APC Auto Roller - Revision history

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Generation 2 */ More design credits!

2024-10-24T23:23:59Z

Generation 2: More design credits!

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	*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1995]]</strike>?)		*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1995]]</strike>?)
	**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs		**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs
	{{toydesigner\|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

	: Planned as an [[Auto Roller (G2)\|Auto Roller]] item for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', this Deluxe-sized toy transforms into an armored personnel carrier. Ultimately, this toy went unreleased; its name is unknown, if Hasbro ever decided upon one.		: Planned as an [[Auto Roller (G2)\|Auto Roller]] item for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', this Deluxe-sized toy transforms into an armored personnel carrier. Ultimately, this toy went unreleased; its name is unknown, if Hasbro ever decided upon one.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Generation 2 */ Design credits!

2024-10-21T04:44:02Z

Generation 2: Design credits!

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	*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1995]]</strike>?)		*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1995]]</strike>?)
	**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs		**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs
			{{toydesigner\|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

	: Planned as an [[Auto Roller (G2)\|Auto Roller]] item for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', this Deluxe-sized toy transforms into an armored personnel carrier. Ultimately, this toy went unreleased; its name is unknown, if Hasbro ever decided upon one.		: Planned as an [[Auto Roller (G2)\|Auto Roller]] item for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', this Deluxe-sized toy transforms into an armored personnel carrier. Ultimately, this toy went unreleased; its name is unknown, if Hasbro ever decided upon one.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 08:03, 24 October 2023

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Generation 2''===		===''Generation 2''===
	*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[~~1996~~]]</strike>?)		*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1995]]</strike>?)
	**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs		**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 08:10, 5 August 2023

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).		* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).
	* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is ~~almost identical~~ to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], ~~who is~~ blue. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?		* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is very similar to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], though Crankcase has a blue head and single visor. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?
	* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.\|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/\|name=@roboticplanettoys\|site=Instagram\|year=2020\|month=12\|day=23}}</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.		* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.\|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/\|name=@roboticplanettoys\|site=Instagram\|year=2020\|month=12\|day=23}}</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 13:03, 16 July 2023

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Generation 2''===		===''Generation 2''===
	*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1996]]?</strike>)		*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1996]]</strike>?)
	**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs		**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 10:25, 12 July 2023

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Generation 2''===		===''Generation 2''===
	*? (Auto Roller, <strike>~~199~~?</strike>)		*'''???''' (Auto Roller, <strike>[[1996]]?</strike>)
	**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs		**''Accessories'': Launcher rifle, 2 missiles, 4 launchable discs

The Wadapan at 17:58, 26 October 2022

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	* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).		* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).
	* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is almost identical to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], who is blue. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?		* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is almost identical to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], who is blue. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?
	* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.\|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/\|name=@roboticplanettoys\|site=~~instagram~~\|year=2020\|month=12\|day=23}}</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.		* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.\|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/\|name=@roboticplanettoys\|site=Instagram\|year=2020\|month=12\|day=23}}</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.

	==References==		==References==

The Wadapan at 17:56, 26 October 2022

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	* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).		* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).
	* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is almost identical to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], who is blue. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?		* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is almost identical to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], who is blue. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?
	* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>{{~~instagram~~\|The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.\|https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/\|@roboticplanettoys\|2020\|12\|23}}</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.		* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.\|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/\|name=@roboticplanettoys\|site=instagram\|year=2020\|month=12\|day=23}}</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.

	==References==		==References==

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2021-11-07T16:11:21Z

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	* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).		* The faction of this character is unknown. The first wave of Auto Rollers consisted of Decepticons ([[Dirtbag]] and [[Roadblock (G2)\|Roadblock]]) while the unreleased second wave consisted of Autobots ([[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#G2General\|General Optimus Prime]] and [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Sgt. Hound]]).
	* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is almost identical to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], who is blue. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?		* It is noteworthy that the APC Auto Roller mold's head is almost identical to the comic model for [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]], who is blue. Why would anyone make a new-mold Crankcase toy in 1995? Who knows?
	* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/ ~~Hasbro document scan regarding Vehicle Auto Rollers, by Instagram user~~ @roboticplanettoys</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.		* In early ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' planning, Hasbro conceptualized a [[McDonald's]] toy of [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Notes\|Prowl]] as an "Auto Roller" moon buggy.<ref>{{instagram\|The last proposed Happy Meal Transformers were not the familiar Beast Wars animals, and would have included Prowl, Starscream, Hound and Rumble as Vehicle Auto Rollers, functionally similar to the Creature Auto Rollers.\|https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIcRo5Aqym/\|@roboticplanettoys\|2020\|12\|23}}</ref> It is unclear if this toy would have been related to the mold ultimately released in ''Beast Wars II''.

	==References==		==References==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 19:53, 19 March 2021

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	: The figure has a disc-launcher in the front end/robot chest that is activated by the front wheels, with a switch to allow rolling without firing. The figure also has a small hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher that stores in the trunk; the missiles for this launcher store on the shoulder armor in both modes. The (non-firing) cannons on the central turret can raise and lower, making them usable in robot mode as shoulder-mounted weapons.		: The figure has a disc-launcher in the front end/robot chest that is activated by the front wheels, with a switch to allow rolling without firing. The figure also has a small hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher that stores in the trunk; the missiles for this launcher store on the shoulder armor in both modes. The (non-firing) cannons on the central turret can raise and lower, making them usable in robot mode as shoulder-mounted weapons.

	: Like the [[jet Auto Roller]], the APC Auto Roller has a three-setting switch that changes how the toy reacts to being rolled on a smooth surface. In the center setting, it rolls free in whichever mode it is in. The other two activate the toy's [[Autotransformation\|auto-transforming]] gimmick; with the switch to the left, the toy transforms from robot to APC when rolled forward (and back when rolled in reverse), while the right position transforms him from APC to robot when rolled forward (and back when in reverse).		: Like the similarly-unreleased [[jet Auto Roller]], the APC Auto Roller has a three-setting switch that changes how the toy reacts to being rolled on a smooth surface. In the center setting, it rolls free in whichever mode it is in. The other two activate the toy's [[Autotransformation\|auto-transforming]] gimmick; with the switch to the left, the toy transforms from robot to APC when rolled forward (and back when rolled in reverse), while the right position transforms him from APC to robot when rolled forward (and back when in reverse).

	: This mold was ultimately revived and released in ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#BWII\|Beast Wars II]]'' as [[Autolauncher#Toys\|Autolauncher]].		: This mold was ultimately revived by TakaraTomy and released in ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#BWII\|Beast Wars II]]'' as [[Autolauncher#Toys\|Autolauncher]].
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