Editing Purple Wicked Convoy

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:''Purple Wicked Convoy is a [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] from the [[Precursor World continuity|Precursor World]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:PurpleWickedConvoyFullBody.jpg|200px|thumb|Bump into him in the street and he'll drop a [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] on your ass.]]

That someone like '''Purple Wicked Convoy'''  <!------WE LITERALLY COMMISSIONED A LINGUIST ON THE NAME THING, LET IT ALONE------>(パープル邪悪なる{{ruby|司令官|コンボイ}} ''Jaakunaru Konboi'', lit. "Purple Wicked Commander Purple")<ref>The Primus Vanguard utilize an elaborate form of Japanese wordplay to impart a sort of "B-side" moniker. In this case the title "Wicked Commander Purple" is read as the name "Purple Wicked Convoy." See the [[Japanese language#Furigana|Japanese language]] article for further details on how this works.</ref> could be a commander in the supposedly righteous [[Primus Vanguard]] may come as a surprise to some. Exceedingly cunning, he'll seemingly leap on any chance to obtain even greater power, but usually leaves the heavy lifting to another party, like his collection of [[Pretender Monster|monsters]]. He'd rather stand on the sidelines or sit in his base on the [[Purple Planet]] as he watches the action, enjoying his trademark [[Gari Robo-kun|grape popsicle]]. The fact that his [[Purple Order]] is composed entirely of [[Shockwave (disambiguation)|Shockwaves]] probably raises some eyebrows too, not to mention his self-proclaimed title of "Defender of Chaos".<ref>''Subete no Konton o Mamorumono'' (すべての混乱を守る者)</ref> But [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] chose him to guard the [[Purple Matrix]] for a reason, and are you gonna question ''his'' judgement?

Of course, this is all what he'd ''like'' you to think. Among his fellow Vanguard commanders, he's absolutely the most easy-going, leaning into the malevolent trappings of his station only when he thinks it'll help keep the universe safe. Mind you, he should probably work on actually telling his allies about these ruses in the first place...

The popsicle is also his signature weapon. Yes, really.

==Fiction==
===Precursor World===
Chosen to bear the Purple Matrix and lead the Purple Order in their defense of the universe of [[Star Power|Purple Star Power]], Purple Wicked Convoy wielded his mighty popsicle in the [[Primus Vanguard]]'s final battle against their ancient enemy the [[Specter]]s for the fate of their multiverse. He joined with the other commanders of the Vanguard to eradicate the Specters by unleashing all seven Star Powers at once, which had the side effect of knitting their multiverse into a [[Precursor World|single, multicolored world]].

Wicked attended a subsequent conference of Primus Vanguard command to discuss the new threat of the [[Vok]], displaying his characteristic panache while listening to [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]]'s presentation. After Primus resolved to [[Black Legendisc|scry into the future]] to gather intelligence on their foes, Wicked loitered in the hallways of [[Ivory Towers|Vanguard headquarters]] with [[White Gallant Convoy]] and [[Yellow Splendid Convoy]], remarking that he had not seen Primus around for some time as they gossiped about what he could have seen. Shortly thereafter, Primus burst into the hallway to their collective shock, exclaiming that his pet [[Primacron]] had escaped and rambling about how he needed all of their Matrices immediately so that he could end the universe. An alarmed Wicked left with his comrades as the Vanguard commanders left Primus to ravings and returned to their respective planets, save an impassive [[Blue Big Convoy]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Prelude|Finale Prelude}}

Wicked was conferring with a number of Purple Warriors when Primus sent word to the Primus Vanguard to be on their guard following the destruction of the [[Blue Order]] at the hands of the [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxuses]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Ultra Megatron Omega]]. While the rest of the Vanguard was attacked by the [[Seacon (BW)|Seacons]], Megatron and the Straxuses attacked the [[Purple Planet]] directly. [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]] then reported to Wicked that they had lost contact with the other Vanguard members. Sensing an opportunity, Wicked contacted Megatron with an offer to join forces and conquer the universe. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}

[[File:Omega Hand Mode.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Is "talk to the hand" played out for [[Super Mode|these]]?]]

The Purple-Megatron-Straxus alliance made their way into outer space to meet [[God Neptune]], who had already stolen the other Matrices and had his sights set on the [[Purple Matrix]] and the [[α Matrix|Blue Matrix]] held by Megatron. Wicked hung back as various challengers attacked the combiner, including Megatron and the remaining Primus Vanguard commanders, before allowing Megatron to combine with his trailer into a new "SF Gun mode", whose power was enough to force God Neptune apart. He then enjoyed an [[Gari Robo-kun|ice lolly]] and looked on as the Straxuses fretted over Ultra Megatron following his bisection at the hands of [[Halfshell]]. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}

After Megatron Omega pulled himself together, Wicked called on him for another combination attack on the similarly reconstituted God Neptune with the mighty "Omega Hand Mode", only to be thwarted by—[[Lawbhammer]]? Interrupting the fight, the forgotten Seacon arrived with the [[Golden Age (GS)|Golden Age]], Primus's secret eight army, and forcibly seized control of the combiner. The hits kept coming as Primus himself entered the fray, ramming Wicked and Megatron's combination apart with his vehicle mode. As Wicked and Megatron struggled to reform their SF Gun mode, Primus overwhelmed them with his Big Bang Cannon and absorbed Megatron's Blue Star Power into his Silver Matrix. Calling on the Lawbhammer-controlled God Neptune, Primus commanded the combiner to transfer the five Star Powers the Seacons had gathered into the [[Neptune Sword]] and toss him the blade. Now juiced to the gills with six of the seven Star Powers, Primus ran Wicked and his Matrix both through with a single thrust of the Neptune Sword. Wicked was shattered instantly, leaving behind only a lone popsicle glowing with a mysterious light... {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Prelude|Finale Prelude}}

...which shortly after transformed into Wicked himself, his [[spark]] having been transferred into it to serve as his back-up body (at the cost of some downsizing)! Wicked gave some encouragement to the despondent Primus, who had been reduced to his core self, the Oracle. He explained that he'd tricked everyone into thinking he'd gone rogue, and had seemingly teamed up with Megatron Omega to try and build a rapport with him, hoping to convince Megatron to get over himself and fight for good. This very much did not work, and after Megatron upgraded himself into Gold Megatron using the [[Golden Power]], he found himself dueling with [[Purple Megatron]] of the [[New Primus Vanguard]] for the Purple name. 

It all worked out in the end, as Wicked was later seen as a leader of the next-generation Primus Vanguard alongside fellow veteran [[Red Sentinel Prime|Burning Red Sentinel Prime]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}
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==Toys==
===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-SG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A reflection of a reflection of a reflection... Is Purple Wicked Convoy the Waluigi of ''Transformers''?]]
*'''Shattered Glass Optimus Prime''' (November [[2016]])
**''Accessories'': [[Ion blaster#MP10|Ion blaster]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Masterpiece 2|Matrix of Leadership]], [[Energon-axe#mp10|energon-axe]], trailer/[[Combat Deck (SG)|Combat Deck]]
{{note|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Purple Wicked Convoy by ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.}}
:After several [[knockoff]]s and [[IP theft|unofficial]] releases, "Shattered Glass Optimus Prime" was finally released as an official Hasbro Asia exclusive under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' line. As a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy]], he transforms into a Freightliner FL86, though the back half is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion (so much that a ladder is on each side). Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.

:Optimus Prime also comes with a hand-held ion blaster which can collapse and store inside a compartment on his back in either mode, as well as an energon-axe that slips over Optimus Prime's right hand. He also lacks the [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Roller (G1)#Masterpiece|Roller]] figures. Shattered Glass Optimus Prime also comes with his own Combat Deck and [[die-cast]] Matrix of Leadership, the latter of which remains the same colors as the original MP-10 Convoy. 

:The packaging design very closely resembles then-concurrent ''Generations''-branded ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', featuring numerous elements otherwise unique to ''Platinum Edition'' packaging, except the title "Platinum Edition" is replaced by "Shattered Glass". Hasbro ID number MP-09 within its ''Generations Masterpiece'' range of MP-01 to MP-10, and Shattered Glass Optimus Prime was released between [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|MP-08]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|MP-10]], lending to the possibility that MP-09 was intended to be his.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-SG-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That thing you all did anyway, now in canon flavor.]]
*'''Shattered Glass Optimus Prime & Shattered Glass Ratchet''' (2-pack, [[2020]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-GS17'''
**''Accessories:'' Ion blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Matrix of Leadership]]
{{note|[[Optimus Prime (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] was repurposed as Purple Wicked Convoy by ''Generations Selects Special Comic''. Again!}}
:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', Shattered Glass Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''Earthrise'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Optimus Prime]] without [[Combat Deck (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|his trailer]]. He features a color scheme inspired by his ''Masterpiece'' toy, complete with a cracked window. Optimus Prime is Voyager Class-sized mold with the front of the head and legs, knee flaps, and various inner parts reused from ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Optimus Prime]]. This also means that, like the ''Siege'' toy, the truck mode is unusually small for a Voyager figure.

:The figure features an opening chest compartment containing a removable ''evil'' [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Matrix of Leadership]].<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-wfc-gs17-shattered-glass-ratchet-and-optimus-prime "...the pack features an evil Matrix of Leadership accessory."]</ref> His transformation scheme reuses some engineering and concepts from the ''Siege'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime figures and ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS38|38 Optimus Prime]], with a new torso transformation. Interestingly, his rear wheels are borrowed from ''Studio Series'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS32|32]] and [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SS44|44 Optimus Prime]]. Optimus Prime features a hinge joint in each of his knuckles but without the flip-out post hole mechanism, instead of having it facilitated by the shape of his palm and thumb. Interestingly, the placement of his front wheels in robot mode evokes the [[Studio OX]] version of his character model (though significantly larger compared to the artwork). Optimus also has molded drilled-rotor brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainline ''Transformers'' figure.

:As the front grill/wheel piece is connected with a c-clip, removing it allows the waist to turn without being hindered. Whether by coincidence or not, the Energon Strikeshield from the ''Siege'' Voyager Class Optimus Prime figure can attach onto the forearm (if the hands are tucked away) with the tabs on the axe's hinged handle, though it looks better on the left side. 

:The product description for the set made mention of ''Shattered Glass'' comics by [[IDW Publishing]],<ref>[https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/134753 "...inspired by the Shattered Glass comics created in partnership with IDW..."]</ref> either being a miscredit of [[Fun Publications]] convention comic, or a far too-early mention of IDW's [[2021]] ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (IDW)|Shattered Glass]]'' comic.

:He is bundled with [[Ratchet (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Ratchet]], and was revealed on the [[September 8]] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4pc4OgZb6/ TransformersTuesday]. Much like most 2020 ''Selects'' product, the toy is only branded as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' and not ''Earthrise''.
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==Notes==
*In an ouroboros of Japanese ''Transformers'' fandom nerdery, Purple's character contains several references to the character of Akane Shinjo from [[Studio Trigger]]'s [[2018]] anime, ''{{w|SSSS.Gridman}}'', which heavily pulled from ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' itself; Akane's main outfit and various accessories are patterned after ''Shattered Glass'' Optimus (including glasses cracked on the right side). Her ''kaijū'' figure collection is represented by the aforementioned Pretender Monsters as well as statues of the [[Fusion creature]]s, while Purple's Shockwave cohorts contacting him via holographic screen is reminiscent of her alien benefactor Alexis Kerib. It's probably not a coincidence that [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' Shockwave]] shares his Japanese voice actor, [[Tetsu Inada]], with Kerib.
*Despite existing before the concepts of Autobot and Decepticon, Purple Wicked Convoy is drawn with his toy's Autobot insignias. This is presumably due to the fact that the ''Autobot symbol itself'' was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into the Vanguard's sigil in the original Precursor World [[Spin Off|e-HOBBY comics]].
*Purple's transformation from being a popsicle stick is accompanied by the traditional "gi-go-ga-go-go" onomatopoeia for transforming in Japanese fiction, hilariously implying that he can mechanically turn into a tiny wooden stick.

==References==
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