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Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)

2020-03-24T14:50:48Z

Zeon: /* Cast */

{{disambig2|the 2018 animated series|the 2015 ''Rescue Bots'' episode|Rescue Bots Academy (episode)}}
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[[File:RescueBotsAcademyPoster.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|More rescues, more bots.]]
'''''Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy''''' is an animated cartoon series developed by [[Boulder Media Studio]] as a sequel to ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'', with [[Ben Ward]] and [[Nicole Dubuc]] as story editors. The series had a special advance premiere on [[December 8]], [[2018]], while the remaining episodes began airing on [[January 5]], [[2019]] on [[Discovery Family]] in the US and [[Pop TV]] in the UK. Two 52 episode seasons are currently planned, and like ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'', each episode runs for 11 minutes.<ref>https://tvshowscancelled.com/transformers-rescue-bots-academy-renewed-for-season-2-by-discovery-family/</ref> The voice cast of ''Rescue Bots'' did not reprise their roles, with existing characters being re-cast with voice actors from the same [[New York City|New York]]-based casting pool as ''Cyberverse''.

Intended for more of a preschool audience than its predecessor, the series follows the first class of the new [[Rescue Bot Training Center|Rescue Bot Training Academy]], learning from the more experienced [[Rescue Bot]]s how to respond to emergency situations and become heroes.

{{bigquote|''Earth needed help and they answered the call,'' ''No rescue too big, no hero too small.'' ''Recruits come to learn from the best of the best,'' ''They'll be Rescue Bots too, if they pass the test!'' |The [[theme song]].}}

==Cast==
{{Featuredcharacters
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'''
'''Rescue Bot Recruits'''
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] ([[Pierce Cravens]])
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] ([[Courtney Shaw]])
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] ([[Alan Trinca]])
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] ([[Adam Andrianopoulous]])
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] ([[Mason Hensley]])

'''Faculty'''
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] ([[Paul Guyet]])
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] ([[Frank Cwiklik]])
*[[Boulder]] ([[Keyon Williams]])
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] ([[Michael Hansen]])
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] ([[Terrence Flint]])

'''Others'''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Hiro Diaz]]/[[Jake Tillman]])
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] ([[Todd Perlmutter]])
*[[Scorch (RBA)|Scorch]] (Adam Andrianopoulous)
*[[Mach (RBA)|Mach]] (?)
*[[Glow]] (?)
*[[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
*[[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] ([[Mark Aston]])
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|}}
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*[[Cody Burns]] ([[Andy Zou]])
*[[Wes]] ([[Xander Crowell]])
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*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] ([[Todd Perlmutter]])
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==Episodes==
{{see|List of Rescue Bots Academy episodes}}
===Season 1 (2018-2019)===
{{collist|4|
#"[[Recruits Part I]]"
#"[[Recruits Part II]]"
#"[[If at First...]]"
#"[[Tough Luck Chuck (episode)|Tough Luck Chuck]]"
#"[[Whirl'd View]]"
#"[[Plan Bee]]"
#"[[The Bot Who Cried Rescue]]"
#"[[Mount Botmore]]"
#"[[Mission Inaudible]]"
#"[[Glitch (episode)|Glitch]]"
#"[[Five into Four]]"
#"[[Rescue Promo]]"
#"[[Blame Game]]"
#"[[Medix Surprise]]"
#"[[The TX3000]]"
#"[[Little Bot Peep]]"
#"[[Driving a Wedge]]"
#"[[The Big, Small Rescue]]"
#"[[Battle of the Bots]]"
#"[[About a Rock]]"
#"[[Dog Stray Afternoon]]"
#"[[Lucky Ducky]]"
#"[[The Secret of Flight]]"
#"[[Go Team, Go!]]"
#"[[Screen Time]]"
#"[[Fright at the Museum]]"
#"[[Space Case (episode)|Space Case]]"
#"[[All at Sea]]"
#"[[All Washed Up]]"
#"[[Who's Teaching Who?]]"
#"[[Balloon Up A Tree]]"
#"[[The Mystery of Dragon Mountain]]"
#"[[Hack Attack]]"
#"[[Life of the Party]]"
#"[[Tyrannosaurus Wrecked]]"
#"[[Dino Hard]]"
#"[[Buddy Cop]]"
#"[[Escape from Penguin Island]]"
#"[[All that Glitters]]"
#"[[Dig Fest (episode)|Dig Fest]]"
#"[[Trick or Treat]]"
#"[[Monster Savings]]"
#"[[Tune Out]]"
#"[[Metal Munchers]]"
#"[[Bee Prepared]]"
#"[[Whirl's Wise-Bot Quest]]"
#"[[Flying Hunk-A-Junk]]"
#"[[Into the Depths]]"
#"[[Milford Goes To The Dogs]]"
#"[[The Ice Wave]]"
#"[[Best Bots Forever Part 1]]"
#"[[Best Bots Forever Part 2]]"
}}

===Season 2 (2020)===
#[[Back to School]]
#[[Mission Dinobot]]
#[[In Training]]
#[[Medix Steps Up to the Bat]]
#[[Robo-Cody]]
#[[Heatwave's Shiny Coat]]
#[[Acting Out]]
#[[Need to Know]]
#[[Trouble Cubed]]
#[[My Favorite Rescue]]
{{coming soon}}

==Notes==
*The series uses a different art style from its predecessor. For example, the robot characters in this series have full optics instead of large gaps around an iris. The recruits also have a shorter stature than the other bots, with Optimus being the tallest of the cast.
*Several characters, including Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Bumblebee and Ratchet, have been heavily redesigned from their previous appearances in ''Rescue Bots'' and other Aligned continuity series. All four now resemble their "[[evergreen]]" designs, in a concession to Hasbro's push for a unified brand look.

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy| ]]
[[Category:Preschool franchises]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots media]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Mission Dinobot

2020-03-24T14:42:07Z

Zeon: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 54
|image=
|caption=
|prev=Back to School
|next=In Training
|title="Mission Dinobot"
|airdate=[[March 21]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''Hoist has to stop avoiding his new mentor Grimlock when the pair have to team up with two more Dinobots on a mission.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits look through the available rescue sims, but as [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] points out, they already did them all last year. Fortunately [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] arrives with the new sims he's designed. As they look through the what Ratchet's brought, [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] reflects that working with their mentors will be even better than any simulated rescues. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] is not enthusiastic about working with [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] however, and the other recruits try to warm him up to the idea. Grimlock himself arrives, and after Hoist has finished hiding, Grimlock reveals they have a mission with some old pals of his.

Hoist rides Grimlock through a jungle, the latter happy to have been entrusted with the role of mentor. They meet up with [[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] and [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]], and Hoist is terrified by the three Dinobots trading insults and roaring. Grimlock's friends aren't particularly impressed with Hoist, but Grimlock insists the Rescue Bots is coming along. The mission is to remove a crashed spaceship near a town full of humans and the plan is to move it so they can [[GroundBridge]] it elsewhere. The three Dinobots start pulling the spacecraft free, however Hoist spots that their efforts are causing the cliff to weaken and threaten the nearby town. He attempts to tell the trio to stop, but eventually has to assert himself. Though the Dinobots don't think Hoist's alternate plan to lift the ship is possible even with their strength, Hoist has them built a giant crane out of wood and vines. They successfully use it to hoist the spaceship into the air and carry it off to the GroundBridge, with Hoist jubilantly riding atop.

Back at base, Ratchet identifies the ship as an old cargo drone and sets about accessing its vault. The Dinobots credit Hoist with the save and suggest they might make him an honorary Dinobot, to which he lets out his attempt at a Dinobot roar to the amusement of all.

==Featured characters==
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*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (2)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (3)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (4)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (5)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (6)
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] (7)
*[[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] (8)
*[[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] (9)

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|}}

==Quotes==
"And I know you have a fear of Dinobots, but you shouldn't be scared of Grimlock. He's just a big ol' teddy bear." 
"A big ol' teddy bear with big teeth and a spiky tail that goes ROAR!"
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Hoist''' discuss the latter's mentor.

"There's a town of humans over that ridge, and we can't have them stumbling onto it." 
"Cause then they'd get the treasure." 
"Cause then they'd find out there are creatures from another planet here. Us. Cue mass panic: Ah! Aliens! Run for your lives! It's a huge and surprisingly handsome Dinobot!"
:—'''Grimlock''' and '''Sludge'''

"I might not be as large as a Dinobot, or as strong, or as scaly, but as a Rescue Bot recruit, safety always comes first. So when I say stop, you listen!" 
"Sure, why didn't you just ask?"
:—'''Hoist''' and '''Snarl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Grimlock has a great uncle named [[Humongasaurus]].

===Transformers references===
*Grimlock's old pals are Dinobots Snarl and Sludge, 2 Dinobots last seen on ''Power of the Primes'' in terms of screen time.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
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[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Topspin (DOTM)

2020-03-24T14:23:50Z

Zeon: /* Studio Series */

{{factions|autobot|wreckers|NEST}}
{{disambig3|Topspin}}
:''Topspin is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Topspin-dotm-nizzi-production.jpg|right|thumb|400px|YOU DON'T DESERVE TO KNOW MY NAME!]]

If it doesn't result in at least a few dings and scraped paint, '''Topspin''' isn't interested. To him, buckled and burnt armor are signs of a life well-led. As one of the [[Wrecker]]s, he's proud of being one tough bot, and is more than happy to wear the scars to prove it. He is sometimes called '''Volleybot'''.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
[[Image:DOTM-Topspinchicago.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Spy's sappin mah sentry!]]

Topspin, Leadfoot, and Roadbuster - collectively called the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]] by [[Charlotte Mearing]] - had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard their ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]''. Rarely allowed out of the [[NASA]] base because of their attitude, they would spend most of their time repairing their ship with help from some human engineers, notably [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that all other Autobots were to be exiled or the [[Earth]] would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three were tasked with preparing their ship for launch. They accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard as it lifted into the atmosphere, where it was promptly targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing everyone aboard. Despite the loss, the Autobots' human allies planned to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

[[Image:TopspinDaytona500trailer.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Talkin'boutthattheredangol'"Wreck'nRule!"man..."]]

Fortunately for the humans, the Autobots hadn't actually boarded the ship - rather, they'd staged their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Topspin and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]], and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot before heading into the battle zone.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] were able to separate Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Topspin and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it; they were successful in drawing the Decepticon's attention by peppering him with automatic fire in their armored racecar modes. When forced to retreat, they unknowingly left behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. When Optimus became entangled in a construction site's exposed cables, the Wreckers managed to free him before rejoining the battle. They were later seen fighting against [[Devcon (DOTM)|Devcon]]. Following Optimus's execution of the enemy leaders, Topspin stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}

{{note|Topspin’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]," and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]," the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]," and the storybooks "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
After the battle for Chicago, [[Harold Attinger]]'s "[[Cemetery Wind]]" began hunting down the Autobots in addition to the remaining Decepticons on Earth. Topspin received a message from Optimus Prime, instructing all Autobots to flee for their lives.

Five years later, Optimus questioned Topspin's absence, to which [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] replied that it was uncertain if anyone else evaded Cemetery Wind. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK-Volleybot-waits-to-play-volleyball.jpeg|thumb|300px|Change, change, change!]]
{{Voiceactor|[[Steven Barr]] (credited as "Volleybot")|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese)}}

Over 5 tears after the Chicago war, Topspin (now sporting a [[Facial hair|beard]]) was among several Autobots that were granted asylum in [[Cuba]]. He constantly pestered [[Seymour Simmons]] to play volleyball with him; at one point, he had been badgering Simmons during an important phone call with [[Edmund Burton|someone]], which led to visible annoyance. Still, once the call was over, Simmons went to the beach with him. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
{{-}}

===''The Creation Revoltech!''===
[[File:Creation Revoltech Wreckers.jpg|thumb|right]]
Topspin and the other Wreckers cheered Optimus Prime on when he used the power of the [[Revoltech Unit]] to send [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] packing. {{storylink|The Creation Revoltech!}}
{{-}}

===''BeCool'' shorts===
'''Blue Sports Car''' (青のスポーツカー ''Ao no Supōtsu Kā'') was part of the audience of ''Quiz! BeCool''. {{storylink|The Story of Quiz! BeCool}}

==Games==
===''MechTech Weapons Challenge''===
Bumblebee could use Topspin's combat claw to aid him in his missions to retrieve MechTech weapons technology stolen by the Decepticons. {{storylink|MechTech Weapons Challenge}}

===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[Image:Bsbg-topspin.jpg|thumb|Eyyyyyyy!]]
Topspin participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Topspin_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Transforms from NASCAR racer to bemulleted, Razorblade-sporting NASCAR fan.]]
*'''Autobot Topspin''' (Cyberverse Legion Class, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV10'''

: Part of the first wave of [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] toys, Topspin is a [[Legends Class|Legion-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car, specifically {{w|Jimmie Johnson}}'s Lowes and Kobalt sponsored #48 car. Like the other NASCAR-based ''DOTM'' toys, both versions of Topspin lack the multiple small "contingency" sponsor decals found on a full-sized NASCAR racer.

: He's pretty much a [[shellformer]] with a two-step transformation and very limited [[articulation]]. As a consequence, his robot mode is very small compared to the Legion Class toys of his two fellow Wreckers. In addition, unlike the his two fellow Wreckers, his vehicle mode is an unchanged version of the real-life stock car he's based on, even though the movie depicted all three Wreckers with their weapons permanently exposed in vehicle mode. Thus, he stands out next to Leadfoot and Roadbuster in ''both'' modes.

:The [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on his [[packaging]] (see also the image to the left), which feature a hand-painted [[prototype]], show him with his forearms/hands swapped compared to the final toy: In the stock photos, it's the ''right'' hand that's an articulated claw while the ''left'' hand is sculpted to hold Cyberverse weapons or clip onto [[C joint]] bars, whereas the respective arms can be found on the opposite sides on the final toy. The [[instructions]], which depict an ''unpainted'' resin prototype, match up with the final toy, thus implying that the prototype used for the stock photos was [[misassembly|misassembled]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegTopspin/topspin.htm More information on Cyberverse Topspin at TFU.info]''

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Topspin.jpg|thumb|300px|Well no wonder he's won five championships in a row. Look at that thing.]]
*'''Autobot Topspin''' (MechTech Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA10'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech blaster/combat claw, two small guns, two large guns

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxes, Topspin transforms into a heavily modified version of the same #48 Sprint Cup car as the Cyberverse Legion toy, with two sets of two differently-sized removable guns mounted onto [[5mm post|5mm post holes]] on the roof and sides of the vehicle. As part of the [[MechTech]] series, he has a blaster that converts into a "combat claw", and this weapon, as well as his four removable guns, can be used by other ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech toys or any other ''Transformers'' toy with 5mm post holes. The back halves of his vehicle mode can be folded back together into a more compact kibble backpack.

:Though he has prominent claws on his arms, Topspin does have fists sculpted onto his forearms.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Topspin/topspin.htm More information on Deluxe Topspin at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Autobot_Armor_Topspin.JPG|thumb|300px|After much consideration, Topspin joins [[X-Men|X-Force]].]]
*'''Autobot Armor Topspin''' (MechTech Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Japanese ID Number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech blaster/combat claw, two small guns, two large guns

: A [[redeco]] of the Deluxe Topspin, "Armor Topspin" now is cast in light gray, gunmetal, and black, and has Kobalt Tools as his primary sponsor instead of Lowe's. He does, however, have Lowe's and Spring logos on his body. His MechTech weapon has now been redecoed to be completely black.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/ArmorTopspin/topspin.htm More information on Autobot Armor Topspin at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|AutobotRacers}}
[[Image:DOTMAutobotTeamRacers.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Autobot Team Racers''' ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] MechTech Deluxe Class 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech blaster/combat claw, two small guns, two large guns

:This two-pack was originally represented at the [[BotCon 2011]] Hasbro slide show by stock photography of an unaltered deluxe Topspin (as a new character named Twin Twist) and, uh, ''Human Alliance'' Leadfoot. It has since been announced to be canceled along with some of the other US releases. A later [[eBay]] auction of this unreleased two-pack revealed that [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#AutobotRacers|Leadfoot]] (now the Deluxe Class toy) would have come with an completely unaltered Topspin figure (instead of Twin Twist), while Leadfoot himself would have featured his sponsor logos, such as the bullseye logo on his gut.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=87087 Thread about eBay auction of Target-exclusive "Autobot Team Racers" two-pack]</ref>

{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

====Robo Power====
=====Activators=====
{{anchor|DOTMActivators}}
[[Image:DOTM_Activators_Topspin.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"I ain't go no fingers!"]]
*'''Autobot Topspin''' (2011)

:Released as part of the [[Robo Power]] subline of Activators, Topspin features a one-step transformation: squeezing down on his orange exhaust pipes will cause him to transform into robot mode, and squeezing down again on them will transform him right back into vehicle mode. Topspin features articulation at his shoulders, and has both pincers and hands molded onto his arms. Although he has his NASCAR logos in place (including the Lowe's and Sprint Cup logos), his windows are unpainted.

:Topspin was released in an open package that allowed children to touch him. Transformation was prevented by way of twist ties and a plastic tray.
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===Bot Shots===
[[Image:Bot_Shots_Topspin.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"That's what we tell ourselves, isn't it Boomhauer.."]]
*'''Autobot Topspin''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B011'''
***''Fist strength'': '''660'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''470'''
***''Sword strength'': '''490'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]''.

:Topspin's main car body, arms and legs are also used by ''Bot Shots'' [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], and [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSTopspin/topspin.htm More information on Topspin at TFU.info]''

===BeCool===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_BlueSportsCarTopspin.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Blue Sports Car (Topspin)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B09'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Blue Sports Car" is practically identical to the ''Bot Shots'' Topspin toy, the only difference being that his stickers don't depict power levels but instead drawings of his vehicle mode, a couple of tires and a gas pump.

{{-}}

===Generations===
====Movie Edition====
{{charstubtoys}}

====Studio Series====
[[File:Studio-Series-63-Deluxe-Topsin.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
* '''Topspin''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''63'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''??'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''??, 2020'''
**''Accessories'': four guns, "[[Chicago]] Warzone" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Topspin (having regained his [[trademark]]!) is a brand-new mold heavily accurate to his appearance in ''Dark of Moon'', transforming from a robot to a heavily-armored version of {{w|Jimmie Johnson}}'s #48 [[NASCAR]] {{w|Chevrolet Impala#NASCAR Sprint Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala}} stock car with Lowes and Kobalt sponsorship logos. He comes with four guns that can be plugged into his hands and a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Chicago. His claws are also detachable, and can mount on his shoulder kibble as well as his forearms.
{{comingsoontoy}}

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==Merchandise==
===Speed Stars===
====Mini-Vehicles====
*'''Autobot Topspin''' (2011)
**''Series:'' '''Stealth Force'''
**''Number:'' '''3 of 5'''

:Topspin's ''[[Speed Stars]]'' toy and packaging art are strange. It uses [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]]'s vehicle mode for the most part, with the minor alteration of Topspin's hood armour, and of course, the Jimmie Johnson Lowes sponsored #48 car deco.

:As with other Speed Star vehicles, the figure displayed on the back of Topspin's card has several color variations compared to the final product, such that the figure on the cardback is much brighter in several regards:

:*The cardback depicts greyish weapons being mounted on the vehicles, while the final product mounts weapons that are almost black.

:*The cardback depicts a bright blue and an equally bright red, while the final product uses duller shades. The result is that while the robot mode on the final figure is almost the same color as the black backing, the robot mode on the cardback is clearly visible.

:*The cardback depicts white paint on the lip of the car, which is clearly visible above his head in robot mode; this strip is absent on the final product.

{{picsneeded}}
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====Stealth Force====
[[Image:DOTM_StealthForce_Topspin.jpg|thumb|300px|Of course it's stealthy, he's {{w|Dazzle camouflage|dazzle-painted}}!]]
*'''Autobot Topspin''' (Basic, 2011)

: ''[[Stealth Force]]'' Topspin is a non-transforming (to a robot, that is) stock car. Instead, he features an [[attack mode]] of sorts, wherein pulling or pushing his spoiler will deploy/retract various weapons from his rear wheels, running boards/door halves, side windows, front wheels, and hood. He uses [[Sticker|decal]]s for the "LOWE'S" marking on his trunk, and for the small sponsor markings near his front wheels.

{{-}}

==Notes==
*Topspin's robot mode features "sunglasses", a big "chin" and a "{{w|mullet (haircut)|mullet}}", making him resemble a stereotypical NASCAR fan.
*According to a profile during FOX's coverage of the 2011 Daytona 500, the real-world Topspin prop car has 510 horsepower and a 11:1 compression ratio. The real NASCAR #48 has 850 horsepower and a 12:1 compression ratio.
*As part of the promotion for ''Dark of the Moon'', the film prop versions of Topspin, [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]], and [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
**As an aside, FOX commentator Mike Joy referred to Topspin as "Wrecker", which is the name of his team, not the character's actual name.
*Early working names for him included '''Tempest''' and '''Warpath'''.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* In January of 2011, an Idaho newspaper<ref>[http://magicvalley.com/news/local/article_d4f374a4-d960-5589-8d0c-be37df66fc40.html?mode=story "Rupert's Fagerbakke finds a voice that is truly golden"]</ref> announced [[Bill Fagerbakke]] as the voice of a "Chevy Impala stock car" that would appear in ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' (presumably meaning one of the three [[Wrecker]]s, who share that base altmode). Why Fagerbakke did not end up voicing any of the Wreckers in the final cut of the film is unknown. Considering Topspin never spoke in the film, it's possible his voice would have been provided by Faggerbakke had he been in the film.
**Since then, Topspin was the only one of the three Wreckers (and for that matter, the only new Autobot in the third film) not to have any spoken lines. That is eventually fixed six years later in ''The Last Knight'', where he speaks in a Southern accent.
*Despite showing kibble based on {{w|Jimmie Johnson}}'s Lowe's sponsored Chevrolet Impala SS, his concept art shows him with the headlights of a Toyota Camry.
*In ''The Last Knight'', Topspin somewhat inexplicably sports Leadfoot's head. This may be because, as Topspin had no dialogue in ''Dark of the Moon'', his own head model had never been rigged to speak, but this is purely conjectural.
**When the film was released, it was unclear whether or not "Volleybot" was meant to actually be a new character or Topspin. A later Transformers Fan Favorite poll held on the Transformers Movie web site credited Topspin as appearing in both ''Dark of the Moon'' and ''The Last Knight'', along with using a picture of Volleybot as his mug shot, confirming that Volleybot is in fact Topspin.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/official-confirmation-that-volleybot-is-topspin.1122432/]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Topspin''' (トップスピン ''Toppusupin'')

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]

Airwave (Micromaster)

2020-03-24T14:22:27Z

Zeon: /* Notes */

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Airwave}}
:''Airwave is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Airwave con.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Check out the face on his chest. He's like robo-Kuato.]]
If crime didn't pay, '''Airwave''' would be out of a job. Before the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars]], he was an airbase inspector, charged with finding and reporting stolen and contraband goods... but if you greased his palm a little, he gladly looked the other way. When the Decepticons started their smuggling operation, Airwave happily signed on—as long as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] kept letting him play the black market.

Eventually, he was put in charge of a [[Airport|Decepticon airbase]], and proved himself an able (if a tad sadistic) commander. However, his petty scams and swindles have earned him the enmity of his fellow Decepticons, who'd gladly sell ''him'' for scrap if Megatron didn't need him.

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Airwave was at the bar in [[Little Iacon]], lying face down on a table. For some reason. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

Airwave oversaw the [[Hydrax Plateau|Hydrax]] spaceport for the [[Builder]]s. From his control tower, he coordinated the [[Maximal Command Security Force|MCSF]] and other security around the base. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Airwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I am a spaceship who's looking for love.]]
*'''Airwave''' (Micromaster Station, [[1989]])
**''Accessories'': [[Airport|Airport base]], 2 missiles, ramp

:A [[redeco]] of the [[Air Strike Patrol]] member [[Nightflight (G1)|Nightflight]], Airwave transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-14 Tomcat|Grumman F-14D Tomcat fighter jet]]. He was sold with an [[airport]] hangar that transforms into a missile base and can connect with other Micromaster bases via modular ramps.

:This mold was released without changes in Japan as [[Overair]]. It was also used to make the ''[[Transformers: Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' Autobot [[Nightflight (Zone)|Nightflight]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Airwave/airwave.htm More information on Airwave at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*As a redeco of Nightflight who was gang molded with Tailwind, Airwave, by necessity, shares plastic colors with his fellow Micromaster Station toy [[Hot House]].
*[[Double Pretender]] [[Oilmaster]]'s jet robot has a deco based on Airwave, as the figure was originally going to be an updated form of Airwave before it was decided that all 3 Oilmaster robots were going to contain the same name and persona.
*Presumably to avoid confusion with the Earthrise modulator of the same name, Hasbro decided to make their Airwave-colored micromaster Overair.
===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Sonar''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Lancer'''

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Defense specialists]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]

Airwave (facility)

2020-03-24T14:19:06Z

Zeon: /* Generation 1 */

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The airport is not at all a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] base from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Airwave-packageart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|We have clearance, Clarence.]]

Welcome to the '''airport'''! I, [[Airwave (G1)|Airwave]], hope you enjoy your stay! Just walk through that gate an- what's that you say? Those aren't guns, nope, just, uh... scanners! Nothing to see here, what? You say you can't see? That's certainly not from our control tower! Look buddy, this is just an airbase, nothin' else! Now stop nosing around!

Listen close, this ain't just an airbase, it can also transform into, get this, a BATTLE STATION! With all the guns I could ever want. Between you and me, this is the only thing keeping [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from blastin' me into scrap!

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-Zone-toy Airport.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|What's our vector, Victor?]]
* '''Airwave''' (Micromaster Station, 1989)
** ''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, ramp

: The airport was sold in a small boxed package along with Airwave. Its ramps allow it to connect to other Micromaster bases to form larger "cities", and it features an opening garage large enough to hold a [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] Micromaster. In its attack mode, it sports two orange "missile launchers" concealed beneath the ramps. Airwave can ride inside a small bunker formed by the upside-down garage. The airport is unique among the micromaster bases in that it can attach up to four ramps.

:The airport was released in Japan the following year, without changes, as the [[Autobot]] [[Overair]]'s [[Airport Base]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Airwave/airwave.htm More information on the Airwave and the airport at TFU.info]''
===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
*'''Airwave''' (Deluxe, 2020)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E18'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2020'''
**''Accessories'': 3-part blaster

: Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' Deluxes, Airwave is a "[[Modulator]]", transforming via [[partformer|part-forming]] into either a airbase with tin runways or a gun embankment, both based on the original Micromaster station. Several of his pieces have "[[A.I.R. System|A.I.R. Lock]]" connection points, which allow him to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications.

: His parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of the prior ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' toyline.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Airwave's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map.
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==Notes==
* Referred to as an "airport" by the toy's [[instructions|instruction booklet]], the base was redubbed an '''airbase''' by Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile series.

===Foreign names===
*''Italian:'' '''Lancer'''

[[Category:Airports]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Micromaster vehicles]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]

Jetfire (Cyberverse)

2020-03-24T14:01:56Z

Zeon: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Jetfire}}
:''Jetfire is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Jetfire-Cyberverse-Hasbro-art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]

'''Jetfire''' is an Autobot with flight capabilities who everyone thought had exploded in a plume of jet smoke while battling his nemesis, [[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]]. Luckily for the Autobots he lived to fight (and fight, and fight) another day. He never gives up, and he never gives in. Just don't get in his way when he's in the middle of combat. He has a habit of destroying everything in his path to clinch a win.

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[File:CyJetfire.jpg|thumb|300px|"Oh, I could get sent to prison for the scenes I'm gonna steal!"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jeremy Levy]] (English), [[Nobuo Tobita]] (Japanese)}}

Before the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], Jetfire was friends with Starscream before the two fell out. When war broke out, Jetfire gained a name for himself for his famous rivalry with Sky-Byte, their feud being carried across the galaxy and leaving many shattered planets and civilizations in their wake. Their clash eventually resulted in Sky-Byte triggering a supernova, one that wiped out seven civilizations, with both combatants being presumed deceased by their factions.

In [[2007]], Jetfire made his way to [[Earth]] and made his presence known by attacking the [[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|''Nemesis'']], demanding that Sky-Byte be surrendered to him. An annoyed [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] told him Sky-Byte was not present and told him no one cared about his stupid feud. Leaving in a huff, Jetfire made his way to the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']], reuniting with his comrades before offering them the chance to assist him in bringing Sky-Byte to justice. When [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] declined the offer, feeling that finding a trinket like the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] was more important than vanquishing the villain forever, Jetfire set out on his own again. When he happened upon his arch-foe the subsequent clash resulted in both rivals knokcing each other out.

When Jetfire rebooted, he found himself in the company of [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seekers]] and his former friend [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] himself. Blowing off the Seeker commander's attempt at rekindling their old friendship, Jetfire nonetheless eagerly accepted Starscream's offer of help and was granted a suit of powerful [[spark armor]] based on a tank. With this added power, Jetfire captured Megatron in an attempt to lure Sky-Byte out of hiding only to learn that Sky-Byte (sporting his own suit of spark armor) had kidnapped Optimus Prime in order to lure ''him'' out. At Megatron's suggestion, both foes met at a coliseum to settle accounts. Jetfire got the better of Sky-Byte and was about to terminate the villain once and for all, but seeing an injured Optimus Prime and hearing Megatron urge Jetfire to finish Sky-Byte off drew him pause. His Autobot self won out, and he opted to bring Optimus to safety. {{storylink|Infinite Vendetta}}

Once Optimus was healed, Jetfire led the Autobot to Starscream's hideout to recover the Allspark. However, they were intercepted by the Decepticons, similarly led by Sky-Byte. Before a battle could erupt, an Allspark-infused Starscream arrived and restrained everyone before attempting to extract their sparks. Optimus managed to defeat Starscream with the aid of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] but was knocked out by the exertion. This caused a mad scramble as both factions tried to recover the Allspark, where Jetfire spent most of the battle engaging Sky-Byte in an aerial duel, before he retreated along with the other Autobots once the Allspark had been secured. {{storylink|I Am The Allspark}}

As part of a scheme to get the Allspark off of Earth, Jetfire remotely piloted one of a quintet of shuttles the Autobots intended to use as decoys. The ''Nemesis'' pursued and destroyed the shuttles, and while the Decepticons were distracted, the ''Ark'' lifted off and made a beeline for the [[space bridge]] in Earth's orbit. However, Sky-Byte, not fooled by the Autobot ploy, attacked the ''Ark'' and broke onto the bridge. Despite Jetfire cursing the shark, it fell to Grimlock to knock the attacker back out into space. However, Sky-Byte's gambit had bought the ''Nemesis'' the time it needed to intercept the ''Ark'', nearly destroying it with a turbolaser barrage, before [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] used the Allspark to repair the Autobot ship, allowing it to slip past the ''Nemesis''. As the ''Ark'' reached the space bridge however, the portal violently exploded. Though, like the others, Jetfire was initially disheartened, his fighting spirit was restored when Optimus returned to the bridge and ordered a course set for home. {{storylink|Escape From Earth}}

As the ''Ark'' sailed through space, Jetfire attended a party hosted by [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] and awkwardly clapped when Optimus Prime gave a less than festive speech. He was later a victim of [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]]'s malfunctioning Allspark Energy Emitter Badges, driving him to attack everything in a maddened rage. Optimus eventually managed to shut down the chips, and later made the ultimate sacrifice, dancing, to get the victory celebration back on track. {{storylink|Party Down}}

{{charfictionstub|{{storylink|Battle For Cybertron I}} {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}} {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}} {{storylink|The Alliance}} {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}} {{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}} {{storylink|Enemy Line}} {{storylink|Rack N' Ruin N' Ratchet}} {{storylink|Silent Strike}} {{storylink|The Other One}}}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
{{anchor|Battle Class}}
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Battle-Class-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=2.66]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Battle Class, [[2019]])
**''Spark Armor'': "Tank Cannon"
**''Japanese Name'': '''Tank Buster Jetfire'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[October 12]], [[2019]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-17'''

:Battle Class Jetfire is a brand new, roughly Scout-sized mold that transforms into a red and white jet fighter. He comes with the "Tank Cannon" Spark Armor, a tank that splits into battle armor and attaches via multiple 5 mm connections.

:In November 2019, Jetfire was released as one of TakaraTomy Mall's ''Cyberverse'' "Christmas Set" offers along with Sky-Byte.

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*'''Jetfire''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag code'': '''E'''

: Part of the first Series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Jetfire is a soft-plastic robot who transforms into a tiny Cybertronian superjet.

: This mold was also used to make [[Silverbolt (Cyberverse)#Toys|Silverbolt]].

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Warrior-Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Warrior Class, [[2019]])
**''Action Attack'': "Sky Surge"

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class toys, Jetfire transforms from Cybertronian superjet and back. His "Sky Surge" action attack has his rocket pack flip over his shoulders to form cannons and popping out blue effect parts. It can also be activated in vehicle mode by pressing the switches on the bottom of the boosters, though the ends of the blaster barrels may be blocked by the swing arm hinge; lifting the boosters up slightly allows them to flip all the way out.

:Like many later Jetfire toys, it combines elements of both the original Jetfire toy and the Skyfire design used in the Generation 1 cartoon, namely the two separate boosters of the former and the more angular design and simpler head of the latter. Its Sky Surge attack gimmick is somewhat reminiscent of the ''Classics'' Jetfire's spring-loaded flip out blasters.

:Due to the toy's conversion scheme, it can be transformed halfway into a Gerwalk configuration, though with forward-swept wings. There are molded-in thruster ports on his heels, exposed in vehicle mode. Despite initial appearances, they are slightly too large to hold 5 mm accessories or [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] fire effects.
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==Notes==
*Jetfire's design clearly draws influence from his Generation 1 [[Jetfire (G1)|namesake]], but with minor stylistic twists. He also draws his backstory from the original cartoon, in which he had a short-lived friendship with Starscream. His personality also draws from past counterparts, mixing elements of ROTF and Unicron Trilogy Jetfire.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetfire''' (ジェットファイヤー ''Jettofaiyā'')

[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]

Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)

2020-03-23T19:07:07Z

Zeon:

{{disambig2|the 2018 animated series|the 2011 toyline|Cyberverse (toyline)}}
{{nav-cyberverse}}
[[File:Cyberverse show promo image.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2.4|"This, Bumblebee, is my archive of all the experiences you've begged me to remove from your life. I call them 'Bumblebee's Mind Blowers'!"]]

'''''Transformers: Cyberverse''''', later rebranded as '''''Transformers: Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures''''', is a [[computer-generated imagery|computer-animated]] series developed by [[Boulder Media Studio]]. It debuted on the [[Cartoon Network]] app and website on [[August 27]], [[2018]], and made its television premiere on Cartoon Network on [[September 1]], 2018. The story is divided into chapters: Chapter One ran for 18 episodes in 2018, Chapter Two ran for 18 episodes in 2019, and a third 26-episode Chapter is scheduled for 2020. Unlike nearly every prior ''Transformers'' TV series, episodes are only 11 minutes in length as opposed to 22 minutes. The show concluded after its third season.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/2020/02/transformers-cyberverse-director-confirms-3rd-season-is-final-season-for-cyberverse/]</ref>

The series focuses on the adventures of [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]]; having damaged his memory chips, he and [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] must recover his missing memories in order to help him remember his mission on [[Earth]]. Unfortunately, the [[Decepticon]]s are after their friends.<ref>[http://comicbook.com/2017/10/14/transformers-cyberverse-animated-first-look/ Exclusive: Your First Look At The New Transformers: Cyberverse Animated Series]</ref>

The series is intended to "focus more on characters and their mythology", featuring a stronger emphasis on serialized storytelling, and utilizes the "[[evergreen]]" character designs, with the actors voicing the acharacters by imitating a past iteration. It is set in a new continuity and is not a sequel to any previous series.

==Storyline==
During the war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] and a team including Bumblebee have left the planet to search for the [[AllSpark|Allspark]]. The [[Decepticon]]s catch wind that the ancient artifact is on [[Earth]], and leave to investigate, which forces Windblade to take a one-way [[space bridge]] journey there herself. Unable to find any trace of the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|Ark]] or Optimus Prime, she manages to find her old friend Bumblebee. However, he is suffering from amnesia and has no recollection of who he is or how he got there. With the pair being pursued relentlessly by Decepticons, Windblade must help Bumblebee unlock and repair his damaged memories of the war and his journey to Earth so that they can locate Optimus and the Allspark before their enemies do.

In the second season, several decades later, the revived Autobots and the recently arrived Decepticons now battle over the fate of Earth thanks to the knowledge that the Allspark is somewhere on the planet, protected by its [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|guardian]]. The conflict escalates when Starscream, believing he has been chosen for a higher purpose, makes his own bid for power that puts both sides at risk. Thus it falls to the Autobots to not only retrieve the Allspark but to escort it safely back to Cybertron.

In the third and final season, the Autobots manage to retake Cybertron from the Decepticons, but [[Quintesson|otherworldly invaders]] arrive and take control of the planet. With everyone else imprisoned, a ragtag resistance group made up of Bots and Cons alike must band together to save their friends, Cybertron, and potentially the entire universe. The day was saved, but Cybertron now stands as a divided government, with Windblade's mind scattered in shards across the planet and Megatron preparing for the coming of an [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|enemy]] from another universe.

==Main cast==
{{Featuredcharacters
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*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] ([[Sophia Isabella]])
*[[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Tillman]])
*[[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod/Dark Hot Rod]] ([[Travis Artz]])
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] ([[Ryan Andes]])
*[[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] ([[TJ Nelson]])
*[[Perceptor (Cyberverse)|Perceptor]] (Jeremy Levy)
*[[Whirl (Cyberverse)|Whirl]] (Jeremy Levy)
*[[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]] (Jeremy Levy)
*[[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]] (Jeremy Levy)
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]] ([[Latonia Phipps]], [[Jaime Lamchick]])
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
*[[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]] ([[Todd Perlmutter]])
*[[Kup (Cyberverse)|Kup]] ([[Mike Rose]])
*[[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] ([[Dick Terhune]])
*[[Blurr (Cyberverse)|Blurr]] ([[JC Ernst]])
*[[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]] ([[Rich Orlow]])
*[[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]] (Rich Orlow)
*[[Meteorfire]] (Rich Orlow)
*[[Hammerbyte]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Red Five]] ([[Marc Thompson]])

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*[[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] (Marc Thompson)
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] (Ryan Andes)
**[[Shockwave's drones]]
*[[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] ([[Marc Swint]])
**[[Laserbeak (Cyberverse)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]]* ([[Saskia Marx]])
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]] ([[Xavier Paul]])
*[[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] ([[Deanna McGovern]])
*[[Sky-Byte (Cyberverse)|Sky-Byte]] (Marc Thompson)
*[[Lockdown (Cyberverse)|Lockdown]] (Mike Rose)
*[[Drift (Cyberverse)|Drift]]* (Mike Rose)
*[[Wild Wheel]]* (Rich Orlow)
*[[Alphastrike]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Bludgeon (Cyberverse)|Bludgeon]]

;[[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]]s
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] ([[Lianne Marie Dobbs]])
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] ([[Ben Bott]])
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]] (Saskia Marx)
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]] ([[Tomas Virgadula]])
*[[Ramjet (Cyberverse)|Ramjet]] (Mike Rose)
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]] ([[Ryan Nicolls]])
*[[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]]

'''Alternate universe'''
*[[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron X]] (Marc Thompson)
*[[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]] (Mike Rose)
*[[Insecticon (Cyberverse)|Insecticon]]s
**[[Shrapnel (Cyberverse)|Shrapnel]] ([[Brian Levinson]])
**[[Kickback (Cyberverse)|Kickback]]
**[[Bombshell (Cyberverse)|Bombshell]]
*[[Perfect Decepticon]]s

|c4=
*[[Maccadam]]/[[Alchemist Prime]] (Dick Terhune)
*[[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] (Mike Rose)
*[[Teletraan-1 (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-1]] (Mike Rose)
*[[Cosmos (Cyberverse)|Cosmos]] (Sophia Isabella)
*[[Gray]] (Sophia Isabella)
*[[Velgrox]] (Ryan Nicolls)
*[[Discharge (Cyberverse)|Discharge]]
*[[Skullcruncher (Cyberverse)|Skullcruncher]]
*[[Air Hammer (Cyberverse)|Air Hammers]]
*[[Injector (Cyberverse)|Injectors]]

'''[[Titans]]'''
*[[Croaton]] (Mike Rose)
*[[Iaconus]] (Ryan Andes)
*[[Dweller (Cyberverse)|Dweller]] (Dick Terhune)

'''[[Quintesson]]s'''
*[[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]] (Saskia Marx, Jeremy Levy, Mike Rose, Dick Terhune)
*[[Scientist (Cyberverse)|Scientist]] (Dick Terhune)
*[[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutor]]

'''[[Sharkticon (Cyberverse)|Sharkticons]]'''
*[[Gnaw (Cyberverse)|Lord Gnaw]] (Jeremy Levy)
*[[Biter]] (Rich Orlow)
*[[Backbite (Cyberverse)|Backbite]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Sawtooth (Cyberverse)|Sawtooth]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Jawsy]] (Marc Thompson)
*[[The Snouts]]
*[[The Tails]]
*[[The Fins]]

'''[[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Monsterbots]]
*[[Repugnus (Cyberverse)|Repugnus]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Affluous]] (Rich Orlow)
*[[Operatus]] (Jaime Lamchick)
*[[Stinkus]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Teknicus]] (Billy Bob Thompson)
*[[Coolus]] (Jeremy Levy)
*[[Hippus]] (Jeremy Levy)
*[[Raddus]] (Marc Swint)

|nonumbering=true}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Changes in alliegance.

==Episodes==
===Chapter One (2018)===
{{collist|3|
#"[[Fractured]]"
#"[[Memory (Cyberverse)|Memory]]"
#"[[Allspark (Cyberverse)|Allspark]]"
#"[[The Journey]]"
#"[[Whiteout]]"
#"[[Megatron Is My Hero]]"
#"[[Cube (episode)|Cube]]"
#"[[Terminal Velocity]]"
#"[[Shadowstriker (episode)|Shadowstriker]]"
#"[[Maccadam's]]"
#"[[Sabotage]]"
#"[[Teletraan-X (episode)|Teletraan-X]]"
#"[[Matrix of Leadership (episode)|Matrix of Leadership]]"
#"[[Siloed]]"
#"[[King of the Dinosaurs]]"
#"[[The Extinction Event]]"
#"[[Awaken Sleeping Giants]]"
#"[[Eruption]]"
}}

===Chapter Two: Power of the Spark (2019)===
{{collist|3|
#"[[Sea of Tranquility]]"
#"[[Bad Moon Rising]]"
#"[[The Visitor]]"
#"[[Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime]]"
#"[[Trials]]"
#"[[Dark Birth]]"
#"[[Parley]]"
#"[[Starscream's Children]]"
#"[[Spotted]]"
#"[[Secret Science]]"
#"[[Infinite Vendetta]]"
#"[[I Am The Allspark]]"
#"[[Escape From Earth]]"
#"[[Party Down]]"
#"[[Wiped Out]]"
#"[[Ghost Town]]"
#"[[Perfect Storm]]"
#"[[The Crossroads]]"
}}

===Chapter Three: Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures (2020)===
{{collist|3|
#"[[Battle For Cybertron I]]"
#"[[Battle For Cybertron II]]"
#"[[Battle For Cybertron III]]"
#"[[Battle For Cybertron IV]]"
#"[[The Loop]]"
#"[[The Dead End]]"
#"[[The Sleeper]]"
#"[[The Citizen]]"
#"[[The Trial]]"
#"[[The Prisoner]]"
#"[[The Scientist]]"
#"[[The Alliance]]"
#"[[The Judge (episode)|The Judge]]"
#"[[The End Of The Universe I]]"
#"[[The End Of The Universe II]]"
#"[[The End Of The Universe III]]"
#"[[The End Of The Universe IV]]"
#"[[Enemy Line]]"
#"[[Thunderhowl (episode)|Thunderhowl]]"
#"[[Wild Wild Wheel]]"
#"[[Alien Hunt! With Meteorfire And Cosmos]]"
#"[[Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus]]"
#"[[Rack N' Ruin N' Ratchet]]"
#"[[Dweller In The Depths (Cyberverse)|Dweller In The Depths]]"
#"[[Silent Strike]]"
#"[[The Other One]]"
}}

==Japanese Release==
[[File:Transformers_Cyberverse_Japanese_Press_Release.jpg|thumb|upright=2.4]]

Unlike the English version (which uses voice actors new to their roles), several Transformers alumni voice characters in the Japanese dub. In some cases, this borders on role reprisal, such as ''Aligned'' [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s voice actor voicing his ''Cyberverse'' counterpart or Bumblebee's voice actor having voiced four different versions of Bumblebee. In others, there are nods to their previous characters, with both Optimus Prime and Megatron's voice actors previously voicing [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] in the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars''.

Like many other Japanese dubs (including ''Beast Wars'', ''Beast Machines'' and ''Transformers: Prime''), the Japanese dub of ''Cyberverse'' takes a more "humorous" tack towards the show. For example, in the episode [[Sea of Tranquility]] as Starscream attacks Windblade he cheerfully goes, "Hello, Starscream here!" Even more serious characters like Optimus Prime aren't spared, as at one point he complains, "I was still talking!" when Megatron punches him.

Other typical Japanese dub additions include characters yelling "Transform!" as they, well, transform. The occasional special attack name is also called out (e.g. in [[Bad Moon Rising]] Megatron cries out, "Punishment Cannon: Fusion Cannon, FIRE!" when he blasts Starscream).

Personality-wise, some characters are effectively transplants of their previous incarnations. Starscream, for example, is basically ''Prime'' Starscream right down to his mannerisms. Megatron and Optimus Prime are basically their G1 counterparts with Japanese dub Beast Megatron and Optimus Primal's personalities. Other characters have quirks unique to previous Japanese dubs, like Shockwave punctuating his sentences with "shock!" similar to his ''Prime'' counterpart and being much more expressive compared to the stoic and clinical English version.

In lieu of an opening theme, Cyberverse has characters talking over the opening credits to pump up the kids watching the show. For the ending, the same character will talk over the English credits commenting on events in the episode, and afterward, the Japanese credits will play over stills of highlights from said episode.

==Home video releases==
{{main|Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)/home video}}
;Australia
*''Transformers: Cyberverse'' - The Journey (2019)
*''Transformers: Cyberverse'' - Terminal Velocity (2019)
*''Transformers: Cyberverse'' - King of the Dinosaurs (2019)

==Notes==
*''Cyberverse'' draws some concepts from the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film, released a few months after ''Cyberverse'' debuted; in particular, the plot point of Bumblebee's amnesia is lifted directly from the film, as is the "honeycomb" design of Bumblebee's internal readouts.
*Unlike previous ''Transformers'' series, the characters in this show are drawn with only four fingers. The ''Cyberverse'' characters are also known for the "Energon vein" designs in many of their joints (mostly the hips).
*The show's premiere episodes, "[[Fractured]]" and "[[Memory (Cyberverse)|Memory]]," were both put up on Cartoon Network's mobile app and website several days before their U.S. television premiere. All subsequent episodes of the show were uploaded the day before they were aired on television, followed by a release on Hasbro's YouTube channel the day after, region-locked to United States users; following a weekend without any videos due to American Thanksgiving, the YouTube release moved to the ''next'' Sunday after airing starting with episode 13. Cartoon Network's app/website split each episode into two separate parts, each with a generic title card, and were numbered as such. By the second season, the Cartoon Network site began putting up episodes over a week before they would hit the airwaves, and Hasbro's YouTube uploads returned to their one-day delay schedule.
*While the first season was aired at a rate of one episode per week in the United States, in Canada, ''two'' episodes aired every week in a half-hour block. Consequently, "[[Megatron Is My Hero]]" through "[[Maccadam's]]" all premiered on Canadian television ahead of their US broadcasts. In fact, the entire rest of the first season was initially scheduled to debut in Canada over the following weeks, but it was all pulled and replaced with re-runs, presumably because someone US-side didn't like how far ahead they were getting! However, the show still couldn't catch a break, as the next two episodes premiered on the Xfinity X1 service more than two weeks before they aired on television, with the remaining Chapter One episodes each airing in Singapore at least a week ahead of their US broadcast. This unfortunate scheduling continued during Chapter Two's broadcast, with the season premiering in multiple countries (including Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and France) two weeks ahead of its US broadcast and airing at a rate of four new episodes each weekend, finishing out the season as the US was only just starting it. Chapter Three followed suit, with UK channel POP TV airing ''the entire season'' in daily broadcasts of multiple new episodes over ''a week and a half'', before a US airdate had even been announced.
*Compared to past ''Transformers'' cartoons set on modern-day Earth, the presence of [[human]]s in the series is extremely limited. Aside from a kid in the first season episode "[[Teletraan-X (episode)|Teletraan-X]]", no humans make a physical appearance, with their presence limited to unseen voiceovers on media services. This is surprising considering that the first episode of the second season reveals that the existence of the Autobots and Decepticons are now public, with both sides directly addressing the people of Earth more than once. By the time the show got about halfway through season 2, Earth was no longer the present-day setting.
*While most of the cast make use of [[evergreen]] designs, several characters who don't have toys in the accompanying toyline use stylized versions of recent toy or fiction designs. For example, [[Chromia (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' Chromia]]'s appearance is based on her [[Chromia (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2014-2018 IDW comic design]] while [[Bludgeon (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' Bludgeon]] is modeled on his [[Bludgeon (Prime)#Robots in Disguise (2015)|2017 ''Robots in Disguise'' toy]]. The [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seekers]] are a special case, generally using modified versions of Starscream's design (which ''is'' based on his evergreen design). This does slightly affect [[show-accuracy]] in regards to toys: both Slipstream and Thundercracker's toys are straight [[redeco]]es of Starscream's whereas in the cartoon itself the differences between Screamer and his subordinates are more pronounced.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7VEq3tXc6hu0cXq1EwL9L1Q8pNrvYAYE "''Transformers Cyberverse'' | Season 1" playlist on Hasbro's YouTube channel] (US only)
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7VEq3tXc6hu-6pcorVNindXwntfetsIH "''Transformers Cyberverse'' | Season 2: Power of the Spark" playlist on Hasbro's YouTube channel] (US only)
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhWipIfRhqz0_k6ZEWjs4icCnSOVcZUBq ''Transformers Cyberverse'' playlist on TakaraTomy's YouTube channel] (JP only)
*[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/03/tfw2005-coverage-hasbro-media-investor-day-2017-346226 ''Cyberverse'' first teased at Hasbro Media And Investor Day 2017]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cyberverse}}
[[Category:Cyberverse (2018)| (cartoon)]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus

2020-03-23T19:03:11Z

Zeon: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' ep 58
|image=
|caption=
|prev=Alien Hunt! With Meteorfire And Cosmos
|next=Rack N' Ruin N' Ratchet
|title="Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus"
|airdate=[[February 24]], [[2020]] (UK)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Dan Salgarolo]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Jean Texier]]
}}

'''In search of Windblade, Grimlock journeys with Bumblebee to prehistoric Cybertron.'''

==Synopsis==
Exploring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s underworld with [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]], [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] contacts [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] to show off the now-flowing [[energon]] rivers. Hot Rod's not that keen on the place, as it's where he almost died in combat with [[Drift (Cyberverse)|Drift]] and emerged to find the [[Quintesson]]s had taken over. Bumblebee and Grimlock resume their search for [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] — Grimlock detects her psychic shard in the tunnels below them and as the way has been blocked by the energon river, he transforms to dinosaur mode intending to break through the ground. Instead the ground crumbles and the pair are swept away by the energon river.

Awakening at the bottom of a waterfall, Bee finds himself alone with Grimlock nowhere in sight. What ''is'' in sight is a huge metropolis of energon. As he's marveling at a tower, he's jumped from behind by [[Stinkus]] who starts draining his energon until he's rescued by the city's residents. The residents take him into the city proper, showing off a statue and introducing themselves as [[Energon Master]]s. Bumblebee realizes he should look for Grimlock, but the Energon Masters persuade him to come to the first energon party of the evening where they are sure someone can help. Bumblebee is impressed by the party, and when he sees grand leader [[Affluous]] is taking energon donations, assumes it's a charity event. He's proven wrong moments later when they reach the target of one million cubits and it turns out the energon is to power a fountain that showers everyone present with energon. Bumblebee is appalled at the waste, which offends Affluous, however the moment is defused as the [[Operatus|party's singer]] is suddenly paralyzed by an energon surge — a condition Affluous identifies as "the shocks". She's enclosed in a bubble and taken away. Affluous also suggests Bumblebee leave, however when he tries to transform, he too suffers from the shocks and the guards take him away as well.

Elsewhere, Grimlock is unable to find Bumblebee, instead encountering a fleeing [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)|Repugnus]]. When Grimlock sees the swarm of [[Injector (Cyberverse)|Injectors]] pursuing the bug, he flees as well. They reach the rest of Repugnus's tribe, but while they hide safe in their burrows, Grimlock's too big to fit and the Injectors attack him. Enraged after they sting him in the rear, he swats one away with his tail and scares off the others with his fire breath. Repugnus labels him a hero after this and offers up his last cup of energon — as it turns out, the Energon Masters have hoarded the rest of the energon, leaving the bugs to scavenge for scraps. Grimlock isn't happy about this and sets out to get the energon for his new friends.

The guards lead Bumblebee to a cell and throw him in. He demands to be let go, but Affluous is happy with the way things are and knows Bumblebee will stir things up if he's set free. Once Affluous leaves, Bee recognizes the singer from the party, who says she gets the shocks every time she tries to do something. A bug prisoner, [[Teknicus]], reveals he knows why and it's all his fault.

On the edge of the city, Grimlock and his bug followers assault a guard by the tower. Meanwhile Bumblebee powers up with multiversal energy and busts through the jail wall, starting a jailbreak. As the bugs drink from the energon river, Affluous directs his guards to attack, however Grimlock knocks them flying and advances on the Energon Master leader. Bumblebee and the freed prisoners arrive, at which point Bumblebee explains that both the bugs and Energon Masters have more similarities than they realize. Affluous angrily denies this, but Teknicus reveals that Affluous had him build the tower that causes the shocks. Bumblebee blasts the tower, destroying it, and the Energon Masters involuntarily transform, revealing their alternate modes are identical to Repugnus and his comrades. Repugnus assumes bot mode, and is surprised to find he looks just like the Energon Masters. Affluous protests he's not a bug, but when he too involuntarily transforms, he runs off, his treachery exposed and his people with minds of vengeance. Bee and Grimlock find Windblade's shard in the remains of the shock tower, and as they retrieve it, Grimlock notes that they will have quite a story for the restored cityspeaker.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] (1)
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] (2)
*[[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] (3)
|h4=[[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Monsterbot]]s|c4=
*[[Stinkus]] (4)
*[[Coolus]] (5)
*[[Hippus]] (6)
*[[Raddus]] (7)
*[[Operatus]] (8)
*[[Affluous]] (9)
*[[Repugnus (Cyberverse)|Repugnus]] (10)
*Repugnus's tribe (12)
*[[Teknicus]] (13)
|h5=Others|c5=
*[[Injector (Cyberverse)|Injector]]s (11)
}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The episode opens in the energon lakes first featured in "[[Battle For Cybertron III]]." As Hot Rod reminds Bumblebee, this was the site where [[Drift (Cyberverse)|Drift]] betrayed them and he was dragged beneath a toxic pool of energon waste.
*Repugnus, and the forest he and his ilk live in, first appeared in "[[Battle For Cybertron IV]]."

===Transformers references===
*The creatures that attack the Repugnus' tribe are based on the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' character [[Injector (BW)|Injector]].
*Ironically, some of Affluous's former guards are more color accurate to the original Repugnus than Repugnus himself.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Other trivia===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*Just before he starts transforming, Grimlock speaks with his dino mode voice without moving his lips.
*While the monsterbots lose or gain a good 3/4 of their mass when transforming, Teknicus is obscenely big in bug mode, losing only about 1/4 of his mass when transforming.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
*TBA

[[Category:Cyberverse episodes]]

Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus

2020-03-23T19:01:12Z

Zeon: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' ep 58
|image=
|caption=
|prev=Alien Hunt! With Meteorfire And Cosmos
|next=Rack N' Ruin N' Ratchet
|title="Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus"
|airdate=[[February 24]], [[2020]] (UK)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Dan Salgarolo]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Jean Texier]]
}}

'''In search of Windblade, Grimlock journeys with Bumblebee to prehistoric Cybertron.'''

==Synopsis==
Exploring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s underworld with [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]], [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] contacts [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] to show off the now-flowing [[energon]] rivers. Hot Rod's not that keen on the place, as it's where he almost died in combat with [[Drift (Cyberverse)|Drift]] and emerged to find the [[Quintesson]]s had taken over. Bumblebee and Grimlock resume their search for [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] — Grimlock detects her psychic shard in the tunnels below them and as the way has been blocked by the energon river, he transforms to dinosaur mode intending to break through the ground. Instead the ground crumbles and the pair are swept away by the energon river.

Awakening at the bottom of a waterfall, Bee finds himself alone with Grimlock nowhere in sight. What ''is'' in sight is a huge metropolis of energon. As he's marveling at a tower, he's jumped from behind by [[Stinkus]] who starts draining his energon until he's rescued by the city's residents. The residents take him into the city proper, showing off a statue and introducing themselves as [[Energon Master]]s. Bumblebee realizes he should look for Grimlock, but the Energon Masters persuade him to come to the first energon party of the evening where they are sure someone can help. Bumblebee is impressed by the party, and when he sees grand leader [[Affluous]] is taking energon donations, assumes it's a charity event. He's proven wrong moments later when they reach the target of one million cubits and it turns out the energon is to power a fountain that showers everyone present with energon. Bumblebee is appalled at the waste, which offends Affluous, however the moment is defused as the [[Operatus|party's singer]] is suddenly paralyzed by an energon surge — a condition Affluous identifies as "the shocks". She's enclosed in a bubble and taken away. Affluous also suggests Bumblebee leave, however when he tries to transform, he too suffers from the shocks and the guards take him away as well.

Elsewhere, Grimlock is unable to find Bumblebee, instead encountering a fleeing [[Repugnus (Cyberverse)|Repugnus]]. When Grimlock sees the swarm of [[Injector (Cyberverse)|Injectors]] pursuing the bug, he flees as well. They reach the rest of Repugnus's tribe, but while they hide safe in their burrows, Grimlock's too big to fit and the Injectors attack him. Enraged after they sting him in the rear, he swats one away with his tail and scares off the others with his fire breath. Repugnus labels him a hero after this and offers up his last cup of energon — as it turns out, the Energon Masters have hoarded the rest of the energon, leaving the bugs to scavenge for scraps. Grimlock isn't happy about this and sets out to get the energon for his new friends.

The guards lead Bumblebee to a cell and throw him in. He demands to be let go, but Affluous is happy with the way things are and knows Bumblebee will stir things up if he's set free. Once Affluous leaves, Bee recognizes the singer from the party, who says she gets the shocks every time she tries to do something. A bug prisoner, [[Teknicus]], reveals he knows why and it's all his fault.

On the edge of the city, Grimlock and his bug followers assault a guard by the tower. Meanwhile Bumblebee powers up with multiversal energy and busts through the jail wall, starting a jailbreak. As the bugs drink from the energon river, Affluous directs his guards to attack, however Grimlock knocks them flying and advances on the Energon Master leader. Bumblebee and the freed prisoners arrive, at which point Bumblebee explains that both the bugs and Energon Masters have more similarities than they realize. Affluous angrily denies this, but Teknicus reveals that Affluous had him build the tower that causes the shocks. Bumblebee blasts the tower, destroying it, and the Energon Masters involuntarily transform, revealing their alternate modes are identical to Repugnus and his comrades. Repugnus assumes bot mode, and is surprised to find he looks just like the Energon Masters. Affluous protests he's not a bug, but when he too involuntarily transforms, he runs off, his treachery exposed and his people with minds of vengeance. Bee and Grimlock find Windblade's shard in the remains of the shock tower, and as they retrieve it, Grimlock notes that they will have quite a story for the restored cityspeaker.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] (1)
*[[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] (2)
*[[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] (3)
|h4=[[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Monsterbot]]s|c4=
*[[Stinkus]] (4)
*[[Coolus]] (5)
*[[Hippus]] (6)
*[[Raddus]] (7)
*[[Operatus]] (8)
*[[Affluous]] (9)
*[[Repugnus (Cyberverse)|Repugnus]] (10)
*Repugnus's tribe (12)
*[[Teknicus]] (13)
|h5=Others|c5=
*[[Injector (Cyberverse)|Injector]]s (11)
}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The episode opens in the energon lakes first featured in "[[Battle For Cybertron III]]." As Hot Rod reminds Bumblebee, this was the site where [[Drift (Cyberverse)|Drift]] betrayed them and he was dragged beneath a toxic pool of energon waste.
*Repugnus, and the forest he and his ilk live in, first appeared in "[[Battle For Cybertron IV]]."

===Transformers references===
*The creatures that attack the Repugnus' tribe are based on the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' character [[Injector (BW)|Injector]].
*Ironically, some of Affluous's former guards are more color accurate to the original Repugnus than Repugnus himself.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Other trivia===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*Just before he starts transforming, Grimlock speaks with his dino mode voice without moving his lips.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
*TBA

[[Category:Cyberverse episodes]]

Repugnus (Cyberverse)

2020-03-23T18:53:20Z

Zeon: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Repugnus}}
:''Repugnus is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Monsterbot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}
'''Repugnus''' is the leader of a [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Monsterbot]] tribe.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Billy Bob Thompson]] (English)}}
Deprived of [[energon]], Repugnus and his tribe captured [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] as he journeyed towards the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of the Allspark]], {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron III}} intending to feast on the [[Autobot]]. Before the Monsterbots could start eating, [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] caught up with them and told them of their mission, using the AllSpark to sate their hunger and win over their friendship. In gratitude, Repugnus led the duo to the Well's backdoor. Once [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was restored, Repugnus rejoiced at the planet's revival. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

Unfortunately, a snobbish Monsterbot named [[Affluous]] took the chance to have [[Teknicus]] build a device segregating those loyal to him, whom he dubbed the "[[Energon Masters]]", and those he deemed unworthy, Repugnus among them. Forced to eek out a barren existence on the outskirts of the Monsterbot city, Repugnus and his tribe had to survive on scraps, lest they die of starvation or get captured for trespassing. When fleeing a group of [[Injector (Cyberverse)|Injectors]], Repugnus was saved by [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]]. In gratitude, Repugnus offered his new friend some energon and told him of the Monsterbots' societal divide. Morally outraged by what he heard, Grimlock led the Monsterbots to the city to overthrow the Energon Masters. When they reached the city however, Repugnus' hunger won over and he led his brethren to an energon pool, leaving the Autobots to destroy Teknicus' tower and restore equality among the Monsterbots, Repugnus transforming back to [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
*'''Repugnus''' (One-Step Changer, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''TBA'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2020]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-'''
**''Action Attack'': "Gruesome Chomp"

:Released under the ''Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures'' assortment of One-Step Changers, ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Repugnus is an entirely new mold, transforming from bug-monster to robot by flipping his monster legs forward. He features a "Gruesome Chomp" action attack, activated by pushing his bug head. Repugnus is surprisingly articulated for his size class, featuring ball-jointed shoulders and elbows. ''Elbows'', fellas!

==Notes==
*Repugnus' design is heavily inspired by his [[Repugnus (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]]'s [[Repugnus (G1)#SpecialEdition|special edition]] [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'']] toy, though his beast mode draws more inspiration from his G1 counterpart's [[Titan Master]] [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|accessory vehicle]].

[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]

Repugnus (Cyberverse)

2020-03-23T18:52:43Z

Zeon: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Repugnus}}
:''Repugnus is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Monsterbot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}
'''Repugnus''' is the leader of a [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Monsterbot]] tribe.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Billy Bob Thompson]] (English)}}
Deprived of [[energon]], Repugnus and his tribe captured [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] as he journeyed towards the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of the Allspark]], {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron III}} intending to feast on the [[Autobot]]. Before the Monsterbots could start eating, [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]] caught up with them and told them of their mission, using the AllSpark to sate their hunger and win over their friendship. In gratitude, Repugnus led the duo to the Well's backdoor. Once [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was restored, Repugnus rejoiced at the planet's revival. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

Unfortunately, a snobbish Monsterbot named [[Affluous]] took the chance to have [[Teknicus]] build a device segregating those loyal to him, whom he dubbed the "[[Energon Masters]]", and those he deemed unworthy, Repugnus among them. Forced to eek out a barren existence on the outskirts of the Monsterbot city, Repugnus and his tribe had to survive on scraps, lest they die of starvation or get captured for trespassing. When fleeing a group of [[Injector (Cyberverse)|Injectors]], Repugnus was saved by [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]]. In gratitude, Repugnus offered his new friend some energon and told him of the Monsterbots' societal divide. Morally outraged by what he heard, Grimlock led the Monsterbots to the city to overthrow the Energon Masters. When they reached the city however, Repugnus' hunger won over and he led his brethren to an energon pool, leaving the Autobots to destroy Teknicus' tower and restore equality among the Monsterbots, Repugnus transforming back to [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|Journey To The Valley Of Repugnus}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
*'''Repugnus''' (One-Step Changer, 2019)
**''Japanese Name'': '''TBA'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2020]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TCV-'''
**''Action Attack'': "Gruesome Chomp"

:Released under the ''Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures'' assortment of One-Step Changers, ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Repugnus is an entirely new mold, transforming from bug-monster to robot by flipping his monster legs forward. He features a "Gruesome Chomp" action attack, activated by pushing his bug head. Repugnus is surprisingly articulated for his size class, featuring ball-jointed shoulders and elbows. ''Elbows'', fellas!

==Notes==
*Repugnus' design is heavily inspired by his [[Repugnus (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]]'s [[Repugnus (G1)#SpecialEdition|special edition]] [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'']] toy, though his beast mode draws more inspiration from his G1 counterpart's [[Titan Master]] [[Repugnus (G1)#Titans Return|accessory vehicle]].

[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]

Decepticon supersoldier

2020-03-23T18:41:24Z

Zeon:

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The "Perfect Decepticons" are a [[Decepticon]] group from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:The Perfect Decepticons.jpeg|400px|right]]
Through [[Vector Sigma]], it is possible to program the [[AllSpark]] to produce a custom designed [[Transformer]] or indeed multiple Transformers. And there is no better example of this than the '''Perfect Decepticons'''. An elite breed of super soldiers, these unflinching, unquestioning and almost animalistic troops live only to serve their master, having no desires of their own.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
During the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], Vector Sigma was seized by the Decepticons with [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] being tasked with hacking through its security. When [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] was caught spying on the scientist, he was brought to [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] revealed that he intended to have the AllSpark produce him a new Decepticon race. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}

Some 66 million years later, after the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']] had been destroyed by a [[laser snare]], {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron I}} Megatron planned to fish the AllSpark out of the wreckage and create his warriors only for it to be revealed that the [[Autobot]]s had abandoned ship before the attack. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron II}} The later destruction of Vector Sigma throughly undid any chance of Megatron creating his perfect soldiers. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

====Alternate universe====
In another reality, [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] killed [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] in the early stages of the war and claimed the [[Matrix of Leadership]] for himself before he wiped away the Autobots. Once all resistance had been wiped away, Megatron created his perfect race of warriors. Once he had his unquestioning army, Megatron rid himself of all "unnecessary" Decepticons, only [[Astrotrain (Cyberverse)|Astrotrain]] and the [[Insecticon (Cyberverse)|Insecticons]] being known to remain. {{storylink|The Other One}}

After an alternate Megatron had stolen the Matrix, the Perfect Decepticons were sent to the other reality as an advanced guard. {{storylink|Silent Strike}} Proving more than a match for the Autobots and Decepticons, they were defeated only by [[Multiverse|multiversal energy]]. A second wave was sent soon afterwards but they were unceremoniously blasted into [[Transwarp|unspace]] by the native Megatron before Megatron X teleported in and reclaimed his Matrix. Before he could re-insert it into himself, the talisman was plucked by Bumblebee who flew off. Several Perfect Decepticons teleported in to try and retrieve the artifact only to be tackled down by the native Cybertronians. {{storylink|The Other One}}

==Notes==
*The design for the Perfect Decepticons is modeled after [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]], the fanatic [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] loyalist and leader of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] in the [[2005 IDW continuity]].

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Lio Convoy (BW)

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:''Lio Convoy is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BWIILioConvoyColorModel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's no [[Leoric]].]]
As he rose through the ranks of the Maximal Space Patrol, '''Lio Convoy''' (ライオコンボイ ''Raio Konboi'', aka '''Leo Prime''') and his honest nature, selfless dedication to duty and ability to lead by example quickly caught the attention, and earned the respect, of his superior officers. Now with his own crew of loyal Maximals, Lio Convoy continues to display those qualities in the heat of desperate combat.

While on the surface he appears to be a tough, exacting, career-military sort of robot, any Maximal who has served under him knows that there's a smile behind his face-plate and a gentleness at the core of his [[spark]]. Though he yearns for a universe forever at peace, Lio Convoy takes to the battlefield with precision, strength and cunning. He believes that combat, more than anything else, reveals an enemy's true character and it has been through combat that Lio Convoy has made both his bitterest rivals and most enduring friendships.

Though compassionate by nature, Lio Convoy stumbles when it comes to expressing anything outside the perimeters of gruff military rhetoric. This attitude has strained his relationship with his "son", [[Lio Junior]], who wants only to obtain the approval of his "father".

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars II'' toy catalog===
[[File:PrimalLioConvoyCatalog01.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Beast Thumb Wars]]

As Lio Convoy advanced through the ranks of the Maximal Space Patrol, his progress was observed by an impressed [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. When the time finally came, Primal chose him as his successor for his strength and bravery (though he felt he could be too straightforward, at times). Lio Convoy happily shook Primal's hand and promised not to let his predecessor down. {{storylink|Catalog#Beast Wars II|The next stage of battle advances to the Second War... ...Beast Wars, Transform!}}

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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon====
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{{voiceactor|[[Hozumi Gōda]] (Japanese)|[[Jung Goo Lee]] (Korean)}}

[[File:Lioconvoy preformat.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"TRUKK NOT LYON!"]]
During his training period, the Maximal known as Convoy worked alongside another recruit named Apache. In an extreme conditions test, the instructors told recruits to leave those who fell behind where they lay, and focus on their own success. When Apache dropped from exhaustion, however, Convoy, shared his energy with Apache so that they could both continue on together. Convoy's act of kindness earned him a loyal friend for life. {{storylink|Mystery of the Ancient Ruins}}

Receiving a mysterious SOS signal from within an asteroid field, Maximal Supreme Commander Convoy investigated alongside his deputy, Apache. Entering the field in small one-man reconnaissance crafts, the pair discovered that the signal was coming from a small planetoid that suddenly began bearing down on them in a collision course. Realising that the whole affair had been a trap laid by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] Emperor [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]], Convoy sprang into action and opened fire on the planetoid, which exploded dramatically. {{storylink|The New Forces Arrive!|The New Forces Arrive!}} While the blast hurled Apache to safety, however, Convoy took the brunt of the explosion and was cast into the depths of the cosmos, eventually crash landing on the planet [[Gaia]]. When he regained consciousness, his body had already been weakened and corroded by the hazardous atmosphere of the planet, and he would surely have died had not a white lion come upon his prone form. The lion carried Convoy to a cave brimming with the power of [[Angolmois Energy]], which restored and revitalized Convoy. Convoy then scanned the lion's form for use as a [[beast mode]] to protect him from Gaia's atmosphere, and redubbed himself "Lio Convoy".

As coincidence would have it, Galvatron and his Predacons had also come to Gaia to harness its Angolmois Energy, and Lio Convoy's unit had followed them, but wound up on the losing end of the battle that resulted. Staying in lion mode the whole time, Lio Convoy bounded onto the scene and freed his troops from the energy web that was paralyzing them, then led them back to the crashed wreck of their ship, the ''[[Yukikaze (BWII)|Yukikaze]]'', where he revealed his identity to them (although Apache had already figured it out). Stranded on Gaia, the team dedicated themselves to stopping Galvatron's evil plans for the Angolmois Energy. {{storylink|White Lion, Run!|White Lion, Run!}}

At Lio Convoy's direction, the Maximals searched the area for signs of the ''Galvaburg II''. Once [[Megastorm]] was drawn out into the open by [[Diver (BWII)|Diver]], Lio Convoy and Apache arrived to support their team in battle. Lio Convoy told [[Bighorn]] to stand down so the team could fight as a unit, but the enraged buffalo could not be restrained. Lio Convoy allowed his trooper to stand alone against Megastorm as he wished, only providing support when [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] and [[BB]] intervened on the fight. {{storylink|Bighorn's Rage}}

Soon after, Lio Convoy became concerned when [[Tasmania Kid]] reported in from patrol that he had found something, but went off on his own without waiting for the team. Convoy led the Maximals to the site of Kid's last transmission, where he, Apache and Bighorn were caught in Starscream's trap. Lio Convoy drew Starscream's attention while Diver and [[Scuba]] infiltrated the lake base and disabled the force field containing them. Once all the Maximals escaped the exploding base, Lio Convoy instructed Kid to thank the Tasmanian devil that helped him in his ordeal. {{storylink|The Lake Trap}}

When Megastorm unleashed a swarm of fortress building robots, the mere six Maximals were outmatched and couldn't keep up with destroying all the drones. Matters didn't improve when Galvatron awoke for the first time since landing on Gaia, freshly empowered by Angolmois Energy. Lio Convoy used his lion-agility to divert Galvatron's drill tank mode up a mountain pass towards the mouth of a volcano, but an unexpected leg sprain ended the game of cat-and-juggernaut. Luckily, Scuba was there to save Lio Convoy by triggering a geyser of water under Galvatron, flipping him over.

The Maximals hoped to rid themselves of Galvatron by burying his prone form in a rockslide, but Galvatron emerged in his ''third'' form, an enormous dragon. The dragon chased Lio Convoy and his men into the mouth of the volcano. Unable to stop him directly, Lio Convoy directed the Maximals to shoot out the ledge Galvatron was standing on, in hopes of dropping him into the volcano itself. The Maximals' firepower was not enough, but the ambitious Megastorm saw their plan and covertly fired his cannon as well, sending Galvatron falling into the lava flow. {{storylink|Galvatron Revived}}

The Maximals detected energy readings coming from the Southern Continent, they took two short-range ships down south as a temporary mobile base of operations. When the readings centered on a set of ancient ruins, Lio Convoy went out to investigate and took Apache with him for support. The two came under fire from Starscream and BB, who carpet-bombed the forest to destroy the Maximals. Apache fell behind again, and Lio Convoy carried him to safety beneath the protection of the ruins. Apache's old sense of inadequacy from their training days had flared up, but Convoy brushed it aside as Apache had inadvertently led them to the secret entrance of the ruins.

Inside the pyramid, Lio Convoy and Apache were separated by a trap door. Convoy followed Apache down the trick shaft and found him a captive of the ornery [[Insectron]], [[Mantis]]. Lio Convoy was forced to fight the territorial Mantis, and fared poorly against Mantis's disc attacks and scythe blades. As Mantis pummeled Lio Convoy on the ground, however, Apache's determination led him to break free of his restraints and unleash a third mode as a weapons platform, discharging raw energy that literally brought the house down. As Mantis fell into a crevice, Lio Convoy leapt to his aid and caught the falling warrior. Mantis was confused by this act of sacrifice, and Lio Convoy insisted it was because they ''weren't'' enemies. Grumbling, Mantis shook himself free and used his wings to fly away on his own. Reuniting with their fellow Maximals, Lio Convoy thanked Apache for his aid, and chuckled at the fact that Apache apparently suffered amnesia from the act, making his secret third mode a secret even from him.{{storylink|Mystery of the Ancient Ruins}}

With the [[Insectron]]s as a new potential threat, Lio Convoy cautioned the Maximals not to make enemies of the Insectrons unnecessarily. As a result, he sent out teams of two to locate the Insectrons, and ordered his men not to fire on them, but engage in dialogue. Kid and Lio Convoy were nearby when Bighorn and Apache were attacked by the Insectrons [[Bigmos]] and [[Tonbot]], who had been fed false information on the Maximals by Starscream. They tried to stop the fighting when they arrived, but Starscream and BB opened fire on both parties to avoid any peaceful dialogue. The Maximals warned the Insectrons of the incoming missiles, and threw their own bodies on top of their opponents' delicate insect modes for protection. Confused by the act of self-sacrifice, Bigmos and Tonbot departed without further conflict. {{storylink|The Insect Corps Arrive}}

Lio Convoy maintained that the Insectrons were potential allies, not enemies. Having been on the receiving end of their missiles, Bighorn couldn't understand Lio Convoy's thinking. As the only Maximal who had personally battled an Insectron, Mantis, Lio Convoy could not explain his reasoning, but the way they fought made it seem as if the Insectrons were not truly evil. Soon after, Bighorn and several Maximals were tricked into another fight with the Insectrons by the Predacons. Lio Convoy, Apache and Scuba saved their friends from an opportunistic Predacon attack after the Maximals were low on energy. Afterwards, Bighorn told Lio Convoy his own impression after fighting [[Powerhug (BWII)|Powerhug]] was the same as Convoy's, and the Insectrons' fighting style was not that of a malevolent group. {{storylink|Friend or Foe? The Insect Robos}}

Lio Convoy and the Maximals came to the aid of Tasmania Kid, who had discovered a plot by Starscream to undermine the Insectrons with spiked oil. Tensions increased as Galvatron emerged from his slumber, out of control after imbibing on the same oil. Luckily, bonds were forged in the heat of battle as Bigmos and his Insectrons joined forces with Lio Convoy and the Maximals against Galvatron. Bigmos lured Galvatron into position for Lio Convoy to fire a volley of missiles straight down the dragon's throat, ending his threat for the moment. In the aftermath, the Maximals and Insectrons talked out their differences for the first time. Although Bigmos refused to join the fight against the Predacons full-time, preferring to live in peace, Lio Convoy offered his hand in friendship and the feuding between the two groups ceased. {{storylink|The Strongest Tag Team?}}

Their alliance was tested when Bigmos was forced to honor an old debt to [[Autostinger]] of the Predacons, stepping aside while the [[Autoroller]]s fought the Maximals. Still, he saved Autostinger from a barrage of Lio Convoy's missiles, negating the debt. Lio Convoy and Apache attended a duel between Bigmos and Autostinger, but it was interrupted by Predacon missile fire, leaving issues between the various factions unresolved. {{storylink|Autorollers Roll Out!}}

When NAVI reported Kid and [[Scissor Boy]] were approaching the base with the Autorollers, Lio Convoy correctly deduced their friends had been captured, and were trying to lead the Predacons into an ambush. Lio Convoy and the Maximals intercepted the Autorollers, freeing their friends after a fight with Megastorm and his mercenaries. {{storylink|Danger! Scissor Boy}} Lio Convoy and the Maximals were later called in by Scuba to join forces with the Autorollers, as Galvatron had gone on a rampage while engorged on Angolmois Energy. Lio Convoy acted as bait to lure Galvatron into position, opening his massive jaws to take in a concentrated spray of Angolmois Energy. They overfed Galvatron with the energy until his bloated form nearly exploded from within, rendering him harmless. {{storylink|Galvatron Rampages}}

When the Predacons launched a massive offensive on the Southern Continent, Lio Convoy led the Maximals and teamed up with the Insectrons to foil their plans once again. {{storylink|Predacon General Offensive!}}

The Maximals were soon met by a trio called the [[Jointron]]s, who arrived on Gaia's Eastern continent and demonstrated their powerful [[Tripledacus]] combination. Thinking they could take on the entire Predacon army by themselves, the Jointrons flew into battle, followed by Bighorn, Diver, and Kid, who were worried the Jointrons would take all the credit for a victory, or possibly get themselves killed. As the dust settled, Apache looked to Lio Convoy for a response, and the commander sighed (''deeply'') before acknowledging they should follow and keep the younger Maximals out of trouble. Apache and Lio Convoy soon joined Scuba in helping Tripledacus escape the ''Galvaburg II'' when he bit off more than he could chew. {{storylink|The Combined Giant, Tripledacus}}

While Lio Convoy and most of the Maximals were out on patrol, the Jointrons took over one of the base ships and turned off the cloaking field, hoping to lure the Predacons in and defeat them. Lio Convoy spotted the signal flare they launched, and radioed in to hear Apache and Diver were being overwhelmed by the Jointrons' antics. By the time he arrived back at base, however, Lio Convoy saw that the Autorollers had taken the ship hostage by training their missiles on the exterior fuel tanks. Luckily, the Jointrons came outside and distracted the Autorollers with oil, allowing Lio Convoy to take them down without destroying the ship. As the Jointrons held a celebration in their own honor to celebrate capturing some Predacons, however, the enemy escaped and everyone was right back where they started. {{storylink|The Festive Jointrons}}

While the Maximals were searching for the latest Predacon fortress, the Jointrons were exposed to a bacteria bomb that robbed them of their power. Lio Convoy and the other Maximals saved the Jointrons by posing as the massive Jointron II. They compensated for Kid and Diver's exposure to the bacteria by sharing energy between one another, in a proud display of teamwork. {{storylink|A Fearsome Combination Plan?}}

The Jointrons caused more chaos when they stole one of the base ships to approach a Predacon fortress from the air. Lio Convoy and the Maximals followed them in the second ship, but were rammed out of the sky by the Jointrons' poor piloting. The Predacons were engaged in an operation to kidnap the Jointrons and study their combination transformation. While the other Maximals worked to recover the kidnapped Jointron brothers, Lio Convoy and Apache made short work of the Autorollers back at the fortress, and the installation was soon destroyed. {{storylink|Who Is the Leader!?}}

One day, Tasmania Kid found a [[Copy Machine]] that scanned objects to create three-dimensional duplicates of the subject. Believing the Machine's abilities could help bolster the Maximals' ranks, Kid shined the Machine's ray on Lio Convoy, creating "[[Black Lio Convoy|Copy Convoy]]". Unfortunately, the machine only created ''evil'' copies. Cppy Convoy declared himself the original and began to fight Lio Convoy. Lio Convoy initially engaged his copy alone, but soon realized they were so evenly matched the two fighters would battle without victory until they completely ran out of energy. Copy Convoy sent the Maximals running, but soon returned to the ''Yukikaze'' and asked the other Maximals to come outside and meet him in peace. The Maximals didn't fully trust the copy, but didn't know how to deal with him since Copy Convoy knew everything Lio Convoy did. Luckily, Lio Convoy saw an advantage in that. Diver had made his own modifications to the defense network surrounding the ''Yukikaze's'' waterfall, without consulting Lio Convoy on the details. Lio Convoy sent Diver out to activate the [[Niagara Base]], and Copy Convoy was taken by surprise. He and the Copy Machine were soon destroyed by the Maximals. {{storylink|The Black Lio Convoy}}

Alerted to a new arrival on Gaia, Lio Convoy and the Maximals traveled to the Sea Continent and discovered a [[Photon sailer|pirate ship from space]]. The Maximals were soon confronted by [[Halfshell]], captain of the [[Seacon (BWII)|Space Pirate Seacons]] who intended to plunder the world of Angolmois Energy. Lio Convoy had the idea of flipping the snapping turtle on his back, rendering him helpless, but Halfshell's beast mode was designed to counter that strategy, turning him into the Big Wheel Cutter that rampaged over the hills. Matters only deteriorated further when Halfshell called his crew and formed the colossal [[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]]. Outmatched by the combiner's sheer power, Lio Convoy directed Diver and Scuba to seize control of the deserted pirate ship while the land-based Maximals kept God Neptune busy. The distraction worked, as God Neptune chased after his stolen ship, only to get caught in a detonation of Angolmois Energy rigged by the Maximals before abandoning ship. {{storylink|The Space Pirate Seacons!}}

Breaking the fourth wall juuuust a little, Lio Convoy and Galvatron called in to [[Artemis]] and [[Moon (BWII)|Moon]] on the moon when they were wondering who the strongest of the Cybertronians was. Their two armies proved to be surprisingly evenly matched, and even the strength test between Lio Convoy and Galvatron themselves was ruled a tie. {{storylink|Who Is the Strongest Warrior!?}}

Although he knew the Seacons intended to plunder Gaia's Angolmois Energy, Lio Convoy felt the Seacons were not inherently evil, and could possibly be reasoned with just as the Maximals did with the Insectrons. He ordered his men not to confront or antagonize the Seacons until they knew for sure. And so, by the end of the day, Lio Convoy and Apache arrived as the cavalry to help Bighorn and the others escape from battle with the Seacons and God Neptune, because Lio Convoy's men are spectacularly bad at following orders and staying out of trouble. {{storylink|The Tentacular Scuba}}

When Megastorm and the Seacons teamed up, each of the Maximals was lured to a separate location by an Angolmois Energy signal transmitter. Since there were only five Seacons, no one was around to greet Lio Convoy when he located his transmitter, except for an easily flummoxed Dirge and Thrust. The comedy duo had been instructed by Megastorm to blow hidden bombs inside each of the transmitters when the Maximals got within range, but Lio Convoy startled them into dropping and damaging the trigger device. Not sensing any threat whatsoever from those two, Lio Convoy calmly examined the transmitter before sauntering over to question the Predacons. They panicked and flew away setting off the bomb in the process and completely failing to kill Lio Convoy. {{storylink|Megastorm's Reckoning}}

Tasmania Kid alerted Lio Convoy when Bighorn seemingly got a love letter from Scylla, the Seacon. The other Maximals feared Bighorn was being lured into a trap, and they were right—Bighorn and Kid were set adrift on a rock when the Seacons sprang their ambush. Trapped on land, Lio Convoy used his jump jets to launch out over the water where his troops were being assaulted. Unfortunately, he was pulled underwater by Halfshell before he could reach the others. Apache rushed to join his commander, and together they held off Halfshell and [[Coelagon]] until Scuba whisked the Maximals to dry land. They were confronted by God Neptune, but fortunately the Insectrons appeared and gave the Maximals the back-up they needed. {{storylink|Showdown in the Sea}}

After receiving word of more hijinks involving Bighorn, Lio Convoy and Apache rushed to the scene and found a showdown between Tripledacus and God Neptune already in progress. They helped their Jointron comrades flush the Seacons back into the sea. {{storylink|Face the Setting Sun}}

As the Seacons prepared to leave Gaia, Lio Convoy met with Halfshell and offered to give them the energy they needed to hustle them on their way. Halfshell's pride as a pirate wouldn't let him take charity, though, and so he offered to fight Lio Convoy one-on-one battle to claim the energy if he won. Lio Convoy agreed, if Halfshell and the Seacons turned themselves in to the Maximals authorities if Convoy won. Halfshell accepted these terms, but neglected to spell out exactly who the "one-on-one" bout would be between. Lio Convoy was surprised, but ultimately unconcerned, when Halfshell arrived in "one" body as God Neptune. Lio Convoy told his fellow Maximals to step aside and let him honor the deal. Convoy used his maneuverability to stay ahead of God Neptune during the fight, and even escaped him in the sea when God Neptune tried to move the fight into his preferred element. When it appeared Lio Convoy would be victorious, however, Megastorm burst from his hiding spot and tried to gun down the Maximal commander himself. This ambush set off a chain reaction in the Angolmois Energy on the shores, ending the fight and scattering the competitors. Halfshell and the Seacons grabbed the energy cylinders Lio Convoy brought, and the Seacons soon left Gaia for good. {{storylink|The Final Battle (BWII)|The Final Battle}}

While investigating the new, unstable reactions of Angolmois Energy on the planet, Lio Convoy, Bighorn and Apache crossed paths with a powerful lion cub. They soon realized he was actually a Maximal in disguise and gave chase. Lio Convoy found the cub conversing peacefully with Diver and Tasmania Kid, but was shocked when the cub raced up to him and called him "mama"! This "[[Lio Junior]]" had taken to heart a joke by Tasmania Kid that Lio Convoy must be his parent, leaving Lio Convoy to crush the cub's expectations. Their meeting was interrupted by Galvatron, who had sensed great power of Angolmois Energy within Lio Junior, and wished to snuff it out. Lio Junior joined forces with two new Maximal arrivals named [[Santon]] and [[Skywarp (BWII)|Skywarp]] to become the combination warrior, [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]]. {{storylink|Enter Lio Junior}}

Lio Convoy helped Magnaboss defeat Galvatron, driving him off with a serious chest wound. Lio Junior disengaged and proudly presented himself before his "papa", but Lio Convoy insisted that Lio Junior should not call him that. Back at base, Lio Convoy reviewed the data Santon and Skywarp had brought from Maximal HQ about a dangerous artificial planet called Nemesis which Galvatron had called the Gaia. It seemed Nemesis was responsible for upsetting the Angolmois Energy, and it would only get worse from that point on. With that to mull over, Lio Convoy led an official investigation into Lio Junior's origins. Scans revealed that, after first crashing on Gaia, the Angolmois Energy in the Valley of the Lions duplicated Lio Convoy's Energon Matrix, splitting it to create a separate Maximal robot lifeform. Lio Junior proudly displayed that he had an Energon Matrix in his chest just like Lio Convoy, and Convoy couldn't deny he felt a tug connecting his Matrix to the cub's. Still, he refused to acknowledge Lio Junior as his son, causing the lad to run off.

Meanwhile, Megastorm had found a way to augment his own powers with Angolmois Energy, becoming [[Gigastorm]]. The newly risen Gigastorm threatened Lio Junior at an volcanic pit of Angolmois Energy, which Lio Convoy sensed through their connection. Convoy raced to Lio Junior's side and saved him from falling into the pit. This one time, he agreed to acknowledge Lio Junior as his son, explaining that a father-child bond could muddy his emotions, something that could not be allowed in a Commander during times of war. Lio Convoy needed to know that Lio Junior would serve as a Maximal warrior, not as his son. Finally understanding his father's reluctance, Lio Junior agreed to fight for his ''commander'' Lio Convoy. Together, Lio Convoy directed Lio Junior (as Magnaboss) in a successful skirmish against Gigastorm, and congratulated him on his victory when they were finished. {{storylink|Megastorm Reborn}}

With Gigastorm's upgrade a very real threat to the Maximals, Lio Convoy orchestrated a coordinated strike on the Predacon. The Maximals lured Gigastorm into a box canyon, where he was surrounded by maximal gunners. They opened fire on the Archduke of Destruction and the ground beneath his feet, causing him to drop up to his neck in the earth. Lio Convoy had chosen that spot due to the veins of natural gas flowing in the area, gas which was now filling the space around Gigastorm. When enough gas had built up, the Maximals fired again, igniting the gas in a horrendous explosion designed to rid Gaia of Gigastorm once and for all. Unfortunately, the Angolmois Energy-empowered Predacon was too strong even for this attack, and shrugged off the explosion. He struggled free with the help of the Combatrons and nearly caught Lio Junior, but Lio Convoy pulled him to safety. The arrival of [[Ikard]] and the [[Tako Tank]] provided enough of a distraction that Gigastorm and the Predacons were driven off. {{storylink|The New Weapon, Tako Tank}}

After receiving a garbled SOS signal, Lio Convoy and the Maximals wondered what the Space Pirate Seacons were doing right now. {{storylink|The Artificial Planet Nemesis}}

Lio Convoy was in conference with the older Maximals when NAVI informed him Lio Junior had rushed off with the others to investigate an evil Angolmois Energy signal. Lio Convoy and the rest arrived to back-up Lio Junior and help then escape the trap Galvatron and the Autorollers had set. Lio Convoy fought Galvatron head on, but their struggle was interrupted by the feud between Galvatron and Gigastorm, bringing an abrupt end to the conflict. {{storylink|Gigastorm's Treachery}}

After Tasmania Kid was rescued from a runaway Tako Tank, Lio Convoy and the Maximals found themselves in battle with Starscream and BB. The Combatrons exhausted their weapons, only to fall into a pit of Angolmois Energy and arise in new forms called [[Starscream (BWII)|Hellscream]] and [[BB|Max-B]]. These new Predacons proved to be ferocious opponents. {{storylink|The End of Starscream}} Lio Convoy was next targeted for assassination by Dirge and Thrust, who felt slighted by their fellows' recent upgrades and wanted to improve their standing in the Predacons. More bemused than anything, Lio Convoy dispatched the duo with expected ease. The second strike was more serious, however, for Dirge and Thrust had exposed themselves to Gigastorm's Angolmois Energy to become [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirgegun]] and [[Thrust (BWII)|Thrustor]]. Now a significant threat, the former comedy duo had the skill and power to counter all Lio Convoy's traditional attacks. The Maximal commander only survived due to the arrival of Lio Junior, and even then they only waylaid the two Predacons temporarily. {{storylink|The Lio Convoy Assassination Plot}}

[[File:Lioconvoyinemminentdomain.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Continuity migraine.]]
At one point, an alien machine that could warp time and space crashed onto Gaia. While trying to secure the machine, Lio Junior pressed the battle against the Predacons unnecessarily. In the struggle that followed, Tasmania Kid was seriously injured protecting Lio Junior from harm. After the battle, Lio Convoy pulled Lio Junior aside and reprimanded him. He attempted to convey the difference between fighting for peace and fighting for one's self. Lio Junior was focused on his own glory, and that distraction is what got Tasmania Kid injured. Lio Junior could not see the truth in Convoy's words, and felt diminished in the eyes of his fellow soldiers and his...commander. Running off in a huff, Lio Junior was taken by Galvatron, who acquired from him the key necessary to activate the teleport gate.

The Predacons used the gate to summon the unstoppable mobile fortress, [[Majin Zarak]], and quickly trashed most of the Maximals. Lio Convoy fought through the Autorollers and dispatched Gigastorm, but could not reach Galvatron before the Emperor of Destruction unleashed Majin Zarak's bestial robot mode. Its incredible energy attacks scattered the Maximals. On the brink of consciousness, Lio Convoy was contacted by [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], champion of the first Beast Wars, who Lio Junior had managed to retrieve from the teleport gate as well. Renewed by the presence of this legendary warrior, Lio Convoy rallied his troops to confront Galvatron and Majin Zarak.

[[File:Flashlioconvoy.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Ooh, shiny.]]

Primal and Lio Convoy teamed up to battle Majin Zarak, who turned out to be a sentient robot and not just a battle station, fighting on even after they disposed of Galvatron. Together, they combined the power of their Energon Matrices to [[Spontaneous recoloration|upgrade]] themselves into Burning Convoy and '''Flash Lio Convoy''' (フラッシュライオコンボイ ''Furasshu Raio Konboi''). With Primal's enhanced strength and Lio Convoy's super speed, they weakened Majin Zarak vulnerable spot, his evil third eye. They then unleashed the power within their Matrices into a "Double Matrix Blast" which finished off the monster. Lio Convoy congratulated Lio Junior on his valor and thanked Optimus Primal for his help before the legendary warrior returned home through the gate, and the Maximals destroyed the gate behind him. {{storylink|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}}

With the artificial planet Nemesis creeping ever closer to Gaia, its influence on the Angolmois Energy was ever more keenly felt. Lio Convoy enlisted the Insectrons and Jointrons for their help preparing for Nemesis's arrival. [[Drill Nuts]] in particular provided his engineering expertise to the Maximal efforts. Lio Convoy and the Maximals tried using freeze devices to cool the unstable Angolmois Energy before it upset the planet's core. The Predacons tried to oppose them, but Lio Convoy and his team turned the freeze beams on Gigastorm, limiting his threat until Tripledacus froze and sealed off the flow of Angolmois Energy with a giant iceberg. {{storylink|The Great Angolmois Freezing Tactic}}

Lio Convoy's next plan to foil the Predacons involved upgrading an artillery cannon from the Niagara Base and then feeding it with Angolmois Energy to blast Nemesis out of the sky. When Drill Nuts informed Convoy the cannon was ready, NAVI's calculations indicated they must be ready within seventy-two minutes for optimum firing position. Lio Junior begged for the job setting the cannon and, in a private meeting later, Lio Convoy impressed upon Lio Junior how important the mission was before granting his wish. To divert the Predacons, Apache led Tasmania Kid, Diver, and Bighorn in brazenly transporting a decoy cannon to the target site, while Scuba transported another decoy underwater. Their actions delayed the Cyborg Beasts, but Galvatron and Gigastorm caught the Magnaboss team with the real cannon atop the volcano firing position. The cannon overloaded on Lio Junior's pure Angolmois Energy and self-destructed before its beam reached Nemesis. Although Lio Junior was downtrodden afterwards, Lio Convoy came to the cub and told him how proud he was of him that day. {{storylink|Knock Out Nemesis}}

While discussing the looming approach of Nemesis with Apache and NAVI, Lio Convoy felt a pang in his Energon Matrix telling him that Lio Junior was in trouble. Excusing himself, Lio Convoy raced to his son's side to find Lio Junior alive and seemingly well. When Lio Junior charged and attacked him, however, is was quickly clear that all was NOT well. Lio Junior was infected with the corrupted Angolmois Energy by Galvatron, making him loyal to Predacon ideals. Matters only got worse when Santon and Skywarp tried to reign in Lio Junior by combining with him, but just forged a corrupted Magnaboss instead. As Magnaboss hesitantly prepared to lay his Magna Blade on Lio Convoy, Junior mentally spoke to Convoy through his Energon Matrix. He begged his father to kill him before Santon and Skywarp were forced to harm someone against their will. Instead, Lio Convoy used their connection to siphon the corrupted Angolmois Energy into himself, and then purge the poison from his system. Lio Junior and Magnaboss were returned to normal, and Galvatron's plan foiled. {{storylink|Lio Junior's Revolt!?}}

A mysterious UFO crashed near the Maximal base, and Lio Convoy investigated with Apache. They found an emissary robot which NAVI could communicate with in its own computer language. The robot came from the planet Mars, activated by the slow approach of Nemesis and its corrupting effect on the Angolmois Energy of Gaia. The robot relayed how its creators abandoned Gaia eons ago in order to avoid corrupting the Angolmois Energy themselves, and set up the emissary as a safeguard to prevent that corruption from ever happening. As the robot claimed it could prevent the Angolmois Energy from being misused, Lio Convoy and Apache shepherded it to the Valley of the Lions, and the mother computer terminal hidden in the ruins underneath it. Fortunes shifted dramatically, however, when Magnaboss brought word from a second android, [[Moon (BWII)|Moon]] of the moon, that the emissary intended to prevent misuse of the Angolmois Energy by destroying the entire planet, crashing the moon into Gaia in a cataclysm that would stop anyone from corrupting the Angolmois Energy further! {{storylink|Emissary of the Fourth Planet}}

Lio Convoy and Apache tried to fight their way to the mother computer and stop the emissary from triggering the termination sequence, but the computer possessed restraining defenses and incredible self-repair capabilities. The Maximals could not approach the computer without being blocked by the defenses, and the defenses quickly regenerated if the Maximals tried to blast through. Still, they deduced that NAVI could shut down the termination sequence if she could enter the console, and so the power of Magnaboss and the other arriving Maximals was added to their firepower in order to overload the self-repair circuits long enough for NAVI to slip through. At first, it didn't seem as if the Maximals had enough power, but a sudden surge of energy destroyed the defenses long enough for NAVI to enter the mother computer and end the termination sequence.

Lio Convoy alone recognized that final burst of power came from Galvatron, who had followed the Maximals into the ancient caves and lent his firepower in support of saving Gaia. Lio Convoy caught up with Galvatron outside and begged an audience. The two old foes discussed their philosophical differences on peace and how it was achieved. Despite their opposing viewpoints, Lio Convoy saw the light of reason in Galvatron's actions, and offered his hand in peace so that Maximal and Predacon alike could end their war and bring peace to the universe together. After a moment's consideration, Galvatron laughed off his nemesis's weakness and opening fire on Lio Convoy. There would be no peace until Galvatron crushed the Maximals once and for all. {{storylink|The Crisis of Planet Gaia}}

With Gaia momentarily saved, the Maximals still had to deal with the threat of Nemesis. As a final solution, Lio Convoy instructed Drill Nuts and NAVI to finish cannibalizing the ''Yukikaze'' to upgrade Santon and Skywarp's ship, allowing the Maximals to leave Gaia and intercept the Nemesis before it reached the planet. It was paramount that the Predacons not intervene with the launch, so Lio Convoy had Kid and the others deliberately reveal the location of their hidden base to the Cyborg Beasts, hoping to draw Predacon attention away from the mountain caves where the launch catapult was under construction. Hellscream discovered the catapult anyway, however, forcing Drill Nuts to encourage Lio Convoy and Apache to launch as soon as possible, even if Kid's unit couldn't return in time. Lio Convoy held out as long as he could, but reluctantly agreed and began the launch. Fortunately, Magnaboss and the rest of the ''Yukikaze'' crew returned just in time to join the space mission, and Tripledacus ensured their catapult trajectory was preserved under fire from the Predacons. {{storylink|Fly Out! Planet Gaia}}

On their way to Nemesis, the Maximals were diverted by the Space Pirate Seacons, now under the control of Galvatron. The Maximal ship was forced down on an asteroid, ruining their intercept course towards Nemesis. Lio Convoy confronted Halfshell and his mates, only to find them as zombie-like soldiers to Galvatron's will. Even when the Seacons were defeated and freed from the mind control, the Maximals were still trapped. Lio Junior raised a plan provided to him by the otherwise invisible Moon to use the moon's gravity to slingshot back on course. Lio Convoy demonstrated great trust in Lio Junior, allowing him to coordinate the signal with Moon and [[Artemis]] to fire their engines for the slingshot, otherwise the Maximals would crash into the moon's surface. Lio Junior lived up to Lio Convoy's faith in him, and the Maximals were back on track to confront Nemesis. {{storylink|Revenge of the Space Pirates}}

The Maximals landed on Nemesis away from their ship, sending it off on auto-pilot to self-destruct, diverting the Predacons temporarily. NAVI guided Lio Convoy and the team to an exhaust port, which she believed would lead down to Nemesis's core. Lio Convoy's plan was to follow the port tunnels to the core of Nemesis and destroy it, taking out the entire artificial planet. All the Maximals volunteered to undertake the mission, but Lio Convoy selected only himself and Scuba to take the risk. Lio Junior balked at being overshadowed, but Lio Convoy had his reasons—as Magnaboss, Lio Junior had the great power and flight capability to protect the entrance to the tunnels from Predacon attack AND ferry the other Maximals off Nemesis to a safe distance before the explosion. Lio Junior reluctantly agreed.

During their search for the core, Lio Convoy and Scuba crossed paths with Galvatron. Lio Convoy sent Scuba on ahead, leaving him to deal with Galvatron. The two old foes again exchanged a debate about the nature of justice. Galvatron believed that justice was whatever he who held the most power said it was, but Lio Convoy believed justice came from the spirit within an individual. Their battle (and debate) came to an end when Galvatron used his Galva-Matrix to make Nemesis begin drawing upon the Angolmois Energy of Gaia. The tunnels flooded with the destructive energy, and Lio Convoy barely protected himself with a shield generated by his Energon Matrix. Knowing the paltry shield wouldn't hold out forever, Galvatron laughed as his enemy was swept away in the flood of energy. {{storylink|Breaking into Nemesis}}

The Energon Matrix shield could indeed only delay Lio Convoy's demise beneath the Angolmois Energy, it could not prevent it altogether. Lio Convoy's Energon Matrix called out to Lio Junior, who found his father within the tunnels inside the rapidly depleting shield. Lio Convoy told Lio Junior to forget about him and return to lead the others against Galvatron. Lio Junior refused to give up on his father, however, and linked his Energon Matrix shield to Lio Convoy's. This act of heroism not only saved Lio Convoy's life, it merged father and son. Their two Energon Matrixes, which had once been one, merged again to create the '''Legendary Green Lion''' (伝説の緑のライオン ''Densetsu no Midori no Raion''). {{storylink|Legend! The Green Warrior}}

With his Matrix Typhoon and Matrix Lion Arrow attacks, the Green Lion utterly defeated Gigastorm and turned back Galvatron's unstoppable Drill Destroyer attack. Meanwhile, Scuba had completed the mission and engineered an explosion that would destroy Nemesis in a matter of minutes. Galvatron refused to accept defeat, and fled back to the Angolmois Energy's core. Lio Convoy followed behind, with his loyal son and fellow defender of justice Lio Junior by his side. The lions found Galvatron in the core, where the Emperor of Destruction began absorbing Angolmois Energy again directly, growing to tremendous size in dragon mode. By agitating the Angolmois Energy, Galvatron ensured that the Nemesis explosion now threatened Gaia as well.

Seeing no other option, Lio Convoy reasoned the Green Lion could create Matrix shields for the Angolmois Energy, countless shields that would isolate and encapsulate the energy so that it would vent more peacefully and blunt the Nemesis explosion. Lio Convoy was concerned about the potential consequences to them, but Lio Junior eagerly pronounced that protecting peace in the universe at any cost to themselves was the Maximals' reason for being. Immensely proud at the lessons Lio Junior had learned, Lio Convoy called him "my son" and accepted the name "Father" as he and Lio Junior merged once more. The Matrix Typhoon dispersed the Angolmois Energy in Nemesis and in Galvatron as well.

Despite losing all his enhanced abilities from the Angolmois Energy, Galvatron refused to surrender. With the energy safely dispersed and Nemesis about to explode, Lio Convoy saw no more reason for battle and plead with Galvatron to stop. Galvatron still contained enough Angolmois Energy in his Galva-Matrix to be a threat, however, and challenged the green Lio Convoy to one last round. Lio Convoy abhorred violence without purpose, but saw Galvatron would not stop without an honorable death by combat. With tears in his optics, the combined green Lio Convoy charged Galvatron, locking his Matrix blades to Galvatron's Scissor blades in a swordsman's stalemate. He then split back into Lio Convoy and Lio Junior, sidestepping the block and surprising Galvatron with a killing stroke with his Lion Claw straight through the Galva-Matrix, shattering it. Galvatron commended him on his blow as the Nemesis broke down all around them.

When the explosion finally came, Gaia was safe and Lio Convoy used the last of the Energon Matrix's power to preserve himself and his comrades from the detonation. Weakened from the exertion, Lio Convoy found himself and his comrades adrift in a wormhole created by the explosion. Lost but at peace, Lio Convoy led his soldiers, his friends, and his son towards a light in the distance, the light of the next battle for peace in the universe! {{storylink|Farewell! Lio Convoy}}

====The Maximal Brainwashing Operation====
Lio Convoy was aboard the ''[[Yukikaze (BWII)|Yukikaze]]'' when it was attacked by the duo of [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (BWII)|Thrust]]. After a short battle, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were felled by Lio Convoy's missiles, and the shock to the two's systems made them believe they were [[Maximal]]s.

When [[Diver (BWII)|Diver]] and [[Tasmania Kid]] eventually showed up after a patrol, seemingly exhausted, Lio Convoy and the other Maximals set out to assist, but were surprised when the two turned out to have been brainwashed into being Predacons! In the ensuing battle, Lio Convoy fought against [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] and was about to meet his end when an errant shot from [[Megastorm]] impacted both forces. Weakened, Galvatron ordered a retreat and Diver and Tasmania Kid were cured of their brainwashing from the blast's shock. {{storylink|The Maximal Brainwashing Operation}}

====''Robotmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Masayuki Katō]] (Japanese)}}
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As [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], and [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] made a vow to protect Earth's [[Solitarium]] from the Decepticons, Lio Convoy watched silently from afar. {{storylink|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}}

When [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Beast Megatron]] launched an attack on a human city, Lio Convoy aided Optimus Prime in blasting the Predacon, but otherwise remained out of sight. It wasn’t until later in the battle that he introduced himself, as he delivered a powerful kick onto the Predacon leader. As the battle raged, Lio Convoy helped his fellow heroic Cybertronians in battling [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Robotmasters|Rebirth Megatron]], who had joined the battle under the guise of "Reverse Convoy" to catch his foes unawares. Lio Convoy added his own strength to Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal's “Double Convoy Tornado” to overpower a similar tornado-style attack from the Megatrons. The "Lio Typhoon Arrow" sent the villains into a retreat. Though Lio Convoy and his allies won the battle, the war raged on... {{storylink|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters (episode)|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters}}

====''Robotmasters'' online manga====
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While on Gaia, Lio Convoy came across the [[Blasty Zone]], which transported him to the planet's past in [[2005]], when it was called [[Earth]]. The trip left him with a bout of amnesia, which was quickly took advantage of by his discover, the nefarious [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Beast Megatron]]. Convinced of the Autobots' evil, Lio Convoy attacked [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] and [[Ginrai (robot)|Victory Leo]] as they were flying overhead. {{storylink|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters (issue)|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters}} The battle was fortunately put to a stop by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], and the former used his [[Matrix of Leadership]] to connect to Lio Convoy's [[Energon Matrix]] to convince him of the goodness of the Autobots. Utilizing all of their powers, the four gathered Supreme Commanders attacked the nearby Decepticons and sent them fleeing. {{storylink|Together, the 4 Great Supreme Commanders}}

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When the Autobots took in the fallen [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Reverse Convoy]], Lio Convoy was suspicious of the strange robot and elected to remain behind when Reverse Convoy took a contingent of Autobots to [[Sherman Dam]]. {{storylink|Strategic Meeting: The Mysterious New Warrior}} Lio Convoy's suspicion would prove to be justified, as it turned out to be a trap and Reverse Convoy revealed himself to be actually Rebirth Megatron! Nevertheless, Lio Convoy was able to save his comrades from the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Dark Emperor of Destruction, Reborn}}

A decisive battle soon takes place between the Autobots and the Decepticons, where Lio Convoy battled [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]]. The fight raged on for three days and three nights till the Autobots emerged victorious. With [[solitarium]], Lio Convoy and the other time-displaced warriors were able to return to their native eras. {{storylink|And Then}}
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====''Robotmasters'' 3D diorama manga====
When the mysterious [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Reverse Convoy]] appeared promising vital information with [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] chasing to prevent him from revealing said information, Lio Convoy and the other chased off Starscream. However, when Reverse Convoy was welcomed into the Autobots, Lio Convoy found the preceding events a little too convenient. {{storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 9}} His suspicions would prove correct when Reverse Convoy trapped some of the Autobots and sapped them of their energy. Lio Convoy came to their rescue and the Autobots' forces were bolstered by the arrival of an [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] from another universe. Uniting all of the power of five Autobot leaders, they were able to blow away the Decepticons in a Big Bang Cannon attack. {{storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 11}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hozumi Gōda]] (Japanese)|[[Jeong-gu Lee]] (Korean)}}

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In the wormhole created from the destruction of Nemesis, Lio Convoy would get lost in a "loophole" which went "beyond time and space", ending up on the [[Decepticon]] planet [[Dinosaur (planet)|Dinosaur]] in the distant past, just in time to see it partially consumed by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|Illusion? Lio Convoy}}

In Lio Convoy's native time, his disappearance prompted [[Vector Sigma]] and the [[Convoy Council]] to send [[Big Convoy]] and his trainees to [[Gaia]] to find clues as to what happened to the lost Supreme Commander. They found a black box left behind by the previous Maximals that contained a recording of Lio Convoy explaining his conflict with Galvatron and the end result of it being the scattering of Angolmois Capsules across space. Implored by his fellow Supreme Commander, Big Convoy decreed that his unit's mission was to gather the Angolmois Capsules for the safety of the universe. {{storylink|Big Convoy, Move Out}}

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While seeking out the [[Blentron]]s' base of operations, Big Convoy's unit stumbled upon a wormhole left behind by them and traversed through it to find the ravaged planet, Dinosaur. On the surface, they met a seemingly aggressive opponent who turned out to be Lio Convoy, to the amazement of the star-struck rookies. Lio Convoy explained how he came to be on the planet and emphasized the threat of Unicron, and how the Angolmois Energy was in actuality the energy drawn out of him and then sealed in Gaia. Realizing the Blentrons were trying to revive Unicron, Lio Convoy combined what little power he had in his Energon Matrix with Big Convoy's to attain the form of the Legendary Green Lion and used the light of his Matrix to show the newest generation the correct path to the Blentrons. {{storylink|Illusion? Lio Convoy}}

[[File:Neo35 greenwarrior.jpg|thumb|Maximals. Now flavored in mint.]]

The still green Lio Convoy made it back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as Big Convoy and his troops were fighting the revived Unicron, who was using Galvatron's image for his energy form. Picking up the defeated [[Magmatron]]'s [[Magma Blade]], Lio Convoy imparted some encouraging words to the other Maximals, telling them to combine their spirits with Big Convoy's Energon Matrix so that he could use the Matrix Buster on Unicron. Stalling with some swordplay, Lio Convoy stabbed Unicron in the chest, allowing Big Convoy to fire the Matrix Buster and annihilate Unicron. {{storylink|The Final Battle (BWN)|The Final Battle}} In the aftermath, Lio Convoy returned to his normal colors and was thanked for his assistance by Big Convoy, to which the humble Lio Convoy stated that it was truly the heroic spirits of everyone who won the day. [[Vector Sigma]] quickly repaired itself from Unicron's earlier attempted possession and promoted Lio Convoy to the rank of Great Convoy, a honor which he gladly accepted. He was soon involved in the Big Convoy Unit's graduation ceremony and the Maximal-Predacon truce to rebuild Cybertron. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}}

====''Timelines''====
[[File:InvasionPrologue-Primes.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Don't cross Leo Prime. He transforms into a lion the size of a fire truck.]]

As a high-ranking member of the Convoy Council, Lio Convoy traveled from [[Primax 498.1 Alpha]] and passed through [[Gargent 984.08 Alpha]], {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/14}} where, as the "Beast Sage", he helped forestall that universe's [[Cataclysm (GoBots)|Cataclysm]]. However, while his technology gave that universe's [[GoBot|natives]] more time, it was only temporary. {{storylink|Sunrise}} Lio Convoy eventually ended up in [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/14}} In [[Axiom Nexus]], he was gathered by [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|the local Optimus Prime]], along with a roster of other Optimus Primes and [[Sentinel Maximus|their kin]] in a group known as the [[Convoy (group)|Convoy]]. A multiversal cataclysm in [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|a universe]] seeded with [[Rarified Energon]] and an invasion by [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|natives from a negative polarity universe]] had called them into action. Since Matrix bearers and their doppelgangers were usually never allowed into Axiom Nexus, this was a grave threat indeed! {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}}

His name was on a list of Convoy members given by [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Commander Cheetor]] to [[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]]. The list noted that his home [[universal stream]] was Primax 498.1 Alpha and that Lio Convoy also used the moniker "Leo Prime". {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/21}} Leo Prime was present at a meeting of the Convoy after the turmoil caused by the [[Waruder]] invasion of Axiom Nexus. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

Leo Prime would eventually go on to travel to a universal stream in the [[Uniend|Uniend Cluster]]. He generated much confusion as he joined the local Autobots to defeat their Unicron with more ease than they were intended to have. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/14}}
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====''Prime'' toy bios====
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Following the restoration of Cybertron, Lio Convoy ascended to the rank of [[Great Convoy]], and became a member of the ruling body of Cybertron. After a time, Great Lio Convoy sensed the [[One Shall Rise, Part 1|awakening of Unicron]] in another dimension, and travelled across the multiverse to this world. Finding that the native Autobots and Decepticons had already dealt with the threat of Unicron, Great Lio Convoy—now using the name "Leo Prime"—elected to stay on this world for a time to ensure that Unicron did not reawaken, refraining from involving himself in the combat between the native Transformers. In the new body he wears in this universe, he is armed with an ancient sword that draws power straight from his Energon Matrix, though apparently unbeknownst to him, it, like the weapons of many other Transformers in this universe, is secretly an [[Arms Micron]] named [[L.P.]]. {{storylink|#primetoy|''Arms Micron'' Leo Prime bio}} Using this weapon, Leo Prime carved up the remains of one of Unicron's rock-and-earth avatars to create the [[Gaia Armor]], using the power of his Energon Matrix to sever the avatar's link to Unicron himself, but allowing it to retain the power of [[Dark Energon]]. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#PrimeUnicronPack|''Arms Micron'' Optimus Prime + Gaia Unicron bio}}

====''Legends'' comic====
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Leo Prime's interuniversal journey brought him to the [[Legends World]], one he was particularly fond of as its inhabitants had been encouraging the Maximals from afar during their battles on Gaia. He repaid them by defending their world from the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]], but ended up defeated by [[Katsu Don]], who reverted him to his original body by absorbing his "[[Chōkon Power|Beast Power]]" and sent him crashing into the home of his local counterpart, [[#Legends comic 2|Lio Convoy]]. After he'd explained his circumstances, Katsu Don attacked again and Leo Prime saw the similarities between himself and Lio Convoy when the latter put himself in harm's way to protect the Legends version of Lio Junior. He induced a beast transformation in Lio Convoy, turning him into a giant robotic lion, then adopted a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] body that let him combine with Convoy and draw upon his Beast Power to defeat Katsu Don. He then remained in the Legends World in anticipation of further Zamojin attacks, living with Lio Convoy and his son. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 41|Bonus Edition Vol. 41}}

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Some time later, Leo Prime could feel that the return of the Zamojin was imminent. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}} Indeed, Katsu Don reappeared and attacked the Legends World with [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], so Leo Prime confronted him alongside [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} While espousing his belief that Transformers would achieve peace upon becoming one with organic life, [[Grand Maximus|Grand]] envisioned a future inhabited by Lio Convoy, Big Convoy and Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

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When [[Majin Zarak]] attacked the Legends World, Leo Prime recognized his old foe and attempted to battle it alongside Lio Convoy and Optimus Primal. Upon being defeated, he realized that since he was fated to destroy Zarak in the future, the beast was effectively invincible in this era or else a time paradox would occur. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} Fortunately [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] hit upon the idea to defeat Majin Zarak without killing it by banishing it to another dimension. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} Following the destruction of the Legends World, Leo Prime evacuated alongside many of its natives to his home dimension, ending up on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] in [[2038]]. The planet was then attacked by none other than [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]], confusing Leo Prime until he realized the ship wasn't built by his era's Galvatron to begin with, but had been the brainchild of [[Galvatron II|another Galvatron]] from this era. By using his power to induce beast transformation, he temporarily turned all the Legends natives into proper Transformers, allowing them to attack and take down Nemesis. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}
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===''Bom Bom'' manga continuity===
====''Beast Wars II'' manga====
When the rainy season rolled around, most of the Maximal troops used the foul weather as an excuse not to go out on their regular patrol, and be insubordinate towards sub-commander Apache. Lio Convoy was none-the-wiser to the situation however, as all of the troops snapped to attention whenever he came by. Their slacking off came to an end when Diver reported that the Predacons were heading their way aboard [[Galvatron Dekazura Tank|an enormous tank]]. Lio Convoy led the counter-offensive, and upon his approach was troubled, as he sensed a power-source of Angolmois Energy within the juggernaut. Lio Convoy led Tasmania Kid into an attempted infiltration of the enemy vehicle, with the Insectrons Bigmos and Tonbot helping them out in getting airborne to bypass its defenses. But Bigmos's failed to fly quickly enough to avoid Lio Convoy getting hit by a blast, and Tasmania Kid was forced to proceed alone. Thankfully, a secondary plan of bombing the tank's vulnerable underside as successful, and the dreadnought was soon sinking into a nearby river. Lio Convoy returned to the front lines and entered the tank to confront Megastorm, whom he bested in combat. In the process, Megastorm was made to accidentally trigger the tank's self-destruct mechanism. Following the tank's spectacular detonation, the overcast skies began to clear, signaling an end to the rainy season. {{storylink|Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Infiltrate the Mystery Island!}} {{storylink|Free the Captured Matrix!}} {{storylink|Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!}}

He gets [[Humanization#Intoxication|drunk]] for drinking too much [[oil]] and ends up trashing [[Apache]]'s room. {{storylink|Recover the Bonds Lost!}} {{storylink|All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!}}}}

During the final battle with [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] on the artificial planet ''[[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]]'', Lio Convoy once again became corrupted by the [[Angolmois Energy]] that the planet had collected. The energy quickly consumed him, transforming him into Black Lio Convoy, a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]. Lio Convoy was able to use his [[Energon Matrix]] to channel the true spiritual energy of [[Gaia]] through himself, dispelling the evil influences and restoring him to a Maximal. The energy then transformed him into the [[Green Warrior]] and he was able to defeat Galvatron once and for all. {{storylink|Win the Battle of Light and Darkness!}}

After the destruction of the [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]], Lio Convoy and the members of his team were scattered across the time and space due to the blast of Angolmois Energy. After awaking one night in a blizzard, Lio Convoy found he was alone on an unknown planet.

Lio Convoy then wandered in the snow field alone, wondering where the other members of his team were. He then ran into a gang of rampaging animals, consisting of a Quetzalcoatlus, an Elasmosaurus, a [[Guiledart|Triceratops]], a [[Saberback|Stegosaurus]], a [[Sling (BWN)|Dimetrodon]] and an [[Dead End (BWN)|Ammonite]]. The gang, led by a [[Magmatron|Giganotosaurus]], attacked other animals. At first, he thought it was a hunt, but it turned out to be a massacre instead. Lio Convoy saved a dear cab and fired Lio Missiles toward the Giganotosaurus. He was surprised to find the missile didn't killed the dinosaur —in fact, the Giganotosaurus was completely unharmed. The Giganotosaurus fought back by firing missiles. When it was about to kill Lio Convoy, he was saved by a [[Big Convoy|mammoth]], who gave him and the dear cab a ride and helped them escape.

The mammoth, whose name was "Big", took Lio Convoy to a hot spring to heal his wounds. He then began to tell his story: His is the leader of a group of native wild animals. He told Lio Convoy that the Giganotosaurus's gang was a bunch of rowdies who became more vicious and killed his friends when he was absent after the mysterious "God's Stone" fell on the planet. He felt sorrow because he couldn't protect his friends. Lio Convoy asked Big to take him to the place where the "stone" fell.

Upon arriving at the cliff above the place mentioned by Big, Lio Convoy soon realized the "stone" is in fact an Angolmois Capsule. He then descended into the valley to take an examination of the capsule. The energy restored his onboard computer and gave him the time-and-space coordinates. Lio Convoy was shocked when he learned he was on a distant planet located in the [[7th Cosmos]] in a time long before he was born.

While Lio Convoy was examining the capsule, Big was wondering what he's doing in the valley before the gang came to the spot and attacked him, claiming for the "God's Stone". Though wounded, Big pushed the gang into the valley after he told Lio Convoy to get out. The impact caused the capsule to explode and the two breathed a sigh of relief. In the pit, the gang evolved in the blast of Angolmois Energy. The gang then rose out of the valley front of Lio Convoy and Big. Their leader, now named "[[Magmatron]]", thanked Big for his effort, which had made them stronger than ever before. The gang then transformed, ready to kill Big and Lio Convoy. Lio Convoy immediately transformed and fought the gang. He defeated the henchmen with ease, but Magmatron took him out with one blast.

Some time later, Lio Convoy crawled out of a thick snow layer and learned there was 90 percents of malfunctions within his body. Lio Convoy was sorry he got Big, who was mortally wounded, involved in this incident. Lio Convoy decided to use his [[Energon Matrix]] to cure Big. During the treatment, the only thought on his mind was curing Big, hoping he would carry on his will, and feeling concern about his teammates. After the action, the whereabouts of Lio Convoy was unknown. {{storylink|The Beast Wars "Neo" Begin!!!}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' manga====
At a certain point, the [[Unicron|Black Ball]] told Lio Convoy and his teammates' action to [[Big Convoy]] and his crew. Big Convoy felt the name "Lio Convoy" sound familiar, but he couldn't remember when he ever knew the name. {{storylink|There Are 7 Capsules}}

When fixing the ''[[Gung Ho]]'' on an asteroid near the planet [[Luxor]], Big Convoy asked [[NAVI (Gung Ho)|NAVI]] for information about Lio Convoy because he felt the name was familiar. NAVI gave Big Convoy the information and he learned that Lio Convoy was a rookie officer. In addition to that, they had never met each other, according to the official records. {{storylink|There Are 7 Capsules}}
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{{storylink|Double Cross}}
During his last breath, Big Convoy saw Lio Convoy come to take him to a place where his soul could rest in peace. {{storylink|Return to Zero}}

====''Beast Wars Metals'' manga====
The visage of Lio Convoy appeared alongside those of Big Convoy and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in a poetic montage overlooking the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] on [[Earth|Energoa]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
{{BW Shell Game}}
Suspicious of Magmatron even in peacetime, Lio Convoy sent Razorbeast undercover into his Predacon unit to sabotage his plans, despite not knowing exactly what Magmatron was scheming. {{storylink|Shell Game issue 1|Shell Game #1}}

===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics===
[[File:Lioconvoy gathering.jpg|thumb|Hey, look, he turns into Liger Zero!]]
There is a slight otherworldliness about Commander-in-Chief Lio Convoy, a sense that he is operating on a bigger picture and serving a higher power. Upon landing on a planet, he immediately becomes in tune with its natural harmonics and becomes determined to defend that world. He has sheer belief in his pre-ordained cause, backed up by a Matrix that gives him power from the very core of Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 17|Transformers Comic #17}}

Prior to the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], Lio Convoy commanded a crew of Maximals who traveled to the planet [[Gaia|Gaea]] and battled [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] and his forces. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #2}}

By the tail-end of the Great War, Lio Convoy had earned himself a place on the Autobot High Council. He was away from their base of operation when news came in that both Optimus Prime and Galvatron had fallen in combat, and so attended a meeting via holographic-projection. After rebranding themselves the "Primal Council," the group discussed their intent to broker an armistice with their enemies, in the hopes of ending the war without further bloodshed. To this end, Lio Convoy was sent out to the Eastern Iacon front of the conflict. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

Years later, during peace-time, the ever-vigilant Lio Convoy sat on the [[Bi-Partate Committee for State Affairs]], but was also a member of a secret black-ops intelligence unit known as the [[Pack]]. During a conversation with [[Razorbeast]] that was officially off-the-record, he reminded his fellow Maximal that their unit didn't exist and that the [[Maximal Imperium]] didn't sanction their operations. He warned Razorbeast that if he was caught while undercover in [[Magmatron]]'s command, he would be disavowed. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

[[File:BWAScendLioConvoyConventional.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]]
Unfortunately, Lio Convoy believed that Magmatron was the true enemy, while [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] was just a loose cannon. (Real good job of threat assessment there.) After Razorbeast's transwarp booster-sent distress message was strengthened by Magmatron, it reached Lio Convoy, who, despite his earlier warning, mobilized the Pack at once to race to Razorbeast's rescue. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 1|The Ascending #1}}

While Razorbeast's Maximals were fighting the Predacons to a standstill (in no small part thanks to the powerhouses [[Torca (BW)|Torca]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]), the Pack arrived and looked to turn the tide of battle quickly in the favor of all that is clean and fresh. Lio Convoy himself transformed and confronted [[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]] and some other Pred thugs, who were unimpressed by his unnervingly LARGE beast mode. Lio Convoy accepted this and whipped out his cannons. THEN they were impressed. When [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] revealed himself to the Maximals, Lio Convoy and Razorbeast were quick to turn their guns on him, right up until [[Rartorata]] showed his ugly mug. The [[Blentron|Blendtron]] injected Razorbeast with a load of Angolmois, turning the Maximal into a raging berserker locked in beast mode. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2|The Ascending #2}}

[[File:Lio V Ravage.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Rumble (G1)|RUMBLE]]! WAS! [[FIRRIB|RED]]!]]
Reminding the Pack that they take care of their own and clean up their own messes, Lio Convoy engaged the enemy. Once they had subdued Razorbeast's mutated form with crude vines and stakes, Convoy discovered that his comrade was still within the monstrous beast and fighting a losing battle against the Angolmois that was corrupting his mind. Ravage informed the Maximal commander of the urgency of what Magmatron had showed him, and the Maximals prepared to board Lio Convoy's transwarp cruiser. The cruiser's takeoff was then threatened by the arrival of the other two Blendtrons. Razorbeast broke from his restraints and charged into battle against the servants of Unicron, telling Convoy to escape while he held the line. Setting the transwarp coordinates to the time and place Ravage had received from Magmatron, the cruiser emerged in the midst of [[Big Convoy]]'s battle with Shokaract. However it was shot down upon the arrival of [[Herald of Shokaract|Shokaract's Heralds]]. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 3|The Ascending #3}}

Luckily Lio and the rest of The Pack survived the crash and were able to join up with Big Convoy. After briefly explaining the seriousness of the situation to Big Convoy, Lio provided [[Bump]] with a sample of Angolmois so he could synthesize an antidote. After a brief spat of posturing by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and Ravage, Lio took part in a frontal assault on Shokaract to serve as a distraction while [[Snarl (BW)|Snarl]] and [[Prowl II|Prowl]] enacted the real plan. Once Shokaract decided to call it a day after his heart to heart talk with Magmatron and in the wake of the devastating battle Lio Convoy received the antidote from Bump and started on rebuilding a devastated Cybertron... just in time for Megatron to get back from the Beast Wars and release his [[transformation virus]] on the planet. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4|The Ascending #4}}
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===''Universe'' toy bio===
Leo Prime was a career soldier, commander of the elite Maximal black ops unit the [[Pack]]. He and his comrades traveled to wherever trouble was thickest, working undercover to foil Predacon plots. {{storylink|#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Leo Prime toy bio}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Lio_Convoy_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg‎|thumb|75px]]

Lio Convoy was at the newly constructed Autobot base, [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}} Later on, he was at [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'s {{w|Hanami}} party having a drink from [[Heinrad (BWN)#Kre-O online manga|Heinrad]]. {{storylink|Soundwave's Trap? Stop Operation Brainwash Humanity!}}
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===''Legends'' comic===
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Visiting the [[Axalon Trading Company]] to discuss business with [[Optimus Primal (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|Optimus Primal]], the Lio Convoy of the [[Legends World]] found himself charmed by their office lady, [[Airazor (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 5#The Gender Gap Part 2|The Gender Gap Part 2}}

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Later, when he was out drinking sake, he was surprised by a speeding [[Arcee (G1)#Transformers Legends comic|Arcee]], who was transporting her nephew [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] to work in her car mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Vol. 10}} A gambler and a drunk, Lio Convoy lived in poverty and wasn't too eager to buy Lio Junior the ''Transformers'' toys he wanted. He tried to distract his son by making funny faces and calling it "transforming", to no avail. At another point, he gambled away his son's school lunch money at the races and was left despondent and full of regrets until Junior cheered him up. {{storylink|Lio Dad}}

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One day, [[#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Leo Prime]] fell from the sky into the home of the Lios, who mistook him for a toy until he introduced himself and explained that the Zamojin were targeting their world. When Katsu Don tracked down Leo Prime and hurt Junior, Lio Convoy was enraged and threw a rock at the Zamojin, impressing Leo Prime who helped him [[Transformers sickness|access his inherent Transformer memories]] and turn into a lion/starship Transformer. Lio Convoy used his new body to battle Katsu Don and combine with Leo Prime, forming the body of Prime's new [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] form. After Katsu Don was driven away, Lio Convoy repurposed his starship mode as a new home for him and Junior. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 41|Bonus Edition Vol. 41}} When [[Akihabara]] was rebuilt, his "house" mode was seen to be located in a wooded area just outside the town. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} He congratulated Junior after he'd gotten a new toy as a [[Christmas]] present. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}

When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] summoned [[Majin Zarak]] to the Legends World, Leo Prime called in Lio Convoy and Optimus Primal to assist him in battle with the titan, but, as Majin Zarak was fated to be defeated by Leo Prime in its future, it could not be destroyed sans a time paradox. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} Fortunately, [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] hit upon the idea to defeat Majin Zarak without killing it by banishing it to another dimension. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} Following the destruction of the Legends World, Lio Convoy evacuated alongside many of his peers to Lio Convoy's home universe, ending up on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] in [[2038]]. The planet was then attacked by [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]], which Leo Prime responded to by empowering Legends World refugees into becoming full-blown Transformers and Lio Convoy aided in taking own Nemesis as Leo Prime's body. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:BWU Lio Convoy.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|There's gonna be a revolution.]]
The Guardian of Order Lio Convoy, holder of the [[Energon Matrix|energon matrix]], was once in the employ of the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builders]], the decrepit and selfish [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s that had survived the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. Using his [[Solipsistic Staff]], he would ensure that the gladiatorial matches pitting the oppressed Maximals and Predacons against one another would always turn out as his mentor, [[Eject (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Eject]], intended them to. This allowed the status quo to remain in place, with the Builders securely ruling over the younger Cybertronians. Though Lio Convoy had resentments about his lot in life, he was otherwise steadfast in his loyalty towards The Administrator of the Games. After a chance encounter with [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Blackarachnia]], Lio Convoy had his eyes opened to the injustice of the caste-based society of Cybertron, where any Maximal or Predacon could be summoned to die in a Game or have rations cut for minor infractions of ridiculous laws. After a cathartic venture where he stood up to a couple of corrupt MCSF officers, Lio Convoy joined Blackarachnia and the resistance fighting to tear down Cybertron's tyrannical power structure. Now ready to leave his old life behind, Lio Convoy snuck a team of rebels into the 1924th Games at the [[Dodecahex]] Arena. While Blackarachnia's team seized control of [[Override (BW)|Override]]'s broadcasting equipment, Lio Convoy assassinated [[Supersonic]], securing the attention of Cybertron. He publicly exposed the Builders' moral corruption, deeming them unworthy of ruling Cybertron and calling for a war for freedom. Thus, the Fourth Cybertronian War, the [[Grand Uprising]], began. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

Broadcast footage of Lio Convoy's war declaration was seen shortly thereafter by the crewmembers of the ''[[Spooky Action at a Distance]]'' and the ''[[Dinosaur (ship)|Dinosaur]]''. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

Dubbed "Supreme Commander" of the Resistance by (mainly Predacon members of) his newfound followers, Lio Convoy began coordinating a variety of attacks on Builder-held territories. One particular target of interest was [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Fortress Maximus]], the massive Builder was also served as a prison for several high-value dissidents. However, the first raid was a disaster when Fortress Maximus used his telepathy to influence the team. The second raid failed as well, as the team was aware of Max's abilities and therefore were easily pushed into paranoia by the Builder. They ended up destroying themselves, each convinced the others were under the influence of Fortress Maximus.

For the third raid, Lio Convoy authorized an unpleasant but necessary action. Only mission-critical members were informed of Fortress Maximus's powers. A former champion of the Games, [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Buzzclaw]], was specifically recruited for the mission but left in the dark. Buzzclaw's psychological profile painted him as an obvious target for Maximus's manipulations, leaving the team with only ''one'' member to watch out for. Furthermore, psy-tech was developed that not only sensed when Buzzclaw was turned, it also carried a neural-spike that killed the unfortunate Predacon, but also sent a feedback pulse back to Fortress Maximus through their connection, allowing the team to eliminate the Builder and complete their mission. {{storylink|Head Games}}

While overseeing several campaigns, Lio Convoy was informed by [[B'Boom]] that [[Bighorn]] had died trying to take the [[Melpomene Bridge]]. B'Boom wanted to authorize an air strike to take revenge on the [[Maximal Command Security Force|MCSF]] members responsible, Lio Convoy refused, reminding his comrade that they were fighting a war, not seeking revenge, and resources were better served elsewhere. Still, he took B'Boom aside and they shared stories about Bighorn in memorial of their fallen friend. {{storylink|Burning Bridges}}

As the war went on, the Beast Upgrade hit Cybertron. Lio took on the form of a [[cybercat]], reforging his Solipsistic Staff into a sword. Somewhere during this time, he devised ''Operation: Amputation'', a last-ditch strategy involving wiring troops up with [[K-Bomb]]s. What he didn't tell the four volunteers was that he had remote control over the bombs. Six years in, the newly formed [[Independent Predacus States]] demanded Lio have Preditron killed, and he agreed for the sake of their alliance. After all, that was what the Resistance had sprung him from Fort Max ''for''. He still felt bad about it, though. {{storylink|Safe Spaces}} {{storylink|Derailment}} Elsewhere across Cybertron, various warlords were carving out their own territory. Lio made a note to deal with them after everything was over, but the Resistance was making great gains.

Then the news came out about strange "[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s" spreading over Cybertron, violently reformatting their victims into more drones. Lio Convoy realized it was the Builder's last-ditch attempt to stop them, and it was working. His first act was to try ''Operation: Amputation'', over the objections of his war council, but even the [[K-Bombs]] were unable to stem the tide. Lio Convoy ordered all reserve forces to Petrohex, then watched as they fell to the Vehicons within .20 cycles. Bump and Psycho-Orb filled him in on just how many Cybertronians stood in the Vehicon's path; if they were all converted, their numbers would overwhelm the Resistance with ease. With surrender out of the question, Lio Convoy put out the order: the Resistance would march on Iacon that night.

Before leaving, Lio reached out to the [[Maximal Nation]] and the Independent Predacus States, asking for assistance. As the assault on Iacon began, Lio Convoy spearheaded the battle for the [[Yuss Batteries]], one of the last lines of defense before Iacon. Lio was part of the group who stormed [[Fort Qalt]]. Utilizing a secret tunnel inside the fort, Lio Convoy, Break, and [[Quillfire (BW)|Quillfire]] managed to get the drop on the fort's commander, [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]], only to find he and Break were locked out and the Builder refused to give up the codes. Break sacrificed his life to gain them, Lio informed Scylla that the guns would be unable to target the Builder fleet.

Once the battle was over, the Builders' efforts meant taking a ship to Iacon was out of the question. The Resistance would have to walk in, all seventy-five thousand of them. Before setting out, Lio gave a rousing speech to the troops, congratulating them for doing the impossible and assuring them of their victory. Two and a half megacycles into their march on Iacon, everyone was getting a bit concerned about the total absence of anyone trying to stop them. Lio Convoy figured if ''he'' had been in charge, he'd be fighting a rearguard action, and came to the conclusion that Hot Rod had been told to do just that... and not done it.

[[File:Derailment SupremeCommanderLioConvoy.jpg|350px|left|thumb|"Behold, the quintessential devil in these matters: Lio T. Convoy, renegade and terrorist!"]]
By the time the Resistance had arrived at Iacon and scouted the area, the massed Vehicon armies were practically on their doorstep. Surrounding the [[High Council Pavilions|High Pavilion]], Lio declined to order shelling, not knowing whether that would call off the hordes or not. As his commanders went in, Lio lead the fight against the Vehicons outside, until the Assembly Bunker rose into the sky in front of him. Pissed by the display of arrogance, Lio swore to make them pay. With assistance from [[Grimwing (BW)|Grimwing]], he reached their platform and demanded their surrender, slicing off [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s wing when the councilor mouthed off. His terms for surrender were cut short when the Assembly revealed the architect behind the Vehicons: a dark clone of Lio Convoy who called himself "[[Galva Convoy]]". Lio and his forces were surrounded by Vehicons... who betrayed their benefactors and began converting the Assembly instead. On Blackarachnia's suggestion, Lio fled.

Desperate, thanks to his big plan going belly-up, Lio came to a grim conclusion: The Vehicons had to be stopped by whatever means necessary, and if that meant he had to use the last K-bomb left to crack the entire planet like an egg, so be it. As he was arming Ro-tor, he was met by Eject and [[Riker]] aboard [[Black-Out]], who had come to him to offer a truce. Lio wasn't happy to see his old mentor, but Eject revealed where Galva Convoy had holed up - in the [[Grand Mal]], and Lio's sword, which would hide him from the sparkless Vehicons, was their way in. They had a chance, though Lio promised to square things with Eject later.

On approach to the Grand Mal, Black-Out was shot down by a glancing blow, but managed to crash through the fortress' eye. Lio was unharmed, but to his distress found Eject fatally wounded, Eject offered him some last words of encouragement before expiring; as Black-Out exploded, Lio and his Maximals made their way inside, fighting through the drones as they went until they reached the bridge, where Galva Convoy awaited. Surprisingly, Galva Convoy was happy to see his "brother", maintaining that he was merely doing Cybertron a favor by removing the evils of "free will"... and that he had merely taken the ruthlessness of the Resistance to its logical extreme. Despite Blackarachnia's attempt to shoot him, she was subdued while Galva attacked Lio, who was too drained from days of activity to properly fight back. Lio began to wonder whether his duplicate had a point, and ruminated over all the dubious decisions he'd made over the years. Galva Convoy was just following his example. So, Lio decided to change strategy.

He pretended to be convinced by Galva's words, that he wanted to help him strip Cybertron of its sparks, as he focused his spark so it would match that of his duplicate. He told Galva to bring in a drone and assimilate Blackarachnia, and when he did, Lio jumped in front of them, taking the virus for himself. A panicked Galva leapt in to try and stop the process, allowing Lio to infect ''him'' thanks to their matching sparks. Lio blacked out, though not before he saw Blackarachnia raise her gun and fire.

Fortunately, the [[cyber venom]] in her gun prevented the virus from taking Lio. He was unconscious for the next several cycles, missing the end of the apocalypse, as medics did what they could to save his life, spending a decacycle rebuilding him "from the ground up", in Blackarachnia's words. On awakening, his oldest friend filled him in on the aftermath. Wrenching himself free of his recharge slab, he told her to get on the horn to everyone she could, Maximal, Predacon, Builder or Neutral, and get them to arrange a summit before the chance passed them by. Over the next eight cycles he passed in and out of consciousness, but Blackarachnia and B'Boom managed what he asked.

[[File:Inexorable March Lio Convoy.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Casting a long shadow over history.]]

With several more cycles of arguing and politicking, the Cybertronian Parliament was created, with a design that would make any one faction achieving a supermajority difficult. Watching their discussion, albeit via the means of an [[exo-walker]] since he hadn't fully recovered, Lio felt confident he'd made the right choice. When their first decision was to declare the war over, and that day dubbed [[Unity Day]], Lio felt a surge of hope before leaving them to their work. Two solar cycles later, Lio Convoy left Cybertron, deciding that he was too polarizing a figure to stay behind. The only witness to his departure was Blackarachnia, to whom he pondered over trying to bridge the gulf between Cybertron and Earth. {{storylink|Derailment}}

A decade after the events of the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]], Lio Convoy reappeared during a [[Vok]]-induced crisis on [[Metascan Omega]]. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

He did eventually return to Cybertron in some way, having some involvement in the ''Second'' Vehicon Apocalypse.

Some ten thousand years later, history remembered him for walking away from Cybertron rather than becoming a tyrant, though the details became blurred by the intervening years. The bulk of historians wrote that the great Lio Convoy was ''certainly'' not aware of all those horrible things like the G-Virus! [[Hatchet (BW)|Some academics]] took a far less than charitable view of his activities, both rightfully noting he knew approved monstrous deeds along with blaming him for activities he wasn't responsible for and taking a negative view of most of his choices. One notable historian, [[Rampage (BW)#Beast Wars Uprising|Pontiff General Rampage]], would write that Lio Convoy was a truly horrible thing who created zealots and sent them to their deaths, like those poor "Protoform Ex" agents.

There were persistent rumors that, following the [[Grand Uprising|Unification War]], Lio Convoy became part Vehicon, adopting a jet mode in addition to his more familiar [[cybercat]] [[beast mode]]. He also may have become binary bonded to the [[Titan Master]] [[Moon (BWII)|Moon]], sometimes known as "Mecha Usagi", but no records existed to prove it. {{storylink|Lio Convoy: Unity Through Tyranny}}
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==Games==
===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
When a super-powerful [[energon crystal]] was discovered on [[Earth]], Lio Convoy was one of the several combatants to join the brawl to take possession of it.

Lio Convoy could also partake in various other tasks, such as a mission to break a boulder to reveal an energon crystal hidden within before sundown, using a block in a mission to defend himself against various incoming projectiles, and missions to run across a pit-riddled field, sometimes involving hideously large bacteria he had to fend off.

After defeating his final opponent, [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], Lio Convoy decided to seal away the crystal forever, so that it would never fall into the hands of those who would abuse its power towards evil ends. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

{{note|Each character possessed an alternate ending, displayed if the game was beaten with said character. Each character has only their own ending listed on their pages, see the other characters' pages for Lio Convoy's fate in those outcomes.}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
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Lio Convoy participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available in the July Daily Campaign and could be recruited by collecting 20 Alpha cores, 20 Beta cores, 20 Omega cores, and 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWII LioConvoy toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight]]
*'''Lio Convoy''' (1998)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-16'''
**''Accessories:'' Six missiles, two launchers

: Lio Convoy transforms from an Ultra-sized robot into an organic white lion articulated at the legs and head. In this mode, one can activate flip-out blades in each foreleg and spring-loaded missile launchers hidden in his mane. The head/mane can also open up and spin around via push-lever gear mechanism as part of a spinning attack gimmick ''thing''. A button on top of his head opens his [[beast mode]] jaw. He can only store two of his six missiles in beast mode...and they stick out of his mane, looking a little goofy.

[[File:LioConvoyMatrix1.jpg|right|100px|thumb|"Pssst! Hey, buddy! Wanna buy a MacGuffin?"]]
:In [[robot mode]], Lio Convoy's chest design and colours closely resemble Generation 1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], even sporting a non-removable [[Energon Matrix]] sculpted into his chest, underneath his left chest panel (which also has a heat-sensitive Maximal [[rubsign]]). All of his flip-out beast mode weapons can be used in robot mode, and his missile launchers can be removed and held in either of his hands.

:Hasbro offered Lio Convoy as an [[exclusive]] on its now-defunct [[Hasbro Collectors]] website in 2000.

: This mold was used to make [[Black Lio Convoy#Toys|Black Lio Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/LioConvoy/lioconvoy.htm More information on Lio Convoy at TFU.info]''

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*'''Black Lio Convoy''' (1998)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-16'''
**''Accessories:'' Six missiles, two launchers

: A [[redeco]] of Lio Convoy, Black Lio Convoy sports the now-familiar black, silver, and teal color scheme which was later used for ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]], ''Armada'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] and many, many other 'evil' Optimus Prime repaints. There is also a variant of this toy that comes with gold claws, which is harder to find than the normal version.

: Black Lio Convoy was a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] and came in a Lio Convoy box with a sticker indicating that it was "Black Lio Convoy". A [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] version was also released, which featured a number painted in white on his, uh, butt.

: This toy is also used to represent the separate character of [[Black Lio Convoy]].

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[[File:BWII LioConvoy Flash.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Blinged out and sparkly. Who are these toys marketed to again?]]
*'''Flash Lio Convoy''' (1998)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-16'''
**''Accessories:'' Six missiles, two launchers

:The first [[redeco]] of Lio Convoy in his "Flash" color scheme, which replaces most of his secondary colors with metal-flake gold and silver.

:He was released alongside Burning Convoy to promote the ''[[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers|Beast Wars Special]]'' film.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/FlashLioConvoy/flashlioconvoy.htm More information on Flash Lio Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BWII-Toy_LioConvoy_GalvatronLuckyDraw.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Please help. I fell into some Kool-Aid."]]
*'''Galvatron Color Lio Convoy''' (1998)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-16'''
**''Accessories:'' Six missiles, two launchers

:A [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] exclusive limited to only 50 units, Galvatron Color Lio Convoy is a [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]-themed recolor of Lio Convoy. This rare toy represents the ''Bom Bom'' manga story wherein Lio Convoy's spark was tainted by [[Angolmois Energy]].

:This toy was only made available as a prize offered through the December 1998 issue of [[Comic Bom Bom]].

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/galva+lio+convoy/886/galva+lio+convoy.html More information (and a photo gallery) on Galvatron Color Lio Convoy at luckydrawtransformers.com ]''
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RMLioConvoy toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm adorable!]]
*'''Lio Convoy''' (2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-22'''
**''Acessories:'' "Gold Fang" x2, "Laser Tonfa" x2, "Lio Shot"
: ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' Lio Convoy is a scaled-down, simplified, all-new, Deluxe-sized Lio Convoy. Though he retains most of the original Lio Convoy's articulation, he lacks the spring-loaded [[gimmick]]s such as his spinning mane and missile launchers, and is of lower sculpted detail.

: Instead of spring-loaded weapons, Lio Convoy comes with a whopping five non-firing blasters. His beast mode mane has peg-holes to attach four of the weapons, simulating his bigger toy's [[attack mode|attack beast mode]]. The smaller handgun has several mounting points on it for adding the other guns, resulting in a superweapon.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Robotmasters'' version of [[Black Lio Convoy#Robotmasters|Black Lio Convoy]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/LioConvoy/lioconvoy.htm ''More information on ''Robotmasters'' Lio Convoy at TFU.info'']

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[[File:RMLioConvoy DVD toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm unobtainable!]]
*'''Lio Convoy + DVD''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-23'''
**''Acessories:'' "Gold Fang" x2, "Laser Tonfa" x2, "Lio Shot"

: This more limited-edition (yet still normal retail) redeco of Lio Convoy features a shiny metallic paint deco for his red parts. He also comes with a DVD with the second part of the short ''Robotmasters'' CGI-animated storyline.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/DVDLioConvoy/lioconvoy.htm ''More information on ''Robotmasters'' Lio Convoy + DVD at TFU.info'']

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===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics LeoPrime LOC.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This toy has caused untold years of war.]]
*'''Leo Prime''' (Legends, 2007)
*'''Leo Prime''' (Legends, "Cybertron Collection", 2008)

: An unusual addition to the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' line, Leo Prime is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''-series [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] toy, transforming into a robotic lion (well, liger, really). He was originally part of the first wave of ''Classics'' Legends, then later re-released in a wave with—even more unusually—the ''Cybertron''-series characters [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], all of whom (Leo Prime included) had the words "Cybertron Collection" added to the standard ''Classics'' package design.

: Interestingly, this makes Leo Prime the only remake / redeco figure released under the ''Classics'' toyline that's based on a Beast Era character - though of course, one might argue his inclusion is not entirely odd since he's still technically part of the Generation 1 continuity regardless.

: This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'' (2008)]] [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/ClassicsLeoPrime/leoprime.htm ''More information on ''Classics'' Leo Prime at TFU.info'']

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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Leoprimeuniversevoyager.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the same zoo as Primal Prime.]]
*'''Leo Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2009)
**''Series'': '''Beast Wars Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/"Jungle whip," Key

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Leobreaker]] with a new head and [[redeco]]ed in blue and red, Leo Prime transforms into a mechanical lion. Unlike previous releases of this mold, the electronics were removed and the battery cover is riveted closed. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded "snap-out robo-shredder claw," and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. As a redeco of Leobreaker, he can still transform into a "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Leader-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos. He comes with a silver-bordered blue Jungle Planet-type Cyber Key. His packaging designates him a [[Maximal]] despite the Autobot symbol on his chest.

: The original version of this mold was also used to create [[Nemesis Breaker#Toys|Nemesis Breaker]] and retooled to make [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Maximal/LeoPrime/leoprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Leo Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008toy-LeoPrimeTarget.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He hangs out with Walmart's red ''Universe'' Powerglide.]]
*'''Leo Prime''' (Voyager Class, 2009)
**''Series'': '''Beast Wars Series'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/"Jungle whip," Key

: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] was produced of the first ''Universe'' Leo Prime in colors that homage Lio Convoy's original color scheme. Though he was in ''Universe'' packaging, his cross sells were for the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class toys [[Stratosphere#Toys|Stratosphere]], [[Grindor (ROTF)#Toys|Grindor]], and [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Toys|Long Haul]]. Leo Prime's bio and call-outs remain the same.

: This release was exclusive to Target stores in the United States.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Maximal/TargetLeoPrime/leoprime.htm More information on "Target" Leo Prime at TFU.info]''
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===''Prime''===
[[File:Primetoy-LeoPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''If it is my fate, I will make up my mind, so please cut me some slack for now. Surely there will be a tomorrow, aah, after today.'']]
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*'''Leo Prime''' ([[December 15]], [[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''AM-28'''
**''Accessories'': Beast-leg/blade, "L.P." Arms Micron

: Part of the tenth wave of the [[TakaraTomy]] [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Japan|''Prime'' toyline]], Leo Prime is a [[redeco]] of Voyager Class [[Thundertron#Prime|Thundertron]], transforming into a mechanical lion. His right robot mode foot can detach to reveal a bladed "peg-leg", with the original foot converting into a claw-weapon. Leo Prime comes with his [[Arms Micron]] partner, [[L.P.#Toys|L.P.]], who transforms into a sword.

: In an erroneous holdover, the catalogue that comes with Leo Prime labels the figure "Thundertron" (サンダートロン ''Sandātoron'').

: This mold was also used to make [[Go Prime#Toys|Go Prime]] and [[BotCon 2014]] [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|Knight Alpha Trizer]].
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===''Legend Commander Collection''===
[[File:LegendCommanderCollection-LioConvoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Lio Convoy. the only one that Primus does not sin when he destroys."]]
*'''Lio Convoy''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''LC-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Gold Fangs", 2 "Laser Tonfa", "Lio Shot"
:Part of the ''[[Legend Commander Collection]]'' sold at [[Transformers Expo]], Lio Convoy is a redeco of ''Robotmasters'' Lio Convoy. Remaining stock was sold through [[TakaraTomy Mall]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TFCC-Lio-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Lio Convoy''' (TCC incentive figure, 2015)
**''Accessories'': blaster, [[Solipsistic Staff|axe]]
: The [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] member incentive figure of 2015, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Lio Convoy is a retool of ''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Deluxe|Orion Pax]], transforming into a truck. He comes with a blaster and axe, both of which can peg onto 5mm ports on his hands and vehicle rear sides. Although not depicted on the instructions, the blaster can also peg into the hole on the larger blade of the Energon Axe.

:Some units have [[Quality control|two left fists]].

:Lio Convoy was [[redeco]]ed into [[Nova Prime#Toys|Nova Prime]] and [[Galva Convoy#Toys|Galva Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Maximal/TFCCLioConvoy/lioconvoy.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Lio Convoy at TFU.info]''

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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG41-Lio-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|But can he kill Unicron in just one single shot?]]
*'''Leo Prime''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LG41'''
**''Accessories'': Ancient Sword, Headmaster, Leo Missile gun, small gun

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Leo Prime is a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager Class [[Alpha_Trion_(G1)#Generations|Alpha Trion]] using [[Infinitus#Generations|Infinitus]]'s head, and he transforms from a robot to "ancient leo" to "space carrier". He is armed with an "[[L.P.|Ancient Sword]]" (named the "[[Solipsistic Staff|Solipsistic Sword]]" in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''), a "Leo Missile" gun ("[[Typhoon Arrow]]" in ''Uprising'') that his Headmaster can ride in spaceship mode, and a smaller handgun that, like Infinitus, was previously included with [[Sentinel_Prime_(G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]]. As with Hasbro's ''Titans Return'' Voyager figures, pressing in his chest crystal makes his head adornments, the "Great Horn", spring up to "bulk up" his head.

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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece MP-48-Lio Convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Kimba really has gotten so big.]]
*'''Lio Convoy''' ([[February 29]], [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-48'''
**''Accessories'': <s>[[Artemis#Masterpiece|Artemis]] minifigure</s>, Cybertron Blaster, 4 Lio Missiles (2 for each launcher), holder

:[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']] Lio Convoy is an all-new mold that is intended to replicate his animated appearance. He is designed to scale with other ''Beast Wars''-based ''Masterpiece'' figures. Incidentally, he also scales with the Ultra-sized ''Beast Wars'' [[Big Convoy#Toys|Big Convoy]]. His lion mane in beast mode is really ugly.

:Lio Convoy was supposed to come with a poseable Artemis figure, though she was omitted in the final product.

:Unfortunately, some units have been reported to have broken legs if moved in a certain way.

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==Merchandise==
===Beast Wars Gum===
*'''Lio Convoy''' (candy toy, 1997)
:A snap together model kit of Lio Convoy was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]'', sculpted from purple and gold plastic. He could transform from robot to beast mode by being broken down into its component parts, then rebuilt into a new mode. It came with a stick of gum.
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===Beast Fighters===
*'''Lio Convoy''' (candy toy, 1997)
:Kabaya's ''[[Beast Fighters]]'' Lio Convoy was a small, [[super deformed]] PVC model which was hollow inside, designed to be used as a finger-puppet. It was available in a [[Blindpacking|blindpack]] with fizzy "Ramune" candy.
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===Flame Toys===
====Furai Model====
*'''Lio Convoy''' (20??)
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==Notes==
[[File:LioConcept.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Concept art]]
*In [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'', Lio Convoy's [[beast mode]], like [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s, is [[Scale|huge compared to the real thing]].
*Lio's beast mode is probably based on the main character of the classic manga, ''{{w|Jungle Emperor Leo}}'', better known to the English speaking world as ''Kimba the White Lion''.
*The fact that his Legends Class toy was re-released in packaging marketed as part of the "Cybertron Collection" could be interpreted to mean the character has some connection to the [[Unicron Trilogy]]. Odd as it is, there is a minor precedent: the Unicron Trilogy character [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] has adopted a disguise based on [[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|a Decepticon hero who took part in a Unicron Trilogy Beast Wars]].
*The toy catalogue featured as the first piece of fiction in this article was essentially [[fandom]] gospel for many years when it came to understanding the relationship between ''Beast Wars'' and ''Beast Wars II'', and everyone operated under the assumption that the characters of both series were contemporaries who then went off time-travelling to visit past and future Earth, respectively. But this scenario is nowhere else to be found in Japanese fiction: in cartoon continuity, the ''Beast Wars II'' characters live in the future thousands of years after the ''Beast Wars'' characters' home-time, and employ no time-travel in getting to Gaia. English-speaking fans didn't know this until it was loudly and explicitly stated by a [[Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|timeline published in 2007]]; as such, IDW's 2006 comic miniseries ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' took the setting from the catalogue as its starting point and presented Lio Convoy and the other ''Beast Wars II'' (and ''Neo''!) characters as hailing from the same time period as the ''Beast Wars'' characters.
*Lio Convoy, like a ton of other [[Kre-O Transformers (comic)|''Kre-O'' comic]] characters, uses existing Kre-O pieces. As such, he uses the [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] helmet, the [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]] lion head and mane (though they are rather small than normal), and a form of backpack piece to hold it on Lio Convoy's right-hand shoulder.

===Foreign names===
*''Korean:'' '''Lion Convoy''' (라이온콘보이 ''Raion Konboi'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bái Shī Qíngtiānzhù''' (白狮擎天柱, "White Lion Optimus Prime")

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Zarak (G1)

2020-03-23T05:13:09Z

Zeon: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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:''Zarak is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Nebulan]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:RebirthZarakArmor1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Z to tha A to tha R to tha AK!"]]
'''Zarak''' is a powerful and corrupt Nebulan leader who transforms into the head of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. He often holds the title of "Lord".

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:RingOfHate-Zarak.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"I may look like Jay Leno but I'm ten-times funnier!"]]
Lord Zarak was a high-ranking [[Council of Peers|Peer]] of questionable morality and ethics. Though generally believing he worked for what was, in his own mind, the good of all [[Nebulos]], he tended to be close-minded, dishonest, manipulative, self-aggrandizing, and excessively proud. He loved his daughter [[Llyra]] very much, but was a political rival of her young and idealistic lover [[Galen]].

When the Autobots arrived on Nebulos, Lord Zarak became convinced of their sinister intentions and urged his peers to take swift and decisive action against the "invaders." Though several other members of the government council agreed with this course of action at first, Galen opposed the idea of lashing out before they had attempted a dialogue with the newcomers. As more voices spoke in opposition to his, Zarak was quick to denounce any declaration of peace the Autobots put forth as lies meant to lure Nebulos into a false sense of security. Zarak went so far as to engineer himself some of the "evidence" proving the robots' guilt, such as causing [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] to seemingly attack a crowd of Nebulans. When the Autobots later approached the capital city of [[Koraja]] to try and further negotiate peace, Zarak urged Galen to open fire, though Galen ignored his histrionics. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

Zarak didn't give up his dream of getting rid of the giant robots; he paid demonstrators to stage protests in Koraja, creating the illusion of popular support for his position. Later, Zarak took more direct action, and used information gleaned from the Autobots to contact their enemies, the Decepticons, and inform them of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]]'s whereabouts. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

When the malevolent Decepticon contingent led by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] arrived on Nebulos, his mistake should have been obvious, but Zarak continued to claim he wanted nothing more than to make Nebulos safe. He even begun convincing himself of an alternate version of events that had led up to this point, in order to ease his nagging conscience. His first meeting with Scorponok reestablished his doubts, as the callous Decepticon roughly manhandled him, and declared that he would turn to conquering Nebulos as soon as he had dealt with the Autobots. {{storylink|Doomsday for Nebulos}} But when Scorponok found this task more challenging than he had initially believed it to be, Zarak delineated to him the advantages of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster process]] developed by the Autobots, and ultimately [[binary bonding|binary bonded]] with the Decepticon leader. Using Llyra as a messenger, he lured the Autobot Headmasters into a trap by claiming that he and his crew were being held hostage. As he led the Decepticons into battle, he soon found himself overwhelmed by the raw power at his command, nearly forgetting the things he cared about, even his own daughter. When Scorponok used Llyra and other Nebulans as a distraction, endangering her life, he experienced only a moment of hesitation before carrying on with the plan. Later, after the Autobots were defeated and Zarak separated from Scorponok, he was immensely relieved to find that Llyra did not recall exactly what had happened during the battle. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

[[File:Brothersinarmor-zarak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Apparently those built-in guns on Hot Rod and Blurr don't count.]]
Zarak carried on with his campaign of aggression, battling the Autobots at every turn and claiming to the news media that his work was a victory for Nebulos, even as his forces began reducing the planet to rubble. The captive Galen tried to convince him of his own madness and battle lust, but not till he and his forces nearly destroyed the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]] did he have the "moment of clarity" that let him see the true nature of his actions. As he related it to Galen, he was being overwhelmed by the force of Scorponok's personality, which he claimed was "reprogramming" him, causing him to act against his own will. With his last shreds of decency, he freed the Autobots so that Nebulos might still have a chance. He then immediately joined a battle against those selfsame Headmasters, his brief moment of independence lost. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

''Thanks to a bug previously planted in the Autobots' headquarters, the Decepticons learned that their enemies had manufactured a fuel convertor which would allow them travel to Earth. They put together a plan to steal it.''

''Zarak accompanied Scorponok into Autobot territory and there they issued a challenge to Fortress Maximus and Kord: the two faction leaders would fight a death match, and the winner would be declared triumphant in the greater conflict. Fortress Maximus accepted, and the duel commenced immediately. Though Scorponok secured an early advantage by clamping Maximus in his pincers, the Autobot turned the tables by targeting Zarak: a hit to the more vulnerable Nebulan caused Scorponok to momentarily seize up. He quickly recovered, and combined with Zarak in order to better protect him. The clash was brought to a premature end after Triggerhappy managed to sneak off with the convertor, and the Decepticons retreated with their prize in-hand. They soon made their way off-world, forcing the Autobots to follow.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

[[File:Zarak-fleshhelmet.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6|Flesh helmet, or metal chin?]]
The Autobots left Nebulos, and Scorponok ordered his Decepticons to pursue. In a battle within the caves of [[Mount St. Hilary]], Zarak used his small size to pursue a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|potential human hostage]] into the deeper caves, where the larger Fortress Maximus could not follow. Zarak and Galen eventually came to fisticuffs, till Zarak used his mind-link with Scorponok to blast the ceiling over the human. Rushing to save the human, Galen was killed, to Zarak's delight. Unfortunately, the human then took control of Fortress Maximus, and the Decepticons were driven into retreat. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

Zarak soon began experimenting on his own troops, developing the [[Pretender]] process to meld the organic and the mechanical into six powerful new warriors. Unfortunately for the evil scientist, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s mind found its way into his computer and gave the Autobots access to his files, allowing them to duplicate the process. Though Zarak/Scorponok tried to destroy Optimus by battling him in a digital landscape, he was nearly lobotomized when his opponent uploaded massive amounts of data into his processor. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!}}

[[File:Zarak superman.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|[[Superman|He just came out from the phone booth.]]]]
Zarak used his humanoid form on several occasions to operate discretely on Earth. He first set up the [[Z Foundation]], a Decepticon front operation designed to get humans to destroy the Autobots. Under his orders, [[Kreb]], [[Brisko]], and [[Lokos]] hired a quartet of bounty-hunters to test out new "[[jammer]]" devices the Decepticons had developed to paralyze their foes. The "[[Roadjammers]]," as they were dubbed, turned on the Decepticons after one mission, and used the devices on the three Headmasters. Zarak was forced to intervene personally, bringing Scorponok along to swat the bothersome humans. But one of them, [[Felix]], had managed to modify the jammer to also take control of its victims motor functions. As a result, Scorponok was beaten down by his own minions. Left at the humans' mercy, Zarak was forced to use an "anti-jammer," which allowed the Headmasters to spring back to his aid, but also released the Autobot prisoners. {{storylink|Ca$h and Car-nage!}}

''Scorponok managed to lure [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] out into a forest, where [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] lay in wait for the Autobot. Using his powers of hypnosis, Mindwipe gave Highbrow a severe case of amnesia, and next convinced him that he had always been a Decepticon. Highbrow remained ill-at-ease, and so both Mindwipe and Scorponok transformed their heads into their Nebulan forms to defuse the tense atmosphere. It was at this time that the Decepticons learned of their fatal mistake: though Highbrow's mind had been blanked, [[Gort]]'s had not! Free to think independently, the heroic Nebulan knocked out [[Vorath]], taking Mindwipe out of the fight. But Zarak reached Scorponok before he too could be dealt with, and recombined with his larger partner. Gort outwitted them once more by pretending to return under Mindwipe's thrall in rejoining Highbrow, only to assume complete control of the Autobot's motor functions. The Autobot ripped Scorponok's head off his shoulders, causing him to black out from the forced separation.'' {{storylink|All in the Minds!}}

''Highbrow carried Scorponok's head back to the Autobots' headquarters, unable to bring himself to terminate Zarak, and thus end Scorponok's threat permanently. Scorponok's Decepticons caught up to him before he could rejoin his fellow Autobots, and rejoined their leader's head to his body, returning him to full functionality. Revenge for Scorponok's decapitation would wait however, as the Decepticons were then swept up in a plot to stop a time storm from destroying the Earth, forming a tenuous alliance with the Autobots along the way. Zarak/Scorponok leaped into the fray despite word of caution from [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]], and wound up getting clobbered by the future-Decepticon [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] for his rashness.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

Following an invitation from [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], Scorponok's Decepticons met with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s troops in the latter's Arctic base. Due to Starscream's trickery, the two factions' alliance got off to a rocky start, which took a turn for the worse when Ratbat voiced his disgust for organic creatures. In response, Scorponok had Zarak transform and reveal himself, his Headmaster subordinates following suit afterwards. Ratbat and Scorponok's animosity came to a head when the latter learned that Ratbat was keeping information about the legendary [[Underbase]] to himself, resulting in a [[Decepticon Civil War]] erupting between their forces. {{storylink|Cold War!}}

After Scorponok emerged as dominant Decepticon leader, he established a new [[New Jersey base|base]] of operations in [[New Jersey (Earth)|New Jersey]]. Some time later, Zarak caught wind that the Autobot [[Micromaster]] [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] was to participate in a professional wrestling match. He attended the show without his armor to avoid attention, and found himself intrigued by the spectacle. Returning to base, he and Scorponok contacted Cybertron, requesting they send over some Decepticon Micromasters. Zarak later approached Roadhandler outside the ring, acting as a "manager of talent" in the wrestling world. Revealing the [[Air Strike Patrol]] as the "talent" he was promoting, Zarak forced the Autobot into a match with [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], threatening to "disrupt" all future matches if he refused. Roadhandler complied, but Zarak still planned on playing dirty; he instructed the rest of the Air Strike Patrol to abduct Roadhandler's fan club so they could force him to throw the match. The rest of the Autobot Micromasters foiled all of their kidnapping attempts however, and the Decepticons were forced to flee once Roadhandler emerged victorious. {{storylink|The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}}

Some time later, Scorponok found himself drawn into a battle at the [[MacDill Air Force Base]] by his newest recruits, the [[Air Strike Patrol]]. There, Optimus Prime tried talking to Scorponok about alliance and cooperation, of them both being manipulated by some [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|unknown player]]. Scorponok wasn't very interested in listening, and transformed into his scorpion mode, splitting off from Zarak in the process, in order to blast the Autobots' shuttle. Optimus spoiled Scorponok's shot, and reiterated his point, telling Zarak that he was akin to a puppet being controlled by an unseen puppet-master. This comparison struck a chord with the Nebulan, and the Decepticons were made to stand down. Just as Zarak agreed to compare notes with his enemy, the Pretender-enhanced Starscream arrived to destroy all combatants on both sides. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}} Zarak was too stunned at first to react at all, unable to comprehend how a seemingly dead foe had returned to strike him down. He was shaken out of his stupor by Optimus Prime, who convinced the Decepticons to aid him in a coordinated assault against their common foe. When Starscream showed that he could still feel pain despite his immense power, Zarak's confidence returned to him and he made full use of Scorponok's weaponry against the Pretender. Completely overwhelmed, Starscream's cowardice came to the forefront, and he begged Scorponok to allow him to return to the Decepticons. Zarak accepted, and he left the battlefield with his troops. {{storylink|Skin Deep}}

Optimus once more approached Scorponok, seeking an alliance, during a tumultuous time for the Decepticon leader. His troops had grown disillusioned with him after he had taken back Starscream under his command, only for the Seeker to go AWOL. As such, Scorponok readily accepted Prime's surrender, and ordered his troops to take away the Autobots' weapons, Pretender shells, and Nebulan partners. Zarak separated from his partner to ruminate on the situation, thinking to himself that those who had deserted him would surely return then, begging to be forgiven for their transgressions. He was still making up his mind over whether or not he would genuinely join forces with Optimus, or betray him and leave him to rot in a cell, when it was brought to his attention that several unidentified crafts were headed towards his base. Zarak was then caught off-guard by Hot Rod, Kup, and Optimus storming his command post. Hot Rod hoisted the Nebulon up, and threatened to rip him limb from limb. Zarak countered by having Scorponok's body grab Kup by the head, and threatened to crush it if he wasn't released. Optimus talked everyone down, and had both Hot Rod and Zarak release their hostages so that they could discuss an alliance on equal terms. Zarak rejoined with Scorponok and was about to officiate the union with a handshake when a rogue faction of Decepticons, the crafts detected earlier, began their attack on his headquarters. {{storylink|Surrender!}} The Decepticon base collapsed on itself, but Scorponok emerged from the debris, still fully capable of taking on the challengers thanks to his ultra-dense armor. After quickly batting aside the rank-and-file, Scorponok battled Shockwave man-a-mano, their brawl spilling over into the nearby city. Zarak separated from Scorponok during the duel, so that he could mock Shockwave's lack of spirit while his partner blasted away at their opponent. Zarak combined once more with his larger partner to deliver the finishing blow. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}}

Old rivalries had to be put aside when all Cybertronians on the battlefield were recalled to Cybertron by [[Primus]], in order to prepare for the coming of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. Zarak's personality began to shine through more and more as Scorponok found himself faced with his own mortality in the upcoming Armageddon. When the dark god appeared in Cybertron's orbit and began to bat away all opposition, Scorponok came to realize that he was truly Lord Zarak at his core; a flawed man tired of his involvement in a war that wasn't his. However, he soon managed to dispel his insecurities upon seeing his troops forfeiting their lives on the battlefield. Recalling his Decepticon heritage, Scorponok dashed into the fray and began to tear into Unicron's foot. Unicron retaliated with a blast of fiery breath, mortally wounding the Decepticon. Zarak and Scorponok perished as one, while Optimus stood over him and assured him he had done good in his final moments. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}

====''Classics''====
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Scorponok and Zarak's remains on Cybertron were discovered and studied by the [[Mini-Con]] [[Broadside (Classics)|Broadside]]. {{storylink|The New World}}

====''Regeneration One''====
[[File:Scorponok natural selection 1.jpg|thumb|right]]
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Scorponok related the story of his experience with Lord Zarak in the Headmaster process. Scorponok eagerly gobbled up Zarak's genius to improve his intelligence, although he remarked Zarak wasn't as receptive to his warrior instincts.

Zarak was responsible for the "ghost protocol" that automatically reactivated the original Scorponok on Nebulos when his facility was breached by other Nebulans. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Primax 489.0 Zeta]], Monzo "Mo" Zarak's binary-bonded partner Scorponok tried to connect to [[Horus]] in the [[Argos Cluster]] to obtain the alien's power, only for the duo to be mutated, driven insane, and fused with their floating fortress, creating [[Majin Zarak]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/10}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:RebirthZarak1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Well, enough bargaining. Yah, we're not here to bargain, we're here to REMOVE *clap* YOUR HEADS."]]
{{voiceactor|[[Stan Jones]] (English), [[Katsuhisa Hōki]] (Japanese)}}

Lord Zarak was a vile dictator, the leader of the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], a group of telekinetics who had enslaved the population of [[Nebulos]]. While the Hive could not control Transformers as they could normal machines, Zarak nonetheless used his machines to capture and bully the Decepticons into supplying [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] forms for the other ten members. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

Zarak later rebuilt the Hive's underground city into the giant Headmaster body Scorponok, with a special suit that allowed him sole control over Scorponok. In the end, Zarak/Scorponok lost to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and the Decepticons and the Hive fled Nebulos. Conflict between Zarak and [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] for leadership was present. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Zarak used his mental powers to cross dimensions into the [[Legends World]], where he had Scorponok's city pose as the "Hive" shopping center as planned to conquer this world. After recruiting [[Flywheels]], who in turn brought him [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], Zarak began his assault only to be opposed by his enemies [[Stylor]], [[Duros]] and [[Arcana]], who had followed him and teamed up with the local Headmasters to become Double-Headmasters. Too prideful to join with Flywheels to become a Double-Headmaster himself, Zarak was defeated and sent back to his home universe. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:G2Redux-GalvatronCyclonusScourgeZarak.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]]
Lord Peer Mortilus Olin Zarak III, Servant of the Realm, By Grace of the Spheres<ref name=askvectorprime/> had a daughter, [[Llyra]], who eventually grew up to reject her evil father. Not desiring to allow this to happen again, Mo fathered a son, [[Olin Zarak|Olin]], with another woman. Olin was kept squarely under his father's watchful eye as he grew. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

Following the rebirth of Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], Lord Zarak and Galvatron led their Decepticon forces away from Earth and Cybertron. They attacked Zarak's homeworld of [[Nebulos]] and many other planets in deep space, with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots in hot pursuit of them through the cosmos. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

Mo eventually died, allowing Olin to inherit Scorponok. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
After the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clone]]s failed to obtain the coordinates to [[Metascan Alpha]], Zarak mocked Galvatron's skills and, combining with Scorponok, reasserted that he was leader of the Decepticons now. While the pair were still in disagreement, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] broke into their base with the intention of destroying Galvatron's [[Nullification Cannon]]. During the battle, Scorponok took a swing at Prime which accidentally connected with the Cannon, causing it to explode. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===Swamp of the Scorpion===
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Zarak stationed the mighty city-robot Scorponok as his base of operations deep within Nebulos's vast jungle-swamp, while he plotted to steal Nebulos's oil supply. Opposing his dreams of conquest were a [[you|young Nebulan]] and the Autobot Highbrow. Whether or not the Decepticons won depended on which decisions you made! {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Mozarak.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|When we asked for "More Zarak", there was a miscommunication.]]
Doctor Mortilus Quixotol "Mo" Zarak, DHME (Doctor of Higher Mechanical Engineering)<ref name=askvectorprime>[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> was the reclusive chairman of the [[Zarak Consortium]], a front for an inner circle of maverick scientists called the [[Cranium]]. He was approached by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]], a renegade Decepticon who ignored the Transformers' [[Code of Interplanetary Conflict]], who conspired with Zarak and his team of scientists to create a new, enigmatic technology. Within the inner sanctums of the Cranium's labs, at least one fusion of Nebulan and Cybertronian technology was created in the form of a re-engineered Nebulan specimen.

However, this research was halted 29 [[Units of time|stellar cycle]]s ago when an [[Autobot]] peacekeeper, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], infiltrated the Cranium and engaged Scorponok in battle. Zarak, worried that their work would be destroyed in the crossfire, was killed by friendly fire. Zarak's wounded, opened torso revealed he himself had been re-engineered with Cybertronian technology. Scorponok escaped, with a major head wound, through an [[artificial wormhole generator]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Ultra Magnus}}
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===''Knights of Unicron''===
Zarak's Palace (presumably not unlike Caesar's Palace), located on Planet Nebulos, was the eighteenth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Zarak betrayed his people, the Neb'los, to the Decepticons and had the city of Scorponok built on their remains. Driven by the voices of the dead aliens, [[Scarlett]] traveled to Scorponok's Headmaster chamber where she decapitated Zarak and took over his binary bond with Scorponok. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]], the Nebulans successfully repulsed the Cybertronian invasion of their world. Years later, Lord Mortilus Zarak would salvage several of their corpses into the immense [[Zarak Maximus]], which Zarak binary-bonded himself to. The process drove him mad, and he fled the world rather than harm his daughter [[Llyra]] or grandson [[Olin Zarak|Olin]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/11}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Zarak was a [[Macromaster]] [[Decepticon]], who in the 21st century infiltrated [[Nebulos]] as part of the Decepticons' [[infiltration protocol]]. He managed to do well at this, getting the planet's [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] Nations at war with the [[World Watcher]]s. When the war was forced into the open, the Decepticons teamed up with the Hive, Zarak forming a partnership with the scientist [[Borx|Fausto Borx]]. The two quickly proved a terrifying duo, conducting horrific experiments on [[Autobot]] and [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] captives alike. It was these experiments that gave rise to the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. This led to the war on Nebulos reaching a stalemate, until Zarak and Fausto came up with a new idea. They turned the city of [[Kinodia]] in the mighty [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]], the first double-Headmaster. In response, the Autobots created the equally impressive [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. The two city-bots fought a war that devastated what little was left of Nebulos, until the Autobots used Fausto's daughter [[Llyra]] as a distraction which caused the Fausto half of MegaZarak to pause, allowing Fortress Maximus to kill him.

Zarak himself endured, reappearing when [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] turned his attention to the planet [[Master (planet)|Rebirth]]. This time, he declined to take a scientist as a partner, or anyone with any kind of emotional attachments that could "weaken" him. Instead, he looked for a partner with base cunning, and found such a being in [[Abraham Dante|Dante]]. Joined with the street brawler [[Caliburn (BW)|Caliburn]] as his [[Powermaster]] partner, MegaZarak was reborn. In the course of the war for Master, he would fight Fortress Maximus again, and this time it was MegaZarak who had the upper hand.

At some point between then and the forced end of the Great War, MegaZarak fought Fortress Maximus one last time. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} As only Fortress Maximus was still standing years later, it probably didn't end well for MegaZarak.

==Commercial appearances==
When the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] encroached on the [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] base, Zarak rushed out to oversee it transform to scorpion mode and attack his enemies. The Technobots merged into [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] to fight back, and so Zarak transformed into Scorponok's head and hurled a boulder at them. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Computron and Scorponok|Technobots and Scorponok commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
*'''Scorponok''' (Headmaster, [[1987]])

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Zarak is the [[Headmaster (technology)#Toys|Headmaster]] figure included with [[Scorponok (G1)/toys|Scorponok]], forming his partner's head in robot mode or piloting his cockpit in scorpion mode. As he is about the same size as a smaller Headmaster figure, Zarak actually makes a rather small head for the huge Scorponok, but this is covered up by Scorponok's large helmet.

:As with all Headmasters, Scorponok has a flip-down panel on his chest which covers a spring-loaded mini-Tech-Spec-meter which gives readings for Speed, Strength, and Intelligence. The tumblers are activated when Zarak (or any other Headmaster unit) is plugged into his neck socket while in head mode.

:This mold was redecoed along with the rest of Scorponok to make ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Masterforce|Super-God Masterforce]]'' [[Scorponok (G1)/toys#Super-God Masterforce|BlackZarak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/LordZarak/lordzarak.htm More information on Lord Zarak at TFU.info]''

===''Generations''===
====''Titans Return''====
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====''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''====
*'''Scorponok''' (Titan Class, [[2020]])
:At [[New York Comic Con]] 2019, Hasbro displayed a new Zarak figure and stated that companion components would be forthcoming. Lord Zarak is a Deluxe-Sized figure who forms Scorponok's head, while his own head detaches as an unnamed Titan Master, which can ride in a compartment on the back of Scorponok's beast mode.
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==Notes==
*For whatever reason, the head of Zarak's character model is the same as the one on Scorponok's character model, minus the antennae.
*Zarak is one of the first non-Cybertronian Decepticon leaders. The first if we ignore that business with [[Serpentor]]...
*"Mo" is given as Zarak's first name in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Spotlight: Ultra Magnus]]'' and it is later also used in the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' via the "[[Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur]]" Facebook page.
**"[[Ask Vector Prime]]" would later clarify that Mo is short for Mortilus in both instances, and further state that in other universes it can be short for other names, including [[Monzo]] in [[Primax 489.0 Zeta]], [[Mollox]], [[Mogahn the Mass|Mogahn]], [[Modrex]], and [[Mongo (ROTF)|Mongo]].
**Further, [[Vector Prime]] would note that sometimes his name is even further afield, and that he has occasionally been known as [[Galen|Lord Kord Zarak]], [[Abraham Dante|Dante]], and even [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].
**Additionally, his middle names in [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]] and [[Primax 1005.19 Gamma]] have significance; in the Epsilon universe, his middle name is [[Olin Zarak|Olin]], and in the Gamma reality his middle name is [[Quixotol]].
**As to the significance of his first name [[Mortilus|sometimes being the same]] as a member of the [[Guiding Hand]], Vector Prime speculated that it could be mere coincidence foreshadowing his eventual villainy, or it could be something more sinister.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Lord Zarak''' (The Rebirth, ロード・ザラク ''Rōdo Zaraku'')

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
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Show-accuracy

2020-03-23T05:05:26Z

Zeon: /* Modern-day toys of Generation 1 characters */

[[File:Ratchet-charactermodel.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|So when we were kids, some of us pretended that he combined with that sled thing to make the full robot. But that's just [[Personal canon|crazy talk]].]]
Transformers characters are frequently represented in multiple different media, ranging from plastic toys to animation to comic books. Their appearances frequently vary between these, leading many fans to select one version that represents the character's "real" appearance and rate others in terms of their similarity to this one. '''Show-accuracy''' is typically a toy's resemblance to the animation's depiction of the same character; conversely, '''toy-accuracy''' is a show character's degree of similarity to the corresponding toy.

In most cases, Transformers are designed as toys first, with cartoon and comic [[character model]]s being artists' interpretations of the toy designs. As such, for the most part, it is toy-accuracy that has the most relevance to the production process. A notable exception to this rule is ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which featured a large group of new characters whose toys were (for the most part) based on animation designs, rather than vice-versa.

==Modern-day toy lines and media==
[[File:G1 Reissue Galvatron.jpg|upright=1.66|left|thumb|Not toy accurate!]]
Occasionally, toy and fiction designs are created cooperatively, such as the case of the [[live-action film series|live-action movie]] toys and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' series. [[Hasbro]] worked closely with [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] and [[Cartoon Network]] to ensure that the fictional designs for each series were workable as toys and that they could get the toys and fiction as close visually as possible (accounting, of course, for the movie and toy line's differing production schedules). In the case of the movie lines, Hasbro later released new-sculpt toys of existing designs that often managed to mimic the movie designs much better than the earlier toys. Just compare ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Battle Blades Bumblebee]] to 2007 ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TF2007ConceptCarmaro|Concept Camaro Bumblebee]].

Another exception frequently happens with [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s releases of Transformers [[franchise]]s in Japan. Due to the delays in importing shows, Takara frequently has the chance to tweak their releases to resemble the respective animation models better, mostly in regard to color schemes. The most notable example of this was the Japanese release of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' as ''Beast Wars Returns''; the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] had already been around for years, so it was far easier for Takara simply to produce the toys in different, show-based colors.

In early ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' in particular, toy-accuracy and show-accuracy are both frequently very low, with the character models differing greatly from the toys. The gap steadily narrowed, to the point where Transformers in the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] were often nearly identical to the toys due to the relatively simple design of their CGI models, sometimes to the absurdly literal point of including design oddities that probably wouldn't exist on "real" Transformers. The character model for [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], for example, includes the push button that spins the toy's rotor blades.

Lately, however, show-accuracy does not achieve quite the same level of exactness. Characters in the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|''Prime'' franchise]], for instance, have multiple toys, with the designs and engineering differing from the "First Edition" and "Robots in Disguise" releases as well as different [[size class]]es. Some of these toys feature greater show-accuracy than others, but even at their most accurate, the toys cannot hide their vehicle parts as well as their streamlined onscreen counterparts can. The toys occasionally have prominent chunks of [[kibble]] that are simply absent in the show, including the side panels on [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]'s motorcycle.

In a few cases, [[Generation 1 reissues]] have been [[retool]]ed to enhance their resemblance to their animated counterparts. In the case of the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys|Galvatron]] reissue, Takara not only retooled the toy but went so far as to [[redeco]] it.

==Non-transforming toys of ''Generation 1'' characters==
Various non-transforming toys have been made that are designed to resemble Generation 1 cartoon character designs better. Several [[Action Master]]s bore closer resemblance to their animation models (though many had color differences, if not outright sculpt issues). More recently, there have been lines such as the highly cartoon-accurate [[Heroes of Cybertron#Mega SCF|Mega SCF]] line and the [[Revoltech]] line. (Though the latter's designs ''specifically'' resembled [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave's]] art style rather than Generation 1 cartoons, Dreamwave's designs are frequently heavily based on Generation 1-based models.)

Many non-posable (or at least, not ''very'' posable) figurines exist based on animation models as well, such as the ''Super Collection Figure/Heroes of Cybertron'' (or "SCF", not to be confused with Mega SCF) line, ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Robot Masters (not to be confused with ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]''), or stylized examples like the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' line.

==Modern-day toys of ''Generation 1'' characters==
[[File:TF2010toy-Unicron.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Transformers 2010 (toyline)|Transformers 2010]] [[Unicron/toys|Unicron]] was retooled from ''Armada'' Unicron to look like himself from [[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]].]]
Several newer Transformers take Generation 1 cartoon designs into account to varying degrees, such as the [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]] figures, Robot Masters figures, or more abstractly show-accuracy-inspired examples like the [[Titanium Series|Titanium Cybertron Heroes G1 figures]] and the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' lines. Occasionally, new designs for a given series resemble old G1 characters for whom there were no adequately show-accurate likenesses produced originally—for instance, ''Energon'''s heavily G1-esque [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Galvatron]]. Similarly, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire's]] original G1 cartoon design deliberately bore little resemblance to his toy for licensing reasons, and with subsequent [[homage]] toys, Jetfire has come to resemble the cartoon design more closely.

TakaraTomy sometimes takes "show-accuracy" to an absurd maximum with their ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'', ''[[Transformers United|United]]'', ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' and ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' lines, where toys from Hasbro's ''Classics'', ''Universe'' and ''Generations'' lines are given almost slavish recreations of their Generation 1 cartoon decos. Some notable examples include:
*''Henkei'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys|Lambor]], who had the supercharger engine accessory of his ''Universe'' Sideswipe release ''omitted'' in order to make him more "Generation 1-accurate" and visually distinguish him further from his brother [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]].
*''Unite Warriors'' [[Fireflight (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Firebolt]] and [[Slingshot (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Sling]], both of whom feature black paint operations on the backs of their jet modes that represent the ''transformation hinge joints'' found on the characters' ''Generation 1'' toys (but not on the ''Unite Warriors''/''Combiner Wars'' toys due to a different [[transformation]] scheme and a different plastic color layout for the toolings) ''because the animation models included those stripes''.
*''Unite Warriors'' [[Drag Strip (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Drag Stripe]] features black paint operations on his shoulders that represent the extra wheels his ''Generation 1'' counterpart has (whereas the ''Unite Warriors''/''Combiner Wars'' toy only sports four wheels total).
*Since 2018, Hasbro and Takara merged resources in the ''Transformers'' brand, and both now product identical products. As a result, the resulting figures are ''extremely'' close to the animation models.

In addition, TakaraTomy also went to great lengths "justifying" the shoulder cannons found on ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (which the ''Generation 1'' animation model typically doesn't have) with [[:File:MTMTEProwlstreak.jpg|a screencap]] from the cartoon featured in the toy's [[instructions]]… which was actually an [[animation error]] depicting [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] in Prowl's colors. Whoops.

[[Category:Fan terminology]]
[[Category:Toys]]

Velgrox

2020-03-23T04:55:07Z

Zeon: /* Fiction */

:''Velgrox are aliens from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|''Rescue Bots'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:NewNormal Velgrox bridge.jpg|thumb|right|400px|"Captain's log, stardate 2016."]]
The '''Velgrox''' are a violent [[alien]] race who place great value on the importance of a good meal. This wouldn't be so bad if their favourite dish didn't consist of other sentient organisms. Velgrox hunters wield web-based weaponry, snaring their targets and bringing them back to their ship. There, the prey is held, sometimes for days, until the Velgrox consume it.

While [[Transformer]]s and their metallic physiology have little to fear from a Velgrox raiding party, squishier organic beings such as [[human]]s aren't quite as lucky...

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Bennett]] (English)}}
The Velgrox and Cybertronians had come into conflict with one another in the past.

Passing through the [[Solar System]], a ship of Velgrox intercepted a transmission from [[Cody Burns]] and [[Frankie Greene]], alerting them to the presence of food on [[Earth]]. The aliens landed their ship on [[Griffin Rock]] and set about capturing as many humans as possible. Meanwhile, the rest of the Velgrox crew set their ship down at Griffin Rock's power plant, intending to refuel their ship and conquer the rest of the planet.

The Velgrox abducted a good deal of the island's population until the [[Rescue Bot]]s intervened. Believing that Earth was controlled by Cybertronians, the leader of the Velgrox immediately surrendered. Denied the opportunity to refuel or take their captives along, the Velgrox departed, and [[Boulder]] sabotaged their guidance system so that the aliens would never be able to find Earth again. {{storylink|New Normal}}

Among the technology they left behind were some metal which could be made to become invisible. {{storylink|Vanishing Returns}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Ryan Nicolls]] (English)}}
Sometime in the past, a Velgrox was captured by the Quintessons to be a part of the new Judge.

To fuel his metamorphosis, the Quintessons began draining the energon of both the Cybertronian race and the AllSpark once they conquered the metallic planet. Working together, the Autobots and Decepticons managed to destroy the Quintesson ship whereupon Starscream made his dramatic return, declaring his race to be guilty. Using his newfound powers on his foes, Starscream, the final part of his metamorphosis, prolonged the Transformers' trial, and repainting the Prosectuors and Sharkticons in his colours, wanting both Optimus Prime and Megatron present so they could stand trial for all their wrongdoings towards him.

Holding the assembled members of his species prisoner, Starscream ranted to them about the injustices that they had inflicted on him over the course of his life before he demanded Prime and Megatron's locations. As one, the Cybertronians gave him contradictory information prompting him to take Arcee as a hostage, threatening to kill her. Before he could make good on this, Windblade awoke the War Titan Iaconus.

Though Starscream panicked, the Scientist calmly called in the brainwashed Croaton to deal with Iaconus, even if the War Titan proved able to punt Starscream across the horizon. When the new Judge returned to the battlefield, Croaton was on the verge of defeat, forcing Starscream to kill Iaconus by dumping some unspace matter on his head.

Ordering Coraton to annihilate Iacon and every Transformer in it, Starscream finally found Optimus Prime. Before Starscream could pass his judgment on the Prime however, Megatron returned aboard Astrotrain, attacking Starscream with exotic energy manipulation abilities that he'd gained while in another reality. After Croaton left the battlefield, his mind freed by Windblade, Starscream attempted to attack Astrotrain personally before both Prime and Megatron, having stolen one from another universe, unleashed the power of two Matrices of Leadership on the rogue Seeker, overwhelming him and bringing his reign of terror to an end, the Velgrox perishing with him.

His head, as depicted from his time as a Quintesson Judge, was eventually recovered at some point following the downfall of the Quintessons by Meteorfire and stored among his alien memorabilia.

==Trivia==
*The Velgrox have their own alien language and need to use translators to be able to speak English... which is ''pretty weird''; usually in ''Transformers'' fiction, all aliens just conveniently happen to speak English.
**They also appear to make guinea pig-like noises when speaking casually.
*For some reason, these guys know what {{w|ketchup}} is.

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[[Category:Rescue Bots]]

Mixmaster (ROTF)

2020-03-23T00:36:42Z

Zeon: /* Studio Series */

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:''Mixmaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]/[[Triple Changer]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ROTF Mixmaster concept art.jpg|thumb|right|300px|You can never have too many shields.]]

A genius chemist amongst the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s, '''Mixmaster''' serves as a weapons designer to the Decepticon elite. He has spent his entire lifespan mastering the intricacies of chemical reactions, becoming an expert in poisons, corrosive substances, and most especially explosives. He has a knack for improvisation, being able to make deadly concoctions from just the native materials a world has to offer. He also seems to have a rivalry with the [[Autobot]] [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]].

There are at least two 'bots of his model, one of which forms the head of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]; the other may or may not also be named "Mixmaster".

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
[[Image:Mixmaster-ROTFcannonmode.jpg|thumb|250px|Good luck figuring this out on my toy.]]
After the [[AllSpark]] shard was retrieved by [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] from [[NEST]]'s secure bunker at [[Diego Garcia]], Mixmaster was among the Constructicons who secreted themselves aboard the ''[[Bayos]]'' freighter heading towards the North Atlantic. Once the ship passed over the [[Laurentian Abyss]], the Decepticons jumped overboard and dove down to where [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s broken body lay. [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]] ordered the death of [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|the smallest Constructicon]] to rebuild Megatron, a request that Mixmaster and the others obliged with. Soon, Megatron was reborn!

[[Image:ROTF Mixmaster death.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Jetfire stomps Mixmaster's head off (in case you were unable to see due to [[Michael Bay|motion blurs]])]]
After Megatron killed [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], Mixmaster climbed the Brooklyn Bridge and knocked down the American flag in a display of dominance.

Some time later, Mixmaster was present in [[Egypt]] during [[Operation: Firestorm]] and fought against the NEST forces in the Egyptian town near the great ruins of the pyramids, using his cannon emplacement mode to cause serious problems, until the ex-Decepticon [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] arrived to slice him in half and crush his torso, popping his head off and killing him. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Another Constructicon sharing the same body-type as Mixmaster appears during Operation: Firestorm as Devastator's head.}}
{{note|Mixmaster's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel ""[[The Last Prime]]"; the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]"; and the storybook "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]."}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance4_Constructicons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Not shown: Mixmaster learning to use a bone as a club.]]

In the distant past, the [[AllSpark]] Cube created [[Thirteen|a race]] of powerful, trans-dimensional beings as the first inhabitants of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The Cube gave these beings mighty powers, as well as terraforming their world, but it was not limitless, and gradually became depleted. The first beings learned that the AllSpark's power could be replenished by harvesting the energy of stars, but they were unable to locate new stars to suit their purposes, despite their amazing ability to travel between dimensions. Once again, the Cube came to the rescue, creating a race of workers, who had the ability to change their shape.

The "Mixmaster" body-type was among the very first of these new beings, one of several "builders" who would construct a [[Star Harvester|harvester]] when a suitable sun had been found. Once built, the device would drain the energy of these stars, thus replenishing the AllSpark. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

One of the Mixmasters was part of [[The Fallen]]'s early Decepticons. On [[Earth]], he and his brothers were sicced on the turncoat [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]. Mixmaster was the last one standing and managed to get the Seeker in a crushing embrace, informing him "You die". Jetfire got out of this by teleporting into Earth's atmosphere, causing Mix's death by atmosphere re-entry. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}}

It is presumed that at some point during the civil war on Cybertron, a surviving Mixmaster(s) sided with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], the new protege of the Fallen.

Mixmaster was the leader of the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s on the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]''. He grumbled at [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] for ordering them to stay in the ''[[Longshot (DOTM)|Longshot]]'''s cargo hold when they left the damaged ''Nemesis'' to pursue the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 1}}
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===Toy bios===
While he's still brilliant, all the toxins he's worked on have rotted his ''own'' circuits and made him less and less careful with the chemicals he uses.{{storylink|#RPMs — Robot Powered Machines|RPM}}

All Mixmaster's experimental toxins need to be "tested" and that's why he tracked down [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]]. Unfortunately, Hoist turned out to be a lot tougher an opponent than he'd bargained on! {{storylink|#Back Road Brawl|Back Road Brawl}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' - The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Dave Boat]]}}

====Xbox 360/PS3====
[[Image:Ironhide VS Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Mixmaster was one of the Decepticons dispatched to intercept an evacuation led by [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and a NEST convoy. He led an assault group which was able to destroy the convoy; however, the evacuation had already ended. Since his mission had failed, Mixmaster tried to console himself by killing Ratchet and was able to put him in a critical state before Ironhide arrived and helped him. Mixmaster threw Ratchet away and ordered his troops to attack Ironhide, but the Autobot defeated them. Mixmaster then decided to take care of the situation by himself, but ended up trapped under a platform dropped by Ironhide.

However, this didn't stop him for too long, and he was able to quickly get out and place his remaining soldiers into a scrapyard. The troops were once again defeated by Ironhide and his [[Heavy Iron 2.0|new weapon]] sent by [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. Mixmaster was too confident that the weapon wasn't strong enough to take out his shields, and he attacked with no warning. During the battle, his shields were in fact destroyed by Ironhide's new weapon, turning the tide of the battle towards Ironhide's favor. Ironhide defeated the Decepticon and terminated his opponent, gangland execution-style.
{{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
While the other Decepticons were infiltrating NEST facilities, Mixmaster tried to bring back the Constructicons... somehow... and was probably stopped by the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Mixmaster-ROTF-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|300px|He's looking for payback for what Ironhide did to him in the last game.]]
Mixmaster was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[Live-action film series|his universe]] by the [[Quintessons]] and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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[https://transformersforgedtofight.com/bot-intel-report-mixmaster/| Mixmaster At Transformers: Forged to Fight]

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Legends_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|200px|My arms hurt...]]
*'''Decepticon Mixmaster''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number'' '''D2'''
:Mixmaster and the six other Legends class Constructicons combine to form Devastator. In Japan, the Legends class Constructicons were sold individually. Mixmaster has the dubious honor of pulling Devastator's face around like a rectal growth in robot mode. He forms (you guessed it) the head of Devastator.

*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure multi-pack, 2010)

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, the Legends Constructicons were sold together as an [[exclusive]] multi-pack at [[Walmart]] in North America and Argos in the UK.

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[[Image:ROTFLegends_MixmasterG1Colors.JPG|thumb|right|250px|My arms hurt so much they're becoming purple.]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara also released the seven Legend class Constructicons in Generation 1-inspired green and purple color schemes.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:Mixmaster ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|right|thumb|400px|My arms still hurt...]]
*'''Mixmaster''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Mixmaster transforms into a gray and silver cement mixer with purple windows and headlights, based loosely on the {{w|Mack Trucks|Mack Granite}} truck seen in the film. He is notoriously one of the hardest to transform toys from the Movie toyline. The vehicle mode's mixing drum is incapable of rotating due to the transformation, but does boast a pair of gigantic Decepticon logos on either side. The cement chute at the rear of the vehicle mode can accurately raise and lower on a hinge, and the cannon can be fixed to fire directly overhead or behind at pursuing vehicles.

: His robot mode is designed to be squat with very long arms, but in order to be fully functional and look like the stock photo, his legs at the hip joints must be slightly mistransformed from what is depicted in his instructions. This results in a robot mode that is very thin and lanky, with numerous joints on the extremely long arms alone. The packaging calls out [[Mech Alive]] gimmickry in the form of "spinning gears" on his chest, but the feature is only present at the thighs and forearms, which reveal shifting internal bits when the joints are rotated. The robot mode's missile-firing cannon is locked in place on its back pointing straight upward; it can be raised over Mixmaster's head, although this involves letting the cab hang loose on his back as it's designed to attach to the cannon. Alternately the toy can be transformed to its artillery cannon-like Battle Mode that has him essentially performing a belly flop, letting the launcher fire forward. At least, according to the Battle Mode's official depiction on the instructions.

[[Image:ROTFVoyager_MixmasterBattleMode.JPG|thumb|left|250px|BUMM]]
: The instructions and the box pictures show the joint that attaches the cab to the robot to be inverted, with the released toy having the cab joint [[Misassembly|upside-down]] as compared with what is in the instructions and box pictures. Out of the box, the toy cannot exactly mimic the battle mode of the instructions or [[stock photography|stock photo]]s, but it's close enough for most people to assume they were doing something wrong until one realizes this mis-assembly. The joint can be corrected by the removal and re-attachment of the metal pin behind the front-bumper, but this is not as easy as it sounds and may potentially be damaging to the toy. This only applies to the Hasbro version of the instructions, however, as the Japanese Takara release had instructions depicting a completely different battle mode<ref>[http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=124022&postcount=13 Thread about Mixmaster's faulty instructions.]</ref>, which utilised the joint in the direction it is assembled, as well as pegs and holes present on the rear wheel segments and the inside of the cab respectively.<ref>[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/products/TF/products/movie2/03_manual.html Takara's instruction with alternate battle mode.]</ref>

: The image of the cement mixer mode on the packaging has been flipped horizontally as well, leaving the location of the ladder switched. Additionally, the robot mode image on the packaging has a different mold for the mixing drum shells, with rectangular-shaped pegs rather than circular.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Mixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on Voyager Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_GreenMixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|My arms hurt so ''you'' can pretend it's still the 80s. I hate you.]]
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*'''Back Road Brawl''' (Figure multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Available only in the [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "Back Road Brawl" figure pack with [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]], this release of Mixmaster features a new head that was gang-molded to Mixmaster, but until now went unused. His colour scheme has been extensively [[redeco]]ed in a layout resembling the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. He is decorated with a small [[tampograph]] reading "Ol' Lefty", a reference to how Generation 1 [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] formed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s left leg.

:He retains the mis-assembled cab joint/faulty instructions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TRUMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on "Back Road Brawl" Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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====Combiner Class toys====
[[Image:TF-ROTF-Combiner-Class-Devastator-Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|My arms don't hurt anymore.... Wait.... WHERE ARE MY ARMS!?!?!?!?!?!]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)

:The Mixmaster component of the Devastator set becomes Devastator's head. He contains the lights and sounds for Devastator, as well as individual sounds for his vehicle mode. They are motion activated, which means he never, ever shuts up. As with the other Constructicon members in this set, Mixmaster does not have his own robot mode. To activate sounds (if you're willing to do so, that is), press down on a lever on Devastator's chest. Doing so will raise Devastator's mighty head and open his mouth, and cause one of a myriad of sounds to play, including: "I am.... DEVASTATOR!" "CRUSH... AUTOBOTS!" "MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" "I am...DECEPTICON!". In Devastator mode, pressing the button down for a few moments also activates his "vortex grinder". Transforming him back into his own component activates the transformation sound when the face cover is pulled from the underside of his truck mode. After that, he randomly starts making engine stalling noises whenever you look at him funny.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/SupMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on Combiner Mixmaster at TFU.info]''
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====Mega Power Bots====
[[Image:ROTF MegaPowerBots Devastator.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sometimes it's just Orange Day.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)
: [[Mega Power Bots]] Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

: Unlike regular [[Power Bots]], and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

: Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including [[The Transformers: The Movie|"Prepare for extermination!"]], "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.

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===Transformers (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Legends_green_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Okay, so they managed to hide the combiner face well enough... but that doesn't help my arms, now does it?]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure giftset, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike Takara's go at the same idea, Mixmaster and the other Constructicons are mostly just lime green and gray, with the only bits of purple being their windshields. They do, however, have brown [[paint operation]]s on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on 2010 Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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*'''Megatron Rising''' (Figure multi-pack)
[[Image:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
:This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' where the Constructicons resurrect Megatron. The Mixmaster figure itself appears to be an unchanged version from the Revenge of the Fallen release of the Legends Constructicon Devastator combiner figure, and comes packed with (apparently) similarly unchanged Constructicon Devastator figures of [[Long Haul (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Long Haul]], [[Rampage (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Rampage]], a red redeco of [[Scrapper (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Scrapper]], who was probably intended to be [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|Scrapmetal]], and a metallic green redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MegatronRising|Megatron]].

:It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended.
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===Movie Advanced Series===
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''
: Released as part of Takara's ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Devastator set, Mixmaster is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Mixmaster to closely resemble his on-screen portrayal.

===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-Mixmaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| My shoulders feel better, but holy hell, are they wide!]]
*'''Constructicon Mixmaster''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''53'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-43'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 25|Jan 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop
:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Constructicon Mixmaster" is an all-new figure accurate to the character's appearance in that movie. He transforms into a licensed Mack Granite truck in 21 steps, or into ''Studio Series'' [[Devastator (ROTF)#Generations|Devastator]]'s head in 30 steps, and includes a cardboard backdrop depicting [[Operation: Firestorm]]. Although he sadly lacks the giant Decepticon insignia on his mixing drum and the triple-barreled cannon of his "attack mode", he ''does'' feature a sculpted tiny "Decepti-dog" front hood ornament. His inner drive wheels are faux parts.

:The front half of his truck mode [[partsformer|detaches]] to reveal Devastator's head (which, contrary to some promotional artwork, is ''finally'' screen-accurate red) and plugs into the back of his compressed mixing drum, which in turn attaches to [[Scavenger (ROTF)#Generations|Scavenger]]. ''Studio Series'' [[Overload (ROTF)#Generations|Overload]] includes an additional armor piece which can be used to give the neck a more screen-accurate appearance. The design of Devastator's lower jaw differs from its appearance in the movie; it doesn't split in two. As another note, Devastator's face has a bare plastic section with hexagonal ports for a headpiece not included with Mixmaster.

:Mixmaster is too wide to fit inside his packaging, so he comes partially disassembled; the front of the truck comes packaged beneath him and the parts of the drum from his upper arms above him. Like the rest of the Voyager figures in the same wave, Mixmaster first saw release in Hong Kong independent stores.

==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesironhidemixmaster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Hi, I'm Mixmaster, and I'm extremely pleased to be your villain this evening.]]
*'''Ironhide and Mixmaster''' (2009)
:Part of the second wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' portion of the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' line, Mixmaster is a new sculpt that comes with a [[redeco]] of the first ''Robot Heroes'' [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]].

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*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)

[[Image:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Munchy!]]

:Mixmaster is the sculpted head of "Desert Devastation" Devastator, a super-sized ''Robot Heroes'' figure. He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].
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===RPMs — Robot Powered Machines===
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|300px|Proudly covering his ears.]]
*'''Mixmaster''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 04'''

:[[Robot Powered Machines|Mini-Vehicle]] Mixmaster is a small non-transformable mixing truck with his robot mode sculpted on the vehicle's underside. His wheels feature through-axle construction that allows the toy to zip along at high speeds on smooth surfaces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on ''RPMs'' Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTFRPMBattleSeries2Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''06 of 06'''

:This two-pack contains a [[redeco]] of Mini-Vehicle Mixmaster in mostly white with an orange mixing drum, alongside a red [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. There are some differences between the final product and the stock photography on the cardback - notably, the retail release had brown wheels in place of black, and the cab's smokestacks were originally longer.

:As part of the final wave of RPMs, Battle Series 2 did not get released through normal retail outlets in the United States, instead showing up for sale first in Canada, Asia and Europe. Later, though, it would show up in the US though [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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===Speed Stars===
[[Image:SpeedStars_BattleSeries_IronhideMixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010)
**''Series'': '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number'': '''06 of 06'''

: Battle Series 2 was re-released as part of the ''[[Speed Stars]]'' line. While the Mixmaster and Ironhide redecos were available more widely than the RPM versions, they lost several [[paint operation]]s in the process.

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==Notes==
*According to [[Ben Procter]]'s [http://conceptartworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ben_procter_rotf_12.jpg concept art], Mixmaster originally had a ''friendly'' face based on that of actor {{w|Brendan Gleeson}}... and was apparently going to be an ''Autobot''. The early head design was actually put to use in the Generation 1 [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]-themed [[redeco]] store exclusive, as well as the Legends Mixmaster.
*Not unlike [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in the first movie, ''Revenge of the Fallen'' sees Mixmaster (and indeed, quite a lot of other Decepticons) emits some heavily-processed, garbled Cybertronian noise that desire has occasionally led fans to misinterpret as real dialogue. The difference is that the DVD subtitles actually interpret the roar Mixmaster lets out before transforming to battle mode as the sentence fragment "Listen up..." Unlike Bonecrusher, no voice actor is listed in the end credits.
*Though "Back Road Brawl" Mixmaster was a Toy'R Us exclusive, he was featured as a co-sell on exclusive products sent to competing stores (notably the [[Super Tuner Throwdown]], exclusive to Walmart)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mixmaster''' (ミックスマスター ''Mikkusumasutā'')

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Mixmaster/mixmaster.htm Mixmaster at TFU.info]

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[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Mixmaster (ROTF)

2020-03-23T00:35:27Z

Zeon: /* Studio Series */

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:''Mixmaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]/[[Triple Changer]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ROTF Mixmaster concept art.jpg|thumb|right|300px|You can never have too many shields.]]

A genius chemist amongst the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s, '''Mixmaster''' serves as a weapons designer to the Decepticon elite. He has spent his entire lifespan mastering the intricacies of chemical reactions, becoming an expert in poisons, corrosive substances, and most especially explosives. He has a knack for improvisation, being able to make deadly concoctions from just the native materials a world has to offer. He also seems to have a rivalry with the [[Autobot]] [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]].

There are at least two 'bots of his model, one of which forms the head of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]; the other may or may not also be named "Mixmaster".

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
[[Image:Mixmaster-ROTFcannonmode.jpg|thumb|250px|Good luck figuring this out on my toy.]]
After the [[AllSpark]] shard was retrieved by [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] from [[NEST]]'s secure bunker at [[Diego Garcia]], Mixmaster was among the Constructicons who secreted themselves aboard the ''[[Bayos]]'' freighter heading towards the North Atlantic. Once the ship passed over the [[Laurentian Abyss]], the Decepticons jumped overboard and dove down to where [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s broken body lay. [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]] ordered the death of [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|the smallest Constructicon]] to rebuild Megatron, a request that Mixmaster and the others obliged with. Soon, Megatron was reborn!

[[Image:ROTF Mixmaster death.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Jetfire stomps Mixmaster's head off (in case you were unable to see due to [[Michael Bay|motion blurs]])]]
After Megatron killed [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], Mixmaster climbed the Brooklyn Bridge and knocked down the American flag in a display of dominance.

Some time later, Mixmaster was present in [[Egypt]] during [[Operation: Firestorm]] and fought against the NEST forces in the Egyptian town near the great ruins of the pyramids, using his cannon emplacement mode to cause serious problems, until the ex-Decepticon [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] arrived to slice him in half and crush his torso, popping his head off and killing him. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Another Constructicon sharing the same body-type as Mixmaster appears during Operation: Firestorm as Devastator's head.}}
{{note|Mixmaster's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel ""[[The Last Prime]]"; the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]"; and the storybook "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]."}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance4_Constructicons.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Not shown: Mixmaster learning to use a bone as a club.]]

In the distant past, the [[AllSpark]] Cube created [[Thirteen|a race]] of powerful, trans-dimensional beings as the first inhabitants of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The Cube gave these beings mighty powers, as well as terraforming their world, but it was not limitless, and gradually became depleted. The first beings learned that the AllSpark's power could be replenished by harvesting the energy of stars, but they were unable to locate new stars to suit their purposes, despite their amazing ability to travel between dimensions. Once again, the Cube came to the rescue, creating a race of workers, who had the ability to change their shape.

The "Mixmaster" body-type was among the very first of these new beings, one of several "builders" who would construct a [[Star Harvester|harvester]] when a suitable sun had been found. Once built, the device would drain the energy of these stars, thus replenishing the AllSpark. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

One of the Mixmasters was part of [[The Fallen]]'s early Decepticons. On [[Earth]], he and his brothers were sicced on the turncoat [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]. Mixmaster was the last one standing and managed to get the Seeker in a crushing embrace, informing him "You die". Jetfire got out of this by teleporting into Earth's atmosphere, causing Mix's death by atmosphere re-entry. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}}

It is presumed that at some point during the civil war on Cybertron, a surviving Mixmaster(s) sided with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], the new protege of the Fallen.

Mixmaster was the leader of the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s on the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]''. He grumbled at [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] for ordering them to stay in the ''[[Longshot (DOTM)|Longshot]]'''s cargo hold when they left the damaged ''Nemesis'' to pursue the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 1}}
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===Toy bios===
While he's still brilliant, all the toxins he's worked on have rotted his ''own'' circuits and made him less and less careful with the chemicals he uses.{{storylink|#RPMs — Robot Powered Machines|RPM}}

All Mixmaster's experimental toxins need to be "tested" and that's why he tracked down [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]]. Unfortunately, Hoist turned out to be a lot tougher an opponent than he'd bargained on! {{storylink|#Back Road Brawl|Back Road Brawl}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' - The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Dave Boat]]}}

====Xbox 360/PS3====
[[Image:Ironhide VS Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Mixmaster was one of the Decepticons dispatched to intercept an evacuation led by [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and a NEST convoy. He led an assault group which was able to destroy the convoy; however, the evacuation had already ended. Since his mission had failed, Mixmaster tried to console himself by killing Ratchet and was able to put him in a critical state before Ironhide arrived and helped him. Mixmaster threw Ratchet away and ordered his troops to attack Ironhide, but the Autobot defeated them. Mixmaster then decided to take care of the situation by himself, but ended up trapped under a platform dropped by Ironhide.

However, this didn't stop him for too long, and he was able to quickly get out and place his remaining soldiers into a scrapyard. The troops were once again defeated by Ironhide and his [[Heavy Iron 2.0|new weapon]] sent by [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. Mixmaster was too confident that the weapon wasn't strong enough to take out his shields, and he attacked with no warning. During the battle, his shields were in fact destroyed by Ironhide's new weapon, turning the tide of the battle towards Ironhide's favor. Ironhide defeated the Decepticon and terminated his opponent, gangland execution-style.
{{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
While the other Decepticons were infiltrating NEST facilities, Mixmaster tried to bring back the Constructicons... somehow... and was probably stopped by the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Mixmaster-ROTF-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|300px|He's looking for payback for what Ironhide did to him in the last game.]]
Mixmaster was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[Live-action film series|his universe]] by the [[Quintessons]] and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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[https://transformersforgedtofight.com/bot-intel-report-mixmaster/| Mixmaster At Transformers: Forged to Fight]

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Legends_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|200px|My arms hurt...]]
*'''Decepticon Mixmaster''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number'' '''D2'''
:Mixmaster and the six other Legends class Constructicons combine to form Devastator. In Japan, the Legends class Constructicons were sold individually. Mixmaster has the dubious honor of pulling Devastator's face around like a rectal growth in robot mode. He forms (you guessed it) the head of Devastator.

*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure multi-pack, 2010)

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, the Legends Constructicons were sold together as an [[exclusive]] multi-pack at [[Walmart]] in North America and Argos in the UK.

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[[Image:ROTFLegends_MixmasterG1Colors.JPG|thumb|right|250px|My arms hurt so much they're becoming purple.]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara also released the seven Legend class Constructicons in Generation 1-inspired green and purple color schemes.

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:Mixmaster ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|right|thumb|400px|My arms still hurt...]]
*'''Mixmaster''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Mixmaster transforms into a gray and silver cement mixer with purple windows and headlights, based loosely on the {{w|Mack Trucks|Mack Granite}} truck seen in the film. He is notoriously one of the hardest to transform toys from the Movie toyline. The vehicle mode's mixing drum is incapable of rotating due to the transformation, but does boast a pair of gigantic Decepticon logos on either side. The cement chute at the rear of the vehicle mode can accurately raise and lower on a hinge, and the cannon can be fixed to fire directly overhead or behind at pursuing vehicles.

: His robot mode is designed to be squat with very long arms, but in order to be fully functional and look like the stock photo, his legs at the hip joints must be slightly mistransformed from what is depicted in his instructions. This results in a robot mode that is very thin and lanky, with numerous joints on the extremely long arms alone. The packaging calls out [[Mech Alive]] gimmickry in the form of "spinning gears" on his chest, but the feature is only present at the thighs and forearms, which reveal shifting internal bits when the joints are rotated. The robot mode's missile-firing cannon is locked in place on its back pointing straight upward; it can be raised over Mixmaster's head, although this involves letting the cab hang loose on his back as it's designed to attach to the cannon. Alternately the toy can be transformed to its artillery cannon-like Battle Mode that has him essentially performing a belly flop, letting the launcher fire forward. At least, according to the Battle Mode's official depiction on the instructions.

[[Image:ROTFVoyager_MixmasterBattleMode.JPG|thumb|left|250px|BUMM]]
: The instructions and the box pictures show the joint that attaches the cab to the robot to be inverted, with the released toy having the cab joint [[Misassembly|upside-down]] as compared with what is in the instructions and box pictures. Out of the box, the toy cannot exactly mimic the battle mode of the instructions or [[stock photography|stock photo]]s, but it's close enough for most people to assume they were doing something wrong until one realizes this mis-assembly. The joint can be corrected by the removal and re-attachment of the metal pin behind the front-bumper, but this is not as easy as it sounds and may potentially be damaging to the toy. This only applies to the Hasbro version of the instructions, however, as the Japanese Takara release had instructions depicting a completely different battle mode<ref>[http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=124022&postcount=13 Thread about Mixmaster's faulty instructions.]</ref>, which utilised the joint in the direction it is assembled, as well as pegs and holes present on the rear wheel segments and the inside of the cab respectively.<ref>[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/products/TF/products/movie2/03_manual.html Takara's instruction with alternate battle mode.]</ref>

: The image of the cement mixer mode on the packaging has been flipped horizontally as well, leaving the location of the ladder switched. Additionally, the robot mode image on the packaging has a different mold for the mixing drum shells, with rectangular-shaped pegs rather than circular.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Mixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on Voyager Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTF-toy_GreenMixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|My arms hurt so ''you'' can pretend it's still the 80s. I hate you.]]
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*'''Back Road Brawl''' (Figure multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:Available only in the [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] "Back Road Brawl" figure pack with [[Hoist (Movie)|Hoist]], this release of Mixmaster features a new head that was gang-molded to Mixmaster, but until now went unused. His colour scheme has been extensively [[redeco]]ed in a layout resembling the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. He is decorated with a small [[tampograph]] reading "Ol' Lefty", a reference to how Generation 1 [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] formed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s left leg.

:He retains the mis-assembled cab joint/faulty instructions.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TRUMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on "Back Road Brawl" Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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====Combiner Class toys====
[[Image:TF-ROTF-Combiner-Class-Devastator-Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|My arms don't hurt anymore.... Wait.... WHERE ARE MY ARMS!?!?!?!?!?!]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)

:The Mixmaster component of the Devastator set becomes Devastator's head. He contains the lights and sounds for Devastator, as well as individual sounds for his vehicle mode. They are motion activated, which means he never, ever shuts up. As with the other Constructicon members in this set, Mixmaster does not have his own robot mode. To activate sounds (if you're willing to do so, that is), press down on a lever on Devastator's chest. Doing so will raise Devastator's mighty head and open his mouth, and cause one of a myriad of sounds to play, including: "I am.... DEVASTATOR!" "CRUSH... AUTOBOTS!" "MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" "I am...DECEPTICON!". In Devastator mode, pressing the button down for a few moments also activates his "vortex grinder". Transforming him back into his own component activates the transformation sound when the face cover is pulled from the underside of his truck mode. After that, he randomly starts making engine stalling noises whenever you look at him funny.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/SupMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on Combiner Mixmaster at TFU.info]''
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====Mega Power Bots====
[[Image:ROTF MegaPowerBots Devastator.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sometimes it's just Orange Day.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)
: [[Mega Power Bots]] Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

: Unlike regular [[Power Bots]], and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

: Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including [[The Transformers: The Movie|"Prepare for extermination!"]], "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.

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===Transformers (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Legends_green_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Okay, so they managed to hide the combiner face well enough... but that doesn't help my arms, now does it?]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure giftset, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike Takara's go at the same idea, Mixmaster and the other Constructicons are mostly just lime green and gray, with the only bits of purple being their windshields. They do, however, have brown [[paint operation]]s on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on 2010 Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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*'''Megatron Rising''' (Figure multi-pack)
[[Image:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
:This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' where the Constructicons resurrect Megatron. The Mixmaster figure itself appears to be an unchanged version from the Revenge of the Fallen release of the Legends Constructicon Devastator combiner figure, and comes packed with (apparently) similarly unchanged Constructicon Devastator figures of [[Long Haul (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Long Haul]], [[Rampage (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Rampage]], a red redeco of [[Scrapper (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Scrapper]], who was probably intended to be [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|Scrapmetal]], and a metallic green redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MegatronRising|Megatron]].

:It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended.
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===Movie Advanced Series===
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''
: Released as part of Takara's ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Devastator set, Mixmaster is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Mixmaster to closely resemble his on-screen portrayal.

===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-Mixmaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| My shoulders feel better, but holy hell, are they wide!]]
*'''Constructicon Mixmaster''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''53'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-43'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 25|Jan 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop
:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Constructicon Mixmaster" is an all-new figure accurate to the character's appearance in that movie. He transforms into a licensed Mack Granite truck in 21 steps, or into ''Studio Series'' [[Devastator (ROTF)#Generations|Devastator]]'s head in 30 steps, and includes a cardboard backdrop depicting [[Operation: Firestorm]]. Although he sadly lacks the giant Decepticon insignia on his mixing drum and the triple-barreled cannon of his "attack mode", he ''does'' feature a sculpted tiny "Decepti-dog" front hood ornament. His inner drive wheels are faux parts.

:The front half of his truck mode [[partsformer|detaches]] to reveal Devastator's head (which, contrary to some promotional artwork, is ''finally'' screen-accurate red) and plugs into the back of his compressed mixing drum, which in turn attaches to [[Scavenger (ROTF)#Generations|Scavenger]]. ''Studio Series'' [[Overload (ROTF)#Generations|Overload]] includes an additional armor piece which can be used to give the neck a more screen-accurate appearance. The design of Devastator's lower jaw differs from its appearance in the movie; it doesn't split in two. As another note, Devastator's face has a bare plastic section with hexagonal ports for a headpiece not included with Mixmaster.

:Mixmaster is too wide to fit inside his packaging, so he comes partially disassembled; the front of the truck and the parts of the drum from his upper arms come packaged beneath him. Like the rest of the Voyager figures in the same wave, Mixmaster first saw release in Hong Kong independent stores.

==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesironhidemixmaster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Hi, I'm Mixmaster, and I'm extremely pleased to be your villain this evening.]]
*'''Ironhide and Mixmaster''' (2009)
:Part of the second wave of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' portion of the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' line, Mixmaster is a new sculpt that comes with a [[redeco]] of the first ''Robot Heroes'' [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]].

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*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)

[[Image:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Munchy!]]

:Mixmaster is the sculpted head of "Desert Devastation" Devastator, a super-sized ''Robot Heroes'' figure. He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].
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===RPMs — Robot Powered Machines===
[[Image:ROTF-toy_RPM_Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|300px|Proudly covering his ears.]]
*'''Mixmaster''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Commander Series'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 04'''

:[[Robot Powered Machines|Mini-Vehicle]] Mixmaster is a small non-transformable mixing truck with his robot mode sculpted on the vehicle's underside. His wheels feature through-axle construction that allows the toy to zip along at high speeds on smooth surfaces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMMixmaster/mixmaster.htm More information on ''RPMs'' Mixmaster at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:ROTFRPMBattleSeries2Mixmaster.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''06 of 06'''

:This two-pack contains a [[redeco]] of Mini-Vehicle Mixmaster in mostly white with an orange mixing drum, alongside a red [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. There are some differences between the final product and the stock photography on the cardback - notably, the retail release had brown wheels in place of black, and the cab's smokestacks were originally longer.

:As part of the final wave of RPMs, Battle Series 2 did not get released through normal retail outlets in the United States, instead showing up for sale first in Canada, Asia and Europe. Later, though, it would show up in the US though [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs Express]] mall stores and discount chains like Ross and TJ Maxx.

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===Speed Stars===
[[Image:SpeedStars_BattleSeries_IronhideMixmaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Enforcer Ironhide VS Mixmaster''' (2010)
**''Series'': '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number'': '''06 of 06'''

: Battle Series 2 was re-released as part of the ''[[Speed Stars]]'' line. While the Mixmaster and Ironhide redecos were available more widely than the RPM versions, they lost several [[paint operation]]s in the process.

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==Notes==
*According to [[Ben Procter]]'s [http://conceptartworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ben_procter_rotf_12.jpg concept art], Mixmaster originally had a ''friendly'' face based on that of actor {{w|Brendan Gleeson}}... and was apparently going to be an ''Autobot''. The early head design was actually put to use in the Generation 1 [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]-themed [[redeco]] store exclusive, as well as the Legends Mixmaster.
*Not unlike [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in the first movie, ''Revenge of the Fallen'' sees Mixmaster (and indeed, quite a lot of other Decepticons) emits some heavily-processed, garbled Cybertronian noise that desire has occasionally led fans to misinterpret as real dialogue. The difference is that the DVD subtitles actually interpret the roar Mixmaster lets out before transforming to battle mode as the sentence fragment "Listen up..." Unlike Bonecrusher, no voice actor is listed in the end credits.
*Though "Back Road Brawl" Mixmaster was a Toy'R Us exclusive, he was featured as a co-sell on exclusive products sent to competing stores (notably the [[Super Tuner Throwdown]], exclusive to Walmart)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Mixmaster''' (ミックスマスター ''Mikkusumasutā'')

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Mixmaster/mixmaster.htm Mixmaster at TFU.info]

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[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Constructicons]]
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[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Skipjack (ROTF)

2020-03-23T00:32:15Z

Zeon: /* Studio Series */

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{{disambig3|Skipjack}}
:''Skipjack is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:EZOrangeSkipjack.jpg|thumb|300px]]
'''Skipjack''' is a [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] who looks a lot like [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]. Because of this, he can form the left leg of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] whenever Rampage is [[Bumblebee (Movie)|preoccupied]] in battle.

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*'''Skipjack''' (EZ Collection, 2010)
:Skipjack is a Japanese exclusive yellow redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#HFTD|''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] Legends Class [[Rampage (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)|Rampage]]. Because he is not encumbered with the need to combine, both his robot and vehicle modes are much more accurate and detailed. His "jackhammer" mode can be achieved by connecting his legs together and flipping his cab-feet down as the tip (as per the [[stock photography|stock photos]]), although he will not be able to stand up well. Meanwhile, his [[instructions]] depict a more stable biped configuration, with his legs spread out and his cab-feet folded back in their vehicle mode position as his "heels".

===''Generations''===
====''Studio Series''====
[[File:Studio-Series-67-Voyager-Constructicon-Skipjack.jpg|thumb|300px|The Jerkhammer: Yellow Edition.]]
* '''Constructicon Skipjack''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''67'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''??'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2020'''
**''Accessories'': 2 hand blasters, base, "[[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]]" backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' "Constructicon Skipjack" is a yellow redeco of [[Rampage_(ROTF)#Generations|Rampage]]. He comes with two blasters made from the pistons in vehicle mode that can be placed inside his hand, and a cardboard backdrop display depicting [[Operation: Firestorm]]. The figure also comes with a base to help him stand, which can be stored between both treads in vehicle mode. In combiner mode, the stand stores on Devastator's ass. Classy.

:Skipjack can be combined with the other ''Studio Series'' [[Constructicon (ROTF)#Generations|Constructicons]] to form [[Devastator (ROTF)#Generations|Devastator]]. Due to the way Rampage had been colored, Skipjack can be used in place of him to give Devastator a screen-accurate color scheme.

:This release does not feature a correctly-assembled waist, much like his predecessor.

:Skipjack's existance was revealed via official full-color images of Devastator, before renders of his own figure were even drawn up.
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==Notes==
*"Skipjack" was the preliminary name for Rampage during production of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', and this name (along with [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]]'s "Wheelbot") was used in the credits for the voice actors. In Rampage's case, this can be considered ''definitely'' inaccurate, as the toys' name "Rampage" is used in a subtitle in the movie, thus making the name in the credits the odd one out.
* The stock photography (top of the article) for both EZ Collection Skipjack and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] depicts them in shades that hew closer to orange than the yellow they came out in. Whether this was an artifact of the photographic process or an intentional plastic color-change is uncertain. Additionally, [[TakaraTomy]]'s website calls the toy Rampage rather than Skipjack.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Skipjack''' (スキップジャック ''Sukippujakku'')

==See also==
*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]], who is sometimes called "Skipjack" and shares a similar body-type.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Constructicons]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Brunt (G1)

2020-03-23T00:25:25Z

Zeon: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

{{factions|decepticon|deceptihog}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 tank|the movieverse tank|Brunt (ROTF)}}
:''Brunt is a [[Decepticon]] [[drone]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Brunt MTMTE.jpg|250px|thumb|"Brunt, F.C.A.!"]]

'''Brunt''' is a tank that splits into several towers of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s city mode (plus a couple of leftover pieces). In battle station mode, Trypticon uses Brunt's turret as his main cannon.

==Fiction==
===''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga===
[[File:Trypticon_and_company.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Full-Tilt handles the Brunt work.]]
After [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] laid the smack down on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (who was filled with [[human]] children) and [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] made short work of [[Scamper]], Brunt was deployed in order to deliver the finishing blow to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Full-Tilt ''would'' have fired Brunt, too, had [[Six-Gun]] not intervened. Defeating Full-Tilt, Six-Gun took command of Brunt and fired it at Trypticon, injuring the Decepticon so much as to cause [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to order a retreat.

Because Brunt is ''that'' powerful. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Brunt was one of two "battlefield drones" controlled by Trypticon, the other being [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Brunt tank drone remained a part of Trypticon's anatomy after he became the starship ''[[Dinosaur (ship)|Dinosaur]]''. His primary laser cannon was derived from the original Brunt. Trypticon also demonstrated the ability to reconfigure his internal structure and create a smaller Brunt tank drone inside his ship hull. This Brunt drone defended Trypticon's metaprocessor from [[Dead End (BWN)|Dead-End]] until she unleashed her [[Gnaw (G1)|pet Sharkticon]] on the tank. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
Brunt is an "Accessory" character, giving Deceptihogs he's attached to an increase in their firing rate. This bonus can be increased with upgrades won from random-prize Crates or in the "[[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower" mini-game.

He can be unlocked by purchasing him with Gems in the Barracks, with Tokens during specific [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events|Challenge Events]], or won from Crates and [[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:75%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Body Part'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Rarity'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Gem Cost'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Base Effect'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Notes'''
|-
|[[Hal#As Trypticon|Trypticon]]
|Arms
|Epic
|''500''
| +10% Fire Rate
| Actually ends up on Trypticon's tail
|-
|}
</center>

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Brunt1986.jpg|thumb|300px|Giant Gun thing... but got my own name.]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Decepticon City, 1986/1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-63'''

:Brunt's only independent mode is a tank. The "transformation" is simply a split into five pieces, three of which are used as towers in Trypticon's city mode. The other two mount on the sides of the main ramp, providing a rotating platform for Trypticon's radar arrays. In battle station mode, the two "towers" are removed, the central turret remains as Trypticon's main cannon, and the rotating platforms remain in place to power a pair of weapons systems.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Brunt/brunt.htm More information on Brunt at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Generations===
====Platinum Edition====
*'''Trypticon''' (Platinum Edition, 2015)
:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Trypticon is a reissue of his original toy. Both Brunt and Full-Tilt are included along with all his electronics, including the motorized walking gimmick.

:Brunt has some changes from the original, including a larger power switch, a battery cover that is held shut with a screw, and his turret is now a friction joint instead of a ratchet.

:The toy was released in Japan via [[TakaraTomy Mall]] under the ''[[USA Edition]]'' branding (the first "USA Edition" release in almost a decade), as a lucky draw prize.
{{-}}

====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Brunt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with ninety percent more gun.]]
*'''Brunt''' (Deluxe Weaponizer, June [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S37'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-25'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part cannon barrel

:Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Brunt is a new mold based on the [[Centurion droid]] from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' comic miniseries that transforms into a Cybertronian tank and back, making his robot mode heavily reminiscent of the ''Beast Machines'' Tank Drones. In tank mode, Brunt's turret rotates and can also raise and lower his cannon vertically. He is also compatible with the 'Fire Blast' effect pieces from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His parts can also connect to the various [[5 mm post|5 mm]] holes on his partner, ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)#Titans Return|Trypticon]].

:Like his fellow "Weaponizer" figures, he can separate into multiple parts compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] to form armor and weapons for other figures of the subline. He splits into the "TTC-AD Vortex Cannon" (torso), "TTC-MFM Proximity Boost Module" (whatever the heck that means, waist/upper legs), "TTC-HD Turret Armor", (backpack), two "TTC-MD Hydraulic Mauler Claw"s (arms), two "TTC-HP Oblivio Launchers" (lower legs), "TTC-CMA Microelectro Amplifier" (front half of his gun), and "TTC-CR Agonizer blaster" (rear half of his gun). His instructions and Hasbro stock photos show two configurations of these parts with other figures: The Demolition Loadout turns his torso and gun into an arm cannon, his waist and legs into a shoulder cannon, his arms into platform shoes, and his backpack into a shield. The Serpentine Loadout turns his torso, waist, legs and arms into a massive clawed backpack, while his gun becomes a hand held gun and his backpack becomes a shield. As his upper legs/waist and torso are the only things that remain attached during transformation, Brunt is the ''Siege'' line's most complex "Weaponizer", and is the only figure of the type to be labeled as a Decepticon.

:The Takara stock photos show two entirely different, unnamed, configurations: The first configuration uses his torso and the front half of his gun as an arm cannon, his legs as another arm cannon on the same arm, and his backpack as a shield. The second configuration uses his torso and the front half of his gun as an arm cannon again, his waist and upper legs as shoulder armour, and his lower legs and one arm as a long multi-jointed arm attached to the shoulder.

:Caution is advised when transforming Brunt's tank treads into his robot mode arms. The treads themselves must be pulled outwards and fully extended until they lock into place. However, the swivel joints used to connect the treads to his shoulders can pop out vertically if too much force is applied. This risks breaking the swivel joint housing, due to being designed to pop out horizontally rather than vertically. The flip-out pegs that attach his legs in robot mode are also very hard to flip back out, as they lack any indent for the owner's fingernails. Additionally, due to the connector necessary to form the tank mode's main gun, Brunt only features a 5mm post-hole on the sole of one foot, as opposed to having holes in both feet as most figures in the line do.

:Hasbro stock renders and displays of the figure featured a painted orange cannon barrel, while Hasbro stock photos have the cannon barrel painted in bronze. TakaraTomy stock photos have his cannon barrel, as well as the blaster part below it, unpainted. The final product from both companies went with the bronze barrel. The instructions ask to put the gun barrel on Brunt's back on his right side, though all official stock renders and photographs have the weapon to his left; the Centurion droid that this figure is based on also has a blaster to the left.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Zetar (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Zetar]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Brunt''' (ブラント ''Buranto'')

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Deceptihogs]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Brunt (G1)

2020-03-23T00:23:37Z

Zeon: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

{{factions|decepticon|deceptihog}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 tank|the movieverse tank|Brunt (ROTF)}}
:''Brunt is a [[Decepticon]] [[drone]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Brunt MTMTE.jpg|250px|thumb|"Brunt, F.C.A.!"]]

'''Brunt''' is a tank that splits into several towers of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s city mode (plus a couple of leftover pieces). In battle station mode, Trypticon uses Brunt's turret as his main cannon.

==Fiction==
===''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga===
[[File:Trypticon_and_company.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Full-Tilt handles the Brunt work.]]
After [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] laid the smack down on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (who was filled with [[human]] children) and [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] made short work of [[Scamper]], Brunt was deployed in order to deliver the finishing blow to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Full-Tilt ''would'' have fired Brunt, too, had [[Six-Gun]] not intervened. Defeating Full-Tilt, Six-Gun took command of Brunt and fired it at Trypticon, injuring the Decepticon so much as to cause [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to order a retreat.

Because Brunt is ''that'' powerful. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Brunt was one of two "battlefield drones" controlled by Trypticon, the other being [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Brunt tank drone remained a part of Trypticon's anatomy after he became the starship ''[[Dinosaur (ship)|Dinosaur]]''. His primary laser cannon was derived from the original Brunt. Trypticon also demonstrated the ability to reconfigure his internal structure and create a smaller Brunt tank drone inside his ship hull. This Brunt drone defended Trypticon's metaprocessor from [[Dead End (BWN)|Dead-End]] until she unleashed her [[Gnaw (G1)|pet Sharkticon]] on the tank. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
Brunt is an "Accessory" character, giving Deceptihogs he's attached to an increase in their firing rate. This bonus can be increased with upgrades won from random-prize Crates or in the "[[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower" mini-game.

He can be unlocked by purchasing him with Gems in the Barracks, with Tokens during specific [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events|Challenge Events]], or won from Crates and [[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:75%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Body Part'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Rarity'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Gem Cost'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Base Effect'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Notes'''
|-
|[[Hal#As Trypticon|Trypticon]]
|Arms
|Epic
|''500''
| +10% Fire Rate
| Actually ends up on Trypticon's tail
|-
|}
</center>

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Brunt1986.jpg|thumb|300px|Giant Gun thing... but got my own name.]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Decepticon City, 1986/1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-63'''

:Brunt's only independent mode is a tank. The "transformation" is simply a split into five pieces, three of which are used as towers in Trypticon's city mode. The other two mount on the sides of the main ramp, providing a rotating platform for Trypticon's radar arrays. In battle station mode, the two "towers" are removed, the central turret remains as Trypticon's main cannon, and the rotating platforms remain in place to power a pair of weapons systems.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Brunt/brunt.htm More information on Brunt at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Generations===
====Platinum Edition====
*'''Trypticon''' (Platinum Edition, 2015)
:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Trypticon is a reissue of his original toy. Both Brunt and Full-Tilt are included along with all his electronics, including the motorized walking gimmick.

:Brunt has some changes from the original, including a larger power switch, a battery cover that is held shut with a screw, and his turret is now a friction joint instead of a ratchet.

:The toy was released in Japan via [[TakaraTomy Mall]] under the ''[[USA Edition]]'' branding (the first "USA Edition" release in almost a decade), as a lucky draw prize.
{{-}}

====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Brunt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with ninety percent more gun.]]
*'''Brunt''' (Deluxe Weaponizer, June [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S37'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-25'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part cannon barrel

:Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Brunt is a new mold based on the [[Centurion droid]] from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' comic miniseries that transforms into a Cybertronian tank and back. In tank mode, Brunt's turret rotates and can also raise and lower his cannon vertically. He is also compatible with the 'Fire Blast' effect pieces from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His parts can also connect to the various [[5 mm post|5 mm]] holes on his partner, ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)#Titans Return|Trypticon]].

:Like his fellow "Weaponizer" figures, he can separate into multiple parts compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] to form armor and weapons for other figures of the subline. He splits into the "TTC-AD Vortex Cannon" (torso), "TTC-MFM Proximity Boost Module" (whatever the heck that means, waist/upper legs), "TTC-HD Turret Armor", (backpack), two "TTC-MD Hydraulic Mauler Claw"s (arms), two "TTC-HP Oblivio Launchers" (lower legs), "TTC-CMA Microelectro Amplifier" (front half of his gun), and "TTC-CR Agonizer blaster" (rear half of his gun). His instructions and Hasbro stock photos show two configurations of these parts with other figures: The Demolition Loadout turns his torso and gun into an arm cannon, his waist and legs into a shoulder cannon, his arms into platform shoes, and his backpack into a shield. The Serpentine Loadout turns his torso, waist, legs and arms into a massive clawed backpack, while his gun becomes a hand held gun and his backpack becomes a shield. As his upper legs/waist and torso are the only things that remain attached during transformation, Brunt is the ''Siege'' line's most complex "Weaponizer", and is the only figure of the type to be labeled as a Decepticon.

:The Takara stock photos show two entirely different, unnamed, configurations: The first configuration uses his torso and the front half of his gun as an arm cannon, his legs as another arm cannon on the same arm, and his backpack as a shield. The second configuration uses his torso and the front half of his gun as an arm cannon again, his waist and upper legs as shoulder armour, and his lower legs and one arm as a long multi-jointed arm attached to the shoulder.

:Caution is advised when transforming Brunt's tank treads into his robot mode arms. The treads themselves must be pulled outwards and fully extended until they lock into place. However, the swivel joints used to connect the treads to his shoulders can pop out vertically if too much force is applied. This risks breaking the swivel joint housing, due to being designed to pop out horizontally rather than vertically. The flip-out pegs that attach his legs in robot mode are also very hard to flip back out, as they lack any indent for the owner's fingernails. Additionally, due to the connector necessary to form the tank mode's main gun, Brunt only features a 5mm post-hole on the sole of one foot, as opposed to having holes in both feet as most figures in the line do.

:Hasbro stock renders and displays of the figure featured a painted orange cannon barrel, while Hasbro stock photos have the cannon barrel painted in bronze. TakaraTomy stock photos have his cannon barrel, as well as the blaster part below it, unpainted. The final product from both companies went with the bronze barrel. The instructions ask to put the gun barrel on Brunt's back on his right side, though all official stock renders and photographs have the weapon to his left; the Centurion droid that this figure is based on also has a blaster to the left.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Zetar (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Zetar]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Brunt''' (ブラント ''Buranto'')

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Deceptihogs]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Brunt (G1)

2020-03-23T00:21:21Z

Zeon: /* War for Cybertron: Siege */

{{factions|decepticon|deceptihog}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 tank|the movieverse tank|Brunt (ROTF)}}
:''Brunt is a [[Decepticon]] [[drone]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Brunt MTMTE.jpg|250px|thumb|"Brunt, F.C.A.!"]]

'''Brunt''' is a tank that splits into several towers of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s city mode (plus a couple of leftover pieces). In battle station mode, Trypticon uses Brunt's turret as his main cannon.

==Fiction==
===''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga===
[[File:Trypticon_and_company.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Full-Tilt handles the Brunt work.]]
After [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] laid the smack down on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (who was filled with [[human]] children) and [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] made short work of [[Scamper]], Brunt was deployed in order to deliver the finishing blow to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Full-Tilt ''would'' have fired Brunt, too, had [[Six-Gun]] not intervened. Defeating Full-Tilt, Six-Gun took command of Brunt and fired it at Trypticon, injuring the Decepticon so much as to cause [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to order a retreat.

Because Brunt is ''that'' powerful. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Brunt was one of two "battlefield drones" controlled by Trypticon, the other being [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Brunt tank drone remained a part of Trypticon's anatomy after he became the starship ''[[Dinosaur (ship)|Dinosaur]]''. His primary laser cannon was derived from the original Brunt. Trypticon also demonstrated the ability to reconfigure his internal structure and create a smaller Brunt tank drone inside his ship hull. This Brunt drone defended Trypticon's metaprocessor from [[Dead End (BWN)|Dead-End]] until she unleashed her [[Gnaw (G1)|pet Sharkticon]] on the tank. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

==Games==
===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
Brunt is an "Accessory" character, giving Deceptihogs he's attached to an increase in their firing rate. This bonus can be increased with upgrades won from random-prize Crates or in the "[[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower" mini-game.

He can be unlocked by purchasing him with Gems in the Barracks, with Tokens during specific [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events|Challenge Events]], or won from Crates and [[King Pig|Shockwave]]'s Tower. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:75%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Body Part'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Rarity'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Gem Cost'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Base Effect'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Notes'''
|-
|[[Hal#As Trypticon|Trypticon]]
|Arms
|Epic
|''500''
| +10% Fire Rate
| Actually ends up on Trypticon's tail
|-
|}
</center>

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Brunt1986.jpg|thumb|300px|Giant Gun thing... but got my own name.]]
*'''Trypticon''' (Decepticon City, 1986/1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-63'''

:Brunt's only independent mode is a tank. The "transformation" is simply a split into five pieces, three of which are used as towers in Trypticon's city mode. The other two mount on the sides of the main ramp, providing a rotating platform for Trypticon's radar arrays. In battle station mode, the two "towers" are removed, the central turret remains as Trypticon's main cannon, and the rotating platforms remain in place to power a pair of weapons systems.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Brunt/brunt.htm More information on Brunt at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Generations===
====Platinum Edition====
*'''Trypticon''' (Platinum Edition, 2015)
:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Trypticon is a reissue of his original toy. Both Brunt and Full-Tilt are included along with all his electronics, including the motorized walking gimmick.

:Brunt has some changes from the original, including a larger power switch, a battery cover that is held shut with a screw, and his turret is now a friction joint instead of a ratchet.

:The toy was released in Japan via [[TakaraTomy Mall]] under the ''[[USA Edition]]'' branding (the first "USA Edition" release in almost a decade), as a lucky draw prize.
{{-}}

====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Brunt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with ninety percent more gun.]]
*'''Brunt''' (Deluxe Weaponizer, June [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S37'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-25'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part cannon barrel

:Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Brunt is a new mold based on the [[Centurion droid]] from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' comic miniseries that transforms into a Cybertronian tank and back. In tank mode, Brunt's turret rotates and can also raise and lower his cannon vertically. He is also compatible with the 'Fire Blast' effect pieces from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. His parts can also connect to the various [[5 mm post|5 mm]] holes on his partner, ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)#Titans Return|Trypticon]].

:Like his fellow "Weaponizer" figures, he can separate into multiple parts compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] to form armor and weapons for other figures of the subline. He splits into the "TTC-AD Vortex Cannon" (torso), "TTC-MFM Proximity Boost Module" (whatever the heck that means, waist/upper legs), "TTC-HD Turret Armor", (backpack), two "TTC-MD Hydraulic Mauler Claw"s (arms), two "TTC-HP Oblivio Launchers" (lower legs), "TTC-CMA Microelectro Amplifier" (front half of his gun), and "TTC-CR Agonizer blaster" (rear half of his gun). His instructions and Hasbro stock photos show two configurations of these parts with other figures: The Demolition Loadout turns his torso and gun into an arm cannon, his waist and legs into a shoulder cannon, his arms into platform shoes, and his backpack into a shield. The Serpentine Loadout turns his torso, waist, legs and arms into a massive clawed backpack, while his gun becomes a hand held gun and his backpack becomes a shield. As his upper legs/waist and torso are the only things that remain attached during transformation, Brunt is the ''Siege'' line's most complex "Weaponizer", and is the only figure of the type to be labeled as a Decepticon.

:The Takara stock photos show two entirely different, unnamed, configurations: The first configuration uses his torso and the front half of his gun as an arm cannon, his legs as another arm cannon on the same arm, and his backpack as a shield. The second configuration uses his torso and the front half of his gun as an arm cannon again, his waist and upper legs as shoulder armour, and his lower legs and one arm as a long multi-jointed arm attached to the shoulder.

:Caution is advised when transforming Brunt's tank treads into his robot mode arms. The treads themselves must be pulled outwards and fully extended until they lock into place. However, the swivel joints used to connect the treads to his shoulders can pop out vertically if too much force is applied. This risks breaking the swivel joint housing, due to being designed to pop out horizontally rather than vertically. Additionally, due to the connector necessary to form the tank mode's main gun, Brunt only features a 5mm post-hole on the sole of one foot, as opposed to having holes in both feet as most figures in the line do.

:Hasbro stock renders and displays of the figure featured a painted orange cannon barrel, while Hasbro stock photos have the cannon barrel painted in bronze. TakaraTomy stock photos have his cannon barrel, as well as the blaster part below it, unpainted. The final product from both companies went with the bronze barrel. The instructions ask to put the gun barrel on Brunt's back on his right side, though all official stock renders and photographs have the weapon to his left; the Centurion droid that this figure is based on also has a blaster to the left.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Zetar (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Zetar]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Brunt''' (ブラント ''Buranto'')

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Deceptihogs]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]

Grapple (G1)

2020-03-23T00:14:57Z

Zeon: /* War for Cybertron: Earthrise */

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:''Grapple is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Elementary, my dear Hoist."]]
'''Grapple''' is technically an architect, but in his [[spark]] he is an artist. On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], before the war, his buildings were considered great works of art, but now his constructions are limited by the realities and needs of the war effort. It is a situation he often finds stifling. Grapple takes great pride in any work he constructs, and is prone to severe bouts of depression should his "masterworks" be destroyed in the course of combat. Grapple can usually be found hanging out with his close friend [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] who does his best to cheer Grapple up when his artistic temperament has him down.

His name is regrettably sometimes spelled '''Grappel'''.

{{bigquote|Someday I want to build something that doesn't get trashed!|Grapple laments his creations' constant destruction|"[[Auto Berserk]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Renaday]] (English), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese)|[[Chen Chun]] (Chinese), [[Ignacio Campero]] (American Spanish), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "The Master Builders" and "Prime Target"), [[Tonio von der Meden]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "Auto Berserk"), [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "Masquerade")}}
[[File:Master builders1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Boy, I bet you we'll win top prize at the Autobot Science Fair this year! We'll beat Wheeljack's catapult-making machine any day!"]]
Grapple was first seen on Earth hanging out inside the Ark on a typical day for the Autobots. This typical day included the discovery of a [[Dinobot Island (G1)|prehistoric island]] hidden inside a naturally-occurring time warp, and a rampage through the base by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Yup...typical day. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}}

Grapple designed a [[Solar Power Tower]] to collect solar energy for the Autobots—even built a little model of it. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] wouldn't let him build it, Grapple ran off to sulk and encountered the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], and naturally told them all about his awesome tower idea that got nixed because Prime didn't want the [[Decepticon]]s getting their hands on it. Brilliant.

[[File:Master builders2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Your invention has a practical application, so it was disqualified. Sorry."]]
They agreed to help Grapple and his buddy [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] out, but then [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out and decided to turn it into his latest evil plan. The Solar Power Tower was completed, but [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] trapped Grapple and Hoist inside it, and the Autobots had to show up to save their skidplates. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}}

When the Autobots' favorite mad scientist, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]], started showing off his latest super-weapon, Grapple begged him to please not point the [[Negavator]] at any of his buildings. It's like he didn't trust Wheeljack not to blow things up, or something. Inevitably, though, the Decepticons attacked and the beautiful bunker Grapple built to house the Negavator was reduced to rubble. While he worked in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to clear away the debris, Grapple and the Autobots were caught napping by Megatron and his [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. They had Prime and the others in their sights but, when [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] caused a distraction, Grapple dropped the rubble he was carrying on top of the Decepticons, sending them scattering for cover. {{storylink|Auto Berserk}}

[[File:AutoBerserk-Grapple.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Usually, Grapple has special ointment to treat his blackheads.]]
Like most of the Autobots, Grapple showed up in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]] for the first (and apparently last) [[Autobot Day]] celebration. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}}

After the Dinobots destroyed a sizeable portion of the airport battling Decepticons, Grapple and the Autobots lent a hand to repair what was damaged. After [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] reconstructed the walls of a building, Grapple was ready to add the ''piece de resistance'' by lowering the roof on top. His artistic pride took a serious blow when Grapple dropped the roof and collapsed the entire building underneath it. Mortified as he was, Grapple's mistake was only the first sign of [[cybertonium]] deficiency, which soon began to affect all the Autobots and their functions. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} He was later seen with Hoist, patching up [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and a group of Autobots after they tangled with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:Primetargetbotsintraps.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Inquisition, what a show! The Inquisition, here we go!]]
Grapple was also one of several Autobots captured by [[Chumley|Lord Chumley]]'s wildly-improbable traps; Grapple fell victim to a series of girders that magically fell into a cage configuration. Taken to Chumley's goofy-ass castle, he was used as bait to draw in Optimus Prime, "forced" to hold up a giant boulder—which did not seem to be actually ''supported'' by anything and therefore Grapple could have just dropped it or thrown it at one of the other devices keeping the Autobots prisoner.

Grapple's kind of stupid. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}}

After [[Teletraan I]] located the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] at large, Prime and the Autobots moved to intercept the wild Decepticons. Grapple, Hoist and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] confronted [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] on a deserted stretch of highway. When Breakdown dropped a line of oil behind him, Grapple took the opportunity to ''light him on fire.'' Geez, Grapple...he didn't even destroy one of your buildings. Why the hate? {{storylink|Masquerade}} When [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] kidnapped [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], Optimus Prime and the Autobots went after them. Powerglide located the missing 'Bots at a power plant, and alerted his comrades. Grapple and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] freed the prisoners during the power struggle between Megatron and Starscream. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:BattleAutobotCity.jpg|thumb|left]]
Alongside [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]'s lower leg and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], Grapple valiantly defended [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] when it was [[Battle of Autobot City|attacked]] by Decepticons in the year [[2005]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====Scramble City=====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
Grapple was tricked into helping the Constructicons ''again'', this time for the sake of rebuilding the [[Crystal City]] on Earth. There seemed to be nothing nefarious about this project, which makes you wonder why they had to trick him to begin with. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Crystal City Reconstruction Project|Crystal City Reconstruction Project}}

====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====
During the battle for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Grapple fought against Rumble. Afterwards, he escaped with [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] in a science vessel and hid out in the [[Rayzor Nebula]]. They were contacted by [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] when the old Autobot's vessel had come under fire, and at his request came out of hiding. This drew the attention of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and his [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. When Scourge saw Cyclonus engaged with Kup's ship, Scourge attacked Cyclonus to ensure that ''he'' would get to destroy the Autobots... this only served to allow all the Autobots to escape. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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When the Autobots' current reserve of energies was dangerously low, Grapple joined his comrades still on Cybertron in stasis hibernation as an energy-saving measure. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Skidsgrapplesmokescreenhoisttracks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|He built [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] strong enough to survive at least one attack by [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]].]]
Prior to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] leaving Cybertron, Grapple (along with [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], Hoist, and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]) had his memories recorded onto crystals in case [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] required more warriors during the Ark's mission. Four million years following the Ark's crash on [[Earth]], Grapple and the others were revived in new bodies on Earth. While the other newly revived Autobots were sent out to learn more about their new home planet, Grapple was sidelined. Optimus Prime had a very special building project for Grapple. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

So Grapple built [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. On his own.

[[File:CommandPerformances-Autobotsattack.jpg|left|upright=2|thumb|Yeah! Charge that hill! That's what... engineers are for...]]
With Omega Supreme guarding the base, the Autobots were finally able to leave the Ark in great numbers. Grapple accompanied Optimus Prime and all the rest of the available Autobots to the Decepticons' [[Wyoming base|coal strip mine base]] in [[Wyoming]]. Here, Grapple fought the Decepticons long enough for [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] to steal combiner technology from [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Once this was achieved, the Autobots retreated. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''Grapple, Hoist, and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] were sent to retrieve the missing Tracks after [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] located him in [[New York City]]. However, when they arrived they inadvertently exacerbated a hostage situation at a bank and a bomb went off. Grapple assisted by ferrying humans from the building's roof to safety with his crane.'' {{storylink|Missing in Action}}

[[File:Target 2006 sonic probe.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
''When Optimus Prime, [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] disappeared due to time-jumping Decepticons, Grapple found himself in the position of Autobot medic, repairing a damaged [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. Led into battle with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and his goons by the new leadership triumvirate of [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]], Smokescreen, and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Grapple and his friends were sorely outmatched against the future Decepticons. Grapple was even part of a half-dozen or so Autobots who dogpiled on [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and barely managed to slow him down. In dire straits, the Autobots were actually forced to go to [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and forge an alliance against Galvatron. Megatron's strategy managed to capture one of the time travellers, Scourge, but not before the fiendish tracker hurled a razor bladed dart straight through Grapple's chest, putting him out of action for the remainder of the conflict. Once Ratchet returned, he managed to piece Grapple back together soon enough.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

After Optimus Prime suffered terrible damage, Grapple and the other Autobots watched as Ratchet desperately tried to repair him before admitting defeat. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Grapple remained with the Ark's crew for quite some time, and formed part of a security detail to apprehend the captured [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]], though they were stood down when it was discovered that the Decepticon was [[mode lock]]ed and only contained some [[Spacehikers|human children]]. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} Back on Earth, the human [[Ethan Zachary]] replayed some of Optimus Prime's memories of Grapple in an attempt to convince him that he was more than just a computer program. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!}}

Grapple was later seen on the moon during the grudge match between [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. When the Decepticons attacked, Grapple engaged [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] in some gunplay and they appeared to exchange hits. {{storylink|Totaled!}} Grapple was not too badly damaged and would be up and about again a short while later, training against Blaster. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

{{note|Optimus Prime says he copied Grapple's memories in case he needed another warrior while away. Does that mean there's still the original Grapple out there somewhere?}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In [[2008]], Grapple was operating out of one of the Autobot bases on Cybertron when Scourge and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] led the Decepticons into an all-out war on the base. (The base was a big honkin' mushroom in the middle of an empty field. One can only hope Grapple didn't design it himself.) Anyway, he did pretty well in battle, gunning down one Decepticon at pointblank range ''without looking'' while also firing on an approaching [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Hot rod blurr grapple loose ends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
In [[2012]] Grapple was stationed on Cybertron under the command of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]], while Optimus Prime was away on Earth. When [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] put his plan to steal [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s remains from the [[Hall of Silence]] into action, Grapple suggested that they destroy the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] reservoir rather than allow it to fall into enemy hands. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} With no viable alternate plan Hot Rod went with Grapple's advice and destroyed the Hall of Silence, though neither of them realized Soundwave had already teleported himself and the Matrix reservoir away. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

[[File:Crosshairs grapple natural selection.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Following the return of the errant [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] to Cybertron, Hot Rod met with Grapple, [[Siren (G1)|Siren]], [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]], and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] at the [[Senate Forum]], leaving them in charge of the "Grimlock situation" while he went below the surface to seek out the [[Primus]] chamber. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}} With the arrival of the resurrected [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] and his [[Gene Key]] the situation rapidly worsened; the device allowed Scorponok to forcibly convert Autobots into Decepticons! Grapple first learned of the situation when [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]], already turned, tried to throw him off a balcony. He managed to escape, and made his way to the Senate Forum. There, he met with Grapple, Hosehead, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], and [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]]: the only other uninfected Autobots remaining on the surface. Thanks to Grapple's knowledge on the building, the group found their way to a secret passage which allowed to bypass the chaos outside. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} Investigating a disturbance at the [[Nursery (Cybertron)|Nursery]], they arrived in time to team up with Grimlock and his [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] with a plan to stop Scorponok. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Together, they stormed the [[Civil Defense Hub]] and retook it from [[Wingspan]] and [[Pounce]]. After the Dinobots left to confront Scorponok in the [[Sonic Canyons]], Grapple noticed that the Hub's missile silos had been set to target the returning Autobot hypercruiser ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'' and when the [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] hesitated in giving up the passkey, Grapple watched as Crosshairs shot Wingspan at point blank range. Pounce immediately gave up the passkey and the ''Valiant'' was saved. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Grapple met with Hot Rod and other senior Autobots at the [[Presidium (building)|Presidium]] after the effects of the Gene Key had been reversed. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Later, he assisted in the clean-up after the attack of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' and the [[Blitz Engine]]s. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
When the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s were effortlessly dismantling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] one Constructicon at a time, Grapple elbowed his way into the fun and used his rifle to fuse the last two Constructicons into a helpless mess. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
When the Autobots on Earth received word from [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] that the Decepticons were razing a human village to build a fuel plant in its place, they assumed their vehicle forms to sneak upon their enemies as they were working. Once they were in close enough proximity to the Decepticons, the Autobots transformed and launched a surprise attack. Cosmos continued to observe the battlefield from his post in orbit, and warned Grapple and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] when [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] attempted to flank the Autobots to attack them from behind. Grapple hooked Ravage from his crane arm, spoiling the cat's attempt to catch [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] off-guard. The Autobots then beat up the rest of the Decepticons, shoved them down a pit, and covered them with quick-drying cement to keep them out of further trouble. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}}}
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===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
[[File:InsecticonAttackPage09.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Dear Diary; [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] asked me to the prom today. Should I say yes?]]
While lamenting the fact that he couldn't build beautiful buildings like he did back on Cybertron because the Decepticons would destroy them, Grapple spotted a [[Kickback (G1)|grasshopper]] and a [[Bombshell (G1)|beetle]]. He wished life were as simple for him as it was for those insects, who promptly violated his brain. Under Bombshell's control, Grapple attacked [[Beachcomber (G1)|the resident Autobot hippie]]. Later, at their base, the Decepticons had fun bullying Grapple before they got him to use his knowledge for anything of use to them. That's when the Autobots broke into the base. After the Autobots removed his [[cerebro-shell]], Grapple sucker-punched Megatron and they all celebrated. Hurray! {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

{{note|Throughout almost the entire story, Grapple is drawn with [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]'s [[character model]], only appearing with Grapple's own head in close-ups.}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
The Autobots were low on valuable Cybertronian materials such as [[cybernite]]. When Kup suggested a salvage expedition to an old battle field near a mountain valley, Ultra Magnus assembled Wheeljack, Hoist, and Grapple to go with him. Their expedition was cut short by a Decepticon air raid, however. Grapple later helped with the construction of a radio transmitter that blinded the space stations responsible for informing the air raid. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

While storming a Decepticon hideout, Grapple used his job as a battering ram to force his way through the barricaded door. {{storylink|Decepticon Hideout}}

Grapple later assisted Optimus Prime in charting a planet-wide search for Decepticon activity on Nebulos. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Decepticon Poison====
[[File:DecepticonPoisonBigBattle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Grapple was amongst the Autobots about to be topped up with their latest batch of fuel when Red Alert burst into Autobot headquarters, warning everyone about Ramjet being spotted nearby. Red Alert's warning came in just in time, as the Autobots’ fuel had been poisoned, and Grapple would have been left unable to transform had he ingested any of it.

In a later possible sequence of events, Grapple was part of the back-up squadron that charged into battle after the now recently cured Autobots were overpowered by the arrival of Megatron himself amidst a Decepticon attack. Grapple and the others soon depleted what little fuel they had left, and were forced to retreat. Grapple used his crane mode to retrieve all of the injured Autobots before heading back into Autobot headquarters. Thankfully, the Autobots had caused enough damage to the Decepticon ranks that they were forced to retreat as well.

In another possible scenario, where Optimus followed a plan courtesy of Prowl, the Autobot leader instructed his troops to transform into [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots’ ruse, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Perceptor gave out too much of his antidote to each Autobot. The Autobots who received the antidote soon found themselves falling apart, leaving Grapple and the rest outmatched against the greater number of Decepticons.

Alternatively, if Optimus decided to use the tainted fuel as a weapon against the Decepticons, Grapple was tasked with carry the large vat of liquid outside of Autobot headquarters. Grapple then carefully lowered the fuel container into a nearby pit, and returned to the safety of the Autobot base, while Jazz executed the next stage of the Autobots’ plan. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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====Autobot Alert!====
Grapple was present at the Autobot city of Metroplex when an Autobot Alert sounded.

He and the other Autobots learned of two Decepticon plots simultaneously occurring. One of which was the theft of a coded message meant for Ultra Magnus's eyes only. If Ultra Magnus decided to prioritize theft of the coded message, Grapple was part of the captive audience that listened to Kup divulge information about an ancient Autobot formula. Grapple took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre along with a number of other Autobots. Once there, they learned from Springer that the Cybertite sphere containing the formula was discovered by humans during the 16th century. If the Decepticons had decoded Springer's message, they would be searching off the coast of California, where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn't decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater.

If Ultra Magnus decided to assume that the Decepticons had already decrypted the message, he ordered his forces to split up to more efficiently address the situation. Grapple was part of the main group of Autobot forces led by Ultra Magnus towards the California coast. Arriving at the scene, Ultra Magnus's troops were informed by Powerglide (who had flown ahead of the land-bound group) that he had discovered the location of the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere. Simultaneously, Blurr caught up with the group to inform them that the Decepticons were quickly approaching. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.

In one of the possible plans Ultra Magnus had settled upon to execute, Grapple was to raise the sunken ship through the use of his crane, while Hot Rod searched the vessel for the sphere once it was un-submerged. Partway through the plan, Grapple's crane had a mechanical breakdown. Though Ratchet was able to fix it, this setback had cost the Autobots valuable time, and before they could retrieve the sphere, the Decepticons were upon them. Galvatron and his troops destroyed both the ship and the sphere within. This left the Autobots fighting on the defensive, as superior Decepticon rained down upon them.

If Ultra Magnus decided to have his Autobots hide while the Decepticons raised the ship, Grapple found himself in a cave with Ironhide and Brawn. The three Autobots spied Devastator retrieving the sunken ship from the water, and decided that the three of them would snatch the sphere away from the Decepticons.

If Grapple and his team executed their plan before any other Autobots, he attempted to reel the ship away from the Decepticons with his crane hook, only for the Decepticons to open fire onto them. The Decepticons destroyed both the ship and the cybertite sphere contained within, and then began pummelling the Autobots with their superior firepower. Trapped in their caves, the Autobts were left at the Decepticons’ mercy. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
When Optimus Prime followed [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] as Autobot leader, he ordered a mass evacuation of the planet to avoid further loss of life against the Decepticons. Grapple was among the Autobots seen preparing for departure as [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]...debated the merits of the proposal. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]] ended, Grapple was among a group of Autobots chosen to serve as a [[Autobot High Council|High Councillor]], ruling jointly with the Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] over the newly unified Cybertron. However, the Decepticon easily manipulated the council into giving him more and more power, until they were functionally impotent. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Grapple and his fellow council members were among the last Autobots to truly recognize Shockwave's deceits, but did eventually join their fellow soldiers in bringing down the Decepticon's control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}} Afterwards, Grapple decided to accompany [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and the Ark's crew back to Earth, where he could put his skills to work on the construction of Autobot City. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4]]; [[Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #2]] (modern era)

[[File:MegsOrigin4 Grapple Inferno.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|DULL LOOKING UP!]]
While [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] was running an emergency rescue operation in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] during the first major outbreak of Decepticon violence, Grapple was at his side to presumably offer engineering advice on safely evacuating trapped civilians. Their efforts became moot when a hovering [[Kaon upperclass|elite]] pleasure cruiser was shot down and landed right on top of them. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

[[File:FecundMoon-Impressive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Always hanging out with Inferno, always.]]
In modern times, Grapple was among the Autobots who volunteered to join [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] in search of the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. He was on board the ''[[Lost Light]]'' when its launch turned into a spectacular failure, blasting the crew to a far distant corner of the galaxy. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|Hangers On}} {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} Grapple later had the grim job of fishing a decapitated [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] out of the oil reservoir. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} He was injured during [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]]'s rampage aboard the ship and laid out in [[Swerve's]], though he later recovered. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} He stood with the rest of the crew as Rodimus announced his discovery of—and intention to investigate—[[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} After the crew had defeated [[Solomus|Tyrest]] and his [[universal killswitch]], Grapple, Inferno, and [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] examined the remains of the former [[Chief Justice]]'s [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

[[File:HowBrightTheirFrailDeeds-LostLightmutiny.jpg|thumb|left|250px|You're okay with [[The Master Builders (episode)|working with Decepticons on your projects.]] But having one captain your ship is too much? Stinking hypocrite.]]
Grapple continued to serve on the ''Lost Light'' after [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] was installed as "co-captain", even attending the former Decepticon's classes on the Knights of Cybertron. However, at some point he was approached by [[Getaway]] and [[Atomizer]] and vouched that he would support them in the event of a mutiny against Megatron and his supporters. When the time came, Grapple stood by as Getaway stranded Megatron, Rodimus, and the others on the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]'s [[Necroworld|planet]]. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}}

After accepting Getaway as their new captain, Grapple and the crew were unwillingly subjected to [[mnemosurgery]] by [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]]. Their memories were altered to believe Rodimus and the others left the ''Lost Light'' of their own accord, abandoning the rest of the crew. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}} Grapple was socializing at [["Visages"]] when [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] caught up with the ''Lost Light''. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}}
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===''United''===
Grapple was a participant of the Autobots' battles against the Decepticons throughout the ages, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and Optimus Prime himself. {{storylink|A New Battle!}}

Grapple was amongst the victims of a deadly nano-virus. Thankfully, a team of Autobots were successfully in retrieving a cure for the disease from the planet Nebulon. Fully recovered, Grapple attended the ceremony that commended the Autobots responsible for saving his life. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===''Transformers'' (2010) toy bios===
[[Image:TF2010 SolarStormGrappel boxart.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Before the war, Grappel was known for remarkable architecture dotting the skyline of every city on Cybertron. With the outbreak of war, he turned his specialty to constructing temporary buildings for battle planning. {{storylink|#Transformers (2010)|Solar Storm Grappel toy bio}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-3-Grapple.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Grapple was building something with [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] when [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] received a call from [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] imploring the [[Autobot]]s to attack the Decepticon Base. {{Storylink|A Reliable Warrior!? Vortex the Lookout from Hell}} Grapple and Hoist later accompanied Optimus Prime to investigate the Decepticons' solar tower construction project. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Grapple was among the Autobots fleeing the launch facility of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]] attacked. {{storylink|The Toxic Transformer}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Grapple was presuambly the namesake of the [[Grapple Boulevard]], the main road in 24th century [[Proximax]]. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
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==Commercial appearances==
During a battle against Megatron, Optimus summoned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and Grapple to his side. Megatron responded by calling down [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Grapple and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] were showing off their model [[Solar Power Tower]] when they were called away with [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] to tend to a stricken [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]. The three engineers ran into the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], but instead of fighting instead bonded over their love of building. The truce was short-lived, as [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] turned up to remind [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] which side he was on, but the Autobot trio still managed to rescue Powerglide. {{storylink|The Master Builders (Legends)|The Master Builders}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Grapple toy.jpg|thumb|Not [[Hauler]].]]
*'''Grapple''' (Autobot Car, [[1985]]/[[1986]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''47'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, "Arc-Welder Rifle", 3 rockets

:Grapple transforms into an orange crane based upon the same ''[[Diaclone]]'' truck design that [[Inferno (G1)#Toys|Inferno]] uses, the Mitsubishi Fuso. Each of his forearms contains a spring-loaded missile launcher, so he can fire his own fists or silver missiles (though the mechanism was severely neutered in the original US releases). He is also armed with a small black Arc-Welder rifle.

:This version of this mold was also used to make [[e-HOBBY]] [[Hauler#Collector's Edition|RoadHauler]]. The fire engine version of the mold was released as Inferno and ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (toyline)|Headmasters]]'' [[Artfire#The Headmasters|Artfire]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-grapple/430/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Grapple at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grapple/grapple.htm More information on Grapple at TFU.info]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
*'''Autobot Grapple''' (Commemorative Series VI, [[2004]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, "Arc-Welder Rifle", 3 rockets

:Grapple was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] by Hasbro in 2004 as part of the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series VI]]''. The spring-loaded firing mechanisms in his arms were completely removed due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]].
:Additionally, the hook on his crane as well as the hydraulics in the crane arm were changed to plastic painted silver, rather than using the more brittle (but authentic to the original release) vacuum-metalized plastic. He also gained a new Autobot [[insignia|logo]] [[tampograph]] on his chest/cab, and his eyes were changed from yellow to blue.

:Interestingly enough, Grapple was ''not'' released as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' reissue series.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CSGrapple/grapple.htm More information on Commemorative Series Grapple at TFU.info]''

===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy SolarStormGrappel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Grah-PEL]]
*'''Solar Storm Grappel''' (Voyager, [[2011]])

:''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' "Grappel" (likely named such due to [[trademark]] reasons) is a redeco/retool of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Inferno]], transforming into a fictional crane truck, a hybrid of a 2002–2007 Pierce Contender "pumper" and 2008 Pierce Velocity "Heavy Rescue". It also has some characteristics from the Pierce Dash 2000 "midmount" with a crane arm instead of a "bucket/cherry-picker" (see {{w|Pierce Manufacturing#Gallery|Pierce Manufacturing}}). Similar to Inferno's cannon, the crane cannot be removed from the robot mode's arm. He is fairly extensively retooled, with new parts for the crane, head, forearms, hands and feet, with the new hands now being molded with the forearms, as well as lacking wrist joints and [[5mm post|peg-hole]]s. The bars on top of his shoulders have also been enlarged so that they work with [[C joint]] weaponry. As part of the "''[[Reveal the Shield]]''" [[subline imprint]], he has a [[rubsign]] on his left shoulder pad.

:This toy and all ''Reveal the Shield'' Voyager Class toys saw very limited distribution in the USA. Even though they were sold by US-based online retailers in early 2011 and showed up in various international Hasbro markets around the same time, top toy sellers such as [[Walmart]], [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Target]], or [[Kmart]] never stocked them. Instead, they only showed up at stores such as Ross, T.J. Maxx, and Marshalls several months after first being made available online.

:Grappel was redecoed into [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[Hot Spot (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Hot Spot]]. The original version of this sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Spark]], and it was separately retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]]. It was then redecoed into ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Artfire#United 2|Artfire]], using tooling from both the original Inferno version and this version of the sculpt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Grappel/grappel.htm More information on Solar Storm Grappel at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-AutobotGrapple.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm the version nobody wants but everybody can find.]]
*'''Autobot Grapple''' (Voyager, 2011-[[January 29|01-29]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-11'''

:This Japanese version of Solar Storm Grappel is sold as part of the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline. It features several changes in color layout and details, such as an orange head to better resemble most of Grapple's appearances in the Generation 1 cartoon.

:Unlike most ''United'' figures, the ''United'' version of Grapple was released weeks before Solar Storm Grappel was first made available via US-based online retailers.
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===Kre-O===
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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Most Artistic
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: ''[[Kre-O]]'' "Autobot Grapple" is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His left hand has been replaced with a silver wrist-socket blaster piece.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hauler redeco waiting to happen.]]
*'''Grapple''' ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-35'''
**''Accessories:'' Arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, Die-cast Ultra Magnus Figure (Asia release)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Grapple is a retool of [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]], as usual. He comes with many accessories, some of which are shared with ''Masterpiece'' Inferno: a pair of extra faces, two swappable chest plates (one cartoon-accurate, one more detailed and chromed to resemble his original toy), and two wrist-barrels for his left arm (one black to go with his cartoon chest, one chromed to go with this toy-accurate chest). Additionally, he comes with the model and the blueprint for the Solar Power Tower, a new handgun, and the screwdriver to build it, all from "[[The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders]]," and two extra crane arm attachments seen in "[[Auto Berserk]]". He also comes with an alternate helmet based on his more toy-accurate early head design, seen in both "Auto Berserk" and the original 1985 Autobot Cars commercial (see "[[#Notes|Notes]]", below).

:The Hasbro Asia release of the figure comes with a die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35|Ultra Magnus]] mini figure.
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Grapple.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I didn't want to be a [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Generations|combiner]] anyway.]]
*'''Autobot Grapple''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E11'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-02'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 30]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, Claw, Nozzle

:Released as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' Voyager Class lineup, this version of Grapple is an all-new cartoon-accurate mold featuring multiple elements of his ''Masterpiece'' figure. He transforms into a crane based on his traditional alternate mode, and features a handgun and a claw. The crane's hook can fold back to reveal a 5mm port for the claw to attach. The same can also be done with his hands. As part of the new play pattern, the claw has an "[[A.I.R. System]]" connection point which allows him to connect to bases. While it was not shown in promotional stock renders, the display table at [[New York Comic Con]], his description on [[Hasbro Pulse]] and his [[TakaraTomy]] stock photos revealed that Grapple also comes with a nozzle that can plug into his hands the same way as the aforementioned claw, and plug into the crane itself for storage.

:Many buyers have reported that the circular pegs on the base of Grapple's crane are much too thick for the hexagonal pegholes on the bottom of his soles meant to secure the vehicle mode, causing them to break when attempting to unpeg them during transformation to robot mode. If the pegholes seem too tight, it's advised to lightly sand them down before fully plugging them in to avoid this risk.

:CG renders of Grapple depict his head facing at an angle impossible to pull off on the actual toy, as it is on a mushroom peg rather than a ball joint. Additionally, his front wheels have the oddity of the fact that only the tires rotate on his frame. The rims are largely immobile.

:The backdrop included in Grapple's packaging features a decodable universe map, and Grapple himself also comes with a red decoder. Unlike most Earthrise figures, Grapple's map section unveils no planet location.

:In Japan, Grapple is available only as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy Collection===
*'''Grapple''' (Decoy, 1986)
:[[Decoy]] Grapple is a tiny red soft-rubber figurine randomly packaged with various carded toys in 1986.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Grapple/grapple.htm More information on Decoy Grapple at TFU.info]''
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Grapple-atx.jpg|thumb|{{w|Extendar|The tower of power}}.]]
*'''Grapple''' ([[2007]])
{{attacktix
|ID=Unknown
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Unknown
|cost=30
|speed=Unknown
|attacktype=Rammer
}}
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:One of many Generation 1 characters slated to appear in ''[[Attacktix]]'', Grapple would have been a "rammer"-type piece, with a spring-loaded boom-crane attack. A presumed wave-3 Booster, this piece was ultimately never released.
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==Notes==
[[File:Grapple Master Builders Auto Berserk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|All that's missing now is a show-accurate reissue of the original toy.]]
*Following the lead of his toy, which could swap its fists out of for projectile rockets, Grapple's [[bio]] describes how he can shoot [[missile]]s from his wrist sockets. His [[character model]], however, was drawn based on an image of the toy with a missile loaded into his left wrist, resulting in a permanently one-handed Grapple. Further, it was reminagined not as a missile, but as a cylindrical gun barrel, similar to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s, also sometimes used by Grapple as an arc welder.
[[File:Hauler01-sm.jpg|upright=1|thumb|This guy gets named, but does [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]? Nope! Screw him!]]
*Like most of the new 1985 product line, Grapple's [[character model]] appears to have been created with only a front-facing photograph of the toy for reference, resulting in a rear-view that was made up by the designers. His robot mode is missing the crane arm that ought to hang down his back, and details from it that were visible in the source image (specifically the part with the hazard stripe, as can be seen in our main image above) were misinterpreted as being part of his legs.
*In the original cartoon, Grapple's helmet is colored solid orange. "[[Auto Berserk]]", however, uses an outdated color model that makes it black like the toy (with a pair of orange horns), a design that can also be seen in the original [[Commercial/Generation 1|commercial]] advertising the new 1985 Autobot cars. This early model also colors his wrist-barrel white; episodes animated using his finalized model, on the other hand, constantly fluctuate between coloring the barrel white and black, with no clear "correct" option.
*An Autobot vehicle matching Grapple's [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and referred to as "Hauler" appears in a quick scene in the [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|three-part mini-series pilot]] for the original cartoon series. Though later [[retcon]]ned into [[Hauler|a unique character]] via an [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]], it is likely that this was originally intended as the toy and character that eventually became Grapple.
* As with all the non-toy Transformer [[Kreon]]s in the ''Kre-O'' manga, Grapple uses existing toy parts... mostly. See, he uses the [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Inferno]]-style helmet, which is entirely appropriate... but we're not 100% sure what's in his left wrist socket. There is a "blaster" piece that fits in there, but it's much bigger than that. In his second appearance he's got two hands and is further kitted out with [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]'s crane parts on his back.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grapple''' (グラップル ''Gurappuru'')
*''French:'' '''Grappin''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Csáklya'''
*''Italian:'' '''Gancio'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Diàochē''' (吊车, "Crane")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Lutador''' (Portugal comic), '''Chave''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Granit''' (Гранит, "Granite")

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Inferno (G1)/toys

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[[File:G1 boxart Inferno.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb]]

If there is a red fire truck ''Transformers'' toy, odds are it is one of '''Inferno'''.

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1 Inferno toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Then he'll start the fire again.]]
*'''Inferno''' (Autobot Car, [[1985]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles,2 shoulder wings

:Inferno transforms into a Japanese Mitsubishi Fuso F-Series FT fire ladder truck. His ladder has three sections to it, allowing it to extend to a really impressive length. Each of his forearms contains a spring-loaded missile launcher, so he can fire his own fists or silver missiles, though the [[Hasbro]] versions have these launchers severely weakened [[for safety reasons]]. He is usually depicted in media as having a missile/laser/nozzle in place of a hand on his right arm. He is also armed with a small black Extinguisher rifle.

:Inferno's toy has been [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]'' line in 1990, the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' line in 1993, and ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' and the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' in 2003. See below for individual entries on these releases.

:This sculpt was [[redeco]]ed and partially [[retool]]ed to make [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1|Grapple]], the [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' [[Hauler#Collector's Edition|RoadHauler]] and ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (toyline)|The Headmasters]]'' [[Artfire#The Headmasters|Artfire]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-inferno/462/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Inferno at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on Inferno at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ActionMaster Inferno.jpg|upright=1|thumb|Inferno's lack of transformation ability was compensated by a big orange thingamajig.]]
*'''Inferno with Hydro-Pack''' ([[Action Master]], [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' Hydro-Pack, "Magna-Blast Gun"

:Part of the third assortment of "basic" carded Action Masters, Inferno is a non-transforming action figure with a simplified design, based loosely on his cartoon [[Character model|animation model]]. Inferno came with a [[Hydro-Pack]] that could be attached to his back (with a "hose" that flipped over his shoulder to attach to his handgun, a feature unique among Action Master "partner" accessories), or transformed via spring-loaded mechanism into a large cannon, with a barrel that could be further extended by attaching his handgun to the very end of it. He is compatible with all other Action Master weapons and vehicles.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on Action Master Inferno at TFU.info]''

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*'''Classic Inferno''' (Classic Heroes, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 hose nozzles
:The original Inferno toy was first reissued in [[Europe]] in 1990 alongside several other early Transformers, as part of the "[[Classics (Europe)|Classic Heroes]]" range.

===Generation 2===
[[File:G2 Inferno toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|How's anyone supposed to climb the ladder with this huge thing on my back?]]
*'''Inferno''' (Autobot Hero, [[1993]])
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", water cannon, 2 fists (left & right), 2 shoulder wings

:For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Inferno's original toy was re-used with virtually no deco changes, adding only the "Autobot" [[tampograph]]. His forearms were retooled to remove the spring-loaded launcher mechanism (the chromed missiles from the original releases were also dropped), his detachable fists were also re-tooled in order for them to fit snuggly in the connecting hole of the forearms and the wing extensions on his shoulders were also slightly retooled. He came with a large red [[Water-squirting gimmick|water-shooting]] cannon that clipped to his ladder. Said cannon rains pain.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Inferno at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
*'''Inferno''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TFC-08'''
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 shoulder wings
:In [[2003]], the original Inferno toy was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series. This time he featured a [[tampograph]]ed Autobot symbol and blue instead of yellow eyes. These changes carried over to ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' Inferno (see below), ''Commemorative Series'' [[Grapple (G1)|Autobot Grapple]], and ''[[Collector's Edition]]'' [[Hauler|RoadHauler]].

===Commemorative Series===
[[File:Commemorative Inferno US UK.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|Be glad there wasn't a 2012 Asian version as well.]]
*'''Inferno''' (Commemorative Series V, 2003/2006)
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right), 3 missiles, 2 shoulder wings
:The same year as the Takara reissue, Hasbro released their own reissue of Inferno as part of the [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Unlike the Takara version, the Hasbro version no longer featured launching fists or missiles [[for safety reasons]]. This reissue comes with an additional Autobot [[insignia]] decal, depicting the more modern long-faced version of the Autobot insignia. According to the [[instructions]], this [[sticker]] is supposed to be placed ''on top of'' the Autobot insignia sticker that is already on Inferno's chest!
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/CSInferno/inferno.htm More information on Commemorative Series Inferno at TFU.info]''

:In 2006, three years after the U.S. release and long after the ''Commemorative Series'' had been discontinued by Toys"R"Us in America, Inferno and several other figures were released as Toys"R"Us exclusives in the United Kingdom. Unlike previous UK releases of ''Commemorative Series'' figures, the packaging for this batch was no longer [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]], but in English only. Despite this, the packaging was ''not'' identical to the previous U.S. version; it lacked the "Commemorative Series" labels, the "choking hazard" safety warning labels and all [[trademark]] ™ and ® markings, and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation to a new position.

===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 G1Inferno.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|BURNING JUSTI— Oh, sorry, wrong fire truck.]]
*'''Inferno''' (Voyager Class, [[2009]])
**''Series'': Generation 2 Series
**''Accessories'': "Water Blast" projectile

:"[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] series" ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Inferno is the first all-new tooling for the Voyager Class [[size class|price point]] in the ''Universe'' line. Unlike the original toy, ''Universe'' Inferno transforms into an American pumper/tanker fire truck, rather than the Generation 1's Japanese Hino ladder engine. In lieu of a ladder, he packs a water cannon with spring-loaded projectile, a call-back to ''Generation 2'' Inferno's working water cannon. Said cannon cannot be removed from Inferno's right arm (not without disassembly, anyway).

:This version of Inferno transforms into a fictional six-wheeled variant of the 2002–2007 Pierce Contender series of firetrucks. It appears to be a fusion of two different designs from that period. See: {{w|Pierce Manufacturing#Gallery of Pierce Apparatus|Pierce Manufacturing}}

:The number "401" [[tampograph]]ed onto him is the area code for the state of Rhode Island, home of [[Hasbro]]'s headquarters.

:This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Autobot Spark]], and was retooled to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010)]] [[Grapple (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Solar Storm Grappel]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]], and Grappel himself was later redecoed into [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Hot Spot (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Hot Spot]]. It was then redecoed into ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Artfire#United 2|Artfire]], using tooling from both the original Inferno version and the newer Grappel version of this sculpt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUInferno/inferno.htm More information on ''Universe'' Inferno at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei inferno.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Is it hot in here, or is it just me?]]
*'''Cybertron Inferno''' (Voyager Class, 2009-[[February 26|02-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-15'''
**''Accessories:'' "Water Blast" projectile

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Inferno differs from ''Universe'' Inferno mainly in the red plastic used: whereas ''Universe'' Inferno has a darker shade of red, ''Henkei'' Inferno is considerably brighter. The dark brown plastic used for several parts on ''Universe'' Inferno has been changed to gray. The black parts on ''Universe'' Inferno are now dark blue and the colorless clear plastic used for his eyes is actually molded in clear blue plastic (rather than being painted over clear blue). Major paint application changes include chroming Inferno's water cannon, forearm panels, and the backs of his shoulder panels. Aside from the chrome he also has the addition of yellow highlights to his head, clear-red painted sirens, and the removal of the Rhode Island "401" area code.
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===Speed Stars===
[[File:StealthForce Inferno toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Because ''real'' firetrucks come with ''real'' firepower.]]
*'''Autobot Inferno''' (Stealth Force Deluxe, [[2010]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' Inferno is a new non-transformable mold, appearing as a much more traditional looking fire truck than any of his previous toys but retaining the "401" tampograph that his ''Universe'' toy had. His packaging also depicts his ''Universe'' toy's robot head. At the press of a button, he can deploy his weapons located on top, at the side and the front of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] while pulling a tab hides the weapons again.

:Included in the package are ''two'' water-burst missiles. However, they can only be stored in and fired from his top-mounted cannon one at a time.
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy InfernoKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Inferno''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Bag number'': '''***** 41'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, wrist-blaster

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Inferno is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra bits to turn him into something that might be described as a fire engine.

: He uses [[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'s helmet... which was patterned after the original Inferno in the first place.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OInferno/inferno.htm More information on Inferno at TFU.info]''

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*'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': Class Hottie
**''Accessories'': Scoped pistol

: [[Kreon Class of '85]] Inferno features a deco much more accurate to the original 1985 toy. Like the rest of the set, he uses the updated, almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style Kreon body.

:This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

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* '''Inferno''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, wrist-blaster

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for discount and drug stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Inferno's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. The 1x1 top-clip piece is also slightly different from the original, with a much lower-set clip.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.

===Bot Shots===
[[File:BStoy-Inferno.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Some other guy]] already took the color red.]]

*'''Inferno''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B011'''
***''Fist strength'': '''186'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''580'''
***''Sword strength'': '''848'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 single-packs, Blitz Shot Inferno is a [[redeco]] of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Bot Shots|Series 1 Sentinel Prime]], transforming into a firetruck with an [[Autotransformation|automatic, spring-loaded transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has an "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

:This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]: BeCool'' [[Ganoh]].

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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP33-Inferno.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yeah! Let's make an MP of Inferno! He's real popular these days, right?]]
* '''Inferno''' (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-33'''
**''Accessories:'' Four faces, two heads, chromed hand blaster, white hand blaster, chrome-grilled chest, two gray-grilled chests, sticker sheet, water spray, fire hose, blaster and two communication radar dishes, die-cast Optimus Prime figure (Asian preorder only)

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Inferno represents his cartoon model very well—right down to his disappearing ladder in robot mode—while still maintaining the ''Masterpiece'' level of detail. He comes with two heads, one based on the animation character model and one based on the original toy (both of which featured in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]–see "[[Inferno (G1)#Notes|Notes]]" for details) and four swappable faces: default and angry which only fit into the toy head, and default and smiling which fit onto the animation character model head (these can also be fitted into the toy head but leave gaps).

:He also comes with three chest pieces: one based on his original toy with a detailed, chromed grill and standard Autobot symbol; one with the simplified, non-chromed grill and symbol designs from the cartoon; and one with clear supports attached to it so that Inferno can recreate the scene from "[[Auto Berserk]]" of him carrying Red Alert in his arms. He also comes with the robotic hose Lord [[Chumley]] attacked him with in the episode "[[Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target]]", as well as two removable, forearm-mounted communicators, which appeared in the same episode. His wrist-barrel/blaster is hidden behind his right hand and comes in both chromed and unchromed form, to match whichever chestpiece you have attached, and he includes a gushing water-spray effect piece that can plug into either barrel, his fire truck mode's ladder, head mounted nozzle or robotic hose. He also includes a selection of optional stickers, including standard and cartoon-accurate Autobot logos, and four "fire department" stickers, bearing a similar appearance to the symbol seen on MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Red Alert]]. In early displays, the sticker sheet which indicates his role as "Cybertron Search & Rescue" had the word "search" misspelled. This error was corrected in the finalized release.

:If preordered from retailers supplied by Hasbro Asia, he also comes with a non-transforming die-cast [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP33|Optimus Prime minifigure]].

:Inferno was retooled into [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]], and more subtly retooled into [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]].

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===Generations===
[[File:POTP-Inferno-Combiner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Inferno''' (Voyager Class, 2018)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''PP-36'''
**''Accessories:'' Two rifles, 2 Prime Armor/combiner feet, [[Enigma of Combination#Generations|Autobot Enigma]]
[[File:POTP-Voyager-Inferno.jpg|401px|thumb|left|Destined to be retooled into [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus "Burning Justice" Prime]] anytime now.]]
:The only figure in the third wave of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)#Voyager Class|Power of the Primes]]'' Voyager Class figures, Inferno is a retool of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Protectobot Hot Spot]], and he transforms from a firetruck resembling a modified [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Rosenbauer Panther 6x6]] to a robot. Inferno can form the torso of [[Inferno Combiner|an unnamed combiner]] using any selection of ''Combiner Wars''-style Deluxe Class figures as limbs. He also includes Prime Armor that can hold a [[Prime Master]] (and by extension, a [[Titan Master]], Enigma, or [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix core]]) and can turn into feet for said unnamed combiner. Samples shown at the [[Australian Toy Fair]] 2018 and stock renders show his Prime Armor is redecoed from [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Power of the Primes|Hun-Gurrr]]'s, while boxed samples shown at that same Toy Fair and the [[Hasbro]] [[TakaraTomy]] [[stock photography]] (shown to the left) has them redecoed from [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|Starscream]]'s. The final product uses Starscream's, most likely due to his Prime Armor having fold out 5 mm posts, as opposed to Hun-Gurrr's 5 mm holes. Like all the other Voyager Class figures, Inferno includes an Enigma of Combination (dubbed the ''Autobot Enigma''), based on a Prime Master, which can attach to Inferno via the previously mentioned Prime Armor. The Autobot Enigma in this case is not the same as the one Elita-1 carries, but is a redeco of Hun-Gurrr's Terrorcon Enigma. Unlike all other ''Power of the Primes'' Voyager Class figures, his Enigma can't be placed onto the torso in combined mode due to being a minor retool from an older line (though this can be fixed by pegging a prime armor into the chest pegs of the combiner). On the plus side, this also means he is the only voyager class figure in the line to grant a weapon to his combined form, being a giant sniper rifle formed by plugging his twin launchers end-to-end.

:Inferno's box and card artwork depicts him with the chest and shoulders of the [[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]] version of the mold (with the chest slightly tweaked to remove the detail that mimicked G1 Onslaught's chest sticker). However, the final toy only uses tooling from Hot Spot, implying a change late in production. Additionally, there is a slight bit of retooling where his legs collapse into torso mode- where all previous versions of the mold have a simple slot for the tab on the robot thigh to slide into, the retooling creates a slot for the tab to peg into, creating a more secure leg for the combined mode.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Gum===
*'''Inferno''' ([[1985]])
**''Accessories:'' "Extinguisher Rifle", 2 fists (left & right)
:Essentially a downsized version of the original Inferno toy, the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' kit is sculpted from black, red, and white plastic, features stickers rather than paint applications for details, and came with a stick of gum.
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===Decoy===
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 9''' (multi-pack, 1986)

*'''Inferno''' ([[1987]])
**''Decoy number:'' '''14'''

:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Inferno/inferno.htm More information on Decoy Inferno at TFU.info]''
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[File:3DBattleCard Inferno.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Inferno''' ([[2007]])

:A 36-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Inferno "transforms" into a red fire truck. He uses the same parts layout as [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], Movie [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]], and "[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Classic Bonecrusher]]", albeit with some parts moved around to make him more fire truck-like.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Kabaya-Inferno.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Inferno''' (2011)
:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, this transforming model kit of Inferno is made from red and black plastic, with stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Henkei'' Inferno toy. He comes with the base (and accompanying stickers) of the trailer for Rodimus Prime.

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===Tiny Titans===
*'''Inferno''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''4'''
**''Number'': '''1/12'''

: Part of the fourth assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Inferno is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

: This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, was ''not'' picked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.

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==Notes==
[[File:Phoenix King movie poster.jpg|thumb|Inferno moonlights for easy cash.]]
*An early [[variant]] of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' predecessor of the original ''Transformers'' Inferno figure had an actual Mitsubishi company logo and the name "FUSO" sculpted on the front end of his cab section, whereas later versions lacked those details just like the later ''Transformers'' version did.<ref name="diaclone">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vdiagrapinferno.html Diaclone Grapple and Inferno] at Fred's Workshop.</ref>
*Inferno's original toy, slightly modified, was [[Knockoff|knocked off]] and used as the title giant robot in the Korean animated film ''Phoenix King'' (피닉스킹). ''Phoenix King'' was dubbed (horribly) and released in America by Digiview Entertainment as ''[http://www.angelfire.com/droid/futuremasters/Defenders.html Defenders of Space]'', generally selling for the bargain price of $1.00. Scenes of "Inferno" from this movie were also incorporated into another bargain film distributed by Digiview Entertainment, ''[http://www.angelfire.com/droid/futuremasters/SpaceThunder.html Space Thunder Kids]''.
*Despite its prominence in the ''Generation 1'' cartoon, Inferno's "head cabinet" design is rarely incorporated into the designs of his toys, even ones created specifically to represent him as opposed to retools. To date, the only figures that feature it are his original and Masterpiece figures.

==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Action Masters]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Tetsu Inada

2020-03-22T20:32:12Z

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[[File:Inada.jpg‎|right|225px|thumb|Council Business!]]
'''Tetsu Inada''' (''稲田徹 Inada Tetsu'', born [[July 1]], [[1972]]) is a Japanese voice actor. Some of his roles includes [[Patrick Seitz|Ira Gamagoori]] in ''Kill la Kill'', Chief Over Justice in ''Space Patrol Luluco'', Harry Ord in ''Turn A Gundam'', Barrack Zinin in ''Gundam 00'', Arthur in ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds'', Mr. 1/Daz Bones in ''One Piece'', [[Alvin Sanders|Manten]] & [[Trevor Devall|Mukotsu]] in ''[[Richard Ian Cox|Inu]][[Kappei Yamaguchi|yasha]]'', Tarkus in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', Nappa in ''Dragon Ball Kai'' as well Shisami in ''Resurrection "F"'', Sajin Komamura in ''Bleach'', [[Troy Baker|Pyrrhon]] in ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', Panther Caroso in ''Super Smash Bros Brawl'', the Crimson Dynamo in ''Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers'', Brain/Zero & Lapointe in ''Fairy Tail'', [[Fred Tatasciore|Seismic]] in ''Mighty No. 9'', Barakiel in ''High School DXD Born'', Kurogane in ''Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle'', Lu Bu in the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series and Anubian Doggie Kruger/Dekamaster in numerous ''Sentai'' series.

In terms of dubbing, Inada has dubbed [[Corey Burton|Brainiac]] in the DC Animated Universe, [[Kevin Michael Richardson|B'Wanna Beast]] in ''Batman: The Brave & the Bold'' and the Aaron Davis Prowler in ''Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse''.

==Roles==
===''Transformers: Prime''===
*[[Vogel]]

===''Transformers: Go!''===
*[[Budora]]

===''Transformers Adventure''===
*[[Groundpounder (RID)|Groundpounder]]

===''Transformers Adventure -Prime of Micron-''===
*Groundpounder

===''Transformers: Cyberverse''===
* [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]]
* [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]]
* [[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
* [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]]
* [[Bludgeon (Cyberverse)|Bludgeon]]
* Corrosionbot ("[[Terminal Velocity]]")

==Notes==
* Tetsu Inada has dubbed over two of [[John DiMaggio]]'s Transformers roles, as well as both of [[Ryan Andes]]' main roles.
* Voice Actors [[Patrick Seitz]], [[Jamieson Price]] and [[Michael Dobson]] each have dubbed over a few of Inada's roles but currently they have not shared the same Transformers roles.
* Inada holds the honor of being the only actor to voice ''Cyberverse'' Bludgeon.

==External links==
*[http://www.aoni.co.jp/actor/a/inada-tetsu.html Aoni Production Profile]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=7015 ANN Profile]
*[http://www.seiyuu.info/extendedlisting.php?seiyuu=Tetsu+Inada Seiyu Database]
*[https://twitter.com/trombe_boss Twitter account] (Japanese only)

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Slipstream (Cyberverse)

2020-03-22T20:28:28Z

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{{disambig3|Slipstream}}
:''Slipstream is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:SlipstreamCyberversePromo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''I admit that in the past I've been a nasty. They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch.'']]
As the captain of an elite [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]] unit (and later the commander), '''Slipstream''' is really good at bossing others around and even better at thinking up ways to destroy the [[Autobot]]s. Even [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] finds her leadership skills to be effective.<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/cyberverse Character bios] at the official ''Cyberverse'' website</ref>

She ''really'' doesn't like [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]].

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
[[File:Slipstream - Cyberverse - Whiteout.jpg|thumb|200px|''Soon I'll have that little Windblade, and the planet will be mine!'']]
{{Voiceactor|[[Lianne Marie Dobbs]] (English), [[Akeno Watanabe]] (Japanese)|[[Luisa Ziliotto]] (Italian)}}
[[File:Slipstream's altmode (Cyberverse - Terminal Velocity).jpg|thumb|left|300px|''And I fortunately know a little magic; It's a talent that I always have possessed.'']]
When the [[Decepticon]]s tracked the [[AllSpark]] to [[Earth]], [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] sent Slipstream to scout the organic planet while he gathered his fleet. {{storylink|Fractured}} In their early clashes with the Autobots, Slipstream accompanied [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]] and [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]] in locating [[Decepticon scout ship|their stolen ship]], which was currently in the possession of the Autobots Bumblebee and [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]]. The three Seekers were eventually defeated and buried in snow by Windblade. {{storylink|Whiteout}}

When the Decepticons caught up with their shuttle, Slipstream engaged it in a dogfight only to be shot down. {{storylink|Terminal Velocity}} Using her own ship, Slipstream had another go at it. During the fight, Bumblebee jumped onto Slipstream's craft and blasted the cockpit with a [[triple-barrel ion shoulder cannon]] sending the Seeker spiralling towards Earth. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}
[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] eventually interfered, trapping Bumblebee in a fake memory and telling Slipstream to retrieve the stolen ship. With the vessel now under her remote control, Slipstream used it to harass Windblade before Bumblebee triggered its self-destruct and allowed the Autobot duo to escape. {{storylink|Sabotage}}

The Seekers soon came across [[Teletraan-X (Cyberverse)|Teletraan-X]] and used the drone to bait a trap for the Autobots. Unfortunately for them, the drone's protocols led to it attacking them allowing Bumblebee, the only one who could access Teletraan, to escape. Undeterred, Slipstream ordered Windblade restrained. {{storylink|Teletraan-X (episode)|Teletraan-X}}

[[File:Slipstream after looking through Windblade's memories.jpg|thumb|300px|"Triton's daughter will be mine, and then I'll make him writhe. I'll see him wriggle like a worm on a hook!"]]
Using a [[cortical psychic patch]], Slipstream tried to gain useful information from Windblade to avail, only succeeding in triggering a power surge that knocked out all the Decepticons. When Slipstream awoke, she found Starscream and Shockwave waiting for her. While the former had rallied the [[Decepticon fleet]] and was on his way, the latter directed Slipstream to repair Earth's [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Siloed}}

When Shockwave arrived, he dressed down Slipstream before revealing his plan to use [[magnetic disruptor]]s to destroy Earth's geomagnetic field and cleanse the planet of organic life. Slipstream led the ship operating at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] only for the Autobots, now bolstered by [[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|Grimlock]] to destroy the craft. {{storylink|The Extinction Event}}

It wasn't all bad though. One of [[Shockwave's drones]] had managed to tail the Autobots, leading the Decepticons to [[Mount St. Hilary]], the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s resting point. After receiving another beat down from Windblade, Starscream called to let her know the fleet was approaching Earth only for Slipstream to reveal Shockwave had already arrived much to the Air Commander's ire. {{storylink|Awaken Sleeping Giants}}

After some more failed melee combat, the Decepticons tried to use the last magnetic disruptor to destroy the ''Ark'' only for the vessel to be reactivated in time to defend itself. With the crew awoken, the Earth-bound Decepticons regrouped with Starscream's fleet. {{storylink|Eruption}}

Some time later, the Decepticons attempted to turn a [[Moon (moon)|moon]]-based [[Planet Smasher]] on Earth, the Seekers serving as the air defence for the weapon before Grimlock tossed them around. Despite [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] calling Starscream for air support, the SIC led the group beneath the Planet Smasher's [[force field]], hoping that the Autobots would destroy the warlord, only to find he'd survived. When Starscream tried to blame Slipstream for his lack of his reinforcements, Megatron backhanded him and named Slipstream the new leader of the Seekers. {{storylink|Sea of Tranquility}}

When the Planet Smasher was destroyed, the Decepticons fled to an underground bunker where Shockwave activated a set of [[planetary engine]]s, intending to slam the moon into the Earth so they could fish the AllSpark out of the debris field. As Megatron attempted to order Slipstream to guard the [[Nemesis (Cyberverse)|''Nemesis'']], his injured leg caused him to collapse. Before aid could be rendered, Starscream mercilessly attacked Megatron, seemingly killing him and declaring himself [[Decepticon leader]], ordering a retreat back to the ''Nemesis'' when the Autobots neared the control room. Aboard ship, Slipstream remained in the hangar bay with her troops before Starscream crashed through the wall, hurled by a furious and still alive Megatron who killed the traitor and dumped his corpse on the lunar surface before ordering the ''Nemesis'' elsewhere. {{storylink|Bad Moon Rising}}

Shortly after, the Decepticons held a ceremony eulogizing Starscream for the benefit of the people of Earth, which was directly followed by Megatron offering the now vacant position of second-in-command to whoever could bring him the head of Optimus Prime. As the other Decepticons hurried off the bridge, Megatron briefly detained Slipstream to remind her of how useful and valuable leadership of the Seekers could be, along with a pointed reminded not to squander the opportunity. The message loud and clear, Slipstream hurried to the hangar bay to issue marching orders, only to discover the bay was empty except for Thundercracker. Slipstream then spent most of the day searching the ship for her missing troops until she finally discovered a group of them carrying [[Vector Sigma]] out of Shockwave's lab. As she was demanding an explanation, the Autobot [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] bowled her over as he escaped the ''Nemesis'', and by the time she recovered the Seekers were gone.
{{storylink|Bring Me The Spark Of Optimus Prime}}

Annoyed by this, Slipstream pursued the Seekers by following their tracker chips' signal. She was briefly thrown off the trail when she discovered they'd discarded the trackers, but caught the trail of their energon signatures instead, leading her to the silo they'd previously used to hold Windblade captive. She threatened to execute the lot of them and demanded to know what was going on, only to be met by their true leader: Starscream, having just returned from seizing the AllSpark! {{storylink|Trials}}

Falling back in line with the others, Slipstream listened to Starscream's claims of having journeyed to the AllSpark and back following his death at the hands of Megatron. She was much less enthused when Starscream revealed his endgame: by liberating all sparks from all combatants so they could become one with the AllSpark for eternity, he would bring an end to the Autobot/Decepticon war. Her appeals to the other Seekers that he'd gone mad went unheard, even more so when he used the AllSpark to create [[spark armor]] for himself. She resorted to trying to steal the AllSpark while Starscream was distracted, but he quickly knocked her aside. Rather than finish her, Starscream offered his hand instead, asking her to wait and see what he could do with the AllSpark. Any lingering trust or belief she had in him was finally extinguished when he used Vector Sigma and the AllSpark to create [[Scraplet|monstrosities]]. {{storylink|Dark Birth}}

When Starscream addressed several of the newly created monsters as [[Solus Prime]], [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and [[Zeta Prime (Cyberverse)|Zeta Prime]], that was the last straw. Assuring Starscream she would share the truth of his insanity with the world, Slipstream fled the silo with both creatures and Seekers in pursuit. Despite her arm being disabled by a savage bite from one of the monsters, she successfully escaped. Returning to the ''Nemesis'', Slipstream approached Soundwave to warn him of the threat, but Soundwave, thinking her to be a traitor like the other Seekers, attacked her instead. She managed to fight him off and flee, looking for someone else to warn. Eventually meeting her old enemy Windblade, her desperate plea was enough to move Windblade into believing her. Tragically, before they can do anything else, she was stabbed in the back by [[Bludgeon (Cyberverse)|Bludgeon]], triggering a short but sharp battle that derailed the peace talks that were ongoing at the time. As the ''Nemesis'' departed and the peace talks lay in ruin, Slipstream's wounds proved fatal and she perished. {{storylink|Parley}}

Windblade attempted to avenge Slipstream by trying to assassinate Bludgeon, but she nearly lost her own life before a last-minute rescue by [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Secret Science}} Slipstream was eventually avenged when Windblade and [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] used weaponized [[Transwarp|unspace]] material to imprison Bludgeon between universes along with Vector Sigma. {{storylink|Battle For Cybertron IV}}

==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
[[File:Cyberverse-Scout-Class-Slipstream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Poor unfortunate soul.]]
*'''Slipstream''' (Scout Class, [[2018]])
**''Action Attack'': "Wing Slice"

:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Scout Class Slipstream is a straight redeco of [[Starscream_(Cyberverse)#Scout_Class|Starscream]], and converts from robot to <s>Gerwalk mode</s> jet with limbs, officially called a "transformational mode", and back. Her wings swing around in a spring loaded "Wing Slice" attack attached to her waist, which can be locked in using the landing gear. In transformational mode, Slipstream can fold her legs up to approximate a more "complete" jet mode.

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[[File:Cyberverse-Ultra-Class-Slipstream-Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Life's full of tough choices, innit?"]]
*'''Slipstream''' (Ultra Class, [[2019]])
**''Action Attack'': "Sonic Swirl"

:Ultra Class Slipstream is an all-new roughly Voyager-sized mold. As this toy is the first ''Cyberverse'' Slipstream toy to ''not'' share a mold with Starscream, it is also the first toy of the character to feature show-accurate robot and jet modes. She features a "Sonic Swirl" Action Attack, which unfurls a large free-spinning rotor setup from her wings to the back of her jet mode when her left arm is pushed in. As this is not sculpted to resemble some kind of energy effect or in-motion part like other Action Attacks in the line, it comes across more as an odd form of propulsion for her jet mode.

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[[File:TF-Cyberverse-Warrior-Slipstream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Yes I’ve had the odd complaint, but on the whole I’ve been a saint.'']]
*'''Slipstream''' (Warrior Class, 2019)
**''Action Attack'': "Sonic Swirl"

:''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Warrior Class Slipstream is a redeco of Warrior Class [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Warrior Class|Starscream]] and converts from robot to jet and back. Her Action Attack gimmick is activated by winding up a spring in her waist and releasing the upper part of the figure, allowing it to spin and flip out its spring-loaded wing blades with centrifugal force. The waist can be locked in place by pegging her landing gear onto a peg on her backside. Additionally, she has non-firing Null Ray blasters molded into her forearms with [[5 mm post]] hole hands.

:While her arms have articulation comparable to other ''Cyberverse'' Warrior Class toys, this mold has the unusual distinction of having its hip swivels molded together, meaning the front-to-back movement is in tandem. She also lacks knees, likely due to the entirety of the legs being cast from the same cyan plastic. Despite this otherwise restricted movement, she can splay her legs out to the sides due to hinges on her hips, allowing splits and high kicks.

:Warrior Class Slipstream is exclusive to [[Target]] stores and is part of the ''[[Power of the Spark]]'' subline.

:This mold was also redecoed into [[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Thundercracker]] and [[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)#Cyberverse|Acid Storm]].
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==Notes==
*In an odd quality control error, Slipstream's toy packaging refers to her with the feminine inflections of "Seeker" in Spanish and Portuguese but the masculine inflection in French.<ref>[http://bwtf.com/toyreviews/cyberverse/ultra/slipstream BWTF photo review of ''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class Slipstream, 14 May 2019]</ref>
*Slipstream was the first ''Cyberverse'' character to have her voice actor identified.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Slipstream''' (スリップストリーム ''Surippusutorīmu'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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*[[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], the female [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clone of Starscream]] from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]], the Decepticon Seeker from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]], the Decepticon from [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cyberverse Seekers]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]

Bumblebee (Movie)/toys

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'''[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]''' is the star of a [[Live-action film series|multibillion-dollar film franchise]], and as such has an ungodly amount of toys and memorabilia!

Seriously, he's probably got more than [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] by now.

He is one of two characters (the other being [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]) to have at least one toy in every size class.

[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Notes|Even ''Hasbro'' admits that the amount of toys 'Bee has is ridiculous.]]

==Transformers (2007)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:Bumblebeemovielegends.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's not a fiesta with racing stripes... it's a fiesta OF racing stripes!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends Class, 2007)
**''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Bumblebee'''
:Legends Bumblebee transforms into a yellow 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. Being a highly simplified toy of a highly complex design, Legends-class Bumblebee does not replicate the appearance of the [[robot mode]] very well and has very limited articulation, detail and paint applications. Due to his simplified transformation, his hands are exposed on the vehicle bumper, and due to how the arms are molded, the headlights make the robot mode appear to be wielding a pair of guns. On the other hand, he's pocket-sized and inexpensive, perfect for the younger set. The toy has a sculpted rear window, but it's not painted like the other windows. instead, the racing stripes extend over it.

:The toy was also released in two different ways in Japan: the Hasbro version was initially released as a giveaway for the customers who purchased the Movie toys worth 3000 yen in the Transformers First Impact 0602 event held in Ikebukuro Toys "R" Us store at June 2 in midnight, with the package completely unchanged with the exception of the sticker covering the back to identify that this was a giveaway. The toy was also later released as part of the blind-packed EZ Collection lineup, distributed via TakaraTomy's subsidiary Subarudo.

:He was later redecoed into [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Legends Class toys|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/LegendsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Legends Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:2007MovieOptimusPrimeCostCoBonusPack.jpg|thumb|Somewhat surprisingly scale-accurate.]]
*'''Optimus Prime bonus pack''' ([[Costco]] exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
:A Costco exclusive special pack of Leader Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CostcoPrimeBonus|Optimus Prime]] with Legends Class Bumblebee and [[Jazz (Movie)#CostcoPrimeBonus|Autobot Jazz]] as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.
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[[File:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The classic G1 cast...plus Barricade.]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
:A Toys'R'Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (Movie)#TRULegendsPack|Jazz]], Bumblebee, [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Starscream]], and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#BftAS|Barricade]].
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[[File:Movie Bumblebee Scanning EZ.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Honey Bee.]]
*'''Bumblebee Scanning Version''' (''Hyper Hobby'' magazine exclusive freebie, 2007)
:A Japanese-exclusive version of the Legends Bumblebee toy, Bumblebee Scanning Version (バンブルビー　スキャニング Ver.) uses transparent plastics for his yellow parts. He was available as a freebie for the September 2007 issue of the ''Hyper Hobby'' magazine. The toy itself is almost entirely unpainted, save for some metallic blue for his eyes, and silver for his face and for the tampographed Autobot symbol on his chest.

:At least some unsold units (often with (or without) the box and without the magazine) were available in some Hobby Shop dealers in Asia. Fortunately, they're sold at a similar price to current Legion Class figures.
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[[File:TF-2007-EZ-Collection-Metallic-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You know you know you want me.]]
*'''Bumblebee Metallic Version''' (Tsutaya Records exclusive EZ collection variant, 2007)
:Bumblebee Metallic Version (バンブルビーメタリック Ver.) was a Japanese-exclusive metallic redeco of Legends Class Bumblebee included with purchase of the 2007 Movie DVD at Tsutaya Records stores. It should be noted that this figure was also the first mold to feature painted rear windows.
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[[File:TF2007-Allspark-Battles-Legends-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bee stings.]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Scorponok''' (Legends Allspark Battles two-pack, 2008)
:As part of the ''Allspark Battles'' Legends two-packs, a slightly redecoed Legends Class Bumblebee, now sporting "battle damage" paint applications (which had taken cues to the Deluxe Class figure below) and painted rear windows, comes with an all-new Legends [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on AllSpark Battles Bumblebee on TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
[[File:Bumblebeemovietoydeluxe67.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|These used cars are fully loaded! ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Movie Deluxe 1974 Bumblebee JPtoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Never seen so much translucent plastic in all my life. ''(TakaraTomy version pictued)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class Classic Camaro, 2007)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2007]]-[[June 2|06-02]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:The first Deluxe Class version of Movie Bumblebee transforms into a yellow {{w|Second-generation Chevrolet Camaro|1976 Chevrolet Camaro}} with a quite reasonable level of sculpted detail. In contrast to the other Deluxe-class car Transformers in the Movie toyline, he does not have clear windows, instead opting for opaque yellow plastic with painted metallic blue.

:Bumblebee is armed with two shoulder-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers (inspired by the shoulder-mounted missile launchers he uses to fight Brawl/Devastator in the movie), which also double as hand-held weapons or can be mounted on ports on the undersides of his elbows. His legs and chest [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] during transformation.

:The initial release of the toy featured even tabs for the Automorph gimmick; oddly, Hasbro later decided to [[retool]] the feature so the tab would be uneven.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29613 Original Allspark thread about the retool of Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick]</ref> This resulted in many reported cases of the tab snapping during transformation. Press the button or you'll break him and you'll be transforming his front car hood manually. The retooled Automorph gimmick would be used for all subsequent versions of the mold, including a small number of Japanese releases, and the breakage problem wouldn't be fixed until the UK exclusive "Towed to Safety" two-pack and the Target exclusive "Evolution of a Hero" two-pack.

:Packaging photos and early [[Prototype|test shots]] of Hasbro's Bumblebee featured transparent blue plastic windows and missile parts. However, the final Hasbro production toy has opaque yellow plastic. The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] release of Bumblebee retains the transparent blue plastic parts, with yellow paint for the outer car shell. As a consequence, the missiles, which are on the same sprue, are also made of clear blue plastic, just like the early prototype seen in the Hasbro stock photos for the toy. He also uses the retooled version of the mold with the fixed Automorph gimmick. The original Hasbro mold (complete with opaque windows) also saw release in Japan 10 years later, as part of an Amazon Japan exclusive 3-pack (see below).

:Both the prototype figures and the latest stock photos had the chest slightly mistransformed, the headlights can be pulled down while in robot mode. It should be noted that the extra yellow paint apps seen on the prototype's legs are not present in the final product, probably due to budget cuts or unpaintable plastic. The "battle damage" paint app seen on the left side of the car roof varies among different copies of the toy: some have the faded paint (which affects its symmetry on the roof) and some have a faded, half dot on the front of the car roof.

:The packaging used for the Japanese toy is the same as for the Hasbro version, with the exception of additional stickers identifying it as a Japanese market release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Deluxe-class Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Bumblebee Barricade deluxeboxset.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Go ahead, make my day!"]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter''' (Deluxe two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:This battle pack contains the 1976 Camaro Deluxe Class Bumblebee and the Deluxe Class [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Barricade]]/[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] figures, based upon their confrontation as seen in the movie. The box features a diorama-style background from a movie scene, but the toys themselves are unchanged from their original carded releases.

:The set originally retailed for only slightly less than buying the two individual toys. However, for a short while, it was about the only way to ''get'' Bumblebee in the first place, thanks to the [[Movie (toyline)|toy drought]] following the movie's record-smashing opening.
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[[File:Lawson-exclusive-deluxe-bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.95|right|thumb|The name "Goldcam" just doesn't have the same ring to it...
Hey they can't all be winners.]]
*'''Bumblebee Limited Metallic Color Version''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:A redeco of the Japanese version of the Classic Camaro Bumblebee sculpt, Bumblebee Limited Metallic Color Version (バンブルビー限定メタリックカラー Ver., ''Bumblebee Gentei Metallic Color Ver.'') was exclusively available with the purchase of a ticket for the movie in Japanese Lawson stores. It retained the clear blue windows and missiles of the standard Japanese release, but it is unclear if this release used the uneven Automorph gimmick from the second run. Unlike most of his Classic Camaro mold mates, this Bumblebee is practically spotless.

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[[File:Movie TowedtoSafety toys.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sadly, All Spark Insurance doesn't cover towing charges.]]
*'''Towed to Safety''' (Deluxe two-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:This set features an unaltered Deluxe Class [[Longarm (Movie)#TowedToSafety|Longarm]] figure and a Deluxe Class 1976 Camaro Bumblebee figure. The window box features a diorama background of the battle in [[Mission City]] (basically the same packaging inner tray from the "Bumblebee vs. Barricade: First Encounter" pack). As is generally the case with the European releases of the Movie toys, the pictures on the front of the box show the robot mode toys instead of an artist's depiction of their faces.

:For this two-pack, Hasbro slightly retooled Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick again, adding another small tab that finally resolved the breakage issues that had plagued the previous variation of the mold.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38149 Allspark thread about the second retool of Bumblebee's Automorph gimmick]</ref>

:This pack has only been confirmed to have been released in the United Kingdom.
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[[File:Movie Deluxe 2009 Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nu-uh! You don't want none of this!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)
**''Japanese Name'': '''New Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2007]]-[[August 9|08-09]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-10'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Plasma cannon]]
:The second Deluxe Class Bumblebee toy, which shares no parts with the previous one (even the head, despite being based on the same general design, is a different sculpt), transforms into the {{w|Fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro|concept vehicle for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro}}. Maintaining the high standard for car accuracy in the movie line, Bumblebee is very faithful to the real-life vehicle, featuring clear blue windows in contrast to the opaque windows seen in both his previous Deluxe class toy and the Ultimate Bumblebee toy.

:Bumblebee features two [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] gimmicks during transformation: ''(a)'' swinging his hood down into robot mode position also moves his arms up and ''(b)'', swinging his feet down will move the rear fenders up and behind his calves, as well as swinging the rear windows to his inner calves in a spring-loaded action. Unusually, this version of Bumblebee is much more accurate to the CGI design than either the older-model Deluxe OR the Ultimate figure, with the chest properly articulating in a fairly Movie-accurate manner. He's also slightly taller than most of the other Deluxe Class figures.

:Bumblebee features a superb range of articulation, with ball joints in his shoulders, neck, torso, wrists and upper legs, with ratcheting and swivels making up the remaining joints. Instead of the rather inaccurate missile launchers from the 1976 Camaro toy, '09 Bumblebee comes with a mostly accurate version of his plasma cannon as it appears in the movie, but for added play value, it can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. The cannon can be held in either of his hands. Depending on how tight the shoulder ball joints are, posing his arms can be troublesome as they're jointed with the front wheel/car doors/wings. If the converting Plasma Cannon is removed from his vehicle form, the spring-loaded windows may become slightly dislodged unless you press both sides of the vehicle rear to counter this.

:Depending on the individual quality control, his pair of yellow shoulder panels tend to pop off occasionally. Care should be taken while transforming the front clear window piece: At least one of the protruding panels can snap off if not done carefully.

:Contrary to popular opinion, the yellow pieces on the back of Bumblebee's feet are ''not'' supposed to be heel spurs, nor have they been mis-assembled. They are supposed to fold up to emulate the detail found on the CGI design. His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed; the chest hood blocks can be flipped up for better accuracy. This mistransformation is common to all of his redecoes/retools below.

:A running change version of this sculpt adds sculpted pupils to Bumblebee's eyes. A ''second'' running change adds tabs to the hip panels, which makes the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] hold together better.<ref name="conceptvariant">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=144325 TFW2005 thread about the retool for the second Deluxe Bumblebee toy]</ref> Initially this was believed to be a variant for the Japanese market; however, later shipments of the Hasbro toy featured those changes as well, as did all subsequent versions of the sculpt.

:This sculpt was also used to make "Allspark Power" [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ConceptBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Concept Camaro Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie Bumblebee Evolutionofahero.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, look, Concept Camaro, now ''you're'' the piece o' crap.]]
*'''Evolution of a Hero''' (Target exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles, Plasma cannon
:A Target exclusive, this figure multi-pack contains an unchanged Deluxe-class 1976 Bumblebee and an exclusive "battle damaged" 2009 Camaro Concept Bumblebee. Even though the 2009 figure is supposed to represent Bumblebee's damaged state as he appeared during the final battle in the movie, oddly enough the "damage" paint decos do not appear to extend to his legs, restricting themselves to his upper torso and car roof/door parts. Maybe they didn't bother because they thought you'd take them off like in the movie. Go figure.

:The Classic Camaro Bumblebee toy included in this package features the same "fixed" Automorph gimmick also found on the version included in the UK exclusive "Towed to Safety" two-pack. In addition, the Automorph button on the hood ''finally'' sports the painted pinstripes that had been missing on ''all'' previous releases of the sculpt.

:This two-pack was available as a Target exclusive in the USA, as a Zellers exclusive in Canada (in English-only packaging), as a Tesco exclusive in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and as an exclusive to stores that were members of either the Idee + Spiel or Vedes trade associations (which were cooperating at the time) in Germany. All international versions came in English-only US-style packaging, but lacked the "Only at Target" sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Target76Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Evolution of a Hero '76 Camaro Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Evolution of a Hero Concept Camaro Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movietoy bee and optimus 2pk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee and Optimus Prime''' (two-pack, Hong Kong/UK/Australia/France 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma cannon
:A two-pack, containing an unchanged Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BeePrimePack|Optimus Prime]] and an equally unchanged Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee. The two-pack was available as a mass retail release in Hong Kong, as an Argos exclusive in the United Kingdom, as a Kmart exclusive in Australia, and with undetermined distribution in France.

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[[File:MovieTargetAllsparkDeluxeBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bumblebee just went neon. For Playskool, see the Cyber Slammers version.]]
*'''All Spark-Enhanced Bumblebee''' (Target Exclusive Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma cannon
:This Target exclusive features the Deluxe Class Bumblebee in unique cylindrical packaging, with the only difference from his standard release being that key robot mode parts are highlighted in "AllSpark Blue" for no other reason than [[to sell toys]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/AllsparkBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on AllSpark Enhanced Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie Deluxe StealthBumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bumblebee, as he appears in [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Bizarro World]].]]
*'''Stealth Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class Concept Camaro, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma cannon
:Stealth Bumblebee is an extensive redeco and minor retool of the Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee toy. The redeco itself is unusual in that the yellow parts are still cast in yellow plastic, but painted black. Other color differences include changing the robot mode body parts from black to gray and adding bright blue ''AllSpark Power'' decos.

:The head has also been retooled to reflect Bumblebee's 'battle mask' as seen in the Movie. The "mask" does not flip up to reveal his head. Bummer.

:Downloadable content for the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Xbox 360/PS3 version of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]] features this deco as an alternate skin for Bumblebee.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/StealthBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Stealth Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:MovieDeluxePremiumBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' ("Premium Series" Deluxe Class Concept Camaro, 2008)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Mode Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2008]]-[[May 22|05-22]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-22'''
**''Accessories:'' Plasma cannon
:This [[redeco]] of Stealth Bumblebee (featuring the "battle mask" head) features a similar deco as the Screen Battles version of the Concept Camaro sculpt in terms of plastic colours. However, as part of the "[[Premium Series]]", all of his outer car body panels have been coated in a metallic yellow paint job, and he features several very intricate additional [[paint operation]]s such as the rear [[license plate]] in vehicle mode (in addition to the one on the robot mode belly), a silver gas cap, red turn signals, gray inner shins, gold front and rear Chevrolet logos, silver details on the shoulder pieces, a black rear bumper and additional black pinstripes for the racing stripes. Meanwhile, the Autobot symbol on his forehead is basically a painted red square.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/PremiumBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Premium Series Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ACG-HK-2008-Transformers-Commemorative-Box-Set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Commemorative Box Set (Autobots)''' (2008)

:Released an an exclusive for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACG, also known as Ani-Con) 2008, The ''Premium Series'' Bumblebee toy is released without any changes along with [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#PremiumLeader|''Premium'' Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz_(Movie)#Premium|''Premium'' Jazz'']], [[Ironhide_(Movie)/toys#VoyagerPremium|''Premium'' Ironhide]], and a [[Ratchet_(Movie)/toys#Voyager_Class_toys|regular Ratchet]]. The toys are packaged with a synthetic, leather-like box, and it comes with a sheet of Certificate of Authenticity.

:The boxsets are limited to 100 pieces.

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[[File:WMTheLegacyOfBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Featuring Whitebread Edition Bumblebee, Limey Edition Bumblebee, and ''Animated'' Edition Bumblebee. (What'd you '''think''' we were gonna say?)]]
*'''The Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)
:A Walmart [[exclusive]] three pack, ''The Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|''Classics'']], Movie Deluxe Concept Camaro ([[Premium Series]]) and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] figures. While the ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the ''Classics'' Bumblebee has been redecoed to more closely resemble his ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, and his grey/silver plastic to yellow, similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble.
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===Screen Battles===
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[[File:TF-2007-Screen-Battles-Capture-of-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You'll never take me alive!]]
*'''Capture of Bumblebee''' (Screen Battles diorama pack, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Plasma cannon
:A more [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] [[redeco]] of Camaro Concept Deluxe Class Bumblebee, with all of the black plastic and paint operations (sans the racing stripes and the grille mesh) are all changed to gray. In addition, the translucent parts are now an ever-so-slightly greener shade of blue. The only other change is the addition of a new [[tampograph]]ed red Autobot symbol on his forehead. Unfortunately, his racing stripes aren't added with black border pinstripes.

:This ''Screen Battles'' pack (or "Battle Scenes" in Europe) also includes non-[[articulation|poseable]] figurines of [[Sector Seven]] agent [[Seymour Simmons]] and two Sector Seven soldiers; one carrying a cryo-freezing cannon and one carrying a grenade launcher.

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

:According to details listed in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,<ref name="checklist">[http://web.archive.org/web/20080920112933/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Collectors/Checklist Hasbro checklist] featuring Screen Battles sets with additional extras</ref> this pack was originally supposed to feature "ice soldiers" (plural), in addition to an "S7 agent" and an "S7 soldier". Apparently, the budget ultimately only allowed for one. The grenade launcher-wielding S7 soldier also looks conspicuously like [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] colored as a Sector Seven soldier (it's possible that the figure had originally been intended for the Screen Battles "Desert Attack" pack with [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], which was supposed to contain ''four'' soldier figures according to the same Hasbro checklist<ref name="checklist"/>).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ScreenBattlesBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Capture of Bumblebee Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Movie ScreenBattles FinalStand1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Half a bee, philosophically/ Must, ipso facto, half not be./ But half the bee has got to be/ Vis-a-vis, its entity. D'you see?"]]
*'''Final Stand''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-02'''
:This ''Screen Battles'' pack (or "Battle Scenes" in Europe) comes with an altered [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] toy and a posable, non-transforming, battle-damaged Bumblebee. Despite being in the same scale, this figurine utilizes none of the parts of the ''Robot Replicas'' toy. This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the battle in Mission City.

:The Bumblebee figure oddly does not feature the character's distinctive car door "wings" on his back. However, keen [[customizing|customizers]] can easily rectify this by slicing the "Robot Replicas" version's wings off and whittling their connecting plastic into simple posts that very handily plug into large holes in the tires on Final Stand 'Bee's back. In fact, these holes almost seem designed to accommodate a missing part. (Considering how all the other Screen Battles sets were apparently originally intended to feature more, or at least more elaborate, accessory figures based on their entries in an official checklist on Hasbro's website,<ref name="checklist"/> this seems indeed very plausible.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/ScreenBattlesFSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on "Final Stand" Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Ultimate===
[[File:Ultimate Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|All those extras and they couldn't make me more accurate than the deluxe class toy.]]
*'''Ultimate Bumblebee''' (Ultimate Class, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile
:Similar in appearance to the second Deluxe-class Bumblebee toy, albeit much larger and more complex, the 'Ultimate' version of Bumblebee also transforms into the 2009 concept Camaro. The toy features animatronic movement in robot mode (flapping wings, moving arms and a rotating head) and light-up eyes and headlights, activated by the movement or sounds made by the person playing with the toy, or by pressing his buttons, which also activate an obscene number of interactive electronic sound effects. Oddly enough, despite being mute for most of the movie, Bumblebee has a wide range of phrases. His chest button yields various phrases and a new version of the ''Transformers'' theme tune, while a button on his side produces blaster noises, more speech, and musical samples, including four different ones from Devo's "Whip It." This button also causes the toy to raise its cannon-arm and automatically fire a missile. Playing with the toy by moving it will make him repeat various phrases and samples activated by other features, as well as crashing battle noises, but when he is left idle, more unique phrases will be uttered inquiring where everyone has gone, as well as radio snippets to the same effect, before the toy eventually deactivates. Pressing any button will bring him back online with a cheerful shout.

:Transforming the toy between modes is accompanied by the classic transformation noise, and if left unattended between modes, it will make stalling engine noises, car horn and a car alarm sounds. Once in car mode, new electronics are unlocked, beginning with the sound of an engine starting up. The chest button now activates the car's horn, and rolling the figure along will create an accelerating noise that increases the faster the toy is moved. More unique musical snippets will play as the car rolls along; when the rolling stops, brake lights activate and the tires screech. Yet more sounds are produced when Bumblebee is rolled backwards, and the car mode also features different crashing battle noises to the robot mode.

:All of the toy's features can be turned off by a switch, and it has an additional "Try Me" mode which allows you to hear various sounds from the toy's various functions just by pressing the chest button.

:The toy is mistransformed in the package, and all promo photos of the figure made the same mistake, presenting the car hood as a solid block resting on Bumblebee's chest. In reality, it splits up into five separate pieces to fold and collapse into a more movie-like appearance.

:In the holiday season, Wal-Mart carried an exclusive "Bonus Buy" version of the toy, which had the Deluxe [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] and [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] toys added as freebies. Costco also carried an exclusive version, with the 3" [[Titanium Series]] version of Bumblebee packed in. However, it did not include the display stand.

:The projectile included with this figure is the same mold included with several [[Attacktix]] figures like the [[Decepticlone]], Omnicon, Vehicle Mode [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], and a few others.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/UltimateBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Ultimate Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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*'''Ultimate Bumblebee bonus pack''' (Costco exclusive two-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' TBA
:A [[Costco]] [[exclusive]] special pack of Ultimate Bumblebee with [[Titanium Series]] Bumblebee (see below) as a bonus figure. Neither toy is changed from its respective original release.

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*'''Ultimate Bumblebee Bonus Value pack''' (Wal*Mart exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:''

:A [[Walmart]] exclusive special pack of Ultimate Bumblebee with Deluxe Class [[Brawl (Movie)#BeeValuePack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Scorponok (Movie)#BeeValuePack|Scorponok]] as bonus figures. None of the three toys are changed from their respective original releases.

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===Fast Action Battlers===
[[File:Bumblebeemoviefab.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fast and actiony. You know, for the kids!]]
*'''Plasma Punch Bumblebee''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma Bolt

:[[Fast Action Battlers]] Bumblebee transforms from concept Camaro to robot with a considerably simpler transformation than the standard deluxe toy, intended for the slightly younger set. His main "gimmick" is a spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm. As is also the case with Ultimate Bumblebee, the toy is mis-transformed in the package, and all promo photos of the figure make the same mistake, presenting the car hood as a solid block. In reality, the chest/bumper consists of two rotating pieces which can pivot down so as to more accurately emulate the appearance in the movie.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/FABBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Plasma Punch Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:FAB Rally Rocket BB.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's Buckaroo Banzai! The latest issue!]]
*'''Rally Rocket Bumblebee''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma Bolt

:A redeco of Plasma Punch Bumblebee, with the usual Camaro striping now replaced with black colored paint details on upper section of the rear windows, the car roof & front hood, and both halves of each legs are now entirely painted black (due to the half of the leg pieces being swapped with the same grey used for his shoulders). Other deco differences include the crotch being painted silver, and the details on the majority of the body are now replaced with a greener shade of grey, and the turquoise unpaintable joints in now molded in lighter teal. In addition, the left forearm & his head (due to being molded in the same light brown-ish grey) is also painted yellow. Rally Rocket Bumblebee also features a tampograph decal based on his alliterative nickname "BB", with the first "B" letter reversed.

: As is also the case with the original [[Fast Action Battlers]] Bumblebee, the hood in his stock photos is misrepresented as a solid brick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/FABBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Rally Rocket Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Cyber Slammers===
[[File:Bumblebeemoviecyberslammer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A Battlecharger for the new millennium.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Classic Camaro Cyber Slammer, 2007)

: Cyber Slammers Bumblebee is an amazingly cute 1976 Camaro that transforms into an amazingly cute Autobot buddy of human characters. "Slam" his robot mode down into car mode and he rolls along for a while, then snaps back up into robot mode.

: This toy was also made available during the 2007 holiday season as a freebie "Bonus Buy" packaged with Cyber Stompin' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] at Wal-Mart stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cyber Slammers Classic Camaro Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Movie Bumblebee CamaroConcept CyberSlammer.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And so, Bumblebee rejoins the Throttlebots.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Concept Camaro Cyber Slammer, 2007)

:The second [[Cyber Slammers]] Bumblebee figure toy transforms into a Concept Camaro and shares no parts with the previous Cyber Slammers Bumblebee figure. Like all Cyber Slammers, the toy features motorized action. When you push down on the car, it zooms forward, then pops up into robot mode! Sure to please the toddler you brought with you to the PG-13 movie. Like most Cyber Slammers, Bumblebee manages to cram most of his vehicle mode's major details into a compact, super-deformed version of that mode.

: This toy was later redecoed into [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Cyber Slammers|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamConceptBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cyber Slammers Concept Camaro Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Trans-Scanning===
[[File:Movie TranScanning Bumblebee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|whY mY SHoUlDeRs hUrT? (Now I know how Hot Shot feels.)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TS-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

: [[Trans-scan]]ning Bumblebee is a Japanese-exclusive figure with many interchangeable parts. At its most basic, the figure is a spindly skeleton referred to as a "Core Body". To this skeleton, two sets of armor pieces can be attached to create one of two forms for Bumblebee: his [[protoform]] mode or his Earth mode.

: The protoform mode consists of eight pieces of golden plastic that plug into the arms, chest, pelvis and legs of the figure. With these pieces attached, the figure can be manipulated in a manner that might charitably be called "transformation" into his meteor-like "entry mode," accomplished by doing little more than tucking the head out of sight and folding the chest back. This golden-and-grey lump can be mounted on a three-piece stand that comes with the figure, allowing you to display it in mid-plummet. Bumblebee's Earth mode, meanwhile, is made up of nineteen armor pieces (including a particularly large backpack) that form a rather [[Kibble|kibbly]] robot mode, which can then transform into a Camaro Concept.

: Bumblebee also includes a pair of interchangeable, open-palmed hands that can be swapped out for the clenched fists that are in place in-package. The Core Body mold was re-used for the simultaneously released Trans-Scanning [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] figure.

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===Cyber Stompin' robots===
[[File:Bumblebeemoviecyberstompin.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|These boots were made for—you know the rest.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyber Stompin' Robots, 2007)

: [[Cyber Stompin' Robots]] Bee is a large electronic action figure, featuring a rather cutified design. He's got electronic lights and sounds up the whazzoo and fires missiles and a fist. He totally plays the original theme song.

: Later in the year, Wal-Mart stores sold this toy as a "Bonus Buy" item, which came with a free Cyber Slammer [[Barricade (Movie)/toys|Barricade]] attached to the box back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CyStompBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cyber Stompin' Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Robot Replicas===
[[File:Movie RobotReplica Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Heli-pack not included]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Robot Replicas, 2007)

: As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] sub-line, this version of concept-Camaro Bumblebee is a non-transforming action figure that hews very close to the movie's CGI model. It features joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] toys, plus his right forearm can be replaced with his blaster-arm (or any other arm attachments from other Robot Replicas, which could lead to some fun Frankensteins). For some reason, he's closer to orange than his normal yellow.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RRBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Robot Replicas Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Micro IR Transformers Cars===
[[File:Movie Bumblebee MircroIR.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Drives and shoots!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2007)

: Made by [[RadioShack]] under license from [[Hasbro]] and [[DreamWorks]]. The three-function infrared remote, in Bumblebee's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a car styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote's barrel serves as a display stand. The tip of the gun barrel can also be unscrewed, revealing a pen (!) inside.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/RSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Micro IR Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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==Titanium Series==
[[File:Bumblebeemoviets3.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Special feature: Can't talk, just like the real Bumblebee!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Robot Masters, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Movie-style Autobot sigil display stand

: This Bumblebee is a three-inch tall painted mini-statue of his 1976 Camaro body form. He features die-cast in his torso and thighs, and he has swivel joints at the shoulders, head and waist. Oh, and he comes with a Movie-style Autobot logo base to stand on.

: This item was also packed in with Ultimate Bumblebee as a Costco-exclusive set.

: This mold was later used to make ''Titanium Series'' [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Titanium Series|Cliffjumper]] for ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
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==Revenge of the Fallen==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:ROTF Legends Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| Designed for the impulse buyer in all of us.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-03'''

:''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class Bumblebee is based upon the updated Camaro Concept featured in the movie (unlike the 2007 Legends class Bumblebee which was based on the 1976 Camaro). Compared to the previous Movie Legends, he has better, more accurate detailing and proportions (or as accurate as can be obtained at this [[size class|price point]]).

:The [[:File:ROTF Legends Bumblebee HTS.jpg|second batch of stock photos of the toy]], which depict a [[prototype|(pre-)production sample]], show it in a much brighter shade of yellow plastic than it was released as. It's possible that this was simply the result of an excessive alteration of the hue settings during the digital enhancement of those photos, though.

:There are a few problems on the toy's vehicle mode: Probably due to tolerances, There are difficulties for perfectly aligning the wings/side windows with the legs/rear windows during transformation, though several samples does not seem to have this issue. In terms of deco, Bumblebee's face paint quality varies from figure-to-figure: Due to how the eyes are painted to emulate the mechanical optics; the central blue "eyeball" (especially the left one) is ''slightly'' lopsided. The forehead is often messily painted.

:In Malaysia, this toy is also one of the four Legends Classes to be released as promotional merchandise for the Petronas Gas Station. He can be obtained starting from the 26th of June (2 days are the movie's premiere), via RM30 ($7.04) worth of gas or RM15 ($3.52) worth of foods and items in the Mesra Shop.

:This mold was used as the basis for the non-toy character [[Saitama Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ROTF-toy Legends ReconBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Surely he will blend into the crowd with this look!]]
*'''Recon Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2009)

:Recon Bumblebee is a redeco of the regular Legends-class Bumblebee, featuring new details such as different stripes, a pattern on his doors and an Autobot insignia on his hood.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/LegReconBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Recon Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ROTF-toy BumblebeeStealthJDVD.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| The [[Exclusive|special edition]], only available in [[Japan]], is LESS detailed?!]]
*'''Stealth Bumblebee''' (Legends, December 2009)

:TakaraTomy's Stealth Bumblebee (ステルスバンブルビー) was available [[exclusive]]ly with standard ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' DVDs purchased at various stores in Japan. It uses the same paint layout as the normal ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bumblebee, but with its colors inverted.
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[[File:ROTFDVD Tsutaya clearBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblepee.]]
*'''Bumblebee Clear Version''' (Legends, December 2009)

:Bumblebee Clear Version (バンブルビークリアＶｅｒ.) is made partly from translucent yellow plastic, but uses the same opaque black plastic and paint applications as the first mass-retail Bumblebee, and with the painted vehicle front bumper used from the other releases of the mold. He is only available with ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVDs purchased at Tsutaya stores in Japan, and only comes with the transforming Bumblebee DVD-case version.
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[[File:ROTF-toy Legends StealthBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Beezarro.]]
*'''Stealth Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2010)

:Stealth Bumblebee is another redeco that inverts Bumblebee's colors, giving him yellow stripes on a black body. Unlike TakaraTomy's Stealth Bumblebee, however, it uses a new paint operation layout, different from the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bumblebee.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/LegStealthBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Stealth Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-ROTF-EZ-Collection-Bumblebee-Special-Color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gold, but not [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#Generation_2|chromed]].]]
*'''Bumblebee Lamé Yellow Ver.''' (Legends, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EZ-23'''

:Bumblebee Lamé (pronounced as ''lah-MAY'') Yellow Ver. (バンブルビーラメイエロー Ver.) was only available blindpacked as part of TakaraTomy's EZ Collection Vol. 3. It is cast in a metallic lamé yellow color.

:The toy had a preliminary name "Bumblebee Special Color (バンブルビー特別カラー, ''Bumblebee Tokubetsu Color'')

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[[File:ROTF-toy Legends 2packBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|More Legends Bumblebee! MORE!]]
*'''Bumblebee vs Shadow Striker''' (Legends two-pack, 2010)

:The Bumblebee mold was given new paint applications for this two-pack with [[Shadow Striker (ROTF)|Shadow Striker]], such as [[cyberglyphics]] on his doors. The two-pack was exclusive to [[Target]] stores and eligible for the "[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]" promotion.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/TargetLegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on two-pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
{{anchor|ROTFdeluxe}}[[File:TF-ROTF-Deluxe-Class-Preview-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yes, you're buying this mold again. Surprise!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Pulse Missile

:Released as part of a "preview" [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Deluxe Class assortment alongside [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]], Bumblebee is a relatively major retool of the Camaro Concept Bumblebee mold, feature a new vehicle front end, hood and wheels to reflect the changes to the prop vehicle used in the movie; and in robot mode has a new, more accurate head sculpt... that just so happens to have some very creepy painted eyes but still, it's accurate nonetheless. Also, the paint on the door knobs, the gas lid, and the sculpted "Camaro" is omitted.

:His right arm has also been replaced by an all-new sculpt which substitutes the hand and the hand-held converting plasma cannon/blade weapon from the previous version for a built-in plasma cannon with a spring-loaded firing gimmick for the included missile. If one wishes to use the normal right arm, one must pop off the plasma cannon arm and replace it with the normal forearm from the Screen Battles figure (the only one with the accurate gray color), though the window must be replaced with the same translucent blue piece by unscrewing it.

:The instructions still depict him having the head from the 2007 Concept Camaro mold. Both the prototype and stock photos do not have his waist armor rotated into position in robot mode, while the later stock photo does not show the chest pieces being folded up. Due to the omission of the converting Plasma Cannon that holds the rear windows in position, the pieces may not align properly if the lower thighs/vehicle rear is not transformed properly during the robot-to-vehicle conversion.

:The initial production run included a missile that was slightly too long for the slot inside the arm, so it either has to be slightly cut down to fit or the cannon must be swiveled outwards to accommodate the missile. This was fixed by a [[variant|running change]] that saw the missile slightly shortened.<ref name="missile1">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/revenge-of-the-fallen/bumblebee/1757/ Seibertron.com gallery of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Preview" Bumblebee], depicting the early version with a slightly too long missile.</ref><ref name="missile2">[http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/rotf/deluxe/bumblebee/ BWTF review of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Preview" Bumblebee], depicting the later version with a missile that fits in without a problem.</ref><ref name="missile3">[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/09movie/ra03bumblebee.html Autobase Aichi gallery of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' "Preview" Bumblebee], featuring a comparison of both versions of the missile.</ref> The corrected version was also released in other markets such as Japan and Europe. Also, instead of having movie accurate gray colored "toe" sections on his feet like the later 2007 figures, his toes are ''painted'' yellow ...on top of yellow plastic. Oookay...

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFtoy-CannonBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|New from the ass up!]]
[[File:ROTF-Deluxe-Cannon-Bee-transparent-windows.jpg|right|200px|thumb|For those who just needed to see Bee's awkward and painful stretching routine.]]
*'''Cannon Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-14'''

:This heavy retool of Bumblebee changes the entire upper half of the robot mode, and thus half of the car, to newly designed parts (essentially, only the legs are recycled from ''Movie'' Concept Camaro Bumblebee and the previous ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bumblebee; everything else is an entirely new sculpt), including more articulated arms with open palms, less obstructive vehicle [[kibble]], a differently transforming chest, and two flip-out (non-firing) missile launcher racks behind his head. Interestingly, his arms can be detached and easily popped onto the original mold, resulting in a more [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] robot mode, though this sacrifices transformation. This extensive retooling results in a car interior with seats and a crude dashboard, but the windows are so opaque that these new details can't easily be seen. A [[variant]] with clear blue windows was released in later shipments.<ref name="cannonbee">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/revenge-of-the-fallen/cannon-bumblebee/1855/2/92/ Comparison between both versions of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Cannon Bumblebee.]</ref>

:His "heels" are assembled backwards, which keeps them from being folded up against the back of the shins. Disappointingly, his chest cannot deform like the previous releases of this mold (or his Fast Action Battler).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/CannonBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cannon Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTF NEST Battle Pack Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Yeah, [[Fandom|we're]] going to get one of [[Redeco|these]] every few waves.]]
*'''Alliance Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-27'''
**''Accessories:'' Pulse Missile

:Alliance Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Preview Bumblebee. He now has several black thick black stripes across the hood and roof, stripes and [[NEST]] logos across the doors and side fender panels. He also has black arms, legs, and torso to match this new color scheme, instead of the more accurate grey colors seen in the previous release and Cannon Bumblebee. The yellow shoulder pieces are now pinned in place.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/AllianceBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Alliance Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:ROTFtoy-BumblebeeNESTAlliance.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Blame it on kids... [[Walmart]]... [[Target]]... [[Hasbro]]... okay blame EVERYONE.]]
*'''Battlefield Bumblebee Vs. Infiltration Soundwave NEST set''' (Deluxe 2-pack, 2009)

:A minor redeco and retool Cannon Bumblebee that replaces the head sculpt with the much smaller battle mask head previously used by Stealth Bumblebee and Premium Bumblebee from the 2007 movie line. The base plastic colors and matching paint colors are virtually identical to those of Cannon Bumblebee, as are the [[Paint operation|paint masks]] for the most part. Aside from the head, the only differences are different paint choices in the abdominal section (the license plate, the sculpted cylinders above the license plate and the crotch plate below the gas cap), the front sides of the shoulder cannons (painted black on Cannon Bumblebee, painted red on Battlefield Bumblebee) and a different size and placement for the [[tampograph]]ed Autobot [[insignia|logo]] (on the side of Cannon Bumblebee's left shoulder cannon panel, on the front end of Battlefield Bumblebee's vehicle mode hood/robot mode chest).

:Battlefield Bumblebee was only available in a two-pack with a redecoed [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Infiltration|Soundwave]], named "Infiltration Soundwave". The North American version of the two-pack also included a "Mission Guide" catalog and ordering form for the mail-in exclusive [[Ravage (ROTF)#ReconRavage|Recon Ravage]], a "starter sticker" for said ordering form, and a [[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]] iron-on patch. Two additional stickers from specially-marked NEST Global Alliance products and $4.95 shipping are required for the promotion. International versions of the two-pack were only available without all these extras, while Recon Ravage was available in several other markets as a retailer exclusive.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/BattlefieldBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Battlefield Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Transformers-rotf-2pack-prime-and-bee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm helping Daddy!]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, 2010)

:An unchanged version of ''Movie'' Deluxe-Class "[[Premium Series]]" Bumblebee was released in a two-pack, alongside an unchanged version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager-Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#PrimeBee2Pack|Optimus Prime]]. This two-pack has been confirmed to have been released in Malaysia and was apparently also sold in Indonesia and India.

:As for the Bumblebee figure, he features pinned shoulder panels used for the Alliance Bumblebee release above. It was unclear if he retains the original metallic paint job from the ''Premium Series'' figure.

:Like his pack-in mate Optimus Prime, a near-identical [[knockoff]] of the 2-pack has been making the rounds since the 2-pack's release, with Bumblebee possessing additional yellow paint on the lower "jaws", the uneven gray (and the forehead's red) paint on the helmet, and unpinned shoulder panels. The forearm's sculpted parts seem to be a little thinner than the original's.

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===Human Alliance===
{{anchor|ROTFHumanAlliance}}[[File:ROTF HumanAlliance Bumblebee&Sam.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|NOT a headmaster.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' / '''Sam Witwicky''' (Human Alliance, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-21'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Missiles

:Human Alliance Bumblebee comes with a posable figure of [[Sam Witwicky]] that can fit inside in Bumblebee's vehicle mode (plugging into his seat via a small hole in his back) and drive him. In robot mode, Bumblebee's vehicle mode seats end up on his arms, and Sam can sit in either of them; the seat on Bumblebee's right has a headrest that can fold down to look slightly less conspicuous in robot mode, while the seat on Bumblebee's left arm features a pair of cannons which flip over Sam's shoulders, offering him some offensive hardware to protect his rather precarious position. These cannons can also be flipped down further to form some over-the-shoulder restraints. Sam can also stand on a platform that flips out from the small of Bumblebee's back (again, via peg-holes on his feet), manning a small non-firing cannon that flips out over Bumblebee's right shoulder. Finally, Bumblebee's left palm also contains a peg, meaning Sam can securely stand or sit in his big buddy's hand. Bumblebee himself features a spring-loaded cannon for his right arm, which can fire the two missiles the figure comes with, a flip-out double-barreled silver cannon that points over his head, and a functional flip-down battle mask. Much like the rest of his Human Alliance brethren, Bumblebee is roughly the same size as an ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' toy, being slightly taller than ''Alternators'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] in robot mode.

:[[File:Human Alliance Bumblebee Prototype.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Modders, vindicated by the prototype.]]
:There is a significant [[misassembly]] issue with Bumblebee: according to TakaraTomy's images of the resin [[prototype]] as well as Bumblebee's CG design, the retail toy's legs are on the wrong sides of his body, so the details on his legs are inverted. Since the instructions reflect this assembly, it's possible that this was [[design change|done on purpose]] because, with the toy in its originally intended assembly, the waist section could be rather difficult to transform for children. The toy's originally intended assembly can still be [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/243649-human-alliance-bumblebee-leg-mod.html easily achieved by disassembling his crotch and reassembling the legs backwards.] Once this is complete, Bumblebee will look the way he was intended to look while adding some minor extra steps during transformation.

:Bumblebee is also available in smaller & compact packaging, released exclusively in Asian and Australian markets.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FigureGunplaFan/status/1142466636525346817 The Asia/Australia exclusive compact packaging variant, taken from a Hobby shop in Asia]</ref>

:As with the rest of the Human Alliance figures, Bumblebee is a frequent victim of being [[Knockoff|counterfeited]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/HABumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Human Alliance Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Ultimate===
[[File:ROTF UltimateBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| Now available in expensive.]]
*''' Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged''' (Ultimate, 2009)

:''Revenge of the Fallen's'' Ultimate Bumblebee is a retool of the 2007 version, with new rims, hood, front fenders. He also features a new, more accurate head sculpt with a battle mask. This time, his sound chip plays [[Stan Bush]]'s "[[The Touch]]".

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===Fast Action Battlers===
[[File:ROTF FAB Pulse Blast Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| Faster and Actiony-er... you know, for the kids!]]
*'''Pulse Blast Bumblebee''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma Bolt

:Pulse Blast Bumblebee is a retool of 2007's Plasma Punch Bumblebee, with updated vehicle mode parts to reflect the changes in the prop Camaro vehicle, along with a new, more accurate head sculpt. Like the 2007's Plasma Punch photo, stock photographs by Hasbro neglect to tilt the car front fender panels.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Pulse Blast Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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{{anchor|SandAttack}}[[File:ROTF FAB Sand Attack Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| [[Darth Vader|I don't like sand... it's so coarse and rough]].]]
*'''Sand Attack Bumblebee''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma Bolt

:Sand Attack Bumblebee is a redeco of Plasma Punch Bumblebee, not using the retooled parts of Pulse Blast Bumblebee. The deco itself consists of a sand-blasted-like camouflage pattern, or alternatively, a sand-worn appearance.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/FABSandAttackBumbleebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Sand Attack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Gravity Bots===
[[File:ROTF GravityBot Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| The evolution of Jumpstarters!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Gravity Bot, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-02'''

:Plonk him down. Lift him up. Plonk him down. Lift him up. This addictive toy transforms automatically when stood up (vehicle to robot), or placed on his back (robot to vehicle). A switch underneath his feet or his car mode releases the transformation — so the toy can be played with in relatively stable modes if held in the air, or just rolling along the ground.

:Because gravity is the powering force in the transformation there's no motors to wear out or batteries to use up when playing with the toy. Which is good, because you will be transforming him no less than nine million times.

:Bumblebee features dumpy proportions and low movie accuracy (no door wings here), forced upon the toy to accommodate the [[Gravity Bot]]s transformation gimmick. His robot mode has no articulation, not even head. But at least he has big feet! Or legs... or whatever the heck they are. Stump? At least he has a big stump.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/GBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Gravity Bots Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ROTF GravityBots BoltBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hasbro, once again showing their uncreativity.]]
*'''Bolt Bumblebee''' (Gravity Bot, 2009)

: A [[redeco]] of Gravity Bots Bumblebee in a predominantly black colour scheme that recalls 2008's Stealth Bumblebee redeco of the Deluxe class Bumblebee toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/GBBoltBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Gravity Bots Bolt Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Battle Chargers===
[[File:ROTF Battle Chargers Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You know, you shouldn't think too hard about this.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:Part of the [[Robot Powered Machines]] subline, Battle Charger Bumblebee is a [[super-deformed]] Concept Camaro with a [[pull-back motor]]. When pulled back and let go, the car's roof flips open and Bumblebee's equally cutesified robot mode pops out.

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[[File:ROTF BattleChargers StealthBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Or this. Bumblebee giving birth to himself can wreck your mind.]]
*'''Stealth Bumblebee''' (Battle Charger, 2009)

:A redeco of Battle Charger Bumblebee in yellow-on-black. Again.
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==Transformers (2010)==
===Legends Class toys===
[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Cyberfire Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| Impulse Buying Evolved.]]
*'''Cyberfire Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2010)

: This redeco of Legends class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bumblebee features a paint deco inspired by ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/CyberfireBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cyberfire Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Deluxe Class toys===
{{anchor|BattleBlade}}[[File:TF2010-toy Deluxe Battle Blade Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| About freaking time, Hasbro. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)''']]
[[File:Transformers-2010-AA-02-Battle-Blade-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Battle Blade Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AA-02'''

:This entirely new Deluxe Class Bumblebee figure for the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toy line]] features a much more accurate and articulated sculpt in robot mode compared to previous versions of Deluxe class Camaro Concept Bumblebee, with the [[transformation scheme]] taking many cues from ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Human Alliance Bumblebee, scaled down to Deluxe size, while using an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]] design for the leg transformation directly based on the original Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee. Despite the very similar looks, Battle Blade Bumblebee uses no parts from previous toys; everything about him is an entirely new sculpt. Due to his robot mode height, he stands ''nearly'' taller than Battle Blade Optimus Prime.

:His right hand can be switched out for his cannon by opening the arm guard, flipping out the cannon barrel, folding away the right hand and folding the cannon over to the wrist. Due to how the parts were distributed on the plastic sprues during production, the cannon barrel is yellow rather than grey. The left arm-guard has a flip-out axe made of translucent blue plastic, representing the axe weapon Bumblebee uses in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games]], which itself may have been based upon the electrical [[Stinger (weapon)|stinger]] that was once considered as a melee weapon for Bumblebee in the first movie. The axe is spring-loaded, activated by a button on his arm-guard. This version of Movie Bumblebee also features a flip-down battle mask, very similar to Human Alliance Bumblebee. In other words, pure premium awesome-sauce.

:His head has a tendency to pop off during transformation. The space at the front of the collar would give him ''just'' enough clearance to pass his head through... if it was not for the small plastic flap (the one with the [[Autobot]] symbol) on his chest, which tends to push and squeeze the head out enough that the tension causes the head to pop and fly out from his ball-jointed neck.

:Stock photos show that the axe was originally made in such a way that the blade was mounted on a rod and could be rotated downwards, but this was changed entirely for unknown reasons (possibly fragility). As a result, the blade is mounted upside-down.

:The Japanese ''Autobot Alliance'' release features marginally darker yellow plastic and paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/BattleBladeBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Battle Blade Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Transformers2010 Deluxe SpecialEditionBattleBladesBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Bitchin' Camaro.]]
*'''Special Edition Battle Blade Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2010)

:As part of their "Transformers 'Fan of the Year' Competition" at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACGHK) material-entertainment fair 2010, Hasbro Hong Kong offered a one-of-a-kind [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] Battle Blade Bumblebee for whomever happened to spend the most money purchasing Transformers products at Hasbro's booth over the course of the fair. The figure is presented in a wood and perspex display case.

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[[File:TargetCrashLandingAttackBumblebeeThrust.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee walks down to Electric Avenue, then takes Thrust lower.]]
*'''Crash Landing Attack''' (Target exclusive 2-pack, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Pulse Missile

:A [[redeco]] of the first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe class Bumblebee, this version is fluorescent yellow and blue, possibly as an [[homage]] to ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]]'s colors in the old [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comics]] by [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] (due to the limited color palette [[Nelson Yomtov]] was working with). The car doors and hood feature a new deco of overlaid black and silver streaks, as well as a solid black stripe down the middle with a large silver Autobot symbol at the front. It is packaged with a redeco of [[Thrust (Movie)|Thrust]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/TargetBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Crash Landing Attack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:WMBombRunBattleBumblebeeGrindor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hasbro, you tease. Give us a [[Wasp]]!]]
*'''Bombing Run Battle''' (Walmart Exclusive 2-pack, 2010)

:A redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Cannon Bumblebee in a brighter yellow with dark pine green replacing the former toy's metallic teal. The windows are cast in transparent green plastic with green trim and the outsides of his arms are also painted green. Additionally, there is a green stripe running across and between the fenders on each side with green accents on the face and helmet as well. The face has been painted silver and lacks the pupils of the previous deco. His thumbs are now black and the tailpipes have been painted gunmetal. The tiny Autobot symbol by the driver's side door has been replaced with a larger white one on the right rear window. He came packaged with a Legends [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] redeco.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/WMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bombing Run Battle Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF2010toy-RampageAmongtheRuinsStock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Both of you Deceptichops will pay for scratching up this paintjob AND my headlights!]]
*'''Rampage Among The Ruins''' (Toys "R" Us Exclusive 3-pack, 2010)

:Essentially a redeco of "Bombing Run Battle" Bumblebee (using the same shade of yellow plastic) but using the head of the [[#VsSoundwave|Battlefield Bumblebee]]. All of the green parts have been replaced with a chocolate brown (including the tires), with brown stripes over his eyes which run across the top of his battle helmet. The thumbs and insides of his upper arms are also painted brown. The windows are clear and un-tinted. He has a brown "wash" over his lower arms and on his doors to simulate caked on dirt or mud. There are also silver "scratches" on both doors as well as the driver's side of the hood. He has a tiny black-on-white Autobot symbol on his lower abdomen. Unlike previous versions of this mold, the rear lights, tailpipes, and lower front headlights are unpainted.

:He was packaged with redecoes of [[Rampage (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Rampage]] and [[Ravage (ROTF)#RampageAmongTheRuins|Ravage]] and available exclusively at Toys "R" Us stores.

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===Human Alliance===
[[File:TF2010 Human Alliance Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| The Evolution of Repacking!]]
*'''Bumblebee w/ Sam Witwicky''' (Human Alliance, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: A slight redeco of the first Human Alliance Bumblebee in new gold ''Transformers'' packaging. Bumblebee now has green eyes while Sam is a new mold with a white shirt and a teeny tiny head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/HABumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on 2010 Human Alliance Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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===Battle Ops===
[[File:TF-2010-Battle-Ops-Bumblebee.JPEG|thumb|upright=1.66| When Bumblebee has a toy as tall as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Prime]]... things are getting bad.]]
*'''Battle Ops Bumblebee''' (2010)

:Battle Ops Bumblebee is a large (roughly leader size) new mold with "guardian" and "warrior" robot modes, which changes weapons and sound effects. He has a flip down battle mask, a right arm that converts to a plasma cannon, and two non-firing light-up shoulder/hood missile launchers. His non-cannon hand has some articulation, but is tightly jointed. Although not mentioned in the instructions, the missile launchers can be collapsed on the back in robot mode. Also, you have to remove the plastic ring attached on the right cannon hand before you use the toy.

:As revealed at the Hasbro designers panel at [[BotCon 2010]], an easter egg is hidden in Battle Ops Bumblebee's electronics: when in vehicle mode, pressing down on the front left end of the vehicle (or pushing the front left wheel up) thrice will play the first verse of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''Transformers'']] [[theme song]], and three subsequent presses will play the second verse. Unfortunately, it only repeats the first two verses.

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[[File:TF2010 BattleOps Bumblebee Costco.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Oh dear, it's getting worse.'']]
*'''Battle Ops Bumblebee''' (2010)

:A [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of the Bumblebee figure above, this release is advertised as having a "Limited Edition metallic finish!", being cast in gray plastic and painted over in metallic gold, and with his hand being cast in colorless clear plastic, making him very similar to his ''Masterpiece'' figure. Additionally, the tip of his cannon is [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]]. He comes with two "Great Value" toys: an unchanged Legends-Class [[Mudflap (ROTF)#BattleOpsCostco|Mudflap]] figure and a "Premium" vacuum-metallized gold redeco of Bumblebee's own ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends-Class figure.

:Canada received both English and French versions of this release - bizarrely, the French release is available in places outside Quebec such as Vancouver and even Alberta.
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===Activators===
[[File:TF2010-toy Activators Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| Expect redecoes... LOTS of redecoes.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Activator, 2010)

:''[[Activators]]'' Bumblebee is a small and simple toy with cutesified proportions. By pressing a button on his vehicle mode roof, he [[autotransformation|autotransforms]] into robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/ActBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Activators Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF2010-toy RallyRumbleBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|'''Many''' redecoes.]]
*'''Rally Rumble Bumblebee''' (Activator, 2010)

:A redeco of ''Activators'' Bumblebee with a black hood and rally-themed markings. His yellow plastic is distinctly... ''yellower'' than his usual orangey yellow color.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/ActRRBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Rally Rumble Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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==Masterpiece Movie Series==
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[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.77|thumb|Don't expect any of the new Movie Masterpiece molds to be made anytime soo...]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2010)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MPM-2'''
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece: Movie Series]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of Battle Ops Bumblebee. Unlike the Hasbro version, he features a very extensive paint job, including chromed rims, and features no yellow plastic despite his appearance. Instead, all of his yellow parts are painted over gray plastic to make it as [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] as possible. Among other notable plastic color changes, the [[TakaraTomy]] version features a clear colorless right hand (instead of translucent blue). The Hong Kong release of the toy features a shiny metallic gold finish instead.

:The box flap features the quote "''Angels will rain down like visitors from heaven!''" from the first movie.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Movie-Masterpiece-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|And all of the Deluxe toys (includes the one up there) from above and below are thrown away.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2017)
**''ID number'': '''MPM-3'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MPM-3'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 28]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Removable Stinger Blaster
:After 7 years, this ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Bumblebee is a brand-new ''Masterpiece'' mold, based upon his body from the first live-action film. Does it convert? Does it ever!

:As usual, he transforms from a roughly Voyager-sized robot which scales with the Generation 1 ''Masterpiece'' Autobot Cars, into a Concept Camaro seen in the first live-action movie, and his right hand can be replaced with a Stinger Blaster. He also features die-cast parts on his bottom legs & his feet. His Stinger Blaster can store underneath it's vehicle mode.

:Some units feature misassembled waist tabs. Although stock photos shows his tire rims being painted silver, the actual product has tire rims painted in Chevy’s Midnight Silver, which was used as an optional paint for the 2010's Camaros. As with the ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class Neo-Scanning Bumblebee figure, he was casted in rally yellow plastic rather than the usual orange-yellow.

:The Japanese release omits the paint applications on the eyes to allow for light piping, and it features a less dark shading on the blaster weapon. As with most TakaraTomy toys, It also uses black screws over unpainted screws.

:In the United States, Canada, Australia, and Hasbro's Asian markets, ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' Bumblebee was exclusively available from [[Toys"R"Us]], as was TakaraTomy's Japanese release. He was also initially released in the Transformers Atrium Fair in Takashimaya B2 Atrium located at Singapore, limited to 300 pieces. In Spain, meanwhile, he saw a wider release, being at least available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés. It's currently unknown if he was also available in stores, or limited to online purchases. In Greece, he was officially available via at least one toy store chain, aptly named simply "Toys-Shop", but again might have been available online only.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MPM7-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2018)
**''ID number'': '''MPM-7'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MPM-7'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Removable Battle Mask, Stinger Blaster, Stinger Sword
:This new iteration of Bumblebee is based on the ''Bumblebee'' film and as such transforms into a Volkswagen Beetle.

:For accessories, he comes with a battle mask that fits over his head, and Stinger Blaster and Sword alternate arms replacing the hands and part of the forearms. The unused arm parts and the battle mask can be stored on the robot's back. As an additional gimmick, the headlights on his chest can be lifted up to reveal missile racks.

:In the United States, he was available only on [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]].
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==EZ Collection Real==
[[File:TF-EZ-Collection-Real-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|I have painted <s>rims and</s> front bumper. Buy me ''again''!]]
*'''Bumblebee (Real Color Ver)''' ([[2011]])
*'''Bumblebee (Metallic Color Ver)''' ([[2011]])

:Released as part of The blindpacked EZ Collection Real by TakaraTomy's "TakaraTomy A.R.T.S", this Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure. Unlike the stock photo, the Autobot insignia on his right leg is omitted. Like all land-based vehicles in this line, He features an extra paint applications on the wheels rims, which is only seen in the stock photo compared to the final product, which is left bare due to being molded with unpaintable plastic.

:Like his EZ Collection Real brethren, Bumblebee comes with two different variants: The "Real Color" features a flat shade on the plastic colors and paint, while the "Metallic Color" features metallic paint and plastic instead.

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==Dark of the Moon==
===Cyberverse===
[[File:DOTM CyberverseLegion Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He doesn't have gorilla arms now!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV08'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class toys, Bumblebee is an all-new mold that takes basic design cues from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Bumblebee, but generally improves upon them by being more accurate in robot mode. His right hand is sculpted as his Plasma Cannon, while his left hand has the ability to hold onto Cyberverse [[C joint|3mm post]] weapons and interact with Cyberverse playsets.

:The final toy differs from promotional photos by being cast in a different color of plastic similar to previous releases of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Legends Class]] sculpt, while the promotional photos depict him in a lighter hue of yellow. Amusingly, this has already happened before and in almost the exact same way. History tends to repeat itself, folks.

:This mold was also used to make other versions of the Bumblebee (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Cyberverse Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM CyberverseActionSet Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee is a weapons junkie now? This is insane!]]
*'''Bumblebee Mobile Battle Bunker''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 001'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV02'''
**''Accessories:'' [[jet pack]], turret, [[missile]], backdrop

:Part of the first wave of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse Action Sets, this slightly redecoed version of DOTM Cyberverse Legion Class Bumblebee cast in a non-metallic, more orange-ish shade of yellow plastic, now with NEST markings on his doors and nothing in particular on his roof. Bumblebee comes in a set with the [[Mobile Battle Bunker]], as well as a jetpack with hinged wings which can clip onto Bumblebee's back in robot mode.

:Like the other action sets, this set's packaging includes a cardboard display backdrop. This time, it is of [[:File:Explosionfactory.jpg|an industrial area]], with a power plant of some sort in the background, with storage tanks to the sides. Oh, and there's fire and explosions ''everywhere''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MBBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Mobile Battle Bunker Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTMCyberverseBumblebeeStarscreamPack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Since when were hatchbacks "ancient Cybertronian war vehicles"?]]
*'''Bumblebee / Starscream''' (Cyberverse 4-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece rifle

:[[Exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]'s Mission Earth series, this four pack contains two Bumblebee and two Starscream Cyberverse Legion toys. Cybertronian Bumblebee is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Bumblebee]], done up in live-action movie Bumblebee-style colors, while the other Bumblebee is a paint-heavy redeco of Bolt Bumblebee (see below), partially cast in translucent plastic and painted with a grid pattern to simulate a [[trans-scan]] effect. This Bumblebee also comes with a redecoed version of ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]]'s [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|gun]], which can be held in his newly retooled right hand. (This weapon is also depicted on Starscream's side of the instructions, confusing matters of ownership a bit.)

:Care must be taken while rolling Cybertronian Bumblebee's vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section.

:The Bumblebees come packed with a [[retool]] of [[Movie (toyline)|''Transformers'']] Legends Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] and a redeco of ''Legends of [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]].

:An early name for this set was "Cyberverse Evolution", which is still used by some websites (including the Australian and United Kingdom Toys"R"Us sites), but that name does not appear anywhere on the packaging.

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] used for the [[packaging]] (which depicts a hand-painted prototype) shows him lacking the retooled hand. The other stock photo (see the image to the right), which depicts a pre-production sample, does show the retooled hand, but has the weapon's handle plugged into a conveniently fitting slot on his ''other'' arm for whatever reason.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRULegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Mission Earth Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUCybBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Mission Earth Cybertronian Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-Walmart-BSR-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well at least it's not another shade of yellow?]]
*'''Bumblebee / Soundwave''' with '''Rodimus''' (Cyberverse 3-pack, 2011)

:Available exclusively at [[Walmart]] in a three pack with [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Soundwave]] and [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Rodimus]], this gold and silver Cyberverse Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class Bumblebee, and lacks the newly tooled hand of the Target-exclusive Cyberverse Bumblebee and 011 Bumblebee (see below).

:This three-pack was also available as an Asda exclusive in the United Kingdom and from Rossmann stores in Germany and Auchan stores in Hungary and Italy. Of note is that the [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] does ''not'' market Rodimus as a "bonus figure" (presumably so stores can charge full price for three toys), and his window lacks the yellow edges highlighting him as a special feature, despite still being separated from Bumblebee and Soundwave, who share a common window like in the US version. Despite this, Rodimus still doesn't get a mention on the back of the packaging, which only features a one-sentence "bio" about Bumblebee planning to bring down Soundwave in twelve different languages.

:All versions of the packaging also lack any logos that label the toys as Cyberverse products.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMLegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on three-pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTM CyberverseLegion BoltBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I don't know ''who'' keyed me, but I'll find them. Oh yes.]]
*'''Bumblebee'''/'''Bolt Bumblebee''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 011'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse Legion Class toys, (Bolt) Bumblebee is a retool of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class Bumblebee with a new right hand that enables him to hold Cyberverse accessories and interact with Cyberverse playsets.

:Whereas the [[stock photography|stock photos]] depicted on the back of his packaging (which feature a hand-painted [[prototype]]) correctly show him with only a Cyberverse-compatible right hand and an unchanged left hand, the other set of stock photos (which feature a pre-production sample) depicts him with ''two'' retooled hands. Whereas the version with the new right hand was redecoed for several store-exclusive multi-packs, no version available in stores has featured the new ''left'' hand thus far.

:Although the toy is listed as "Bolt Bumblebee" on the official Hasbro website, the United States version and early releases of the [[multilingual packaging|European version]] simply use the name "Bumblebee" everywhere on the packaging, and the "Bolt" prefix was apparently only added as a [[variant|running change]] for later shipments of the European version.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/LegBoltBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bolt Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:TF-DOTM-Target-Cyberverse-2-pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bee demonstrates an example of the typical youth where after one drink too many, you end up deciding to get some tattoos without much thought.]]
*'''Bumblebee vs Megatron''' (Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece blaster

:Exclusive to [[Target]], this Cyberverse Bumblebee is a redeco of Bolt Bumblebee. His right new hand enables him to hold his accompanying blaster (which originates from [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]]/[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]). Bumblebee comes packed with a [[Motormaster (G1)|Generation 1 Motormaster]]-inspired redeco of Cyberverse Commander [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]].

:The [[stock photography|stock photo]] on the back of the [[packaging]] shows him as mirrored, and thus depicts him with a retooled ''left'' hand, as well as flipped connecting pegs on his legs.

:This set also sold in Turkey as a {{w|Carrefour}} exclusive.
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[[File:TF-DOTM-TV-Kun-Bumblebee-Cyberverse-Version.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bumble''pee'' Cyberverse Version... we are so sorry.]]
*'''Bumblebee Cyberverse Version''' (''TV-Kun'' magazine exclusive Cyberverse variant, September 2011)

:Bundled exclusively with the September 2011 edition of ''TV-Kun'' magazine, the redundantly-named "Bumblebee Cyberverse Version" is a translucent yellow and opaque black redeco of Bolt Bumblebee. Possessing minimal paint operations, the toy instead includes a sticker-sheet for the stripes, window tinting, and Autobot symbol.
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[[File:DOTM Cyberverse Legion StealthBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|When attending formal events, it is important to inspect one's attire and see if everything is tidy and comfortable, and to make certain that nothing has been forgotten... such as one's trousers.]]
*'''Bumblebee'''/'''Stealth Bumblebee''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 015'''

:Part of the third wave of ''Dark of the Moon'' Cyberverse Legion Class toys, this toy is a [[black repaint|black]] redeco of his ''Dark of the Moon'' mold. His deco consists of the first two-thirds of his vehicle being cast in black, with painted yellow stripes on the hood and sides, and the rear third of his vehicle being an unpainted metallic yellow, giving the appearance of the stripes extending out from the back. His headlights and most of his windshields are painted a metallic blue, his crotch is painted silver, and he has a gold Autobot insignia on the tip of his hood.

:The yellow paint operations on the black plastic parts and the shade of yellow used for the unpainted yellow plastic parts clash so much that even [[Ben Yee]], who is usually ''very'' generous with his toy reviews, rated this redeco as sub-par.<ref name="stealthyee">[http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/dotm/legion/bumblebee-black/ BWTF review of ''Cyberverse'' Legion Class "Black" Bumblebee]</ref>

:While this toy is listed as Stealth Bumblebee on the Hasbro website and named as such on the [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]], the "Stealth" prefix did not appear on the American packaging for some time. A [[variant|running change]] remedied this, adding the prefix to the American packaging in later runs.

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[[File:TRUCybertronianWarriors4Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My folks drove it up here from the Bahamas.]]
*'''Cybertronian Warriors Pack''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' jetpack, turret, missile

: Commemorating a hilarious and probably very expensive moment of stupidity on the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' set wherein a {{w|Metropolitan Police Department|Metropolitan Police Department}} SUV was hit by a Bumblebee stunt car during filming, Bumblebee is a [[redeco]] of his Action Set toy (which uses his first ''Dark of the Moon'' Legion-Class figure) and is painted to hilariously have damage in the front of his vehicle mode. His [[Mobile Battle Bunker#CybertronianWarriors|Mobile Battle Bunker]] has been redecoed to be gray and had the jetpack slightly retooled.

: He was packaged in a Toys"R"Us-exclusive multi-pack with redecoed versions of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#CybertronianWarriors|Ironhide]], [[Crankcase (DOTM)#CybertronianWarriors|Crankcase]] (in a deco based on the aforementioned police SUV), and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#CybertronianWarriors|Barricade]]. With matching paint jobs (the dark grayish black and bronze are near perfect matches), it appears as if the Bunker was intended to go with the included Ironhide more so than the included Bumblebee.

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[[File:DOTMUGCVLBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You forgot your pants again, 'Bee.]]
*'''Ultimate Gift Set''' (Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
: Yet another "stealth"-themed redeco of his ''Dark of the Moon'' Bumblebee mold, he features a reversed yellow and black deco on the robot chest/car hood-windows combination with the chest featuring a new deco pattern, the door kibble on his arms are now painted entirely yellow, and additional black paint applications on the legs/vehicle back.

: He comes in a Walmart-exclusive 5-pack with redecos of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Optimus Prime]], [[Powerglide (DOTM)#Ultimategift|Powerglide]], [[Sideswipe (Movie)#Ultimategift|Sideswipe]], and [[Crowbar#Ultimategift|Crowbar]].

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===Deluxe Class toys===

[[File:DOTM MechtechDeluxe Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, his Attacktix toy got cancelled. He's gotta have ''something.'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/[[Plasma cannon|Plasma Cannon]]

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Bumblebee is an entirely new mold that resembles in many ways the 2010 toyline Battle Blade Bumblebee and is much more accurate than previous Deluxe Bumblebees. In addition to the cosmetic changes made to the vehicle mode and robot mode to resemble the third movie's altered visual design, this Bumblebee also comes with a [[MechTech]] weapon. When a lever is pulled back on the "Blaster" weapon, it opens up into a larger "Plasma Cannon", but it springs back into its original position once the lever is left alone. The MechTech weapon can be held in his hands, attach via [[5mm post|5mm pegholes]]/MechTech ports on his forearms, or plug in a "concealed" 5mm peg hole on the vehicle mode's roof. Two extraneous 5mm peg holes are also located on his vehicle mode hood flap and can be flipped up and used in robot mode to shoulder-mount weapons beside his head. Additionally, [[C joint]] bars are sculpted into Bumblebee's forearms. His pair of hands features poseable fingers (albeit 4+1), and it can be formed into a 5mm compatible hand if adjusted properly. Take note that the joints are strong enough to hold the MechTech blaster until it wears off over time of play.

:Bumblebee can form a semi-Stealth Force configuration by lifting up the rear half of his roof, exposing concealed cannons sculpted in translucent blue plastic. Also of note in vehicle mode is the sculpted Camaro SS badging near the doors, which doesn't appear on any other ''Dark of the Moon'' Bumblebee toy or the prop vehicles used for filming.

:Just like his CG robot model, his [[package art]] depicts his racing stripes being pinstripe-bordered despite his toy no longer having it. Whoops.

:Bumblebee is currently being sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride. He is advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, despite having no visible changes from his original widespread release. This mold was also used to make ''Movie The Best'' [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Movie The Best|Laserbeak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on MechTech Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM MechTechDeluxe Bumblebee MechtechHolder.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Let's be honest, that card holder didn't persuade anyone outside of Japan to buy this.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' & '''MechTech Holder''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA05'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon

:The Japanese release of ''Dark of the Moon'' Bumblebee is packed with a "MechTech Holder", a device for storing the [[MechTech Wars]] collectible cards included with every Japanese ''Dark Side Moon'' mainline toy. Both Bumblebee and the MechTech Holder are packed into a Voyager class-sized box, with an accompanying increase in retail price. Obviously, he comes with his own MechTech Wars character card and transparent MechTech weapon card.

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[[File:DOTM MechTechDeluxe LuckyDraw SilverBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is the silverest Bee we ever seen!]]
*'''Silver Bumblebee''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[May 13]]-[[May 14]], 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon

:Also known as Special Edition Bumblebee, this is a silver [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of ''Dark of the Moon'' MechTech Deluxe Bumblebee, presented in a perspex case.

:These toys were available as the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize for the ''Transformers'' Midnight Madness event at major [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in mainland [[China]], Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand between May 13 and May 14, 2011. One was also offered as a raffle prize, along with two [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]] and two [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Ultimate|Ultimate Optimus Prime]] toys, on the final ''Dark of the Moon'' toy launch event in Robinson's Galleria in the Philippines between July 9 and 10.

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[[File:DOTM MechTechDeluxe NitroBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee's attempt to join the Wreckers.]]
*'''Nitro Bumblebee''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA18'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Boost Engine/Plasma Cannon

:Nitro Bumblebee is an all-new mold, featuring booster engines, armor plating and other Stealth Force-like design elements sculpted onto the vehicle mode. He transforms rather differently to most of the other Deluxe class Bumblebee molds, with much of the entire front of the car being articulated chest pieces rather than the usual front fenders separating from the rest of the chest. Also of note are his legs, which are considerably different in appearance and transformation to the standard set by the 2007 ''Transformers'' Deluxe class (Camaro Concept) Bumblebee, with the rear wheels ending up inside of his ankle. Like the Leader Class toy, he features sculpted (but unpainted) "900 STRA" [[license plate]]s in both modes, making it the first time the license plate used for the car props from all three movies is used for a Deluxe Class toy.

:He comes with a MechTech Boost Engine, which converts into a Plasma Cannon when the lever is pulled, and although it is similar in function and appearance to [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Skids]]'s MechTech blaster, it is in actuality an entirely new mold. He features five MechTech ports in vehicle mode: one on the hood, two of the roof and two behind his rear wheels. In robot mode, both of his arms have one MechTech port each, and the ports from vehicle mode can still be used.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/NitroBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on Nitro Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Deluxe Walmart Bumblebee toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Man, I've got about as much fanwank on me as your average episode of [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]].]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Plasma Cannon

:This [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] Bumblebee (also sold at Sainsbury's stores in the United Kingdom) is a redeco of the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 ''Transformers'']] Deluxe Class Concept Camaro Bumblebee, with the standard production model Chevrolet Camaro front end as compared to the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' ZL1 version and the first reuse of the 2007 mold, both hands and the hand-held [[plasma cannon]]/energy blade weapon. However, he ''does'' have the retooled shoulder panels that are held in place with screws (first introduced with ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Alliance Bumblebee).

:Bumblebee features many different ''Transformers'' [[insignia]]s from across different continuities, namely; [[:File:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|Generation 1 Prehistory Autobot]], [[:File:Minicon symbol.png|Armada Mini-Con]], [[:File:Sumdac Systems.PNG|Animated Sumdac Systems]], [[:File:Playschool Go-Bots G.png|Playschool Go-Bot]], [[S.T.A.R.S.]], "FLY [[Omega Supreme (disambiguation)|Ω SUPREME]]", [[G.B. Blackrock|"Black Rock"]], [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|"Maccadam's"]], [[:File:Dinobots symbol.png|the Beast Machines Dinobots Symbol]], and the number [[1984|84]], all in addition to his live-action movie Autobot insignia.

:The [[stock photography|stock photos]] on the back of his packaging are quite strange, depicting a significantly different deco, with the primary color for his vehicle mode gradually fading from yellow to red towards the bottom, and parts of his abdomen sporting the same red color. In addition, his handheld weapon's blade sports a clear blue color. The final toy, by contrast, features no red at all, and his blade is cast in clear black plastic. Furthermore, the stock photos depict his eyes as bright blue, whereas the final toy's eyes are painted black. On top of that, the stock photos contradict ''each other'', with the photo of his robot mode depicting clear blue windows, whereas the photo of his vehicle mode depicts opaque ''black'' windows.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/WMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on Walmart Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM AutobotDaredevilSquad toys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|For having a [[Tech Spec|Courage stat]] of ten, he sure is yellow on the inside.]]
*'''Autobot Daredevil Squad''' (Multi-pack, 2011)

:Exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores in the USA (and to [[Canadian Tire]] stores in Canada), the Autobot Daredevil Squad Bumblebee is another redeco of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[#Cannon|Cannon Bumblebee]] as part of, for some reason, the [[Human Alliance]] play pattern. The packaging puts emphasis on Backfire's "handheld cannon" mode, which this particular Bumblebee isn't really designed to hold.

:He comes packaged with a redeco of Human Alliance [[Sam Witwicky#Daredevil|Sam Witwicky]], a redeco of [[Backfire (TF 2010)#Daredevil|Backfire]], and an Autobot Alliance patch.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/KMBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on Daredevil Squad Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Deluxe Target Clear Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Whatever happens in Vegas, stays on Photobucket.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2011)

:Released as part of [[Target]]'s exclusive range of Deluxe class redecoes, this version of Cannon Bumblebee has had all of his yellow plastic cast in a translucent yellow, and is covered in opaque yellow [[Cyberglyphics]].

:As with the other [[Target]] [[exclusive]] "Cyberglyph" redecos ([[Space Case (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Space Case]], [[Arcee (Movie)#Cyberglyph|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Autobot Jazz]]), he comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Bumblebee]]''.

: He was also made available in Canada as a Zellers exclusive, in New Zealand as a Farmers exclusive (both in English-only US-style packaging minus the "only at Target" sticker), in the United Kingdom as a Tesco exclusive, and in Germany as a Müller exclusive (both in typical [[multilingual packaging|multilingual European packaging]] including a multilingual comic).

:His [[package art]] has the same error as his first Dark of the Moon Deluxe figure, namely his racing stripes being depicted as pinstripe-bordered despite this toy lacking it. Whoops again.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TargetBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on "Cyberglyph" Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM MechTechDeluxe CyberfireBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Ghost Rider|VENGEANCE!]]]]
*'''Cyberfire Bumblebee''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon

:A redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe-class Bumblebee, he is now black with yellow detailing and features electricity patterns on his car body. His clear parts are now a reddish orange. His blaster is unchanged.

:Interestingly, while his [[package art]] correctly depicts his deco applied to his body, (complete with his evil-looking red-orange eyes) the deco seems to be incorrectly applied to his ''Nitro Bumblebee'' head.

:His distinctly, well, ''evil'' look led to fans frequently referring to him as "Murderbee".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/CyberfireBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on Cyberfire Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Deluxe Scan Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Seen here mere moments before turning completely into stone.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Pulse Missile

:This redeco of Deluxe class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bumblebee is [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]]' Mission Earth: The Scan Series, to represent him [[trans-scan]]ning his vehicle mode. As such, nearly all of his vehicle mode parts (and thus, most of his robot mode) are cast in translucent clear plastic, with the rear of his vehicle mode being left unpainted, the middle having painted scan lines, and the front having a heavy amount of [[paint operation]]s in order to cover the clear plastic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on Scan Series Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:DOTM Deluxe LuckyDraw TritaniumBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This is awarded for first place in the "Who Has The Most Bumblebees" contest.]]
*'''Tritanium Bumblebee''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon

:This gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of MechTech Deluxe Class ''Dark of the Moon'' Bumblebee was Prize A in [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] campaign. The campaign began on [[May 14]] 2011, and one could have entered by entering two barcode numbers from MechTech character cards (packed with Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' figures) into the TakaraTomy ''Transformers'' website. This toy was limited to 10 pieces. The toy also comes with a congratulations note with an adorably drawn Legion Class Bumblebee by designer Hisao Nishimoto, and a ''huge'' Autobot decal.

:Unlike the stock photo shown here, the final product's joints parts still remained un-chromed due to being molded with [[unpaintable plastic]].

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[[File:DOTMDXBumblebeeStreetsideBotBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|WHEN I KILLED YOUR BROTHER, I LOOKED JUST. LIKE. THIIIIIIS!]]
*'''Streetside Bot Brawl''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon

:Part of the [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this battle-damaged redeco of the initial ''Dark of the Moon'' Bumblebee toy was sold with a grey and purple redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager-Class [[Shockwave (Movie)#StreetsideBotBrawl|Shockwave]] and a battle-damaged redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager-Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Optimus Prime]]. He now comes with a redeco of [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Skids]]'s MechTech Blaster, which converts into a double-barreled Plasma Cannon when the scope is pulled.

: His weapon was also redecoed into the weapon of [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SpecialistRatchet|Specialist Ratchet]].

:This version of deluxe Bumblebee has been found as a single packed figure in Toys"R"Us (possibly only in the UK at the time of writing) with his original Mechtech weapon. The packaging is identical to the wave 1 release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/TRUSBBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More info on Streetside Bot Brawl Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Leader Class Sentinel Prime and Bonus Value Deluxe Class Nitro Bumblebee''' (Two-pack, 2011?)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Cybertronian Boost Engine/Plasma Cannon

: As the name implies, this Walmart-exclusive [[giftset]] would have contained a ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class [[#NitroBee|Nitro Bumblebee figure]] and a ''Dark of the Moon'' Leader Class [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#LeaderSentinelDeluxeNitroBee|Sentinel Prime figure]]. They would have been unchanged from their individual releases. The existence of this unreleased set was revealed by an eBay auction after the DOTM toyline was effectively over.

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[[File:DOTMNeoScanningBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I probably had a few more international customers than the guy with the card dispenser, but not many.]]
*'''Neo-Scanning Bumblebee''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon

:A redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe-class Bumblebee, Neo-Scanning Bumblebee (ネオスキャニングバンブルビー) is a bright, real-world accurate rally yellow and metallic grey Japanese-market exclusive. Initially made available for sale at [http://www.e-hobbymagazine.com/english/eren/2785.html the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show], it was later released to mass retail across Japan.

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===Leader Class toys===
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*'''Bumblebee''' (MechTech Leader, 2011)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Power Armed Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2017]]-[[May 14|05-14]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA-01'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech backpack
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: An all new mold, this version of Bumblebee is smaller than his previous Leader-sized incarnations and, ''technically'', is his first Leader-class toy. Along with the update to his Dark of the Moon form, this is also the first toy to feature a (sculpted) "900 STRA" [[license plate]] (the one used for the prop cars for all three movies). Being different in proportions to his other toys, this Bumblebee seems to have inspired his later "[[#NitroBee|Nitro Bumblebee]]" toy, having a much bulkier torso and smaller arms, with the entire hood pieces being deformed into his chest.

: The main gimmick is that he comes with a massive MechTech backpack, which hooks onto his back window/back, and is the sole electronic component of the toy. It resembles a [[jet pack|jet-pack]], and features missile pods and a cannon, all of which emit lights and sounds when pressed, and can be positioned for either robot or vehicle mode. Pressing the missile pod housings will emit orange lights and play the sound of a barrage of missiles being launched while pressing the cannon will prop up a targeting sight, emit green lights, and play the sound of the cannon deploying/charging and firing a powerful-sounding blast. The weapons can be deployed/retracted when the brown panel on the top-left of the backpack is slid, making the [[Transformation#The noise|transformation noise]] in the process (with an additional mechanical impact sound after deploying). There are a total of five MechTech ports and four [[C joint]] bars on the backpack, with a port and bar on each missile pod, a port on the side of the cannon barrel, a port on the sliding panel, a port on the top-center of the backpack, and a bar on top of each battery compartment.

: Bumblebee can also transform into his [[Stealth Force]] attack vehicle mode, wherein his hood portions split forward and open, his doors open and hinge up, his robot arms swing out from the sides to aim, his plasma cannon extends, and his backpack is attached and deployed, with dedicated pegs to help secure his doors, arms, and shoulders. Finally, like a few other Bumblebee toys, he also features a flip-down battle mask.

: Unfortunately, while Bumblebee has rotational leg [[articulation]], they're ''below'' the knees, limiting their usefulness. Even more unfortunately, while he's perfectly stable on his own, plugging in his backpack in robot mode will make him ''very'' back-heavy, resulting in significant balance issues and limitation of poseability due to his [[Ratchet (mechanism)|ratchet joint]]s not being strong enough to handle the additional weight on one side. Posing him to lean forwards or posing his legs further to his back may remedy this.

: His secondary stock photos are slightly mistransformed: his shoulder collars are not folded out. Ironically; this mistranformation ''also allows'' the head to move slightly freely.
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*'''Leader Class Bumblebee and Bonus Value Deluxe Class Starscream''' (Two-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech backpack

: As the name implies, this Walmart-exclusive giftset contains a ''Dark of the Moon'' Leader Class Bumblebee figure and a ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#LeaderBeeDeluxeScream|Starscream figure]]. They are unchanged from their individual releases.

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===Human Alliance===
[[File:DOTM HumanAlliance Bumblebee Sam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Third time in a row the stock photographer neglected to properly transform his knees.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' / '''Sam Witwicky''' (Human Alliance, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

:A redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bumblebee, in a Stealth Bumblebee-inspired color scheme, with even more robot mode yellow than usual. The included Sam Witwicky figure is largely unchanged from the original ''Revenge of the Fallen'' release, and rather than using the usual "4NZZ454" [[license plate]], this one's license plates sport the word BEE with the Autobot sigil next to it.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/HABumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Human Alliance Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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===Burger King===
[[File:BurgerKingDOTMBumblebeebighead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Chibibee mocks your frustration at his repaints.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2011)

:Part of the 2011 [[Burger King]] Dark of the Moon promotion, Bumblebee is a simple figure with bobble-head-like proportions. The entirety of his body is put on a hinge so that it retracts automatically into his enormous head when it is opened up. A similar gimmick is present in all the toys part of this promotion.

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===Robo Power===
====Activators====
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[[File:DOTM Activators Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|an i like ta tawk and tawk and tawk and tawk! qwiet is silly!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2011)

:As with other Dark of the Moon Activators toys, this Bumblebee figure (released under the [[Robo Power]] subline) is a very simple one-step transformation toy. Transformation consists of positioning him on the large blue section to the rear of his vehicle mode and pressing down, causing his components to shift around and reveal his robot parts; from there, one just has to rotate out his arms. Transformation back to vehicle mode is done by reversing the steps.

:Bumblebee was packaged in vehicle mode on an open, bubble-less card and tied down with twist-ties around the body of his truck form so that he couldn't be transformed in package.

:[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/110058-question-robo-power-activators/ At least one report] has surfaced of a brand-new figure missing one of the locking tabs that work the spring-loaded transformation mechanism, leaving the figure unable to transform properly. Although most likely a one-off incident as no other cases are known to have happened, care should still be taken.

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[[File:DOTM Activators ReconBumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|look daddy look look im batman!!]]
*'''Recon Bumblebee''' (2011)

:Released as part of third wave of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Activators, Recon Bumblebee is a redeco of the Activator figure above, in ''YET ANOTHER'' example of him getting a "stealth mode" redeco.

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====Bash Bots====
[[File:TF-DOTM-Bash-Bots-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee Vs Megatron''' (2011)

:''Bash Bots'' Bumblebee is a small, rock-em-sock-em-styled toy that transforms from a super-deformed Camaro into a robot by pulling or pushing the lever below it's built-in stand. He & his stand can connect with any Bash Bots to fight with, especially the included Megatron.
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====Go-Bots====
[[File:DOTM Go-Bots Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|ima big boy today]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2011)

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====Revving Robots====
[[File:DOTM RevvingRobots Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2011)
''Revving Robots'' Bumblebee is a toy that was designed for younger children and thus lacks transformation. Bumblebee has four points of articulation, the shoulders and hips. Pressing his Autobot symbol causes him to speak one of several prerecorded phrases that change actors mid sentence to invoke the sense that he was talking via his radio. Pushing up the blue shoulder pad activates his stinger blaster, causing it to spin and make blaster sounds. The toy was released alongside ''Revving Robots'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

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

:A non-transforming figure with five points of [[articulation]]. Press a button and his chest extends as a large amount of cannons pop out! And evidently they aren't enough, considering he has his [[plasma cannon]] deployed.

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[[File:DOTM Robofighters Elite Guard Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|Did he hijack the Sumdac paint machines to do this, too?]]
*'''Elite Guard Bumblebee''' (2011)

:Elite Guard Bumblebee is a redeco/retool of the Robo Fighters toy above, featuring a new battle mask head.
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==Kre-O==
{{note|Listed here are the sets that are very definitely "movie" Bumblebees. There are several more that are more ambiguous mashups, which can be found at [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Toys]].}}

[[File:KREO-Bumblebeelarge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
* '''Bumblebee''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
** ''Pieces'': '''336'''
** ''Kreons'': Bumblebee, Red Alert, Driver
** ''Accessories'': Missile, small pistol

: The larger Bumblebee ''[[Kre-O]]'' kit is based on the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee of the live-action films]], though with the face of the [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 character]] inside a movie-style helmet. He rebuilds into a sports car that can seat two [[Kreon]] figures, and has a spring-loaded missile launcher.

: He comes with three [[Kreon]]s; a Bumblebee based very much on [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Generation 1 Bumblebee]], [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Red Alert]], and an unnamed "Driver" with black hair and a gray shirt who we guess is meant to kinda sorta be a [[Sam Witwicky]]-like dude if you squint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-OBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee Universal4pack.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Who's the better prankster? Only [[you]] can decide!]]
*'''Kreon 4-pack''' (Kreon 4-pack, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Evac (Ride)#Universal4pack|Evac]], [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Universal4pack|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Available exclusively at the gift shop for "[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]" at [[Universal|Universal Studios]] theme parks, this set features a Bumblebee Kreon based on the first three live-action movies, aka "the version of Bumblebee that there's a giant costumed performer of at the park that guests can get their pictures taken with".

: In 2015(?), a new production run of the set was made using the revamped 2015-style Kreon bodies, among a few other small changes, including sharper tampographs with thinner linework.

: While some of the other park-exclusive toys and merchandise can be purchased through Universal's online store, the Kreon 4-pack is ''only'' available at the park proper at the time of this writing. So uh, good luck.

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee AOE CellBlock.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Cell Block Breakout''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Pieces'': '''135'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CellBlockBreakout|Evasion mode Optimus Prime]], Bumblebee, [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#CellBlockBreakout|Vehicon]].
**''Accessories'': Rifle

:The "[[Cell Block Breakout]]" Bumblebee Kreon is based on his Camaro SS design from the first part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' movie.

: This set also includes a buildable [[Dinobot (Kre-O subgroup)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (AOE)#Kre-O|Strafe]].

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee AOE GalvFacotry.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sure, replacing their backpacks with magnets is funny, until he pays his own price.]]
*'''Galvatron Factory Battle''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Pieces'': '''388'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Dr. Littleman]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#GalvatronFactoryBattle|Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#GalvatronFactoryBattle|Vehicon]], 2 KSI workers.
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:"[[Galvatron Factory Battle]]" Bumblebee is based on his 2014 Camaro design. He comes with a ferrous-metal backpack, which can be attached to the magnetic crane in the factory playset, or any of the other magnets used through the line (or any other magnets you happen to have lying around, magnetism isn't ''that'' picky). He comes with a new-style robo-blaster with multiple clip-bars and posts to build off of.

:This set also includes a buildable [[Dinobot (Kre-O subgroup)|Dinobot]] raptor and a [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#GalvatronFactoryBattle|Galvatron]] super-robot.

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[[File:KreO-Toy BumblebeeGrimlockUnleashed.jpg|thumb|250px|Unknown to him, this was actually Ratchet's healing gun.]]
* '''Grimlock Unleashed''' (Kre-O set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Pieces'': '''333'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#GrimlockUnleashed|Galvatron]], [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#GrimlockUnleashed|Grimlock]], [[Lockdown (ROTF)#GrimlockUnleashed|Lockdown]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#GrimlockUnleashed|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: Available in the "[[Grimlock Unleashed]]" set, this version of Bumblebee has slight differences from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" Kreon: he has a different facial expression, and his torso tampographs feature bits of "battle damage". He carries a large black blaster rifle rather than the new pistol style, and lacks the metal backpack.

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee AOE Custom.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now he's gonna slag that one scrapheap that made a prank by chroming his favorite yellow helmet.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9229'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, blaster, double barreled gun, club, wing-pack, extra body parts

:Part of the Collection 2 of the ''Age of Extinction'' [[Custom Kreon]]s, this Bumblebee comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His "normal" helmet is chromed, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens) plus a spare hand, as well as a buildable chainsaw-club. Like the Custom Kreon Optimus Prime, he also comes with an extra [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]-style wing-pack.

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[[File:KreO-toy Bumblebee AOE SilverKnight.jpg|250px|thumb|"in the nameth of Primus, i wilt prank thou!"]]
*'''Silver Knight Autobots''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Crosshairs (AOE)#SilverKnight|Corsshairs]], [[Drift (AOE)#SilverKnight|Drift]], [[Hound (Movie)#SilverKnight|Hound]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SilverKnight|Optimus Prime]]
**''Accessories'': Claymore

:Silver Knight Bumblebee is a redeco of the Age of Extinction Bumblebee Kreon, with much of his plastic now in metallic silver and pewter. He comes with a large sword (from the ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'' series) rather than a blaster.

: This five-pack of Kreons was not released in the US or Canada, only seeing release in various Asian markets.

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[[File:KreO-Toy DecepticonReplicator-set.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Let's face it, you're not buying this set for the Bumblebee.]]
*'''Decepticon Replicator''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DecepticonReplicator|Optimus Prime]], [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Kre-O|Nemesis Prime]], [[Stinger (AOE)#Kre-O|Stinger]], Scientist
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:The "[[Decepticon Replicator]]" Bumblebee Kreon is identical to the one from the "Galvatron Factory Battle" set, only missing the magnet backpack and carrying a black blaster instead of copper.

: This set was not made available in US or Canadian markets, seemingly only hitting stores in Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, and China. It was specifically sold at the "[[Transformers Exhibition]]" event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].

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==Movie Trilogy Series==
[[File:MovieTrilogyBumblebee.jpg|thumb|The only toy from this series whose cancellation made you ''happy''.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2012)
:''[[Movie Trilogy Series]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Bumblebee. Like the rest of the Movie Trilogy Series, its release was cancelled.

:Don't even expect him being reissued for Takara's ''Movie Advanced Series'' anyway.
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==EZ Collection Gum==
*'''Bumblebee''' (EZ Collection Gum)

:Released as part of the blindpacked ''EZ Collection Gum'' series, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class figure, with added paint operations on the bumper.

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==Age of Extinction==
===2014 ''Robots in Disguise''===
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[[File:AoE flip and change Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|''I don't really know just where my head's at I don't really know what it's about So I flip out And I like to flip out'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Flip & Change, 2014)

:Part of the second wave of Flip & Change assortment, this roughly Voyager-sized Bumblebee toy is a simplified version of his 2014 Camaro body that can auto-transform from vehicle to robot by pulling out the arms first and then flip the figure over itself. He features articulation on his arms, and features 5mm compatible hands.

:Bumblebee shares a transformation scheme with his fellow Flip & Changers, Lockdown and Drift.

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[[File:TF-AOE-1-Step-Changer-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey im right over u do u see me? Im the bee flapping my wings here!
(''Hasbro version pictured'')]]
[[File:Lost Age LA-03 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|(''TakaraTomy version pictured'')]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (One-Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA03'''

:The One-Step Bumblebee features a 2014 Camaro Concept [[alternate mode]] and a more unique and complex transformation compared to the other One-Steps. Also unlike other One-Step Changers, his transformation has ''three'' steps; you are required to flip out his fists and rotate his forearms after changing to robot mode.

:The Japanese release of Bumblebee features some slight deco changes such as a painted grill and bumper.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on One-Step Changer Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

:The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes an unchanged One-Step Changer Bumblebee, packed with an equally unchanged Drift, Lockdown, Grimlock, Slug & the included One-Step Silver Knight Optimus Prime toy.

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[[File:AoE 1-step High Octane Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''High Octane Bumblebee''' (One-Step Changers, 2014)
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Set''' ([[October 18|10-18-]]2014)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''LA-14'''

:A new mold of the One-Step Changer Bumblebee, he transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and he features a molded right arm cannon and a left arm sword. Bumblebee shares his transformation with [[Drift (AOE)#One Step Changers | Drift]], [[Prowl (Movie)#Age of Extinction | Prowl]] and [[Rollbar (AOE)#OneStepChanger | Rollbar]].

:The Japanese release of the toy is completely unchanged, and it was bundled with the re-released Battle Command Optimus Prime, as part of the "''Battle Command Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Strongest Tag Team''" set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCHighOctaneBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on One-Step Changer High Octane Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Hasbro-mega-1-step-bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Mega 1-Step Bumblebee / Mega Flip Bumblebee''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': disc

: A large transforming toy of Bumblebee making use of the "Flip & Change" switchblade-like technology (similar to Drift's). The toy features a shuriken-esque disc, which can be fired from his right hand via pressure fire.

:Bumblebee has two packaging variants: he is either released in open, bubble-less card in robot mode or boxed packaging in vehicle mode. Whereas the version in English-only packaging (released in the United States and Australia) is named "Mega 1-Step Bumblebee", the European release in [[multilingual packaging]] is named "Mega Flip Bumblebee".

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[[File:AOE Mega 1-Step Mega Flip Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|left|200px|International bot of mystery, known by many names.]]
:A Walmart exclusive version of the Mega 1-Step Bumblebee figure that includes a "bonus value" [[Stinger (AOE)#Walmart1StepBonus|Legion Class Decepticon Stinger]] figure. Both figures are unchanged from their original single releases.

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[[File:AOE PowerBattlers Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bumblebee got new workout tips from [[X-Brawn]].]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Power Battler, 2014)

:Based on his 2014 Camaro body, Power Battlers Bumblebee is a simplified figure around the Deluxe class in size with a "Power Punch!" gimmick in robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Power Battler Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Power-battler-high-octane-bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''High Octane Bumblebee''' (Power Battler, 2014)

:Power Battler High Octane Bumblebee is based on his appearance in the first half of the film and transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS. He also includes a "Cannon Blast!" action feature which can be activated in robot mode by squeezing his legs together, swinging around his arm cannon to firing position.

:As a [[tail-ender]] for the Power Battlers assortment, High Octane Bumblebee eventually fell victim to "tail end of the line" syndrome, and wasn't officially released until ''much'' later than initially planned, not helped by a {{w|International Longshore and Warehouse Union#2014–2015 negotiation|massive slowdown at US West Coast docks caused by union action}}. Thus far, High Octane Bumblebee has only been available in Hasbro's Asian markets, from online retailers and discount stores like Ross, T.J.Maxx, and Five Below.

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[[File:AoE dino sparker Bumblebee and Strafe.jpg|thumb||upright=1.66|Totally what your kid is begging for.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Dinobot Strafe''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparkers Bumblebee and Strafe is a static, non-transforming, non-articulated black-colored Bumblebee riding a clear version of Strafe that you can pull back and go. This toy features a sparking gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Dino Sparker Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Titan Heroes, 2014)
:Titan Heroes Bumblebee is a massive 12-inch figure of Bumblebee... which is extremely simplified and has a mere five points of articulation. As if all the relatively simplified toys in this section aren't enough.

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===Generations===
====Legion Class toys====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 3-pack legion Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|<s>Knock Out</s> Stinger would be utterly shocked if Bee shows his entire horsepower just to kill him in close range.]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe''' (Scene Pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster
: Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Dark of the Moon'' ''Cyberverse'' Series 1 Bumblebee, available only in a "Scene Pack" with an unchanged Deluxe Class [[Strafe (AOE)#Generations|Strafe]] and a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]] Cyberverse'' Series 2 [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] as [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]]. Bumblebee includes the ''Cyberverse'' Series 2 weapon based on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|''Prime'' Bumblebee]]'s wrist blaster in clear red, which he can wield in his left hand.

:This three-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom, at Müller drug stores in Germany, and at Auchan stores in Italy. Along with Stinger, a number of loose Bumblebees (often without his blaster) is later dumped at several Hobby Shops in Asia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WM3pkBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Scene Pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I changed my vehicle paint job. Buy me again!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legion, 2014)
: Legion Class Bumblebee is a single-carded redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Bumblebee in his 2014 Camaro detailing, but does not use the ''Cyberverse'' Bumblebee/Bolt Bumblebee's retooled hand. He is released as an exclusive at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Legion Class Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack legion Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Who you're calling [[Cyberbee]]?]]
*'''Bumblebee & Dinobot Strafe''' (Two-Pack, 2014)
: Another, slightly different, redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class Bumblebee, available only in a two-pack with a redeco of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Beast Wars|Terrorsaur]] as [[Strafe (AOE)#WalmartBWmold|Strafe]]. The only deco differences are the brighter yellow plastic, the extended stripe on the vehicle mode's rear quarter panels, a white face paint, and a black Autobot insignia on his right arm. This two-pack was exclusively available at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.

:Considering this is the '''19th''' use of the mold, this has to suffer from mold degradation. It has to.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WM2pkBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' 2-pack Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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====Deluxe Class toys====
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[[File:DeluxeAOEHighOctaneBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the first time in history, this color scheme is actually ''canon''. Just wait for the yellow redeco. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-AOE-AD04-Classic-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Still waiting for the yellow redeco here, Takara. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''High Octane Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Classic Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD04'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: High Octane Bumblebee is based on the character's initial black-colored appearance that he sports for the first half of [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|''Age of Extinction'']], being colored similarly to multiple 'Stealth Bumblebee' decoes of past. Despite said body being mostly derived from his previous ones, it is an entirely new mold. He transforms into a customized 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and sports a pressure-fired missile launcher attached to his right arm.

: The Japanese release of the toy is called "Classic Bumblebee" and features slightly different paint applications.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/HOBumblebee/bumblebee.html More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class High Octane Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Real-robot-battle-gold-AOE-bee.jpg|thumb|I'm gold and I know it|upright=1.67]]
*'''Kinmekki Bumblebee''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: A gold-plated (金メッキ, ''kin mekki'') redeco of the High Octane Bumblebee figure, this toy was a prize for a winner in Japan's "Real Robot Battle" event.

::*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2014/11/realrobot.html More information on Deluxe Gold plated Bumblebee at Takaratomy.jp (Japanese)]'

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[[File:Transformers-Age-of-Extinction-Silver-Chrome-High-Octane-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Bitchin' Vintage Crap.]]
*'''Chrome Bumblebee''' (2014)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: A vacuum metalized redeco of the High Octane Bumblebee figure, featuring silver chrome on ''both'' of his paintable and ''unpaintable'' plastics unlike the Kinmekki Bumblebee figure above. this toy was a prize for the highest spenders at the AoE toyline launch celebrations in Asia.

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[[File:TRU-Evolution-2-pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Admit it, you bought this for the other [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Bee]].]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''22 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|8-3]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 throwing stars

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores in the US, Canada, the UK and Germany, this two-pack contains another brand new Bumblebee sculpt based on the new form he acquires part way through the ''Age of Extinction'' film. Bumblebee transforms into a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro concept, and includes two 'fake kibble' hubcaps, which can be screen-accurately mounted on his back, removed and held as throwing star weapons, or store underneath his vehicle mode. Additionally, his right forearm features a flip-out cannon, and his head sports a flip down battle mask (which is horribly inaccurate to the actual battle mask in the film). Bumblebee cannot transform into vehicle mode with his Shurikens pegged on his back.

: The two-pack also includes a 'Classic' Bumblebee [[redeco]]ed from the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Generations|Legends Class Bumblebee]], cast in a slightly lighter yellow with blue headlights and taillights and armed with a black and yellow redeco of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Jolt (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Deluxe Jolt]]'s [[MechTech]] weapon. In most regions, this pack was released ahead of the ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe figure's single-carded release.

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes to the figures themselves. The box features Japanese translated versions of the English text on the front and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. Take note that this was also the first Japanese release of the 2014 Camaro Bumblebee mold, 7 days ''before'' it's ''Movie Advanced'' Series release (seen below).
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[[File:AoE now & then Bumblebee 2014.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Stinger's yellow [[knockoff]]. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Takara-tomy-movie-advanced-new-bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You bought the Evolution 2-pack already? Oh well. Time to buy me again. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''New Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD27'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 throwing stars

:This individual release of the Bumblebee is an unchanged version of the figure from the Evolution two-pack. He still includes the two throwing stars and the flip out cannon and flip down battle mask. Some variants are more of a yellow color than the original orange-ish yellow color. The Japanese release of the toy, released as part of ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' lineup (7 days after the original Hasbro Bumblebee mold from the Evolution 2-pack Bumblebee released in Japan), features paint operations on his robot mode's arms, thighs, & his eyes...although this neuters the light-piping gimmick.

:Most promotional images featuring this figure (like the one above), except the ones from Takara, have Bumblebee mistransformed, with his shoulders not folded down correctly and his front bumper/grille not folded down into his chest.

:The mold was later redecoed as Movie Advanced Series [[Stinger (AOE)#Movie Advanced Series|Stinger]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-AoE-Platinum-Edition-Autobots-United-Deluxe-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Like the Takara release, but ''even better'' in every way.]]
*'''Autobots United 5 Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' 2 throwing stars

:''Platinum Edition'' Bumblebee is an extensively redecoed version of the second Deluxe Bumblebee figure. While the figure shares very similar paint operations from the ''Movie Advanced Series'' release of the figure, Bumblebee features extra paint apps on the wheel rims, toes, spoilers, some chest details, and other vehicle mode detailing, while the light-piping gimmick on the eyes is retained instead of painted over. Some other altered decos from the ''Movie Advanced Series'' includes replacing the black toes into gunmetal.

:Bumblebee was released as a BBTS shared exclusive "Autobots United" set along with screen-accurate redecos of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]].

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:Lost Age AD-08 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|What do you mean I'm a Voyager now?|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle Blade Bumblebee''' (<s>Deluxe</s> Voyager, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD08'''

: A toy exclusive to Takara's 'Movie Advanced' line, this Bumblebee is a redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers (2010)'']] Battle Blade Bumblebee. This toy combines with some unpainted yellow robot parts and has metallic yellow paint on most of his car shells/body parts...resulting in weird, two-tone yellow colors in robot mode. Other than this, the paint masks are ''completely identical'' to the original mold, with an exception of the flip-out cannon & his blade, which is chromed. Because of the gradual downsizing of deluxe figures after 2011, this Bumblebee was released as a Voyager Class figure despite its original release being a Deluxe Class figure.
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====Leader Class toys====
[[File:AoE leader Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|To save some money, Bumblebee decides to change his paint job on his previous body.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Leader Class, 2014)
:Leader Class Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Leader Class Mechtech Bumblebee figure, omitting the MechTech backpack for cost reasons, and features a deco pattern similar to his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''. And of course, as a redeco of the Leader Class toy, Bumblebee can attach to said backpack. He shipped in solid cases, not part of the regular ''Age of Extinction'' Leader assortment. The stock photo on his packaging is a color-swapped version of the original prototype photo, lacking the backpack.

:While Bumblebee was available at general retail in some countries like Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, he was a store [[exclusive]] in other markets such as the United States (at [[Costco]]), the United Kingdom (at [[Smyths]]), Canada (shared exclusive between Costco and Canadian Tire stores) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).
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==Construct-Bots==
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*'''Dinobot Riders Bumblebee''' (Age of Extinction, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''18'''
:Part of the first wave of Dinobot Riders toys, Bumblebee turns into a little car-thing. He includes a gun based on his on-screen counterpart.

:His nominal Dinobot steed is [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]]. Like most Construct Bots figures, Bumblebee's rubber ball joints can harden over time, which prevents smooth posing.
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[[File:ConstructBots_DinobotWarriosBumblebee_Nosedive.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Back from summer.]]
*'''Dinobot Warriors Bumblebee & Nosedive Dino''' (Age of Extinction, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''61'''
: Dinobot Warriors Bumblebee is another new version, also based in ''Age of Extinction'' Bumblebee. He, of course, turns into a car and comes with a gun with detachable blade as well as [[Nosedive]], a ''Pteranodon'' robot. Nosedive that can turn into an armor for Bumblebee.

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[[File:ConstructBots_WalmartBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Has the spiky insignia before [[Quillfire (RID)|Quillfire]] is a thing.]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe''' (Walmart exclusive, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''44'''
: This [[Walmart]] exclusive Bumblebee is a redeco of the Dinobot Riders one, with a more [[show-accuracy|movie-accurate]] color scheme in robot mode and battle damage in vehicle mode. He comes with [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]] and a redeco of [[Strafe (AOE)|Strafe]].
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==Q-Transformers==
[[File:QTransformers Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-02E'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Bumblebee transforms from a [[super deformed]] 2014 Camaro Concept to a cute little robot. This version was sold as an exclusive at Transformers Expo months before the proper release of the toyline.

:His right arm is sculpted in cannon mode making him the only figure in the line thus far with any sort of weaponry.

*'''Bumblebee''' ([[December 26|12-26]]-2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-02'''

:The mass retail release of ''Q-Transformers'' Bumblebee is cast in a more orange shade of yellow than the Transformers Expo exclusive version.

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[[File:QTransformers Clear Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Clear Bumblebee''' ([[December 26|12-26]]-2014)
**''ID number:'' '''QT-02E'''

:This clear plastic redeco of Bumblebee was given away to customers who bought 5 or more ''Q-Transformers'' toys through Toys"R"Us Japan. It was limited to 3000 pieces.

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[[File:QTransformers QT24 Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Anybody else getting [[Rung]] vibes?]]
*'''Bumblebee (Shirei, sasugassu!)''' ([[July 25|7-25]]-2015, [[January 30|1-30]]-2016)
**''ID numbers:'' '''QT-24''', '''QTF-02'''

:This Bumblebee is a new mold that matches the character's more cartoony and simplified appearance in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (cartoon)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' cartoon. The added "Shirei, sasugassu!" on his name means "As expected of the commander!" (司令、さすがっす!) said in a flippant kinda way. This line was given as one of Bumblebee's catchphrases in his profile for the ''Q-Transformers'' cartoon.

:This toy was re-released with a new ID number as part of the second ''Q-Transformers'' series.

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*'''Q-Transformers Protagonists 3-Figure Set''' (1-30-2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTFS-01 '''

:The second Bumblebee toy was also sold in a three-pack with fellow cartoon main characters [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Q-Transformers|Optimus Prime]] and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Q-Transformers|Lockdown]]. They come with a cardboard backdrop to be displayed on that depicts a typical service area of a Japanese expressway, much like the real locations the characters stand around in in the cartoon.

:Although usually sold in Japanese markets, some department stores in Asia had sold the set as well.
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==Movie The Best==
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-02-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This version of the mold was released as part of the 10th anniversary series with a gatling gun, but no premium paint operations? You have failed us yet again, Takara!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[February 4|2-4]]-[[2017]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-02'''
**''Accessories'': Gatling Cannon

:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to conclude the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Bumblebee is an redeco of his ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class toy, with a Gatling Cannon accessory that originally came with ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Class [[Leadfoot_(DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Leadfoot]]. While the entire deco is basically an orange-yellow plastic version of the [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#NeoScanning|Neo-Scanning Bumblebee]] toy, this figure also features a small new paint operation consists of adding some gold paint on the knee details.

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*'''Dino Ride Strafe & Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[March 25|3-25]]-2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
:This reissue of ''Generations'' Age of Extinction Strafe comes with a new poseable-but-not-transformable Bumblebee mini figure, standing a wee bit taller than a ''Titans Return'' Titan Master.

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[[File:TF-Movie-the-Best-MB-18-War-Hammer-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yup. I traded extra paint apps for a hammer.]]
*'''War Hammer Bumblebee''' ([[March 24|3-24]]-[[2018]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-18'''
**''Accessories'': Removable Stinger Blaster, Hammer

:This Bumblebee is a ''slightly'' redecoed re-release of the second ''Premier Edition'' Deluxe Class figure, with darker yellow plastic and paint seen in the first ''Movie the Best'' figure above. He also sports some tooling changes: Notably, the arm cannon is a different tooling that is the mirror opposite of the version available with the original release, and thus it is designed to attach to the ''right'' arm instead of the left one. Less notable is the addition of a [[C joint|3mm peg]] to the right forearm to make it a mirror opposite of its left counterpart, allowing it to be attached to the back while the cannon is attached to the arm. Additionally, he comes with a new hammer accessory (hence the name) based on the hammer Bee used during his fight with Nemesis Prime in ''The Last Knight''. The Hammer can also be stored onto the rear hip, or onto Bumblebee's vehicle spoiler, mounted along with the Stinger Blaster. All the new pieces are made from the same tooling, resulting in slightly mismatched forearms, with the new right one made of gray plastic painted orange and silver while the left one is made of orange plastic with silver paint.

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*'''Arm Gun Bumblebee''' ([[March 23|03-23]]-[[2019]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-EX'''
**''Accessories'': Clawed Plasma cannon

:Arm Gun Bumblebee is a redeco/slight retool of the [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#2014Deluxe|''Age of Extinction'' Bumblebee]] figure, featuring a new flip-out right hand which also doubles as a 5mm port and a flip-out cannon, and he comes with a new [[Death-lock pincer|Clawed Plasma Cannon]] which can be wielded by his right hand, or mount onto his vehicle mode. While the paint applications are identical to the (second) Takara release of the figure, Bumblebee also features a brighter yellow paint & plastic previously used for his ''The Last Knight'' toys, features additional paint operations on the rocker panels, the headlights are now brighter blue, and the windows are now smoke gray. Stock photos for his robot mode are mistransformed: his shoulder armors are not folded down.

:This toy is released as an exclusive for Toys"R"Us Japan.

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==The Last Knight==
===Turbo Changers===
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[[File:TF-TLK-One-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's the Opposite Day for Hasbro & Takara! (''No, seriously. This is the TakaraTomy stock photo.'')]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Speed Change Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-06'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''

:1-Step Turbo Changer Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' One-Step Changer sculpt, transforming from a <s>2017</s> 2014 Concept Camaro with 2017 Camaro detailing. Like his wavemate Optimus Prime, he features minimal paint operations. As with all of the Turbo Changers, Bumblebee features a nearly invisible tampograph on his vehicle front, which can be revealed with [[Dragonstorm#MegaTurboChanger|Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm's]] UV-powered Cyberfire gimmick.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-2-pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee & Autobot Hot Rod''' (1-Step Turbo Changer 2-pack, 2017)

:This Bumblebee is another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' One-Step Changer sculpt with a large yellow Autobot insiginia on his black hood, and a "personal" insignia on both doors that's ''literally'' a Bee. Unlike the general retail 1-Step Turbo Changer, he doesn't have a hidden symbol that can be revealed via UV light.

:This 1-Step Bumblebee was part of the exclusive ''Autobots Unite'' subline imprint, available only in a 2-pack with a redeco of 1-Step Turbo Changer [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#TurboChanger|Autobot Hot Rod]]. For the United States, the 2-pack was announced to be excusive to [[Walmart]], but was ultimately only available via Walmart's online store, and was found at discounter Ross around the same time. Internationally, the 2-pack was also available via other exclusive venues, namely Asda in the United Kingdom; Prisma in Finland; Walmart in Mexico; Bart Smit and Intertoys (owned by the same parent company) in the Netherlands; Intertoys in Germany; and ICA Hemma in Sweden.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Bumblebee is ''yet another'' redeco of the figure above, featuring red wheels and a Tech Spec-sque pattern on his chest/front vehicle hood which can be decoded with his transparent red weapons, which are molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. He can use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is a club.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-02-Big-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-02'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''
:Part of the first wave of Transformers: The Last Knight Knight Armor Turbo changers, Knight Armor Bumblebee transforms into a modified yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro, by pulling his front vehicle/shoulder parts, although you have to convert him back to a vehicle manually. Bumblebee also features a "Knight Armor" gimmick, which involves pressing the button on his upper chest to activate his spring-loaded battle mask. He's also one of the first few toys released that feature Bumblebee's featured alt mode from the movie.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resemble his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized gold with some flat black details.
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===Flip N' Change===
[[File:TF-TLK-Walmart-FnC-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Flip N' Change, 2017)

:This Bumblebee is a Walmart-exclusive redeco of the first Flip N' Change figure, featuring new vehicle mode details based on the 2017 Concept Camaro.
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===Tiny Turbo Changers===
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[[File:TF-TLK-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1''' & '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''E'''

:[[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Bumblebee is a small, stumpy, soft-plastic [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] mini-figure that changes from robot to a Concept Camaro 2016 with just a few simple steps. He features hands that are compatible with ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' weapons and other 3mm post accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, his vehicle-mode tires do not spin, sorry. His legs are attached backwards in package. However, his legs can be easily dismantled from the hood/feet & the waist, flipping the legs backwards, and reassembled.

:Despite bearing the Concept Camaro 2016-ish vehicle mode, his robot mode sculpt and paint applications resemble his appearance in ''Age of Extinction''.

:He and the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#TinyTurboChanger|Optimus Prime]] were available in the first two Series of the line, with no noteworthy changes between releases. Not even their bag codes changed. Their instruction books were updated to say "Series 2". It was unknown if this release had correctly assembled legs. This Bumblebee was released unchanged yet ''again'' in Series 3 (see the [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Movie_Edition|''Movie Edition'' entry]] below).

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-BumblebeeKS.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Rejected prototype for [[Transformers: Crossovers]] Punisher.]]
*'''Knight Strike Bumblebee''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''L'''

:Released in wave 1 alongside the normal-colored version, this version of Tiny Turbo Changer Bumblebee is a stealth-themed redeco of the figure above. His legs are on the right way around!

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Bumblebee3pack.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Blooderbee]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Steelbane / Bumblebee''' (3-pack, 2017)
**''Accessories'': "Autobot" weapons sprue (2 swords, flail-axe, left shield-half), "Decepticon" weapons sprue (2 cutlasses, knife, right shield-half)

:Released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] ''Reveal The Shield'' subline, this Tiny Turbo Changer 3-pack contains a [[redeco]]ed [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#RtSTinyTurbo3pack|Optimus Prime]] and Bumblebee (in their first non-blindpacked release) and a new [[Steelbane#TinyTurboChanger|Steelbane]] figure. This version of Bumblebee features red wheels & [[Tech Spec]]-esque patterns on his forehead and robot mode chest, though the ''real'' decoding is on his vehicle mode hood, which when seen through the attached clear-red weapons (or similar plastic device) reveals... an Autobot symbol. Woo.

:His legs are backwards again.

:Despite being a store-exclusive, the 3-pack containing this figure absolutely choked Target store shelves thanks to their [[shelfwarmer|inability to sell]], and were still available in plentiful numbers two years after the film's release.

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===Titan Changers===
[[File:TF-TLK-Titan-Changers-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His chest is [[wikia:kamenride:Michihiko Zaizen|Doctor Pac Man's]] face. Unsee that.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Titan Changers, 2017)

:''Titan Changer'' Bumblebee is an all-new mold, and the first Movie Bumblebee toy to receive a Titan Changer treatment along with Optimus Prime. Compared to most Titan Changers, Bumblebee's transformation scheme is ''very'' simplistic, with his entire robot mode hidden underneath the vehicle mode.

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===Allspark Tech===
[[File:TF-TLK-Allspark-Tech-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Rescue Bots: A Michael Bay film.'']]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Allspark Tech, 2017)

:''Allspark Tech'' Bumblebee transforms from a ''Rescue Bots''-styled robot into a deformed Concept Camaro and back. His chest also features a cavity for the electronic Allspark Cube, which gives him different sound effects for his robot & vehicle modes.

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===Legion Class toys===
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[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As bees die off in the real world, ''these'' Bees are doing just fine!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:''The Last Knight'' Legion Class Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''Cyberverse'' Bumblebee figure, featuring vehicle detailing based on the 2017 Concept Camaro. For some reason, the rest of his window paint apps are omitted.

:The figure's instruction sheet erroneously shows the images and the manual of the [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Legends_Class_toys_2|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class toy]].

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Bumblebee is one of the four.

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*'''Autobot Hot Rod & Bumblebee''' (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)

:Packed along with his brother-in-arms Hot Rod, Bumblebee is a ''slight'' redeco of the toy above. While the paint mask is identical to the toy above, The other deco changes are the front window, which was replaced with light blue, and the black paint on the hip section is removed.

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*'''Bumblebee & Megatron''' (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)

:Available with Megatron, Bumblebee is ''yet another'' redeco of the Cyberverse Legion Class figure, now sporting different paint apps. He also features several Cyberglyphics on his black stripes. Unlike the two Legion Class figures above, he ''finally'' sports paint applications on all of the windows. His cyberglyphs on his arms & both sides of his hood spell "BEE". Like most of the Mission to Cybertron figures, he and Megatron come with a collector card with cyberglyphs on one side with the reverse featuring a piece for the 6-part poster.

:His robot mode prototype photo is flipped, including the one shown in the packaging.
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===Premier Edition===
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[[File:TF-TLK-Deluxe-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You probably thought that I would appear like this in the beginning just like the previous flick.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-01'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories'': Two throwing stars
:Released as part of the ''Premier Edition'' subline, this Bumblebee is a redeco of the ''Generations Age of Extinction'' Bumblebee figure, transforming into a <s>2017</s> 2014 Chevrolet Camaro concept with the deco of the 2017 Camaro, while the robot mode's deco ''vaguely'' evokes his current appearance.

[[File:TF-TLK-Premier-Edition-Bumblebee-variants.jpg|left|230px|thumb|"I'll change my paint job so I can fool everyone that I changed into a new car!"]]
:Bumblebee was re-released in the second wave of the Premier Edition Deluxe line, and now features a black section on the car roof & the rear section of the vehicle shell. The easiest way to identify the variant is by looking at the bottom rear piece while the figure is in-package, as the black paint can be seen through the clear plastic. This variant also applies to the TakaraTomy release of the figure. Due to this, the initial variant became less common.

:TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].

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[[File:TF-TLK-Lucky-Draw-Battle-Damaged-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Toys R'Us "Midnight Madness" exclusive, Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Two throwing stars
:Released as one of the prizes from the "Midnight Madness" event in an Toys R'Us in Singapore, this Bumblebee, released under the ''Premier Edition'' subline, is the deluxe figure above, which is a redeco of ''Age of Extinction Generations'' Bumblebee, but with battle damage paint all over it. In some countries like Malaysia, Bumblebee can be obtained by buying some ''The Last Knight'' and any other Transformers-related items in a fairly expensive price (RM350), and he will be given away individually, or along with Prime if you buy products equal to a more expensive price (RM700). This giveaway event was available from 12 May till 11 June 2017 and was available again on 30th June till 30th July.

:Apart from the weathering, this Bumblebee uses the painted rear vehicle shell variant.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Deluxe-2017-Camaro-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You already bought the repaint? Too bad, because you have to buy me ''again''!"]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Japanese Name'': '''New Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese Release Date:'' [[2017]]-[[September 16|09-16]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-22'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Stinger Blaster

:This Deluxe Class Bumblebee is an entirely new mold, transforming from a robot based on his appearance in ''The Last Knight'' into a 2017 Concept Camaro. He also comes with a "Stinger Blaster" arm cannon, which replaces his left arm, or stores underneath his robot mode back. The arm can also be wielded as a handgun via its 5mm post.

:On many copies of this toy, the pegs securing the feet come undone easily, making the feet really floppy, while some parts like the "wings" are prone to becoming detached. Despite what the instructions say, the left arm should be pulled sideways out of the joint instead of down to prevent breakage of the connection. In several occasions, the only way to secure the feet's pegs is by pressing the pieces together firmly. (Make sure the pieces are properly adjusted.)

:The TakaraTomy stock photo of the robot mode has the waist kibble slightly mistranformed.

:This mold was also used to make ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee. (see below)
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===Turbo Change Series===
*'''Bumblebee''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-05'''
:''Turbo Change Series'' Bumblebee is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Bumblebee's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

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[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Change-Series-TC-13-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Deluxe_Class_toys_5|Yup, called it]].]]
*'''Battle Command Optimus Prime - Strongest Directive Set''' (2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-09'''
:Released as part of the re-issued Optimus Prime set, this ''Turbo Change Series'' Bumblebee is a redeco of the [[#OneStepHighOctane|One-Step Changer High Octane figure]] in his usual yellow livery, and ironically; the first ever [[Black repaint|yellow repaint]] of the black vehicle.

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[[File:TF-Turbo-Change-Series-TC-16-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hope my ''Generation 1''-ish body can convince them to buy One-steppers again!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 27]], 2018'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-16'''
:This ''Turbo Change Series'' Bumblebee is an all-new mold based off his appearance in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', sharing the same transformation scheme with the [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#One-Step Changers|first ''Robots in Disguise'' One-Step Changer Bumblebee]] toy.
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==Tribute==
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[[File:TF-Tribute-Bumblebee-3-pack-box.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee Evolution 3-pack''' (Deluxe Class multi pack, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2017]]-[[September 30|09-30]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-EX'''
**''Accessories'': 2 projectiles (1977 Camaro Bumblebee), Missile (1967 Camaro Bumblebee), Detachable Arm Cannon (2016 Camaro Bumblebee)

:''[[Transformers: Tribute]]'' Bumblebee Evolution 3-pack consists of redecos of [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Deluxe_Class_toys|the first Deluxe Class Bumblebee figure from the 2007 Movie]], [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Deluxe_Class_toys_5| High Octane Bumblebee from ''Age of Extinction'']], and the most recent, [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ThirdTLKDeluxe|second ''Premier Edition'' Bumblebee figure]]. The 3-pack features particularly unique packaging, modeled after a garage, complete with graffiti.

:For the 1977 Camaro Bumblebee figure, he uses the opaque windows from the Hasbro release and the fixed Automorph gimmick from the Towed to Safety and the Evolution of a Hero 2-packs. Paint operations on this Bumblebee are minimized compared to his original release, omitting the battle damage on the vehicle mode and some smaller details of his robot mode such as the blue stripes on his thighs and parts of his face. The Automorph button does not use the painted stripes from the Evolution of a Hero 2-pack.

:The 1967 Camaro Bumblebee figure keeps the paint layout of its original "High Octane" release, but features several plastic color differences: The yellow parts are changed from a darker, more orange-y tone to the same lighter shade of yellow plastic shared among all the figures in this set, with the yellow paint operations and tampographs in vehicle mode changed accordingly, all the charcoal-colored parts are replaced by black plastic, the missile (and all of the unpaintable plastic joints) is changed from black to yellow, and the baby blue paint operations for the eyes are changed to a darker tone.

:The 2017 Camaro Bumblebee figure features smoky translucent plastic in his windows as opposed to the original's entirely transparent ones. The Hasbro stock photo for his robot mode still depicts him holding his arm cannon as a gun. This also applies to Takara's secondary stock photos. Speaking of Takara, his vehicle mode roof is also slightly mistransformed.

:The set also saw release as an Amazon Japan exclusive.

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==Generations==
===Studio Series===
[[File:StudioSeries-01-MV1-Deluxe-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You bought the Tribute set already? Too bad.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''ID number'': '''01'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-01'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "Police Chase" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Bumblebee is effectively a new mold (testing the limits of what constitutes a "retool"). The figure recycles the engineering of [[#ThirdTLKDeluxe|''The Last Knight Premier Edition'' Bumblebee]], with a new vehicle shell and some body parts (mostly the lower section) that make Bumblebee slightly smaller than the original mold and thus more to scale with the ''Studio Series'' toys. He transforms into a yellow 1976 Chevrolet Camaro based on his appearance in the first live-action ''Transformers'' movie in 22 steps and includes a cardboard backdrop display depicting his encounter with [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]. He also includes a blaster similar to the one from the ''Premier Edition'' figure, though slightly downscaled, with a different connection point and a slightly altered mirrored sculpt, similar to the ''Movie the Best'' War Hammer Bumblebee toy. The leg joints' floppy connection is also amended from the previous mold. Bumblebee features a [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake]] front grill on his robot mode chest, which the real grill slides over in vehicle mode. He also features rectangular holes on his lower front bumper, the rocker panels, the rear end of the front hood, and the lower valance. The Stinger Blaster can be mounted onto the rear bumper.

:Depending on the individual sample's quality control, Bumblebee has some problems with parts (notably the rear section of the vehicle) refusing to lock together and continually detaching from their proper position thanks to some tolerance issues. His lack of pins on the car roof, combined with said quality control issues, make the transformation ''absolute hell'' if followed by the instructions. Thankfully, [https://youtu.be/bm921hDELGM ways] have been found to transform him to help remedy this problem. Additionally, while converting into both modes, don't flip the lower yellow leg pieces first or after within contact distance at the same time; Doing so can collide both parts and leaves a small but glaring paint chip. The only way to avoid this issue is by leaving the pieces untransformed/flipped back before you separate/reconnect the rear halves.

:Bumblebee, along with the rest of Wave 1 Deluxes, was made available at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] following New York [[Toy Fair 2018]], two months ahead of the scheduled brick and mortar release. The second run of the toy features a running change that eventually amends the quality control issues that plagued the first run. The fixed version's date code is written as "80201". Sadly some copies carrying this code still have the QC issues from the original figure.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Hasbro-TaoBao-exclusive-Battle-Damage-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Falls to pieces, just like the real Bumblebee!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Giveaway figure, 2018)
**''ID number'': '''01'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "Police Chase" backdrop
:This ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee is a redeco of the above figure, featuring screen-accurate battle damage on the vehicle shells. He is an exclusive Lucky Draw prize in a contest only accessible to people who bought Studio Series figures on May 15th on Hasbro China's official TaoBao online shop. There were only 300 Bumblebees made, and he is packaged in vehicle mode. This release uses the second run of the toy.

:His (mirrored) official stock photos incorrectly depict him with the cannon accessory on his left arm, but the actual figure still has the same cannon designed to be attached to the right arm as the regular release.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Giveaway figure, 2018)
**''Number'': '''01'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "Police Chase" backdrop
:Released as a giveaway for Toys"R"Us Singapore, this ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee also features hand-painted battle damage, though not identical to TaoBao's or the Clunker Bumblebee toy, but instead opting the usual paint wash as with previous giveaway figures. He could be obtained by purchasing 100 SGD of ''Power of the Primes'' and ''Studio Series'' products.

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[[File:Studio-Series-MVBB-Rebekah's-Garage-15-Bumblebee-with-Charlie.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Uh oh, ''spoiler'' alert!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, 2018)
**''ID number'': '''15'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, bumper, 2 rocker panels, 2 spoilers, 2 hoods, [[Charlie Watson]] figurine, "Highway Freedom" backdrop
:This ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee is a redeco of the 01 Deluxe Class toy above, featuring new customizable parts (bumper, rocker panels, spoilers, hoods) for his vehicle mode to evoke the look of a muscle car (while making use of the rectangular holes from the original toy), though they prevent him from fully transforming into robot mode while attached (with the exception of the car hood). He also includes two different options for a spoiler and the hood in car mode. The set includes a Charlie Watson figurine wearing a shirt with the ''Bumblebee'' logo. Compared to the first ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee toy, he loses the striping on the vehicle shells and chest, the silver toes & the yellow and some of the black on his chest flap (probably meant to evoke his appearance in the prequel movie), and the Stinger blaster's upper section. Instead, a vast sticker sheet is included with multiple different decals to customize the figure.

:This set was originally intended as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive and had the working name "Rebekah's Garage" (presumably the name of the originally intended backdrop scene; the general retail wave 3 figure listed below has a "Charlie's Garage" backdrop), but because of Toys"R"Us's bankruptcy, those plans have changed. After having been found at a single [[Target]] store in the United States before it was even officially announced, it was revealed as an alleged Entertainment Earth "exclusive", but was simultaneously also listed by competing online retailers such as [[BigBadToyStore]] and ToyWiz, in many instances still under the old working name. It ''was'' released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Canada, with store price tags featuring yet ''another'' working name, "Street Racer Set". Neither name can be found on the packaging, which simply calls the figure "Bumblebee" with no additional prefix or suffix, and the backdrop scene is called "Highway Freedom" on the back.

:All stock photos of the toy's robot mode are mistransformed: His rear kibble/car roof is not folded into a compact piece to tuck into his back.

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[[File:Studio-Series-MV6-Deluxe-VW-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bee's attempted G1 cosplay.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2018)
**''ID number'': '''18'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-16'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[October 27]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Gatling Gun, right arm, arm blade, battle-mask face, normal face, "Charlie's Garage" backdrop
:This ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee is an all-new mold that transforms from a robot based on the ''Bumblebee'' film into a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle and back! He also comes with a detachable right Gatling Gun arm, an arm blade that can be attached to any of his arms, and a normal face that can be switched out for a battle mask. Most of his additional accessories can be attached to the underside of his car or to his back in robot mode. The exception is one of his faces, which, hangs off his car window. Bumblebee can transform into vehicle mode with either of his faces attached, but cannot be fully transformed with his Gatling gun arm on.

:He is one of the smallest figures in the ''Studio Series'', standing in the same height as [[Jazz (Movie)#Studio Series|Jazz]], most likely due to his small stature in the ''Bumblebee'' film itself.

:TakaraTomy stock photos of the figure depict him lacking silver paint on his robot mode feet, similar to the slightly redecoed figure from the upcoming Then & Now 2-pack. (However, it was currently unknown if the said stock photos are digitally edited versions of the said figure (which also unintentionally revealing the toy from the 2-pack), or it was just a quality control-prone copy sent for photography.) One of the robot mode stock photos is also slightly mistransformed in robot mode: his chest pieces are not locked correctly.

:Like the first Studio Series Bumblebee, this figure also suffers from several design flaws exacerbated by potential quality control issues. Due to the tolerance-altering layers of paint involved, the connection between the face pieces and the back of the head can be too tight or pop off, potentially causing paint chipping. Meanwhile, his vehicle mode's kibble has some minor tabbing issues, notably on the waist piece; his 5mm-compatible hands are prone to popping out if rotated back too far, and his pair of wing doors in robot mode have a tendency to flop over time. However, a gradual running change seems to have fixed these errors almost entirely.

:The vehicle hood and roof that forms his backpack is meant to lock securely into a groove on his upper back in robot mode, but there are two tabs on his back that make this process very difficult and pose the risk of breaking the translucent plastic hinge that has to be forced over it during transformation. While the first tab, located on his hip, is required to store his cannon in either mode, the second tab just below the groove can be sanded down to ease transformation.

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[[File:Studio-Series-19-SDCC-Vol1-Bumblebee-set.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Feelin' like a Goldbug in the 80's.]]
*'''Bumblebee Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage''' (Multi-pack, [[July 19]], 2018)
**''ID number'': '''19'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-EX'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[November 29]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, [[Dairu]] Mini-Cassette, [[Uruaz]] Mini-Cassette, Dairu's left and right "Wave Blasters", Uruaz's left and right "Cannon Guns"
:Debuted at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2018 to commemorate the upcoming [[Bumblebee (film)|solo movie]], this ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee is a redeco of the toy above based on the 1978-81 Camaro Z28, featuring molded gold plastic and gold painted vehicle shells. He also features a different vehicle striping and a "Z28" label. In addition, the set features a lineup number of 19, the second Hasbro exclusive in ''Studio Series'' to possess a number after [[Thundercracker (Movie)#Generations|Thundercracker]]. This Bumblebee uses the second run of the mold, which appears to be much more stable than the regular retail release.

:The real selling point of this set is the addition of two ''Japanese-original'' Mini-Cassettes: [[Dairu#Toys|Dairu]] and [[Uruaz#Toys|Uruaz]], making for the first ever Hasbro release of the molds.

:In Taiwan, this set was available at general retail. The set later saw release without any changes in Japan as a Tokyo Comic Con 2018 and TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

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[[File:Studio-Series-20-Vol2-retro-Pop-Highway-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|''Actually'' a gold Bug in the 80's.]]
*'''Bumblebee Vol. 2 Retro Pop Highway''' (Multi-pack, 2018)
**''ID number'': '''20'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Gatling Gun, right arm, arm blade, battle-mask face, normal face, [[Uriad]] Mini-Cassette, [[Zauru]] Mini-Cassette, Uriad's left and right blasters, Zauru's left and right blasters
:To commemorate the [[Bumblebee (film)|solo movie]], this ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee is a redeco of the toy above based on the Volkswagen Beetle, featuring molded gold plastic and gold painted vehicle shells.

:This set also has the addition of two ''Japanese-original'' Mini-Cassettes: [[Uriad]], a color-swapped transparent redeco of [[Dairu#Toys|Dairu]], and [[Zauru]], a predeco of [[Uruaz#Toys|Uruaz]] in the original Zaur colors, making collectors who wanted the combined Legout in the G1 colors have to get both Retro Rock and Retro Pop sets.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-SS-24-Then-and-Now-1967-VW-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I got rust in my car shells. Buy me again with my 2016 counterpart!]]
[[File:TF-SS-25-Then-and-Now-2016-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I got less paint on my arms and legs. Buy me again with my 1967 counterpart!]]
*'''Bumblebee Then & Now Multipack''' (Deluxe Class 2-pack, 2018)
**''ID numbers'': '''24 & 25'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Gatling Gun, VW right arm, arm blade, battle-mask face, normal face, detachable Stinger Blaster, Camaro right arm, California Hideout backdrop, London Escape backdrop

:The 1967 Volkswagen Bumblebee mold was later re-released along with a redeco of the second [[#ThirdTLKDeluxe|''Premier Edition'' Bumblebee]] toy in the ''Studio Series'' line. Deco omissions on the 2016 Camaro Bumblebee include the silver on the leg parts and shoulders. There is some more black paint on the rocker panels and the front bumper. As for the Volkswagen Bumblebee mold; while most of the paint masks are identical to the first mold, he features a number of rusty paint applications on the lower section of the side doors & the front hood, and the silver paint operations are removed from his feet, which is previously seen in the TakaraTomy stock photo of the individual release. Additionally, the Autobot symbol on his non-battle mask face is larger.

:The CG stock photos on the packaging depicts the 1967 Bumblebee having the silver paint on his feet, while 2016 Camaro Bumblebee possesses painted lower legs and the additionally the kneecaps.

:The 1967 Bumblebee figure later saw release as an exclusive for Japan's 7net site (see below).

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[[File:Studio Series-MV5-Deluxe-Class-WWII-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|B.B. Blazkowicz.]]
*'''WWII Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''26'''
**''Japanese name'': '''World War II Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-19'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 26]], [[2019]]'''
**''Accessories'': Pistol, hammer, "WWII Flashback" backdrop
:This version of ''Studio Series'' Bumblebee is based off his appearance during [[World War II]] in ''The Last Knight''. Rather than transforming into the Mercedes-Benz car as seen in the movie, however, he transforms into an armored car as in [[Josh Nizzi]]'s concept art for the character — though it's a ''different'' armored car, being a {{W|Humber Light Reconnaissance Car}} rather than a {{w|Humber Scout Car}}! Bumblebee's Warhammer, based on the one used in World War II (and can double as a monotone version of the warhammer used in his fight against Optimus), doubles as a vehicle mode artillery barrel, with his handgun transforming into a top-mounted turret. As an unadvertised feature, the hammer can be mounted on the back with the handle facing upwards to the left.

:In a ''near''-unnoticeable detail, the Autobot insignia can be seen on his forehead, and it blends very ''badly'' with the green plastic.

:WWII Bumblebee also features a pseudo-[[Automorph Technology|Automorph gimmick]]: His front chest panel can be pushed up and down, retracting/extending his head as long it faces upwards. Also, due to his transformation scheme, WWII Bumblebee is a [[shellformer]], with the majority of the vehicle shells hanging on his rear like a backpack. Speaking of vehicle shells, the "backpack" also blocks the tab hole for display stands unless it's slightly lifted up. While the turret base can be rotated, the Pistol's handle is loose enough to swivel while mounted on, rendering the feature pointless. In a rather baffling design flaw: The holes on the (seemingly) bobbling chest panel are meant to lock with the shoulder joint's tabs, though both the shoulder joint and chest tabs are too further to be tabbed on. On the bright side, the arms are not easily dislodged further from the central body as the backpack is holding the shoulder joints/rear wheel kibble in place.

:This mold was retooled as [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Generations|WWII Hot Rod]].

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[[File:Studio-Series-MV1-Deluxe-Class-Clunker-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now with custom-faded paint!]]
*'''Clunker Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''ID number'': '''27'''
**''Japanese name'': '''Rusty Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-23'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 23]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Stinger Blaster, right arm, "[[Bolivia's Finest Quality Used Cars and Petting Zoo|Used Car Shopping]]" backdrop
:A redeco of [[#Studio Series|the ''Studio Series'' 1976 Camaro Bumblebee]], "Clunker Bumblebee" sports a deco representing the beat-up look he had when first found by Sam, and even comes with a backdrop of [[Bolivia's Finest Quality Used Cars and Petting Zoo]]!

:While the deco seemed to be ''very'' similar to the giveaway figure from above, the patterns are slightly different compared to that toy. While most of his paint masks are identical from the first toy, his chest's stripes and stomach's yellow and some of the black are omitted like the Charlie Watson multipack, the rear vehicle stripes are shortened, and the entire Stinger Blaster is entirely coated in silver (except the pegs). Some yellow paint is omitted from his forearms, and the painted pegs on the feet that connect with the thighs in vehicle mode are removed. The Autobot symbol on his forehead is also slightly narrower.

:This release of the mold finally features the pins for the car roof's midsection, which prevents it from falling off during transformation.

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*'''1967 Rusty Bumblebee''' (Omni7 exclusive Deluxe Class, [[March 18]], 2019)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-EX'''
**''Accessories'': Detachable Gatling Gun, right arm, arm blade, battle-mask face, normal face
:''Studio Series'' 1967 Rusty Bumblebee is basically the TakaraTomy counterpart of the Volkswagen Bumblebee figure from the Bumblebee Then & Now two-pack, only as a single release in exclusive blue monochrome packaging, without the Camaro figure from ''The Last Knight''.

:Rusty Bumblebee can be obtained by purchasing the movie ticket card in two different ways: One must buy either an [https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1400709374 advanced] or [https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1400709375 regular] ticket at 7net to do so. Buying either of them also gives you a free circular acrylic keychain of Bumblebee.

:The stock photos for this figure are merely edited versions of the TakaraTomy stock photos for the standard retail release of SS-16 Bumblebee, with the "rust" detailing digitally added.
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[[File:TF-Generations-Studio-Series-2007-Bumblebee.jpeg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Sorry I'm late, hit a little production traffic."]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, 2019)
**''ID number'': '''49'''
**''Japanese name'': '''New Bumblebee'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-40'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[January 25|Jan 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Stinger Blaster, "City Tunnel Switch" backdrop

:The fifth general retail Bumblebee figure in the ''Studio Series'' lineup, this Bumblebee is an all-new mold that transforms into his 2008 Concept Camaro form in 39 steps, and with some transformation cues taken from from [[#ThirdTLKDeluxe|''The Last Knight Premier Edition'' Bumblebee]] and the 1976 Camaro mold from the same subline. His head also comes with a non-removable battle mask, which is on the same size ball joint as the original and Clunker versions of Bumblebee in this line, allowing you to easily swap the heads. Unlike the past ''Studio Series'' Camaro Bees, he has a stinger that can be simply plugged into his hand, without the need to replace his arm. He comes with a cardboard backdrop display based on the tunnel interior where he scanned his new vehicle mode in ''Transformers''. Though not depicted at right, his door-wings can be tilted upward to more accurately replicate their orientation in the movie.

:Because of the physical space needed to store the arms in vehicle mode, this results in Bumblebee having a thin waist (with a front stomach panel to compensate) when viewed on sideways.

:Like the rest of the figures in the same wave, Bumblebee first saw release in some Toys"R"Us Shops in Malaysia and independent retailers in Hong Kong.

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[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Deluxe-Bumblebee-(Jeep).jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Hound (Movie)|Hound's]] little apprentice.]]
*'''Offroad Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''57'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-48'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 25]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Gatling gun, backdrop
:''Studio Series'' "Offroad Bumblebee" is a new mold based on Bumblebee's Jeep form from the opening of ''Bumblebee'', with similar detail to the WWII Bumblebee figure above, the blaster function from the previous general retail figure, and a new heavily movie-accurate head sculpt.

:This Bumblebee is capable of using the blade included with the VW Beetle Bumblebee mold, and the arms, gun and pelvis were recycled for Cliffjumper.

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===Movie Edition===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''E'''
:Released as part of the third-series of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Bumblebee is merely a re-release of the regular Bumblebee from the first two series' [[#Tiny Turbo Changers|above]], but is under the ''Movie Edition'' label as opposed to ''The Last Knight''. He features the correctly assembled legs.

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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''F'''
:Released in Series 4 of Tiny Turbo Changers, this Bumblebee bucks convention by being an actual brand-new mold, based off his appearance in the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie and transforms into a fully licensed Volkswagen Beetle and back. He shares his transformation scheme with Tiny Turbo Changers Ironhide.

:This figures was redecoed into [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Movie Edition|Cliffjumper]] for Series 5 of the ''Movie Edition'' Tiny Turbo Changers.
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==Bumblebee==
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Power-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px|When you open your heart to people and they just wanna hurt you.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Power Charge, 2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''BB-01'''
:''[[Transformers: Bumblebee (toyline)|Bumblebee]]'' Power Charge Bumblebee is a roughly Leader-height (though much chunkier) figure that transforms into a very large licensed Volkswagen Beetle in 17 steps. He's surprisingly complex and posable, sharing many broad engineering tricks with his ''Studio Series'' and ''Masterpiece'' incarnations. The major gimmick of this toy is the "Power Charge Core", a large translucent blue drum in his chest that, when rotated, makes numerous lights and sounds. In robot mode, it plays radio clips, while in vehicle mode, it makes various engine noises. He also features a deployable battle mask and arm-blade.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Titan-Changer-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Yes, I have lost weight. Thanks for noticing!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:An all-new mold, this ''Bumblebee'' Titan Changer Bumblebee is based on his appearance in the 2007 movie and (vaguely) the last pre-credits scene in the film.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Titan-Changer-2016-Camaro-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=0.5|Hey, my face is up here!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Titan Changer, 2018)
:The [[#Titan Changer|''Last Knight'' Titan Changer]] Bumblebee toy is re-released with a new ''Bumblebee'' movie-themed packaging.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Mission-Vision-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mission Vision, 2019)

:Released as part of the first and only wave of the Mission Vision subline, Bumblebee is an all-new Voyager-sized toy that transforms into a 1967 Camaro. Like his <s>enemy</s> wavemate Shatter, Bumblebee features a slide viewer-like gimmick (activated with a switch molded on his right waist), which can be viewed on both robot and car modes. Activating the switch changes three different translucent targeting plates: Scout Vision, Bee Vision, and Autobot Vision. In terms of articulation, Bumblebee features rather sparse ball-jointed arms and unlike Shatter, he only has a right plasma cannon and an open left hand.

:This figure is initially solicited as a Nitro Series toy, but ended up being revealed as a Mission Vision figure instead.<ref>[https://geekdad.com/2018/07/exclusive-transformers-bumblebee-energon-igniters-movie-toys-revealed/ At the end of this Hasbro-endorsed article: "...the Nitro series will also have a Camaro ‘Bee."]</ref>
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===Greatest Hits===
[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Greatest-Hits-Music-FX-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Music FX Bumblebee''' (Target exclusive Music FX, 2018)
:''Bumblebee Greatest Hits'' Music FX Bumblebee is a Target retool of the Titan Changer series Bumblebee (see below) transforming into an earlier model Camaro and having built-in music and battle sound FX when you press his head or chest parts. When it comes to deco, half of his chest and the arms' silver paint operations are stripped off.

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[[File:TF-BB-Movie-Bumblebee-Greatest-Hits-1-Step-Bumblebee.jpg|300px|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee Cassette Pack''' (Target exclusive 4-pack, 2018)
:Released as part of the ''Bumblebee Greatest Hits'' [[Target]]-exclusive Bumblebee Cassette Pack, Bumblebee is a redeco of the [[#OneStepHighOctane|High Octane One-Step Changer toy]] from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''.

:Bumblebee is bundled with [[Frenzy (Movie)#Bumblebee|Frenzy]], [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)#Toys|Buzzsaw]], and [[Howlback (BB)|Howlback]].
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===Energon Igniters===
[[File:EnergonIgnitersSpeedBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Anyone else feeling some 2007 nostalgia?|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeSpfUHqxG8 Sweet boy returns!]]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Speed Series, 2018)
:Released as part of ''Bumblebee'' Energon Igniter's Speed Series line, this Bumblebee is a Legends/Legion-sized mold (standing in the same height as [[Jazz_(Movie)#Legends_Class_toys|Legends Class Jazz]]) that transforms from robot into a licensed Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps, and he features 3mm compatible hands. Bumblebee can also be attached to the Energon Igniters core, and due to the toy being lightweight, it can propel his vehicle mode forward very quickly. As the port is 5mm compatible, Bumblebee can mount with other smaller weapons with the same post size, making him an efficient weapon-towing vehicle. Due to being used with transformation, Bumblebee features a pair of well-articulated legs, as long you don't mind the Energon Igniters port sticking out from his left knee. Apart from the sculpted Volkswagen symbol on his front hood, Bumblebee doesn't have any single Autobot insignia tampographed or sculpted on.

:The instructions tell you that his front window panel needs to be clicked back and forth during transformation, though the said panel is super tight to the point of being reinforced. However, with a little strength of pushing it down, The panel can freely click as intended.

:His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed: his feet are not flipped out in robot mode. This mold is also used to make [[Cliffjumper (Movie)#Bumblebee|Cliffjumper]].

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[[File:Bumblebee-Movie-Energon-Igniters-Speed-Camaro-Bumblebee.jpg|300px|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Speed Series, 2018)
:Another new mold based on Bumblebee's appearance in the 2007 movie and later the last pre-credits scene in the ''Bumblebee'' movie, he now transforms into a 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. The figure's proportions and sculpted detail are significantly improved compared to his [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Legends_Class_toys|first Legends Class figure]], though the new transformation leaves him with a faux chest and no trademark door-wings. His vehicle mode is largely unpainted, save for a single black paint app for the windshield and hood stripes. The black unpaintable patches on the car roof evoke roof stripes... even though this vehicle mode never ''had'' that detailing. He also features pinned wheels instead of the simple-assembly ones. In a surprisingly near-unnoticeable detail, the Autobot Insignia is sculpted on his fake chest. He shares a similar transformation scheme with ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Legion Class [[Sideswipe_(RID)#Legion_Class|Sideswipe]].

:Due to minor [[Design_flaw#Clipping_issues|clipping issues]] and potentially a case of [[Design_flaw#Inferior_glue|inferior glue]], pulling out his arms/vehicle headlights while converting into robot mode with excessive force can snap his 3mm hands from his arms. Thankfully, as the hands are separate pieces, you can glue them back on with relative ease. It is unknown how many copies suffer from this flaw. Also, stock photos of his robot mode depict his eyes being unpainted.

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[[File:TF-BB-TV-Magazine-Apr-2018-Energon-Charge-Bumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shiny Sweet Boy!]]
*'''Energon Charge Bumblebee''' (2019)
**''Release date'': [[February 28]], [[2018]]
:Energon Charge Bumblebee is a clear color redeco of the Volkswagen Beetle mold above, released as a freebie for the April 2019 issue of TV Magazine, along with a buildable paper Ryusoul Changer, Ryusoul Sword, Red Ryusoul, and a RyusoulRed mask from ''Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger'', and a ''Kamen Rider Buttobasoul'' Kamen Rider Geiz Medal. The redeco also marks the first Japanese release of the Speed Series mold.

:This release loosens the front window panel a little, allowing it to click freely. As an unadvertised feature, Energon Charge Bumblebee can also attach with the Energon Igniters core.

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[[File:TF-Transformers-Fanbook-2019.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Fanbook''' (TV-Magazine Mook, 2019)
**''Release date'': [[July 30]], [[2019]]

:The Hasbro release of the Energon Igniters Speed Camaro Bumblebee mold is available with Speed Series Barricade for this book released by Kodansha.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Enegon-Igniters-Power-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Power Series, 2018)
:Released as part of the individually packed ''Bumblebee'' Energon Igniters Power Series, this Bumblebee is a Scout-sized mold that transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the 2007 movie into a 1977 Camaro in just a few steps. He also features a [[5 mm port|5mm-compatible]] left hand, flip-out blaster and missile rack on both sides of his vehicle rear, a molded plasma cannon on his right hand, and a battle mask on his head. The cannon barrel on his right arm functions as a 3mm port, allowing for the attachment of certain accessories to it. Bumblebee can also be attached to the Energon Igniters core to zip his vehicle mode forward. There is also a 5mm port on the vehicle mode hood.

:His articulation in robot mode is rather sparse, limited mostly to his elbows.

:The central [[Stock photography|stock photo]] in the rear packaging depicts him having two 5mm compatible hands, in contrast to the actual toy.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Enegon-Igniters-Power-Plus-VW-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Power Plus Series, 2018)
:Released as part of the ''Bumblebee'' Power Plus Series lineup, this Bumblebee figure is based on his appearance in the titular movie, and he converts into a Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps. He is also packed with his own Igniter Core.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Enegon-Igniters-Power-Plus-Camaro-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Power Plus Series, 2018)
:A retool of the first Power Series toy, this ''Bumblebee'' Bumblebee now features a normal right hand and a non-masked head. As a Power Plus toy, he also comes with his own Igniter Core as well.

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[[File:Bumblebee-Enegon-Igniters-Nitro-VW-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Nitro Series, 2018)
:Nitro Series Bumblebee is a Voyager-sized mold that converts from robot into a Volkswagen Beetle in just a few steps. Like most Energon Igniters, he comes with his own Igniter Core.

:This toy is one of the items that is released as part of Hasbro's Transformers 35th Anniversary promotional mailer box.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/21/transformers-35th-anniversary-promo-box-in-hand-388546</ref>

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==Bigger Toys==
[[File:ChevyCamaroTransformersSpecialEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Product does not convert."]]
*'''Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition''' (2009)

:Starting [[June 1]], 2009, [[General Motors|Chevrolet]] began taking orders for the Bumblebee Edition package for the 2009/2010 Chevy Camaro. The package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color with black "Bumblebee" stripes, as well as "''Transformers''" badging on the wheel center caps, sill plates, and embroidered console lid. The package was available for Camaro LT and SS models.

:Production of the Transformers Special Edition ceased on [[January 12]], [[2010]], and with an estimated 1,500 Camaro to have been produced straight from order workbenches.<ref>[http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48563 "Camaro changes - Aqua Blue and Transformers Edition to end; high wing spoiler; hurst". Camaro5.com]</ref> Though production for this full package (with an order of a new Camaro) has ceased, the individual parts that made up the package can still be purchased through authorised GM accessory dealers. However, inspection of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) would reveal if the Camaro was a true Transformers Special Edition or an after-market clone.

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[[File:ChevyCamaro2012TransformersSpecialEdition.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Shia LaBeouf sold seperately"]]
*'''Chevrolet Camaro 2012 Transformers Special Edition''' (2011)

:In conjunction with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', Chevrolet began taking orders for the 2012 Transformers Special Edition package for the Chevy Camaro in July 2011, with vehicles arriving at dealers in the U.S., and Canada in September of the same year. Based upon the Bumblebee Camaro prop as it appears in ''Dark of the Moon'', the package consists of Rally Yellow exterior color, with black rally stripes that stretched over the hood, roof, and decklid, a ''Dark of the Moon''-inspired high-wing rear spoiler, 20-inch, black-painted wheels with performance tires, and Autobot Shield logos on the center caps and front quarter panels.

[[File:ChevyCamaro2012TransformersSpecialEdition optionals.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Of course it's a toy, too! It's just an adult-only, no touching, thirty thousand dollar toy.]]

:Inside, the package has a black leather interior accented with yellow stitching on the instrument panel, center console, armrests, and seats. Autobot Shield logos were embroidered on the front headrests and the center console lid.

:Additionally, two dealer-installed options were available: exclusive, 21-inch, black-painted wheels, and a black ground-effects package.
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==Notes==
*A weapon considered for Bumblebee was a pair of arm-mounted electrical [[Stinger (weapon)|stingers]]. The Bumblebee Camaro '09 toy's blade weapon might have been influenced by this early concept.
*[[Aaron Archer]] mentioned that when Hasbro received pictures of numerous toys of Bumblebee [[shelfwarmer|shelf-warming]], they finally realized that they had indeed gone overboard with his toys. Archer suggested a need for a certain amount of yellow-colored toys in each wave, hence the large amount of Bumblebees released per wave.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/toytables/movie_bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]
*[http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.php?f_series=40&f_name=bumblebee&f_t Bumblebee toy galleries at Seibertron.com]

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Repugnus (Cyberverse)

2020-03-22T03:47:34Z

Zeon: /* Cyberverse cartoon */

Quintesson

2020-03-22T03:45:45Z

Zeon: /* Cyberverse cartoon */

{{factions|quintesson}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 alien race|their home planet which is called "Quintesson" in the Marvel Comic UK continuity|Quintessa (planet)}}
[[File:Quint.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Hahahaha— —hahahahaha— —–hahahahaha— ——hahahahahaha— ——–hahahahahaha!"]]

The '''Quintessons''' are a bizarre and ancient race, whose dark history and shadowy machinations are bound up with the history of the [[Transformer]]s, with connections to both [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]]. They are known galaxy-wide as traders, entrepreneurs and businessmen, but their dealings are very rarely on the level, often laced with intrigue and betrayals. They prefer subtle manipulation, scheming, and advanced technology over brute force, but if those don't work, they can fall back on the legion of deadly [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] and [[Allicon]]s at their command and a fleet of battle-ready [[Quintesson spacecraft|spaceships]] as well. However, the Quintessons themselves have zero fighting abilities and are absolute cowards if they have nothing to hide behind. For example, they are seen to be powerless against a Sharkticon revolt.

Quintessons are also known by the ''adorable'' racial slur 'squids'.<ref>"[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]"</ref>

{{quote|[We] are ''Quintessons''! ''Arrogance'' is our life’s blood, ''ambition'' is our food and drink, but most of all, ''hubris is the air we breathe!!''|[[Al-Badur]] dissin' his peeps|"[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]"}}

{{quote|Deceivers! Betrayers! Five-faced slime of the nebula!|[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] on the Quintessons|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]"}}

==Types of Quintessons==
[[File:QuintessonTFMMarvel.jpg|thumb|What? Death is for the guilty ones? You mean I've been doing this wrong the whole time?]]The Quintessons appear to be mostly (if not entirely) mechanical beings. They come in several distinct forms, some of which are identified by their place in the Quintessons' bizarre court system.

{{note|The names given are, when possible, taken directly from the character model sheets.}}

===Judges===
The most prominent and famous type of Quintesson, as well as the apparent "leaders" of the race, are the Judges, also referred to as the Imperial Magistrates. Judges have inverted egg-shaped bodies which float on a beam of energy and possess wiry tentacles for physical manipulation, but their most distinctive physical characteristics are their five rotating faces. Each face represents a different aspect of the Quintesson, though for four of the five faces, there are conflicting accounts as to what each represents.

<gallery perrow="5">
File:Quintessondeath.jpg|'''Death'''
File:Qhead1.gif|'''Rage'''/Wrath
File:Qhead2.gif|'''Laughter'''/War
File:Qhead3.gif|'''Bitterness'''/Wisdom
File:Qhead4.gif|'''Doubt'''/Judgment
</gallery>

{{note|The first names given above for the latter four faces come from Japanese ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' supplements. They are derived from the descriptions given of the faces in the original script for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]]''—an "angry face," a "smiling face," a "grimacing face" and a "suspicious face"—and the faces were [http://web.archive.org/web/20050206071549/http://hometown.aol.com/silverphoenix12/junkion.html specifically designed] by [[Floro Dery]] to represent these emotions. All the same, this information remained very little-known for a long time, leading to the second set of names being created for use in the 2004 publication, ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]''. The original names were also used for ''[[Transformers: The Ark|The Ark]]'', published by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] in 2007.}}

In the original animated series, the Judges were all of the same size and were rarely named. (Then again, it was rare for ''any'' Quintesson to get an individual name.) Conversely, in the Marvel Comics continuity, Judges vary in size, including the massive [[Kledji]] and the smaller [[Sevax]]. The order of the faces in the ring varies from Judge to Judge (if not [[Animation error|from shot to shot]], ahem).

Named Judges include:
*[[Brinn]]
*[[Deliberata]]
*[[Derodomontatus]]
*[[Heirodyus]]
*[[Kledji]]
*[[Klementia]]
*[[Pentius]]
*[[Sevax]]
*[[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]
*Various unnamed [[Judge (Cyberverse)|judge]]s

===Bailiffs===
[[File:Quintbailiff anime.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|None Shall Pass!]]
These snout-nosed creatures were seen serving as guards in the Quintessons' court.
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===Executioners===
[[File:TFU Quintesson Gatekeeper.jpg|thumb|Pokey, pokey!]]
Marvel's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' referred to this kind of Quintesson as a "Gatekeeper," suggesting the design was created specifically for a scene that wound up being deleted from the film, in which a Quintesson standing watch at the gate to their citadel sent the Dinobots (searching for Hot Rod and Kup) off in the wrong direction. With the deletion of this scene, the design was instead used for the Quintesson who throws the switch that sends [[Arblus]] plumetting into the Sharkticon pit, earning them the designation of "Executioner."

Named executioners include:
*[[Ghyrik]]
*[[In-Saba Nur]]
*[[Jolup]]
*[[Rexian]]
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===Prosecutor===
[[File:Inquisitor fugly.jpg|right|thumb|Prosecutor and the seldom-seen "wizened" variant.]]
This variety of Quintesson is the second-most common type, often seen in positions of authority. They have also been called "Inquisitors". In court, they are the ones who ask for the Judges' verdicts and occasionally let the defendants say something in their defense, for all it matters.

Named prosecutors include:
*[[Krahulik]]
*[[Vashik]]
*Various unnamed [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutor]]s
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===Scientist===
[[File:Quint scientist.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Yes, I have a question.]]
[[File:Quint dweller.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I had to walk 15 miles in the snow to school! Uphill both ways!]]
Scientists are somewhat similar to the Prosecutors in construction, though they feature more bulbous heads and bearded, somewhat-more-human faces.

Named scientists include:
*[[Al-Badur]]
*[[Extempaxia]]
*[[Inquirata (G1)|Inquirata]]
*[[Mara-Al-Utha]]
*An unnamed [[Scientist (Cyberverse)|scientist]]
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===Other types===
[[File:Quint two faced.jpg|125px|thumb|My tentacles are on fire!]]
The Judges are not the only Quintessons to have multiple faces, though the only known exception is the '''three-faced scientist''' who was the primary creator of the [[Trans-Organic]]s. One of his faces was grievously damaged, a scar left by the [[Dweller (G1)|Dweller]], which he covered with a mask.

This scientist instigated a plan to get the [[Decepticon]]s to unwittingly release the trans-organics from their prisons deep within [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] so they would wipe out all Transformer life. The plan ultimately backfired; the Dweller killed the other trans-organics, and was launched into space by the [[Autobot]]s... where it smashed into the scientist's ship, which was en-route to Cybertron. Presumably, the scientist finally met his end as the Dweller drained the energy from the ship and everyone within it. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

[[File:Quint rentacops.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|"Game over, man! Game over!"]]
'''Security officers''' appear to have been an ancient model of Quintesson, and possibly the only kind with built-in offensive capabilities, some having one set of arm-tentacles replaced with over-sized blasters. These blasters availed them naught, however, against the Trans-Organic beasts. It is unknown if any of this model of Quintesson exist in "modern" times. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

[[File:Quint humanoid.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|No one remembers we exist.]]
Non-bailiff, non-executioner '''Humanoid''' Quintessons are exceedingly rare. One accompanied [[Inquirata (G1)|Inquirata]] on his mission to use a [[Time Window]] to change Cybertron's history, stopping the slave revolt that drove the Quintessons off-planet. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

And then there's [[Mirdane]]. A rarity among Quintessons, in that he has a name, and that's ''it''. He has only ever been mentioned by others, never seen, so what body type he has/had is unknown. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}} {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}
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==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Regis Cordic]], [[Roger C. Carmel]] and [[Jack Angel]] (English, primary recurring voices, see [[#Notes|Notes]]), [[Dick Gautier]] ("[[The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar]]"), [[Tony Pope]] ("[[Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming]]" and "[[The Dweller in the Depths]]"), [[Paul Eiding]] ("[[The Quintesson Journal]]"), [[Charlie Adler]] ("[[The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006]]"), [[Corey Burton]] ("[[Madman's Paradise]]"), [[Aron Kincaid]] ("[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1|The Return of Optimus Prime]]")}}
{{quote|We Transformers have looked into the face of our creators... and seen the face of an enemy.|[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]"}}

[[File:FFOD4 Early Quintessons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|The new Powerpuff Girls series never really got off the ground.]]
In ages long past, a race of aliens called the Quintessons existed on the planet-sized factory known as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} Some of their early experiments in creating artificial life resulted in the [[Trans-Organic]]s. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}} Some Quintessons turned to forbidden arts, and were banished to other dimensions. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}} The Quintessons eventually created two lines of sentient robots: one was a line of robots designed for domestic duties and labor (known as [[Autobot]]s), and the other was a line designed for military use (known as [[Decepticon]]s). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The Quintessons were exceptionally cruel to their creations, eventually leading to wide-spread rebellion, a rebellion started by the Autobot [[Alpha Trion (G1)|A-3]]. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}} Forced to flee the planet, the Quintessons eventually settled on the small, twisted planet of [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], but fostered an undying hatred of all Transformers for the next eleven million years. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

They also spent this time productively, selling technology to other races, and often manipulating the political and military climate of regions of space to increase their sales, all the while diligently keeping track of their work by recording it in [[Quintesson Journal|journals]]. {{Storylink|The Quintesson Journal}} Occasionally a race as the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] would arise that could potentially threaten the Quintessons, and they would deal with it by sealing off whole sections of space with [[quadrant lock]]s. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}

[[File:FFOD2 Quintesson court.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Believe it or not, you really do have better chances in Texas.]]
In 2005, they were shown to capture prisoners for trial and feeding to their army of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]]. The mock trials held by the Quintesson Court seemed to have no purpose at all, except maybe for the Quintessons' amusement, as defendants were still immediately fed to the ravenous Sharkticons even when the Judge determined them to be innocent. However, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] managed to rescue the pair of Autobots the Quintessons had captured. Worse, [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] inspired the Sharkticons to rebel... by stomping his foot on the ground and telling them to do so. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|The Quintessons' involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook "[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

One year (or possibly five years, [[Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|depending on whom you ask]]) after the defeat of [[Unicron]], the Quintessons reappeared. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} They first sent a commando team of Sharkticons to abduct various Autobots (as well as [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], though that may have been unintentional). Upon capturing the 'bots, the Quintessons seemed more interested in interrogating their prisoners than feeding them to the Sharkticons. However, they eventually did find the captured Transformers to be guilty of the crime of... being Transformers (Spike was guilty by association). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

[[File:FFOD4 Quintessons raised tentacles and Galvatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Look out, it's Galvatron! Quick, make yourselves look big and maybe he'll leave us alone!"]]
After [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] mounted a rescue for their captive friends, the Quintessons attempted to kill the would-be rescuers by destroying the entire planet of Quintessa. After this plan failed, the surviving Quintessons approached the currently leaderless Decepticons, offering them [[energon]] in exchange for attacking the Autobots who had fled to the planet [[Goo 8739B|Goo]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} When the newly revived [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] arrived intending to reclaim his army, the Quintessons made an alliance with him to attack Cybertron in return for the [[Decepticon Matrix|Decepticon Matrix of Leadership]], an object which didn't actually exist outside the Quintessons' fertile imaginations. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

The Quintessons betrayed Galvatron almost immediately after the battle had been won, sending the Sharkticons to pull a [[Large switch|switch]] which would cause all Transformers the galaxy over literally to freeze where they stood. Though the Sharkticons were fought off, Galvatron pulled the lever anyway. The Quintessons landed on Cybertron, intending to reclaim the planet, however Spike destroyed the switch and the Quintessons were forced to abandon the planet in an escape pod. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Later plots by the Quintessons were no less nefarious. A rogue Quintesson scientist abducted three Transformers and a [[Marissa Faireborn|human]] for behavioral study, a scheme that nearly killed the entire group after they drifted into a black hole. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar}} Later, the Quintessons revived the deceased [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] in an attempt to lure all the Autobots into a trap and destroy them with a supernova. However, the Quintessons did not count upon Hot Rod forcing Optimus Prime to overcome his programming, nor Optimus Prime's ability to sacrifice himself to save the Autobots. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}}

[[File:ForeverLongTimeComing various Quintessons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"Damn it! Who ate my yogurt?!"]]
Later still, the Quintessons attempted to rewrite history by preventing their loss of Cybertron, creating a [[Time Window]] on an asteroid, directed at Cybertron eleven million years in the past. The Autobots attacked the asteroid, occupying it as several of their number passed through the Time Window and resulting in the very fabric of reality starting to unravel the longer the window remained open. The Quintessons made several desperate attempts to retake the asteroid before convincing Rodimus Prime to shut the Time Window down, though their plans were still ruined as the time-displaced A-3 returned to the past to take his part in the rebellion. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

After a Quintesson journal was lost on [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], the Quintessons began inserting subliminal messages into the Junkions' [[television]] in an attempt to make them tidy and instill a distrust of other life forms. Unfortunately the equipment sending the subliminal signal was damaged during an attempt to retrieve the journal, resulting in the Junkions transmitting subliminal messages to the rest of the galaxy. In the ensuing battle, the Quintessons again tried to retrieve the journal, only to lose it when a stray shot knocked it loose from their tractor beam. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} The journal resurfaced again in the [[Angarrix sector]] at the same time that the Autobots were conducting peace talks with [[Xetaxxis]] and [[Lanarq]], two planets whom the Quintessons had manipulated into war so that they could sell weapons. Despite the Quintessons' best attempts the journal reached the conference where their interference was exposed, and the Autobots destroyed the Quintesson ship as it tried to deliver two [[omega bomb]]s intended to destroy the planets. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

The Quintessons would try other schemes to destroy the Autobots. One involved kidnapping [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] and hooking him to a device which manifested his dreams in real life. Unfortunately the dream constructs turned on them when Rodimus was able to reach Daniel's sleeping mind. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}} Another was to manipulate Galvatron into releasing the Trans-Organics. Though Galvatron succeeded, releasing the [[Dweller (G1)|Dweller]], the Autobots managed to expel the creature into space, where it attacked the Quintesson ship. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

[[File:MadmansParadise Mara-Al-Utha.jpg|thumb|left|240px|''"Why not Zoidberg?!'']]
Finding Galvatron interfering with the quadrant lock sealing [[Quadrant X]], the Quintessons entered the lock, taking a number of Transformers through with them. Unfortunately their [[isolator key]], needed to reopen the lock, was damaged, forcing them to obtain [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[universal emulator]]. Perceptor was able to program the emulator so that when the Quintessons used it, it disabled the quadrant lock for good. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}} In another dimension on [[Menonia]], the Autobots found the rogue Quintesson scientist [[Mara-Al-Utha]], and defeated him with the help of local wizard named the [[Golden One]]. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}}

[[File:ReturnOptimusPrime Quintesson holding tool.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.45|"Right, where am I sticking this?"]]
The Quintessons suggested to Cyclonus that he take Galvatron to [[Torkulon]], believing the experience would prove fatal for the Decepticons. It didn't. {{storylink|Webworld}} A group of Quintessons based on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] made a deal with [[Dirk Manus]] to deliver them the [[Recreator]], while also sending the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] to attack him. Multiple double-crosses ensued until in one final double-cross, Manus set [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] on the Quintessons and they retreated without the Recreator. {{storylink|Money Is Everything (episode)|Money Is Everything}}

When Rodimus asked [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to find him a Quintesson, Sky Lynx complained that the Quintessons had gone into hiding in the farthest reaches of the galaxy and would be difficult to find. Nonetheless Sky Lynx managed to find [[Klementia|one being chased]] by [[Hate Plague]] infected Sharkticons, and took him to Earth to restore life to the body of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} The lone Quintesson also restored a number of other Autobots to help Optimus retrieve the Matrix from Rodimus. He did his best to hold off the infected Transformers while Optimus journeyed into the Matrix and found a way to cure the Hate Plague. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}
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=====Japanese cartoon continuity=====
======''Legends'' comic======
Millions of years ago, the Quintessons arrived on the planet that would become Cybertron and discovered the essence of the [[Oracle (G1)|Oracle]] as well as the [[Matrix of Leadership|vessel]] that had once kept it. They subjugated the Oracle by encasing him within [[Vector Sigma]] and creating the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to control his powers, which they used to transform the planet into a metallic world. They went on to use Cybertron as a factory for [[Transformer|robotic slaves]] until their creations rebelled and drove them off the planet, claiming the Oracle's vessel and finding it full of malicious energy after years of accumulating the wisdom of its Quintesson owners. They promptly dumped out the Quintesson wisdom, which would one day go on to become [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

In need of new territory after being driven off Cybertron, the Quintessons opened a portal to another dimension, the [[Legends World]], and invaded it with an army of [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharges]] led by a lone Quintesson. They were beaten back by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], leading to the Quintessons labeling the Legends World dangerous and sealing away its creators, the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]], with a [[quadrant lock]]. However, the Quintessons were unaware that their portal had in fact spanned time as well as space and led to the far future, and the Legends World would only be created ''after'' the Zamojin were released from the lock. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 59|Bonus Edition Vol. 59}}

======''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010'' story pages======
Teaming up with the Decepticons, the Quintessons began developing new warriors for their "allies". {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|2010 Part 2}} The [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s were constructed by the Quintessons during this alliance. The Sharkticons, also considered to be part of the Predacon faction, were leased to the Decepticons to bolster their ranks. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|2010 Part 3}} The Quintessons evidently consider the Sharkticons to be "the Pride of the Quintessons" and developed [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] specifically to outdo all previous Decepticon [[combiner]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|2010 Part 4}}

During [[Dark Awakening (episode)|the time they had Optimus Prime's corpse in their clutches]], the Quintessons copied his schematics. They also received schematics of Megatron from their alliance with the Decepticons and developed the Colossal Cannon Soldier [[Gilthor]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)|2010 Part 4}}

======''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' manga======
[[File:2010manga04-title.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Great Guns", "Colossal Cannons", it's all semantics.]]

The Quintessons feigned to have created Gilthor as a subordinate for Galvatron, but in reality they had allied themselves with the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who gave the robot life. Gilthor quickly turned on Galvatron during an ambush on Rodimus Prime. He would have won, had Rodimus and Galvatron not worked together to defeat him, foiling the plans of the Quintessons. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 4|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #4}}
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======''Macrocosmic Seekers''======
The [[Seeker (United)|Seeker]], during the enslavement of Transformers, realized the potential for Transformer evolution and noted that rebellion was imminent. He was laughed at, but the Seeker got the last laugh when he left Cybertron before the rebellion and evolved beyond his Quintesson origins. {{Storylink|A Treasure's True Worth}}

======Controverse======
When [[Primacron]] was taken into custody for unleashing [[Tornedron]] into the cosmos, the galactic council appointed the Quintesson judge [[Adveraros]] to preside over the scientist's trial. To guard the prisoner, the Quintessons brought along several Bailiffs and Sharkticons. Though Adveraros at first seemed to give a sensible ruling (acquittal by reason of insanity) in truth the Quintessons were planning to harvest Primacron's brain once he had been sent to [[Doruka III]], an asylum planet. The plot was foiled by Primacron himself, who fashioned a high-tech whistle out of his mechanical manacles, and took control of all nearby "[[Primitive]]" Transformers. Having restrained Adveraros with his own Sharkticon guards, Primacron revealed that he had once created bacterial machines, which he proposed was the Quintessons' distant ancestors. Adveraros loudly denounced this claim as the Autobots came in to take protective custody of Primacron. {{storylink|Controverse}}

======''Kiss Players''======
[[File:KPMaximus2.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Do cameos count as canon?]]
[[File:KPQuints.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|This is all kinds of crazy.]]
The [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] [[Marissa Faireborn]], [[Atari Hitotonari]], and [[Shaoshao Li]], together with the [[Sparkbot]]s [[Angela]], [[Star Dust]], and [[Zangetsu]], were traveling through time aboard [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]] when the space fortress suddenly went out of control.

The six found themselves on a strange, alien world in the year 2011. With their ship ensnared, they were herded by [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] to the Space Tribunal, where the Quintessons put them on trial for time-traveling without their permission.

When Shaoshao asked if being cute was a crime, the Quintessons threatened to charge her with contempt of court. Atari suggested using their Kiss Play abilities to transform into cute costumes and ask the "octopusses" nicely to let them go. But turning into a swimsuit-clad elementary school girl and asking the judge's permission to go to the potty only resulted in Atari and her friends being found "not guilty" and dropped into the Sharkticon pit below.

Rescued by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]], they fled back to Brave Maximus and re-entered the time portal. Sucked into the maelstrom along with them, the Quintessons demanded that the process stop, saying that they were the last of their kind. But it was too late, and the aliens were trapped inside the hole in space-time. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players Position}}
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======Story of Binaltech======
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Outlier (comic)|Outlier}}}}

======''Alternity''======
As a result of a [[quadrant lock]] the Quintessons placed upon the [[BT World]] to trap the [[Binaltech]] Autobots, the planet was frozen in time until the [[Alternity]] were born and broke through it 900,000 years later. During the intervening time, however, a tragic fate befell the Quintessons. {{storylink|Alternation}}

=====''Wings Universe''=====
{{wingsnote}}
Very early in the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the Autobot ship ''[[Van De Graaff]]'' was shot down over [[Beta-Nine]] while transporting a [[Matrix of Leadership|vital cargo]]. The Autobots initially believed that the crash was the result of a Decepticon attack, but [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], a crewmember of the rescue ship ''[[Eight Track (G1)|Eight Track]]'', discovered the truth when he found green tentacled remains alongside the corpses of the murdered ''Van De Graaff'' crew. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

The Quintessons created [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] to lead a new generation of Sharkticons. In [[2010]], they sent Sky-Byte and several Sharkticons to Earth in an alliance with the [[Decepticon Syndicate]]. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

By [[2984]], Quintesson space had come under the control of the [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]]s. In that year, the temporally-displaced pirates known as the [[Star Seeker]]s traveled near former Quintesson space on their way to find the immortal spark of the infamous Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. The Star Seekers eventually gained access to a [[Shut-Up-Tornado-I'm-Trying-To-Think|planetoid]] existing in a pocket of space surrounded by black holes. In a chamber on the planetoid, they encountered a lone Quintesson who claimed to have been betrayed and marooned by Starscream on the planetoid some time earlier. The Star Seekers gave the Quintesson passage off of the planetoid in exchange for telling all that he knew of Starscream's last known destination. However as it turned out, the Quintesson was long dead, and Starscream's immortal spark had been using the Quintesson's body as a puppet. Forming an alliance with the Decepticon Star Seeker [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], Starscream discarded the Quintesson's body and hijacked Captain [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]]'s body for himself, simultaneously allowing Flamewar to take control of the Star Seekers for herself. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

=====''Transformers: All Spark''=====
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}} {{storylink|Conclusion}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
In an unstable [[Iocus]] universe engineered by the machinations of [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and [[Renegade#Gong|Gong]], the Quintessons on Quintessa were replaced by the [[Master Renegade]] and the [[Monster GoBot]]s on [[Antares 3|Antares III]] during the events of the [[Unicron War]]. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

=====''Deviations''=====
A group of Quintessons were presiding over the execution of Kranix when Optimus Prime and the Autobots intervened, forcing the Quintessons to abandon their kangaroo court and flee. Optimus noted a feeling of familiarity towards the aliens and their planet but could not place it. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

=====Big Looker storybooks=====
[[File:Wildboyofquintessonbattle.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Rarely do encounters with Autobots work out well for the Quintessons.]]
An Autobot ship crashed on Quintesson, with [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] the only survivor. The Quintessons captured him, throwing him in a dungeon. They intended to execute him, taking him to a Sharkticon pit, however he managed to evade them and escaped into the jungles of Quintesson. When Hot Rod's ship also crashed on the planet, the Quintessons tried to mount a sneak attack, only for Wheelie to appear and fight them off single-handed. The Quintessons returned with Sharkticon backup, stalking the Autobots as Wheelie tried to lead them away from the crash site, however as it turned out even with their Sharkticons, the Quintesson were no match for the Autobots and most of them were killed in the battle that ensued. {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}
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====Beast Era====
=====''Beast Machines''=====
The [[Maximal]] [[Beast Rider]] [[Che]] was encased in a unique Quintessian{{sic}} alloy found in the lower levels of Cybertron.<ref>Che's packaging bio</ref>

=====3H comics=====
Millennia ago, the Quintessons were the minions of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], send out to locate [[Primus]]. The Quintessons succeeded, but rather than turn Primus over to Unicron, they instead constructed barriers around him, intending to make use of him to create consumer product lines. They eventually succeeded in doing so through [[Vector Sigma]], though some of their number such as [[Al-Badur]] warned of the danger of trying to control Primus's creations. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

Out on the arm of the Orion Cluster, [[New Quintessa]] sat awaiting the [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant Beast]]s, Cybertronians without [[robot mode]]s who had been dispatched by the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] of [[Vector Sigma]] to regain what they had lost. [[Icebird]] believed they were on a sacred mission; in truth, it was a fool's errand. The Quintesson Supreme Imperial Magistrate [[Derodomontatus]] fed the Mutants to the Sharkticons before continuing his discussions with the free trader, [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]]. Plans proceeded apace, as both the Mutants and the [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]]s were dealt with by this deadly alliance, and Cryotek assured Derodomontatus that the last Cybertronian team, the [[Wrecker]]s, would soon be extinguished as well. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

Meanwhile the Wreckers encountered Al-Badur on an icy world, and he filled them in on the origin of Cybertron and bargained for his departure from the planet in exchange for information about the [[Divine Light]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

The invasion of Cybertron soon began, and [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]], [[Longhorn]], and [[Skydive (BM)|Skydive]] spotted Quintessons herding mass hordes of Sharkticons towards the Cybertronian settlements.

{{Note|The following is unofficial material for the intended script to the Wreckers #4, never published.}}

Derodomontatus cheered on the advancing troops with his fellow Quintessons, before proceeding with Cryotek and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] to complete his part of their bargain. The fighting intensified on the surface as [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and the Dinobots arrived, shortly before the Wreckers returned to Cybertron as well. [[Primal Prime]] and [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] led a contingent after Cryotek and the Quintessons deeper into Cybertron's core. They arrived in time to see Cryotek had successfully mutated himself into a god-like being with the power of the [[Divine Light]]. {{storylink|The Wreckers: Finale Part 1}}

{{note|And now, back to the official material.}}
Derodomontatus, realizing the extent to which Cryotek had now surpassed the Quintessons, begged the free trader to remember their contract and honor it. In response, Cryotek sent his pet [[Chro]] to rip the Quintesson's faces off.

As their Imperial Magistrate faced a hostile takeover beneath the planet's surface, the Quintesson troops on open ground found their advancement equally stymied. Expecting the newly reformatted Cybertron to be filled with docile and disoriented cattle, the Quintessons were ill-prepared for the resistance they faced from all corners of the globe and all sectors of the populace. In [[Ankmor Park|Ankmor]], Judge [[Brinn]]'s patrol were stalked by the Maximal techno-organic, [[Night Viper]]. In a deserted city, a contingent led by Overseer [[Rexian]] were overcome by Decepticons criminals recently restored to their bodies. Overseer [[Vashik]] and [[In-Saba Nur]] assaulted the new Predacon capital of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] with predictable results, as Lord [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] squashed them beneath his heel ([[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] helped). Oh yes, and then there were ''Dinobots''. Admiral [[Krahulik]] was prepared to initiate orbital bombardment from the ''Paradigm'' hovering over [[Polyhex]] before [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] and [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] brought down the Quintesson warships as well. The Quintessons began to retreat in hordes, returning to their landing ships and launching out into space...right into the path of the planetary defense systems, recently brought back on-line.

All in all, the invasion of Cybertron was an unmitigated disaster. Judge [[Heirodyus]] watched the annihilation from New Quintessa with a mixture of horror and smugness, silently congratulating himself for escaping the fate of his brothers. He hadn't. The Mutant Beasts Icebird and [[Poison Bite]] had survived their dip in the Sharkticon pools, and returned imbued with the light of Primus himself. Heirodyus and the Quintessons were soon wiped from the surface of New Quintessa. Icebird and Poison Bite assumed control of the planet, spreading the techno-organic plant life made from Cybertron's reformatting, and teaching the Sharkticons the ways of peace. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

=====''Beast Wars: Uprising''=====
Several millennia ago, the Cybertronians bought some surplus [[Terrorbot]] drones from the Quintessons, including the cumbersome and inefficient [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] drones. {{storylink|Burning Bridges}}

Following the failed [[Great Push]] of [[2033]], a Quintesson court found Galvatron and his compatriots guilty of their many war crimes, sentencing them to death. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} By the 24th century, the Quintessons were among the few species still allowed to travel in and out of the [[Allowed Zone]] due to pre-existing contractual relationships with Cybertron; the [[Human Confederacy]] regarded the Quintessons with suspicion.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3361342 Post by Jim S on the Allspark Forums]</ref>

====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
=====Marvel UK future timeline=====
{{noteukonly}}
Like those creepy little pilotfish that swarm behind sharks, snapping at stray scraps, the Quintessons were vile enforcers for [[Unicron]], savagely hunting down and picking off those who attempted to escape his maw. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe#Issue .234|Transformers Universe}}

In an alternate future of 2005, the Quintessons took Hot Rod, Kup and several other Autobots hostage on their homeworld and chucked them into the Sharkticon pits for punishment. The Autobots were able to escape, however, and the Sharkticons quickly turned on their cruel masters. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}}

''In 2008, Quintesson scientists realized that their planet, Quintesson, was threatened with destruction by a time rift that was caused by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]'s time-traveling. Though they scoped out several other worlds to move their civilization to, the [[Quintesson Journal|journal]] containing the records on these planets was lost on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]].'' {{storylink|Space Pirates!}} ''In an attempt to retrieve it, they captured [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and had him interrogated by the [[Mister Regan|Galaxy's greatest torturer]]. After being left to the torturer's tender mercies for some time, Wreck-Gar "confessed," in an elaborate story, that the journal was lost in the void of space. The Quintessons quickly deduced that whole tale had been nothing but [[Quintesson#The Big Broadcast of 2006|a fabrication]], and executed the torturer for failing to deliver the journal's true location.'' {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

''Desperate for their race to survive, they launched a surprise attack on Autobot City, capturing it for themselves. Most of the Autobots were deactivated, except for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], who was outside the city at the time of the attack, and [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], who were hidden inside [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s cassette compartment.''

''Using [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] as bait, the Quintessons captured the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] from Rodimus, and he reverted to Hot Rod. Out of options, Hot Rod activated the core of Autobot City, a giant Autobot called [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who transformed and drove the Quintessons off but caused massive damage to the city in the process.''

''The Quintessons fled, but were ordered by Lord Kledji ''not'' to return to Quintesson, but to roam the stars instead to rebuild their forces and seek revenge on the Transformers, since their home planet was doomed beyond hope. How that went for them is unknown, but as they'd managed to cheese off most of the known metallic species by that point, it probably didn't go too well.'' {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
After a [[Quintesson Journal|journal]] of great importance to the Quintessons was lost on the planet Junkion, the Quintessons sent down a school of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] planet-side to retrieve it. Though the Sharkticons came close to completing their mission, they were chased off at the last moment by the planet's natives, much to the Quintessons' frustration. Deciding to make another attempt at its retrieval through more surreptitious means, the Quintessons sent down a television set the next day, knowing of the Junkions' fondness for Earth broadcasts. Their television set, however, also broadcasted a subliminal message, which caused the Junkions to act aggressively towards all outsiders, and made compelled them to clean up their planet. The Quintessons hoped this would allow them to more easily find their journal amidst Junkion's heaps of garbage, while keeping any other parties who might interfere at bay.

As soon as the Junkions found the Quintessons' journal, the latter moved in. But the Autobots and Decepticons had caught wind that something was amiss on Junkion by this time, and both factions also became involved, forcing the Quintessons to attack them. The Autobot [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] proved too mighty for them however, and the Quintesson were forced to retreat without their prize in hand. Worse yet, during the Autobots' and the Decepticons' scuffle in Junkion's orbit, the Quintessons' transmitter was damaged, ultimately resulting in its broadcast being sent all around the galaxy. Various species gathered around the planet to duke it out between themselves as a result. Seeing another opportunity to seize their lost journal, the Quintessons sent down a shuttle-craft to retrieve it while everyone else was distracted in the melee. But as the journal was captured in the shuttle-craft's tractor beam, a wild shot hit it, sending the journal off into the void of space, and out of the Quintessons' reach. The Quintesson tasked with retrieving the journal was sentenced to death for failing to fulfill his mission. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''The Invisibility Factor''====
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In one possible scenario, the Quintessons, currently allied with the Decepticons, sent a messenger craft to Earth. They informed Galvatron that they were ready to send in troops to help in a full-scale invasion of the Earth. Without any Autobots around to interfere with the messages they were relaying the Quintessons and the Decepticons soon turned Earth into one giant refuelling station.{{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}

====''Transformers in 3-D''====
A Quintesson sent two [[Observer|aliens]] to spy on the Autobots and Decepticons, and download the contents of their databases. The two aliens were puzzled, but the Quintesson remained cagy about what the data was for. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
The Quintessons were an alien race which appeared to have conquered Cybertron at some point, but were driven off. However, they continued to maintain watch over Cybertron, and began plotting in earnest after a totalitarian regime headed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was toppled by the Autobots. eventually coming to manipulate the [[Council of Ancients]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] claimed this was the reason that he started the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

Megatron's animosity towards the Quintessons did not stop him from making a deal with the aliens, who provided him with the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] and a bunch of [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]]. Knowing Megatron and the Quintessons, both were planning to betray each other when the time was right. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}
Megatron had promised to deliver Cybertron's core to the Quintessons in exchange for the army they had provided him, but Megatron forestalled on completing the deal once he had conquered Cybertron. The Quintessons grew annoyed, and began to rightly suspect that Megatron planned to renege on their transaction. Little did they know that [[Flash (G1)|Flash]], having been accidently been transported to Quintessa, was eavesdropping on their conversation, learning the true nature of Cybertron's conquest. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}} The Quintessons discovered Flash spying on them, but he escaped thanks to his superior speed. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}} The Quintessons then attempted to remotely extract Cybertron's core, only for their efforts to be thwarted by Starscream. Though their plans ended in failure, the Quintessons learned that the power they sought was also contained within Optimus Prime, a target much more attainable than Cybertron's core. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

The Quintessons began plotting further in earnest against Cybertron after a totalitarian regime headed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was toppled by the Autobots. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Noting that [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] might stand in their way, the Quintessons readied to put into use one of their agents on Cybertron, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], who they could use to "distract" him. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} When Arcee informed that Hot Rod would soon be put in a mostly isolated position, the Quintessons excitedly put their plans of conquest in motion ahead of schedule. They called upon [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] to ready herself {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}} and her [[Female Autobots|extraction team]] to invade Cybertron. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues|Generation One #11}}

{{Unreleased DW G1 comic}}

Under the Quintessons' supervision, the extraction team successfully knocked out Hot Rod and retrieved the unconscious Autobot. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Issue 11|Generation 1 #11}}

====''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''====
[[File:Historyofcybertron.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|What order is this read in?!]]
When [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] downloaded information on Cybertron's history from [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s databanks, he saw the Quintessons create the [[Trans-Organic|transorganics]] and the Transformers. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}}
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====2005 IDW continuity====
An enigmatic Quintesson historian named [[Pentius]] was shipwrecked on [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] for centuries until he was freed by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], who needed a guide to get off the planet. {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}} During their time together, the Quintesson nurtured Megatron's evil ambitions in order to shape him into a true monster, though his motives for doing so were clouded in mystery. The Decepticon eventually killed Pentius to use his [[spark]]'s energy as fuel, but he was content with his death as it proved Megatron's training was complete. {{storylink|Prey (issue)|Prey}} After inserting Pentius's spark into [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Megatron accessed the giant's jumbled memories and saw other Quintessons, which he described as "devils" that preyed upon and destroyed entire civilizations. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}}

Some time after [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Ore-1]] [[Regenesis]] missiles struck the planet [[LV-117]], someone painted the Death face of a Quintesson Judge on top of the [[Decepticon]] insignia adorning it. {{storylink|Syndromica (2)}} A strange inscription of a Quintesson judge was also present inside the ruins of some unknown ancient civilization on the planet. Through the cracks in the stone it was carved into, its eerie eyes glowed... {{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}}

As [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] began consuming LV-117, [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Varta]] planned to flee the planet on a [[Quintesson Cruiser|familiar screw-shaped ship]]. {{storylink|Syndromica (2)}} {{storylink|Our Darkest}} After crashing the ship on [[LV-118]], Wheelie claimed to have stolen it from someone, but didn't specify who. {{storylink|Space Opera Act 2: Out of the Silent Planet|Out of the Silent Planet}}

A similar ship - this one chock full of Sharkticons - was used by Wreck-Gar and [[Rum-Maj|Rum-Maj's]] group of Junkions to travel to Earth. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

When a trio of Autobots entered Unicron's internals, they found the remains of the Quintesson engraving. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] questioned its significance only for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] to point out the painting presence's meant they were nearing Unicron's core. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}}

====''Kre-O'' online comics====
[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] attacked a Quintesson and spun it around by the tentacles during his rampage. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}

====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
The mysterious fifth dimensional beings known only as "the Makers" created the universe and with it [[Daiakuron]], a living planet which they imbued with the power to create life on its own. They went on to merge together, five at a time, into [[combiner|gestalt]] forms, becoming the Quintessons. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} Taking up residence in the [[Transwarp|Void]], the Quintessons were displeased that the life spawned from Daiakuron had developed sentience, something they had not intended. Seizing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Snake-Eyes]], and [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] the three were placed on trial for theft of the body and the soul. Reviewing their memories, acquiring the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], being trained by the Blind Master in martial arts and living at odds with his step-father, respectively the trio was found guilty! Before persecution could be passed they escaped back into reality. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} After learning the identity of their creators, the Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] sent a joint crew to [[Quadrant X]] to find the Quintessons. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

====''Transformers/Ghostbusters''====
When [[Gozer]] appeared on Cybertron, the [[Temple of Gozer|temple]] it summoned was adorned with Quintesson visages. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}}

===''Energon'' cartoon===
[[File:Alpha Q Faces.jpg|thumb|150px|left|"Show all five faces? With our budget?"]]
[[Alpha Quintesson]] is a Quintesson. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
Three hundred million years ago, give or take, the Autobots, engaged in a major colonization push, had border skirmishes with the [[Quintesson Pan Galactic Co-Prosperity Sphere]]. This conflict ended the Age of [[Expansion]]. The [[Autobot Commonwealth]] and the Co-Prosperity Sphere still border each other, as well as the [[Nebulon Republic]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

[[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] received his [[Sonic Jammer 3000]] from the Quintessons. According to him, they are nice folks that give you a good deal and all the oil you can drink. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:Quintesson aquarius.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Dude.]]

{{quote|We are all one or we are all gone.|[[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]]|[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]}}

This universe's Quintessons are an enigmatic and benevolent species holding sway over a large section of space known as the '''Quintesson Collective'''. They share technology and cooperate with many other species, whether organic, [[technorganic]], or mechanical, using culture as a unifying notion instead of evolutionary origins. They long ago perfected zero-point energy engines, food and parts replication technologies, and advanced biomedics, allowing any individual to change features, organs, and overall designs, eliminating such things as [[Exclusive|scarcity]], and thus material value, "mortality", and even the concept of "species". These technological advances are shared and freely available to all those who join their "ultra-species".

The Quintessons usually rely on [[Federation|cautious observation before making first contact]] with other unenlightened peoples, demanding years of study and careful cultural guidance before even considering allowing membership into the Collective. They rarely use direct means to steer a culture onto the enlightened path, but have been known to occasionally take [[Fortress Maximus (SG)|more direct action]] to protect their interests, doing the "dirty work" themselves. {{storylink|Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass}}
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====Shattered Expectations====
When [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] and [[Razorclaw (SG)|Razorclaw]] confronted the evil Autobots [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]], [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]], Starscream ordered the Autobots to surrender in the name of the '''[[Quintesson Federation]]'''. {{storylink|Shattered Expectations (SG)|Shattered Expectations}}

===Aligned continuity family===
The Quintessons were small, organic, squid-like creatures. Physically frail, easily injured, and extremely cowardly, the Quintessons themselves were rarely seen, and did most of their dirty work through various proxies, willing or unwilling. When the Quintessons did need to expose themselves to further their own ends, they frequently encased themselves in mechanical suits styled after their various slave races, often claiming to be representatives of other races.

At some point after the creation of the first Transformers, [[Quintus Prime]] left Cybertron to seed other worlds in the universe with life with the [[Emberstone]], in the hopes that other peaceful, space-faring civilizations would one day contact Cybertron to form friendly alliances. Among his earliest creations were the Quintessons. So that didn't work out too well.

After creating the Quintessons, Quintus Prime was never heard from again; [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] idly speculated that the Quintessons may have killed their creator. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

The Quintessons developed interstellar travel before the Transformers. At some point in the past, the Quintessons stole and reverse-engineered [[space bridge]] technology from an unknown source. They eventually discovered Cybertron toward the end of that planet's Age of Origins. As the first alien beings ever to make contact with the planet, the arrival of their ships awed the young Cybertronian race. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}} {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}} The Quintessons claimed to be benevolent entities sent to "uplift" the Cybertronians from their primitive existence, so that they could join the galactic community. By giving Cybertronians the "gift" of transformation and the power to assume [[alternate mode]]s, the Quintessons won Cybertron's public support. In reality, though, the Quintessons had simply learned to manipulate the dormant [[transformation cog]]s present in every Transformer. The dispersal of Quintesson technology and tutelage turned the feudal, tribe-based planet into a sophisticated spacefaring civilization almost overnight. The Quintessons established rule of law and eventually a global order overseen by the [[Elite Guard]] member [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]] and the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]].

Secretly, the Quintessons aimed to slowly rob the Cybertronians of their individuality, then sell them into slavery as mindless drones. To further this goal, they began implanting various Cybertronians, such as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], with cockpits intended to house Quintesson pilots. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}} {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}} {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}} The Quintessons organized other Cybertronians into working collectives and attempted to tamper with the Well of All Sparks itself; newborn Transformers began emerging without names or identities, and instead received alphanumeric designations. The Quintesson's twisted, bizarre sense of justice led to the construction of the [[Supreme Court]] on Cybertron, a kangaroo court where innocents could be sentenced to life imprisonment or death. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}} {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

Eventually, a resistance movement formed, and the Quintessons were defeated in a rebellion led by Sentinel Prime, who led Cybertron into a subsequent [[Golden Age]]. Traces of their rule, such as the cockpits implanted in many Cybertronians, would remain even as Cybertron slowly rid itself of their influence. Some of the Cybertronians who had lived through this disturbing period- including a young librarian named [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]]- suppressed their traumatic memories of Cybertron's occupation, and eventually forgot about the Quintessons almost entirely. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}} {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}} Generations later, Orion Pax claimed Sentinel and the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] had enslaved Cybertron with the [[caste system]] instead of having it forced on them by the Quintessons. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

The Quintessons never forgot about their humiliating rout at the hands of their former servants, and for many centuries the embittered race enviously regarded the planet and its inhabitants as rightfully theirs. At some point after Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], the Quintessons discovered and colonized the Transformers's ex-colony world of [[Aquatron]], modifying the bodies of its inhabitants to produce techno-organic monstrosities such as the [[Gamekeeper]] and the [[Hydratron]]. Aquatron was eventually subsumed into the Quintesson Imperium, and the Quintessons used their new [[Sharkticon (COP)|Sharkticon]] slaves as aquatic shock troopers.

When the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'' entered the Aquatron system during Optimus Prime's search for the [[AllSpark]], the Quintessons awakened [[Inquirata (Prime)|Inquirata]] and his associate [[Xeros]] to carry out their deception that would eventually lead to the second invasion of Cybertron. Manipulating both Optimus and [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] to the planet's surface under the guise of a peace treaty, the Quintessons were eventually able to place both Autobots and Decepticons under arrest and take them to court. During the trial, the Quintessons claimed that they had colonized Cybertron and literally built the first Transformers; Optimus quickly saw through their deception and maintained that all Cybertronians were creations of [[Primus]] alone. The Quintesson judges found Optimus innocent, and forced him to duel to the death with Megatron; siphoning energy from the two leaders, they powered a Space Bridge to Cybertron and launched a second invasion force to re-colonize and enslave Cybertron. Their genetically engineered leader [[Tyrannicon]] spearheaded the Sharkticon invasion and was able to swiftly overwhelm the weakened planet. The invasion was only defeated after Megatron, forced into a temporary truce with his archenemy, discovered the [[Sharkticon Matrix of Leadership]] and used it to override Tyrannicon's hold on his troops. In the ensuing fight, Xeros, Tyrannicon, and Inquirata were all killed, and Aquatron itself was freed of Quintesson control. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

The [[Mutacon]]s knew of the Quintessons but considered the law-bound Quintesson way of life to be boring and a worse fate than death. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Jeremy Levy]] (Death, English), [[Saskia Marx]] (Judgement and Cruelty, English), [[Dick Terhune]] (Chaos and Scientist, English), [[Mike Rose]] (Ego, English), [[Billy Bob Thompson]] (Starscream, English), [[Sophia Isabella]] (Gray, English), [[Ryan Nicolls]] (Velgrox, English)}}
The Quintessons were a strange race of aliens, interdimensional beings who travelled the [[multiverse]] using their [[multiverse drive]] and passed judgement on which universes deserved to live or be destroyed. {{storylink|The Trial}} To do so, the Quintessons would create "[[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judges]]", hybrid beings based on the native lifeforms of that universe; if the universe was found guilty, then the Judge would oversee the destruction of the universe by using [[Transwarp|unspace]] to obliterate all matter. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}} The [[Scientist (Cyberverse)|Scientist]] traditionally oversaw the process, and in his travels developed a fondness for collecting various iterations of [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] he plucked from the various doomed universes his kind had passed judgement upon. {{storylink|The Scientist}}

When exactly it is that the Quintessons found this particular universe is not clear; hieroglyphs inside the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Croaton]] suggested that the aliens had invaded his colony and abducted his inhabitants long before the present day, {{storylink|Ghost Town}} with [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|Wheeljack]] referencing the Quintesson reputation for engineering when affecting repairs to a disused [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|The Crossroads}}

Either way, the Quintessons had established an outpost in a distant region of the galaxy at some point before [[2007]]. Having previously encountered two aliens from other civilizations, the Quintessons discovered that Cybertronians existed in this universe after Croaton, in search of his missing citizens, flew past the outpost, taking the hapless [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] with him. Although the current Judge planned to simply judge and dispose of their new prisoner, the ambitious Seeker tried to win over his captors by revealing the existence of the [[AllSpark]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Seeing this as a power source to fuel the creation of the new Judge, the Quintessons made for Cybertron and "rewarded" Starscream with their highest honor: assimilation into the next Judge. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}}

Arriving shortly after [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s defeat, the Quintessons quickly conquered the planet and ensnared the city of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] in the tendrils of their command tower. The Cybertronians were rounded up and placed in a virtual reality simulation designed to keep them happy and docile while the Scientist both drained their [[spark]]s and tapped into the AllSpark's energy itself to fuel the creation of this new Judge. {{storylink|The Loop}} {{storylink|The Scientist}} Unfortunately, their machinations were upset by [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]], who the Quintessons had overlooked during their conquest of the planet. The ad hoc Cybertronian resistance he assembled operated out of [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam]]'s, invisible to Quintesson sensors, and threatened to undermine their control of the planet. Although the Quintesson forces eventually captured Hot Rod, the Autobot leader proved uncooperative and was found guilty. {{storylink|The Trial}}

Soon, the resistance infiltrated the command tower and clashed with the Scientist himself, their battle putting the unborn Judge at risk and severing their hostages' connection to the virtual reality loop. {{storylink|The Scientist}} Freed of their prison, [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]], and their respective forces rebelled against the Quintessons, with the conflict escalating into open war between the two forces. Despite their best efforts, the Cybertronians proved unable to breach the force field that protected the Quintesson headquarters, but the partial activation of [[Iaconus]] pushed their [[Sharkticon (Cyberverse)|Sharkticon]] warriors into a retreat. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

The Quintessons eventually gained the advantage, primarily by the Judge's rage at Megatron's theft of their multiverse escape pod, disabling nearly all enemy combatants. However, the Judge was attacked and overwhelmed by the resistance leaders and, in their damage and frenzy, they crashed into the command tower, seemingly perishing as it exploded and collapsed. Although the prior Judge was killed, it had survived long enough for the gestation of their new Judge to finish. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}}

The new Judge Starscream rounded up nearly all his enemies, only to monologue over them while Optimus Prime and Megatron were being located. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}} Iaconus was soon awakened and battled the enslaved Croaton under Judge Starscream's command. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} Eventually, Judge Starscream ended the battle, using unspace to slay Iaconus, {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} but soon also lost control of Croaton. As his enemies broke free and rallied, he was soon overwhelmed and seemingly destroyed by the dual [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrices]] of Optimus Prime and a returned Megatron. With the simultaneous death of the Scientist by Wheeljack, the Quintesson invasion was effectively overthrown. The remainder of their forces would subsequently be destroyed by the Autobots and Deceptions as no trace of their occupation remained by the time of the factions' split control of the planet. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

====Alternate universe====
In the universe from which [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron X]] hailed from, the tyrant used a [[laser snare]] to destroy the Quintesson flagship as it descended onto Cybertron before salvaging its technology for his own ends. {{storylink|The Other One}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends Quintesson.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2.2|You spin me right round baby, right round.]]
The Quintessons put [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] and [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] on trial. Unfortunately [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] arrived and promptly turned the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] on their masters. {{storylink|Mockery of Justice}} Intending to disrupt the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]], the Quintessons allied with [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] and sent her in to cause trouble. {{storylink|The Galactic Games}} They also send [[Skuxxoid]]s to the games to kidnap [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}} When the trio were rescued post-sentencing by the other Autobots, the Quintessons destroyed their own home planet, Quintesson, in an attempt to eliminate them. The Quints then tried to enlist the help of the Decepticons to wipe out the Autobots, only for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to arrive and reclaim his troops. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}} They soon struck an alliance with Galvatron and attacked Cybertron, with the end result that they activated an ancient device to deactivate all Transformers. After the device was destroyed by Spike, the Quintessons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 3}}

The Quintessons observed from afar Ultra Magnus and his Autobots celebrated the activation of a new power core. Enraged by the sight, the Quintessons plotted to get revenge on both Autobots and Decepticons. They then approached Galvatron and gave the Decepticon leader false coordinates to a power core. The Quintessons had in truth led Galvatron to the location of their old creations, the Dweller and the Trans-Organics. After the ensuing battle that took place between the Autobots, the Decepticons and the Quintessons' ancient creations, a faint Quintesson cry for help was broadcast from deep underground... {{storylink|Dweller in the Depths (Legends)|Dweller in the Depths}}
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===Transformers: Forged to Fight===
[[File:Quintessons-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|450px|Like a color-changing lamp!]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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==Toys==
===Energon===
*'''[[Alpha Quintesson]]''' (Mega, [[2005]])
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, base, three tentacles
[[File:Alpha Quintesson toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I do hope you'll bring these gadgets back in one piece, 007.]]

:One of the last toys in the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' line]], Alpha Quintesson is fairly unique in that he is one of the only toys in the history of the main ''Transformers'' line that does not transform in any manner or even come with any kind of transforming accessory (like the [[Action Master]]s).

:Alpha Quintesson requires quite a bit of assembly out of the box, coming in six separate pieces: his main body, a solid "bed of tentacles" that serves as a wheeled base that the body plugs into, a firing missile launcher which plugs into his back (via a standard 5mm peg that also allows other characters to wield it) and points up over his head, and three rubber, wire-poseable tentacles which attach to the base. The tentacles end in a large yellow clamp, a red chainsaw, and a purple energy arc, and spin around via a gear-wheel system when the base is rolled back and forth. The figure features nine circular ports (three on each arm and three on the base), to which either [[Energon star|energon chip]]s or any weapons featuring 5mm pegs can be attached.

:The main body is notably very [[Show-accuracy|accurate]] to the CGI model from the animated series, save for its coloration and the addition of the missile launcher. As a toy that was entirely dull green from top to bottom would not have been a very interesting sight, the figure features several shades of green with yellow highlights, plus a red paint wash on its "underbelly" and arms. The main body contains its own gimmick, involving Alpha Q's spinning faces as seen in the cartoon. Opening the armor's jaws reveals Alpha Q's head, recessed within the body (though unable to move forward into a more prominent position as seen in the show), and pressing the trigger on the back of the body, disguised as one of the spinal fins, causes the head to spin from face to face. The toy only features the character's first three faces (Angry, Whiny and Crazy); the purple, calm face is not featured.

:As an allegiance was needed to brand the figure with for marketing purposes, Alpha Quintesson's toy is sold as a Decepticon, despite that faction not really being where his loyalties lie. There were also many reports of the toy coming misassembled, missing the hard point where the figure connected to the base, making it nigh impossible for the toy to stand up on its own.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AlphaQuintesson/alphaquintesson.htm More information on Alpha Quintesson at TFU.info]''

===Cyberverse===
*'''Quintesson Invasion''' (Multi-pack, [[2019]])
[[File:CyberverseQuintessonToy.jpeg|thumb|200px|The Big Surprise of 2019]]

:The Quintesson Judge included in this set is a new roughly deluxe-sized mold, with five different faces that rotate when the top of the body is pushed down and released. The molded tentacle base/body has 4 ball-jointed tentacles that can pose freely.

:Also included in the set are the Spark Armor [[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]] and [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)#Battle Class|Shockwave]], now ''sans'' the spark armor and with new mind control helmet accessories. Additionally, the mind control helmets can plug into any Battle Class spark armor figure. Ironically, Shockwave and Prowl died before encountering the Quintessons in the actual cartoon.

:The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Target]], and appeared at retail in December 2019 with no prior announcement by [[Hasbro]].
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Voyager-Quintesson-Judge.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"It is a day so long in coming that I am uncertain how to celebrate it."]]
*'''Quintesson Judge''' (Voyager Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E22'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER EX-08'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[August 15]], 2020'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, cage, seat, blast effect
:The first [[show accuracy|G1-accurate]] Quintesson toy, released at the Voyager [[pricepoint]] as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' toyline. The Quintesson Judge converts into a modular battle station and prison in 16 steps. The prison cell is large enough to fit a Battlemaster, and the five faces have articulated mouths and a rotating gimmick.

:He was originally supposed to be released in the second wave, but was changed to the third wave, with Starscream replacing him. In Japan, the Quintesson Judge was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.
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==Notes==
[[File:FloroDery originalquintesson.jpg|thumb|Touch the Rainbow, Taste the Rainbow!]]
*The Quintessons were named after a local restaurant.<ref>Flint Dille interview at TFcon 2016</ref>
*An early design for the Quintessons, described in an April 1985 draft of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', gave them spindly bipedal bodies with large heads. Per this draft, the Autobots would have been shocked to discover that, in reality, they were ''all head''; when Hot Rod grabbed one, its head would disconnect from its body, fly off, and link up to another body in waiting. Somewhere along the way, the body idea got dropped, but not before designer [[Floro Dery]] produced a design seemingly based on this early idea, seen at right, revealed through his [https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/FDartstudio?ref=l2-shopheader-name Etsy store] in October 2014. The idea did not disappear completely, however; the mini-series "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" was produced before the movie's script was finalized, and contains a few references to ideas from this early draft, including a scene in which one of [[Deliberata]]'s faces detaches—seemingly derived from the idea of a removable head.
*When asked about the finalized Quintesson design in an interview, Dery stated they were based on a cylindrical toy he designed at some point.<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref>
*In their first appearance in ''The Transformers: The Movie'', the two speaking Quintessons are voiced by [[Regis Cordic]] (who plays the judge) and [[Roger C. Carmel]] (the prosecutor). These two actors then became the primary recurring voices of the Quintessons in the third season of the cartoon, usually playing judges, with [[Jack Angel]] normally serving as a third in episodes where more than two speaking roles were required. In [[AKOM]]-animated episodes, Cordic's Quintesson (usually designated "Quintesson #1" in scripts) would commonly speak from the Face of Doubt, while Carmel's ("Quintesson #2") used the Face of Laughter; Angel's intermittently-appearing third Quintesson would most often use the Face of Death, but animation errors, and Quintesson face-rotating meant that these were not ''absolute'' rules. In [[Toei Animation|Toei]] episodes, judges usually spoke from the Face of Death regardless of actor, and prosecutors got more screen time, with Cordic, as the "lead" Quintesson actor, voicing most of them. Numerous guest actors also played assorted "guest" Quintesson roles in various episodes.
*Since [[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]] never explains what the characters are being charged with, and offers no logical progression to a verdict, it's usually interpreted that Quintesson justice simply operates on reverse terminology for the sake of humor—that the Quintessons ''say'' "innocent", but dohohoho, they're aliens, and to them, that ''means'' "guilty", so the accused is sentenced to death. This was certainly the assumption [[Simon Furman]] was working off of when he first used the Quintessons in the UK-only framing sequence of "[[The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006]]" and had a Quintesson find [[Mister Regan|an interrogator]] to be "innocent" of things which he is unambiguously guilty of. The 2014 novel ''[[Transformers: Retribution|Retribution]]'' also followed this path, with the note that "innocent" must "mean something different" to the aliens, as the characters on trial are indeed entirely guilty of what they are being accused of. What is consistently overlooked, however, is the one instance in all Transformers canon of the Quintessons actually finding someone guilty, which happens to Kup and Ultra Magnus in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]". And they ''are'' guilty of the charges put before them: being Autobots, the race who stole Cybertron from the Quintessons. While it may have started out that way at some point in the script process of the movie, the cartoon universe made clear very early on that Quintesson justice isn't supposed to operate on reverse terminology for humor's sake; the aliens know the difference between the two terms, and the trials are just trivial, for their own amusement, before they kill you anyway.
*In a Q&A, [[Simon Furman]] said he considered making the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]] a Quintesson artifact but changed his mind.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=5032 SIMON FURMAN - Q&A Nov/Dec 2008 at IDW Publishing Forums]</ref>
*The ''Animated'' Quintessons are just off-screen mentions, but as their empire's name is near-identical to [[Japan|Imperial Japan]]'s {{w|Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere}}, we can assume they're ''very nasty''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Quintessa-seijin''' (クインテッサ星人, "Planet Quintessa People"), '''Quintesson''' (クインテッサン ''Kuintessan'')
*''Italian:'' '''Quintessenziali''' ("Quintessentials")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wǔ Miàn Guài''' (五面怪, "Five-faced Monster")

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[[Category:Shattered Glass species]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron species]]
[[Category:Wings Universe species]]

Dick Terhune

2020-03-22T03:40:51Z

Zeon: /* Transformers: Cyberverse */

'''Dick Terhune''' is an American voice actor. He has provided voiceover for many advertising campaigns, as well as some video game roles such as the title character of ''Pinstripe''.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Dweller (Cyberverse)|Dweller]]
*[[Maccadam]]/[[Alchemist Prime]]
*[[Prowl (Cyberverse)|Prowl]]
*[[Quintesson]] Judge (Chaos face)
*Quintesson Scientist

==External links==

*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1460359/ Dick Terhune on IMDb]
*[https://www.voices.com/actors/dickterhune#bio/ Dick Terhune on Voices.com]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Terhune, Dick}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Hasbro Studios]]

Ryan Nicolls

2020-03-22T03:39:40Z

Zeon:

'''Ryan Nicolls''' is a New York-based American voice actor. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Nicolls has voiced Jan in ''Alisa Knows What to Do!'', and Sammy from ''Be-Be Bears'', and the Sphinx Moth in ''Tall Tales from the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings.''

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
*[[Velgrox]]
*Various Generics

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Saskia Marx

2020-03-22T03:39:12Z

Zeon: /* Transformers: Cyberverse */

'''Saskia Marx''' is a New York-based American voice actress.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]
*[[Clobber (Cyberverse)|Clobber]]
*[[Quintesson]] Judge (Cruelty and Judgement faces)

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Astrotrain (Cyberverse)

2020-03-22T03:36:40Z

Zeon: /* Notes */

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{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] [[Triple Changer]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Cyberverse astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|300px|]]
At first glance, '''Astrotrain''' appears to be a colossal [[Decepticon]], using his Triple Changing abilities combined with his force fields, dimensional portals, and door closing abilities for his own selfish gain and occasionally to fuel his sadistic streak, if it's [[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]].

All subsequent glances will reveal that this is in fact an excellent summary of Astrotrain, save for one detail that lets [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]] control him: he is absolutely ''terrified'' of his [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|former master]]. And he will do anything, whether that includes shooting down [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|helpless Autobots]] or working with Dead End, to avoid the tyrant.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Mike Rose]] (English)}}
[[File:Cyberverse astrotrain train.JPG|thumb|It was a dark and stormy night...suddenly, a train whistle rang out.]]
After the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]] was won by [[Megatron X (Cyberverse)|Megatron]], the tyrant created [[Perfect Decepticon|a master race of Decepticons]] before ridding himself of all "unneeded" Decepticons. Along with the [[Insecticon (Cyberverse)|Insecticons]], Astrotrain was kept around, being tortured and abused for millions of years before eventually being freed by an alternate [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Enemy Line}} Astrotrain waited with [[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]], to whom Astrotrain took an immediate dislike, while Megatron and the Insecticons stole the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. When they returned under heavy fire, Astrotrain opened a portal to another universe and flew them through. {{storylink|Silent Strike}}

Astrotrain transported Megatron, Dead End, and the Insecticons to Megatron's home dimension in time to battle Judge [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]]. When they attempted to seal off the portal to [[Transwarp|unspace]], Astrotrain was seized by [[Croaton]] until [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] removed the [[Quintesson]] influence from the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s mind. Astrotrain used a beam to start closing the portal, but his forcefield began failing when an angry Judge Starscream retaliated. He was saved by Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]], and closed the portal completely. Astrotrain later transported the Decepticons to Megatron's meeting with Optimus. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}

[[File:Cyberverse astrotrain shuttle.JPG|thumb|left|And will you be requiring a baggage fare?]]
In the aftermath of the war against the Quintessons, Astrotrain began patrolling the barrier between Autobot and Decepticon halves of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When he began underperfoming, Megatron reminded him who he owed his freedom to, Astrotrain reluctantly falling back into line. {{storylink|Enemy Line}}

Astrotrain worked with Dead End to create a cannon that weaponized unspace to use against The Other One. After testing it on [[Jetfire (Cyberverse)|Jetfire]] and finding it to be faulty, he captured both Jetfire and [[Ratchet (Cyberverse)|Ratchet]], intent on using them as test subjects. [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]] suddenly burst in and attacked Astrotrain, serving as little more than an annoyance, until the randomly-firing unspace cannon hit a door, revealing [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] and [[Shadow Striker (Cyberverse)|Shadow Striker]] listening in. After Shadow Striker mocked him, Astrotrain ordered them to leave, and Soundwave challenged him to make them. They posed no more threat than Rack'n'Ruin, but before he could finish the fight, Astrotrain himself was hit by the cannon and sent to unspace. Gleeful that the weapon worked, Astrotrain opened a portal back to his new universe. {{storylink|Rack N' Ruin N' Ratchet}}

Astrotrain returned to the Decepticon control room and presented the completed weapon to Megatron. Soon enough, the Perfect Decepticons began teleporting in, even if the dimensional shield delayed their approach. When the Autobots arrived, the Perfect Decepticons managed to beam in and surround the group. {{storylink|Silent Strike}} Opting for the better part of valour, Astrotrain opened up a multiverse portal and flew away. Once [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] had defeated The Other One, Astrotrain returned to seize the prone form of his old master, intending to imprison him in his own body as he sailed the multiverse, laughing about his "big plans." {{storylink|The Other One}}

==Notes==
[[File:Cyberverse astrotrain hologram.JPG|thumb|Get your feet off the coffee table!]]
*Standing several times taller than Megatron himself, ''Cyberverse'' Astrotrain is the largest incarnation of Astrotrain yet. Maybe go a little easy on the protein shakes, huh?
*Astrotrain is the only ''Cyberverse'' character seen to create a hologram of his head inside his vehicle mode.
*Astrotrain's design draws inspiration from several of his Generation 1 [[Astrotrain (G1)|counterpart]]'s CHUG toys, specifically the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Classics|toy]] (color scheme), the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Titans Return|toy]] (Hasbro color hints and train mode design), and his more recent ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|toy]] (shuttle mode design).

[[Category:Cartoon-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Operation Bumblebee, Part 2

2020-03-22T03:15:51Z

Zeon: /* Quotes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 31
|prev=Operation Bumblebee, Part 1
|next=Loose Cannons
|image=OperationBumblebee2-Forge.jpg
|caption=[[Thor|Whosoever holds this hammer, if they be worthy, shall possess the power of Bulkhead.]]
|title="Operation Bumblebee, Part 2"
|airdate=[[March 17]], [[2012]]
|written by=[[Nicole Dubuc]]
|directed by=[[Vinton Heuck]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Bumblebee discovers that MECH and Starscream are responsible for his troubles while Ratchet confronts demons from his Cybertronian past.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:OperationBumblebee2 Starscream MECH find Energon.jpg|thumb|left|250px|How much of this does Starscream get?]]
With [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] on a medical bed, [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] tells [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] off for taking the scout into battle. When Bumblebee comes around, he faces Ratchet's ire as well, and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] grounds Bumblebee until his [[transformation cog|T-cog]] can be recovered. Ratchet has another idea though—he offers to donate his own T-cog in a transplant. Though Optimus is uncertain, Ratchet convinces him.

[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] is pleased with the new device [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] has secured—a [[force field]] generator—although Megatron's demonstration leaves him startled.

Elsewhere, [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] and [[Silas]] find an [[energon]] deposit, though Silas would appreciate it if Starscream didn't talk so much.

Ratchet selects [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] to do the operation, though she's less than enthusiastic. She starts by putting Ratchet in induced [[stasis lock|stasis]], but before she can do the same for Bumblebee, an alarm signals the appearance of another relic from the [[Vaults]] of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. Optimus calls a halt to the operation so he, Arcee and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] can investigate. No sooner have they left than [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] contacts the base. He's disappointed only Bumblebee's there to take his call, but passes on the news that he's got the possible coordinates of a [[MECH]] base. Unable to understand Bumblebee, he searches for someone who speaks English, but Ratchet is barely coherent, still recovering from stasis. [[Jack Darby|Jack]] volunteers to pass the message on.

[[Image:OperationBumblebee2 Breakdown Knockout find Forge.jpg|thumb|right|250px|At this point, a "Hammertime" joke is too easy, so we won't make one.]]
Optimus and his team reach the top of a mountain to find Knock Out and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] uncovering the [[Forge of Solus Prime]]. With it, the Autobots could conceivably create a new T-cog for Bumblebee.

MECH infuses the newly-found energon into their creation, but as it begins to stir, Bumblebee bursts through the door. Though unarmed, Bumblebee throws an industrial-sized barrel at Starscream, knocking him flat, and proceeds to shrug off the weapons fire from the MECH goons.

As Knock Out and Breakdown free the forge, the Autobots charge them. While Bulkhead tackles Breakdown, Optimus and Arcee find they have a bit of a problem getting past Knock Out's shield generator, and he pushes them back towards the edge of the cliff.

Bumblebee knocks a bunch of MECH troopers flat, jumps on their robot and tears his T-cog from its innards. No sooner is this done than he's hit by a blast from Starscream. As MECH withdraw, Starscream grabs the T-cog and threatens to destroy it.

[[Image:OperationBumblebee2 Starscream threatens T-cog.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Look at your T-cog, now back to me...]]
Ratchet recovers, only to find Fowler shouting at him about MECH coordinates, and the kids reveal Bumblebee has gone to deal with it.

Meanwhile, Bumblebee has had enough of Starscream's gloating and belts the ex-Decepticon, knocking him flat. As the T-cog flies up into the air, Bumblebee jumps for it, but a quick blast by Starscream spells the end of that attempt. While Starscream leaves, Bumblebee is left with his shattered T-cog. Starscream meets up with MECH outside the compound, but Silas is less than impressed with him for losing the T-cog, and Starscream is soon surrounded by MECH troops.

Optimus and Arcee are forced back to the cliff edge. While Breakdown is distracted by their predicament, Bulkhead takes the opportunity to grab the Forge of Solus Prime and smack the Decepticon with it. Breakdown lands on Knock Out and for a few moments Bulkhead stands triumphant, at least until Megatron steps out of the [[GroundBridge]] and blasts him. Collecting the Forge, the Decepticons leave. Ratchet reports the situation with MECH to Optimus.

[[Image:OperationBumblebee2 Bumblebee damaged T-cog.jpg|thumb|right|250px|My Precious...]]
Starscream comes around to find MECH gone. When he sees Optimus's team arrive at the MECH base, he tries to transform, only to find his T-cog had been taken, and runs off panicking into the woods. Meanwhile, Bumblebee walks out to join his comrades, sadly holding his own damaged T-cog. Optimus radios Ratchet to prepare for surgery.

On the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', Megatron attempts to use the Forge, only to discover that it requires the power of a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] to work. Despite this hitch, the warlord takes comfort in the knowledge that the Forge is safely away from the hands of the Autobots–and more specifically, Optimus Prime.

Ratchet finishes operating, restoring Bumblebee's old cog. Though Bumblebee's first few attempts to transform fail, he eventually manages it, and takes Raf for a drive. Ratchet, for his part, seems happy that it worked.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (1)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (2)
*[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] (4)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (5)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (7)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (8)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (9)
*[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] (15)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (16)
|c3=
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (3)
*[[Silas]] (10)
*[[Jack Darby]] (12)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (13)
*[[William Fowler]] (14)
*[[MECH Surgeon]] (17)
|c4=
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==

"You and I both know there exists a way to make him whole again." 
"A transplant, but that would require a donor." 
"You need look no further than the Autobot standing before you."
:—'''Ratchet''' tells '''Optimus Prime''' that he is willing to make a sacrifice

"I... think I just leaked a little transmission fluid."
:—'''Knock Out''' sums up how intimidating his master truly is

"Do you ever ''not'' speak?"
:—'''Silas''' says what we're all thinking to Starscream

"What! Do I hear a Fuzor in need of voice-box repair?" 
"What's a Fuzor!? What's going on over there!?" 
"I am able! Just ask Bantor! He was all mandrill before I...put a tiger in his tank..." *''crashes back against the berth''*
:—'''Ratchet''' manages to confuse Fowler while in half stasis

"Oh! Get me someone who speaks anything ''other'' than BLEEP!"
:—'''Fowler''' at his limit.

"I am not one of your foot-soldiers! I am a ''consultant!"''
:—'''Starscream''' doesn't like taking orders from humans

"Mine's bigger!"
:—'''Bulkhead''' compares hammers with Breakdown

"Time to jet—because I ''can''!"
:—'''Starscream''', who really should learn to keep his mouth shut.

{{-}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Once more'', Starscream mentions being the one to "offline" [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]].

===Transformers references===
* While delirious, Ratchet refers to [[Fuzor]]s, and even names [[Bantor (Prime)|Bantor]], a reference to [[Bantor (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Bantor]]. That said, [[Jeffrey Combs]] mispronounces the word as "Foo-zor"; [[Ernie Hudson]] delivers the correct "Fuse-or."
* Optimus mentions [[Solus Prime]], one of the [[Thirteen]].
* Knock Out unfavorably compares the results of Megatron's failed forging experiment to a "[[Fortress Maximus (disambiguation)|Fortress-Maximus]] Grade [[Nucleon Shock Cannon]]".
* Megatron once again calls Optimus by his pre-Prime name "Orion Pax" from the previous episodes during his gloating.

===Real-world references===
* Knock Out broadly references award shows such as the Oscars and Emmys.
* "Put a tiger in your tank" was a slogan of {{w|Exxon}}.

===Errors===
* Once again, Starscream's eyes are completely red for the first half of the episode. It's only after Bumblebee hits him with a barrel that they are only red circles. Maybe hitting him with a heavy object is the key to making them normal.
* As the Autobots spy on Knockout and Breakdown unearthing the Forge, Optimus's left hand can clearly be seen disloged from his wrist.
* After the Autobots pass through the GroundBridge to MECH's headquarters in search of Bumblebee, Optimus had his battle mask drawn. When the camera pans to show Starscream behind them, his mask retracts silently, and almost invisibly.

===Trivia===
* When Agent Fowler relays the information on MECH's whereabouts to Bumblebee, he says it really slowly and condescendingly, as if he believes Bumblebee has trouble understanding English, rather than just being mute. Gee, nice.
* During the fight in the hangar, Bumblebee punches several MECH soldiers, sending them flying through the air. Silas survived this, so it stands to reason everyone else did, too. Cartoons, everybody! (A soldier didn't crack the prototype's lens; that was his rifle.)
* It seems that the Cybertronians of this continuity are incapable of self-propelled flight outside a flight-capable alternate mode. This is in stark contrast to previous continuities. Especially ones in which even Cybertronians who ''didn't'' have flight-capable vehicle modes were regularly capable of self-propelled flight through air and the vacuum of space.
* This is only the [[One Shall Fall|second episode]] that Ratchet laughs in.
* When Bumblebee and Starscream attempt to transform without their T-cogs, the classic transformation sound can be heard

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Opération Bumblebee, Partie 2'''" ("Operation Bumblebee, Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Operation Bumblebee, Teil 2'''" ("Operation Bumblebee, Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 29|29 October]] [[2012]]

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Yūkan Henkei! Gun'i no Ketsudan'''" (勇敢変形!軍医の決断, "Brave Transformation! The Surgeon's Decision")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 3|3 November]] [[2012]]

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Operação Bumblebee, Parte 2'''" ("Operation Bumblebee, Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 7|7 June]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Operazione Bumblebee, Parte 2'''" ("Operation Bumblebee, Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 12|12 October]] [[2012]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season Two ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2013 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Vol. 16 ([[Avex Trax]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2013 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Folge 7: Orion Pax ([[EDEL:kids]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Ultimate Bumblebee (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season 2 Volume 1: Orion Pax ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2014 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season Two Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season 2 Vol. 1: Orion Pax ([[Primal Screen]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2014 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Saison 2 Vol. 1: Orion Pax (Primal Screen) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2014 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Stagione 2 Vol. 1: Orion Pax (Primal Screen) — English, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian audio. 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Operation Bumblebee (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Intégrale Saison 2 (Primal Screen) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime'' — The Complete Season 2 (Primal Screen) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime'' — La Seconda Stagione Completa (Primal Screen) — English, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian audio. 
;Blu-ray
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2012 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season Two (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime'' — Season Two Collection (Madman Entertainment) 

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Wildwheel (Cyberverse)

2020-03-22T02:40:55Z

Zeon: /* Cyberverse cartoon */

{{factions|autobot|decepticon}}
:''Wild Wheel is a [[Decepticon]] and former [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:WildWheel.jpg|thumb|right|300px|He was vicious and a killer, though a youth of twenty four, and the notches on his pistol numbered one an' nineteen more.]]

It's always a tragedy when a good 'bot goes bad, and '''Wild Wheel''' ain't no exception. Once as stalwart an Autobot as you can name, his accidental abandonment has soured him. Any goodness in his Spark has been buried under a streak of viciousness and resentment a mile wide, and now Wild Wheel wanders the spaceways, using his sharpshooting skills and tremendous strength to barely eke out a living, all the while hunting the 'bot he holds solely responsible for his tragic fall: [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]. And when he finds that son of a glitch... he'd better hope he's quicker on the draw than Wild Wheel.

But on the plus side, he rocks the space poncho look.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Rich Orlow]] (English)}}
Wild Wheel was a crewmember on-board the ''[[Ark (Cyberverse)|Ark]]'' when it made its fateful voyage to look for the Allspark. While he was in stasis, the ship suffered a hull breach, and Wild Wheel's pod was one of those sucked out of the hold, falling into the gravity of a nearby [[Earth|blue-green planet]]. Wild Wheel's pod burnt up in the atmosphere, and he crash-landed on the continent of what would one day become America. For the next sixty-odd million years, Wild Wheel was trapped, only managing to get free in the 1800s. He promptly fell in with a gang of human outlaws, and was reduced to petty crimes to survive, soon earning a bounty on his head. As time passed, he became increasingly resentful toward his Autobot comrades, feeling they had abandoned him, with a particular hatred for Optimus Prime himself.

Eventually, Wild Wheel managed to leave Earth. He wandered space, taking harsh jobs as a bounty hunter in order to survive, while still looking for the Autobot leader. After the Quintesson invasion of Cybertron, Wild Wheel returned to his home planet. Arriving on the Decepticon half of the planet, he began roughly interrogating everyone he ran into as to the whereabouts of his former commander, until he encountered [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]], the Decepticon leader being all too happy to point him in Optimus's direction, and offer him a job if he survived. Repeating his rough inquiries on the Autobot side of the planet, Wild Wheel tracked Optimus to Cobalt Springs, where he was attending to restoration efforts, which Wild Wheel sabotaged in order to get his attention.

Optimus tried reasoning with the former Autobot, who rebuffed his efforts and challenged him to a quick-shooting duel. Optimus succeed, and once again tried to reason with Wild Wheel to let go of his hatred and rejoin the Autobots. Wild Wheel refused, and took off, heading back toward the Decepticon side of Cybertron. {{storylink|Wild Wild Wheel}}

Wild Wheel joined his leader on an Insecticon hunt, where they found the bugs had made a makeshift craft to take their chances and flee.{{storylink|Silent Strike}} He held off several Perfect Decepticons before attempting to pledge his loyalty to The Other One. {{storylink|The Other One}}}}

==Toys==
===''Cyberverse''===
[[File:TF-Cyberverse-2018-Battle-Call-Trooper-Wild-Wheel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fire! [BURST MODE]]]
*'''Wild Wheel''' (Battle Call Trooper, 2020)
**''Accessories'': Two pistols

:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'''s Battle Call subline, the Trooper Class Wild Wheel is a Deluxe-sized mold that converts from a cowboy-themed Bot into a Cybertronian car and back. Like his sub-line's brethren, Wild Wheel features a "Battle Call" voice-activated gimmick, which automatically deploys his armor and activates his battle sounds if "Power Up" is spoken.

:Sadly, he does ''not'' come with a lasso or poncho.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Wild Wheel's design, especially his poncho, homages that of the {{w|Man with No Name}} of {{w|Sergio Leone}}'s ''{{w|Dollars Trilogy}}''.

[[Category:Cyberverse Autobots]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Decepticons]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]

Rich Orlow

2020-03-22T02:29:32Z

Zeon:

'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actor. He previously voice Ragear from ''Sheep & Wolves'' and He-Man in a Gieco commercial.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]]
*[[Affluous]]
*[[Biter]]
*[[Meteorfire]]
*[[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]]
*[[Wild Wheel]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Brian Levinson

2020-03-22T02:27:59Z

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'''Brian Levinson''' is a New York-based American voice actor.
==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Shrapnel (Cyberverse)|Shrapnel]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Ryan Nicolls

2020-03-22T02:26:55Z

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'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actor. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Nicolls has voiced Jan in ''Alisa Knows What to Do!'', and Sammy from ''Be-Be Bears'', and the Sphinx Moth in ''Tall Tales from the Magical Garden of Antoon Krings.''

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Dirge (Cyberverse)|Dirge]]
*[[Velgrox]]
*Various Generics

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Tomas Virgadula

2020-03-22T02:24:04Z

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'''Tomas Virgadula''' is a New York-based American voice actor.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Thrust (Cyberverse)|Thrust]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Ben Bott

2020-03-22T02:22:55Z

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'''Ben Bott''' is a New York-based American voice actor.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Thundercracker (Cyberverse)|Thundercracker]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Lianne Marie Dobbs

2020-03-22T02:21:34Z

Zeon: /* Notes */

'''Lianne Marie Dobbs''' is a New York-based American voice actress. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Dobbs has performed on the anime front as Sora from ''Aria The Natural'', Henrietta Akaba from ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V'', and Merilyn Flame from ''Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon on Destruction''.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]]

==Notes==
*Dobbs was the first voice actress announced for ''Cyberverse''.
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Lianne Marie Dobbs

2020-03-22T02:21:26Z

Zeon: Created page with "'''Lianne Marie Dobbs''' is a New York-based American voice actress. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Dobbs has performed on the anime front as Sora from ''Aria The Natural'', Henri..."

'''Lianne Marie Dobbs''' is a New York-based American voice actress. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Dobbs has performed on the anime front as Sora from ''Aria The Natural'', Henrietta Akaba from ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V'', and Merilyn Flame from ''Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon on Destruction''.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]]

==Notes==
*Dobbs was the first voiced actress announced for ''Cyberverse''.
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Xavier Paul

2020-03-22T02:17:35Z

Zeon: Created page with "'''Xavier Paul''' is a New York-based American voice actor. ==Roles== ===''Transformers: Cyberverse''=== *[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead E..."

'''Xavier Paul''' is a New York-based American voice actor.
==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Dead End (Cyberverse)|Dead End]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]

JC Ernst

2020-03-22T02:15:05Z

Zeon: Created page with "'''JC Ernst''' is a New York-based American voice actor. ==Roles== ===''Transformers: Cyberverse''=== *Blurr [[..."

'''JC Ernst''' is a New York-based American voice actor.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Blurr (Cyberverse)|Blurr]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Jaime Lamchick

2020-03-22T02:13:23Z

Zeon:

'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actress.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]]
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]]
*[[Alphastrike]]
*[[Operatus]]
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]] (Season 2-3)

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Jaime Lamchick

2020-03-22T02:13:02Z

Zeon: Created page with "'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actress. ==Roles== ===''Transformers: Cyberverse''=== *[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Ac..."

'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actress.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Acid Storm (Cyberverse)|Acid Storm]]
*[[Arcee (Cyberverse)|Arcee]]
*[[Alphastrike]]
*[[Operatus]]
*[[Affluous]]
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]] (Season 2-3)

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Latonia Phipps

2020-03-22T02:09:50Z

Zeon: Created page with "'''Latonia Phipps''' is a New York-based American voice actress. ==Roles== ===''Transformers: Cyberverse''=== *[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|C..."

'''Latonia Phipps''' is a New York-based American voice actress.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Chromia]] (Season 1 only)

[[Category:English voice actors]]

TJ Nelson

2020-03-22T02:08:33Z

Zeon: Created page with "'''TJ Nelson''' is a New York-based American voice actor. ==Roles== ===''Transformers: Cyberverse''=== *[[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor..."

'''TJ Nelson''' is a New York-based American voice actor.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]]
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Rich Orlow

2020-03-22T02:05:31Z

Zeon:

'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actor. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Orlow has voiced Ragear is ''Sheep & Wolves'' and He-Man in a Gieco commercial.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]]
*[[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]]
*[[Meteorfire]]
*[[Wild Wheel]]
*[[Affluous]]
*[[Biter]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]

Rich Orlow

2020-03-22T02:05:07Z

Zeon: Created page with "'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actor. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Orlow has voiced Ragear is ''Sheep & Wolves''' and He-Man in a Gieco commercial. ==Roles..."

'''Rich Orlow''' is a New York-based American voice actor. Aside from ''Cyberverse'', Orlow has voiced Ragear is ''Sheep & Wolves''' and He-Man in a Gieco commercial.

==Roles==
===''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''===
*[[Alpha Trion (Cyberverse)|Alpha Trion]]
*[[Thunderhowl (Cyberverse)|Thunderhowl]]
*[[Meteorfire]]
*[[Wild Wheel]]
*[[Affluous]]
*[[Biter]]

[[Category:English voice actors]]