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Transformers: Best of the Rarities

2022-08-20T13:33:26Z

Wilsonjim: correcting issue numbers of listed reprints

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|prev=Transformers: Best of the Beasts
|next=Transformers: Best of Bumblebee
|title=''The Rarities''
|image=TF_RaritiesCover.jpg
|caption=Okay, that is an ''incredibly'' misleading title. [[Rarity]] doesn't show up even once.
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[August 3]], [[2022]]
|writer= Various
|artists= Various
|colours=
|letterers=
|editors= [[James Roberts]]
|pagecount=99
|continuity=Various
|price=$6.99 USD
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'''''Transformers: Best of the Rarities''''' is a one-shot reprint comic published by [[IDW Publishing]]. Part of a larger "Best of" line spanning multiple IDW licensed properties, the book collects various stories, largely from [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]].

==Overview==
''Best of the Rarities'' contains some hard-to-find Transformers stories from the series’ almost 40-year history and some never-before-reprinted material from the U.S. and the UK. Like the other books in the IDW "Best of" line, the collection features new cover art by [[James Biggie]].

==Contents==
*Five never-before-seen b&w one-page strips by Simon Furman and [[Robin Smith]]. (Created in 1989, originally destined for the Sunday Times' Funday Times supplement).
*[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|Marvel UK's]] #235–6: [[Deathbringer (issue)|"Deathbringer" parts 1 & 2]] (coloured)
*Marvel UK's #183 mini-story "[[The Wind of Change!]]" (depicts [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] taking over from [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] as the character being role-played for the letters page)
*[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Marvel's ''Generation 2'' Halloween special]]: "[[Ghosts]]"
*Marvel UK's #302 text story "[[Dreadwind's Xmas!]]" (covers Dreadwind's replacement as letters page avatar by [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Action Master Blaster]])
*''[[Woman's Day]]'' 4-page story "[[The Night the Transformers Saved Christmas]]"
*Marvel UK's #244: "[[Two Megatrons!]]" (coloured)
*''[[Transformers Annual 1992]]'' text story "[[Another Time & Place]]"
*Marvel UK's #260: "[[...Perchance to Dream#Galvatron|Perchance to Dream: Galvatron]]" (coloured)
*[[IDW Publishing]]'s "[[An Arcee Sort of Day]]" (from the ''[[Synergy: A Hasbro Creators Showcase|Synergy]]'' anthology produced for International Woman's Day 2019)
*Marvel UK's #261: "[[Starting Over!]]" (coloured)
*[[In the Transformers|Untitled]] (pilot for European comic published in toy catalogues; new translation)
*"[[The Transformers (Madman)|Madman]]" ([[Simon Furman|Furman]]/[[Nick Roche|Roche]] script from an Australian DVD release)
*50 examples of hand-painted covers (minus cover furniture), penciled artwork (including some from ''[[Target: 2006]]''), unused TFUK and IDW covers, art from IDW's unpublished ''[[Transformers: Collision Course|Collision Course]]'' miniseries, rare posters, and pages from unpublished stories.

==External links==
*[https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAY221563 PREVIEWSworld 5-page preview showcasing all the Funday Times strips]

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Talk:Channel 5

2020-03-18T12:31:01Z

Wilsonjim:

I dunno the actual release date, but no way did the first release VHS come out in 1986, it has Powermaster Prime on the cover. The Video Gems version would have been 1986, this one either 1988 or 1989? --[[User:Wilsonjim|Wilsonjim]] ([[User talk:Wilsonjim|talk]]) 20:10, 17 March 2020 (GMT)
:I suspect those two images are of the same cover, just with or without the 3D effect mentioned. This looks like a more-likely 1986 release: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transformers-Desertion-Dinobots-VHS/dp/B0006682JY --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 16:43, 17 March 2020 (EDT)
::Yeah, that's the Video Gems release, which I would say is 1986. The Channel 5 ones are 2 different releases (I own the 3D one from childhood), and I vaguely recall the non 3D version coming out before the 3D one, but couldn't give specific dates --[[User:Wilsonjim|Wilsonjim]] ([[User talk:Wilsonjim|talk]]) 12:30, 18 March 2020 (GMT)

Talk:Channel 5

2020-03-17T20:12:12Z

Wilsonjim: Created page with "I dunno the actual release date, but no way did the first release VHS come out in 1986, it has Powermaster Prime on the cover. The Video Gems version would have been 1986, thi..."

Channel 5

2020-03-14T20:08:01Z

Wilsonjim: correcting info on the 3D release

{{factions|vhs|uk}}
[[File:Channel 5 logo.jpg|thumb|Not that one.]]
'''Channel 5''' was a [[home video]] company owned by {{w|PolyGram}} that released a single [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 ''Transformers'']] VHS in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] in 1986. They then released the same episodes in 1990, but this time it came packed with {{w|Anaglyph image|3D glasses}} and a 3D Video Leaflet featuring 3D versions of boxart from 1988 toy releases. The episodes themselves were no different from the previous release.
{{-}}

==Releases==
*CFV10872 — '''''Transformers'' — [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1|Desertion of]] [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2|the Dinobots]]''' (1986)
*CPM70062 — '''''Transformers'' — Desertion of the Dinobots 3-D''' (1990)
<center><gallery>
File:Channel5 DesertionoftheDinobots.jpg|'''CFV10872'''
File:Channel5_DesertionoftheDinobots3D.jpg.jpg|'''CPM70062'''
</gallery></center>
{{businessstub}}

[[Category:Home entertainment]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Micro Transformers: American Rescue Team

2020-02-28T15:30:18Z

Wilsonjim:

[[File:americanrescueboxart.jpg|thumb|Box for Ambulance]]
In lieu of the unreleased [[Block Town]], in 1996 Takara released the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]] with jig saw-style floor plans in '''Microtransformers: American Rescue Team'''.

The '''American Rescue Team''' consists of
*1. Patrol Car (パトカー)
*2. Ambulance (救急車)
*3. Fire Engine (消防車)
*4. High Speed Boat (高速艇)

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:americanrescueinstructions.jpg|thumb|Micromasters are hard to transform without instructions]]
*'''American Rescue Team''' ([[1996]])
:The American Rescue Team were each sold separately in boxes which denotes which figure you would get on the front of the box. Each figure came with a puzzle piece and a sweet.

==Notes==
[[File:americanrescuepuzzle.jpg|thumb|Small city]]
*The buildings on the puzzle pieces are themed to the toy they come with, however the complete city the puzzle builds is too small for the figures to interact with.
*This release causes some confusion in the West, where it has sometimes been mistaken as a [[Block Town]] release.

{{toystub}}
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]

Micro Transformers: American Rescue Team

2020-02-28T15:28:17Z

Wilsonjim:

[[File:americanrescueboxart.jpg|thumb|Box for Ambulance]]
In lieu of the unreleased [[Block Town]], in 1996 Takara released the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]] with jig saw-style floor plans in '''Microtransformers: American Rescue Team'''.

The '''American Rescue Team''' consists of
*1. Patrol Car (パトカー)
*2. Ambulance (救急車)
*3. Fire Engine (消防車)
*4. High Speed Boat (高速艇)

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:americanrescueinstructions.jpg|thumb]]
*'''American Rescue Team''' ([[1996]])
:The American Rescue Team were each sold separately in boxes which denotes which figure you would get on the front of the box. Each figure came with a puzzle piece and a sweet.

==Notes==
[[File:americanrescuepuzzle.jpg|thumb]]
*The buildings on the puzzle pieces are themed to the toy they come with, however the complete town the puzzle builds is too small for the figures to interact with.
*This release causes some confusion in the West, where it has sometimes been mistaken as a [[Block Town]] release.

{{toystub}}
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]

Micro Transformers: American Rescue Team

2020-02-28T15:21:52Z

Wilsonjim:

In lieu of the unreleased [[Block Town]], in 1996 Takara released the [[Micromaster]] [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]] with jig saw-style floor plans in '''Microtransformers: American Rescue Team'''.

[[File:americanrescueboxart.jpg|thumb|Box for Ambulance]]

The '''American Rescue Team''' consists of
*1. Patrol Car (パトカー)
*2. Ambulance (救急車)
*3. Fire Engine (消防車)
*4. High Speed Boat (高速艇)

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:americanrescueinstructions.jpg|thumb]]
*'''American Rescue Team''' ([[1996]])
:The American Rescue Team were each sold separately in boxes which denotes which figure you would get on the front of the box. Each figure came with a puzzle piece and a sweet.

==Notes==
[[File:americanrescuepuzzle.jpg|thumb]]
*The buildings on the puzzle pieces are themed to the toy they come with, however the complete town the puzzle builds is too small for the figures to interact with.
*This release causes some confusion in the West, where it has sometimes been mistaken as a [[Block Town]] release.

{{toystub}}
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]

File:Americanrescuepuzzle.jpg

2020-02-28T15:17:12Z

Wilsonjim: Completed puzzle from Micro Transformer American Rescue Team release

Completed puzzle from Micro Transformer American Rescue Team release

File:Americanrescueinstructions.jpg

2020-02-28T15:16:32Z

Wilsonjim: Instructions for Micro Transformer American Rescue Team, from back of box.

Instructions for Micro Transformer American Rescue Team, from back of box.

File:Americanrescueboxart.jpg

2020-02-28T15:15:39Z

Wilsonjim: Front of box for Micro Transformer American Rescue Team (1996)

Front of box for Micro Transformer American Rescue Team (1996)

Channel 5

2020-02-28T14:55:37Z

Wilsonjim:

{{factions|vhs|uk}}
{{picsneeded|3D cover}}
[[File:Channel 5 logo.jpg|thumb|Not that one.]]
'''Channel 5''' was a [[home video]] company owned by {{w|PolyGram}} that released a single [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 ''Transformers'']] VHS in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] in 1986. They then released the same episodes in 1990, but this time with {{w|Anaglyph image|red and blue crap all over the screen}}.
{{-}}

==Releases==
*CFV10872 — '''''Transformers'' — [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1|Desertion of]] [[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2|the Dinobots]]''' (1986)
*CPM70062 — '''''Transformers'' — Desertion of the Dinobots 3-D''' (1990)
<center><gallery>
File:Channel5 DesertionoftheDinobots.jpg|'''CFV10872'''
File:Channel5_DesertionoftheDinobots3D.jpg.jpg|'''CPM70062'''
</gallery></center>
{{businessstub}}

[[Category:Home entertainment]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

File:Channel5 DesertionoftheDinobots3D.jpg.jpg

2020-02-28T14:52:27Z

Wilsonjim: Cover for the Channel 5 VHS release of "Desertion of the Dinobots" 3-D. {{DVDG1cover|format=VHS|publisher=Channel 5|cover=}}

Cover for the [[Channel 5]] VHS release of "[[Desertion of the Dinobots]]" 3-D.

{{DVDG1cover|format=VHS|publisher=Channel 5|cover=}}

The Sensuous Frame

2015-05-31T16:07:37Z

Wilsonjim: I asked Roberts on twitter, he says novel

{{Comicstory
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|prev=Our Steps Will Always Rhyme
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|image=MTMTE41_subcvr.jpg
|title="The Sensuous Frame"
|caption=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 27]], [[2015]]
|coverdate=May 2015
|written by=[[James Roberts]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Joana Lafuente]]
|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]] and [[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[John Barber]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
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'''The crew of the ''Lost Light'' is invited to the "pre-wake" of the soon-to-be-deceased Thunderclash, but Nightbeat and Getaway soon learn there is quite ''literally'' more than meets the eye going on aboard the ''Vis Vitalis''.'''

==Synopsis==

Decorated space-faring hero [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] arrives on the ''[[Vis Vitalis]]'' to see his ailing mentor [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]]—at last, the famous Autobot's old war wound has apparently gotten the better of him, and he now lies at death's door. Escorted by the ship's first officer [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] to the side of the mute, unmoving Thunderclash—trapped in alternate mode by [[rigor morphis]]—Countdown is left alone with his former teacher... at which point, he hears a knocking coming from within Thunderclash's trailer. Peering inside, Countdown only has time to scream...

On the ''[[Lost Light]]'', [[Brainstorm]], [[Getaway]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] are all hanging out in [[Nautica]]'s room, but the [[Caminus|Camien]] bibliophile would rather read about the [[Froidian Classification System]] than indulge their silly antics. Mention of the psychologist's name leads Skids and Getaway to talk about [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], while Brainstorm manages to convince Nautica to try out his upside-down harness, which she ends up enjoying. Brainstorm has also completed an upgrade to Nautica's wrench at Getaway's request: the addition of a torch that counters [[attention deflector]]s, which Getaway plans to use to keep an eye out for the stealthy [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Just then, an unfamiliar ringing is heard throughout the ship...

Simultaneously, in "[[Swerve's]]", Ravage and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] observe as [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]—introverted following [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s recent departure—finishes up his four-week viewing of every piece of human art and entertainment ever created. Just as he is describing the lessons he has learned, Swerve is interrupted by the ringing noise, which turns out to be a giant gong that [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] is ringing in order to summon the crew together. The gong signifies that the crew have "accomplished something": they have caught up to the ''Vis Vitalis'', and Rodimus can barely suppress his glee when he announces the news that his long-hated rival Thunderclash is on his deathbed, and that the crew are invited to a "pre-wake" in his honor. After giving the crew the news, Rodimus and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] privately reveal to one another that they will not be attending the party, and their attempts to make excuses for not doing so lead to them scheduling a meeting for themselves during which they will "plan".

Later, the pre-wake party is in full swing aboard the ''Vis Vitalis'', and the ''Lost Light''ers are all enjoying themselves... except for wallflowers Rung, Nautica, [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. While Nightbeat takes Nautica's wrench and goes off to snoop around the ship, Nautica is approached by Firestar, who it turns out is her old room-mate and [[Amica Endura]] from Caminus, and who joined the ''Vis Vitalis'' crew when she and some other Camiens picked up a distress call and helped fix some damage the ship had taken. As she and Nautica swap stories, however, it soon becomes clear that Firestar is more "frenemy" than "friend", her catty remarks about Nautica's abilities and insistence on using the hated nickname "Naughty Nautica" soon mounting up, culminating in an awkward silence and an uncomfortable parting of the ways.

In Thunderclash's quarters, Camien crewmember [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] shows [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Minimus Ambus]] the supposed map to [[Cyberutopia]] that Thunderclash has carved into the room's wall, drawn from his dreams. [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] completes his examination of Thunderclash, which yields surprising results: whatever is killing Thunderclash, it is ''not'' his old [[spark]] injury, which has been miraculously healed around six months prior. Velocity explains that a passing medic was responsible, but cannot remember anything about her. Unable to deduce what has left Thunderclash in his current sorry state, First Aid opens his trailer to carry out an internal examination... but finds nothing.

A little later, after the party has wound down and most of the crew have returned to the ''Lost Light'', Nautica hems and haws about staying for the funeral. A tired, out-of-sorts Skids tells her a few others are staying too, and will be picked up by Rodimus on his way back from a supply run; others such as Nightbeat, who has just found a strangely exhausted Getaway napping in the middle of a corridor. Just as Nightbeat rouses him, Ravage runs screaming down the hallway, his attention deflectors sparking, claiming that something is "everywhere" and "won't stop looking at him". Immensely intrigued, the pair set off after the frightened feline.

In Thunderclash's quarters, First Aid gets as surprise when he hooks the dying 'bot up to a monitor desk, and Thunderclash begins voluntarily, selectively shutting his systems down in order to make his life-signs on the monitor resemble words. First Aid, Velocity and Minimus read his message: "You're all blind, you're all dead" ...and then turn when they hear the sound of knocking coming from within his trailer...

Nightbeat and Getaway follow Ravage into the ship's morgue, where they find the body of ex-racer-turned-public-speaker [[Photon (G1)|Photon]], and the ''still-warm'' corpse of Countdown. Shining the light of Nautica's torch onto Countdown exposes a horrible sight: a mass of [[technorganic]] eggs, clinging to his frame, invisible to the naked optic. Under the light, Getaway realizes they are on his body too... at which point, the pair suddenly find themselves surrounded by clawing alien creatures whose bodies are covered with the mysterious growths!

==Featured characters==

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*[[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] (1)
*[[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] (2)
*[[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] (3)
*[[Brainstorm]] (4)
*[[Getaway]] (5)
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (6)
*[[Nautica]] (7)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (8)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (10)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] (11)
*[[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]] (12)
*[[Boss (G1)|Boss]] (13)
*[[Siren]] (14)
*[[Aquafend]] (15)
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*?  (16)
*?  (17)
*?  (18)
*[[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] (19)
*[[Atomizer]] (20)
*[[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] (21)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (22)
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (23)
*[[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]] (24)
*[[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (25)
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (26)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (27)
*[[Xaaron]] (28)
*[[Dipstick]] (29)
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*[[Pointblank (G1)|Pointblank]] (30)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (31)
*?  (32)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (33)
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (34)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (35)
*?  (36)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (37)
*[[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] (38)
*[[Doublecross]] (39)
*[[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] (40)
*[[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] (41)
*[[Rad]] (42)
*[[Crosscut (Autobot)|Crosscut]] (43)
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*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (44)
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (45)
*[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (46)
*[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] (47, see errors)
*[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (48)
*[[Javelin]] (49)
*[[Rung (G1)|Rung]] (50)
*[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (52)
*[[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (53)
*[[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] (54)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Minimus Ambus]] (55)
*[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (56)
*[[Photon (G1)|Photon]]'s corpse (57)
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*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (9)

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*[[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] (51)
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==Quotes==

"This is wonderful! And look! '''Reading!''' I can read upside down! I've always wondered if I could!" 
"You never thought to, I dunno, turn a book upside down?" 
... 
"I'm not here and you can't see me. I'm hiding behind my '''wall of shame.'''"
:—'''Nautica''' tries out Brainstorm's upside-down harness with some help from '''Skids'''

"Finished! One '''upgraded''' wrench! Where's that '''one Shanix''' you promised me?" 
"I fear I may have exploited your ignorance of monetary value. Tell you what: if that thing works, I'll pay you '''two''' Shanix! Whaddya say?"
:—'''Brainstorm''' strikes a hot deal with '''Getaway'''.

"Having devoured 30,000 years' worth of stories and songs—and having read and watched and listened to everything from ''The Maxims of Ptahhotep'' to ''Infinite Jest''—it's only '''now''' that I've come to realize three things—'''three bold and shining truths''' that I'll carry with me '''forever.''' 
:'''One:''' Life is inherently tragic—and over far too quickly. 
:'''Two:''' All art thrives on conflict. We valorize fiction because it helps us make sense of ourselves. 
:'''Three:''' Season 4 of ''Community'' was a serious misstep."
:—'''Swerve'''

"Have you met him?" 
"Not as such. I've tried to '''kill''' him several times..."
:—'''Rodimus''' and '''Megatron''' on Thunderclash

"I'm gonna plan you '''into next week.'''" 
"Maybe. Or maybe after five minutes you'll get bored and start carving pictures onto your desk." 
"'''Wrong,''' actually! Utterly, demonstrably, '''villainously''' wrong. I ran out of space '''ages''' ago."
:—'''Rodimus''' and '''Megatron''' on their joint planning session

"What. Is. The. Matter. With. You." 
"I'm '''resting''', I'm not—why are you talking to me like I'm a '''broken vending machine?'''" 
"I'm trying to show concern. I've seen other people do it."
:—'''Nightbeat''' and '''Getaway'''

'''Velocity:''' "He's killing himself to send us a message...?" 
'''Minimus:''' "A '''grammatically correct''' message. Look at that apostrophe..." 
'''First Aid:''' "He had to reduce his lifespan by six hours to generate that apostrophe." 
'''Minimus:''' "I know that's not supposed to '''impress''' me, but..."

"Aren't you going to look? Dead bodies. They're your favorite." 
"'''Murders''' are my favourite. A dead body's just a statement. A murder is a '''question:''' whodunit?"
:—'''Getaway''' and '''Nightbeat''' in the morgue

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The presence of Mirage and the Protectobots on the ''Lost Light'' places this story before the ''Combiner Wars'' storyline, already well underway in the book's [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|sibling]] [[The Transformers: Windblade|titles]] by the time this issue was released.
*Copious amounts of [[innermost energon]] have been donated for Thunderclash; we were introduced to this practice back in [[Before & After|issue #12]].
*[[Rigor morphis]] debuted ''waaaay'' back in [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|the very first issue]].
*Brainstorm's ability to work while hanging upside was previously seen in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|issue #7]].
*Nautica notes that Rung lent her the book she is reading; it was implied in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|issue #28]] that the pair had been exchanging books.
*Skids defends Rung, which indicates he's taking to heart [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]]'s request from [[Our Steps Will Always Rhyme|last issue]] to be a friend to the psychiatrist.
*During Rodimus's announcement, Xaaron and Dipstick stand together in the audience, marking the third time the two have been spotted hanging out with one another in the series. It's perhaps safe to say at this point that the two are pals.
*Megatron and Rodimus's argument about "sulking" and "taking stock" echoes the one they had in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|issue #29]], with the roles reversed.
*Rodimus's habit of carving pictures into his desk was introduced in "[[Signal to Noise]]", back in [[More than Meets the Eye issue 13|issue #13]].
*Nautica mentioned having an Amica Endura back in [[slaughterhouse|issue #32]].
*Firestar is the new first officer of the ''Vis Vitalias'', which the ship was in need of since the [[Paddox|last one]] turned out to be an [[Ammonite]] in [[Little Victories|issue #22]].
*Thunderclash's map includes multiple uses of a familiar symbol: a gear-like heiroglyph seen engraved on the surface of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]] and in the speech bubble of a mysterious giant spark, both from [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|issue #21]].
*Minimus Ambus mentions that the ''Lost Light'''s version of the map was "memory-resistant", which was discovered in [[Under Cold Blue Stars|issue #15]].
*The fatal injury that Thunderclash has lived with is revealed to have been received after the fall of [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore prison]], an infamous location previously mentioned in [[Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|issue #39]] and "[[Bullets]]".
*Nightbeat makes a disparaging remark about Alpha Trion's supposed wisdom. We previously witnessed his distinct ''lack'' of awe towards the elder Autobot in [[Spotlight: Orion Pax]].
*Countdown is famous for his role in the [[Simanzi Massacre]].

===Transformers references===
*Firestar was one of the original [[Female Autobots]], who first appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]". This is her first major role in G1-based fiction since then; she's mostly shown up in cameos since her original debut, partially due to [[Hasbro]]'s inability to [[trademark]] her name, requiring she be replaced in most stories with her lookalike, [[Flareup (disambiguation)|Flareup]]. Only the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] [[Firestar (Prime)|version]] has had any significant role in her continuity's fiction
*Generation 1 [[Micromaster]] Countdown is a similarly little-seen character, having received his biggest fictional role in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[Transformers: Micromasters|''Micromasters'' mini-series]]. His being a legendary, highly-decorated space hero comes directly from his original [[bio]].
*Rodimus's quarters are numbered "077"; the original Rodimus Prime toy's [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]] was C-77.
*Swerve notes that Ratchet would have loved the party on the ''Vis Vitalis''; it almost never factors into his characterisation in ''any'' fiction, and certainly the current old-and-grumpy IDW incarnation of the character seems ''well'' past enjoying this sort of thing, but Ratchet's original Generation 1 bio does mention that he loves to party.

===Real-life references===
*We don't really need to point out that this issue takes its title from a line in the [[Tennyson|Alfred, Lord Tennyson]] poem ''{{w|In Memoriam A.H.H.}}'', since the poem opens this issue (or more accurately, the 50th of the poem's 133 sub-sections). We previously saw [[Verity Carlo]] with a book of Tennyson's poems in ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|issue #5]].
*As Swerve watches television, the narration from the opening sequence of ''{{w|Quantum Leap}}'' plays.
*Specific works Swerve mentions having experienced include {{w|The Maxims of Ptahhotep}} and ''{{w|Infinite Jest}}''.
*As quoted above, Swerve references TV show ''[[Community]]'', but gets cut off before he can finish complaining about the firing of series creator {{w|Dan Harmon}}.
*The "next issue" box promises "murder on the dancefloor", a reference to the {{w|Murder on the Dancefloor|Sophie Ellis-Bextor song of the same name}}.

===Errors===
*The script, through Nautica's dialogue, makes the common mistake of mixing up "to infer" with "to imply." She says Rung "inferred" something to her, but the context makes it clear she means "implied."
*The 'bot at the centre of the dancefloor in our first look at the pre-wake is [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]], but he's been coloured in pale blue, lavender and white instead of his normal yellow, red and orange.
*While listing Camiens onboard, Firestar mentions a "Skystalker", but a few pages later, Nautica talks about a "Sky''striker''". We'd guess that the former is the error, since there are plenty of [[Skystalker (disambiguation)|Skystalkers]] in Transformers already and aside from Firestar, these Camien characters are all newly-created with non-legacy names. Whether or not the name is a deliberate reference to the [[Skystriker|''G.I. Joe'' vehicle]], we couldn't be sure.
*On Thunderclash's wall map, a black line to the right of the re-charge socket is miscolored as part of his drawings.
*As Getaway and Nightbeat watch Ravage flail around, one of Ravage's speech bubbles ("They won't stop looking at me!") is misaligned—it's supposed to be touching the edge of the panel, but has been placed a little higher, leaving visible the flat edge of the bubble without an outline.
*In the same sequence, some of the sparks flying off of Ravage are miscolored as part of his body, making him appear somewhat tattered.

===Other trivia===
*In addition to Javelin, Velocity, and the above-mentioned Skystriker, new Camiens named but not seen in this issue include [[Proxima]] (who appears on the cover), [[Acceleron]], [[Exocet]] and [[Skimmer (G1)|Skimmer]]. Acceleron and Proxima are both female, while Skystriker is male; Skimmer and Exocet's genders are not mentioned.
*And speaking of which, Acceleron and Proxima are a ''couple'', making them the first-ever official female same-gender couple in Transformers history!
*An additional female Camien, [[Roadmaster]], appears on the cover but is not seen or mentioned in the story.

===Soundtrack===
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kMT7r5lABc Last Night I Nearly Died (But I Woke Up Just In Time)]" by {{w|Duke Special}}
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjF6akZ2WqI Sweetest Decline]" by {{w|Beth Orton}}
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxvkI9MTQw4 Cannonball]" by {{w|The Breeders}}
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9KVfZQgCYg Call Me Ishmael]" by {{w|Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly}}
*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIHaNh3jRXg Flightless Bird, American Mouth]" by {{w|Iron & Wine}}

===Covers (3)===
*'''Regular cover:''' Nautica reunites with Firestar and her other old Camien friends, by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
*'''Subscription cover:''' Thunderclash's huge pre-memorial statue, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
*'''Retailer incentive cover:''' Drift and Ratchet, by [[Kotteri]]

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The Sensuous Frame

2015-05-31T13:43:16Z

Wilsonjim:

Richard Starkings

2014-08-05T22:28:47Z

Wilsonjim:

{{disambig3|Richard}}
'''Richard Starkings''' is a British comic letterer and editor. He lettered several issues of both the British edition of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Generation 1 comic]] and the US [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2 comic]]. He went on to found [[Comicraft]], a computer-lettering company that has made traditional hand lettering of comics largely obsolete. Due to Comicraft's lettering of the [[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe comic]], his name also appears in that series' credits.

For a year in the late 1980s he also formally served as editor of the originated UK strips for the UK comic. This was because [[Simon Furman]]'s position as both writer and editor on the title was formally frowned on by Marvel US's editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]], so Starkings served in an advisory capacity.<ref>Unknown author "Transformers UK" in ''Second Generation'' [Trade paperback] (London; [[Titan Books]], 2004), page 6.</ref> Starkings himself has stated that he and Furman treated this as a formality and his input into the strips was minimal.<ref>Starkings, Richard "Prophetic Words" in ''Dark Designs'' [Trade paperback] (London; [[Titan Books]], 2002), page 4.</ref> He was also editor of the Marvel UK ''[[Action Force (comic)|Action Force]]'' comic when it ran a crossover with ''Transformers'' entitled "[[Ancient Relics!]]"

He occasionally writes under the pseudonym '''Richard Alan''',<ref>http://www.thrillingdetective.com/hip.html</ref> and is the author of the [[Transformers Annual 1989]] story "[[Peace]]".

==References==
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World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air

2014-05-19T22:06:00Z

Wilsonjim: /* Errors */

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|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 14]], [[2014]]
|coverdate=May 2014
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|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
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'''In the past, Megatron's trial takes a surprising turn, while in the here and now, a drunken prank exposes the alarming contents of the coffin.'''

==Synopsis==

Freshly awoken from his recuperation from [[cybercrosis]], his [[transformation cog]] fully functional, and an [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] newly emblazoned on his chest, a cheery [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] speeds through the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and greets [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] by leaping onto his back and poking him in the head—his new "signature move", he gleefully explains. A lot has gone on while he was offline, but the biggest surprise soon comes walking down the hallway: captain [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], wearing an Autobot symbol of his own, directing the transport of the mysterious coffin through the ship's corridors. Tailgate only has a moment to be amazed, though, before a drunken [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]]—supported by [[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]]—staggers up to him, welcoming him back and lauding his brave actions against [[Tyrest (G1)|Tyrest]]. All together, Tailgate, beams, he's having pretty much the best day ever... until he finds his way barred by a battle-scarred [[Legislator]]!

''Six months ago, on [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]], Megatron's trial continues with [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]] giving testimony regarding the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Watching from a balcony, a glum [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] is approached by [[Atomizer]], who has brought something of interest: a list of everyone who voted against Rodimus when he recently evoked the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]], acquired through dubious means, which he hopes Rodimus will use to shape the crew of the ''Lost Light'' in to one that is entirely behind him before they depart. A hesitant Rodimus instructs him to destroy it, and Atomizer agrees... ''if'' Rodimus asks him one more time. The young captain pauses...''

As it turns out that the Legislator is the bouncer at [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]'s [[Swerve's|bar]]; the chatty proprietor explains that he reprogrammed him and named him "Ten" because it's the only word he can say. Elsewhere in the bar, [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Nautica]] and [[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]] read about Megatron and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s dispute over what to do with the coffin in the newest edition of the ''[[Lost Light Insider]]''. Riptide decides to have a little fun with the severely inebriated [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]], and alleges that Megatron keeps some kind of "superfuel" in the medibay, prompting the reluctant specialist to try stealing it.

''When [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starcream]] gets his turn on the witness stand, it is to speak in Megatron's defense—in a sense. Although he starts off with some unrepentant grandstanding, for which Magnus and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] reprimand him, he eventually delivers a speech that paints Megatron as a painfully inept leader who merely lit a fuse, and was unable to control of the explosion of war that resulted, but insisted on perpetuating it rather than admit failure. It is not death Megatron deserves, Starscream opines, but pity. Subsequently, the trial is put on hold for thirty minutes as Megatron requests a private conference with Magnus; during the downtime, Starscream gets news on his rising stock in the opinion polls from [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and gloats at his moral besting of Megatron, while Optimus gets similarly positive news from [[Slamdance (G1)|Slamdance]] on how the trial is being received by the population.''

[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] is deep in thought over a holographic projection of [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]'s alternate mode in his quarters when [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] comes knocking, requesting his expert help in investigating the sudden change to [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]]'s last message. The recording has since reverted to normal, and Nightbeat is a little incredulous, keen to blame Chromedome's grief for the supposed "message from beyond the grave"... until he turns around to see Rewind himself, standing in the doorway!

Mounted with a headcam to give Riptide and the others a live feed of his drunken dare, Trailcutter sneaks to the medibay, only to find it locked. Nautica, thinking the better of the prank, leaves the bar, at which point Tailgate introduces Skids to his new "finger in the head" move, accidentally knocking over the computer they are using to communicate with Trailcutter and breaking it. As such, they do not hear Trailcutter's surprising report that the medibay door has simply ''vanished'', allowing him access. As he begins to chug the supposed "superfuel" from a canister with Megatron's serial number on it, the captain himself arrives with a security team in response to silent alarms and instructs him to put the fuel down. Trailcutter seems ready for a fight but suddenly keels over, believing himself to be poisoned by the fuel, and triggers his "panic bubble"—a forcefield disconnected from his mental functions that fills the room and won't shut down for thirty minutes.

Chromedome and Nightbeat race back to Nightbeat's quarters; the vision of Rewind went unseen by Chromedome before it vanished, and Nightbeat believes it was a "[[data ghost]]", an impression left on the physical world by the metaphysical weight of the data that Rewind carried. Chromedome is apprehensive, reasoning that if Rewind has come back as a "ghost", then he is being haunted, but the pair are momentarily given another concern when Nightbeat opens the door to his hab-suite and discovers that the wall to the room has disappeared, exposing open space beyond!

After thirty minutes, Trailcutter's forcefield shuts down, and Megatron punishes him with a precision strike to the back of the head that permanently activates his [[fuel intake moderation chip]], leaving him forever unable to get drunk again, or take any pleasure in the act. Trailcutter is outraged, but Megatron ignores his anger and instead decides to offer him some focus by promoting him to director of security for the ship. That done, the pair turn their attention to the coffin... which has been broken open by Trailcutter's forcefield, and is leaking [[energon]]. Prising the lid off, the pair peer inside, and are greeted by the sight of Rodimus's corpse, with half its head missing!

''As court resumes, Ultra Magnus gives Optimus Prime some shocking news: Megatron now wishes to plead "not guilty"! And he's not the only 'bot who's had a change of heart, as somewhere else, in a darkened room, Rodimus looks over Atomizer's list...''

==Featured characters==
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in the flashback portion of the issue.) 
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*[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (1)
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (3)
*[[Grotusque]] (4)
*[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (5)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (6)
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (7)
*[[Mainframe (G1)|Mainframe]] (8)
*[[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] (9)
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*''[[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]]'' (14)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] (15)
*''[[Atomizer]]'' (16)
*[[Riptide (G1)|Riptide]] (17)
*[[Doublecross]] (18)
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (19)
*[[Nautica]] (20)
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*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (21)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (22)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (23)
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (24)
*[[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (25)
*[[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] (26)
*[[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] (27)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]] (28)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (30)
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*[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (31)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (32)
*''[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'' (33)
*''[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]'' (34)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (35)
*[[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] (36)
*[[Aquafend]] (37)
*''[[Slamdance (G1)|Slamdance]]'' (39)
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*[[Ten]] (10)
*''[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]'' (29)
*''[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'' (38)
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==Quotes==

"If he's called Ten, why's he got '9' on his back?" 
"Because it's funny." 
"Is it?" 
"It is if you've got a sense of humor. You must've lost yours to '''cybercrosis'''."
:—'''Tailgate''' and '''Swerve'''

"It's a '''scandal sheet''', Riptide. It uses gossip, mockery, and slander to titillate its readers, and whoever writes it should be ashamed of themselves. And 'Mags v. Megs' would've made a '''much''' better headline."
:—'''Nautica''' on the ''Lost Light Insider''

"I'm at the medibay door—they've done something to it. They've made it all '''lock-y.'''" 
"'Lock-y'? How many have you '''had'''?" 
"I think I want to '''punch''' it."
:—'''Trailcutter''' and '''Skids'''

"Trust me—every fiber of my being is telling me to put a stop to this. It's only through sheer '''force of will''' that I'm able to keep watching."
:—'''Skids'''

"Now, what am I actually '''looking for?''' A vat? A flask? A vial? My money's on a vial. Vials are '''sinister.'''"
:—'''Trailcutter'''

"Information carries weight. It's not corporeal, but it has '''presence'''. It can be '''felt'''. It hangs in the air like—like words. Like the morning after an argument! Actually, not like that. That's a bad analogy. I'm distracted. Shut up. Stop '''expecting things''' of me." 
"But why '''Rewind?'''" 
"Think about it! He was a walking archive—literally. A body of information. All that dense data squeezed into such a small space. Pressing down like a—like a—" 
"Like a gun to your head."
:—'''Nightbeat''' and '''Chromedome'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Tailgate recovers from the cybercrosis he succumbed to back in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|issue #21]]. It was in that same issue that he overcame Tyrest with his "finger in the head" move, when he jammed his finger into the hole in [[Tyrest (G1)|Tyrest]]'s head.
*Tailgate describes Optimus Prime as a "roof-jumping, name-taking" hero, still basing his view of Prime on the story he was told in [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|the "Shadowplay" trilogy]].
*Tailgate finally becomes a full-fledged Autobot, having been studying toward this end since [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|issue #5]].
*Jackpot sings a line from the drinking song everyone performed in [[The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|issue #27]].
*Though he appeared to die in [[Chaos Part One: Lamentations|issue #24]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)|2009-2011 ongoing series]], Grotusque put in a brief appearance in [[Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|''Robots in Disguise'' #27]]. His appearance in this issue confirms that wasn't an error and he's definitely alive, as he and his fellow [[Monsterbot]]s—not seen together since ''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots|Maximum Dinobots]]''—have joined the ''Lost Light''.
*From the description Rodimus and Atomizer give of Vos ("hooks for hands and feet!") it's evident that the Vos seen in the video they watched is a previous holder of the code-name, and not the [[Vos (DJD)|current, hookless Vos]] seen in [[Rules of Disengagement|issues #7]] and [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|#8]].
*Ratchet wants to ask Megatron a question "about <nowiki>[his]</nowiki> eyes"—he's referring to Megatron's rumored [[antimatter]] powers, which he and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] talked about back in [[Chaos Theory Part 1|issue #22]] of the ongoing, which manifest through his eyes per their previous usage in "[[Resurrection!]]", a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel UK]] story.
*Nautica mentions ''The Ascetic Cybertronian,'' a work written by Dominus Ambus that was previously referenced by Alpha Trion in [[Spotlight: Orion Pax]].
*[[Ambulon (G1)|Ambulon]]'s belongings remain in the medibay, labelled as "untouched" following his death in [[Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|issue #20]].
*Whatever is in Megatron's canister of green "superfuel", it's probably got something to do with his enigmatic comment last issue that he was going to recharge—"if you can call it that." Something's up with Megatron's fuel intake!
*Judging by his presence among the responders to Trailcutter's break-in, [[Aquafend]] remains part of the Lost Light's security personnel. From [[Interiors|issue #6]], we know he held such a position back in "Season 1" as well.
*The depth of the relationship between Rewind and [[Dominus Ambus]] has only been implied in the past; this issue confirms that the pair were [[Conjunx Endura]]e.
*Nightbeat referred to the "Big Three" mysteries waaaaaaay back in his ''[[Spotlight: Nightbeat|Spotlight]]'' issue; this issue establishes that two of the three were the disappearances of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], which have since been found (though there's clearly still a lot more to Luna 1's story yet to be told).

===Transformers references===
*The ''Lost Light Insider'' uses Megatron's rarely-referenced nickname from his old [[The Transformers Universe|''Universe'' profile]], "The Slag Maker".

===Real-life references===
*The idea of Ten being programmed to obey Swerve's "three laws" ("no guns, no [[sword]]s, no [[briefcase]]s") is a humorous take on [[Wikipedia:Three Laws of Robotics|Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics"]].
*Nightbeat's quarters are in hab-suite 221, a reference to 221b Baker Street, home of famous detective [[Sherlock Holmes]].
*The concept of a "data ghost" as a lingering impression of a deceased person was also found in the 2008 Doctor Who episode [[Wikipedia:Silence in the Library|"Silence in the Library"]].
*The serial number on the can of "superfuel" reads "MEGS-071-980", an apparent reference to July 1980, the month in which Marvel's ''Shogun Warriors'' #18 was published, in which the name "Megatron" was first used by the company.

===Errors===
* Gripper is colored light yellow & black, where his toy is orange and black.
* In the second panel on page 6 there is "Trial Megatron (Day 3)." instead of "Trial of Megatron (Day 3).".
* Due to a printing error, the Subscription cover and the 1-in-10 Incentive cover were switched. Retailer orders for the Subscription cover were filled with the Incentive cover and orders for the Incentive cover were filled with the Subscription cover.

===Crew manifest===
*Trailcutter is now the ''Lost Light'' security chief, a position vacant since [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]'s boxing in [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|#11]].
*Building upon last issue's adjustments to the crew:
**Confirmed previous crew: Tailgate, Cyclonus, Jackpot, Hoist, Trailcutter, Ratchet, Aquafend
**Confirmed(?) departures: Rodimus
***At least 18/79 original crew still on board, 3(?) departed
**Confirmed new arrivals: Hot Spot, Broadside, Grotusque, Doublecross, Streetwise, Repugnus
***At least 16 new crew members since second launch

===Other trivia===
[[File:MtMtE22and29-RungAltmode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Nae difference, by the way!]]
*This issue features a new style of recap page, which sees Swerve address the readers directly to get them up to speed.
*The series roll call page is reintroduced, though lacking the short bios that characterized season one's "Meet the Crew" page.
*Roberts [https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/467438088604876800 confirmed on Twitter] that the projection Nightbeat is shown studying is supposed to be of Rung's alternate mode. Indeed, the projection's details and shapes are very clearly based on those of Rung's robot mode, reconfigured, with his head-crest, circular central chest design, "wasitcoat" details, pelvis, and shin-protrusions all evident. This had to ''be'' confirmed outside the comic, however, because it looks ''completely different'' to the mode as it appeared previously in [[Little Victories|issue #22]]. In the interest of fairness, we shan't list this under "Errors", 'cause the art here is by regular artist Alex Milne, while the alt mode's first appearance was by fill-in artist [[James Raiz]].

===Soundtrack===
*''[http://grooveshark.com/#!/search/song?q=The+Ladybug+Transistor+Words+Hang+in+the+Air Words Hang in the Air]'' by [[Wikipedia: The Ladybug Transistor|The Ladybug Transistor]]

===Covers (3)===
*'''Standard cover:''' Megatron and Tailgate, by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]]
*'''Subscription cover:''' Megatron on trial atop a field of skulls, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
*'''Incentive cover:''' Optimus, Rodimus, Cyclonus and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] under fire, by [[Marcelo Matere]] and Priscilla Tramontano. Noticeably unrelated to the content of the comic, this cover hearkens back to these characters' time together in the [[Dead Universe]] during "[[Dark Cybertron]]".
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==External links==
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User talk:Wilsonjim

2014-03-13T01:49:27Z

Wilsonjim:

Suggest keeping picture file sizes to a minimum of 150kb in the future. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 21:02, 26 February 2011 (EST)

== MB pack-in comic ==

Where'd you find Kitson was the artist? - [[User:SanityOrMadness|SanityOrMadness]] ([[User talk:SanityOrMadness|talk]]) 06:39, 7 March 2014 (EST)
:When the translation was published on the AllSpark I noticed the Marvel UK address on the copyright info so asked Furman about it, he didn't write it but was pretty sure the art was by Kitson. I fired off an e-mail to Kitson who confirmed it was his artwork and he thinks it may have been Alan McKenzie who wrote it, but wasn't 100% sure and I've not contacted McKenzie to verify that piece of info. - [[User:Wilsonjim|Wilsonjim]] 01:45, 13 March 2014 (GMT)

File:Jetfire-MB-comic.jpg

2014-03-06T23:26:21Z

Wilsonjim:

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Page from "[[In the Transformers]]", scanned from the Japanese ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook. Art by [[Barry Kitson]]. ''Transformers Generations'' erroneously attributes this Dutch version of the comic to New Zealand.

The translation reads:

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De ''Ark'' boorde zich door de atmosfeer.

We botsen tegen deze planeet, maar als wij Autobots moeten sterven, nemen we de Decepticons met ons mee.

Ik, Jetfire, leider van de Autobots, heb de ''Ark'' geprogrammeerd voor deze crash. Alle Decepticons zijn verdoemd, Megatron!

Niet allemaal, Jetfire. Wij Decepticons (???) maken ook plannen. ...Soundwave - ERUIT!!

|valign=top|

The ''Ark'' drilled through the atmosphere.

We will collide with this planet, but if we Autobots have to die, we will take the Decepticons with us.

I, Jetfire, leader of the Autobots, have programmed the ''Ark'' for this crash. All Decepticons are doomed, Megatron!

Not all, Jetfire. We Decepticons (???) also make plans. ...Soundwave - GET OUT!!

|}

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File:The Transformers MB cover.jpg

2014-03-06T23:25:58Z

Wilsonjim:

Cover of "[[In the Transformers]]". Art by [[Barry Kitson]]

© 1985 Hasbro, Milton Bradley
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The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4

2013-06-17T00:01:35Z

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|prev=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3
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|title=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[June 26]], [[2013]]
|writer= [[Simon Furman]]
|artists= [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Dan Reed]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], & [[Andrew Wildman]] (cover)
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'''''The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the fourth in a series of eight collections aiming to reprint the Marvel UK Transformers stories in order of publication. [[James Roberts]] provides in-depth historical perspective in each volume and new cover art is provided by [[Andrew Wildman]].

==Contents==
* "[[Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!]]"
* "[[Burning Sky!]]"
* "[[Hunters]]"
* "[[Fire on High!]]"
* "[[Ancient Relics!]]"
* "[[Worlds Apart!]]"
* "[[Kup's Story!]]"
* "[[Headhunt]]"
* "[[Grudge Match!]]"
* "[[Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night]]"
* "[[Stargazing]]"
* [[Transformers Annual 1988]]

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[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Eight

2013-03-20T00:31:38Z

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|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Eight''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[April 16]], [[2013]]
|writers=[[Mike Costa]], [[James Roberts]] and [[Dan Abnett]] & [[Andy Lanning]]
|artists=[[Guido Guidi]], [[Brendan Cahill]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Livio Ramondelli]], [[Casey Coller]] and [[Ulises Farinas]]
|colours=[[Joana Lafuente]] and [[Andrew Crossley]]
|letterers=[[Chris Mowry]], [[Shawn Lee]] and [[Neil Uyetake]]
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|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1613776276 ISBN 978-1613776278
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'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Eight''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the eighth in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order". New cover art (of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]]..

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness]]''
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' (issues 19–31)

{{DEFAULTSORT:Idw Collection Volume 8}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

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Main Page/schedule

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* '''Scheduled, but date TBD''' — ''[[Transformers Universe]]'' is released by [[Jagex]]. [[TakaraTomy]] re-releases ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10|MP-10 Convoy]].

* '''[[February 6|02–06]] —''' ''[[Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots|Rage of the Dinobots]]'' [[Rage of the Dinobots issue 3|#3]], ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' [[Cybertronian Homesick Blues|#13]] and ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]: [[Spotlight: Megatron|Megatron]]'', are released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[Template:February|02–??]] —''' ''[[The Transformers: Regeneration One|Regeneration One]]'' [[Natural Selection, Part 3|#88]], ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Robots in Disguise issue 14|#14]], ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' [[More than Meets the Eye issue 14|#14]], and ''[[Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots|Rage of the Dinobots]]'' [[Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|#4]] are released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[February 23|02–23]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)| Prime]]'' [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|AM-33 Megatron Darkest]], [[Vehicon (Prime)#General|Jet Vehicon General]], ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Kickback (G1)#Generations|TG08 Kickback]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generations|TG09 Starscream]], [[Sideswipe (G1)#Generations|TG10 Sideswipe]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generations|TG11 Ultra Magnus]], [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|TG12 Air Raid]], and ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)#Masterpiece|Jaguar]].

* '''[[March 23|03–23]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TG13|TG13 Soundwave]] with [[Laserbeak (G1)#TG13|Laserbeak]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#TG14|TG14 Soundblaster]] with [[Buzzsaw (G1)#TG13|Buzzsaw]], and ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]].
* '''[[March 30|03–30]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP-10A|MP-10A Black Convoy]], ''[[Transformers GT]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GT|GT-01 GT-R Prime]] and [[Star Saber (Victory)#GT|GT-02 GT-R Saber]], and ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Encore|Fortress Maximus]].

* '''[[April 17|04–17]] —''' ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4]]'' is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[April 27|04–27]] —''' [[TakaraTomy]] releases ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' TG15 Autobot Data Disc Set ([[Rewind (G1)#Generations|Rewind]], [[Eject (G1)#Generations|Eject]], [[Ramhorn (G1)#Generations|Ramhorn]], [[Sundor#Generations|Sundor]]) and TG16 Decepticon Data Disc Set ([[Frenzy (G1)#Generations|Frenzy]], [[Rumble (G1)#Generations|Rumble]], [[Ravage (G1)#Generations|Ravage]], [[Ratbat (G1)#Generations|Ratbat]]).

* '''[[June 27|06–27]] —''' The first day of [[BotCon 2013]] in San Diego, California.

* '''[[Template:September|09–??]]''' — ''[[Transformers Classified: Satellite of Doom]]'' is released in the US by [[Little, Brown and Company]].
;2014
* '''[[June 27|06–27]]—''' ''[[Transformers 4 (film)|Transformers 4]]'' is tentatively scheduled to be released.
* '''[[August 17|08–17]]—''' "[[Hell Day]]": The Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] invade [[Earth]] with [[Teletran 3]]'s teleportation ability, and devastate the planet. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

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The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4

2013-02-02T14:40:36Z

Wilsonjim:

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|title=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[April 17]], [[2013]]
|writer= [[Simon Furman]]
|artists= [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Dan Reed]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], & [[Andrew Wildman]] (cover)
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'''''The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the fourth in a series of eight collections aiming to reprint the Marvel UK Transformers stories in order of publication. [[James Roberts]] provides in-depth historical perspective in each volume and new cover art is provided by [[Andrew Wildman]].

==Contents==
* "[[Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!]]"
* "[[Burning Sky!]]"
* "[[Hunters]]"
* "[[Fire on High!]]"
* "[[Ancient Relics!]]"
* "[[Worlds Apart!]]"
* "[[Kup's Story!]]"
* "[[Headhunt]]"
* "[[Grudge Match!]]"
* "[[Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night]]"
* "[[Stargazing]]"
* [[Transformers Annual 1988]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Classics: UK Volume 4}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

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{{MarvelUKIDWreprintcover||113-120, #125, #130-138, #145, [[Transformers Annual 1988]] and [[Action Force (comic)|''Action Force'']] #24-27|The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4|[[Andrew Wildman]]|2013}}
[[Category: Images by Andrew Wildman]]

The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven

2012-10-16T17:09:39Z

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection]]''
|prev=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six
|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Eight
|image=IDWCollection7.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[October 17]], [[2012]]
|writers=[[Dan Abnett]], [[Mike Costa]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Guido Guidi]], [[Andy Lanning]], [[Shane McCarthy]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Javier Saltares]], & [[E. J. Su]]
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'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the seventh in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' and beyond. New cover art (of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[Infestation (IDW)|The Transformers: Infestation'' Volume 1: ''The Transformers'' #1–2]]
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' (issues 7–18)
* ''[[The Transformers: Ironhide]]''

{{DEFAULTSORT:Idw Collection Volume 7}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3

2012-07-24T20:58:38Z

Wilsonjim:

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|prev=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 2
|next=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4
|image=classicuk3.jpg
|title=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[July 25]], [[2012]]
|writer= [[Simon Furman]]
|artists= [[Jeff Anderson]], [[James Hill]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]] & [[Andrew Wildman]] (cover)
|colours=
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|pagecount=276
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
|price=$29.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1613772319 ISBN 978-1613772317
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'''''The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the third in a series of eight collections aiming to reprint the Marvel UK Transformers stories in order of publication. [[James Roberts]] provides in-depth historical perspective in each volume and new cover art is provided by [[Andrew Wildman]].

==Contents==
* A Complete History of Transformers UK, Part 3: Enter Galvatron
* "[[Target: 2006]]"
* "[[Prey!]]"
* "[[...The Harder They Die!]]"
* "[[Under Fire!]]"
* "[[Distant Thunder!]]"
* "[[The Gift]]"
* "[[Fallen Angel]]"
* "[[Resurrection!]]"
* A-Z Fact Files
* Robocapers
* Adverts and Ephemera

==Notes==
* It was originally planned to reprint "[[Ancient Relics!]]" in this volume but it was removed due to space constraints, however, the cover had already been finished which is why [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] and [[Scarlett]] appear in the background.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Classics: UK Volume 3}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3

2012-07-24T20:47:55Z

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|next=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4
|image=classicuk3.jpg
|title=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[July 25]], [[2012]]
|writer= [[Simon Furman]]
|artists= [[Jeff Anderson]], [[James Hill]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]] & [[Andrew Wildman]] (cover)
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'''''The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the third in a series of eight collections aiming to reprint the Marvel UK Transformers stories in order of publication. [[James Roberts]] provides in-depth historical perspective in each volume and new cover art is provided by [[Andrew Wildman]].

==Contents==
* A Complete History of Transformers UK, Part 3: Enter Galvatron
* "[[Target: 2006]]"
* "[[Prey!]]"
* "[[...The Harder They Die!]]"
* "[[Under Fire!]]"
* "[[Distant Thunder!]]"
* "[[The Gift]]"
* "[[Fallen Angel]]"
* "[[Resurrection!]]"
* A-Z Fact Files
* Robocapers
* Adverts and Ephemera

{{DEFAULTSORT:Classics: UK Volume 3}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

Target: 2006

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{{featured}}
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|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #78–88
|prev=In the National Interest
|title="Target: 2006"
|next=Cybertron: The Middle Years!
|image=MarvelUK-088.jpg
|caption=They have better things to do tonight than die!
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|coverdate=[[September 13|13th September]] – [[November 22|22nd November]] [[1986]]
|script=[[Simon Furman]]
|art=[[Jeff Anderson]] (78-79, 81, 87), [[Ron Smith]] (82), [[Geoff Senior]] (83-84, 86)
|pencils=[[Will Simpson]] (80, 85, 88)
|inks=[[Tim Perkins]] (80, 85, 88)
|colours=[[Tony Jozwiak]] (78-81, 85, 87), [[John Burns]] (82), [[Gina Hart]] (84,86,88)
|letters=[[Richard Starkings]] (78,82-85,88), [[Annie Halfacree]] (79-81,86-87)
|editor=[[Ian Rimmer]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
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'''Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back in time with a plan to destroy Unicron.'''

==Synopsis==
===Prologue===
[[Image:Primewoods.jpg|thumb|left|150px|PRIME '''''SMASH!''''']]
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is hunting the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s and is growing frustrated. So frustrated, in fact, that he is indiscriminately knocking over trees and wrecking woodland habitats. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] manages to get through to Prime about the damage he is causing, and also questions whether the Dinobots are worth the trouble they cause. Optimus wonders if Prowl might be right, but doesn't want the [[Autobot]] forces on [[Earth]] to be any more depleted than they have to be.

Meanwhile, below the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Emirate [[Xaaron]] is running late for a briefing with [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] about the forthcoming [[Operation: Volcano]] and whether [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] will be a part of it.

On the surface city of [[Polyhex]], phase one of Operation: Volcano is going into effect as [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] tortures a treacherous Autobot into revealing Emirate Xaaron's whereabouts, before killing said traitor. Unknown to the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]], the information is false, having been ''deliberately'' leaked by [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]].

Back on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime is briefing the Autobots on the reasons they fight and the importance of protecting the [[human]] race from the [[Decepticon]] menace when he, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Prowl are wracked by pain and suddenly disappear. The remaining Earthbound Autobots are distraught.

On Cybertron, an Autobot "priest" is tending the chamber of the [[Matrix Flame]], which, with its connection to Optimus Prime severed, gutters and dies. The priest does not take this well.

[[Image:Target 2006 Prologue Galvatron, Scourge & Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|right|150px|It took 1.21 jiggawatts to get this image.]]
At a cereal farm in [[Oregon]], the weather takes a turn for the worse as three shadowy figures arrive, trying to figure out where, and more importantly, [[Time travel|when]] they are. Soon, the locals are investigating the noise made by the figures arrival. After one of the figures discovers that it's [[1986]], he is revealed as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]!

===Apocalypse Then...Now!===
[[Image:Target 2006 Part 1 Scourge & Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Catch that pigeon NOW.]]
[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (who has Galvatron on board) are flying over [[Wyoming]] and testing out the destructive capabilities of their [[New body|new forms]] by destroying first a locomotive and then a [[Joe's Garage|gas station]]. The Decepticons discuss how easy it would be to conquer the planet with their upgraded weaponry until Galvatron reminds them that their purpose in the past is to prepare for the future. Galvatron orders them to seek out [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].

Down at ground level, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] is leading a team of Autobots in a reconnaissance mission, hoping to discover what happened to Optimus, Prowl, and Ratchet by spying on Megatron, who is accompanied by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. As the Autobots continue to watch, Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus arrive at the [[Wyoming base|Decepticon base]], transforming to robot mode and introducing themselves to Megatron as fellow Decepticons. Ever suspicious, Megatron has [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] scan the new arrivals and confirm that they are, indeed, Decepticons but something seems to be blocking any deeper scan.

[[Image:Target 2006 Megatron fusions Galvatron.jpg|thumb|left|150px|I don't think so.]]
A wary Megatron asks if Galvatron works for [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], and is surprised when Galvatron claims to be the [[Decepticon leader]] of [[2006]]. Galvatron asks Megatron to put aside his considerable doubts, and surrender command of the Constructicons (temporarily) to him. Galvatron asks Megatron to trust in him, and Megatron replies in traditional style by blasting Galvatron in the face with his [[fusion cannon]]. The future Decepticon shrugs off the shot and his lieutenants aim their weaponry at Megatron. Galvatron orders Scourge and Cyclonus ''not'' to fire as Megatron can not be allowed to die.

Instead, Scourge and Cyclonus bull-rush Megatron and Soundwave respectively rendering them unconscious before Galvatron uses his [[particle cannon]] to bury the prone Decepticons under a rock pile. At that point, Galvatron's leadership is confirmed when [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] perches on his shoulder. Galvatron orders the Constructicons to accompany him.

[[Image:Target 2006 Ultra Magnus splash.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Deal with ''this''.]]
Witnessing all this, the Autobots split up, with Jazz and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] following Galvatron's party, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] observing Megatron's group and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] reporting back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

On Cybertron, Impactor is furious that Ultra Magnus is no longer part of Operation: Volcano, and pleads his case to Emirate Xaaron. Xaaron states that the extinguished Matrix Flame has priority over Volcano, and informs Impactor to take it up with Ultra Magnus himself. Magnus declares that he must travel to Earth.

===Construction Time Again!===
[[Image:Target 2006 Galvagun.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Anything [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|you]] can do, I can do better.]]

On Earth, specifically in Northern [[Oregon]], Jazz and Hound are spying on the Constructicons. Galvatron is leading the Constructicons as they build a massive and presumably powerful device of some sort, utilising enough solar panels to "level a small planet". This leads the Autobots to speculate that it might be some sort of power source for future Cybertron, but if so, why build it in the past?

One thing the Autobots ''are'' sure of is that if they don't find out more about the structure, it'll be the death of all of them. As Hound and Jazz turn and head back to the Ark, Cyclonus attacks, seriously wounding Jazz, and gloating over an obviously upset Hound.

Elsewhere, Ultra Magnus arrives on Earth, somewhat disorientated after travelling via [[Spanner (G1)|Spanner]]'s unstable prototype [[space bridge]]. As Magnus fights off the after-effects of travel, he recalls Impactor's fury at the disruption of Volcano and notes that he only has five [[units of time|solar cycles]] to get to the bottom of the Matrix Flame mystery and set things right on Earth.

[[Image:Target 2006 Hound vs wood.jpg|thumb|right|150px|For when lumberjacks are just too slow.]]
For Hound, it seems that time has already run out as Cyclonus tosses him around like a rag doll. Cyclonus gloats then when [[Life Spark]] was as injured as Hound currently is, Unicron sculpted him into the powerful form of Cyclonus but for the Autobot, no such opportunity will arise. As Cyclonus brings his oxidating laser to bear for the coup de grace, it is shot out of his hand by the imposing Ultra Magnus.

[[Image:Target 2006 Creepy Galvatron Prone Jazz.jpg|thumb|left|80px|Ooh 'eck!]]
Ultra Magnus is surprised that Cyclonus appears to recognise him, leading the Decepticon to realise that this must be the Ultra Magnus of 1986, and that the Autobot's presence on Earth needs to be reported to Galvatron. Magnus believes that it will take some time for that report to reach Galvatron, but Cyclonus disagrees, tossing Hound into Magnus to punctuate the point before flying off.

Understanding that Hound is too gravely injured to report to the Ark under his own power, Ultra Magnus transforms to his car carrier mode and transports the stricken Autobot back to base. Upon hearing Cyclonus's report that Ultra Magnus is unexpectedly present on Earth, Galvatron realises that his Decepticons are going to have to improvise. The future Decepticon decides that the best course of action would be to goad the Autobots into a hasty, ill-planned attack so that defeat will demoralise them. Furthermore, Jazz will be used as bait.

Back at the Ark, [[Grapple]] is repairing Hound, who is briefing the Autobots on the threat of Galvatron. [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] wants to investigate immediately but is stopped by Ultra Magnus, who insists that Jetfire and the other Autobots need to assist in the quest to find out what's happened to Optimus Prime before concerning themselves about Galvatron. Jetfire is skeptical, and points out that much of Magnus's story doesn't quite add up.

The bickering Autobots are interrupted by Smokescreen who displays a communication from Galvatron on the view screen. The future Decepticon gloats mockingly at the Autobots as he displays his [[Variable voltage harness|brutally tortured]] prisoner, Jazz.

===Defeat!===
[[Image: Target 2006 Ironhide digs.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Ironhide gets his rocks off.]]
Ironhide is digging through rubble, pondering the nature of defeat. He notes that some defeats can be overcome easily, but some cannot. Ironhide thinks back to the Autobots recent battle with Galvatron.

[[Image:Target 2006 Doubting Magnus.jpg|thumb|left|150px|He really can't deal with it right now.]]
''On the Ark, a distracted Ironhide's reverie is interrupted by Jetfire who, together with Smokescreen, are preparing to go kick Galvatron's butt back to 2006 in order to rescue Jazz. Hound disagrees, saying that without extra Autobot power and as Galvatron is clearly out of their league.''

''A less-than-trusting Jetfire realises that they are referring to Ultra Magnus and tells Hound and Ironhide to ask the newly-arrived Autobot to accompany them. Ultra Magnus backs up that lack of trust by refusing, stating that his priority has to be finding Optimus Prime and the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. Magnus begs for forgiveness from the remaining Autobots, who for their part would rather be Earth-bound if Magnus's lack of compassion is standard Cybertronian issue.''

''The remaining Autobots go to attack anyway, and are almost immediately ambushed by Scourge and Cyclonus. Mirage is the first casualty to the airborne Decepticons, and the Autobots scatter to avoid being blasted by Scourge and Cyclonus's weaponry. Jetfire takes to the skies, colliding with Cyclonus and forcing the Decepticon to the ground, trailing smoke.''

''The other Autobots are blasting Scourge, but the future Decepticon's skiff form proves to be too manoeuvrable and they are unable to hit him. Scourge indulges the Autobots by landing and transforming into robot mode, punching out [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] as he comes into land. The Autobots respond by surrounding Scourge and clobbering him into unconsciousness.''

[[Image:2006-1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Galvatron indulges in his passion for S&M.]]
''Jetfire pulls Ironhide, Smokescreen and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] away from the melee and go after Galvatron. The future Decepticon leader seems completely unbothered by their arrival, and is happy that some Autobots got past his lieutenants. Galvatron reveals that the defeats of Scourge and Cyclonus were a mere ruse and that the future Decepticons are unharmed, as are the Constructicons. None of the Decepticons lift a finger to defend Galvatron, who is unperturbed by the Autobot fire-power arrayed against him. The Autobots blast Galvatron, but, unharmed, he merely laughs at their efforts before savagely beating the Autobots down himself.''

''Galvatron leaves the helpless Autobots alive, deeming them not even worth killing.''

Ironhide finishes digging through the rubble, revealing Soundwave and Megatron. Back at the Ark, somebody punches their way out of a stasis pod whilst Grapple is distracted.

===Wreck and Rule!===
[[Image:Impactorfearless.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Dance into the fire.]]
On Cybertron, Impactor's Autobot group, now dubbed "The [[Wrecker]]s" attack Decepticons. Shrapnel is taken out by Impactor's harpoon gun and subsequently used as a weapon to take care of [[Octane]]. [[Rack'n'Ruin]] deal with [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] while the [[Jumpstarter]]s , together with Roadbuster, finish off [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]].

As Impactor notes, the attack is a success, except without Ultra Magnus's presence to guard their flank, the Wreckers would be quickly overwhelmed by Decepticon reinforcements were this the actual Operation: Volcano instead of a practice run with [[facsimile construct]]s standing in for the Decepticons.

[[Image:Jukebot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|FREEBIRD!]]
Impactor once again goes over the painstaking preparations for their mission, and how Emirate Xaaron's sending of Ultra Magnus to Earth has put the mission in jeopardy. Without Magnus's presence, Operation: Volcano is as good as dead, a fact which [[Twin Twist]] affirms, stating that it's "not their fight anymore". Impactor goes to report the abortion of the operation to Xaaron and tells the rest of the Wreckers to relax.

Twin Twist, [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], and Roadbuster follow their instructions, stopping off at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], a black market fuel source that doesn't concern itself with petty details like the customer's faction. The Wreckers aren't in good spirits, as while they realise that calling off Volcano was the logical course of action, they still feel bad about backing out. The depressing mood is broken when an angry Decepticon, [[Fang]], bursts into the Oil House and brutally attacks [[Piano Transformer guy|the entertainment]] as Fang didn't like the music being played. Twin Twist's mech fluid is boiling and he wants to do something about Fang, but Roadbuster cautions that this "isn't their fight".

[[Image:Target 2006 Whirl Roadbuster Do It.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Let's fall in love.]]
In the meantime, Impactor is explaining the decision to call off Volcano to Xaaron. Xaaron agrees that if Magnus is unable to return on time, then withdrawing would be the right thing to do, and might lead to an Autobot victory later on. The Emirate muses about what might happen if Volcano is aborted and Ultra Magnus does return to Cybertron on time. Impactor grudgingly takes the hint.

Back at Maccadam's, Fang beats the fluid out of the Piano Transformer and asks if anybody else wants to disagree with him. Twin Twist takes Fang up on his offer, quickly rendering Fang an ex-Decepticon. Defending an innocent Transformer from unprovoked Decepticon attacks acts as an epiphany for the Wreckers, who agree that they must continue to fight, no matter what.

Once the Wreckers reassemble at their base, Impactor announces a change in their plans. Operation: Volcano is a 'go' once more then Impactor asks for volunteers to participate. The Wreckers unanimously vote to re-join the Operation, and begin another combat rehearsal.

===The Devil You Know...===
[[Image:Target 2006 Starscream breaks free.jpg|thumb|150px|lright|The Birdbot of Arkatraz.]]
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] has awoken aboard the Ark, and has also freed [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. Starscream cannot accept the sight he is seeing, that of Megatron commanding the Autobots.

Megatron tells the Autobots that they need to follow his instructions as closely as possible. Jetfire is in disagreement, claiming that Megatron was rescued by Ironhide merely to advise, not to command. Megatron treats this statement with contempt, pointing out how ''spectacularly'' unsuccessful Jetfire's last attempt at commanding an assault on Galvatron was. Ironhide interjects that Megatron wasn't exactly a resounding success against Galvatron either, and would still be lying under a rock pile if not for the Autobot.

Ironhide concedes that a mutual alliance with Megatron's forces is the Autobots' best bet against Galvatron, and calls for a vote on whether they should follow Megaton's instructions, at least in the short term. The vote carries.

Starscream can't help but smirk as he learns of these events, particularly at the prospect of allying with a being powerful enough to force the Autobots and Decepticons together. Overcome with the idea of power, Starscream leaves to seek out Galvatron.

[[Image:Target 2006 Magnus Big head.jpg|thumb|left|150px|It's like an orange on a toothpick.]]
At the Ark, Ultra Magnus cannot believe the Autobots are willingly going to follow the orders of a monster such as Megatron and berates Hound rather fiercely about committing to rescuing Jazz over seeking out Optimus Prime. Hound comments that they have plenty of time to carry out both objectives. Magnus strenuously disagrees, showing him the countdown to Operation: Volcano and explaining how Magnus's time on Earth is strictly limited by his mission on Cybertron. Hound wonders if that mission can be postponed, and Ultra Magnus flatly states that it can't, as the bait has already been set. Hound understands, but knows he still has to accompany the others to rescue Jazz. Magnus agrees but cautions to watch out for Megatron, who is just as insidiously evil as Galvatron.

Over at the [[Portland Iron and Steel Foundry]] central storehouse, Scourge is struggling with ennui, reduced to carrying the raw materials for Galvatron's weapon and with the [[human]]s not being a match for his considerable fighting prowess, Galvatron's lieutenant is itching to fight. He detects something and brings his weapon to bear, blasting [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] who is trying to sneak in alongside Brawn and Tracks.

[[Image:Scourge marvel uk 83.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Even Scourge cannot stop the metal.]]
The sneak attack surprises Scourge, who thought that once the Autobots were beaten, they wouldn't recover. The future Decepticon is nonplussed, though, as a mere three Autobots are no match for his fire-power. Unfortunately for Scourge, five more Autobots arrive from another part of the building and pen him in amongst the maze-like storage areas.

Things get worse for Scourge as his weapon is blasted out of his hand. A second blast hits Scourge, enraging him to the point that he smashes into a pile of steel, burying Smokescreen and Ironhide. Realising that discretion is the better part of valour, Scourge tries to contact Galvatron and escape, but his signal is jammed.

Scourge's mood is momentarily improved when he catches [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] unaware and impales the Autobot with a thrown steel plate. With the need to transform into his jet mode becoming more and more pressing, Scourge smashes through an exterior wall. Before he can transform, though, Megatron blasts Scourge with the ol' [[fusion cannon]], temporarily incapacitating the future Decepticon.

Elsewhere, Jazz is struggling with the pain of his torture, but fights through it enough to claim that Galvatron is just as bad as Megatron. Galvatron is amused by Jazz's claim, but makes one small correction. Galvatron is not "as bad as Megatron," Galvatron IS Megatron!

===Trios!===
[[Image:Triplechangerstarget2006.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Oh, ''bugger''.]]
On Cybertron, Impactor is trapped in an [[inhibitor claw]] and is getting his aft handed to him by the [[Triple Changer]] team of [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]. Unable to transform, Impactor has to rely on his close combat skills to defeat the trio, but it is found wanting. Down but not out, Impactor knows that the stakes are higher than just his life, and if Operation: Volcano has any chance of succeeding, it will be because he fights back. Impactor charges Springer, knocking him to the ground. Reacting instantaneously, Sandstorm draws a bead on Impactor with his sandblaster gun. Springer chides Sandstorm, stating that they don't need to use their guns. Instead, Springer uses his rocket pack to leap over Impactor and backhands the Wrecker to the ground.

Impactor refuses to beg for his life. Springer doesn't seem to care, dismissing Sandstorm and Broadside who transform to their aerial forms and fly off. Springer also transforms to his helicopter mode and tells his fellow Triple Changers that they'll meet at [[Debris]] before flying away. This shocks Impactor as only the Wreckers are supposed to know about the Debris base. The departing Springer tosses a [[communicube]] to Impactor, much to the Wrecker's confusion. The communication turns out to be from Emirate Xaaron who reveals that the Triple Changers are Autobots who Xaaron has drafted in to replace Ultra Magnus on Operation: Volcano. He admits they're not up to Magnus's standard but points out that the beating they just handed out to Impactor proves their worth. A frustrated but convinced Impactor crushes the communicube.

Back on Earth, Galvatron is dispelling Jazz's disbelief about Galvatron being a future version of Megatron. Jazz goads Galvatron into explaining further. [[The Transformers: The Movie|Twenty years from now]], Megatron and Optimus Prime will fight at the very spot Galvatron is occupying now. Megatron will ultimately fall. Though wounded, Megatron would have continued to function if the ever-treacherous Starscream hadn't booted him out into space.

[[Image:Target 2006 Unicron.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A sinister plot device looms.]]
In space, Megatron's broken body is discovered by [[Unicron]], a planet-sized living being. Unicron offers Megatron a simple choice: Serve him or die. Being pragmatic, Megatron opts for the first option. Unicron repairs and upgrades Megatron into his new form: that of Galvatron. Still being a Decepticon leader at heart, Galvatron tries to rebel from Unicron's enslavement. Galvatron is instantly (and painfully) punished. Understanding that he needs to be free of Unicron's influence, Galvatron time travelled to 1986 where the Chaos Bringer could not follow and set about building a weapon powerful enough to destroy Unicron which Galvatron plans to fire the moment he returns to 2006.

Cyclonus returns from the steel foundry and reports that there was no sign of Scourge, so he assumes that Scourge is either dead or captive. Cyclonus did come across Starscream, who claimed to have information to share with the winning side in return for their alliance. Having no patience for the [[Seeker (body-type)|Decepticon jet]]'s schemes, Cyclonus instead beat the information out of him. Megatron is currently leading the Autobots. Jazz is amused by the irony of Megatron fighting Megatron and begins to laugh before an upset Galvatron knocks the Autobot unconscious.

[[Image:Target2006-BlurrHotRodKup.jpg|thumb|200px|left|It's just a jump to the left...]]
In the Wyoming desert, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], Frenzy, and Thundercracker are confused about why Megatron, Soundwave and the Constructicons are absent. Fenzy and Thundercracker don't recall anything after their earlier beating from [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], which Shockwave despairs at. Meanwhile, in the far-flung future of 2006, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] prepare to travel back to 1986. As the Autobot trio use the mass displacement [[Time-jump mechanism|time travel machine]] to arrive in 1986, Frenzy, Shockwave, and Thundercracker are spirited away in a manner similar to what happened to Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet.

As the future Autobots arrive in the '80s, a malevolent subconscious laughter is heard. The laughter echoes across the coal mine, the surface of Cybertron and even reaches Galvatron, who is suddenly afraid...

===Prisoners of War!===
[[Image:Target 2006 Nemesis.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Nemesis'' no mo'.]]
In, the inky void of space, the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' floats above the Earth, protected from detection from highly sophisticated shielding systems. A lance of energy shoots from the Earth and utterly obliterates the Decepticon starship.

Watching the orbital destruction on a monitor, Galvatron is very pleased with himself. The test firing of his new super weapon was a complete success. Now all the future Decepticon leader has to do is wait for the weapon to recharge, return to the 2006 from whence he came and use the weapon against Unicron and Galvatron will be his own master.

The self-congratulating is interrupted by Cyclonus, reporting that it is time for the prisoner-exchange meeting.with the Autobots. A meeting which the new recruit, Starscream is to play a pivotal role. Starscream agrees, but wants to know the reasoning behind destroying a perfectly good starship like the ''Nemesis''. What if the Decepticons wish to leave Earth some day? Galvatron scoffs that there are far better methods of transportation now available.

Noting that Starscream seems rather ill at ease in their presence, Galvatron reassures the jet not to be too concerned about violence-first approach to problems now that Galvatron is in full control of the situation. Starscream transforms and flies off to perform his duties. This gives Cyclonus an opportunity to ask Galvatron why they need Starscream at all. The future Decepticon leader explains that Cyclonus is missing the delicious irony in Starscream using Galvatron to ensure his future when Galvatron is the reason Starscream has ''no'' future. The Decepticons allow themselves some healthy maniacal laughter.

At the Ark, Ultra Magnus is contemplating his failure. With a mere twenty-two hours before the launch of Operation: Volcano, he is no closer to locating Optimus Prime than he was when he was first sent to Earth. Magnus's reverie is interrupted by the arrival of Kup, Blurr, and a genuflecting Hot Rod, who introduce themselves, and then go to leave, explaining that they have to talk to Optimus Prime about Galvatron. Ultra Magnus stops them right there and insists that they compare notes.

[[Image:Target 2006 fatally slow.jpg|thumb|left|150px|This is bad comedy!]]
In Northern Oregon, it is time for the prisoner exchange. Galvatron insists that the Autobots turn Scourge back over to him before he releases Jazz. Jetfire agrees but reminds Galvatron that the [[anti-grav manacles]] restraining Scourge are programmed to fry the Decepticon should Galvatron break his pledge and bring harm to Jazz.

Jetfire claims that it could easily have been Galvatron in the manacles, as they beat Scourge easily. The future Decepticon leader disagrees about the ease of his lieutenant's capture. The prisoners are exchanged, and the Autobots now have a badly-wounded but still living Jazz back in their hands. Galvatron asks after Megatron.

At the site of Galvatron's weapon, Megatron is being choked by Cyclonus, who points out that Megatron was foolish to come snooping around unprotected. Megatron claims it is Cyclonus who is the foolish one and that he is not unprotected just as Soundwave sneaks up on Cyclonus, allowing Megatron to incapacitate the future Decepticon. Knowing that it won't take long for Galvatron to deal with the Autobots, and orders to Soundwave to round up the Constructicons. Before he can acknowledge the order, Soundwave is blasted into unconsciousness. Megatron is slow to react and is also rendered unconscious thanks to Starscream and his [[null-ray]].

[[Image:MagnusVGalv2006.jpg|thumb|right|140px|Come and 'ave a go if you think you're 'ard enough.]]
At the Ark, Kup is explaining the principles of time travel using [[mass substitution]] to Ultra Magnus. After realising that Optimus Prime's disappearance must be due to Galvatron's time travel, Magnus berates himself for his idiocy in avoiding the future Decepticons when they were the key to his Prime hunt and charges off to rectify his mistake, ignoring the remainder of Kup's explanation.

Back at the prisoner exchange rendezvous, the Autobots are confused. If Galvatron knew about Megatron, why bother with the exchange at all? Galvatron explains that he has need of Scourge, and feels that the Autobots are in need of a lesson. Using a remote control, the future Decepticon activates Jazz and sends him to attack against his Autobot comrades. Unwilling to attack their cohort, the Autobot group are soon rendered unconscious and Jazz is deactivated once more.

Shortly thereafter, Galvatron visits the site of his weapon, where Starscream is poised to fatally shoot Megatron. Galvatron prevents Starscream from committing the act, and punishes the Seeker for disobeying a direct order to leave Megatron alive in true Decepticon style. Starscream gets punched out. Gloating at the ease in which all his foes are falling to him, Galvatron asks who can truly stand against him. Enter Ultra Magnus...

===You Haveta Ask?!===
[[Image:Target 2006 Galvatron catapult.jpg|thumb|left|Like a [[Furmanism|vast, predatory bird]].]]
Galvatron is perched on top of Ultra Magnus's car carrier mode, and is trying to destroy the powerful Autobot. Ultra Magnus is trying to shake off the enraged Decepticon and finally has to resort to the drastic measure of speeding over an incomplete highway overpass and slamming on the brakes hard. Galvatron's momentum sends the future Decepticon leader tumbling off the edge of the overpass and into the ground below, temporarily knocking the fight out of him. Ultra Magnus wonders how the fight got this complex.

[[Image:Target 2006 Part Eight Galvatron.jpg|thumb|right|[[Superman]]!]]
''Earlier, Magnus had confronted Galvatron and offered the Decepticon a simple choice: immediately return to his own time by choice, or Ultra Magnus would force him to, in pieces of necessary. Galvatron reacted in his typical manner, by firing his particle beam cannon. However the shot missed and grazed the edge of Galvatron's super weapon, prompting Galvatron to have to fight Magnus using only his bare hands.''

''Ultra Magnus is able to fend off the initial furious assault from Galvatron, and is able to weather most of the subsequent attacks although the powerful Autobot is taking a lot of damage. Magnus tries to keep Galvatron enraged and not thinking clearly with incessant quips. As Galvatron rants and raves about his Unicron-given indestructibility, Ultra Magnus picks up a message from Kup on his internal communications sensors.'' [[Image:Galvatrong1.jpg|thumb|left|The scariest knee in the Solar System.]] ''Apparently, Kup, Blurr, and Hot Rod have a plan that will send Galvatron back to 2006, and all Magnus has to do is keep the near-indestructible warmonger busy for an hour or two. After a few more blows are exchanged, Ultra Magnus dazzles and disorientates Galvatron using his powerful headlights and drives off. Galvatron scrabbles for a handhold and climbs to the roof of Magnus' trailer.''

Back to the present, Ultra Magnus is happy that he's been able to occupy Galvatron's attention for the length of time that he has, and hopes it's been enough for Kup and company to enact their plan. Before Magnus can check on Kup et al., the overpass he is standing on is blasted away by Galvatron, sending the Autobot hurtling to the ground. Once landed, Ultra Magnus is met by Galvatron's laser cannon mode, which proceeds to blast the Autobot all over the place. In a last, desperate gambit, Ultra Magnus tosses a fuel tanker in the firing line of Galvatron's barrel, causing a massive fire to erupt. The two Transformers continue to fight until a victor steps out of the conflagration—Galvatron!

===Back to the Future!===
[[Image:Target 2006 repaint.jpg|thumb|right|They stole the idea from [[Hasbro]].]]
Hot Rod, Kup, and Blurr are laying the groundwork to their plan. First, they [[repaint|paint]] [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] to look like Starscream, then they set up explosives all around Galvatron's super weapon. After that, the future Autobots hide the real Starscream and render both Scourge and Cyclonus unconscious. The preparation complete, the Autobts go to their observation area.

Galvatron is dragging Ultra Magnus by the neck to his weapon site so that the Autobot can witness Galvatron's final triumph. When Galvatron discovers that his lieutenants have been recently damaged to ensure unconsciousness, he at first suspects Megatron and Soundwave, but finds them just as deactivated as before. Galvatron then, understandably, assumes that this was some treachery on the part of Starscream, just as the Autobot trio had intended. The Autobots prepare to attack Galvatron, but are unable to get a clear shot as Ultra Magnus has stepped into the firing line. Magnus is determined to do what he can to get Optimus Prime back and still participate in Operation: Volcano, which is kicking off in under an hour.

[[Image:Galvatron V Magnus UK87.jpg|thumb|left|Don't stop til you get enough!]]

Not too far away, the Autobots are recovery from their attack at the hands of a remote-controlled Jazz. Smokescreen is determined to take the fight to Galvatron one more time, despite the results from the last few such assaults, as unchecked Galvatron could arrive at any point in time and use his weaponry to stand as an unchallenged ruler.

Ultra Magnus continues to battle Galvatron, simply refusing to give up. Eventually, Magnus is thrown by Galvatron, giving Hot Rod's group a clear bead on Galvatron, which is instantly disrupted by the arrival of Smokescreen, Jetfire, and their group, who are defending Magnus by forcing Galvatron to go through them first. Kup, being practical, realises that going up against Galvatron is likely to mean death for these Autobots, so he goes ahead and detonates the explosives anyway, hoping that the Autobots will have the sense to get clear. The chain reaction of the explosives cause the power source of Galavtron's weapon to detonate, obliterating the weapon completely. As he is being buried by falling shrapnel, Galvatron howls with rage at being denied his victory this late in the game.

[[Image:Target 2006 fake Starscream dies.jpg|thumb|right|He done blowed up real good.]]
Minutes later, Galvatron bursts from the wreckage, demanding to know who has the nerve to dare attack him. Skywarp-as-Starscream claims the credit, thanks to some remote control manipulation from the future Autobots. Overcome with rage, Galvatron fires at "Starscream", killing him. Once the red mist clears, Galvatron realises that he will not kill Starscream until 2006, and so, he must be in a parallel dimension to the one he time jumped from initially and thus his actions here will have no bearing on the future, or on his enslavement to Unicron. Taking the setback in his stride, Galvatron uses a [[Time-jump trigger device|hand-held device]] to transport himself, Scourge and Cyclonus back to 2006 whilst the future Autobots consider what to do with Starscream.

===Aftermath!===
Unicron is surveying the remain of Galvatron's weapon, and is happy to see that his puppet, Galvatron couldn't escape the Chaos Bringer's control so easily, although the ingenuity Galvatron's trip to the past did surprise Unicron. Unicron's influence is such that he was able to subtly guide Hot Rod, Blurr, and Kup in their successful plan to thwart Galvatron. Unicron also plants the suggestion to one day build [[Autobot City]] on the site of Galvatron's weapon complex. The future Autobots return to the future.

[[Image:Target 2006 Magnus too late for Volcano.jpg|thumb|200px|left|I trust I am not too early.]]

After Starscream is stuffed back into cold storage, Jetfire and Smokescreen are thanking a magnanimous Ultra Magnus on his role in saving both Earth and Cybertron. At the mention of Cyberton, Magnus has a small conniption as he now knows that Operation: Volcano must have already begun—without him!

On Cybertron, Emirate Xaaron is giving a speech to twenty-two Autobot resistance chiefs, who, in reality, are expendable facsimile constructs and part of the complicated trap that is Operation: Volcano. After an Insecticon-sized signal is detected by Impactor and the Wreckers, they know phase one of Volcano has been a success. The Decepticons have swallowed the bait. Roadbuster, though, isn't happy. He's worried about the chance of failure, especially as while powerful, the Triple Changers are not a match for Ultra Magnus. Impactor observes that if Magnus is returning to Cybertron to participate in Volcano, his time is extremely limited.

Back on Earth, Laserbeak cuts free Soundwave and Megatron, the latter of whom is thirsting for revenge. Ultra Magnus returns to Cybertron rather than meeting with Optimus Prime, and hopes that one day, Magnus and Prime can fight together side by side, a notion Jetfire agrees with.

[[Image:Dirge macabre marvel uk 88.jpg|thumb|right|Anti-climax personified.]]
Back on Cybertron, the [[Ten Deadliest Killers]] gather. They include the Insecticons, Thrust, Blitzwing, Octane and a tagging-along thug by the name of [[Macabre]]. Unlike his fellow Decepticons, Macabre doesn't seek to interrogate Emirate Xaaron, merely to assassinate him. Impactor gives the signal: "Wreck and Rule!" However, the signal is superfluous as [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] interrupts Dirge with a communicube containing a message from Megatron—the Decepticons must cease all operations in [[Polyhex]] and have the space bridge working well enough to transport the Insecticons to Earth within two cycles, with no questioning of orders.

Impactor steps to the dais and informs Xaaron that the Decepticons have turned back. Uncertain as to the reason, the Wrecker speculates that the Decepticons must have discovered that it was a trap, and so all the preparation work for Operation: Volcano was wasted. Macabre, however, didn't turn back with the other Decepticons, and is determined to go down in history as the Decepticon that killed Xaaron, so he fires his massive studded gun at the Autobot dignitary. Unfortunately for Macabre, Impactor spots the weapon and is able to take the impact himself, dying.

[[Image:Target 2006 Prime triumphant.jpg|thumb|left|...most of the time.]]
Macabre steps out of the shadows, bewailing his lost opportunity to finish off Xaaron and is blown to smithereens by the Wreckers' combined fire-power. Xaaron is upset about Impactor's impending death, but Impactor always knew that death was a possibility and nominates Springer for his replacement as Wreckers commander.

On Earth, Optimus Prime is speechifying at the Ark. He talks about the severe injuries that Jazz, Trailbreaker, and Grapple have suffered, and the perhaps even more debilitating mental injuries the other Autobots have acquired having faced total defeat. Prime states that no matter what sufferings they go through in their battles, the Autobots will prevail.
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==Featured characters==
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* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (1)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (2)
* [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (3)
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (4)
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (5)
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (6)
* [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (7)
* [[Xaaron]] (12)
* [[Skater]] (13)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (14)
* [[Autobot traitor]] (16)
* [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (17)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (18)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (19)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (20)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (21)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (22)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (23)
* [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (26)
* [[Matrix Flame priest]] (27)
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (31)
* [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (39)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (40)
* [[Grapple]] (42)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (43)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (44)
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (45)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (46)
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (47)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (48)
* [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] (54)
* [[Rack'n'Ruin]] (55)
* [[Twin Twist]] (59)
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (64)
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (65)
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (66)
* [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (69)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (70)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (71)
|c2=
* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (15)
* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (24)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (25)
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (28)
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (29)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (30)
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (32)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (33)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (34)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (35)
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (36)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (37)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (38)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (41)
* [[Fang]] (61)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (62)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (63)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (68)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (72)
* [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] (74)
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (75)
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (76)
* [[Octane]] (77)
* [[Macabre]] (78)
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (79)
* [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (80)
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (81)
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (82)
|c3=
* [[Joy Meadows]] (8)
* [[Rick (Marvel)|Rick]] (9)
* [[Tony (G1)|Tony]] (10)
|c4=
* [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]] (11)
* [[Piano Transformer guy]] (60)
* [[Unicron]] (67)
|h5='''[[Facsimile construct]]s'''|c5=
* Dirge (49)
* Kickback (50)
* Thrust (51)
* Octane (52)
* Shrapnel (53)
* Bombshell (56)
* Blitzwing (57)
* Ramjet (58)
* [[Autobot resistance chief]]s (73)
}}

==Notes==
*This is the epic Transformers story that everyone remembers from the UK comics. Events in this story cause ramifications over the next 150 issues.
*[[Ladybird Books]] would borrow the premise of this story for their 1986 books.
*The Movie was originally planned to take place in 2006 but was changed to 2005 very late in production by which time "Target: 2006" had already been given a title. As a result, all of the UK comics future stories were set twenty years in the future of the 'real' year.
*Galvatron time jumps just at the point in the Movie after he says "Decepticons, to Earth."
*According to Galvatron in issue #78, Earth has a weather control system as of 1995. Our Earth is clearly behind schedule.
*This story has it that Unicron's physical form ''can'' be destroyed by weapons technology (albeit really powerful weapons) and not just the Matrix—Unicron himself refers to the cannon being able to destroy him. The idea of Unicron being defeatable by Transformer weaponry has never turned up again.
*The character designs for Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge in issue #78 are based on the toys rather than the Movie look as the issue was designed before the artist got to see the Movie designs.
**The early parts of the story also use a different colour scheme for Cyclonus including a mainly silver head that was also seen on a prototype shown in the [[Toy Fair 1986]] catalogue. His colours in later parts are closer to the released toy.
*For this story and all future appearances Galvatron would appear in his grey and purple toy colour scheme rather than the Movie's predominantly purple colour.
*Simon Furman reused issue #78's sequence with Emirate Xaaron and captions about the Autobot movement going literally underground almost verbatim when he took over the US strip some years later.
*The drawing of Galvatron on the cover of issue #87 is a slightly altered tracing of his [[character model]].
*The fate of Optimus Prime and the other Transformers who disappear is revealed in #100's "[[Distant Thunder!]]"
*In terms of story chronology, this is the fourth UK "future" story centering on the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] cast. It's preceded by the Shockwave segment of "[[Aspects of Evil!]]". The next story, chronologically, is "[[Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!]]" and the subsequent titles.
*A hardback version of ''[[Transformers: Target: 2006]]'' with an exclusive cover was made available at the Transforce 2002 convention in the UK. However, the convention version was misprinted, with the final eight pages of the story appearing in reverse order. Titan offered a free replacement, but many fans kept the original—partially because of the novelty, but mostly because they had just got it signed by [[Simon Furman]].
*Parts 5 and 6 were reprinted as a single comic book issue as a pack-in (erroneously) included with [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'']] [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] vs. [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. (It was supposed to be packed in with the [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] vs. [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] set, which was "Target: 2006"-themed.) This printing altered two uses of the word "damn" to "darn", a word more friendly to American children.

===Errors===
* In #81, Ironhide is seen kneeling next to an unconcious Megatron and Soundwave. Whereas the flashback to this scene in #83 has Megatron busting out of the rubble during Ironhide's rescue attempt and strangling him.
*It is implied that Galvatron builds his weapon on the site of the future [[Autobot City]] so that when the weapon fires in 2006 it will destroy Autobot City ''and'' Unicron. He states it will be "hidden underground", but it's not mentioned ''how'' it'll get underground—we could be charitable and assume there is a way, but ''why'' would the Autobots build their city where they ''know'' a slag-off great cannon was buried?
*On page 5 of issue #81, Jetfire's backpack suddenly disappears for a single frame.
*On the first and last pages of issue #82, the [[Octane]] facsimile construct is mis-colored as [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].
*The Autobots do not use [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. This would normally be an item of interest and not an error, except that we are reminded that Omega Supreme exists, that he is powerful enough to kill lots of Decepticons, and Smokescreen ''actually says'' "Now there's a thought! Why not sic Omega on them?" (referring to the Constructicons, Megatron, Soundwave and Laserbeak when it is assumed they are involved in the disappearance of Prime, Prowl and Ratchet) in Part 1. No reason is ever given why they don't use him against Galvatron and he is not shown in any scenes in the entire story.
*Part 4 has the Wreckers training against nine facsimile constructs that represent the "deadliest killers". Then, the final part establishes Operation: Volcano will kill the ''ten'' deadliest killers—while the art only shows ''nine'' of them ([[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] turns up but doesn't seem to have been expected by the others). Did the tenth just decide to have a lie-in?

===Back-up stories===
'''Issue #78:'''
*Hercules — "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!" Part 1
*[[Robo-Capers]]

'''Issue #79:'''
*Hercules — "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!" Part 2
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #80:'''
*Hercules — "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!" Part 3
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #81:'''
*Hercules — "Whom the Gods Would Destroy!" Part 4
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #82:'''
*Hercules — "...Not Just Another Galactus Story!" Part 1
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #83:'''
*[[Cybertron: The Middle Years!]]
*Hercules — "...Not Just Another Galactus Story!" Part 2
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #84:'''
*Hercules — "...Not Just Another Galactus Story!" Part 3
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #85:'''
*Hercules — "...Not Just Another Galactus Story!" Part 4
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #86:'''
*Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Beginnings" Part 1
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #87:'''
*Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Beginnings" Part 2
*Robo-Capers

'''Issue #88:'''
*Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Beginnings" Part 3
*Robo-Capers

===Covers (34)===
====Marvel originals====
*'''UK issue #78 cover:''' Prowl, Ratchet, and Optimus Prime disappearing into limbo, by [[Alister Pearson]].
*'''UK issue #79 cover:''' Galvatron and Ultra Magnus, by [[John Higgins]].
*'''UK issue #80 cover:''' Ultra Magnus arrives, by [[John Stokes]].
*'''UK issue #81 cover:''' Galvatron stands over vanquished Autobots, by [[Will Simpson]].
<center><gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-78.GIF|'''UK issue #78'''
Image:MarvelUK-079.jpg|'''UK issue #79'''
Image:MarvelUK-080.GIF|'''UK issue #80'''
Image:MarvelUK-081.jpg|'''UK issue #81'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

*'''UK issue #82 cover:''' the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]], by [[Phil Gascoine]].
*'''UK issue #83 cover:''' Scourge being blasted, by [[Robin Smith]].
*'''UK issue #84 cover:''' Galvatron and Unicron by Phil Gascoine.
*'''UK issue #85 cover:''' Jazz is possessed by Galvatron, by Robin Smith.
<center><gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-082.jpg|'''UK issue #82'''
Image:Image-MarvelUK-083.jpg|'''UK issue #83'''
Image:MarvelUK-084.jpg|'''UK issue #84'''
Image:MarvelUK-085.jpg|'''UK issue #85'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

*'''UK issue #86 cover:''' Ultra Magnus fighting Galvatron, by Robin Smith.
*'''UK issue #87 cover:''' Galvatron poses by his weapon, by Phil Gascoine.
*'''UK issue #88 cover:''' the Wreckers, by [[Geoff Senior]].
<center><gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-086.jpg|'''UK issue #86'''
Image:MarvelUK-087.jpg|'''UK issue #87'''
Image:MarvelUK-088.jpg|'''UK issue #88'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

====Collected Comics reprints====
*'''Collected Comics #15 cover:''' Reuse of issue #79 cover by [[John Higgins]].
<center><gallery>
Image:Tfcolcom15.jpg|'''Collected Comics #15'''
</gallery></center>

====IDW reprints====
{{Note|[[Rob Ruffolo]] is incorrectly credited with colouring the covers for these reprints.}}

*'''IDW issue #1 cover A:''' Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus arrive in 1986, art by [[Nick Roche]], colors by [[Josh Burcham]].
*'''IDW issue #1 cover B:''' Galvatron, Scourge, and Cyclonus arrive in 1986, by [[Jeff Anderson]].
*'''IDW issue #1 Retail Incentive cover A:''' sketch of cover A, by Nick Roche.
*'''IDW issue #1 Retail Incentive cover B:''' panels of UK issue #78, by Jeff Anderson.
<center><gallery>
Image:IDWTarget2006 1A.jpg|'''IDW issue #1 A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 1B.jpg|'''IDW issue #1 B'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 1RIA.jpg|'''IDW issue #1 RI-A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 1RIB.jpg|'''IDW issue #1 RI-B'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

*'''IDW issue #2 cover A:''' Cyclonus and Ultra Magnus fight by Hound's prone body, by Nick Roche, colors by [[Liam Shalloo]].
*'''IDW issue #2 cover B:''' Galvatron's ultimate weapon, by Will Simpson colors by [[Tony Jozwiak]].
*'''IDW issue #2 Retail Incentive cover A:''' sketch of cover A, by Nick Roche.
*'''IDW issue #2 Retail Incentive cover B:''' panels from UK issue #81, by Jeff Anderson.
<center><gallery>
Image:IDWTarget2006 2A.jpg|'''IDW issue #2 A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 2B.jpg|'''IDW issue #2 B'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 2RIA.jpg|'''IDW issue #2 RI-A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 2RIB.jpg|'''IDW issue #2 RI-B'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

*'''IDW issue #3 cover A:''' the Wreckers, art by Nick Roche, colors by Liam Shalloo.
*'''IDW issue #3 cover B:''' Wreck and Rule!, by [[Ron Smith]].
*'''IDW issue #3 Retail Incentive cover A:''' sketch of cover A, by Nick Roche.
*'''IDW issue #3 Retail Incentive cover B:''' panels from UK issue #82, by Ron Smith.
<center><gallery>
Image:IDWTarget2006 3A.jpg|'''IDW issue #3 A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 3B.jpg|'''IDW issue #3 B'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 3RIA.jpg|'''IDW issue #3 RI-A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 3RIB.jpg|'''IDW issue #3 RI-B'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

*'''IDW issue #4 cover A:''' Brawn choked by a zombie-controlled Jazz, by Nick Roche, colors by Liam Shalloo.
*'''IDW issue #4 cover B:''' Galvatron riding Ultra Magnus, by Geoff Senior.
*'''IDW issue #4 Retail Incentive cover A:''' sketch of cover A, by Nick Roche.
*'''IDW issue #4 Retail Incentive cover B:''' panels from UK issue #86, by Will Simpson.
<center><gallery>
Image:IDWTarget2006 4A.jpg|'''IDW issue #4 A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 4B.jpg|'''IDW issue #4 B'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 4RIA.jpg|'''IDW issue #4 RI-A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 4RIB.jpg|'''IDW issue #4 RI-B'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

*'''IDW issue #5 cover A:''' Ultra Magnus versus Galvatron, art by Nick Roche, colors by Josh Burcham.
*'''IDW issue #5 cover B:''' Starscream is obliterated, by Jeff Anderson, colors by Tony Jozwiak.
*'''IDW issue #5 Retail Incentive cover A:''' sketch of cover A, by Nick Roche.
*'''IDW issue #5 Retail Incentive cover B:''' panels from UK issue #88 by Will Simpson.
<center><gallery>
Image:IDWTarget2006 5A.jpg|'''IDW issue #5 A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 5B.jpg|'''IDW issue #5 B'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 5RIA.jpg|'''IDW issue #5 RI-A'''
Image:IDWTarget2006 5RIB.jpg|'''IDW issue #5 RI-B'''
</gallery></center>
{{-}}

====Trade paperbacks====
*'''Titan TPB cover:''' Galvatron in shadow, by Geoff Senior.
*'''Transforce Titan hardcover:''' Galvatron shoots at Ultra Magnus by [[Lee Sullivan]].
*'''IDW TPB cover:''' reuse of IDW issue #5 cover A.
*'''''The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3:''''' [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] vs [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]], [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s head, [[Xaaron]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] riding [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Getaway]] by [[Andrew Wildman]].
<center><gallery>
Image:TitanTarget2006tpb.jpg|'''Titan TPB'''
Image:TransforceTitanTarget2006hc.jpg|'''Transforce Titan HC'''
Image:IDWTarget2006tpb.jpg|'''IDW TPB'''
Image:Classicuk3.jpg|'''''The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3'''''
</gallery></center>

===Reprints===
*[[1990]] — ''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' 15 (prologue, parts 1 and 2)
*[[2002]] — ''[[Transformers: Target: 2006]]''
*[[2007]] — ''[[The Transformers: Target: 2006]]'' #1–5
*[[2007]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman]]'' (parts 3 and 5)
*[[2008]] — ''[[The Transformers: Target: 2006]]''
*[[2012]] — ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3]]''

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[[Category:Pack-in material]]

Transformers: Regeneration One 100-Page Spectacular

2012-07-16T01:11:35Z

Wilsonjim:

{{picsneeded|Cover B (Guido Guidi cover) and back cover}}
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|next=Counterpoint
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|title=''Transformers: Regeneration One 100-Page Spectacular''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|penciler=[[Andrew Wildman]]
|inker=[[Stephen Baskerville]]
|colorist=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]
|color reconstruction=[[Digikore]]
|letterer=[[Rick Parker]]
|original series editor=[[Rob Tokar]]
|collection editor=[[John Barber]]
|collection designer=[[Neil Uyetake]]
|specialthanksto=Hasbro's [[Aaron Archer]], [[Rik Alvarez]], [[Jerry Jivoin]], [[Michael Verret]], [[Ed Lane]], [[Joe Fufaro]], [[Jos Huxley]] and [[Michael Kelly]] for their invaluable assistance
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|price=$7.99
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
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'''''Transformers: Regeneration One 100-Page Spectacular''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is a collection of the final five [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel U.S.]] issues released to support the publication of [[Loose Ends, Part 1|''Transformers: Regeneration One'' #81]].

==Contents==
* Credits page/IDW cover summary
* "[[Still Life!]]"
* "[[Exodus!]]"
* "[[A Savage Circle]]"
* "[[The Last Autobot?]]"
* "[[End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!]]"

==Notes==
*[[Circuit_Breaker|Circuit Breaker]] has been removed from this reprint. Pages 15 and 16 of "Exodus!" are cut out entirely, on page 16 of "A Savage Circle" she is blacked out and on pages 6 and 19 of "The Last Autobot?" she is coloured light blue.

==Covers==
<gallery>
Image:RG1 76-80 100pgSpectacular.jpg‎|Cover A
Image:RG1 76-80 100pgSpectacular B.jpg‎|Cover B
Image:RG1 76-80 100pgSpectacular Back.jpg‎|Back cover
</gallery>
* '''Cover A:''' [[Action Master]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] smashes through (redrawn) scenes from the issues; art by [[Andrew Wildman]] and colors by [[Jason Cardy]].
* '''Cover B:''' [[Hi-Q]] writhes in pain with the memories of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], surrounded by (counter-clockwise from top) The [[Last Autobot]], Grimlock, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]; art by [[Guido Guidi]].
* '''Back cover:''' Reuse of [[:Image:MarvelUS-80.jpg|cover art from ''The Transformers'' #80]]. Blurb reads:
*:''For the first time in nearly a decade the final issues of the original run of ''Transformers'' are back--just in time for the story to continue in ''Transformers: Regeneration One'' #81! Following a planet-shattering battle with [[Unicron]], Optimus Prime has fallen! How will the other [[Autobot]]s carry on--and will Prime be back in time for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] darkest hour?''
*:''Reprinting ''The Transformers'' #76-80!

==Advertisements==
*''Transformers: Regeneration One'' #81 (inside back cover)

==External links==
*[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=12952 Preview]

[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:Regeneration One issues]]

Talk:The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3

2012-06-04T21:38:37Z

Wilsonjim:

Ancient Relics has now been removed from Volume 3 and will be in the correct place in Volume 4. [[User:Wilsonjim|—Wilsonjim]] 20:03, 04 June 2012 (BST)
:Citation? - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 17:02, 4 June 2012 (EDT)
::Nothing online, sorry, just direct from James Roberts when I saw him last.--[[User:Wilsonjim|Wilsonjim]] 22:38, 04 June 2012 (BST)

Talk:The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3

2012-06-04T19:04:40Z

Wilsonjim:

Ancient Relics has now been removed from Volume 3 and will be in the correct place in Volume 4. [[User:Wilsonjim|—Wilsonjim]] 20:03, 04 June 2012 (BST)

Talk:The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3

2012-06-04T19:03:59Z

Wilsonjim: New page: Ancient Relics has now been removed from Volume 3 and will be in the correct place in Volume 4. Wilsonjim 20:03, 04 June 2012 (BST)

Ancient Relics has now been removed from Volume 3 and will be in the correct place in Volume 4. [[User:Wilsonjim|Wilsonjim]] 20:03, 04 June 2012 (BST)

The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3

2012-06-04T19:03:52Z

Wilsonjim:

{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers Classics UK]]''
|prev=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 2
|next=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 4
|image=classicuk3.jpg
|title=The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[2012]]
|writer= [[Simon Furman]]
|artists= [[Jeff Anderson]], [[James Hill]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]] & [[Andrew Wildman]] (cover)
|colours=
|letterers=
|editors=
|pagecount=276
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
|price=$29.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1613772319 ISBN 978-1613772317
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'''''The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the third in a series of eight collections aiming to reprint the Marvel UK Transformers stories in order of publication. [[James Roberts]] provides in-depth historical perspective in each volume and new cover art is provided by [[Andrew Wildman]].

==Contents==
* "[[Target: 2006]]"
* "[[The Gift]]"
* "[[Prey!]]"
* "[[...The Harder They Die!]]"
* "[[Under Fire!]]"
* "[[Distant Thunder!]]"
* "[[Fallen Angel]]"
* "[[Resurrection!]]"

{{DEFAULTSORT:Classics: UK Volume 3}}
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[[Category:IDW titles]]

The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six

2012-01-24T00:22:56Z

Wilsonjim:

{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection]]''
|prev=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five
|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven
|image=IDWCollection6.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[April 11]], [[2012]] ''Scheduled''
|writers=[[Zander Cannon]], [[Chee]], [[Mike Costa]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Guido Guidi]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Andy Schmidt]], &[[E.J. Su]]
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'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the sixth in a series of hardcovers reprinting the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order". New cover art (of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' (issues 1-6)
* ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]''
* ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': [[Spotlight: Prowl|Prowl]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Idw Collection Volume 6}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

File:IDWCollection6.jpg

2012-01-24T00:20:41Z

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Cover of "[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six]]" Hardcover by [[E. J. Su]].

© [[2012]] [[Hasbro]], [[IDW Publishing]]

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[[Category: Images by E. J. Su]]

The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five

2011-12-15T09:27:41Z

Wilsonjim:

{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|The Transformers]]''
|prev=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four
|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six
|image=IDWCollection5.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[December 14]], [[2011]]
|writers=[[Zander Cannon]], [[Mike Costa]], [[Simon Furman]], [[Shane McCarthy]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Andy Schmidt]] & [[Denton J. Tipton]]
|artists= [[Chee Yang Ong|Chee]], [[Casey Coller]], [[Robert Deas]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Andrew Griffith]], [[Guido Guidi]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Emiliano Santalucia]] and [[E. J. Su]] (cover)
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|pagecount=352
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|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1613770529 ISBN 978-1613770528
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'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the fifth in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]''. New cover art (of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' (all 12 issues + 4 issue coda)

{{DEFAULTSORT:IDW Collection Volume 5}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

Main Page/schedule

2011-12-08T00:29:12Z

Wilsonjim:

* '''[[December 6|12–06]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]: [[Darkness Rising]]'' is released on DVD in the US by [[Shout! Factory]].
*'''[[December 7|12–07]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Chaos Epilogue|#31]] is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[December 10|12–10]] —''' ''[[Legends Class|Transformers EZ Collection]] Chronicles'' Wave 2 ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Convoy]], [[Bluestreak (G1)#EZChronicles2|Bluestreak]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Hot Rodimus]], [[Hound (G1)#EZChronicles2|Hound]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Megatron]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Prowl]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Skywarp]], and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Starscream]]) is released in Japan.
* '''[[December 14|12–14]] —''' ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five]]'' is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[December 17|12–17]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Toys|Autobot Que]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe Soundwave]] are released in Japan.
* '''[[December 28|12–28]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' ''[[The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]'' (formerly issue #125) is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[January 11|1–11]]–[[2012|12]] —''' ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Robots in Disguise issue 1|#1]] is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[January 25|1–25]]–[[2012|12]] —''' ''[[The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye]]'' [[More Than Meets the Eye issue 1|#1]] is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[February 25|2–25]]–[[2012|12]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' versions of [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] (with [[Stripes]] & [[Nightstalker]]) and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]] (with [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]]) are released in Japan.
* '''[[March 16|3–16]]–[[2012|12]] —''' Final day to sign up for the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] and be eligible to get the 2012 freebie, [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]].
* '''[[August 17|8–17]]–[[2014|14]] —''' "[[Hell Day]]": The Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] invade [[Earth]] with [[Teletran 3]]'s teleportation ability, and devastate the planet. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five

2011-12-08T00:26:35Z

Wilsonjim:

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'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the fifth in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]''. New cover art (of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' (all 12 issues + 4 issue coda)

{{DEFAULTSORT:IDW Collection Volume 5}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

Main Page/schedule

2011-12-08T00:26:15Z

Wilsonjim:

* '''[[December 6|12–06]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]: [[Darkness Rising]]'' is released on DVD in the US by [[Shout! Factory]].
* '''[[December 10|12–10]] —''' ''[[Legends Class|Transformers EZ Collection]] Chronicles'' Wave 2 ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Convoy]], [[Bluestreak (G1)#EZChronicles2|Bluestreak]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Hot Rodimus]], [[Hound (G1)#EZChronicles2|Hound]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Megatron]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Prowl]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Skywarp]], and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Starscream]]) is released in Japan.
* '''[[December 14|12–14]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Chaos Epilogue|#31]] and ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five]]'' are released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[December 17|12–17]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Toys|Autobot Que]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe Soundwave]] are released in Japan.
* '''[[December 28|12–28]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' ''[[The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]'' (formerly issue #125) is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[January 11|1–11]]–[[2012|12]] —''' ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Robots in Disguise issue 1|#1]] is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[January 25|1–25]]–[[2012|12]] —''' ''[[The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye]]'' [[More Than Meets the Eye issue 1|#1]] is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[February 25|2–25]]–[[2012|12]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' versions of [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] (with [[Stripes]] & [[Nightstalker]]) and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]] (with [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]]) are released in Japan.
* '''[[March 16|3–16]]–[[2012|12]] —''' Final day to sign up for the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] and be eligible to get the 2012 freebie, [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]].
* '''[[August 17|8–17]]–[[2014|14]] —''' "[[Hell Day]]": The Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] invade [[Earth]] with [[Teletran 3]]'s teleportation ability, and devastate the planet. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

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Main Page/schedule

2011-11-11T23:32:45Z

Wilsonjim:

* '''[[November 16|11–16]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Chaos Part Four|#30]] is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]]. The Diamond edition of "[[The Stunti-Con Job]]" is released by [[Fun Publications]].
* '''[[November 17|11–17]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Striker|Striker Optimus Prime]], [[Air Raid (Movie)#HasbroDOTM|Seeker Air Raid]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Deluxe toys|Deluxe Leadfoot]], [[Human Alliance]] [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Soundwave]], and ''[[Cyberverse]]'' [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Soundwave]] are released in Japan.
* '''[[November 19|11–19]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' reissue of [[Devastator (G1)#Encore|Devastator]] is released in Japan.
* '''[[November 26|11–26]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Disney Label|Disney Label]]'' [[Mickey Mouse#Standard|Mickey Mouse Trailer Standard Edition]] toy is released in Japan.
* '''[[November 28|11–28]] —''' Season two of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]'' is scheduled to begin airing.
* '''[[December 1|12–01]] —''' The ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)| Prime]]'' toyline is released in the US.
* '''[[December 6|12–06]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]: [[Darkness Rising]]'' is released on DVD in the US by [[Shout! Factory]].
*'''[[December 7|12–07]] —''' ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five]]'' is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[Template:December|12–??]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Chaos Epilogue|#31]] and ''[[The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]'' (formerly issue #125) are released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[December 10|12–10]] —''' ''[[Legends Class|Transformers EZ Collection]] Chronicles'' Wave 2 ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Convoy]], [[Bluestreak (G1)#EZChronicles2|Bluestreak]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Hot Rodimus]], [[Hound (G1)#EZChronicles2|Hound]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Megatron]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Prowl]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Skywarp]], and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Starscream]]) is released in Japan.
* '''[[December 17|12–17]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Toys|Autobot Que]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe Soundwave]] are released in Japan.
* '''[[February 25|2–25]]–[[2012|12]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' versions of [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] (with [[Stripes]] & [[Nightstalker]]) and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]] (with [[Wingthing (G1)|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]]) are released in Japan.
* '''[[March 16|3–16]]–[[2012|12]] —''' Final day to sign up for the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] and be eligible to get the 2012 freebie, [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]].
* '''[[August 17|8–17]]–[[2014|14]] —''' "Hell Day": The Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] invade [[Earth]] with [[Teletran 3]]'s teleportation ability, and devastate the planet. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five

2011-11-11T23:29:41Z

Wilsonjim:

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|prev=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four
|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six
|image=IDWCollection5.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[December 7]], [[2011]] ''Scheduled''
|writers=[[Zander Cannon]], [[Mike Costa]], [[Simon Furman]], [[Shane McCarthy]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Andy Schmidt]] & [[Denton J. Tipton]]
|artists= [[Chee Yang Ong|Chee]], [[Casey Coller]], [[Robert Deas]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Andrew Griffith]], [[Guido Guidi]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Emiliano Santalucia]] and [[E. J. Su]] (cover)
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'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the fifth in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]''. New cover art (of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' (all 12 issues + 4 issue coda)

{{DEFAULTSORT:IDW Collection Volume 5}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

Main Page/schedule

2011-10-12T00:06:29Z

Wilsonjim:

* '''[[October 12|10–12]] —''' ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 1]]'' is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[October 15|10–15]] —''' The ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' episode "[[One Shall Rise, Part 3]]" premieres on [[The Hub]].
* '''[[October 19|10–19]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Chaos Part 3|#28]] is released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[October 31|10–31]] —''' ''[[Transformers Classified: Switching Gears]]'' is released in the US.
* '''[[Template:November|11–??]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Police Action: Part 3|#29]] and ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Chaos Part 4|#30]] are released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]]. The Diamond edition of "[[The Stunti-Con Job]]" is released by [[Fun Publications]].
* '''[[November 17|11–17]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Striker|Striker Optimus Prime]], [[Air Raid (Movie)#HasbroDOTM|Seeker Air Raid]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Deluxe toys|Deluxe Leadfoot]], [[Human Alliance]] [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Soundwave]], and ''[[Cyberverse]]'' [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Soundwave]] are released in Japan.
* '''[[November 19|11–19]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' reissue of [[Devastator (G1)#Encore|Devastator]] is released in Japan.
* '''[[November 26|11–26]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Disney Label|Disney Label]]'' [[Mickey Mouse#Standard|Mickey Mouse Trailer Standard Edition]] toy is released in Japan.
* '''[[November 28|11–28]] —''' Season two of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]'' is scheduled to begin airing.
* '''[[December 1|12–01]] —''' The ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)| Prime]]'' toyline is released in the US.
* '''[[December 6|12–06]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers Prime]]: [[Darkness Rising]]'' is released on DVD in the US by [[Shout! Factory]].
* '''[[Template:December|12–??]] —''' ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' [[Chaos Epilogue|#31]] and ''[[The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]'' (formerly issue #125) are released in the US by [[IDW Publishing]].
* '''[[December 10|12–10]] —''' ''[[Legends Class|Transformers EZ Collection]] Chronicles'' Wave 2 ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Convoy]], [[Bluestreak (G1)#EZChronicles2|Bluestreak]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Hot Rodimus]], [[Hound (G1)#EZChronicles2|Hound]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Megatron]], [[Prowl (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Prowl]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Skywarp]], and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#EZChronicles2|Starscream]]) is released in Japan.
* '''[[December 17|12–17]] —''' ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Wheeljack (Movie)#Toys|Autobot Que]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Deluxe Soundwave]] are released in Japan.
* '''[[March 16|3–16]]–[[2012|12]] —''' Final day to sign up for the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] and be eligible to get the 2012 freebie, [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]].
* '''[[August 17|8–17]]–[[2014|14]] —''' "Hell Day": The Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] invade [[Earth]] with [[Teletran 3]]'s teleportation ability, and devastate the planet. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

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