Editing Roller (G1)

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{{disambig3.5|G1 Optimus Prime's drone unit|the pre-war policeman Autobot|Roller (IDW)|Roller}}
:''Roller is <s>target practice</s> a component of [[Autobot]] leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Roller.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Roller should not look this cool.]]

'''Roller''' is a small, cart-shaped device that Optimus Prime uses to slip unobtrusively behind enemy lines. He can maintain radio control over Roller at distances up to 1200 miles. Having Roller present somewhere is like being there himself.

Roller is a droid, able to function autonomously without Optimus's active oversight. But without Optimus, by far the most important of the three modules, Roller would not survive. Optimus shows great attachment and concern for Roller, who is left particularly vulnerable by the behind-the-scenes situations in which it specializes.

At least in one alternate reality, Roller combines with [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] to form [[Grand Galvatron]].

Roller's nature varies: in some realities, he is a drone component of Optimus Prime, while in others he is a sentient individual. Sometimes he is previously known as '''Barrelroller''' (バレルローラー ''Barerurōrā'') and later becomes known as the '''Micro Carrier''' (マイクロキャリア ''Maikuro Kyaria'') or '''Apex Bomber'''.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Roller deploy.jpg|left|thumb|Roller's one tough little Autobot.]]
When [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] were caught by [[Decepticon]]s, and with the clock ticking on the bomb they planted, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] sent Roller into the mine. When the bomb exploded, Optimus was nearly destroyed, {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} but Roller emerged cheekily unscathed, prompting [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] to observe "Roller's one tough little Autobot!" {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

[[File:Roller outsmart.jpg|thumb|Roller exploits a tactical opening.]]

Another of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s schemes involved sabotaging the Autobots' recharging chamber with a personality destabilizer device, turning a good number of them, including Optimus Prime, "evil". When the unaffected Autobots attempted to restore Prime back to normal, he split into his three components. Both Roller and the Combat Deck attempted to take the Autobots out, but [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] was able to nail them both with attitude exchangers and stop their attacks. {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots (episode)|Attack of the Autobots}}

The Autobots were stuck in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] by the [[Transfixatron]]. With [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] in the claws of Megatron's car-crushing machine, only Roller could save the day! Roller led the Decepticons on a merry chase, allowing Optimus to rescue Ironhide from the jaws of undignified death! {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Collector's Edition'' toy bio=====
Several million years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], when Optimus Prime was a mere transport and delivery worker known as Orion Pax, Roller was an industrial droid known as Barrelroller.<ref name="Barrelroller">The character is referred to as simply "Roller" (ローラー) in the materials that come with e-HOBBY's Orion Pax, but the toy's expanded bio found on e-HOBBY's website refers to the droid as "Barrelroller" (バレルローラー).</ref> He transformed into an electromagnetic lift handle that helped Orion in his warehouse work moving heavy cargo. When Orion was fatally wounded by Megatron and rebuilt by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] as Optimus Prime, Barrelroller was rebuilt into Roller. {{storylink|#Collector's Edition|''Collector's Edition'' Orion Pax toy bio}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
{{Note|In this portion of the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]], Roller the buggy drone is the same individual as [[Roller (IDW)|Roller the full-size Transformer]]. See the other Roller's page for more on his exploits in continuities where he is a separate individual.}}<!--This section is transcluded from another page. To edit it, please edit the transcluded page.-->
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=====''The Battlestars''=====
When Optimus Prime was restored to life as Star Convoy, he was equipped with an upgraded version of Roller known as the Micro Carrier.

The Micro Carrier would be instrumental in the Autobots' victory over the [[Novaroid|Great Novaroids]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)|The Battlestars story page #7}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
By [[2050]], Roller had been restored to his more traditional design and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Nine million years ago, Barrelroller was carried around by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]], who worked at [[storage yard 67]] along with his friends [[Elita One (G1)|Ariel]] and [[Dion (G1)|Dion]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:Roller g2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55|Roller's extreme phase in the '90s.]]

====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] used his Roller unit to command a battle in [[Washington, D.C.]] while actually sneaking away from the action to find [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] swooped in and destroyed Roller, causing Optimus Prime to double over in pain, and ironically saving him from the Insecticon [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]].'' {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
Roller provided covering fire for Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] as they fled the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] army. {{storylink|Total War!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:MegatronsFightforPower Roller.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|They see me rollin', they hatin'.]]
[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]]'s sally to sneakily sabotage the Solar Station was stymied by a sealed storage-door. Roller to the Rescue! Sent scuttling through the sage, secreted from [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s sight, to supply a Cybertronian [[sonic multi-tool]]. Roller had saved the day!

''Spike's subsequent sabotage of the solar station and ensuing detonation of the [[energon cube]]s in it could be construed (in some small way) to save the day as well.''
{{storylink|Megatron's Fight for Power}}

===Highway Clash===
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Optimus and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] secretly guarded a shipment of microchips that could be used to imbue sentience onto robots. While on this mission, Optimus had brought along Roller for extra protection against possible Decepticon threats. {{storylink|Highway Clash}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Escalation5 Roller.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|You feelin' lucky, punk?]]

At [[Brasnya]], [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] ordered [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to wait for Optimus Prime to come into range before firing on him. Optimus discreetly sent Roller ahead to intercept Blitzwing, and at the last moment, Roller blew him up good. {{storylink|Escalation issue 4|Escalation #4}} Unfortunately, the same trick didn't work on Megatron, who buried the poor guy under a pile of rocks. However, this bought Optimus Prime the time to transfer his consciousness to his trailer section. {{storylink|Escalation issue 5|Escalation #5}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] clarified that in some universes, Roller would indeed be upgraded into [[Apex Bomber]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/27}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Roller g1 toy.jpg|thumb|Many colors: Roller has been released in dark blue, light blue, purple, dark purple, silver, and black.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1984)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-01'''
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Roller was included with the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Optimus Prime]] toy (as well as its many rereleases). Roller is a small, six-wheeled vehicle resembling an {{w|Amphicat}} that is stored in the trailer portion. The seats are scaled to allow Roller to carry ''[[Diaclone]]'' figures, due to its use in the prior toyline. The [[trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]] features a spring-loaded device that is capable of launching Roller out of the combat deck. Roller has a hole on top to hold the included oil pump or Optimus's gun. As a result of the original Optimus Prime's production variants (prior to rerelease), Roller was alternatively molded in silver plastic (the trailer's exterior color), or in various shades of blue, indigo and purple (mold colors of the corresponding Optimus's fists/legs/Combat Deck unit).
: As an homage to the silver Roller pictured in the G1 cartoon, some 2000s re-issues of Optimus Prime/Convoy have included Roller molded in that Prime's blue color, only ''painted'' silver. (Only the New Year Special and 25th Anniversary Rollers have been left blue, and unpainted.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Roller/roller.htm More information on Roller at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Jafcon convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Black Version''' (2000)
**''ID number:'' '''01'''

:Along with Prime, Roller received a [[black redeco|black repaint]] as a exclusive for the Japanese convention JAFCON.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/JAFRoller/jafroller.htm More information on Black Roller at TFU.info]''
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====''Return of Convoy''====
[[File:StarConvoy toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Star Convoy''' (Powered Master, 1991, 2005)
**''ID number:'' '''C-372'''

: This [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|toy]] from the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy|Return of Convoy]]'' line included an upgraded Roller named the Micro Carrier, patterned after a tracked ballistic missile carrier.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/MicroCarrier/microcarrier.htm More information on the Micro Carrier at TFU.info]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:GodGinrai toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003)
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ban Magami]] (concept artist)}}

:When Hasbro [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ApexArmorPrime|re-released]] Optimus Prime's [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster toy]] in the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'', it was simply a repackaging of Takara's earlier [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]] [[Ginrai (human)#GodGinrai|re-release]], including [[Godbomber]], which had only been sold in the Japanese market. In adapting the toy's presentation for an English-speaking audience, Hasbro was adding a whole new element to Prime's fiction, as Ginrai and Godbomber had nothing to do with [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]. Thus did Godbomber become "Apex Bomber," which merged with Prime as "Apex Armor."

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexBomber/apexbomber.htm More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
[[File:G1-toy Barrelroller.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The joke "do a barrel roll" has been used so many times now it's lost meaning.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Orion Pax''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''67'''

: Meant to represent a pre-rebuilding-by-[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha-Trion]] version of the character, Roller<ref name="Barrelroller"/> is a redeco of the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Recoil (G1)#Toys1|Recoil]], transforming into an "electromagnetic lift handle". His handle is a [[5 mm post]], allowing him to be held by a ''lot'' of ''Transformers'' toys.

: He was only available as part of an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' set, packed in with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax]] and [[Dion (G1)#Toys|Dion]]. This set shipped to buyers in September 2005.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/Barrellroller/barrellroller.htm More information on Roller at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2Prime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (1993, 1994)

: A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|slightly altered version]] of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime, it included Roller.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Roller/roller.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Roller at TFU.info]''
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:WSTF Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 Convoy Trailer''' (2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''GTF-01B (trailer)'''

: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Smallest Transforming Transformers|Optimus Prime]]'s Combat Deck was available separately as a shortpacked figure. Included was a tiiiiny Roller. Awww!

: In wave 2.5, it was again available in cartoon colors as a [[chase figure]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SmallestCombatDeck/combatdeck.htm More information on ''Smallest'' Roller (with Combat Deck) at TFU.info]''
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===''Hybrid Style''===
[[File:THS02Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''G1 Convoy''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''THS-02'''
{{toydesigner|[[Shōji Kawamori]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hybrid Style|THS-02 G1 Convoy]] is a finely detailed, partially die-cast metal transforming toy of G1 Optimus Prime. It comes with a fully transforming and highly detailed trailer that opens up into its Combat Deck/repair bay, as well as Roller, who features four-wheel steering.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Cybertron/HybridRoller/roller.htm More information on ''Hybrid Style'' Roller at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
*'''Convoy''' (September 2007)	 
**''ID number:'' '''01'''

: ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' Roller is included in this [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Encore|reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy]], painted in "anime" colors (light gray).

===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universetoy 25th anniversary optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime 25th Anniversary Pack'''

:Roller is reissued with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Optimus]] in blue, as Hasbro wanted the unit to match Prime's fists. It was originally intended to be grey.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/25thOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 25 Anniversary Roller (with Optimus Prime) at TFU.info]''
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP-10 toy photo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[September 24]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''

:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]] is an entirely new, smaller tooling (Compared to the original MP-01 Optimus) of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, and comes with a new version of Roller. Roller is silver, is capable of towing Prime's [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|trailer]], can be ridden by the included [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky]] figurine, and the included [[Ion blaster#MP10|Ion blaster]] can mount on its back.

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[[File:Eva-optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy Mode "Eva"''' ([[November 28]], [[2014]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-10'''
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Junichi Akutsu]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers × Evangelion]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy complete with Roller, who is decoed in a military olive color and emblazoned with the [[Nerv]] insignia. This toy was limited to 1,000 pieces.

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[[File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)''' ([[February 28]], [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-711'''

:Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|MP-711]] is a [[7-Eleven]]-themed Optimus Prime, with an accordingly colored Roller.

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[[File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son!]]
*'''Convoy''' ([[August 24]], [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-44'''

:This version of Roller is an entirely new mold included with the third ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|MP-44 Convoy]]. Gray in color, he can interact with many of the included components and accessories: storing in the trailer, as expected, seating the included Spike, Sparkplug, and/or Carly figures, and towing the repair drone, which can now separate from the trailer, has its own wheels, and also doubles as a flight-stand for when Optimus Prime wears his backpack.
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime-Roller.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Masterpiece Optimus Prime''' (2012)

:The Hasbro ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|release]] of MP-10 Convoy also redecoes Roller, this time in blue. It retains all of the functionality and [[gimmick]]ry from the previous release.

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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-T30-LegendsOptimusPrimeRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Lookit me, I'm a person! Eat it, [[Roller (IDW)|Roller]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Autobot Roller''' (Legends Class, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #001'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legends|Optimus Prime]] comes with "Autobot Roller", who transforms into a six-wheeled SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] hands, and a weapon with a [[5 mm post|5 mm handle]]. He has a 5 mm hole in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.

:Not depicted in the [[instructions]] or [[Stock photography|stock photo]]s, Roller can also attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime's feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the ion blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller's weapon mode to form a longer weapon.

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series|Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[#Transformers|Silver Roller]] and ''Generations'' [[Suppressor (Generations)#Toys|Suppressor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenRoller/roller.htm More information on ''Generations'' Roller at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations'' (Japan)===
{{anchor|TG24}}{{anchor|OPandBee}}
[[File:TTGenerationsTG24OptimusRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' ([[September 28]], 2013)
**''ID number:'' '''TG24'''
**''Accessories'': Ion Blaster

: The Japanese [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] release of ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class Roller redecoes him in metallic blue. He comes in a [[TakaraTomy]] four-pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#TG24|Optimus Prime]], as well as [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#TG24|Bumblebee]] and [[Blaze Master#TG24|Blazemaster]]. His bio describes him as a [[Roller (IDW)|partner]] of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] in the Cybertron police force.
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy SilverRoller.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm the accurate one! Or the inaccurate one, depending on your point of view.]]
*'''Silver Roller''' (Promotional Micron, 2014)
**''Release date'': [[May 17]] 2014

: Silver Roller (シルバーローラー ''Shirubā Rōrā'') is a (what else?) redeco of the above ''Generations'' [[Roller (G1)#Generations|Roller]], cast in sparkly-colorless-clear, smoky-clear and black plastic. He of course still transforms into a six-wheeled SUV, a robot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a double-barreled blaster weapon with a [[5 mm post|5 mm handle]]. He also has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting other accessories.

: He was part of the "Clear Micron Campaign", [[exclusive]] to Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, free with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|''Lost Age'']] product.

: This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' [[Suppressor (Generations)|Suppressor]].
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===''Unite Warriors''===
{{anchor|UW06}}
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW06-Roller.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Today I have become something I have always wanted to be... an only child!"]]
*'''Grand Galvatron''' (giftset, [[April 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-06'''

:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]], "Wandering Roller" transforms into an {{w|Reconnaissance vehicle|armored reconnaissance}} vehicle; reminiscent to a {{w|Type 87 ARV}}. In [[robot mode]], Roller features a color scheme based on [[Roller (IDW)|IDW Roller]], while his vehicle mode is colored like the original silver version of Roller.

:As a Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors]]'' figure, he can combine to form the leg or arm of any combiner from Hasbro's ''Combiner Wars'' subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' figure or into one of [[Transformers Legends (franchise)|''Legends'']] [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]]'s legs, but would usually be associated with [[Grand Galvatron#Toys|Grand Galvatron]].

:He was released as part of a Grand Galvatron giftset along with [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Tactician Cyclonus]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Ghost Starscream]], [[Thrust (Armada)#Unite Warriors|Curse Armada Thrust]], and [[Breakdown (WFC)#Unite Warriors|Zombie War Breakdown]].
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WarForCybertronCenturionDroneWeaponizerPack.jpeg|300px|thumb]]
*'''Deluxe Centurion Drone''' (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E33'''

:A Roller car accessory is included as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]], and it's meant to go with ''Earthrise'' Leader Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] to complete the set, with a 5mm post on its underside to tab into a dedicated bay in Optimus's trailer. There is also a raised 5mm connector hole on the rear-most block of Roller, presumably to mount either ''Earthrise'' Optimus's Ion Cannon or the classic rifle version included in the pack, and 3mm posts are on the rear as exhaust pipes, to use with the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' range of effects pieces. Roller's 5mm port is also the perfect height to tow ''Earthrise'' Optimus Prime's trailer.
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===''Collaborative''===
[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-GhostTrap-Roller.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[July 19]], [[2019]])

:The [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Ecto-35 Edition]] redeco of ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Optimus Prime]] includes Roller, and adds an extra accessory to make it resemble a wheeled [[ghost trap]]. A small peg allows the included [[Slimer]] figurine to ride on top.
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===''Robosen Collector's Edition''===
*'''Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Trailer and Roller''' (2022)

:The grandiose, CES-showroom-conversation-piece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robosen Collector's Edition|Robosen Optimus Prime programmable robot]] would later receive a similarly ultra-high-end [[Combat Deck (G1)#Robosen Collector's Edition|fully automated trailer]]. Behind its self-moving doors and ramps is a Roller that users can control through app interface. This Roller can drive on its own and can also be hitched up to tow the trailer.  

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===''Legacy''===
[[File:LegacyEvo CoreClass2PackOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=2.0|thumb|Roller Junior]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (Multi-pack, [[2023]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Ion blaster, axe, stinger blaster, trailer, Roller, repair drone, trailer hitch/shield panel
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[June 20]], 2023's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

:This [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive combo pack of [[Transformers: Legacy|''Legacy'']] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#LegacyEvolutionCore2pack|Core Class Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Legacy|Core Class Bumblebee]], and a decked out Core Class scale [[Combat Deck (G1)#Legacy|Combat Deck]] includes a teeny tiny [[Roller (G1)#Legacy|Roller]], able to tow the entire trailer as well as carry around the repair drone on its own, [[#MP44|MP-44]] style. He can fit inside the trailer but doesn't tab in anywhere, leaving him to be jostled around.

:The set was revealed and put up for preorder on the [[June 20]] Hasbro Pulse [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Fanstream].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:StudioSeries86CommanderOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look how fast he's grown!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-31'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-142'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 29]], [[2025]]
:*''Accessories'': Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#SS86OP|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Trailer]]/[[Combat Deck (G1)#Studio Series|Combat Deck]], Roller, Auto-Launcher repair drone, 2 [[Fire Blast effect|beam effects]], 2 truck jump effects, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (3rd version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Tomo san was an absolute wizard in bringing this figure to life at our CMD price point and I hope you all will stay tuned as I follow up with another post to answer some questions I've seen floating around.|link=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9fYFZvvwxZ/?hl=en|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=07|day=16}}</ref>| [[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging illustration)<ref>[[July 26]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igLCLYjKqh4 Transformers SDCC 2024 Brand Panel Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>}}

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Roller is included with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Studio Series|Optimus Prime]] once more. Roller sports a cartoon-based silver deco and is scaled to seat 4 [[Titan Master]]s. As per usual, he can tow the trailer as well as carry the repair drone like the [[#MP44|MP-44 version]]. He can also carry the ion blaster using his rear port, though there is minimal clearance between the two which can cause paint chipping on both of them. Roller stores in the trailer by tabbing onto the drone, facing away from the door unlike usual.

===''Age of the Primes''===
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-pr13|'''Star Optimus Prime''' (Titan Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>

:Released as the year one Titan Class figure for [[Transformers: Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'']], the blockbuster [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy|Star Convoy]] update "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Age of the Primes|Star Optimus Prime]]" naturally includes a matching update of [[#Return of Convoy|Micro Carrier]]. It is referred to as "tread unit", based on an old arbitrary name by the Western fandom for Micro Carrier.

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==Merchandise==
===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
{{See|Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron}} 
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[[File:HOC Optimus Apex.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb]]
*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor''' (2002)

:Part of the first wave of [[Hasbro]]'s [[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)#Heroes of Cybertron|Heroes of Cybertron]] toyline, "Apex Armor" Optimus is a [[redeco]] of the [[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)#Super Collection Figure|Super Collection Figure]] [[Ginrai (robot)#Super Collection Figure|God Ginrai]] figurine. 

:The figurine is meant to represent the combined form of the Powermaster Optimus and the "[[Apex Bomber|armored roller drone]]". 

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeApexArmor/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack''' (2002)

:This second-wave figurine is a redeco of the first God Ginrai/Powermaster Prime Apex Armor PVC figure, cast in translucent orange plastic with red gradients and flame detailing, depicting a "spark attack" mode.

:This is a variant of the Super Collection Figure "God Fire Guts" God Ginrai chase figure, which had been rendered entirely in solid metallic gold paint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeSparkAttack/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime Spark Attack at TFU.info]''
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===Imaginarium Art===
[[File:ImaginariumOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2017)

:[[Imaginarium Art]]'s first statue of Optimus Prime stands 24 inches tall and features multiple LEDs, two varieties of his laser rifle, and his energy axe. The statue's chestplate can open, revealing the Matrix of Leadership. The sculpted base for this figure also features the Combat Deck and Roller. Only 500 of this item were produced. 
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Tarn and Wandering Roller.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Wandering Roller & Tarn Set''' ([[March 19]], [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''79 & 80'''

:Released as part of the eleventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Roller in his [[#Unite Warriors|''Unite Warriors'' body]] and [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#79|Translation of Wandering Roller's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
*Optimus Prime's original character description, as seen in the ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Transformers Universe]]'' profile comic, names the robot module "Optimus" and the drone module "Prime", noting that the Prime module is also known as Roller. However, in practice, these names are never used. The robot module is always treated as if named "Optimus Prime", with "Prime" even being his most common nickname.
*A reference to this "Prime module" is retained in ''Universe''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime profile, so the little guy must still be around, despite not being included with the Powermaster toy.
*Early [[:File:EarlyPMPrime3.jpg|concept drawings]] for Powermaster Prime, as seen in ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'', makes him a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]/Powermaster, with a four-wheeled Roller forming the head.
*When the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy was released, it did not include Roller. Despite this, the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]] and other contemporary fiction still presented Roller as his familiar cart-shaped self in Prime's trailer.<ref>[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Optimus_Prime_PM Powermaster Optimus Prime's ''Universe'' bio]</ref> When the toy was rereleased in 2003 as part of the ''Commemorative Series'', it included [[Apex Bomber]] (renamed from [[Godbomber]]), who us described on package as a "roller drone".
*Roller is simply referred to as "scout car" on the back of the packaging of Optimus Prime's ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toy. While the [[bio]] featured on the North American packaging of the toy refers to him as "Roller, the Autobot scout car", the bio featured on the back of his [[multilingual packaging|multilingual]] ''European'' omits the name "Roller" and excplicitly capitalizes him as "Scout Car". This is subsequently repeated in a profile featured in [[War Without End (issue)|issue #1]] of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Fleetway)|UK ''Generation 2'' comic]].
*Roller was supposed to have a minor role in [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s ''[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech|Binaltech]]'' toy bio (written by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]), but the toy was ultimately used as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and so the bio went unused. In this storyline, a new Dodge Ram Binaltech body was built for Roller, but was instead possessed by Ginrai as he travelled through time to save his own future.
*The [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' toy]] of Roller has a [[robot mode]] based on [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] [[Breacher (TF 2010)#Toys|Breacher]], while his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is based on an APC vehicle accessory that was originally going to come with ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Optimus Maximus (Prime)#Toys|Optimus Maximus]].<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/#entry2423893 Kyde's response on an Allspark Forums thread about the ''Thrilling 30'' Legends partners]</ref>
*The 2005 IDW continuity also includes another character named "[[Roller (IDW)|Roller]]". His relation to Optimus Prime's Roller [[authorial intent|was explained]] by [[James Roberts]] as the drone being named after Optimus's old friend.<ref>[http://theunderbase.libsyn.com/the-underbase-deconstructs-shadowplay "The Underbase Podcast Deconstructs Shadowplay"], 39:43 - 41:54</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Buggy''' (バギー ''Bagī''), '''Roller''' (ローラー ''Rōrā'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xiǎo Gǔn Zhū''' (China, 小滚珠, "Little Rolling Bead")

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