Editing Blue Bolts (RID)

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{{disambig2|Ultra Magnus's weapon|Ultra Mammoth's weapon|Blue Bolts (Timelines)}}
:''Blue Bolts is an [[Autobot]] weapon from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]] and sometimes future [[Maximal]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:MistakenIdentity Omega Guns stock.jpg|thumb|300px|This gun has more attack names than some Transformers get in their whole lives.]]

'''Blue Bolts''' (aka '''Bluebolt''', '''Blue-Bolts''', and '''Bluebolts''') is [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]'s personal "universal weapon",<ref>[[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|''Car Robots'' God Magnus bio]]</ref> featuring a laser cannon, a gatling gun, and two smaller missile-like barrels. Ultra Magnus can use a variety of combat abilities with Blue Bolts' specific weaponry, such as the Arm Laser, the Arm Cannon, or even a combination of the two.

Blue Bolts can also be wielded by [[Omega Prime]]—the [[Combiner|combined form]] of Ultra Magnus with his [[relatives|brother]], [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]—who can likewise perform variously-named attacks with the weapon. 

Incarnations of Blue Bolts can act as an independent [[Battle Master]] with their own robot mode. In [[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|at least one far flung future]], Bluebolt evolved into a [[Maximal]] "Universal [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]]".<ref>[[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Dark Amber Leo Prime bio]]</ref> With unfailing faith in the great Maximal and [[Autobot]] leaders of yore, that former universal weapon now tries to find hope in the midst of a dying universe.

==Fiction==
===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}} {{storylink|The Two Faces of Ultra Magnus}} {{storylink|Mystery of the Ultra Magnus}} {{storylink|Power to Burn!}} {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} {{storylink|A Friendly Contest}} {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}} {{storylink|The Human Element}} {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}} {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}}}}

===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{CRnote|Blue Bolts||Bluebolt}}

====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:Legends Devil God Fire Convoy.jpg|thumb|300px]]
After [[Megatron (RID)|Devil Gigatron]] reformed and began working with the [[Dimensional Patrol]], [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|God Magnus]] and [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]] learned to merge with him as well, going even further beyond [[Omega Prime|God Fire Convoy]] to create "Devil God Fire Convoy". This three-part being still used Bluebolt as attached weaponry. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

====''End of G1 Universe''====
[[File:EOG1U Bluebolt.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Blue Bird of Happiness]]
With [[G1 World|the universe]] drained of most energy and soon coming to an end, Bluebolt, on orders from [[Primus|Vector Sigma]], went on a long journey to bring the dead body of [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] to [[Earth]] where he could be revived with [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s [[Angolmois Energy|remnant energy]] in the planet's crust. {{storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime#Masterpiece|Dark Amber Leo Prime bio}} The resurrection ritual was interrupted by [[Untite]], who summoned an undead [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] to restrain Bluebolt while Untite approached the corpse to eat it. However, the magic circle was already complete and activated, unifying Leo Prime with Unicron's energy to create [[Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. Bluebolt believed this black warrior to be Leo Prime resurrected, but the new being mocked this belief, only being convinced to save the Maximal by the [[Energon Matrix]] within him. After Untite weakened Dark Amber in battle, Bluebolt offered their body for Dark Amber to consume and gain energy from, only to be rejected. Dark Amber instead elected to eat part of the planet, recovering and taking down the Seeker. {{Storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (First)}} Bluebolt watched on as the "hero" also took care of Untite, but corroborated the hyena's revelation that Earth was soon to explode with them on it. After the stubborn Dark Amber used Unicron's power to restore the planet to a verdant, living one, Bluebolt joined him and the rebuilt Untite in travelling throughout the universe to fix other planets. {{storylink|Dark Amber Leo Prime (Second)}}

===Dreamwave ''Robots in Disguise'' comic===
When [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] got involved in an attempted [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]/[[Decepticon]] heist of a nuclear facility, he used Blue Bolts to take down the villains while arguing with [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]]. He would drop his weapon in the subsequent confrontation with [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus...to the Rescue?}}

===Fun Publications comics===
In the [[Universe War]], [[Omega Prime]] fought with Blue Bolts on his shoulder. During [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s collapse, the Autobot combiner escaped through a portal, {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}} ending up in another, unexpected universe to deal with [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] and his [[Dead Matrix]]. He still carried Blue Bolts on his person. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 1}}

Later events would lead to the resurrection of [[Unicron]]. Omega Prime soon joined the [[Mini-Con Civil War|civil war]] taking place within the [[Mini-Con]] colonies, with Blue Bolts fully mounted on his back now. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 4}} It was utilized to great degree in taking down the [[Decepticon]] Mini-Cons and the full might of the "Omega Arsenal Blast" was unleashed on Unicron himself. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}}
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==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[File:RID01 and CR Blue Bolts all configurations.jpg|thumb|upright=3.5|This thing doesn't even have a robot mode yet and it's already [[Megatron (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|giving Megatron a run for his money.]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''God Magnus''' (2000) / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Super Class, 2001)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Ultra Magnus]]'s weapon (referred to as simply "gun" in the English and Japanese instructions and properly named in both bios) can be configured into three different modes (referred to in Japanese as "Vulcan Mode", "Laser Mode", and "Laser & Vulcan Mode" and aligned to the "Magna/God Vulcan", "Magna/God Laser", and "God/God Fire Burst" attacks) and, when plugged into the proper connectors, generate different sound effects. The Japanese release is slightly different in that it uses different missiles, features darker, metallic-flaked plastics, and, as expected, Japanese voice clips. When Magnus combines with the large ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Optimus Prime]] toy to create [[Omega Prime#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Omega Prime]], Blue Bolts can be attached to receiving stalks on his shoulder blades to produce three more configurations with an entire second set of devoted sounds. Lastly in something of a freestyle mode Blue Bolts can be stored atop either pair of four devoted raised posts in Magnus's vehicle mode in all manner of (silent) configurations, any of which are just tall enough to allow a deluxe car to still scooch underneath.

:Pressing a red button found on the bottom of his jet boosters plays a sound clip of "Ultra Magnus, Transform!" ("God Magnus! Transform!" in the Japanese release), and more clips can be unlocked with the Blue Bolts weapon. <!--Following are official transcriptions from the Japanese instructions-->The Japanese Bluebolt sound clips for God Magnus are as follows: 
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:*God Magnus
:**Magna Vulcan: "Bababababa!" (バババババ!)
:**Magna Laser: "Bishūn! Bishūn! Bishūn!" (ビシューン! ビシューン! ビシューン!)
:**God Burst: "'Goood' subabababān!" (「ゴーッド」スババババーン!)
*God Fire Convoy
**God Vulcan: "Dobabababa!" (ドババババ!)
**God Laser: "Doshūn! Doshūn!" (ドシューン! ドシューン!)
**God Fire Burst: "'God Fire' sudodododo!" (「ゴッドファイアー」スドドドド!)}}
:For the English release, the Blue Bolts sound clips are similar but different to the Japanese ones, particularly with the combined weapon sound clip now yelling "Fire!" following by blasting sounds for Ultra Magnus, and yelling "Omega Fire!" with more blasting sounds for Omega Prime. 

:[[Sonokong]] also released God Magnus in [[South Korea|Korean]] markets, outwardly similar to the Takara release but using the Hasbro version's sound effects.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Blue Bolts at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CR Black God Magnus with Black Bluebolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Black God Magnus''' (2000)}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Black God Fire Convoy''' (Giftset, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:This [[Black redeco|black repaint]] of Ultra Magnus (and Bluebolt) is ''hugely'' rare, to the extent that its very ''existence'' is occasionally questioned. Only ten units are known to exist, having been offered in a ''[[TV Magazine]]'' prize draw that seemed to slip under everyone's radar. The toy recieved a second, equally limited run in a box set with [[Optimus Prime (RID)#SuperBlack|Black Super Fire Convoy]].
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1795/Car+Robots/Black+God+Magnus More information on black Bluebolt at Transformers at the Moon]''

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[[File:Car Robots Clear Bluebolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version''' (Giftset, 2000)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:The God Fire Convoy Special Clear Version (ゴッドファイヤーコンボイ スペシャルクリアバージョン) set includes a unique clear version of the Ultra Magnus figure not available anywhere else, paired with a clear Super Fire Convoy, who together combine to form Clear God Fire Convoy. The set includes a not-actually-very-clear variant of Bluebolt principally distinguished from its retail counterpart by the flip-up reticle (here recolored from its usual blue to a fluorescent lime green) and the red parts (cast in clear plastic).

:The giftset was exclusive to Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores. Released in November 2000, it was limited to 3000 pieces; reportedly, only 100 Toys"R"Us locations carried the set, and limited customers to one purchase on the day of release.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/ClearGodMagnus/godmagnus.htm More information on "Clear" Bluebolt at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe 2003 Blue Blots.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus''' (Super Class, 2003)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

: The ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Sam's Club-[[exclusive]] Ultra Magnus was more-or-less unchanged from its ''Robots in Disguise'' counterpart, with the only noticeable difference being that his dark blue parts had become a much darker blue. This extends to Blue Bolts' stocks.

: Exciting. On the other hand, it was way cheaper than getting the original.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/TFUUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Universe'' Blue Bolts at TFU.info]''

===''Cybertron''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Magnus is a repackaged version of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Ultra Magnus, and was sold in a Costco-[[exclusive]] multi-pack with a red redeco of the 2003 ''Universe'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]]. As such, it includes a Blue Bolts identical to the ''Universe'' version. 

:The ''Cybertron'' branding left it rather up in the air whether this box set constituted a new iteration of the characters in the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|''Cybertron'' franchise's fiction]] or what until the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] settled the issue in [[2015]] by seizing on the resemblance to the original ''Robots in Disguise'' decoes to [[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 26, 2015|rule it the appearance of the original brothers]] (with Blue Bolts akimbo) in their various [[#3H and Fun Publications comics|convention comic adventures]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/CostCoUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Blue Bolts at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:Encore Bluebolt.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.3]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''God Fire Convoy''' (Multi-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles

:In this ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' reissue giftset, Super Fire Convoy and God Magnus have slightly different plastic colors such that Bluebolt is marginally more saturated in a gesture towards [[Show-accuracy|show accuracy]].

:Most of the production run had the Bluebolt's voice samples swapped, so that the line "Magna Laser" plays in "Magna Vulcan" mode and vice versa. This issue, along with a printing error on the box and widespread complaints of overall poor quality control, led to the set being recalled by [[TakaraTomy]].<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/encore-god-fire-convoy-lg64-seaspray-and-rione-lg65-targetmaster-twin-twist-lg66-targetmaster.1124163/page-60#post-15674212 TakaraTomy apology and recall notice]</ref>
::*''[https://ridforever.info/toys/other-toys/encore-toys/god-fire-convoy-2 More information on ''Encore'' Bluebolt at RID Forever]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:HasLabBluebolts.jpg|upright=2.5|thumb|You need that ''BLUUUUUE''bolts! For a ''TRUUUUUE'' jolt!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Omega Prime''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise 2001]]'' / ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''God Fire Convoy''' (ゴッドファイヤーコンボイ)
:*''Accessories:'' Two missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name = "HasLab Reveal">[[January 30]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sodl6lRkifQ Hasbro Pulse | Transformers: Legacy RID 2001 Omega Prime HasLab Fanstream | January 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>|[[Studio DTW|Dave White]] (product photography), [[Nick (Hasbro)|Nick]] and [[Tony (Hasbro)|Tony]] (product renders)<ref name ="Missile Stream">[[March 7]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pkz6oTI7W4 Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 7, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>
}}

:Part of [[Hasbro Pulse]]'s [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] [[Omega Prime#Legacy|Omega Prime]] package, "Autobot Bluebolts"—"Bluebolt" (ブルーボルト) in TakaraTomy markets—is a roughly [[Size class|Deluxe Class]]-sized figure transforming into [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Legacy|Ultra Magnus]]'s signature weapon. While formally billed as a "[[Battle Master]]" in Hasbro markets, the figure breaks apart into six modular components in the style of the long-running [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]]/[[Armorizer]] gimmick to power up any figure with compatible [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]]. Bluebolts can be wielded in "weapon pack" mode by Ultra Magnus and Omega Prime (the combined form of the included [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Legacy|Optimus Prime]] and Ultra Magnus) in all modes just like the original, in addition to the new feature of stowing away in Ultra Magnus's legs and chest when not in use.<ref>[[February 21]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqvJx2CNWP0 Hasbro Pulse | Transformers HasLab: Legacy RID 2001 Omega Prime | Painted Model Reveal] on YouTube, with Ben MacCrae and Evan Brooks.</ref> 

:Omega Prime was revealed on [[January 30]], [[2024]], with the crowdfunding campaign beginning soon after. The project reached 50% funding in only 24 hours, beating all three previous ''Transformers'' HasLabs. It reached full funding on [[February 9]], [[2024]], in only ten days—three times quicker than the previous record holder, [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Legacy|Deathsaurus]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Exciting news! The #HasLab campaign for #Transformers: Legacy #RobotsInDisguise 2001 #OmegaPrime has achieved its goal with 10,000 backers! A massive thank you to all the incredible fans who made this possible – your support has truly brought Omega Prime to life!|link=https://x.com/HasbroPulse/status/1756013964993991002|site=Twitter|name=Hasbro Pulse|year=2024|month=2|day=9}}</ref> On [[March 7]], a Hasbro Pulse livestream revealed that due to widespread fan demand, Bluebolts would now include the weapon's traditional paired white missiles.<ref name = "Missile Stream"/> The non-firing missiles are essentially continuous lengths of [[5 mm post|5mm wide pipe]] with a 3 mm connection point for ''Generations'' standard-issue [[Fire Blast effect]]s on one end. Additional tabs along their width allow the missiles to stow on Bluebolts's back in robot mode.

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C2vNqMmuIwP/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Bluebolts from Evan Brooks on Instagram]''

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==Notes==
[[File:Blue Bolts bot mode first concept.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.6|The first attempt at a robot mode for Blue Bolts.<br>Also known as "peak performance."]]
*[[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Hisashi Yuki]] pitched personifying Magnus's original weapon at the very first design meeting for HasLab Omega Prime, throwing up a rough sketch of a humanoid mode on a napkin.<ref name = "HasLab Reveal"/>
*Bluebolt's form in the [[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'' comic]] is a [[Redeco#"Virtual" redecos|virtual redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Skywarp (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Maximal Skywarp]], which was in turn a head retool of Deluxe Class [[Airazor (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Airazor]].
*''End of G1 Universe'' author [[Hayato Sakamoto]] dropped an extensive thread on the comic's development in commemoration of the HasLab Omega Prime campaign's success that included quite a bit of information on Bluebolt's Maximal incarnation:
**Bluebolt's name, given to Sakamoto by [[TakaraTomy]] along with the "blue ''Kingdom'' Skywarp" directive, was explained to him as a play on [[Silverbolt (Magnaboss)|Silverbolt]], the original mold use of Skywarp's original toy, so as to make an elaborate riff on the old [[Silverstreak#Conceptual history|Bluestreak/Silverstreak conundrum]]. The very earliest concepts for the character would have seen Bluebolt literally be Skywarp in disguise.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=で、ブルーボルトなのですがダークアンバーレオプライムの漫画用にタカトミ側から出されたキャラクターでどうも同型のスカイワープの海外名シルバーボルトの青バージョンって事でついた名前の様でゴッドマグナスの武器とは偶然重なったみたいでした。スカイワープの変装との初期案もありました。|link=https://x.com/hayatoron/status/1766832896369971440|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
**Noting the seemingly coincidental shared name with God Magnus's signature weapon, Sakamoto pitched an elaborate origin for the character where the idiosyncratic wad of guns and hinges was realigned into a crude robot mode before ultimately being rebuilt into a full-fledged Transformer.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=その没ネームでは折角名前が被ったので万能武器のブルーボルトがロボットモードを手に入れて太陽系第3惑星でビーストボディを手に入れるというシーンを描きました。それに合わせビーストモードでも武器モードを考えました。|link=https://x.com/hayatoron/status/1766837268386550118|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
**This scene was cut, but Sakamoto left himself a backdoor to pick up the plotline in future stories by giving bird Bluebolt the otherwise inexplicable title of "Universal Weaponizer" (万能ウエポナイザー ''Bannō Weponaizā'') in [[Dark Amber Leo Prime]]'s [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' bio]], a play on the Blue Bolts cannon's title of "universal weapon" (万能火器 ''bannō kaki'') in God Magnus's [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|original toy bio]].<ref>{{citesocial|quote=物語が進んだら先ほどの設定も使えるんじゃないかと思ってMPダークアンバーレオプライムの説明書にブルーボルトがウエポナイザーという設定が書かれてます。そしたらまさか本当にロボットに変形するとは！いずれビーストのブルーボルトも出して欲しいですね。みんなゴッドファイヤーコンボイ買おう！|link=https://x.com/hayatoron/status/1766838912318935469|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
**He was gobsmacked to see the weapon re-imagined into an independent robot way ahead of his pack-in deeplore plans in a blockbuster HasLab campaign, as a Weaponizer<ref>While billed as a "[[Battle Master]]" in Hasbro markets, the product copy in [https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810944843/ TakaraTomy's listing for the set] explicitly lists Bluebolt as a Weaponizer (ウエポナイザー ''Weponaizā'').</ref> with noticeable shared design cues,<ref>To him, anyway.</ref> no less, which spurred the thread.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=ゴッドファイヤーコンボイのクラウドファンディング達成記念という事で付属武器の新ロボ、ブルーボルトです！予約期限はもうすぐですよーー。今回特に関わってないのですが、ダークアンバーレオプライムの漫画に出てきたブルーボルトの意匠も入ってて僕は買いです！|link=https://x.com/hayatoron/status/1766830976397947209|site=Twitter|name=Hayato Sakamoto|year=2024|month=3|day=10}}</ref>
*It bears remarking that Yuki is usually Sakamoto's boss as TakaraTomy's "head of localization" for domestic collector product and both projects would have started cooking around the same time in 2022, leaving open the distinct possibility he played Sakamoto like a damn fiddle through this whole affair.
*Bluebolt's gender is something of a mystery at the time of writing. For now the wiki uses they/them pronouns just so we don't have to write their name every time, but this isn't reflected in Bluebolt's fictional appearances and shouldn't be mistaken for an active attempt at portraying a nonbinary character. To wit:
**As presented in ''End of G1 Universe'', the character uses the first person pronoun ''watashi'' (私) when speaking, which is used by most Japanese speakers regardless of gender. Otherwise, Bluebolt is not referred to with gendered language in the comic. However, the character strikes several pigeon-toed and stereotypically "feminine" poses over the course of the comic, which given author Sakamoto's tendency for fanservice has lead to some readers to assume the character is a woman. Sakamoto for his part has kept quiet on the subject when asked. 
**On the Hasbro side of things, HasLab designer [[Evan Brooks]] and marketer [[Ben MacCrae]] have defaulted to he/him pronouns when referring to the Battle Master figure in various presentations for the Omega Prime set, pretty explicitly for lack of a known characterization.<ref name = "HasLab Reveal"/><ref name = "Missile Stream"/>
**All that said, the weapon used by Ultra Magnus in the original cartoon and its associated media is not referred to as any gender in either ''Robots in Disguise'' or ''Car Robots'', being a non-sapient firearm. Knowing Ultra Magnus and his penchant for bullying, this may be for the best. 

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bluebolt''' (ブルーボルト ''Burūboruto'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:End of G1 Bluebolt model bot.jpg|''End of G1 Universe''<br>robot mode
File:End of G1 Bluebolt model bird.jpg|''End of G1 Universe''<br>beast mode
File:End of G1 Bluebolt birdgun.jpg|''End of G1 Universe''<br>weapon mode (unused)
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Battle Masters]]
[[Category:Cybertron weapons]]
[[Category:Legacy Autobots]]
[[Category:Maximals]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) weapons]]
[[Category:Universe (2003)]]
[[Category:Weaponizers]]