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'''Spain''', formally the '''Kingdom of Spain''', is a coastal nation in southwest [[Europe]]; it's a [[NATO]] member-state and the second-largest nation in the [[European Union]] after [[France]].

Thanks to its previous history of colonizing [[Mexico|foreign countries]] and beating the crap out of the locals, Spanish is now one of the world's most spoken languages.

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==Transformers in Spain==
[[File:ClassicsBlades-Spanish.jpg|thumb|left|220px|right|Nordics can brag all they want about their 'stable and healthy economy', but where are their fancy translated blister cards again? (This caption was made by Mediterranean gang)]]
Starting in 1985, the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Transformers comic]] was released in Spain by publisher Forum. Antena 3 premiered [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original Transformers TV show]], as well as a good portion of the later Japanese cartoons - ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Transformers: The Headmasters]]'', ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Transformers: Super-God Masterforce]]'', and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory]]'' also all aired on Antena 3 - and, eventually; also ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''. Later on, Tele 5 would air future shows like ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Transformers: Armada]]''. <ref>https://transformers-megaweb.azurewebsites.net/Transformers/Principal/Principal.html</ref>

Transformers figures were first licensed into the Spanish market through [[Milton Bradley]] in 1986, however; they saw an earlier introduction of sorts with national toy company Gisima covertly launching a few [[knockoff|bootlegs]] of [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|Beachcomber]], [[Windcharger (G1)#Toys|Windcharger]], and [[Seaspray (G1)#Toys|Seaspray]] in 1985. These were commonly available on small stories, kiosks, and even gumball machines at one point, with sightings of these molds being reported up until the early 2000s. As with other European countries, ''The Transformers'' again experienced a peak in popularity across Spain during the early 90s, with late Generation 1 figures like the [[Micromasters]] and the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissues arriving in abundant numbers to national toy stores. Notably, Spain received the honor of getting fully-translated Spanish packaging during this time (beyond [[Italy]] with [[GiG]], most other European countries had to settle for either English or [[multilingual packaging]] instead).

Much like their cousins in [[Portugal]], the Iberian branch of [[Toys"R"Us]] has continued to operate as a major toy retailer after their American counterpart's bankruptcy. As a result, some figures that were exclusive to specific retailers in the U.S., like the [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy .282020-2022.29|Netflix ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' figures]] and [[Walmart]]'s ensemble of ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]]'' toys, were released in Spain through their Toys"R"Us stores instead. Another instance of a foreign retail exclusive releasing in Spain was [[Kmart]]'s ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Mini-Con Class 10-Pack showing up on El Corte Ingês department stores at the end of 2009.

===Fandom===
Spain has a moderately sizeable Transformers [[fandom]], with various fan groups having cropped up across the country in the past decades. Most notably amongst these was ATAC (''Asociación de Coleccionistas y Aficionados a los Juguetes Transformables'', in English; "Association of Collectors and Aficionados of Transformable Toys"), a fan club that's best known for organizing several fan events that include large, nearly-comprehensive exhibits of Transformers toys from all eras across the country.

At one point in 2009, when partnering up with the aforementioned El Corte Inglês department store chain, ATAC's exhibits received the backing of Hasbro, with that year's Madrid exhibit getting promoted by posters with official Transformers branding and the event even doubling as a promotional stand for [[Activision]]'s then recently-released [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]] video game. Future events - dubbed the ''Jornadas de Transfans Españolas'' ("Spanish Journeys of Transformers Fans") - would also receive Hasbro backing. Unfortunately, with ATAC's website no longer online and their Facebook page void of updates after 2019, it appears that the organization has ceased activities sometime since. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/asoc.acat</ref>

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===Notable people===
* [[Ramón Rocabayera]], a Spanish voice actor who dubbed [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] in the original cartoon.
* [[Alfredo Martínez]], a Spanish voice actor who's been frequently voicing Optimus Prime in the country's dubs since ''Transformers: Armada''.
*[[José Avilés]], a Spanish comic book artist who's worked on some [[IDW Publishing]] Transformers titles.


==Fiction==
[[File:Europa 2000.jpg|thumb|Invaded by Moops in the 8th century.]]
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
Based on the map of the [[Europa 2000]], Spain has annexed the Montpellier region of France. It's unknown if they gave it back after the '80s. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
The Autobot Godmasters searched Spain as a possible location for the last Godmaster. {{storylink|Assemble! The Four Godmaster Gunmen}}

Later, the monstrous [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] tore through southern Europe, possibly including Spain. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
If Overlord had done that, then it was just an extra pisser when the Decepticons raised [[Atlantis]] and caused major flooding in Spain. The Autobots tried to help rescue operations there, only for [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]] to destroy a bridge deliberately so a train couldn't escape across it. What a git! {{storylink|The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves}}

===Young Corgi continuity===
Spain would presumably be part of the [[Federation of Western Europe]]. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}

===Autobot Alert!===
Sixteenth century Spanish explorers discovered a sphere of [[Cybertite]] in North America, and attempted to return it to their homeland. Unfortunately, their ship, the ''[[Seville]]'' sank before they could get back. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

===Live action film series===
====Titan movie comics====
[[Blazemaster]] was intercepted by [[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] over Cordoba, Spain. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.16|Turn and Burn}}

====IDW movie comics====
When [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] caused the U.S.S. ''Maine'' to be destroyed/lost, the stranded sailors blamed the Spanish. {{w|Spanish-American War|I wonder what happened then?}} {{storylink|Original}}

==External links==
*{{w|Spain}} at Wikipedia
*{{i|Spain}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

==References==
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