Editing Go-Bot (G2)

{{disambig3|GoBots}}
The '''Go-Bots''' are a cross-factional subgroup of land-based Transformers whose [[alternate mode]]s are finely tuned for maximum speed. Several Transformers have had their forms altered to gain these benefits even at the cost of reducing their advantages in other areas. Ironhide traded in his famed armor plating and Bumblebee has become easier to track by the Decepticons.

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
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* Go-Bots (1995) - Wave 1
** [[Blowout]] - ''Porsche 959''
** [[Double Clutch]] - ''Lola T94 Indy car''
** [[Firecracker]] - ''Lamborghini Diablo''
** clear [[Gearhead]] - ''Ford Thunderbird''
** [[High Beam]] - ''concept car''
** clear [[Motormouth]] - ''Ford F150''
* Go-Bots (1995) - Wave 2
** [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] - ''redecoed Blowout''
** [[Double Clutch]]
** [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] - ''redecoed Firecracker''
** [[Gearhead]]
** [[High Beam]]
** [[Motormouth]]
* Go-Bots (1995) - Wave 3
**[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]] - ''redecoed High Beam''
**[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] - ''redecoed Blowout''
**[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] - ''redecoed Motormouth''
**[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] - ''redecoed Double Clutch''
**[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] - ''redecoed Firecracker''
**[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] - ''redecoed Gearhead''}}

:Released in 1995, the ''[[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' Go-Bots are small 1:64-scale Transformers cars, the same size as "Matchbox" and "Hot Wheels" brand cars. In fact, Go-Bots were developed to be used with tracks and playsets from those brands, sharing the same smooth-rolling axle/wheel construction that lets the toys be quickly zipped along smooth surfaces.

:During ''Generation 2'', three different sets of Go-Bots were released. The initial set consisted of 6 original molds, each representing a new character.   The second set was largely the same, replacing all of the transparent plastics with opaques of the same colors. Firecracker and Blowout were replaced by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] in this set.

:As was the case for most of late ''Generation 2'', the complete set of six were completely [[Redeco|redecoed]] and made into new versions of returning [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] characters.

:For [[BotCon 1995]], an [[exclusive]] redeco of High Beam was released as [[Nightracer]].  All six molds were later re-used as the [[Spy Changers]] for ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]''; they were redecorated several times and re-released even more times.

==Unreleased==
A second set of six new molds were developed for late ''Generation 2''. Though four of these toys had been given complete paint jobs and were apparently ready to be released, the ''Generation 2'' line was ended before they could be released. One of them appears to be a new form for the Generation 1 [[Decepticon]] [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], as the toy had a tampograph with "Rumble" on its side.

These same four molds would later finally see retail release in the ''Robots in Disguise'' line, as the Spy Changers [[:Image:RID Daytonus Toy.jpg|Daytonus]], [[:Image:Prowl2 RID toy.jpg|Prowl (2)]], [[:Image:RID Side Burn Spychanger Toy.jpg|Side Burn]], and [[:Image:RID Sideswipe Toy.jpg|Side Swipe]], then later as Generation 1 characters for the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line.

The remaining two molds appear to have been separated from the sprues during the original development cycle, and it is likely they may never see release.

An early prototype of a Go-Bot "Racing Rig" has surfaced, with a proposed redeco of Gearhead as [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]]. All information suggests this toy never made it past the hand-made, hand-painted state.

==External links==
* [http://tfu.info/subgroup/gobots.htm Go-Bots at TFU.info]


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