteam set.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ironhide & Land Military Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MS-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: The Land Military Microns were available in Japan both as an individual team, and in a multi-pack with [[Demolishor (Armada)#Toys|Ironhide]] and [[Blackout (Armada)#Toys|Search]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:2003-landmilitarymicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Land Military Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-08'''
:*''Release date'': December 26, 2002
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: A limited-edition (but still normal retail) [[redeco]] of the Land Military Microns was released as part of the [[Exdimensions]] lineup.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Shot (Armada)|Shot]] and the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Shot (BWU)|Shot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XShot/shot.htm More information on Exdimensions Shot at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaWreckageMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy WreckageUltimate.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shot Ultimate Edition''' (Promotional Micron, [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[January 1]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: A limited edition redeco of the Land Military Microns was available as [[campaign item|promotional giveaway items]] in Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores: one randomly-selected member of the team was given free with the purchase of any ''Legends of the Microns'' toy in January 2000, and then again on [[March 20]]th with the purchase of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Convoy Super Mode]]. While numbers for the first release are unknown, 3600 Ultimate Land Military Microns were available for the March campaign.

: They were made available ''again'' on [[May 2]]nd at the Hello Mac store chain, with the purchase of either Convoy Super Mode or [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Armada|Megatron]], only this time you got the complete set of three with a single purchase, limited to ten sets total per store. Apparently, they made a lot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/TRUShot/shot.htm More information on Shot Ultimate Edition at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaWreckageMold}}

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[[File:Armada Fetch toy.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shot Night Attack Edition''' (Promotional Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: Identical to the US release of the [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]] (in Shot's case, he is identical to Hasbro's [[Fetch#Toys|Fetch]]), one random member of team was given free at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores with the purchase of any ''Legends of the Microns'' product during April, limited to 4000 units.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Fetch/fetch.htm More information on Night Attack Shot (well, Fetch) at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*Although Wreckage's missile launchers clearly have actual molded arms on the inner-edge of them, several [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] artists working on the [[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|''Armada'' comic]] drew the launchers themselves as his arms, with the front gaps working as pincer-hands.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shot''' (ショット ''Shotto'')
*''Korean:'' '''Shot''' (샷 ''Syas'')

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Cybertron Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Legends Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]

Sonar (Armada)

2026-04-13T14:18:23Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Armada */

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{{disambig3|Sonar}}
:''Sonar is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Sonar-SuArt.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|''Oh'' yeah.]]
'''Sonar''' feels he owes [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] his life and more, and so, he backs up his "leader" 100%. It's not that Sonar is any less intelligent than Runway or anything. He's just convinced he owes Runway ''that much''. Of course, Runway, being Runway, always turns to Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] for advice and a pair of second opinions, though it seems he might not get the opinions he really needs out of either of them.

Still, Sonar is quick and technically proficient, always good qualities to have.

{{bigquote|Even an ace pilot is only as good as his wingbot.|Sonar}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|left|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Sonar's Mini-Con panel was lost in the underwater ruins of the city for millennia before [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] uncovered it. Despite all his efforts, however, the Decepticon leader could not activate the Mini-Con without his two brothers. {{storylink|Ruin}} Once the other two Air Defense Team were recovered (albeit, by the Autobots), Megatron's activation signal finally brought Sonar on-line. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

Using Sonar as a guide, Megatron was able to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Sonar and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

Sonar and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Sonar and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and Optimus Prime from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Sonar and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Sonar and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Sonar and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Sonar and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Sonar and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Sonar and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Sonar and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Sonar and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Sonar and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Sonar and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Sonar fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Sonar and his teammates were captured when the [[Decepticon]]s attacked their hometown of [[Mini-Con Sector|Village B13]], but they managed to escape [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]]. Taking refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], they salvaged [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]] which they planned to use to take all Mini-Cons to freedom. With some help from fellow escapee [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], they broke their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base and made their way into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

While it was a good plan, the old ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Mini-Cons lay dormant for a million years. Once a reactivation signal brought them back online, the Air Defense Team took up residence in [[Rapid City]], where Sonar played [[chess]] with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] while waiting for the latter to think of a new plan. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, and Sonar made a run for it while frantically sending out an emergency signal to any other Mini-Cons out there. In the end, he was hunted down by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], taken to the Decepticon base and forcibly combined with his teammates into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Sonar and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Sonar and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Sonar joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After awakening on Earth, Sonar and his team began performing various heroic deeds around the [[United States of America]], such as saving climbers. After diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]], they found that it had just been bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to capture them. The Decepticon grabbed Jetstorm, and Sonar and Runway fired on him to no avail. Thankfully, a group of Autobots arrived to save the team, but they still refused to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

Looking to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team regretfully decided that they had to steal [[human]] space technology. Sonar busted into a [[NASA]] facility, only to find several [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division|ERTD]] soldiers waiting for them. They quickly took out Runway, angering Sonar, but Jetstorm warned him against hurting the humans. Unwilling to fight back, the two remaining Mini-Cons were then incapacitated as well, and the Air Defense Team was moved to [[Area 54]]. Sonar woke up soon enough and rebooted Runway whilst Jetstorm hacked the ERTD's database. After learning that the humans had captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well, they escaped from Area 54. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before long, Sonar and the others ran into Starscream again, and were promptly beaten up and captured. The Decepticon disengaged the team's personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Sonar and the others to separate out of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERTD and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction the Mini-Cons off, so Sonar and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
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==Commercial appearances==
* A CGI-rendered Sonar is one of several Mini-Cons who emerge from storage panels at the beginning of ''Armada'' toy commercials.

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy SonarADT.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|PerSonar]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]] / [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Sonar transforms into a {{w|VentureStar}} concept shuttle. He also forms the hilt to the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a pair of "[[Powerlinx]]" sockets on the underside of his vehicle mode that allow him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. The Takara release features pins for the elbow joints instead of Hasbro's friction joints.

: Unfortunately, the transparant plastic that makes up Sonar's means of connecting to his teammates to form the Star Saber is prone to developing small fractures due to stress as a result of supporting the weapon's weight. Once this happens, the Star Saber will have even more difficulty holding together when combined.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Sonar at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the Team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Form Citrus Saber!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Shuttler (Armada)|Shuttler]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Exdimensions Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Anime Color Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''6'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white, which certainly makes them a lot less prone to cracking, and in Sonar/Shuttler's case, means his legs no longer need extra white paint on them. However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail/proportion differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Change Micron Shuttler at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Micron Booster Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultSonar.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara version of the [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Microns]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Maverick (Armada)#Toys|Shade]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Air Assault Sonar at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
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[[File:Generations-ArmadaSonar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<big><center>'''''0v0'''''</center></big>]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this figure of Sonar is an all-new tooling, and he still retains the ability to form the hilt of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]]. He's seemingly the only one out of the trio to not re-use parts from other [[Micromaster#War for Cybertron: Siege|Micromasters]]. His knees finally bend the right way! Other improvements to his articulation over his original toy include ball-jointed hips and the ability to move his arms outward a small amount.

:Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Sonar (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. He at least has the sword handle, but it isn't exactly facing in a usable direction in his vehicle mode. Compared to the original toy, the vertical black lines on the shuttle's front panel are shorter. When combined with the V-shaped pattern on the front shuttle nose, it results in an unintentional (and yet adorable) "0v0" visage. Try unseeing it now if you can. Does this make up for the lack of the tile pattern on his shuttle mode or the gold on his chest? You decide. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated meaning Sonar now has a cyclops eye rather than a visor across the width of his face. Like all modern Mini-Cons he also lacks a Mini-Con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shuttler''' (シャトラー ''Shatorā''), '''Sonar''' (ソナー ''Sonā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Shuttler''' (셔틀러 ''Syeoteulleo'')

==References==
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[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Runway (Armada)

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{{disambigr|Runway|the Mini-Con from ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''|Runway (Generations)}}
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:''Runway is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:Runway-SuArt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I love it when a plan comes together.]]

'''Runway''' is the ''de facto'' leader of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]], and also the most talkative of the three. Though reluctant to enter battle, he's an incredibly skilled and quick-witted commander. Given a little time, he can come up with some truly bizarrely-genius ploys that look suicidal at first, but really work out. Even though he's the brains and mouth of the Team, Runway trusts his teammates implicitly, and always looks to them before acting.

{{bigquote|Don’t worry— let me explain the plan.|Runway’s [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|left|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Runway, Jetstorm, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Runway and the other Mini-Cons of the Star Saber trio were hidden away so that no one else might abuse their power. {{storylink|Ruin}}

Runway's Mini-Con storage panel was recovered from a volcanic island by the Autobots. His was the second of three Star Saber panels the Autobots had recovered, with Megatron having already found the third. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] used [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]], his Air Defense Team Mini-Con, to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and Runway, Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot's]] grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Runway and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
Runway and the others soon changed hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Runway and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Runway and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Runway and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Runway and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Runway and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Runway and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Runway and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Runway and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Runway and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Runway and his partners had to seek out [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Runway and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Runway and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Runway fled Unicron aboard the Autobot [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Runway and his fellow team members, [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]], used to live in [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village B13]], one of the first to be attacked by the [[Decepticon]]s. After managing to escape imprisonment in [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]], they took refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], salvaged [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]] and thought up a plan to free their fellow Mini-Cons and leave the planet. To this end, they recruited [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] after finding him injured near Village C52. The mission was a complete success, and the Air Defense Team successfully rescued all the Mini-Cons in the Decepticon base and left for the deep reaches of space. Unfortunately, their ship started malfunctioning shortly after takeoff. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}} {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}}

The ship crashed on [[Earth]], and its occupants were left deactivated for roughly a million years. When the Air Defense Team woke up, they hid in a meat processing plant in [[Rapid City]] and began to plan for a way to get their war off this planet as well. Most of the planning was left to Runway, though, as Jetstorm and Sonar were incapable of creative thoughts. But it didn't matter in the end, as the Decepticons found them, captured them and forcibly combined them into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Runway and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} They arrived at a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|fortress base]] constructed there by the Mini-Cons, and Runway, Sparkplug and [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] were taken on an extended tour around the base by [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} The three were returned to the other "guests" just before the Decepticons attacked the base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Runway and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Runway joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
{{note|In the Panini comics, Runway's name and personality were switched with [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm's]] (see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more information). This article considers this to be an error, and the events below relate to the Mini-Con with Runway's body rather than the Mini-Con with Runway's name.}}

Runway was among the Mini-Cons who ended up near [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]] when their ship crashed, but he disappeared shortly after being reactivated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} Alongside his teammates, he began performing various heroic deeds around the country, such as diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]]. However, this accident turned out to be bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who was out to capture the team. Runway and Sonar's firepower failed to affect him, but thankfully, they were saved by a team of Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

The Air Defense Team wanted to get off Earth, and they decided that the best (if not the nicest) way to do it was to steal a [[human]] spaceship. But when they broke into a [[NASA]] facility, they found soldiers from the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]] waiting for them. Before he could react, Runway was shot and incapacitated by the humans' "scramblers" and taken to [[Area 54]] alongside his teammates. Unlike the others, he didn't wake up automatically, but had to have his auxiliary processor rebooted by Sonar. Meanwhile, Jetstorm found that the ERTD had captured [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|another team]] of Mini-Cons, but the Air Defense Team was forced to flee the complex before they could do anything about it. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

A while later, the Air Defense Team was again hunted down by Starscream, who had placed a tracer on Jetstorm during their last meeting. After defeating them in combat, the Decepticon disengaged their personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Runway and the others to separate our of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERDT and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. As they found the Land Military Team, Runway told his comrades to disable the humans' technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Ar-toy RunwayADT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]]/[[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Runway transforms into a Boeing Sonic Cruiser concept jet plane. He also forms the tip to the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a pair of "[[Powerlinx]]" sockets on the underside of his vehicle mode that allow him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Toys|Sonar]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Runway/runway.htm More information on Runway at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Runway XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Jetter]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XJetter/jetter.htm More information on Exdimensions Jetter at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The Team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDJetter/jetter.htm More information on Anime Color Jetter at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Jetter''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Mircon ID number'': '''4'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white (which certainly makes them a lot more sturdy). However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMJetter/jetter.htm More information on Change Micron Jetter at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Jetter''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''4'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBJetter/jetter.htm More information on Micron Booster Jetter at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultRunway.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the Team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Mini-Con Team]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Team; this specific mold became [[Jackknife#Toys|Jack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Runway/runway.htm More information on Air Assault Runway at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations-ArmadaRunway.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>
: Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this updated figure of Runway retains the ability to form the tip of the Star Saber alongside his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Generations|Sonar]]. He re-uses the [[Unpaintable plastic|thighs & feet]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Whisper (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Visper]]. Compared to his original toy, improvements made to his articulation include ball-jointed shoulders and hips.

:Perhaps as a concession for reusing elements from Visper meaning the legs need to go under the nosecone compared to the original toy or a conscious desire to give the Star Saber a more impressive tip, Runway's nosecone is much thicker than that of the original toy. Due to how the transformation for the arms has been engineered, the thrusters under the wings are facing the wrong way. Oops. Notably, he incorporates a lot of metallic paint operations, though unfortunately they scratch easily and may be marked in package. All the red accents from his original look are missing, which coupled with newly white forearms, shins and head, make his deco the most markedly different in the set.

:Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Runway (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. The ports from the original toy, found on the backs of his legs, are now sculpted as little turbines. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated. Like all modern Mini-Cons he also lacks a Mini-Con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
* Runway and Jetstorm's names are reversed in the original Air Defense Team's instructions. Their names are ''also'' reversed in several licensed ''Armada'' print material, like the coloring and activity books put out by [[Bendon Publishing International, Inc.]], as well as in the DK Readers book "[[Transformers Armada: The Quest|The Quest]]". Finally, it also happened on several occasions in the actual ''Armada'' television show. One of the few places it didn't happen was with the Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics, but with the character's first appearance, the name was misspelled "Runaway".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetter''' (ジェッター ''Jettā''), '''Runway''' (ランウェイ ''Ranwei'')
*''Korean:'' '''Jetter''' (제터 ''Jeteo'')

==References==
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[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Jetstorm (Armada)

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:''Jetstorm is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:Jetstorm-SuArt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Runway, apparently.]]

'''Jetstorm''' is bottling up a whole lot of anger and resentment against the [[Decepticon]]s. He hides it all under an air of good-naturedness, and tends to simply follow whatever plans his teammates [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] come up with. He's afraid of his own anger, especially since he knows that evil intent can warp the power of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team's]] combined mode, the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], so he tries hard to stay calm and cool. It's better to be thought of as simple-minded than unleash an evil onto the universe for the Decepticons to control, he figures.

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|left|upright=1.33|thumb|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Jetstorm and the other Mini-Cons of the Star Saber trio were hidden away so that no one else might abuse their power. {{storylink|Ruin}}

Jetstorm's [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con panel]] was found embedded in an [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] ice wall by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. Before he could warp back to the moon, however, the panel was snagged by [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. Back at base, the Autobots caught a brief glimpse of Jetstorm before his storage panel sent him back into a pre-programmed hibernation. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}

Eventually, the other two Air Defense Team panels were recovered by the Autobots and Decepticons, one apiece. [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] then used [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of Jetstorm and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Jetstorm and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle Starscream and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
Jetstorm and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Jetstorm and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Jetstorm and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Jetstorm and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Jetstorm and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Jetstorm and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Jetstorm and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, Galvatron and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Jetstorm fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
When the [[Decepticon]]s began hunting down Mini-Cons, Jetstorm lived [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village B13]] along with his teammates [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]. The Decepticons eventually attacked B13 and captured them, but they escaped [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]] and took refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], where they managed to salvage [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]]. The Air Defense Team planned to break their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base, then take to the stars in search of freedom. When they found another runaway Mini-Con, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], Jetstorm extracted a Decepticon tracking device from his shoulder. With Sparkplug's help, they successfully then went through with their plan. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

However, their ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Jetstorm and the others lay dormant for a million years. After awakening thanks to a reactivation signal, they hid in [[Rapid City]] whilst <s>thinking up a new plan</s> letting Runway think up a new plan to get them and their brothers into space again. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, who captured them and forcibly combined them into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Jetstorm and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Jetstorm and Sonar were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Jetstorm and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Jetstorm joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
{{note|In the Panini comics, Jetstorm's name and personality were switched with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]]'s (see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more information). This article considers this to be an error, and the events below relate to the Mini-Con with Jetstorm's body rather the Mini-Con with Jetstorm's name.}}

Jetstorm was among the Mini-Cons who ended up near [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]] when their ship crashed, but he disappeared shortly after being reactivated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} He began leading his team on various heroic deeds around the country, such as diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]]. However, this accident turned out to be bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who was out to capture the team. Jetstorm was quickly grabbed by the Decepticon and urged his teammates to save themselves. He ended being saved by a team of Autobots, and while he denied their invitation to join the Autobots, he didn't notice that Starscream had placed a tracking device on him... {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

In their quest to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team decided to steal a [[human]] spaceship from [[NASA]]. However, when they broke into a hangar, they found soldiers from the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]] waiting for them. They incapacitated Runway, and Jetstorm only had time to warn Sonar against not hurting the humans before they two were taken down and captured. Jetstorm and the others were taken to [[Area 54]], where he and Sonar quickly woke back up. Curious about the ERTD's apparent knowledge about Mini-Cons, Jetstorm hacked their database and found that they had previously captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well. However, his hacking triggered an alarm, and the Air Defense Team were forced to escape. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before the team could plan a way to save the Land Military Team, Starscream followed the tracker on Jetstorm and captured them. He disengaged their personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Jetstorm and the others to separate our of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERDT and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction them off, so Jetstorm and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. He then suggested that they let the [[Quint|auction owner]] be dealt with by the human military forces converging on the area. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Toys==
{{picsneeded|Kabaya, Booster, and "Anime" toys}}
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-Jetstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con Team, [[2002]]/[[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Jetstorm transforms into a Concorde Super Sonic Transport jet plane. He also forms the middle portion of the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: Due to being made of translucent plastic, Jetstorm's elbow housings tend to develop stress fractures over time, which can threaten to crack them into uselessness if too much pressure is applied when transforming him. The Takara version mitigates this somewhat by using a pin instead of a friction joint.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Toys|Sonar]]. In the UK he was available on his own, randomly packed in with [[Right Entertainment|''Transformers Armada'' Vol:01]] on VHS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Jetstorm/jetstorm.htm More information on Jetstorm at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, [[December 26]], 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Jetstorm XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con Team, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Mach (Armada)|Mach]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XMach/mach.htm More information on Exdimensions Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The Team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDMach/mach.htm More information on Anime Color Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mach''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white (which certainly makes them a lot more sturdy). However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMMach/mach.htm More information on Change Micron Mach at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mach''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''3'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBMach/mach.htm More information on Micron Booster Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultJetstorm.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team was released by Hasbro in the fourth wave of the ''Armada'' line. This version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Micron]] set, who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Skull Buster#Toys|Mad]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Jetstorm/jetstorm.htm More information on Air Assault Jetstorm at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations-ArmadaJetstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>
: Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this revised iteration of Jetstorm retains the ability to form the middle of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Generations|Sonar]]. He re-uses the [[Unpaintable plastic|thighs]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Storm Cloud (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Storm Cloud]]. Compared to his original toy, improvements made to his articulation include ball-jointed shoulders and hips.

: Exercise caution when transforming him, as the rear tailfin/chest kibble uses a pinned sliding mechanism on rather thin plastic. If not slid forward all the way, leveraging it around places the joint under stress and can snap the piece off. Some samples were even broken in the package. In a far more harmless issue, his legs are prone to popping off during transformation due to the odd motions his hips need to make when converting. The stock photography to the right is mistransformed; the tailfin has not been folded into its robot mode position to form the chest. Guess the photographer worried about breaking it...

: Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Jetstorm (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated. He lacks the little red stripe on the nose of his jet mode and like all modern Mini-cons he also lacks a Mini-con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
* Runway and Jetstorm's names are reversed in the original Air Defense Team's instructions. Their names are ''also'' reversed in several licensed ''Armada'' print material, like the coloring and activity books put out by [[Bendon Publishing International, Inc.]], as well as in the DK Readers book "[[Transformers Armada: The Quest|The Quest]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mach''' (マッハ ''Mahha''), '''Jetstorm''' (ジェットストーム ''Jettosutōmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Gépvihar''' ("Planestorm")
*''Korean:'' '''Mach''' (마하 ''Maha'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Right Entertainment

2026-04-13T14:14:24Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Releases */

{{factions|vhs|dvd|uk}}
[[File:Right_Entertainment_Logo.png|thumb|180px|If there was a Right Entertainment, there surely would have been a ''Left'' Entertainment.]]
'''Right Entertainment''' was [[Entertainment Rights]]' [[home video]] division who released several VHS and DVD collections of ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Transformers: Armada]]'' in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] from 2003 until 2008 with distributor [[Universal]].

==Releases==
*8201327 (VHS) and 9021122 (DVD) - '''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:01''' ([[March 24]], 2003)
:Contains the first 3 episodes: "[[First Encounter]]", "[[Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis]]" and "[[Base]]". The VHS release contains trailers for other Right Entertainment releases and a short commercial for the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|toyline]]. The VHS version's true bonus was the fact it came in a double-wide case to accomodate the inclusion of one Mini-Con figure at random from either the [[Air_Defense_Mini-Con_Team_(Armada)#Armada|Air Defence]], [[Land_Military_Mini-Con_Team#Armada|Land Military]] or [[Street_Action_Mini-Con_Team#Armada|Street Action]] Teams. The DVD release contains two extras; a 15-question trivia quiz and video sequences of the transformation sequences and battles. The packaging lists them as "Transformers Armada Quest", "Total Transforms" and "Battle Mania".
*8201703 (VHS) and 8201829 (DVD) - '''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:02''' ([[September 15]], 2003)
:Contains episodes 4-7: "[[Comrade]]", "[[Soldier (episode)|Soldier]]", "[[Jungle]]" and "[[Carnival]]" (listed as a "Bonus Episode"). As with Volume 1, the VHS contains trailers for other Right Entertainment releases and a short commercial for the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|toyline]]. The DVD release contains two extras; fact files on the main Autobots, Decepticons and Minicons, and a DVD game called "Mini-Con Tag".
*8225928 (DVD) - '''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:03''' ([[April 4]], 2005)
:Contains episodes 8-10: "[[Palace]]", "[[Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation]]" and "[[Underground (episode)|Underground]]". The only extra is a trailer for other Right Entertainment releases, before the feature/menu. For whatever reason, Right took their sweet precious time releasing this one, I mean, ''half a year'' after Volume 2!
*8234216 (DVD) - '''''Transformers: Armada'' — Triple Collection''' ([[May 2]], 2005)
:A boxset containing the first three volumes in a slip box.
*8235238 - '''''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:04''' ([[August 1]], 2005)
:The first volume from Right that was not released on VHS. Contains episodes 11-13: "[[Ruin]]", "[[Prehistory]]" and "[[Swoop (episode)|Swoop]]".
*8250680 - '''''Transformers: Armada'' — The Collector's Edition''' ([[July 23]], 2007)
:Released to coincide with (and a few days before) the UK release of the [[Transformers (film)|live-action film]], this 2-disc set contains a random assortment of twelve episodes from episodes 21-52. Disc 1 contains: "[[Decisive Battle]]", "[[Tactician]]", "[[Past]]", "[[Past II]]", "[[Threaten]]", [[Crisis (Armada)|Crisis]]. Disc 2 contains: "[[Miracle (episode)|Miracle]]", "[[Dash (episode)|Dash]]", "[[Cramp]]", "[[Union]]", "[[Origin]]" and "[[Mortal Combat]]". The DVD also includes a reversible cover sleeve featuring the same artwork as the front on both sides (obviously without any logos or anything worthy like that), an art card depicting an "Armada" version of the "Protect-Destroy" poster from the live-action movie illustrated by Eamon O'Donoghue (also containing information about him), and PDF scripts of the included episodes as DVD-ROM content on Disc 2.
*'''''Transformers: Armada'' — Bumper Double DVD Collection''' ([[February 25]], 2008)
: A Re-release of volumes 1 and 2 in "Carry Case" packaging.
<center><gallery>
Image:Armada Vol1 DVD.jpg|'''Vol:01'''
Image:Armada Vol2 DVD.jpg|'''Vol:02'''
Image:Armada Vol3 DVD.jpg|'''Vol:03'''
Image:Armada Triple Collection DVD.jpg|'''Triple Collection'''
Image:Armada Vol4 DVD.jpg|'''Vol:04'''
Image:Armada Collector's Edition DVD.jpg|'''Collector's Edition'''
Image:Armada Bumper Collection DVD.jpg|'''Bumper Collection'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

[[category:Home_entertainment]]

Transformers: Armada (cartoon)

2026-04-13T14:06:47Z

Wasp-shot23: /* United Kingdom */

{{nav-armada}}
[[File:Galactic Heroes Cybertron.jpg|thumb|400px]]
'''''Transformers: Armada''''', known as '''''Chō Robot Seimeitai Transformers Micron Densetsu''''' (超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーマイクロン伝説 , "Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Legends of the Microns") in Japan, is a ''Transformers'' cartoon series that ran from [[2002]]–[[2003]], in support of the franchise of the same name. Animation for the series was produced by [[Actas Inc.]] (with animation for the Japanese [[title sequence]] being produced by [[Raretrick]]). The series initiated a total continuity reboot, setting up a brand new ''Transformers'' universe separate from any previous storyline. Together with its two sequels, ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]]'', this continuity family is now known as the [[Unicron Trilogy]].

''Legends of the Microns'' has the [[Japanese themes|opening songs]] "[[Transformer: Dream Again|TRANSFORMER -Dream Again-]]" and "[[Transformers: Kōtetsu no Yūki|Transformers ~Kōtetsu no Yūki~]]", with the ending songs "[[Never Ending Road]]" and "[[Don't Give Up!!]]".

{{quote|The age-old battle between Autobots and Decepticons has shifted to Earth. Whoever can possess the Mini-Cons will command their great power. Now every Transformer in the universe will fight to claim them… or die trying.|[[Peter Cullen]] delivering the good stuff on a [[Toonami]] commercial.}}

==Storyline==
[[File:Alliance-Unicronmoon.jpg|thumb|200px]]
''Armada''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s universe is most distinguished by the presence and importance of [[Mini-Con]]s, a race of human-sized Transformers that, when "[[Powerlinx]]ed" to their larger brethren, would unleash a flood of energy. Because of the great potential for their exploitation, the Mini-Cons attempt to abstain from the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] war and flee [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], crashing on [[Earth]] and the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. When some Mini-Cons are accidentally reactivated in [[2010]] by clumsy teenagers, a beacon alerts both the Autobots and Decepticons on Cybertron, who track them to Earth and continue their battle here.

Mini-Cons can also form powerful weapons, which Megatron wants his greedy mitts on. Eventually, new recruits for the two factions appear, and the Transformers find out Unicron created the Mini-Cons, and is planning to feed on the hatred developed by the Transformers battling, and the Autobots and Decepticons unite to defeat the bigger bad.
{{--}}

==Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
**[[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] ([[Terry Klassen]])
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] ([[Brian Drummond]])
**[[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] ([[Brent Miller]])
**[[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] ([[Scott McNeil]])
**[[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]]
*[[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] ([[Brian Dobson]])
**[[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] (Terry Klassen)
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] ([[Ward Perry]])
**[[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]]
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] ([[Sam Vincent]])
**[[Nightbeat (Armada)|Nightbeat]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen/Hoist]] ([[Dale Wilson]])
**[[Liftor]]

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]] ([[David Kaye]])
**[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] ([[Don Brown]])
**[[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]]
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] ([[Alvin Sanders]])
**[[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] ([[Michael Dobson]])
**[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]]
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
**[[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]]
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] ([[Doug Parker]])
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] ([[Michael Daingerfield]])

|c3=
*[[Rad White]] ([[Kirby Morrow]])
*[[Alexis Thi Dang]] ([[Tabitha St. Germain]])
*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] ([[Andrew Francis]])
*[[Carlos Lopez]] ([[Matt Hill]])
*[[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] ([[Tony Sampson]])

|c4=
*[[Narrator]] ([[Jim Conrad]])
;[[Unicron]]
*[[Unicron]] ([[Mark Acheson]])
**[[Dead End Drone]]s
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] ([[Paul Dobson]])
**[[Mirror]] (Paul Dobson)
*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] (Paul Dobson)

|h5=[[Mini-Con]]s|c5=
;[[Street Action Mini-Con Team]]
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (Terry Klassen)
**[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (Terry Klassen)
**[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (Terry Klassen, Brian Dobson)
**[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (Colin Murdock)

;[[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]
*[[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]
**[[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]]
**[[Runway (Armada)|Runway]]
**[[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]

;[[Race Mini-Con Team]]
*[[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]]
**[[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]]
**[[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]]
**[[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]]

;[[Space Mini-Con Team]]
*[[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]
**[[Astroscope]]
**[[Payload (Armada)|Payload]]
**[[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]]

;Others
*[[Backtrack (Armada)|Backtrack]]
*[[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Buzzsaw (Armada)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]]
*[[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]
*[[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]
*[[Gunbarrel (Armada)|Gunbarrel]]
*[[Iceberg]]
*[[Knock Out (Armada)|Knock Out]]
*[[Oceanglide]]
*[[Oval]]
*[[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]]
*[[Spiral]]
*[[Stormcloud (Armada)|Stormcloud]]
*[[Terradive (Armada)|Terradive]]
*[[Thunderwing (Armada)|Thunderwing]]
*[[Waterlog (Armada)|Waterlog]]
*[[Wreckage (Armada)|Wreckage]]
*[[Unicron of Light]]

|nonumbering=true
}}

==Major locations==
* [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]], U.S.A.
* [[Cybertron Base (Armada)|Cybertron Base]] (Autobot HQ)
* [[Cosmoscope Research Center]]
* [[Mount Astrogate]]
* [[Lunar Base (Armada)|Lunar Base]] (Decepticon HQ)
* [[Cybertron (planet)#Unicron Trilogy|Cybertron]]

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Armada episodes}}

{{collist|4|
#[[First Encounter]]
#[[Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis]]
#[[Base]]
#[[Comrade]]
#[[Soldier (episode)|Soldier]]
#[[Jungle]]
#[[Carnival]]
#[[Palace]]
#[[Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation]]
#[[Underground (episode)|Underground]]
#[[Ruin]]
#[[Prehistory]]{{dag|red}}
#[[Swoop (episode)|Swoop]]
#[[Overmatch]]
#[[Gale]]
#[[Credulous]]
#[[Conspiracy]]
#[[Trust (Armada)|Trust]]
#[[Vacation]]
#[[Reinforcement]]
#[[Decisive Battle]]
#[[Vow]]
#[[Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion]]
#[[Chase (episode)|Chase]]
#[[Tactician]]
#[[Linkup]]
#[[Detection]]{{dag|red}}
#[[Awakening (Armada)|Awakening]]
#[[Desperate]]
#[[Runaway]]
#[[Past]]
#[[Past II]]
#[[Sacrifice]]
#[[Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration]]
#[[Rescue]]
#[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]
#[[Crack (episode)|Crack]]
#[[Threaten]]
#[[Crisis (Armada)|Crisis]]
#[[Remorse]]
#[[Depart]]
#[[Miracle (episode)|Miracle]]
#[[Puppet]]
#[[Uprising (Armada)|Uprising]]
#[[Dash (episode)|Dash]]
#[[Drift (episode)|Drift]]
#[[Portent]]
#[[Cramp]]
#[[Alliance]]
#[[Union]]
#[[Origin]]
#[[Mortal Combat]]
}}
{{dag|red}} ''[[Clip show]]''
{{note|Starting with episode #41 "Depart" (or [[Remorse#Second English dub|alternately]] episode #40 "Remorse"), the Hasbro-market title sequence included the "'''The Unicron Battles'''" branding, heralding the coming of, well, Unicron, the ultimate evil.}}

==Production==
''Armada'' was the first Transformers cartoon to be co-developed in the United States and Japan. The show was produced in Japan with animation by [[Actas Inc.]], but the English localization by [[Voicebox Productions]] was the first to reach air; the "original" Japanese version was not broadcast in its home country until six months after the American premiere. Following a summer hiatus of the American broadcast in 2003, the "Hydra Cannon" episodes and the beginning of "The Unicron Battles" arc debuted on [[Canada|Canadian]] television, while the final nine episodes of the series first aired in the [[United Kingdom]]. Even the Japanese versions of most of these post-hiatus episodes were aired in Japan ahead of the United States, except for the final three; these were burned off as part of a week-long run of daily broadcasts on [[Cartoon Network]] just two weeks before the Japanese broadcast of the series concluded.

When ''Armada'' was first announced, an unnamed Hasbro source was quoted as claiming [[Mainframe Entertainment]] had been "tapped" to make the show. This would later be proven to be false.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/infozone/armada.php The 2002 Armada page at Seibertron]</ref>

===Prominent technical issues===

[[File:TacticianMiniConChanges.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Between the American (top) and Japanese (bottom) airings, the entire back row of Mini-Cons was changed or recolored.]]
====Scripting and dubbing====
To put it straight, the English dub of ''Armada'' was riddled with dubbing errors. Technical faults on a scripting and production level make it clear that the show was put together in an extremely short timeframe, as a lot of what was produced was not up to modern broadcast standards when it was released. The most explicit of faults the show suffered from are the repeated instances of characters being referred to with the wrong name, particularly the Mini-Cons. Evidence strongly suggests that many scripts were translated only very roughly, and never given proper re-writes to adapt them for a Western audience, making some instances hard to follow. Supporting this are instances where characters would get referred to by their Japanese names, meaning that some scripts never made it to the point where the English names were added. Other instances of poor dubbing include: characters giving long, rambling, semi-coherent monologues and characters reacting strangely to one another's dialogue, making for some very disjointed conversations. There were also some minor cases of characters having their voices swapped, leading to them being referred to by the wrong name, or in a couple of instances, Cyclonus's voice being used for Demolishor, showing the latter having out-of-character outbursts of crazy laughter. Unfortunately, as the English dub is the version of the show most other countries received, a lot of the aforementioned flaws made it into foreign dub scripts as well.

====Animation====
Due to ''Armada''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s rushed production schedule, the animation quality was known to fluctuate from scene to scene. Many of its episodes not only received [[Animation error/gallery#Armada cartoon|animation error]]s, but would often have cases where characters were badly-drawn and off-model. Some of this animation was cleaned up for the show's later broadcast in Japan; the most publicized example being the episode "[[Linkup]]", which featured some significantly altered and corrected animation; specifically the [[:File:Linkup Jet Prime Comparison.jpg|combined form of Optimus Prime and Jetfire]]. Smaller alterations were made in many episodes, such as changing incongruous Mini-Con lineups or fixing blatant coloring mistakes, such as Cyclonus being colored as Demolishor for one scene in "[[Swoop (episode)|Swoop]]". However, a lot of the original errors were still present in the Japanese version of the show, despite the extra work put in.

====Rushed schedule====
As mentioned above, ''Armada''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s flaws mainly stem from a rushed production schedule, [[The Transformers (cartoon)|something which isn't entirely uncommon for ''Transformers'' cartoons]], and as such it should be noted that ''Armada'' is an English dub of a Japanese series that was not ready to air until six months after the dub premiered. The cause of this rush job is still under speculation, but there appear to be two primary suspects:

*It was allegedly claimed that initial plans called for [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] to supply [[character model]]s for the series, but that never materialized, possibly throwing off production schedules.
*[[Cartoon Network]], the channel that aired the show, reportedly would not sign off on the series without a certain number of episodes already finished, forcing a rush job to get the cartoon out to coincide with the toyline's release.
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==Reception==
While [[2001]]'s ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' was the first to establish the idea of a "[[continuity|reboot]]" to Western audiences, the first ''true'' reboot of the brand as a whole was ''Armada''. Continuing the trend that would be dubbing Japanese anime, ''Armada'' didn't present a very strong start to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] for adult fans of the ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' brand, and as such, has earned itself a mixed reputation among older fans. On the same note, however, the show gave birth to a new generation of fans who hold the series in high regards despite the technical flaws present.

===Initial fan reaction===
Debuting as a premiere three-part "movie" at the same time as the 21st century reinventions of other '80s properties like ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' and ''{{w|He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002 TV series)|He-Man and the Masters of the Universe}}'', the immediately-apparent twin flaws in dubbing and animation led ''Armada'' to stumble out of the gate into a torrent of hatred from the internet fandom that stands out as one of the rare moments in fan history when everyone seemed to be on the same page. Flak continued to pile up as the first quarter of the series proved to be a sequence of repetitive one-shot adventures in which the [[Pokeformers|same small groups of Autobots and Decepticons hunt for Mini-Cons]] in one episode after another. The later inclusion of Unicron, as well as the gradually expanding cast, eventually led to more wide-ranging stories, in particular a well-received story arc centering on Starscream, but the consistently poor animation and dubbing, coupled with the fact that by the time these stories came around, the show had been consigned to the 6am "death slot" on Cartoon Network, meant the show never truly recovered in the eyes of adult fans.

===Fan reception today===
''Armada'' is widely regarded as a mixed bag. While the show has its flaws, and many fans have had their gripes, most of these gripes appear to have run their course in today's ''Transformers'' fandom; after all, there is always [[Ruined FOREVER|something new for people to hate]]. Despite the dubbing and animation issues, plot elements and characters are remembered fondly by the generation of fans it spawned.

Regardless of anyone's feelings, [[to sell toys|the show sold toys]], so [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] are happy either way!
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==Home video releases==
{{anchor|DVD}}
===''Legends of the Microns''===
{{main|Columbia Music Entertainment}}
The ''Legends of the Microns'' version of ''Armada'' was released on DVD by Columbia Music Entertainment in [[Japan]] while the series was still on air for a total of thirteen volumes. Initial releases of each volume included a bonus Mini-Con figure and [[Linkage (comic)|an original comic side story]] which helped to fill in some of the series's gaps.
[[File:Tf micron legend vol 01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 1 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 2 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 3 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 4 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 5 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 6 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 7 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 8 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 9 (2003)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 10 (2004)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 11 (2004)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 12 (2004)
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' 13 (2004)

{{main|Geneon Universal Entertainment}}
Geneon Universal Entertainment released all of the episodes in one set.
*''Transformers: Legends of the Microns'' DVD Set (2016)
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===''Armada''===
====United Kingdom====
{{main|Right Entertainment}}
[[File:Armada Collector's Edition DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Right Entertainment (with distribution under [[Universal]]) released several DVD collections of ''Armada'' in the UK. Volumes 1 to 3 were also available on VHS, with Volume 1 coming in a double-wide case to accomodate the fact it also included one Mini-Con figure at random from either the [[Air_Defense_Mini-Con_Team_(Armada)#Armada|Air Defence]], [[Land_Military_Mini-Con_Team#Armada|Land Military]] or [[Street_Action_Mini-Con_Team#Armada|Street Action]] Teams.
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:01 (2003)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:02 (2003)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:03 (2005)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Triple Collection (2005)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:04 (2005)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Collector's Edition (2007)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Bumper Double DVD Collection (2008)
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====Australia====
{{main|Warner Bros.}}
Warner Music Video released a random assortment of ''Armada'' DVD collections in Australia.
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:02 (2003)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:04 (2003)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:09 (2003)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:10 (2003)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Vol:14 (2003)

{{main|Madman Entertainment}}
Madman Entertainment released the full series across 2 box sets.
*''Transformers: Armada'' Collection One (2013)
*''Transformers: Armada'' Collection Two (2014)
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====United States====
{{main|Rhino Entertainment}}
[[File:KidRhinoTransformersArmadaPart1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Kid Rhino released a few DVD collections in the United States, before releasing the entire series in two box sets.
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Best Battles (2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Flashbacks (2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Battle for the Mini-Cons ([[June 22]], 2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Power of the Mini-Cons ([[June 22]], 2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Best of the Autobots (2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Best of the Decepticons (2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part One (2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two (2006)

Additionally, three episodes were released by [[Tiger Electronics]] as a boxed set for their VideoNow system.
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{{main|Shout! Factory}}
Shout! Factory released the complete series on an eight-disc DVD set, plus an individual volume release of the first disc from the complete set, in 2014.
*''Transformers Armada'': The Complete Series (2014)
*''Transformers Armada'': Volume One (2014)
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====Italy====
{{main|Cinehollywood}}
Cinehollywood released the first half of the series in Italy in a series of 9 DVDs, with 3 episodes in each of them.

*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 01 - Primo contatto (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 02 - Gioco di squadra (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 03 - Il confronto (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 04 - Scontro sotterraneo (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 05 - La Spada Stellare (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 06 - La trappola (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 07 - Battaglia decisiva (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 08 - Ribellione (2002)
*''Transformers Armada'' Volume 09 - Piano di battaglia (2002)

====Germany====
{{main|New KSM}}
KSMFilm released two DVD boxsets in Germany, each including 26 episodes with German and English audio. A complete collection of the series was released in 2011.
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume One (2008)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two (2009)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Superbox (2011)

====France====
{{main|TFou Vidéo}}
[[File:Armada-DVD-TFouVideo-Vol3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
TFou Vidéo released 4 DVDs, including the first 20 episodes in total. 26 episodes have surely been dubbed and broadcast, but it is unknown if 27 to 52 had the same fate. Anyway, episodes after the 20th are currently lost.
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume 1 (2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume 2 (2004)
*''Transformers: Armada'' — Le combat recommence... (2007)

====Russia====
{{main|Union Video}}
Union Video released a DVD collection in Russia.

====China====
{{main|Sihaiyizu Release}}
Sihaiyizu Release released a full DVD collection in China in 2006.

====South Korea====
There is no known release of the Korean dub. It aired weekly on SBS from December 20, 2004, officially ending at episode 39.<ref>https://namu.wiki/w/%ED%8A%B8%EB%9E%9C%EC%8A%A4%ED%8F%AC%EB%A8%B8%20%EC%95%84%EB%A7%88%EB%8B%A4</ref>
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==Foreign names==
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Léitíng Jiànduì''''' (China, 变形金刚：雷霆舰队, "Transformers: Thunder Fleet")
*''Korean:'' '''''Eunha Yeongung: Cybertron''''' (은하영웅 사이버트론 ''Eunha Yeongung Saibeoteulon'', lit. "Galactic Heroes: Cybertrons")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20160710044424/http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Knight/6670/my_micron/armada-legend.html Site comparing animation differences between ''Armada'' and ''Legends of the Microns'']

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[[Category:Television series]]

Nemesis Prime (Armada)

2025-12-27T19:29:04Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Generations */

{{factions|decepticon|unicron}}
{{disambig3|Nemesis Prime}}
:''Nemesis Prime is a [[Unicron]]-affiliated [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Nemesisprimeut.jpg|right|250px|thumb|50% Optimus Prime + 50% Decepticon = 100% Wha???]]
'''Nemesis Prime''' is a monstrous Transformer sent to kill [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] alike. He scanned the minds of the Transformers and took the form of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], as he was the most powerful and respected in all their minds. As a duplicate of Optimus Prime, Nemesis has all of Prime's strength and power, in addition to his own ability to reconstruct himself.

Nemesis Prime wields the [[Vorpal Saber]], a twisted clone of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], and has a [[Mini-Con]] partner named [[Run-Over (Armada)|Run-Over]].

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
[[Image:NemPrimeUT-Linkage.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Basically, he's not a nice guy. Nice effects, though.]]
Nemesis Prime was granted the [[Doomstone]] and was sent to ravage, devastate and destroy any world he came across, accompanied by [[Run-Over (Armada)|Run-Over]] and the [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team]]. The death-agonies and negative psychic energies of the beings he destroyed were stored inside the Doomstone, which was at some point taken from him and later transferred into [[Ravenus]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 11}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Paul Dobson]] (English), [[Tōru Ōkawa]] (Japanese)|[[Pekka Lehtosaari]] (Finnish), [[Juan Guzmán]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Anders Byström]] (Swedish), [[Ronaldo Júlio]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Michel Dodane]] (French)}}

[[Image:Puppet.jpg|left|200px|thumb| Oh my god, what happened to your faaaaace?!]]

Nemesis Prime was encountered by a party of Transformers on [[Salt planet|a strange planet]] composed of salt and technorganic materials, after they fell into a worm hole that had taken shape due to Unicron's lack of a physical body. Nemesis Prime was a [[Unicron]]-created being that was very savage and feral in nature, using his [[Vorpal Saber]] nearly to destroy several of the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s. Although he was beastly and insane, his exact motives and personality were unknown, as he was simply a puppet of [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. Nemesis Prime was eventually destroyed by a combined blast from [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] using the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] using his new [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] power unit. Sideways was seen fleeing the scene in [[trans-phase mode]], while Nemesis Prime's remains were scattered about the area. Mysteriously, the planet immediately began to break down and was destroyed afterwards. {{storylink|Puppet|Puppet}}

===Ask Sideways===
After hijacking [[Vector Prime]]'s [[Axiom Nexus News]] column, known liar [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] agreed that Nemesis Primes and [[Grand Scourge]] were the same being. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/28}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Nemesis-Prime-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px|<choose><option>Welcome oblivion!</option><option>Come, open your heart!</option><option>Behold, the endless abyss!</option><option>Do not deny your fear!</option></choose>]]
Nemesis Prime Armada participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Armada: Episode IV: Land Military Team" event, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy NemesisPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I am darkness, I am the night. (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Nemesis Prime with Run-Over''' (Super-Con, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Scourge'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right arm-pipes
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist, Takara only)}}<ref name ="Kyde">{{citesocial|quote=For what it's worth, Armada Nemesis Prime was created as an accident. Aaron Archer asked Joe Kyde to try slapping RID Scourge's colors on Armada Optimus Prime as a lark. Kyde only got about halfway through it but sent it in anyway (since it wasn't intended to be used for anything). But somehow this half-finished "Armada Scourge" deco sheet made its way to Dreamwave alongside all the other Hasbro ref they were sent, and they prominently included him on the Armada pull-out posters included with their first G1 miniseries. Which were the top-selling comics in North America in the months they came out. / So suddenly: oops, I guess we have to make a black Armada Optimus Prime now. / [I heard this] Mostly from Kyde. Which is why he's credited as the deco artist for Micron Legend Scourge (because Takara used his unfinished deco sheet as their starting point) and not Nemesis Prime (because someone else took the idea and finalized it in their own way, but I don't know who). / This did all happen early enough in development that they were able to jam Scourge/Nemesis into the Armada cartoon, but it's why he only shows up for one episode.|link=https://discord.com/channels/656241088826441729/656248887534944265/1069764138944958494|name=Matthew Karpowich|site=the TFWiki Discord server|year=2023|month=01|day=30}}</ref>

: Part of the eighth and final wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Super-Cons, Nemesis Prime is a [[redeco]] of the Super-Con [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Super-Con|Optimus Prime]] toy, transforming into a longnosed truck cab of made-up model. In truck mode, his trailer hitch allows him to pull the various trailers available to the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Super Base Optimus Prime mold]]. Plugging a [[Mini-Con]] onto the [[Powerlinx]] plug on his robot mode back unlocks a "punching" action that moves his arms back and forth when the plugged-in Mini-Con is pushed up and down. While his arm-mounted exhaust pipes can be easily removed, there's not really anything you can ''do'' with them, as they cannot combine into a handgun like the Super Base Optimus's arm-pipes.

[[File:LOTM Scourge.jpg|upright=1|left|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: He came with his Mini-Con partner [[Run-Over (Armada)#Toys|Run-Over]], who can also become a handgun Nemesis Prime (or any toy with [[5 mm post]]-compatible points) can hold.

: In Japan, he was only available as a mail-away item from ''[[TV Magazine]]'' (limited to 5000 pieces) under the name '''Scourge''', a nod to [[Hasbro]]'s [[Scourge (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge]]. There are a number of small but significant differences between Hasbro and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s versions of the toys; the Hasbro version is cast in midnight-blue and sandy-tan plastics, where the Takara version is more brownish-black and neutral light gray. (Scourge's Mini-Con, "Sweep", shares the change in plastic colors.) The Takara version also appears to have a smaller number of [[Paint operation|paint application]]s with less color variety.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSuperConOptimusPrimeMold}}
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===''Generations''===
[[File:2025-ArmadaNemesisPrime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Nemesis kneels before the [[Unicron|Monster Mash]] and pledges his loyalty to the graveyard smash.]]
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Armada Nemesis Prime / [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)#Generations|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix]], insignia plate, left and right smokestack guns
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>, [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ Marcelo Matere's Instagram]</ref>}}
:''Generations'' ''Armada'' Nemesis Prime is a new-head retool of Commander Class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Legacy|Armada Universe Optimus Prime]]; representing his "regenerating" face from the ''Armada'' cartoon. Specifically, the exact frame we have pictured above it would seem. His coloration is based on his anime appearance, as opposed to his Hasbro toy, lacking any of that swaggy off-white bone tan it had. He also doesn't feature a Decepticon insignia, with the plate on the top of his truck mode also being retooled to now be smooth and blank.

:Nemesis Prime entirely omits Optimus' combiner trailer, (which he can still combine with, showing off a brand new Super Mode not mentioned in his instructions) but rather includes the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)#Generations|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]. They combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Generations|Star Saber]] for him to wield. If there's a story reason they ended up siding with him, we do not know it. Nemesis retains Optimus' large ion blaster and smokestack guns, which serve as additional weapons for him to use. If desired, the ion blaster can store in his truck bed via the 5 mm ports back there which totally aren't hands.

:Nemesis' chest panel can be opened up to reveal his dark copy of the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Legacy|Matrix]]. Painted gold but with a red core, you could say it represents the [[Doomstone|Doomstone]].

:Exercise caution when transforming [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]], as the rear tailfin/chest kibble uses a pinned sliding mechanism on a rather delicate/thin plastic. Depending on the individual quality control, the tolerance between the pin and the plastic may cause it to snap off if excessive force is applied.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
[[File:Armada poster G1 issue 5.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.75|Oh, this guy's gonna be a huge deal, totally.]]
*In ''Legends of the Microns'', Nemesis Prime never actually speaks, only roaring the whole time.
*According to [[Joe Kyde]], he created ''Armada'' Nemesis Prime at the half-serious suggestion of [[Aaron Archer]]. The unfinished deco sheet somehow made it to [[Dreamwave Productions]], who prominently featured him on a pull-out poster included with the (nearly-chart-topping) [[Prime Directive issue 5|fifth issue]] of [[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|their first G1 miniseries]]—leading the Hasbro team to actually produce the figure. Kyde's preliminary deco served as the starting point for Takara's, while the Hasbro version ended up being produced independently.<ref name ="Kyde"/>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scourge''' (スカージ ''Sukāji''), '''Nemesis Prime''' (ネメシスプライム ''Nemeshisu Puraimu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Nemezisz Prájm'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Evil clones]]
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]

Runway (Armada)

2025-12-27T19:02:20Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Generations */

{{factions|minicon}}
{{disambigr|Runway|the Mini-Con from ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]''|Runway (Generations)}}
{{picsneeded}}
:''Runway is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:Runway-SuArt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I love it when a plan comes together.]]

'''Runway''' is the ''de facto'' leader of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]], and also the most talkative of the three. Though reluctant to enter battle, he's an incredibly skilled and quick-witted commander. Given a little time, he can come up with some truly bizarrely-genius ploys that look suicidal at first, but really work out. Even though he's the brains and mouth of the Team, Runway trusts his teammates implicitly, and always looks to them before acting.

{{bigquote|Don’t worry— let me explain the plan.|Runway’s [[bio]] quote.}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|left|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Runway, Jetstorm, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Runway and the other Mini-Cons of the Star Saber trio were hidden away so that no one else might abuse their power. {{storylink|Ruin}}

Runway's Mini-Con storage panel was recovered from a volcanic island by the Autobots. His was the second of three Star Saber panels the Autobots had recovered, with Megatron having already found the third. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] used [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]], his Air Defense Team Mini-Con, to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and Runway, Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot's]] grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Runway and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
Runway and the others soon changed hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Runway and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Runway and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Runway and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Runway and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Runway and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Runway and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Runway and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Runway and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Runway and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Runway and his partners had to seek out [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Runway and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Runway and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Runway fled Unicron aboard the Autobot [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Runway and his fellow team members, [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]], used to live in [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village B13]], one of the first to be attacked by the [[Decepticon]]s. After managing to escape imprisonment in [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]], they took refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], salvaged [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]] and thought up a plan to free their fellow Mini-Cons and leave the planet. To this end, they recruited [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] after finding him injured near Village C52. The mission was a complete success, and the Air Defense Team successfully rescued all the Mini-Cons in the Decepticon base and left for the deep reaches of space. Unfortunately, their ship started malfunctioning shortly after takeoff. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}} {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}}

The ship crashed on [[Earth]], and its occupants were left deactivated for roughly a million years. When the Air Defense Team woke up, they hid in a meat processing plant in [[Rapid City]] and began to plan for a way to get their war off this planet as well. Most of the planning was left to Runway, though, as Jetstorm and Sonar were incapable of creative thoughts. But it didn't matter in the end, as the Decepticons found them, captured them and forcibly combined them into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Runway and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} They arrived at a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|fortress base]] constructed there by the Mini-Cons, and Runway, Sparkplug and [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] were taken on an extended tour around the base by [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} The three were returned to the other "guests" just before the Decepticons attacked the base. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Runway and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Runway joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
{{note|In the Panini comics, Runway's name and personality were switched with [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm's]] (see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more information). This article considers this to be an error, and the events below relate to the Mini-Con with Runway's body rather than the Mini-Con with Runway's name.}}

Runway was among the Mini-Cons who ended up near [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]] when their ship crashed, but he disappeared shortly after being reactivated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} Alongside his teammates, he began performing various heroic deeds around the country, such as diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]]. However, this accident turned out to be bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who was out to capture the team. Runway and Sonar's firepower failed to affect him, but thankfully, they were saved by a team of Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

The Air Defense Team wanted to get off Earth, and they decided that the best (if not the nicest) way to do it was to steal a [[human]] spaceship. But when they broke into a [[NASA]] facility, they found soldiers from the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]] waiting for them. Before he could react, Runway was shot and incapacitated by the humans' "scramblers" and taken to [[Area 54]] alongside his teammates. Unlike the others, he didn't wake up automatically, but had to have his auxiliary processor rebooted by Sonar. Meanwhile, Jetstorm found that the ERTD had captured [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|another team]] of Mini-Cons, but the Air Defense Team was forced to flee the complex before they could do anything about it. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

A while later, the Air Defense Team was again hunted down by Starscream, who had placed a tracer on Jetstorm during their last meeting. After defeating them in combat, the Decepticon disengaged their personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Runway and the others to separate our of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERDT and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. As they found the Land Military Team, Runway told his comrades to disable the humans' technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Ar-toy RunwayADT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]]/[[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Runway transforms into a Boeing Sonic Cruiser concept jet plane. He also forms the tip to the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a pair of "[[Powerlinx]]" sockets on the underside of his vehicle mode that allow him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Toys|Sonar]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Runway/runway.htm More information on Runway at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Runway XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Jetter]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XJetter/jetter.htm More information on Exdimensions Jetter at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The Team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDJetter/jetter.htm More information on Anime Color Jetter at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Jetter''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Mircon ID number'': '''4'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white (which certainly makes them a lot more sturdy). However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMJetter/jetter.htm More information on Change Micron Jetter at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Jetter''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''4'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBJetter/jetter.htm More information on Micron Booster Jetter at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultRunway.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the Team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Mini-Con Team]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Team; this specific mold became [[Jackknife#Toys|Jack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Runway/runway.htm More information on Air Assault Runway at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations-ArmadaRunway.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>
: Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this updated figure of Runway retains the ability to form the tip of the Star Saber alongside his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Generations|Sonar]]. He re-uses the [[Unpaintable plastic|thighs & feet]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Whisper (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Visper]]. Compared to his original toy, improvements made to his articulation include ball-jointed shoulders and hips.

:Perhaps as a concession for reusing elements from Visper meaning the legs need to go under the nosecone compared to the original toy or a conscious desire to give the Star Saber a more impressive tip, Runway's nosecone is much thicker than that of the original toy. Due to how the transformation for the arms has been engineered, the thrusters under the wings are facing the wrong way. Oops. Notably, he incorporates a lot of metallic paint operations, though unfortunately they scratch easily and may be marked in package. All the red accents from his original look are missing, which coupled with newly white forearms, shins and head, make his deco the most markedly different in the set.

:Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Runway (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. The ports from the original toy, found on the backs of his legs, are now sculpted as little turbines. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated. Like all modern Mini-Cons he also lacks a Mini-Con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
* Runway and Jetstorm's names are reversed in the original Air Defense Team's instructions. Their names are ''also'' reversed in several licensed ''Armada'' print material, like the coloring and activity books put out by [[Bendon Publishing International, Inc.]], as well as in the DK Readers book "[[Transformers Armada: The Quest|The Quest]]". Finally, it also happened on several occasions in the actual ''Armada'' television show. One of the few places it didn't happen was with the Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics, but with the character's first appearance, the name was misspelled "Runaway".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetter''' (ジェッター ''Jettā''), '''Runway''' (ランウェイ ''Ranwei'')
*''Korean:'' '''Jetter''' (제터 ''Jeteo'')

==References==
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[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Sonar (Armada)

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

[[File:Sonar-SuArt.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|''Oh'' yeah.]]
'''Sonar''' feels he owes [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] his life and more, and so, he backs up his "leader" 100%. It's not that Sonar is any less intelligent than Runway or anything. He's just convinced he owes Runway ''that much''. Of course, Runway, being Runway, always turns to Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] for advice and a pair of second opinions, though it seems he might not get the opinions he really needs out of either of them.

Still, Sonar is quick and technically proficient, always good qualities to have.

{{bigquote|Even an ace pilot is only as good as his wingbot.|Sonar}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|left|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Sonar's Mini-Con panel was lost in the underwater ruins of the city for millennia before [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] uncovered it. Despite all his efforts, however, the Decepticon leader could not activate the Mini-Con without his two brothers. {{storylink|Ruin}} Once the other two Air Defense Team were recovered (albeit, by the Autobots), Megatron's activation signal finally brought Sonar on-line. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

Using Sonar as a guide, Megatron was able to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Sonar and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

Sonar and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Sonar and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and Optimus Prime from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Sonar and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Sonar and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Sonar and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Sonar and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Sonar and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Sonar and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Sonar and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Sonar and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Sonar and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Sonar and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Sonar fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Sonar and his teammates were captured when the [[Decepticon]]s attacked their hometown of [[Mini-Con Sector|Village B13]], but they managed to escape [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]]. Taking refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], they salvaged [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]] which they planned to use to take all Mini-Cons to freedom. With some help from fellow escapee [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], they broke their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base and made their way into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

While it was a good plan, the old ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Mini-Cons lay dormant for a million years. Once a reactivation signal brought them back online, the Air Defense Team took up residence in [[Rapid City]], where Sonar played [[chess]] with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] while waiting for the latter to think of a new plan. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, and Sonar made a run for it while frantically sending out an emergency signal to any other Mini-Cons out there. In the end, he was hunted down by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], taken to the Decepticon base and forcibly combined with his teammates into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Sonar and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Sonar and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Sonar joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After awakening on Earth, Sonar and his team began performing various heroic deeds around the [[United States of America]], such as saving climbers. After diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]], they found that it had just been bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to capture them. The Decepticon grabbed Jetstorm, and Sonar and Runway fired on him to no avail. Thankfully, a group of Autobots arrived to save the team, but they still refused to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

Looking to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team regretfully decided that they had to steal [[human]] space technology. Sonar busted into a [[NASA]] facility, only to find several [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division|ERTD]] soldiers waiting for them. They quickly took out Runway, angering Sonar, but Jetstorm warned him against hurting the humans. Unwilling to fight back, the two remaining Mini-Cons were then incapacitated as well, and the Air Defense Team was moved to [[Area 54]]. Sonar woke up soon enough and rebooted Runway whilst Jetstorm hacked the ERTD's database. After learning that the humans had captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well, they escaped from Area 54. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before long, Sonar and the others ran into Starscream again, and were promptly beaten up and captured. The Decepticon disengaged the team's personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Sonar and the others to separate out of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERTD and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction the Mini-Cons off, so Sonar and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Commercial appearances==
* A CGI-rendered Sonar is one of several Mini-Cons who emerge from storage panels at the beginning of ''Armada'' toy commercials.

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy SonarADT.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|PerSonar]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]] / [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Sonar transforms into a {{w|VentureStar}} concept shuttle. He also forms the hilt to the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a pair of "[[Powerlinx]]" sockets on the underside of his vehicle mode that allow him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. The Takara release features pins for the elbow joints instead of Hasbro's friction joints.

: Unfortunately, the transparant plastic that makes up Sonar's means of connecting to his teammates to form the Star Saber is prone to developing small fractures due to stress as a result of supporting the weapon's weight. Once this happens, the Star Saber will have even more difficulty holding together when combined.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Sonar at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the Team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Form Citrus Saber!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Shuttler (Armada)|Shuttler]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Exdimensions Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Anime Color Shuttler at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''6'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white, which certainly makes them a lot less prone to cracking, and in Sonar/Shuttler's case, means his legs no longer need extra white paint on them. However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail/proportion differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Change Micron Shuttler at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Micron Booster Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultSonar.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara version of the [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Microns]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Maverick (Armada)#Toys|Shade]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Air Assault Sonar at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSonarMold}}
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===''Generations''===
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
[[File:Generations-ArmadaSonar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<big><center>'''''0v0'''''</center></big>]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this figure of Sonar is an all-new tooling, and he still retains the ability to form the hilt of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]]. He's seemingly the only one out of the trio to not re-use parts from other [[Micromaster#War for Cybertron: Siege|Micromasters]]. His knees finally bend the right way! Other improvements to his articulation over his original toy include ball-jointed hips and the ability to move his arms outward a small amount.

:Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Sonar (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. He at least has the sword handle, but it isn't exactly facing in a usable direction in his vehicle mode. Compared to the original toy, the vertical black lines on the shuttle's front panel are shorter. When combined with the V-shaped pattern on the front shuttle nose, it results in an unintentional (and yet adorable) "0v0" visage. Try unseeing it now if you can. Does this make up for the lack of the tile pattern on his shuttle mode or the gold on his chest? You decide. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated meaning Sonar now has a cyclops eye rather than a visor across the width of his face. Like all modern Mini-Cons he also lacks a Mini-Con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shuttler''' (シャトラー ''Shatorā''), '''Sonar''' (ソナー ''Sonā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Shuttler''' (셔틀러 ''Syeoteulleo'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Jetstorm (Armada)

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Wasp-shot23: /* Generations */

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{{disambig3|Jetstorm}}
:''Jetstorm is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:Jetstorm-SuArt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Runway, apparently.]]

'''Jetstorm''' is bottling up a whole lot of anger and resentment against the [[Decepticon]]s. He hides it all under an air of good-naturedness, and tends to simply follow whatever plans his teammates [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] come up with. He's afraid of his own anger, especially since he knows that evil intent can warp the power of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team's]] combined mode, the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], so he tries hard to stay calm and cool. It's better to be thought of as simple-minded than unleash an evil onto the universe for the Decepticons to control, he figures.

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|left|upright=1.33|thumb|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Jetstorm and the other Mini-Cons of the Star Saber trio were hidden away so that no one else might abuse their power. {{storylink|Ruin}}

Jetstorm's [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con panel]] was found embedded in an [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] ice wall by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. Before he could warp back to the moon, however, the panel was snagged by [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. Back at base, the Autobots caught a brief glimpse of Jetstorm before his storage panel sent him back into a pre-programmed hibernation. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}

Eventually, the other two Air Defense Team panels were recovered by the Autobots and Decepticons, one apiece. [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] then used [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of Jetstorm and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Jetstorm and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle Starscream and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
Jetstorm and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Jetstorm and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Jetstorm and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Jetstorm and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Jetstorm and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Jetstorm and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Jetstorm and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, Galvatron and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Jetstorm fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
When the [[Decepticon]]s began hunting down Mini-Cons, Jetstorm lived [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village B13]] along with his teammates [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]. The Decepticons eventually attacked B13 and captured them, but they escaped [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]] and took refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], where they managed to salvage [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]]. The Air Defense Team planned to break their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base, then take to the stars in search of freedom. When they found another runaway Mini-Con, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], Jetstorm extracted a Decepticon tracking device from his shoulder. With Sparkplug's help, they successfully then went through with their plan. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

However, their ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Jetstorm and the others lay dormant for a million years. After awakening thanks to a reactivation signal, they hid in [[Rapid City]] whilst <s>thinking up a new plan</s> letting Runway think up a new plan to get them and their brothers into space again. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, who captured them and forcibly combined them into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Jetstorm and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Jetstorm and Sonar were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Jetstorm and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Jetstorm joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
{{note|In the Panini comics, Jetstorm's name and personality were switched with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]]'s (see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more information). This article considers this to be an error, and the events below relate to the Mini-Con with Jetstorm's body rather the Mini-Con with Jetstorm's name.}}

Jetstorm was among the Mini-Cons who ended up near [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]] when their ship crashed, but he disappeared shortly after being reactivated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} He began leading his team on various heroic deeds around the country, such as diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]]. However, this accident turned out to be bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who was out to capture the team. Jetstorm was quickly grabbed by the Decepticon and urged his teammates to save themselves. He ended being saved by a team of Autobots, and while he denied their invitation to join the Autobots, he didn't notice that Starscream had placed a tracking device on him... {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

In their quest to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team decided to steal a [[human]] spaceship from [[NASA]]. However, when they broke into a hangar, they found soldiers from the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]] waiting for them. They incapacitated Runway, and Jetstorm only had time to warn Sonar against not hurting the humans before they two were taken down and captured. Jetstorm and the others were taken to [[Area 54]], where he and Sonar quickly woke back up. Curious about the ERTD's apparent knowledge about Mini-Cons, Jetstorm hacked their database and found that they had previously captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well. However, his hacking triggered an alarm, and the Air Defense Team were forced to escape. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before the team could plan a way to save the Land Military Team, Starscream followed the tracker on Jetstorm and captured them. He disengaged their personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Jetstorm and the others to separate our of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERDT and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction them off, so Jetstorm and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. He then suggested that they let the [[Quint|auction owner]] be dealt with by the human military forces converging on the area. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
{{picsneeded|Kabaya, Booster, and "Anime" toys}}
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-Jetstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con Team, [[2002]]/[[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Jetstorm transforms into a Concorde Super Sonic Transport jet plane. He also forms the middle portion of the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: Due to being made of translucent plastic, Jetstorm's elbow housings tend to develop stress fractures over time, which can threaten to crack them into uselessness if too much pressure is applied when transforming him. The Takara version mitigates this somewhat by using a pin instead of a friction joint.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Toys|Sonar]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Jetstorm/jetstorm.htm More information on Jetstorm at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, [[December 26]], 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Jetstorm XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con Team, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Mach (Armada)|Mach]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XMach/mach.htm More information on Exdimensions Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The Team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDMach/mach.htm More information on Anime Color Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mach''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white (which certainly makes them a lot more sturdy). However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMMach/mach.htm More information on Change Micron Mach at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mach''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''3'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBMach/mach.htm More information on Micron Booster Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultJetstorm.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team was released by Hasbro in the fourth wave of the ''Armada'' line. This version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Micron]] set, who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Skull Buster#Toys|Mad]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Jetstorm/jetstorm.htm More information on Air Assault Jetstorm at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations-ArmadaJetstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>
: Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this revised iteration of Jetstorm retains the ability to form the middle of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Generations|Sonar]]. He re-uses the [[Unpaintable plastic|thighs]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Storm Cloud (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Storm Cloud]]. Compared to his original toy, improvements made to his articulation include ball-jointed shoulders and hips.

: Exercise caution when transforming him, as the rear tailfin/chest kibble uses a pinned sliding mechanism on rather thin plastic. If not slid forward all the way, leveraging it around places the joint under stress and can snap the piece off. Some samples were even broken in the package. In a far more harmless issue, his legs are prone to popping off during transformation due to the odd motions his hips need to make when converting. The stock photography to the right is mistransformed; the tailfin has not been folded into its robot mode position to form the chest. Guess the photographer worried about breaking it...

: Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Jetstorm (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated. He lacks the little red stripe on the nose of his jet mode and like all modern Mini-cons he also lacks a Mini-con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
* Runway and Jetstorm's names are reversed in the original Air Defense Team's instructions. Their names are ''also'' reversed in several licensed ''Armada'' print material, like the coloring and activity books put out by [[Bendon Publishing International, Inc.]], as well as in the DK Readers book "[[Transformers Armada: The Quest|The Quest]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mach''' (マッハ ''Mahha''), '''Jetstorm''' (ジェットストーム ''Jettosutōmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Gépvihar''' ("Planestorm")
*''Korean:'' '''Mach''' (마하 ''Maha'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Jetstorm (Armada)

2025-12-27T18:43:59Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Generations */

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:''Jetstorm is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''
[[File:Jetstorm-SuArt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Runway, apparently.]]

'''Jetstorm''' is bottling up a whole lot of anger and resentment against the [[Decepticon]]s. He hides it all under an air of good-naturedness, and tends to simply follow whatever plans his teammates [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] come up with. He's afraid of his own anger, especially since he knows that evil intent can warp the power of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team's]] combined mode, the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], so he tries hard to stay calm and cool. It's better to be thought of as simple-minded than unleash an evil onto the universe for the Decepticons to control, he figures.

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|left|upright=1.33|thumb|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Jetstorm and the other Mini-Cons of the Star Saber trio were hidden away so that no one else might abuse their power. {{storylink|Ruin}}

Jetstorm's [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con panel]] was found embedded in an [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] ice wall by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. Before he could warp back to the moon, however, the panel was snagged by [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. Back at base, the Autobots caught a brief glimpse of Jetstorm before his storage panel sent him back into a pre-programmed hibernation. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}

Eventually, the other two Air Defense Team panels were recovered by the Autobots and Decepticons, one apiece. [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] then used [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of Jetstorm and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Jetstorm and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle Starscream and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
Jetstorm and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Jetstorm and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Jetstorm and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Jetstorm and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Jetstorm and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Jetstorm and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Jetstorm and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Jetstorm and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, Galvatron and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Jetstorm fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
When the [[Decepticon]]s began hunting down Mini-Cons, Jetstorm lived [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village B13]] along with his teammates [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]]. The Decepticons eventually attacked B13 and captured them, but they escaped [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]] and took refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], where they managed to salvage [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]]. The Air Defense Team planned to break their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base, then take to the stars in search of freedom. When they found another runaway Mini-Con, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], Jetstorm extracted a Decepticon tracking device from his shoulder. With Sparkplug's help, they successfully then went through with their plan. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

However, their ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Jetstorm and the others lay dormant for a million years. After awakening thanks to a reactivation signal, they hid in [[Rapid City]] whilst <s>thinking up a new plan</s> letting Runway think up a new plan to get them and their brothers into space again. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, who captured them and forcibly combined them into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Jetstorm and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Jetstorm and Sonar were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Jetstorm and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Jetstorm joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
{{note|In the Panini comics, Jetstorm's name and personality were switched with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]]'s (see [[#Notes|Notes]] for more information). This article considers this to be an error, and the events below relate to the Mini-Con with Jetstorm's body rather the Mini-Con with Jetstorm's name.}}

Jetstorm was among the Mini-Cons who ended up near [[Lincoln (city)|Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]] when their ship crashed, but he disappeared shortly after being reactivated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} He began leading his team on various heroic deeds around the country, such as diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]]. However, this accident turned out to be bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who was out to capture the team. Jetstorm was quickly grabbed by the Decepticon and urged his teammates to save themselves. He ended being saved by a team of Autobots, and while he denied their invitation to join the Autobots, he didn't notice that Starscream had placed a tracking device on him... {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

In their quest to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team decided to steal a [[human]] spaceship from [[NASA]]. However, when they broke into a hangar, they found soldiers from the [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division]] waiting for them. They incapacitated Runway, and Jetstorm only had time to warn Sonar against not hurting the humans before they two were taken down and captured. Jetstorm and the others were taken to [[Area 54]], where he and Sonar quickly woke back up. Curious about the ERTD's apparent knowledge about Mini-Cons, Jetstorm hacked their database and found that they had previously captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well. However, his hacking triggered an alarm, and the Air Defense Team were forced to escape. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before the team could plan a way to save the Land Military Team, Starscream followed the tracker on Jetstorm and captured them. He disengaged their personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Jetstorm and the others to separate our of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERDT and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction them off, so Jetstorm and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. He then suggested that they let the [[Quint|auction owner]] be dealt with by the human military forces converging on the area. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
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==Toys==
{{picsneeded|Kabaya, Booster, and "Anime" toys}}
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada-Jetstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con Team, [[2002]]/[[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Jetstorm transforms into a Concorde Super Sonic Transport jet plane. He also forms the middle portion of the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug.

: Due to being made of translucent plastic, Jetstorm's elbow housings tend to develop stress fractures over time, which can threaten to crack them into uselessness if too much pressure is applied when transforming him. The Takara version mitigates this somewhat by using a pin instead of a friction joint.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Toys|Sonar]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Jetstorm/jetstorm.htm More information on Jetstorm at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, [[December 26]], 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Jetstorm XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con Team, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Mach (Armada)|Mach]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XMach/mach.htm More information on Exdimensions Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The Team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDMach/mach.htm More information on Anime Color Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mach''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white (which certainly makes them a lot more sturdy). However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMMach/mach.htm More information on Change Micron Mach at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Mach''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''3'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBMach/mach.htm More information on Micron Booster Mach at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}

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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultJetstorm.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team was released by Hasbro in the fourth wave of the ''Armada'' line. This version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Micron]] set, who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Skull Buster#Toys|Mad]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Jetstorm/jetstorm.htm More information on Air Assault Jetstorm at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaJetstormMold}}
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations-ArmadaJetstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>
: Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this revised iteration of Jetstorm retains the ability to form 1/3 of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con mates [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]] and [[Sonar (Armada)#Generations|Sonar]]. He re-uses the [[Unpaintable plastic|thighs]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Storm Cloud (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Storm Cloud]]. Compared to his original toy, improvements made to his articulation include ball-jointed shoulders and hips.

: Exercise caution when transforming him, as the rear tailfin/chest kibble uses a pinned sliding mechanism on rather thin plastic. If not slid forward all the way, leveraging it around places the joint under stress and can snap the piece off. Some samples were even broken in the package. In a far more harmless issue, his legs are prone to popping off during transformation due to the odd motions his hips need to make when converting. The stock photography to the right is mistransformed; the tailfin has not been folded into its robot mode position to form the chest. Guess the photographer worried about breaking it...

: Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Jetstorm (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated. He lacks the little red stripe on the nose of his jet mode and like all modern Mini-cons he also lacks a Mini-con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
* Runway and Jetstorm's names are reversed in the original Air Defense Team's instructions. Their names are ''also'' reversed in several licensed ''Armada'' print material, like the coloring and activity books put out by [[Bendon Publishing International, Inc.]], as well as in the DK Readers book "[[Transformers Armada: The Quest|The Quest]]".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mach''' (マッハ ''Mahha''), '''Jetstorm''' (ジェットストーム ''Jettosutōmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Gépvihar''' ("Planestorm")
*''Korean:'' '''Mach''' (마하 ''Maha'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Sonar (Armada)

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{{disambig3|Sonar}}
:''Sonar is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[File:Sonar-SuArt.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|''Oh'' yeah.]]
'''Sonar''' feels he owes [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] his life and more, and so, he backs up his "leader" 100%. It's not that Sonar is any less intelligent than Runway or anything. He's just convinced he owes Runway ''that much''. Of course, Runway, being Runway, always turns to Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] for advice and a pair of second opinions, though it seems he might not get the opinions he really needs out of either of them.

Still, Sonar is quick and technically proficient, always good qualities to have.

{{bigquote|Even an ace pilot is only as good as his wingbot.|Sonar}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|left|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Sonar's Mini-Con panel was lost in the underwater ruins of the city for millennia before [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] uncovered it. Despite all his efforts, however, the Decepticon leader could not activate the Mini-Con without his two brothers. {{storylink|Ruin}} Once the other two Air Defense Team were recovered (albeit, by the Autobots), Megatron's activation signal finally brought Sonar on-line. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

Using Sonar as a guide, Megatron was able to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Sonar and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

Sonar and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Sonar and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and Optimus Prime from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Sonar and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Sonar and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Sonar and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Sonar and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Sonar and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Sonar and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Sonar and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Sonar and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Sonar and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Sonar and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Sonar fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Sonar and his teammates were captured when the [[Decepticon]]s attacked their hometown of [[Mini-Con Sector|Village B13]], but they managed to escape [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]]. Taking refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], they salvaged [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]] which they planned to use to take all Mini-Cons to freedom. With some help from fellow escapee [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], they broke their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base and made their way into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

While it was a good plan, the old ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Mini-Cons lay dormant for a million years. Once a reactivation signal brought them back online, the Air Defense Team took up residence in [[Rapid City]], where Sonar played [[chess]] with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] while waiting for the latter to think of a new plan. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, and Sonar made a run for it while frantically sending out an emergency signal to any other Mini-Cons out there. In the end, he was hunted down by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], taken to the Decepticon base and forcibly combined with his teammates into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Sonar and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Sonar and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Sonar joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After awakening on Earth, Sonar and his team began performing various heroic deeds around the [[United States of America]], such as saving climbers. After diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]], they found that it had just been bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to capture them. The Decepticon grabbed Jetstorm, and Sonar and Runway fired on him to no avail. Thankfully, a group of Autobots arrived to save the team, but they still refused to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

Looking to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team regretfully decided that they had to steal [[human]] space technology. Sonar busted into a [[NASA]] facility, only to find several [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division|ERTD]] soldiers waiting for them. They quickly took out Runway, angering Sonar, but Jetstorm warned him against hurting the humans. Unwilling to fight back, the two remaining Mini-Cons were then incapacitated as well, and the Air Defense Team was moved to [[Area 54]]. Sonar woke up soon enough and rebooted Runway whilst Jetstorm hacked the ERTD's database. After learning that the humans had captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well, they escaped from Area 54. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before long, Sonar and the others ran into Starscream again, and were promptly beaten up and captured. The Decepticon disengaged the team's personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Sonar and the others to separate out of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERTD and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction the Mini-Cons off, so Sonar and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Commercial appearances==
* A CGI-rendered Sonar is one of several Mini-Cons who emerge from storage panels at the beginning of ''Armada'' toy commercials.

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy SonarADT.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|PerSonar]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]] / [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Sonar transforms into a {{w|VentureStar}} concept shuttle. He also forms the hilt to the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a pair of "[[Powerlinx]]" sockets on the underside of his vehicle mode that allow him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. The Takara release features pins for the elbow joints instead of Hasbro's friction joints.

: Unfortunately, the transparant plastic that makes up Sonar's means of connecting to his teammates to form the Star Saber is prone to developing small fractures due to stress as a result of supporting the weapon's weight. Once this happens, the Star Saber will have even more difficulty holding together when combined.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Sonar at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the Team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Form Citrus Saber!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Shuttler (Armada)|Shuttler]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Exdimensions Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Anime Color Shuttler at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''6'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white, which certainly makes them a lot less prone to cracking, and in Sonar/Shuttler's case, means his legs no longer need extra white paint on them. However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail/proportion differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Change Micron Shuttler at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Micron Booster Shuttler at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultSonar.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara version of the [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Microns]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Maverick (Armada)#Toys|Shade]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Air Assault Sonar at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSonarMold}}
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===''Generations''===
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
[[File:Generations-ArmadaSonar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<big><center>'''''0v0'''''</center></big>]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this figure of Sonar is an all-new tooling, and he still retains the ability to form 1/3 of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]]. He's seemingly the only one out of the trio to not re-use parts from other [[Micromaster#War for Cybertron: Siege|Micromasters]]. His knees finally bend the right way! Other improvements to his articulation over his original toy include ball-jointed hips and the ability to move his arms outward a small amount.

:Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-Cons, Sonar (and his teammates) cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. He at least has the sword handle, but it isn't exactly facing in a usable direction in his vehicle mode. Compared to the original toy, the vertical black lines on the shuttle's front panel are shorter. When combined with the V-shaped pattern on the front shuttle nose, it results in an unintentional (and yet adorable) "0v0" visage. Try unseeing it now if you can. Does this make up for the lack of the tile pattern on his shuttle mode or the gold on his chest? You decide. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated meaning Sonar now has a cyclops eye rather than a visor across the width of his face. Like all modern Mini-Cons he also lacks a Mini-Con emblem anywhere on his body.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shuttler''' (シャトラー ''Shatorā''), '''Sonar''' (ソナー ''Sonā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Shuttler''' (셔틀러 ''Syeoteulleo'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Sonar (Armada)

2025-12-27T18:31:39Z

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

[[File:Sonar-SuArt.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|''Oh'' yeah.]]
'''Sonar''' feels he owes [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] his life and more, and so, he backs up his "leader" 100%. It's not that Sonar is any less intelligent than Runway or anything. He's just convinced he owes Runway ''that much''. Of course, Runway, being Runway, always turns to Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] for advice and a pair of second opinions, though it seems he might not get the opinions he really needs out of either of them.

Still, Sonar is quick and technically proficient, always good qualities to have.

{{bigquote|Even an ace pilot is only as good as his wingbot.|Sonar}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|left|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Sonar's Mini-Con panel was lost in the underwater ruins of the city for millennia before [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] uncovered it. Despite all his efforts, however, the Decepticon leader could not activate the Mini-Con without his two brothers. {{storylink|Ruin}} Once the other two Air Defense Team were recovered (albeit, by the Autobots), Megatron's activation signal finally brought Sonar on-line. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

Using Sonar as a guide, Megatron was able to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Sonar and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

Sonar and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Sonar and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and Optimus Prime from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Sonar and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Sonar and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Sonar and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Sonar and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Sonar and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Sonar and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Sonar and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Sonar and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Sonar and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Sonar and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Sonar fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Sonar and his teammates were captured when the [[Decepticon]]s attacked their hometown of [[Mini-Con Sector|Village B13]], but they managed to escape [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]]. Taking refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], they salvaged [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]] which they planned to use to take all Mini-Cons to freedom. With some help from fellow escapee [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], they broke their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base and made their way into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

While it was a good plan, the old ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Mini-Cons lay dormant for a million years. Once a reactivation signal brought them back online, the Air Defense Team took up residence in [[Rapid City]], where Sonar played [[chess]] with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] while waiting for the latter to think of a new plan. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, and Sonar made a run for it while frantically sending out an emergency signal to any other Mini-Cons out there. In the end, he was hunted down by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], taken to the Decepticon base and forcibly combined with his teammates into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Sonar and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Sonar and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Sonar joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After awakening on Earth, Sonar and his team began performing various heroic deeds around the [[United States of America]], such as saving climbers. After diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]], they found that it had just been bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to capture them. The Decepticon grabbed Jetstorm, and Sonar and Runway fired on him to no avail. Thankfully, a group of Autobots arrived to save the team, but they still refused to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

Looking to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team regretfully decided that they had to steal [[human]] space technology. Sonar busted into a [[NASA]] facility, only to find several [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division|ERTD]] soldiers waiting for them. They quickly took out Runway, angering Sonar, but Jetstorm warned him against hurting the humans. Unwilling to fight back, the two remaining Mini-Cons were then incapacitated as well, and the Air Defense Team was moved to [[Area 54]]. Sonar woke up soon enough and rebooted Runway whilst Jetstorm hacked the ERTD's database. After learning that the humans had captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well, they escaped from Area 54. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before long, Sonar and the others ran into Starscream again, and were promptly beaten up and captured. The Decepticon disengaged the team's personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Sonar and the others to separate out of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERTD and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction the Mini-Cons off, so Sonar and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Commercial appearances==
* A CGI-rendered Sonar is one of several Mini-Cons who emerge from storage panels at the beginning of ''Armada'' toy commercials.

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy SonarADT.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|PerSonar]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]] / [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Sonar transforms into a {{w|VentureStar}} concept shuttle. He also forms the hilt to the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a pair of "[[Powerlinx]]" sockets on the underside of his vehicle mode that allow him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. The Takara release features pins for the elbow joints instead of Hasbro's friction joints.

: Unfortunately, the transparant plastic that makes up Sonar's means of connecting to his teammates to form the Star Saber is prone to developing small fractures due to stress as a result of supporting the weapon's weight. Once this happens, the Star Saber will have even more difficulty holding together when combined.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Sonar at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the Team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Form Citrus Saber!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Shuttler (Armada)|Shuttler]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Exdimensions Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Anime Color Shuttler at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''6'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white, which certainly makes them a lot less prone to cracking, and in Sonar/Shuttler's case, means his legs no longer need extra white paint on them. However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail/proportion differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Change Micron Shuttler at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Micron Booster Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultSonar.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara version of the [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Microns]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Maverick (Armada)#Toys|Shade]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Air Assault Sonar at TFU.info]''
{{ArmadaSonarMold}}
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===''Generations''===
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
[[File:Generations-ArmadaSonar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<big><center>'''''0v0'''''</center></big>]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this figure of Sonar is an all-new tooling, and he still retains the ability to form 1/3 of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]]. He's seemingly the only one out of the trio to not re-use parts from other [[Micromaster#War for Cybertron: Siege|Micromasters]]. His knees finally bend the right way! Other improvements to his articulation over his original toy include ball-jointed hips and the ability to move his arms outward a small amount.

:Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-cons, Sonar and his teammates cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. He at least has the sword handle, but it isn't exactly facing in a usable direction in his vehicle mode. Compared to the original toy, the vertical black lines on the shuttle's front panel are shorter. When combined with the V-shaped pattern on the front shuttle nose, it results in an unintentional (and yet adorable) "0v0" visage. Try unseeing it now if you can. Does this make up for the lack of the tile pattern on his shuttle mode or the gold on his chest? You decide. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated meaning Sonar now has a cyclops eye rather than a visor across the width of his face.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shuttler''' (シャトラー ''Shatorā''), '''Sonar''' (ソナー ''Sonā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Shuttler''' (셔틀러 ''Syeoteulleo'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Sonar (Armada)

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

[[File:Sonar-SuArt.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|''Oh'' yeah.]]
'''Sonar''' feels he owes [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] his life and more, and so, he backs up his "leader" 100%. It's not that Sonar is any less intelligent than Runway or anything. He's just convinced he owes Runway ''that much''. Of course, Runway, being Runway, always turns to Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] for advice and a pair of second opinions, though it seems he might not get the opinions he really needs out of either of them.

Still, Sonar is quick and technically proficient, always good qualities to have.

{{bigquote|Even an ace pilot is only as good as his wingbot.|Sonar}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
While demolishing a [[Decepticon]] satellite dish, the Air Defense Mini-Con Team detected a [[Mini-Con]] distress signal and reported it to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The [[Autobot]] leader ordered them to wait till they had backup, but the impatient Mini-Cons set out on their own, finding the distress signal to be a trap by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. Capturing the three, Galvatron forced them to combine into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Dark Saber]]. The weapon was of little help in battle with Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who rescued the Mini-Cons by combining and kicking Galvatron away. Released from captivity, the Mini-Cons were reprimanded by the two Autobots for their disobedience. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
[[File:Ruin-Star Saber Minicons.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|left|The animators took tips from [[:File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|José Delbo]] and [[:File:Transfixatron.jpg|AKOM]] in [[character model]] tracing.]]
Long ago, the panels containing Jetstorm, Runway, and Sonar were discovered by the people of [[Atlantis]]. With the power of the Mini-Cons, they created a mighty empire. But the rest of the world turned on them, leading to Atlantis's downfall. Sonar's Mini-Con panel was lost in the underwater ruins of the city for millennia before [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] uncovered it. Despite all his efforts, however, the Decepticon leader could not activate the Mini-Con without his two brothers. {{storylink|Ruin}} Once the other two Air Defense Team were recovered (albeit, by the Autobots), Megatron's activation signal finally brought Sonar on-line. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

Using Sonar as a guide, Megatron was able to track down the other members of his trio and pinpoint the Autobot base. When they came into the presence of [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]], Megatron and Sonar were able to activate the other two and forge the Star Saber for the first time in millennia. Before Megatron could fully [[powerlinx]] with the sword, however, it was knocked from his hand and fell into [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]]'s grasp. Hot Shot had the Star Saber scan his image, and so he became the primary wielder of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Hot Shot continued to partner with Sonar and his comrades, using the Star Saber at every available opportunity. He used them to battle [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] out in some grassy fields. {{storylink|Overmatch}} Next, he brought the Air Defense Team to the big city, and confronted Scavenger again before finally using the Star Saber to cleave through an entire highway, setting the mercenary up for a great big fall. {{storylink|Gale}}

Sonar and the others soon exchanged hands, however, thanks to a carefully orchestrated plot by the turncoat, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. After tricking Hot Shot into traveling to the Decepticon base on the moon, Sideways got him to relinquish control of the Star Saber long enough for Starscream to powerlinx with the trio instead, claiming the sword as his own. {{storylink|Credulous}} The Decepticons celebrated a streak of victories after claiming the Star Saber, although Megatron wasn't satisfied until he manipulated Starscream into giving over personal control of the Star Saber to him. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Megatron used Sonar and his comrades in battle at every opportunity, relishing in the power he gained from the Star Saber. Even the mighty sword didn't stop Scavenger and Optimus Prime from humiliating him in one conflict, though. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

Megatron continued to use his new sword in every battle that followed, so much so that Sonar and the others were rarely seen in their separate forms. After he gained the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] as well, Megatron attempted to destroy Optimus Prime once and for all by wielding the Air Defense Team and Race Team in battle at once. He failed, and ended up losing the shield to the Autobots. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33]]
The Star Saber remained Megatron's favorite toy in battle, but the tide had truly turned once the Autobots took possession of the Skyboom Shield. Perhaps considering that methods other than brute force were needed, Megatron summoned the tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth. Thrust acquired the [[Air Military Mini-Con Team|Air Military Team]], who supplemented Sonar and the Air Defense Team as a considerable air force. This marked the first occasion where Megatron allowed others to use the Defense Team since swiping them from Starscream, and utilizing them as individuals instead of just as the sword. Thrust used Sonar and the others in a trap for the Autobots at the bottom of a deep ravine, and the Decepticons only lost due to the timely arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Thrust and the Decepticon Mini-Con Air Force struck again in another airborne struggle, where Jetfire was confronted by nearly a dozen flying Decepticon and Mini-Con opponents, cut off from his ground-based comrades. Sonar, Runway and Jetstorm kept him distracted until Megatron summoned them to form the Star Saber against the other Autobots. {{storylink|Linkup}} With Thrust's tactical scenarios in full play, Sonar and the Air Defense Team continued to alternate between serving in the Decepticon Air Force and as Megatron's personal Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate}}

After Megatron set his eyes on a new prize, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], he reluctantly passed off the Star Saber to Starscream as part of a plot to steal the Blaster from the Autobots. Starscream was given the sword to call the Autobots out for combat, but was soon abandoned on the battlefield when Thrust closed the warp field behind him, leaving Starscream alone and stranded in the midst of enemies. He tried to fight Optimus Prime with the Star Saber, but Prime continually refused to strike back, saying his only concern was the protection of the Mini-Cons. This apparently penetrated the processors of Sonar and the others, as the Star Saber powered down in Starscream's hands, and he couldn't get the blade to work for him any more against Optimus. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration minicons hug Starscream.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.33]]
Battered and bruised, Starscream eventually made his way back to the Decepticon moon base with Sonar and the Air Defense Team in tow. Megatron off-handedly brushed off the fact that they deserted Starscream, and told him to get himself cleaned up. While rejuvenating in an energon bath, Starscream generously invited Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm to join him in the chamber. After Starscream overheard Megatron and Thrust plotting to further mistreat him, he abandoned the Decepticon cause and took the Air Defense Team with him. The Star Saber Mini-Cons reunited with the Autobots when Starscream joined his former enemies in the hopes of gaining revenge against Megatron. In fact, it was the concern that Sonar and the others showed for Starscream that helped convince Optimus Prime to accept Starscream into their ranks. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

After Starscream failed to revenge himself upon Megatron during a moon raid, he used the Star Saber to take out his fury on some rock formations around the Autobot base. Sonar and the other Mini-Cons tried to calm him down, but to no avail. Starscream brought the Star Saber with him on the next mission, to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], but he ignored the search for the Mini-Con because of his obsession with facing Megatron. Sonar and his partners had to seek out Jetfire to bring Starscream back in line with the mission. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} When Starscream decided to return to the Decepticons, he brought Sonar and the Air Defense Team back with him as well, uniting the three Mini-Con super-weapons under Decepticon control. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

Sonar and the Air Defense Team had little time to act as individuals after that, remaining powerlinxed as the Star Saber while the Decepticons used the sword as one-third of the [[Hydra Cannon]], before it was stolen by Sideways and used to provide power to the heart of Unicron. Runway, Sonar and Jetstorm reawakened as individuals with the help of [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]], who had journeyed to Unicron's core with Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the Earth children to grant the super-weapon Mini-Cons their freedom. {{storylink|Origin}} Sonar fled Unicron aboard the Autobot Jetfire just before the Chaos-Bringer was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
Sonar and his teammates were captured when the [[Decepticon]]s attacked their hometown of [[Mini-Con Sector|Village B13]], but they managed to escape [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon Headquarters]]. Taking refuge in the [[Garbage Disposal District]], they salvaged [[Exodus (Armada)|an old starship]] which they planned to use to take all Mini-Cons to freedom. With some help from fellow escapee [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], they broke their fellow Mini-Cons out of the Decepticon base and made their way into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

While it was a good plan, the old ship malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Mini-Cons lay dormant for a million years. Once a reactivation signal brought them back online, the Air Defense Team took up residence in [[Rapid City]], where Sonar played [[chess]] with [[Runway (Armada)|Runway]] while waiting for the latter to think of a new plan. Before long, they were found by the Decepticons, and Sonar made a run for it while frantically sending out an emergency signal to any other Mini-Cons out there. In the end, he was hunted down by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], taken to the Decepticon base and forcibly combined with his teammates into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] used the sword to attack the [[Autobot]] base, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] took it from him and begged the Air Defense Team to fight Megatron's control and remember who they were. His pleas got through, and Sonar and his teammates separated and fought back against the Decepticons. They still didn't want to join the Autobots, though, and went back into hiding. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Some time later, the Air Defense Team was summoned to a [[Mini-Con Ark|strange structure]] in [[Kansas]]. Mindlessly, they flew to the structure and entered it, and it turned out to be a starship designed to bring them to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] were left imprisoned on [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]]'s [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]] while Runway was taken on a tour around the place. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Shortly after Runway was reunited with them, the Decepticons attacked the moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

Following the evacuation of the moonbase, Sonar and his teammates disappeared for a while. They returned when a larger threat than the Decepticons showed up in the form of a [[Herald of Unicron]]. Against their better judgment, the Air Defense Team came to Megatron's aid and combined into the Star Saber, allowing him to defeat his [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful opponent]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} Thankfully, Megatron didn't get to keep his hold on the Star Saber, as the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]] distracted him and allowed the Air Defense Team to separate and escape. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

The Herald of Unicron was soon followed by [[Unicron]] himself, so all the Mini-Cons on Earth gathered to join the fight against him. After returning to Cybertron, Sonar joined the rest of the Mini-Cons in channeling their energies through the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] and heavily damaging Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
After awakening on Earth, Sonar and his team began performing various heroic deeds around the [[United States of America]], such as saving climbers. After diverting a falling satellite from crashing in [[Chicago]], they found that it had just been bait set by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] to capture them. The Decepticon grabbed Jetstorm, and Sonar and Runway fired on him to no avail. Thankfully, a group of Autobots arrived to save the team, but they still refused to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}}

The Air Defense Team's rescue of Chicago wound up being captured on camera, and images of the three Mini-Cons was broadcast on television. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Blast from the Past!}}

Looking to get off Earth, the Air Defense Team regretfully decided that they had to steal [[human]] space technology. Sonar busted into a [[NASA]] facility, only to find several [[Extra-Terrestrial Response Division|ERTD]] soldiers waiting for them. They quickly took out Runway, angering Sonar, but Jetstorm warned him against hurting the humans. Unwilling to fight back, the two remaining Mini-Cons were then incapacitated as well, and the Air Defense Team was moved to [[Area 54]]. Sonar woke up soon enough and rebooted Runway whilst Jetstorm hacked the ERTD's database. After learning that the humans had captured the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]] as well, they escaped from Area 54. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|'We Are Not Alone!'}}

Before long, Sonar and the others ran into Starscream again, and were promptly beaten up and captured. The Decepticon disengaged the team's personality chips and combined them into the legendary Star Saber, which he promptly used to assault the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Street Action Team]]. However, Starscream didn't know only the will of the Air Defense Team members could keep the Star Saber's power in check, so without their personalities intact, the weapon quickly went out of control. As its power threatened to rip the Earth apart, Optimus Prime showed up and urged Sonar and the others to separate out of their own free will. His words reached them, and the planet was saved. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}} The Air Defense Team subsequently told the Autobots about the Mini-Cons captured by the ERTD and managed to track them down thanks to [[Amos Hume]]. They found that the humans were attempting to auction the Mini-Cons off, so Sonar and the others interrupted by disabling their technology with [[pulse disruptor beam]]s. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Sale of the Century!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Star Saber Team.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Commercial appearances==
* A CGI-rendered Sonar is one of several Mini-Cons who emerge from storage panels at the beginning of ''Armada'' toy commercials.

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Arm-toy SonarADT.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|PerSonar]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, [[2002]] / [[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Air Defense Micron'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MM-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toys, Sonar transforms into a {{w|VentureStar}} concept shuttle. He also forms the hilt to the [[Star Saber (Armada)#Toys|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has [[5 mm post|5 mm fist-holes]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a pair of "[[Powerlinx]]" sockets on the underside of his vehicle mode that allow him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs, activating special [[gimmick]]s on the larger toys when attached to a "live" plug. The Takara release features pins for the elbow joints instead of Hasbro's friction joints.

: Unfortunately, the transparant plastic that makes up Sonar's means of connecting to his teammates to form the Star Saber is prone to developing small fractures due to stress as a result of supporting the weapon's weight. Once this happens, the Star Saber will have even more difficulty holding together when combined.

: He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with his teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Toys|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Toys|Runway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Sonar at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaSonarMold}}

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: In Japan, the Air Defense Microns were available both in an individual set and in a multi-pack with [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Armada|Hot Rod]] and [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]]. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

: This set explains the Team's clear plastic: it was intended to go with Takara Hot Rod's electronic light-up fist, a feature that was dropped from the Hasbro Hot Shot release of the toy for cost reasons. (The Takara version mostly just lights up sword-base, but not the rest of the Star Saber.)

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar XD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Form Citrus Saber!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Defense Micron Exdimensions''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''MM-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 26]], 2002

: A limited-edition (yet still standard retail) "[[Exdimensions]]" [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Microns was released in Japan. For this version, the team's opaque plastics changed to orange and red, and the paint trim changed to match.

: This toy also doubles as the separate character [[Shuttler (Armada)|Shuttler]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/XShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Exdimensions Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''CD Limited Edition Air Defense Micron''' (CD pack-in, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 1]], 2003

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Microns is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon when combined into the Star Saber, as a glowing blue "energy blade".

: It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Legends of the Microns'' cartoon's]] [[theme song|ending theme]], "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

: The team's official name has bounced a bit: the name listed above is what it's called on the packaging. Magazine solicitations called it the "Air Defense Micron Clear Blue Edition", while the "Micron Museum" portion of Takara's website called it the "Air Defense Micron Anime Color (CD version)".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CDShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Anime Color Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Arm-toy Sonar Kabaya.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Change Micron, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Change Micron ID number'': '''6'''
:*''Release date'': April ??, 2003

: Part of the first [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] ''[[Change Micron]]'' assortment, each of the Air Defense Microns were sold in individual boxes, packed with a small bag of fizzy ramune candy.

: The most immediately-noticeable change to these toys is that their transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white, which certainly makes them a lot less prone to cracking, and in Sonar/Shuttler's case, means his legs no longer need extra white paint on them. However, these toys are also actually a completely new mold-set, with various tiny detail/proportion differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/CMShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Change Micron Shuttler at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Shuttler''' (Micron Booster, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Booster ID number'': '''5'''
:*''Release date'': [[August 7]], 2003

: Part of the first ''[[Micron Booster]]'' set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Microns is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/MBShuttler/shuttler.htm More information on Micron Booster Shuttler at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Armadatoy AirAssaultSonar.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Air Assault Mini-Con Team''' (Mini-Con 3-pack, 2003)}}</ul>

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara version of the [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Microns]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Mini-Con Team; this specific mold became [[Maverick (Armada)#Toys|Shade]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Air Assault Sonar at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
{{anchor|NYCC 2025}}
[[File:Generations-ArmadaSonar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<big><center>'''''0v0'''''</center></big>]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|Armada Nemesis Prime]] and Air Defense Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Nemesis Prime & Mini-Con Team''' (ネメシスプライム&ミニコンチーム)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': February 2026
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpXnX6EoKk/ ''Generations'' packaging illustrations] from Marcelo Matere on Instagram</ref>}}<ref>[[July 25]], [[2025]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T18IQaMuGVk Transformers Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025 | Hasbro Pulse] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Sold as part of the ''Generations'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Generations|''Armada'' Nemesis Prime]] multi-pack, this figure of Sonar is an all-new tooling, and he still retains the ability to form 1/3 of the Star Saber along with his pack-in Mini-Con teammates [[Jetstorm (Armada)#Generations|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway (Armada)#Generations|Runway]]. He's seemingly the only one out of the trio to not re-use parts from other [[Micromaster#War for Cybertron: Siege|Micromasters]]. His knees finally bend the right way! Other improvements to his articulation over his original toy include ball-jointed hips and the ability to move his arms outward a small amount.

:Unfortunately, unlike other modern Mini-cons, Sonar and his teammates cannot Powerlink to larger figures as he lacks any 5 mm ports or pegs on his underside. He at least has the sword handle, but it isn't exactly facing in a usable direction in his vehicle mode. Compared to the original toy, the vertical black lines on the shuttle's front panel are shorter. When combined with the V-shaped pattern on the front shuttle nose, it results in an unintentional (and yet adorable) "0v0" visage. Try unseeing it now if you can. Does this make up for the lack of gold on his chest? You decide. In a fresh but not entirely inaccurate interpretation of his original character model, his facial features are exaggerated meaning Sonar now has a cyclops eye rather than a visor across the width of his face.

:This set was revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 as an exclusive for the fall 2025 editions of [[New York Comic Con]] and ''MCM London'' in the west, and was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. On the first day of NYCC, the set was also made available to pre-order for [[Hasbro Pulse]] Premium members only, opening for non-premium members on [[November 3]]. Initially announced at US$74.99, the set would cost US$89.99 upon release.

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shuttler''' (シャトラー ''Shatorā''), '''Sonar''' (ソナー ''Sonā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Shuttler''' (셔틀러 ''Syeoteulleo'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada combiners]]
[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Candy toys]]
[[Category:C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini-Con combiners]]

Prowl (G1)/toys

2025-12-11T18:53:16Z

Wasp-shot23: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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[[File:G1 boxart Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Play with this prick.]]
[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] has many toys! All of them are pricks.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]] / [[1985]] / [[1989]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''09'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]]", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided [[incendiary missile]]s"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Police Car Fairlady Z", Prowl was one of the original assortment of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Autobot Cars]] released in 1984. He transforms into a {{w|Nissan 280ZX|Datsun 280ZX Turbo}} sports car (known in Japan as a "Fairlady Z") decorated in Japanese police car livery, though with "Highway Patrol Police" markings in English (which had already been present on the original ''Diaclone'' version). In robot mode, he is armed with a silver-chromed hand-held [[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]], and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers. The spring-loaded firing mechanism for these launchers was disabled by Hasbro, but remained intact on the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the figure.

: The original Takara ''Diaclone'' release of the figure featured a red "R" inside the yellow police star, as well as the word "Diaclone", as part of the factory-applied police badge stickers that decorated the car hood and doors, as well on the stickers for the robot's shoulders that were part of the included sticker sheet. While all releases and [[variant]]s of ''Transformers'' Prowl omit the red "R", a very early production run of the "pre-rub" US release of Prowl still retained the "Diaclone" marking on the hood (but not on the doors or the shoulders!). This was eventually amended by a [[Variant#Running changes|running change]] that dropped the "Diaclone" markings. The Chinese 1989 release, which was produced around the same time as the European "Classic Heroes" version (see below), again featured the "Diaclone" markings, this time not only on the hood but also on the doors. In 1985, a heat-activated [[rubsign]] was added to the front of Prowl's hood.

: In Europe, Prowl was released in 1985, in packaging branded not with the regular "Hasbro" logo, but rather that of newly-acquired Hasbro subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]]. This "MB" version of Prowl was in reality literally a repackaged and [[rebranding|rebranded]] ''Diaclone'' figure originally intended to be released by European Takara licensee [[Joustra]]. Unlike the aforementioned early US ''Transformers'' version, the Joustra ''Diaclone'' figure already lacked both the red "R" and the "Diaclone" markings on the factory-applied stickers for the car hood and doors.<ref name="joustra">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/pretf/joustrapol_template.html "Joustra Diaclone Fairlady Police"] at TF-1.com.</ref> Meanwhile, the Joustra version's sticker sheet, which ''did'' still feature those markings for the robot shoulders, was replaced with the standard Hasbro ''Transformers'' version for the MB release.<ref name="miltonbradley">[https://20thcenturytoycollector.com/posts/2011/04/20/transformers-prowl-mb/ Milton Bradley ''Transformers'' Prowl] at the 20th Century Toy Collector blog.</ref>

: Prowl's toy has been [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]'' line in 1990, ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' in 2002, and the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' in 2003. See below for individual entries on these releases.

: This mold was retooled to create the simultaneously-released [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-Prowl/177/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Prowl at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''
{{G1ProwlBluestreakMold}}

[[File:Prowl-Mexico.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''09'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]]", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided [[incendiary missile]]s"

: Also in 1985, [[Mexico|Mexican]] Hasbro licensee [[IGA]] would release their own version of Prowl, bearing quite a few alterations in terms of its deco: this release of the figure rendered his helmet, arms, and boots black, plus his English "POLICE" decals became a Spanish "POLICIA".

: There was also a widely available running change [[variant]] (or maybe just a plain factory error!) that left out the black paint on his car hood.<ref name="mexicanprowl1">[https://www.tf-1.com/articles/mex/mexprowl_template.html "Mexican Black Prowl"] at TF-1.com.</ref>
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{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}[[File:G1toy ActionMasterProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the PRICK-CYCLE!!!!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Turbo Cycle with Prowl''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, [[1990]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Turbo Cycle, small cannon, 2 missiles, left & right engine intakes, shield/gas tank cover
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the seventh and final wave of the original line (well, final in the US, at least), [[Action Master]] Prowl is a non-transforming action figure whose appearance is styled after his cartoon model, with a few toy-based liberties taken. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with 5 mm posts.

: As part of the "Action Blasters Vehicles" assortment, Prowl came packaged with the [[Turbo Cycle (G1)#Toys|Turbo Cycle]], which transforms from motorcycle to a gun emplacement. An undocumented feature of the Turbo Cycle is that the lower front cowling assembly can be pegged into the screw hole on Prowl's back, allowing him to somewhat mimic the original Prowl figure's door-wing appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Action Master Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy ClassicHeroProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Would seem like less of a prick if they hadn't airbrushed out his yo-yo...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Classic Heroes, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"

: The original Prowl toy was first reissued in Europe alongside several other early Transformers, as part of the "[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]" range. He is not entirely identical to the original, however: the paint operations for his forehead crest are now flat red, compared to the glossy red featured on all previous releases of the figure.

: Additionally, for [[quality control|reasons unknown]], the ''Classics'' release of Prowl features the "[[Diaclone]]" markings on the factory-applied police badge stickers for his car hood and doors again, but not on the stickers for his robot shoulders, which were part of the included sticker sheet.<ref name="ClassicsHero">[https://tfsource.com/blog/2012/02/09/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ "Oldies but Goldies"] at the TFSource blog.</ref>
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Prowl-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Prick with claws. Gitit, gitit, huh huh huh?]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class three-pack, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' Tail
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
{{note|The lion Prowl toy represents both the original Autobot and a [[Prowl (Magnaboss)|latter-day Maximal]].}}
:''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Prowl transforms from a lion into a robot, with his cat-butt turning into a "cyber tail claw" weapon. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]], his package buddies, into [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]]. Prowl transforms into Magnaboss's head.

:This mold was used to make [[Lio Junior#Toys|Lio Junior]].

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. The character was established by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] to be Generation 1 Prowl in [[2007]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''. By contrast in [[2021]], the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game opted to depict lion Prowl as a separate individual from police car Prowl.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Do I have any idea how fast I was going?]]
*'''Prowl''' (Basic Class, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 2-part rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:Sharing a mold with ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Mirage]], Prowl transforms into a Penske PC-18 Indycar, and converts to robot mode with a spring-loaded, one-step transformation. His rifle-halves store in his legs in car mode. He —and the entire ''Machine Wars'' line— was available only at [[KB Toys]] stores.

:Prowl's usual function is "strategist", but, in this first non-police car form he is described as "chief of security". The "BOYC" sticker is likely a nod to Hasbro employee [[John Boyce]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=@rds9674 @MSipher @tfwiki Probably short and/or corrupted from John Boyce, another Hasbro designer with Brian Wilk, who is noted on Hoist. At that time they would've been working on a lot of the store exclusive product.|link=https://twitter.com/BFSAndrew/status/1393598140687785990|name=Andrew Franks|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=05|day=15|(defunct=)}}</ref>

:This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his shoulders and spine share plastic with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Megatron]]'s inner robot parts, his head shares plastic with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Thundercracker]]'s jet parts, his seat shares plastic with [[Hubcap (MW)#Toys|Hubcap]]'s truck parts, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray optics plastic with, well, everyone.

:This mold was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prowl (MW)|clone of Prowl]] and as [[Prowl drone|drone clones of Prowl]]. A redeco of the rifle mold (both pieces) was also included in the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]] vs [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]] two-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
{{anchor|TFC}}[[File:G1toy tfc prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Reissued prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[July 20]], [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:Takara's first reissue of Prowl was the second installment in their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, and was mostly identical to the original figure, save for a few small differences: the text on his hip stickers is changed to "2002 08" from the original's "2800 ZP", his rubsign is relocated from its original obtrusive spot at the front of his hood to just below his windshield (winding up on the back of his head in robot mode), and like the ''Classic Heroes'' version, his forehead crest is painted. As with the previous Takara release of the figure, his missile launchers are functional.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
{{anchor|Commemorative}}[[File:G1toy commemorative series prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Neutered prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[2003]]/[[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2003, Hasbro released their own reissue of the original Prowl toy as part of their [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series IV]]'' that was available in the United States, Canada, and Australia. This version of Prowl featured all the modifications made to the original toy for Takara's ''Transformers Collection'', and a few more besides. Like his mold-mate Bluestreak, released in the previous wave, Prowl's gun and missiles are cast in unchromed black plastic, and his missile launchers are once again disabled, in lieu of enlarging the missiles to the disproportionate length required [[for safety reasons]] (as was done for several other Commemorative figures). Where his original toy's launchers merely had their springs removed, leaving their trigger mechanisms intact to hold the missiles in place, this figure actually recasts the launchers as solid pieces with no triggers, into which the missiles are simply popped.

:In 2006, three years after the US release and long after the ''Commemorative Series'' had been discontinued by Toys"R"Us in America, Prowl and several other figures were released as Toys"R"Us exclusives in the United Kingdom. Unlike previous UK releases of ''Commemorative Series'' figures, the packaging for this batch was no longer [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]], but in English only. Despite this, the packaging was ''not'' identical to the previous US version; it lacked the "Commemorative Series", "classic re-issue", and "choking hazard" safety warning labels and all [[trademark]] ™ and ® markings, and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation to a new position.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Commemorative Series reissue Prowl]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STF Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Wee-woo-wee-woo-wee-woo.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF-09'''
:Released in Wave 2 of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'', this Prowl is the smallest possible transforming toy based upon the original Prowl toy. He faithfully reproduces the transformation sequence for the most part, but due to parts-cost limitations, he has little articulation, his legs cannot separate and his wheels do not roll.

:This mold was also used to make the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' version of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestProwl/prowl.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Prowl]''
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===''Alternators''===
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[[File:AlternatorsProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You better get a lawyer, son...'' (Alternators version pictured)'']]
[[File:BinaltechProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|...you better get a real good one.'' (Binaltech version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Acura RSX Prowl''' (Alternator, [[2005]]/2006)}}</ul>
:*''Alternator ID number'': '''16'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-15'''
:*''Binatlech release date'': [[July 28]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton aka "Blight Stick"
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist, rerelease)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Prowl transforms into a fully-licensed 1:24-scale {{w|Acura RSX}} with police lights, opening doors, hood and trunk. His engine becomes a (non-firing) gun, while a clear-plastic nightstick is hidden under his car mode rear section. He was among the last of the "red box" Alternators, but was included in new "white box" assortments in 2006. The "white box" version of Prowl has additional Acura logos on the rear of the car that the "red box" version did not have.

:For his standard Japanese ''Binaltech'' release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (the [[Hasbro]] version's deco being based more on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toy]]), a different spoiler mold, "Type R" rims compared to the ''Alternators'' version's "Type S" rims, right-side steering, a Japanese police cherry blossom emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labeled as a "Honda Integra Type-R" on the packaging, the model's make in Japan.

:Multiple reports suggest that at least the ''Binaltech'' version suffers from a [[design flaw]]: The wing mirrors are simply ''glued'' onto the doors for whatever reason, and the glue is not particularly strong. Trying to open a door by pulling on the mirror could likely result in the mirror snapping off.

:At [[OTFCC 2004]], Hasbro stated that there was no Prowl ''Alternators'' toy in the works, but some other emergency vehicle (which got a chorus of boos). Considering the development schedule of ''Transformers'' toys, this was most likely referring to the fact that the Acura RSX sculpt was originally intended to be [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Red Alert]], with a different head sculpt. Eventually, however, it was decided to release the toy as Prowl instead, even though the Subaru Impreza sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Prowl and the Acura RSX sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Red Alert. [[Control drawing]]s of the figure with the originally intended Red Alert head sculpt can be found in the Japanese ''[[Transformers Collection 2007]]'' book, among other places.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#15|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Prowl's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Prowl]''
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[[File:Binaltech Blue Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Prowl on his day off.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BT-15'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 28]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

:Like [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]], Prowl got two different ''Binaltech'' decos released in equal numbers. The second version, known as Vivid Blue Pearl Prowl, is a civilian version with no police lights, a mostly blue interior, a Honda logo (instead of the cherry blossom emblem) on the grill, and a solid blue car shell. His robot mode parts remained mostly the same color, however.

:This mold (the Japanese blue Prowl [[variant]], combined with parts from American police Prowl) was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Prowl 2]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#15|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Prowl's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/BTProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition''' (Binaltech "USA Edition", 2005?)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

:The [[Hasbro]] version of Prowl, using the Hasbro red box packaging, was supposed to have been released in Japan as an exclusive "[[USA Edition]]" to a satellite TV provider named Takarand. The only notable difference from the Hasbro version was the "Satellite Patrol" (spelled "satillite" in official preview photos) markings on his doors. It is unknown if this toy was ever actually released, however, as Takara changed owners around the same time. The toy is also notable for containing the only pack-in story neither written by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] nor connected to the wider [[Story of Binaltech|''Binaltech'' storyline.]]
::*[[Source:Story of Binaltech#EX Chapter|Archive of the prose story included with ''Binaltech'' Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition]]
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy ProwlSpyChanger2005.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One of forty-six toys called "Prowl" in that toyline... that year.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Spy Changer, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger#Toys|Spy Changer]] [[Prowl 2#Toys|Prowl 2]] mold, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified Chevrolet Caprice police car with through-axle construction for super-speedy rolling on smooth surfaces. His gun hides as his car mode's tailpipe.

: Originally only available as a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] in packaging with no sub-line markings, his entire assortment was later repackaged under the ''Universe'' banner and sold through "dollar store" chains like Family Dollar.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Universe'' incarnation of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Prowl (RID)#Universe (2003)|Prowl]]. It was originally intended for an [[911|unspecified character]] in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2003) Spychanger Prowl]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe 2008 Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sticky prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}} similarly to Prowl's appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[2005 IDW continuity|Generation 1 comics]]. Like previous Generation 1 Prowl toys, his paint job is based upon that of a Japanese police car. The [[prototype]] and pre-production versions of Prowl featured a traditional American-style rectangular light bar, but the production toy features a swept-back modern light bar.

:Many buyers have reported that after repeated handling of the toy, the paint on the pieces of Prowl molded from translucent plastic (his doors, his roof, the sides of his hood and front bumper) quickly becomes sticky to the touch and begins to smear and rub off. Presumably, this owes something to the plastic and paint failing to bond properly, although what allowed the toy to leave factories with this flaw undetected is unknown. Sticky paint has not been reported on ''every'' Prowl; there is some suggestion that temperature and humidity play a role in whether or not it occurs. It has been suggested that the problem only affects the first run of Prowl figures, but sticky figures have been purchased at retail when the line was launched in Europe just over a month after its American debut. Also, on a lot of the UK release toys, all the pieces that are molded white plastic have a very faint pink tinge.

:This mold was redecoed for ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] and retooled to make ''Universe'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverstreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Smokescreen]] and ''Timelines'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]]. The lightbar was also used for ''Universe'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratchet]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]. This toy also served as the model for the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Prowl]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Shiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 19]], 2008)
**''ID number'': '''C-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Naoto Tsushima]] (packaging artist)}}

:The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Prowl is a retool and redeco of ''Universe'' Deluxe Class Prowl, changing the swept-back American light bar with a more rounded Japanese lightbar, and having a more consistent coating of white paint. He also features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver parts such as his gun, Acid Blasters and his vehicle mode spoiler. Universe Prowl's orange Autobot symbol was changed to the more standard red for the Henkei release.

:Soon after his release, some customers have reported that ''Henkei'' Prowl suffers from the same sticky paint problem that plagued many ''Universe'' Prowls.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titaniumtoy ww prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Heavy metal prick.]]
*'''War Within Prowl''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:This version of Prowl transforms into a [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Hovercar|Cybertronic hovercar]], based on his design from the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. Initially canceled due to the end of the Titanium Series line, Hasbro eventually released this figure as a Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] in the fall of 2008.

:The vehicle mode as pictured on the packaging for this toy contains two transformation errors (compared to the instructions). His toes (sticking up at the rear of the vehicle) should be folded back, revealing small red and blue emergency lights. Also, the left and right sides of the vehicle should be slid outwards, turning them into nacelles rather than integral parts of the main body.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' War Within Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
{{anchor|2010legend}}[[File:TF2010 Legends G1Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Tiny prick (tee-hee).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Legends Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the second (and final) wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Prowl transforms into a police car resembling his [[#Univere (2008)|2008 Universe toy]], transforming into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}}. He has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his hood/chest.

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

: This mold was also used to make [[Safety Prime#Toys|Safety Prime]] and, without the lightbar, ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Streak]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|Bluestreak]]. The instruction line art on the back of Prowl's packaging gave a hint of this by showing a robot mode with no lightbar on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionProwlToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Slightly modified tiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prowl is a slight redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Prowl toy, without a rubsign. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO toy Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now seen on ''Reno 911: Miami''.]]
* '''Prowl''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Pieces'': '''190 '''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Prowl can be rebuilt from a robot to Generation 1 Prowl-inspired highway patrol police car that seats a [[Kreon]]. He also comes with two Kreons: Prowl and a human SWAT Commander. Kreon Prowl oddly has black door-wings... maybe he's [[#The Transformers|Mexican Prowl]]?

:This set was also available in a [[Costco]]-exclusive two-pack with the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Prowl.jpg|thumb|Woot woot, its da sound of da Police!]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Logic Processors
**''Accessories'': Blaster
:This version of Prowl has much more extensively-detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version. Oddly, his door-wings are ''still'' black.

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

:Prowl's title (Best Logic Processors) is most likely swapped with Shockwave's (Best Optics). This is supported by their classic Generation 1 counterparts' bios—it is Prowl who can track and analyze the trajectory of 800 moving objects while Shockwave is the servant of logic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Class of 1984 Prowl at TFU.info]''

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* '''Prowl''' ([[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B2844'''
**''Pieces'': '''149'''{{sic}}
**''Kreons'': Prowl, "SWAT"
**''Accessories'': Small pistol
:The Prowl kit was among many re-released as "dollar store" budget versions in 2015. Though the contents of the box are exactly the same as the original, with the full complement of 190 pieces, the large robot-mode build has been ''completely'' excised from the box-art and instructions, leaving you with 41 extra parts... which "explains" the on-box parts count of 149 pieces. You can still build the robot mode, it just isn't in the directions.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP003 Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cute little Prick.]]
*'''Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee''' ([[2012]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''540'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''255'''
***''Sword strength'': '''835'''
:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Bot Shots|Barricade]], Prowl is a teeny little police car with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He was only available in a three-pack with [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Bot Shots|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]].

:This mold was also used to make ''Bot Shots'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Streetsmart]]. Prowl's main car body, arms and legs were also used to make [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]], and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_UnreleasedProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Jumping prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B013'''
***''Fist strength'': '''???'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''557'''
***''Sword strength'': '''???'''
:Part of the unreleased fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2, Prowl is a Jump Shot that transforms into a heavily modified police car and carries a gun in the right hand.
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_PatrolCarProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(Be)Cool prick.]]
*'''Patrol Car (Prowl)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B01'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Patrol Car" is a practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' Prowl toy, the only difference being that his power level stickers have been replaced with simple drawings of a lightbar, a traffic light and a rope.
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===''EZ Collection Gum''===
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[[File:EZC-toy Prowl Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He comes with a Priclet.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Candy toy, 2012)
**''ID number'': '''3'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Part of the ''[[EZ Collection]] Gum'' [[candy toy]] series made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Prowl is a redeco of the ''Universe'' Legends Class mold, this time cast in pearlescent white plastics with metallic paint deco. This release also utilizes the retooled arms/side doors used for the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|GDO release of Bluestreak]] (though he lacks the accessory those were made to accommodate, and plus the running change omitting the side doors handles.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Collector's prick, mistransformed!]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 28]], [[2013]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, missile launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Prowl transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive glossy white and black [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Prowl lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

:For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a peg-hole on the back of his light-bar via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in shoulder cannons, based on Bluestreak's cartoon character model's cannons, that can be deployed in robot mode. Prowl's [[instructions]] even feature a screencap from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] that depicts Prowl with the launchers; however, that is actually an [[animation error]] from [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|the very first episode]] that has Bluestreak (with his very distinctive head design) colored as Prowl.

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]], one additionally gets a single non-firing toy-accurate missile launcher accessory, which can cover and replace either of his shoulder cannons, as well as tab onto the rear sides of his vehicle mode. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the launcher. The coin itself is star-shaped, and comes in a package shaped like a police badge.

:This mold was redecoed and retooled each time into [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-18 Streak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-19 Smokescreen]]. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.
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[[File:Hasbro MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mistransformed cheap collector's prick .]]
*'''Masterpiece Prowl''' (2014)
**'''27 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-04'''
:The Hasbro release of the figure, again available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

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[[File:TF-MP-17+-Prowl-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Mistransformed animation-accurate collector's prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 29]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-17+'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, two missile launchers
:A [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Prowl in a color scheme much closer to the character’s on screen appearance, including off-white paint replacing the pure white seen on the original release, baby blue windows and headlights, a white rifle, and red lower headlights. His Autobot logo is bigger and uses the cartoon variant. He is missing the "Highway Patrol Police" lettering from the doors.

:He comes with two missile launchers that share a mold with the Amazon exclusive from the original release. If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, he includes a collector coin. Although sharing a similar "sheriff's badge" motif with the original release's coin, MP-17+'s is a new design, and comes mounted on a folding card resembling his hood/chest on the front, and his waist detail on the inside.
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===''EZ Collection'' (2013)===
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG03'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Prowl is another slight redeco of ''Transformers (2010)'' Legends Class mold, utilizing the deco from the ''Chronicle'' release, but does not use the retooled arms/side doors from the GDO exclusive Bluestreak toy. Deco-wise, differences include is the blue windows being replaced with gunmetal, and the ''Generation 1'' Autobot insignia is replaced with a movie-style livery.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Super deformed]] prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[December 26]], 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-06'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Prowl transforms from [[super deformed]] Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T police car to cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Prowl as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Smokescreen]].
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Combining prick ([[Devastator (G1)|Yeah, we wish too]]).]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])
**''Accessories:'' "acid core" blaster, dual "missile launcher" gun/fist/foot
:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe class toys, Prowl is a [[retool]] of [[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]] sporting a new head. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, he is able to form either an arm or leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs but is, of course, was intended to combine to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Toys|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron (CW)#Toys|Betatron]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Prowl's resemblance to the [[#Beast Wars|original ''Beast Wars'' figure]]. Unlike Streetwise, the pegs on Prowl's legs seem to have signs of mold degradation, as the legs/vehicle rear had a small gap while they're attached together.

:Prowl comes packaged with the comic book "[[Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Prowl was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

:This mold was originally heavily retooled from [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], was [[redeco]]ed as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]], and was differently retooled as [[Dust Up#Generations|Dust Up]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWProwl/prowl.htm More information on Combiner Wars Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW05-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Japanese exclusive Combining Prick. (Still not a head though.)]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Rodimus]] mold).

:Compared to the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]], Prowl has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: his white, grey, and black unpaintable parts are swapped, additional paint applications are featured on the feet, waist & flip-out chest, and his silver headlights are replaced with the same metallic blue from his windows. In addition, the shoulder badge from the [[#Toys|Generation 1 toy]] is also added on the hood.

:The [[Generations Selects Special Comic|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Prowl as the left arm of [[White Gallant Convoy|White Convoy Grand Prime]].
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Prowl.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Mini prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''
:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Prowl is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first case of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Smokescreen]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Bluestreak]].
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:TF-Cyber-Battalion-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Big and simple prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Cyber Battalion, [[2017]])
:Released in part of a second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Prowl is a roughly voyager-sized mold that changes from police car to robot and back in a few easy steps. He has a chunkier design and is intended for a younger audience, but despite that he has an excellent range of poseability. This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after being available in Latin American and Asian markets.

:This figure was retooled into ''Cyber Series'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Sideswipe]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aerodynamic prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S23'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-23'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 31]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''PRAXUS'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, light bar (combine to form "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster")
{{toydesigner|[[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175244/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1245034203583934464|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=03|day=31|(defunct=)}}</ref>|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Prowl transforms into a Cybertronian police car. He includes a gun compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], as well as a detachable lightbar. They can combine to form the "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster," in a similar manner to ''Siege'' [[Red_Alert_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|Red Alert's]] accessories but unlike his weapon, the lightbar here is not intended to play the part of an axe blade as Prowl's hands cannot fit around the shaft of the gun. The gun can also combine with the lightbar via a dedicated square peg which allows it to be mounted in vehicle mode. Prowl also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Prowl is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body.

:His car doors read "Police" in [[Alphabet#Autobot script|Autobot script]].

:This mold was redecoed into ''Siege'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]] (trading the lightbar for some shoulder cannons), and retooled into ''Siege'' [[Barricade (IDW)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Barricade]], ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]], and ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (2020-2022)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Sparkless#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sparkless Bot]]. According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Prowl is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection," along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Barricade.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-smokescreen "Smokescreen joins Barricade and Prowl (each sold separately, subject to availability) as the third Praxian character designed in his native Cybertronian form."]</ref>

:Prowl was inexplicably reissued in the same packaging in late 2025.

::*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0e_-S_MTAE Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Autobot-Alliance-2-Pack-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The definitive prick.]]
*'''Autobot Alliance 2-Pack''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E31'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-18'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, lightbar
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the Autobot Alliance two-pack with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Prowl is a redeco of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Bluestreak]], which is itself a retool of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with a new head and front grill. Exchanging Bluestreak's shoulder cannon accessories for a new lightbar, Prowl transforms into an Earth police car none too dissimilar from his original Datsun mode. His transformation scheme shares many similarities to his ''Siege'' counterpart but uses completely new parts. Prowl comes with a single blaster, and though he does not include this mold's shoulder cannon accessories, he can use the ones included with his moldmates.

:As a straight redeco of Bluestreak, Prowl's head lacks the characteristics of his divergent [[character model]]. Enterprising [[Customizing|customizers]] should be warned that the head of Prowl's ''Siege'' toy makes use of a differently-sized ball joint, resulting in a tight fit on ''Earthrise'' Prowl's body. While swapping is feasible without modification depending on tolerances, ''Earthrise'' Prowl's ball joint can be sanded down to provide an easier (and safer) fit; though, note that this process is irreversible. Two different variants of Prowl exist with slightly different knee joints, one of which adds a tiny tab of plastic to the inside of the kneecap and includes additional tabs behind the car hood to secure the car mode better. It was unknown if the TakaraTomy release would use one of the two variants.

:His shared map piece is the previously unknown Nebulon Station, next to a Dead Universe portal…

:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the U.S. and Canada. Unfortunately, the demand for the characters, combined with low stock and the COVID-19 pandemic complicating shipping issues, caused the 2-pack to quickly command high prices on the secondary market.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-BB-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look at what all your prick jokes have done.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ironhide / Prowl''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Studio Series'''''
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''ID number'': '''86-20BB'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster rifle, 2 large 3-part Fire Blast effects, "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name="Pulse June 23">[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (backdrop artist)}}

: A redeco and retool of the above ''Earthrise'' Prowl figure, ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' Prowl is a morbid, albeit hilarious version of the character during his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' (orange mouth smoke not included). In addition to a new, distressed headsculpt (one that correctly uses Prowl's head design unlike the original figure) and movie-accurate deco, his chest has been retooled to feature blown-off armor and a 3 mm peg to accommodate a [[Fire Blast effect]], to further emphasize that he's in the process of being shot. The windows and headlights on this figure are also opaque as opposed to the translucent ones on the ''Earthrise'' figure.

: According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]], he initially pitched this set as a joke that essentially got way out of hand. He also notes they originally intended Prowl in particular to exhibit the [[aggressive depigmentation]] symptoms he displayed in the film before the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] team talked them down from making a full-on corpse toy. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#AUOP|Again]].<ref name="Pulse June 23"/>

: He was available in a 2-pack with a similarly morbid [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Ironhide]] retool, along with two purple recolors of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]]'s Fire Blast effects. Like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, this figure was exclusive to [[Target]] in the United States, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving small quantities of the pack.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:TFcaramel prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Stiff prick.(stop snickering).]]
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Prowl was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===''Transformers Choco''===
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Prowl was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, and came with candy-coated chocolates.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Revived candy toy prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2009)
:Released in the second wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2009, this transforming model kit of Prowl is made from black and white plastic, with a lot of stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Henkei'' Prowl toy.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Prowl was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Prowl was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Prowl was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Prowl''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''19'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, Prowl was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Decoy Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Prowl bust.JPG|thumb|Who needs legs when one has LOGIC??]]
*'''Prowl''' (2002)
:A cold-cast porcelain bust labeled as number 3 in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of ''Transformers'' busts, Prowl is sculpted to be six inches tall, having a seven-inch wide "wingspan", and wielding his acid pellet gun in his left hand. 100 copies of this product were signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Tf2-16-400.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|I got a big... gun.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:Planned to be in part of the Series 2 wave of ''[[Attacktix]]'', Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his Generation 1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is a '''hugely''' oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Paper prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2007)
:A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Prowl "transforms" into a black and white police car that vaguely resembles a Nissan Z. He uses the same parts layout as ''[[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Movie]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers 3D Battle Card Game|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#3D Battle Card game|Bumblebee]], [[Swerve (Movie)#3D Battle Card Game|Swerve]], and [[Dino#3D Battle Card Game|Mirage]].
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Prowl statue.jpg|thumb|The Prowl 2 of Prowl busts.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Diamond Select, 2009)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Prowl was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and was limited to 500 pieces. Prowl, along with his "brothers" [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer [[Toyrocket|Toyrocket.com]]. The bust features Prowl's acid pellet gun and twin missile launchers, and the missile launchers and car doors can be attached via magnets on either side of his head.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's smiling—must have his DVDs alphabetized.]]
*'''Prowl & Laserbeak''' (Two-pack, <s>2009</s>)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:''Universe [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Prowl would have been a happy little non-transforming figure. The figure has the standard swiveling head and arms, and in a bizarre sculpting oddity, has a wheel well on one foot but not the other. He would have come in a two-pack with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Laserbeak]], but the ''Universe'' portion of the ''Robot Heroes'' line was canceled before they saw retail release. Several unpackaged samples have made it into the hands of collectors, however.
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs Prowl.jpg|thumb|Adowable pwick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun
:This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Mighty Muggs|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms, and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2010|San Diego Comic-Con 2010]].
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Prowl''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''
:Part of the initial assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Prowl is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, cast in dark grey plastic.

:He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Prowltls.jpg|thumb|Mystery prick.]]
[[The Loyal Subjects]] Prowl is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on his animation model. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Prowls. This toy was also recolored into [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Loyal Subjects|Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#The Loyal Subjects|Smokescreen]].
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*'''Prowl''' (Gamestop exclusive, 2014)
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prick a card, any card!]]
*'''Prowl, Military Strategist''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T31/T40'''
**''Stars: ''6
:Prowl, Military Strategist is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Prowl toy.
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[[File:W2Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Prowl, Strategic Mastermind''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T35/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7
:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind 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, Prowl, Strategic Mastermind 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 Prowl, Strategic Mastermind depicts the lower right portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Prowl forms the right leg.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Prowl figure's packaging art.

:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.
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[[File:W3MajorProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10
:Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Prowl toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Kyxarie Peralta]].
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Prowl''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': Acid pellet rifle

: Released in the fifth wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Prowl is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Prowl comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Prowl was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Prowl is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

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

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*'''Transformers Series 3 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Prowl was re-released with no noticeable changes in ''another'' impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Prowl, Stoic Strategist / Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''001/015'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{3}{W}''' (front), '''{2}{W}''' (back)
**''Artist:'' [[Ken Christiansen]]
:"Prowl, Stoic Strategist" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle", representing Prowl in vehicle mode.
:A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Prowl (SG)#Magic: The Gathering|''Shattered Glass'' Prowl]].

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

:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Prowl and "[[Shockwave (G1)|Laserwave]]" in their respective [[Action Master]] bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#45|Translation of Prowl's Transformers Character Card]]''

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[[File:Transformers Character Card Autobots and Primus.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Primus and Cybertron Army Set''' ([[February]], [[2025]])
**''ID number:'' '''101 & 102'''

:Released as part of the fourteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Primus]] in the form of his [[Primus#2010|"Creator" toy]] and the Generation 1 [[Autobot]]s (as represented by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Prowl, [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Turbo Board]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#102|Translation of the Autobots' Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Ver-01-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Brick Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 01 - Roll Out'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the First Wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Prowl is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot Police Car. Like many other ''Blokees'' figures, Prowl uses a "Standard Body" as a skeleton, in which pieces are attached to make it look like different characters. Prowl also features a differently molded back armor with peg holes and ball joints for his door wings and Missile Launchers. Like many other ''Galaxy Version'' figures, Prowl also has a figure stand with either four studs (China release/Chinese logo) or two studs (Global release/English logo) on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands.

:If you're an experienced modeler with a need to speed build, make sure the lower legs (the ones that contain "Highway" and "Patrol") are assembled in the correct position.
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====X Yearly Version====
{{anchor|Exclusive Yearly Version}}
[[File:Blokees Prowl Yearly Edition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Golden Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Exclusive Yearly Version - The Golden Lagoon''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the 2024 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Prowl is a redeco of the first ''Galaxy Series'' kit, with his face and chest parts molded in translucent plastic with shiny gold paint applied on. Like the ''Shining Version'' kits, he features a new LED torso frame that emits a (very bright) golden light to shine through the chest and neck if shaken (or flicked/tapped).

:This box set is based on "[[The Golden Lagoon]]", with Autobots and Decepticons alike coating themselves with [[electrum]] for near invincibility. Prowl also comes with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Ironhide]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Long Haul]], and [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Starscream]].

:As with the rest of his pack-in mates in this set, Prowl suffers from a case of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], as his molded gold hinge joints can potentially snap off due to the swirly plastic.

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====Defender Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Version-01-Prowl.jpg|thumb|250px|Pocket Brick Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 01 - Galaxy Shining'''
:*''Accessories:'' Blaster

:Released as part of the first ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this ''Defender Version'' kit of Prowl is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with the same generic blaster used by most of the characters in this lineup. He also lacks his signature shoulder missile/cannons.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy Version kits, Prowl features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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====Blokees Wheels====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Blokees Wheels Transformers 01 - Roll Out!'''

:Part of the first wave of Blokees Wheels series of blind-boxed 1/64-scale vehicles, this kit of Prowl is modeled after his Cybertronian police vehicle designed by Andrew Griffith in IDW Publishing's ''The Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' comic book series. While everything else is molded in ABS plastic, the front bumper/driver's seat is made out of painted die-cast. Additionally, Prowl features a universal Chassis Connector, used by all vehicle mode kits in the lineup, and the vehicle shell can be opened to allow the chase kits' driver figures to interact.

:This Prowl has a pull rate of 1/12.
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===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark-AMK-Mini-Wave-2-Prowl.jpg|thumb|250px|Build-a-Prick-Figure.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Silversteak''' (AMK Mini, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands (Fists/item-holding, splayed open-palm), Acid Pellet launcher, left and right shoulder launchers

:Sold as part of the second wave of [[Yolopark]]'s ''AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini'' line, this kit of Prowl can only be completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from an extra pair of splayed open hand parts, Prowl comes with his signature Acid Pellet launcher. As with the rest of the kits starting from this wave, he also features new articulation points, particularly the ball-and-socket jointed waist-to-torso.

:Prowl is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure. The latter lineup had a 19/120 probability of getting him. This mold was also used to make the blindbox exclusive [[Bluestreak_(G1)/toys#Yolopark|Bluestreak]].

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==Notes==
*Prowl's ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor also came with additional, optional stickers that would identify him as being part of the police forces from existing Japanese cities, namely Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The original ''Transformers'' instruction booklet shows a visible ''Diaclone'' label sheet, complete with these optional stickers, which did not make it to the final product.
*Before creating [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], Hasbro initially conceived the ''Beast Wars'' panther character as Prowl, with a potential head retool as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Notes|Optimus Prime]]. Elements of this plan ultimately manifested as the McDonald's toy character [[Panther]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Lastly the generically named "Panther' toy at one time had a familiar Transformers name: Prowl.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJC-i7cgfHR/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=21}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=The Beast Wars Creature Auto Rollers was an entire concept line that never made it off paper. Check out these cool illustrations of potential toys that would have completely changed the McDonald's Beast Wars Happy Meal promotion.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE7ynpgIbp/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=21}}</ref>
*Also in early ''Beast Wars'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized [[McDonald's]] toys of vehicular [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]]s, including one of Prowl as a moon buggy<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=23}}</ref> perhaps paralleling the unreleased ''Generation 2'' [[APC Auto Roller]] ultimately used in Japan for ''Beast Wars II'' [[Autolauncher#Toys|Autolauncher]].
*''Machine Wars'' Prowl's card-art is actually an altered version of the art for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)#Toys|Jolt]].
*The [[BotCon 2013]] redeco of [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Mirage]] almost became [[Prowl (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Prowl]], but it ended up being replaced by [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|''Machine Wars'' Mirage]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

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Prowl (G1)/toys

2025-12-11T18:47:19Z

Wasp-shot23: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

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[[File:G1 boxart Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Play with this prick.]]
[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] has many toys! All of them are pricks.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]] / [[1985]] / [[1989]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''09'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]]", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided [[incendiary missile]]s"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Police Car Fairlady Z", Prowl was one of the original assortment of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Autobot Cars]] released in 1984. He transforms into a {{w|Nissan 280ZX|Datsun 280ZX Turbo}} sports car (known in Japan as a "Fairlady Z") decorated in Japanese police car livery, though with "Highway Patrol Police" markings in English (which had already been present on the original ''Diaclone'' version). In robot mode, he is armed with a silver-chromed hand-held [[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]], and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers. The spring-loaded firing mechanism for these launchers was disabled by Hasbro, but remained intact on the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the figure.

: The original Takara ''Diaclone'' release of the figure featured a red "R" inside the yellow police star, as well as the word "Diaclone", as part of the factory-applied police badge stickers that decorated the car hood and doors, as well on the stickers for the robot's shoulders that were part of the included sticker sheet. While all releases and [[variant]]s of ''Transformers'' Prowl omit the red "R", a very early production run of the "pre-rub" US release of Prowl still retained the "Diaclone" marking on the hood (but not on the doors or the shoulders!). This was eventually amended by a [[Variant#Running changes|running change]] that dropped the "Diaclone" markings. The Chinese 1989 release, which was produced around the same time as the European "Classic Heroes" version (see below), again featured the "Diaclone" markings, this time not only on the hood but also on the doors. In 1985, a heat-activated [[rubsign]] was added to the front of Prowl's hood.

: In Europe, Prowl was released in 1985, in packaging branded not with the regular "Hasbro" logo, but rather that of newly-acquired Hasbro subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]]. This "MB" version of Prowl was in reality literally a repackaged and [[rebranding|rebranded]] ''Diaclone'' figure originally intended to be released by European Takara licensee [[Joustra]]. Unlike the aforementioned early US ''Transformers'' version, the Joustra ''Diaclone'' figure already lacked both the red "R" and the "Diaclone" markings on the factory-applied stickers for the car hood and doors.<ref name="joustra">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/pretf/joustrapol_template.html "Joustra Diaclone Fairlady Police"] at TF-1.com.</ref> Meanwhile, the Joustra version's sticker sheet, which ''did'' still feature those markings for the robot shoulders, was replaced with the standard Hasbro ''Transformers'' version for the MB release.<ref name="miltonbradley">[https://20thcenturytoycollector.com/posts/2011/04/20/transformers-prowl-mb/ Milton Bradley ''Transformers'' Prowl] at the 20th Century Toy Collector blog.</ref>

: Prowl's toy has been [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]'' line in 1990, ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' in 2002, and the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' in 2003. See below for individual entries on these releases.

: This mold was retooled to create the simultaneously-released [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]], and again for [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-Prowl/177/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Prowl at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Prowl-Mexico.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Car, [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''09'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Acid pellet|acid pellet gun]]", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided [[incendiary missile]]s"

: Also in 1985, [[Mexico|Mexican]] Hasbro licensee [[IGA]] would release their own version of Prowl, bearing quite a few alterations in terms of its deco: this release of the figure rendered his helmet, arms, and boots black, plus his English "POLICE" decals became a Spanish "POLICIA".

: There was also a widely available running change [[variant]] (or maybe just a plain factory error!) that left out the black paint on his car hood.<ref name="mexicanprowl1">[https://www.tf-1.com/articles/mex/mexprowl_template.html "Mexican Black Prowl"] at TF-1.com.</ref>
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{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}[[File:G1toy ActionMasterProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's the PRICK-CYCLE!!!!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Turbo Cycle with Prowl''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, [[1990]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Turbo Cycle, small cannon, 2 missiles, left & right engine intakes, shield/gas tank cover
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the seventh and final wave of the original line (well, final in the US, at least), [[Action Master]] Prowl is a non-transforming action figure whose appearance is styled after his cartoon model, with a few toy-based liberties taken. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with 5 mm posts.

: As part of the "Action Blasters Vehicles" assortment, Prowl came packaged with the [[Turbo Cycle (G1)#Toys|Turbo Cycle]], which transforms from motorcycle to a gun emplacement. An undocumented feature of the Turbo Cycle is that the lower front cowling assembly can be pegged into the screw hole on Prowl's back, allowing him to somewhat mimic the original Prowl figure's door-wing appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Action Master Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy ClassicHeroProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Would seem like less of a prick if they hadn't airbrushed out his yo-yo...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Classic Heroes, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"

: The original Prowl toy was first reissued in Europe alongside several other early Transformers, as part of the "[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]" range. He is not entirely identical to the original, however: the paint operations for his forehead crest are now flat red, compared to the glossy red featured on all previous releases of the figure.

: Additionally, for [[quality control|reasons unknown]], the ''Classics'' release of Prowl features the "[[Diaclone]]" markings on the factory-applied police badge stickers for his car hood and doors again, but not on the stickers for his robot shoulders, which were part of the included sticker sheet.<ref name="ClassicsHero">[https://tfsource.com/blog/2012/02/09/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ "Oldies but Goldies"] at the TFSource blog.</ref>
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Prowl-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Prick with claws. Gitit, gitit, huh huh huh?]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class three-pack, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' Tail
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
{{note|The lion Prowl toy represents both the original Autobot and a [[Prowl (Magnaboss)|latter-day Maximal]].}}
:''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Prowl transforms from a lion into a robot, with his cat-butt turning into a "cyber tail claw" weapon. He is able to combine with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Ironhide]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]], his package buddies, into [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]]. Prowl transforms into Magnaboss's head.

:This mold was used to make [[Lio Junior#Toys|Lio Junior]].

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. The character was established by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] to be Generation 1 Prowl in [[2007]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''. By contrast in [[2021]], the ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]]'' mobile game opted to depict lion Prowl as a separate individual from police car Prowl.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Do I have any idea how fast I was going?]]
*'''Prowl''' (Basic Class, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 2-part rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:Sharing a mold with ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Mirage]], Prowl transforms into a Penske PC-18 Indycar, and converts to robot mode with a spring-loaded, one-step transformation. His rifle-halves store in his legs in car mode. He —and the entire ''Machine Wars'' line— was available only at [[KB Toys]] stores.

:Prowl's usual function is "strategist", but, in this first non-police car form he is described as "chief of security". The "BOYC" sticker is likely a nod to Hasbro employee [[John Boyce]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=@rds9674 @MSipher @tfwiki Probably short and/or corrupted from John Boyce, another Hasbro designer with Brian Wilk, who is noted on Hoist. At that time they would've been working on a lot of the store exclusive product.|link=https://twitter.com/BFSAndrew/status/1393598140687785990|name=Andrew Franks|site=Twitter|year=2021|month=05|day=15|(defunct=)}}</ref>

:This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his shoulders and spine share plastic with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Megatron]]'s inner robot parts, his head shares plastic with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Thundercracker]]'s jet parts, his seat shares plastic with [[Hubcap (MW)#Toys|Hubcap]]'s truck parts, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray optics plastic with, well, everyone.

:This mold was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prowl (MW)|clone of Prowl]] and as [[Prowl drone|drone clones of Prowl]]. A redeco of the rifle mold (both pieces) was also included in the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]] vs [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]] two-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
{{anchor|TFC}}[[File:G1toy tfc prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Reissued prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[July 20]], [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:Takara's first reissue of Prowl was the second installment in their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, and was mostly identical to the original figure, save for a few small differences: the text on his hip stickers is changed to "2002 08" from the original's "2800 ZP", his rubsign is relocated from its original obtrusive spot at the front of his hood to just below his windshield (winding up on the back of his head in robot mode), and like the ''Classic Heroes'' version, his forehead crest is painted. As with the previous Takara release of the figure, his missile launchers are functional.
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===''Commemorative Series''===
{{anchor|Commemorative}}[[File:G1toy commemorative series prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Neutered prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[2003]]/[[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2003, Hasbro released their own reissue of the original Prowl toy as part of their [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series IV]]'' that was available in the United States, Canada, and Australia. This version of Prowl featured all the modifications made to the original toy for Takara's ''Transformers Collection'', and a few more besides. Like his mold-mate Bluestreak, released in the previous wave, Prowl's gun and missiles are cast in unchromed black plastic, and his missile launchers are once again disabled, in lieu of enlarging the missiles to the disproportionate length required [[for safety reasons]] (as was done for several other Commemorative figures). Where his original toy's launchers merely had their springs removed, leaving their trigger mechanisms intact to hold the missiles in place, this figure actually recasts the launchers as solid pieces with no triggers, into which the missiles are simply popped.

:In 2006, three years after the US release and long after the ''Commemorative Series'' had been discontinued by Toys"R"Us in America, Prowl and several other figures were released as Toys"R"Us exclusives in the United Kingdom. Unlike previous UK releases of ''Commemorative Series'' figures, the packaging for this batch was no longer [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]], but in English only. Despite this, the packaging was ''not'' identical to the previous US version; it lacked the "Commemorative Series", "classic re-issue", and "choking hazard" safety warning labels and all [[trademark]] ™ and ® markings, and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation to a new position.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Commemorative Series reissue Prowl]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STF Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Wee-woo-wee-woo-wee-woo.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''GTF-09'''
:Released in Wave 2 of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'', this Prowl is the smallest possible transforming toy based upon the original Prowl toy. He faithfully reproduces the transformation sequence for the most part, but due to parts-cost limitations, he has little articulation, his legs cannot separate and his wheels do not roll.

:This mold was also used to make the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' version of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys|Bluestreak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestProwl/prowl.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Prowl]''
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===''Alternators''===
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}
[[File:AlternatorsProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You better get a lawyer, son...'' (Alternators version pictured)'']]
[[File:BinaltechProwl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|...you better get a real good one.'' (Binaltech version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Acura RSX Prowl''' (Alternator, [[2005]]/2006)}}</ul>
:*''Alternator ID number'': '''16'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-15'''
:*''Binatlech release date'': [[July 28]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton aka "Blight Stick"
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist, rerelease)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Prowl transforms into a fully-licensed 1:24-scale {{w|Acura RSX}} with police lights, opening doors, hood and trunk. His engine becomes a (non-firing) gun, while a clear-plastic nightstick is hidden under his car mode rear section. He was among the last of the "red box" Alternators, but was included in new "white box" assortments in 2006. The "white box" version of Prowl has additional Acura logos on the rear of the car that the "red box" version did not have.

:For his standard Japanese ''Binaltech'' release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (the [[Hasbro]] version's deco being based more on the original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toy]]), a different spoiler mold, "Type R" rims compared to the ''Alternators'' version's "Type S" rims, right-side steering, a Japanese police cherry blossom emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labeled as a "Honda Integra Type-R" on the packaging, the model's make in Japan.

:Multiple reports suggest that at least the ''Binaltech'' version suffers from a [[design flaw]]: The wing mirrors are simply ''glued'' onto the doors for whatever reason, and the glue is not particularly strong. Trying to open a door by pulling on the mirror could likely result in the mirror snapping off.

:At [[OTFCC 2004]], Hasbro stated that there was no Prowl ''Alternators'' toy in the works, but some other emergency vehicle (which got a chorus of boos). Considering the development schedule of ''Transformers'' toys, this was most likely referring to the fact that the Acura RSX sculpt was originally intended to be [[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Red Alert]], with a different head sculpt. Eventually, however, it was decided to release the toy as Prowl instead, even though the Subaru Impreza sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Prowl and the Acura RSX sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Red Alert. [[Control drawing]]s of the figure with the originally intended Red Alert head sculpt can be found in the Japanese ''[[Transformers Collection 2007]]'' book, among other places.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#15|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Prowl's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Prowl]''
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[[File:Binaltech Blue Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Prowl on his day off.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition''' (Binaltech, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BT-15'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 28]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

:Like [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]], Prowl got two different ''Binaltech'' decos released in equal numbers. The second version, known as Vivid Blue Pearl Prowl, is a civilian version with no police lights, a mostly blue interior, a Honda logo (instead of the cherry blossom emblem) on the grill, and a solid blue car shell. His robot mode parts remained mostly the same color, however.

:This mold (the Japanese blue Prowl [[variant]], combined with parts from American police Prowl) was used to make ''Alternators'' [[Camshaft (G1)|Autobot Camshaft]]. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Prowl 2]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#15|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Prowl's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/BTProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition''' (Binaltech "USA Edition", 2005?)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

:The [[Hasbro]] version of Prowl, using the Hasbro red box packaging, was supposed to have been released in Japan as an exclusive "[[USA Edition]]" to a satellite TV provider named Takarand. The only notable difference from the Hasbro version was the "Satellite Patrol" (spelled "satillite" in official preview photos) markings on his doors. It is unknown if this toy was ever actually released, however, as Takara changed owners around the same time. The toy is also notable for containing the only pack-in story neither written by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] nor connected to the wider [[Story of Binaltech|''Binaltech'' storyline.]]
::*[[Source:Story of Binaltech#EX Chapter|Archive of the prose story included with ''Binaltech'' Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition]]
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy ProwlSpyChanger2005.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|One of forty-six toys called "Prowl" in that toyline... that year.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Autobot Spy Changer, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger#Toys|Spy Changer]] [[Prowl 2#Toys|Prowl 2]] mold, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified Chevrolet Caprice police car with through-axle construction for super-speedy rolling on smooth surfaces. His gun hides as his car mode's tailpipe.

: Originally only available as a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] in packaging with no sub-line markings, his entire assortment was later repackaged under the ''Universe'' banner and sold through "dollar store" chains like Family Dollar.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Universe'' incarnation of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Prowl (RID)#Universe (2003)|Prowl]]. It was originally intended for an [[911|unspecified character]] in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2003) Spychanger Prowl]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe 2008 Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sticky prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Prowl transforms into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}} similarly to Prowl's appearance in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[2005 IDW continuity|Generation 1 comics]]. Like previous Generation 1 Prowl toys, his paint job is based upon that of a Japanese police car. The [[prototype]] and pre-production versions of Prowl featured a traditional American-style rectangular light bar, but the production toy features a swept-back modern light bar.

:Many buyers have reported that after repeated handling of the toy, the paint on the pieces of Prowl molded from translucent plastic (his doors, his roof, the sides of his hood and front bumper) quickly becomes sticky to the touch and begins to smear and rub off. Presumably, this owes something to the plastic and paint failing to bond properly, although what allowed the toy to leave factories with this flaw undetected is unknown. Sticky paint has not been reported on ''every'' Prowl; there is some suggestion that temperature and humidity play a role in whether or not it occurs. It has been suggested that the problem only affects the first run of Prowl figures, but sticky figures have been purchased at retail when the line was launched in Europe just over a month after its American debut. Also, on a lot of the UK release toys, all the pieces that are molded white plastic have a very faint pink tinge.

:This mold was redecoed for ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Timelines|Streetstar]] and retooled to make ''Universe'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Silverstreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Smokescreen]] and ''Timelines'' [[Rapido#Timelines|Rapido]]. The lightbar was also used for ''Universe'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratchet]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]. This toy also served as the model for the non-toy ''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of [[Prowl (SG)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Universe'' (2008) Prowl]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Prowl toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Shiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 19]], 2008)
**''ID number'': '''C-08'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Naoto Tsushima]] (packaging artist)}}

:The Japanese ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Prowl is a retool and redeco of ''Universe'' Deluxe Class Prowl, changing the swept-back American light bar with a more rounded Japanese lightbar, and having a more consistent coating of white paint. He also features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver parts such as his gun, Acid Blasters and his vehicle mode spoiler. Universe Prowl's orange Autobot symbol was changed to the more standard red for the Henkei release.

:Soon after his release, some customers have reported that ''Henkei'' Prowl suffers from the same sticky paint problem that plagued many ''Universe'' Prowls.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titaniumtoy ww prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Heavy metal prick.]]
*'''War Within Prowl''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:This version of Prowl transforms into a [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Hovercar|Cybertronic hovercar]], based on his design from the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' comics. Initially canceled due to the end of the Titanium Series line, Hasbro eventually released this figure as a Toys"R"Us [[exclusive]] in the fall of 2008.

:The vehicle mode as pictured on the packaging for this toy contains two transformation errors (compared to the instructions). His toes (sticking up at the rear of the vehicle) should be folded back, revealing small red and blue emergency lights. Also, the left and right sides of the vehicle should be slid outwards, turning them into nacelles rather than integral parts of the main body.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TitProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' War Within Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
{{anchor|2010legend}}[[File:TF2010 Legends G1Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Tiny prick (tee-hee).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Legends Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the second (and final) wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Prowl transforms into a police car resembling his [[#Univere (2008)|2008 Universe toy]], transforming into a modified {{w|Nissan 350Z}}. He has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] on his hood/chest.

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

: This mold was also used to make [[Safety Prime#Toys|Safety Prime]] and, without the lightbar, ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Streak]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|Bluestreak]]. The instruction line art on the back of Prowl's packaging gave a hint of this by showing a robot mode with no lightbar on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegProwl/prowl.htm More information on ''Reveal the Shield'' Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionProwlToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Slightly modified tiny prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prowl is a slight redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Prowl toy, without a rubsign. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO toy Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Now seen on ''Reno 911: Miami''.]]
* '''Prowl''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Pieces'': '''190 '''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Prowl can be rebuilt from a robot to Generation 1 Prowl-inspired highway patrol police car that seats a [[Kreon]]. He also comes with two Kreons: Prowl and a human SWAT Commander. Kreon Prowl oddly has black door-wings... maybe he's [[#The Transformers|Mexican Prowl]]?

:This set was also available in a [[Costco]]-exclusive two-pack with the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Prowl.jpg|thumb|Woot woot, its da sound of da Police!]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Logic Processors
**''Accessories'': Blaster
:This version of Prowl has much more extensively-detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version. Oddly, his door-wings are ''still'' black.

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

:Prowl's title (Best Logic Processors) is most likely swapped with Shockwave's (Best Optics). This is supported by their classic Generation 1 counterparts' bios—it is Prowl who can track and analyze the trajectory of 800 moving objects while Shockwave is the servant of logic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OProwl/prowl.htm More information on Class of 1984 Prowl at TFU.info]''

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* '''Prowl''' ([[2015]])
**''Set number'': '''B2844'''
**''Pieces'': '''149'''{{sic}}
**''Kreons'': Prowl, "SWAT"
**''Accessories'': Small pistol
:The Prowl kit was among many re-released as "dollar store" budget versions in 2015. Though the contents of the box are exactly the same as the original, with the full complement of 190 pieces, the large robot-mode build has been ''completely'' excised from the box-art and instructions, leaving you with 41 extra parts... which "explains" the on-box parts count of 149 pieces. You can still build the robot mode, it just isn't in the directions.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 BP003 Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cute little Prick.]]
*'''Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee''' ([[2012]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BP003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''540'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''255'''
***''Sword strength'': '''835'''
:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Bot Shots|Barricade]], Prowl is a teeny little police car with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He was only available in a three-pack with [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Bot Shots|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]].

:This mold was also used to make ''Bot Shots'' [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot Streetsmart]]. Prowl's main car body, arms and legs were also used to make [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys|Mirage]], and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_UnreleasedProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Jumping prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (<s>2013</s>)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B013'''
***''Fist strength'': '''???'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''557'''
***''Sword strength'': '''???'''
:Part of the unreleased fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2, Prowl is a Jump Shot that transforms into a heavily modified police car and carries a gun in the right hand.
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_PatrolCarProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(Be)Cool prick.]]
*'''Patrol Car (Prowl)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B01'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Patrol Car" is a practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' Prowl toy, the only difference being that his power level stickers have been replaced with simple drawings of a lightbar, a traffic light and a rope.
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===''EZ Collection Gum''===
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[[File:EZC-toy Prowl Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He comes with a Priclet.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Candy toy, 2012)
**''ID number'': '''3'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Part of the ''[[EZ Collection]] Gum'' [[candy toy]] series made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Prowl is a redeco of the ''Universe'' Legends Class mold, this time cast in pearlescent white plastics with metallic paint deco. This release also utilizes the retooled arms/side doors used for the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Generations|GDO release of Bluestreak]] (though he lacks the accessory those were made to accommodate, and plus the running change omitting the side doors handles.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Collector's prick, mistransformed!]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 28]], [[2013]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, missile launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Prowl transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]], and even features an extensive glossy white and black [[Paint operation|paint]] scheme. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Prowl lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

:For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a peg-hole on the back of his light-bar via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in shoulder cannons, based on Bluestreak's cartoon character model's cannons, that can be deployed in robot mode. Prowl's [[instructions]] even feature a screencap from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] that depicts Prowl with the launchers; however, that is actually an [[animation error]] from [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|the very first episode]] that has Bluestreak (with his very distinctive head design) colored as Prowl.

:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]], one additionally gets a single non-firing toy-accurate missile launcher accessory, which can cover and replace either of his shoulder cannons, as well as tab onto the rear sides of his vehicle mode. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the launcher. The coin itself is star-shaped, and comes in a package shaped like a police badge.

:This mold was redecoed and retooled each time into [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-18 Streak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-19 Smokescreen]]. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.
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[[File:Hasbro MP Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mistransformed cheap collector's prick .]]
*'''Masterpiece Prowl''' (2014)
**'''27 OF 30'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-04'''
:The Hasbro release of the figure, again available as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

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[[File:TF-MP-17+-Prowl-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Mistransformed animation-accurate collector's prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[September 29]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-17+'''
**''Accessories:'' Semi-automatic Rifle, two missile launchers
:A [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Prowl in a color scheme much closer to the character’s on screen appearance, including off-white paint replacing the pure white seen on the original release, baby blue windows and headlights, a white rifle, and red lower headlights. His Autobot logo is bigger and uses the cartoon variant. He is missing the "Highway Patrol Police" lettering from the doors.

:He comes with two missile launchers that share a mold with the Amazon exclusive from the original release. If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, he includes a collector coin. Although sharing a similar "sheriff's badge" motif with the original release's coin, MP-17+'s is a new design, and comes mounted on a folding card resembling his hood/chest on the front, and his waist detail on the inside.
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===''EZ Collection'' (2013)===
*'''Prowl''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG03'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Prowl is another slight redeco of ''Transformers (2010)'' Legends Class mold, utilizing the deco from the ''Chronicle'' release, but does not use the retooled arms/side doors from the GDO exclusive Bluestreak toy. Deco-wise, differences include is the blue windows being replaced with gunmetal, and the ''Generation 1'' Autobot insignia is replaced with a movie-style livery.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Super deformed]] prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' ([[December 26]], 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-06'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Prowl transforms from [[super deformed]] Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T police car to cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Prowl as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Smokescreen]].
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Combining prick ([[Devastator (G1)|Yeah, we wish too]]).]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])
**''Accessories:'' "acid core" blaster, dual "missile launcher" gun/fist/foot
:Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe class toys, Prowl is a [[retool]] of [[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]] sporting a new head. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, he is able to form either an arm or leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Voyager Class figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs but is, of course, was intended to combine to form [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Toys|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron (CW)#Toys|Betatron]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Prowl's resemblance to the [[#Beast Wars|original ''Beast Wars'' figure]]. Unlike Streetwise, the pegs on Prowl's legs seem to have signs of mold degradation, as the legs/vehicle rear had a small gap while they're attached together.

:Prowl comes packaged with the comic book "[[Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Prowl was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

:This mold was originally heavily retooled from [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], was [[redeco]]ed as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations|Smokescreen]], and was differently retooled as [[Dust Up#Generations|Dust Up]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWProwl/prowl.htm More information on Combiner Wars Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW05-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Japanese exclusive Combining Prick. (Still not a head though.)]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Rodimus]] mold).

:Compared to the [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]], Prowl has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: his white, grey, and black unpaintable parts are swapped, additional paint applications are featured on the feet, waist & flip-out chest, and his silver headlights are replaced with the same metallic blue from his windows. In addition, the shoulder badge from the [[#Toys|Generation 1 toy]] is also added on the hood.

:The [[Generations Selects Special Comic|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Prowl as the left arm of [[White Gallant Convoy|White Convoy Grand Prime]].
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:Alt-Modes Prowl.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Mini prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''
:''[[Alt-Modes]]'' Prowl is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in the first case of the first series.

:This mold was redecoed into ''Alt-Modes'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Smokescreen]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Bluestreak]].
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===''Cyber Series''===
[[File:TF-Cyber-Battalion-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Big and simple prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Cyber Battalion, [[2017]])
:Released in part of a second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations#PrimeWarsTrilogyAsian|Generations: Cyber Series]]'' Cyber Battalion figures, Prowl is a roughly voyager-sized mold that changes from police car to robot and back in a few easy steps. He has a chunkier design and is intended for a younger audience, but despite that he has an excellent range of poseability. This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after being available in Latin American and Asian markets.

:This figure was retooled into ''Cyber Series'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Cyber Series|Sideswipe]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFC-Siege-Deluxe-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aerodynamic prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S23'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-23'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 31]], 2019
**''Hidden message code'': '''PRAXUS'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, light bar (combine to form "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster")
{{toydesigner|[[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175244/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1245034203583934464|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=03|day=31|(defunct=)}}</ref>|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Prowl transforms into a Cybertronian police car. He includes a gun compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], as well as a detachable lightbar. They can combine to form the "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster," in a similar manner to ''Siege'' [[Red_Alert_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|Red Alert's]] accessories but unlike his weapon, the lightbar here is not intended to play the part of an axe blade as Prowl's hands cannot fit around the shaft of the gun. The gun can also combine with the lightbar via a dedicated square peg which allows it to be mounted in vehicle mode. Prowl also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Prowl is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body.

:His car doors read "Police" in [[Alphabet#Autobot script|Autobot script]].

:This mold was redecoed into ''Siege'' [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]] (trading the lightbar for some shoulder cannons), and retooled into ''Siege'' [[Barricade (IDW)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Barricade]], ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Smokescreen]], and ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (2020-2022)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Sparkless#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sparkless Bot]]. According to Smokescreen's [[Hasbro Pulse]] page, Prowl is a [[Praxus|Praxien]] character to add to the "Praxus-native collection," along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Barricade.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-smokescreen "Smokescreen joins Barricade and Prowl (each sold separately, subject to availability) as the third Praxian character designed in his native Cybertronian form."]</ref>

:Prowl was inexplicably reissued in the same packaging in late 2025.

::*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0e_-S_MTAE Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Autobot-Alliance-2-Pack-Prowl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The definitive prick.]]
*'''Autobot Alliance 2-Pack''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E31'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-18'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, lightbar
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the Autobot Alliance two-pack with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Prowl is a redeco of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Bluestreak]], which is itself a retool of [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Smokescreen]] with a new head and front grill. Exchanging Bluestreak's shoulder cannon accessories for a new lightbar, Prowl transforms into an Earth police car none too dissimilar from his original Datsun mode. His transformation scheme shares many similarities to his ''Siege'' counterpart but uses completely new parts. Prowl comes with a single blaster, and though he does not include this mold's shoulder cannon accessories, he can use the ones included with his moldmates.

:As a straight redeco of Bluestreak, Prowl's head lacks the characteristics of his divergent [[character model]]. Enterprising [[Customizing|customizers]] should be warned that the head of Prowl's ''Siege'' toy makes use of a differently-sized ball joint, resulting in a tight fit on ''Earthrise'' Prowl's body. While swapping is feasible without modification depending on tolerances, ''Earthrise'' Prowl's ball joint can be sanded down to provide an easier (and safer) fit; though, note that this process is irreversible. Two different variants of Prowl exist with slightly different knee joints, one of which adds a tiny tab of plastic to the inside of the kneecap and includes additional tabs behind the car hood to secure the car mode better. It was unknown if the TakaraTomy release would use one of the two variants.

:His shared map piece is the previously unknown Nebulon Station, next to a Dead Universe portal…

:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the U.S. and Canada. Unfortunately, the demand for the characters, combined with low stock and the COVID-19 pandemic complicating shipping issues, caused the 2-pack to command high prices online.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-BB-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look at what all your prick jokes have done.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ironhide / Prowl''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Studio Series'''''
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''ID number'': '''86-20BB'''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster rifle, 2 large 3-part Fire Blast effects, "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name="Pulse June 23">[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (backdrop artist)}}

: A redeco and retool of the above ''Earthrise'' Prowl figure, ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' Prowl is a morbid, albeit hilarious version of the character during his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' (orange mouth smoke not included). In addition to a new, distressed headsculpt (one that correctly uses Prowl's head design unlike the original figure) and movie-accurate deco, his chest has been retooled to feature blown-off armor and a 3 mm peg to accommodate a [[Fire Blast effect]], to further emphasize that he's in the process of being shot. The windows and headlights on this figure are also opaque as opposed to the translucent ones on the ''Earthrise'' figure.

: According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]], he initially pitched this set as a joke that essentially got way out of hand. He also notes they originally intended Prowl in particular to exhibit the [[aggressive depigmentation]] symptoms he displayed in the film before the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] team talked them down from making a full-on corpse toy. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#AUOP|Again]].<ref name="Pulse June 23"/>

: He was available in a 2-pack with a similarly morbid [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Ironhide]] retool, along with two purple recolors of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Jetfire]]'s Fire Blast effects. Like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, this figure was exclusive to [[Target]] in the United States, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving small quantities of the pack.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:TFcaramel prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Stiff prick.(stop snickering).]]
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Prowl was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===''Transformers Choco''===
*'''Prowl''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Prowl was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, and came with candy-coated chocolates.
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Revived candy toy prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2009)
:Released in the second wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2009, this transforming model kit of Prowl is made from black and white plastic, with a lot of stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Henkei'' Prowl toy.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Prowl was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Prowl was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Prowl was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Prowl''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''19'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, Prowl was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Prowl/prowl.htm More information on Decoy Prowl at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Prowl bust.JPG|thumb|Who needs legs when one has LOGIC??]]
*'''Prowl''' (2002)
:A cold-cast porcelain bust labeled as number 3 in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of ''Transformers'' busts, Prowl is sculpted to be six inches tall, having a seven-inch wide "wingspan", and wielding his acid pellet gun in his left hand. 100 copies of this product were signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Tf2-16-400.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|I got a big... gun.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:Planned to be in part of the Series 2 wave of ''[[Attacktix]]'', Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his Generation 1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is a '''hugely''' oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Paper prick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2007)
:A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Prowl "transforms" into a black and white police car that vaguely resembles a Nissan Z. He uses the same parts layout as ''[[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Movie]]'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Transformers 3D Battle Card Game|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#3D Battle Card game|Bumblebee]], [[Swerve (Movie)#3D Battle Card Game|Swerve]], and [[Dino#3D Battle Card Game|Mirage]].
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Prowl statue.jpg|thumb|The Prowl 2 of Prowl busts.]]
*'''Prowl''' (Diamond Select, 2009)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Prowl was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and was limited to 500 pieces. Prowl, along with his "brothers" [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Transformers - Mini Bust|Smokescreen]], is exclusive to online retailer [[Toyrocket|Toyrocket.com]]. The bust features Prowl's acid pellet gun and twin missile launchers, and the missile launchers and car doors can be attached via magnets on either side of his head.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's smiling—must have his DVDs alphabetized.]]
*'''Prowl & Laserbeak''' (Two-pack, <s>2009</s>)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}
:''Universe [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Prowl would have been a happy little non-transforming figure. The figure has the standard swiveling head and arms, and in a bizarre sculpting oddity, has a wheel well on one foot but not the other. He would have come in a two-pack with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Laserbeak]], but the ''Universe'' portion of the ''Robot Heroes'' line was canceled before they saw retail release. Several unpackaged samples have made it into the hands of collectors, however.
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs Prowl.jpg|thumb|Adowable pwick.]]
*'''Prowl''' (2010)
:''Accessories:'' Gun
:This [[super deformed|super-deformed]], non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standard [[Mighty Muggs]] body template, and features same door-wings molds as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Mighty Muggs|Jazz]]. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms, and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2010|San Diego Comic-Con 2010]].
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Prowl''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''
:Part of the initial assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Prowl is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, cast in dark grey plastic.

:He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Prowltls.jpg|thumb|Mystery prick.]]
[[The Loyal Subjects]] Prowl is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on his animation model. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Prowls. This toy was also recolored into [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Loyal Subjects|Bluestreak]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#The Loyal Subjects|Smokescreen]].
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*'''Prowl''' (Gamestop exclusive, 2014)
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prick a card, any card!]]
*'''Prowl, Military Strategist''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T31/T40'''
**''Stars: ''6
:Prowl, Military Strategist is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Prowl toy.
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[[File:W2Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Prowl, Strategic Mastermind''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T35/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7
:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind 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, Prowl, Strategic Mastermind 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 Prowl, Strategic Mastermind depicts the lower right portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Prowl forms the right leg.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Prowl figure's packaging art.

:Prowl, Strategic Mastermind can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.
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[[File:W3MajorProwl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10
:Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Prowl toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Kyxarie Peralta]].
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Prowl''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': Acid pellet rifle

: Released in the fifth wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Prowl is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Prowl comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Prowl was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Prowl is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

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

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*'''Transformers Series 3 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Prowl was re-released with no noticeable changes in ''another'' impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Prowl, Stoic Strategist / Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''001/015'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{3}{W}''' (front), '''{2}{W}''' (back)
**''Artist:'' [[Ken Christiansen]]
:"Prowl, Stoic Strategist" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle", representing Prowl in vehicle mode.
:A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Prowl (SG)#Magic: The Gathering|''Shattered Glass'' Prowl]].

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

:Released as part of the seventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Prowl and "[[Shockwave (G1)|Laserwave]]" in their respective [[Action Master]] bodies along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#45|Translation of Prowl's Transformers Character Card]]''

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[[File:Transformers Character Card Autobots and Primus.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Primus and Cybertron Army Set''' ([[February]], [[2025]])
**''ID number:'' '''101 & 102'''

:Released as part of the fourteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Primus]] in the form of his [[Primus#2010|"Creator" toy]] and the Generation 1 [[Autobot]]s (as represented by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Prowl, [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Turbo Board]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#102|Translation of the Autobots' Transformers Character Card]]''

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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Ver-01-Prowl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Brick Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 01 - Roll Out'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the First Wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Prowl is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot Police Car. Like many other ''Blokees'' figures, Prowl uses a "Standard Body" as a skeleton, in which pieces are attached to make it look like different characters. Prowl also features a differently molded back armor with peg holes and ball joints for his door wings and Missile Launchers. Like many other ''Galaxy Version'' figures, Prowl also has a figure stand with either four studs (China release/Chinese logo) or two studs (Global release/English logo) on top, which he can plug into and connect to similar stands.

:If you're an experienced modeler with a need to speed build, make sure the lower legs (the ones that contain "Highway" and "Patrol") are assembled in the correct position.
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====X Yearly Version====
{{anchor|Exclusive Yearly Version}}
[[File:Blokees Prowl Yearly Edition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Golden Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Exclusive Yearly Version - The Golden Lagoon''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the 2024 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Prowl is a redeco of the first ''Galaxy Series'' kit, with his face and chest parts molded in translucent plastic with shiny gold paint applied on. Like the ''Shining Version'' kits, he features a new LED torso frame that emits a (very bright) golden light to shine through the chest and neck if shaken (or flicked/tapped).

:This box set is based on "[[The Golden Lagoon]]", with Autobots and Decepticons alike coating themselves with [[electrum]] for near invincibility. Prowl also comes with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Ironhide]], [[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Long Haul]], and [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Exclusive Yearly Version|Starscream]].

:As with the rest of his pack-in mates in this set, Prowl suffers from a case of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], as his molded gold hinge joints can potentially snap off due to the swirly plastic.

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====Defender Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Version-01-Prowl.jpg|thumb|250px|Pocket Brick Prick.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 01 - Galaxy Shining'''
:*''Accessories:'' Blaster

:Released as part of the first ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this ''Defender Version'' kit of Prowl is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with the same generic blaster used by most of the characters in this lineup. He also lacks his signature shoulder missile/cannons.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy Version kits, Prowl features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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====Blokees Wheels====
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Prowl''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Blokees Wheels Transformers 01 - Roll Out!'''

:Part of the first wave of Blokees Wheels series of blind-boxed 1/64-scale vehicles, this kit of Prowl is modeled after his Cybertronian police vehicle designed by Andrew Griffith in IDW Publishing's ''The Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' comic book series. While everything else is molded in ABS plastic, the front bumper/driver's seat is made out of painted die-cast. Additionally, Prowl features a universal Chassis Connector, used by all vehicle mode kits in the lineup, and the vehicle shell can be opened to allow the chase kits' driver figures to interact.

:This Prowl has a pull rate of 1/12.
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===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark-AMK-Mini-Wave-2-Prowl.jpg|thumb|250px|Build-a-Prick-Figure.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Silversteak''' (AMK Mini, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands (Fists/item-holding, splayed open-palm), Acid Pellet launcher, left and right shoulder launchers

:Sold as part of the second wave of [[Yolopark]]'s ''AMK (Advanced Model Kit) Mini'' line, this kit of Prowl can only be completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from an extra pair of splayed open hand parts, Prowl comes with his signature Acid Pellet launcher. As with the rest of the kits starting from this wave, he also features new articulation points, particularly the ball-and-socket jointed waist-to-torso.

:Prowl is sold as either an individually marked single or a blind box figure. The latter lineup had a 19/120 probability of getting him. This mold was also used to make the blindbox exclusive [[Bluestreak_(G1)/toys#Yolopark|Bluestreak]].

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==Notes==
*Prowl's ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor also came with additional, optional stickers that would identify him as being part of the police forces from existing Japanese cities, namely Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The original ''Transformers'' instruction booklet shows a visible ''Diaclone'' label sheet, complete with these optional stickers, which did not make it to the final product.
*Before creating [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], Hasbro initially conceived the ''Beast Wars'' panther character as Prowl, with a potential head retool as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Notes|Optimus Prime]]. Elements of this plan ultimately manifested as the McDonald's toy character [[Panther]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Lastly the generically named "Panther' toy at one time had a familiar Transformers name: Prowl.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJC-i7cgfHR/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=21}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=The Beast Wars Creature Auto Rollers was an entire concept line that never made it off paper. Check out these cool illustrations of potential toys that would have completely changed the McDonald's Beast Wars Happy Meal promotion.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE7ynpgIbp/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=21}}</ref>
*Also in early ''Beast Wars'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized [[McDonald's]] toys of vehicular [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]]s, including one of Prowl as a moon buggy<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/|name=@roboticplanettoys|site=Instagram|year=2020|month=12|day=23}}</ref> perhaps paralleling the unreleased ''Generation 2'' [[APC Auto Roller]] ultimately used in Japan for ''Beast Wars II'' [[Autolauncher#Toys|Autolauncher]].
*''Machine Wars'' Prowl's card-art is actually an altered version of the art for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Rod]] [[Jolt (G2)#Toys|Jolt]].
*The [[BotCon 2013]] redeco of [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Mirage]] almost became [[Prowl (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Prowl]], but it ended up being replaced by [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotCon2013|''Machine Wars'' Mirage]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref>

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Snarl (Cyberworld)

2025-09-06T21:14:00Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot|}}
{{Disambig3|Snarl}}
:''Snarl is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: Cyberworld (franchise)|Cyberworld]].''
[[File:CWep3-Snarl boasts.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Diruto, son of Boruto, son of [[Kurama|Naruto]].]]

'''Snarl''' is quite the scrapper. Though he's definitely the smarter and more patient of the two [[Dinobot (Cyberworld)|Dinobot]]s trapped in the mysterious [[Cyberworld (location)|Cyberworld]], he still defers to the larger and more impulsive [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]] as they eke out an existence in the digital jungle. His proficiency and creativity with a sword should not be underestimated.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberworld'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[James Alexander]] (English)|[[Luis Hurtado]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
Snarl, alongside fellow Dinobot [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]], were the first to see a crate drop in the Jungle are of Cyberworld, with Grimlock noting that they hadn't seen one in forever. After some mild contemplation, Grimlock headed the charge towards the crate drop, with Snarl running alongside him to the drop- unaware that [[Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)|two]] [[Bumblebee (Cyberworld)|eavesdroppers]] were listening in on their conversation.
[[Image:SnarlRun.jpg|left|180px|thumb|[https://youtu.be/Z9G1Mf6TZRs?si=7JSZyaoXr06Ov788 GOTTA GO FAST! GOTTA GO FAST! GOTTA GO FASTER FASTER, FA-FA-FA-FA-FASTER!]]]
Finding the Crate Drop, Snarl and Grimlock walked in on Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. Following Grimlock once more, the two attacked Optimus and his "little friend", Snarl riding Grimlock into battle until his legs were caught by a vine Optimus threw, leading to Snarl jumping off of his compatriot to attack Bumblebee with his sword. Bumblebee was found to be too quick to hit, and, when enraged, Snarl leaped up into the air to strike down his opponent- which was then interrupted by Optimus Prime, ramming into him with his truck form. Sent flying back, Snarl regained his footing and telling Grimlock to give him a hand, which the large Dinobot took literally, transforming into his robot form so he and Snarl could attack Optimus Prime together.
Facing small rocks being thrown by Bumblebee upon the surrounding mountain, Grimlock threw Snarl up at the yellow opponent with his strong Dino-hand, allowing for Snarl to take Bumblebee off of the cliff-edge to face him head-to-head, chasing after the yellow fellow with his sword in-hand.
Confident in being able to perform a killing blow, Snarl remarked on Bumblebee and Optimus' disharmony- though his own harmony with Grimlock proved to slow him down by a fair margin, with Bumblebee and Optimus fooling the duo into getting stuck in the mud.
In a desperate race for the crate, Grimlock and Snarl utilized a nearby steam spout to rocket their way up the mountain, with the duo transforming into their Dino modes to attack. Unfortunately, Bumblebee reached the crate, giving Optimus and his little yellow friend ample firepower to fend off the Dinobots. Frustrated and tired, Grimlock and Snarl stormed off, with Grimlock giving the Autobots a warning to stay out of his and Snarl's way. {{storylink|Crate Point, Well Fought}}

Snarl found himself in Starscream's City while following the Autobots, recording Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Elita-1 (Cyberworld)|Elita]] and [[Mirage (Cyberworld)|Mirage]] looking at the [[Tech Specs]] of Scorponok. {{storylink|Screamer City Arena}}

[[Image:SnarlKnows.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Snarl even saw Swoop's loooooooooooong legs. They go on for miiiiiiiiiiiiiiles.]]
With Optimus Prime and his Autobots searching from Grimlock, Snarl was their best lead towards finding the big guy. Stalking him in the forest, the Autobots unknowingly fell for a trap the Dinobots had laid down, with all three of them being caught in a net. Grimlock, speaking from the shadows, revealed that he knew what Optimus Prime and his Autobots were after, having a recording of the Autobots finding Scorponok's tech specs in [[Starscream (Cyberworld)|Starscream's]] city. Commenting on how weird this recording was, Bumblebee was horrified at the implication that Snarl had seen everything the group was doing. Giving Bumblebee a long, dark stare, his fears were confirmed. Snarl sees all.

Breaking free from the Dinobots' trap, Optimus challenged Grimlock to a game of Hunter VS Hunted, pledging that, if he were to lose, the Dinobots would have their undying loyalty. Confident in his chances, Grimlock joined the game, leaving Bumblebee, Elita, and Snarl to commentate over the match. Snarl remarked on Grimlock's tactical genius, confident that he would win the game—though his dreams were crushed when Optimus managed to come out on top. Grimlock, respecting Optimus' ingenuity, joined his group of Autobots—though Snarl had doubts, with this alliance potentially having dire consequences for the rest of Cyberworld—a mysterious truce now being broken because of it. Snarl slinked away into the forest, with no confidence in Grimlock's plan.
{{storylink|Hunter vs Hunted}}
{{ongoing}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberworld''===
[[File:CybW-toy Snarl.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The Thagomizeerrr]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dinobot Snarl''' (Cyber Changer, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Environment'': Jungle
:*''Accessories'': Tail-sword

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (toyline)|Cyberworld]]'' Cyber Changers, Snarl is a [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-themed robot who transforms into a robotic ''Stegosaurus'' in 4 steps. His dino tail detaches to become a hand-held sword/club/hitty-thing and his beast mode mouth features a movable lower jaw (with sculpted tongue!). Snarl as a 5 mm port on each arm and 2 on his back alongside a 3 mm stand connection. You can store his tail on his back but it has to stick straight out like, well, a tail.

: As appears standard for ''Cyberworld'' figures, he has limited articulation with ball-jointed shoulders, hips and hinged knees, and is designed to fit into sections of the larger toys (like [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)#Toys|Grimlock]]), riding them and interacting with their gimmicks.

==Notes==
* At various points in the ''Cyberworld'' cartoon, Snarl does that "ninja run" thing where his torso leans forward and his arms go straight back.

[[Category: Cyberworld Autobots]]
[[Category: Dinobots]]

Snarl (Cyberworld)

2025-09-06T21:12:25Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Cyberworld */

{{factions|autobot|}}
{{Disambig3|Snarl}}
:''Snarl is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: Cyberworld (franchise)|Cyberworld]].''
[[File:CWep3-Snarl boasts.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Diruto, son of Boruto, son of [[Kurama|Naruto]].]]

'''Snarl''' is quite the scrapper. Though he's definitely the smarter and more patient of the two [[Dinobot (Cyberworld)|Dinobot]]s trapped in the mysterious [[Cyberworld (location)|Cyberworld]], he still defers to the larger and more impulsive [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]] as they eke out an existence in the digital jungle. His proficiency and creativity with a sword should not be underestimated.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberworld'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[James Alexander]] (English)|[[Luis Hurtado]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
Snarl, alongside fellow Dinobot [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]], were the first to see a crate drop in the Jungle are of Cyberworld, with Grimlock noting that they hadn't seen one in forever. After some mild contemplation, Grimlock headed the charge towards the crate drop, with Snarl running alongside him to the drop- unaware that [[Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)|two]] [[Bumblebee (Cyberworld)|eavesdroppers]] were listening in on their conversation.
[[Image:SnarlRun.jpg|left|180px|thumb|[https://youtu.be/Z9G1Mf6TZRs?si=7JSZyaoXr06Ov788 GOTTA GO FAST! GOTTA GO FAST! GOTTA GO FASTER FASTER, FA-FA-FA-FA-FASTER!]]]
Finding the Crate Drop, Snarl and Grimlock walked in on Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. Following Grimlock once more, the two attacked Optimus and his "little friend", Snarl riding Grimlock into battle until his legs were caught by a vine Optimus threw, leading to Snarl jumping off of his compatriot to attack Bumblebee with his sword. Bumblebee was found to be too quick to hit, and, when enraged, Snarl leaped up into the air to strike down his opponent- which was then interrupted by Optimus Prime, ramming into him with his truck form. Sent flying back, Snarl regained his footing and telling Grimlock to give him a hand, which the large Dinobot took literally, transforming into his robot form so he and Snarl could attack Optimus Prime together.
Facing small rocks being thrown by Bumblebee upon the surrounding mountain, Grimlock threw Snarl up at the yellow opponent with his strong Dino-hand, allowing for Snarl to take Bumblebee off of the cliff-edge to face him head-to-head, chasing after the yellow fellow with his sword in-hand.
Confident in being able to perform a killing blow, Snarl remarked on Bumblebee and Optimus' disharmony- though his own harmony with Grimlock proved to slow him down by a fair margin, with Bumblebee and Optimus fooling the duo into getting stuck in the mud.
In a desperate race for the crate, Grimlock and Snarl utilized a nearby steam spout to rocket their way up the mountain, with the duo transforming into their Dino modes to attack. Unfortunately, Bumblebee reached the crate, giving Optimus and his little yellow friend ample firepower to fend off the Dinobots. Frustrated and tired, Grimlock and Snarl stormed off, with Grimlock giving the Autobots a warning to stay out of his and Snarl's way. {{storylink|Crate Point, Well Fought}}

Snarl found himself in Starscream's City while following the Autobots, recording Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Elita-1 (Cyberworld)|Elita]] and [[Mirage (Cyberworld)|Mirage]] looking at the [[Tech Specs]] of Scorponok. {{storylink|Screamer City Arena}}

[[Image:SnarlKnows.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Snarl even saw Swoop's loooooooooooong legs. They go on for miiiiiiiiiiiiiiles.]]
With Optimus Prime and his Autobots searching from Grimlock, Snarl was their best lead towards finding the big guy. Stalking him in the forest, the Autobots unknowingly fell for a trap the Dinobots had laid down, with all three of them being caught in a net. Grimlock, speaking from the shadows, revealed that he knew what Optimus Prime and his Autobots were after, having a recording of the Autobots finding Scorponok's tech specs in [[Starscream (Cyberworld)|Starscream's]] city. Commenting on how weird this recording was, Bumblebee was horrified at the implication that Snarl had seen everything the group was doing. Giving Bumblebee a long, dark stare, his fears were confirmed. Snarl sees all.

Breaking free from the Dinobots' trap, Optimus challenged Grimlock to a game of Hunter VS Hunted, pledging that, if he were to lose, the Dinobots would have their undying loyalty. Confident in his chances, Grimlock joined the game, leaving Bumblebee, Elita, and Snarl to commentate over the match. Snarl remarked on Grimlock's tactical genius, confident that he would win the game—though his dreams were crushed when Optimus managed to come out on top. Grimlock, respecting Optimus' ingenuity, joined his group of Autobots—though Snarl had doubts, with this alliance potentially having dire consequences for the rest of Cyberworld—a mysterious truce now being broken because of it. Snarl slinked away into the forest, with no confidence in Grimlock's plan.
{{storylink|Hunter vs Hunted}}
{{ongoing}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberworld''===
[[File:CybW-toy Snarl.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The Thagomizeerrr]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dinobot Snarl''' (Cyber Changer, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Environment'': Jungle
:*''Accessories'': Tail-sword

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (toyline)|Cyberworld]]'' Cyber Changers, Snarl is a [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-themed robot who transforms into a robotic ''Stegosaurus'' in 4 steps. His dino tail detaches to become a hand-held sword/club/hitty-thing and his beast mode mouth features a movable lower jaw (with sculpted tongue!). Snarl as a 5 mm port on each arm and 2 on his back alongside a 3 mm stand connection. You can store his tail on his back but it has to stick straight out like, well, a tail.

: As appears standard for ''Cyberworld'' figures, he has limited articulation with ball-jointed shoulders, hips and hinged knees, and is designed to fit into sections of the larger toys (like [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)#Toys|Grimlock]]), riding them and interacting with their gimmicks.

==Notes==
* At various points in the ''Cyberworld'' cartoon, Snarl does that "ninja run" thing where the torso leans forward and the arms go straight back.

[[Category: Cyberworld Autobots]]
[[Category: Dinobots]]

Chop Shop (Cyberworld)

2025-09-06T21:02:42Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Cyberworld */

{{factions|decepticon|}}
{{Disambig3|Chop Shop}}
:''Chop Shop is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Transformers: Cyberworld (franchise)|Cyberworld]].''
[[File:Cyberworld ChopShopProfile.jpg|thumb|right|Oh no, the game's full of bugs!]]
'''Chop Shop''' is a chittering little guy. He may seem like a strange, hapless bungler, but he's smart and sneaky enough to make a living for energon on Cyberworld.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberworld'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[James Alexander]] (English)}}
Chop Shop stumbled into a face-off between [[Megatron (Cyberworld)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)|a]] [[Elita-1 (Cyberworld)|group]] [[Bumblebee (Cyberworld)|of]] [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Autobots]] while seeking energon at a spawn point. He was reluctantly recruited by Megatron to his team for the resulting mission — a summit race. He was hit by various traps, but still made it to the top first, alongside [[Mirage (Cyberworld)|Mirage]], netting him the energon he craved. He left alongside Megatron at the conclusion. {{storylink|What Goes Up}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberworld''===
{{anchor|armoredcyberchangers}}
[[File:Cyberworld ArmouredCyberChanger ChopShop.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Oh-ooh-oh, it's Bugsnax!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Chop Shop''' (Armored Cyber Changer, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Environment'': Desert
:*''Accessories'': Pincer gearbox weapon, pincer blades, mandibles

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers:_Cyberworld_(toyline)#Armored_Cyber_Changers|Cyberworld]]'' Armored Cyber Changers, Chop Shop transforms from 4-inch tall robot mode to a stag beetle in 4 steps, with his whole torso compressing in one motion as his chest is flipped up, drawing in his arms and shifting the backpack down to meet his calves. The figure comes with a gear driven hammer-like weapon with flip out grabby pincers and a blade in its center. The contraption can also be held as a gun, though Chop Shop can't hold it like one in robot mode since the insect legs on the toy's arms get in the way.

: Like other Cyber Changers, the toy has limited articulation, with ball-jointed shoulders, hips, and hinged knees. He has 3 5 mm ports on his back and one on each arm. No 3 mm stand port though! The beast mode mandibles, as well as the pincers of the weapon, are all removable and attach via 5 mm posts. The stock photo at right shows the bug legs on his shins pointing down, but they can be positioned pointing upwards for a slightly more pleasing look.

: Chop Shop's overall robot mode design is based on [[Insecticon (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Insecticon]] while his color scheme draws from [[Insecticon (Energon)|''Energon'' Insecticon]] and the toys of the [[Insecticon_(WFC)#Prime|''Prime'' Insecticons]]. Guess they wanted a name more marketable than "Insecticon" this time!

[[Category:Cyberworld Decepticons]]

Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)

2025-09-06T20:34:49Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Cyberworld */

{{factions|autobot|}}
{{Disambig3|Optimus Prime}}
:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from [[Transformers: Cyberworld (franchise)|Cyberworld]].''
[[File:Optimus prime tech specs.jpg|thumb|right|[[Fortnite]] is the right of all sentient beings.]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is the newly appointed and mighty leader of the Autobots. Although prone to the occasional quip or witty remark, inside his chassis beats the [[spark]] of a truly kind and selfless 'bot. After becoming stranded on the strange [[Cyberworld (location)|Cyberworld]], he is doing his best to find allies and decipher the true nature of his situation.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberworld'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Kyle Kaczmarczyk]] (English)|[[Idzi Dutkiewicz Sánchez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Laurent Pasquier]] (French)}}
[[File:Optimus prime vs scorponok.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Gamer rage comes in all shapes and sizes.]]
Optimus Prime awoke to the voice of [[Bumblebee (Cyberworld)|Bumblebee]] telling him to stop doing ''something'' before crash-landing into a jungle in Cyberworld. Getting to his feet, he noticed his HUD had updated as he began investigating this new world. Optimus ventured into a nearby desert where he found an Autobot ship, however, he got ambushed by [[Scorponok (Cyberworld)|Scorponok]] before he could reach it. Optimus attempted to de-escalate the situation, but alas, it was not meant to be and Scorponok attacked anyway, forcing Optimus to flee.

Upon retreating back to the jungle, a block of [[energon]] appeared in front of Optimus. When he touched it, he absorbed the energon and his new level stat increased. Optimus did not have much time to process this as soon after, a furious [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]] emerged from the foliage. Optimus once again tried and failed to de-escalate the situation as Grimlock assaulted him and gave chase. Eventually, Optimus escaped by diving between the heads of a double-headed tree which Grimlock was too big to fit through. As Optimus was leaving, he noticed another Autobot ship falling from the sky and determined it to contain Bumblebee, but Grimlock was quick to free himself and Optimus had to trap him in a vine before heading off to find his friend. {{storylink|Commence Program}} Optimus found Bumblebee just after the yellow bot had been betrayed and shot by [[Megatron (Cyberworld)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Prime Target (Cyberworld)|Prime Target}}

Optimus and Bumblebee were discussing ways to get past Scorponok when they noticed a crate drop in the distance and decided to take a closer look. Unfortunately for them, Grimlock and [[Snarl (Cyberworld)|Snarl]] also wanted a piece of that upgrade pie. After a brief fight against the two [[Dinobot (Cyberworld)|Dinobot]]s, Optimus and Bumblebee managed to claim the crate and drove off their adversaries using their newly-found [[Energon-axe]] and wrist-mounted blaster. {{storylink|Crate Point, Well Fought}}

While walking along the river through the jungle, Optimus and Bee's path was crossed an energy tunnel hosting a competition between [[Elita-1 (Cyberworld)|Elita-1]] and [[Sky-Byte (Cyberworld)|Sky-Byte]]. They intervened to help their comrade, but this punished Elita-1 by awarding the win to Sky-Byte and draining her of her energon, which she proceeded to chew Optimus out for. Optimus tried to negotiate with the Decepticon for a peaceful solution to their stand-off, but he was not in the mood for listening, and pinned him to a boulder with an energy harpoon. The three Autobots were able to drive him off, Elita-1 offered to assist them in getting a weapon strong enough to surpass Scorponok, if they would help her get revenge. {{storylink|River Race Ruckus}}

[[File:Bumblebee hangs off ledge while optimus is looking at him.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Long live the winner."]]
Elita-1 helped them sneak into [[Cyber City (Cyberworld)|Cyber City]], where they were accosted by Sky-Byte and [[Mirage (Cyberworld)|Mirage]]. Optimus tried to negotiate, but was forced to engage in a brawl with Mirage's holograms, before giving chase to the bot himself. In the end, he rescued Elita-1 from a wheel-empowered Sky-Byte. They, along with Bumblebee, chased the villain until they encountered an injured Mirage, asking to team up. {{storylink|Smoke & Mirrors}} The group snuck through the city and fought their way into a computer terminal, through which them attempted to acquire Scorponok's [[Tech Spec]]s to give them a chance to beat him, only to be cut off by the city's ruler, [[Starscream (Cyberworld)|Starscream]]. They tried to flee, but he cornered them in an alleyway, which spawned a mission. The goal was to be the last bot standing on a large levitating platform. When Mirage and Elita-1 were eliminated, Prime and Bumblebee pretended to fight to lure Starscream in close, only for Optimus to grab him and throw them both off the edge, leaving Bumblebee the winner. As Mirage advised them to look somewhere else to find the strength to beat Scorponok, he saw Snarl watching from a nearby rooftop, and came up with a new plan. {{storylink|Screamer City Arena}}

Tracking down Grimlock via following Snarl, the trio of Autobots were captured in a net. Grimlock refused to outright help them, so Prime challenged him, one-to-one, in a Hunter vs Hunted mission, with the condition that if he won, Grimlock would help them. Of course, if Grimlock won, he would willingly serve the Dinobot leader. While Grimlock initially had the upper hand, being aware that their roles would switch periodically while Prime was caught off-guard switching between chaser and chased, Optimus was eventually able to use the environmental traps against his Dinobot foe, capturing him in a net himself. {{storylink|Hunter vs Hunted}} With Grimlock recruited, they attempted to find more energon, only to be met by Megatron. Him and Prime faced each other down, and as Mirage and [[Chop Shop (Cyberworld)|Chop Shop]] arrived, they began the latest mission module - a race to the summit of a series of platforms. Optimus, Elita-1, and Grimlock played for the Autobots, until Megatron was able to knock the other two down. Him and Optimus faced off mano a mano, but Optimus failed to get any answers about Cyberworld from him before Megatron deactivated the platform from under him, sending him plummeting and enabling the Decepticons to take the win. At Grimlock's suggestion, Prime agreed they would have to face Scorponok soon. {{storylink|What Goes Up}}

{{ongoing}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberworld''===
{{anchor|cyberchanger}}
[[File:TF-Cyberworld-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Monster Convoy]] Lives!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Changer, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Environment'': City

:Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (toyline)|Cyberworld]]'' Cyber Changers, Optimus Prime stands about four inches tall and converts into truck mode in four steps. As with other Cyber Changers, Optimus features minimal articulation, with ball-jointed shoulders and hips, plus hinged knees. He has a waist swivel though!

:Prime's [[autotransformation]] for the torso is remarkably involved, tackling what should be a standard G1-esque problem in a completely new way. Pushing up the roof causes the windshield to fold over the torso, and the head to pop up at the same time, which in turn folds the shoulders out into place. In vehicle mode his smokestack [[kibble]] doesn't actually form smokestacks, but rather ends up under the front bumper, forming a pair of cannons. The pegs used to lock his legs in place for truck mode sadly get in the way a bit if you try to have him kick forwards; you sort of have to finagle his legs around at an angle to pose him.

:Seemingly to facilitate this transformation and make the toy as big as possible for the price point, a few aspects of the toy show signs of budget crunch: the wheels aren't pinned, and only the barest minimum of [[paint operation]]s are used. Compared to the [[show-accuracy|cartoon's character model]], he's missing [[insignia]] on both shoulders, silver on the front of the truck cab and the vents on his shins, and the classic yellow details on his crotch. The yellow arrows on his forearms are absent, and in fact aren't even sculpted into the toy. The backs of his legs are completely hollow, so there's definitely no room for a trailer hitch back there.

:On the bright side, he has a couple of hexagonal [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] on his back, as well as a smaller [[3 mm post|3 mm port]] for a [[flight stand]]!

{{-}}{{anchor|armoredcyberchangers}}
[[File:TF-Cyberworld-Armored-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Destined for an [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] redeco.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Armored Cyber Changer, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Environment'': Desert
:*''Accessories'': Cannon, left & right wings

: The second Cyber Changers Optimus Prime has an unmasked face, and transforms into an armored off-road truck in 2 steps with his whole torso compressing in one motion as his chest is flipped up, drawing in his arms and shifting the backpack down to meet his calves. This is more difficult to engage as a mechanism in vehicle mode as the chest doesn't offer much of a surface to push against to begin the process and the roof of the truck also has to be allowed to slide up as this happens.

: As appears standard for ''Cyberworld'', this Optimus also only features (really tight) ball-jointed shoulders, hips and hinged knees which lock straight. He has a 5 mm port on each arm and one on his back alongside a 3 mm stand connection.

: As the larger-size-class (but not actually larger-as-a-figure) "Armored" Cyber Changer, he includes a large geared weapon that splays open the gun barrel and detachable 5 mm compatible wings when pressed.

: The figure is named "Offroad Optimus Prime" in listings, but "Offroad" is absent from the packaging.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Cyberworld-Optimus Prime vehicle.jpg|Truck mode
</gallery>
[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Cyberworld Autobots]]
[[Category:Primes]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]

Excellion (Cybertron)

2025-08-31T21:17:29Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Notes */

{{factions|velocitron|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Autobot from ''Cybertron''|the Autobot from ''Animated''|Excellion (Animated)}}
:''Excellion is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Excellionutcardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not Shot]]
A brooding loner from the planet Velocitron, '''Excellion''' has actually won more respect from the [[Decepticon]]s than he has the [[Autobot]]s by successfully infiltrating their base completely unseen on more than one occasion. While the Autobots appreciate his efforts, it's his attitude that has estranged him from his peers.

With any luck, his new mentor [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] can whip him into shape.

==Fiction==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Dark Heart Synthos attack.jpg|thumb|left]]
Following the war with [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Excellion stepped up to join the Autobots and fell under [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]'s command on board the ''[[Star Arrow]]''. During a space mission when they were transporting a valuable [[Force Chip]], the ''Star Arrow'' was shot down above the planet [[Sandokan]]. While searching for the means of repairing their ship, Excellion and the Autobots were attacked by [[Synthos]], the deranged creature who had brought their ship down. They managed to retreat to a cave where they set up camp to repair their injuries and signal for rescue. Unfortunately, things were never that simple. The Decepticon mercenary known as [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]] arrived on Synthos, searching for their Force Chip and the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan|Dark Heart]] that powered Synthos. Excellion kept watch over their injured comrades [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] and [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] while Override and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] confronted the Decepticon. He was caught unawares by Astrotrain's [[Mini-Con]] partners, however, and lost the Force Chip to the mercenaries.

The Autobots raced after Astrotrain, and caught up with the Decepticon during a skirmish between him and Synthos. Astrotrain attempted to overpower the creature by using the Force Chip, but was fighting a losing battle. Synthos got possession of the Force Chip and nearly became unstoppable as he tried to add its power to his own Dark Heart. Luckily, Excellion and Blurr managed to fend off the creature and reclaim the Force Chip before any of their enemies could. In an ironic twist, the Autobots were then saved by the arrival of the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], Astrotrain's employer. As the Decepticons occupied themselves with the threat of Synthos, Excellion and the Autobots snuck aboard Cannonball's shuttle and assumed control of the vessel. With the Force Chip safely tucked away, they began their journey back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Excellion.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Bizarro Hot Rod.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Excellion''' (Deluxe class, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, Velocitron style Cyber Key
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the sixth wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxes, Excellion is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]], now playing up the [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]-inspired design cues with a fiery red/orange/yellow paint-job, transforming into a modified {{w|Chrysler ME Four-Twelve|Chrysler ME 412}}. He comes with a Speed Planet [[Cyber Key]] that deploys transparent blue wings from his spoiler when the key is inserted into the rear of the car. The toy also comes with a spring-loaded missile-launching gun that can be carried in robot mode or pegged into the roof of the car mode.

: His mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Toys|Goldbug]] and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie universe]] [[Breakaway (Movie)#Toys|Breakaway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Excellion/excellion.htm More information on Excellion at TFU.info]''
{{CybertronHotShotMold}}
{{--}}

===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy_ExcellVsThunder.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Excellion vs. Thundercracker: Opposites Attack''' (Multipack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, Velocitron style Cyber Key

: During [[Christmas]]time 2007, [[Walmart]] got several [[exclusive]] double-packs of ''Cybertron'' Deluxes sold under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner. For this series, Excellion came packaged with [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]]. Both toys are identical to their original releases.
{{--}}

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Deluxe Excellion.jpg|thumb|300px|Why am I a Decepticon? I thought [[Sideways (Armada)#Age of the Primes|the other guy]] was the one who was switching sides!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Excellion''' (Deluxe Class, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, Velocitron Cyber Key, arm panels

: A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' "[[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#LegacyCybertron|Cybertron Universe Hot Shot]]," ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Excellion is an update of his original ''Cybertron'' toy, transforming into a red sports car.

: He comes with his blaster, modeled after the original toy's spring-loaded missile launcher, but the "missile" is now a permanent gun barrel that ends in a [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible peg. Like most ''Cybertron''-derived ''Legacy'' figures, he comes with an entirely non-functional Cyber Key, which means his originally-spring-loaded spoiler-wings must be folded out manually. His forearm panels can be removed as accessories, revealing a 5mm port underneath.

: It's worth noting that his final deco does not directly draw from any previous toy that could be considered Excellion, leaving all the orange paint applications from his torso in favor of silvers and greys while adding dark grey sections to his car mode in the places these would be found on Hot Shot. His spoiler wings are now orange instead of blue, like the ''Legends of Cybertron'' red Hot Shot (see Notes below).

: Erroneously, the packaging and instructions shows Excellion's allegiance as a Decepticon. Oops.

{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===''Attacktix''===
[[Image:AttacktixExcellion.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He will crush you with his mighty parasol missile.]]
*'''Excellion''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF10
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
{{-}}
: Part of the first series of ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, Excellion is a redeco of the Hot Shot piece (of course). His large missile makes him one of the more effective Transformers shooters. Excellion's Special Power ''Sacrifice'' lets you keep him in play by replacing one of your Trooper figures with him.

:Excellion's large base and wide stance make him an excellent defensive figure. He's even harder to shoot down when his missile is in place. The figure has four points of articulation; head, shoulders and waist.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixExcellion/excellion.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Excellion at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:LOC RedHotShot.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's both Hot Shot and not Hot Shot in one convenient package!]]
* Excellion is an homage to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] based on a Japanese DVD-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyDVD|''Galaxy Force'' Exillion]] (the Japanese version of the original ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Hot Shot toy), which uses a similar overall color scheme but has a number of deco differences and was released in limited numbers. He uses the ''Galaxy Force'' name for Hot Shot with a slight change in spelling from Ex'''i'''llion to Ex'''ce'''llion.
* A redeco of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] Hot Shot uses Excellion's approximate coloration and paint scheme; however, the toy is not actually labeled "Excellion", merely "Hot Shot". The reason for this is unclear.
*The Hasbro sales copy for ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Excellion on social media labels him as a descendant of [[Amalgamous Prime]].

[[Category:Age of the Primes Autobots‎]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Snarl (Cyberworld)

2025-08-31T21:09:34Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Cyberworld */

{{factions|autobot|}}
{{Disambig3|Snarl}}
:''Snarl is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: Cyberworld (franchise)|Cyberworld]].''
[[File:CWep3-Snarl boasts.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Diruto, son of Boruto, son of [[Kurama|Naruto]].]]

'''Snarl''' is quite the scrapper. Though he's definitely the smarter and more patient of the two [[Dinobot (Cyberworld)|Dinobot]]s trapped in the mysterious [[Cyberworld (location)|Cyberworld]], he still defers to the larger and more impulsive [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]] as they eke out an existence in the digital jungle. His proficiency and creativity with a sword should not be underestimated.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberworld'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[James Alexander]] (English)|[[Luis Hurtado]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
Snarl, alongside fellow Dinobot [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)|Grimlock]], were the first to see a crate drop in the Jungle are of Cyberworld, with Grimlock noting that they hadn't seen one in forever. After some mild contemplation, Grimlock headed the charge towards the crate drop, with Snarl running alongside him to the drop- unaware that [[Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)|two]] [[Bumblebee (Cyberworld)|eavesdroppers]] were listening in on their conversation.
[[Image:SnarlRun.jpg|left|180px|thumb|[https://youtu.be/Z9G1Mf6TZRs?si=7JSZyaoXr06Ov788 GOTTA GO FAST! GOTTA GO FAST! GOTTA GO FASTER FASTER, FA-FA-FA-FA-FASTER!]]]
Finding the Crate Drop, Snarl and Grimlock walked in on Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. Following Grimlock once more, the two attacked Optimus and his "little friend", Snarl riding Grimlock into battle until his legs were caught by a vine Optimus threw, leading to Snarl jumping off of his compatriot to attack Bumblebee with his sword. Bumblebee was found to be too quick to hit, and, when enraged, Snarl leaped up into the air to strike down his opponent- which was then interrupted by Optimus Prime, ramming into him with his truck form. Sent flying back, Snarl regained his footing and telling Grimlock to give him a hand, which the large Dinobot took literally, transforming into his robot form so he and Snarl could attack Optimus Prime together.
Facing small rocks being thrown by Bumblebee upon the surrounding mountain, Grimlock threw Snarl up at the yellow opponent with his strong Dino-hand, allowing for Snarl to take Bumblebee off of the cliff-edge to face him head-to-head, chasing after the yellow fellow with his sword in-hand.
Confident in being able to perform a killing blow, Snarl remarked on Bumblebee and Optimus' disharmony- though his own harmony with Grimlock proved to slow him down by a fair margin, with Bumblebee and Optimus fooling the duo into getting stuck in the mud.
In a desperate race for the crate, Grimlock and Snarl utilized a nearby steam spout to rocket their way up the mountain, with the duo transforming into their Dino modes to attack. Unfortunately, Bumblebee reached the crate, giving Optimus and his little yellow friend ample firepower to fend off the Dinobots. Frustrated and tired, Grimlock and Snarl stormed off, with Grimlock giving the Autobots a warning to stay out of his and Snarl's way. {{storylink|Crate Point, Well Fought}}

Snarl found himself in Starscream's City while following the Autobots, recording Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Elita-1 (Cyberworld)|Elita]] and [[Mirage (Cyberworld)|Mirage]] looking at the [[Tech Specs]] of Scorponok. {{storylink|Screamer City Arena}}

[[Image:SnarlKnows.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Snarl even saw Swoop's loooooooooooong legs. They go on for miiiiiiiiiiiiiiles.]]
With Optimus Prime and his Autobots searching from Grimlock, Snarl was their best lead towards finding the big guy. Stalking him in the forest, the Autobots unknowingly fell for a trap the Dinobots had laid down, with all three of them being caught in a net. Grimlock, speaking from the shadows, revealed that he knew what Optimus Prime and his Autobots were after, having a recording of the Autobots finding Scorponok's tech specs in [[Starscream (Cyberworld)|Starscream's]] city. Commenting on how weird this recording was, Bumblebee was horrified at the implication that Snarl had seen everything the group was doing. Giving Bumblebee a long, dark stare, his fears were confirmed. Snarl sees all.

Breaking free from the Dinobots' trap, Optimus challenged Grimlock to a game of Hunter VS Hunted, pledging that, if he were to lose, the Dinobots would have their undying loyalty. Confident in his chances, Grimlock joined the game, leaving Bumblebee, Elita, and Snarl to commentate over the match. Snarl remarked on Grimlock's tactical genius, confident that he would win the game- though his dreams were crushed when Optimus managed to come out on top. Grimlock, respecting Optimus' ingenuity, joined his group of Autobots- though Snarl had doubts, with this alliance potentially having dire consequences for the rest of Cyberworld- a mysterious truce now being broken because of it. Snarl slinked away into the forest, with no confidence in Grimlock's plan.
{{storylink|Hunter vs Hunted}}
{{ongoing}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberworld''===
[[File:CybW-toy Snarl.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The Thagomizeerrr]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dinobot Snarl''' (Cyber Changer, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Environment'': Jungle
:*''Accessories'': Tail-sword

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberworld (toyline)|Cyberworld]]'' Cyber Changers, Snarl is a [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]-themed robot who transforms into a robotic ''Stegosaurus'' in a few simple steps. His dino tail detaches to become a hand-held sword/club/hitty-thing and his beast mode mouth features a movable lower jaw.

: As with all of the smaller ''Cyberworld'' figures, he has pretty limited articulation, and is designed to fit into sections of the larger toys (like [[Grimlock (Cyberworld)#Toys|Grimlock]]), riding them and interacting with their play gimmicks.

==Notes==
* At various points in the ''Cyberworld'' cartoon, Snarl does that "ninja run" thing where the torso leans forward and the arms go straight back.

[[Category: Cyberworld Autobots]]
[[Category: Dinobots]]

Excellion (Cybertron)

2025-08-31T21:07:09Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Age of the Primes */

{{factions|velocitron|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Autobot from ''Cybertron''|the Autobot from ''Animated''|Excellion (Animated)}}
:''Excellion is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Excellionutcardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not Shot]]
A brooding loner from the planet Velocitron, '''Excellion''' has actually won more respect from the [[Decepticon]]s than he has the [[Autobot]]s by successfully infiltrating their base completely unseen on more than one occasion. While the Autobots appreciate his efforts, it's his attitude that has estranged him from his peers.

With any luck, his new mentor [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] can whip him into shape.

==Fiction==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Dark Heart Synthos attack.jpg|thumb|left]]
Following the war with [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Excellion stepped up to join the Autobots and fell under [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]'s command on board the ''[[Star Arrow]]''. During a space mission when they were transporting a valuable [[Force Chip]], the ''Star Arrow'' was shot down above the planet [[Sandokan]]. While searching for the means of repairing their ship, Excellion and the Autobots were attacked by [[Synthos]], the deranged creature who had brought their ship down. They managed to retreat to a cave where they set up camp to repair their injuries and signal for rescue. Unfortunately, things were never that simple. The Decepticon mercenary known as [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]] arrived on Synthos, searching for their Force Chip and the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan|Dark Heart]] that powered Synthos. Excellion kept watch over their injured comrades [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] and [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] while Override and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] confronted the Decepticon. He was caught unawares by Astrotrain's [[Mini-Con]] partners, however, and lost the Force Chip to the mercenaries.

The Autobots raced after Astrotrain, and caught up with the Decepticon during a skirmish between him and Synthos. Astrotrain attempted to overpower the creature by using the Force Chip, but was fighting a losing battle. Synthos got possession of the Force Chip and nearly became unstoppable as he tried to add its power to his own Dark Heart. Luckily, Excellion and Blurr managed to fend off the creature and reclaim the Force Chip before any of their enemies could. In an ironic twist, the Autobots were then saved by the arrival of the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], Astrotrain's employer. As the Decepticons occupied themselves with the threat of Synthos, Excellion and the Autobots snuck aboard Cannonball's shuttle and assumed control of the vessel. With the Force Chip safely tucked away, they began their journey back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Excellion.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Bizarro Hot Rod.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Excellion''' (Deluxe class, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, Velocitron style Cyber Key
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the sixth wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxes, Excellion is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]], now playing up the [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]-inspired design cues with a fiery red/orange/yellow paint-job, transforming into a modified {{w|Chrysler ME Four-Twelve|Chrysler ME 412}}. He comes with a Speed Planet [[Cyber Key]] that deploys transparent blue wings from his spoiler when the key is inserted into the rear of the car. The toy also comes with a spring-loaded missile-launching gun that can be carried in robot mode or pegged into the roof of the car mode.

: His mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Toys|Goldbug]] and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie universe]] [[Breakaway (Movie)#Toys|Breakaway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Excellion/excellion.htm More information on Excellion at TFU.info]''
{{CybertronHotShotMold}}
{{--}}

===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy_ExcellVsThunder.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Excellion vs. Thundercracker: Opposites Attack''' (Multipack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, Velocitron style Cyber Key

: During [[Christmas]]time 2007, [[Walmart]] got several [[exclusive]] double-packs of ''Cybertron'' Deluxes sold under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner. For this series, Excellion came packaged with [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]]. Both toys are identical to their original releases.
{{--}}

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Deluxe Excellion.jpg|thumb|300px|Why am I a Decepticon? I thought [[Sideways (Armada)#Age of the Primes|the other guy]] was the one who was switching sides!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Excellion''' (Deluxe Class, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, Velocitron Cyber Key, arm panels

: A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' "[[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#LegacyCybertron|Cybertron Universe Hot Shot]]," ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Excellion is an update of his original ''Cybertron'' toy, transforming into a red sports car.

: He comes with his blaster, modeled after the original toy's spring-loaded missile launcher, but the "missile" is now a permanent gun barrel that ends in a [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible peg. Like most ''Cybertron''-derived ''Legacy'' figures, he comes with an entirely non-functional Cyber Key, which means his originally-spring-loaded spoiler-wings must be folded out manually. His forearm panels can be removed as accessories, revealing a 5mm port underneath.

: It's worth noting that his final deco does not directly draw from any previous toy that could be considered Excellion, leaving all the orange paint applications from his torso in favor of silvers and greys while adding dark grey sections to his car mode in the places these would be found on Hot Shot. His spoiler wings are now orange instead of blue, like the ''Legends of Cybertron'' red Hot Shot (see Notes below).

: Erroneously, the packaging and instructions shows Excellion's allegiance as a Decepticon. Oops.

{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===''Attacktix''===
[[Image:AttacktixExcellion.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He will crush you with his mighty parasol missile.]]
*'''Excellion''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF10
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
{{-}}
: Part of the first series of ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, Excellion is a redeco of the Hot Shot piece (of course). His large missile makes him one of the more effective Transformers shooters. Excellion's Special Power ''Sacrifice'' lets you keep him in play by replacing one of your Trooper figures with him.

:Excellion's large base and wide stance make him an excellent defensive figure. He's even harder to shoot down when his missile is in place. The figure has four points of articulation; head, shoulders and waist.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixExcellion/excellion.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Excellion at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[Image:LOCExcellion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's both Hot Shot and not Hot Shot in one convenient package!]]
* Excellion is an homage to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] based on a Japanese DVD-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyDVD|''Galaxy Force'' Exillion]] (the Japanese version of the original ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Hot Shot toy), which uses a similar overall color scheme but has a number of deco differences and was released in limited numbers. He uses the ''Galaxy Force'' name for Hot Shot with a slight change in spelling from Ex'''i'''llion to Ex'''ce'''llion.
* A redeco of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] Hot Shot uses Excellion's approximate coloration and paint scheme; however, the toy is not actually labeled "Excellion", merely "Hot Shot". The reason for this is unclear.
*The Hasbro sales copy for ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Excellion on social media labels him as a descendant of [[Amalgamous Prime]].

[[Category:Age of the Primes Autobots‎]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Excellion (Cybertron)

2025-08-31T21:04:08Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Age of the Primes */

{{factions|velocitron|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Autobot from ''Cybertron''|the Autobot from ''Animated''|Excellion (Animated)}}
:''Excellion is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Excellionutcardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not Shot]]
A brooding loner from the planet Velocitron, '''Excellion''' has actually won more respect from the [[Decepticon]]s than he has the [[Autobot]]s by successfully infiltrating their base completely unseen on more than one occasion. While the Autobots appreciate his efforts, it's his attitude that has estranged him from his peers.

With any luck, his new mentor [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] can whip him into shape.

==Fiction==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Dark Heart Synthos attack.jpg|thumb|left]]
Following the war with [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Excellion stepped up to join the Autobots and fell under [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]'s command on board the ''[[Star Arrow]]''. During a space mission when they were transporting a valuable [[Force Chip]], the ''Star Arrow'' was shot down above the planet [[Sandokan]]. While searching for the means of repairing their ship, Excellion and the Autobots were attacked by [[Synthos]], the deranged creature who had brought their ship down. They managed to retreat to a cave where they set up camp to repair their injuries and signal for rescue. Unfortunately, things were never that simple. The Decepticon mercenary known as [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]] arrived on Synthos, searching for their Force Chip and the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan|Dark Heart]] that powered Synthos. Excellion kept watch over their injured comrades [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]] and [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] while Override and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] confronted the Decepticon. He was caught unawares by Astrotrain's [[Mini-Con]] partners, however, and lost the Force Chip to the mercenaries.

The Autobots raced after Astrotrain, and caught up with the Decepticon during a skirmish between him and Synthos. Astrotrain attempted to overpower the creature by using the Force Chip, but was fighting a losing battle. Synthos got possession of the Force Chip and nearly became unstoppable as he tried to add its power to his own Dark Heart. Luckily, Excellion and Blurr managed to fend off the creature and reclaim the Force Chip before any of their enemies could. In an ironic twist, the Autobots were then saved by the arrival of the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], Astrotrain's employer. As the Decepticons occupied themselves with the threat of Synthos, Excellion and the Autobots snuck aboard Cannonball's shuttle and assumed control of the vessel. With the Force Chip safely tucked away, they began their journey back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}
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==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cyb-toy Excellion.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Bizarro Hot Rod.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Excellion''' (Deluxe class, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, Velocitron style Cyber Key
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the sixth wave of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxes, Excellion is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Hot Shot]], now playing up the [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]-inspired design cues with a fiery red/orange/yellow paint-job, transforming into a modified {{w|Chrysler ME Four-Twelve|Chrysler ME 412}}. He comes with a Speed Planet [[Cyber Key]] that deploys transparent blue wings from his spoiler when the key is inserted into the rear of the car. The toy also comes with a spring-loaded missile-launching gun that can be carried in robot mode or pegged into the roof of the car mode.

: His mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Toys|Goldbug]] and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie universe]] [[Breakaway (Movie)#Toys|Breakaway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Excellion/excellion.htm More information on Excellion at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy_ExcellVsThunder.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Excellion vs. Thundercracker: Opposites Attack''' (Multipack, 2007)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, missile, Velocitron style Cyber Key

: During [[Christmas]]time 2007, [[Walmart]] got several [[exclusive]] double-packs of ''Cybertron'' Deluxes sold under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' banner. For this series, Excellion came packaged with [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Cybertron|Thundercracker]]. Both toys are identical to their original releases.
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===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Deluxe Excellion.jpg|thumb|300px|Why am I a Decepticon? I thought [[Sideways (Armada)#Age of the Primes|the other guy]] was the one who was switching sides!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Excellion''' (Deluxe Class, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, Velocitron Cyber Key, arm panels

: A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' "[[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#LegacyCybertron|Cybertron Universe Hot Shot]]," ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Excellion is an updating of his original ''Cybertron'' toy, transforming into a red sports car.

: He comes with his blaster, modeled after the original toy's spring-loaded missile launcher, but the "missile" is now a permanent gun barrel that ends in a [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible peg. Like most ''Cybertron''-derived ''Legacy'' figures, he comes with an entirely non-functional Cyber Key, which means his originally-spring-loaded spoiler-wings must be folded out manually. His forearm panels can be removed as accessories, revealing a 5mm port underneath.

: It's worth noting that his final deco does not directly draw from any previous toy that could be considered Excellion, leaving all the orange paint applications from his torso in favor of silvers and greys while adding dark grey sections to his car mode in the places these would be found on Hot Shot. His spoiler wings are now orange instead of blue, like the Legends red Hot Shot (see Notes below).

: Erroneously, the packaging and instructions shows Excellion's allegiance as a Decepticon. Oops.

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==Merchandise==
===''Attacktix''===
[[Image:AttacktixExcellion.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He will crush you with his mighty parasol missile.]]
*'''Excellion''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF10
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
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: Part of the first series of ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, Excellion is a redeco of the Hot Shot piece (of course). His large missile makes him one of the more effective Transformers shooters. Excellion's Special Power ''Sacrifice'' lets you keep him in play by replacing one of your Trooper figures with him.

:Excellion's large base and wide stance make him an excellent defensive figure. He's even harder to shoot down when his missile is in place. The figure has four points of articulation; head, shoulders and waist.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixExcellion/excellion.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Excellion at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[Image:LOCExcellion.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's both Hot Shot and not Hot Shot in one convenient package!]]
* Excellion is an homage to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] based on a Japanese DVD-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CyDVD|''Galaxy Force'' Exillion]] (the Japanese version of the original ''Cybertron'' Deluxe Hot Shot toy), which uses a similar overall color scheme but has a number of deco differences and was released in limited numbers. He uses the ''Galaxy Force'' name for Hot Shot with a slight change in spelling from Ex'''i'''llion to Ex'''ce'''llion.
* A redeco of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] Hot Shot uses Excellion's approximate coloration and paint scheme; however, the toy is not actually labeled "Excellion", merely "Hot Shot". The reason for this is unclear.
*The Hasbro sales copy for ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Excellion on social media labels him as a descendant of [[Amalgamous Prime]].

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Hot Shot (Armada)/toys

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Wasp-shot23: /* Cybertron */

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[[File:GHC Hot Shot Redgun.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Forgot to take his fiber supplement yesterday.]]

'''[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]''' has many toys! And merchandise! [[User:ItsWalky|No sane person]] would own all of them!

==Toys==
===''Armada''===
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[[File:Armadatoy-HotShot.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You know, I've personally flown over 194 missions and I was shot down every one of them. (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:MicronLegendtoy-HotRod.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb|I have a shell the size of a fist in my head. Pork Chop Hill. (''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot''' (Super-Con Class, [[2002]]/[[2003]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Hot Rod'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MC-03'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile, engine-block/blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Yuichiro Hira]] (Takara)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' "Super-Cons" (aka Deluxes), Hot Shot transforms into a modified yellow {{w|Audi TT}}. He is packaged with the [[Mini-Con]] helicopter [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|Jolt]], who can peg onto the trunk of Hot Shot's vehicle mode to act as a rear-mounted "speed boosting" propeller. Jolt's massive gun plugs into Hot Shot's hood, releasing a pair of "driving claws" from his front bumper; these function as his feet in robot mode, so activating these is a necessary step in transforming him. When Hot Shot is in robot mode, attaching Jolt or any Mini-Con to the port on his butt flips his rear axle up over his head; pushing up on the port then rotates the axle to face forward, automatically launching a spring-loaded missile, a gimmick fans have dubbed the "Axlezooka". Hot Shot's visor can also flip down over his face, and Jolt's gun can attach to his chest as armor. Jolt's gun also has its own Mini-Con socket, allowing it to activate any Mini-Con activated features. Although the show featured Hot Rod wielding it himself in robot mode as a double-barreled blaster pistol, the lack of a single dedicated peg or handle left the toy unable to do so.

:"Hot Rod," [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''Legends of the Microns'' version of Hot Shot, was released in altered colors, with a more saturated yellow and some dark gray paint in places instead of navy blue. Additionally, more of the belt straps on his chest were painted silver, his pelvis was painted a darker red, and there was clearer paint on his Autobot symbol. A [[retool]] (or vice versa) of [[Hasbro]]'s Hot Shot, his right arm houses a light-up LED (for accommodating the translucent Star Saber sword) that glows when his side-view mirror is pressed, a feature that was dropped from the American version due to price-point concerns.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed for the [[#ArDxPx|"Powerlinx" Hot Shot]] version of the character (see below). That retool was scheduled to be [[redeco]]ed for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "[[Battle in a Box]]" [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], but that set was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Hot Rod and Air Defense Micron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod & Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Sonokong name'': '''Red Gun & Air Defense'''
:*''ID number'': '''MS-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
:*''Accessories'': Missile, engine-block/blaster

: Takara's Hot Rod was also released in a box set with the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)#Toys|Air Defense Microns]], also in the first wave of the line. All items in the set are identical to their individual Takara releases.

: This set was also released by [[Sonokong]] in Korea, with no changes from the Takara release, other than the packaging. This was also the only way to obtain "Red Gun" (Hot Shot) and the "Air Defense" in Korea.

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[[File:Armadatoy-PowerlinxHotShot.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Destiny, Part Three|No, yeah, I'm totally that Hot Rods guy.]] (''Hasbro versions pictured'')]]
[[File:MicronLegendtoy-HotRodSuperMode.jpg|right|300px|thumb|My hand still glows, but they retooled away my deployable sunglasses! (''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Powerlinx Hot Shot with Powerlinx Jolt''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Hot Rod Super Mode'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MC-13'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 11]], 2003
:*''Accessories'': Missile, engine-block/blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: A red, yellow, and black [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the first Hot Shot, Powerlinx Hot Shot has a new head that has a more "serious" look, and his visor, sculpted directly into the new head, is no longer articulated. Intended to be an [[homage]] to "[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]" [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], he has a yellow spoiler and flames on his hood. Due to a factory error, his forehead is painted gray instead of left red. Later in the line, a running change granted Powerlinx Hot Shot with a cleaner faction symbol. Even ''later'' in the run, the forehead paint application was removed, but that particular version is extremely rare.

: The Japanese version, "Hot Rod Super Mode", fixed this forehead mistake, replaced the gold flames with yellow, painted the shoulder symbol more clearly, and retained the LED light-up arm the first Japanese version featured.

:This mold was scheduled to be [[redeco]]ed for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "[[Battle in a Box]]" [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], but that set was ultimately canceled.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Powerlinx Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Powerlinx Hot Shot with Powerlinx Jolt''' (Super-Con Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile, engine-block/blaster

:In November of 2003, US [[Toys"R"Us]] stores had special bonus pack Super-Con toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for ''less'' than the price of a normal Super-Con during Toys"R"Us' post-Thanksgiving-day sale. Like [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Powerlinx|Powerlinx Cyclonus]], Powerlinx Hot Shot could come with one of the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Dune Runner (Armada)#Toys|Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg#Toys|Iceberg]] or [[Ransack (Armada)#Toys|Ransack]].
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===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:BTR-toy HotShot.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Buy a bunch of him and recreate [[City of Fear!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles

:Part of the larger-scale assortment of ''[[Built to Rule!]] Armada'', Hot Shot is a building-block set centered around a converting "Trans-Skeleton" that forms the core of either mode: his made-up sportscar mode, or his incredibly gangly and awkward robot mode. He has two spring-loaded missile launchers activated by rotating a 2x2 drum assembly on the tops. He also has a 2x2 "Powerlinx"-peg plate, which can hold any ''BTR'' or regular-type Mini-Con, though the grip on the latter is particularly loose. Oddly, this is the only ''BTR Armada'' kit that places this plate on the trigger mechanism of the missile launcher (at least, according to the [[instructions]]) to simulate the regular ''Armada'' line's Powerlinx-activated gimmicks.

: He comes with a building-block version of [[Jolt (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Jolt]].

: His 2x4 engine-block piece would later show up in some ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Built to Rule! Hot Shot at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-OptimusPrimeSuper.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Seriously, it's not that hard to get hold of a Matrix of Leadership. Have you tried asking nicely?]]
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Supreme Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pistol, 4 missiles
{{note|''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]'s inner robot was officially (if comedically) [[repurposing|repurposed]] as an upgraded form for Hot Shot named "Shotimus Prime" by [[Hot Shot's Bot Thoughts issue 2|''Hot Shot's Bot Thoughts'' #2]].}}

: A Sam's Club [[exclusive]], the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime basically swapped out all of its red plastic for a yellow-orange color, with a black "bandolier". He transforms into a Japanese-style fire truck of seemingly made-up design (but with the distinct divided front windows of a Mitsubishi Fuso K Series K201 ladder truck), the forward section of which truck detaches to become his standard [[robot mode]]. His '[[trailer]]' can be reconfigured into a sort of battle station, which can then be disassembled and attached around the robot to form his Battle Mode. For some reason, the Autobot symbol on his chest in Battle Mode is left unpainted. As an undocumented feature, Optimus Prime's pistol can be stored on the right side of a backpack.

: The toy incorrectly proclaims that Optimus Prime's transformation into super mode uses the code-phrase "[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|maximize]]". Additionally, the toy has the unfortunate tendency for its rubber tires to split down its molding connection. The ladder comes complete with missiles allowing them to be launched one-at-a-time via individual triggers. The standard [[robot mode]] has four pegs on its arms that happen to be sculpted in such a way that they can function as [[Mini-Con]] ports, though they weren't designed with this in mind, since the original toy coming out before the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' toyline.

: He came packed in [[robot mode]] in an upright display package, which featured a sticker on the front with a hilariously mistransformed [[Omega Prime]], advertising the toy's combining ability with the simultaneously-released, slightly-redecoed Sam's Club exclusive ''Universe'' release of ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]].

: This Optimus Prime was also [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yellow Splendid Convoy]]. The mold was also used to make [[Defensor (OTFCC)#Universe .282003.29|OTFCC Defensor]], but that toy ended up unreleased.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/TFUOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energontoy-HotShot.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hot Shot, part deux. (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:SLtoy-HotShot.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Electric Boogaloo. (''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot''' (Combat Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SC-02'''
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, "radar" panel attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

:In ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'', Hot Shot was updated as a modified yellow {{w|Aston Martin Vanquish}}. He can carry a transparent red spring-loaded missile-launching weapon in either mode, and features a small Autobot [[spark crystal]] on his chest on which [[Energon star|Energon chips]] can be mounted. Like nearly all other Autobots in the ''Energon'' line, he can [[powerlinx]] with like-designed toys to form the top or bottom of a super robot. Hot Shot's articulation is relatively limited compared to other deluxes of the time, having peculiar balljointed shoulders, as well as lacking knees and a neck.

:Takara released "Hot Shot" in similar colors, changing the slate blue plastic to a dark, nearly-black blue, dropping the black paint on his car roof, and adding metallic blue paint to his chest. His head is also an almost-identical-but-refined sculpt, most noticeably the proportions and sculpt sharpness of the mouth and chin, along with less bulbous eyes.

:Similar to the contemporary [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and ''Energon'' Optimus Prime, the Hasbro figure had a running change during its second wave of production. While the first wave Hot Shot figures had gray faces, later releases had silver painted faces using the Takara head sculpt, with a transitional silver-faced Hasbro headed version in between. Hot Shot's head sculpt appears to have changed ''very'' late in the design process from having a visor to having exposed eyes like his ''Armada'' version; The Hasbro head is pictured on Hot Shot's [[control drawing|control art]], as in a [https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B131dK6nhZY/XlKJ7-mBltI/AAAAAAAA8Zc/3rRC1mF0B5YQ8Gbr5WsAQHqwVYjejm5EQCKgBGAsYHg/s1600/TFE_Settei_2_0051.jpg ''photo of a prototype headsculpt is literally pasted over the original line art''], so the Hasbro head use may have been a consequence of tight deadlines, with Takara cleaning up the sculpt later.

:This mold was later redecoed to make the [[#EnDxEn|"Energon" powered-up version of the character]]. It was also [[retool]]ed to make the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' incarnation of [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] and ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Nightbeat (SG)|Nightbeat]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/HotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Energon Hot Shot at TFU.info]''
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[[File:En-toy HotShotInfernoSet.jpg|right|200px|thumb|♫''Stuck as a middle with you...''♫]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot / Inferno Super Link Set''' (Multi-pack, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''SS-01'''
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, "radar" panel attachment

:In Japan, Takara released Hot Shot both individually and in a single "Super Link Set" with [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]. Both toys are identical to their individual Japanese releases. Likely owing to a tight schedule, the image on the front of the box actually depicts the Hasbro figures, complete with bug-eyed Hot Shot in a deco lightly altered in post to closer approximate the Takara version.
{{EnergonHotShotMold}}

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[[File:Energontoy-EnergonHotShot.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Silver on the outside, Armada colors on the inside! (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:SLtoy-HotShotFire.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He has [[burning spirit|a heart that burns for justice]]. Try some Tums, Hot Shot! (''Takara version pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Hot Shot''' (Combat Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Hot Shot Fire'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''SC-23'''
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, "radar" panel attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

:''Energon'' Energon Hot Shot gave the car mode a silver-painted finish and the robot parts a dark blue, yellow, and red color scheme reminiscent of ''Armada'' Hot Shot's colors. Curiously, Energon Hot Shot switched back to the Hasbro version of Hot Shot's head (see above), meaning the Takara head was not a [[retool]], but an entirely separate mold.

:When he was released in Japan as "Hot Shot Fire," his car mode was unpainted silver plastic, while the yellow plastic was changed to a sherbet orange, the dark blue plastic to black, and the transparent orange plastic to a transparent crimson red. He also came packaged with the [[Energon weapon|Energy Cutter]], a transparent watermelon red redeco of [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]'s [[energon weapon]], plus a matching [[Energon star|energon chip]]. Hot Shot Fire uses the Takara version of Hot Shot's head. Stock photos and packaging art showed Hotshot Fire with yellow plastic while the Energon Cutter and chip were crimson red, suggesting these deco changes were a late decision.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/EHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Energon Energon Hot Shot at TFU.info]''
{{EnergonHotShotMold}}
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertrontoy-DeluxeClassHotShot.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Hot Shot's Blue Period.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Exillion'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GC-02'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 28]], [[2004]]
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, Speed Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d85b'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (Takara)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing)}}

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]/[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' toys, this version of Hot Shot transforms into a heavily modified blue {{w|Chrysler ME Four-Twelve}} sports car with a huge rear engine. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the rear of the car deploys a pair of transparent yellow wings from his spoiler, a gimmick also available in robot mode. He also comes with a spring-loaded missile-launching gun that can be carried in robot mode or pegged into the roof of the car mode.

: His robot mode has numerous details in [[homage]] to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], including the triple-pipe-guns on his forearms, the spoiler-wings on his back, and the sculpting of his shins and chest.

: The Takara release, "Exillion," is almost completely identical to the later Hasbro version other than a slight molding difference; two screws on either side of the spoiler are visible in the American release and all subsequent uses of the mold, but the original Japanese use of the mold had these screws buried. And, of course, the Hasbro release has a [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] stamped on its back.

: Package art depicted Hot Shot's gun with a black trigger, but it was red plastic on the final toy.

:This sculpt was used to make Exillion Red Version [[#CyDVD|(see below)]], [[Excellion (Cybertron)#Toys|Excellion]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]''/''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Toys|Goldbug]] (with a new head sculpt) and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie series]] [[Breakaway (Movie)#Toys(2007)|Breakaway]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/HotShot/hotshot.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Hotshotcybertrondefensetoy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He's full of tiny missiles. Bubbles, not so much.]][[File:CDHotShot-cardback.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Variant enthusiasts, I tease you. (''Unreleased deco pictured'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Defense Hot Shot''' (Deluxe Class, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Exigeyser'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''GC-19'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[July 14]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Knife, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key, Scrapmetal standee (Takara release only)
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d1o4'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Cybertron Defense Hot Shot transforms into a modified {{w|M1117 Armored Security Vehicle|M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle}}, in the same blue, navy, and red color scheme as the previous ''Cybertron'' Hot Shot. A Cybertron Cyber Key is included and when the key is inserted into the back of the turret, the two gun barrels open up into dual (non-firing) missile launchers. Compartments on his shoulders and his thighs can also open up to reveal additional missile launchers. Cybertron Defense Hot Shot also comes with a dagger that stows between his legs and sort-of acts as an exhaust pipe in vehicle mode, and when in robot mode, the dagger can be hand-held, peg into the front of his fist, or be stored on a sheath on his left leg. The same sheath can be used to store his Cyber Key in vehicle mode.

: The instructions for this toy contain some minor visual errors: his black shoulder panels have been swapped, and some steps apparently have him flipped (with the sword/key sheath on his left leg instead of his right).

: "Exigeyser", Cybertron Defense Hot Shot's Japanese counterpart, is completely identical, but also came with a cardboard standup depicting three [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]. The American version of Cybertron Defense Hot Shot was at some point intended to have a slightly altered deco, which is shown in the [[stock photography|stock photos]] on the back of the packaging, but this altered deco for some reason never superseded the Japanese deco for American release. This unreleased deco featured mud splashes painted around the wheel wells and some re-arranged deco on the robot chest.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#Timelines|Springer]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Roadbuster (G1)#Universe (2008)|Roadbuster]]. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Hardhead (BW)|Hard Head]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/CDHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Cybertron Defense Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Hotshotlegendsblue.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005/[[2006]])}}</ul>

: A smaller, simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Hot Shot was released as part of the first wave of ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' toys. He features limited articulation of the arms and legs, and he retains the flip-out wings.

: This mold was used to make a [[#CyLoC2|second Legends of Cybertron Hot Shot (see below)]], ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#LOC|Bumblebee]], and 2008's ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Universe (2008)|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Hot Shot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GalaxyForcetoy-RedExillion.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Dip it in red, don't even change the paint mask. I'll take your entire stock! Of 500!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Exillion Red Version''' (DVD pack-in, 2005-[[June 22|06-22]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: Exillion Red Version is a redeco of the ''Cybertron'' Hot Shot toy in red, dark red, and orange, with transparent blue. Aside from the retooled screwholes, he's a straight-on color swap from ''Galaxy Force'' Exillion with the same [[paint operation]] layout. Limited to 500 pieces, it came with the first ''Galaxy Force'' DVD and an empty box set to prepare for the next few ''Galaxy Force'' DVD releases. This redeco took advantage of the toy's homage to ''Generation 1'' Hot Rod, completing the homage with appropriate colors, though the toy is still supposed to represent the Hot Shot/Exillion character.

: Before the toy saw official release, several stolen [[prototype|test shots]] entered the market, though in a [http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act368/ slightly altered color treatment] than the final. Originally, the dark red was a brighter red.

: This toy was the indirect inspiration for ''Cybertron'' [[Excellion (Cybertron)#Toys|Excellion]], who is marketed as a separate character, unlike this toy. (The direct inspiration, of course, being the original Hot Rod.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/DVDExillion/exillion.htm More information on Exillion Red Version at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot with Mirage''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, Speed Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d85b'''

: Part of a run of [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Tiny Tins]]'' sets, Hot Shot was also sold in a larger box that came with a special [[redeco]] of the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] member [[Mirage (Armada)#Cybertron|Mirage]], plus a special Tiny Tins carrying tin for the Mini-Con. Hot Shot himself was unchanged from his normal Hasbro release.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Value Pack''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, Speed Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d85b'''

: For a while, [[Toys"R"Us]] and [[Walmart]] stores in the US sold "Value Packs" with two randomly paired, fully packaged Deluxes set in a cardboard sleeve and sold at somewhat less than the cost of two normal Deluxes.

: This packs could include Hot Shot, [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Toys|Dirt Boss]], [[Override (Cybertron)#Toys|Override]], [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|Red Alert]], [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]], or [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Toys|Snarl]].

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Drag Race Pack! Hot Shot vs. Override''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, Speed Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''d85b'''

: Hot Shot was also available in a [[Target]]-exclusive two-pack set with [[Override (Cybertron)#Toys|Override]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:LOC RedHotShot.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Bitin' Excellion's style.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)}}</ul>

:This redeco of [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] Hot Shot uses Excellion's approximate coloration and paint scheme; however, the toy is not actually labelled "Excellion", merely "Hot Shot". The reason for this is unclear.

:This mold was later redecoed to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Legends [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#LOC|Bumblebee]], and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron recolor Hot Shot at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
*'''Hot Shot''' (Legends Class, 2007)

:Bizarrely enough, Hot Shot was one of three [[rebranding|rebranded]] ''Cybertron'' Legends toys released in ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' packaging, though with the modifier "Cybertron Collection" printed on the cardfront. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.

===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:UniverseHotShotJolt.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hasbro hates the fans, plural, but loves [[David Willis]].]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Series'': '''Armada Series'''
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:An update of his ''Armada'' form, Hot Shot transforms from a sleek yellow Audi TT-like hot rod sports car with transparent windows and headlights into a fully poseable robot. Jolt is able to attach via a Mini-Con peg on Hot Shot's shoulder, but this doesn't activate any features. Jolt plugs into Hot Shot's vehicle mode by pushing the arms/engines through slots under the spoiler; Jolt cannot fold so that his propeller faces back like the original toy. Additionally, Hot Shot's fist holes are smaller than the standard 5mm, making him incompatible with all weapons from his previous forms. Because there is no gap molded into the rear bumper to accommodate missile launchers (see below), the car kibble over his shoulders bumps together and cannot sit properly. He's also infamous for having a horribly finicky transformation, with his windshield, door, and roof pieces refusing to lock together and continually detaching from their proper position.

:Hot Shot's prototype featured transparent plastic on his side windows to match his windshield and rear window, but was replaced with painted opaque windows on the final toy.

:''Universe'' Hot Shot was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed into ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Hot Shot (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Hot Rod]]. The ''Henkei! Henkei!'' version retains missile launchers originally planned for the Hasbro release. The ''Henkei! Henkei!'' version of the mold was redecoed as the Transformers Collectors' Club 2010 freebie, [[Dion (G1)#Timelines|Elite Guard Dion]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on ''Universe'' Hot Shot at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:GS-toy HotShot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Shot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''War for Cybertron: Siege''
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-GS09'''
:*''Accessories'': "W-5 Holo-Beam Refraction Blaster," "RT-10 IR Electro-Scope Launcher," ammo clip (combine to form "HD Vector-Beam Mega-Blaster")
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

{{note|This toy is also used as one iteration of the [[Hot Shot (G1)|"Generation 1" incarnation of Hot Shot]].}}

:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' special release in ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', Hot Shot is a new head retool of Deluxe Class [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Autobot Hound]] with a paintjob homaging his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#CDT|counterpart's Cybertron Defense Deluxe figure]], and transforms from robot to Cybertronian jeep and back. He includes the "W-5 Holo-Beam Refraction Blaster" and "RT-10 IR Electro-Scope Launcher," which are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and can combine to form the "HD Vector-Beam Mega-Blaster," or can be mounted onto his shoulder. The Refraction Blaster comes with a detachable ammo clip, which can be stored in the bed of the jeep. Unlike most ''Selects'' redecoes, Hot Shot features "battle damage" paint applications on his bullbar and shins. He also has multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:His vehicle mode has a sculpted winch, in the center of which is a hole. If some thread is fed through, this makes his winch somewhat functional.

:Hot Shot debuted from [[Entertainment Earth]] at [[New York Comic Con]] 2019, also sold online by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the USA and Canada. In the latter country, he was also available at EB Games stores.

:Hound's [[:File:Siege-Hound-art.jpg|package art]], first seen at Summer Wonder Festival 2018,<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/2018/07/siege-cybertron-defense-hot-shot-pretool-revealed/ The Allspark - Siege Cybertron Defense Hot Shot Pretool Revealed?]</ref> depicts Hound with a head resembling that of his Cybertron Defense Figure, foreshadowing the retool.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF Legacy Deluxe Class Hot Shot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You're not done ‘till I SAY you’re done, [[David Willis|Willis!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Armada Universe Hot Shot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-22'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 25]] 2023
:*''Accessories'': Engine block gun
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>

: Part of the first wave of Deluxes in ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'', Hot Shot is based on the ''Armada'' version of the character and transforms into a yellow sports car, once again a close-but-not-quite-for-legal-reasons yellow Audi TT. He features a movable visor and includes an engine block gun like his original ''Armada'' toy, but unlike that toy, he does not include [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]. However, he does have a single "Powerlinx" post in the usual spot on the back of his car mode in the middle of the spoiler, and yes, the [[Jolt (Armada)#Toys|original Jolt toy]] fits perfectly and can even do the propeller-back thing.

: Hot Shot's [[Evo-Fusion]] gimmick allows his Axlezooka to emerge from his back, though this time around, it is not spring-loaded in any way and must be manually pulled out. One of the hubcaps has a [[5 mm post]]-hole in it for plugging in [[fire Blast effect|blast effect]]s or other weapons to make it even more gloriously ridiculous; the tire is a separate part so it spins around the stationary hubcap. Due to his transformation, he can still do the "driving claws" thing in car mode, but again it's all manual, and he lacks the tread-pattern sculpting on his feet.

: Due to his vehicle mode being a car, Hot Shot was made to G1 character [[scale]] standards ([[Autobot Cars]] are Deluxes, [[Decepticon Planes]] are Voyagers, and so on), meaning Hot Shot doesn't adhere to an accurate [[Scale charts#Armada cartoon|''Armada'' cartoon scale]]. In ''Armada'', Hot Shot is the same height as [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] in [[robot mode]], so an accurately-scaled ''Legacy'' Hot Shot would have to be a Voyager Class figure, to match up with the other ''Legacy'' "Armada Universe" toys.

: This figure was revealed during [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]].

::*[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy8VO3sn1V/ ''Mark Maher's designer commentary on Legacy Evolution Hot Shot'']

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[[File:Legacytoy-PowerlinxHotShotJolt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|DASH RIFLES THOSE FUNKY RIFLES]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Armada Universe Powerlinx Hot Shot / Armada Universe Jolt''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Engine block gun, 2 rifles, 6 [[Fire Blast effect]]s
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqMyy6HYxE San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Generations panel recording] at the "Memo's collection" YouTube channel</ref> [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8kPFTS6hEM&t=2957s ''Transformers'' panel] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Thew Adams]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023]].</ref>}}

: ''Legacy'' Hot Shot was redecoed and retooled to sport his Powerlinx colors and his classic gritted-teeth facial expression, and is further packed with a new-mold [[Jolt (Armada)#Legacy|Jolt]] (in his original orange, not Powerlinx yellow and black), two new rifles, and six stackable blast effect parts in orange for the first time! Jolt's design is based on his cartoon model and is a light orange to match the cartoon's coloring, though lacking the red accents. The two rifles reference specific weapons Hot Shot carried in the episode "[[Dash (episode)|Dash]]" and are gangmolded with Jolt, as is the new front half of his head.

: The [[package art|box art]] depicts a version of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] as based upon ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Earthrise|Thrust]].

: This toy was revealed at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2023 breakfast PR event, and was made available to purchase online during [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023|PulseCon 2023]] on [[September 22]], 2023.

::*[https://www.instagram.com/p/C6hlw2MMxoW/?img_index=1 ''Mark Maher's designer commentary on Legacy Evolution Powerlinx Hot Shot and Jolt'']
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[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Deluxe-Cybertron-Hot-Shot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Willis just can't catch a break.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Universe Hot Shot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, Velocitron Cyber Key, arm panels
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

: Part of the third Wave of ''Legacy United'' Deluxes, "Cybertron Universe Hot Shot" is an updating of his original ''Cybertron'' toy, blending both it and his animation model together, transforming into a blue sports car. His flip-out wings are cast in opaque red plastic, like on his ''Legends of Cybertron'' toy.

: He comes with his blaster, modeled after the original toy's spring-loaded missile launcher, but the "missile" is now a permanent gun barrel that ends in a [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible peg. Like most ''Cybertron''-derived ''Legacy'' figures, he comes with an entirely non-functional Cyber Key, which means his originally-spring-loaded spoiler-wings must be folded out manually. Undocumented in his instructions, his forearm panels can be removed as accessories, revealing a 5mm port underneath.

: Hot Shot was revealed on the [[April 25]] Hasbro Pulse fanstream, with pre-orders going live later that day.

: Hot Shot was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' [[Excellion#Age_of_the_Primes|Excellion]] (who else?).

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C6hlw2MMxoW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' "Cybertron Universe" Hot Shot'']''

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:Mcdonaldshotshot1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You can't have too many of these.]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Happy Meal, 2002)
**''Accessories'': Car roof (Asian market variant only)

:Released as part of the [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal ''Armada'' promotion, Hot Shot transformed from robot to yellow car. He had a Powerlinx post on each shoulder and Powerlinx ports under each foot, which enabled him to combine with the other McDonald's Autobots to form [[Mighty Robot]]. The ports on his feet can be used to access Mini-Con gimmicks on larger Armada toys, but since they're on the bottom of his feet in robot mode, it would be a pretty awkward fit on most figures. Hot Shot's vehicle mode also features a pull-back motor.

:[[File:Mcdonaldshotshot2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|An ''Armada'' Hot Shot with transparent windows? Gasp!]]
:In some Asian markets, a slightly different Hot Shot toy was available. The robot arms, now painted blue, did not form from the roof of the car; instead the roof was a separate transparent piece which detached during transformation and pegged into his robot mode's back. Additionally, the pull-back motor gimmick was removed and replaced with two smaller, non-geared wheels on the robot's back. The reason for this version's existence is not known.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/McHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on McDonald's Hot Shot at TFU.info]''
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===Reader's Digest 3D Model===
[[File:Hotshotarmadaplasticcardfigurine.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not much less poseable than the actual toy!]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (3D Model, 2002)
:A plastic punch-out "exclusive collectible 3-D model" of Hot Shot was a prize packaged with Reader's Digest's ''[[Decepticon Attack!]]'' and ''[[Enter the Mini-Cons]]'' storybooks. Hot Shot was one of eight characters available, and each book came with two randomized characters. The assembled figure stands two inches tall.
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF HotShot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm seein' double! ''Four'' Hot Shots!]]
*'''Hot Rod''' ([[December 27]] 2002)
**''Act'': '''9'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A non-transforming PVC figure of Hot Shot, based on his animation model, was available in "Act 9" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' series. This figure came in both full color and solid-pewter finish, packed one each in every case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage at the shoulders, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.
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===''Mega Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:MegaSCFHotRod.jpg|right|upright=.66|thumb|[[Nucleon (substance)|More alive!]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rod''' (Mega Super Collection Figure, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Engine-blaster

: Mega SCF Hot Rod is a larger, articulated non-transforming PVC action figure of Hot Shot, based upon his cartoon model. He came with his engine gun and a small, non-transformable PVC figurine of his [[Mini-Con]] partner, [[Jolt (Armada)#Mega Super Collection Figure|Jolt]].
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===''Big Transformers''===
[[File:Bigtransformershotrod.jpg|right|upright=.66|thumb|Well, "big" is relative.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Big Transformers, 2002)

:[[Kabaya]] released a set of three separately-boxed ''Legends of the Microns'' figurines, dubbed "Big Transformers", which featured nontransformable, lightly-articulated plastic toys of Hot Shot, Megatron, and Optimus Prime. Each came with a tiny plastic representation of their respective Mini-Con partners in vehicle mode, which could peg onto them. Like most Kabaya toys, Hot Shot came with barely-edible gum.
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===''Transformers Mini Car Collection''===
[[File:Majorettehotrod.jpg|right|upright=.66|thumb|You will regret eating the gum.]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (die-cast car, 2002)

:[[Majorette]] and Kabaya offered a small range of ''Legends of the Microns''-themed die-cast cars. Hot Shot was represented by a yellow Audi TT with decals of himself, the Autobot symbol, and the ''Legends of the Microns'' logo across the surface of the car. It also comes with a package of terrible gum.
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===''Battle for Cybertron Game''===
[[File:Armadaboardgamehotshot.jpg|right|upright=.66|thumb|whoop whoop whoop whoop whoop]]
*'''Transformers Armada: Battle for Cybertron Game''' (board game, 2002)

:[[Transformers Armada: Battle for Cybertron Game]] came with eight fully-painted PVC figurines, one of which was Hot Shot.
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===Puzzle===
*'''Hot Shot puzzle'''

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===Backpack===
*'''Hot Shot backpack'''

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===''Bubble Twist''===
[[File:Hotshotbubbletwist.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Taste the rainbow.]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Bubble Twist, 2003)

:In 2003, Toys"R"Us carried a line of candy toys called [[Bubble Twist]], which dispensed gum from its capsule-shaped container when twisted. Also contained in the capsule was an unpainted rubber figurine of a ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' or ''Transformers [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' character, including Hot Shot. Blindpacked, each figure came in several different possible colors.
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Attacktix CybHotShot.jpg|right|upright=1|thumb|Who needs Jolt when you have a Laffy Taffy shield?]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF09
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Rally - 10/26 (38%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}{{-}}

: Part of the first assortment of ''[[Attacktix]]'' Booster Packs, Hot Shot is a "Super Rare" piece with a spring-loaded "shield-missile" attack. His Special Power "Rally" allows you to return one of your previously-defeated [[Autobot]] pieces back into play. The figure commonly has a black base, but like all Boosters, a rarer chrome-silver-base version was randomly packed into boxes as well.

: This mold was also used to make ''Attacktix'' Excellion, who was also a wave-1 Booster piece.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixHotShot/hotshot.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Hot Shot at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Hotshotprotocolor.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Transforms from car to linebacker and back!]]
*[[#ArDx1|''Armada'' Hot Shot's toy]] had to be completely re-engineered close to release. Due to a structural flaw (and gravity), Hot Shot's arms were not able to attach securely to his shoulders. Furthermore, designer [[Aaron Archer]] felt the early design's wide, football player-like physique was inappropriate to the character archetype.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Okay... ITs Not retooled. the picture is of a hand painted ROUGH model. None of these parts were ever "tooled". It changed for any number of reasons but since I worked on this guy last August I cant remeber all the reasons why. I remeber this... Hot shot is the young type character in Armada and I remeber we didnt like that he looked so tough, with those big shoulders.|name=Aaron Archer|site=TFW2005|year=circa 2002}}</ref> Last-minute changes were made to the design to rework the transformation of the arms, necessitating the dropping of some articulation and the addition of [[kibble]] elsewhere to compensate.
[[File:ArcherSays.jpg|right|150px|thumb]]
*''Armada'' Hot Shot's infamous grin was actually a misinterpretation of Aaron Archer's original concept art which depicted Hot Shot clenching his teeth together in an open-lipped, determined expression. The head of the original tooling had a maniacal, perhaps unhinged-looking smile in response to this concept art, so the grin was scaled back on the final toy. The grin was removed completely and replaced with a neutral, stern expression when the head was resculpted for [[#ArDxPx|Powerlinx Hot Shot]].
*The rear axle (the "Axlezooka") on the original Hot Shot figure has sculpted shock absorbers in an interesting display of attention to detail. However, they are sculpted 90 degrees in the wrong direction, which would make them useless in reality.
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] was originally conceived as an exclusive toy for [[BotCon 2007]] from the [[#CyCDF|Cybertron Defense Force version]] of Hot Shot. While the mold does bear a decent resemblance to the IDW incarnation of Sentinel, he was dropped in favor of [[Springer (G1)/toys#Timelines|Springer]], who fit the mold and the story/theme better.
*An unused concept for a potential [[Botcon]] 2017 figure would've seen a new Hot Shot from ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Chromedome (G1)#Titans Return|Chromedome]] in ''Armada'' colors with [[Alexis Thi Dang]] redecoed from [[Stylor]] with a new head. It would've also come with [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] [[Targetmaster]] partner redecoed from [[Blaze Master#Generations|''Generations'' Blazemaster.]]<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-concepts-and-customized-figures-from-fun-pub-at-petes-robot-convention-2017/39073/]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Built to Rule!]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon combiners]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]
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[[File:G1 packagingart Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't be racist. Be like the panda. They're black, white, and Asian.]]
'''[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]''' has appeared as many toys. All of them cool.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1 Jazz toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|At least he doesn't like music as much as [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster.]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]] / [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''06'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Photon rifle]]", missile launcher, 3 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Jeffrey Mangiat]] (packaging artist)}}

: Originally a pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' Porsche 935 race car, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Jazz was part of the original assortment of Autobots released in 1984. He transforms into a Martini Racing Porsche 935/76, specifically the Martini-sponsored 935 which won the first circuit of the {{w|1976 World Championship for Makes}}, the Mugello Circuit. Like other Autobots who sported similar "sponsor" decals, however, Jazz's stickers deliberately misspell his sponsor as "Martinii". In [[robot mode]], he is armed with a silver [[photon rifle]] and a shoulder-mounted, spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire three silver missiles. Like all his 1984 brethren, Jazz gained a heat-activated [[rubsign]] in 1985, added to the right-hand side of his hood.

: The packaging for the [[Milton Bradley]] release of Jazz in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain sported an additional "Porsche" remark after his name. The significance of this is still unknown at this point.

: In an undocumented feature, unpegging the hands from the shoulders in vehicle mode gives the figure working steering.

: This mold was also used to make (the originally Japanese-exclusive) [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]], later renamed Ricochet for Hasbro's reissue.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-jazz/84/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Jazz at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1-toy Jazz CookieCrisp.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|HOT RALSTON]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz''' (Autobot Car, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: In 1985, Jazz was also made available as a giveaway [[exclusive]] through a [[Cookie Crisp]] cereal contest. This edition of the figure features modified [[sticker]]s that lack all "Martinii" and "Porsche" detailing: the factory-applied door stickers (which were simply placed directly on top of the normal door stickers!) and the customer-applied stickers on the windscreen, spoiler top and sides. He came with his normal [[instructions]] and a copy of his box-back bio (minus the "[[Tech Spec]]" part) as a glossy-paper mini-card, printed in black and white.

: Per the contest rules, as many as 25,000 of these figures may have been given away.

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[[File:Pretender Jazz toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|In a just world, Jazz's Pretender shell would look like Richard Roundtree.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz''' (Classic Pretender, [[1989]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2-piece [[Pretender]] shell, helmet, "laser", rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

: Released in the sixth year of the line, [[Classic Pretender]] Jazz is a highly simplified version of his original toy, still transforming into a Porsche 935 Turbo. He is armed with a black gun (named only a "laser" in his instructions, but identified as a "[[photon rifle]]" in his [[Tech Spec]]s), which can mount on his roof in vehicle mode.

: Jazz's two-piece Pretender shell resembles a human in a blue and white armored space suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large black rifle (given the dramatic identifier of a "semi-automatic [[ion pulse gun]]", according to his Tech Specs), and when Jazz is stored inside, it can also hold the smaller robot's photon rifle, thanks to the weapon's multi-width peg.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Classic Pretender Jazz at TFU.info]''

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz''' (Legend, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser"

: Available [[exclusive]]ly at American [[Kmart]] stores, the [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] version of Jazz is simply the inner robot of the Classic Pretender toy without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only a small handgun... however, it happens to be ''[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#G1Legend|Bumblebee]]'s'' [[laser pistol]]. (Legends Bumblebee has Pretender Jazz's gun.)

: The Legends toys were the first store-exclusive ''Transformers'' toys in Hasbro's markets, and on top of that were the ''only'' ones for a long, long time.

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[[File:G1toy japanese legends giftset.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1989)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser"

: In Japan, Legends Jazz was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Hero Set|Bumblebee]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#HeroSet|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Heroset|Starscream]]. There is a frequent error in this set where the factory-applied sticker on the car hood is applied upside down. Aside from that (potential) difference, the toy is otherwise identical to the Hasbro release.

: In Italy, [[GiG]] released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Here, Jazz was named "Folgore", originally the Italian name of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions, including the two sticker variations.

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[[File:G1-toy Jazz AM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now he can shred the streets on his board.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz w/ Turbo Board''' ([[Action Master]], [[1990]])}}</ul>
:*''Italian name'': '''Bionic'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Electro-magnetizer gun|Electromagnetizer gun]]", "Turbo Board"
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the first assortment of individually-carded [[Action Master]] figures in the toyline's seventh and final year (in the US at least), Jazz in a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure, with a sculpt was based upon his cartoon model, but with some of the toy details added in. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.

: He comes with the [[Turbo Board]] mini-vehicle, a rocket-powered skateboard he can ride thanks to the aforemenetioned foot-holes. The board also converts into a colossal cannon he can carry, which can also be augmented by adding Jazz's "electromagnetizer gun".

: There are reportedly several minor variations of this figure, all regarding the color of his headlights. Some have them unpainted, while others are light blue or greenish-blue.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Action Master Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy classic heroes jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Classic Jazz''' (1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles

: Jazz was reissued in Europe and Australia in 1990 as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line. This version is ''mostly'' identical to the original toy, but it uses the Cookie Crisp edition's factory-applied door stickers that lack the "Martinii" logos. The customer-applied stickers are the same as the original release, and thus did include the "Martinii Porsche" decals for the windshield and rear spoiler.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Jazz''' (Autobot Car, [[1992]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles

: Part of the very first assortment of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, this release of Jazz is a slight [[retool]] and (literal) [[repaint]] of the original toy. The chrome feet have been narrowed, omitting two tabs. His face (apparently degraded from [[mold]] usage) now has a strange unintentional smirk. His roof has been retooled with a small hole to accommodate his new bright green, spring-loaded missile launcher. All of his "Martinii" stickers have been replaced with various new stickers depicting his name and the number "1" laid over a rainbow-colored musical note.

: This tooling of the mold became the basis for future reissues of Jazz, minus the roof hole retooling but retaining his unintentional smirk.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Generation 2 Jazz at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2-toy Jazz Laser cardedElrich.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's ready to [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/Generation-2-Tech-Specs/1995-Transformers-Tech-Specs/Jazz__1995_.jpg.html smash Decepticons like he jams on his guitar!] (''Maybe-final production sample shown. Good luck ever seeing one of these not carded.'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Jazz''' (Laser Cycle, <s>[[1995]]</s>)}}</ul>

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Rocket (G2)#Toys|Road Rocket]] was planned as Jazz, but like many other planned late-1995 ''Generation 2'' redecos, ultimately never saw release. Interestingly, many of these — including Jazz and fellow Laser Cycle redeco [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Soundwave]] — ''were'' solicited in various store catalogues, such as the Sears Wish Book. Some packaged samples of this toy do exist, but there are estimated to be less than a dozen in existence (and if that's a dozen of each of the two, or a dozen ''altogether'' is... unclear).

:[[File:G2-toy Jazz Laser proto.jpg|upright=1|thumb|left|(''Painted prototypes pictured'')]]
: Jazz would have transformed from a white, yellow, and green Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle, with an LED-lit arm-mounted buzzsaw that formed part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode. While the hand-painted prototypes pictured on the cardback cross-sell show the toys with silver chromed parts, all of the carded samples have plain silver plastic there instead. Curiously, the carded samples also lack any mention of the "[[Real Action Pop-Ups 3-D Transformer Trading Card]]" that came with the original Laser Cycles; there's a spot for one (and the instructions) in the bubble, but no card and no callout, raising the question of just how final these carded samples actually are.

: This mold was later [[retool]]ed to make the ''[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]'' toys [[Microman#MachSpeeder|Mach Speeder]] and [[Microman#HyperSpeeder|Hyper Speeder]]; the retooled mold was then used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Sideways (RID)#Toys|Sideways]] and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Road Rocket (G2)#Robotmasters|Road Rocket]].
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[[File:G2JazzLegacyArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|Spicy Dorito Jazz (''Concept/packaging art shown in lieu of any physical model'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Jazz'''? (<s>1995</s>?)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Presumably rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles

: Packaging art for an orange redeco of the original Jazz toy has surfaced, and was eventually published in the [[2014]] hardcover book ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]''. Said art revealed it would have had some kind of abstract sunshine decals on the vehicle mode doors.

: Though documentation is (currently) sparse, it seems most likely that this was a concept for 1995 product, as multiple other similar pieces of art have surfaced for similar concepts, and the assortment numbers on those indicate mid-1995 toys. However, it's also likely that these toys were killed very early in the development of 1995 product, as Hasbro was trying to shift the line ''away'' from looking too much like the old line by that point. It could theoretically have been intended as a new character, as some other [[Blackout (G2)|discovered ''Generation 2'' concepts]] were, but [[:File:G2MirageVaultArt.jpg|the art]] for a probable-wavemate [[Mirage (G1)/toys#G2DiacloneUnreleased|Mirage]] with a similar garish deco is still labeled as "Mirage", so... most likely Jazz again. Unlike some of the concepts in this art batch, no physical prototype of this Jazz has ever surfaced.

: This deco would, decades later, get used for the [[Transformers: Legacy|''Legacy: Evolution'']] [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart|Toxitron Collection]]'' "[[#Legacy|G2 Universe Jazz]]" toy. In fact, when spotlighting that figure behind the scenes [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6c5EbMA_V/ on Instagram], designer [[Mark Maher]] would show the ''Legacy'' book page of orange Jazz's G2 art.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:G1toy tfc jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Meister''' (Transformers Collection, [[July 20]], [[2002]])
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:Jazz was the first entry in Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series of reissues, featuring collectible "book-box" packaging. The figure uses the retooled version of the Jazz mold used in ''Generation 2'', with narrower feet, though the peg-hole in his roof has been removed. Continued degradation of the mold in the intervening years led to further problems with the toy: in addition to the overall looseness of its joints, the toy's face is further deteriorated from the ''Generation 2'' use of the mold, now displaying a gape-mouthed smirk (see inset in picture), and its roof and rear windows no longer align perfectly.

:In addition to these unfortunate, unintentional changes from the original, some intentional changes were made to the figure's stickers. The original toy's "Martinii" sponsor decals on his hood and door are modified to instead display his Japanese name, "Meister", while the "Martinii Porsche" decal across the top of his windshield now reads "Agent Meister".

:A second production run of this figure replaced the original toolings for the weapons with the modified versions that came with Hasbro's ''Commemorative Series'' reissue (see [[#Commemorative Series|below]]).
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Gold}}
[[File:Ehobby Meister.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bling bling~!!!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Meister Gold Version''' (Cyebrtron, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''06'''
:*''Accessories'': photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles

: A ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]], this version of the original Jazz toy is almost entirely covered in vacuum-metalized gold. Fingerprints and chipping, ahoy! This toy's coloration re-creates the "Gold Porsche" [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] figure available in limited numbers during the pre''Transformers'' Takara ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. That said, the original e-HOBBY listing noted its resemblance to the [[electrum]]-coated characters in the episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020705205134/http://e-hobby.sputniknext.com:81/index9_1277.html e-HOBBY listing:] "This item really reminds you of the episode 'Secret of the Golden Lagoon'."</ref> (despite Jazz appearing only briefly in that episode, with no speaking lines).

: Unfortunately, it uses the degraded mold of the ''Transformers Collection'' figure.

: This toy was only available in a set with the "Anime Version" redeco of [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Bluestreak]], shipping in July of 2002. Both figures came in the generic red Autobot packaging shared by nearly all e-HOBBY Autobot figures.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Meister Gold Version at TFU.info]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Commemorative Series III, [[2003]])
**''Accessories:'' photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Pat Lee]] (packaging artist)}}

:Hasbro's own reissue of the 1984 Jazz as part of the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'', now named "Autobot Jazz" for [[trademark]] reasons, is based on Takara's ''Transformers Collection'' version, retaining the ugly smirk and the "Agent Meister" stickers. The alignment problem with the roof and the rear windows has been fixed.

:The weapons have been heavily [[retool]]ed [[for safety reasons]]: The chrome finish is missing, the missiles have been elongated and can only be inserted one way, the nub on the back of the launcher has also been elongated, the launcher barrel can come off the mount, and the trigger has been altered as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/AutobotJazz/jazz.htm More information on Commemorative Series Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy Jazz.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, he still can't see his toes, so that part's accurate...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Jazz''' (Spy Changer, [[2004]]-[[2005]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Spychanger|Spy Changer]] Jazz is a redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[Side Burn (RID)#Spychanger|Side Burn]], transforming into a 1:64-scale [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Dodge Viper]] with Jazz's classic white Martini Racing colour scheme and livery, via [[sticker]]s. Like all [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] molds, he features high-speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. His rifle is stored between his legs, acting as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.

: This toy was originally exclusively available at [[KB Toys]] stores in 2004, in generic ''Transformers'' packaging with no additional sub-line header. The same toy was later re-released in packaging in 2005, now available from discount chains such as Dollar General and Family Dollar. Jazz was one of three figures released again as part of a second wave of the ''Universe''-branded line-up, with several alterations to the packaging such as a different [[cross-sell]] on the back, a different "Hasbro" logo, and even a different ''function'' (wave 1 Jazz is a "special operations expert", whereas wave 2 Jazz is a "special ops agent").

: This mold was originally intended for release in ''Generation 2'' as an [[Black Viper Go-Bot|unspecified character]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyJazz/jazz.htm More information on Universe Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:WSTF Meister.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Tiny Jazz]]
*'''Meister''' (2004)
:''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Jazz is a tiny replica of the original Jazz toy. His wheels do not roll, and he has a simplified [[Transformation (toys)|transformation scheme]] with considerably more restricted articulation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestJazz/jazz.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Alternators''===
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[[File:Alternators Meister.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Zoom zoom zoom! Ya! zoomzoomzoom.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Mazda RX-8 Meister''' (Alternator, 2004/[[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Alternators ID number'': '''7'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-08'''
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[September 30]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': Muffler-blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Alex Milne]] (packaging art, original release), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist, rerelease)}}

:For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, "Meister" (the Hasbro release uses the Japanese-market name as well for a change) was given a new [[alternate mode]], namely a highly accurate, [[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]] 1:24 [[scale]] white [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Mazda RX-8]]. He features an opening hood with engine, opening "suicide" doors and an opening trunk, as well as a detailed interior with seats and a dashboard complete with steering wheel. His front wheels feature a working "steering" mechanism (which is not connected to the steering wheel, though), and all four wheels are equipped with [[rubber tires]]. In robot mode, Meister is sculpted to resemble both the original Generation 1 Jazz toy and the G1 [[character model|cartoon model]]. He is armed with a rifle that transforms from his muffler; the peg used to attach the muffler in vehicle mode actually plugs into the holes on his forearms near the elbow joints, allowing the blaster to be attached there.

:Takara's ''Binaltech'' version of this sculpt differs from Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version by having his car shell partially constructed of [[die-cast]] metal, as well as having all the car body parts (including those made out of plastic) covered in paint and the side mirrors [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]], while the steering wheel is made of hard plastic. By contrast, the ''Alternators'' version has the car shell made entirely out of plastic (in standard white compared to the ''Binaltech'' version's slightly more creamy shade), the side mirrors are unpainted, and the steering wheel is made of a rubber-y plastic. Furthermore, there are some tooling differences as well: Like [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Streak/Silverstreak]] before, the ''Binaltech'' version's steering wheel is placed on the right side of the dashboard (like on a Japanese car), whereas it's located on the left side on the ''Alternators'' version (like on an American car). In addition, the ''Binaltech'' version's "steering" mechanism uses a magnet assembly to connect the steering axle to the front wheels (which are attached to the robot mode shoulders), whereas the ''Alternators'' version uses a plastic insertion point. The ''Binaltech'' version also comes with a large Autobot [[insignia]] sticker that can be applied to a real car.

:This toy was redecoed into the simultaneously available "Velocity Red Mica Edition" (see below), and later retooled into a Mazdaspeed RX-8 as [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Shockblast/Laserwave]], the [[Autorooper]], and later as Argent Meister (see below).

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#8|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Meister's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltMeister/meister.htm More information on Alternators Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BT-toy ZoomZoom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition''' (Binaltech, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BT-08'''
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[September 30]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': Muffler-blaster

: Simultaneous with his standard release, ''Binaltech'' Meister was also available in a red variant in its own unique packaging. The two figures shipped in cases together in an equal ratio. All of the regular version's white parts, both plastic and metal, are replaced with red, while the panels on the upper hips that are painted teal on the "white" version are painted silver. This version also includes the Autobot car sticker.

: This toy was released concurrently with the "standard" white version of the figure, shipping in the same case, in an equal ratio. This figure's packaging is identical to the standard version (including images of the regular white toy on the back), save for a photograph on the front, and a label identifying it as the "Velocity Red Mica Edition".

: Velocity Red Meister was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the separate character [[Zoom-Zoom]] by the official ''Binaltech'' fiction.

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#8|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Meister's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Zoom-Zoom/zoom-zoom.htm More information on Velocity Red Meister/Zoom-Zoom at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BinaltechMayukoIwasaMeister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Jazz, or Vaporwave?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''MEISTER feat. MAZDA RX-8 ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~''' (Binaltech, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BT-08'''
:*''Accessories'': Muffler-blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Mayuko Iwasa]] (deco artist)}}

:A one-of-a-kind pastel blue, pink, yellow, and indigo redeco of the Binaltech Meister toy, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister was designed and autographed by Japanese "{{w|gravure idol}}" [[Mayuko Iwasa]]. Yahoo!Japan Auctions listed the figure for auction starting [[September 19]]th 2004, with the auction ending on [[September 26]].<ref name="auction1">[http://web.archive.org/web/20040926033130/http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k7991073 Original auction] for "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister at Yahoo! Japan auctions, archived version.</ref> However, they relisted the figure on [[October 8]]th 2004 (seemingly due to an issue arising between the original buyer and the charity, going by its feedback<ref name="auctionfeed">[http://rating5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/show/rating?userID=npo_actas_charity&u=npo_actas_charity&filter=&extra=&role=&apg=2 feedback rating Feedback] for original auction of "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister at Yahoo! Japan auctions, archived version.</ref>), and the auction finally finished on [[October 15]], 2004.<ref name="auction2">[http://web.archive.org/web/20041012014838/http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k8718622 Re-listing] for "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister at Yahoo! Japan auctions, archived version.</ref> The winner of the auction also received a signed photograph of Iwasa.

:All proceeds of the sale went to the Asian Children Orphaned by Traffic Accidents Support Association (ACTAS).<ref name="auctionnews">[http://tformers.com/transformers-bt-08-meister-mayuko-iwasa-edition-auction/3555/news.html TFormers news story] about the auction for "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister.</ref> In contrast to the placard in its public appearance at the "Binaltech BT-08 Meister / Mazda RX-8 Launch Event", the auction gave the designation of the toy as the "Original Coloring Transformer Binaltech BT-08 Meister feat. Mazda RX-8" (オリジナルカラーリングトランスフォーマー　バイナルテック　ＢＴ－０８　マイスターｆｅａｔ．マツダ　ＲＸ－８).

:To date, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister has never been seen in robot mode.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/event/0409coredo.htm More images of ~MAYUKO IWASA~ Edition Meister at Autobase Aichi]''

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[[File:Binaltech ArgentMeister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What's crackin'?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Argent Meister''' (Binaltech, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''BT-20'''
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[June 28]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Muffler-blaster

:One of the first releases of the short-lived (and final) revival of the ''Binaltech'' line, this version of Meister utilizes the "Mazdaspeed Version II" retooled RX-8 body introduced with [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators/Binaltech|Shockblast/Laserwave]], but using the original Meister head and left hand, rather than Shockblast's arm cannon. It is touted as a "Movie Version", somewhat resembling the look of the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie]] [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], due to its silver paint job. The name is a pun on his Japanese function, "Agent Meister", and the Latin-derived word "argent" for "silver".

:Argent Meister was only released in Japan, with no direct ''Alternators'' counterpart.
::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#20|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Argent Meister's bio and tech specs]]
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===''Encore''===
*'''Meister''' (Encore, Japan 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
:Another Takara reissue of the original 1984/1985 Jazz/Meister toy, following the success of the [[Transformers (film)|2007 Movie]].

:For the most part, the tooling is identical to the second production run of the 2002 ''Transformers Collection'' release, with the modified weapon from Hasbro's ''Commemorative Series'' release. The face uses the fixed mouth originally made for the ''Transformers Collection''/''Commemorative Series'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper/Ricochet]] reissue from 2004. The feet are still the narrowed ''Generation 2'' version.

:Other changes unique to this version include the replacement of many stickers (such as the Autobot [[insignia]] on the hood/chest and the "Meister" decals on the doors) with tampographed versions, retooled shoulder mounted flame thrower aligned 90 degree from the axis but unlike the previous iterations, is quite difficult to maintain mounted, and a [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] painted blue visor.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
{{anchor|uni2008}}[[File:Universe2008 LegendsG1Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Slightly less tiny Jazz.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Legends Class, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:Legends Class ''Universe'' Jazz, like the Legends Class ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]], emulates Jazz's original toy rather than a modern vehicle re-imagination. Due to the budgetry limitation of Legends Class toys, he features an altered transformation sequence and a limited number of [[paint operation]]s, which leave several car windows unpainted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsUniJazz/jazz.htm More information on Universe 2008 Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010 deluxe SpecialOpsJazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A Solstice with the 1984 robot mode and the 1989 rifle? Just gimme a skateboard and some nunchucks and I am the OMEGA JAZZ!]]
*'''Special Ops Jazz''' (Deluxe, [[2010]]/[[2011]])
**''Accessories:'' "Blaster," two speakers
{{toydesigner|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
:Part of the fifth wave of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|2010 ''Transformers'']] Deluxe class toys, Special Ops Jazz transforms from robot into a "street rally" white sports car that looks like Jazz's original Porsche front-end wearing [[Jazz (Movie)|Pontiac Solstice]] headlights for a hat. Jazz has deployable speakers in both robot and vehicle mode,<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/</ref> and his rifle is an update of his [[Classic Pretender]] weapon. The speakers can also combine with his rifle via clips to form a super rifle, or they can be used on any other clip-compatible ''Transformers'' toy. A theme noticed in a few of the updated G1 Transformers is the backwards compatibility with the original character's weapons. Jazz is able to wield his G1 toy's shoulder rocket launcher on his neck though sadly both his original toy's photon rifle and his Pretender figure's weapon are incompatible with the toy. As part of the first wave of the ''Reveal the Shield'' promotion, he sports a [[rubsign]].

:This mold was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#United 2|Stepper]], ''Timelines''/''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Longarm (SG)|Longarm]] and [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]], and the mold's alternate head was used to make [[Treadshot (SG)|Treadshot]]. It was also retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Wheelie (G1)#Generations|Wheelie]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Kick-Off (G1)#Timelines|Kick-Over]], and was ''intended'' to be retooled into ''Generations'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations|Nightbeat]], who ended up as a retool of an [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe|entirely different sculpt]] instead.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Reveal the Shield Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-AutobotJazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|People are willing to pay more money for their Jazz to be whiter. ... wait, that doesn't sound right...]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' ([[January 29]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-12'''
**''Accessories:'' "Handgun", two speakers
:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toys, this redeco of Deluxe Class Special Ops Jazz is cast in brighter non-metallic glossy white plastic, uses darker blue and red paints, and has a painted grill, feet, shins, stomach, rear windows, taillights, and wheel rims. He also has an Autobot logo on the hood and no rubsign. Unlike the earlier variants of Special Ops Jazz, ''United'' Jazz's forearms are molded in white plastic. The toy's packaging names his combined speaker-gun a "[[sonic cannon]] mode".
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleMeisterToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Meister''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Meister is... a redeco ([[repaint]]?) of ''Universe'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Jazz. His visor is silver and features a slightly different Autobot sigil from the Hasbro release. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO toy Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mama says "[[Spock]] you Out".]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Pieces'': '''122'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, Race Driver
**''Accessories'': pistol
:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' Jazz set is based primarily on Generation 1 Jazz in deco, with a head sculpt heavily based on ''Reveal the Shield'' [[#Transformers (2010)|Special Ops Jazz]]'s head, but with [[Live-action film series|Movie]] [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]'s silver coloration. He transforms into a generic sports car that doesn't really look like either of Jazz's alternate modes, with opening doors and a flip-up roof. Sadly, neither of these features is actually useful for inserting a driver (the gap left by opening the roof is too small, and the sides are blocked by unfortunately-placed horizontal bars), but at least the thought was there.

:The included Jazz Kreon is based directly on his ''Generation 1'' self, with his characteristic coloration and deco, and "door wings." He also comes with a generic light gray gun used by some of the other Kreons that can resemble Jazz's [[photon rifle]] if you squint hard enough. The "Race Driver" Kreon wears a red and light gray racing suit and helmet, and also has a light gray baseball cap so he doesn't have to wear his helmet all the time. How thoughtful!

:This set shows signs of having been slightly redesigned late in production. Included among the pieces is a red seat which is not used in either mode; there is an obvious place where it "belongs" in the middle of the car's cabin, but it cannot actually fit there due to other parts interfering. (Interestingly enough, [[LEGO|a certain other company's]] equivalent piece ''will'' fit, thanks to its slightly different design.) Similarly, there is a black sticker with "vent" detailing which the builder is never instructed to apply anywhere, though according to stock photography, it is intended for Jazz's abdomen/pelvis section. Later releases of the set didn't include the seat, but still retained the unused sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OJazz/jazz.htm More information on Kre-O Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy UltimateVehiclePack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ultimate Vehicle Pack''' ([[2012]])
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
**''Pieces'': '''279'''
**''Kreons'': Bluestreak, Sideswipe
:This [[Red Bucket|bucket]] contains unchanged versions of the Jazz (sans Kreons), [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#90pc|Optimus Prime]] sets, as well as the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sideswipe]] Kreons.

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*'''Kreon Figure Pack''' ([[2013]])
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, Jazz, Mirage, Red Alert, Skywarp
**''Accessories'': small pistol
:A boxed set of five Kreons, with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bumblebee]], [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]], Jazz, and a fifth "mystery" Kreon (actually [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]]). These toys are all identical to their prior releases.

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[[File:kre-o_jazz_custom_kreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As close to the Movieverse Kreon Jazz as we're ever going to get.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Custom Kreon, [[2014]])
**''Set number'': '''A7318'''
**''Pieces'': '''43'''
**''Accessories'': rack, twin cannons, sword, blaster, rifle, baton
:Part of the second wave of custom Kreons, Jazz comes with a buildable rack to store his customizable parts. His torso, arms, waist and legs have a metal-flake sheen, plus his [[tampograph]]s are more detailed than the ones on his original figure. His "normal" helmet and pistol (originally a [[Klingon]] disruptor from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'') are chromed, plus he comes with transparent legs, torso and helmet. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), a buildable backpack, buildable rifle, baton, sword, and the [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]] mini-wing backpack.

:Though widely solicited, this wave of Custom Kreons ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution circles and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Jazz.jpg|thumb|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Rad
**''Accessories'': [[Andorian]] blaster
:This version of Jazz has a ''different'' set of toy-based [[tampograph]]s, giving him a more detailed face. His weapon comes from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line.

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

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*'''Army Jazz''' (Kreon Warrior, <s>2015</s>)
**''Collection'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Gatling gun, display stand

: Part of the canceled fourth assortment of Kreon Warriors, Army Jazz has the Autobot done up as if he transformed into an old World-War-era automobile, though he keeps his "4" in the chest.

: The Collection 4 Kreon Warriors were never released anywhere, but a complete (presumably unbagged) set eventually was found in China in 2023.

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*'''Ninja Jazz''' (Kreon Warrior, <s>2015</s>)
**''Collection'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': 2 bladed nunchaku, display stand

: Part of the canceled fourth assortment of Kreon Warriors, Ninja Jazz is a Kreon that re-envisions the Autobot warrior in ornate ninja armor, complete with hood. He also has a pair of ninja stars attached to his legs. He carries two nunchaku, which each have a half-moon blade attached to one end.

: The Collection 4 Kreon Warriors were never released anywhere, but a complete (presumably unbagged) set eventually was found in China in 2023.

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===''Generations''===
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[[File:Generationstoy-G2Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We've gotten new toys of all the kinds of Jazz except the elusive "Utah" variant.]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' blaster, two speakers
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]], [[Sam Smith]]<ref>https://youtu.be/jVenhxXrQVs</ref> (Hasbro)}}

:This release of Jazz comes in a colorful deco in the festive spirit of the ''Generation 2'' [[#Generation 2|release]] of the original Jazz toy. He comes packed with Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Generations|Combat Hero Optimus Prime]], as well as unchanged releases of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] and [[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]].

:His back-of-the-[[Packaging|box]] [[stock photography]] depicts his blaster as white, yet the final product casts it in black plastic.

:The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenUGSJazz/jazz.htm More information on Ultimate Gift Set Jazz at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|Fall of Cybertron}}
[[File:Generationstoy-Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Generations-JP-TG-02-Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series / Number:'' '''01 / #002'''
**''Accessories:'' blaster pistol
{{note|The Aligned [[Jazz (WFC)#Toys|Jazz]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Jazz in multiple continuities.}}
:Part of the first wave of [[2012]] ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#FOC|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' "Autobot Jazz" transforms into a Cybertronian racer. His blaster pistol has a [[C joint|3 mm hole]] running through it, and can mount via [[5 mm post]] onto his roof, forearms/rear vehicle side, and hands.

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

:A [[Variant#Colors and deco|running change variant]] of Jazz exists in the fourth wave, wherein his white plastic is darker and his translucent visor is cast in light blue instead of the previous extremely dark blue, allowing the light piping to work properly. The [[TakaraTomy]] release features an extensive paint job, with his white plastic being coated in grayish off-white paint, along with numerous additional details.

:This toy was redecoed/retooled into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Sideswipe (WFC)#Toys|Sideswipe]].

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GenJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''War for Cybertron'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Jazz''' (Bot Shot, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B014'''
***''Fist strength'': '''555'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''370'''
***''Sword strength'': '''695'''
:Jazz is part of the fourth wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'', transforming from a blue and white sports car with "4" decals into a [[super deformed]] robot when his front bumper is pressed. His head is heavily based on [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]'s head. This mold was also used for [[Drag Strip (G1)|Bot Shots Dragstrip]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSJazz/jazz.htm More information on Jazz at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots 3pack Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Cindersaur / Optimus Prime / Jazz''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 008'''
***''Fist strength'': '''849'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''262'''
:Part of the second wave of three-packs in Series 2, Super Bot Jazz is a redeco of the original Bot Shots Jazz mold in translucent white with blue wheels.

:The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn't reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BeCool GreenSportsCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Acid Jazz?]]
*'''Green Sports Car (Autobot Jazz)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B15'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Green Sports Car" is a bright green redeco of ''Bot Shots'' Jazz with orange wheels, retaining the same blue stripes and "4" [[paint operation]]s. Instead of game stats, his chest stickers display images of his vehicle mode, a car's dashboard and a racing track.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Meister.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'''DÉJÀ VU!''' He's running in the 90s!]]
*'''Autobot Meister''' ([[February 21]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-11'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Meister transforms from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 to a cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Jazz as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimestoy-Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Still a Martini, still a Porsche, all the more chill.]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
**''Accessories'': blaster, Prime Armor/combiner hand, Prime Master gap filler/gun
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:Transforming into a Le Mans-like racing car [[Porsche#Porsche 962|subtly inspired by a Porsche 962]], the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' version of Jazz is a mostly new mold that reuses the wheels and combiner peg of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Dragstrip]]. Jazz can form a limb for any ''Combiner Wars''-style Combiner (or become one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs). Fans wanting to open this figure should take note that almost all of the roof, hood, and front grill of the figure is simply translucent plastic painted over, so be careful to avoid scratching or chipping these areas. Worse still, some fans have reported that this translucent plastic does not age well; it has a nasty tendency to crack after a few transformations. Again, ''be careful.''

:Like all other ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor with a place for a [[Prime Master#Toys|Prime Master]] (and by extension, a [[Titan Master#Toys|Titan Master]], [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Enigma]], or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) that can transform into a hand for a Combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the Prime Armor or be held as a gun. Also like the other Deluxe Class figures, the instructions explaining how exactly the armor connects are extremely vague. To connect the armor, the grill portion of Jazz's chest has two indents that fit the tabs on the "thumbs" when inserted at a slight angle. While this matches up to both the instructions and the packaging art, it should be noted that the connection is rather loose. Curiously, Jazz's engineering includes wrist swivels, but the panels molded underneath his forearms render them largely worthless. On another note, his Prime Armor was redecoed for [[Moonracer (G1)#Generations|Moonracer]], [[Firestar (G1)#Generations|Novastar]], [[Punch (G1)#Power of the Primes|Punch-Counterpunch]], and ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Greenlight#Generations|Greenlight]].

:While not necessarily part of a certain combiner team, his packaging and [[TakaraTomy]] stock photos depict him as part of [[Elita-Infin1te]] while his instructions show him combined with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Grimlock]] and the rest of ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class figures in Wave 1.

:Curiously, the roof and upper section of his hood both sport the iconic Martini racing stripes that were also present on the original Generation 1 figure. [[Copyright|Hopefully, nothing will go wrong.]]

:In November of 2017, ''Power of the Primes'' Jazz became the center of a minor controversy when it was discovered that the figure's deco included the acronym "[[President of the United States|MAGA]]" in tiny [[Cybertronix]] text underneath Jazz's Autobot insignia ({{w|Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|which, for those of you who have been living under a rock since 2016...}}). When reached for questioning, Hasbro responded that they had not sanctioned the political message and would address the issue with the vendor (corporate language for "freelance artist") responsible.<ref>[https://io9.gizmodo.com/uh-is-this-transformers-toy-a-trump-supporter-1820555691 Uh, Is This Transformers Toy a Trump Supporter?]</ref> A re-release of Jazz as part of wave 3 of the ''Power of the Primes'' Deluxe Class featured a [[variant#Running changes|running change]] that saw the "MAGA" text removed, leaving a blank black space. The variant's date stamp is '''80671'''. While official stock photos of the TakaraTomy release of the figure featured the "MAGA" acronym in Cybertronix, the final toy when released featured the edited tampograph of the Hasbro running change version with a blank black section in its stead.

:The figure was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Generations|Ricochet]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-01-Deluxe-Autobot-Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Hollywoooooood! Hollywood swingin'!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-01'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-59'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 20]], [[2021]]
:*''Accessories'': photon rifle, "[[Moonbase One]] Destruction" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Michael DiTullo]] (concept artist),<ref>Evan Brooks's [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-_mqBuIp_/ Instagram post]</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Jazz is based on his appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon. Jazz features the number "14" on his side, a combination of the racing numbers on [[#Toys|his original]] and [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toys]] according to designer [[John Warden]], with the intent to "keep it fresh in the alternate universe of [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War For Cybertron]]" and ensure customizers could choose which number they preferred.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Hi All! We mixed up the numbers of G2 (1) and G1 (4) to keep it fresh in the alternate universe of War For Cybertron. That way customisers could choose which number they preferred. Jazz has always been a favorite of mine, glad people are excited by this figure.|link=https://twitter.com/wardenfive/status/1317412380750585856|name=John Warden|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=10|day=17|(defunct=)}}</ref> Coincidentally, it is also the release number of his ''Diaclone'' toy.

:Jazz comes packaged with his back kibble unfolded, although his instructions address how to fold it up for robot mode properly. His roof assembly is made of painted translucent plastic—including ''the hinge that holds it to the chassis''—so caution is advised when transforming him. Unfortunately, the two pins used to attach the car roof to the body and rear half have been observed to cause the part itself to inevitably over time develop vertical stress fractures at both ends, regardless of whether or not the figure is transformed even once or if anything is inserted into the 5 mm peg hole on top.

:The [[unpaintable plastic]] parts, such as the thighs, front wheel wells, and the skeletal joints that hold most of his torso together, are prone to a form of [[photodegradation]]. Strangely—similar to [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Wheeljack]]—the white paint used on the translucent parts ''also'' discolors to a yellowish tinge. This yellowing paint phenomenon is something that had not been observed on ''Transformers'' toys before the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''-era of toys, suggesting a different manner of paint mix has been used.

:As with other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In that case, it shows Jazz's computer terminal and observation window from [[Moonbase One]].

:This figure was retooled with a new head into ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' [[Jackpot (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Jackpot]], and retooled more extensively into ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Knock Out (Prime)#Legacy|Prime Universe Knock-Out]].

:Jazz was [[package refresh|reissued]] in 2025, with all new packaging that omits the ID number and backdrop. Hilariously, the description on this release's box erroneously uses the one from Studio Series ''Transformers'' [[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Jazz]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Shh... let him enjoy this small victory.]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}
:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of "Meister", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode. Funnily enough, after 20 years of the ''Masterpiece'' line this is its first depiction of Jazz/Meister at all.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy-Bumblebee-Origin-Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Origin Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy Evolution]]''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, grappling hook, grappling hook base
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Mark worked on this with Yuyu-San, has clear canopy and G1 styled weapon.|link=https://twitter.com/TFU_INFO/status/1622711935820087302|name=TFU.info|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=02|day=06}}</ref>

: Part of the cross-franchise ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, "Origin Autobot Jazz" transforms from cartoon-accurate robot to <s>handheld vacuum cleaner</s> his Cybertronian vehicle mode seen in the opening scenes of "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" and back, similar to the earlier [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BuzzworthyOrigin|Origin Bumblebee]] toy. He transforms in 20 steps and includes both his blaster and a two part grappling hook attachment for either arm, attaching to a 5 mm port revealed when his hands are tucked away. The grapple stores underneath the vehicle mode via a 5 mm port hidden under Jazz's chest while the blaster more conventionally plugs on top. The toy's "[[Evo-Fusion]]" gimmick involves combining the blaster and grapple by plugging either just the hook or the hook on its base onto the end of Jazz's gun via a 3 mm connection. His alt mode features two dedicated 5 mm [[Fire Blast effect]] compatible ports on the back which, while technically housed in his feet, are entirely separate from the 5 mm ports also in his feet.

: Like other ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' toys, Jazz is exclusive to Target stores in the United States. Due to the open-windowed packaging, it is not uncommon for the paint on his chest to be scratched or chipped while still unopened. Also, the hinge that connects Jazz's vehicle roof to the rest of the backpack may cause the translucent blue plastic to crack, especially on the knurled side of the pin.

: Origin Jazz was officially revealed during a ''Transformers'' team roundtable with fans on [[February 6]], 2023.

:*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CogRwHUMFP5/ Mark Maher's designer commentary on Origin Autobot Jazz]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy-toy Jazz Toxitron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb||No, that weapon configuration is not official, but it ''works''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''G2 Universe Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, rocket launcher, rocket, totally-not-a-hologram gun

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]] [[Transformers: Legacy#Walmart 2|Toxitron Collection]]'' "G2 Universe Autobot Jazz" is a redeco of his ''[[Studio Series]]'' toy, based on ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' concept art for a [[#G2DiacloneUnreleased|bright orange-and-red Jazz]] that never saw release.

: In addition to his standard blaster, Jazz also includes a pair of new 5 mm compatible weapons, originally designed for a ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[Hound (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Hound]] toy that had not been released or even officially acknowledged by the time Jazz had been revealed. Though not shown in the instructions, numerous stock images show him using both of these accessories to simulate the original 1984 toy's over-the-shoulder missile launcher (as seen at right), since the concept art for this deco was just painted-over art of the normal ''Generation 2'' art which also featured that accessory the actual ''Generation 2'' Jazz did not have. Due to the base mold's dearth of 5 mm holes, there's no way to mount all of these accessories in car mode in a not-ridiculous fashion, but, well, "ridiculous" is obviously not out of the question here. Unfortunately, as he features no construction changes and the same translucent plastic, Jazz suffers from the same breakage issues as the original figure, with stress fractures forming in the hood vertically front and back leading to potential breakage.

: The ''Toxitron Collection'' was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving limited quantities of the figure. This toy was one of three figures put up for preorder on Walmart.com and Pulse on [[March 13]] 2023, with them shipping in mid-July, about the time when the rest of the assortment went up for order on Pulse (but not Walmart.com, grumble grumble).

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[[File:TF-Legacy-G2-Laser-Cycle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Quick! Someone get [[Benni Latham]] on the phone!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''G2 Universe Laser Cycle''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 [[Energon]] blades, front tire/Energon blaster

: A surprise—and surprising—entry in the ''Toxitron Collection'', "G2 Universe Laser Cycle" is a [[redeco]] of ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' [[Road Rocket (G2)#Legacy|G2 Universe Road Rocket]], a new-head retool of the mainline [[Arcee (WFC)#Legacy|''Legacy'' Prime Universe Arcee]] toy, transforming into a '90s-style sportbike motorcycle. The toy's deco is based on the unreleased ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserCycle|Jazz Laser Cycle]]. That said, probably to avoid confusion with the G2 Universe Jazz toy above, it doesn't sport the Jazz name.

: The blaster weapon formed by splitting the front tire can also be plugged into a 5 mm port on the back, allowing the figure to better resemble the original Laser Cycle Jazz figure with its distinctive shoulder wheels. Unfortunately, unlike the original figure, there is no buzzsaw weapon, instead coming with two clear-plastic blades that form a circular disc. The back of the head is molded in translucent blue plastic to allow for [[light-piping]].

: This toy also turned out to be far less in demand than the rest of the ''Toxitron Collection''; while this whole capsule had spotty and erratic distribution at best, in places where it ''did'' show up in decent numbers, multiple Laser Cycles [[shelfwarmer|hanging on pegs]] was frequently the only evidence the Deluxes had been there at all.

: The original version of this mold was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Flamewar (SG)#Toys|Decepticon Flamewar]], and further retooled into ''Legacy: Evolution'' [[Elita One (G1)#WarDawn|Cybertronian Erial]].
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF_Gen_Selects_Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''I feel good!'' ''I knew that I would, now!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobots Stand United''' (Multi-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: United|Legacy United]]''
:*''Accessories'': Blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Here's my photos of the Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Autobots Stand United 5-Pack. Up for pre order right not on Hasbro Pulse! I've been getting my hands on more and more transformers now. Hoping to keep it going and b|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C33FPq-Ol91/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=27}}</ref>}}

: Released as part of the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' "Autobots Stand United" five-pack, "Autobot Jazz" is a redeco of the ''Studio Series 86'' Jazz above, in a more extensive and cartoon-accurate deco. He now features striping on the rear wheel wells, plus the blue center-stripe extends up to his flip-up collar area in robot mode. His silver paint is now a more matte light gray, and his transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white, with the windshield and windows painted in a very cartoony light blue, resolving the fragility issues of earlier versions of the figure. Despite this, he still retains the 14 numbering on his vehicle mode sides rather than the cartoon design's 4.

: This set also included similarly-more-cartoon-based versions of [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Hound]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Sunstreaker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Trailbreaker]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Wheeljack]].

: The "Autobots Stand United 5-pack" was officially revealed on [[February 27]], and went up for pre-order the same day for a July 2024 release.
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Down in Nola...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Autobot Headquarters''' (Multi-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[November 30]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'', this iteration of "Autobot Jazz" (called so on the packaging, not by his original Japanese-market name "Meister") is yet another redeco of the ''Studio Series'' mold, that mostly amalgamizes the two prior decos. He retains the clear-plastic windows, metallic silver paint, painted grill and unpainted "collar" of the original ''Studio Series'' release, but has the ''Generations Selects'' 5-pack version's stripes on the rear wheel hubs, the black spoiler-sides, and the additional knee-paint (in silver to match the rest). The only "notable" change from either version is his Autobot symbol is considerably bigger than the other releases, and is bordered with silver rather than white.

: He was only available in the "Autobot Headquarters" three-pack, the second set released in the line, packed in with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Optimus Prime]] and [[Mainframe (G1)#Dramatic Capture Series|Mainframe]].
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==Merchandise==
===Stamp Bot===
*'''Jazz''' (Stamp Bot, 1984)
:Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Jazz is a small, non-poseable figurine of Jazz based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Jazz's sports car mode.

===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:TFCaramel jazz.jpg|thumb|Nobody calls me yellow.]]
*'''Meister''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Jazz was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Jazz decoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Jazz was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Jazz was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Jazz was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Jazz''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''13'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, Jazz was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Jazz/jazz.htm More information on Decoy Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Jazz and his brother Heavy Metal.]]
*'''Meister''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''8'''
**''Accessories'': stand
:Released in the eighth "Act" of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]'', Meister is a PVC figurine based on the cartoon rendition of Jazz. He came in both full-color and pewter-painted versions, both packed one per case.

:The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

:The color versions of Jazz came packaged with the waist of the Act's "build-a-figure" [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Scorponok]]. This part too could be in either full-color or pewter, packed at a ratio of six color parts to four pewters.
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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Jazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (2003)
:Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' Jazz is a redeco of the ''SCF'' Meister figure. He is cast in blue plastic almost completely painted over, leaving the visor and the back of the head unpainted to take advantage of a [[light-piping]] gimmick. His backpack-windshield is also unpainted, which is a cute touch.

:He has a large number of other paint differences from Meister, including a more cartoon-accurate light blue waist deco, red stripes on his rear wheels rather than blue, a much darker gray face, a more complex stripe on his backpack... and for some reason, his boots are light gray all over, including the vehicle-mode wheel hubs, rather than white. Oops.

:Like all ''Heroes of Cybertron'' releases, he came on an individual cardback, with a character bio card. He also included the left leg to the wave's [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''MyClone''===
[[File:MYCLONE MISTER AS5-4.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Mister''' (MyClone, [[2003]])
**''ID number'': '''MTF013'''
**''Accessories'': stand
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:A "[[super deformed]]" mini-figure of Jazz was created as part of the second wave of [[MyClone]] Transformers in Japan. These toys could be disassembled and their parts mixed-and-matched thanks to a generic base body.
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===''Generation 1 Figure-Collection''===
[[File:Bottlecap jazz.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Meister''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''C-3'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:At only one inch in height, this Jazz "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]]. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero Jazz bust.JPG|thumb|Shares the same fate as his movie counterpart.]]
*'''Jazz''' (2004)
:Jazz is number 12 in [[Hard Hero]]'s series of cold-cast porcelain ''Transformers'' busts, measuring six inches in height and sculpted holding his photon rifle in his right hand. Jazz was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor [[Jason Ray]].
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium RM Jazz.jpg|thumb|Won't you take me to Funkytown?]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Muffler-blaster, Autobot display stand
:Titanium Jazz is a small, 3" non-transformable die-cast metal figurine based upon his ''Alternators'' design, but with a little bit of his "traditional" deco thrown into the mix. He has articulation in his waist, shoulders, and head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Titanium Series'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===First 4 Figures===
*'''Soundwave vs Jazz''' (<s>2006</s> unreleased)
{{toydesigner|[[Lam Ahtek|Little IroN]] (concept artist), [["Mad" Alterton]] (sculptor)}}

:Intended for release in the ''Transformers Battlefield'' line by model company [[First 4 Figures]], this was to be 13-inch-ish tall diorama depicting [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#First 4 Figures|Soundwave]] fighting against Jazz. According to a look at the digital sculpt afforded to the toy news press at New York [[Toy Fair]] in 2006, the set featured Soundwave holding Jazz above his head, about to throw him down onto the trashed form of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] at his feet.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070806062058/http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/first4figures/report.html "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!"] at ASMzine.com (archived)</ref>

:As a ''Battlefield'' release, this model would have featured a detailed base designed to interlock with others in the same range to create a massive battle diorama. Unfortunately, a general discontinuation of First 4 Figures' ''Transformers''-related output meant only the first model, "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#First 4 Figures|Optimus Prime]] vs [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#First 4 Figures|Megatron]]", was released.

:All models in the ''Battlefield'' line were advertised as being sculpted by [["Mad" Alterton]], with a corresponding set of art posters by [[Kent Lin|Little IroN]], implying he had produced the concept art for each release. The set was likely intended to be limited to 1,850 pieces worldwide, given that the certificate of authenticity for the first set allowed buyers to reserve the same numbered release on their next purchase in the series.

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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Jazz-atx.jpg|thumb|#1 Super Guy!]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
:Jazz was one of many Generation 1 characters slated to appear in ''[[Attacktix]]''. A presumed wave-3 Booster, this piece was ultimately never released, but was shown at the ''Star Wars Celebration IV'' convention.

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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesjazzthundercracker.jpg|thumb|Do the Hustle!]]
*'''Autobot Jazz & Thundercracker''' (Two-pack, 2007)
:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Jazz is an adorable, [[super deformed]] figurine of Jazz, with limited articulation in his arms, but no head movement. He came packaged with [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Thundercracker]].

:This figurine was later [[redeco]]ed into [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Robot Heroes|Ricochet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RHG1Jazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Jazz at TFU.info]''

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

===''Transformers - Mini Bust''===
[[File:Jazz statue.jpg|thumb|One cold cast cat.]]
*'''Jazz''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Jazz was released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. The bust features both his photon rifle and shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, which, along with the car door pieces, are attached magnetically and are optional for display.
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs Jazz.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Jazz''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Photon rifle, doors
:Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Jazz is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. He is made largely using the standard Mighty Muggs body mold, with the exception of the head, which uses the same "horn" mold as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]. Jazz comes with a super-deformed photon rifle and a pair of car doors that attach to his back.

:Jazz and his wavemate [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|Shockwave]] were initially reported to be canceled, but were eventually released as exclusives at Diamond Distributors and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
*'''Jazz''' (2013)
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*'''Illest Jazz''' (2013)
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*'''Gold Jazz''' (2013)
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans Jazz G1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''12/12'''
:Part of the second assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Jazz is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

:He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

:This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, was ''not'' picked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/TTJazz/jazz.htm More information on ''Tiny Titans'' Jazz at TFU.info]''
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Gacha Meister.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Meister''' (2016)
:A non-transforming figure of Jazz based on his appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers (cartoon)|Q-Transformers]]'' cartoon was available as part of the ''Q-Transformers'' {{w|gashapon|capsule toy}} lineup.
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===''Transformers Figure Collection''===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Jazz-Decoy.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Meister''' (01–2016)
:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Meister is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a [[Decoy]] figure.
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===Bitfig===
[[File:Bitfig-Part-1.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Meister''' (12–2016)
:Part of the first wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys by [[TakaraTomy A.R.T.S.]], Meister's design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon, and is articulated at the neck and shoulders. Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained. Jazz's capsule was yellow.
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===Imaginarium Art===
[[File:ImaginariumJazz.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hard rock.]]
*'''Jazz''' (2018)
:[[Imaginarium Art]]'s "Legacy of Cybertron" Jazz statue stands 16 inches tall. Owners have the option of exchanging his left fist with the grappling hook he used in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". The statue's base can be connected to those of the other statues in the "Legacy of Cybertron" series in order to form a larger battle scene. Only 500 of this item were produced, exclusive to [[BigBadToyStore]].
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1AutobotJazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Jazz, Special Ops''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T04/T40'''
**''Stars: ''6
:'''Autobot Jazz, Special Ops''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]''.

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.
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===''Keshi Surprise''===
*'''Autobots''' (2018)
:The ''[[Keshi Surprise]]'' series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These blindpacked figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Jazz was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple, and included a foil trading card / sticker.

===''ReAction''===
[[File:ReAction_Jazz.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]

*'''Jazz''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': blaster
:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Jazz is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. He comes with a blaster which can only be held in his right hand.

:As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Jazz comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

:This mold was also used to make [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#ReAction|Stepper]].
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===Jada Toys===
====''Metals Die Cast / Hollywood Rides''====
*'''Jazz''' (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle, <s>2019</s>)
**''Accessories'': collectible coin
:Announced by [[Jada Toys]] in 2019, ''Hollywood Rides'' Jazz was planned to be a 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast car with rubber tires based on his original Martini Racing Porsche alternate mode and possibly featuring opening doors, front hood and back trunk. Similar to the ''Robot Powered Machines'', the car would have featured a sculpted robot mode underneath. However, the product remains unreleased.

:Jazz would have come with a collectible coin with his face engraved on it.
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*'''Jazz Porsche 935 Turbo''' (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2024)
:A 1/32 scaled version of Jazz was announced in 2019 alongside the 1/24 version and remained equally unreleased until 2024, when it was finally found at retail without prior announcement. This is the ''very first'' toy of Jazz to be officially licensed by Porsche and features opening doors and a sculpted robot mode on the underside as well as an Autobot badge and some engine details. The sculpted interior is presumably accurate to the original racing car, featuring only one bucket seat on the driver side and a roll cage portion behind it.

:As is somewhat common for Jada products, at least two variants of the packaging are known to exist: one featuring a promotional cartoon-inspired art of Jazz, and another featuring Jazz's original packaging art along with the ''Transformers'' 40th anniversary logo. In the first instance of his box art not having to be edited to remove the Porsche logo on his chest (or the Martini one on his door) since G1, its notable that the toy itself lacks this - or any such - branding, just settling for a 4 on each door. Jazz has no number 4 on his hood, just an Autobot badge in the live-action movie style.

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====''Nano Hollywood Rides''====
*'''Jazz / Sideswipe / Jetfire''' (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack, <s>2020</s>)
:''[[Jada Toys|Nano Hollywood Rides]]'' Jazz was going to be a small non-transforming die-cast car measuring approximately 1.65 inches long.

:He was planned to be part of a 3-pack alongside [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Nano Hollywood Rides|Sideswipe]] and [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Jada Toys|Jetfire]], but the pack got delayed and by 2022 Jazz got replaced by [[Hot Rod (G1)/merchandise#Nano Hollywood Rides|Hot Rod]]. As of 2023, however, it's unclear if the pack will ever get to see an official release in any form.
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====''Nano Metalfigs''====
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Jada finally managed to released a Jazz in their ''Nano Metalfigs'' line. This Jazz is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===Hallmark Keepsake Ornament===
[[File:Jazz-Keepsake-Ornament.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Jazz Ornament''' (2020)
:Part of the Keepsake Ornament line, the "Transformers Jazz Ornament" is a plastic ornament "crafted" by Orville Wilson. He is not poseable but comes with his blaster molded into his right hand. The name "Agent Meister" can be found in multiple places on the ornament.
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===Eaglemoss===
[[File:EaglemossChess Jazz.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Jazz was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Pop!''===
[[File:Funko Pop Jazz G1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Jazz''' (2021)
**''ID number:'' '''25'''
:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Jazz is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.

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*'''Jazz''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
**''Rarity:''
***''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
***''Static:'' '''Common'''
***''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Chrome:'' '''Uncommon'''
***''Original'': '''Epic'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Jazz in the Funko style.
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File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_JAZZ_MONOCHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_COMMON_JAZZ_STATIC.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_JAZZ_GLOW.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_UNCOMMON_JAZZ_REDCHROME.gif
File:TRANSFORMERS_EPIC_JAZZ_ORIGINAL.gif
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Jazz and Banzai-Tron.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Meister and Banzai-Tron Set''' ([[April 14]], [[2022]])
**''ID number:'' '''19 & 20'''

:Released as part of the third wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "Meister" in his [[Action Master]] body and [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#19|Translation of Jazz's Transformers Character Card]]''
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{{anchor|TCC Autobot}}
[[File:Transformers Character Card Autobots and Primus.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Primus and Cybertron Army Set''' ([[February]], [[2025]])
**''ID number:'' '''101 & 102'''

:Released as part of the fourteenth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Primus]] in the form of his [[Primus#2010|"Creator" toy]] and the Generation 1 [[Autobot]]s (as represented by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], Jazz and [[Turbo Board]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#102|Translation of the Autobots' Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Minimates''===
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Series 3, 2022)
**''Accessories'': rifle, stand
:Part of the third wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from Diamond Select, this Jazz is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.

===Flame Toys===
[[File:FlameToys-KuroKaraKuri-Jazz.jpg|300px|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Jazz''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': rifle, alternate hands, alternate face, backpack, back skirt, door kibble, flight stand, shouting face (exclusive)
**''Sculptor'': Cho Ping Rai
**''Coloring'': rando. (OVERSTAND)

:Produced by [[Flame Toys]] as part of their Kuro Kara Kuri line of ultra-high-detail articulated action figures. Jazz has [[die-cast]] and LED features in both his headlights and his visor, activated by the buttons on the rear left and rear right parts of his chest. His included weapon can be either held in his hand as a rifle or mounted backwards on his included backpack accessory to serve as his rocket launcher. He includes a pair of car door accessories that can be mounted on either his forearms or the aforementioned backpack. He has 4 sets of hands that he can use: two closed fists, two posed for holding his weapon, and two pairs of open hands. He also includes a removable back skirt item resembling his rear kibble. He ''also'' comes with an alternate angry face, which can be swapped out by removing his forehead and slotting it in where the previous face was. Finally, he has an adjustable flight stand. It's recommended to remove the back skirt in order to have the clearance to plug Jazz onto said stand. If purchased via D4toys.com, SEN-TI-DEN Hong Kong, or events attended by Flame Toys, he also includes an additional shouting face.

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===Blokees===
{{anchor|Galaxy Version}}
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Ver-01-Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With enough effort, you could reenact the live action movies!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz''' (Galaxy Version, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''''Galaxy Version'' 01 - Roll Out'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Photon Blaster, Door Wings, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

:Released in the First Wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Jazz is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot Sports Car. Like many other Blokee figures, Jazz uses a "Standard Body" as a skeleton, in which pieces are attached to make them look like different characters. Jazz also features a differently molded back armor with peg holes and ball joints for his door wings and tires.

:Like many other Blokees figures, Jazz comes with a stand, where you can attach him via four different studs. If you'd like a more cartoon-accurate appearance, his door wings come as separate pieces that were connected by a peg-and-socket joint. However, the ball joints on his shoulders are present if the tires are removed.

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[[File:Blokees Jazz Shining Version.png|thumb|upright=1.66|Jazz really is the light of our lives.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz''' (Shining Version, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''''Shining Version'' 01 - Shining Roll Out'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Photon Blaster, Speaker, Energon Cube, Door Wings, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, yellow stand, White Autobot symbol, White Decepticon symbol.

:Released in the "Shining Version" series of blind boxes, this Jazz is a redeco of the first Galaxy Series kit, now featuring a painted translucent chest and face parts, allowing the LED to shine through the chest and neck. In addition to the slightly altered deco, Jazz also comes with an additional speaker, an Energon Cube, and a newly-tooled stand.

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===Auldey===
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Jazz.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Jazz''' (Alpha Action Elite, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defend Iacon!'''
:*''ID Number'': '''AAE-003'''
:*''Accessories:'' 4 pairs of hands, Shoulder Launcher, Blaster, 1 pair of Speakers

:Sold as part of [[Auldey]]'s "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Jazz is a 4-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure. In addition to his extra pair of hands, Jazz also comes with his signature blaster, shoulder cannon, and shoulder speakers.

:Jazz also comes with his trading card. As advertised in the box, the lineup had a 12/72 probability of getting him.
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==Notes==
[[File:PorscheMiniSubaru.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*The first toy planned for the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line was Jazz as a Porsche 986. A prototype was made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, stating that "Transformers are not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark. They are war machines, and the toyline in no way represents the lifestyle and ideas which Porsche represents."<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/community/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24622 Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive]</ref> As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Photos of the prototype were depicted in the Japanese book ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'', and Hasbro later also displayed the prototype during the [[BotCon 2007]] Hasbro Tour.
*The ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Mazda RX-8 (which ultimately ended up as Meister) was originally intended to be named "[[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]]", according to various early store listings and a premature reply from Hasbro's customer service. This would also fit with the early idea of making the ''Alternators'' toys "direct updates" of their characters' G1 predecessors. A prototype was leaked to the public in early 2004 sporting the same basic colors as the later ''Alternators'' "Autobot Camshaft" toy (the Acura RSX), although it's uncertain whether the prototype colors for the RX-8 were supposed to be indicative of the proposed colors for Camshaft (since the Acura redeco was originally intended as a G1 Bluestreak [[homage]] before being renamed into "Autobot Camshaft"). The reason why the RX-8 Alternator was ultimately not named "Camshaft" was apparently because the real-life Mazda RX-8 car doesn't ''have'' a camshaft. The irony is staggering, as Camshaft's original toy was an RX-7, which ALSO lacks a camshaft.
*There have been at least two different reasons stated why the Hasbro toy was named "Meister" rather than "Autobot Jazz": For one, Hasbro was still hoping that Porsche would have a change of mind and grant them the license after all, as Chevrolet had done; also, Aaron Archer has been quoted stating that he thought a third toy named "Autobot someone" following "[[Hound (G1)/toys|Autobot Hound]]" and "[[Tracks (G1)/toys|Autobot Tracks]]" would have been somewhat "redundant".
*By coincidence or by design, the 2006 ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Transformers: Cybertron]]'' [[Ransack (Cybertron)#GTS|Ransack GTS]] toy, with a Velocitronian motorcycle alt-mode, employs a deco loosely similar to that of the canceled 1995 [[#LaserCycle|Laser Cycle incarnation of Jazz]].

==References==
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[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
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[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
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[[Category:Dramatic Capture Series]]
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[[Category:Encore]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:MyClone]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]
[[Category:Q-Transformers characters]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Spychangers]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Titanium Series]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
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[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]
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Wreckloose (TF 2010)

2025-02-10T21:55:32Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Transformers (2010) */

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{{picsneeded|Toy}}
{{disambig3|Wreckloose}}
:''Wreckloose is a [[Decepticon]] or [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 Transformers toyline]]).''
[[File:Wreckloosetf2010boxart.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Moose-o-saurus]]
Guns? Who needs guns? '''Wreckloose''' would rather get right in an opponent's face... literally. Nothing makes him happier than to charge screaming at an opponent, weapons swinging wildly through the air, lopping off limbs and goring torsos. Other Decepticons consider him a savage throwback, but there's no denying his zeal in combat.<ref>''Transformers'' Wreckloose toy bio</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Wreckloose was among those trapped in [[The Proton Blaster]] when a battle went on between the resistance and the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s outside. He tried to make an escape, only to be blasted open when he took a few steps outside. {{storylink|Head Games}}

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010Wreckloose1.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Not so brown recluse]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Wreckloose''' (Scout, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Bladed helmet/shield, key
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Wreckloose is a ''very'' minor [[repaint]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Wreckloose (Cybertron)#Toys|Wreckloose]] toy, transforming into a robotic reptile resembling a komodo dragon. In this mode he can wear a piece of bladed armor; inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into it swings the twin spiked blades forward. This assembly becomes a melee weapon for his [[robot mode]] that ''can'' be hand-held, but seems to function better as a bladed shield mounted on his forearm/elbow. He comes with a clear-blue, silver-bordered [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]-styled Cyber Planet Key (simply called a "key" on the packaging).

: Wreckloose features minor differences from his ''Cybertron'' counterpart: the silver detailing on the [[beast mode]] neck and leg, the "diamond" on his robot mode chest and the orange border around the Cyber Key connection point are left unpainted, and his weapon features plain black Decepticon insignias, as opposed to white-bordered purple ones.

: He was available at Big Lots! stores in the United States, Maxi&Cie / Superstore and Winners in Canada, and [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the UK. In all instances he was available alongside [[Backstop (TF 2010)|Backstop]] & [[Undermine (TF 2010)|Undermine]].

==Notes==
* Just where Backstop, Undermine, and Wreckloose "fit", dimensionally, was up for debate. Their [[bio]]s pretty clearly make them out to be separate characters from their ''Cybertron'' namesakes while—with typical 2010-on vagueness—offering no insights into what universe they're "supposed" to go in. The packaging also does not help place them, being red-colored like the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline, but lacking any other series identifier. As such, this wiki placed them under the umbrella "2010" line just for ease of organization until the 2015 story, "[[Head Games]]", made them ''Beast Wars'' characters in the Generation 1 continuity family.

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Predacons]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]

File:TF2010Wreckloose1.jpg

2025-02-10T21:52:13Z

Wasp-shot23: Transformers (2010) Wreckloose. Photos by ~~~~

Transformers (2010) Wreckloose. Photos by [[User:Wasp-shot23|Wasp-shot23]] ([[User talk:Wasp-shot23|talk]]) 16:52, 10 February 2025 (EST)

Megatron (Armada)/toys

2024-11-17T15:28:03Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Legacy */

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[[File:Armada-Megatron-card art.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Forshadowing [[Thunderhoof (RID)|Thunderhoof]]'s existence since 2002.]]

'''[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s power is your doom! As are his many, many toys.
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==Toys==
===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada Megatron toy.jpg|upright=2|thumb|G2 Megatron gets pimped.]]
[[File:Armada-Megatron-Tidal-Wave-Combined.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Megatron combined with Tidal Wave.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron with Leader-1''' (Giga-Con, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name:'' '''Megatron''' (メガトロン)
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[2002]] [[December 28]]
:*''Accessories'': Pressure-launch missile, 2 spring-loaded-launch missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)}}

: The first release in the ''Armada'' Giga-Con assortment, Megatron transforms into a green and purple [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#H-tank|H-shaped Cybertronic tank]]. His turret is able to rotate freely and pivot the main cannon up and down, plus the cannon barrel can fire a pressure-launched missile with the accompaniment of an electronic "explosion" sound effect. One of the most-[[Mini-Con]] play pattern-intensive toys in the ''Armada'' line, Megatron has many gimmicks and features designed to exploit Mini-Con collectability. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the [[Powerlinx]] hardpoint in the L-shaped trench, then pulling back down the length of the trench and locking it in will flip up a double missile launcher on the opposite side of the turret, with two spring-loaded missiles ready to fire. The launcher flips up over a small black switch which, when pressed, activates a "launching" sound effect; the idea is that when you press the buttons to fire the missiles, the whole launcher will move down a millimeter or two, and trip the switch. Depending on the alignment of the gears in your Megatron, though, the launcher is just as likely to hit the switch right away when it flips into place. Plugging a Mini-Con into the turret hatch hardpoint and then twisting it left or right will activate a sound clip of machine gun fire. All three of these sound effects are accompanied by a flashing red LED which illuminates the Decepticon sigil panel on the front of the turret.

: His right-side forward hull protrusion has a flip-out "launch pad" for Mini-Cons, with a sliding Powerlinx post. The left-side forward hull has three spring-loaded, flip-out panels that have Powerlinx hardpoints that reveal themselves at the push of a button. The rear right-side hull has a flip-out ramp for Mini-Cons, and a slide-out capture claw to ensnare them, while the rear left-side hull has a holding compartment for Mini-Cons, although most are too large to fit inside.

: Megatron came packed with his personal Mini-Con, [[Leader-1 (Armada)#Toys|Leader-1]], ready to use with any of those gimmicks.

: In [[robot mode]], Megatron has decent articulation in his arms, but has exceptionally limited articulation in his legs owing to stability concerns when his various gimmicks are used. Sliding the Powerlinx post on his left forearm forward (with or without a Mini-Con plugged into it) reveals a small knife in his spring-loaded left hand—in homage to the sword present on Japanese releases of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|the original Megatron toy]]!<ref>"I put that knife there on purpose because it echoes the G1 sword hand. How 'bout that?"—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNgWvNmMJfE&t=3051s Aaron Archer on ''The Toy Armada'', 2021/12/14]</ref> The entire turret assembly can be rotated around to face forward, then all his weapons can then be pivoted to face forward as well for his '''Full Blast Mode'''. The turret can then be rotated by turning a small crank attached to the right-hand side of Megatron's waist, and as it spins, Megatron will cry "Decepticons, Attack!", and all three of his sound effects (explosion, launching and machine gun) will play in succession. Leader-1 can clip into the compartment in Megatron's right shoulder, his weapon barrels pointing forward, and Megatron's three missiles can do the same over on his left shoulder.

: Megatron can also combine with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Toys|Tidal Wave]], with Tidal Wave's aircraft carrier and battleship clipping onto his arms and his troop transport clipping onto Megatron's back (after the turret has been positioned in Full Blast Mode configuration) as a jetpack. While the North American instructions only referred to this as Tidal Wave's '''Weapon Mode'''; this form was called '''Burning Megatron''' in Japan.

: The American version has a metallic purple face, whereas [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''Legend of the Microns'' release has a dark silver face and more defined Decepticon symbols. The turret on the Takara release uses a slightly different [[mold]] than the Hasbro version; the slot for the sliding switch that activates the dual missile launcher on the turret is different, allowing the launcher to be locked into place without pressing down on the electronics trigger and draining the batteries. The voice clip is also different.

: In Japan, Hello Mac stores offered one of the three [[Land Military Mini-Con Team#Ultimate|Ultimate Edition Land Military Microns]] [[campaign item|free with the purchase]] of Megatron in May 2003.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Megazarak (Universe)#Toys|Megazarak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Armada'' Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armada Galvatron toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|The exact opposite of Captain Planet.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron with Clench''' (Giga-Con, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Megatron Super Mode''' (メガトロン{{ruby|S|スーパーモード}})
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''MD-08'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[2003]] [[September 11]]
:*''Accessories'': Pressure-launch missile, 2 spring-loaded-launch missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the third wave of Giga-Con toys, Galvatron is a predominantly light purple and white redeco of the previous Giga-Con class Megatron toy, covered in black "battle damage" scorch marks with a paint wash on his torso and tank treads. He retains all of his gimmicks from the previous version, the only difference between the two being that the sound clip activated by rotating his turret now says '''"The power is mine!"''' (a line spoken by Megatron in the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Armada'' cartoon]] episode "[[Desperate]]", though [[David Kaye]]'s voice was not sampled for the toy).

[[File:Armada-Galvatron-Tidal-Wave-Combined.jpg|thumb|left|upright=.8|Galvatron combined with Tidal Wave.]]

: This time, Galvatron comes with the Mini-Con [[Clench (Armada)#Toys|Clench]]... well, in the Hasbro line, at least.

: The Takara release of "Megatron Super Mode", part of the eighth wave of ''Legends of the Microns'' product, has slight deco differences from the [[Hasbro]] version. It retains Takara Megatron's dark silver face instead of Hasbro's flat black, as well as slightly darker purples and golds. The Takara version retains the different switch slot from the first Japanese release, which all US releases of the mold curiously never utilized. Unlike Hasbro's Galvatron version, Megatron S reuses all the same sound clips from the first Megatron release. Additionally, his Mini-Con partner is labeled as "Spark Barrel" instead, being a powered-up version of Leader-1 rather than being Clench.

: In 2004, after the ''Armada'' toyline ended and ''Energon'' was already on the way, [[The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|the only issue]] of 3H's ''The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine'' published instructions for a bizarre but official combined mode called "MegaWing Galvatron" using [[Dreadwind (RID)#Toys|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]] from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' toyline. While the instructions specify using ''Armada'' Galvatron for it, this combined mode can also be done with any redeco of the ''Armada'' Megatron or the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Smokescreen (G2)#Toys|Smokescreen]] molds, however it requires ''Robots in Disguise'' Dreadwind thanks to an added screwhole which was new to the ''RID'' version of the ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#Toys|Dreadwing]] mold. The instructions also included a note to check online for "Dark MegaWing Galvatron" directions, combining the whole shebang with Tidal Wave. Due to the disintegration of 3H, this sadly never materialized.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Armada'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://i.imgur.com/kB1fQSw.jpg Instructions for MegaWing Galvatron Page 1]''
::*''[https://i.imgur.com/kW6sF7m.jpg Instructions for MegaWing Galvatron Page 2]''

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[[File:Black Micron Megatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You are a lucky bastard if you own this.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Black Megatron''' (ブラックメガトロン, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Pressure-launch missile, 2 spring-loaded-launch missiles

: This special redeco of Megatron was given away as a [[Lucky Draw figure|prize]] in a contest held in the June 2003 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. Limited to 100 units, this Megatron was, as his name suggests, primarily black with dark olive and purple shades, and bright yellow and green highlights.
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===''Built to Rule!''===
[[File:Armada BTR MegatronCyclonus.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Keep on truckin'.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Part of the largest ''Transformers'' series ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' set, Megatron can be assembled into a battle tank, a robot, or whatever your imagination can do with the blocks provided. Megatron is armed with a dual missile launcher based upon the Mini-Con activated version on the regular Ultra class toy.

: He came with a block-version of his Mini-Con partner [[Leader-1 (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Leader-1]], as well as a full [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Cyclonus]] and [[Crumplezone (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Crumplezone]] build.

: He has realllllly long legs, which, thanks to his very top-heavy build, make it very difficult for him to remain standing upright.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/BTRMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Built to Rule!'' Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Energontoy megatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Minty fresh mouthwash laser cannons!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tank/cannon, sword, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (Takara)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing)}}

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)| Energon]]'' Leader-class toys, Megatron transforms into a Cybertronic gunship, with a gear-driven [[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]] that simultaneously unfolds his wing panels and reveals or extends various weapons; the instructions say to activate this feature by pulling on his translucent wingtips, but to avoid bending the plastic it is safer to do it by lifting up his opaque upper wing covers. In robot mode, Megatron greatly resembles [[Galvatron (G1)|Generation 1 Galvatron]], with a pair of large pivoting shoulder cannons. While he features decent articulation, especially compared to the ''Armada'' Ultra toy, he has limited posability due to a top-heavy design and spring-loaded auto-transforming hands and feet.

: Megatron's primary weapon is a large tank, based on his ''Armada'' body, featuring a spring-loaded missile launcher and an out-of-place machine gun sound effect. The tank attaches to Megatron in either of his modes as a cannon, either mounting on his back in jet mode, or clipping to his arm in robot mode. Inserting and then removing the rear of the tank into the scabbard on Megatron's back draws out the sword blade stored there, and the tank can then attach to his arm to allow the Decepticon leader to wield the weapon. The sword's connection point is spring-loaded, so that when the blade is struck against something, it activates a sword-clashing sound effect and a red LED that illuminates the translucent blade.

: In the United States, this figure was initially only available at [[Walmart]] stores, and saw a wider release shortly after. It was later redecoed to create ''Energon'' Galvatron (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Energon'' Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energon-Ultra-Megatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Few megalomaniacs can pull off the "tank as fashion accessory" look.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron''' (ガルバトロン, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''SD-07'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 26]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': Tank/cannon, sword, missile

: Rather than release the Leader Class ''Energon'' Megatron figure, Takara opted to instead produce a smaller version of "Galvatron", broadly equivalent to the Hasbro Mega Class toys, in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)#Takara Super Link toyline|Super Link]]''. This figure is a down-sized version of the Leader mold, with the same transformation, all the same features, new electronic sounds in the tank, and a lighter, more cartoon-accurate colour scheme.

: While initially exclusive to Japan, the figure was later made available in Hasbro markets in a two-pack (see below).

: This mold was also used to make [[Megatron (SG)#Toys|''Shattered Glass'' Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/EMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Ultra-class Energon Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy black galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|thumb|You're even luckier if you own this.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron Black Version''' (ガルバトロンブラックバーション, 2004)}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''SD-07'''
:* ''Accessories'': Tank/cannon, sword, missile

: This redeco of the Mega Class Megatron/Galvatron figure was offered through both a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' prize draw, and live drawings held in Tobu Department Stores. Limited to 50 pieces, it sported a striking new black and red color scheme, with orange translucent parts, and came in the standard toy's packaging, with a sticker denoting it as a special prize.

: Some units have been found without the sticker; unconfirmed reports suggest that these were the versions given away at Tobu stores.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/black+galvatron/1090/black+galvatron.html More information on Black Galvatron at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Energon Galvatron toy1.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|This repaint brought a tear to the eye of somebody.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron''' (Leader Class, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[2004]] [[April 28]]
:*''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: The third and final Leader Class toy in ''Energon'', released as part of the "Powerlinx Battles" line refresh, Megatron-now-Galvatron was extensively redecoed to resemble [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] as much as possible. His predominant color is (naturally) purple, with black plastic and extensive use of metallic silver and metallic red paint for detailing. All translucent plastic was replaced with orange. He retains all of his prior gimmickry.

: This version of Galvatron was released in Japan as a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]" in April of 2004, in Hasbro packaging with Japanese-language stickers for legal information.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Energon'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy galvatron g.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron General''' (ガルバトロン{{ruby|G|ジェネラル}}, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''SD-20'''
:*''Release date'': [[2004]] [[September 30]]
:*''Accessories'': Tank/cannon, sword, missile, Energy Blade, [[Energon star]]

: Released in the nineteenth wave of ''Super Link'' toys, Takara's "Galvatron General" is a redeco of their Mega Class Galvatron figure. Like the earlier toy, it features a more cartoon-accurate (if somewhat more garish) color scheme, with a more pinkish shade of purple, yellow translucent parts instead of orange, and a pale blue crown instead of the Hasbro's toy's black.

: It also includes a clear-purple/pink version of [[Cruellock#Toys|Cruellock]]'s "[[Energon weapon#Gallery|Energy Blade]]" weapon, consisting of a small gun and sword which combine to form a larger blade, and a Decepticon [[Energon star]].

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=1697 More information on ''Superlink'' Galvatron General at Transformers-Universe.com]''

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[[File:Energontoy prime vs megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime / Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Tank/cannon, sword, missile

: Takara's Mega Class Megatron was released in Hasbro markets as part of a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive set. The only change made from the Takara original is that the rear landing gear sections are attached by short plastic rods instead of steel pins, likely necessitated by US [[for safety reasons|safety requirements]].

: He came in a two-pack with another previously-Takara-exclusive figure, the Deluxe-class version of ''Energon'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#EnDx|Optimus Prime]] ("SL Grand Convoy" in Japan). This two-pack was the only way of obtaining the two toys outside of Japan without importing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/EMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Ultra-class Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy unreleased megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Multi-pack, <s>2004</s>?)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tank/cannon, sword, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Dan Khanna]] (packaging artist)}}

: A grey, black, and green redeco of the Super ''Energon'' Megatron mold was planned to be released in a set with ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Soundwave]] as a [[Target]] exclusive, but was ultimately canceled. Artwork for the toy was produced by [[Dan Khanna]] and revealed online by the artist.
{{canceledtoy}}
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertrontoy megatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Megatron's Unicron cosplay did not turn out well. (Hasbro version pictured.)]]
[[File:GalaxyForcetoy-MocomToy-MasterMegatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|His power is fading! Quick, desaturate him some more! (Mocom Toy version pictured.)]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Leader, 2004 / 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Master Megatron''' (マスターメガトロン)
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''GD-01'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[2004]] [[December 28]]
:*''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, "spinning hand cannon", "Unicron power claws", [[Cyber Key]]
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''lh7d'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (Takara)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Megatron is a [[Triple Changer]], transforming into either a Cybertronic dragster or jet. Megatron comes with a [[Cyber Key]] of unique design, which fits into a slot above his cockpit canopy to activate a "powering up" noise and a pair of spring-loaded, pop up engines. The engines are on either side in a double-barrelled spring-loaded missile launcher, which makes firing noises and flashes with red LEDs when its missiles are launched.

: His instructions for [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] omit the final step of folding his calf-guards back behind his aft, leaving them awkwardly hanging out at his sides.

: In robot mode, Megatron's design is partially based upon ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Unicron/toys#Armada|Unicron's]] design, with very similar shoulders and arms, though the retention of Unicron's trademark orange leads to a rather chaotic color scheme (how appropriate). He features two weapons in this mode, each released by inserting a Cyber Key into the vehicle halves that now sit behind his shoulders. The right opens to reveal a removable, rotating gatling gun weapon made up of his left front car wheel (called the "Death Machine Gun" in Japan), while the left pops loose and unfolds to become his "Unicron power claws", a bladed melee weapon that pegs onto his forearm (called the "Death Claw" in Japan). He sports particularly effective [[light-piping]] in his eyes.

: Megatron can combine with [[Nemesis Breaker#Toys|Nemesis Breaker]] for '''Dark Claw Mode''', giving him a massive clawed arm (nominal position is with Nemesis as his left arm), though his balance in this form is tenuous at best. In a presumable coincidence, the connection sockets are a match for those used by his old ''Armada'' combination partner [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Toys|Tidal Wave]], so you can attach his arms to this Megatron too.

: The Takara ''Galaxy Force'' "Master Megatron" version of this figure uses lavender on the rubbery parts instead of violet, a paler, more metallic shade of green for all the non-molded green parts, and, strangely, an unpainted robot nose. Unusually for Takara, these differences made it ''less'' show accurate than Hasbro's version, which was released a few months later. The Korean [[Mocom Toy]] release of the ''Galaxy Force'' figure features a painted nose, but keeps the other Takara differences.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron Legends Megatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Hasbro version on the left, Takara's "EZ Collection" release on the right.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Master Megatron''' (マスターメガトロン)

: "[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]" Megatron is a simplified version of the Leader class toy. He can only transform into his car mode and has rather limited articulation, sculpt and paint detail.

: The figure was released in Japan under the "[[EZ Collection]]" banner, in the same packaging as the Hasbro release but with a small card insert featuring the Japanese logo and nomenclature and a Japanese-language legal information sticker slapped on the back, similar to a [[USA Edition]]. As with all the EZ Collection figures, this release features a substantially greater number of [[paint operation]]s that increase Megatron's resemblance to his larger figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/LOCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Legends Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy ez clear megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''EZ Collection Clear Set''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>

: A Takara [[exclusive]] multi-pack of "EZ Collection" Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#EZClear|Optimus Prime]], and [[Starscream (Armada)#EZClear|Starscream]] recast the figures using primarily clear plastics; in Megatron's case, his grey was replaced with smoky translucent plastic. A mail-away exclusive to ''[[TV Magazine]]'', the set was limited to 3000 pieces.

::*''[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2007/07/photo-review-takara-galaxy-force-ez-telemag-exclusive-3pack More information on the EZ Collection multi-pack at PlasticCrack.net]

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[[File:Cybertrontoy galvatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na BATMAN!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron''' (Leader, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Master Galvatron''' (マスターガルバトロン)
:* ''Takara ID number'': '''GD-14'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[2005]] [[August 22]]
:* ''Accessories'': 2 missiles, "spinning hand cannon", "Unicron power claws", Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''l65x'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''Cybertron'' Galvatron is a silver, red, and black redeco of Leader class ''Cybertron'' Megatron, with a color scheme based upon (ironically) [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]]. He retains all the features and accessories of the original figure, including the ability to combine with Nemesis Breaker, which is actively called out on his packaging this time (albeit with a picture of the original Megatron toy). Most of Galvatron's silver parts are actually coated with metallic paint instead of being left as bare silver plastic; Japanese hobby magazine articles noted that the ''Galaxy Force'' release of the figure used paint similar to the hard-wearing kind found on cell phones, and while it is unknown for certain if Hasbro's figure used the same type, it seems quite likely.

: Takara's "Master Galvatron" release of the figure replaced Hasbro's metallic gold details with yellow, and packaged the figure in a unique monochrome purplish-blue version of the normal ''Galaxy Force'' packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GalaxyForce EZ MasterGalvatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|SHOW-ACCURATE]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Master Galvatron''' (EZ Collection, 2005)}}</ul>

: [[EZ Collection]] Master Galvatron is a redeco of the earlier Legends/EZ Collection Megatron figure, continuing the Japanese trend of intricate paint jobs on these smaller toys.

: He was available exclusively with the September 2005 issue of ''[[Dengeki Hobby Magazine]]'', and came in a small box designed to replicate the look of the standard ''Galaxy Force'' packaging—but in full color, unlike Takara's release of the larger Galvatron figure, with a picture of the toy instead of an actual packaging window.

: At least some units (in unopened, new condition) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers in Asia and were sold at a lower price.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act380/ More information on EZ Collection Galvatron at TFKenkon.com]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy gold galvatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|NOT SHOW-ACCURATE. But all shiny...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Gold Master Galvatron''' (Leader "lucky draw" prize, 2005)}}</ul>
:* ''Accessories'': 2 missiles, "Death Machine Gun", "Death Claw", Force Chip

: Available as a contest prize in the December 2005 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]'', this redeco of the Megatron/Galvatron Leader mold renders the Decepticon entirely golden with a mixture of golden plastic and golden [[chrome]] parts. Limited to only fifteen pieces, he came in a plain white version of the normal ''Galaxy Force'' window box packaging.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160422215138/http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com:80/toy/gallery/review/gold+master+galvatron/1100/gold+master+galvatron.html More information on Gold Master Galvatron at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cybertron Legends Galvatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|FOOL! GALVATRON CAN BE AS SHOW-ACCURATE AS HE WANTS!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Galvatron''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)}}</ul>

: While [[TakaraTomy]] were the first to release a Legends-size Galvatron, Hasbro trumped their limited-release magazine exclusive with a mass release of their version of the figure in the main ''Cybertron'' toyline, in the third wave of Legends figures. Released several months after the Japanese version, Hasbro's Galvatron unsurprisingly features paint operations that are both fewer in quantity and lesser in intricacy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/LOCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Legends Galvatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron Deluxe BeastMegatron.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|This looks familiar... Yesss...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Key
:*''Cyber Key Code'': '''ds9g'''

: A green redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Megatron]], this unusual iteration of Megatron transforms into a robotic [[Popular beast alternate modes|''Tyrannosaurus rex'']] in the pseudo-[[technorganic]]-looking style of the other [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]] toys. His tail hides a spring-loaded missile launcher that is revealed when a Cyber Key is inserted into the (unfortunately-placed) key jack.

: While this mold was first released earlier in 2006 as part of the ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' line and is obviously meant to be ''Beast Wars'' Megatron, it was developed to fit in with ''Cybertron's'' Jungle Planet aesthetic, "in case" the ''Beast Wars'' Anniversary release didn't pan out (according to [[Aaron Archer]]'s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).

: This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2010]] exclusive [[Cindersaur (G1)#Timelines|Cindersaur]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Jungle Planet Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>

: This four pack of Legend-class Megatron, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]], [[Jetfire (Armada)#LOC|Jetfire]] and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"I have achieved [[continuity]] travel!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Generations Legends''' (Multi-pack, 2007)}}</ul>

: A [[Target]] exclusive, this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys|"Movie" Optimus Prime]], ''Cybertron'' Megatron, and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys|"Movie" Megatron]].

: All of the toys in the set are identical to their prior individual releases.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Armada Megatron Generations Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Female moose flocked from miles around.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Armada Megatron''' (Leader, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pistols (combine to form rifle)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Size class|Leader Class]] toys, Armada Megatron is a [[retool]] of the ''Generations'' Leader Class [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|Megatron]] he was released alongside, transforming into a tank of undetermined, possibly-made-up model. In tank mode, his turret can turn a full 180 degrees and also fire spring-loaded [[missile]] from the barrel. He features rubber treads that function realistically, a rarity among ''Transformers'' toys. His two pistols attach to the back of the turret via [[5 mm post]], but in an unadvertised feature, they can also be stored on the underside of his tank mode. As a bonus, he has multiple [[Mini-Con]] "Powerlinx" ports, though none of them trigger any [[gimmick]]s.

: In robot mode, he has a new head featuring red [[light-piping|light-piped]] eyes and "antlers" resembling those of Megatron's original ''Armada'' figure. His tank barrel becomes an arm-mounted weapon, though unfortunately, it tends to impede the use of his elbow [[articulation]]. His pistols can also combine into a single larger rifle.

: He comes packaged with a collector's card featuring his [[package art]].

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWArmMegatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Armada Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:LegendsArmadaMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Am I blue? Am I blue? What are these horns on my head tellin' you?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Armada Megatron''' (アルマダメガトロン, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''
:*''Release date'': [[2015]] [[June 21]]
:*''Acessories'': Missile, 2 pistols (combine to form rifle)

: Available [[exclusive|only]] at the 2015 [[Tokyo Toy Show]], ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Armada Megatron is a significantly more show-accurate redeco of the ''Generations'' toy above, with new paint applications simulating the face mask slider switch that was in the middle of the chest of the original ''Armada'' mold. In addition, most of what had been red in the ''Generations'' version is now blue.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Leader-Class-Armada-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The sequel you've all been waiting for.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Armada Universe Megatron''' (Leader, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Megatron (Armada Universe)''' (メガトロン (アルマダユニバース))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2023]] [[October 28]]
:*''Accessories'': Tank barrel, antlers
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[April 4]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL4YRFesAdo Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Sam Smith]], [[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Delaney Norris]]</ref>

: Marking the 20th anniversary of the Armada franchise, the second Leader Class figure in ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'', "Armada Universe Megatron" is a slightly-stylized and simplified version of his original ''Armada'' design, transforming into a Cybertronic H-tank. His [[Evo-Fusion]] ability replicates the original's Full Blast Mode, dubbed as a "chest-mounted Fusion Cannon" in his product description; his turret hinges outwards, granting it clearance to swivel to his front while the the barrels can be pointed forward. The tank turret is locked from having full rotation, being only able to spin about 255 degrees, though it stops at the diagonal-orientation most-often seen in the show. The static double missile launcher that flips forward for this mode has a swivel joint allowing it to spin on its own. These missiles also only flip to a 90 degree position rather than angling forward, as they seem to have only been designed with Full Blast Mode in mind. Similar to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Laser Optimus Prime]] from the same line, he has restricted arm movement as the shoulder pylons do not rotate, whilst the real arms start beneath the flap.

: The front half of Megatron's tank barrel is detachable and can plug into his folded-in wrists via 5mm peg and port connection, the latter function designed to combine with accessories from the later released [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Legacy|''Legacy United'' Tidal Wave]] figure to form their combined mode without affecting the latter’s size. Sadly, unlike the original figure, he doesn't come with a wrist-knife, although the shape of his left hand resembles that of the original toy. He also doesn't come with [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]], nor any means of attaching the original toy's Leader-1, but given that the other ''Armada'' figures in the ''Legacy'' toyline don't come with their respective [[Mini-Con]]s, that's to be expected. His antlers are fully removable, though they have a tendency to detach on their own. Although Megatron lacks all the extra features of his original toy, most of them are recreated via molded detail.

: This version of Megatron has raised pentagonal plates with [[tampograph]]ed Decepticon insignias, apparently meant to be a callback to the original toy's sculpted insignias but modified for the sake of ease of manufacture. This is most likely to avoid needing an extra [[paint mask]] specifically for the shoulder insignias.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Core-Energon-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, did you mean the ''other'' [[Energon Universe]]?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Energon Universe Megatron''' (Core Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Megatron (Energon Universe)''' (メガトロン (エネルゴンユニバース))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TL-60'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2024]] [[April 27]]
:*''Accessories'': Tank/sword, shoulder cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8kPFTS6hEM&t=2957s ''Transformers'' panel] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Thew Adams]] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2023]].</ref>

: Released in the eighth wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' cores, ''Legacy: United'' "Energon Universe" is an updated version of Megatron's ''Energon'' design, transforming into a Cybertronian gunship. He includes a small version of his original arm cannon/tank, obviously without any of the original's features. His shoulder cannons no longer pivot but are removable, allowing him to wield them like traditional blasters.

: Megatron was revealed at PulseCon 2023 with the rest of ''United''{{'}}s first wave, and went up for preorder shortly afterwards.

: Scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2024, Megatron and his assortment arrived at Walmart in Canada in late November 2023.

: ''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C6XDNytOTvw/ Designer commentary from Evan Brooks on'' Legacy ''Energon Universe Megatron]''.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-Armada-Galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What were you expecting? 'Universe Universe' Megazarak?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Armada Universe Galvatron''' (Leader, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Galvatron (Armada Universe)''' (ガルバトロン (アルマダユニバース))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-87'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2025]] [[February 22]]
:*''Accessories'': Tank barrel, antlers
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[[May 14]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOXZGDHebTk Hasbro Pulse | Transformers Fanstream | May 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Kelly Rose]].</ref>

: ''Legacy: United'' "Armada Universe Galvatron" is a redeco and minor retool of the above ''Armada'' Megatron figure with a new facial expression. He retains the same Full Blast Mode feature of the Megatron release. He is also capable of combining with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Legacy|Armada Universe Tidal Wave]] to form his Super Mode.

: Galvatron's deco is directly based on the anime and Takara version of his original toy and thus lacks the scorch mark effects of the original Hasbro toy. His antlers are now not removable, having been glued in place so you can't steal them out of his open front packaging.

: This figure was first teased alongside Tidal Wave, being noted in his listing and featured on the back of his box to showcase the combination feature. He was officially announced on the [[May 14]], 2024 Pulse livestream.

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[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Energon-Universe-Galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|More time passed between this guy and original Energon Galvatron, than it did between Energon Galvatron and the G1 Galvatron he was supposedly a loving nostalgic homage to.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Energon Universe Galvatron''' (Core Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Galvatron General (Energon Universe)''' (ガルバトロンG (エネルゴンユニバース))
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-81'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2025]] [[January 25]]
:*''Accessories'': Tank/sword, shoulder cannons
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8IwV0ruuDu/ Design notes] on ''Legacy: United'' Energon Universe Galvatron from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] on Instagram</ref>

: Part of the final wave of 2024 ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' Core Class toys, Galvatron is a redeco of the above ''Energon'' Megatron figure, transforming into a Cybertronian jet. His color scheme follows that of the ''Energon'' cartoon, not the original toy release. He comes with all the same accessories as Megatron.

: The figure was first announced on the [[May 14]], 2024 Pulse livestream, and was fully revealed by designer Evan Brooks via his social media account on [[June 12]], as a part of daily product reveals hosted by the Transformers design team, with pre-orders going up on [[June 13]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The team will be bringing you reveals each day starting #TransformersTuesday June 11th which will all lead up to pre-orders on Thursday June 13th.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8Ce_TauWGd/|name=Ben MacCrae, Mark Maher, and Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=06|day=11}}</ref>

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8IwV0ruuDu/ Designer commentary from Evan Brooks on ''Legacy: United'' Energon Universe Galvatron on Instagram]''.

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==Notes==
[[File:Concept-ArmadaMegatron.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Killing you. To death.]]
* A conceptual drawing in the ''[[Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003]]'' showed ''Armada'' Megatron as originally being more weapon-laden and certifiably able to '''kill you to death'''.
* Also in the ''Legends of the Microns Yearbook 2003'', ''Armada'' Megatron's cannon's concept art specifically notes that there is an [[Galvatron (G1)|"'80s Galvatron"]] homage sculpted on the barrel.
* According to [[Aaron Archer]] as ORSON on the now-defunct "Orson's World" forum at [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com], ''Armada'' Megatron's "antlers" were part of an aborted Mini-Con grabber gimmick. The gimmick didn't make it, but the antlers remained. Despite lacking the accompanying mechanism, they are still hinged and spring loaded.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=yes the horns had a pincher feature that would extend and grab and retract into the tank. but that was a early model and due to safety concerns around pinch points the feature wasn't taken very far. look at the control art on my feed of megatron i think you can see this feature hinted at.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvOFW7gnlC/c/18007778707220811/r/18045021148131009/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2019|month=06|day=15}}</ref>
* Also according to Archer, the chin on ''Armada'' Megatron is supposed to look like a pair of fangs to play up the character's evil nature. How well this was actually pulled off in the final sculpt is debatable.
* ''Armada'' Megatron's signature horns, as well as his clawed feet, are a call-back by Aaron Archer to ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s [[Transmetal 2]] dragon toy. Which was the first Transformers toy Archer helped design. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK5c8GorTY4]</ref>
[[File:Armada megatron toy.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Mmm... Slanty posing.]]
* The original Hasbro stock photography featured a mis-assembled Megatron toy (seen on the right), with Megatron's feet being flipped with the "grates" from the tops of the feet facing forward.
* ''Armada'' Galvatron's deco is inspired by [[Galvatron (BW)|"Beast Wars" Galvatron]]. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5C9CsSApHA]</ref>
* ''Cybertron'' Megatron has a {{w|Batmobile}}-inspired vehicle mode because the then-upcoming [[2005]] release of ''{{w|Batman Begins}}'' meant that [[Batman]] was very much in the zeitgeist, and the designers at Hasbro wanted to capitalise on that. [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|''Cybertron'' Sideways]]'s bat-like jet mode was another example of this.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The closest we got [to a Batman/Transformers crossover] was more tactical—so like, "oh there's a Batman movie coming out," so the ''Cybertron'' Sideways is very bat-inspired. I think there was another car that we went that way... Megatron obviously Batmobile-inspired. I don't know how direct-tactical that is but if bats are in the zeitgeist, if there's advertisement around bats and stuff, well let's... bat-inspired something. More like that is what we ended up with, but no we never went for a direct crossover.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW7bBZgluQQ&t=2169s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: ARMADA STARSCREAM|year=2023|month=06|day=02}}</ref>
* ''Cybertron'' Galvatron's tech spec ratings for strength, endurance, and firepower are "unknown." His Cyber Key Code content states he reduced an entire Gigantion city to crystalline dust.
* Additionally, ''Cybertron'' Galvatron's package motto is "I will crush you with my bare hands!", a line used by both the original Megatron and Galvatron in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the 1986 animated film.]]
*An unused concept for a potential [[Botcon]] 2017 figure would've seen a new Megatron based on his ''Energon'' design from ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Black Shadow (G1)#Titans Return|Black Shadow]] with an [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] [[Titan Master]] partner redecoed from [[Ominus]]. He would've also included a green version of the sword from [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|''Construct-Bots'' Megatron]].<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-concepts-and-customized-figures-from-fun-pub-at-petes-robot-convention-2017/39073/]</ref>

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Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys

2024-09-05T18:39:17Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Fast Action Battlers */

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[[File:TLK-Optimus-Prime-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|]]

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

==''Transformers'' (2007)==
As a tribute to his immense popularity, Optimus Prime is the only ''Movie'' Transformer with a toy in every regular category (Legend, Fast Action, Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader).

===Legends Class toys===
[[File:Movie Legends Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shortening the smokestacks is good; [[For safety reasons|it makes the toy safer]]. But removing ONE and keeping the other? Crazy.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Optimus Prime'''

: Legends class Optimus Prime is an ''extremely'' simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in [[robot mode]]. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. He is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via [[ball joint]]s. His hands are designed to hold 3mm-compatible weapons.

:The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

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

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[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Say, have we met?" "No, I'm not from around here." "I can tell. You look ''way'' more realistic than I do."]]
*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Target]] [[exclusive]], this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], Movie Legends Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]].

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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Get ready for the safety recall, folks.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].

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[[File:Movie Legends Nightwatch Prime .jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Be afraid, Decepticons, because I hide in the shadows!]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime vs. Stealth Starscream''' (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)

: The previously-released Legends Class Optimus Prime toy is redecoed to match the Leader class Nightwatch Optimus Prime deco. He comes with a predominantly black and silver redeco of [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Allspark2pack|Starscream]]. The stock photo for his robot mode is mistransformed: his body is not collapsed down to the waist.

:In Asia, at least some units (often separated from Starscream) got dumped to Hobby Shop dealers and were sold at a lower price.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsNightwatchOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Nightwatch Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
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[[File:TF07-Protoform-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Until I find my feet, I have to use these giant robot hands.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, missile, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I did the Pre-Earth/Entry mode Optimus Prime and Starscream that were made into toys|link=https://twitter.com/sketchyfig/status/1795868661787537424|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=05|day=29}}</ref>}}

:Based upon the "[[Protoform]]" (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his "entry" mode. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the "vehicle", creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[Automorph Technology|automorph]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth, with an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble saying "Exclusive movie poster!". It is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

:Aaron Archer designed this toy in a single day; it was the last toy he personally worked on. He prefers [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#TLK-Protoform|the redeco from ''The Last Knight'']].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Because of a late change in the #transformersmovie line, I had to design this toy in one day back in 2006. It was the last transformers toy I hands-on worked on. It is not a strong design so i was surprised to see a redeco at #toysrus yesterday. The color choices on this one are WAY better than the original.|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQfgk0nipz/|name=Aaron Archer|site=Instagram|year=2017|month=08|day=26}}</ref>

:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Prima|member]] of the [[Dynasty of Primes]] in [[Tales of the Fallen issue 4|''Tales of the Fallen'' #4]]. His alternate mode served as a basis for the [[Vok|Vok Novaroids]] for [[The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two]].

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

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[[File:FusionClusterOptimusStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Made out of sculpted wildberry Slurpee.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime Fusion Cluster Edition''' (C3xHobby Convention exclusive Deluxe, Japan 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, missile, flame attachment

:An extensive redeco of the Protoform Optimus Prime mold that was exclusively available at the Japanese C3xHobby Convention in August of 2007, and later offered by [[e-HOBBY]] in limited quantities. Most of the body is made out of transparent turquoise plastic in order to mimic its frozen state in the "coldness" of space, while orange paint is used on the front end of the "entry" mode, mimicking the heat effects of sudden atmospheric entry. The flame attachment is made out of clear ''blue'' plastic, with the tail end being covered in ''gold'' paint.

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[[File:Movietoy jazz optimus brawl 3pk.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Deluxe three-pack''' (multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun with missile and flame attachment

:This three-pack, which was available at general retail in the United Kingdom, contains an unchanged Deluxe Class Protoform Optimus Prime together with equally unchanged Deluxe Class [[Brawl (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#JazzPrimeBrawl3pack|Autobot Jazz]] toys.

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[[File:Movietoy gold protoform optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Expectation VS Reality.]]
*'''Gold Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Gun with missile and flame attachment

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] (save for his black joints, which they were made out of unpaintable plastic) Protoform Optimus Prime figure was featured as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] giveaway (along side similarly gold vac-metal versions of Voyager class Optimus Prime and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#LuckyDrawProtoform|Protoform Starscream]]) in the December 2007 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. Released in 2008, only 5 pieces were made, making it one of the rarest Lucky Draw figures; the images at right represent the only known photographs of it.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/movie+japanese/gold+protoform+optimus+prime+/3696 More information on Gold Protoform Optimus Prime at Transformers @ The Moon]''
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===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Movie Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The last one of you out of here gets a... gets a lead salad!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Twin Blaster Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2007]]-[[Calendar|8]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-13'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the third wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime transforms into an amalgamation of the Kenworth W900 and the Peterbilt 379, making this toy fairly inaccurate to the actual vehicle Optimus Prime turned into on-screen. His driver cabin now features a small interior with an opening driver-side door with a non-removable [[Peter Cullen|cowboy-hat-bedecked driver figurine]] that flips out of the seat when the driver's side door is opened.

: Optimus Prime is armed with two large rifles formed out of a combination of both smokestacks and fuel tanks. These rifles peg onto his lower arms with grips for his open hands. The under-slung fuel tanks can fire spring-loaded projectiles. In vehicle mode, both smokestack rifles can be deployed as twin cannons, and this mechanism can also be used to store the rifles and deploy them as shoulder guns in robot mode.

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

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[[File:Movie Robovision OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We'd hate to see what those smokestacks looked like BEFORE Hasbro shortened them.]]
*'''Robo-Vision Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

: A Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, this limited edition version boasts a "Supermetal finish", resulting in silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable gray/silver plastic, a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colors and improved 'flame' paint decorations.

: Unusually for the smaller Voyager Class of toys, [[Robo-Vision]] Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime. The package also includes a Robo-Vision Decoder. Strangely, this Target exclusive preceded the release of the regular Voyager by a large margin, coming out on [[June 2]], 2007 with the initial wave of movie toys.

: This toy has been retroactively declared part of the ''Premium Series'' of more [[Show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] redecos of core characters from the movie.

:All international versions came in the same packaging, but lacked the "Only at Target" sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Robo-VisionOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Robo-Vision Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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{{anchor|BeePrimePack}}[[File:Movietoy bee and optimus 2pk.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee and Optimus Prime''' (Argos exclusive two-pack, Hong Kong/UK/Australia/France 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A two-pack, available as a mass retail release in Hong Kong, as an Argos exclusive in the United Kingdom, as a Kmart exclusive in Australia, and with undetermined distribution in France. Contains an unchanged Voyager Class Optimus Prime and an equally unchanged Deluxe Class Concept Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeePrimePack|Bumblebee]].

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[[File:SamsClubMovieVoyagerBattleDamagedOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Given later events, probably less "battle damaged" than "covered in the <s>blood</s> fuel of his enemies".]]
*'''Arcee, Starscream & Optimus Prime''' (Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A three-pack, exclusive to [[Sam's Club]] stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager Class Optimus Prime and Deluxe Class [[Arcee (Movie)#Battle3pack|Arcee]], both with a battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]. The Optimus figure would later be released on its own in international markets; see below.

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{{anchor|#LuckyDraw2007Voyager}}[[File:Movietoy gold voyager optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A gold-chromed version of the Voyager Optimus Prime toy was available as part of the same Lucky Draw contest as the Golden Protoform Optimus (see above) in the December 2007 issue of ''TV Magazine''. Limited to only 3 pieces, it is insanely rare. The photographed sample here features a chromed truck grill, while a boxed unit has an unchromed grey grill; the owners of both pieces, the Mapes Brothers of [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/ Transformers @ The Moon], believe both are genuine TakaraTomy toys, so it is unclear if the one with the chromed grill is a testshot or a production variant.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/content.php?/transformers-lucky-draw/toy-gallery/1979/Gold+Optimus+Prime.html More information on Gold Optimus Prime at Lucky Draw Transformers]''
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[[File:Movie Voyager Firststrike OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is ''this'' good enough for [[GEEWUN|you]]?]]
*'''First Strike Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: Released as part of the ''Allspark Power'' refresh of the movie line, First Strike Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of Voyager class Optimus Prime in a colour scheme based upon ''Generation 1'' and ''Classics'' Optimus Prime. The included toy bio describes this coloring as Prime paying tribute to the markings he wore as a young soldier when the war began. Due to the [[transformation]], this figure actually ends up being ''less'' like its G1 counterpart in robot mode, a sacrifice made for the slavish redeco of the vehicle mode. You can't have your cake and eat it too, folks.

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

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[[File:MovieVoyagerBattleDamageOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' ("international market" exclusive Voyager-sized toy, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:A single-packed version of the battle damaged Voyager Optimus Prime toy from the Sam's Club exclusive three-pack. Although the assortment number and the general packaging style (which are both the same also used for the [[Premium Series]] redecos of Voyager Class [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Premium|Autobot Ratchet]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|Megatron]]) seemed to indicate that this might be a Best Buy exclusive, it was later confirmed to be an "international market" exclusive. It was released in Hasbro's Southeast Asian markets, but was not available in the USA outside the Sam's Club three-pack.

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[[File:TF2007-Screen-Battles-Freeway-Brawl-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|NOW WITH 8% BLUE!]]
*'''Freeway Brawl''' ("Screen Battles" two-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: A second Target-exclusive redeco of the Voyager Class Optimus Prime toy, the gray molded pieces were recolored beige-grey, and multiple parts that were previously molded in blue and red (the chest, shoulder pads, and leg interiors) had their mold colors swapped, with extra [[paint operation]]s to make up the difference. As such, the toy has very few visual differences from the regular release of the sculpt, in a "doing things differently to achieve a very similar end result" sense. This version was only available in a pack with an unchanged Deluxe Class [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#FreewayBrawl|Bonecrusher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ScreenBattlesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Freeway Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info.]''
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===Leader Class toys===
[[File:TF07-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Y'think Prime got a makeover? We have it on good authority that Movie [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|''Transformers'']] Leader Class toys, this Optimus Prime, at the time, was the most accurate representation of the CGI designs' complex transformation sequence. He transforms into a heavily-customized [http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379] conventional extended-hood, and unusually for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His [[Ion blaster]] weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has a hole where the fifth wheel hitch is sculpted in the rear of the truck. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the tips of his long smokestacks are made of rubber. A switch on top of the cab roof activates horn sounds and window lights.

:Featuring a complex transformation, the front and back ends of the truck essentially fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The halves of the rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms.

: As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] gimmicks, and due to his price point, he has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the double-barrel cannon in his right forearm flips out his spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. (The Ion Blaster can actually be popped off his forearm fairly easily, as it is held in place by a simple clip.) Optimus's final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach, activating a series of spring-loaded actions where the truck windows are pushed apart and the lever between them is raised, enabling the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point, yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a "powering up" sound effect.

:Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints, and ankles. His hands even have individually articulated fingers and thumbs!

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

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[[File:2007MovieOptimusPrimeCostCoBonusPack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Cylinders are the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime bonus pack''' ([[Costco]] exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class Optimus Prime with Legends Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#CostcoPrimeBonus|Autobot Jazz]] as bonus figures. All three toys are unchanged from their respective original releases.

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[[File:Movie G4Contest Chrome OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Completists, eat your heart out!]]
*'''Chrome Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Two custom-made pieces (presented in robot and vehicle mode) by the [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' team as the grand prize for G4TV and [http://www.jumpcut.com Jumpcut]'s contest for fans to remix selected Transformers clips. Won by [http://www.TFW2005.com/ TFW2005.com] member James Zahn, this one-of-a-kind (well, two-of-a-kind) piece is an almost fully [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] Leader-class Optimus Prime in red, silver and blue (based heavily upon Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]), presented with a custom display base with an embossed silver Autobot insignia and a perspex display case.

:It is certainly one of the rarest Transformers toys ever, and unless you are James, you will never own one.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2007.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is either [[Ultra Magnus (Movie)|Ultra Magnus]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#The Last Knight film|Nemesis Prime]].]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, UK/JPN 2007)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''MA-18'''
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The first Nightwatch Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the previously released Leader-class Optimus Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black. In fact, he resembles the original [[Diaclone]] Powered Convoy color scheme of ''Generation 1'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]'s truck cab. The previously blue and red flames have been replaced with silver flames, while various other decos have been replaced by copper.

:This version was released in the UK several months before the ''AllSpark Power'' version. Available exclusively through Argos stores, it came in an American-style box with the original Movie packaging design. This version was also released by [[TakaraTomy]] in Japan.
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[[File:TF-2007-Lucky-Draw-Gold-Leader-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now that is what I called a gold-plated kill."]]
*'''Gold Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:A gold vacuum-metallized Leader class Optimus Prime was available as a [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize figure in [[Japan]], as well as being a promotional competition figure for various [[Hasbro]] branches elsewhere in the world. Only 88 pieces were made.

:Although the figure can transform, the feet were fixated to accommodate with the stand.

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[[File:Movie Leader Nightwatch OptimusPrime 2008.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ultra Prime or Nemesis Magnus?]]
*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, USA 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:The second Nightwatch Optimus Prime was released as part of the "[[AllSpark Power]]" second half of the Movie line. He is similar to the UK version of Nightwatch Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black, retaining his resemblance to Diaclone Powered Convoy in most respects. However, the subdued black and copper on the first Nightwatch Prime have been replaced with gold and a ''very'' bright blue, to signify the All Spark energy affecting the Transformers. The translucent parts were also cast in purple translucent plastic instead of black translucent plastic.

:Another difference is that this version comes in an ''AllSpark Power''-style box instead of the original style.

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

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[[File:Premium movie OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys|Bunny-ears]] Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The Premium Series Optimus Prime is both a [[retool]] and a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime toy. The major selling point is a more movie-accurate head sculpt with longer ears and detailing based on the final CG head design, and a flip-out energy sword to replace the ion blaster that was included with previous versions of the toy. This energy sword is detachable and attaches where the Ion Blaster did, compatible with non-premium Optimus Prime Leader-class-based releases. Because his ears are much longer, the truck roof panel that hides his head now has two holes cut into so the head can fit inside the cabin.

:The paint deco is... unfocused, to say the least. In vehicle mode, the grill, headlights, and bumpers (and thus his feet) are painted silver, yet the red in the small Autobot insignia has been removed. There is silver paint on the fuel tanks (toy battery cover), but not on the other tool boxes and equipment in the same location. There is also silver paint on all 6 wheel rims, the air cleaners, and the windscreen visor. In robot mode, the silver paint is mainly located on his thighs and crotch, though in order to save on costs, the dark blue and gold paint on his thighs and knee joints have been sacrificed.

:Unlike the initial ''Premium Series'' toys, this one was available as part of the regular mass retail Leader class assortment. The instructions still depicts the original Leader Class mold's head.

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*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Optimus Prime toy is released without any changes along with [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Premium|''Premium Series'' Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Jazz'']], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and a [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|regular Ratchet]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.

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[[File:Movie Leader OptimusPrimeBattleMode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He loves his lips so much, he won't let anyone sculpt them on his toys.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Mode''' (Leader Class, 2008)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MA-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Detachable, Retractable "energy sword"

:The TakaraTomy version of Premium Series Optimus Prime has a considerably different deco from Hasbro's release. Similar to the unique chrome Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime Battle Mode features vacuum-metallized parts for nearly all of the silver truck parts, for a greater resemblance to the polished chrome on the real prop trucks. Unfortunately, as his feet are the front fenders and grill, this will likely lead to chipping. In robot mode, he retains several decos that were removed from Hasbro's Premium Optimus Prime for cost reasons, such as the blue and gold decos on his thighs. Finally, the flip-out energy sword is coloured gold to reflect its "powered up" appearance.
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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
[[File:Movie FAB OptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Okay mommy, me got my backpack and big gun thingy. Me go to robot school now?"]]
*'''Power Hook Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile (attached)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:[[Fast Action Battlers|Fast Action Battler]] Power Hook Optimus Prime is a (roughly) Deluxe sized figure made for younger children than the rest of the mainline and was designed to have a quick conversion and an action feature. This actually translates to him being made of a series of Automorph mechanisms that facilitate what is for the most part, a one step transformation. Just split the front of the truck along the seam and Optimus' chest and arms swing into place while his feet pop out. The sides of the truck even feature little sculpted arrows to remind you what to do! He has a little string attached to his missile tied to his "backpack" to let you imagine he's reeling things in with his hook. It also means little ones don't lose it, but other figures in the line featured firing missiles which weren't tied to anything, so that's probably not why it's there. The launching hook isn't Prime's only gimmick though, as his waist is spring loaded in one direction for a punch (or maybe even kick) attack. For whatever reason, the balls in his hip joints are cast from clear blue plastic so they may be a point of fragility.

:Unsurprisingly, he is relatively inaccurate to the film's design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Hook Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 1 gun, 1 Missile

: This Wal*Mart-exclusive two-pack contains the ''Fast Action Battler'' Power Hook Optimus Prime toy, designated "2007 Optimus Prime", and the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transformers (2007)|Optimus Prime]] toy from ''The Ultimate Battle'' DVD two-pack. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

: For some reason, the ''Classics'' Optimus toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime" on the packaging, even though it was released in 2006... well, he ''looks'' like Prime from '84, so hey, what the hell.

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[[File:Mov2007-toy FAB FireBlastPrime.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]], is that you?]]
*'''Fire Blast Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 1 Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Fire Blast Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the previously released Power Hook Optimus Prime Fast Action Battler. The color scheme is loosely based upon ''Generation 1'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Prime]], explained rather oddly in the card bio as being the camouflage Optimus took while hunting Decepticons on Mars post-movie... because there are so many long-nose cabs driving around Mars. Yeah.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fire Blast Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Cyber Slammers''===
[[File:Movie CyberSlammers Prime toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Okay, let the bumper car battle begin! One shall stand, one shall...get knocked back a few metres.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Cyber Slammers]] Optimus Prime is an amazingly cute truck that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then snaps back up into robot mode. Sure to please the toddler you brought with you to the PG-13 movie! Like most Cyber Slammers, Prime manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyber Slammer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Trans-Scanning''===
[[File:TransScanningOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Optimus Prime of your nightmares.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TS-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand, set of truck mode armor, set of protoform armor, open-palmed hands
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Trans-scan]]ning Optimus Prime is a Japanese-exclusive figure with many interchangeable parts. At its most basic, the figure is a spindly skeleton referred to as a "[[core body]]". To this skeleton, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for Optimus Prime: his [[protoform]] mode or his Earth mode.

: The protoform mode consists of eight pieces of metallic blue plastic that plug into the arms, chest, pelvis and legs of the figure. With these pieces attached, the figure can be transform into his meteor-like "entry mode". This mode can be mounted on a three-piece stand that comes with the figure, allowing you to display it in mid-plummet.

:Optimus Prime's Earth mode, meanwhile, is made up of many armor pieces that form a rather [[Kibble|kibbly]] robot mode, which can then transform into a truck approximating a Peterbilt 379. Compared to the overly simple transformation of the protoform mode, his truck mode's transformation can be described as an abominable, unintuitive, parts-massaging ''mess''.

: Optimus Prime also includes a pair of interchangeable, open-palmed hands that can be swapped out for the clenched fists that are in place in-package. The Core Body mold was re-used for the simultaneously released Trans-Scanning [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Trans-Scanning|Bumblebee]] figure.
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===Optimus Prime Figure===
[[File:Movie-toy Optimus DVDSpychanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The shoulders house a kickin' stereo system.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Figure''' (Spychanger, 2007)

:"Optimus Prime Figure" (オプティマスプライム・フィギア)<ref>Named as such in ''Transformers Generations 2009'' Vol. 2, page 52.</ref> is a redeco of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. Like most Spychangers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: This toy has been ''extensively'', if not ''ridiculously'' painted up to resemble the live-action version Optimus Prime as closely as possible, also making use of metal-flake paint for extra sheen. Of note is the [[tampograph]]ed detailing on his chest resembling movie Prime's distinctive chest design.

: This toy was a [[campaign item|promotional freebie]], exclusively available in Japan with a pre-order for the ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' DVD/HD-DVD from Paramount Pictures Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/DVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Optimus Prime Figure" at TFU.info]''
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==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
===Legends Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFlegend}}[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime.jpg|301px|thumb|AT LAST! Two smokestacks!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
[[File:ROTF Legends Prime Jetfire combo.jpg|thumb|left|Don't I look awesome with my corpse backpack?]]

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Legends class Optimus Prime is a much more accurate mold compared to the 2007 Legends class Prime, having a much greater accuracy in both robot and vehicle mode. In particular, his vehicle mode isn't inexplicably missing one smokestack like the 2007 toy. It should be noted that he was molded in only one paintable plastic color, with red and blue deco patterns decked on it. The top of the truck's bunk (ending up on his back in robot mode) has a slot to combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]. For some reason, this isn't mentioned in the instructions, though they're hardly needed.

: Compared to the final product, stock photos of the figure loses blue paint operations on his knee armor. This mold was also used to make [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

: During the [[May 30]] launch event for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline in [[Japan]], Legends Optimus were given out to attendees. The only difference is a sticker on the packaging commemorating the event. Optimus also saw release as a blindpacked figure for the first wave of the Revenge of the Fallen EZ Collection sets. And like all the first waves, he comes with a flyer advertising the TakaraTomy releases of the Revenge of the Fallen toyline. His pair of legs is also mistranformed to fit in the bubble.

:In Malaysia, this toy was one of the four Legends Class toys to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He could be obtained starting from the 12th of July, via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.

:Anyone looking to buy this figure on the aftermarket be warned, there is a very convincing-looking [[knockoff]] that's been making the rounds. While the paint applications are pretty much identical to the real deal, the pegs on the legs/trunk front can be a little too tight when attached. in some worst cases; it can break off if attempted to pull off by force.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Legends OptimusPrime Battledamage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A little blue paint goes a long way.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Damage Version''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-09'''

: A "Battle Damaged" variant featured in the second wave of EZ Collection (the Japanese name for Legends class toys), with more elaborate, weathered paint applications.

: This redeco is also the first mold to utilize the slightly retooled fuel tank/elbow tabs, which is slightly smaller than the first release.

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[[File:ROTF-toy Legends PowerArmorPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's certainly power armor... the kind that hasn't been finished yet.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2009)

:This [[redeco]] of Legends class Optimus Prime features a slightly darkened color scheme and red legs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegPowerArmorOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends Power Armor Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionDefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Here to mend and defend! ... hahaha, no, really, hand your face over. '''Now.''']]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, March 2010)

:A redeco of Legends Optimus Prime replacing his red plastic with more blue and silver, but sprucing things up a bit with red flame [[paint operation]]s. Defender Optimus Prime (ディフェンダーオプティマスプライム) was only available in Japan as part of their ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' promotion in March 2010. It was given away for free to customers who purchased ''Animated'' merchandise at Edion, Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera stores.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFvoyager}}[[File:ROTF Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look! I got a tan! ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-ROTF-Tokyo-Toy-Show-2009-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Tokyo Toy Show 2009 TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Optimus Prime Revenge Edition'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:Voyager Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the toy from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|first movie's toyline]]. Like several redecos or retools of 2007 movie toys, there has been some effort to make this release noticeably different from the previous releases, though the toy ends up looking less accurate to the actual movie appearance than those previous releases. Optimus Prime has a sort of faded Autobot [[insignia|logo]] on the side of the truck's bunk, and kanji (Chinese characters) on the roof (ending up on his knee in robot mode.) The word "上海将军" means "Shanghai General", while "大将" means "Grand general". The beige-gray plastic used for this toy is similar to his Screen Battles toy, only with a slightly reddish hue.

:The Japanese version of the toy, named "Optimus Prime Revenge Edition", was exclusively available at Tokyo Toy Show 2009, and later also from [[e-HOBBY]]. Despite being sold in Hasbro packaging like the mass retail ''Revenge'' toys in Japan (plus the addition of Japanese stickers marking it as a Japanese market release and containing Japanese safety warnings and manufacturer information), it slightly differed from the Hasbro version insofar as it lacked the [[tampograph]]ed kanji lettering.

:::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/VoyagerOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, 2010)

:An "Asia" version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager-Class Optimus Prime (see above) was released in a two-pack, except with different writing on him. The writing on this version "勇猛果敢武士道" means "brave and fierce, resolute and courageous, bushido",<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2010/01/30/revenge-of-the-fallen-optimus-prime-and-ravage-redecos-169082</ref> which is very fitting for Optimus Prime. Alongside with a slightly modified version of the ''Movie'' Deluxe-Class "[[Premium Series]]" [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#PrimeBee2Pack|Bumblebee]]. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released in Malaysia and was apparently also sold in Indonesia and India.

:Like his pack-in mate Bumblebee, a near-identical [[knockoff]] of the 2-pack has been making the rounds since the 2010s, with Optimus Prime being one of the dead giveaways; He possesses a lighter shade of opaque blue paint on the thighs.

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[[File:ROTF Voyager DefenderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Kaboom, yo. Ka-friggin-boom.]]
*'''Defender Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles

:This redeco of Voyager-Class Optimus Prime swaps out the red and some of the silver plastic with black and blue, changes the blue flames to red and silver, lightly nodding towards [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|his Generation 2 Laser incarnation]].

:Defender Optimus Prime also comes with two packaging variants: aside from his default packaging, the other was packed in robot mode in a vertical packaging similar to the Leader Class figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/DefenderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Defender Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF Voyager JetPowerOptimusPrime toy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb|Use your friends wisely.]]
*'''Jet Power Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MR-01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle/smokestack-fuel tank assemblies, 2 missiles, sword, Jetfire armour parts

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Unite for the Universe|Unite for the Universe]]'' Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the 2007 Optimus Prime Voyager-Class mold in a similar style to the Leader-Class Buster Optimus Prime (see below), with a much more accurate and detailed paint scheme, including white stenciled flames. He would have come with a set of [[Jetfire (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Jetfire]] armour parts to form the powered-up Optimus Prime seen at end of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and due to not having to form Jetfire's robot mode or his jet mode, the armour parts are far more accurate to the movie's design of them than the leader class Jetfire toy could manage. While not combined to Optimus Prime, the armour can be arranged to form a sort of weapon emplacement mode or a jet engine on the back of Optimus's vehicle mode.

:Both Jet Power Optimus Prime and the accompanying redeco of Voyager-Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#UniteMegatron|Megatron]] would have come with an issue of the [[Unite for the Universe issue 1|''Unite for the Universe'' comic book]], but due to the cancellation of both figures, the comics were eventually included with the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Movie Masterpiece]] releases of Leader-Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]]. Of amusement is the fact the comics are essentially showcasing toys that have been canceled.

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====Mini-figure====
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[[File:ROTF mini figure Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He won't be [[Decapitation|taking]] [[The Fallen|anybody]]'s faces at THAT size.]]
*'''Stratosphere''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-17'''
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)}}

:Voyager-Class [[Stratosphere]] comes with a transformable Optimus Prime mini-figure that deploys from his cargo bay, based upon scenes from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie. The articulation is limited to hinges on his arms, legs and shoulders, all three of them being contingent from his transformation.

:Towering at only barely over two inches, this is actually not just the smallest movie-verse Optimus but even the smallest transformable figure of Optimus Prime for a while - ironically enough, being even slightly tinier than the [[Smallest Transforming Transformers]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/MiniOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on mini Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I will not stop telling you that I am Optimus Prime. Ever!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Leader-class Optimus Prime is an entirely different mold from the first movie's Leader-class Optimus Prime.

:Like the previous Prime, it is loaded with features, though it ditches the first movie's [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]ing for the new [[Mech Alive]] gimmick. When a grey tab on his midriff is pressed, Prime's entire pectoral region "flexes", lights in his chest and eyes glow, and he declares "I am Optimus Prime" in [[Peter Cullen]]'s voice. For the European release of the figure, to get past the language barrier, the Cullen sound clip is abbreviated to just "Optimus Prime"; in some regions, including Quebec and the UK (but only after a month or two), both versions were made available. A transformation sound effect activates when his torso is transformed, and once Prime is in truck mode, an almost unnoticeable button (a small square located beside the screw for the battery compartment, undocumented in his instructions) is revealed, which activates engine-idling noises.

:Each arm features flip-out blades that trigger when a button on the forearm is pressed. Each of these blades has a [[Cyberglyphics|Cyberglyphic]] symbol on it. The blades severely restrict Prime's arm articulation when retracted, as they get in the way of the kibble, but as there is very little one can do with Prime's arms without causing the blades to deploy, this is hardly noticeable.

:One detail not reflected in most of Hasbro's photos is that the sun visors above Prime's windows are mounted on ball joints and can be positioned like they are in his CG design. The hood halves on his arms can slide up on their hinges and the blue panels at the back of Prime's lower legs can be pulled out slightly as well for further screen accuracy.

:Overall, the robot mode of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' leader class Optimus Prime toy is slightly taller and considerably more athletic-looking than the 2007 ''Transformers'' Leader-class Optimus Prime toy.

[[File:ROTF Leader Jetfire PowerUpPrime toy.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Who's your daddy? He is.]]
:Optimus Prime can also combine with Leader-class [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] to form Jetpower Optimus Prime by slightly transforming his backpack and feet. Sadly, this takes away from his leg articulation, because otherwise he could never support the massive backpack he has in this mode. However, fans have created alternate configurations that increase leg articulation and movie-accuracy.

[[File:Rotf optimus stock photo 1.jpeg|thumb|right|upright=1]]
:Like several new-mold ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys, Optimus Prime suffers from some cost-cutting measures that affected the final production version of the mold. According to Hasbro's stock photos/back-of-box photo of the hand-painted [[prototype]] (pictured right), the toolboxes on the sides of his legs were designed to fold away further for a sleeker, cleaner look. Additionally, the rear tires would have been able to split in half, with the inner half of the tire going inside the outer half to recreate the thin tires seen on Prime's CG design. Some articulation was lost on the toy between Hasbro stock photography and the final release. His fingers are no longer articulated; instead, the entire hand is now one molded piece. Finally, the lower arms appear to have been originally designed so that his hands could slide in or out of them during transformation. Sadly, he also lacks rubber tires, which the original movie Prime did have. Meanwhile, the articulated fingers was later used for the ''Asia Premium Series'' & ''Movie The Best'' releases.

:As a result of striving for vehicle realism and painstaking accuracy to his visual portrayal in the live-action films, this Optimus Prime ends up being ridiculously complex. Transforming him back into a truck is probably more complicated than shown in the movie and can only be considered ''torture''. Very unfortunately, the [[instructions]] for this toy are infamous for being amazingly vague and unclear in their visual depiction of the transformation steps, making transformation even ''harder''. Also, let us not forget that, upon transforming him back to robot mode, he will declare his identity over and over and over and over and over until you're finished.

:The TakaraTomy release of Optimus Prime replaces the red plastic from his neck down to the middle of his pectorals with gray plastic. The smokestacks also are a different shade of gray, and are more opaque than the Hasbro release. This version can also attach [[Energon star]]s.

:The entire mold also became a victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from upscaled (and sometimes simpified) molds to high-quality clones. Several of his redecoes/retools below also suffers from this too.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Leader Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-ROTF-Shanghai-TRU-Limited-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Limited Edition Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)

:This release of Optimus Prime was available at the May 23, 2009 midnight launch of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline at the [[Shanghai]] Toys 'R' Us. Limited to 576 pieces, this piece was presented in a wooden box with a numbered certificate, Autobot sigil dog tag, and of course, the leader class Optimus Prime toy. The toy itself was unchanged.

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[[File:ROFTOptimusWCamshaft.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' with '''Autobot Camshaft''' (Leader value pack, 2009)

: This [[Walmart]] exclusive value pack featured an unchanged Leader-class Optimus Prime sold with an unchanged [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] from the first movie toyline. They came packaged in a special wider box and were sold for the same price as a normal Leader toy.

:Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron was available in a similar value pack at the same time, which likewise included Camshaft.

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[[File:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime BlackVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's like Optimus and The Fallen had some illegitimate love child.....]]
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Leader, Japan 2009)

:An [[exclusive]] to Amazon.co.jp, this redeco of Optimus Prime is bundled with the Japanese release of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD. He is another in a long line of [[black repaint]]s, swapping most of his red and blue plastic for black, some of his bright grey plastic for a cool grey and blue, and is covered with gold and silver flames. His orange blades are now translucent blue.

:TakaraTomy improved upon the original Leader-class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.

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[[File:ROTF Leader BusterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Takara makes better toys than Hasbro.]]
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, Japan 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-24'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This version of Leader-class Optimus Prime features a new lower face sculpt that lacks a [[Mouthplate]], as well as the replacement of his fuel tank/exhaust assemblies with new, transforming versions that can combine into his ion blaster/barrage cannon. To the simultaneous pleasure and displeasure of people who had already purchased the first release of Leader-class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, Buster Optimus Prime features an extensive paint job that closely matches Prime's appearance on the big screen, including covering almost all of his grey plastic with silver paint or chrome, expanding and outlining all of the flame tampographs white for greater accuracy to [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]]'s computer model, and generally painting in small details, nooks and crannies that were neglected on the first release due to cost-cutting reasons. The red and blue plastic colors also vary from the original release, to better match his film appearance.

:As with Optimus Prime Black Version, Buster Optimus Prime uses the improved instructions.

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[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-OptimusPrimetoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|There, my lips are gone. You all can stop stealing and repainting the original's head now.]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]
[[File:ROTF-JetpowerOptimusPrime2Pack-CombinedMode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

:This [[TakaraTomy]] Asian market-[[exclusive]] Leader Class two-pack consists of a redecoed [[Jetfire (Movie)#JetfireBuster|Jetfire]] and a slightly altered Buster Optimus Prime. Buster Optimus Prime is almost identical to the single-pack Japanese release of the toy, but unlike the standalone Buster Prime, has a head with a faceplate, itself containing more paint details than the first release of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader-class Optimus Prime. The flames are outlined with light blue instead of white for accuracy to the physical truck prop (though it ends up being inaccurate in robot mode). Jetfire has a subtle, more [[show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] colour scheme.

:Despite the fact that this is a TakaraTomy release, this version ''doesn't'' use the improved version of Optimus' [[instructions]], using instead the original (and less helpful) version.

This release of Buster Optimus Prime was susceptible to a paint scraping issue on the silver painted slide-out barrel of his blaster. This problem was fixed for the [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|DOTM Re-release]] by relocating the silver paint app from the barrel to the inside wall of an exposed gas tank that had been previously left as unpainted grey plastic. The black paint app on the barrel was left unchanged.

:In mid 2010, this set was released in Australia. In early 2011, it was released in the Philippines. In late 2011, [[#DOTMJetfireBuster|this set]] was [[Rebranding|re-released]] in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[packaging]].

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[[File:FamilyMartClearColorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Making one of the most complex Transformers ever entirely out of clear plastic? What could POSSIBLY go wrong?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Limited Clear Color Edition''' (Leader, 2010)

: This translucent plastic version of Leader class Optimus Prime is Prize A in a "Family Mart" convenient store chain competition beginning in October, [[2010]]. Punters can purchase entries into the competition for 500 yen each.

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*'''Optimus Prime Gold Version''' (Leader, 2010)
: This gold redeco of Leader Class Optimus Prime was offered as a Lucky Draw in the December 2009 edition of TV Magazine, and is limited to a mere 3 pieces, making it one of the lowest production run Lucky Draw Campaign Toys.

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===''Fast Action Battlers''===
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[[File:ROTF FAB OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Two blades means ''twice'' the [[Decapitation|fun]]!]]
*'''Double Blade Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:Double Blade Optimus Prime is an all-new [[Fast Action Battlers]] version of Optimus Prime, with a much more accurate sculpt and a less-inaccurate transformation. He features two spring-loaded energy swords and a projectile launcher with a single [[missile]].
:For [[design change|whatever reason]], his elbows have been molded so as not to bend, despite actually having real pinned elbow joints. The plastic section in the way, however, can be easily sliced out to restore full functionality.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Double Blade Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy FAB PowerArmorOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime was under the impression that melting bots down into different layers counted as armor. Those who questioned him were soon found with missing faces.]]
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Projectile

:Power Armor Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of Double Blade Optimus Prime, coloring much of the toy black. Intended to represent him combined with Jetfire.
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===''Battle Chargers''===
[[File:ROTF BattleChargers OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's the return of the bumper cars, only this time we can sit down.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:[[Robot Powered Machines|Battle Charger]] Optimus Prime is, much like the first movie line's [[Cyber Slammers]] Prime, a super-deformed truck from which a robot mode springs up as you play. The toy uses a [[pull-back motor]], and when pulled back and released, the toy's roof will flip open and Optimus Prime's cutesified robot mode will pop up.

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[[File:ROTFBattleChargersCyberArmorOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|Oh great, the front is silver. Well THAT'S a big difference...]]
*'''Cyber Armor Optimus Prime''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:A redeco of the first Battle Charger with parts of the truck colored silver, such as the hood and wheel wells.
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===''Gravity Bots''===
[[File:ROTF GravityBots OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh no, Optimus let himself go [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|again]]!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-01'''

:''[[Gravity Bot]]s'' Optimus Prime is an extremely simplified version of Optimus with a small tab on the bottom of his feet so that when he is placed on his feet he automatically transforms to robot mode. There is also one on his back side that will transform him to vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/GBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF-toy GravityBots BattleSteelPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|feeling' a little blue about the mass here.]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Gravity Bot, 2010)

:A redeco of ''Gravity Bots'' Optimus featuring a gray hood with red flames, which is inspired by his Defender redecoes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/GBBattleSteelOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Gravity Bots'' Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Mega Power Bots''===
[[File:ROTF-toy MegaPowerBots JetpowerOptimus.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Mega Power Bot, 2009)

:[[Power Bots|Mega Power Bots]] Jetpower Optimus Prime represents the Autobot leader in his combined form with Jetfire. Designed for younger children, he is a large, bulky, non-transforming figure with limited articulation. Pressing the Autobot insignias on his chest and arm plays various sound effects and cause blue lights to flash in his head and gun.

:As a Mega Power Bot, Optimus features what his package claims to be a transformation: his wings can flip up to become his "flight mode".
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===''Robot Replicas''===
[[File:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Finally, he's got the sword! Now where's the other one?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009)

:Released as part of the first wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replicas line, this Optimus Prime is an entirely new sculpt based on his appearances in the films. He does not come with any accessories, and his Energon sword was permanently molded on his right arm.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/RROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Robot Replica Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:TF2010 ROTF Legends Fireburst Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime can't deal with you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2010)}}</ul>

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]: [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime, with its coloration inspired by ''Generation 1'' Ultra Magnus. The toy retains all the functionality of the previous releases, including the undocumented ability to combine with Jetfire.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-2010-VotF-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Looks like we're surrounded, Jetfire." "Who's 'we', Autobot?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''The Victory of The Fallen''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: This release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime with predominately red forearms and red/silver thighs, which it was meant to be a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco.

: He comes bundled with redecos of [[The Fallen#Transformers (2010)|The Fallen]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Megatron]], [[Jetfire (Movie)#Legends Class toys 2|Jetfire]], and [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 3|Starscream]] in a [[Kmart]]-exclusive five-pack. To date, this is the only Hasbro release of this figure that acknowledges the combining feature between Jetfire and Optimus Prime.

: This redeco was also re-released as part of the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection lineup. ([[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|See below]].)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/KMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Victory of The Fallen Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:EZCollectionVol5OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|EVILLLLLL PRIME.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime (Movie)''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>

: This Japanese-exclusive release of Optimus Prime features much more black coloring than the previous releases, and it's (coincidentally) based on the Fast Action Battlers Power Armor Optimus Prime toy, so as to be used with the similarly-repainted Legends Jetfire figure to form the Optimus' powered up combination. For some reason, he has red eyes.

: This redeco also uses the slightly-smaller fuel tank/elbow tabs from the "Battle Damaged" release.
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===Voyager Class toys===
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[[File:Aa-01-battle-blades-prime-japanese-version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I call these bad boys the [[Grindor (ROTF)|"face takers"]] ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''AA-01'''
:*''Accessories'': Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank/gun assemblies, removable "energon swords" (Hasbro version only), removable battle hooks (TakaraTomy version only)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Released in the second wave of 2010 ''Transformers'' Voyagers, Battle Blades Optimus Prime is a sculpt that attempts to replicate his Leader Class design, while also being much more movie accurate than the previous Voyager incarnations. He features two [[Dual Energon Swords|energon swords]] made of soft plastic, similar to his Leader Class incarnation, albeit not spring-loaded. They can be detached from the mushroom joints they're on, although doing this excessively may cause them to warp.

: He also has a removable [[Matrix of Leadership]] in his chest which is made of unpainted gray plastic. In an awesome homage, the Movie Matrix rests on a stand molded to look like its Generation 1 incarnation.

: His fuel tanks can also separate from the truck panels and become two "[[barrage cannon]]s". Oddly enough, these guns are mentioned nowhere on the box even though they would normally be a selling point.

: The [[instructions]] neglect to mention that the entire roof of the cab is on a concealed hinge which greatly eases the difficulty of Prime's transformation. For whatever reason, the instructions treat the toy as if the hinge does not exist, going so far as to show Prime's head magically clipping through his chest to transform. The instructions also neglect to mention that his heel/bumper pieces must be slid out until they ''click'', making the figure just that bit more stable, and that the rotating truck door panels on his upper arms can be pulled further out (but not off) from their sockets, allowing more space for the panels to swing around his hood-arms during transformation. It should be noted that the chest windows on all releases of this sculpt are prone to slight cracking, often out of the packaging.

: The TakaraTomy ''Autobot Alliance'' release of this toy has some significant differences. Color-wise, the red plastic is in a darker shade, his shin and wheel joints are grey rather than Hasbro's bronze, and the Matrix of Leadership has been painted silver. More immediately noticeable is that the dual energon swords have been replaced with a pair of battle hooks, similar to 2010's Leader Class Optimus Prime (see below). However, due to the Japanese release retaining the Hasbro packaging, the box still advertises the swords rather than the hooks.

: This mold was also used to make ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/BattleBladesOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Blades Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:TF2010 ROTF LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Reinforcing the belief that Hasbro makes better toys than Takara.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2010)}}</ul>

: Released in the first wave of ''Transformers'' Leader class toys, this [[retool]] of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class Optimus Prime features the head from [[#BusterOptimus|Buster Optimus Prime]], and has had his blades replaced with semi-articulated Battle Hooks for face-destroying action! He has a darker paint job and sports black splotches on his body and head to signify battle damage. However, due to these extra "battle damage" paint applications, some other paint applications that were present on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' release were omitted.

: He also sports a new voice box in robot mode, replacing the infamous "I am Optimus Prime!" with "We must stop the Decepticons!" The international release, however, retains the same abbreviated "Optimus Prime" sound clip as the original release. To the annoyance of many fans, this version was the main version released just about ''anywhere'' outside the United States (all of Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia). The box also mentions racing sounds, which may or may not be referring to the button-activated diesel engine noises carried over from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the figure.

: This version uses the TakaraTomy version of the instructions, which improved upon the original Leader-Class Optimus Prime instruction sheet by including supplementary photographed steps that were previously vague or neglected in the original release.
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===''Activators''===
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|With just one button push, he's ready to steal your fa-I mean the Cons' faces.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:A small and simple toy, ''[[Activators]]'' Optimus Prime features [[autotransformation]] from truck to robot, activated by a button on his roof. It has no weapons or any other [[gimmick]]s. Then again, Prime's hands are molded into clenched fists.

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[[File:TF2010-toy Activators RallyRumbleOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's Flash cosplay almost went swimmingly.]]
*'''Rally Rumble Optimus Prime''' (Activator, 2010)

:Rally Rumble Optimus Prime is a redeco of the first ''Activators'' toy above, in ''Generation 1''-inspired color scheme (at least for the truck mode) and rally-themed markings like lightning bolts and the number 01.

: During the period between [[December 26]] 2010 and [[January 31]] 2011, Hasbro ran their "[[Supercharge Your Holidays]]" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Activator & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Rally Rumble Optimus Prime (as the figure is listed in the thread) was one of the figures distributed.
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==Animated==
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[[File:EZCollectionOptimusPrimeSpecialColor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Clear Ver.''' (EZ Collection, April 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''EZ-21'''

:Optimus Prime Clear Ver. (オプティマスプライムクリアVer.) was only available blindpacked as part of TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Vol. 3, under the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' banner. It is a clear version of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' mold, cast in (entirely colorless) clear plastic with opaque paint operations (which is the same paint mask from the original Legends Class toy albeit slightly darker) on the details. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs from the Battle Damaged release.

:The toy had a preliminary name: "Optimus Prime Tokubetsu Color" (オプティマスプライム特別カラー, "Optimus Prime Special Color").
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==''EZ Collection Real''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Real Color Ver.)''' (2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Metallic Color Ver.)''' (2011)
:Released as part of The blindpacked ''EZ Collection Real'' by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, sharing the same paint mask with the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#LegendsBattleDamage|Battle Damaged]] figure sans the weathering. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic. This redeco also uses the slightly small fuel tank/elbow tabs.

:Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Optimus Prime comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.

:Stock photos showed that his blue paint applications being brighter. This could be a trick of a lightning, since the final product's blue paint applications is still the same dark blue color seen in the Battle Damaged figure.
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==''Dark of the Moon''==
===''Cyberverse''===
{{note|The '''Japanese''' release (CV) of the figures features no physical changes on both the toy, and it includes one instruction sheet of "how-to-play" the cards for the Mechtech Wars Online games, and an advertisement flyer promoting the Japanese release of the ''Dark of the Moon'' toyline.}}
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[[File:DOTM CyberverseCommander OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Steer clear of hanging cables.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV04'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Jet pack]], two rifles, 3-D glasses (Preview Pack)
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander class figures, this Optimus Prime is a roughly Scout-sized figure. He comes with a jetpack that can combine with both his truck and robot modes. The jetpack attaches via [[C joint]] clips, and the jetpack can transform in and out of a winged configuration when Optimus is in truck mode. Optimus himself features C joint bars for his smokestacks and trailer hitch, as well as bars on the top of his headache rack, while his hands and jetpack can hold/mount his rifles via C joint-related 3mm clips/holes.

[[File:DOTM 3DPreview Cyberverse OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|These glasses allow Optimus to see the aliens in his midst. Wait a minute..]]
:Optimus was first released as a "Limited Edition Preview" in [[Calendar|March]] [[2011]], over two months before the full release of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline on [[May 16]], 2011. He comes packaged with a pair of {{w|Anaglyph image|Anaglyph}} 3-D glasses for use on the transformers.com website, but they cannot be used to view 3D movies in cinemas.

:This toy is also notorious for being a shelfwarmer in a small number of Walmart stores for 8 years.

:The figure also saw regular release, with no changes of the figure but lacks 3D glasses.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cyberverse Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM CyberverseActionSet OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Perfect for fighting queen xenomorphs.]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Armored Weapons Platform''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is a redeco of the Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, with a lighter gradient paint job that lacks the flames, and with Optimus sporting a G1 insignia. Instead of his jetpack and guns, he comes with his trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform#Cyberverse|Armored Weapons Platform]], which can transform into a base and exo-suit. The trailer itself features movie-style insignias.

:Like the other Cyberverse Action sets, there is an included cardboard backdrop for display.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/AWPOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armored Weapons Platform Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMCVComBattleSteelOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"WHAT'S THAT? WHAT DID YOU SAY? I CAN'T HEAR YOU WITH THESE MASSIVE CANNONS FIRING BESIDE MY HEAD!"]]
*'''Battle Steel Optimus Prime''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''008'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV20'''
**''Accessories:'' Dual Cannons, two Energy Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

:This release is ''another'' redeco of Cyberverse Optimus Prime, this time with a predominately navy scheme with black accents (which vaguely resembles his Generation 1 colors), and a pair of [[barrage cannon]]s that can be either held or mounted on his smokestacks, as well as a pair of [[Dual Energon Swords|handheld swords]]. He is compatible with all his previously released Cyberverse accessories, but not all at once.

:The official [[stock photography|stock photo]] of the toy in its packaging featured its name as simply "Optimus Prime", but the final version of the toy available at retail is named "Battle Steel Optimus Prime". He is also mis-transformed in the [[stock photography|stock photo]] to the right: His legs haven't been extended.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CommanderBSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle Steel Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:DOTMBITMCVACOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Fighting evil by moonlight / winning love by daylight / never running from a real fight / He is the one named Sailor Prime.]]
*'''Battle in the Moonlight''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:A [[Walmart]] exclusive set featuring a [[redeco]] of Optimus Prime in swapped red and blue with light gray and his Cyberverse [[Armored Weapons Platform#Battleinthemoonlight|Armored Weapons Platform]] in dark "night sky" themed colors and stickers.

:The set also includes redecoes of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Ratchet]] and [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Battleinthemoonlight|Crankcase]], as well as a large, badly photoshopped diorama featuring a photo of a daytime city with a night backdrop and a ruined Dodge Neon on the right side, complete with Dodge insignia.

:The [[stock photography]] shows the trailer with an intentional defacement mark that does not appear on the retail release. Oops.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMCommanderOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle at the Moonlight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTMUGCVCOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime in his early [[Units of time|cycle]]s. His interest in playing Autocops and Robbercons seemed so innocent back then...]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Jetpack, two rifles

:A [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] set featuring a [[redeco]] of the first Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime figure, featuring moderately brighter colors and paint, while his jetpack and rifles are now black, with the jetpack's wings having silver flames. He also lacks the flame pattern on top of his hood, and features different flame patterns on the sides of the hood.

:As with Battle Steel Optimus Prime, his legs haven't been extended in the stock photo. His Jetpack/rifle combo is also installed in the wrong way.

:He comes in a 5-pack with redecos of [[Crowbar#Ultimategift|Crowbar]], [[Powerglide (DOTM)#Ultimategift|Powerglide]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Bumblebee]], and [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Ultimategift|Sideswipe]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMUGSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Gift Set Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
{{anchor|walmartdlx}}[[File:DOTM Optimus Deluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Exclusive to [[Walmart]], this Deluxe Class Optimus Prime features a high range of motion, with ball jointed shoulders and hips, swivels at the neck, knees, and feet, and double swivels in the elbows. As a result of the transformation process, he can also rotate at the waist, though this is hindered considerably by his "backpack" [[kibble]]. This can be remedied by pointing the truck nose downward, as it is in the packaging. Optimus Prime also features the spring loaded "Automorph" feature in his head, if the truck kibble pushes the small grey switch from his back before splitting the chest into half. And due to how close the head of the faceplate and the front unpaintable piece is, Optimus' "nose" section has a tendency to chip off after many transformations.

:Optimus Prime features a [[MechTech]] Blaster that can convert into an Energon Battle Axe reminiscent of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 character]]'s [[Energon-axe|iconic weapon]], though the weapon cannot be locked in battle axe mode. There is also a pair of C joint rods on the underside of both forearms. His MechTech blaster can plug into the port on each of his arms or be held in either hand in robot mode, or plug into one of two holes on his truck roof/robot shoulders.

:After step 5, the instructions did not mention that you should fold back the shoulder panels to form the sleeper part until the 11th step. Care must be taken while transforming the legs: the small peg located on the lower leg can be snapped off due to the peg being slightly thick to accommodate with the hole. Also, take note that Optimus Prime cannot wield 5mm weapons with longer posts, as the way that his pinky finger is molded prevents the post from pegging down through his hands. Also, take note that the legs' sculpted small rectangle peg (the one that locks the robot mode legs in place) is prone to warping if care is not taken during transformation.

:The hand-painted prototype photos from both the packaging and the instructions shows that Prime had long smokestacks, but it was shortened for safety reasons in the final product.

:His MechTech weapon was redecoed from [[Mudflap (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Mudflap]]'s weapon. This figure is currently being sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, despite having no visible changes from his original widespread release.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMLunarfireOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Astronaut not included.]]
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*'''Lunarfire Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Cannon

:This redeco of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus Prime toy is also exclusive to Walmart, features gold flames and highlights, as well as more prominent blue areas. He comes packed with a red version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Voyager Class Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster/Cannon.

:Apart from the package art, Lunarfire Optimus Prime's stock photos are extremely difficult to find with an exception of the one included in [[Transformers_Generations_2012|Transformers Generations 2012]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMLFOPtimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|MILKMagazineDOTM}}[[File:DOTMMilk-exclusive-optimus-primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the only image we could get that has both of them. Note: both figures have the same accessory, and both accessories don't have golden sections.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
*'''Optimus Prime (Black)''' (MILK Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Mechtech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe
:These redecoes of the aforementioned Deluxe Class Optimus prime are exclusives to Hong Kong's [[Milk Magazine]]. They are officially licensed items produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong to celebrate the magazines' 10th year anniversary in [[2011]].

:The "Standard" version sports an extremely detailed "premium" and screen-accurate paint job, while the Black version sports a black deco that makes him look very much like [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|if he is dead]].

:Each figure was sold separately in a black box with a black movie Optimus Prime silhouette that is visible thanks to the "Exclusive Optimus Prime" and the Milk's 10th anniversary logo. The outside of the box prevents anyone from seeing the figure inside, meaning that you have to open to see if the version that you've got is the "Standard" version or the Black version.

:They come packed with the same Mechtech weapon from the first release. The stock photos shows the gun with the same colors from the first release of the mold but all chromed all over when in reality it's all silver.
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===Voyager Class toys===
{{Note|All Japanese releases of the toy (excluding prize figures) come with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.}}
[[File:DOTM Voyager OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|Yeah, I'm compensating... for YO MOMMA.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Space Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2011]]-[[July 16|07-16]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-17'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyagers, Optimus Prime transforms into an unlicensed modified Peterbilt 379 semi-truck, with heatshield details in his sculpting and translucent solar panels on various parts of his body and huge gas tanks. Optimus himself is differently proportioned, having larger feet and a smaller torso and arms. He also features some [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux-kibble/parts]]: His actual windshield chest is being covered by a sculpted panel featuring his characteristic deformed windshield-chest, and a pair of sculpted tires on his thighs. His pair of optics is designed to have a light-piping gimmick, but it was rendered useless since it was painted in smoke gray on top of the colorless transparent plastic.

:He comes with a large [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster that can convert into a "Battle Cannon". Like all of the MechTech Voyager class toys, this deployed form can lock into place. Specifically, the weapon must be pressed all the way in and rotated to lock it.

:In Japan, he was released as "Space Optimus Prime",

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information of ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-MechTech-DA-03-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Omae no kao o kure!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer''' (MechTech Voyager, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-03'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Release exclusively in Japan, this Optimus Prime is a [[retool]] of the figure above, removing the heat shield and solar panels, as well as replacing any rocket booster parts (such as his heels) and gas tanks with normal truck parts. His light-piping eyes are painted in translucent light blue.

:He also has a new [[MechTech]] Ion Blaster with a flip-out [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]], and like all Voyager Class MechTech weapons, it can lock into place by latching one of the levers to the body of the gun.

:His MechTech [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|trailer]] opens up much like Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer (as well as being able to stand up to harken back to the Generation 1 [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s upright mode), includes storage for many MechTech weapons inside and out, and is able to transport up to two Deluxe class (or one smaller Voyager) Autobots.

:The flame deco on Optimus' forearm parts (hidden by the wheels) are flipped in the stock photos, which is present in the vehicle mode. The updated version of the photo (seen in the packaging) features the correct deco. Meanwhile, all of the stock photos of the Ion Blaster/Energy Blade (sans the extra step instruction) depicts the blade as a painted opaque piece.

:The instructions also depict his fuel tank assemblies being positioned like the first figure's gas tanks, though you can swivel them frontwards for a better appearance, as seen in the stock photo.

:The figure omits the extended pieces of the side doors in vehicle mode (the ones which can be seen above the gas tanks in robot mode), leaving the sides of the robot mode's chest exposed. There was a variant version which has the extended pieces, covering the gaps behind the front wheels in truck mode.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-p4S9Lm7c]</ref>

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[[File:DOTMtoy-OptimusPrimeVoyagerwithComettor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''They don't want to hurt me 
''Or my dad or my mom. 
''All they want to do is 
''Take me to the prom.'']]

*'''Optimus Prime''' / '''Includes Deluxe Class Comettor''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 fuel tank gun assemblies, removable Battle Hooks

:This [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] redeco and retool of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] [[#Voyager Class toys 3|"Battle Blades" Optimus Prime toy]] features the Japanese release's hooks (instead of swords), plus an all-new [[mouthplate]]-less, mouthed face. As part of the set's lunar theme, reflections of stars are painted across his vehicle mode sides and on his windshield, with a sharp reflection of [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] in one of his windows. This time, his [[Matrix of Leadership]] is cast in orange plastic.

:This exclusive has a peculiar and common error in that the arm hooks' hubs stick out farther than they should, causing a gap that runs down the middle of the cab's nose in vehicle mode.

:This Optimus Prime cannot tow the [[Armored Weapons Platform#Voyager Class toys|Mechtech trailer]], as the original mold has no trailer hitch to begin with.

:Optimus comes with a "bonus value" Deluxe Class toy, [[Comettor (DOTM)|Comettor]]. The pair together cost a dollar less than a regular Voyager Class toy. It was also available at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany, with Comettor ''not'' highlighted as a "bonus" figure.

:In [[Australia]], this release was available at [[Kmart]] for a considerably lower price than a regular Voyager Class toy.

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[[File:DOTM MechTechVoyager FireburstOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Give me your..." ''[Deploys axe]'' "'''SOUL!!'''"]]
*'''Fireburst Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA24'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Rifle/[[Cybertanium]] Battle Axe

:Fireburst Optimus Prime is a redeco of the standard ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime, sporting a darker shade of blue and a "burning" color scheme that includes replacing all translucent blue parts with translucent orange. Because of this, his light-piping eyes were neutered by opaque light blue paint.

:He comes with a MechTech rifle that converts into a large battle axe, and can be locked in by pulling the lever all the way in and tilting it into a gap to the left. The rifle has a separate flip-out handle, while the axe uses the rifle's long barrel as the handle, meaning that Optimus can grip the axe with both of his hands. This weapon was also retooled in a running change, adding a stop to the handle instead of relying solely on the gear system to prevent the locking assembly from flying off into parts unknown.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/FireburstOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Fireburst Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Voyager LuckyDraw TritaniumOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Tritanium Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of Voyager Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime (with [[Armored Weapons Platform#TritaniumPrime|trailer]]) is a prize in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to have entered all three ''Dark of the Moon'' campaigns (beginning on [[May 14]], 2011). This toy is limited to 100 pieces.

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*'''Optimus Prime vs. Shockwave''' (MechTech Voyager-Class two-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Battle Cannon

: This [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack contains an unchanged ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime alongside [[Shockwave (Movie)#CyberArmour|a unique redeco of Voyager-Class Shockwave]].

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[[File:DOTMVoyOptimusStreetsideBotBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Streetside Bot Brawl''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Cannon A, Cybertronian Cannon B

:Part of the [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this is a battle-damaged redeco of the initial ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime toy. Unlike the other figures in this set, Optimus received a different set of MechTech weapons from his standard release: he was given redecos of [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]]'s cannons.

:He was sold with a grey and purple redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager-Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#StreetsideBotBrawl|Shockwave]] and a battle-damaged redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe-Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUSBBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Streetside Bot Brawl Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron-Con-2012-Voyager-OP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't mind me, just pelvic thrusting over here.]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Mechtech Trailer Special Edition/Optimus Prime Universal Studios Edition''' (Cybertron Con 2012 exclusive, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Ion Blaster/Energy Blade, MechTech trailer

:Available as a [[Cybertron Con 2012]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the Takara Tomy retool of the Voyager Class figure. While the individual Optimus figure shares the same paint operations, his trailer was decorated with a Universal Studios & Transformers: The Ride logo patterns. It included a new collector coin.
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===Leader Class toys===
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*'''Striker Optimus''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 17]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA28'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield

: Labeled as a "[[Triple Changer]]", Striker Optimus is a redeco and retool of ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class Jetwing Optimus Prime, with new weapons. The base figure has most of the same mold changes as Jetwing Optimus Prime (see below), but has been altered further; in particular, the transforming smokestacks and fuel tanks/ion blaster parts have been replaced with retooled regular tanks that now function as mounts for the new accessories. The colors on the toy are darker than Jetwing Optimus, with a different flame deco that extends farther along the sides of the toy. Additionally, two new 5mm holes have been added to the gray hinge behind the cab in order to accommodate the [[Toys"R"Us|Toys"R"Us Japan]]-exclusive battle blade accessories. The "I am Optimus Prime" saying of Buster Optimus Prime has also been replaced with the "We must stop the Decepticons!" saying of 2010 ''Transformers'' Optimus Prime, although batteries are not included.

:He comes with a shield with a fold-out handle, allowing Optimus to hold onto it with either hand in robot mode. It has a simple transformation gimmick for vehicle mode which is activated by pressing a button at the top of the shield, causing the sides to spring outwards. In vehicle mode, the shield can be laid flat across the bed of the truck, attaching via a post on the back onto the truck’s trailer hitch. Alternatively, the bumpers on the shield can be rotated outwards, and the front can be bent down in order to form a new front end and hood for "battle vehicle mode", resembling the [[Stealth Force]] vehicle modes seen in ''Dark of the Moon''.

:The figure also comes with two gun accessories, the "Eliminator Gun" and "Assault Blaster", which combine into the "Mega Striker", a rifle that closely resembles the one used in ''Dark of the Moon''. The separate guns also have a MechTech-style transformation, and pulling a lever transforms them into alternate crossbow-like shapes. In "battle vehicle mode", the sides of the truck are rotated up, and the guns can be attached by small pegs to holes in the modified smokestacks, or they can plugged into any of the standard connection points with their [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s... except the ones on the hinge behind the cab, since those are supposed to be for his Energon battle blades.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his new rifle in its combined mode for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Due to the remolding of the smokestacks, Striker Optimus cannot use the Jetwing pack in robot mode.
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*'''Jetpower Optimus Prime''' (Leader 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into [[Ion blaster]]

:A re-release of the [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime two-pack]], this time in ''Dark of the Moon''-branded packaging.

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[[File:Rotf_vs_dotm_jet_power_buster_optimus_prime_blaster_paint_apps.jpg|left|upriught=1.4|thumb|left|ROTF Buster/Jetpower silver painted barrel vs. DOTM Jetpower unpainted grey plastic barrel.]]

The DOTM packaging release of this 2-pack features an altered paint application on Optimus Prime's ion blaster/barrage cannon. On the original ROTF packaging release, the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster is painted silver with a black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is left as unpainted grey plastic (exactly like the blaster on the original single-boxed ROTF Buster Optimus Prime). After receiving numerous reports from customers that the silver paint on the slide-out barrel was easily scraped off by merely transforming it from gas tank to blaster, Takara-Tomy briefly stated in an interview that they had addressed the issue for the Dark of the Moon packaged version by swapping the placement of the silver paint application. Thus, the Dark of the Moon packaged version now features the slide-out barrel on Prime's blaster as unpainted grey plastic with an unchanged black paint spray app to simulate usage of the weapon, and the exposed inside wall of the gas tank at the top of the blaster is now painted silver.

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*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader 2-pack, 2012)
:A re-release of the ''Movie'' Leader Class toy, Optimus Prime comes in a Taiwanese-exclusive two-pack alongside the ''Movie'' Leader Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack|Megatron]] toy.

===Supreme Class toys===
[[File:DOTM MechTech JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Insert [[John DiMaggio|Aquaman]]'s rousing song of heroism right here.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, Australia: [[June 11]], Japan: [[June 18]]-[[June 19|19]] 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA15'''
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Jetwing Optimus Prime is a retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class Buster Optimus Prime, with an accompanying large jet pack and massive dual Gatling Cannons. The base Optimus Prime figure has several modifications including: a new stomach area and elbow flares to reflect the changes to Optimus Prime's CG model in ''Dark of the Moon'', modified lower arms to incorporate MechTech ports and clips for the cannons, and a retooled area under his back so the jet pack can fit on more securely. The dual energon blades mounted on his arms have been removed. The toy retains Buster Optimus Prime's electronics, but batteries are not included.

:The Jetwing jet pack attaches onto Optimus Prime via a part that hooks onto one of the hinges behind his neck, and a spring-loaded clamp that latches onto a recessed area under Optimus' back. The fuel tanks that form Optimus' Ion Blaster must be removed for this mode, and they can be stored inside the engines for the jet pack. The Jetwing can be used on previous Leader Optimus Primes from ''Revenge of the Fallen'' onwards, but due to the lack of modifications seen in Jetwing Optimus Prime, the combination isn't as stable. The jet pack features four MechTech ports on the main wing articulation points, and two [[C joint]] mounting points on each wing. The Gatling Cannons both feature two MechTech ports and 2 C joint mounts on either side of each cannon.

:The design of the Jetwing jet pack and its cannons were based upon earlier concept art for Optimus Prime's flight tech for ''Dark of the Moon'', and as such are not accurate to how his equipment appears in the movie itself.

:As with all Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' releases, this set comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

:Jetwing Optimus Prime was available for early purchase in Japan at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2011 (held at Tokyo Bic Sight) on [[June 18]] to [[June 19|19]], shortly before its wide release in July.

:However, the toy was available in [[Australia]] a week before the Tokyo Toy Show, packaged in translated English packaging and instructions by Tomy Asia.
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*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version was to have been a Japanese raffle prize exclusive to Circle K<ref>http://tyouhen2.seesaa.net/article/194776966.html</ref> stores, along the lines of the clear ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Optimus Prime (see above). No official information about it or the other raffle prizes ever appeared after the initial images surfaced.

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[[File:DOTMDarkNightwatchJetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Despite his [[Scourge (RID)#Notes|color]], we can assure you this one is not a bad guy.]]
*'''JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver.''' (MechTech Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:JETWING OPTIMUS PRIME Black Ver. is a black, teal, and [[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]] redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime exclusive to the Asian market. He appears to have been based on the cancelled TakaraTomy contest prize Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version (see above), with a few color alterations here and there, plus the obvious addition of chrome. It was originally solicited by online retailers as the far goofier-sounding "Dark Nightwatch Jetwing Optimus Prime".

:It comes in packaging identical to TakaraTomy's Jetwing Optimus Prime figure, with the exception of an additional sticker on the front denoting the toy's name.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-JetwingOptimusPrimeAmazon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Violently'' shoots rainbow-colored Nerf darts when fired.]]
*'''Jetwing Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Supreme, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B

:This redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime is a North American [[Amazon (website)|Amazon.com]] and 2013 [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive. Among other deco changes, he features Generation 1-style trailer stripes on his Jetwing jet pack, Movie-style flame color gradient on his Gatling Cannons, and [[AllSpark Power]] blue paint on the mechanical detailing.

:The box seems to have been created rather hastily from the Japanese original. It is roughly identical to the Tomy release, but with the Japanese text edited out... mostly. Random Japanese text remains floating in space on the top of the back panel and underneath the "Jetwing Optimus Prime" name on the front. Curiously, the left flap has been rewritten to eliminate mention of [[NEST]] and the jetpack's ability to detach, while the right flap has been (badly) edited to remove all mentions of [[MechTech]].
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===Ultimate===
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[[File:DOTM UltimateOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Truck forearms of '''DOOM'''!]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA32'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Billed on his packaging as "BIGGEST Optimus Prime Toy!", Ultimate Optimus Prime consists of an articulated tractor-trailer. The cab can transform into a "normal" Optimus Prime on its own, roughly equivalent to a Voyager in size and complexity, though with a lower degree of screen-accuracy than most large Optimus toys. Prime has 5mm fist holes, as well as additional 5mm ports on his front wheel wells and both sets of external fuel tanks. Four of these remain available in robot mode. The trailer has twelve more 5mm ports. Despite this, the toy comes with no weapons scaled such that the cab-only robot can usefully wield them.

:The real selling point of the toy, however, is the colossal Omega Combat Armor. [[Armored Weapons Platform#Ultimate|Optimus' trailer]] transforms into nearly two feet of limb extensions, armor, and wings. The armor remains completely integrated (except for the Ultimax Super Cannon) during transformation, with no [[Partformer|partsforming]], although this renders the final power-up robot mode somewhat limited in articulation, having no leg articulation whatsoever aside from swinging the hips out slightly and twisting at the ankles for maximum stability. The armor adds six more 5mm ports of dubious utility around the feet, retains the four from the cab robot and the eight from the trailer (on the backs of the wings), and has his own pair of 5mm fist holes. In trailer mode, it can hold itself up using folding blue supports, although the attached ball-jointed struts make it somewhat less than realistic.

:The centerpiece of the power-up robot mode is Prime's gigantic Ultimax Super Cannon, an electronic light-and-sound weapon the size and mass of a Deluxe figure. The whole cannon attaches to a special socket slightly behind Prime's shoulders, can store on the back or flip over to be gripped in both fists in armor mode, or stored upside-down underneath the trailer in truck mode. When pointed forward, the cannon has a larger helmet styled after Prime's own with a large translucent face shield featuring a painted targeting system. The weapon has three electronic modes: each of two small buttons plays its own weapon-firing noise and flashes one set of lights, while the large pull-switch in the cannon's center plays the sounds of a powerful barrage, flashing both sets of lights and (every third time) finishing off with the declaration "I am Optimus Prime". The Ultimax Super Cannon also has two of its own 5mm ports for even more MechTech firepower. When mounted on his back, the Cannon has two hook-like sections that securely lock into the "backpack", allowing the Ultimax weapon to serve as a handle for Optimus' imaginary "flight" operations.

:Although the trailer is made exclusively for the cab with which it comes, it is scaled much more closely to and can be pulled by Optimus Prime's ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader class iteration.

:In Japan, Ultimate Optimus Prime comes with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/UltimateOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Ultimate Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:Available exclusively at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] and their booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, this version of Ultimate Optimus Prime is presented in vehicle mode, packaged into a large, foil-embossed bubble packaging (similar to late ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' packaging) styled after Optimus Prime's trailer, with an additional foil-embossed sleeve styled after the hood of Optimus Prime's truck. Exclusive to this release is a set of stickers one can apply to [[Armored Weapons Platform#SDCCUltimatePrime|the trailer]]. The toy itself is otherwise identical to the regular retail release.

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[[File:DOTMtoy-UltimateOptimusPrimeYOTD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Oh, there's ''going'' to be fireworks...]]
*'''Ultimate Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Ultimate, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Omega Combat Armor, MechTech Ultimax Super Cannon

:This is a redeco of Ultimate Optimus Prime. While Prime himself only features a red grill, the [[Armored Weapons Platform#YOTDPrime|trailer]] has been extensively redecoed, with an ornate golden Chinese dragon being painted on the trailer panels, and the various gray parts of the trailer panels, armor, and cannon being replaced by blue, red, gold, and burgundy. The toy was released as a "{{w|Dragon (zodiac)|Year of the Dragon}}" Special Edition in [[2012]], since the Chinese Zodiac sign for that year is the Dragon.

:While the original Asian release of this figure was sold in [[multilingual packaging|bilingual]] English/Chinese packaging, it was later made available in North America as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive, this time in English-only packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/YOTDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Robo Power''===
====''Activators''====
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[[File:DOTM Activators OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Lenny Panzica]] (Hasbro)}}

:As with other Dark of the Moon Activators toys, this Optimus Prime (released under the [[Robo Power]] subline) is a very simple one-step transformation toy. You simply slam him down on the big blue button on the back end of his truck mode and he transforms thanks to spring-loaded mechanisms. To transform him back, just slam him down again on the same blue button.

:Shockingly, he actually has arm articulation! Swivels at his shoulders allow you to rotate his arms 360 degrees! Go little Prime! Unfortunately, because his big blue button sits right under his feet, his robot mode is a little unstable when it comes to standing.

:Prime was packaged in vehicle mode on an open, bubble-less card and tied down with twist-ties around the body of his truck form so that he couldn't be transformed in package.
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====''Bash Bots''====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Autobot.]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs Starscream''' (2011)
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''Bash Bots'' Optimus Prime is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed truck into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Starscream (instead of his nemesis Megatron).
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====''Go-Bots''====
[[File:DOTMGoBotsOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|woobwoobwoobwoobwoob]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
:[[Robo Power#Go-Bots|Go-Bot]]s Optimus Prime is built around the same pull-back and auto-transform mechanisms as all the ''Dark of the Moon'' Go-Bots toys. Prime's pull-back motor can be used in either robot or vehicle mode.

:In robot mode, the motor gimmick really comes to the fore—his head, shoulders, and legs move in time with his forward movement. His legs pump up and down, his shoulders pump up and down, and his head rocks side-to-side. This gives the toy the illusion that it's running, rather than just rolling.

:The other gimmick for Prime is his auto-transform gimmick. From truck mode, push him down on his back bumper and his bonnet automatically folds back and his arms automatically pop out. He needs to be transformed back manually.

:In robot mode, Go-Bots Optimus Prime has a limited swivel joint for head articulation, and while he has other movable joints, all of them are spring-loaded and unable to hold a pose.
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==''Asia Premium Series''==
[[File:APStoy-APS01StrikerOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I even cost the same as [[#Leader Class toys 4|the other guy]]. It pays to wait, doesn't it?]]
*'''Striker Optimus Prime''' (MechTech Leader, [[November 6|11-06]]-12)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS01'''
**''Accessories:'' Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, two battle blades

:The first release in the Asian-exclusive ''[[Asia Premium Series]]'' toyline is an extensive redeco of the previously-Japanese exclusive [[#Leader Class toys 4|Striker Optimus]]. He features a comprehensive paint scheme directly based on [[#JetfireBuster|Jetpower Optimus Prime]], with blue pinstriped flames, lots of silver paint, and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] parts, although his hands are left unpainted in favor of painting his mirrors silver. Along with his standard accessories, he also comes with 2 battle blades, which were previously exclusive to Toys"R"Us Japan. He features the "We must stop the Decepticons!" voice chip, but batteries are not included. Rather helpfully, his instructions are supplemented with text instructions written in English for all the steps, as well as the additional photographs used for the previous Striker Optimus toy.

:Originally set for a September 28th release, it ended up being delayed to 6th November instead.
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[[File:TF-Asia-Premium-Series-APS-01U-Ultimate-Edition-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|and the fandom rejo-where's the faceplate?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultimate Edition, 2015)
**''Asia ID number:'' '''APS-01U'''
**Accessories: Eliminator Gun & Assault Blaster (forms [[Mega Striker]]), shield/battle shield, Tank A & Tank B (forms Ion Blaster), Jetwing jet pack, Arm Gatling Cannon A & B, Leg Armor A & B, Knuckle, 2 Battle Blades, 2 Battle Hooks

:[[Asia Premium Series]] Optimus Prime Ultimate Edition is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of Jetwing Optimus Prime (with a maskless head from Buster Optimus Prime), this figure features '''loads''' of accessories from the Striker & Jetwing figures, and includes brand-new knuckle and battle hooks based on the HFTD Optimus', which can be installed in either hand. The figure lacks the chrome of previous releases, instead opting for silver paint. The pin-striping is also absent, but he does have painted pupils. The figure also features 2-2-1 articulated fingers, which the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys 2|first Leader Class]] did not have due to budget cuts. The ion cannon included lacks the black paint application, leaving it completely silver. When purchased from select retailers, this toy will also include a shiny metal number plate and a bonus mini [[AllSpark]] cube accessory. His instructions depict a weaponized mode which has some clearance issues, as his Gatling guns are shown attached to the Jetwing, which pushes against his arms. His Eliminator Gun and Assault Blaster cannot tab into the Gatling gun tightly either.

:Mold degradation is evident in this release, as the bumper of the vehicle mode is notably bent.
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==''Chronicle''==
[[File:EZCollectionChronicleOptimusPrimeToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Wait, you bought the Victory of the Fallen set already? how about a [[A Prime Problem|race]] with your set's Prime?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Optimus Prime toy, although the color scheme appears to be ''the exact same'' as (or he's probably a re-release of) his Victory of The Fallen 5-pack toy. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.

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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-Movie-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He decided to take that weapon since [[Jolt (ROTF)#IDW movie comics|Jolt's absence]].]]
*'''G1 Optimus Prime & Movie Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Blaster/Hand Cannon, trailer

:''Chronicle'' "Movie Optimus Prime" is an e-Hobby exclusive redeco of the Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Optimus Prime figure, and comes in a two-pack with a reissue of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G1MoviePrime|Optimus Prime figure]]. The center rectangular section of the inside of the trailer can be pulled out and flipped to reveal a round indent on the underside, sized to fit a bottle cap figurine. Instead of the blaster/axe MechTech weapon the original release of the figure came with, Prime is armed with a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Jolt (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Jolt]]'s Blaster/Hand Cannon weapon.

:The set comes with a deluxe-scaled version of Prime's ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|trailer]], which is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.
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==''Kre-O''==
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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 Optimus]]), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

{{note|Unless otherwise noted, the following ''Age of Extinction Kre-O'' sets were available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US.}}

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[[File:Kreo-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus evasion.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Shotgun optional.]]
*'''Cell Block Breakout''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Pieces'': '''135'''
**''Kreons'': Evasion mode Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CellBlockBreakout|Bumblebee]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AgeOfExinction|Vehicon]]

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's rusty, crusty "evasion mode" from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' movie. He has a ferrous-metal backpack, which is used to interact with the magnetic parts in the various sets. In this specific set's case, it's so he can be grabbed by the buildable [[Strafe (AOE)#Kre-O|Strafe]]'s dino-claws, once Strafe uses said claws to open up the "laser" cage made to contain Optimus. (Yeah, we know Strafe appears way after Optimus ditched this look in the movie.)

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus gold.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': Gold Knight Optimus Prime, Vehicon x2
**''Accessories'': Buildable spear

: "Gold Knight Optimus Prime" is based on the character's less-screen-accurate-and-toy-only gold knight design, carrying a built-up long spear with which to prod on the huge buildable [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]] t-rex.

:Some promo photos show Optimus with a [[tamopgraph]] on the mouthplate, but the final version is blank.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Kreon Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#GalvatronFactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman#Kre-O|Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:The Optimus Prime Kreon in this set is based on the character's design from the Age of Extinction movie. This set also includes a buildable Dinobot beast and a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Galvatron]] super-robot.

:The stock photos shows that his mouthplate was unpainted.

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*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Pieces'': '''275'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human Autobot Driver.

: The centerpiece of the "[[Optimus Prime Dino Hauler]]" set is a buildable vehicle mode Optimus Prime in longnose truck form, with a cage-like trailer, designed to carry the buildable Dinobot beast [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Snarl]]. Curiously, this set does ''not'' come with an Optimus Kreon, but it's not like there's not a ton of them in other sets.

: He comes with a driver mini-Kreon who can be [[Cade Yeager]] if you like.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE CustomKreon.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Axes and guns but no sword.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7836'''
**''Collection'': '''Collection 1'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, blaster, battle-axe, smokestack backpack, wing-pack, extra body parts

: Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction'' Custom Kreons, this Optimus comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet and blaster are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) plus a spare hand, as well as a buildable battle-axe, a buildable smokestack-pack, and an extra [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]-style wing-pack.

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[[File:Kre-o-grimlock-unleashed-optimus-prime-kreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Grimlock Unleashed''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': [[Grimlock (AOE)#Kre-O|Grimlock]], Optimus Prime, [[Bumblebee (Movie)#Grimlock Unleashed|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Grimlock Unleashed|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Grimlock Unleashed|Lockdown]]
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This Kreon of Optimus Prime is very, very similar to both the "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" and the "[[Decepticon Replicator]]" Optimus Kreons. This one however has silver hands, a light smirk under his facemask, and lacks the clip-on smokestacks.

:This set popped up at Toys"R"Us a few short weeks after the initial product without any advance warning... and retailed for a mere $25, despite the size of the set.

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusPrimeDinobotRide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Optimus Minor?]]
*'''Dinobot Ride''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''46'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, robot sword

: This version of Optimus uses the micro-Kreon build introduced in the ''Kre-O Cityville Invasion'' sets. He comes with a mini-build of dino-mode [[Grimlock (Kre-O)#DinobotRide|Grimlock]] as part of a small bagged kit.

: This set was only available on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at Toys"R"Us, given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

: The building set also comes with a poster with a preview of all Kre-O Transformers products released in 2014. Remaining stock of the kit (new condition, of course) is later dumped to several Hobby Shops in Asia.

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[[File:Kre-O-Decepticon-Replicator-Optimus-Prime-Kreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Replicator''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Kre-O|Nemesis Prime]], Optimus Prime, "Scientist", [[Stinger (AOE)#Kre-O|Stinger]]
**''Accessories'' Optimus rifle

:This iteration of Optimus is incredibly similar to the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" and "[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" Optimusses. In fact, the ''only'' difference between this Kreon and the Factory Battle Optimus is the face: this one has a closed-mouth frown and blue eyebrows.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE SilverKnight.jpg|upright=1.67|right|thumb]]
*'''Silver Knight Autobots''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Drift, Optimus Prime, Hound, Crosshairs, Bumblebee
**''Accessories'': Spear

: This Optimus takes on the "Silver Knight" deco of so many toys. He comes with a dual-bladed spear, .

: He was only available in a five-pack of Kreons of main Autobots from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'', but with all of them in "Silver Knight" decos ''not'' from that movie.

: This set was made available at the "[[Transformers Exhibition]]" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]], but was available at "normal" retail elsewhere.

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*'''Kreon 4-Pack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Bumblebee]], [[Evac (Ride)#Kre-O|Evac]] (pre-2020 releases), [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]], Optimus Prime, [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]] (2020 release)
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

:This version of "movie" Optimus is based on his ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' incarnation, as that's how he appears in "[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]" and as a mascot character on the park grounds. He is available exclusively in a box set sold at The Ride's gift shop at [[Universal]] Studios theme parks. After several years of ''only'' being available at the park proper, the four-pack was eventually added to Universal's online store.

: In 2015, a new run of the set was produced, this time using the revamped-from-the-head-down 2015-style Kreon bodies. Optimus's [[tampograph]]s are slightly sharper, with thinner black outlines, but are otherwise unchanged. This set would later see slight production changes; all of the figures' tampographs have gone back to thicker lines and being a bit sloppier, while Optimus's medium-pearlescent-gray plastics (his arm-mounted smokestacks) have been lightened considerably and lost a significant amount of metallic sheen.

: In mid-2020, the set was revamped again ''again'', now removing Evac and replacing him with the [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]]. This version of the set uses the latter version of the other three characters with the thicker tampograph lines and lighter medium-gray plastic.

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-AOE DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Yes, this is different from all the others.]]
* '''Transformers: Age of Extinction Blu-ray and KRE-O pack''' (2014)

: This version of the Optimus Prime Kreon is based on the "knight armor" version of Optimus from late in the movie. That's about it.

: He was only available in the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive Blu-Ray + DVD release of the ''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' film, packed in with an exclusive [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MovieGiftSet|Galvatron]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster

:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: One of the Mini-Con limb-bots (Soundwave helmet) is based on the original movie version of Optimus. The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). And the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''Movie Trilogy Series''==
[[File:MovieTrilogyOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' [[Armored Weapons Platform#Movie Trilogy Series|Trailer]]

:Another redeco of Deluxe-Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Prime, this release uses a darker grey, a less magenta-y red, and less gold on the front end. Included is the trailer originally available with the ''Chronicle'' release. The trailer holds up to seven MechTech or similar 5mm peg accessories. Four holes are located on the top-front end of the trailer, with another three inside. The door also folds down to become a ramp, and the inside of the trailer is big enough for several Legion or Commander Cyberverse toys, or one smaller-end Deluxe figure. Two [[C joint]] bars also run along the bottom of both sides.

:The center section of the inner trailer floor has been retooled so it can no longer be pulled out and flipped over, since bottle cap figurines aren't really sold in the West outside of import shops. However, the framework on the bottom of the trailer can be unscrewed to allow this piece to be flipped or, for the more industrious fan, have the tabs removed to restore the function. There is still an indent to make flipping the sliding section up easier, hinting at the neutered feature.

:Unlike both the Walmart exclusive Deluxe figure and the Japanese release, no weapon accessories are included.

:Amusingly, the packaging still showcases 3 canceled Movie Trilogy Series Deluxe class toys.
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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Gum-2014-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection Gum, 2014)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Optimus Prime is basically a clean version of the "battle damaged" figure seen in the second wave of the EZ Collection set.
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==''Age of Extinction''==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2014)===
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[[File:Smash-and-Change-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm a little teapot short and stout. Here is my handle, here is... okay, maybe not.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' [[Sword of Judgment]]

:Smash & Change Optimus Prime is a simple figure that transforms by "smashing" the rear end of the truck/the robot's feet into the ground. He features only elbow articulation in robot mode and includes a sword accessory that can be held in his hand or mounted on the side of his truck mode. The handle on the rear of his truck mode is molded to emulate his Vector Shield.

:Unfortunately, a large amount of people have stated their copies have had loose mushroom pegs on the arms, causing them to fall off, combine that with a loose [[5mm post]] on his sword and now you have an immobile [[brick (term)|brick]]!

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[[File:AoE smash and change Silver Knight Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Smash and Change, 2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment
:A Target-exclusive redeco of the Smash & Change Optimus Prime toy featuring silver plastic & painted parts.

:Smash & Change Silver Knight Optimus Prime also shares the same ''Thrilling 30'' number as ''Platinum Edition'' Silver Knight Optimus Prime below.

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[[File:AoE 1-step Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Similar to the ''[[Activators]]'' toyline, One-Step Changer Optimus Prime features a spring-loaded transformation. He features swivel articulation in the head and both arms. He shares a similar (not identical) transformation with his fellow One-Step changer, Hound. Also, due to his transformation scheme, his shoulders can be pushed forward (the arms is pushed on the same time), which also allows him to wield a close ranged weapons with longer handles with both hands.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on One-Step Changer Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection''' (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

:The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes a Silver Knight redeco of the One-Step Changer Optimus Prime toy.

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[[File:Power-battler-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Battlers, 2014)

:Power Battlers Optimus Prime is a simplified, deluxe-class sized toy with a 'Blade Strike' gimmick in robot mode when his legs are squeezed. Due to his gimmick, he ends up having ''four'' arms. Unfortunately, Power Battlers Optimus Prime has ''very limited'' articulation on his shoulders.

:His stock photos are slightly mistransformed: his legs were not folded out. This mold was later redecoed into Power Battler [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Lost Age Series|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Power Battlers Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Stomp-and-chomp-grimlock-optimus-prime-statue.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)

:The included static non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride Stomp & Chomp Grimlock in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if the said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly.

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[[File:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb||upright=1.66|Warning: Sparks may shoot to your ''face''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Dino Sparkers Optimus Prime is a static, non-artiulated figure of Optimus Prime's "evasion mode" body, wielding a sword and riding on a translucent chunk of plastic that sorta resembles [[Grimlock (AOE)#Dino Sparkers|Grimlock]]'s [[beast mode]]. Pulling back and releasing it causes [[sparking gimmick|"cold" sparks]] to flash inside the dino's back end.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Dino Sparker Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
===="First Edition" toys====
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[[File:AOEtoy-FirstEditionOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|If you paid 80 bucks for this... you have our condolences.]]
*'''First Edition Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''14 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

: First Edition Optimus Prime is, as his title suggests, the first toy available to the public from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toy line]]. Prime is a Leader Class-sized figure, featuring his new Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck vehicle mode and his updated robot mode from the film (well, mostly based on his initial design rather than the final design in the movie). His transformation is much simpler than his counterparts from the previous three movie lines, being billed as transforming in "15 easy steps." His torso, shoulders, upper legs, and the vehicle mode grill are all completely chromed with the exception of minor blue and red details painted on his chest. However, this comes at the expense of his smokestacks and wheels being bare gray plastic, whereas they are chromed in the film. His [[shellformer|simplified transformation]] also comes at the expense of having a very bulky "backpack" of [[kibble]] composed of the rear of the truck cab and the fuel tanks, limiting his shoulder and hip [[articulation]]. His truck kibble can be detached from the main figure to form the majority of his vehicle mode on its own, though this is not an intended feature of the toy.

:He includes the Sword of Judgment and Sentinel Shield accessories, which he can respectively wield and mount on his left forearm, all via a 5mm post. In truck mode, the sword is stored underneath, while the shield mounts onto the trailer hitch. The sword also features a [[5 mm post|5mm post]] on its hilt. Interestingly, the truck mode is able to pull G1 Optimus Prime's trailer.

:He was only available as an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States, but was also released at brick and mortar retails in Australia and Hasbro's Asian markets, such as Singapore. Oddly enough, even though the official press release for the figure identifies it as "14 of 30" in Hasbro's ''[[Thrilling 30#30 exclusive toys|Thrilling 30]]'' campaign, the [[packaging]] does not sport any such markings.<ref name="fepress">[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/news/Transformers-Movie-4-Optimus-Prime-Action-Figure-First-Edition.cfm Official Hasbro press release for ''Age of Extinction'' First Edition Optimus Prime]</ref> To complicate matters further, a later retrospective by Hasbro on Facebook identifies ''another'' product as "14 of 30", which doesn't sport any such markings on its packaging ''either''.<ref name="retro">[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/743925055677691 Hasbro Thrilling 30 retrospective] on Facebook, mirrored [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/hasbro-transformers-30th-anniversary-thrilling-30-exclusives-retrospective-gallery-181598/ here] on TFW2005.</ref>

:Some units lack the silver paint on the sword and shield, and the grey plastic is a lighter shade.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FEOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on First Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-SilverKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Surprise! You get to buy ''two'' of me!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**'''28 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Sentinel Shield

:A redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime in the 'Silver Knight' scheme, molded in dull silver (or light grey) plastic and sporting paint operations, and the sword & shield is molded in clear light blue plastic. Like all of the AOE "Silver Knight" Optimus Prime toys, this was a Target exclusive.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetPlatinumSKOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''.

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[[File:AOEPlatinumOptimusPrimeTrailer.jpg|thumb|upright=2.10|Surprise! You get to buy ''three'' of me! And now with 25% more chrome!]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Trailer and Sideswipe''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:Another redeco of First Edition Optimus Prime with a retooled faceplated head and minor changes to the flame colors that are slathered in chrome. Comes in a two-pack with a redecoed ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Class [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Age of Extinction|Sideswipe]], using the alternate [[Swerve (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Swerve]] head, along with the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]/[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] trailer without [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]].

:In the United States, this set was a "shared exclusive" between [[BigBadToyStore]], [[Toys"R"Us]], and [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]. In Canada and Singapore, it was exclusive to Toys"R"Us, whereas in Australia, it was a Myer exclusive. In Taiwan, it was made available for purchase during an event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.
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====Legion Class toys====
{{Note|All of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys features an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
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[[File:Lost Age OptimusPrimeClearVersion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"It's true. This mould is back!" "Yes, consumers, and this time no force in the universe can stop me."]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.)''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:One of the very first toys to be released as a freebie for the ''[[TV Magazine]]'', Optimus Prime (Clear Ver.) is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime in black and clear blue plastic, available only in the August 2014 issue of the said magazine. His only paint operations are on his abdomen and face, but stickers for additional detail are included on the issue's sticker sheet. Optimus Prime has been slightly retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' Battle Command Optimus Prime and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Stomp & Chomp [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Grimlock]].

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014)
:The single carded release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US and [[Asda]] in the UK. Deco changes included in this toy are the top half of the knee armor's blue being omitted and an Autobot insignia tampographed on the left knee, and similar to the Legends Class Power Armor Optimus Prime: the red arms, and the abdomen was replaced into blue.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Walmart Legion Class Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack legion Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I got my old paint job back, can you [[Hasbro|guys]] give me retooled hands now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion Class two-pack, 2014)
:Optimus Prime is another redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Optimus Prime, features gunmetal-stque grey plastic, and his paint operations being similar to the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Legends Class toys 2|first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class toy]]. He is also packaged with [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]], himself a redeco of none other than [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock]]. Like other Legion-themed product, he is exclusive to Walmart in the US and Asda in the UK.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legion Class 2-pack Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
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[[File:Lost Age AD-09 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You know you want me.]]
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD09'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, missile, flame attachment
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}
:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series|Movie Advanced Series]]'' toys, this Japanese-exclusive redeco of [[#Deluxe Class toys|2007 ''Transformers'' Protoform Optimus Prime]] is given a ''Generation 1''-styled color scheme (which is ''also'' based on his appearances in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Foundation]]'' comic-book mini-series). It was unclear whether the now-blue flame effect was meant to represent his jetpack blast effect or his atmospheric entry heat effect, which is for no reason: entirely blue instead of hot red.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack deluxe Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shinybots! Roll Out and Be FABULOUS!]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword
:A redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class toy, this Optimus Prime has large portions of his body, mostly his truck parts, vacuum metalized silver, and his light-piped eyes were neutered by blue paint. He comes with a redeco of Generation 1 [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]'s sword, which can be wielded by his 5mm-compatible hands (Although not shown in the instructions). As his body, legs, and front truck kibble were chromed, care must be taken while transforming, ''especially'' with the shoulder kibble & the bottom leg's posts (This can be amended if you slightly widen the holes with 3mm hand drills). As with the original ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class figure, the instructions don't mention about forming the sleeper part until step 10, the pinky finger prevented the sword to peg down through his hands, and of course: his truck mode can attach with the Armored Weapons Platform included in the ''Chronicle'' or the ''Movie Trilogy Series'' figure. This figure has slightly loose shoulder joints.

:This figure was only available in a two-pack with a Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Target2Pack|Grimlock]] figure. The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetDlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-EvasionModeOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Continuing Megatron's legacy of being a drifting, shotgun-toting hobo hiding from the feds. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-02 Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A little less blue goes a long way. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Evasion Mode Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese Name'': '''Classic Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD02'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, "Evasion Mode Optimus Prime" is based on the character's initial form in the film, transforming from a cab-over semi-truck into a robot mostly similar to his previous movie design. The truck mode is heavily based on Generation 1 Optimus Prime's White Freightliner WFT alt mode in both sculpt and deco, although it draws a few details, such as the singular smokestack and wheel designs, from the heavily faded Marmon 97 seen on-screen. In robot mode, he sports faux-kibble windows and, amusingly, ''two'' false smokestacks. Unfortunately, due to the way his arms transform, he lacks actual elbow joints, which makes the lower forearm the only poseable section. Optimus can wield weapons with longer posts while his hands are in a "default" 90° position. Also, while you transform him back to truck mode, his hands must be in the same sideways position to ensure the truck kibble is properly flushed.

:Optimus includes a spring-loaded missile-firing "ion cannon" modeled after Megatron's shotgun from ''Dark of the Moon'', with the missile features a sculpted shotgun nozzle on the front section. It can be held in his hand or attached to the top of the truck cab or truck bed via 5mm post, and, in an unadvertised feature, sports tabs on the rear-most handle that allow the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Megatron toy]] to wield it.

:In time-honored tradition, Prime's instructions depict the toy with an alternate "[[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|pretooled]]" head – in this case, a version with the faceplate deployed, used on the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' and "Rusty" releases of the figure (see below). Additionally, his [[packaging]] [[stock photography]] depicts him with extra white/silver [[Paint operation|paint detail]]s, especially on his chest and wheel rims, as well as having gray upper arms with red details, among other differences.

:Despite his relatively small truck mode (which is almost as small as a Deluxe class toy, but slightly larger than his ''Generation 1'' toy's truck) he is quite tall.

:The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, is dubbed "Classic Optimus Prime", and opts for a deco closer to Prime's previous on-screen appearances, omitting the blue paint on his feet and hands to reveal the gray plastic underneath, and adding new paint details all over. Instead of painting it in clear light blue, his light-piping eyes are neutered with opaque light blue paint.

:The faceplated version of the mold was used to make [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/EMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Evasion Mode Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Lost Age AD-12 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More like ''Revenge of the Fallen Paint Apps'', amirite?]]
*'''Revenge Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD12'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Matrix of Leadership, 2 Fuel Tank-Gun assemblies, removable Energon Swords
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of TakaraTomy's ''Movie Advanced Series'' lineup, Revenge Optimus Prime is redeco of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Battle Blades mold, featuring darker plastic, a pair of flip-out swords (the second release of this mold since [[Darkside Optimus Prime (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Darkside Optimus Prime]].) from the Hasbro release, and chromed fuel tank-guns & sun visors. His shins & wheel joints are bronze from the Hasbro release as opposed to the grey of Takara's ''Autobot Alliance'' release.

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[[File:Evolution2PackAOEOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Evolution 2-Pack Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Two-Pack, 2014)
**'''23 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2017]]-[[October 3|10-3]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A Voyager-class two pack of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|Optimus Prime]], representing the Generation 1 version of the character, and a redeco of ''Age of Extinction'' Evasion Optimus Prime representing the Movie character (The deco patterns is most likely to emulate the character's design in 2007, with vague results). Like Rusty Optimus Prime (seen below), he features flames on his vehicle mode doors.

:Unlike the stock photography, the actual toy doesn't feature a [[mouthplate]]. In October, the two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The robot mode stock photo lacks the gun nozzle/missile.

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[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For a bot who's supposed to be in hiding, he's sure got a lot of chrome.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Released as a two-pack with Voyager Class [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]], ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime with chromed shoulders, fists, pelvis, lower stomach and leg sides. He features a headsculpt with a mouthplate. His truck stripe is now white.

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[[File:Milk-Magazine-Evasion-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Counselor Prime, what do you think?"]]
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Damage Color''' (Milk Magazine exclusive, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:This hand-made custom of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime figure is exclusive to Hong Kong's Milk Magazine. It's an officially licensed item produced in association with Hasbro Hong Kong. The weathering was done by Ori Toy.

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[[File:Lost Age TRU JP rusty Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't believe people are willing to pay a fortune for a dirt-covered Ultra Magnus cab that's missing its trailer-armor.]]
*'''Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[August 18|08-18]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:A redeco of the Voyager Evasion Mode toy, Rusty Ver. Optimus Prime features extensive paint applications to give him a screen-accurate vehicle mode, and was released as a Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive. It uses the alternate, faceplated head mold.

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[[File:Takaratomy-gold-classic-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No wonder why [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] is hunting him.]]
*'''Limited Color Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (Battle Command Campaign, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:Limited to 10 pieces, Limited Color Optimus Prime (限定カラークラシックオプティマスプライム) is a gold chrome redeco of the Voyager Class figure, released as part of the Transformers Battle Command Campaign given away to ten winners via a lucky draw. The initial phase for entry was operated in July 2014, when those wishing to enter the draw had to mail in the proof of purchase from the Takara-Tomy Lost Age Optimus Prime. The actual mailing out of prizes was to take place on November 2014.

:In December 2014, Two additional copies were produced for the [http://paramount.nbcuni.co.jp/transformers/campaign/ Transformers: ''Age of Extinction'' DVD lucky draw campaign], with the buyers using the included application postcard on each DVD they purchased to win the item. Depending on the buyer's luck, they'll win a Nicola Peltz (Tessa) and Jack Reynor (Shane) B2 poster (limited to 10 pieces) or the ''Movie Advanced Series'' release of the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime (limited to 38 pieces) instead.

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[[File:Autobots-united-optimus-prime.jpg|right|upright=1.95|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdZ-yjxHLI That's what I'm talkin' about.]]]
*'''Autobots United''' (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The Autobots United 5 Pack includes another redeco of Voyager Class Evasion Mode Optimus Prime. This release features the faceplated headsculpt and, unlike the rest of the set, which strives for screen-accuracy, features a heavily Generation 1-inspired deco. Deco changes include replacing most of the blue & grey plastic into red, with blue paint applied on it, and his dark grey plastic is now a lighter shade. His Ion Cannon is now painted black to resemble his ''Generation 1'' toy's blaster, color-wise.

:He came in the BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecos of [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]].

:In the picture to the right, he is mistransformed, his shoulders are not folded.

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[[File:Platinum-edition-breakout-battle-optimus-prime.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Cookies and Cream Prime.]]
*'''Breakout Battle''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle
:The "Breakout Battle" set includes another take on a screen-accurate "Scrapyard Optimus Prime", featuring a brown paint wash on tan plastic. The set was a shared exclusive between Toys"R"Us, online retailers such as Big Bad Toy Store, and Myer in Australia. The set was released in Australia, Singapore, and Canada but never actually made it to retail in the U.S. The set also includes [[Rollbar (AOE)|Rollbar]] and a [[Vehicon (AOE)|Vehicon]].
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====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:AOEGenerationstoy-LeaderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|No one makes fun of Prime's <s>security</s> ''survival'' backpack and gets away with it! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-01 Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|And it's a Buster right outta the gate! ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD01'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco, TakaraTomy)}}

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this is yet ''another'' "big" Optimus Prime figure. While smaller than the First Edition toy, this one features more silver and chrome paint in vehicle mode, a more poseable robot mode, and a Vector Shield accessory instead of the Sentinel Shield. Unlike the First Edition figure, Leader Class Optimus Prime's pauldrons and hip-skirts are formed from truck kibble, giving him a marginally smaller backpack. His accessories have roughly the same functionality as the First Edition toy, with his sword being hand-held and pegged onto his hands or storing underneath the truck, and his shield mounting onto his left forearm or storing on the back of the truck. Additionally, the sword sheath underneath the truck can be folded up and used in robot mode.

:It should be noted that this Optimus Prime can accommodate the [[Dual Energon Swords#Dark of the Moon|Battle Blade]] accessories to recreate the scene of him fighting against Galvatron.

:This figure was only made available as a store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:Apparently, early plans for the shield were to have it colored gold and silver, but it was later changed to gray and red. When a hand-painted [[prototype]] of the toy was first displayed at the 2013 New York Comic Con, the shield was colored yellow and silver; in addition, the original versions of the official Hasbro [[stock photography|stock photos]] also depict the gold color, but the versions featured on the back of the toy's [[packaging]] were edited so they would accurately depict the final toy's colors for the shield. Meanwhile, the versions of the stock photos provided to websites and online retailers depict the shield in its final colors for the robot mode, whereas the vehicle mode photo is the unedited version featuring the shield's original colors. Furthermore, UK-based retailer Argos also featured unedited versions of the stock photos for both modes in one of its catalogs, causing some confusion among fans.<ref name="argos">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/991761-uk-getting-different-leader-decos-optimus-yellow-vector-shield.html TFW2005 thread] about outdated stock photos used in Argos catalog.</ref> Sometimes, the spring loaded "[[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]" feature in his head is too strong and causes the head to fly off...

:Some units feature a darker tone on the red paint applications.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2014/05/17/transformers-4-age-of-extinction-generations-leader-optimus-prime-variant-found-180019</ref>

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the first wave of ''Movie Advanced Series'' toys, features numerous silver paint details, and alters the deco on his chest to be more screen-accurate, among many other changes. This figure's Vector Shield accessory is later redecoed as the "Golden Vector Shield", as the giveaway item for the 2nd ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GoldPlatedOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.22|This time, NO ONE dared to transform it.]]
*'''Gold Plated Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword of Judgement
:This gold vacuum metallized version of Optimus Prime was a prize in Hasbro's Asia Age of Extinction campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one had to be the biggest spender of the day during the midnight launch of the AoE toyline at specific Toys"R"Us or participate in a lucky draw. This toy is limited to 7 pieces. 2 are in mainland China, while Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan each have one.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Lucky Draw Leader Class, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:Released as a prize figure for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|first Leader Class figure]], albeit unlike the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#LuckyDraw2007Leader|first lucky draw figure]], this release features a more balanced deco consists of chromed paintable plastic and gold unpaintable plastic, and it doesn't need to be fixated with a stand. To qualify for winning this toy, one must spend about 3,000 yen and up on various Transformers toys to enter the lucky draw event.

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*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Platinum Optimus is a redeco of the Leader Class Optimus Prime. Optimus' color palette is now darkened with some additional paint details. His "Sword of Judgment" is now a light blue. Optimus features more chrome on his "Vector Shield", chest, and on his head. The set was a shared exclusive, available from BigBadToyStore and Toys"R"Us, and was also sold during a Taiwanese event celebrating the launch of ''[[Transformers Rising]]''.

:Initial [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-bot_1403963168.jpg prototype] [http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2014/06/TF4-Leader-2pack-Optimus-truck_1403963168.jpg photos] shows that Optimus' blue plastic is casted in translucent blue, which is not present in the final product.
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[[File:Movie-Advanced-Series-AD-31-Armor-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Transforming my mouth is terrifying.]]
*'''Armor Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD31'''
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (deco artist)}}

:Armor Knight Optimus Prime is a retool of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class Optimus Prime, featuring a new head sculpt with a rotatable faceplate (one side with the mask, the other without, the whole part rotates), along with other remolded body parts (such as his skirt, feet, and chest), giving it a more screen accurate appearance. He includes more movie-accurate weapons, featuring a new sword and shield, albeit in not-so-accurate colors (the sword's transparent orange blade was also a nod to the [http://www.joshnizzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/P_OptimusV2_Sword_130225_v003_JN.jpg sword's "heat up" mode in the concept art].). He is covered in metallic paint, along with additional chrome details on his rims and bumper.

:The new Sword of Judgement accessory was later redecoed in screen-accurate colors, as the giveaway item for the 1st ''The Last Knight'' Campaign in Japan.
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[[File:AOEBlackKnightOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Gotta admit, this is ''awesome''.]]
*'''Black Knight Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2015-[[August 3|08-03]])
**''Accessories'': Nemesis Sword, Sphere Shield

:Black Knight Optimus Prime (ブラックナイトオプティマスプライム) is a [[black repaint]] of Armor Knight Optimus Prime (which is a retool of the first Leader Class Optimus Prime) in [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|Nemesis Prime]]'s colors with an Autobot symbol, which is also a double reference to [[Eldedroid]]'s colors. His entire clear parts were cast in red.

:Black Knight Optimus Prime is a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive.
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===''Lost Age Series''===
[[File:Takara-lost-age-series-battle-command-optimus-prime.jpg|thumb|Am I awesome?|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' ([[2014]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''LA01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[July 19]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: A roughly Voyager-sized mold of Optimus Prime, he transforms into a Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck as seen in the film, in ''4 steps'':
::1. Press 2 buttons on the truck steps make the side panels pop out in position.
::2. Fold down the front section to transform it's robot mode legs.
::3. Fold back the rear parts to form the kibble.
::4. Position the arms into place, and Optimus will announce "Transform!", with a classic transformation sound effect.

: Like Stomp & Chomp Grimlock, his truck kibble from the back can accommodate One-Steps and Power Battlers, activating his various voice clips and flashing lights by interacting with the magnets in their feet. He has notably less kibble than other ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime toys... from the front, at least. The back and sides are not so lucky, with large chunks of truck kibble hanging off his legs, making him look as if he's wearing a petticoat. At least the jetpack helps balance the whole thing out.

: The Sword of Judgement included with this toy is the same mold as the weapon included with the ''Age of Extinction'' leader class Optimus, but cast in flat grey rubbery plastic rather than the transparent plastic and paint operations of the initial release. This Optimus Prime erroneously features blue paint on his feet instead of the screen-accurate red.

: In Japan, buying this toy at [[AEON]] stores got the customer a [[campaign item|free]] [[Paulie|Dinobot Micron Paulie]].

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[[File:TF-AOE-Battle-Command-Optimus-Prime-and-Bumblebee-Strongest-Tag-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA14'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgement, 1-step Changer High Octane Bumblebee

:A re-released version of the figure above, packaged with a One-Step Changer High Octane Bumblebee, unchanged from its original Hasbro release.

:As with the Final Battle set below, this toy also won the Japan Toy Awards 2014 ceremony, which is indicated by a small, golden sticker on the left side.

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[[File:TF-AOE-1-Step-Final-Battle-4-pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Final Battle 4-Figure Set''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LA-SP'''
**''Release date'': [[October 18]] 2014

:The Japanese release of the Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the ''Age of Extinction Collection'' 6-pack set is bundled with 1-Step Helicopter Drift, Galvatron, and Slug.
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:ConstructBots AoE dino-rider Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Dinobot Riders, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: A smaller toy that can ride on Dinobots. He includes a small gun.

:His nominal Dinobot steed (if it wasn't already abundantly obvious) is [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]].
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[[File:Transformers-construct-bots-dinofire-grimlock-optimus-prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun
:Available only in the "Dinofire Grimlock" set, this Optimus is a slight redeco of the individual Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime, featuring a brighter shade of red and blue.
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*'''Optimus Prime with Gnaw''' (Dinobot Warriors, 2014)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Optimus Prime transforms from a truck-thing to a robot. He includes a sword weapon and his Dinobot partner [[Gnaw (AOE)|Gnaw]] who can turn into a backpack, arm and chest armor, and a ''gigantic'' axe.
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*'''Grimlock with Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Gun, Sword
:Bundled with a redecoed Grimlock, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime. He also comes with an extra sword accessory.

:The set was released as a Target exclusive.
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-04'''
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the "One Step Changer" Optimus Prime, retaining the pin from the original mold. Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

:This mold was also used to make Silver Knight Optimus Prime from the One-Step Collection.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
[[File:QTransformers AOE Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01E'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[super deformed]] toy based on his ''Age of Extinction'' design, transforming into a cute little Western Star 4900 SB. It was sold as an exclusive at Transformers Expo months before the proper release of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Q-Transformers|Nemesis Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/QTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Q-Transformers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (2014-[[December 26|12-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-01'''

:This standard retail version of ''Q-Transformers'' Prime is identical to the Transformers Expo release.

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[[File:QTransformers QT23 Optimus.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru)''' (2015-[[July 25|07-25]], 2016-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-23''', '''QTF-01'''

:This Optimus Prime matches the character's more cartoony and simplified appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' cartoon. The "Watashi ni ii kangae ga aru" added to his name means "I have a good idea" (私にいい考えがある). A line originally spoken by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]] at various times in the Japanese dub of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]], it has a reputation as a catchphrase of his among Japanese fans and has been reused by many Optimus Primes since, including the Prime in the ''Q-Transformers'' cartoon.

:This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

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*'''Q-Transformers Protagonists 3-Figure Set''' (2016-01-30)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-01 '''

:The second Optimus Prime toy was also sold in a three-pack with fellow cartoon main characters [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Bumblebee]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Q-Transformers|Lockdown]]. They come with a cardboard backdrop to be displayed on that depicts a typical service area of a Japanese expressway, much like the real locations the characters stand around in in the cartoon.

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the set as well.
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==Bearbrick==
[[File:Bearbrick AOEOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)

: A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime is a redeco of Bearbrick [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|G1 Optimus Prime]] in a deco based on his ''Age of Extinction'' appearance. He transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot and comes with no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

: This mold was redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]] and then further retooled with a new chest into [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Battle Masters''==
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*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)

:A redeco of the sword-wielding version of ''[[Battle Masters]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Battle Masters)|Optimus Prime]], Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a non-transforming "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"-like toy with arms that punch through the use of levers in his legs. He can also be placed on the included controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers. Optimus Prime was only available in a Target-exclusive two-pack with [[Grimlock (AOE)#Battle Masters|Grimlock]].

::*''[https://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/BMTargetOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Silver Knight Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Movie The Best''==
===Voyager Class toys===
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion cannon, projectile/nozzle

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of his Evasion mode toy. He also uses the faceplated head and the dark gray-colored Ion Cannon used for the Evolution 2-pack/''Platinum Edition'' 5-pack release. While his deco had taken cues from both the TakaraTomy release of Evasion Mode Optimus Prime and the ''Platinum Edition'' Breakout Battle figure, the weathering pattern bears a similar resemblance to his rusty version of the figure. Unfortunately, this release suffers from ''heavy'' mold degradation, particularly in the form of ill-fitting tabs around the truck front/shoulder area.

:Like the rest of the ''Movie The Best'' figures, Optimus Prime is packaged in vehicle mode.

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*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
:This reissue of Grimlock comes with a non-transforming Optimus Prime mini figure, the size of an ''Armada'' Mini-con. He also comes with his sword & shield.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-11-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the fandom finally rejoiced for real...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-11'''
**''Accessories'': 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster, 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle

:This Optimus Prime is an extensive screen-accurate redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Supreme Class/Leader Class Striker retool, using the Ion Blaster accessory from the Buster Optimus Prime and the Toys"R"Us Japan-exclusive battle blade accessories. He also comes with the knuckle piece and the Battle Hooks and uses the 2-2-1 articulated fingers featured from the second ''Asia Premium Series'' release. The ion blaster has not been retooled to fit into the new hands, so you will need to wrap the smokestack around his forearm as best as you can and hope for the best. He also features a whopping 40 phrases recorded by [[Tesshō Genda]].

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-17-Optimus-Prime-Revenge-Edition.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You bought the ''Masterpiece'' Prime already? Come on.]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Revenge Version)''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-17'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Battle Hooks, Knuckle, 2 fuel tank/exhaust assemblies - combine into Ion blaster

:Another release of the Leader Class Optimus Prime figure, now redecoed from the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold, but with the gimmick-less arms from the Supreme Class retool, and a pair of articulated fingers which was not previously used for the original release. He also retains his pair of Energon Swords, hooks, his knuckle piece, and the fuel tanks that can combine to form his ion blaster. In terms of deco, he features a darker plastic color and paint (which resulted in two-tone shades of silver & gunmetal), which is meant to go with this line's Jetfire.

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-20-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just in case you don't want to customize your valuable Calibur Prime.]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Leader, 2018-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-20'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Overshield/Fifth Wheel Hitch

:''Movie The Best'' Nemesis Prime is a redeco of the TakaraTomy exclusive Calibur Optimus Prime figure, with darker paint and plastic, and bright, metallic, purple eyes, and the mark of [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] on his face. As for the weapons, the Calibur Axe uses translucent purple plastic instead of orange, and there is more silver at the base of the blade. The Overshield has black replacing the original's silver and purple replacing the original's bronze.
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==''Masterpiece Movie Series''==
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[[File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...until this came. (''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-Takara-MPM-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you have bought the Hasbro release, then I have some bad news for you, and ''your wallet''. (''TakaraTomy version pictured'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2017]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''<ref>The packaging actually features a "10 Years" logo, in reference to the anniversary of the first film.</ref>
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-4'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[September 30]], 2017
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster|Rifle]]", 2 "[[Dual Energon Swords|Energy Swords]]", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM4|Matrix of Leadership]]

:Released to conclude the 10th Anniversary of the live-action film series, [[The_Transformers:_Masterpiece#Transformers_sublines|''Masterpiece Movie Series'']] Optimus Prime transforms from a 25 cm-tall robot (a little taller than MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]]) resembling how the character appeared in the first live action movie into a <s>Kenworth W900</s> modified Peterbilt 379, in 43 steps, with many of the engineering cues being distinctively based and improved on the [[#Leader_Class_toys_2|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Leader Class mold]].

:The figure has diecast metal in its feet, shins, and abdomen. It features pinstriped flames, articulated fingers, a headsculpt with a face that can rotate between masked and unmasked modes in a method identical to Armor Knight Optimus Prime's, and an abdomen that opens to reveal a chamber housing a diecast Matrix of Leadership. He comes with said Matrix, his "Rifle" (aka "Ion Cannon"), and a pair of "Energy Swords" that tab in behind his wrists in a technically inaccurate fashion (they should replace the hands entirely) All three weapons can combine and store on the trailer hitch in vehicle mode or robot mode. Speaking of, Optimus can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|trailer]] from ''Masterpiece'' MP-10 Convoy. Possibly due to this feature, he is actually too short in robot mode, deviating from the scale much more than his peers.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/mpm-3rd-party-scale-discussion.1194209/page-2#post-17949152 Thread discussion on the MPM scale], which lists Weijiang's upscaled knockoff of MPM Optimus deviating from the scale by being 0.93 cm too short; and taller than the real MPM by 3 inches.</ref>

:Though the figure does a much better job of conveying the on-screen character model than the ROTF Leader Class mold did, there are still a few inaccuracies—most notably the forearm and shoulder pad designs and the head/torso proportions. The final product also lacks certain paint details visible in stock and packaging imagery, such as the blue rings on his feet and the gold on his pelvis. In both the final product and stock photography, the silver detailing on the forehead is the wrong shape as there should not be a break in the silver. It should be noted that this mold does not combine with [[Jetfire (Movie)#Leader Class toys|Jetfire]].

:In addition, it is very difficult, if not impossible for the vehicle mode to tab together properly. The entire cab assembly breaks apart very easily as the tabs lack sufficient friction to keep it together, resulting in either a gap forming between the front windows and the hood or part of the hood raising up. This is due to a mold change seen in early prototypes and the toy packaging where the red abdomen sections tab in lower, inaccurately exposing the hinge between it and the chest windows. The pipes that are supposed to connect to the bottom of the smokestacks also don't swing out far enough to properly do so if the feet are tabbed together completely. Two sets of plastic rings on posts connect each of the shoulders to the torso - the ring that ends up on top in vehicle mode is slightly too thick and often filled with stress marks straight out of the packaging and can create stress marks on the torso piece it's connected to. The same ring can also make it ''extremely'' difficult to tab the cab together. Since the lower ring is on a separate part and still keeps the joint connected, it can be helpful to disassemble the figure and cut away the upper ring to alleviate both problems, but do so at your own risk.

:The TakaraTomy release replaces the dark gray plastic on the Hasbro version with lighter tan gray as well as adding some of the missing paint applications shown on the box, with the thighs and gas tanks still missing silver paint. The mold tolerances have been adjusted, and transforming to truck mode properly is possible with a degree of variation on some copies. The Hasbro and Takara Tomy versions both have misassembles on the sleeper cabin hinges, where they are reversed, although this does not affect transformation. The Takara Tomy release is packaged in truck mode, whereas the Hasbro version is packaged in robot mode. Due to the changes made for the Takara release, it is theorised that the Hasbro version was rushed to meet the anniversary year and/or Toys 'R Us exclusivity deadline.

:Much like his ROTF ancestor, he is a frequent victim of [[Knockoff|counterfeiting]], ranging from clones that fix the issues above to high quality upscales, although there is no 1:1 knockoff available.

:[[Starscream (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|As]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|expected]], the [[:File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|Hasbro stock photos]] have the figure mistransformed in both modes. The backpack is a mess, the chest and torso bits aren't properly configured, and the smokestacks in truck mode aren't extended.

:In the United States, Canada, and Hasbro's Asian markets, ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime was exclusively available from [[Toys"R"Us]], whereas in Spain, he saw a wider release, being at least available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour. It's currently unknown if he was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Greece, he was officially available via at least one toy store chain, aptly named simply "Toys-Shop", but again might have been available online only.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2021]])
**''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''ID number:'' '''MPM-12'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion Blaster", [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The second ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' mid-credits scene into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's ending scene, much like the ''Studio Series'' toy [[#SS38|below]]. He comes with his "Ion Blaster" used in the Cybertron sequences in the film, which can be folded and stored behind his cab. He also includes a new [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MPM12|Matrix of Leadership]], despite the Matrix never appearing or being mentioned in the movie. Similar to the ''Masterpiece Movies Series'' toy above, Optimus Prime can tow the [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP44|trailer]] included with MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy]].

:Unfortunately, due to reduced parts count and possibly cost-cutting measures, the trigonal [[kibble]] on his shoulders ends up slightly protruding on the vehicle mode. This also results in a somewhat amusing appearance for the truck mode, as the placement of the said kibble looks like it has a pair of cat-ears.

:Hasbro [https://www.instagram.com/p/CLtuM8DJeY9/ stock photography] depicts much brighter and saturated colors, as well as clear blue windows. TakaraTomy stock photography (right), which was revealed months later, features darker, more film-accurate colors, and clear grey windows. Despite both versions of the toy using Takara Tomy's stock photography, only Takara Tomy's version includes the accurate grey windows, as well as unpainted red plastic sun visors. The box also features the peculiar (''especially'' for a Masterpiece figure) call-out "Articulated Head" depicting Optimus just... turning his head to the left. The photography is also strangely low resolution compared to previous releases in the line, possibly a consequence of 2020 pandemic complications.

:This toy was revealed on February 25, 2021 via live-stream. It is a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States and a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Canada.

:This figure would be redecoed into MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]].

:The toy is set to be reissued in autumn of 2024.
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==''The Last Knight''==
===''Turbo Changers''===
[[File:TF-TLK-One-Step-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(In case you didn't know, this is the TakaraTomy stock photo.)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (One-Step Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Speed Change Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''

:This Optimus Prime is a ''minor'' redeco of the One-Step Changer figure, ''omitting'' the paint apps on the knees, the flames on his shoulders, and changing the robot mode chest's deco. Along with his wavemate Bumblebee, Optimus Prime loses his pin on his leg, which is used to activate Stomp & Chomp Grimlock's pop-out weapons and gimmicks. As with the first wave of the Turbo Changers, Optimus features a nearly invisible tampograph on his vehicle front, which can be revealed with [[Dragonstorm#MegaTurboChanger|Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm]]'s UV-powered Cyberfire gimmick.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, featuring red wheels and various Tech Spec-sque patterns on the legs & chest which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. He can use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is an axe.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Optimus Prime'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-01'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:Knight Armor Turbo Changer Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms from truck to robot in just 2-steps: pulling his whole truck kibble to the front then fold down to complete the robot mode, although converting him back requires some few steps. His only articulation is the elbows, and he features 5mm compatible hands. He also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which consists of his mask popping out to his head with the press of the button on his chest. Take note that you need to flip back the mask manually before you turn him back into Truck Mode.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some gold details.
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===''Tiny Turbo Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1''' & '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''I'''
:[[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Optimus Prime is a small, stumpy, soft-plastic [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] mini-figure that changes from robot to a licensed Western Star 5700 OP Truck with just a few simple steps. He features ball-jointed shoulders and hands that are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other 3mm post accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle-mode tires do not spin, sorry.

:Being only an inch and three quarters half, he is the second smallest transformable movie version of Optimus Prime around, only losing the first spot to the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Q-Transformers]] version. Much like the normal-colors [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TinyTurboChanger|Bumblebee]], he was available in both Series 1 and 2 of the line, with no noteworthy changes between releases. Not even their bag codes were altered. Their instruction books were updated to say "Series 2".

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*'''Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee''' (3-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)
:Released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] ''Reveal The Shield'' subline, this Tiny Turbo Changer 3-pack contains a [[redeco]]ed Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#RtSTinyTurbo3pack|Bumblebee]] (in their first non-blindpacked release) and a new [[Steelbane#TinyTurboChanger|Steelbane]] figure. This version of Optimus features red wheels & [[Tech Spec]]-esque patterns on his robot mode chest and... groin-flaps, though the ''real'' decoding is on his vehicle mode roof, which when seen through the attached clear-red weapons (or similar plastic device) reveals... an Autobot symbol. Surprise.

:Despite being a store-exclusive, the 3-pack containing this figure absolutely choked store shelves thanks to their [[shelfwarmer|inability to sell]], and were still available in plentiful numbers two years after the film's release.
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===''Titan Changers''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changers, 2017)

:''Titan Changers'' Optimus Prime transforms from a tall robot into a truck in just 4 easy steps!

:This mold was retooled to make [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]].
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===Legion Class toys===
{{Note|All versions of the Legion Class Optimus Prime toys feature an undocumented feature of him combining with Legends Class Jetfire.}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|With this toy, I will make people think that I went back to my old body like Bumblebee has!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:Legion Class Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, with the deco resembling the paint job from Optimus Prime's Western Star "5700 OP" concept truck. While the main body is identical to the figure, the arms and legs are newly tooled, with simple assemblies for the wheels. The retooled legs now features a more solid stopping point, which prevents the center front grill/legs to swing back further. It should be noted that his flame decals are ''painted over'' the side windows.

:The newly tooled legs also feature unreasonably long pegs to secure their connection in vehicle mode. They have a tendency to snap off over time, though this doesn't affect the toy too much.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores were sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys for RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Optimus is one of the four.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Walmart-Legion-2-pack-Optimus-Prime-and-Ravenspar-box.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who are you, again?]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Ravenspar''' (Walmart 2-pack, 2017)

:This unchanged release of Legion Class Optimus Prime was available in a two-pack with [[Ravenspar]], a redeco of [[Soundwave (WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Cyberverse Soundwave]], under the ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint.

:This set was ''intended'' to be [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, but although it ''was'' stocked by the Walmart US online store, it supposedly never actually made it to brick and mortar Walmart stores, instead ending up at US discount retailers, primarily Ross stores. Internationally, it was available in Hong Kong (possibly as a non-exclusive general retail release), at Walmart's subsidiary Asda in the United Kingdom, as a Prisma exclusive in Finland, and as a Walmart exclusive in Mexico. It was also listed at the websites of Dutch retailers Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company), but again, it's unsure if it was ever actually released in the Netherlands.

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*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Toys"R"Us 2-pack, 2017)

:Available with Grimlock, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (or possibly a repaint) of the figure above, featuring extra paint applications on the chest and thighs, and he features a different flame pattern on his side doors. His Autobot insignia is now tampographed on his right arm. The cyberglyphs on his front hood is confusingly translated as "PRIME". The 2-pack also comes with a card, which the glyphs being decoded as "DINOBOTS". Optimus Prime and Grimlock also saw release as a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive, making this Optimus Prime redeco/slight retool to be first sold at Japanese markets.

:The final product retains the simple-assembly wheels rather than being assembled with rivet pins seen in the stock photos.
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*'''Optimus Prime (Clear Ver)''' (2017)

:This Legion Class Optimus Prime is a transculent redeco of the mold above, utilizing the retooled pegs and the deco pattern from the Toys"R"Us 2-pack. He is made available for the [http://www.doll-museum.jp/4524 Transformers 35th Anniversary exhibition held at Yokohama Doll Museum], given away for elementary school students who purchased the tickets.

===''Allspark Tech''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Optimus Prime transforms from a Rescue Bots-styled robot into a deformed Western Star truck and back. As a Starter pack, he comes with electronic Allspark Cube that can fit on his chest cavity, which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes. He also comes with a USB cord, mostly used for recharging.

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*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (Starter Set, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Cube, USB cord

:''Allspark Tech'' Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the figure above, based on his Nemesis Prime alter ego seen in the movie. His electronic cube could probably feature different sound effects.
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===''Premier Edition''===
====Deluxe Class toys====
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*'''Optimus Prime 2-Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': MechTech Blaster/Energon Battle Axe, Gun/missile/flame attachment

:This 2-pack release of Optimus Primes are redecoes of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|''Transformers'' (2007) Protoform Optimus Prime]], and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|''MechTech'' Deluxe Class Optimus Prime]].

:"Cybertron Optimus Prime" now features a darker grey plastic, and mostly shares the same paint mask to the original Deluxe class figure, with added paint details on his head and the mesh-like pattern on the front of his "entry" mode. The silver paint on his chest was slightly changed from the original and he lacks the paint on his feet, his "headlights", and the top of his "entry" mode. Lastly, he features Cyberglyphics on his vehicle mode windows, and the rear sides of the vehicle. His flame attachment is now cast in translucent red plastic with orange sprays.

:Although ''MechTech'' Optimus Prime's deco is similar to the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|first Deluxe Class figure]], some of his parts (robot shoulder flaps, chest piece/truck front) were recast in blue plastic (with the chest being painted red), and his paint applications on the pelvis, headlights & thighs are omitted. His front truck hood/backpack's deco is altered: the truck steps and the fenders were painted blue, and the gold gradients on the flame tampographs are removed, while he features additional flame tampos on both sides of his front hood, and an Autobot Insignia on his left robot shoulder. He still retains the light-piping gimmick, but cast in clear plastic, with the eyeballs being (halfheartedly) painted with clear blue. His MechTech weapon is cast in transparent orange plastic, with the exception of the scope/lever and the gun barrel, which remained opaque silver plastic due to being cast with unpaintable plastic. He also features Cyberglyphics on the left side of his vehicle mode front hood.

:All Cyberglyphs in this set translate to "PRIME"
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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"No, I'm way more awesome than [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age Series|you]]!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Voyager-sized Optimus Prime has a similar transformation scheme to [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Generations|''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Galvatron]], notably the shoulders, rooftop backpack, and the leg/wheels combo based on his Leader Class figure. He features a similar but different transformation scheme, which results in a somewhat clean robot mode, although most of his vehicle kibble hangs on his back. He also features the sword & the shield based on his final design in the movie, albeit the sword being painted similarly to the Armor Knight Optimus Prime's sword. His sword can store underneath his Vehicle mode or his robot mode backpack, while the shield can be stored on the truck's fifth wheel hitch, which can also tow the trailer included from the Japanese exclusive [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerTrailer|Mechtech Voyager]]. Although the pectoral armor can be slightly pushed up a little bit further, the pieces have to actually stop at where the rectangular peg holes are located.

:Surprisingly, this was also the first Hasbro exclusive transforming Movie Optimus Prime figure to be based on the final design seen in ''Age of Extinction''. He even features the forearms that Prime had before obtaining the Sword of Judgement, which unfortunately means that he is inaccurate to his appearance in the battle of Hong Kong and the entirety of ''The Last Knight''. The sword's blade is still painted as the heated-up version from the concept art.

:Like the larger ''First Edition'' figure, this toy is a rather egregious [[shellformer]], to the point where you can actually separate the robot mode from his vehicle shell if you ''really'' wanted to.

: The 2018 giveaway event-exclusive [[Quad Barrel Shotgun#Generations|Quad Barrel Shotgun]] accessory can be used for this figure.

:At least a ''very small'' number of units feature a faceplate-less head sculpt<ref>"Transformers The Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime Variant Found" at [https://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/10/transformers-last-knight-voyager-optimus-prime-variant-found-338649 TFW2005]</ref>. The Hasbro stock photos of the toy are ''slightly'' mistransformed: his pectoral armor is not folded correctly in robot mode. This figure was also released in Toys"R"Us Japan on May 1st, 2017 as a store exclusive, likewise identical to the Hasbro release.

:The CG stock photos feature extra silver paint apps on the lower thighs and hands, which the final product does not feature.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Toys"R"Us Giveaway, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:Released as one of the prizes from the "Midnight Madness" event in a Toys R'Us in Singapore, this Optimus Prime is a redeco (of sorts) of the Voyager Class figure. The figure's deco is unchanged from the standard release, but he now has weathered battle damage paint all over him (yes, this includes applying to unpaintable plastic). In addition, the bright yellow paint is applied onto the blade.

:In some countries like Malaysia, Prime could be obtained by buying some certain items for an expensive price, given away along with a similarly 'battle-damaged' redeco of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]. He was also released as a prize figure for the Transformers Atrium Fair in Takashimaya B2 Atrium located in Singapore from 13 till 26th June 2017.

:He was also available at the movie launch event in a Toys R'Us in Hong Kong, as a prize for spending HKD$1,500 on Transformers-related products.

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[[File:TF-TLK-7net-Dark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once again proving Takara's superiority, only for double the price!]]
*'''Dark Optimus Prime''' (Omni7 exclusive Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This exclusive redeco of Optimus Prime features darker shades of red and blue than his other releases and has extensive paint applications to resemble his on-screen appearances in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', particularly his Nemesis Prime alter ego. To that end, he features movie-accurate flame patterns, which are larger and more elaborate than the ones on the regular release or the SDCC exclusive, on his vehicle mode exterior and robot pectoral armor. His eyes and sword are also painted metallic purple, but his shield is completely unpainted for some reason.

:Dark Optimus Prime could be purchased along with advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'' via movie cards from June 25, 2017, on the Omni7 website, and from September 29, 2017, if the item was purchased without advance tickets.

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[[File:TF-TLK-MyNews-Lucky-Draw-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Ksatria Emas.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (MyNEWS Lucky Draw Prize, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword

:Available as a Lucky Draw prize for the Malaysian news and convenience store MyNEWS, this Optimus Prime figure features a gold chrome finish on ''every'' plastic on him (and yes, this ''probably'' includes unpaintable plastic).
:The only way to obtain the prize was:
:#Purchase any Transformers product worth RM30 (approx $7 in the US) in a single receipt from any myNEWS store (Well, the only TF-related items in this store were ''Robots in Disguise'' Tiny Titans, ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers, and ''Generations'' Alt-modes)
:#Take a photo with your Transformers collections.
:#Like their Facebook page, and post your photo and your receipt as a comment under the contest’s posting on the official Facebook page with their ''The Last Knight''-related hashtags.
:#And finally, submit your entry by emailing your photo and receipt to their e-mail address.

:And oh, not to mention that the figure was limited to 10 pieces, so uh, good luck.

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[[File:TF-TLK-SDCC2017-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Takara is better than us? We'll show them! give him the best paint apps we got! And give them the free extra tire piece."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (SDCC 2017 exclusive Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield, Tire piece

:The ''San Diego Comic-Con 2017'' exclusive Optimus Prime figure is another redeco of the ''Premier Edition'' figure, which aims for a more movie-accurate look than the original by still sharing the same paint masks, but replacing the chest's deco with flames and adding extra paint applications on the legs, arms, chest, head, tire rims, both sides of the engine compartment, and the sword and shield... but for some reason still sports the movie-inaccurate blue 'collar', as well as the smaller, less accurate vehicle flame tampographs instead of the more movie-accurate ones used on Dark Optimus Prime. His Autobot insignia is also moved on the upper back section of the air dam. He is packaged in a stylish, display-case-like-box similar to later ''Transformers: Alternators'' releases and the Hasbro Toy Shop/SDCC 2011 exclusive figure.

:Hilariously, Optimus Prime also comes with an ''authentic tire piece'' from a Western Star 5700XE truck (no seriously, look it up.). His stock photo is also ''slightly'' mistranformed: his pectoral armor is not rotated properly in robot mode. Also, the fifth wheel hitch pieces seem to be missing on his robot mode stock photos.

:Remaining stock was sold through Hasbro Toy Shop.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Reveal-Your-Shield-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|THE WEAPONS OF MINE GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! IT'S GIMMICK TELLS ME TO READ MY PATTERNS!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Reveal the Shield Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield
:This redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime]] figure features a really unusual deco pattern consisting of red transparent tires, the vehicle front grill and fuel tanks (the fenders remained opaque red due to unpaintable plastic). Some of his parts like the vehicle front hood and the truck roof feature a pattern similar to the ones used for the [[Tech Spec]]s in the ''Generation 1'' toys. He features a new sword and shield accessory, which can be used to decode the patterns.

:In the United Kingdom, this Optimus Prime was released as an Argos exclusive along with several other sets branded as part of the ''Reveal the Shield'' [[subline imprint]]. His United States release was initially claimed to be exclusive to [[Target]] by online retailers from Asia, but even though the other ''Reveal the Shield'' products eventually became available at Target, Voyager Class Optimus Prime was released as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in the United States instead, complete with a "Toys"R"Us exclusive" sticker. Also, both his United States and Asian releases lack the "Reveal the Shield" logo the United Kingdom release has (but still feature the "Reveal hidden images" call-out).

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*'''Optimus Prime Clear Version''' (2017)
**''Release Date'': 2017-[[November 13|12-13]]
**''Accessories'': Sword, Shield

:This limited edition redeco of ''Premier Edition'' Optimus Prime features almost entirely clear plastic (some parts remain opaque due to unpaintable plastic), and he was available as a 7net online shop exclusive. He can be obtained if the customers purchase the movie's different releases:
:1. Blu-Ray + DVD + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:2. 3D + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:3. 4K + + Blu-Ray + Special Features Blu-Ray.
:4. 5 Movie Collection either Blu-Ray or DVD versions.

:This version of Prime shares his paint masks with Dark Optimus Prime (see above), but uses silver instead of charcoal gray for the painted sections.

====Leader Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Shadow-Spark-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not Nemesis Prime, we swea...wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Shadow Spark Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield

:Released exclusively in Asia, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys 5|Leader Class Optimus Prime]], featuring dark grey plastics, weathered deco patterns, and some opaque plastic which was recasted from transparent plastics. He features a scratched Autobot insignia on the right side of his sleeper-cab, and a Cyberglyphic on the left side of the front hood. Some weathered parts does not match well with some other parts (the fenders, for example).

:In May 2017, the figure was released as a lucky draw item by Coca-Cola, along with the limited edition cans, as part of China's promotion for the movie. On the other hand, Shadow Spark Optimus Prime also became a ''massive'' shelfwarmer in several Asian Toys"R"Us stores.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I stripped all of my chrome. Now would you buy me?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Sword of Judgement, Vector Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a somewhat/nearly screen-accurate redeco of the Leader Class figure, but uses the original Leader mold instead of the Armor Knight retool unfortunately. In comparison to the first ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class figure, his vacuum-metalized front truck bumper, sun visors, robot mode chest, smokestacks and side tanks chest was omitted, revealing the grey plastic underneath. His chromed chest was also stripped of chrome for adding paint operations, his shield was unpainted, and both of his sword and truck mode windows were casted in colorless plastic. He also features some extra silver paint on his robot mode forehead, and his white-colored Autobot insignia is slightly tampographed on the left. And lastly, his light-piping eyes is neutered by blue paint.

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[[File:TF-TLK-15-Caliber-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No, buy me. My fifth wheel can form into my shield, and I'm better than ''you''.]]
*'''Calibur Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2017-[[July 15|07-15]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-15'''
**''Accessories'': Temenos Sword, Calibur Axe, Overshield/Fifth Wheel Hitch, Energon Sword (limited edition)

:Calibur Optimus Prime is a retool of the Armor Knight Optimus Prime figure, itself a retool of the original ''Age of Extinction'' Leader Class figure. In clever bit of [[partformer|partforming]], the fifth wheel hitch now forms a handheld shield based on the one used in [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]], which results in a backpack-less robot mode. As such, the shield that came with prior versions has been omitted (though it's still fully compatible, of course). The figure can be transformed without partsforming if so desired, leaving a backpack like the orginal leader, but the sword will not store on his back due to the remolding. He also comes with an axe based on the one used in the third film.

:The initial release of the figure comes with a limited edition Energon Sword. According to [https://amzn.asia/d/9lU57nG Amazon Japan's page] and the instructions, the included Energon Sword & Axe is compatible with ''Movie The Best'' MB-11 Optimus Prime figure (seen above), which basically makes Calibur Optimus Prime a weapon expansion pack for said figure.

:The back of the packaging features a small typo, notably the word "kinetic" being written as "''Kinetic'''k'''''". The bio also denotes the elemental metal as "Cyber-Matter" living metal, which is a term that originates from the [[Aligned continuity family]]. Oddly, TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

:The Calibur Axe was later redecoed into "Bronze Calibur Axe", as a giveaway accessory for the 3rd ''The Last Knight Final Battle Campaign'' in Japan. In 2018, Optimus Prime is released along with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TLKLeader|Megatron]] as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive "Optimus Prime VS Megatron" set.
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===''Turbo Change Series''===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[April 21]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-06'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is mostly identical to ''The Last Knight'' Turbo Changer toy, but with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's (See below) gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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[[File:TF-Turbo-Change-Series-TC-09-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''April 21, 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-09'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime toy is a slight redeco/retool of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age Series|''Lost Age Series'' toy]]. Deco changes include omitting the flame tampos on his legs and shoulder, and added blue pinstripes on the Trailer/Wing Backpack to evoke his ''Generation 1'' toy's trailer. It also omits the gun/swords that came with the original release. This toy also features some new parts like the screen-accurate forearms, the command deck for the smaller ''Turbo Change Series'' toys, and the trailer's adapter. His usual Sword of Judgment is now replaced with a screen-accurate mold that is similar to the Armor Knight toy's sword, and he now features a new Vector Shield piece, which can convert into a battle axe.

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*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime - Strongest Directive Set''' (Multipack, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-13'''
**''Accessories'': Trailer/Wing Backpack/Battle Station, 2 Hound's guns, 2 Sword-Guns, 2 face-guns, Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Battle Command Optimus Prime is later re-released, along with redecoes of Bumblebee and Drift.

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[[File:TF-Turbo-Change-Series-TC-14-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In an alternate reality, the KSI succeeds on creating their own [[Optimus Prime clone]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-14'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Optimus Prime is an all-new mold, sharing the same transformation scheme with the [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Robots in Disguise|One-Step Changer Galvatron]]. Like the ''Bumblebee'' Speed Series [[#Energon Igniters|Optimus Prime]] and Leader Class [[#Leader Class toys 8|Legendary Optimus Prime]] toys below, this toy is not accurate to his appearance in the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' film]].

:Unfortunately, this Turbo Change Optimus Prime suffers from poor quality control, which consists of seemingly fragile arms & faulty transformation.
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==''Tribute''==
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[[File:TF-Tribute-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|After 10 years, it's time to buy me again.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, [[2017]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2017
**''Accessories'': Removable Ion blaster, 1 missile

:''[[Transformers Tribute]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[#Leader_Class_toys|2007 Leader Class toy]], to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]]. While the deco's paint mask is the same as the said figure, he features a more saturated blue and red, and chromed feet/front grills and front fenders used for the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#LeaderMA21|MA-21]] redeco, and he also features chrome on both sides of the stomach. While the Hasbro stock photo shows that his feet are ''slightly'' mistransformed in robot mode, the Takara stock photos shows his feet correctly flipped out.

:He was initially released in some Asian countries without any prior announcement from Hasbro itself. He was also released as an Amazon Japan exclusive.

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[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Orion-Pax.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look into my eyes and it's easy to see: one and one make two, two and one make three, it was destiny.]]
[[File:TF-Tribute-2-pack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Once every hundred-thousand years or so, when the sun doth shine and the moon doth glow and the grass doth grow...]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Orion Pax''' (Evolution Pack, 2017)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': August 31, 2017
**''Accessories'': Orion Pax's 2 guns, Titan Master, Optimus Prime's gun

:Released as part of a new line called ''[[Transformers Tribute]]'', Orion Pax is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Sergeant Kup]], and transforms from a red-and-blue Cybertronic pickup truck which is also an homage to <s>Generation 1 [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generation 1|Crosshairs]]'s vehicle mode</s> [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax's original e-HOBBY toy]]. His Titan Master, retooled from [[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]], features a new face that is based on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Deluxe|''Thrilling 30'' Orion Pax toy]]. As a redeco of the Kup mold, Orion Pax still suffers the leg panel misassembly.

:The set also includes a redeco of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|''Generations War for Cybertron'']] Optimus Prime figure, which changes the original figure's dark red plastic to a brighter, more vibrant red, changes the gray plastic to a darker charcoal tone, changes the "windows" from gray to nearly black, and replaces most of the original figure's pink-ish red paint details (which were yellow on the redeco from the "Rage over Cybertron" three-pack) to teal.

:The use of a G1-based Orion Pax design and an Aligned-based Optimus Prime design with Movie Optimus Prime packaging art makes it hard to know where on the wiki this should go, but given the general movie-themed bent of the ''Tribute'' line, we're putting it here. Continuing the tradition, the 2-pack was first released in some Asian countries like Taiwan without any prior announcement from Hasbro itself. A few months after the 2-pack's release, ''Tribute'' Optimus Prime & Orion Pax saw worldwide release through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], including an Amazon Japan listing bearing a ''The Last Knight'' ID number.
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==''Studio Series''==
[[File:TF-Generations-Studio-Series-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The face-taker returns...]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[2018]])
**''Movie'': '''''Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''05'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-05'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 28]], 2018
**''Accessories'': Two [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]]s, "Forest Fight" backdrop (1st version)

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a Peterbilt 379 semi-truck. He comes with a pair of [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]]s, which can be mounted onto his arms or store on the back of his robot mode or truck mode. The figure combines engineering concepts from his ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure with techniques previously used on ''Prime: First Edition'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Prime: First Edition|Optimus Prime]]. He also features a more subdued color scheme compared to other Optimus Prime figures. Like the rest of the ''Studio Series'' figures, the figure prioritizes robot mode [[scale]] and thus stands shorter than his Voyager Class wavemate [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Starscream]]. The CG renders depict him possessing long smokestacks, but the final product has them shortened... again. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the forest battle from ''Revenge of the Fallen''.

:While the 5mm compatible arms can fit with most weapons with the same post size, some of the weapons' handles can barely fit on it due to either the slightly thickened tab or sculpted thin panels.

:The rear truck cabin/back kibble can turn slightly floppy over time in robot mode, as there are no tabs and holes to secure it. Despite being labeled as the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the character, this mold is not meant to combine with the later released [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio_Series|Jetfire]], although it can be achieved with some [[Fan mode|fiddling]]. However, it ''can'' carry (but not combine with) ''Studio Series'' 44 Optimus Prime's trailer.

:While stock photos and renders show the figure with a faceplate, this [https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/a.153259298077606.36631.146805978722938/1859790330757819/?type=3&theater image] posted by the Transformers Facebook page shows him with his mouth exposed. This was later found as a variant at least [http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/07/transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-faceplate-less-variant-images-363449 once]. A running change was made, [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/variant-transformers-studio-series-optimus-prime-with-blade-colour-difference/41133/ changing the blades to be more translucent]. The semi-translucent blades release features a date code "73461", whereas the translucent orange blades version features a date code written as "80171".

:TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode is mistransformed on the right elbow: His forearm is bent ''backwards'' instead of forwards.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Voyager-Class-2007-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who complained about my first release above.]]
[[File:Jet Optimus SS.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-25'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 23]], [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': [[Ion blaster]], "Highway Showdown" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' (though sold under the first ''Transformers'' film's branding), this ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is an extensive retool of the figure above, featuring many new parts, namely a new backpack, chest piece, back of thighs, forearms, a (removable) abdominal area, and lower legs with a pair of non-transforming fenders. These new parts lead to [[Show-accuracy|a better resemblance to his appearance in the first two movies]] and allow him to combine with ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio_Series|Jetfire]] to form "Jetwing Optimus Prime," while resulting in a somewhat more involved transformation. His color scheme features a much higher contrast than the previous release. Inexplicably, he has silver paint apps added on his forearms that actually make him ''less'' accurate than if it were left as the bare red plastic underneath. Unfortunately, as a trade-off for having a more accurate robot mode, his vehicle mode suffers; his front drive tires lift off the ground, he’s missing the toolboxes behind his fuel tanks, some of his robot mode kibble is exposed beneath his doors, and several of the floodlights above his windshield are gone.

:Instead of Energon Swords, he now comes with an [[Ion blaster]] like that used in the battle of [[Mission City]]. It can be stored on various rectangular peg holes in Prime's vehicle mode or on the larger rectangular pegs on his cab nose/forearms or on the robot mode's back. While this Optimus figure can use the first mold's blades, the new molding prevents the swords from being properly stored on the robot's back, and using the intended "underslung" grip displaces his forearm armor slightly. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the highway fight with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] from the first ''Transformers'' film. Since the Leader Class figure below is a redeco of this one, it should come as no surprise that this one is fully compatible with the trailer and jet pack.

:The panels with the fuel tanks are connected to his back by small friction pegs, and have a tendency to pop off during transformation, though they can easily be reattached. This was fixed in later versions of the mold. As the front grills rely on a hook-and-tab assembly to complete the truck mode and combined with the fact that they're molded in translucent plastic completely painted over in silver, the painted tabs can wear down and break off during transformation, leaving a gap in the front of the truck mode. Care must be taken when combining him with Jetfire, as it can place much stress on the hinges that the grills are connected to.

:The packaging stock photo features him having a misassembled hip, which is facing backward. Speaking of misassembly, a small number of Optimuses have two left or right upper arms. These errors prevent the front section from fully transforming. This can be identified by viewing the front section while he's still in-package.

:His rear wheels were later reused for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime]], while the front wheels appear to have been slightly retooled for use on the ''Earthrise'''s trailer as well.

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[[File:Studio-Series-38-MVBB-Voyager-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|''[[Legislator|Nineteen eighty-four.]]'']]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''38'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-30'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 27]], 2019
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, "[[Golden Gate Bridge|San Francisco Bridge]]" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The third ''Studio Series'' Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', and as such closely resembles the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|G1 Optimus design]]. He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film's final scene. As a result, the truck frame is about half the length of the one used in the him, lacking the prominent gap between the gas tanks and the rear axle, but this makes him appear closer to the truck he turned into in G1. Optimus comes with the [[Ion blaster]] he is seen wielding in the film's Cybertron sequences and a backdrop featuring the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] where he meets up with Bumblebee. The blaster can peg into the fifth wheel hitch in vehicle mode.

:While his truck mode scales with most of the ''Studio Series'' brethren, Optimus's robot mode shares the same height as the other Optimuses in this section, which means that he towers over his original size in the film. Unlike his appearance in the movie, this Optimus's design closely resembles [[Mark Yang]]'s concept art of the character, complete with flat feet. Unlike most of the ''Studio Series'' figures, this Optimus doesn't have any insignia tampographed or sculpted on. The silver weathering on his stomach varies from figure-to-figure.

:Unfortunately, the grey lower leg panels tend to disconnect/dislodge if the feet are swiveled, or if the pressure is applied downwards while standing. The silver-painted hinged panels on the sides of his truck mode (and to an extent, the painted crotch) are prone to chipping due to being involved in the transformation.

:Some versions of this figure feature tabs on the top of the inside of the front window frame, that have no hole to peg into on the robot torso, seeming to be remnants of a late-stage design change, that do interfere with vehicle mode holding together.

:This toy was one of the items that were released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref> and was also given a repaint as part of TakaraTomy's own [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|35th Anniversary exclusive set]].

:He was reissued as a GameStop exclusive shortly after the [[March 28]], [[2024]] fanstream.

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[[File:SS-Leader-DOTM-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Takes your wallet ''and'' your face.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2019)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''44'''
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Jetwing Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-39'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019
**''Accessories'': Trailer/[[Armored Weapons Platform]]/Omega Combat Armor, 2 cannons, [[Energon-axe]], [[Dual Energon Swords|Energon Sword]], Shield, Ion blaster, abs piece, "Battle of Chicago" backdrop (2nd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:This Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the second toy with a new stomach area that is molded to be accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon'', complete with a new trailer forming his weapons platform and combat armor. His arsenal includes two cannons, an energon axe, an energon sword, a shield, and a slightly redecoed (de-decoed?) Ion blaster from the second toy, losing its blackened barrel. He also comes with a unique backdrop depicting his confrontation with the [[Driller]] in the Battle of Chicago. His fellow Leader Class Autobot, [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio_Series|Jetfire]], comes packaged with a replacement ''Transformers'' and ''Revenge of the Fallen''-accurate abdomen piece, allowing them to combine... though the piece is color-matched to Optimus's first ''Studio Series'' 05 release, a figure that lacks this figure's new molding and is thus incompatible with Jetfire. In addition to the new deco and molding, the hinges on his back that the panels with the fuel tanks are attached to now have pins, preventing the pieces from popping off when swiveling them into position during conversion. Care should still be taken when transforming the front grill, as the tab needed to hold it together still has the potential to break on this version of the mold.

:In terms of deco, Optimus features gradient orange paint on his forearms/truck front which the Voyager Class release didn't have, while the formerly transparent parts are now cast in opaque blue plastic, with both his real and [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|faux windows]] painted silver. Meanwhile, the CG stock renders feature several color and deco details that are inaccurate to the final toy; notably, the joints on his grille section are shown to be orange rather than gray, the windows are shown to be transparent rather than opaque, and all the weapons are shown to be painted, even though the only weapon that actually features ''any'' paint on the final toy is the sword. Conversely, both the CG render ''and'' the near-final stock photo of the robot mode show the new abdomen piece as being painted in a single red color, while the final product (including the TakaraTomy stock photos) have the details in the center section painted in movie-accurate silver.

:The CG render on the front packaging is a rather lazily edited version of the Optimus Prime art (complete with ''Revenge of the Fallen''-styled abdomen), with the Jetwing unit slapped on his back. There are also a few obvious design oversights, with no actual means of attaching the shield to Prime's arm in a shield-like manner, the handle of the axe colliding with the arm panel if pushed in all the way, and no official instructions on how to store the Ion blaster in the trailer. At least for the blaster, it can still use the ports on the truck as before, and there is sufficient space in the trailer itself to store the blaster or a few other accessories. And while Prime himself has been improved to prevent parts popping off, the dark grey "shoulder straps" on the Jetwing have a frustrating tendency to pop off due to the raised rectangular details directly under them, meant to hold them in place with friction but instead causing the part to flex and deform under pressure.

: Despite the figure's size classification, Prime himself is Voyager-sized (obviously, seeing as he's a retool of a previous ''Studio Series'' Voyager). The Leader Class price point comes from the extra accessories that he comes packaged with.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-TF2007-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You'll need to wait until ROTF's 15th anniversary for another chance at [[Jetfire (Movie)#Studio Series|Jetfire.]]]]
*'''''Transformers'' 15th Anniversary''' (Multi-pack, 2022)
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers'''''
**''ID number'': '''32'''
**''Accessories'': Two Energon Swords, "Autobots Arrival" reversible backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the second ''Studio Series'' figure, featuring slightly minimized/altered paint applications and plastic color changes. Aside from that, he doesn't come with the Ion blaster included with the regular release but instead comes with the two swords included with the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' version of the mold, cast in a slightly more reddish clear orange and painted a brighter silver instead of gunmetal. In terms of deco, Optimus's metallic gray plastic is replaced with a light shade of grayish silver, the paint operations on his forearms and lower legs are omitted, and the previously colorless plastic used on the real/faux truck windows is now translucent black. The new blue paint used for most of the torso/truck cab is a noticeably different shade compared to the blue plastic, whereas the blue paint on the original release was a much closer match to the plastic.

:Interestingly, the robot mode stock render and photo show Optimus wielding his swords with the blades on the inside of the arms instead of the outside. Unlike the original SS-32 release, this release comes with the securely pinned back hinges used for the Leader Class figure. There has been one instance of yellowing on the grey plastic used, but it is not known if it is a widespread issue or an isolated instance. As with previous versions of this mold, the tabs that hold the front grill together in truck mode have the potential to break.

:This figure comes in an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive 5-pack alongside redecoes of ''Studio Series'' [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SS15thAnniversary|Ratchet]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#SS15thAnniversary|Jazz]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the first live-action [[Transformers (film)|''Transformers'' film]]. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop depicting the alley where the Autobots first met Sam on one side and the exterior of Sam's house on the other.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-(JP)-ROTB-Optimus-Prime-box.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm the one you can probably find.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2024)
**''Movie'': '''''Rise of the Beasts'''''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-122'''
**''Release date'': [[March 30]], 2024
**''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:The ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[#BBROTB|Optimus Prime figure]] was released as part of TakaraTomy's ''Studio Series'' lineup.

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[[File:Studio-Series-TF-One-OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Unlike [[Thor]], Prime knows [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|far too]] [[Grindor (ROTF)|well how]] [[Megatron (Movie)#Dark of the Moon film|to go]] [[Infernocon|for the]] [[Scourge (ROTB)|head]].]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-134'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

:Based on his appearance in [[Transformers One (film)|''Transformers One'']], Deluxe Class Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronian truck in 25 steps. His shoulder pipes are removable and can double as blasters. He comes with a "dual-barrel blaster" meant only for his truck mode which [[Partformer|has to be removed]] for transformation, storing under his back. His energon axe pegs over his hand and stores on his back in robot mode and in the truck bed. The included Matrix of Leadership can tab into slots in his fists without the need for opening hands. Lastly, Optimus comes with a backdrop showcasing the Iacon cityscape.

:Unfortunately, his fists are left ''very'' exposed on the sides of his truck mode.

:Optimus was revealed on [[April 18]], 2024 alongside the premiere of the movie's first trailer. Released at the Deluxe Class price point, Optimus is a smaller (and more affordable) figure than other Optimus toys in the line. He was the first figure announced to be in the “A-Level” assortment, being released outside of a main wave for extended periods for greater availability.

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[[File:Hasbro-Hong-Kong-Fan-Expo-2024-SS-112-Optimus-Prime-(One).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Where's a magic hammer when you need one?]]
* '''Optimus Prime (Limited Edition Battle Damage Ver.)''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25/>

:Released exclusively for the Hasbro Hong Kong Fan Expo 2024 event which started [[July 26]]th, this Optimus Prime is an extensively hand-painted version of the above ''Studio Series One'' Deluxe Class figure, being covered in black wash and silver battle damage. He can only be obtained by purchasing more than HKD $3000 (about US $384.29) worth of ''Transformers'' products from the event. He is limited to 230 copies, with 40 being given out each day. The front of each box has a numbered sticker with the Transformers 40th Anniversary logo.

:Notably, the dual-barrel blaster goes unpainted, which particularly stands out in vehicle mode.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-ROTF-15th-Multipack-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Told you so!]]
* '''''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack''' (Multi-pack, 2024)
**''Movie'': '''''<s>Transformers</s> Revenge of the Fallen'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''32'''
**''Accessories'': Two Energon Swords, "Race to Protect Earth" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary" Optimus Prime is another release of the [[#SS32|SS-32 mold]] with [[#Studio Series|SS-05]]'s Energon swords, though this time both sport their original decos. The digital render and stock photos for this release have him holding the swords correctly.

:This figure comes in an Amazon exclusive pack alongside ''Studio Series'' [[Jetfire (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Jetfire]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)#SSROTF15th|Chromia]], [[Arcee (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Arcee]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)#SSROTF15th|Elita-1]], released to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the second live-action Transformers film. Although this version of Optimus is technically for the first movie, its inclusion makes sense as this mold is the one that combines with Jetfire. The box meanwhile reuses SS-05's package art. The pack comes with a unique reversible backdrop with a large version of the "Pyramid Desert Battle" scene on one side and the "Shanghai Pursuit" scene on the other.

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==''Movie Edition''==
[[File:TTC-toy Movie-Edition-Silver-Knight-Optimus-Prime.jpg|300px|thumb|Anyone remember the live action Scrappy-Doo?]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

: Released in series 3 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is a redeco of the series 1 figure based on the Silver Knight [[Target]] exclusive subline from ''Age of Extinction''. By this point in the mold's life, weardown has set in and many copies have incredibly loose balljoints that pop out easily.

: US retailers appear to have skipped this assortment (so far), though it has appeared in large numbers in European markets.

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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Second'' closest thing you can get a Movie-verse [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series:'' '''4'''
**''Bag code'': '''I'''

:Released in Series 4 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is a redeco with an almost entirely red body while retaining some blue on his head and the rear half of his legs, which results in a ''Generation 1''-inspired deco on his vehicle mode and a very bland robot mode.

: And the mold degradation continues, with many samples having popped-off limbs still in-package.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series'': '''5'''
**''Bag code'': '''H'''

:Released in series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Optimus Prime is based off his appearance in the ''Bumblebee'' film.
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==''Bumblebee''==
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|If you buy me, I won't take your face.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:Optimus is a repackage of his Last Knight Titan Changer mold.
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===Leader Class toys===
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[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Leader-Legendary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dear diary: JACKPOT!]]
*'''Legendary Optimus Prime''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''BB-02'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
:Released exclusively in Japan, ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Legendary Optimus Prime is a Leader Class-sized mold, taking many cues from the ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 5|Classic/Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]] mold. His head can switch between maskless and masked faces. His Ion Blaster can be held in his [[5 mm post|5 mm]] compatible hands or store on his back. His truck mode can tow [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]]'s trailer. This figure was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Bumblebee|"Bumblebee" Nemesis Prime.]]
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===''Energon Igniters''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2018)
:Released as part of the ''Bumblebee'' Energon Igniter's Speed Series line, this Optimus is a Legends/Legion-sized mold that transforms from robot into a Cab-over truck with the transformation scheme shared with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legend|''Reveal The Shield'' Legends Class toy]], and he features 3mm compatible hands. Optimus' truck mode can also be attached with the Energon Igniters core, and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly, making him a fast-moving truck.

:Due to its simplified transformation, Optimus' robot shoulder parts ended up sticking out from his truck mode, and his upper cabin panel ends up being integrated with his head. Unlike most Speed Series toys, he also shares a similar pivoting shoulder articulation from his ''Reveal the Shield'' counterpart, and his Energon Igniter port ends up under his right foot in robot mode rather than on his knee.

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[[File:TF-BB-TV-Kun-exclusive-Red-Fire-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ''Actual'' Closest thing you'll get to a movieverse Fire Convoy]]
*'''Red Fire Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2019)
**''Release date'': [[April 1]], [[2019]]

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is a clear red redeco of the figure above, released as a freebie for the May 2019 issue of Telebi-Kun Magazine, along with a buildable paper Tyramigo and a ''Super Sentai Data Cardass'' KishiRyuOh Five Knight card from ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger'', a ''Ganbarizing'' Kamen Rider Zi-OTrinity Card, and a Kamen Rider Buttobasoul Zi-OTrinity Medal. The head, grill (only 80% of it) & window paint applications remain.

:Red Fire Optimus Prime is once again available for the Wonder Festival 2019 event, provided by Takara Tomy at their booth.

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[[File:TF-BB-Transformers-Test-Commemorative-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Are you sure this is not a fan-painted custom?]]
*'''Transformers Proficiency Test Optimus Prime'''{{sic}} (2020)

:Released as a commemorative item for the ''Transformers Proficiency Test'' event held in Tokyo and Osaka on February 16, 2020, this Optimus Prime is an extensive repaint of the Speed Series figure, featuring additional paint operations on the legs, side windows, and the silver striping on his forearm/truck kibble. The paint is more matte than the original figure's metallic paint.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Series, 2018)

:Power Series Optimus Prime is a redeco/retool of the Power Plus Series toy below, featuring new truck parts and maskless robot head, though the faux robot chest is retained from that mold. The CG stock photo for his robot mode depicts him having slightly longer "ears" than the final product.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Power Plus Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Power Plus Series|Energon Igniters Power Plus Series]] subline, this Optimus Prime is a Scout-sized mold that converts from robot to truck based on his evasion mode appearance from ''Age of Extinction'' in just a few steps. His only articulation is the swiveling upper arms & pivoting arm joints, and his fuel tanks also doubles as a flip-out cannons, activated in vehicle mode. As with all Nitro and Power Plus figures, Optimus also comes with an energon core, which allows his vehicle mode to propel forwards.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Energon-Igniters-Nitro-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2018)
**''Accessories'': Energon core
:Released as part of the first wave of the [[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)#Nitro Series|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]], Optimus Prime is a Voyager-sized figure that converts from a robot based on his ''Age of Extinction'' evasion mode body into a truck in 11 steps, and he features 5mm-compatible hands & articulation on his head, arms, and [[Brick (term)|only his upper legs]]. He also features built-in Ion Cannons in this lower leg panels, activated in vehicle mode. He also comes with his own energon core, which is a different mold from his Power Plus toy.
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==''35th Anniversary''==
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*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': December [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, this Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with a focus on increased accuracy to the ''Bumblebee'' movie. To this end, he features less swirly, flat grey plastic and additional paint operations on the hand dorsals, the front windows' joints, the lower legs' grey plastic, and the stomach section (with the weathering removed). The gunmetal on his forehead and faceplate is now silver, the knees' details are omitted, and he features tampographed Autobot insignias on his shoulders. In preliminary stock imagery such as the images to the right the shoulder insignias were depicted as only white outlines on the red plastic without the 'face' and 'eyes' filled out in red and white respectively, but the actual product had the insignias correctly colored.

:Optimus Prime is packaged in a box designed to evoke the original Generation 1 toyline with new '84-style package art to boot, and is only available as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th Anniversary|Convoy]].
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==''Transformers Fan Book''==
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*'''''[[Transformers Fan Book 2020]]''''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2020)

:This release of the ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Optimus Prime figure identical to that from the "Optimus Prime and Grimlock" 2-pack is bundled with a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Transformers Fan Book|slightly redecoed Megatron]] as part of the "Battle Set" freebie included in the 2020 edition of [[Kodansha]]'s ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' series.
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==''Premium Finish''==
[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PF-SS-02-BB-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sentient beings, buy me again! I have some toils of war.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[November 27]], [[2021]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-02'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-02'''
**''Accessories'': "Ion Blaster"

:As part of the second wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Premium Finish|''Premium Finish'']]'' subline, Optimus Prime is yet another detailed redeco of the [[#SS38|third ''Studio Series'' mold]] with an ''even greater'' focus on increased accuracy to his appearance in [[Bumblebee_(film)|the ''Bumblebee'' movie]], even moreso than the 35th Anniversary figure above. Hence, unlike the 'clean' approach taken by the 35th Anniversary figure, this Optimus is cast in less saturated colors and features additional paint operations replicating the slight amounts of weathering and grime that were present on his CG model. He also includes the same ion blaster weapon as the other releases of this mold, now cast in gunmetal plastic.

:Oddly, the stock photos lack silver paint on the front of the vehicle mode that the [[#SS38 |original mold]] has.

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[[File:TF-Premium-Finish-PFSS-05-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You were expecting a repaint of the more-accurate version that combines with Jetfire, weren't you? Too bad, you got me again!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, [[July 30]], [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PF SS-05'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''SS-??'''
**''Accessories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 Ion Blasters

:This ''Premium Finish'' Optimus Prime is a redeco of the [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Studio_Series|SS-05]] mold, replacing the more subdued color with additional silver paint operations (notably the head and gas tanks) and extensive details to closely resemble his on-screen appearance in the second film. Despite this, he is missing notable red and silver paint apps on his inner legs and still has incorrectly colored forearms much like his Studio Series counterparts. He comes with two of the same Ion Blaster accessory included in the [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#SS32|second ''Studio Series'' Voyager mold]] in addition to the two swords from the first release. The paint on the Energon Swords' 5mm handles are slightly reduced to prevent possible paint chipping.
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==''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''==
[[File:Buzzworthy Bumblebee Energon Escape 2 pack.jpg|thumb|200px|Not even Optimus could escape Bumblebee's grasp]]
*'''Energon Escape''' (Multi-pack, 2022)
**''Series'': '''''Bumblebee'''''
**''Accessories'': two Energon Cores

:This two-pack is a re-release of Energon Igniters [[#Power|Power Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#BuzzEE|Power Plus Bumblebee]], both without any known changes, though Optimus now comes with his own Energon core.

:Initial stock photos for this pack had ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' co-branding, but due to the movie being delayed another year, it was changed to ''Bumblebee'' branding instead. Later stock photos reflected this change.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (Leader Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Dark of the Moon'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''44 BB'''
:A [[package refresh|packaging refresh]] of the ''Studio Series'' [[#SS44|Leader Class figure]] released under the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' branding to account for the demand for the original figure and the high aftermarket prices it commanded as a result. While the mold is unchanged, there are some very slight deco differences. The blue plastic is slightly darker and red slightly lighter, while the red paint used on the abs is a lot more matte and desaturated. Oddly, the instructions states that the set transforms in 63 steps, whilst the original lists 44.

:In the United States, it is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

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[[File:TF-SS-BB-ROTB-Optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You should change and grow as a person.. '''NOW!''']]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2023)
**''Movie'': '''''Rise Of The Beasts'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''102BB'''
**''Accessories'': Blade, Arm Cannon, "Street Festival Stakeout" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Sam Smith]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[May 16]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPFnqhvXhTs Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Ben MacCrae]], and [[Sixo]].</ref>

:Released as part of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' subline, Optimus Prime is now based on his appearance in ''Rise Of The Beasts'' - reusing only the windshield, wheels, and some transformation cues from [[#SS38|SS-38 Optimus Prime]]. He is rather impressively made using only 4 new molds compared to the usual 9. Optimus includes a new blade and arm cannon accessory. The blade can be handheld or mounted on his wrists, and both accessories can be used on either arm or stored on his back.

:He transforms into an unlicensed approximation of a Freightliner FLT. Both accessories can be stored in the truck bed. The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the stock images; the panels with the Autobot symbols on the front of his arms should be folded down and the fuel tanks in his legs should be folded out. He shares some transformation elements with MPM-12 Prime above, particularly in the arms.

:The figure is rather notorious for a number of design choices that are questionable at best, and outright designs flaws at worst. The shoulder articulation is extremely limited, resulting in him only being able to shrug when his arms are raised to the sides. Due to the mold and budget limitations, the truck has some prominent kibble in the rear and lacks a fifth wheel hitch. He also features a design flaw in the grey panels on each forearm designed to open and allow the transformation of the hands. If opened all the way, a surface on the interior of each panel obstructs the fist you're trying to fold out or in and places undue stress on the wrist joint which can lead to Prime's hands snapping off at the base of their mushroom peg connection. So exercise caution and only open these grey panels to 45 degrees which paradoxically affords more clearance, rather than the full 90 to try and avoid this. In some copies, his transformation scheme causes his rearmost tires to lift off the ground.

:Whether by coincidence or by design, his chest can open up along with a third panel (that includes a faux grill not seen in either mode for some reason) in a manner that replicates his Matrix chamber in the 1986 movie, though no Matrix of Leadership toys can fit inside without impeding his transformation.

:In the United States, this figure is exclusive to [[Target]] stores like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, though a small quantity was also offered for preorder via [[Hasbro Pulse]].

:If you really wanted to, you can swap the head with SS-38 Optimus to give that one a more accurate head, since they share the same sized ball joint.

:As per [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]] in the [[Hasbro Pulse]] livestream debuting ''[[Studio Series]]'' ''Rise of the Beasts'' [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)#Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]], "spare space on the tooling" was used to pack in an axe accessory with Primal specifically intended for this figure that was costed out of the initial release.<ref>[[June 20]], 2023's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CssrsoCu-mw/ Design notes on SS-102BB from Sam Smith on Instagram]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cssr9SCOX3j/ Robot mode design notes]''
:::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CsssICRugFl/ Truck mode design notes]''
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==''Rise of the Beasts''==
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name: '''Voyager Class Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BV-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': June 24, 2023
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

:Released as part of the first wave of "Core" ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Voyager Class figures, Optimus Prime is based on his appearance in the movie, and comes with his Ion Blaster accessory (Despite having an arm mounted cannon in the film), which can be wielded in his hands, or mounted on the trailer hitch for vehicle mode storage. Optimus is mostly molded in gray plastic, with most of his red and ''all'' of his blue details being painted on. Care should be taken when handling the figure, as the black paint on his crotch is prone to chipping over time.

:This figure was first sighted in Taiwan before any announcement from Hasbro.

:The vehicle mode is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, the fuel tanks that are on the back of his legs in robot mode should be folded out for vehicle mode.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Smash Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Papapatto Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BPC-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023

:Smash Changers Optimus Prime changes from a modified [https://www.favcars.com/mercedes-benz-armored-heavy-actros-mp3-2008-11-images-264827 Mercedes-Benz Armored Heavy Actros] to a robot in three kinetic auto-transforming steps. Manually converting the toy back into truck mode takes eleven steps. He features limited articulation on the elbows.

:Due to the delay of the film, this toy ended up being released first under the ''[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#Smash Changers|Cyberverse Dinobots Unite]]'' line the year prior.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Nerf-Optimus-Prime-Blaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Targetmaster]]...oh wait, maybe I am!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2023)
**''Accessories'': 2 foam darts

:Released as a collaborative item with [[Nerf]], the "Optimus Prime Blaster" is a foam dart-firing toy that converts from an Optimus Prime robot into a...well, a blaster. He features storage for his two foam darts near the back of the blaster, which end up on his back in robot mode. Optimus has a non-functional truck [[kibble]] despite not being able to assume a truck mode.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-Beast-Mode-Optimus-Prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So would this mean Lio Convoy is Prime's true descendent?]]
*'''Beast Mode Optimus Prime''' (Beast Mode, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Beast Power Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BP-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': July 15, 2023
**''Accessories'': Sword

: This larger Optimus Prime toy converts from a modified Actros (again) into a robot based on his [https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/12-Character-Environment-Concept-Art-By-Parallax-Studio.jpg concept art design] in 19 steps. Squeezing his legs activates his third "lion beast mode", giving him wings while a translucent white lion head bursts out of his chest. He includes button-activated lights and sounds. He also comes with an orange sword which can store on the side of his vehicle mode.

:If ordered at TakaraTomy Mall, the online shop also added the "[[Cheetor (ROTB)#Burning|Burning Cheetor]]" Battle Master as a [[campaign item|freebie]] with the preorder.
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===Beast Alliance===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Optimus Prime'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BC-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I've been photographing all the new Transformers Rise of the beasts mainline toys. Somehow, despite my excitement for you all to see these, I managed to miss this reveal! Here's you first (possibly late now lol) look at the main movie line! |link=https://www.instagram.com/p/Coc515tOmoL/?img_index=1|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2023|month=2|day=9}}</ref>}}

:Released as part of the "Battle Changers" subline for ''Rise of the Beasts'', this Optimus Prime is a 4.5-inch toy that converts from a robot into a slightly more accurate Actros in just a few steps. His right arm also features a flip-out Energon Sword.

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[[File:TF-ROTB-BCS-02-Beast-Weaponizers-Prime-and-Chainclaw.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66|Parry ''this'', Leon!]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Chainclaw''' (Beast Weaponizers, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Set Optimus Prime & Chainclaw'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCS-02'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': April 15, 2023
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The "Beast Weaponizer" Optimus Prime toy converts from a 5-inch robot to a truck in 7 steps and comes packaged with [[Chainclaw (ROTB)|Chainclaw]], a 3-inch Beast Battle Master toy that can convert from wolf to a chainsaw in 5 steps. Prime can wield Chainclaw in chainsaw mode either in his hands, or via 5mm ports on his forearms. He also features 5mm ports on his back and lower legs.

:Like the same line's Primal, the stock photo of his packaging depicts him being positioned on the left (with Chainclaw on the right) before the actual product swaps their positions. The stock renders depict his front robot crotch being bare silver before the actual product features a spot of black paint on it.

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*'''Optimus Prime and Lionblade''' (Beast Combiners, 2023)
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Kakusei Change Armor Set Optimus Prime & Lionblade'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''BCAS-05'''
{{toydesigner|[[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second wave of "Beast Combiners", Optimus Prime converts from a robot to a non-distinct flat-nosed truck. He is packaged with [[Lionblade#Beast Alliance|Lionblade]], which combines into Prime's armor. Lionblade's tail section detaches to form an axe for Prime to hold. He sports ball-jointed elbows, the only Beast Combiners figure in the line to have them.

: This 2-pack was featured in an Australian toy catalog, prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.
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===''Autobots Unite''===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Speed Series, 2023)

:The ''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Energon Igniters|Energon Igniters Speed Series]]'' Optimus Prime gets a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Nitro Series, 2023)

:The ''[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Energon Igniters|Energon Igniters Nitro Series]]'' Optimus Prime also got a ''Rise of the Beasts''-themed re-release for the ''Autobots Unite'' subline. He includes an Igniter Core as before.
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==''Bingo Sports''==
[[File:BingoBongoOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Somehow, GT-R returned.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2024)
:*''Accessories'': SMGx2, spoiler gun

: ''Transformers x Bingo Sports'' Optimus Prime is a retool of [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' Crosshairs]], with newly tooled shoulders, chest and head to make it resemble the knight body Optimus received in ''Age of Extinction''. The Corvette C7 GT3-R mode features a new grill and a spoiler that is detachable and used as a gun for robot mode. This toy also includes the dual SMGs from the original Crosshairs toy, which can store on the "coattails" of Optimus's "trench coat" in both modes.
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==''One''==
[[File:TF-One-Prime-Changers-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Prime Changers, ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:Released as part of [[Transformers One (toyline)|''Transformers One's'']] Prime Changers line, Optimus Prime is a Warrior Class-ish figure that's quite smaller than the [[#SS112|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class]], and transforms from a robot (in his cogged form) to a Cybertronian truck in 20 steps. His removable shoulder pipes are [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible and can double as blasters. He comes with his Energon axe which can be wielded on his hands and stored on his back or between his legs in alt mode. The included Matrix of Leadership can be be held with both hands using 5mm posts.

:He is based on the cogged Orion Pax design in the film, except for the faceplate, axe, and smokestacks, which are from the Optimus Prime design. The designers of the above ''[[#SS112|Studio Series]]'' toy consider this Prime Changer toy as the Orion Pax form due to its smaller size.<ref name=April25/>

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[[File:TF-One-Mega-Changers-Optimus-Prime-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Mega Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the rebranded "Mega Changers" line, this 12-inch Optimus Prime figure transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (2-in-1 Mask, 2024)}}</ul>
:This Optimus Prime transforms into a wearable mask in 18 steps. This toy does not resemble Prime's ''One'' design, with the robot mode having elements of his [[Evergreen]] design while the mask's mouthplate is based on his ''Bumblebee'' design.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Power Flip Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': sword, Energon axe, shield, Matrix of Leadership
:This large Optimus Prime toy transforms between 4 different modes: Orion Pax, Cybertronian Truck, Optimus Prime, and "Ultimate" Optimus Prime He features lights and sounds that are activated by a button and during transformation. He includes a sword, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, and a shield that's just the roof of the truck mode.
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[[File:TF-One-Robot-Battlers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Robot Battlers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Energon sword, axe, base
:Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck. The figure can be placed on a base in order to perform action moves by sliding the finger slots, with the goal of knocking an opponent's figure off of their base. He is packaged in a 2-pack set with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RobotBattlers|Megatron]], and includes an additional axe accessory alongside the standard Energon sword.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax vs. Megatron/D-16''' (Race Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': launcher
:"Race Changers" Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is, shockingly, a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bot Shots Optimus Prime]] from 2012. His front grill has crisper detailing and a spoiler has been added to the back of his trailer. He features a spring-loaded [[autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. His chest spinner no longer has the battle gimmick, only an Autobot insignia on one side with the other sides left blank. The included launcher is a new design.

:Optimus comes in a Target-exclusive 2-pack with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RaceChangers|Megatron/D-16]]. They can be launched at each other for combative play or have the launchers connected side-by-side for racing action. Interestingly, the launchers have "2017" molded into their bottoms, whereas the original [[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots toyline]] ended in 2013. This suggests these remolds were made for an earlier toyline but weren't released until now.

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[[File:Tfone-racing-warrior-optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"Schrödinger's Matrix bearer" postulates that this toy exists in a quantum superposition of being both Optimus Prime ''and'' Orion Pax at the same time until the presence of the Matrix is observed.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Megatron/D-16 / Optimus Prime/Orion Pax / Autobot Mirage''' (Iacon Race 3-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the Target-exclusive Iacon Race 3-pack, Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is a retool of the second [[Optimus_Prime_(Cyberverse)#1Step2ndMold|''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime]] 1-Step Changers toy based on his appearance in ''Transformers One'' and transforms between robot and truck modes in one step.

:Optimus/Orion comes packaged with [[Mirage (Movie)#One|Mirage]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#IaconRace|Megatron/D-16]].

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[[File:TF-One-Energon-Matrix-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:Released exclusively for Walmart, this non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime (in his Cog-less form) features a head-switching gimmick by opening the back and front body panels, similar to the "Auto-Morphin Figures" (but manually) from the older ''[[Power Rangers]]'' toylines. The figure features both his Optimus Prime and Orion Pax-styled chest and heads.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultimate Energon Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:This large Optimus Prime toy is exclusive to Walmart. He features translucent blue plastic for an Energon effect, including an Energon axe and a Matrix of Leadership.
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{{comingsoontoy}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the Cog Changers line, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to Cybertronian truck with a press on the Transformation Cog-shaped panel located on his chest.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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[[File:TF-One-Brave-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Brave Commander Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 12]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': Energon Axe, Matrix

:"Brave Commander Optimus Prime" is a larger figure at the size of an older Leader Class before 2019. Aside from his Energon Axe accessory, Optimus Prime also features a removable Matrix inside his opening chest panel, an interchangeable face on his head, and flip-out shoulder cannons if the shoulders are extended.
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{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Notes==
*The original design for what would become ''Dark of the Moon'''s [[#UltimatePrime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]] toy was significantly different. As Hasbro's toy designers did not know the purpose of the trailer in the film yet, they created a trailer that opened up to reveal a rotating cannon that Optimus would sit in. Once it was revealed to become a jetpack, the designers had to rush to redesign the toy. Takara's take became [[#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]], though it is currently unknown if theirs was also a last minute change.<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://twitter.com/playwiththistoo/status/1595146431534600199|quote=That Hasbro trailer was very last minute. The original trailer opened up to a rotating cannon Op could sit it which was a far superior design. Takara nailed it with their take.|site=Twitter|name=Rik Alvarez|year=2022|month=11|day=22}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series_id=64&f_subgroup=&f_name=optimus&f_type=exact Galleries of various different Optimus Prime toys from the Movie]
*[http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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Transformers: Armada (Panini)

2024-08-20T16:57:40Z

Wasp-shot23:

{{nav-armada}}
'''Transformers Armada''', distributed by [[Panini]] (who had bought out the remnants of [[Marvel UK]]), was a comic based on the ''Armada'' toyline and animated franchise. The comic followed a timeline separate from, but very similar to the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] title, and developed its own storylines over nine issues.

The series was written by omnipresent Transformers scribe [[Simon Furman]]. Several pencillers worked on the series, including Generation 1 veterans [[Andrew Wildman]] and [[Lee Sullivan]] (who also did his own inking). [[Stephen Baskerville]] also showed up to ink a story in issue 9. Otherwise, ink was usually done by [[Bambos Georgiou]], with colours by [[Junior Tomlin]] and lettering by [[Neil Porter]].

The unreleased issue 10 was pencilled by [[Simon Williams]], inked by [[David A. Roach]] and colored by [[Nigel Dobbyn]], though art for what appears to be the issue's main pyramid-tastic story surfaced in 2024 from Andrew Wildman's personal collection bearing his signature.<ref name="Issue 10 art">[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10161748845251108&set=p.10161748845251108&type=3] Photo of issue 10 art from Adam Groves on Facebook </ref>

{{Chapters|title=''Transformers Armada'' issues:
|content=*[[First Encounter!|#1]]
*[[Friends and Foes!|#2]]
*[[Panini Armada issue 3|#3]]
*[[Panini Armada issue 4|#4]]
*[[Panini Armada issue 5|#5]]
*[[Panini Armada issue 6|#6]]
*[[Panini Armada issue 7|#7]]
*[[Panini Armada issue 8|#8]]
*[[Panini Armada issue 9|#9]]
}}

==Overview==
[[Image:Armpanni10 cover.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Cover image section for the unreleased issue #10.]]
[[Image:MiniConHoldingCell.jpg|thumb|upright=1|left|[[Panini Armada issue 6|Issue #6's]] incredible free gift.]]
The series contained a comic strip which soon became a main strip with a backup story. The main strip involved a central [[Autobot]]s vs. [[Decepticon]]s storyline for the possession of a [[Mini-Con]] or weapon, whereas "''Tales of the Mini-cons''" would explore the sought-after littlest Transformers' own adventures on Earth, and even dipped into their pasts on Cybertron. Characters who gained focus, as in the Dreamwave stories, were Cyclonus and the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]].

Comic strip art tended to hew more closely towards the Hasbro generated style-guide art rather than the style used by Dreamwave in the US. This is most evidently shown by how [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] is consistently portrayed with his wings left flat in their vehicle mode configuration, an error in the part of the original style-guide art for him!

As usual for a UK children's magazine, each issue came with a free gift. Examples include stickers, [[FREE! Blaster!|plastic shooters]], [[posters]], and... a holding cell?

The comic continued the long-standing UK tradition of having a Transformer [[Letters page|answer readers' letters]]. After a few installments of "[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]'s Hot Mail," though, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] took over and turned the page into "Starscream's Hate Mail," where he was ''exceptionally'' rude to the young letter-writers. And, like, not even in a funny sort of way. Like, maybe the guy writing it thought it was funny, but you could imagine the child, totally not old enough to understand the over-the-top-ness of the whole thing, crying their eyes out when they read the issue, and Starscream called them disgusting and told them they couldn't draw. ''Yikes''.

==Unreleased issues==
After nine issues, poor sales led to the comic's cancellation. The partially-known plot of issue 10 involved the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] exploring a subterranean pyramid, which was found to contain the lifeless body of [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], along with [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] and [[Crosswise (Armada)|Crosswise]] in stasis. Meanwhile, the Decepticons (now joined by [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]]) burrowed a shaft into the pyramid and sent their Mini-Cons inside, while they battled the Autobots (now backed up by the newly arrived [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] and [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]]). To save the Adventure Team from the Decepticon Mini-Cons, the reactivated Crosswise transformed into head mode and brought Sideways back online.<ref>Artist Simon Williams's pages for the unreleased issue #10, originally posted on Facebook, no longer online</ref>

In the final issue, the comic hinted at an adaptation of ''The Unicron Battles''. None of the storylines have been followed up on, however.

==References==
{{reflist}}

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Shard

2024-07-15T16:20:44Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Legacy */

:''Shard is an [[Armorizer]] from the [[Infernac Universe]] by way of the [[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]] toyline.''
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Deluxe-Shard-art.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|She's not a rock! She's a rock copter!]]

'''Shard''' is made of [[death crystal]]s from the planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]]!<ref name="Fanstream">[[March 21]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPkQZZ4zasE Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 21, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref> With double death crystal blades on each arm, she's one Rock Lady you'd better watch out for.

{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Deluxe-Shard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"And we've got a [[Pokeformers|Glimmora]] lead! Wow, I've never seen that before!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Infernac Universe Shard''' (Deluxe, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Shard''' (シャード)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-74'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2024]] [[October 26]]
:*''Accessories'': 2 turbine cannons, 4 rotor blades/swords
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name = "Fanstream"/>

: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' Deluxes, Shard transforms from rocky robot to a rocky helicopter. Her rotor blades separate from the main rotor to form hand-held swords (though they must be held sideways, as a tab prevents them from being held vertically), while the turbines become (non-firing) cannons.

: As an [[Armorizer]], Shard can also disassemble into a variety of rocky chunks, forming weapons and armor to attach to other figures via [[5 mm post]].

: Shard appeared for sale from CMDstore on [[March 8]], [[2024]], before an official Hasbro reveal. [[Stock photography]] of the toy depicts a non-final color scheme lacking the bluish teal sections.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C5MmyqsuCCH/ Designer commentary on Shard from Mark Maher on Instagram]''

==Notes==
*Shard is inspired by the [[Rock Lord]] [[Solitaire]].<ref name="Fanstream"/> Seeing as Solitaire was a blue and white diamond rather than a green and yellow helicopter, though, the inspiration would appear to have been ''incredibly'' loose.
*She was the subject of the initial pitch for the "Armorizer" gimmick as per her designer [[Mark Maher]].<ref name="Fanstream"/>
*An early name for her was "Ruinatia".<ref>https://www.instagram.com/stories/markclonus/3331892486131961925/</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shard''' (シャード ''Shādo'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armorizers]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:Legacy characters]]
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User talk:Wasp-shot23

2024-07-14T20:33:05Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Drench */

{{welcome}}
Also, I fixed the links on your page for you. Have a good time editing. --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 18:50, 15 January 2011 (EST)
:thank you for fixing the links. I've figured it out now! ...now for pictures...{{unsigned|Wasp-shot23|12:00, 18 January 2011 (EST)}}
::Also, don't forget to sign any Talk page posts for ease of following conversations. Just type four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) or click the signature button just above the editing window.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 12:59, 18 January 2011 (EST)
:::yeah ok. whoops.--[[User:Wasp-shot23|Wasp-shot23]] 09:36, 20 January 2011 (EST)
:::whoops, just changed reveal the shield deep dive into a decepticon. coulda sworn the bios i read and the boxes i saw said he was a con. but ol' seibertron.com's galleries win out, he is an autobot after all. sorry guys. [[User:Wasp-shot23|Wasp-shot23]] 08:29, 17 April 2011 (EDT)

{{scoop bastard}}
ok i can tell no-one here likes me... i'll put my hands up for the "scooping", didn't realise about that, but adding some genuine info on legends ravage that gets removed as soon as i go to edit another section of the article...come on, i even found an official image for it. [[User:Wasp-shot23|Wasp-shot23]] 18:22, 24 April 2011 (EDT)
:The problem is that you uploaded the image with a filename that is unusable. There shouldn't be a long string of random numbers at the end of an image's filename. And since we can't rename images once they're uploaded, the only recourse for us is to delete the image and ask you to re-upload the file with a less ugly filename. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:26, 24 April 2011 (EDT)
::ok, i'll try that sure. but removing the text too? what's up with that?[[User:Wasp-shot23|Wasp-shot23]] 18:28, 24 April 2011 (EDT)
:::I rewrote the text so that it conformed to our style guide and, uh, use of any punctuation at all. Of course, when you delete an image, the text goes, too. If you're confused about how we do things, there are plenty of resources to look at, not to mention taking a look at other images on this wiki to see how they are formatted. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:30, 24 April 2011 (EDT)
::::Of course. Sorry I thought I had used punctuation, I'm usually a grammar geek. Maybe I thought it didn't need it...[[User:Wasp-shot23|Wasp-shot23]] 18:33, 24 April 2011 (EDT)

{{preview}}
Hey, thanks for fixing up ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' and other pages, but in the future, please don't forget to use the "Show preview" button to the right of the "Save page" button. That way, you can see how your final edit might look like. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 19:34, 2 March 2024 (EST)

== Drench ==

I'm meaning to ask you; is the photo you uploaded of Drench your photo? Or is it from somewhere.
Thanks
--[[User:Wunkolo|Wunkolo]] ([[User talk:Wunkolo|talk]]) 00:45, 30 March 2024 (EDT)

Yes, the photo is mine, I sourced a copy with unapplied stickers a couple of years ago and noticed the wiki didn't show a correctly stickered copy or how he changes colour so I put them on just for the purposes of adding the image to the wiki. [[User:Wasp-shot23|Wasp-shot23]] ([[User talk:Wasp-shot23|talk]]) 16:33, 14 July 2024 (EDT)

Andy Couzens

2024-07-14T20:32:39Z

Wasp-shot23:

'''Andy Couzens''' ([[December 21]], [[1953]] — [[March 8]], [[2024]])<ref>Couzens' order of service, [https://twitter.com/transformertoys/status/1778864260308713904 posted on Twitter by @transformerstoys]</ref> was a former Senior Designer and eventually Category Development Head of Boys, Girls Toys and Creative Play for Hasbro Europe. His experience with what would become the Hasbro stable of brands began as a designer at [[Milton Bradley]], where he played a significant part in the early development of such pillar brands as ''{{w|Playskool}}'' and somewhat less pillar brands such as ''[[Robotix]]''. After the 1984 buyout of Milton Bradley by Hasbro, he was responsible for the European presence of a number of Hasbro brands over the course of the 80s and 90s, including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[Action Man]]'', and of course ''Transformers''. Over the course of his tenure with the ''Transformers'' brand he oversaw much of the latter years of the [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European incarnation of the Generation 1 toyline]] referred to colloquially by fans as "G1.5" or "EuroG1." In particular, he was personally responsible for the "[[energon figure]]" concept and the once-obscure fan favorite [[Wreckers|Wrecker]], [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]].

==Known design work==
===''The Transformers''===
====1991====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Action Master]] figures'''<ref name = "TFN23 Panel 1">Friday, August 11 panel on Couzens's ''Transformers'' work at TFNation 2023 (pinch hit by David Wallace and [[Chris McFeely]])</ref>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Bombshell (G1)#ActionMaster|Bombshell]] with [[Needler (G1)#Toys|Needler]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Charger#Toys|Charger]] with [[Fire Beast#Toys|Fire Beast]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Powerflash#Toys|Powerflash]] with [[Road Rocket (G1)#Toyss|Road Rocket]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Sideswipe]] with [[Vanguard#Toys|Vanguard]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Take-Off#Toys|Take-Off]] with [[Screech (Action Master)#Toys|Screech]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Tracks (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Tracks]] with [[Basher#Toys|Basher]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Action Master Elite]]s'''<ref name = "TFN23 Panel 1"/>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Double Punch#Toys|Double Punch]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Turbo Master#Toys|Turbo Master]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Motorvator]]s'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Flame (Motorvator)#The Transformers|Flame]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gripper (G1)#The Transformers|Gripper]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lightspeed (Motorvator)#The Transformers|Lightspeed]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Overlord (G1)#The Transformers|Overlord]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Overlord (G1)#The Transformers|Overlord]]}}
|width="30%" valign="top"|[[File:G1-toy DoublePunch.jpg|thumb|upright=1|]]
|}

====1992====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Turbomaster]]s'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Thunder Clash#The Transformers|Thunder Clash]]<ref name = "TFN23 display">Exhibition of "EuroG1" production materials at TFNation 2023 curated in cooperation with Couzens</ref>}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rotorstorm (G1)#The Transformers|Rotorstorm]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Predator (subgroup)#Toys|Predator]]s'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Skyquake (G1)#The Transformers|Skyquake]]<ref name = "TFN23 display"/>}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Stalker (G1)#The Transformers|Stalker]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="30%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:G1Stalker toy.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
|}
====1993====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Aquaspeeder#Toys|Aquaspeeder]]s'''<ref name = "TFN23 display"/>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Aquafend#Toys|Aquafend]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Deluge (G1)#Toys|Deluge]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetstorm (G1)#Toys|Jetstorm]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Speedstream#Toys|Speedstream]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Stormtrooper (G1)#Toys|Stormtrooper]]s'''<ref name = "TFN23 display"/>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Aquablast#Toys|Aquablast]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Drench (G1)#Toys|Drench]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hydradread#Toys|Hydradread]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rage (G1)#Toys|Rage]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="30%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:G2-toy Rage.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
|}

===''Generation 2''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''[[Color Changer#Toys|Color Changer]]s'''<ref name = "TFN23 display"/>
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==References==
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==External links==
*[https://tfnation.com/guests/andy-couzens Andy Couzens 2022 guest profile] at unofficial UK convention TFNation
*[https://tfnation.com/blog/mini-con-manchester-24/in-memory-of-andy-couzens Andy Couzens obituary] at unofficial UK convention TFNation

===Interviews===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NjelB-sEu0 Recording of Couzens's panel at TFNation 2022] at the TF.Spacestation-Online YouTube channel

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Shockwave (Cyberverse)

2024-07-14T20:24:14Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Battle Class */

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{{disambig3|Shockwave}}
:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:CyberverseShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I'm going to punch your face... ''in the face''."]]
'''Shockwave''' is the [[Decepticon]]s' resident mad scientist, always performing twisted, terrifying experiments on [[Autobot]]s and creating weapons for the Decepticons to use...<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/cyberverse Character bios] at the official Hasbro USA ''Cyberverse'' website</ref> As long as he can stand a few of their idiocies. The thoroughly logic-minded cyclops of a soldier is perfectly capable of handling himself on the battlefield as well as a laboratory. He might seem like a loyal soldier, but as long as Megatron keeps blundering in leadership, Shockwave sees fit to play it logically... and seize leadership from the tyrant should he fall too far.

Just don't put him together with [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]].

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Ryan Andes]] (English), [[Tetsu Inada]] (Japanese)|[[Horst Lampe]] (German), [[Róbert Bolla]] (Hungarian), [[Claudio Ridolfo]] (Italian), [[Alain Eloy]] (French), [[Antonio Llano]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Eugenio Barona]] (Castilian Spanish, "[[Megatron Is My Hero]]"), [[Santos Alberto]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Pierre Bittencourt]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:Cyberverse-s1e9-Shadowstriker-Shockwave-repairing-Shadow-Striker.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|"I don't believe that bot has ever been to medical school!"]]
Shockwave was present for one of [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s victories in the gladiatorial arena, after which he high-fived a young [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} Shockwave was a regular at [[Maccadam's]], where on one occasion he showed off a [[Shockwave's drones|drone]] alongside his fellow inventor, [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Maccadam's}} Shockwave was present at Maccadam's when the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon City]] [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] team won. {{storylink|The Citizen}} Among Shockwave's other inventions was the [[cortical psychic patch]]. {{storylink|Sabotage}}

On the day that the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]] broke out, Shockwave was present when [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus]] and Bumblebee visited the Decepticon HQ to speak to Megatron, where he was attempting to attach [[Two-headed Seeker|a second head to the body of a Seeker]]. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} When [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] was critically damaged in an energon explosion, Shockwave "repaired" her by using parts of her Seeker guards. These parts, however, were faulty, much to her discontent. {{storylink|Shadowstriker (episode)|Shadowstriker}} He also experimented on [[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]]. {{storylink|The Dead End}}

[[File:Shockwave (Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero).jpg|thumb|Logic? Don't speak to ''me'' about logic.]]

As the war wound down, the Decepticons had captured [[Vector Sigma]] which Shockwave was tasked with using to reprogram the [[AllSpark]] so it would birth a new generation of Decepticons. Shockwave's drones then detected Bumblebee spying on them prompting the cyclopean scientist to dispatch [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] to deal with the scout. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}} Learning of Megatron's master plan, the Autobots sent the AllSpark off Cybertron via a [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Allspark (episode)|Allspark}}

Some 66 million years later, Shockwave remained on Cybertron even as the [[Decepticon fleet]] searched for the AllSpark. When the AllSpark had been tracked to [[Earth]], [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] was dispatched to find it and the missing [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']]. When it was learnt that the Autobots Bumblebee and [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] were using a [[cortical psychic patch]], Shockwave hacked in and forced Windblade out of the session, assuming her likeness and guiding Bumblebee to fabricated memory designed to convince him that both he and Optimus Prime were Decepticon double agents. Though the ruse had some initial success it ultimately failed owing to Bumblebee's unshakable faith in Optimus Prime. Shockwave then attempted to use Windblade's safety, who was busy fighting off Seekers in the real world, as leverage for the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s location, but Bumblebee merely disconnected. {{storylink|Sabotage}}

When Starscream and Shockwave later spoke to Slipstream, the former swore to demote her while the latter ordered her to repair Earth's space bridge so he could take command of Earth-bound operations. {{storylink|Siloed}}

Bringing Shadow Striker with him, Shockwave arrived in Earth's orbit with two [[magnetic disruptor]]s, which he intended to use to cleanse Earth of organic life, thus making their search for the AllSpark a much simpler one. Taking his ship to the [[Antarctica|South Pole]], Shockwave contacted [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] for a status report only to see [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] had arrived and begun destroying the ship. With the Northern disruptor destroyed, Earth still lived but Shockwave was not worried for one of his drones had smuggled itself aboard the Autobots' plane. {{storylink|The Extinction Event}}

Via the drone, Shockwave watched [[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] deduced the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s location at [[Mount St. Hilary]], ordering his troops to mobilize to the site. Even as his subordinates fell once more, Shockwave kept his watch on the Autobots via the drone and bore witness to their finding the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}}

[[File:Cyberverse - Eruption - Shockwaves Altmode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|"I think you would agree... one of me is more than enough."]]
Backed up by more drones, Shockwave led the charge in his tank mode only for the battle to turn in the Autobots' favour. Opting for the better part of valour, Shockwave scurried away back to his ship, intending to use its magnetic disruptor to cause Mount St. Hilary to erupt, destroying the ''Ark''. Though he had triggered the eruption, Teletraan-X managed to raise the warship's shields, sparing the Autobots from a fiery death. On a hill overlooking the volcano's base, Shockwave saw the Autobot crew emerge as the [[Decepticon fleet]] arrived to reinforce him. {{storylink|Eruption}}

Shockwave built a [[Planet Smasher]] on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]] per Megatron's orders, though the plan was foiled by the Autobots. He bore witness to Starscream's demotion. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}} Shockwave and the others headed to their fallback positions via lift, not noticing Starscream's silent seething. When Megatron wound him his leg started causing him pain, Shockwave caught him, and urged him to seek repairs. Ignoring this advice, Megatron asked about Shockwave's plan, which was to use rockets to push the Moon into the Earth, destroying it, allowing them to find the AllSpark in the debris. Soon after telling him this, Shockwave was shocked to see Starscream attack and seemingly kill Megatron. After observing the Autobots breaking into the base through one of his drones, Shockwave found himself advising the out of his depth Starscream that he could set the room to self destruct, and they were all ordered to the ''Nemesis''. On the ''Nemesis'' Shockwave shared a look with Shadow Striker about Starscream's floundering. Shockwave detected Autobot interference with the rockets, sending them into reverse, but, before they could do anything, the damaged Megatron returned, and Shockwave watched his leader hunt and seemingly kill Starscream. {{storylink|Bad Moon Rising}}

Participating in Megatron's memorial for Starscream, Shockwave took part in a fierce competition to claim the Seeker's post as lieutenant, tasking [[Lockdown (Cyberverse)|Lockdown]] with sabotaging [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]]'s shuttle. {{storylink|Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime}} Shockwave wired to groundbridge to the AllSpark's location, though only Megatron went through the portals. {{storylink|Trials}} He took up to the task of tracking Starscream before partaking in a battle on the ''[[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|Nemesis]]''. {{storylink|Dark Birth}} In a peace talk, his stare aggravated Grimlock to the point the faction leaders requested to be alone during the peace talks. He joined Wheeljack in the meantime, entertaining him with his drones before a fight broke out. {{storylink|Parley}}

Along with the other Transformers, Shockwave became a victim of Starscream's [[scraplet]]s. {{storylink|Starscream's Children}} He was later tasked by Megatron to track the traitor and repair the ship. He kidnapped [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] to help with the first part, but the Autobot escaped. Fortunately, he left the one-eyed bot a key to success. {{storylink|Secret Science}} Shockwave demonstrated his new control modules before [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]] attacked the ''Nemesis'' in search of [[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]]. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

Shockwave was a part of a retrieval group, but the Autobots managed to claim the AllSpark first. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}} Partaking in a battle in space, Shockwave fooled the Autobots with a hard light hologram before the ''Nemesis'' made its way to Cybertron. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}} Along with the other Decepticons, Shockwave joined in a chant of "Destroy them! Destroy them!" when Megatron successfully lured the unsuspecting Autobots back to Cybertron and informed his master of the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s arrival. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

Shockwave contacted Soundwave after he and [[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)|Laserbeak]] captured the escaped [[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]] of the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s incoming landing before firing a [[laser snare]], destroying the Autobot ship. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron I}} This feat earned him plenty of praise from Megatron. However, the Autobots abandoned ship before it was destroyed, and Shockwave took part in the subsequent fight until going into the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of the AllSpark]]. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}}

Shockwave battled Bumblebee and [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] as they prepared to return the AllSpark to Cybertron's core until he was incapacitated by Bumblebee. On Megatron's order, he used a [[spark extractor]] on himself and made a suicide run to have his evil spark destroy the AllSpark. Cheetor sacrificed himself to purify the artifact, undoing the actions of the mad scientist and destroying him forever. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

Long after the war ended in the Autobots' favor, while searching for a part of Windblade's consciousness on [[Moonbase 3|Luna 3]], an [[obicular-class parasitic entity]] caused Bumblebee to experience a vision of Shockwave as a ghost. The hallucination frightened Bumblebee by manifesting through a plasma screen and scared him out into the open on the moon's surface. {{storylink|Alien Hunt! With Meteorfire And Cosmos}}

===Precursor World===
[[Primus Vanguard|Warriors of the Seven Lights]] resembling multiple incarnations of Shockwave were members of the [[Purple Order]].

One listened through a screen as their commander [[Purple Wicked Convoy]] received word of the fall of the [[Blue Order]] and the threat of the [[G1 World|interdimensional]] warlord [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Ultra Megatron Omega]] from the [[Primus Vanguard]]'s [[Primus#The_old_universe|eponymous supreme leader]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}

Another informed Wicked the coast was clear to parley with Megatron and his turncoat [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]] followers. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battlegrounds''===
{{voiceactor|[[Ryan Andes]] (English)|[[Frédéric Souterelle]] (French), [[Douglas Welbat]] (German), [[Stefano Mondini]] (Italian), [[Jose Carlos San Segundo]] (Spanish)}}
{{charfictionstub|{{storylink|Transformers: Battlegrounds}}}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-Shockwave-Turbo-Changer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, [[2019]])
**''Series'': '''1, 2'''
**''Bag code'': '''H'''

:Part of the first Series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Shockwave is a soft-plastic robot who transforms into a tiny spider-tank.

:This figure is a pretty good [[Army-building|stand-in]] for [[Shockwave's drones]] if you want to do that.

:Shockwave was released without changes in the second Series as well.

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[[File:CV-toy TTC DarkEnergonShockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Dark Energon Shockwave''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2020)
**''Series'': '''4, 5'''
**''Bag code'': '''K''' (Series 4), '''?''' (Series 5)
:Part of the fourth Series of ''Cyberverse'' Tiny Turbo Changers, Dark Energon Shockwave is a mostly translucent dark purple redeco of the figure above, featuring new silver paint on its left arm cannon. (The image at right is mistransformed with his torso facing the wrong way.)

:This Shockwave was re-released without changes in Series 5.
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====1-Step Changers====
[[File:Cyberverse-1Step-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Shockwave''' (1-Step Changers, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Turbo Change Shockwave'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[Calendar|September]] 2019
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-12'''
**''Action Attack'': "Shock Blast"
**''Accessories'': Missile

:''Cyberverse'' One-Step Changer Shockwave transforms from robot into a 'Spider-tank' by squeezing his rear tank legs. In robot mode he features a "Shock Blast Action" gimmick which extends at high speed - but does ''not'' launch - a sculpted laser blast from his gun arm.
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====Warrior Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Class-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shockwave gets into yoga.]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave'''/'''Shockwave''' (Warrior Class, [[2018]]-[[2021]])
**''Action Attack'': "Wave Cannon"

:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Warrior Class Decepticon Shockwave transforms from robot to <s> The Grudge </s> a spider-crab-tank thing in nine steps. His "Wave Cannon" Action Attack gimmick causes magenta "energy blast" effects to pop out of his back-mounted cannon when it's swung up over his shoulder. When used in vehicle mode, only one of the Magenta blasts actually pops out. Shockwave features surprisingly decent articulation for a ''Cyberverse'' wave 1 warrior class figure, featuring joints in the shoulders, hips, knees and elbows yet sadly not the head, which has one of the grumpiest expressions ever for the character.

:His [[Stock photography|stock photo]], pictured on the right, is slightly mistransformed: His feet are folded up in robot mode when they should be folded down.

:Shockwave has seen a total of ''five'' releases: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, then in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint]] packaging refresh, then again in 2020 in the ''Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures'' subline imprint packaging refresh (dropping the "Decepticon" prefix for his name in the process), then ''again'' in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh, plus a release in ''[[Nezha: Transformers (toyline)|Nezha: Transformers]]'' packaging exclusive to Chinese markets.
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====Ultra Class====
[[File:Cyberverse-Ultra-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Onyx Prime|Fursuit]] not included.]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Ultra Class, 2018)
**''Action Attack'': "Shock Blast"

:''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class Shockwave again changes from a "spider tank" artillery platform to robot and back, but with a different conversion scheme than his Warrior Class counterpart. This time, his cannon arm becomes his vehicle mode cannon while a replacement arm folds out of his side.

:Unlike most depictions of the Cyberverse version of the character, Shockwave has no eyelid, giving him a more "classic" look.

:Shockwave has exceptionally good articulation for a Cyberverse Ultra Class figure, sporting ball joints in his shoulders, hips, and ankles, a swiveled neck and waist, and hinged elbows and knees.

:His "Shock Blast" Action Attack is activated by pushing back the grey bar extending from his cannon. It can also be activated by rotating the turntable with his cannon in vehicle mode counterclockwise, but the small tab that fits into the track has a tendency to pop out due to its size and the flexibility of his purple plastic. The shoulder joint that holds the arm cannon also has a tendency to dislodge from the body due to tightness of the ball-and-socket joint.

:Shockwave comes slightly mistransformed in package. His left front tank mode leg is turned around and the "foot" is sticking straight out. It should be rotated below the shoulder and folded around it to be fully hidden inside his torso in robot mode.

:Ultra Class Shockwave was released twice: First in 2018 in the original ''Cyberverse'' packaging design, and then again in 2019 in the ''Power of the Spark'' subline imprint packaging refresh. Like the Warrior Class toy above, he was also available as a ''Nezha: Transformers'' product in China.
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====Battle Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Battle-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"It was only logical that I finally got my own Spark Armor."]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Battle Class, 2019)
**''Takara Name'': '''Satellite Laser Shockwave'''
**''Takara Release Date'': [[November 9]], [[2019]]
**''Takara ID Number'': '''TCV-21'''
**''Accessories'': "Solar Shot" satellite/armor, blaster-arm, hose

:''Cyberverse'' Battle Class Shockwave is a downsized figure, still transforming into a spider-tank. He comes with the "[[Solar Shot]]" satellite that splits apart to form wearable battle armor. He features a flexible hose that connects to the cannon on his left arm, which unlike past ''Cyberverse'' Shockwaves, has a 5mm fist instead of a cannon arm.

:A couple of details were altered between the stock render and the final product, such as the rear satellite engine block being purple instead of grey and the pink details on the knees ending up omitted in the retail version. Because the Spark Armor's solar arrays are molded in soft plastic, some units have them slightly deformed in-package.

: In November 2019, Shockwave and Ratchet were released as part of TakaraTomy Mall's ''Cyberverse'' "Christmas Set" offers.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-BFC-Quintesson-Invasion-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Quintesson Invasion''' (Multi-pack, 2019)
**''Accessories'': Blaster-arm, hose, control helmet

: Another release of Shockwave without the Spark Armor and a few less paint applications (such as his ears, invisible under the helmet in package) comes with a Spark Armor-less [[Prowl (Cyberverse)#BattleClass|Prowl]] and a new [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Quintesson Judge]] figure. Shockwave and Prowl both come with a control helmet, designed to fit over the heads of most Spark Armor class toys, secured with the robots' shoulder sockets.

: Amusingly, this set depicts a scenario impossible in the fiction, as Shockwave and Prowl both died before the Quintessons came to Cybertron.

: This item was first sighted at [[Target]] in late December 2019, without a prior announcement from Hasbro.

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====Deluxe Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Deluxe-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''Build-a-Figure part'': Maccadam's left leg
**''Japanese Name'': '''Action Master Shockwave'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[August]] [[2020]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''03'''
**''Accessories'': Arm cannon, gun, two [[Fire Blast effect|effect parts]]
**''Action Attack'': "Shock Blast"

: Released as part of the ''Cyberverse'' [[Transformers:_Cyberverse_(toyline)#Deluxe_Class|Deluxe Class]] lineup, this Shockwave is a more show-accurate mold that is more posable than most of his previous releases. He comes with a "Shock Blast Attack" effect part compatible with his left arm cannon and his eye, and an additional gun for his right hand based on the one carried by his disembodied left hand in "[[Secret Science]]". Although the tubing for his left arm cannon comes attached to the side of the cannon via a slit opening, the tube can be removed from this configuration and plugged into the silver-colored port on top of the cannon for a more show-accurate look. His shoulder and shin fronts also feature [[Battle Master]] effect-compatible 3mm posts similar to ''Siege'' toys. Much like the Battle Class toy, Shockwave's iconic arm cannon is detachable.

:In Japan, Shockwave was released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. The catalog reveals that he was intended to be sold at regular retail (hence the "TCV-31" ID Number) with a March 2020 release date.

:This figure was also used to make ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)|EarthSpark]]'' [[Shockwave (ES)#Toys|Shockwave]].

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====Ultimate Class====
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Ultimate-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (2020-2021)
**''Accessories'': Claw Blade

: This Ultimate Class Shockwave is a roughly Leader-sized mold that turns into a crawly tank thing, with only some arm articulation. To compensate, he has several large gimmicks, the first of which is a set of spring-loaded transparent red Energon armor that, when his hip skirts are pulled down, pops out from his back and lands over his chest and head. His included Claw Blade weapon slides onto his left wrist when the normal gun hand is retracted, but the box and instructions don't mention that he can do the same on the right wrist. His transformation to robot mode is spring-loaded; when his legs are disengaged, his body springs up and his upper torso and arm assembly spins around several times. This can sometimes be triggered by removing the Claw Blade from its place in alt mode. There is a lever on Shockwave's back that prevents his torso from spinning loosely, but if it is not released before transforming him to robot mode, he will get stuck halfway into the conversion.

:Like his wave-mate [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)#POTSUltimate|Optimus Prime]], Shockwave was released twice: first in 2020 under the ''Battle for Cybertron'' subline imprint, and then again in 2021 in the line's final ''Dinobots Unite'' subline imprint packaging refresh.

: Along with a few other ''Cyberverse'' figures, Shockwave was meant to be released for the Japanese markets by [[TakaraTomy]], under the name "TCV-41 Weapon Trigger Shockwave" with a May 2020 release date. Unfortunately, unlike the Deluxe Class figures, the toy's release was canceled due to either poor sales, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, or both.

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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:CV-toy Buzzworthy 1-Step Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (1-Step Changer, 2022)
**''Series'': '''''Cyberverse'''''

:The 1-Step Changer Shockwave was re-released without any changes in a ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' packaging.

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:CV-toy McDonalds Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2019)
:Released as part of the Happy Meal promotion for ''Cyberverse'', Shockwave is a 4-inch-tall non-transforming robot figure with limited articulation. As an [[Action Master]]s-esque play feature, he includes a small satellite (reminiscent of his Spark Armor toy) that can be separated into two parts and reattached into various pins around his body as weapons or pieces of armor.
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==Notes==
[[File:Quidd-evergreen-Shockwave-robot-mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|]]
*Shockwave's design draws on the [[evergreen]] design (at right) also used for his [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]].
*Shockwave's ''Cyberverse'' 1-Step Changer, Deluxe, and Ultra class toys all have their "action attack" named "Shock Blast", with a prominent call-out on the packaging. "[[Shockblast]]" was previously a name used in place of "Shockwave" when the trademark was unavailable to Hasbro.
**His Spark Armor toy seemingly doubles down on this reference by including a satellite as the partnered vehicle, as one of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' Shockblast's two altmodes was a satellite.
*In the Japanese dub of ''Cyberverse'', Shockwave has a verbal tic of ending his sentences with "Shock!", similar to the Japanese version of [[Shockwave (WFC)|''Prime'' Shockwave]].
*Shockwave being a mad scientist while having a series of [[Shockwave's drones|spider-like drones]] seems ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|awfully]] [[Tarantulas (BW)|familiar]]''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shockwave''' (ショックウェーブ ''Shokkuwēbu'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Zan3 bo1''' (震波, "Shockwave")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Shockwave
|disambig=Shockwave (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon who's to blame for everything from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Shockblast]], the murderous Decepticon berserker from [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']].
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the loyal Decepticon spy from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon beastmaster and killing machine from [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|''Dark of the Moon'']].
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon scientist from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
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[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Nezha Decepticons]]
[[Category:Purple Order]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

2024-03-08T22:32:59Z

Wasp-shot23: /* Missing Link */

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 '''Optimus Prime''']] has received the largest number of toys for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character, a testament to the character's enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.

Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys into a separate article which can be found '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]'''.

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser Blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime's chest/drivers' compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].

: Prime's [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime's laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck's central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer's roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime's rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.

: The toy started life as the Takara ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Battle Convoy" toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy's components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.

[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just ''one'' Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]

: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the ''Diaclone'' version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for ''Diaclone'' and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time. Prime's fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun's silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck's metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered. Roller and the Combat Deck's drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.

: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara's original release of Prime featured a ''Diaclone''-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.

: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]'s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.<ref name="3mb" /> On top of that, the Italian release of "Commander" by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|''Transformers'' movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in "[[The Autobots Have A Special Mission For...]]" mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special "Movie Edition Certificate" and a round sticker that read " Movie . Edition . Transformer" with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered ''particularly'' rare.

: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a ''bajillion'' releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.

: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new "[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]" in 2007.

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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy vs. Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VSX'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He's not leaving! He's right behind you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.

: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset that packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.

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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (City Commander, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{note|Ultra Magnus' inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' issue "[[The War Never Ends]]".}}

: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.

:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Powermaster, 1988)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head

: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US ''Transformers'' line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy's release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime's vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.

: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.

: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger "Super Optimus Prime" figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer's torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime's trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime's chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn't require the standard Prime toy's legs to be unlocked.

:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.

:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]
*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the "[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]", a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime's upper legs.

:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive "New Year" reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the ''[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]'' toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Original Optimus Prime''' (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro's European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]". Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually ''identified'' as a "Classics" figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity's sake.

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*'''Convoy''' (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers' 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.

:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed "[[Lucky Draw figure]]" (see below).

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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn't a clone.]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. ''Everything'' about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]
*'''Convoy Gold Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure's silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.

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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]
*'''Super Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-307X'''
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys ''R'' Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar '[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]' color schemes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad
:Labeled "2002 New Year Special", this Japanese-exclusive "Special Specification" (特別仕様 ''Tokubetsu Shiyō'') of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the "Goodbye Convoy" edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including ''both'' versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.

:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' "Battle in Space" 2-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...''AND'' MUNKY?]]]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.''' (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver." (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.
::*''[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for ''The Artist''.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK'''<ref>Or "Ver. Black Camo," in ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]]''.</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO'''<ref>Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads "01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO".</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, "Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

::*''[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]
*'''Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy''' (<s>2019</s>)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right)

:Released as part of the "Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project" kickstarted by TakaraTomy and ''[[TV-Kun]]'', this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.

:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.

:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.

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===''Transform Jr''===
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[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's kid brother.]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.

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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]
*'''3 Heroes Set''' (multipack, 1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a "Hero" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

*'''5 Years of Leaders Set''' (multipack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer

:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw "5 Years of Leaders" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.
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===''Return of Convoy''===
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[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 1991)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized "Microcarrier". [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime's teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy's vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle.

: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.

: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the ''Transformer'' toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier's treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus's base mode, powering his moving elevator.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps

:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his "simulated head lights" and "wind shield panels" were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]'s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.

: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[1993]], [[1994]])
**''Accessories'': laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (light blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, sound and lights module

:The first ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy is a [[redeco]] of the original Generation 1 figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus's name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow "Autobot" [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg.

:''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories, as well as two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade]. Second, he comes with an electronic "sound and lights module" that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus's back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime's hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud "I am Optimus Prime!". The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg.

:How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since. As G2 Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the "Try Me!" feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1994)
**''Takara name'': '''Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-1'''
**''Accessories'': gun, 2 rockets

:[[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the ''Generation 2'' line. He transforms into a Kenworth truck of unknown model which defies Optimus convention by being one continuous unit, rather than the traditional cab-and-trailer combo. Decals form the windows of a faux truck face to represent his chest, featuring both his name and what appears to be a [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|life support readout coming alive towards the end]]. In addition to a small gun, he is armed with a large missile launcher, which can fire a rubber-tipped rocket by means of a bellows which you slam your fist down on to produce a puff of air. The launcher is accessible in both modes, ending up mounted on his right forearm in robot mode; the bellows is attached via a rubber hose and cannot be disconnected, but stores on the figures's back when not in use, as do the rockets. A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).

:This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[1995]])
**''Takara name'': '''Battle Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name "Laser Rod Optimus Prime") transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words "Optimus Prime Octane" on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other "[[Laser Rod|Laser]]" toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab's roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.

:In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime's cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).

:Prime's trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively ''bristling'' with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a "ripple-fire" missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base's main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.

:This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], sans electronics. The following year, it was released by Hasbro as Black Convoy's [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] counterpart, Scourge, with retooled discs that lacked the Autobot insignia and a blunted sword, again sans electronics. Following this, the next use of the mold was planned to be ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]], which ended up being canceled. The modified Scourge tooling was also used when Laser Prime was reissued by Takara in 2006 with a modified deco ([[#G2reissue|see below]]), and for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]] that accompanied the reissue's release, with electronics restored. In 2015, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Year of the Goat]]'' Optimus Prime, another repaint version, comes with partially transparent plastic torso.

:In addition to being the most popular Generation 2 figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular Transformers toy ''ever'', back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (''Hasbro release'')]]
[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(''Takara release'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun

: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a ''Hot Wheels''-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: The plastic colors are a "solid" version of Firecracker's color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)

: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).

: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the "T" on the hood... and yes, he's labeled "Optimus Prime" in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character ''not'' being named "Convoy" in Japan.

: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun, 2 rockets

: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released.

:The packaged samples feature a "traditional" color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual ''red'' mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.

:Since much of the advertising for the ultimately unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the "Heroes" assortment, "Combat Heroes", Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of "Hero" Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as "Combat Heroes" compared to the original "Heroes" releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release's color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name "Hero" (rather than "Combat Hero") to Optimus Prime's name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.

:A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased ''Generation 2'' items.

::*''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]
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*'''General Optimus Prime''' (Auto Roller, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Four missiles
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: "General" Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]] in green, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]'s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|"Sgt. Hound"]] Auto Roller. General Optimus Prime would have transformed into a dump truck, and would've had an [[autotransformation]] gimmick.

: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle Convoy''' (reissue, [[2006]])
**''ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:This reissue of the original ''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for ''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge, lacking the sculpted ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sported a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime's chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime's cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.

:This version of the mold was used to create the e-HOBBY exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus, and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'' text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!
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==''Beast Wars''==
{{Note|Very early in the life of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline (before the debut of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}

*'''Optimus Primal vs Megatron!''' (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-6'''[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
:The first ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a ''Beast Wars'' mini-comic.

:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that's just Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "spinal swords", 4 "mega-blast missiles", "mace whip"

: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped "mace whip" he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled "mega-blast missile" launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded "mega-blast missile cannons"/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year ''Beast Wars'' toys, a battle mask/"[[mutant head]]" could be deployed over his robot head.

:Takara released the toy as part of their ''Beast Wars'' line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.

:Just like Optimus Primal's basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into ''Beast Wars Reborn''/''Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary'' versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from ''[[TV Magazine]]'', only ten awarded), red and gray (''TV Magazine'' again, but only ''one'' awarded), and blue-fur (a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' design-contest prize, only five awarded).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that's not right...]]
*'''Amazon Showdown Special Version''' (1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-S1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of "Megaligator"]], this redeco of "Convobat" takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first ''G-2'' Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus "C-ROM", as in "Cybertron", get it? Huh? And Megatron has the "D-ROM"? See what they did there?

:The toy's [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.

:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first ''Beast Wars'' commercial]], and a coloring game.

: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin's blog]''
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, 2 missiles

: Available only at [[KB Toys]], ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It's easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism.
:For ''Machine Wars'' Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Like the other four large Machine Wars figures, no guide exists in the instructions to show how said stickers should be applied. Also not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside.

: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always "off the edge" of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.

: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, but the release was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q Robo''==
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]'' Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/02'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:This version of ''Choro-Q Robo'' Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2002/2012)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It was ''mostly'' identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy's smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck's firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures' firing missiles. This release also had the trailer's launching feature removed.

:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the "Commemorative Series" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original ''Commemorative Series'' release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 ''Chronicle'' two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 ''Universe'' release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot's shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara's ''Encore'' version and Hasbro's ''Universe'' 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left & right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys"R"Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai's partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form "Apex Armor". As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime's new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.

:The figure was re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the "Commemorative Series II" label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the "Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!" call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words "battle" and "super" being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named "Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor", but simply "Optimus Prime", with Apex Bomber's existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''ID Number:'' '''0'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]

:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]", which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime's fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other ''Transformers Collection'' reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime's rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''9'''

:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn't find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 01A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster

:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.

:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number "GTF-01B". It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Version)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:''Smallest Transforming'' Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave ("Wave 2.5"), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare "chase" figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (White)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF X-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the ''Smallest'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't you guys ever get along?]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (multipack, 2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 "VSX" giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.
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==''Mini Toy Shop Collection''==
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'Cause we got a li'l ol' convoy, rockin' through the night...]]
*'''Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''01'''

:At about 2/3 the size of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara's blindpacked ''[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]'' line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including ''Transformers'', ''[[Microman]]'', ''[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]'', ''[[Choro-Q]]'' and others. Both of Prime's modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. ''(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|''(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime'''/'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the ''Transformers'' brand. So successful was the figure that ''ToyFare'' magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for "Best Toy Ever".<ref>[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]</ref>

:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime's traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.

:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character's traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime's fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime's Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].

:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.

:Takara's version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to "complete" Prime's truck mode, Takara's release differed from Hasbro's by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked "battle damage" paint applications Hasbro included on the figure's shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o's OTFCC 2004 notes]</ref>

:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a "Perfect Edition" (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-branded "[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]". The mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and "[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]", representing one of many drones built in Prime's image, rather than Prime himself.

:In ''[[Transformers History Collection]]'', a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for ''Masterpiece'' Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime's arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]
*'''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer

:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime's [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]", when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.

:The figure comes packaged in the standard ''Masterpiece'' Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It's not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold ''Masterpiece'' Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]''

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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]
*'''Convoy Perfect Edition''' ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:For this re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy's Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure's chest chips more easily than past editions.

:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro's 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.

:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.

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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]
*'''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4S'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe

:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' anniversary line honoring the "future era" of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the ''Masterpiece'' Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in <s>blacks and greys</s> ''very'' low-saturated reds and blues, representing ''his dead body'' from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''—but don't worry, kids, it's actually a "sleep mode", according to the figure's name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes "Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010" on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes "C1 - ####/2010" with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.

:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.

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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end ''some'' day...]]
*'''Convoy Last Production''' ([[March 26]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1L'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage

:"Convoy Last Production" was the final re-use of the ''Masterpiece'' toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words "LAST SHOT" in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy's back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro's "[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]" of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character's original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next ''Masterpiece'' toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would "soon be reborn".

:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and "MP-01L" on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader's head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier "Sleep Mode" release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.

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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}

:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a "perfect new model" on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent ''Masterpiece'' toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode's cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy's legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.)

:Many of the small features and electronics of the original ''Masterpiece'' mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy's trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy's right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller's seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy's trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy's gun or pull Convoy's trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy's weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.

:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.

:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the "Long Life Design" award which the ''Masterpiece'' line won that same year.<ref name="lldaward">[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]</ref> This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].

:''See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].''
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE ver.)''' ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10A'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won't go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother's clone, if he even has a mother...]]
*'''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]

:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the ''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.

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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn't enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)''' (2015-11)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10R'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**Included with '''[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]'''

:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).

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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What's the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you're reading this, BAPE.]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)''' (2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10K'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom's waiting for you.]]
*'''Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)''' ([[February 28]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-711'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine

:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy's shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.

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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]
*'''Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)''' ([[March 15]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10ASL'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]
*'''Convoy Ver.3.0''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]

:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand's 35th anniversary, ''Masterpiece'' "Convoy Ver.3.0" is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market ''Transformers'' toy until ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]'s $575 price tag was announced.

:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck's base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]'s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character's original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen's clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.

:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head's rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer's removable undercarriage.

:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]".

:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).

:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary ''Masterpiece'' releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he'll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro's online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences' unfamiliarity with Japanese ''Transformers'' media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.

:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.
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*'''Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)''' ([[March 26]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10DC'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.
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*'''Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)''' (black plus vibrant teal)
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*'''Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)'''(light grey plus light gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)''' (black plus shocking green and gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)''' (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)

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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of "Convoy", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode.

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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[February]] [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44S'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head

:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Masterpiece'' MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of "[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]", featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original ''The Transformers'' toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with ''The Transformers'' Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release.

:Instead of the standard "Convoy" of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the "Optimus Prime" name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, "G1 Convoy" (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy's other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.

: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure's "Convoy Gun" (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with ''Robotmasters'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.

: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm shiny!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy + DVD''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Also in the first wave of ''Robotmasters'', this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the ''Robotmasters'' cartoon, "[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blacky!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser

: Available only via mail-order through ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, the "Limited Black Version" of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Calamity Defenser" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally ''Shattered Glass'' Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: When ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children's coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. The winning entry was a... ''startling'' mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of "Crayola Convoy". As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on "Crayola Convoy" at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]''
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==''Universe'' (2003)==
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won't they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Spy Changer, 2004)}}</ul>

: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Spy Changer" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably "budget" chains like Family Dollar, marked them as ''Universe'' product.

: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Welcome to The Past!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Orion Pax''' (2-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''67'''
:*''Accessories'': "Barrelroller" robot/"electromagnetic lift handle", "laser rifle"

: This ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup's 2005 reissue]] in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".

: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release's gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector's Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.

: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion's best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.

: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' line, and also the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' "A Hero Is Born" double pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''
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==''Hybrid Style''==
*'''Convoy''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''insanely'' detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a ''Transformers'' figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we're being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.

:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime's shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime's accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime's interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster's ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime's chest. The Combat Deck's artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone's guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime's gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]", and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime's weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Purchase of a ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy.

:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|''Platinum Edition'']] line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]''

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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02B'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads

:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy features the traditional "[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]" color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the ''Generation 2'' toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure's regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first ''Generation 2'' issue]].

:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate ''Generation 2'' version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.

:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]
*'''Convoy Black Gold Version''' (November 25, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers

:Available ''only'' in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above.
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==''Alternators''==
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[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don't come with a creepy girl...]]
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''21'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-22'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.

:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure ''not'' as Prime, but as his ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' toyline (see below).

: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the ''Alternators'' line (''Binaltech'') in 2008. ''Binaltech'' Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all ''Binaltech'' figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.

:This sculpt was also used to create ''Alternators'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]
*'''Convoy × Melissa''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, "[[Surfblade]]" surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that ''Kiss Players'' Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the ''Alternators'' figure's bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime's traditional bumper.

:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his ''Alternators'' figure, Prime comes with the "Surfblade", a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the ''Kiss Players'' figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver's seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, "[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]]."

:This set was originally intended to be released under the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' line, as "Black Convoy meets Marissa", but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he ''is'' a car... in a car ''crash''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster]], display stand

:Released in the first wave of ''Titanium Series'' 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book "[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]". Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage.

:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.

:As a ''Titanium'' figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]
*'''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron''' (two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''Titanium'' two-pack includes the previously-released ''War Within'' Optimus Prime figure along with the ''War Within'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].

:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the ''Titanium'' "Cybertron Heroes" figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.

:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.

:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the ''Classics'' toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.

:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]]
*'''The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: This ''Classics'' Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara's ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning "power punch" action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button "unlocks" the spinning mechanism; pull ''hard'' on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.

:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique ''Classics'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced "[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]" DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Bonus Value" version with two randomly selected members of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'']]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and ''again'' in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.

:This figure was later ''also'' made available without redeco as part of the "Leader for the Ages" two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'']] ("Special Edition", below), ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' ("Sons of Cybertron", below) and [[#United|United]] (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand

: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his ''[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]'' figure. It replaces the original's metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.

:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia's crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro's in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: "Autobots, transform and roll out!", "I want you to make a special run to Autobot City," "Megatron must be stopped!", "All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck," and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.

:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy's ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' promotion, intended to be used with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the "Last Production" run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, ion blaster, trailer

:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara's 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.

:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime's differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure's fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' release of Prime a few years prior.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable ''yet stylish'' jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed ''Transformers'' products, ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' Convoy transforms into a ''shoe''. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he's wearing himself!

:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.

:This figure was, in fact, the ''only'' mold in the ''Sports Label'' line. It was redecoed into the "Marine Free" version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create ''Sports Label'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's secret Magnus cosplay.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version'''
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:A redeco of the first ''Sports Label'' Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck ''looks'' like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain't.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime's rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro's subsequent 25th Anniversary release.

:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime's shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure's shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, ''Encore'' Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.
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==''Music Label''==
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[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn't you? I bet you don't even ''own'' an iPod...]]
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the "Marine Version" of Prime from the ''[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure's fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime's stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].

:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn't have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm gonna call you Peanut.]]
*'''Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Designated "Optimus Prime" rather than the traditional Japanese "Convoy", this figure is a redeco of the previous ''Music Label'' Convoy figure into the character's traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime's sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three "Optimus Prime" logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime's face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original ''Music Label'' Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.

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[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]
*'''{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the ''Music Label'' Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the "Love Dream Happiness" tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008" logo of the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box" boxset, which was released some months after he was.
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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line's ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of ''Transformers'', respectively. The movie Prime is designated "2007 Optimus Prime", while the ''Classics'' figure is dubbed "1984 Optimus Prime" (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).
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==''Diablock''==
*'''Diablock Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01''' ('''Mecha Builder Vol.03''')[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can ''rebuild him''. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand ''Diablock'' Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets. The ''Diablock'' figure, however, easily outstrips the ''Built to Rule!'' sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes ''without'' having to be partially disassembled and put back together first.

:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, ''Diablock'' Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime's face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy's yellow eyes.

:The figure's [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, ''Diablock'' Convoy's noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A "laser rifle" in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[March 13]], 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''C-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, ''Henkei'' Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.

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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Clear Version''' ([[June 19]], 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:This redeco of ''Henkei'' Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname "Crystal Convoy" among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of ''Henkei'' Convoy's regular packaging.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]
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*'''Convoy''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.

:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.

::*''[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=12878&dispsize=600&start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]''

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*'''Convoy''' (<s>2008</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|"black" redeco]] of ''Henkei'' Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.<ref name="blackgentei1">[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=9553&dispsize=800&start=0 Gallery of the unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei'' black Convoy at TFormers.com.]</ref>

:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy's packaging, still named "Convoy" but now labeled as part of the ''Gentei! Gentei'' range of exclusives.<ref name="blackgentei2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei!'' black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.</ref> Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!

:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' line.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Series'': G1
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other "straight" reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro's assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively ''anemic'' in comparison with the original toy, this Prime's red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara's ''Encore'' release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.

:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|"More than Meets the Eye"]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the ''Transformers'' [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: "I am Optimus Prime!", "Autobot, transform and roll out!" and "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.

:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys"R"Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
**''ID Number:'' '''SE-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:"Special Edition" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue ''and'' black plastic. He came in special "book box" style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, display stand

: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]
*'''Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]''' ([[February 26]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing ''Alternity'' fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:''Alternity'' Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed "Vibrant Red" (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create "[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]" (representing not Optimus Prime, but ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and ''Alternity'' [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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*'''Convoy [Vibrant Red]''' (February 26, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''

:"Vibrant Red" ''Alternity'' Convoy is a redeco of the "Ultimate Metal Silver" figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sons of Cybertron''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Machine gun turret/rifle

: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, the "Sons of Cybertron" set includes a redeco of the 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "Ultimate Battle" pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).

: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].

: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's simultaneously-available ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line's Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 "Autobot Alliance" event in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].

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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU'LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' subline's [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.

: This figure was redecoed and retooled into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''Transformers'' Deluxes (the second and final wave of ''Reveal the Shield''), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he's part of ''Reveal the Shield'' and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also ''very'' articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed ''and'' [[Swivel joint|hinged]].

: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.

: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually ''breaking'' on either location thus far.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into ''Timelines/Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}

: The Hasbro [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer's interior. Roller is now blue.

: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys"R"Us "Limited Edition" figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.

: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under ''Generations'' co-branding.

: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Sword (running change variant only)

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath's sword accessory.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron ''is'' G1!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN-01'''
**''Accessories'': "Assault rifle"

: The first toy in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic "armored truck". He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].

: This mold was also used to make ''United'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won't retract. Now buy me.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (December 25, 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy's ''United'' toyline is another redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, ''United'' Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.

:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his ''Classics'' figure.

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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[March 26]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-22'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]" sword

:The third ''United'' Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro's 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline, itself an homage to Prime's ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|"Laser" form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro's orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original's sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the ''Generation 2'' original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than ''Generation 2'' ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release.
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn't be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There's like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] "evil Optimus Prime" guys in their ranks.]]
*'''Black Optimus Prime''' ([[June 16]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|''Prime'' Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|''Gentei! Gentei!'']] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.

:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime's [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 2)]''
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==''Chronicle''==
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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 & Movie Sōshireikan Set''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer

:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the ''Encore'' release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release).

:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in ''Dark of the Moon''. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.

:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime's robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro's then upcoming ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' reissue of the figure.

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*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:A ''veeery'' slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prime replaces that figure's rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of "EZ Collection" blindpacked figures.
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:The '''Reveal the Shield''' Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.
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==''Kre-O''==
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime ''Kre-O'' toys.}}
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even ''thought'' about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]
*'''Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.

: We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in ''loads'' of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the ''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]'', and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children's comic, ''[[Doctor Who]] Adventures'' (but not the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you'll note!).

:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31143'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''

: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.

:This is one of the few ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "small" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6085'''
**''Pieces'': '''41'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His "normal" helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O Star Trek'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand

:Available only with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'', Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon's gun. The transparent block which he can hold has "KREO" written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]
*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''43'''
**''Acessories'': Optimus rifle

:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.

:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys"R"Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].

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[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to <s>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]</s> Succeed]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely To Succeed
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]

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*'''Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)''' (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]'s "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S" [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).

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*'''Brick Box''' (2016)
**''Set Number'': '''B2963'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus Rifle

: Released in the third wave of "Brick Box" sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to make whatever with.

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===Battle Changers===
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus' pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B0715'''
**''Pieces'': ''89''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Changers", this version of Optimus Prime is a ''severely'' built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.

: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.

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*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatron''' (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B1506'''
**''Pieces'': ''198''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, trailer
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is ''largely'' the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new "double harness" piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped "flag" part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there's the additional trailer, which doesn't have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely "connects" to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus's right leg.

:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.
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===Mini-Con Combiners===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster
:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''1'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|''EZ Collection Gum'']] Convoy is another redeco of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]''-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of "metallic" (aka "slightly glittery/glossy") plastics, and is absolutely ''coated'' in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco's black.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
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==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B003'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''410'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''850'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''370'''
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.

:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro's "[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day" 2012]], slightly altered by a "Toy Fair 2012" sticker applied to the cardback.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''920'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''450'''
***''Sword strength'': '''280'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime's repair bay.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''835'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''505'''
***''Sword strength'': '''275'''
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in "trailer", which was omitted in the final product.

:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''330'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''315'''
***''Sword strength'': '''995'''
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, ''really'' good Sword stat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets
***''Fist strength'': '''820'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''405'''
***''Sword strength'': '''390'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy ''Generation 1''-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''370'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''945'''
***''Sword strength'': '''310'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Polar Assault Team" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''565'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''325'''
***''Sword strength'': '''725'''
:Available only with the ''Bot Shots'' Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Dragon Track" Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''BeCool''==
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trailer (Optimus Prime)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B03'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Trailer" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' "Battle for the Matrix" Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters "Zzz..."

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original ''Bot Shots'' Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.

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*'''Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''
:"Garbage Truck" is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the ''Bot Shots'' Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word "cleaning" in both English and Japanese.

:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.
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[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a "jimmy" and a White, I've been passing everything in sight]]
*'''Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS02'''
:This Trailer is identical to the original ''BeCool'' Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from ''Bot Shots'' redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.
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==''GT''==
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[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' ([[May 25]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''GT-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Impact Wrench Gun", [[Misaki]] race queen figure
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' "GT-R Prime" is a heavy retool of ''Alternity'' [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the ''Alternity'' toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the "Optimus Rifle" on the ''Transformers GT'' website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all ''GT'' toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.

:GT-R Prime's packaging points out that he can be fitted into ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime's trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.

:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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==''FJ Cruiser × Transformers''==
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]
*'''FJ Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' spare tire/axe
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle's spare tire. The vehicle mode's body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version's guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack.

:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime's rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.
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*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron''' (Ultimate Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.

:Optimus' sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of ''Timelines'' [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist
:Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic "energy axe". His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]'s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, only molded to remove that toy's missile-launching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Mom said it's ''my'' turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]]."]]
*'''Electronic Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''22'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left & right winged "launchers", left & right armor boots
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic ''Hero Mashers Transformers'' toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is ''almost'' identical to the above "Battle Upgrade" toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version's finger-pointy one.

:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they're plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]'s gear, notably a very ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''-esque shield.

:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots' "knee" guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other ''Hero Mashers'' toys with much larger footprints.
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==''EZ Collection'' (2013)==
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I'm the one you actually want. Except that you're gonna import it.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG01'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Optimus Prime is ''yet'' another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.
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==''Bearbrick''==
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[July 17]], 2014)
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Transformers'' (campaign item)==
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[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a "Kids Walk" event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the "Transformers Celebration 2014" midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys"R"Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the "Transformers Expo" event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo's preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (Jodai)''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], "Convoy (Jodai)"—''jodai'' (初代) meaning "first generation"—is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.

:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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==Optimus Prime Pen==
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]
*'''Transformers Optimus Prime Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, cap/barrel
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)
**<s>''Accessories'': Sword</s>
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is ''almost'' identical to the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large "CE" mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.

:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Optimus Prime's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the sword.

:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' in selected cinemas.
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''==
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], 2014)
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic ''Choro-Q'' chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest Optimus Prime!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[January 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-09'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|''Alternity'' Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just "Optimus". He comes with a code for unlocking "GTR Optimus Prime" as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Optimus Prime was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)
**''ID numbers:'' '''QT-19''', '''QTF-04'''
:''Q-Transformers'' Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name "Convoy", in ''Mystery of Convoy Returns''. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

:Convoy was redecoed into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-M'''
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored "Kids' Walk" events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT E]]
*'''Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation''' (02/2015)
**''Accessories:'' Controller/ blasters, memory card, ''Everybody's Golf'' disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, "Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation" transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (''Everybody's Golf'', and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller's four shoulder buttons flip out into ''very'' tiny blasters.
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==''Timelines''==
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''General Optimus Prime''' (BotCon 2015 two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope
:Available in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Generation 2" 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled ''Generation 2'' [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper & lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.

:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Timelines'' General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Unite Warriors''==
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels.

:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso's lower section. The stomach's deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they're somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs.

:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.
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==''Xiaomi / Transformers''==
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Power Bank''' (2017)
**''Accessories'' Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a ''working'' power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the ''Generation 2''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.
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==''au x Transformers''==
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''au x Transformers'' INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]'' (archived)
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
::*''[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]''
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. The figure also includes a display stand.

:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]''
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be ''slightly'' stylish.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Alpha, 2017)
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2019)
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous ''Authentics'' figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab's rear.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2024)
:The first in a new format of ''Authentics'' Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based ''Rescue Bots'' figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted ''except'' for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime's legs.

:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Convoy" is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]'s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the "''fūrinkazan''" kanji from Ryu's belt: 風林火山 ("as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain"). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have "cockpit" areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.

:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging ''inside'' the new Hasbro outer packaging!
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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[July 29]], 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership.

:Part of TakaraTomy's 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the ''Golden Lagoon'' toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.

:This toy was used to represent '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]''' in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]'' comic.
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==''G-Shock × Transformers''==
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<big>'''''STAR PLATINUM!'''''</big>]]
*'''Master Optimus Prime''' ([[December 8]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a "Pedestal Prime Mode" that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.

:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].

*'''Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]''' (December 8, 2018)
**''Accessories'': 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix

:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren't you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Sold at a ''Generations'' Leader-price point, ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys"R"Us.
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==35th Anniversary==
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': [[December]] [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the ''Vintage G1'' toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the ''Vintage G1'' release.

:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].
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==''Crossover Collection''==
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
* '''My Little Prime''' ([[2020]])
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between ''[[My Little Pony]]'' and other properties including ''[[Ghostbusters]]'', ''[[Power Rangers]]'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.

::*''[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]''
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==Transformers Fan Book==
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)
**''Release Date'': July 2021
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)
**''Release Date'': August 22, 2023

:The fourth ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' comes with the "Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)" toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'']] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the ''Generation 2''-inspired colors used for the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection figure.

:His transformation shares engineering with the ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime & Bumblebee 2-pack.

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==Robosen Collector's Edition==
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn't your slightly older brother's [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:Robosen's Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between "toy" and "high-end showroom electronics." Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19"-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]].

:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. The truck's front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the "laser rifle's" LED; it's not really a laser, but it's bright. The instructions say don't look straight at it.

:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be "[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]]," but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say "transform." It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: "turn left" to turn left, "move right" to step to the right, or "hero" to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.

:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (''and hundreds!'') of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.

:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it's advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don't cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.

:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.

:In robot mode, Optimus' default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly "breathe" with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.

:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.

:None of the toy's motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.

:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can't really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time.

:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle's LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.

:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but <s>transforming</s> converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don't activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you're sure you know what will happen.

:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent "Christmas" dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.

:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.

:Given this piece's fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can't protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime's knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a ''lack'' of traction.

:The sound effect for Prime's gun is of a distinctly "realistic" machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice</ref>

:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of ''[[Evergreen]]'' Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.

:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role.

*'''Flagship Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as "Flagship Optimus Prime" and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999.

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:"Elite Optimus Prime" is a downsized version of the original (and now "Flagship") Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16" instead of 19" and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original.

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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.

:This toy was also released in a ''Rescue Bots Academy'' packaging with the ''Classic Heroes Team'' branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].
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==''LEGO''==
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[June 1]], [[2022]])
**''Set Number'': '''10302'''
**''Pieces'': '''1,508'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster]]", "[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]", "[[Energon cube]]", "[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]", [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}

:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]'' subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro's ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets that preceded it, this ''LEGO'' Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.

:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his "Energon axe" (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink "Energon cube", the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership" (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck's trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we're talkin' about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs!

:To round things out, an ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector's Series|Ultimate Collector's Series]]''-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime's name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.

:Optimus Prime's [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the ''Transformers'' brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime's thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus's famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro's ''Transformers'' [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|"Autobots, ''convert'' and roll out!"]]

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]''
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==''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base''==
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Set'''
**''Release Date'': June 30, 2022
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]"
:This uniquely branded ''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]'s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver "Tenseg Base" which he can attach to, simulating a "floating" pose. Optimus Prime retains ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus's blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime's usual [[ion blaster]].

:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn't slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a "[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']]" figure, likely because the figure's box comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece'' branded sleeve.

:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in heroic Autobot red and the other in '''EVIL''' Decepticon purple. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.

:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]'s short-lived ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.
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==''Canon/Transformer''s==
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]
*'''Optimus Prime R5''' ([[2023]])
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}

:''[[Canon/Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.

:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.

:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==
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[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's space time! Let's settle this one on one!]]
*'''Lunar Cruiser Prime'''
**''Release Date'': February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)
**Accessories: Solar panel, antenna
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main "Designer's Voice Vol.1"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main "Designer's Voice Vol.2"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> (TakaraTomy)}}

:Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyata's "Lunar Cruiser" concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy's own unmanned "SORA-Q" rover, slated to deploy on the moon in an August 2023 JAXA mission.

:Included are modular solar panel and antenna accessories that can be pegged on various ports on the figure. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers' compartment.

:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:
::*A version identical to the general release.
::*A package including a modular ''Masterpiece'' style stand.
::*A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.
::*A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.

:The campaign opened at 10 AM on June 8, 2023 and ran through midnight on July 17. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal.
:*''[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]''
:*''[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]''

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==''Missing Link''==
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How everyone sees their Optimus Prime toy since their childhoods.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-01'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link">Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers'' brand, ''[[Transformers: Missing Link|Missing Link]]'' (styled MISSINGLINK) Convoy's appearance is a direct recreation of the original ''The Transformers'' toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy's [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.

:Although ''Missing Link'' Convoy is superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. The toy boasts gloriously crunchy [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, smooth tight ankle tilts, a deeper bend at the ankles, hinged knuckles, swivelling and curling wrists, a total of four different joints at the shoulders and universal joint hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motions), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn't the case with ''Missing Link'' Convoy; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights-without holes in-in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic motions in the original transformation—where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs—instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate components, combined with the extraordinarily tight thigh swivels, can make posing the toy a little fraught. Unusually, the toy's [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. We would advise that when posing the legs, make sure you get a firm grip on the red sliding brackets at Prime's crotch and newly die-cast tops of the thighs while you do whatever you're doing. The new L-shaped sliding joints are only plastic but must deal with the force of the die-cast joints attached to them which feels, ''precarious'', let's say.

:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the Repair Drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[Ion Blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]) . Roller's wheels and the toy's missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by Prime's animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older "[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]" release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. Prime's Ion Blaster now features two 5 mm handles to allow him to grip it normally or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation and features a revamped sculpt based on the "thick" barrel variant. The Matrix fits into a special chrome-silver mounting piece which sits behind the truck windows and can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller ''[[Diaclone]]'' figures.

:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]], [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy ''also'' comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector's card (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a polystyrene tray. For this release, the illustrator of Optimus Prime's original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on Prime's iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Ironically, where this toy is now finally capable of reproducing the ''original'' boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the ''new'' pose is similarly impossible!

:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the ''Missing Link'' toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The toy kept its longer smokestacks, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases along with fully functional firing missiles.

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[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sadly does not come with an updated Action Master figure.]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Edition)''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-02'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link"/>

:A more affordable release of the ''Missing Link'' Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy's eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro's contemporaneous ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.

:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.
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==''Reactivate''==
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Optimus Prime & Soundwave''' (2024)}}</ul>

:*''Accessories'': Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership

: ''[[Transformers: Reactivate|''Reactivate'']]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Optimus Prime).

: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.

==Notes==
===Before he became Optimus Prime===
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the "Freightliner" logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.<ref name="diaclonecatalogs">[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.</ref>
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with ''Diaclone'' sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called ''Truck'' (according to the pack-in catalog) or ''Diaclone'' (in the pack-in comic). It's possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called ''Camion Convoy'' as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the "[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]" set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];
*Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;<ref name="mbtfs">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ "The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref> there are no less than ''three'' variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;<ref name="3mb">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ "The Three MB Optimus Primes"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref>
*After Hasbro's European division had changed the packaging from "MB" to "Hasbro", the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;<ref name="3mb"/>
*[[GiG]] released the toy as ''Commander'' as part of their ''Transformers'' line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;
*Hasbro reissued the "Original Autobot Leader" toy as part of their European ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line of reissues in [[1991]];
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]] in [[1993]];
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;
*Takara reissued the toy again as ''New Year Special'' version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called ''[[Pepsi Convoy]]''.
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named "[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]", as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the "[[Transformers Encore]]" line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 "Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers"] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.
*Hasbro released the ''25th Anniversary'' gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 ''Universe'' line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the ''Encore'' version as part of their ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the ''Chronicle'' version was available in a two-pack with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older ''Commemorative Series'' packaging.<ref name="25thcomm">[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 "Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime"] at Cybertron.ca.</ref>
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn't had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro's Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19880604&CC=JP&NR=S63132686A&KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]</ref> The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

*The second known version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

*The third version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

Powermaster Prime's animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version's head drawn on top.
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===Miscellaneous Primes===
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|]]
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.
*The ''Return of Convoy'' pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as ''Transformers'' was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.
*''Return of Convoy'' catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy's evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.
*The pose used for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]'s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]'s package art.
*On a similar note, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]'s package art is merely edited from ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.<ref name="nokia">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ "20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad"]</ref> He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, ''most'' of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can't bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative ''Classics'' line-up<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version ''with'' a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.<ref name="sage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via [[Joe Kyde]]'s proxy "SAGE2764")</ref> Don Figueroa's [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the ''Classics'' line was even released at retail.<ref name="primecontrol">Leaked ''Classics'' Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]</ref> A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]'s staff in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]''.<ref name="ttinterview">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]</ref> It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.
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Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Awwwwww yeah......]]
Since 1984, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 '''Optimus Prime''']] has received the largest number of toys for any single ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' character, a testament to the character's enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.

Due to the popularity of the character and the evergrowing [[Generation 1 continuity family]], this article had become far too large, causing internet browsers to struggle loading all of its contents, and—in the most extreme cases—crashing entirely. For the sake of a nice clean split, we have opted to move all of Optimus Prime's ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys into a separate article which can be found '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys|here]]'''.

==''The Transformers''==
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[[File:G1 OptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From the ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy came Optimus Prime and all his subsequent incarnations.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1984-1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser Blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy), [[Shōji Kawamori]] ([[Studio Nue]])}}

: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Optimus Prime transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck with an additional trailer unit. In robot mode, his fists are separate accessories that must plug into his wrists; the fists do not store securely anywhere in vehicle mode, but can fit easily in Prime's chest/drivers' compartment. He is armed with a black laser rifle that, by design, he cannot hold straight. His articulation is relatively high for the era due to his transformation, and even has functioning knees, though their use is restricted by his lack of forward hip movement. His smokestacks can rotate, but are seemingly a form of [[for safety reasons|anti-breakage move]].

: Prime's [[trailer]] opens up into his [[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], containing the scout drone, [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]]. The interior of the Combat Deck features three raised holes that can accommodate Prime's laser rifle, fuel pump and nozzle accessories. The Combat Deck's central feature is a missile-armed repair drone pod mounted upon a boom lift arm, which can be extended through square holes in the trailer's roof and front end when it is closed. While the drone has spring-loaded missile launchers, the springs have been severely weakened in the Hasbro release. Situated in the base of the boom arm is a spring-loaded launcher that can launch Roller out of the Combat Deck and into action. Roller features a port that can accommodate either Prime's rifle or the fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one standard [[Autobot Cars|Autobot Car]], which can also be shot forward by the launcher.

: The toy started life as the Takara ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Battle Convoy" toy, a piloted mecha, thus the numerous spots across the toy's components with little seats for Diaclone pilots that Optimus did not come with.

[[File:G1toy optimus prime variants and running changes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Most people would be happy with just ''one'' Optimus Prime, but noooooo...]]

: Optimus was subject to several molding and color variations in his early days. The earliest release of the figure featured large rounded fists, a hefty rifle with a large rounded barrel, a thick fuel pump with a detailed nozzle, silver rockets, silver Roller, silver Combat Deck launcher, and metal plates in the floor of the Combat Deck (a holdover from the ''Diaclone'' version of the toy, to which the magnetic feet of the pilots could cling). In short order, new-yet-almost-identical [[mold]]s were created, presumably to refresh the tooling as the original had already been heavily used for ''Diaclone'' and so a wider range of factories (going from only Japan to Japan, China, Macau, and more) could produce more units to meet demand quickly, a common practice at the time. Prime's fists were resculpted to be smaller and more angular, the gun's silhouette was heavily revised, the fuel pump and nozzle were simplified, the rockets and launcher recast in black plastic, the Combat Deck's metal plates (and their clips) were removed, and the outer trailer detailing and door hinges were altered. Roller and the Combat Deck's drone pod color was swapped to a light blue, though a third running change soon followed that saw them restored to their original darker blue. The revised mold would be used by subsequent reissues of the Optimus toy, though Roller stills fluctuates back and forth between grey and dark blue, depending on how [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] each reissue wants to be.

: The Japanese 1985 release of the figure also underwent the accessory changes, but never featured a silver Roller. Instead, Takara's original release of Prime featured a ''Diaclone''-style Roller without the two rear pegs, and the differently-shaped launcher that accommodated him, before a running change switched over to the Hasbro version. It also had fully-functional missile launchers on the drone.

: Finally, in some European countries, Prime sported red feet, as opposed to his traditional blue; this version of the figure is also known in some cases to feature a differently-painted forehead crest which leaves the three central indentations unpainted blue. For the mainland Europe [[Milton Bradley]] release, there were two [[variant]]s of Optimus Prime available: the first version, manufactured by Takara, sported blue feet like most other versions; the second version, manufactured by [[Joustra]]'s parent company [[Ceji]], sported red feet instead.<ref name="3mb" /> On top of that, the Italian release of "Commander" by [[GiG]] eventually featured a [http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vprime6.html later variant] that replaced the rubber tires and [[die-cast]] feet with plastic parts, similar to the US [[KB Toys]] variant of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

: Having been removed from toy store shelves after 1985, Optimus Prime was made available as a mail-away toy in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" offer in the US in 1986 to coincide with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|''Transformers'' movie]] premiering that year. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[Robot Point]]s. He was also offered in "[[The Autobots Have A Special Mission For...]]" mail-away pamphlet, and came with a special "Movie Edition Certificate" and a round sticker that read " Movie . Edition . Transformer" with the Autobot symbol in the middle; this edition of the toy is considered ''particularly'' rare.

: Over twenty-plus years, there have been a ''bajillion'' releases of this mold, some identical to the original toy, and some featuring significant variants with notably different paint jobs, color schemes, accessories and other pack-ins. We have striven to list all these variants on this page under their respective series; for a quick-reference list of all variants and releases [[#Notes|check here]]. The cab robot has also been used sparingly to represent different characters; outfitted with different trailers, it has become Generation 1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pepsi Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 1 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
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[[File:G1-toy OptimusPepsi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Pepsibots, roll out!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Autobot Commander, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: A limited edition version of the Optimus Prime toy was sold as a mail-away exclusive by [[Pepsi|PepsiCo]] in North America in 1985. This version of the figure came with a small fold-out leaflet glued to the top-right of the packaging, which contained two Pepsi logo stickers for the buyer to attach to Prime, mid-way through the traditional silver-and-blue stripe on his trailer. [[Canada]] also got a version of this promotional figure, but with much larger stickers that were the full length and height of the trailer.

: This promotion would go on to serve as the inspiration for the Japanese character of [[Pepsi Convoy]], who would in turn be released by Hasbro as a new "[[#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]" in 2007.

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[[File:Convoy megatron vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1|Megatron, what are we doing in the same box?!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy vs. Megatron''' (Multi-pack, 1985)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''VSX'''
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller", 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually-released toy.

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[[File:Goodbye convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1|He's not leaving! He's right behind you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Good Bye Convoy''' (Multi-pack, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser blaster", left & right fists, trailer/"Combat Deck", "Roller" (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

: Commemorating the death of Optimus Prime in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this set contains a special version of the original Optimus Prime figure with show-inspired translucent blue windows.

: It was packaged with [[Mirage (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Alert]], in an apparent homage to the similar ''Diaclone'' "Powered Convoy DX" giftset that packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert.

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[[File:Ultramagnusg1toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Honkimus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (City Commander, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-69'''
:*''Accessories'': Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
{{note|Ultra Magnus' inner white Optimus Prime redeco was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Optimus Prime in the ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' issue "[[The War Never Ends]]".}}

: Ultra Magnus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slight retool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the original Optimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last few ''Diaclone'' toys to be released in the ''Transformers'' toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue, though his chestplate, which was rendered white in his package art followed a more the blue color scheme of his shoulders. He transforms into a Freightliner COE, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of his [[robot mode]]s to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanism was removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

: The ''Diaclone'' Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for the ''Transformers'' release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (see [[#Notes|notes below]] for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Additionally, three additional modes were included in the ''Diaclone'' instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate the ''Diaclone'' Jet Robo figure that became [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Toys 2|Scramble City]]'' sub-line—''did'' include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

:The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was a [[variant|running change]] made while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made of [[rubber tires|rubber]] and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was soon replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release.

:The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer as [[Pepsi Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PowermasterOptimusPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My Japanese release has a lot more bling. And shorter stacks.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Powermaster, 1988)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 [[laser rifle]]s, 2 twin [[particle beam cannon]]s, super robot head

: Sold in the fifth year of the Hasbro US ''Transformers'' line (fourth in European markets), Powermaster Optimus Prime was the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy's release in 1984. He is an all-new design, featuring the [[Powermaster]] gimmick: His partner figure, [[Hi-Q#Toys|Hi-Q]], must be transformed into an engine and attached to Prime's vehicle mode in order to enable the transformation into robot mode.

: Like the original figure, Powermaster Prime is composed of two major components: his truck cab, which transforms into Prime himself, and his trailer, which is essentially a heavily-armed version of the original. The trailer has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller Transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer transforms into a battle station armed with two long black rifles and two grey double-barreled cannons (featuring seating for Powermaster engine figures), all of which Optimus Prime can also wield in his fists.

: Aside from the Powermaster feature itself, the main [[gimmick]] of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form the larger "Super Optimus Prime" figure. This is essentially accomplished by standing the trailer up, folding the cab in half and inserting it into the empty cavity in the trailer's torso, forming an imposing—if almost entirely unposeable—robot form armed with all four weapons. The head of this super robot form is a separate piece which can be stored in the rear of Prime's trailer when not in use. While Hi-Q was always shown plugged into Prime's chest in artwork of this mode (as seen in the picture here), this was actually entirely unnecessary as transforming into Super Optimus Prime didn't require the standard Prime toy's legs to be unlocked.

:The Japanese release of Powermaster Optimus Prime actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]], and featured several retools: the cab featured die-cast metal, shortened smokestacks, vacuum-metalized plastic and clear blue windows, while the trailer was given retractable super robot fists. This Japanese version was eventually issued by Hasbro in 2003 as part of the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] collection ([[#Commemorative Series|see below]]).

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Super Convoy.

:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[#Powermaster Optimus Prime design history|See a list here]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optmiusprime.htm More information on Powermaster Optimus Prime on TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eastbound and Down.]]
*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
:The largest [[Action Master]] set, this incarnation of Optimus Prime is a non-transforming action figure which comes with the "[[Armored Convoy#Toys|Armored Convoy]]", a large, heavily armed tractor trailer. The cab of the truck transforms into a small jet that can seat one Action Master figure, while the trailer itself converts into a larger battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man. The sculpt of the Prime figure itself is closely based on his [[character model]], albeit with a coloration that seems to have been based at least partially on the small robot form of his Powermaster body. Unlike the one seen in the commercial, the final product loses paint operations of Prime's upper legs.

:The Action Master Optimus Prime figure was later redecoed with a more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] color scheme and included in the Japanese-exclusive "New Year" reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in 2002. The Armored Convoy was later redecoed as the ''[[Microman]]: [[Microman#Micro Millennium (1998-2000)|LED Powers]]'' toy [[Microman#MicroTrailer|Micro Trailer]] – sans Optimus Prime, natch – which also received two separate [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] toys as the [[Microman#DarkTrailer|Dark Trailer]] and [[Microman#FlameTrailer|Flame Trailer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Action Master Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Euro classics optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Original Optimus Prime''' (Original Autobot Leader, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:This straight reissue of the original Optimus Prime figure was released in Hasbro's European markets in the early 1990s, at the same time as many other Generation 1 figures were being re-released as "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]". Oddly, although he shares their golden packaging, Prime is not actually ''identified'' as a "Classics" figure anywhere on his box, but is generally considered to be part of the sub-line for simplicity's sake.

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*'''Convoy''' (reissue, 2000)[[File:2000 japanese prime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:The first in what would be a deluge of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure in the 21st century, this Japanese release sported a golden sticker on his packaging announcing the celebration of the Transformers' 15th anniversary in the country. This version of the mold was retooled to have the same longer front axle introduced on Ultra Magnus. It also featured slightly modified fists to help hold the gun better.

:Simultaneously, this figure was available as a black convention-exclusive redeco, and a golden-chromed "[[Lucky Draw figure]]" (see below).

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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not the first [[Black Lio Convoy|black Convoy]], but the first that wasn't a clone.]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (black), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pum
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this [[black repaint|black redeco]] of the original Prime was available exclusively at the Japanese convention JAFCON. ''Everything'' about it is black, including all of the Combat Deck and Roller.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFConvoy/jafconvoy.htm More information on JAFCON Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy convoy gold version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's a gold digger/way over Cybertron.]]
*'''Convoy Gold Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (gold), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Released concurrently with the 2000 reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this "[[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]]" redeco of the original Prime replaced all of the figure's silver chromed parts and stickers with golden ones, and even included a blinged-out Roller. The figure is extremely rare; apparently only 25 are known to exist.

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[[File:Nucleon quest convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Epic Black repaints are the right of all toy collecting beings.]]
*'''Super Convoy''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''C-307X'''
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 laser rifles, 2 twin particle beam cannons, super robot head
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}
:This redeco of the Ginrai tooling of the Powermaster Optimus Prime figure (released concurrently with the 2001 reissue of the Ginrai figure) was a Toys ''R'' Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar '[[Black Convoy (disambiguation)|Black Convoy]]' color schemes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/NucleonQuestConvoy/nqconvoy.htm More information on Super Convoy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy (Tokubetsu Shiyō)''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''[[File:New year convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, Action Master Optimus Prime figure, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]], chain, Autobot sticker sheet, mouse pad
:Labeled "2002 New Year Special", this Japanese-exclusive "Special Specification" (特別仕様 ''Tokubetsu Shiyō'') of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure featured tinted blue windows, like those sported by the "Goodbye Convoy" edition of the toy, as well as show-accurate blue eyes. Prime came with all his original accessories, including ''both'' versions of his rifle, as well as a new die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership accessory, which can be tabbed into his chest. Additionally, the set included a show-accurate redeco of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure, a sheet of Autobot [[insignia]] stickers of varying sizes, and a mouse pad decorated with the Autobot symbol.

:The Matrix accessory was later recolored in gold chrome for inclusion with the 2005 [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron reissue toy]], and in green chrome as the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Creation Matrix]] for the [[e-HOBBY]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II#Toys|Galvatron II]] toy. It returned to its original silver coloration when it was included, sans chain, in the 2010 ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers: Reveal the Shield]]'' "Battle in Space" 2-pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/NewYearsConvoy/nyconvoy.htm More information on New Year Special Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Trukk not munky|TRUKK...''AND'' MUNKY?]]]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.''' (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in July 2011, concurrently with a range of exclusive Transformers t-shirts, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver." (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver.) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new green color scheme, along with a tan trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese Optimus Prime packaging.
::*''[http://bape.com/transformer Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyBlack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime at his audition for ''The Artist''.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK'''<ref>Or "Ver. Black Camo," in ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]]''.</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in April 2012, "Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® Ver. BLACK) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new grey color scheme, along with a grey trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

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[[File:G1toy BAPE ConvoyRed.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Three times faster than the original BAPE version.]]
*'''Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO'''<ref>Japanese listing on the BAPE website. The accompanying English text reads "01 CONVOY BAPE VERSION RED CAMO".</ref> (A Bathing Ape exclusive, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump
:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in March 2013, "Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO" (コンボイ復刻版 BAPE® VERSION RED CAMO) is a redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy sporting a unique new red color scheme, along with a red trailer decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both trailer and Prime himself feature the A Bathing Ape logo in place of an Autobot symbol, while the floor of the trailer's Combat Deck mode features new Bathing Ape-themed labels. The figure comes in a recolored version of the original Japanese packaging.

::*''[http://www.bape.com/transformers_3 Convoy Reissue BAPE VERSION RED CAMO on BAPE.com]''

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[[File:TF-Commander-Convoy-Box-Gold-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the people who wanted this for the S.T.A.R.S. kit, I have bad news for you.]]
*'''Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy''' (<s>2019</s>)
**''Accessories:'' laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right)

:Released as part of the "Transformers 35th Anniversary Commander Convoy Box Crowdfunding Project" kickstarted by TakaraTomy and ''[[TV-Kun]]'', this Convoy is a gold-chrome-and-redeco of the ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime figure, featuring a more balanced deco compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Gold Convoy Trophy|Gold Convoy Trophy]] (at least until [https://twitter.com/Televi_Kun/status/1152244044598132742 the second prototype reveals that the entire body is chromed]). Despite being etched on a trophy stand, Convoy is able to transform into truck mode, albeit facing upwards.

:In addition, the set also comes with a replica of the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] supply kit, a S.T.A.R.S. badge, a Transformers Fan Club card, a poster, and a Transformers Mook.

:Crowdfunding began on [[July 1]]fst until [[August 31]]st, with a total of 2000 backers needed. Unfortunately, it only reached 840 backers with a total of 16,650,000 yen out of 33,600,000 yen needed.

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===''Transform Jr''===
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[[File:Convoy Junior toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's kid brother.]]
*'''Convoy''' (1985)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:As one of the first ''[[Transform Jr]]'' toys, this version of Optimus Prime was released under the early name for the series, ''Transform Gōkin''. As a smaller, simplified version of the original Generation 1 Prime figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children, Prime features a similar transformation, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most other ''Transform Jr'' figures, he lacked any of his major accessories, coming only with his rifle and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer.

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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The true Heroes of Cybertron]]
*'''3 Heroes Set''' (multipack, 1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, laser blaster, cardboard trailer
:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Prime was re-released a few years later in a "Hero" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]].

*'''5 Years of Leaders Set''' (multipack, 1989)
**''Accessories:'' 2 fists (left and right), head, Laser Blaster, cardboard trailer

:Prime was again re-released several years later in a lucky Draw "5 Years of Leaders" set alongside the ''Jr'' versions of Rodimus Convoy, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys|Fortress Maximus]], God Ginrai, and Star Saber.
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===''Return of Convoy''===
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[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 1991)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toyline]], and the final new-design Optimus Prime toy from the original Generation 1 era, the Japanese-exclusive Star Convoy was a significant departure from previous versions. This incarnation of Prime transforms into an extended-hood cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer, incorporating the motorized "Microcarrier". [[Motorized movement|Powered by four AA batteries]], the Microcarrier drives Star Convoy either forward or backward, spinning a radar dish mounted on the rear of his trailer as he rolls along. Prime's teammate in the [[Battlestars]], [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]], can link up to the rear of Star Convoy's vehicle mode and be pulled along behind him; [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]] can then land atop Grandus, forming a giant vehicle.

: Unlike previous Optimus Prime toys, the cab section does not separate from the trailer for transformation, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but the Microcarrier comes into play again, allowing Prime to roll either forward or backward into action.

: Additionally, Star Convoy transforms into a large battle station that interacts with the [[Micromaster]]s that made up the vast majority of the ''Transformer'' toyline at the time. His chest contains a peg that allows Micromaster figures to stand inside it in either robot or base modes, and he comes with a unique Micromaster version of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Hot Rod]] not available on its own. He features storage space in his legs for two spring-loaded figure-launching [[Micro Trailer]]s, and comes with one of his own, decorated in a unique black and orange color scheme. In this mode, two ramps are connected to the Microcarrier; when the carrier's treads are set rolling, they do not move the base, but instead act as conveyor belts that carry Micromaster figures down the ramps. The Microcarrier also spins a gun turret mounted between the conveyors, on which Micromaster figures can stand. Finally, a special connector packaged with Star Convoy allows the Microcarrier to be connected up to Grandus's base mode, powering his moving elevator.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on Star Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:StarConvoy reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Star Convoy''' (Cybertron, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-372'''
:*''Accessories'': Laser rifle, [[Micro Trailer]], Microcarrier, small cannon, cannon turret stand, radar, connector, 2 ramps

:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with some notable alterations to his deco: his white plastic was replaced with metallic silver, and the yellow star on his chest was chromed golden. Star Convoy himself retained some of his original decals, but most notably his "simulated head lights" and "wind shield panels" were tampographed on him; similarly, [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#StarConvoyReissue|Hot Rod]]'s stickers were all replaced with tampograph deco. Additionally, where the original toy had been packaged in robot mode in a tall box decorated with the standard Japanese package art of the time, the reissue was packaged in vehicle mode, in a long, wide box more reminiscent of the original Generation 1 toys.

: The stickers for this reissue have been found to deteriorate over time, with the silver portions showing a prominent fading effect. This was even present in a [[MISB|sealed]] copy.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-star-convoy-stickers.1236170/ Encore Star Convoy sticker issue]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/StarConvoy/starconvoy.htm More information on reissue Star Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Generation 2''==
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[1993]], [[1994]])
**''Accessories'': laser blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (light blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, sound and lights module

:The first ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy is a [[redeco]] of the original Generation 1 figure release with some notable new additions to catch him up to the radical 1990s. While his cab robot retained his original red and blue color scheme, his trailer was recast in black, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one displaying Optimus's name. On the first release of the trailer, the internal components and Roller matched the blue of the cab robot. Later, the internal components and Roller were changed to a lighter blue. Another running change followed, making the dark blue of the cab robot match this lighter shade. A bright yellow "Autobot" [[tampograph]] was also added to the back of his right leg.

:''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime comes with all his original accessories, as well as two major new play features. To increase his arsenal, Optimus is now armed with a pair of large, black handheld missile launchers that fire red missiles. These launchers were retooled from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' figure [http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/barricade.shtml Barricade]. Second, he comes with an electronic "sound and lights module" that can either plug into the front of the trailer (where it resembles a trailer refrigeration unit), or hook onto Optimus's back in [[robot mode]] via a new slot retooled into the cab robot. Unfortunately, the soundbox is heavy enough that doing so can often overpower Prime's hip joints, causing him to topple backward. The soundbox features a large, [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] Autobot symbol on its front, and three grey buttons which trigger two flashing red LEDs on either side of the module, and [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c6/G2OptimusNoises.ogg a trio of sound effects]: a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect, and a very loud "I am Optimus Prime!". The module also features ports on either side into which the missile launchers can peg.

:How the sound module handles batteries is an oddity among Transformers before or since. As G2 Optimus came out during a transitional period where button cell batteries were still fairly expensive, the module uses AA batteries by default, but was originally packed with a small bracket for included LR44 batteries that overrides the AA compartment completely to support the "Try Me!" feature in the box. The original intent is to discard the bracket once the LR44s run out and switch to several AA batteries, but if one were to keep it, the electronics can work equally well solely off far fewer button cell batteries.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Generation 2 Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CombatheroPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BE A HEEEERO]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1994)
**''Takara name'': '''Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-1'''
**''Accessories'': gun, 2 rockets

:[[Hero (G2)|Hero]] Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy created for the ''Generation 2'' line. He transforms into a Kenworth truck of unknown model which defies Optimus convention by being one continuous unit, rather than the traditional cab-and-trailer combo. Decals form the windows of a faux truck face to represent his chest, featuring both his name and what appears to be a [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|life support readout coming alive towards the end]]. In addition to a small gun, he is armed with a large missile launcher, which can fire a rubber-tipped rocket by means of a bellows which you slam your fist down on to produce a puff of air. The launcher is accessible in both modes, ending up mounted on his right forearm in robot mode; the bellows is attached via a rubber hose and cannot be disconnected, but stores on the figures's back when not in use, as do the rockets. A similar air-launching system with identical missiles was used by the simultaneously-released [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Megatron]], and by Laser Optimus Prime the following year (see below).

:This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and the [[KB Toys]]-exclusive [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)#Destructicon|Scourge]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Hero Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|What was that about shoulder-speakers, Jazz?]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[1995]])
**''Takara name'': '''Battle Convoy'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|saber weapon]]", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:Laser Optimus Prime (released in Europe under the name "Laser Rod Optimus Prime") transforms into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. The sides of the trailer are decorated with a sticker depicting Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a banner with the words "Optimus Prime Octane" on it. The truck is armed with a disc launcher on the roof of its trailer, which launches five blue discs bearing the ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignia as a knob is turned. Like the other "[[Laser Rod|Laser]]" toys released this year, Prime features electronics powered by two button-cell batteries; in truck mode, pressing the button on the cab's roof causes his headlight to light up with yellow LEDs.

:In the grand Optimus tradition, the cab of Laser Optimus Prime disconnects to become the highly poseable robot mode of Prime himself. Like Powermaster Prime and Hero Prime, the toy features the iconic windshield pecs and grill abs, despite not actually being formed from the actual truck components they emulate. In robot mode, pressing the button on Prime's cab (now on his back) activates a red LED in his right fist which illuminates his clear-plastic sword (which stores beneath his legs in truck mode).

:Prime's trailer unfolds via a spring-loaded transformation mechanism in a battle station that is positively ''bristling'' with varied weaponry. In addition to the disc launcher, it is armed with a "ripple-fire" missile launcher that fires five missiles, an air-powered rocket launcher like the one previously seen on Hero Optimus Prime, and a small laser cannon that mounts on the base's main tower. Both the missile launcher and laser cannon can disconnect and be held by Prime; his LED-fist will illuminate the laser cannon like it does his sword. Additional missiles and a second rocket are stored in grooves inside the sides of the trailer.

:This mold was redecoed by Takara in 2000 as ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], sans electronics. The following year, it was released by Hasbro as Black Convoy's [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] counterpart, Scourge, with retooled discs that lacked the Autobot insignia and a blunted sword, again sans electronics. Following this, the next use of the mold was planned to be ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]], which ended up being canceled. The modified Scourge tooling was also used when Laser Prime was reissued by Takara in 2006 with a modified deco ([[#G2reissue|see below]]), and for the e-HOBBY exclusive [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#G-2|Laser Ultra Magnus]] that accompanied the reissue's release, with electronics restored. In 2015, ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Year of the Goat]]'' Optimus Prime, another repaint version, comes with partially transparent plastic torso.

:In addition to being the most popular Generation 2 figure, Laser Optimus Prime was, prior to 2003, a regular contender for most popular Transformers toy ''ever'', back in the days of the annual [[alt.toys.transformers]] fan awards; the toy won twice, and actually lost once to his redeco, Scourge.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Laser Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sweet ride, Prime. (''Hasbro release'')]]
[[File:G2-toy OptimusPrime GoBotTakara.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(''Takara release'')]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun

: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]]s, this Optimus is a redeco of [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a ''Hot Wheels''-sized 1:64-scale Lamborghini Diablo. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: The plastic colors are a "solid" version of Firecracker's color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic, but also adding blue paint to his helmet for that little extra touch of Optimus. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; [[Blowout#Toys|Blowout]] and Firecracker became new versions of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]] and Optimus Prime respectively, while [[Gearhead#Toys|Gearhead]] and [[Motormouth#Toys|Motormouth]] stayed themselves.)

: In Europe, this deco was sold as Firecracker himself rather than Optimus Prime (at least in the French/Dutch/German packaging variant).

: Optimus was one of only three Go-Bots sold in the Takara ''G-2'' line, but it was a... weird release. His hood was tampographed with a stylized "T" with the ''Transformers'' logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Soundwave]], as well as the Japanese release of Go-Bots [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Megatron]]. On top of that, his yellow plastics are now the same bright fluorescent yellow as found on Soundwave, thanks to the [[gang-molding]] process used to make this batch. He keeps the blue helmet though. These three toys were sold on cards that were nigh-identical to the Hasbro cards on the front, rather than the usual ''G-2'' style packaging, with only a small bit of Japanese text on the front in the logo. The back side is stylistically close to the ''Generation 2'' packaging, but a "generic" cardback used for all three toys and entirely in Japanese. It's unclear why these toys were released this way; it's possible these were sold in convenience stores or some other similar outlet rather than in conventional toy stores/departments. Even more oddly, the Optimus shown on the cross-sell is actually a [[Sideswipe (G1)#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] with the car panels hand-painted red, and lacks the "T" on the hood... and yes, he's labeled "Optimus Prime" in Japanese as well, making this the first instance of the character ''not'' being named "Convoy" in Japan.

: The sculpt was later redecoed again for the third wave of Go-Bots to become [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]], and later still into the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[R.E.V.]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/OptimusPrimeGobot/optimusprime.htm More information on Go-Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:CombatHeroPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Gun, 2 rockets

: This Optimus Prime was to be a redeco of Hero Optimus Prime in dark blue and red. Packaged samples of this toy were produced, but it was ultimately never released.

:The packaged samples feature a "traditional" color scheme for the head, with a silver [[mouthplate]]; the prototype depicted in the official catalog image seen on the right sports an unusual ''red'' mouthplate, which inspired several later toys.

:Since much of the advertising for the ultimately unreleased redeco used an older, outdated name for the "Heroes" assortment, "Combat Heroes", Optimus and an equally unreleased redeco of "Hero" Megatron are commonly referred to by fans as "Combat Heroes" compared to the original "Heroes" releases, although all evidence suggests that Hasbro had never actually intended such a distinction, instead treating them as mere color [[variant]]s. Though the packaging is mostly unchanged (including a reuse of the existing packaging art depicting the original release's color scheme), one of the few minor alterations sees the addition of the name "Hero" (rather than "Combat Hero") to Optimus Prime's name above the (otherwise unchanged) UPC barcode.

:A finished sample of the Hero Optimus Prime redeco was among the rare toys auctioned off for charity at [[BotCon 1996]], along with several other unreleased ''Generation 2'' items.

::*''[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Generation2/HeroOptimusPrimeProtoMOSC.html "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Super Toy Archive]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/resources/review/generation+2/blue+optimus+prime/3654 "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in packaging at Transformers @ The Moon]''
::*''[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/combat-hero-optimus-prime/3429/1/ "Combat Hero" Optimus Prime in and out of packaging at Seibertron]
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*'''General Optimus Prime''' (Auto Roller, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Four missiles
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

: "General" Optimus Prime would have been a redeco of the Decepticon [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Dirtbag#Toys|Dirtbag]] in green, ironically bearing a closer resemblance to [[Hound (G1)/toys|Hound]]'s color scheme than the also-unreleased [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2|"Sgt. Hound"]] Auto Roller. General Optimus Prime would have transformed into a dump truck, and would've had an [[autotransformation]] gimmick.

: This mold was also used to make [[Autostinger#Toys|Autostinger]].
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[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle Convoy''' (reissue, [[2006]])
**''ID number'': '''TRF-13'''
**''Accessories'': "Laser cannon", "saber weapon", missile launcher, 10 missiles, 5 discs, 2 rockets

:This reissue of the original ''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime figure was made using the modified version of the mold created for ''Robots in Disguise'' Scourge, lacking the sculpted ''Generation 2'' Autobot insignias on the disks featured on the original. It sported a modified deco, with the flat grey plastic on both the trailer and Prime's chest now replaced with silver chrome; additionally, new Autobot symbol tampographs were added to the doors of Prime's cab mode and the front end of his trailer, and a pair of new chest-window stickers featuring an illustration of the Matrix of Leadership replaced the original decals.

:This version of the mold was used to create the e-HOBBY exclusive Laser Ultra Magnus, and somewhat more perplexingly, was briefly [[repurposing|repurposed]] by the [[Master of the Game|second]] ''[[Beast Wars Reborn]]'' text story as a temporary body for [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars Reborn|Optimus Primal]]!
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==''Beast Wars''==
{{Note|Very early in the life of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline (before the debut of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon), Hasbro treated the series as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and so Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime.}}

*'''Optimus Primal vs Megatron!''' (Basic versus two-pack, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-6'''[[File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm Batman, and I can breathe in space.]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
:The first ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]] is a Basic size class blue bat which could autotransform into a robot by pulling the tail. Two swords were removable from under its wings for use as weaponry in [[robot mode]]. It was packaged along with an alligator version of Megatron and a ''Beast Wars'' mini-comic.

:This figure was released during the short-lived period when Hasbro was treating the Beast Wars as an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was presented as being the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was also used to make the less ambiguous [[#AmazonConvobat|Optimus Prime-recolored Convobat]], the separate individual [[Convobat#Toys|Convobat]], [[Onyx Primal#Toys|Onyx Primal]] as well as inspire the comic character [[Nyx]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimalBat/optimusprimal.htm More information on Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Optimusprimaltoyultraape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, that's just Prime.]]
*'''Optimus Primal''' (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "spinal swords", 4 "mega-blast missiles", "mace whip"

: The second Optimus Primal toy was an ape in the Ultra size class. Though the transformation from primate to humanoid was a relatively simplistic one, the toy compensated with more than a fair share of weaponry and action features. A compartment on his right forearm opened to reveal a skull-shaped "mace whip" he could hold in his fist. His left forearm could open into a double-barreled "mega-blast missile" launcher. On his back were two more spring-loaded "mega-blast missile cannons"/launchers which auto-flipped over each shoulder. By pulling a lever in the center of his back, both arms would either spin at the bicep or bend in and out at the elbow, depending on the placement of notch-buttons located on either bicep. This gimmick was shown to be an effort to simulate a gorilla beating its chest while Optimus was in [[beast mode]], but could also be used in robot mode, making him swing his weapons wildly before himself. And finally, like many first-year ''Beast Wars'' toys, a battle mask/"[[mutant head]]" could be deployed over his robot head.

:Takara released the toy as part of their ''Beast Wars'' line in July of 1997, nearly identical to the Hasbro version. The missiles for the Takara version are thinner and simpler than the original Hasbro version, and would be used in all subsequent releases of the mold.

:Just like Optimus Primal's basic bat toy, this figure was released during the short-lived period when the Beast Wars was still considered to be an extension of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Optimus Primal was the same character as Optimus Prime. This was soon relegated to the realms of [[micro-continuity]] when the ''Beast Wars'' animated series began and clearly established that the two Optimuses were different characters, but the toy remains one that was officially branded as Prime, and is consequently listed here.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Optimus Primal and [[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha Series]] DX Convoy, and [[retool]]ed into ''Beast Wars Reborn''/''Beast Wars Tenth Anniversary'' versus pack Optimus Primal. Takara also created multiple special variants, including all-gold (from ''[[TV Magazine]]'', only ten awarded), red and gray (''TV Magazine'' again, but only ''one'' awarded), and blue-fur (a ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' design-contest prize, only five awarded).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/OptimusPrimal/optimusprimal.htm More information on ape Optimus Primal at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-toy OptimusPrimalCDROM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Freedom is the right of all superstitious, cowardly lots. Wait, no, that's not right...]]
*'''Amazon Showdown Special Version''' (1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-S1'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords
: Available only in a special CD-ROM two-pack with a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|purple redeco of "Megaligator"]], this redeco of "Convobat" takes his colors from [[#HeroOptimusPrime|the first ''G-2'' Convoy toy released in Japan]] and retains his previous gimmickry. His back features a silver Maximal [[Insignia|faction symbol]] plus "C-ROM", as in "Cybertron", get it? Huh? And Megatron has the "D-ROM"? See what they did there?

:The toy's [[bio]] clarifies that this Convobat is Optimus Prime, having had a trailer truck alternate mode and later scanning a bat to fight Megatron.

:The included CD-ROM includes the bios from wave 1 of the ''Beast Wars'' toyline, the [[Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|first ''Beast Wars'' commercial]], and a coloring game.

: This mold was also used to make [[Onyx Primal]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Cybertron/ConvoyBat/convoybat.htm More information on CD-ROM Convobat at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://ameblo.jp/aburachoujin/entry-12545863577.html Review including CD-ROM images at aburachoujin's blog]''
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==''Machine Wars''==
[[File:MW-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Most Autobots [[Primus apotheosis|aspire]] to be Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime aspires to be [[Thunder Clash]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle, 2 missiles

: Available only at [[KB Toys]], ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]. It's easy to see why Thunder Clash was chosen to become the new Optimus Prime, given his adherence to Prime tradition: the truck cab disconnects to become the robot, while the trailer unfolds to become an assault tower with twin missile racks. On the original Thunder Clash version of the mold, the racks operated on a gravity-feed system where a new missile drops into the launcher from above each time one was fired, allowing for twelve to be fired in rapid succession using a pinball launcher style mechanism.
:For ''Machine Wars'' Prime, this feature had to be retooled [[for safety reasons]], sealing the gravity feed slot and cutting the original launcher plungers down to just the handles, which do not move. The small missiles were replaced with much larger new molds to prevent choking hazards and triggers were added to the sides of the launchers, becoming regular spring loaded (and unusually powerful) single-firing weapons. There seems to have been some disconnect between the deco artist and whoever handled the redone Thunder Clash [[sticker]]s, as some stickers replicate details already handled by paint on the figure. Like the other four large Machine Wars figures, no guide exists in the instructions to show how said stickers should be applied. Also not noted in the instructions is that the handgun is meant to serve as the drive shaft for the cab, storing between the legs on the backside.

: The [[package art]] for this toy is a retouched version of the art for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime (see above), but now positioned so one robot arm is always "off the edge" of the box and unseen - conveniently hiding the sword this toy has never had, yet leaving the Laser Prime faceplate intact.

: This version of the mold was planned to be [[redeco]]ed into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, but the release was canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Machine Wars'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Choro-Q Robo''==
[[File:ChoroQOptimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy TV Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q Robo]]'' Convoy is a small, cutesified transforming figure of Optimus Prime that changes from trailer-pulling truck directly to [[robot mode]]. The toy features a working pull-back motor, and is decorated in a color scheme based on Prime's appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon, with blue eyes and windows and a grey stripe on the trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ChoroQConvoyTV/convoy.htm Move information on Convoy TV Version at TFU.info]''

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*'''Convoy Metallic Version''' (2001)
**''ID Number:'' '''Q/02'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:This version of ''Choro-Q Robo'' Convoy is a redeco of the first, featuring glittering metallic plastic, and a deco based upon the original toy, with yellow eyes, black windows, and a silver-and-blue stripe on the trailer.
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==''Commemorative Series''==
[[File:Commemorative series optimus prime modifications.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The snip that launched a thousand snits.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2002/2012)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:The first reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy in North America since the Generation 1 toyline reached its end, this "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]" edition of the figure was a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It was ''mostly'' identical to the original figure, save for some necessary modifications made [[for safety reasons]]: In the first instance of what would become a recognizable alteration to the mold, the toy's smokestacks were shortened, while the Combat Deck's firing missiles were elongated to prevent potential choking, as was the case with all other Commemorative Series figures' firing missiles. This release also had the trailer's launching feature removed.

:In 2012, a reissue of the Commemorative Series toy was released. Though the "Commemorative Series" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The toy itself is a mix of different versions. The cab has the safety modifications of the original ''Commemorative Series'' release, including the shortened smokestacks and longer missiles (and thicker rifle), but also has the modified hitch of the 2011 ''Chronicle'' two-pack (see below). Meanwhile, the trailer features the lighter gray plastic colors used for the 2008 ''Universe'' release, and the Autobot insignias on the robot's shoulders are tampographed (like on Takara's ''Encore'' version and Hasbro's ''Universe'' 25th Anniversary release). This version also seems to suffer from [[Mold#Deterioration|mold deterioration]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Commemorative Series Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The real one has a longer missile]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Hi-Q Powermaster unit, 2 Laser Rifles, 2 Twin Particle Beam Cannons, Super Robot head, missile launcher, 2 missiles, [[Apex Bomber]] chest/trailer top, 2 legs (left & right), 2 arms (left and right), Armor chest/trailer front, 2 wings (left & right)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:Marketed as a reissue of Powermaster Optimus Prime, this Toys"R"Us-exclusive Commemorative Series figure is in truth based on the Ginrai tooling on the toy that had previously been exclusive to Japan. It features a die-cast metal cab with translucent blue windows, and shortened, chrome smokestacks, and comes packaged with the drone [[Apex Bomber]] (formerly Ginrai's partner [[Godbomber]]), who splits into several components and combines with Prime to form "Apex Armor". As with all other Commemorative Series figures, Prime's new spring-loaded missile launcher featured an elongated missile.

:The figure was re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets in 2012, with no known changes to the figure itself but several modifications to the packaging that makes it easy to tell the two releases apart: The flap containing the [[package art]] is omitted entirely, the "Commemorative Series II" label is missing, the age recommendation and safety warning labels, the "Changes from double tractor trailer to battle station to super robot!" call-out and the name of the toy have all been shuffled around (with the words "battle" and "super" being omitted in the process), and most notably, the toy is no longer named "Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor", but simply "Optimus Prime", with Apex Bomber's existence no longer acknowledged anywhere on the packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexPrime/apexprime.htm More information on Powermaster Prime with Apex Armor at TFU.info]''
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==''The Transformers Collection''==
[[File:Tf collection 0 convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''ID Number:'' '''0'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (dark blue), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, [[energon-axe]]

:As yet another in an increasingly large number of reissues of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, this entry in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues added a few extra goodies to spice things up. Chiefly, the figure was armed with a new [[energon-axe]], based on the weapon used by Prime in the Generation 1 cartoon episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]", which plugs into either of the headlight-holes that normally accommodate Prime's fists. Additionally, Prime came packaged with a ring binder folder designed to hold the pull-out character file sheets that were included with all the other ''Transformers Collection'' reissues. Notably, this figure reinstated the original, thick version of Prime's rifle as the standard for all future Japanese reissues.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Transformers Collection Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Tfcollection prime fist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''9'''

:This redeco of the original Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] [[Starscream (G1)/toys|toy]] came packaged with a remolded right fist for Optimus Prime. This fist featured additional pegs that allowed it to hold [[Megatron (G1)/toys#TFCStarscream|the pistol mode Megatron accessory]] which was also included with Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/AnimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Transformers Collection Starscream at TFU.info]''
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==''Smallest Transforming Transformers''==
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You didn't find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 01A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster

:Standing only two-and-a-quarter inches tall, ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime was the smallest fully transforming G1 Optimus toy. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, replacing the detachable hands with actual sculpted fists, and even including a tiny version of his laser rifle. Unsurprisingly, he also has little articulation and is only capable of moving his arms and legs.

:His trailer and Roller were also available as a separate set in the same wave, as a rare [[shortpacking|shortpacked]] figure with the ID number "GTF-01B". It is a simplified version of the original Combat Deck, lacking features like the interior deco and the lift arm of the artillery robot, but still nonetheless looking fairly accurate to the original toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Smallest Transforming Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf anime convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Version)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF 06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:''Smallest Transforming'' Prime was redecoed the following year for the second wave of the line, into a color scheme based on his Generation 1 cartoon appearance featuring brighter reds and blues, white thighs, yellow details on his bumper, and blue eyes and windows. This version of the figure was made available for a second time in the next wave ("Wave 2.5"), with a new anime-decorated version of the Combat Deck now available as a rare "chase" figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestAnimePrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Convoy (Anime Version) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf white convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (White)''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF X-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Another version of Prime was also available in the second wave of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' series as a chase figure. This almost entirely white version of the figure is clearly based on the version of the original Prime cab robot used in the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus figure, but was nonetheless sold as Optimus Prime for the ''Smallest'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/SmallestConvoyWhiteMode/convoy.htm More information on Convoy (White) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Wstf vsx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Can't you guys ever get along?]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (multipack, 2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''VSX'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster
:Available exclusively as a freebie through the September 2004 issue of [[Dengeki Hobby]] magazine, this ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' two-pack contains both Optimus Prime and Megatron, in homage to the original 1984 "VSX" giftset containing the original versions of the two leaders.
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==''Mini Toy Shop Collection''==
[[File:G1toy mini toy shop convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'Cause we got a li'l ol' convoy, rockin' through the night...]]
*'''Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID Number:'' '''01'''

:At about 2/3 the size of the ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', this diminutive version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is the smallest figure of the Autobot leader made to date. It was sold as part of Takara's blindpacked ''[[Mini Toy Shop Collection]]'' line, a series of miniaturized figures from numerous classic Takara toylines, including ''Transformers'', ''[[Microman]]'', ''[[Licca Kayama|Licca-chan]]'', ''[[Choro-Q]]'' and others. Both of Prime's modes are represented by non-transforming individual figures, which come together in a two-pack. In-box, his truck form is even packed in a miniature recreation of his original Japanese packaging, which also includes a shrunken version of his sticker sheet. A tiny version of the original Takara Transformers catalog completes the set.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=3541&mode=flat More information on Mini Collection Convoy at tformers.com]''
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==''Masterpiece''==
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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And the fandom rejoiced. ''(Takara Masterpiece Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|''(20th Anniversary Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Optimus Prime'''/'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], [[2003]]/2004)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer (Japanese release only)
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] and [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime was produced for the stated milestone of the ''Transformers'' brand. So successful was the figure that ''ToyFare'' magazine ultimately ranked it #1 in their quest for "Best Toy Ever".<ref>[http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/000054376.cfm ToyFare Magazine Best Toys Ever]</ref>

:Created with the specific purpose of producing an Optimus Prime as accurate to the original animated series as possible, the toy is exceptionally poseable compared to toys prior, partially constructed from die-cast metal, features rubber tires and vacuum-metalized plastic and is heavily detailed, with sliding pistons in its joints and working spring-loaded suspension in vehicle mode. The figure also contains multiple non-intrusive gimmicks, such as a moving [[mouthplate]] to emulate Prime's traditional method of speech, flip-up communications panels on the forearms depicting images of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]], and an opening, light-up Matrix chamber in the chest, which contains a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open. The Matrix is housed within a removable gray battery box which can light up the matrix core when activated.

:Optimus Prime comes with many accessories in addition to the aforementioned Matrix, including the character's traditional laser rifle, now termed (and henceforth known as) an [[ion blaster]]. The initial release of the figure cast the ion blaster in grey plastic, but later assortments recast it in its more familiar black coloration. Other accessories include a transparent orange energon-axe that plugs into either wrist when Prime's fist is retracted, and even a non-transforming gun mode Megatron weapon, with removable stock, silencer, and scope accessories, in homage to [[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|several]] [[The Insecticon Syndrome|instances]] in the Generation 1 cartoon when Prime was forced to wield his enemy. Pack-in bonuses that came with the figure included an inner cardboard tray illustrated to resemble the interior of Prime's Combat Deck, and in later releases, a small poster drawn by [[Pat Lee]].

:Optimus has a hidden sculpted mouth underneath his face mask, though attempts at removing the mask from the head may entirely damage the action feature.

:Takara's version of the figure was released in their markets slightly earlier, as the first of their long-running ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line. In addition to coming with a cardboard trailer that the buyer could assemble to "complete" Prime's truck mode, Takara's release differed from Hasbro's by featuring longer smokestacks (kept short on the Hasbro version [[for safety reasons]]), and lacking the black scorch-marked "battle damage" paint applications Hasbro included on the figure's shoulders, wrists, and abdomen. In Western markets, the figure was intended to complement the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/otfcc2004.txt Steve-o's OTFCC 2004 notes]</ref>

:This sculpt was redecoed by Takara into a golden Lucky Draw figure and later released in its original coloration with a trailer as a "Perfect Edition" (see below for both), while Hasbro would later redeco it into their ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-branded "[[#Classics|DVD Edition]]". The mold was also used to make ''Masterpiece'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] and "[[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]", representing one of many drones built in Prime's image, rather than Prime himself.

:In ''[[Transformers History Collection]]'', a [[Blindpacking|blind-packed]] Transformers trading figure line, Takara released an add-on hand for ''Masterpiece'' Convoy as a [[Chase figure]]. The hand holds a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] figure and clips on to the end of Optimus Prime's arm, making the arm slightly longer than normal.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|We salute the brave soul who transformed this thing in order to photograph it.]]
*'''Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, [[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer

:Offered as part of a Lucky Draw campaign in August 2004, this extremely rare version of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy is almost entirely vacuum-metalized gold, lacking any other painted detail or stickers. The parts which are not viable are molded in a flat golden plastic; the only exceptions are its rubber tires, the core of the Matrix and the energon-axe, which remain black, blue and orange, respectively. Whether or not the figure was intended to evoke Optimus Prime's [[:File:Goldenlagoon prime perceptor.jpg|entirely-golden appearance]] in the cartoon episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]", when he was coated with [[electrum]], is unknown; given that entirely chroming a figure gold is a fairly standard deco for Lucky Draw figures, it may just be happy coincidence more than anything else.

:The figure comes packaged in the standard ''Masterpiece'' Convoy box, with the only telltale sign of its fabled contents being the replacement of the traditionally silver foil lettering on the box with gold. It's not clear how many were made, but it is thought to be no more than 10 or 20.

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080501195324/http://www.goldoptimusprime.com/?show=Gold-Optimus-Prime More information on gold ''Masterpiece'' Convoy at GoldOptimusPrime.com (via Internet Wayback Machine)]''

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[[File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]
*'''Convoy Perfect Edition''' ([[September 28]], 2006/2009)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, cardboard trailer
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:For this re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy, Takara submitted to the biggest desire fans had for the figure and produced a full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer opens up into Convoy's Combat Deck, with storage for its accessories and a functional repair drone, though Roller is conspicuous by its absence. Like the original Combat Deck, the drone can extend through holes in the roof and front of the closed trailer, and the interior has enough room to accommodate one ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' figure in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. Some reports suggest that the paint on this figure's chest chips more easily than past editions.

:This version of Convoy, and Hasbro's 20th Anniversary DVD version of the toy depicts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on its communicators rather than Bumblebee and Starscream.

:Continuating the trend begun by their previous release of ''Masterpiece'' Ultra Magnus in 2005, Hasbro [[Australia]] released Convoy Perfect Edition as a Target Australia [[exclusive]] in 2008. Takara themselves then made the figure available for a second time in October 2009.

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[[File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Remember that scene from the movie that made you cry and traumatised you as a kid? Well now you can display me doing just that!]]
*'''Convoy Sleep Mode''' (2010)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-4S'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, ion Blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe

:Released by TakaraTomy as part of their ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' anniversary line honoring the "future era" of the original cartoon (which was set in 2010 in Japanese continuity, you see!), this exceptionally morbid re-release of the ''Masterpiece'' Convoy figure recolors the Autobot leader in <s>blacks and greys</s> ''very'' low-saturated reds and blues, representing ''his dead body'' from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''—but don't worry, kids, it's actually a "sleep mode", according to the figure's name! Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan (see what they did there?), it comes with all its customary accessories, including the Perfect Edition trailer, redecoed where appropriate: the trailer itself has become translucent, its energon-axe is now transparent grey, and Megatron, in another movie homage, is rendered in translucent purple, evoking the scene depicting his transformation into [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]]. The figure was also released in other parts of Asia as a limited edition of 2010 as well, combined with the Japanese edition for 4020 total. The Japanese version denotes "Serial Number in Japan: ####/2010" on its bio card with the number out of 2010, while the Asian version denotes "C1 - ####/2010" with the number out of 2010 on its bio card.

:This version of Convoy depicts [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]] on its communicators.

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[[File:MPtoy last shot convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Well, it had to end ''some'' day...]]
*'''Convoy Last Production''' ([[March 26]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-1L'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, sound stage

:"Convoy Last Production" was the final re-use of the ''Masterpiece'' toy mold before it was at last retired after numerous re-releases and redecos. The figure is essentially identical to the original Japanese MP-1 release, aside from a slightly brighter red, and the addition of the words "LAST SHOT" in Transformers typeface molded into the small of Convoy's back, hidden beneath its headlight-flaps in [[robot mode]]. Lacking the trailer of MP-4, the figure instead comes with a redecoed version of the electronic base included with Hasbro's "[[#20thDVD|DVD Edition]]" of the figure from five years prior, which now features a collection of sixteen soundbytes of Convoy delivering famous lines from the Japanese version of the Generation 1 cartoon, recited by the character's original Japanese voice actor [[Tesshō Genda]]. The base was promoted as containing a hint as to the identity of the next ''Masterpiece'' toy; as it would turn out, this was a new version of Convoy himself (see below), foreshadowed by a sound clip on the base which played only intermittently, and which had Convoy announce that he would "soon be reborn".

:For its release in Korea, Hasbro Asia provided a [[collector coin]] featuring truck-mode Optimus Prime on one side and "MP-01L" on the other. The coin came mounted on a card featuring lineart of the Autobot leader's head, the stark black design of which could be mistaken for promoting the earlier "Sleep Mode" release. The limited release (and general lack of enthusiasm for the collector coins in Korea) makes this one of the more difficult Masterpiece coins to find.

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[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Here we go again...]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[September 24]], 2011, 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mp10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#mp10|trailer/Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}

:MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a "perfect new model" on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent ''Masterpiece'' toys, such as [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus]], and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode's cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy's legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.)

:Many of the small features and electronics of the original ''Masterpiece'' mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy's trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy's right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller's seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy's trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy's gun or pull Convoy's trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy's weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.

:MP-10 immediately became the gold standard in terms of scale for the Masterpiece line, with all subsequent releases being sized to best match him for nearly a decade.

:This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the "Long Life Design" award which the ''Masterpiece'' line won that same year.<ref name="lldaward">[https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/44648 Good Design Long Life Award: Transformers Masterpiece]</ref> This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-10B Black Convoy]].

:''See also: [[#mp10hasbro|MP-10 Hasbro]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Hasbro Masterpiece]].''
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[[File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|In the jungle / the mighty jungle / the Convoy sleeps tonight]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE ver.)''' ([[2014]]-[[August 19|07-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10A'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#mpbape|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mpbape|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mpbape|Energon axe]]

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2014, Convoy (BAPE Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a green color scheme matching the [[#bape|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver.]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Unlike Shinji, this guy won't go strangling his girlfriend or dating his mother's clone, if he even has a mother...]]
*'''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#eva|Ion Blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#eva|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#eva|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#eva|trailer/Battle Station]], [[Roller (G1)#eva|Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#eva|Spike Witwicky figurine]]

:Exclusive to the [[TakaraTomy Mall]] and limited to 1,000 pieces, this figure was released as part of the ''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' crossover. It uses the MP-10 mold with all the same accessories, decoed in the green and purple color scheme of [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]]. The trailer, Roller, and Spike figure are done up in [[Nerv]]-themed colors.

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[[File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Because one overpriced clothing store exclusive MP10 repaint wasn't enough. Anyone like to give the odds for a BAPE Ver. BLACK in 2017 then?]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)''' (2015-11)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10R'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2015, Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO Ver.) is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique deep red color scheme matching the [[#bapered|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. Red]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' Mini Die-Cast figure (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**Included with '''[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-33 Inferno]]'''

:Replacing the collector coins in previous releases, the Asia release of ''Masterpiece'' Inferno comes with a mini Optimus Prime figure, the first in a range of non transformable collectables made from <s>lost art</s> Die-Cast metal and based on the corresponding Masterpiece figure (MP10).

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[[File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|As predicted. What's the chances of a new BAPE color scheme? Teal Blue or Burnt Gold would be nice if you're reading this, BAPE.]]
*'''Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)''' (2017)
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10K'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Available exclusively from Japanese clothing company [[A Bathing Ape]] in 2017, MP Convoy BAPE BLACKCAMO Ver. is a trailer-less redeco of the MP-10 mold sporting a unique black color scheme matching the [[#bapeblack|Convoy Reissue BAPE Ver. BLACK]] of the original G1 toy, with "BAPE's famous camouflage pattern" and an ape head print on the shoulder replacing the usual faction symbol.
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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|At your 7-Eleven, freedom's waiting for you.]]
*'''Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)''' ([[February 28]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-711'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine

:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]]-decoed Convoy—white with green and blue highlighting—themed with [[7-Eleven]] logos. Unlike most MP-10 redecos, he comes with a trailer, Roller, and Spike figure, who is sporting a 7-Eleven uniform. Roller and the combat deck come with 7-Eleven logos, however Convoy's shoulder logos are stickers with the option of a green 7-Eleven logo or the standard Autobot logo on either shoulder.

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[[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Anyone up for a game of [[basketrek]]?]]
*'''Convoy (atmos safari LeBron Ver.)''' ([[March 15]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10ASL'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe

:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari LeBron James sneakers, in a fetching scheme of vibrant orange plus black and gray with extra details and logos. Unfortunately he does not come with a [[ballobot]] accessory.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=3|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son! (Note: [[The Master Builders (episode)|Basketball accessory]] not included.)]]
*'''Convoy Ver.3.0''' ([[August 31]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, 2 beam effect parts, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, damaged head, alternate head, Starscream head, Starscream shoulder intakes, damaged chestpiece, jetpack, trailer, Roller, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky figurine]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Masterpiece|Sparkplug Witwicky figurine]], [[Carly#Masterpiece|Carly figurine]]

:An entirely new mold released to commemorate the brand's 35th anniversary, ''Masterpiece'' "Convoy Ver.3.0" is a much more complex and cartoon-accurate figure than previous releases. At 50,000 yen (approximately $450 USD), this Convoy had the highest MSRP of any mass-market ''Transformers'' toy until ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron|Unicron]]'s $575 price tag was announced.

:Alongside the Trailer (which retains the same function and can hold 4 standard-sized Autobot cars at a time when open), Roller, the Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, and Energon Axe, the Combat Deck's base can be removed and with the new flip-out wheels, Roller (now cast in stark grey with silver rims) can tow it around. The cannon and arm section can also be removed so it can function as a flight stand, while an adapter for [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|MP-41 Dinobot]]'s display stand is also included, and the Ion Blaster now has 2 effect parts, which can simulate blaster fire and when used with the Sideswipe rocket pack included, can be used as booster flames. He also comes with a fuel hose like that on the original figure, as well as a soundbox feature that can be switched between recorded lines by the character's original Japanese ([[Tesshō Genda]]) and English ([[Peter Cullen]]) voice actors, with transformation effects (though the ascending and descending transformation sounds are spliced together in his English voice) and Douglas Walsh music to boot! As to note, Cullen's clips are closer to the recent [[Aligned]] portrayals.

:Like [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|MP-36 Megatron]], Convoy includes a battle-damaged head and an abdomen cover to replicate the war wounds in the climatic battle in the movie, and alongside a newly designed figure of Spike, he comes with two of Sparkplug and Carly, any of them capable of riding inside via 2 small doors on the side of the cab. A second alternate head is based on his head's rounder design seen in the first season of the cartoon and the Marvel Comics. His accessories can be stored in the trailer's removable undercarriage.

:This figure, with the included intakes and alternate head in place, also doubles as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP44|Starscream]] from "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]".

:Unfortunately, Convoy has been known to suffer from differing quality control issues. Because of a design flaw, certain plastic parts in his lower ratcheted knee joints tend to build stress during movement and eventually break. Furthermore, grey and yellow paint in parts that tend to get scratched and bumped during transformation have been prone to paint chipping. Some units have come with their [[For safety reasons|soft plastic]] ear antennas on different heads warped in-package. The human minifigures can have their ball jointed limbs rather easily popping out of their sockets and misassembled ( in this case, Carly with her groin part in reverse from the front).

:Unlike MP-01 and MP-10, this version of Convoy did not get a fully localized Hasbro release for English-speaking markets. However, it is being imported by Hasbro through numerous retail outlets with additional branding using the localized Optimus Prime name and presumably with the same Hasbro-branded slipcover and English safety sheet given to other contemporary ''Masterpiece'' releases. In Canada, the figure is being released as an EB Games exclusive, where he'll cost even more than the game consoles sold there! Hasbro's online product description neglects to mention the voice box gimmick, possibly due to English-speaking audiences' unfamiliarity with Japanese ''Transformers'' media and the fairly late reveal of his English-language voice clips.

:This mold was redecoed as [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]], with the sound gimmick removed, and without the trailer, battle damaged, and Starscream parts.
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*'''Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)''' ([[March 26]], [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10DC'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe
:Exclusive to Japanese Atmos stores, this deco of Optimus matches Atmos Safari Duck sneakers, in a fetching scheme of greens plus vibrant orange.
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*'''Convoy (atmos ELEPHANT CAMO Ver.)''' (black plus vibrant teal)
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*'''Convoy (atmos VIOTECH CAMO Ver.)'''(light grey plus light gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO BLACK Ver.)''' (black plus shocking green and gold)
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*'''Convoy (atmos TIGER CAMO YELLOW Ver.)''' (yellow and black tiger stripes plus white)

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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prall, Masterpiece flavored!]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of "Convoy", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode.

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[[File:TF-MP-44S-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[:File:FightSuperRobotLifeTransformersManga.JPG|You know, Optimus Prime, the superhero from America.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[February]] [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44S'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion Blaster, beam effect part, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, alternate head

:Released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the ''Transformers'' brand, ''Masterpiece'' MP-44S Optimus Prime is a redeco of "[[#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]]", featuring colors based on the [[#The Transformers|original ''The Transformers'' toy]]. Among the heaps of accessories included with the original release of Convoy, Optimus retains only his Ion Blaster (with its beam effect), Energon Axe, and the more rounded head styled after season 1 of the cartoon (here passing the squint test for the toy head). New for this release is a sheet of stickers to reproduce the, erm, sheet of stickers, included with ''The Transformers'' Optimus Prime. As with the previous trailer-less [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|MP-49 Black Convoy]], the soundbox has been neutered for this release.

:Instead of the standard "Convoy" of Japanese releases based on older media, this toy uses the "Optimus Prime" name. It is explained as a name made popular by Hollywood movies—referring to the [[live-action film series]], which does not change character names in Japanese localization.
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==''Robotmasters''==
[[File:RMConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, "G1 Convoy" (as he is amusingly referred to even in fiction) visibly takes its cue from ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt, but sharing few to none of the larger toy's other attributes, least of all anything that could be described as a successful transformation.

: G1 Convoy comes with two sets of fists, each pair featuring differently-shaped fist holes: one pair with square holes to hold the figure's "Convoy Gun" (as his ion blaster is called), and the other with round 3mm-compatible holes to hold the spring-loaded translucent blue missile launcher (a generic accessory also available with ''Robotmasters'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys|Beast Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Beast Convoy]]). The fists are swapped out by simply popping them out of the wrist-hinge that holds them in place; the figure also includes an energon-axe that can be inserted into the wrist instead of a fist.

: Due to being molded in translucent plastic, the waist section is prone to breakage, so exercise some caution.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:RM DVDConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm shiny!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy + DVD''' (2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-10'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 15]], 2004
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: Also in the first wave of ''Robotmasters'', this special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and a tint of yellow for his eyes, with an extra Autobot insignia tampographed onto his right shoulder, and a black Convoy Gun. The figure comes packed with a DVD containing the first episode of the ''Robotmasters'' cartoon, "[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DVDConvoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy + DVD at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Rmblackconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm blacky!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right), Calamity Defenser

: Available only via mail-order through ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, the "Limited Black Version" of G1 Convoy is just that: a straight [[black redeco]] of the G1 Convoy toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed (including a silver version of his axe), as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Calamity Defenser" [[solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Psycho-Orb]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HHG1Convoy/convoy.htm More information on G1 Convoy Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Crayola convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The third one is totally ''Shattered Glass'' Prime!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''G1 Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''RM-01'''
:*''Accessories'': "Convoy Gun", missile launcher, missile, energon-axe, 4 fists (2 left, 2 right)

: When ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy was turned into a Lucky Draw figure, the color scheme into which he was redecoed was chosen through a children's coloring contest held in the pages of the December 2004 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. The winning entry was a... ''startling'' mixture of blue, orange and two shades of green, earning the toy the [[fandom|fan]]-appointed nickname of "Crayola Convoy". As with all Lucky Draws, it is extremely rare, with only ten units produced.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy/1594/transformers+robot+masters+-+lucky+draw+custom+colour+g1+convoy.html More information on "Crayola Convoy" at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]''
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==''Universe'' (2003)==
[[File:TFU03-toy Optimus Spychanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Why won't they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Spy Changer, 2004)}}</ul>

: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Spy Changer" Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger]] [[Scourge (RID)#Spychanger|Scourge]] toy, transforming into a Western Star 4964EX truck. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing. Like most Spy Changers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

: Originally a [[KB Toys]] exclusive, the first release of this toy (and the others in the assortment) did not have any sub-line designation at all, but later releases for other chains, most notably "budget" chains like Family Dollar, marked them as ''Universe'' product.

: This mold was also redecoed into [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Optimus Prime Figure|a Spy Changer version of the live-action movie Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Collector's Edition''==
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[[File:G1-toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Welcome to The Past!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Orion Pax''' (2-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''67'''
:*''Accessories'': "Barrelroller" robot/"electromagnetic lift handle", "laser rifle"

: This ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Japanese [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive is a [[redeco]] of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Kup]], released in conjunction with [[Kup (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Kup's 2005 reissue]] in ''[[The Transformers Collection]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian pickup truck, and is colored to represent [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]] as he appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 television series]] episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]".

: Like the Kup reissue, he comes with both the original release's gun and a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], in this case [[Roller (G1)#Collector's Edition|Barrelroller]], a redeco of [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]]. The original-release rifle has been slightly retooled to fit in the wider fist-holes of the Targetmaster vesion of the mold.

: Just as the reissued Kup came with a reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]], this set also included a redeco of Wheelie as Orion's best friend, [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. It shipped to buyers in September 2005.

: In later years, other Kup toys would be repainted into Orion Pax [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute2Pack|under the]] ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' line, and also the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' "A Hero Is Born" double pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/OrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''
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==''Hybrid Style''==
*'''Convoy''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Expensive and tiny.]]
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, [[jet pack|rocket pack]], 8 hands (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' Optimus Prime is an ''insanely'' detailed and complex transforming toy, created under the supervision of famed mecha designer [[Shōji Kawamori]]. Standing only three and three-quarter inches tall in robot mode, the figure is partially constructed from die-cast metal and features one of the most complex transformation sequences ever seen on a ''Transformers'' figure of its size. Alas, the small size of the figure also works against it, as it required several design concessions that resulted in (if we're being nice about it) an unimpressive cab mode.

:Prime is loaded with a ridiculous number of features and accessories. The robot itself is highly poseable, and both the smokestacks on Prime's shoulders and the fuel tanks on his legs can be rotated forward to act as guns, even featuring sculpted detail to this effect. As ever, he comes with a trailer that opens up into his crazy-detailed Combat Deck, featuring more action features than ever before. In trailer mode alone, it features a flip-down support stand so it can stand alone, a spring-loaded pop-out ramp instead of a fold-down one, and when the trailer is split for transformation, the traditional support legs underneath automatically swing out into place. The trailer houses most of Prime's accessories, including his ion blaster (with a moveable ammo clip to allow for multiple poses) and energon-axe, as well as his classic gas pump accessory, now with a poseable wire instead of a rubber hose. Two fold-out compartments provide storage space for six of Prime's interchangeable fists, while the other two remain attached the robot: two clenched, two open, a pointing right fist, a tilted left fist (for holding the ion blaster's ammo clip), and two fists with slots to grip the miniscule Matrix of Leadership that fits in a tiny chamber in Prime's chest. The Combat Deck's artillery robot features two flip-out handles that Prime can grip as if aiming the drone's guns, and Roller is also included, with three different 3mm ports to hold Prime's gun and gas pump. Lastly, Prime comes with a rocket pack like those used by the Autobots in such Generation 1 cartoon episodes as "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1|Dinobot Island]]", and a stand shaped like the Autobot insignia that allows him to be displayed in mid-air, as if in flight. The rocket pack also has 3mm ports for Prime's weapons, and stores on the front of the trailer in vehicle mode.

:Purchase of a ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime at a Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] store allowed the buyer the option of also purchasing the exclusive ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Hot Rod]] toy.

:The toy also received a Hasbro release 11 years later under the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YOTR2017|''Platinum Edition'']] line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Convoy on TFU.info]''

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[[File:THS-02B G2Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yanigerlicious!]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02B'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers, 2 heads

:Available exclusively through e-HOBBY, this black and teal repaint of ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy features the traditional "[[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Prime]]" color scheme, but represents a version of Optimus Prime himself. In addition to all the original accessories, the toys also includes several more deliciously metatextual goodies, themed around the ''Generation 2'' toy and comics: two new large guns patterned after the new weapons wielded by the ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy, and two additional (blue) Prime heads that can be swapped with the figure's regular noggin, sculpted explicitly in the style of [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Generation 2'' comic]] artist [[Derek Yaniger]]. One head is pristine, the other decorated to match the battle damage seen on the cover of the [[War Without End!|first ''Generation 2'' issue]].

:As the more franchise-savvy TransFans may realise, these extra parts, plus the black trailer of Convoy Black Version, can all be used to modify the original, red ''Hybrid Style'' Optimus Prime into a comic-accurate ''Generation 2'' version, complete with a black trailer, trailer-mounted guns and your choice of Yaniger-style heads.

:This figure came in a unique box, packaged with a [[Hybrid Style Convoy Black Version|mini-comic]], both illustrated by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

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[[File:TF-Hybrid-Style-THS-02-Convoy-Black-Gold-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Texas tea.]]
*'''Convoy Black Gold Version''' (November 25, 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''T.H.S.-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, ion blaster, gas pump, energon-axe, Autobot Matrix of Leadership, rocket pack, 8 fists (4 left, 4 right), Autobot insignia stand, 2 missile launchers

:Available ''only'' in China markets, Convoy Black Gold Version is yet another black repaint of the first ''Hybrid Style'' Convoy figure, with some gold detailing. Convoy Black Gold Version does not include any extra accessories unlike the Black Version release above.
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==''Alternators''==
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[[File:Alternators OptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I don't come with a creepy girl...]]
[[File:Convoy BT.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and neither do I...]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''21'''
**''Binaltech ID number:'' '''BT-22'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Steve Bono]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24 scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. Several of the details of his [[robot mode]] body are based on the sculpt of the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure, but the head itself shares more similarities with the Powermaster mold. He is armed with a small pistol which transforms into his vehicle mode engine.

:This figure was originally conceived by Hasbro to be another character (exactly who is unknown), rather than Optimus Prime, but Takara insisted that the toy be made into Optimus to help it sell well in their markets, as the vehicle mode was no particular draw, given its scarcity in Japan. Reportedly, the figure cost twice as much as other Alternators to construct, so Hasbro had to bow to this demand so Takara would help fund it. Ironically, Takara eventually wound up soliciting the figure ''not'' as Prime, but as his ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' lookalike, [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] (perhaps connected to the Powermasteresque headsculpt), before its Japanese release was cancelled and moved over into the ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' toyline (see below).

: It took two further years, but this figure was eventually released as part of the Japanese counterpart to the ''Alternators'' line (''Binaltech'') in 2008. ''Binaltech'' Convoy features some additional paint details, like his silver pelvis, additional patterns on his shoulders, and red paint on his engine-gun, and like all ''Binaltech'' figures, he also includes die-cast metal pieces. Unlike previous Binaltech releases, a bio-card was not included.

:This sculpt was also used to create ''Alternators'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].

::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#22|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Convoy's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AltOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Alternators/Binaltech Convoy at TFU.info]''
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==''Kiss Players''==
[[File:Kiss Convoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|...And yet, I do!]]
*'''Convoy × Melissa''' (2006)
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, "[[Surfblade]]" surfboard/sword weapon, [[Marissa Faireborn]] figurine with stand and 2 pairs of arms and legs
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime. While the figures may appear similar at first glance, given that ''Kiss Players'' Prime is still red, blue and black, there are many subtle differences, not least of all the replacement of the ''Alternators'' figure's bare, flat red plastic with a deep metallic red paint. Several of his body parts are cast in different colors of plastic (for example, his shins, formerly black, are now blue, while his formerly-blue hands are now black), and he features more intricate paint applications on his shoulders, and especially his pelvis, which is decorated to look like Prime's traditional bumper.

:In addition to the small engine-pistol of his ''Alternators'' figure, Prime comes with the "Surfblade", a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small knives or a large double-bladed sword. As with all the ''Kiss Players'' figures, Prime also comes with a [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of a cute girl: in this case, Marissa Faireborn, who can perch upon his shoulder or sit in his driver's seat, and comes with two pairs of interchangeable arms and legs. Additionally, the set includes a CD featuring the first five episodes of the [[Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama]], as well as the exclusive bonus audio adventure, "[[Someday, Beneath the Sun]]."

:This set was originally intended to be released under the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech Asterisk]]'' line, as "Black Convoy meets Marissa", but this release was cancelled before it was officially even announced.
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==''Titanium Series''==
[[File:TitaniumHeroes WWPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well he ''is'' a car... in a car ''crash''.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster]], display stand

:Released in the first wave of ''Titanium Series'' 6-inch Cybertron Heroes figures, this figure is based on Optimus Prime's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] form as seen in the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comic book "[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]". Prime transforms into a comic-accurate Cybertronian truck in a few steps, and his ion blaster can be slotted in the back of the truck mode cab for storage.

:The figure was personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]], who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: the word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his silver ion blaster. The paint on the handle of his ion blaster scuffs rather easily when placed into his hands.

:As a ''Titanium'' figure, Prime is made in large part from die-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in the ''Titanium'' line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. For that reason, the tiny insufficient clips that hold his shoulders in place are highly prone to breaking off, leaving his shoulders floppy and unable to be secured in robot mode. He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique removable nameplate.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/TitTWW6OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Titanium war within 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now we just need a [[Sherman Dam|dam]]....]]
*'''War Within Optimus Prime vs. War Within Megatron''' (two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''Titanium'' two-pack includes the previously-released ''War Within'' Optimus Prime figure along with the ''War Within'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Megatron]] Megatron figure and an exclusive [[variant]] cover of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 5|#5]].

:As the mass retail release of the last waves of the ''Titanium'' "Cybertron Heroes" figures was delayed for several months, the two-pack version of Megatron was at least initially more widely available than the individually packaged one.

:Despite being mentioned in the joint [[instructions]] leaflet for the set, neither figure includes their display base.

:There appears to be a variant of this two-pack: One version has the Optimus Prime figure more or less identical to its individual release, whereas the other one drops the additional black paint weathering, making him much cleaner-looking.
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==''Classics''==
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The definitive Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold of 2006. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Henkei.21 Henkei.21|And 2008.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#UnitedBlack|And 2012.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of Extinction|And 2014.]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#StandFall|And 2016.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Alex Kubalsky]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the ''Classics'' toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:In [[robot mode]], his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barrelled over-shoulder weapon. Undocumented in the instructions, Optimus can also use the wind vane as a shield, If one of his fists is folded down. The unusually high amount of yellow paint used throughout the body is supposed to emulate the yellow stickers from the original G1 toy. The toy has a trailer hitch, but does not come with a trailer.

:Unfortunately, the yellow paint on his forearms tends to flake off.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Voyager Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ClassicsPrime Vs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]]
*'''The Ultimate Battle''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

: This ''Classics'' Optimus Prime is a smaller, Deluxe Class figure with a noticeable physical resemblance to Takara's ''[[#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]]'' Prime figure, and a transformation that is about as successful. The figure is armed with a tommy gun-shaped laser rifle that transforms into a turret-like configuration and mounts on the rear of his truck mode, and features a spinning "power punch" action that sees the whole upper half of his torso spin when a button on his back is pressed. Pressing the button "unlocks" the spinning mechanism; pull ''hard'' on the button, and you can lock the torso back into place.

:In the United States, Prime was only available in a special two-pack with a similarly unique ''Classics'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Megatron toy]], and the specially-produced "[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle|The Ultimate Battle]]" DVD (which is, inappropriately enough, entirely about the [[Unicron Trilogy]]). The two-pack (including the DVD) was also available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] "Bonus Value" version with two randomly selected members of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], in the combinations [[Overcast (Cybertron)|Overcast]]/[[Longarm (Cybertron)|Longarm]], Overcast/[[Deepdive (Cybertron)|Deepdive]] and Deepdive/Longarm. International markets, including European countries, saw the two-pack in a considerably smaller, differently-shaped box that was lacking the DVD case (the DVD was instead made available separately). In addition, Mexico, Singapore and some European countries such as the Netherlands and Hungary also received the two figures on individual cardbacks. For the United States market, the two-pack was [[rebranding|rebranded]] and re-released in [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'']]-branded packaging later in 2007, available from Dollar General, Big Lots and [[KB Toys]], and ''again'' in [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']]-branded packaging in 2011, this time available from Dollar General and Big Bad Toy Store.

:This figure was later ''also'' made available without redeco as part of the "Leader for the Ages" two-pack released under the [[#Transformers (2007)|live-action movie line]] (see below) and saw several redecos for [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'']] ("Special Edition", below), ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' ("Sons of Cybertron", below) and [[#United|United]] (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Classics Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, Autobot Matrix of Leader, gun mode Megatron, Megatron's scope, stock and silencer, energon-axe, display stand

: Produced to coincide with the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and its release on DVD by [[Sony]], this edition of Prime is a redeco of his ''[[#Masterpiece|20th Anniversary]]'' figure. It replaces the original's metallic paint with flatter colors and does away with any and all vacuum-metalized plastic, as well as altering several other small details across the body, like the color of the lights on his feet and chest.

:Prime comes with all the accessories of his previous release, although his ever-changing ion blaster is now somewhat confusingly cast in blue plastic. He features one major additional accessory: an electronic display base sculpted with the image of the Matrix and the Autobot insignia. Pressing the insignia's crest triggers a series of electronic soundbytes, mostly quotes from the movie recited not by original actor [[Peter Cullen]], but by Hasbro's in-house actor, [[Ron Hayden]]: "Autobots, transform and roll out!", "I want you to make a special run to Autobot City," "Megatron must be stopped!", "All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck," and two samples of the classic [[Transformation#The noise|transformation sound effect]], one ascending, one descending.

:The display stand itself was later redecoed as a mail-in prize for TakaraTomy's ''[[Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' promotion, intended to be used with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus Convoy]], and again when it was packaged with the "Last Production" run of the Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on DVD Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PepsiOptimusPrime.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Subservience to Corporate America is the duty of all servile beings.]]
*'''Pepsi Optimus Prime''' (Autobot, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right fists, ion blaster, trailer

:Inspired by the [[#The Transformers|1985 promotional version]] of Optimus Prime that featured Pepsi stickers on his trailer, this outlandish incarnation of Prime is a slightly altered version of Takara's 2005 [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure (which represented a different character to Prime). The figure was only sold by [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] at various conventions, and given away as a promotional prize by Pepsi, via their [[Mountain Dew]] brand.

:A redeco of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime cab robot sporting an egregious number of Pepsi-themed paint masks and details, Pepsi Prime's differences from Pepsi Convoy are minimal: he features the shortened smokestacks previously seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release of the mold, the blue pattern on his decals are different (matching the American Pepsi can/bottle look at the time rather than the one used in Japan), and also has a different layout for the Pepsi logo on his left shoulder. Like Pepsi Convoy, he comes with an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry either a single 500ml (16.9 oz) size [[soft drink]] bottle, three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). In a first for the Prime mold, the figure's fists store in holes on the underside of the trailer while he is in vehicle mode. His ion blaster (which also stores under the trailer) is the first Hasbro reissue to feature the original, thick-barrel sculpt, which was reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' release of Prime a few years prior.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/PepsiPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Pepsi Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Sports Label''==
[[File:NikemusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Comfortable ''yet stylish'' jogging is the right of all fashionable beings.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Surely one of the strangest examples of licensed ''Transformers'' products, ''[[Transformers Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' Convoy transforms into a ''shoe''. Something of a [[shellformer]], this baffling incarnation of Prime is colored primarily white and red in his alt mode of a realistic-looking (if notably undersized) Nike Free 7.0 sneaker, complete with gratuitously long real fabric shoelaces. In [[robot mode]], he is made instantly recognizable by his incorporation of some additional blue and silver in predictable areas, and a traditionally Prime-styled head. Less traditionally, and somewhat perversely, Prime's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker mode, making it seem like he's wearing himself!

:His gun splits into two halves and stores inside his [[kibble]] in shoe mode; in an undocumented feature, it has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that it can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. The gun halves can also be plugged together in two different ways.

:This figure was, in fact, the ''only'' mold in the ''Sports Label'' line. It was redecoed into the "Marine Free" version of Prime himself (see below), and given a new head to create ''Sports Label'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Sports Label|Megatron]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/SLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Sport Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Sportslabel convoy marine version.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime's secret Magnus cosplay.]]
*'''Convoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version'''
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster
:A redeco of the first ''Sports Label'' Convoy, this figure transforms into a white, navy, and grey sneaker. Promotional images for the figure depicted its robot mode as white and aqua-blue, but the finished product was visibly darker, produced in shades of off-white and dark teal. In either coloration, it sure as heck ''looks'' like it should be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]], but for whatever reason... it ain't.
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==''Encore''==
[[File:Encore convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller (grey), 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump

:A new series of reissues means a new release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure, and Takara's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series proved no different. This edition of the figure featured no extra accessories, but it did include the original, thick-barrelled version of Prime's rifle, as reinstated to the mold by the ''[[#The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' version of the toy a few years prior. Both his blue and red plastics are lighter than normal, though not to the extent of Hasbro's subsequent 25th Anniversary release.

:Notably, this edition addresses the small but persistent issue of the Autobot insignias on Prime's shoulders: Ever since 1984, applying the stickers evenly had been a challenge due to small bumps the figure's shoulders are textured with. Like the [[Pepsi Convoy]] figure released two years prior, ''Encore'' Convoy replaces the stickers with [[tampograph]]s.
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==''Music Label''==
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[[File:MusicLabel-toy iPodConvoy.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|You just paid 140 bucks for a new headsculpt, didn't you? I bet you don't even ''own'' an iPod...]]
*'''Convoy —playing iPod speaker—''' (2007)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

: Hot on the heels of their licensing deals with Pepsi and Nike, TakaraTomy got themselves a slice of Apple™ pie and released Convoy —playing [[iPod]] speaker— as part of their small, musically-themed ''[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]'' line. This version of Prime is an all-white redeco of the original Generation 1 cab robot, which (much like the "Marine Version" of Prime from the ''[[#Sports Label|Sports Label]]'' line) makes it seem like he ought to be Ultra Magnus. The figure is actually even derived from the retool of the mold created for the original Ultra Magnus figure, as distinguished by the elongated hubcap pegs on the front wheels. Like Pepsi Prime before it, the figure's fists now store in peg holes on the under side of its trailer. The toy lacks any of the original Prime's stickers (even the silver stripe on his chest is now a [[paint operation]]) and includes the original thick-barrelled version of Prime's blaster. The toy features a brand new headsculpt based on the [[#20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]] Prime figure, given additional poseability not previously seen on the figure by being mounted on a [[ball joint]].

:This, of course, is all secondary to the main draw of the figure: it pulls an all-white trailer, which transforms into a working iPod speaker dock by rotating a substantial wedge of its full length 90 degrees . The dock features three working buttons; power, volume up and volume down, as well as an Autobot sigil indicator light. Included is a wall-plugging (Japanese) A/C adaptor with a long lead that plugs into the reverse of the trailer. Although American importers shouldn't have too much trouble, those living in parts of the world using higher strength A/C current outlets should be warned NOT to simply plug the A/C adaptor in with only a socket adapter, as this will overload the device and fry it completely. Buying the appropriate kind of universal A/C adaptor with advice from an electronics specialty shop is recommended.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Cybertron/MLConvoy/convoy.htm More information on Music Label Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Musiclabelprimewithdock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm gonna call you Peanut.]]
*'''Optimus Prime —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Designated "Optimus Prime" rather than the traditional Japanese "Convoy", this figure is a redeco of the previous ''Music Label'' Convoy figure into the character's traditional red, blue and silver color scheme. Unlike previous re-issues of the mold, iPod Optimus Prime's sports a paint application similar to KissPlayers Convoy, having its ABS/PVC parts painted over with a thin layer of his iconic red, white (silver if you will) and blue motif paint applications (with the exception of his iPod docking trailer). This includes his trailer, though the effect is somewhat marred by the large, visible gap on one side. When reconfigured into dock mode, the interior surfaces surrounding the speakers are decorated with black-on-silver techno-patterns as well as three "Optimus Prime" logos. The recessed space also features a stylised, almost [[Frank Miller]]esque, high-contrast portrait of Prime's face, although this is largely covered when an iPod is inserted. The figure comes in identical packaging to the original ''Music Label'' Convoy, save for the addition of a sticker illustrating the different color of its contents.

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[[File:ExileTransformersSpeakers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The right of all sentient beings is... um... what am I promoting now? Wait, a Japanese pop band? Are you kidding me? I need a new agent.]]
*'''{{anchor|EXILE}}EXILE x TRANSFORMERS —speakers for iPod—''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/iPod dock, 2 fists (left and right), ion blaster

:Exclusive to [http://www.ldhshop.jp/ LDH Shop], this redeco of the ''Music Label'' Convoy toy is utterly ridiculous and was created as a promotion for the Japanese pop band {{w|Exile (Japanese band)|EXILE}}. While Convoy himself has EXILE written on his right forearm, his trailer sports the "Love Dream Happiness" tagline of LDH Inc.[http://www.ldh.co.jp/shopping/index.html], as well as the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008" logo of the "EXILE Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box" boxset, which was released some months after he was.
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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
[[File:Movie LeaderfortheAges 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]
*'''Leader for the Ages''' (Wal*Mart exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

: This Wal*Mart-[[exclusive]] two-pack pairs the deluxe-size ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Optimus Prime figure with [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] line's ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Power Hook Optimus Prime]] toy. Both toys are identical to their original releases, and together represent the Optimus Primes of the oldest and newest generations (at the time) of ''Transformers'', respectively. The movie Prime is designated "2007 Optimus Prime", while the ''Classics'' figure is dubbed "1984 Optimus Prime" (referring not, of course, to the toy, which was produced in 2006, but to the character).
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==''Diablock''==
*'''Diablock Convoy''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''01''' ('''Mecha Builder Vol.03''')[[File:DiablockPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| We have the technology. We can ''rebuild him''. Except, uh.. for his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|face]].]]
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster

:Rounding out a bumper year of Japanese-[[exclusive]] Generation 1 Optimus Primes, the Takara-licensed Kawada brand ''Diablock'' Convoy is a fully transformable Lego-style block building figure similar in premise to the earlier American ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets. The ''Diablock'' figure, however, easily outstrips the ''Built to Rule!'' sets by both being an accurate representation of the toy on which it is based, and being able to transform between modes ''without'' having to be partially disassembled and put back together first.

:Forming a roughly 11-inch figure when fully assembled, ''Diablock'' Convoy is highly articulated, save for his head, which is only able to move up and down. Said head is also by far the most stylised aspect of the figure, with no real attempt to approximate Prime's face or mouthplate, instead featuring only a reversed block that gives the odd impression of a cycloptic eye. It is possibly intended to actually represent his forehead grill, as a yellow block inside his head construction remains barely-visible through a slit in his face, possibly intended to represent the classic toy's yellow eyes.

:The figure's [[transformation scheme]] is based on the original G1 figure, the only differences being that the fists are not removed but become the headlights, and instead of flipping backwards inside the chest, ''Diablock'' Convoy's noggin flips forwards with the aid of opening chest windows. A "laser rifle" in the shape of his ion cannon can be built from black bricks, and stickers bearing the Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]] can be placed on his shoulders, although this is not recommended as it is designed to permanently stick to multiple tiles which dislodge easily and may damage the sticker.
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==''Henkei! Henkei!''==
[[File:Henkei convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[March 13]], 2008)
**''ID number:'' '''C-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' Convoy is a redeco of ''[[#Classics|Classics]]'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His truck mode features less silver paint striping, but compensates with a [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metalized]] grill/fender area. In [[robot mode]] all of his previously grey plastic is replaced with red plastic, with a majority of it being painted silver, chromed, or painted gunmetal gray. He features a different shade of red, blue, and clear blue plastic than the Classics version. Since ''Henkei!'' toys do not feature a heat-sensitive rubsign, ''Henkei'' Convoy has two Autobot sigils tampographed onto his shoulders.

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[[File:Henkei clear convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Clear Version''' ([[June 19]], 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:This redeco of ''Henkei'' Convoy is cast almost entirely in translucent colored plastic. Also known by the nickname "Crystal Convoy" among fans, it was first released as an exclusive for the Japanese convention Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, limited to 1000 pieces at the event, but was later made available through [[e-HOBBY]]. It was sold in a monochrome-blue version of ''Henkei'' Convoy's regular packaging.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act491/index.php More information on Convoy Clear Version at TFkenkon.com]
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*'''Convoy''' (2008)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:[[vacuum metallizing|Chromed]] entirely in gold like many other [[Lucky Draw figure]]s before it, this version of Prime was available only through a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' mail-in promotion held in December 2008, and was limited to only five units, making it one of the rarest officially available Transformers toys in the world.

:Unfortunately, this toy has become the target of several [[knockoff]]s aimed at gullible collectors. Most of the fake ones can be told apart from the real deal by various details not matching up. The real one is cast in gold plastic, painted over in gold chrome and sports small red Autobot [[insignia|logos]] on both shoulders.

::*''[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=12878&dispsize=600&start=0 Gallery of (hopefully) a genuine Gold Convoy at TFormers.com]''

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*'''Convoy''' (<s>2008</s>)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/Prime Gun, wind vane/ion blaster

:A (technically) [[unreleased toy|unreleased]] [[black repaint|"black" redeco]] of ''Henkei'' Voyager-sized Convoy using the same plastic layout and paint mask but replacing red and blue with black, silver with gray, leaving the previously vacuum-metalized grill/fender area unpainted, changing the blue tint for the windows to red and changing all silver and yellow paint operations to blue. The red Autobot insignias would have remained unchanged.<ref name="blackgentei1">[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=album&album=9553&dispsize=800&start=0 Gallery of the unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei'' black Convoy at TFormers.com.]</ref>

:The figure would have come in a monochrome version of the standard ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy's packaging, still named "Convoy" but now labeled as part of the ''Gentei! Gentei'' range of exclusives.<ref name="blackgentei2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-henkei-wonderfest-exclusive-black-convoy-in-box-167615/ The unreleased ''Gentei! Gentei!'' black Convoy in packaging] at TFW2005.</ref> Reportedly, this figure was intended as a Wonderfest exclusive, but was canceled because, according too [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]], it was too similar to ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nemesis Prime]]. [[Knockoff]]s were later made available, so buyers beware!

:A minor redeco (replacing the Autobot insignias with Decepticon insignias, adding silver paint to the grill/fender area and changing the blue paint operations to teal) [[#UnitedBlack|was eventually released]] as a [[Tokyo Toy Show|Tokyo Toy Show 2012]] exclusive, now marketed as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' line.
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==''Universe'' (2008)==
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=2|And the block has returned!!!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2008)
**''Series'': G1
**''Accessories:'' Laser Blaster, 2 fists (left & right), trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, 4 rockets, hose, nozzle, fuel pump, sound effects module, comic, DVD
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Sold at the rather exorbitant price of $75, this re-release of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy is actually one of the most visually different from the other "straight" reissues of the mold, despite Hasbro's assurance that this is the toy you had as a kid. Positively ''anemic'' in comparison with the original toy, this Prime's red parts are visibly paler than usual, while his blue parts are much lighter (although the version released at Canadian retail reportedly sports a deeper shade of red again). This shade of blue extends to both Roller (a lighter blue than his traditional dark shade, yet darker than the lightest the figure has been in its history) and the internal workings of his Combat Deck, which is itself a much flatter shade of light grey, compared to its normal dark, swirled metallic silver color. In addition, the toy features the now-customary shortened smokestacks, and the elongated missiles seen on the [[#Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] release, while the Autobot insignias on his shoulders are no longer stickers, but rather tampographs, like on Takara's ''Encore'' release. While all reissues of the Prime mold since 2003 have used the original thick-barreled mold for his ion blaster, this version includes the slender sculpt instead.

:As a 25th anniversary set, Prime includes several new pack-in bonuses: a reprint of the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] of the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic book]], a DVD containing all three parts of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]] pilot [[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)|"More than Meets the Eye"]], and three desktop wallpapers, and a battery-powered Autobot symbol that plays transforming sound effects, part of the first version of the ''Transformers'' [[theme song]], and three voice clips performed by Peter Cullen: "I am Optimus Prime!", "Autobot, transform and roll out!" and "Megatron must be stopped, no matter the cost." There are some reports that the Autobot symbol could be worn out or damaged during the time of purchase.

:Outside the United States, this set was available in a thinner rectangular box. It contained all the original accessories from the American release, but not the DVD. An English-only version of this packaging format was available in Asia and Australia (initially only available at Myer stores, but later also at Toys"R"Us, Kmart and Target, eventually at drastically reduced prices), while a bilingual English/French packaging variant was available in Canada, still including—though not advertised on the packaging—the (English only) comic book.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class===
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[[File:Uni2008-toy SEOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
**''ID Number:'' '''SE-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:"Special Edition" Optimus Prime is a redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack toy, featuring some minor paint detail changes, bluer translucent plastic, darker and cooler gray plastic, and darker metallic flake red and blue plastic, with his (previously black-only) rifle body most notably now being cast in both blue ''and'' black plastic. He came in special "book box" style packaging with black-and-white boxart, and was only available at retail in Australian and Asian markets. North American customers could later buy him via [[Hasbro Toy Shop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/HTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Special Edition Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Target OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yawn... Hey, wait! Am I [[Delta Magnus]] now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, display stand

: A [[Target]]-exclusive [[redeco]] of War Within Optimus Prime in [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action film]]-inspired colors. The bio on the back of the packaging only fills up half of the allotted space, as if the [[Forest Lee|writer]] was tired of describing Optimus Primes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TitOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Target-exclusive Titanium Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Alternity''==
[[File:AlternityConvoy VibrantRed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's like G2 Go-bots all over again...but cooler!]]
*'''Convoy [Ultimate Metal Silver]''' ([[February 26]], 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Convoy transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm. In the hyper-dimensional world of the oft-confusing ''Alternity'' fiction, this figure specifically represents the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Story of Binaltech|Optimus Prime]] of [[universal stream]] [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]].

:The mold suffers from a [[Design flaw|minor design oversight]], wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

:''Alternity'' Convoy was simultaneously available in both this silver coloration, and a deco based on his traditional appearance termed "Vibrant Red" (see below). The figure was later redecoed to create "[[Nemesis Prime (Universe)#Alternity 2|Convoy [Super Black]]]" (representing not Optimus Prime, but ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]), ''Alternity'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Alternity|Ultra Magnus]], and ''Alternity'' [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Alternity|Dai Atlas]]. It was retooled into ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' [[#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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*'''Convoy [Vibrant Red]''' (February 26, 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''A-01'''

:"Vibrant Red" ''Alternity'' Convoy is a redeco of the "Ultimate Metal Silver" figure in the much more traditional red and blue Prime color scheme, representing the Optimus Prime of universal stream [[Primax 109.0 Beta]]. The figure was available simultaneously with the Ultimate Metal Silver version, sharing the same packaging and pack-in materials, save for the color of the illustration on the front of the box, and a sticker that identified the figure within.
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==''Transformers'' (2010)==
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[[File:G1toy sons of cybertron optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sons of Cybertron''' (Multi-pack, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Machine gun turret/rifle

: Released as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#TakaraTomy Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign|Welcome to Transformers 2010]]'' campaign, the "Sons of Cybertron" set includes a redeco of the 2006 ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' "Ultimate Battle" pack Deluxe class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]], cast mostly in translucent plastic (his shoulders remain opaque [[Unpaintable plastic|Polyoxymethylene (POM)]]).

: He comes packaged with a similarly translucent [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Sons of Cybertron|Rodimus]].

: The set is a counterpart to TakaraTomy's simultaneously-available ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' Sons of Cybertron set, which also features translucent versions of that line's Deluxe [[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys#Welcome to Transformers 2010|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Rodimus]] figures. It was intended as an exclusive for the Japanese Chara Hobby 2010 festival, but was also initially offered as a raffle prize at the 2010 "Autobot Alliance" event in the Philippines.,<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/sons-of-cybertron-crystal-classics-optimus-prime-and-rodimus-set-images-169977/ TFW2005.com reports on the Philippines Autobot Alliance/Cybertron Con event. June 18, 2010]</ref> and was later available for purchase at [[Cybertron Con 2010]] in [[Shanghai]].

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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|YOU'LL NEVER GUESS HIS TRUE ALLEGIANCE!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2011)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line's]] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' subline's [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] toys, Optimus Prime is based on his original Generation 1 appearance, with a transformation scheme reminiscent of past figures such as the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Robotmasters]] and the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#UltimateBattle|Classics Deluxe Class]] figures. He features a [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake grill]] for his robot mode, and his large legs result in a fairly thick and compact truck bed. His [[rubsign]] is located on the left side of the truck/his left elbow.

: This figure was redecoed and retooled into ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]] and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSLegOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF2010 Deluxe G2OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Fandom|We]] see a red truck, and we want it painted [[Scourge (RID)|black]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[Laser Rod (weapon)|Sword]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''Transformers'' Deluxes (the second and final wave of ''Reveal the Shield''), this Optimus Prime is a Deluxe Class mold based on the original ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Laser Optimus Prime toy ([[#LaserOptimusPrime|see above]]). Transforming into an International 8200 truck, he has some influences from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus Prime]], including the more defined flames on his hood, athletic [[robot mode]] proportions and a more aggressive-looking translucent orange sword that can be held with both hands for maximum extreme chopitude. Optimus Prime features extensive use of translucent plastic in his arms, head and upper torso for a [[light-piping]] effect. Optimus also has a (non-detachable) matrix gimmick in robot mode that is formed by a relief pattern on the inside of the cab's side windows and is visible through the windshield/chest in robot mode. Like the Legends toy, he's part of ''Reveal the Shield'' and features a [[rubsign]], this time on the roof. He is also ''very'' articulated and poseable, even featuring ankles and wrists that are both [[Ball joint|ball-joint]]ed ''and'' [[Swivel joint|hinged]].

: The original Hasbro [[Stock photography|stock photos]] depict him as having red [[paint operation]]s on his kneecaps and the sunken ridges around his blue abs that the final product lacks. The photos on the cardback show him with a red Autobot symbol on his truck door and blue plastic instead of grey for the piece just in front of his rear tires. The back photo also depicts his side windows as being the same translucent orange as the front ones, when they are, in reality, a garish solid orange.

: Multiple reports suggest that the toy suffers from a [[design flaw]], inferior plastic quality, or both: due to his hands having peg-holes that are a bit too small to accommodate [[5 mm post]]s, they have a tendency to show stress marks on the inside after pegging his sword handle (or most other pegs) inside. Stress marks also tend to appear near his tiny hinged wrists. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the hands actually ''breaking'' on either location thus far.

: This toy was redecoed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]/[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Optimus Prime (SG)#BotCon2012|Optimus Prime]] and ''Timelines'' [[Scourge (RID)#Timelines|Scourge]], and was retooled into ''Timelines/Shattered Glass'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RTSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Reveal the Shield" Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Standing tall and proud with his smokestacks erect.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (Masterpiece, 2012 / 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster#Transformers (2010)|Ion cannon]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#mp10hasbro|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#Transformers (2010)|Energon axe]], [[Combat Deck (G1)#Transformers (2010)|trailer/Battle Station/Maintenance Dock]], [[Roller (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Autobot Roller]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Spike Witwicky figurine]]
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] (deco artist)}}

: The Hasbro [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive release of [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] features brighter blue plastic and paint, brighter unpainted non-metallic red plastic, painted yellow lights above the front truck windshields, painted light blue eyes, and lacks silver paint for the trailer's interior. Roller is now blue.

: In the Philippines, this was only available as a Toys"R"Us "Limited Edition" figure in the Trinoma mall from August 23–26, with customers having to sign up to reserve their figure. It was limited to 48 units total, and was limited to one per customer.

: Hasbro Asia re-released this in 2014. It came with an exclusive addition—the [[Key to Vector Sigma#Masterpiece|Key to Vector Sigma]]. In 2017 it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|basically reissued]] under ''Generations'' co-branding.

: Stock photos show his vehicle mode mistransformed.
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[[File:TF-2012-Legends-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends Class, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Sword (running change variant only)

: The ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class Optimus Prime sculpt, in the deco from the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' EZ Collection wave (see below) was released as a "dollar store" exclusive (available at stores such as Dollar General and Big Lots) in generic 2010 ''Transformers'' packaging packaging alongside [[Starscream (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Starscream]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Bumblebee]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DollarLegends|Megatron]].

: The initial release saw the copyright year removed, while a later [[variant#running changes|running change variant]] featured the new tooling originally used for ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], with not only the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] compatible with [[C joint|3mm posts]], but also Motorbreath's sword accessory.
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==''United''==
[[File:Unitedtoy cybertron mode prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|See?! War for Cybertron ''is'' G1!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode''' ([[December 25]], 2010)
**''ID number'': '''UN-01'''
**''Accessories'': "Assault rifle"

: The first toy in TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Generations|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic "armored truck". He now sports a metallic red paint job, with brighter pink paint applications and cooler grey parts, and features several additional paint details to those present on the Hasbro figure in the form of black chest windows and pink lines on his face mask. His rifle transforms as well, folding and plugging into the roof of the vehicle mode. The rifle can also peg into his forearms, and, in its compact configuration, can attach to his shoulders via peg holes on the backs of his front tires or stored behind his back in [[robot mode]].

: This mold was also used to make ''United'' [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)#Toys|Darkside Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:Unitedtoy g1prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|No, my legs won't retract. Now buy me.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (December 25, 2010)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser rifle

:The second Optimus Prime toy in TakaraTomy's ''United'' toyline is another redeco of the ''Classics'' multi-pack Deluxe-sized toy (the first release in Japan), this time featuring an extensive metallic red paint job on the majority of the red plastic, and he features metallic sheen on the unpaintable red plastic and his blue plastic is now brighter. While the paint masks are identical to the Special Edition release, ''United'' Optimus Prime features additional paint operations on the hip, the stomach grille, the fold-up waist panels, the lower chest piece (at least in the front), and the forehead.

:Although the stock photo (pictured from the right) shows both of his biceps painted silver with his Autobot insignia tampographed on the left shoulder, the final product omits the paint operation (due to being molded with unpaintable plastic) and the insignia is placed on his left forearm, just like his ''Classics'' figure.

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[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[March 26]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-22'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Laser Rod (weapon)|Laser Rod]]" sword

:The third ''United'' Optimus Prime toy is a redeco and slight retool of the [[#Transformers (2010)|Deluxe Class figure]] from Hasbro's 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline, itself an homage to Prime's ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|"Laser" form]]. The toy features translucent blue plastic as opposed to Hasbro's orange, red paint is used on the biceps instead of blue paint, extra red paint applications on the knees like the original's sticker detail, and more broken-up red apps on the shoulders. Silver detailing was added to the cab mode on the grill, the bumper, and near the doors. The blue plastic in cab mode is now black plastic to make the figure more accurate to the ''Generation 2'' original. The gray plastic is changed from the Hasbro version to more closely match the [[#G2reissue|2006 reissue of Laser Optimus Prime]]. Black paint was applied to the cab mode to mimic the fade from red to black on the original Laser Optimus, but still includes a flame deco like the Hasbro version, only in a different design. It lacks the roof-mounted rubsign of the Hasbro version, instead including Autobot insignias on the cab doors. (Disappointingly, they are Generation 1 insignias, rather than ''Generation 2'' ones!) Additionally, a retool was made to the peg on the inside of his right shoulder, to make it shorter and wider than the Hasbro version, allowing it to move freely without hitting the torso, unlike the Hasbro release.
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[[File:Unitedtoy-BlackOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shouldn't be hard for him to fit in with the Decepticons... There's like, [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|two]] [[Darkside Optimus Prime (United)|other]] "evil Optimus Prime" guys in their ranks.]]
*'''Black Optimus Prime''' ([[June 16]], 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Smokestacks/blaster, wind vane/cannon

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at the [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2012 (along with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Shining|''Prime'' Shining Optimus Prime]]), Black Optimus Prime is a very minor redeco of the previously unreleased [[#GenteiBlack|''Gentei! Gentei!'']] black version of [[#Henkei! Henkei!|''Henkei! Henkei!'' Convoy]], itself a redeco of the [[#Classics (2006)|''Classics'' Voyager Class toy]]. As such, Black Optimus Prime is mostly cast in black plastic, with some gray parts, translucent red windows and teal paint operations.

:The only differences with the unreleased version, aside from the packaging, are that silver paint has been added to the previously unpainted grill/fender area, the blue paint operations have been changed to teal, and the red Autobot insignias have been replaced by purple Decepticon ones. Prime's [[bio]] apparently explains that he took on this new color scheme in order to infiltrate the Decepticon ranks, in response to recent attacks by some new Decepticon forces pretending to be Autobots.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1579.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1580.html Black Optimus Prime at Alfes's Toy Blog (part 2)]''
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==''Chronicle''==
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[[File:TF-Chronicle-CH01-G1-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 & Movie Sōshireikan Set''' (multi-pack, 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''CH01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Ion blaster|Laser rifle]], trailer

:This reissue of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure comes in a two-pack with the Deluxe-Class ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime figure]]. Prime himself is almost identical to the ''Encore'' release, save for his trailer hitch which was retooled to allow a peg to be inserted within it while still being able to be inserted into the trailer itself (making it compatible with his G1 trailer and the new trailer included). Like the Encore release, he features lighter colors and tampographed shoulder symbols (which vary slightly from the Encore release).

:His original trailer is not included with the set; instead, he comes with [[Armored Weapons Platform#Chronicle|a new deluxe-scaled trailer]], not available with any other figure, based on the one towed by Prime in ''Dark of the Moon''. The trailer is compatible with both figures, and sports [[5 mm post|5mm post]]-holes that will hold (among many other things) G1 Prime's laser rifle and the [[MechTech]] weapon Movie Prime is armed with.

:Oddly, for their official [[stock photography|promotional photography]], Takara took an existing photo of Optimus Prime's robot mode that was at least a decade old, having previously been used as a very early (and inaccurate) illustration for Hasbro's then upcoming ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' reissue of the figure.

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*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:A ''veeery'' slight [[repaint]] of the [[#2010legend|2010 Reveal the Shield]] Legends figure, the first ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Prime replaces that figure's rubsign with a tiny tampographed Autobot symbol on his left bicep. He was one of eight figures available in the first wave of "EZ Collection" blindpacked figures.
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[[File:Chronicletoy ez g2 prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not a [[Gilthor]] deco.]]
*'''Convoy''' (EZ Collection, 2011)
:The '''Reveal the Shield''' Legends Prime mold was redecoed again for the second EZ Collection wave. This version of the figure replaces the blue on the head with black, and the blue paint on the legs is stripped off, revealing the black plastic underneath. and like the Megatron redeco in the same wave, features a ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol instead of a Generation 1 insignia.
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==''Kre-O''==
{{Note|This section only lists Generation 1-inspired Optimus Prime ''Kre-O'' toys.}}
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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusMatrixKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|If you even ''thought'' about Transformers in 2011, you probably have two of me.]]
*'''Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Intended to be [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2011]], this redeco of the regular Optimus Prime Kreon has an open chest showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] within. He comes with a G1 inspired gun and a black brick display stand.

: We say "intended", because in actuality, the thing appears to have been produced in such huge quantities that it's wound up being made available in ''loads'' of other places—it was handed out at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, offered as a free giveaway with any order that included Transformers toys on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]]), as a free gift on the cover of the ''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]'', and came as a free gift attached to, of all things, issue #240 of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] children's comic, ''[[Doctor Who]] Adventures'' (but not the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Transformers comic]], you'll note!).

:A supposed factory error even caused this version (minus display stand) to be included in the larger Optimus Prime kit (see below). This problem has (presumably) been fixed, but it was awesome while it lasted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OMatrixOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus542pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nigh-infinite configuration possibilities, and somehow a WORSE base mode than pretty much every other Optimus's trailer-bases. Wow.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Pieces'': '''542'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bluestreak, Skywarp, two Stunt Drivers
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, weapons sprue (sniper rifle, pistol, submachinegun, handcuffs, radio, ammo box), large tool sprue (shovel, hammer, electric drill, clamp), small tool sprue (socket wrench, screwdriver, wrench, hatchet), 2 traffic cones

: Naturally, Optimus Prime got the biggest of the sets in the first year of ''Kre-O''. The set can be built into a large long-nose tractor-trailer rig with a removable "sleeper" cab that hides a computer station, and a trailer that can carry the set's two motorcycles or open up to carry larger car builds. The robot mode build includes a huge Optimus, based largely on the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action movie Optimus]], though with a head based almost directly on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Voyager Optimus]]. He is armed with a distressingly plain brick that fires pressure-launched missiles (aka his smokestacks). Most of the leftover parts in robot mode become a "headquarters" which is mostly just a random assemblage of mismatched-color panels and a pair of barricades. Both main builds leave numerous parts unused if you go expressly by the instructions, but hey, it's a building kit, surely you can find ''someplace'' to apply most of them.

: The set comes with a bevy of [[Kreon]]s, including Optimus Prime (this one based heavily on Generation 1 Optimus), [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bluestreak]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Skywarp]], and a pair of human [[Stunt Driver]]s. A packaging error resulted in some releases of this set to come with the promotional "Matrix chest" Optimus (see above) rather than the normal version pictured here.

:Speaking of errors, the instruction manuals (he has two) both have errors in their parts listings, showing numerous pieces in the wrong colors or not making it clear that some parts are, well, clear. Making things more confusing, not all of these miscolors are reflected in the step-by-step instructions, while a couple new ones are added there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy Optimus-90pc.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Kneedom is the right of all sentient beings.]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''31143'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''

: The smaller of the two Optimus Prime kits in year one, this version is based more on the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original Optimus Prime]]. The small cabover-style tractor-trailer truck build is solid, unable to seat any Kreons inside. The robot mode is heavily restricted in its articulation, with no knees, and only single-direction-swivel elbows and shoulders.

:This is one of the few ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets to not come with any Kreons whatsoever, the other being the similarly-sized [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#74pc|Bumblebee]] kit.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OSmallOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "small" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy OptimusCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6085'''
**''Pieces'': '''41'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large rifle, ray pistol, robot sword, wing-backpack, rocket-backpack

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Optimus Prime comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreons, based on the [[#The Transformers|original Optimus Prime toy]]. His "normal" helmet (and small sword) are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable large rifle, a buildable wing-pack, and a ray pistol (originally an [[Andorian]] blaster from ''Kre-O Star Trek'').

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[[File:KreO-Toy OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''10'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, transparent block, brick display stand

:Available only with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'', Orion Pax is a Kreon version of Orion Pax from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] helmet and the original Optimus Prime Kreon's gun. The transparent block which he can hold has "KREO" written on it in [[Cybertronian language#Notes|Autobot text]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OOrionPax/orionpax.htm More information on Orion Pax at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-o-Elite-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Give [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|me]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|your]] face?]]
*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''43'''
**''Acessories'': Optimus rifle

:A polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso, much like the Galvatron in the Factory Battle set. His helmet is completely unpainted.

:This figure was a freebie given away at Canadian Toys"R"Us stores during a build-a-figure event, and also available at the "Transformers Exhibition" event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].

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[[File:KreO-toy OptimusClass84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voted Most Likely to <s>[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Diablock|GIVE ME]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Kre-O|YOUR FACE]]</s> Succeed]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Most Likely To Succeed
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: This version of Optimus, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], lays heavy on the toy-based tampographs (though they are completely different from the other iterations), and like the others in the set, has a more animation-model-inspired face deco, what with having a nose and all.

:He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the convention, but as the set sold out at the show, that never happened.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Class of 1984 Optimue Prime at TFU.info]

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*'''Total Commander Optimus Prime (Convoy)''' (Gacha capsule Kreon, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Ray pistol

:In late 2014, twelve Kreons were sold through [[TakaraTomy]]'s "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S" [[Gacha]] capsule-toy machines in Japan. Thankfully for the rest of the world, these Kreons are all basically identical to previously-released ones in the Hasbro lines. The Gacha release of Optimus Prime is basically the base [[#Custom|Custom Kreon Optimus]] using his clear-plastic helmet and carrying the small ray pistol, lacking his leg-wheels, smokestacks and backpack (and of course all those other parts and accessories).

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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BrickBox.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Brick Box''' (2016)
**''Set Number'': '''B2963'''
**''Pieces'': '''82'''
**''Accessories'': Optimus Rifle

: Released in the third wave of "Brick Box" sets, and found only at Dollar General stores, this version of Optimus Prime uses the new 2015 style of Kreon hips and torso, with a hollow hip-peg and a central post inside the torso for increased grip... which also makes the torso incompatible with about four years' worth of Kreons. Nice. His face and torso tampographs are new.

: The set comes with two bags of Kre-O parts, one coming from the first-year Sideswipe set (mostly all the small bits and the now-useless neck joint), the other "new" with some basic bricks and plates. The set has no instructions, as it's just a box of bricks to make whatever with.

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===Battle Changers===
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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChanger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It remains to be seen if Optimus' pieces can be rebuilt [[Alligaticon|into an alligator]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Changers, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B0715'''
**''Pieces'': ''89''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle

: Part of the first wave of "Battle Changers", this version of Optimus Prime is a ''severely'' built-up Kreon that transforms from truck into a robot and back without removing any parts! However, the sheer chunkiness of his limbs hanging off a Kreon torso make for awkward positioning and questionable balljoint grip strength.

: Like the rest of the Battle Changers, he was available in selected Asian countries in December 2014. These sets only appeared in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.

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[[File:KreO-toy Optimus-G1 BattleChangerVs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime VS Megatron''' (Battle Changers 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set Number'': '''B1506'''
**''Pieces'': ''198''
**''Accessories'': Optimus rifle, trailer
:This version of Battle Changers Optimus was only available in a two pack set with [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Battle Changers|Battle Changer Megatron]]. He is ''largely'' the same construction as as the single release, but has numerous small differences. He uses a new "double harness" piece on his torso instead of using two harnesses, leaving more space for his head to grip the neck-post, and his chest/windshield parts are each a single clipped "flag" part rather than the multi-part assembly of the single-pack. And of course there's the additional trailer, which doesn't have any official robot mode rebuild, and only loosely "connects" to the truck-mode Optimus by being lightly hooked to a single short bar on the back of Optimus's right leg.

:This set, like the one above, was only available in the US through closeout chains like Ross and TJ Maxx in 2015.
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===Mini-Con Combiners===
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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster
:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Two of his limbs are based on ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). Another is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

:[https://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=400&size=1&image=29 First shown at New York Toy Fair 2015], the Mini-Con Combiners were apparently cancelled without fanfare... a decision that must have come late in the day, as they went on to star in their own promotional animation, "[[Stuck in a Tree]]", released about eight months after the trade show.

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==''EZ Collection Gum''==
[[File:EZC-toy Optimus Gum.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy''' (Candy toy, [[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''1'''
**''Release Date'': [[July 30]] 2012

: Released as a [[candy toy]], [[EZ Collection#Transformers: EZ Collection Gum|''EZ Collection Gum'']] Convoy is another redeco of ''Generations'' Legends Class [[Motormaster (G1)#Generations|Motorbreath]], featuring the retooled parts for accessories he does not come with. He is decoed once again in his ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)| Generation 2]]''-ish color scheme with the black legs and Generation 2 Autobot symbol, but this time he is cast out of "metallic" (aka "slightly glittery/glossy") plastics, and is absolutely ''coated'' in metallic red paint for most of his cab section. His head is now painted metallic dark blue rather than the prior deco's black.

: As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.
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==''Generations''==
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys}}

==''Bot Shots''==
[[File:BotShotstoy-OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Before time began, I was... a cube.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B003'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''410'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''850'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''370'''
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, Optimus Prime is a teeny little long-nosed semi truck with "trailer", with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His truck mode and robot body are influenced by the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus Prime]], while his head is taken from the [[Optimus Prime (G1)|original]]. His blue paint is light and sparkly-metallic, his red paint is dull matte, and his optics are yellow.

:This toy was given away free to attendees of Hasbro's "[[Toy Fair 2012|Collector-Fan Media Day" 2012]], slightly altered by a "Toy Fair 2012" sticker applied to the cardback.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]. He shares parts with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotSuperBot|Super Bot Megatron]] and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motorbreath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-OptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''920'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''450'''
***''Sword strength'': '''280'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 launchers, this [[repaint]] of Optimus Prime comes with a large trailer that pops open to form a battle station with a spring-loaded launching platform. He appears to have the same plastic colors as the single release, and the same set of [[paint operation]]s, but his paint is done in different shades, having glossy dark blue paint and glossy bright red paint. The black part of his launcher is sculpted to look vaguely like the repair done that is part of Generation 1 Optimus Prime's repair bay.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-BattlefortheMatrix-LauncherOptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''835'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''505'''
***''Sword strength'': '''275'''
:This minor [[redeco]] of the Optimus Prime Launcher features grey wheels, blue optics, and added red paint on its upper arms, while the launcher has grey plastic in place of black, smaller Autobot symbols on its sides, and gold paint on its interior instead of silver. The [[stock photography]] on the [[packaging]] depicts Optimus with a blue stripe on his built-in "trailer", which was omitted in the final product.

:The set also comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Megatron with his launcher]], [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Decepticon Brawl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], and a cardboard token representing the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSBFTMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Battle for the Matrix" Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_SuperBotOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''330'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''315'''
***''Sword strength'': '''995'''
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, Super Bot Optimus Prime is a redeco of his toy in translucent blue plastic. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has higher, more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots. He has a really, ''really'' good Sword stat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSSBOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Super Bot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-SpinShotOptimusPrimeLauncher.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Launcher''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 [[Energon cube|Energon Cube]] targets
***''Fist strength'': '''820'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''405'''
***''Sword strength'': '''390'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this Optimus Prime transforms into a very boxy ''Generation 1''-styled truck with trailer. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher used to propel him to great speeds, as well as four cube targets for him to knock over.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Spin Shot Launcher Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T001'''
***''Fist strength'': '''370'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''945'''
***''Sword strength'': '''310'''
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy is cast in translucent blue plastic, with his cab painted white. Despite possessing translucent plastic and more lopsided stats than a regular Bot Shot, he is apparently not labeled as a Super Bot. This version of Optimus comes with similarly-themed with new redecos of [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Ironhide]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Polar Assault Team" Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Dragon Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Dragon Track''' (Playset, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''UB001'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher
***''Fist strength'': '''565'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''325'''
***''Sword strength'': '''725'''
:Available only with the ''Bot Shots'' Dragon Track set, this version of Optimus Prime changes from a robot form resembling ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime, into a truck with a rocket exhaust molded into the back of its trailer. As a Flip Shot, he, er, flips up when auto-transforming. He comes with a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Megatron and his launcher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSDTOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Dragon Track" Flip Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''BeCool''==
[[File:BeCool-B03-Trailer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Trailer (Optimus Prime)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B03'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Trailer" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' "Battle for the Matrix" Optimus Prime toy with the blue eyes and red arms, the only difference being that the game stats stickers in his chest spinner have been replaced with pictures of his vehicle mode, two people holding hands and the letters "Zzz..."

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s [[stock photography]] of Trailer, including the pictures used on the box, uses the original ''Bot Shots'' Optimus toy with the yellow eyes as a base.

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*'''Garbage Truck (Clean Optimus)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B12'''
:"Garbage Truck" is a redeco of the same Optimus Prime toy in blue and white, a common coloration for Japanese garbage trucks, that ends up bearing a coincidental resemblance to the ''Bot Shots'' Polar Assault Team Optimus. His stickers now picture his truck mode being loaded with garbage, his truck mode driving around, and the word "cleaning" in both English and Japanese.

:The B12 ID number was previously used for [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Special Sports Car]], a limited toy which was only on shelves for three months before being replaced by Garbage Truck.
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[[File:BS02-BeCool-Trailer-and-Trailer-Base.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I just passed a "jimmy" and a White, I've been passing everything in sight]]
*'''Trailer and Trailer Base (Optimus Prime)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS02'''
:This Trailer is identical to the original ''BeCool'' Trailer other than the stickers, and now comes with the trailer/launcher accessory from ''Bot Shots'' redecoed in blue with red stripes. While the vehicle mode sticker in his chest remains, the hand-holding and sleeping ones have been replaced by pictures of the launcher: one in base mode and one in trailer mode. He also comes with a sticker sheet for decorating the Trailer Base.
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==''GT''==
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[[File:GT-R-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|From Nissan to nii-san.]]
*'''GT-R Prime''' ([[May 25]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''GT-01'''
**''Accessories:'' "Impact Wrench Gun", [[Misaki]] race queen figure
:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' "GT-R Prime" is a heavy retool of ''Alternity'' [[#Alternity|Convoy]], transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Motul Autech GT-R race car used by the {{w|Nismo}} team in the {{w|Super GT}} racing championship series. He retains the flip-out blasters of the ''Alternity'' toy and can also wield his new Impact Wrench Gun accessory (also called the "Optimus Rifle" on the ''Transformers GT'' website), a weapon based on the impact wrenches used in car repairs. Like all ''GT'' toys, Prime also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after {{w|race queens}}, his partner being a lady named Misaki.

:GT-R Prime's packaging points out that he can be fitted into ''Masterpiece'' Optimus Prime's trailer to replicate the way actual race cars are transported.

:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Star Saber (G1)#GT|GT-R Saber]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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==''FJ Cruiser × Transformers''==
[[File:TF-FJ-Cruiser-Transformers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=3|thumb]]
*'''FJ Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' spare tire/axe
:Part of a cross-promotion between {{w|Toyota}} and TakaraTomy, the deluxe-sized FJ Optimus Prime transforms into an {{w|Toyota FJ Cruiser|FJ Cruiser}}, with his axe weapon becoming the vehicle's spare tire. The vehicle mode's body panels come packaged on the sprue, and can then be clipped onto the core figure. The mass retail release of FJ Optimus includes yellow and white panels, while the red variant was available when purchasing an FJ Cruiser at Japanese Toyota dealerships. As is typical of TakaraTomy exclusives, these variants came in grayscale packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FJOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on FJ Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Construct-Bots''==
[[File:Construct-Bots-Elite-Class-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Elite Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle. This version is a retool to the Ultimate Class two-pack listed below, as his head design is slightly different. Additionally this version features transparent plastic for his body armor amongst other plastic changes. He includes a blue version of one of the Ultimate Class version's guns, specifically the one recycled from Wheeljack.

:As with all [[Construct-Bots]], Optimus Prime's rubber ball joints on the shoulder and feet can harden over time, which makes it difficult to pose smoothly.
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*'''Optimus Prime vs Megatron''' (Ultimate Class, 2013)
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Optimus Prime transforms into a truck-like vehicle, packed alongside his eternal nemesis [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]. This version has opaque colors and a more traditional Optimus color scheme. He includes a projectile weapon along with a variety of melee weapons, as well as a swathe of extra parts for additional configurations.

:Optimus' sword was later redecoed/reused for [[Silverbolt (G1)#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]] and one of ''Timelines'' [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]]'s weapons.
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==''Hero Mashers''==
[[File:HM-toy Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Modular building is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''18'''
**''Accessories'': Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist
:Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade" ''[[Hero Mashers]]'' toys, Optimus is a non-transforming action figure with ratchet-joints, about six inches tall. He has multiple peg-holes all over that can be used to mount any ''Hero Mashers'' accessory. As a first-wave figure, he has extra ankle articulation that is not present in later waves (a cut that was made to all ''Hero Mashers'' lines, not just the ''Transformers''-branded ones).

:He is designed with a removable head, forearms, thighs, and lower legs, all of which use the same clip-peg/hole joint. This means his pieces can be swapped around in any order, as well as swapped with any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure... which includes figures from [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', and ''[[Jurassic Park|Jurassic World]]'', meaning you can make some pretty freaky combinations.

:While he is the same size as a standard Hero Masher, his larger [[size class|price point]] is made up for with a lot more parts and gimmicks. Both of his hands are removable, which allows for accessories to be placed in his wrist sockets, notably his iconic "energy axe". His rifle is a spring-loaded missile launcher. He also comes with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Hero Mashers|Ultra Magnus]]'s right arm, which is a [[redeco]] of ''Hero Mashers'' [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Hero Mashers|Bulkhead]]'s, only molded to remove that toy's missile-launching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HMOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Hero Mashers'' Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:HM-toy Optimus Electronic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Mom said it's ''my'' turn on the [[Xbox 360|Xbox]]."]]
*'''Electronic Optimus Prime''' (Electronic Action, 2014)
**''Pieces'': '''22'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launching cannon, missile, sword, shield, bladed shield, electronic left forearm, bladed left fist, torso armor, left & right winged "launchers", left & right armor boots
:Part of the first (and only) wave of larger electronic ''Hero Mashers Transformers'' toys, the base Optimus Prime figure in this set is ''almost'' identical to the above "Battle Upgrade" toy; this version has a closed right fist that can hold accessories rather than the Battle Upgrade version's finger-pointy one.

:However, this set comes with a completely different (and much larger) pile of accessories to turn Optimus (or any other ''Hero Mashers'' figure) into a hulking armored warrior. He comes with an extra left forearm with an electronic light, used to light up clear-plastic accessories when they're plugged into his wrist socket. Several of these accessories take inspiration from the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]]'s gear, notably a very ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''-esque shield.

:Oddly, the big stompy boots accessories are designed in a way that Optimus is really far back in them, leaving a huge gap between his shins and the boots' "knee" guards. Presumably this is to accommodate other ''Hero Mashers'' toys with much larger footprints.
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==''EZ Collection'' (2013)==
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[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-2014-EG01-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=0.99|thumb|I'm the one you actually want. Except that you're gonna import it.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (EZ Collection, [[April 27]], 2013)
**''ID number'': '''EG01'''
:This ''EZ Collection'' Optimus Prime is ''yet'' another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' redeco with the Motorbreath retooling, but this time he features light blue paint applications in place of the original dark blue. Like the rest of his brethren on the same line, Optimus features a movie version of the Autobot insignia.
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==''Bearbrick''==
[[File:Bearbrick OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[July 17]], 2014)
:A special edition [[Bearbrick]] released in celebration of the ''Transformers'' 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime transforms from a Bearbrick painted up like himself to a bear-eared robot. He has no accessories, but holes in his [[robot mode]] hands can accommodate other toys' weapons.

:This mold, with a different head sculpt, was also used for the simultaneously released Bearbrick [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Megatron]], and also redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bearbrick|Optimus Prime]]. It was further retooled into Bearbrick [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bearbrick|Starscream]].
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==''Transformers'' (campaign item)==
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[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[#Legends_Class|Optimus Prime]] toy with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

:Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a "Kids Walk" event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the "Transformers Celebration 2014" midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys"R"Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the "Transformers Expo" event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo's preview night, attendees could also acquire a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Roadbuster (G1)#Cloud|Roadbuster]].

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy]].
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==''Legend Commander Collection''==
[[File:Legend-Commander-Collection-LC-01-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy (Jodai)''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], "Convoy (Jodai)"—''jodai'' (初代) meaning "first generation"—is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' G1 Convoy. While most of the paint masks are identical to the original mold, other changes include replacing the translucent parts into clear blue plastic, and the panel-lining on the grill is stripped off. Unlike the first toy, he does not include a pair of swappable 3mm fists, his missile launcher, or his Calamity Defenser weapon.

:Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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==Optimus Prime Pen==
[[File:OptimusPrimePen.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hand cramps are the right of all sentient writers and artists.]]
*'''Transformers Optimus Prime Pen''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, cap/barrel
:Released in Japan by [[Sentinel (company)|Sentinel]] as part of the 30th anniversary, Optimus Prime Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his ion blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap.

:This mold was also used to make [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Black Convoy Pen|Black Convoy Pen]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Ultra Magnus Pen|Ultra Magnus Pen]].
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==''Transformers'' (2014)==
[[File:Transformers-2014-Legion-Optimus-Prime-(black-insignia).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Black insignia version pictured.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legion Class, 2014/2015/2017)
**<s>''Accessories'': Sword</s>
:Another release of the ''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class sculpt, the deco for its initial release is ''almost'' identical to the ''Transformers'' release from 2012, having silver chest-windows instead of light-metallic-blue, plus a large "CE" mark and number on the backs of its legs, declaring the toy meets European product safety requirements. The tooling is identical to the 2012 release's running change variant, with the retooled hands and a hole on the back of his head/top compatible with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] [[C joint|3mm]] pegs.

:Bizarrely, the [[package art]] is lifted directly from the ''Generations'' Legends Class Optimus Prime/Autobot Roller two-pack's packaging, whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of the packaging are taken from ''Reveal the Shield'' Optimus Prime's packaging and only slightly altered, advertising a "[[Reveal the Shield]]" [[rubsign]] [[gimmick]] the toy doesn't actually have. Meanwhile, Hasbro's official stock photos provided to online retailers (including an in-packaging photo) depict the toy with the sword that came with the running change variant of the sculpt's 2012 release, even though the actual toy doesn't include the sword.

:Legion Class Optimus Prime has been found at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in the United States. A later [[variant]] repleaced the red Autobot insignia with a black version. This later version was also released at general retail in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Russia. In Singapore it was released together with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]] as part of the promotion for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' in selected cinemas.
:This figure was made available again, without any changes, in 2015, this time in new packaging resembling the then-concurrent packaging design for the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, but replacing the name "Generations" with "Authentic Transformers". It was also given a new Hasbro product code number and UPC barcode, thereby technically making it a separate product. In 2017, it was re-released ''again'', this time in a minor variant of the 2014 version's packaging (including the original product code number and barcode) that now lacked the reference to the non-existing "Reveal the Shield" gimmick.

:Like [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Transformers (2014)|Starscream]], the Black Insignia variant of the toy ended up being dumped to some hobby shop dealers in Asia., and even returned to discount stores like Five Below and 99 Cents Only in the US in 2020.
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==''Nanoblock Motion Choro-Q''==
[[File:NanoblockChoroQConvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not Minecraft.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[December 11]], 2014)
:Produced as a collaboration between toylines ''[[Diablock|Nanoblock]]'' and ''[[Choro-Q]]'', this Optimus Prime is a building block toy providing pieces to build both Optimus Prime's super deformed robot mode and, separately, his truck mode (or something else, if you want). His truck mode is built on a generic ''Choro-Q'' chassis outfitted with an electric motor and can be remote-controlled using a smartphone app. While the chassis is physically generic, its firmware identifies it as belonging to the Convoy kit, and the smartphone app's controls adopt a blue and red theme to match, complete with Autobot logo on the steering wheel hub.
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==''Q-Transformers''==
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[[File:QTransformers Optimus Prime GT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Ohhh! Boo hoo! Let me play a sad song for you on the world's smallest Optimus Prime!"]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[January 24]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-09'''
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a tiny [[super deformed]] toy based on the [[#Alternity|''Alternity'' Convoy]] design, transforming into a Nissan GT-R R35, though his legs retain the traditional blue truck bed motif. The English name on the packaging refers to him as just "Optimus". He comes with a code for unlocking "GTR Optimus Prime" as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:Optimus Prime was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Soundwave]].
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[[File:QTransformers Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[April 25]], 2015 / [[January 30]], 2016)
**''ID numbers:'' '''QT-19''', '''QTF-04'''
:''Q-Transformers'' Convoy is based on his traditional design, transforming into a flat-nose truck with an integrated, non-removable trailer. He comes with a code for unlocking Generation 1 Optimus Prime, under the name "Convoy", in ''Mystery of Convoy Returns''. This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

:Convoy was redecoed into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Q-Transformers|Black Convoy]] and retooled into [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ultra Magnus]].
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[[File:QTM Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2015)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-M'''
:QT-M Optimus Prime is a redeco of the GT-R Optimus Prime mold in the colors of the Transformers-sponsored [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/teammach/ Nissan GT-R] used by the Team Mach racing team (a vehicle previously used as the base for the non-toy character [[Mach Five Racing Prime]]). Like ''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Safety Prime]], this toy was a collaboration with the [[w:Super GT|Super GT]] racing series and was given away free to young children who attended TakaraTomy-sponsored "Kids' Walk" events held by Super GT in the fall season of 2015.
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==Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation==
[[File:OptimusPrimeOriginalPlaystation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|U R NOT E]]
*'''Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation''' (02/2015)
**''Accessories:'' Controller/ blasters, memory card, ''Everybody's Golf'' disc, Playstation Club Vol. 1 disc
:Released alongside a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Mega Drive Megatron|Sega Mega Drive version of Megatron]] and outside of any other toyline, "Optimus Prime featuring Original PlayStation" transforms from robot to a scaled-down non-functional [[Sony]] [[PlayStation]] video game console. He features an opening disc compartment as well as two small thin plastic game discs (''Everybody's Golf'', and Playstation Club Pre-Play Vol. 1) which can store inside his disc compartment. Also included is a memory card that can slot into its dedicated port, as well as a corded controller that splits in half and attaches to his lower arms. The controller's four shoulder buttons flip out into ''very'' tiny blasters.
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==''Timelines''==
[[File:BotCon-2015-General-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''General Optimus Prime''' (BotCon 2015 two-pack)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, missile pod, pistol, rifle, cannon/rifle stock, cannon/rifle scope
:Available in the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Generation 2" 2-pack alongside [[Hound (G1)/toys#Timelines|Sgt. Hound]] at [[BotCon 2015]], General Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class [[Roadbuster (G1)#Generations|Roadbuster]] based on the cancelled ''Generation 2'' [[#G2General|General Optimus Prime toy]]. He transforms into an off-road vehicle and comes with numerous weapons, all of which peg via 5mm post onto his vehicle rear/legs, shoulders, upper & lower arms, and hands: a spring-loaded, missile-firing launcher, a pistol, a rifle, and two small cannons that respectively form the scope and stock of the rifle. All of his weapons can combine to form an unwieldy superweapon. The flaws from the original mold are likely to be retained from this release.

:This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising|Guiledart]] and [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising|Killer Punch]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCGeneralOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Timelines'' General Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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==''Unite Warriors''==
[[File:TF-UW05-Convoy.jpg|upright=2.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots
:Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold). This version of Convoy has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Like ''Unite Warriors'' [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|Menasor]], the set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Convoy for increased stability. He also had the slightly modified pegs that Legends Class Rodimus (or Blackjack, Runabout, and Runamuck) can securely attach to, which was previously used for Battle Core Optimus Prime. The tampographed Autobot insignia on the roof/flip-out head joint is now re-positioned to his side truck panels.

:Compared to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' release]] of the mold, Convoy features additional paint operations on the thighs, truck bumpers, the details on the inner legs, the gestalt chest halves (which are now painted over due to being molded in grey plastic), and the gestalt torso's lower section. The stomach's deco is also minimized, and the silver paint operations on the lower legs are now replaced with gunmetal while the mute metallic blue is now shiny metallic. When it comes to unpaintable plastic; his knee joints and feet are blue while the majority of the shoulder joints are now red. In addition, his gestalt skirt flap is now molded in the same grey color, and the leg panels and thighs are now molded in black, with the latter being painted in silver with some yellow details. As the thighs are painted, care must be taken while transforming him in both modes, as they're somewhat prone to paint scraping. To minimize the damage, the two rear halves must be opened first to transform the legs.

:Despite the ratchet fix, however, Convoy is also the weakest link of the gestalt combination, due to several design failures attributed to his torso mode. The square holes and tabs used to secure the arms together when in torso mode are too weak to remain locked in place (though a very small number of copies can secure the arm well), and are prone to falling out of position should an attached arm be moved. The torso mode's skirt plate is also attached to the stomach rather than the pelvis, rendering the waist swivel nearly worthless due to the skirt obstructing articulation.
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==''Xiaomi / Transformers''==
[[File:Optimus Prime Power Bank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Transforms from robot to the Monolith from 2001 and back!]]
*'''Optimus Prime Power Bank''' (2017)
**''Accessories'' Shield/Power Bank Shell, wings, sword, USB cord
:Available as a [[HasCon 2017]] exclusive, this Optimus Prime transforms from robot into a ''working'' power bank that supports 6500 mAh of battery power, thanks to a team-up between [[Hasbro]] and Chinese consumer electronics company {{w|Xiaomi}}. As a throwback to the ''Generation 2''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Laser Rod]] gimmick, the USB cord can also plug on his sword to light-up.
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==''au x Transformers''==
[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|Cell service is the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:Released in conjunction with Japanese cellphone maker au,<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p170201.pdf TakaraTomy au x Transformers Project press release]</ref> ''au x Transformers'' INFOBAR Optimus Prime celebrates 15 years since the 2002 au Design Project that resulted in the INFOBAR cellphone, as well as the 10th anniversary of the [[Live-action film series|live-action films]]. He transforms into a (non-functional) scaled-down replica of the 2002 au INFOBAR, and in lieu of cellphone functions, the figure can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is also non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. He features articulated hands for grasping the included tiny flip-phone accessory (which can flip open) that is stored in the bottom of the cell phone mode. The figure also includes a display stand.

:The project was crowd-funded through Japanese crowd-funding site Makuake.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/31/transformers-x-au-transforming-phones-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-332289 Transformers x au Transforming Phones Launch Crowdfunding Campaign at TFW2005.com]</ref> For 5,400 yen, contributors received an INFOBAR Optimus Prime, or for 16,200 yen, received INFOBAR Optimus Prime, INFOBAR Megatron and INFOBAR Bumblebee, the only way to obtain the last two items. The project received one million yen in the first 24 hours, ultimately topping out at over 32 million yen.

:This figure was redecoed into INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (below) and slightly retooled with new heads and redecoed into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20180313050340/https://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/ More information on au x Transformers website (Japanese)]'' (archived)
::*''[https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/ More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Makuake crowd-funding site (Japanese)]''
::*''[http://chohenken.com/2017/10/08/INFOBARtf_optimusprime-nishikigoi/ Pictorial review of INFOBAR Optimus Prime at Chohenken (Japanese)]''
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[[File:INFOBAR-OptimusPrime-ANNIN.jpg|thumb|right=1.66|White knight vs [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|white noise]].]]
*'''INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN)''' (2017)
**''Accessories:'' Mini flip-phone, display stand, swappable display cards
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
:INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) is a redeco of INFOBAR Optimus Prime (NISHIKIGOI), transforming into a recreation of the ANNIN edition of the INFOBAR cellphone. All-white in cellphone mode, he sports additional blue and red detailing in robot mode. Surprisingly, this white repaint of Optimus is not based on Ultra Magnus, but rather his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie incarnation]]. Like the other figures in this line, he is not a working cellphone but can be paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone, such as an iPhone, to act as a notification alarm in either robot or INFOBAR mode. The screen is non-functional, but pre-printed cards are included which can be slid into the screen to show an Autobot logo, Decepticon logo, a mockup of a cellphone home screen, or a technical "Transformers INFOBAR" design. The figure also includes a display stand.

:This figure was also retooled into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Megatron (BUILDING)]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#au x Transformers|INFOBAR Bumblebee (ICHIMATSU)]].

::*''[https://time-space.kddi.com/feature/news-sp/20170713/2041 More information on INFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) (Japanese)]''
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==''Authentics''==
[[File:Authentics 5inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who refuses to give in to [[knockoff]]s.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2017)
{{toydesigner|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}
:Released in the first wave of the [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] toyline, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is roughly the size of a 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Mini-Con Battle Packs|''Robots in Disguise'' Battle Pack]] toy. He changes from an [[evergreen]]-inspired robot into a more G1-based truck in just four steps. His instructions are incorrect; for truck mode, his legs must be folded in before the arms, otherwise the locking tabs on the arms will get in the way. Due to his transformation, he ends up with no elbows and a fake chest. He also has problems standing up due to hollow legs.
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[[File:Authentics 7inch Optimus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the budget collector who wanted their cheap figures to be ''slightly'' stylish.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Alpha, 2017)
:Standing at the height of a Voyager figure, "Autobot Optimus Prime" is nearly identical to his smaller counterpart. He retains the four-step transformation while gaining the (sideways) elbows that the little guy lacks. Like his wavemate [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Authentics|Grimlock]], Optimus comes with kibble detached in-package.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changer-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Titan Changer, 2019)
:This Optimus Prime scales with the rest of the Titan Hero/Guardian/Changer figures, utilizing a different transformation scheme compared to his previous ''Authentics'' figures. Due to the said transformation scheme, and unusual for an Optimus Prime toy; his shoulders end up sticking out from the cab's rear.
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Bravo-2024-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you think the 2017 figure was bad... you now owe them an apology.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bravo, 2024)
:The first in a new format of ''Authentics'' Bravo figures that use simplified conversions, Optimus Prime changes into a truck in 6 steps. This figure shares a similar transformation scheme with most of the truck-based ''Rescue Bots'' figures. He features no useful articulation. Bizarrely, his legs are mostly unpainted ''except'' for his calf-vents which are painted blue, in an apparent inversion of the usual color scheme for Prime's legs.

:The toy is first revealed at [https://www.mercadolibre.cl/transformers-authentics-bravo-optimus-prime-figura-de-accion/p/MLC29503566 Mercado Libre], an Argentine e-commerce store.
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==''Street Fighter II × Transformers''==
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The pipes are broken!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': sword, double-barreled rifle, Headmaster

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Convoy" is a redeco of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]] in [[Ryu]]'s traditional colors, fleshtones and all. His vehicle modes are both adorned with the "''fūrinkazan''" kanji from Ryu's belt: 風林火山 ("as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain"). He transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Both vehicle modes have "cockpit" areas to seat any [[Titan Master]] (or compatible) figure. Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager class figures, he has built-in mechanisms to "bulk up" his noggin. In his case, these are spring-loaded pylons. The smaller Headmaster's robot mode is also painted to resemble Ryu.

:Convoy was only available in a two-pack with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[M. Bison#Toys|Vega]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], 2017, with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was also set: if at least 3000 units were pre-ordered, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the West in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging ''inside'' the new Hasbro outer packaging!
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==''Golden Lagoon''==
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No luck required... until you transform him.]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[July 29]], 2018)
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-01'''
**''Accessories'': Ion blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Convoy is a gold and gold chrome redeco of MP-10 in homage of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. He does not include the trailer, Roller or Spike, but retains his energon axe, ion blaster, and Matrix of Leadership.

:Part of TakaraTomy's 35th anniversary celebration, he was initially released at Summer [[Wonder Festival]] 2018, then later through [[Cybertron Satellite]] stores across Japan and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] on [[September 9]], 2018. Along with the rest of the ''Golden Lagoon'' toys, he was later rereleased through [[Hasbro Pulse]] in January 2021.

:This toy was used to represent '''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects comic .281.29|Gold Primus Convoy]]''' in the ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic|Generations Selects]]'' comic.
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==''G-Shock × Transformers''==
[[File:G-Shock X Transformers Master Optimus Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|<big>'''''STAR PLATINUM!'''''</big>]]
*'''Master Optimus Prime''' ([[December 8]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': 2 [[Star Drive Cannon]], [[Chrono Matrix]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}
:Released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and G-Shock, Master Optimus Prime transforms into a "Pedestal Prime Mode" that can hold the included Chrono Matrix accessory or a G-Shock watch. In particular, it is able to hold G-Shock DW-5600 series and DW-6900 series watches. The included Star Drive Cannons can be held in the hands in robot mode, or attached to its Pedestal Prime Mode.

:This mold was retooled to make [[G3 Prime#G-Shock × Transformers 2|Master Nemesis Prime]].

*'''Master Optimus Prime Resonant Mode [With G-Shock]''' (December 8, 2018)
**''Accessories'': 2 Star Drive Cannon, Chrono Matrix

:Essentially the same release as above, but includes a compatible DW-6900TF-4 watch.
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==''Vintage G1''==
[[File:VintageG1-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Aren't you over [[Bumblebee (film)|trailers]] by now?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Sold at a ''Generations'' Leader-price point, ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' Optimus Prime is a [[Walmart]]-exclusive reissue of the [[#The Transformers|Generation 1 toy]] without the trailer. It includes the two versions of his blaster rifle that had not been packaged together since the [[#NewYearConvoy|New Year Special release]], and his smokestacks are now restored to their long, untrimmed glory not seen in the U.S. since the [[#Generation 2|''Generation 2'' toy]]. The silver stripes on his chest and arms are now painted, replacing the factory-applied stickers. In addition, this release comes with a new sticker sheet that features more symmetrical designs.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Optimus Prime was [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada and general release in Asia, notably Toys"R"Us.
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==35th Anniversary==
[[File:TF-35th-Anniversary-OP-set-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Convoy & Optimus Prime Set''' (2-pack, 2019)
**''Release Date'': [[December]] [[2019]]
**''Accessories'': 2 laser blasters, 2 fists (left & right)
:Released as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive, Convoy is basically a TakaraTomy release of the ''Vintage G1'' toy above, complete with an additional laser blaster. It does not however come with the modified sticker sheet from the ''Vintage G1'' release.

:Convoy was only sold as a set with (but packaged separately from) [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#35th Anniversary|Optimus Prime]].
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==''Crossover Collection''==
[[File:MyLittlePrime.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
* '''My Little Prime''' ([[2020]])
:Part of a series featuring crossovers between ''[[My Little Pony]]'' and other properties including ''[[Ghostbusters]]'', ''[[Power Rangers]]'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', My Little Prime is a pony representation of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] using a mold inspired by Generation 1 of the equine property. He has an Autobot [[insignia]] as his cutie mark. The figure has no articulation aside from a ball-jointed tail.

::*''[https://hasbropulse.com/products/my-little-pony-crossover-collection-transformers-my-little-prime My Little Prime at Hasbro Pulse]''
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==Transformers Fan Book==
[[File:Kodansha-TF-Fanbook-2021-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2021]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2021)
**''Release Date'': July 2021
:Released as one of the freebies (along with the Stealth-colored Bumblebee) for the 2021 issue of the ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'', this Optimus Prime is yet another redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Legends Class|''Reveal the Shield'' Legends Class mold]]. Deco changes include the silver paint being stripped from the smokestacks, while the rest of the body parts, such as the lower waist and the upper thighs/tanks, are painted in black instead. This release uses the Motorbreath retooling.
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[[File:TF-Fan-Book-2023-Core-Class-Optimus-Prime-Red-Clear-Ver.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''[[Transformers Fan Book 2023]]''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2023)
**''Release Date'': August 22, 2023

:The fourth ''[[Transformers Fan Book (series)|Transformers Fan Book]]'' comes with the "Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version)" toy, redecoed from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'']] Core Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Kingdom|mold]]. with the deco once again based on the ''Generation 2''-inspired colors used for the ''Chronicle'' EZ Collection figure.

:His transformation shares engineering with the ''Thrilling 30'' Legends figure, but with sculpted detailing directly based on the ''Earthrise'' mold, down to details like the ''vestigial knee flaps'' from the ''Siege'' mold. The included Ion Blaster features a 3 mm handle under a 5 mm post, dedicated to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System. He is also fairly articulated for a figure this small, having head rotation and tilting, torso rotation (which actually looks a bit unnatural), ab crunch, butterfly joints at the shoulders, and ball joints in shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.

:As a redeco of the Core Class mold, Optimus Prime (Red Clear Version) can hitch the trailer (with the trailer hitch/shield panel on) from the Hasbro Pulse exclusive Optimus Prime & Bumblebee 2-pack.

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==Robosen Collector's Edition==
[[File:Robosen_Optimus_Prime_stock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This isn't your slightly older brother's [[Automorph Technology|automorph.]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Robot''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:Robosen's Optimus Prime is a highly interactive, programmable transforming robot. With over 5,000 pieces, 60 microchips, 27 servo motors, 6 high-intensity [[light-emitting diode|LED]]s, 80 different sound effects including voice clips from Peter Cullen, a dedicated iOS/Android bluetooth app interface, and a pricetag of $750 USD, it blurs the line between "toy" and "high-end showroom electronics." Users can choose between multiple ways to control its robotic movements: including pre-programmed voice commands, pre-programmed app controls, or user-created movement scripts. In truck mode, it can drive as directed or honk its horn. In its [[#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]]-influenced 19"-tall robot mode, it can execute a long list of included scripted actions featuring voice and sound effects, plus an infinite variety of user-programmed poses and user-scripted movement sequences. It has distinct attack movements and sounds to be used with its weapons, and has flip-out wrist communicators featuring sticker images of Megatron and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]].

:The main power source is an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. The truck's front bumper flips down to expose the charging port and the separate micro USB interface port. A replaceable CR 1220 3V battery powers the "laser rifle's" LED; it's not really a laser, but it's bright. The instructions say don't look straight at it.

:In voice command mode, the spoken user command for conversion between truck and robot modes is officially supposed to be "[[Trademark#Genericized trademarks|convert]]," but secretly the toy will respond the same if you say "transform." It also responds to more than 30 other simple words and phrases which trigger other animations and basic functions: such as: "turn left" to turn left, "move right" to step to the right, or "hero" to strike a superheroic ground-punching pose. 6 months after launch, the Robosen software developers were still releasing new movement animations and firmware updates via channels that can be found in the official app, with no announced end date for their continuing improvements.

:27 servo motors might sound like a lot, but compared to contemporary 1st-party figures costing hundreds and hundreds (''and hundreds!'') of dollars less, this item does lack some some pretty standard joints: such as neck rotation, wrist rotation, and the type of leg rotation that would have allowed the feet to point in different directions.

:Although this Optimus Prime does mostly transform on its own, there are some additional manual adjustments required to make each mode look the way it's advertised. In robot mode, one red panel can be removed from the back of the head, and the gas tanks can be moved into a lower position on the legs. If the gas tanks are not lowered, they can protrude enough to obstruct animation. For vehicle mode, the removable red panel should be reattached, gas tanks moved back so they don't cover the wheels, and the side-view mirrors can be flipped out.

:In truck mode, especially via app control, Optimus is a fully functional remote control vehicle that can move forward, backward, and turn. Its steering does not happen the way real trucks do when they tilt the axles of the front wheels within their wheel wells; Instead, Optimus turns by throwing both legs simultaneously to one side or the other, which gives the appearance that the entire cab is pivoting around a central axis.

:In robot mode, Optimus' default idle behavior is not to stand perfectly still. Instead, he will slowly "breathe" with a subtle inhaling/exhaling motion like a human would have after aerobic exercise. From there, he will occasionally shift into other statuesque poses.

:When asked to turn right or left in robot mode, Optimus is not able to perform that action in two or three normal steps with ankle and hip rotation like a human would. He lacks any leg joints that rotate around a vertical axis, so for him to rotate his body to the right, he must perform a startling stutter shuffle move. He pushes one foot out slightly forward, the other foot slightly backward, and maintains that orientation while rapidly sliding his legs together and apart more than once per second until the asymmetrical rapid sliding friction of his feet against the floor eventually scoots him into facing a different direction. This movement can wear out the paint on his inner soles pretty fast, even on smoother surfaces.

:None of the toy's motorized joints are capable of supporting substantial weight without electricity. This means that when powered off, the robot cannot stand upright without external support. If the toy is in robot mode and senses its batteries are getting low, then to prevent a damaging fall, it will automatically shift into a droopy squatting pose that it can safely sustain while powered off. The average operating time from a full battery charge is approximately 40 minutes. The charging port is not accessible while the robot is standing up. Plugging in the charger while the toy is powered on might endanger fragile components.

:Yes, the above means that this toy in effect cannot be displayed in robot mode when not in active use. It can't really be displayed in the proper truck mode either, as the robot legs need battery power to stay rigidly locked into truck configuration and will droop when turned off. It is rather clearly intended to remain in its protective carrying case most of the time.

:Aside from the laser rifle, none of the LED lights in the eyes, headlights, or tail lights can be deactivated while the toy is powered on. In robot mode, the brake lights shine brightly from the backs of the feet, and the headlights shine from within the forearms. Some of the pre-programmed actions exploit this deliberately, by having Optimus brandish his bright headlights as flip-out weapons. The laser rifle's LED turns on and off with its own physical switch.

:Many of the pre-loaded animations assume Optimus is holding his gun in his right hand and/or that he is holding his axe in his left hand. The toy has no sensors to detect whether those accessories are in place, and the app does not consistently label which animations use accessories. It also does not label the many animations that might damage the toy if attempted while accessories are attached, but <s>transforming</s> converting him or punching the ground would be a bad idea. So don't activate any animations while the accessories are attached unless you're sure you know what will happen.

:In addition to action/fighting/greetings animations, there are also many silly animations available from the official download page, including: Air Guitar with the G1 cartoon theme song, air drumming, a gyrating silent "Christmas" dance, doing push-ups then getting exhausted and passing out, and the {{w|Dab_(dance)|Dab}}.

:The app-controlled motion programming interface is extremely complex. The position of each joint at each step in an animation can be dictated either with numerical parameters, or by sensing the positions of the joints on the toy during programming. Many poses can be strung together to form long action sequences. The app uses long gamified sequences of tutorials to teach programming techniques and unlock more sound clips for use in more animations. Despite that available complexity though, there are some actions used by official animations that cannot be performed in customized sequences: such as a head nod, a full mode conversion, or vehicle driving commands.

:Given this piece's fragility, complexity, and high cost, it is appropriate that it is packaged in a heavy duty foam-padded carrying case, complete with clasps and a handle. But the case can't protect from paint wear issues that arise quickly via actual use. Prime's knuckles and feet will instantly get severe scrape marks if he transforms on a rough surface like concrete, but even smooth unvarnished wood can wear the gloss off the paint before long. Even soft carpeting might not be safe, as some users report toppling issues due to a ''lack'' of traction.

:The sound effect for Prime's gun is of a distinctly "realistic" machine gun, and Hasbro has stated this effect may be changed.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/22623017/optimus-prime-transformer-auto-converting-programmable-robot-hasbro-robosen Review of Robosen Optimus Prime] mentioning the sound effect choice</ref>

:Accurate 3-D images of this Robosen toy appear throughout its app interface, but the app also decorates prominent buttons with drawings of ''[[Evergreen]]'' Optimus. The app and manual also contain many mistakes in spelling, grammar, typography, labeling transposition, etc.

:This item was revealed on [[Hasbro Pulse]] in April 2021, and began shipping to purchasers in October 2021. The TakaraTomy release of the figure is unchanged, though the dialogue will be swapped from English to Japanese with [[Tesshō Genda]] reprising his role.

*'''Flagship Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:One year after the release of the original Robosen Optimus Prime, the figure was re-labeled as "Flagship Optimus Prime" and rereleased with no changes.... except the price tag, now $999.

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (2022)
**''Accessories'': carrying case, laser rifle, energy axe, non-removable exhaust pipes, wall charger, micro USB to USB 2.0 cable

:"Elite Optimus Prime" is a downsized version of the original (and now "Flagship") Robosen Optimus Prime, standing a mere 16" instead of 19" and costing $699. The different proportions result in a few noticeable but minor visual changes, such as the fuel tanks on his legs being a different shape and elevation compared to the original toy. It retains all the features and programmable functions as the original.

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==''Classic Heroes Team''==
[[File:Classic Heroes Team Rescan Optimus Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (All Star Rescan, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|Rescue Bots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#RacingTrailer|Optimus Prime Racing Trailer set]] minus the trailer, ''[[Transformers: Classic Heroes Team|Classic Heroes Team]]'' Optimus Prime converts from robot mode to truck mode in a single step and features a slightly different deco from the original release, including blue windows instead of black, yellow highlights in place of the light blue and greens, new silver and black paint applications on the legs, and a new Autobot insignia over the chest area.

:This toy was also released in a ''Rescue Bots Academy'' packaging with the ''Classic Heroes Team'' branding as a subline, arguably making it into [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#CHT|another incarnation of the character]].
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==''LEGO''==
[[File:Lego-toy OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"[[Avengers|Autobots, assemble]]… my body."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ([[June 1]], [[2022]])
**''Set Number'': '''10302'''
**''Pieces'': '''1,508'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Ion blaster]]", "[[Energon-axe|Energon axe]]", "[[Energon cube]]", "[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]", [[Jet pack|jetpack]], display plaque, optional waist panel, brick separator
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] ([[LEGO]])}}

:The first ever collaboration between [[Hasbro]] and one of its main competitors, [[LEGO]], 10302 Optimus Prime is a fully brick-built model of the Autobot leader standing 13.5 inches tall, released under LEGO's ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Icons|Icons]]'' subtheme. Unlike (most of) Hasbro's ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets that preceded it, this ''LEGO'' Optimus Prime set is fully transformable from robot to truck mode without having to disassemble any parts. He also includes an optional waist piece for fans to either display him with the Generation 1 toy-accurate truck bumper or the cartoon-accurate yellow block-shaped detail. A tall, top-heavy model, stability concerns mean he is not as articulated as a normal action figure, notably lacking bending knees.

:Prime comes with a plethora of brick-built accessories. He includes his ion blaster, his "Energon axe" (which can plug into either wrist once you remove the fist), a pink "Energon cube", the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership" (which can be stored inside his chest), and a jetpack based on the one he borrowed from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (which can be attached to his back). Aside from the Matrix, only the ion blaster has dedicated storage when Prime is in truck mode, fitting between his legs to form the truck's trailer hitch; according to a small trivia blurb in the instructions, this is because the ion blaster was the only accessory in the set that was also included with the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy. Of course, this is LEGO we're talkin' about, so if you want, you can store the rest of the stuff on him anywhere you see some exposed studs!

:To round things out, an ''[[fandom:Brickipedia:Ultimate Collector's Series|Ultimate Collector's Series]]''-styled display plaque featuring Optimus Prime's name (in both English and Ancient Autobot), function, motto, and [[Tech Spec]]s is included.

:Optimus Prime's [[Instructions|instruction booklet]] contains a short segment written by none other than LEGO Senior Designer [[Joe Kyde]], which showcases the history of the ''Transformers'' brand and the character of Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, said instructions also contain an assembly error: the stickered details on Prime's thighs are applied upside down compared to the Generation 1 [[character model]]. This error is also present on the [[stock photography]] on the packaging. Fortunately, the panels can be removed easily and reinstalled in the correct orientation for a more accurate robot mode. The aforementioned blurb also contains an amusing compromise—giving up on any attempt to reconcile Optimus's famous catchphrase and the need to protect Hasbro's ''Transformers'' [[trademark]], it renders the iconic command as [[:File:Convert and roll out.jpg|"Autobots, ''convert'' and roll out!"]]

::*''[https://brickset.com/sets/10302-1/Optimus-Prime More information on 10302 Optimus Prime at Brickset]''
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==''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base''==
[[File:Anti-Gravity-Pedestal-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime Set'''
**''Release Date'': June 30, 2022
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Flight stand#Flight stands|Tenseg Base]]"
:This uniquely branded ''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' release of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Ultra Magnus]]'s inner robot. Optimus Prime comes with a silver "Tenseg Base" which he can attach to, simulating a "floating" pose. Optimus Prime retains ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''/''Kingdom'' Ultra Magnus's blaster accessory, colored in a darker metallic gray in a possible attempt to emulate Prime's usual [[ion blaster]].

:Unusually for TakaraTomy, the vehicle mode stock photos are slightly mistransformed - the upper body isn't slid all the way forward, which makes the truck grille appear misaligned. Also, the Hasbro Pulse listing of the figure labels it as a "[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']]" figure, likely because the figure's box comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece'' branded sleeve.

:Sold separately are two alternately colored bases; one in heroic Autobot red and the other in '''EVIL''' Decepticon purple. Initially due for release in March 2022, Prime and the bases were eventually released on June 30.

:In a happy accident of cross-compatibility, Tenseg Base Optimus Prime can be equipped with the armor and alternate head included with ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Ultra Magnus]] to replicate the [[:File:RedCabPoweredConvoy.jpeg|red cab variant]] of ''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy released in [[GiG]]'s short-lived ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} toyline, minus Super Buggy.
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==''Canon/Transformer''s==
[[File:TF-Canon-Transformers-Optimus-Prime-R5.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Canon is the right of all sentient photographers.]]
*'''Optimus Prime R5''' ([[2023]])
**Accessories: Camera Cap/Shield, small camera accessory, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy) and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (Robot parts and accessory)}}

:''[[Canon/Transformers]]'' Optimus Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a fully licensed Canon [[EOS R5]] digital camera. The toy is 80% the size of the genuine article and features a removable lens attachment, though it must be reattached to him before he can transform to robot mode since it forms his arms. The lens cap is removable and is used as a shield in robot mode. His included [[Matrix of Leadership]] can be pegged onto his lens, just behind the front element. He also comes with a small version of his own camera mode.

:Both his Matrix and small camera accessory can be pegged into his palms. His hands feature a range of movement, with the thumb and index finger being articulated and the remaining fingers joined together.

:This mold was also used to make the concurrently released [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive [[Reflector (G1)#Canon/Transformers 2|Decepticon Refraktor R5]], and redecoed into [[Nemesis Prime R5]].
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==Lunar Cruiser Prime==
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[[File:Lunar Cruiser OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's space time! Let's settle this one on one!]]
*'''Lunar Cruiser Prime'''
**''Release Date'': February [[2024]] (Campfire), March 2024 (general release)
**Accessories: Solar panel, antenna
{{toydesigner|[[Yūya Ōnishi]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/484717#main "Designer's Voice Vol.1"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> and [[Ittoku Kuwazu]]<ref>[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/673441/activities/485779#main "Designer's Voice Vol.2"] development update at the Lunar Cruiser Prime Campfire campaign</ref> (TakaraTomy)}}

:Produced in collaboration with Japanese space agency {{w|JAXA}} and {{w|Toyota}}, Lunar Cruiser Prime is a roughly Voyager-sized figure that transforms into the as-of-2023 current version of Toyata's "Lunar Cruiser" concept for an enclosed lunar rover, in part to promote TakaraTomy's own unmanned "SORA-Q" rover, slated to deploy on the moon in an August 2023 JAXA mission.

:Included are modular solar panel and antenna accessories that can be pegged on various ports on the figure. A [[Matrix of Leadership]] can also be spotted molded into the drivers' compartment.

:The figure was made available one month ahead of its general release on Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire in four tiers:
::*A version identical to the general release.
::*A package including a modular ''Masterpiece'' style stand.
::*A package with a thank you message on the TakaraTomy website, available to 40 people.
::*A package with a personal thank you message from [[Tesshō Genda]], the iconic original Japanese voice of Optimus Prime available to 10 people.

:The campaign opened at 10 AM on June 8, 2023 and ran through midnight on July 17. Within the first 24 hours it blew past 300% of its initial 1 million JPY (approx. $7200 USD) goal.
:*''[https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/673441 The Lunar Cruiser Prime crowdfunding campaign on Campfire (Japanese)]''
:*''[https://global.toyota/en/mobility/technology/lunarcruiser/ The Lunar Cruiser rover at the Toyota website]''

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==''Missing Link''==
[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-01-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|How everyone sees their Optimus Prime toy since their childhoods.]]
*'''Convoy''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-01'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Toys|Combat Deck]], [[Roller (G1)#Toys|Roller]], 4 Missiles, Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link">Article on Missing Link Convoy in [[Figure King]] issue 308 (September 2023), p109</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''The Transformers'' brand, ''[[Transformers: Missing Link|Missing Link]]'' (styled MISSINGLINK) Convoy's appearance is a direct recreation of the original ''The Transformers'' toy—but with the benefit of forty years of advances in toy engineering. It retains almost all of the original toy's [[gimmick]]s, and adds a bunch more.

:Although ''Missing Link'' Convoy is superficially identical to the vintage figure, its engineering has received a total overhaul to add a load of new points of [[articulation]]. The toy boasts gloriously crunchy [[ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet]]ed elbows and knees, smooth tight ankle tilts, a deeper bend at the ankles, hinged knuckles, swivelling and curling wrists, a total of four different joints at the shoulders and universal joint hips (with the wheels now folding out on skirts to accommodate outward leg motions), along with a neck [[Swivel joint|swivel]], a limited waist swivel and even an ab crunch! Where the original toy famously had [[Partformer|detachable]], easy-to-lose fists, this isn't the case with ''Missing Link'' Convoy; the new, slightly smaller fists tuck neatly behind the grille (as with many other modern takes on this basic transformation scheme), revealing a pair of headlights-without holes in-in the process. To facilitate the vast improvements to the lower body articulation and to help support the legs in truck mode, the toy foregoes one of the most iconic motions in the original transformation—where swinging the truck bed down causes it to separate into the legs—instead mounting the hips on individual [[slide joint]]s that must be carefully wiggled apart past a bracket in the middle first. These intricate components, combined with the extraordinarily tight thigh swivels, can make posing the toy a little fraught. Unusually, the toy's [[instructions]] specifically demonstrate how to make use of all these new points of articulation. We would advise that when posing the legs, make sure you get a firm grip on the red sliding brackets at Prime's crotch and newly die-cast tops of the thighs while you do whatever you're doing. The new L-shaped sliding joints are only plastic but must deal with the force of the die-cast joints attached to them which feels, ''precarious'', let's say.

:All of the original accessories are included with this revamped release, plus some extras. The [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]]'s launching mechanism has been nixed, in favor of allowing the Repair Drone to detach from the trailer and roll around on its own wheels. [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (colored silver, not blue) has a new hinge to allow the port for the [[Ion Blaster]] to rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]) . Roller's wheels and the toy's missiles are packed still attached to their [[sprue]] just like the old days, complete with an extravagant spare set of missiles. The fuel pump, hose and nozzle are included basically unchanged as three separate parts but are in fact new tooling. In addition to these classic parts, the toy also comes with brand new accessories [[show-accuracy|inspired by Prime's animation appearances]]: a chrome-gold [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which fits in his chest, like the similar accessory included with the older "[[#NewYearConvoy|Special Specification]]" release), and a transparent [[energon-axe]] which clasps shut over either hand. Prime's Ion Blaster now features two 5 mm handles to allow him to grip it normally or even hold it with both hands thanks to his new articulation and features a revamped sculpt based on the "thick" barrel variant. The Matrix fits into a special chrome-silver mounting piece which sits behind the truck windows and can be removed to reveal the classic seats for smaller ''[[Diaclone]]'' figures.

:The toy has the classic Autobot [[rubsign]], [[rubber tires]], [[die-cast]] parts, and features all the same [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] surfaces as the vintage toy. The details of the original [[sticker]]s (on the arms, knees, and toes) have been fully molded into the plastic and picked out with paint—but the toy ''also'' comes with a direct recreation of the original sticker sheet anyway. The toy also comes with a marketing insert, a collector's [[card]] (with, oddly enough, a small hole punched through the top), and a [[Tech Spec]] decoder for reading the graph printed on the back of the [[packaging]] alongside the classic back-of-the-box mural. Everything is neatly presented using a [[polystyrene]] tray. For this release, the illustrator of Optimus Prime's original Japanese [[package art]], [[Shin Ueda]] (credited in English right on the new box!), was commissioned to produce a brand-new piece based on Prime's iconic transformation-into-midair-leap pose from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Ironically, where this toy is now finally capable of reproducing the ''original'' boxart pose, the engineering of its waist rotation means the ''new'' pose is similarly impossible!

:Although entirely a [[TakaraTomy]] initiative, the ''Missing Link'' toys were made available directly to Western fans via [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The toy kept its longer smokestacks, which Hasbro had shortened [[for safety reasons]] in prior releases along with fully functional firing missiles.

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[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sadly does not come with an updated Action Master figure.]]
*'''Convoy (Anime Edition)''' (2024)
**''ID Number'': '''C-02'''
**Accessories: Ion Blaster, energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
{{toydesigner|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist), [[Shin Ueda]] (packaging artist)}}<ref name = "Missing Link"/>

:A more affordable release of the ''Missing Link'' Convoy toy was sold without the trailer. This version of the toy goes for [[show-accuracy]], omitting the various paint applications intended to replicate [[sticker]] detailing, painting the toy's eyes blue instead of yellow, swapping the blue plastic for a slightly brighter shade, and picking out an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] in fine white outlines solely on the left shoulder. Unlike Hasbro's contemporaneous ''[[Transformers Retro]]'' reissues, which similarly aim to use clever deco work to bring the original G1 toys closer to their animation depictions, this release keeps the chrome, instead of using a dull silver plastic.

:The toy still comes with its ion blaster (with a gunmetal paint application on its vent), energon-axe, and Matrix (now painted in animation-accurate metallic orange and silver); the Matrix housing is left as bare black plastic. A smaller sticker sheet is also included for [[customizing]] options—much like the one for the full release, but omitting all the trailer stickers. Three small yellow stickers are provided to replicate the waist/bumper details from the cartoon character model. The paperwork included is similar to the full release.
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==''Reactivate''==
[[File:ReactivateOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Prime. I hope you like leather.]]

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1| '''Optimus Prime & Soundwave''' (2024)}}</ul>

:*''Accessories'': Axe, blaster, Matrix of Leadership

: ''[[Transformers: Reactivate|''Reactivate'']]'' Optimus Prime transforms from a robot into a post-apocalyptic armoured truck. Optimus was only available with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Reactivate|Soundwave]]. He comes with the usual Optimus accessories; an ion blaster, an energon axe that can fit over either fist, and a removable Matrix of Leadership (a repaint of the Matrix included with ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Optimus Prime).

: Optimus suffers from a [[design flaw]]- the handle on his ion blaster is far too short, resulting in an extremely loose grip.

==Notes==
===Before he became Optimus Prime===
[[File:PrototypeTHB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not so Optimus Prime.]]
*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.
*A later prototype/mock-up was much closer to the final product but still has some noticeable differences, such as a head with much larger antennae, longer smokestacks and a front grille section that includes the rectangular section that would sport the "Freightliner" logo on the real-life truck (on the final toy, the rectangular section is part of the hinged upper section that includes the windows). It would have also been possible to attach the [[ion blaster]] to either of his shoulders.<ref name="diaclonecatalogs">[https://web.archive.org/web/20151017201739/http://1501bc.com/pretf/pictures/tfdiac6b.jpg Diaclone catalog scans] at 1501bc.com.</ref>
*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August [[1983]] as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In [[1984]], [[Joustra]] released their own version (still with ''Diaclone'' sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called ''Truck'' (according to the pack-in catalog) or ''Diaclone'' (in the pack-in comic). It's possible that [[GiG]] also released a version called ''Camion Convoy'' as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.
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===The many releases of Optimus Prime===
[[File:SeveralG1Convoy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Too much Prime on my hands.]]
Over the years, the [[#The_Transformers|original Optimus Prime]] has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:
*In the US and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers; the Canadian version has large Pepsi stickers that cover the entire trailer, while the US version only has small Pepsi stickers that partially obscure the lines running across the trailer;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the [[#VSX|VSX Convoy vs. Megatron]] two-pack in [[1985]];
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the "[[#goodbye|Good Bye Convoy]]" set (packaged with [[Red Alert (G1)#Toys|Alert/Red Alert]] and [[Mirage (G1)#Toys|Ligier/Mirage]]) in [[1986]];
*Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following a slight delay due to licensing issues;<ref name="mbtfs">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/mb-transformers-part-5/ "The Jetfire vs Optimus Prime mixup"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref> there are no less than ''three'' variants of MB-packaged Optimus Prime, one of them manufactured by Takara and sporting blue feet, the other two manufactured by [[Joustra]] as part of a deal with Hasbro/MB, one of them with blue and the other one with red feet;<ref name="3mb">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/the-three-mb-optimus-primes/ "The Three MB Optimus Primes"] at 20th Century Toy Collector</ref>
*After Hasbro's European division had changed the packaging from "MB" to "Hasbro", the toy continued to be available in 1986, including more of the Joustra-manufactured red and blue feeted versions, which were apparently also available in the UK in English-only packaging;<ref name="3mb"/>
*[[GiG]] released the toy as ''Commander'' as part of their ''Transformers'' line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;
*[[IGA]] released their version in Mexico in 1985; unsold stock was later imported to a plethora of European countries, including the UK, with Optimus Prime having the yellow paint scraped off his eyes and then having them painted over in red;
*Hasbro reissued the "Original Autobot Leader" toy as part of their European ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line of reissues in [[1991]];
*Hasbro released a [[#Generation_2|redecoed version with additional accessories]] as part of their [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]] in [[1993]];
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in [[2000]], with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold instead of silver parts, stickers, and paint as a [[Lucky Draw figure|lucky draw]] prize;
*Takara reissued the toy again as ''New Year Special'' version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional accessories such as a Matrix necklace and a [[Show-accuracy|show accurate]] recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the US and the UK as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in [[2002]], sporting shortened down smokestacks [[for safety reasons]];
*Takara reissued the toy once again in [[2003]], as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December [[2005]], called ''[[Pepsi Convoy]]''.
*Hasbro released their own version of Pepsi Convoy, named "[[#PepsiPrime|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]", as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive in [[2007]], featuring the familiar [[For safety reasons|safety]]-shortened smokestacks of the Commemorative Series reissue.
*In August 2007 TakaraTomy yet again did a rerelease similar to the 2000 Convoy rerelease, this time as part of the "[[Transformers Encore]]" line. This version has a new rifle with a longer handle so Optimus can finally hold it straight.
*TakaraTomy released [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 "Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers"] in September 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a new head sculpt reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.
*In March [[2008]], TakaraTomy released a G1-colored version of the iPod Convoy set.
*Hasbro released the ''25th Anniversary'' gift set edition detailed above in 2008, as part of the 2008 ''Universe'' line, once again with [[For safety reasons|shortened smokestacks]].
*TakaraTomy released another reissue based on the ''Encore'' version as part of their ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' line in 2011, lacking the original Generation 1 trailer. Instead, the ''Chronicle'' version was available in a two-pack with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Chronicle|Optimus Prime]] and a new trailer that could be used by both Optimuses, thanks to a retooled trailer hitch on the Generation 1 Optimus Prime figure.
*In 2012, Hasbro reissued Optimus Prime again for their Asian markets, this time mixing the 25th Anniversary version of the toy itself with the older ''Commemorative Series'' packaging.<ref name="25thcomm">[http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=44388 "Bad news RE: new Commemorative Prime"] at Cybertron.ca.</ref>
*In 2019, Optimus was rereleased once again, this time without his trailer and with his original long smokestacks (something he hasn't had in America since Generation 2), in Hasbro's Vintage G1 line of reissues exclusive to Walmart stores in US and Canada.
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===Powermaster Optimus Prime design history===
[[File:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Overcompensating.]]
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[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot.<ref>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=19880604&CC=JP&NR=S63132686A&KC=A Patent #JP63-132686]</ref> The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super [[robot mode]]. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

*The second known version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. This Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

*The third version <ref>''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], and [[Triple Changer]]. The Headmaster also would have been a Triple Changer, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.
*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

Powermaster Prime's animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version's head drawn on top.
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===Miscellaneous Primes===
[[File:EarlyActionMasterOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|]]
[[File:Early Star Convoy Planning Stage.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|left|I am the prototype of the toy of the future!]]
[[File:PMHeroTrace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Stealing purses across the ages.]]
*The preproduction version of Action Master Optimus Prime (featured in catalogs and on his [[Power Plans]]) used a darker blue closer to the 1984 toy and had upper legs painted grey. Amusingly, the mold also originally had longer smokestacks that were presumably trimmed down for safety or breakage issues, which would become something of a running theme with Optimus Prime toys.
*The ''Return of Convoy'' pack-in catalogs show Star Convoy as originally having silver paint on his vehicle mode and robot thighs, mirroring the similarly-colored parts of the original Optimus Prime design. However, the Star Convoy released at retail instead used bare white plastic, possibly as a cost-saving measure (as ''Transformers'' was rapidly losing popularity in Japan at the time). When Takara reissued the toy years later, it restored the originally-intended silver of the prototype.
*''Return of Convoy'' catalogs reveal the planning process behind Star Convoy's evolution from gimmick-rich illustration to prototype before reaching final production.
*The pose used for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[#HeroOptimusPrime|Hero Optimus Prime]]'s [[package art]] is rather blatantly swiped from [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] [[#PMOP|Optimus Prime]]'s package art.
*On a similar note, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]]'s package art is merely edited from ''Generation 2'' [[#LaserOptimusPrime|Laser Optimus Prime]]'s card art, keeping it mostly intact save for the removal of shoulder kibble and the addition of a non-windowed chestplate.
*The Masterpiece Optimus Prime toy was featured in a [[:File:Optimus prime nokia 6820.JPG|print ad]] for [[Nokia]] {{w|Nokia 68xx series#Nokia 6820|6820}} phones in December 2004.<ref name="nokia">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/20th-anniversary-optimus-prime-featured-in-nokia-a/4374/ "20th Anniversary Optimus Prime Featured in Nokia Ad"]</ref> He is posed bent over to look at the phone and scratching his head. Pleasantly, ''most'' of the pose pictured is perfectly possible with an un-[[Customizing|kitbash]]ed, un-Photoshopped version of the toy. (The real toy can't bend forward at the waist like that, alas.)
*''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[#Classics (2006)|Optimus Prime]] was initially intended to be Deluxe-sized. An alleged list of the tentative ''Classics'' line-up<ref name="classicslineup">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/possible-transformers-classic-line-up-4336/ Rumor] about the ''Classics'' lineup that turned out to be spot on aside from Voyager [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and Deluxe Optimus Prime.</ref> included a Deluxe-sized Optimus Prime without a trailer and a version ''with'' a trailer at the Voyager [[size class|price point]]; however, it appears the decision was eventually made to upscale Optimus to Voyager size instead.<ref name="sage">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/cybertron-crosswise-redeco-and-transformers-classics-info-4683/ "Cybertron Crosswise Redeco and Transformers Classics Info"] (via [[Joe Kyde]]'s proxy "SAGE2764")</ref> Don Figueroa's [[control drawing]]s for the Deluxe version were leaked before the ''Classics'' line was even released at retail.<ref name="primecontrol">Leaked ''Classics'' Deluxe Optimus Prime control drawings: [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-design-sketch-4691/ Vehicle mode], [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/transformers-classics-optimus-prime-robot-mode-design-sketches-4692/ robot mode]</ref> A gray model [[prototype]] was later shown as part of an interview with [[TakaraTomy]]'s staff in ''[[Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 1|Transformers Generations 2009 vol. 1]]''.<ref name="ttinterview">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/general-articles-25/translated-version-of-the-takara-tomy-transformers-henkei--classics-staff-interview-167073/ Translated TakaraTomy Henkei/Classics staff interview]</ref> It's unclear whether the trailer ever made it past the early planning stage before the size of the figure was changed.
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