Apex Bomber - Revision history

TitaniumToughGuy: Parity with other non-separating combiner toys

2025-08-07T15:37:00Z

Parity with other non-separating combiner toys

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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexBomber/apexbomber.htm More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexBomber/apexbomber.htm More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info]''
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	~~==Merchandise==~~
	~~===''Heroes of Cybertron''===~~
	~~{{See\|Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron}}~~
	~~{{anchor\|HOCApex}}~~
	~~[[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 "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]''~~

	~~{{-}}{{anchor\|HOCSpark}}~~
	~~[[File:HOC Optimus Spark Attack.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]~~
	*'''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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The Wadapan at 18:20, 8 June 2024

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	*Initially, in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' series, the roller drone mentioned in the Tech Specs was only depicted in his combined form as the Apex Armor. However, since the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime figurines were based on God Ginrai, the roller drone was clearly meant to be a western adaptation of Godbomber. The roller drone/Apex Bomber would be given a clearer depiction and his ties to Godbomber would be further solidified in the ''Commemorative Series''.		*Initially, in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' series, the roller drone mentioned in the Tech Specs was only depicted in his combined form as the Apex Armor. However, since the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime figurines were based on God Ginrai, the roller drone was clearly meant to be a western adaptation of Godbomber. The roller drone/Apex Bomber would be given a clearer depiction and his ties to Godbomber would be further solidified in the ''Commemorative Series''.
	*The only two unique pieces of art Apex Bomber has are that of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Tech Spec]]s depicting his combined form as the Apex Armor and its Spark Attack form. A monochromatic red version of Godbomber's packaging art was used for Apex Bomber's ''Commemorative Series'' instructions.		*The only two unique pieces of art Apex Bomber has are that of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Tech Spec]]s depicting his combined form as the Apex Armor and its Spark Attack form. A monochromatic red version of Godbomber's packaging art was used for Apex Bomber's ''Commemorative Series'' instructions.
	*Apex Bomber was somewhat close to receiving a new toy in the [[2016]]-[[2017]] ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' toyline. Early on in the duration of the line, a session of the Transmissions Podcast discussed a Hasbro computer presentation indicating an upcoming Deluxe Class figure designated "Iron Apex" (altered name probably for [[trademark]] and/or marketing reasons) using a placeholder image of Godbomber. As no figure was ultimately released under the name "Iron Apex", Hasbro probably scrapped the idea when TakaraTomy produced the roughly Leader-sized [[Godbomber#Legends\|''Legends'' Godbomber]] to accompany [[Ginrai (human)#Legends\|Super Ginrai]].		*Apex Bomber was somewhat close to receiving a new toy in the [[2016]]-[[2017]] ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' toyline. Early on in the duration of the line, a session of the Transmissions Podcast discussed a Hasbro computer presentation indicating an upcoming Deluxe Class figure designated "'''Iron Apex'''" (altered name probably for [[trademark]] and/or marketing reasons) using a placeholder image of Godbomber. As no figure was ultimately released under the name "Iron Apex", Hasbro probably scrapped the idea when TakaraTomy produced the roughly Leader-sized [[Godbomber#Legends\|''Legends'' Godbomber]] to accompany [[Ginrai (human)#Legends\|Super Ginrai]].

	==References==		==References==

Saix at 22:16, 22 September 2023

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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexBomber/apexbomber.htm More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexBomber/apexbomber.htm More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info]''
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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeSparkAttack/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime Spark Attack at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeSparkAttack/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime Spark Attack at TFU.info]''
			{{--}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	*Initially, in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' series, the roller drone mentioned in the Tech Specs was only depicted in his combined form as the Apex Armor. However, since the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime figurines were based on God Ginrai, the roller drone was clearly meant to be a western adaptation of Godbomber. The roller drone/Apex Bomber would be given a clearer depiction and his ties to Godbomber would be further solidified in the ''Commemorative Series''.		*Initially, in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' series, the roller drone mentioned in the Tech Specs was only depicted in his combined form as the Apex Armor. However, since the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime figurines were based on God Ginrai, the roller drone was clearly meant to be a western adaptation of Godbomber. The roller drone/Apex Bomber would be given a clearer depiction and his ties to Godbomber would be further solidified in the ''Commemorative Series''.
	*The only two unique pieces of art Apex Bomber has are that of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Tech Spec]]s depicting his combined form as the Apex Armor and its Spark Attack form. A monochromatic red version of Godbomber's packaging art was used for Apex Bomber's ''Commemorative Series'' instructions.		*The only two unique pieces of art Apex Bomber has are that of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Tech Spec]]s depicting his combined form as the Apex Armor and its Spark Attack form. A monochromatic red version of Godbomber's packaging art was used for Apex Bomber's ''Commemorative Series'' instructions.
	*Apex Bomber was somewhat close to receiving a new toy in the [[2016]]-[[2017]] ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' toyline. Early on in the duration of the line, a session of the Transmissions Podcast discussed a Hasbro computer presentation indicating an upcoming Deluxe Class figure designated "~~'''~~Iron Apex~~'''~~" (altered name probably for [[trademark]] and/or marketing reasons) using a placeholder image of Godbomber. As no figure was ultimately released under the name "Iron Apex", Hasbro probably scrapped the idea when TakaraTomy produced the roughly ~~Voyager~~-sized [[Godbomber#Legends\|''Legends'' Godbomber]] to accompany [[Ginrai (human)#Legends\|Super Ginrai]].		*Apex Bomber was somewhat close to receiving a new toy in the [[2016]]-[[2017]] ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' toyline. Early on in the duration of the line, a session of the Transmissions Podcast discussed a Hasbro computer presentation indicating an upcoming Deluxe Class figure designated "Iron Apex" (altered name probably for [[trademark]] and/or marketing reasons) using a placeholder image of Godbomber. As no figure was ultimately released under the name "Iron Apex", Hasbro probably scrapped the idea when TakaraTomy produced the roughly Leader-sized [[Godbomber#Legends\|''Legends'' Godbomber]] to accompany [[Ginrai (human)#Legends\|Super Ginrai]].

	==References==		==References==

Primestar3 at 20:36, 15 August 2023

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	~~{{picsneeded\|toy, and not Godbomber}}~~
	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot}}
	:''Apex Bomber is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Apex Bomber is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Commemorative Series''===		===''Commemorative Series''===
			[[File:ApexBomber BioPic.jpg\|thumb\|100px]]
	*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003)		*'''Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor''' (2003)

	:''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series\|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' Apex Bomber is a minor retool of [[Godbomber]] from Takara's 2001 [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] reissue. The few changes include lengthening the missiles and removing the scope from the Godcannon. In adapting the toy's presentation for an English-speaking audience, Godbomber become "Apex Bomber", which merges with the included [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series\|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] as "Apex Armor".		:''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series\|Generation One Commemorative Series]]'' Apex Bomber is a minor retool of [[Godbomber]] from Takara's 2001 [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] reissue. The few changes include lengthening the missiles and removing the scope from the Godcannon. In adapting the toy's presentation for an English-speaking audience, Godbomber become "Apex Bomber", which [[:File:GodGinrai toy.jpg\|merges]] with the included [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series\|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] as "Apex Armor".

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexBomber/apexbomber.htm More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/ApexBomber/apexbomber.htm More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info]''

Primestar3: /* Heroes of Cybertron */

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Heroes of Cybertron

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	: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.		: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 ~~forms~~ of the Powermaster Optimus and the "armored roller drone".		:The figurine is meant to represent the combined form of the Powermaster Optimus and the "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]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeApexArmor/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info]''

Primestar3: /* Heroes of Cybertron */

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Heroes of Cybertron

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	: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.		: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 forms of the Powermaster Optimus and the armored roller drone.		:The figurine is meant to represent the combined forms of the Powermaster Optimus and the "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]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeApexArmor/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info]''

Primestar3: /* Heroes of Cybertron */

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Heroes of Cybertron

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	: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.		: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 forms of the Powermaster Optimus and the armored roller drone".		:The figurine is meant to represent the combined forms of the Powermaster Optimus and the 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]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeApexArmor/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info]''

Primestar3 at 20:14, 15 August 2023

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	: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.		: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.

	:~~Meant~~ to represent the combined forms of the Powermaster Optimus and the armored roller drone"~~, this release is the first known appearance of the Apex Armor and the Apex Bomber (the latter not referred to as such)~~.		:The figurine is meant to represent the combined forms of the Powermaster Optimus and the 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]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCPMOptimusPrimeApexArmor/optimusprime.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info]''

Primestar3 at 20:03, 15 August 2023

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	*The idea of an Apex Armor formed from the combination of Powermaster Optimus Prime and a roller drone was first established in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line, while the roller drone in question first received the name Apex Bomber in the ''Commemorative Series''.		*The idea of an Apex Armor formed from the combination of Powermaster Optimus Prime and a roller drone was first established in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line, while the roller drone in question first received the name Apex Bomber in the ''Commemorative Series''.
	*The [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|first Optimus Prime toy]] came with [[Roller (G1)\|Roller]], a small vehicle stored in the trailer. 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 now included Apex Bomber, who is described on package as a "roller drone". This led to the idea that Apex Bomber was an upgraded Roller, which was canonized in [[Ask Vector Prime]].		*The [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|first Optimus Prime toy]] came with [[Roller (G1)\|Roller]], a small vehicle stored in the trailer. 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 now included Apex Bomber, who is described on package as a "roller drone". This led to the idea that Apex Bomber was an upgraded Roller, which was canonized in [[Ask Vector Prime]].
	*Initially, in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' series, the roller drone mentioned in the Tech Specs was only depicted in ~~its~~ combined form as the Apex Armor. However, since the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime figurines were based on God Ginrai, the roller drone was clearly meant to be a western adaptation of Godbomber. The roller drone/Apex Bomber would be given a clearer depiction and ~~its~~ ties to Godbomber would be further solidified in the ''Commemorative Series''.		*Initially, in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' series, the roller drone mentioned in the Tech Specs was only depicted in his combined form as the Apex Armor. However, since the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Powermaster Optimus Prime figurines were based on God Ginrai, the roller drone was clearly meant to be a western adaptation of Godbomber. The roller drone/Apex Bomber would be given a clearer depiction and his ties to Godbomber would be further solidified in the ''Commemorative Series''.
	*The only two unique pieces of art Apex Bomber has are that of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Tech Spec]]s depicting his combined form as the Apex Armor and its Spark Attack form. A monochromatic red version of Godbomber's packaging art was used for Apex Bomber's ''Commemorative Series'' instructions.		*The only two unique pieces of art Apex Bomber has are that of the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Tech Spec]]s depicting his combined form as the Apex Armor and its Spark Attack form. A monochromatic red version of Godbomber's packaging art was used for Apex Bomber's ''Commemorative Series'' instructions.
	*Apex Bomber was somewhat close to receiving a new toy in the [[2016]]-[[2017]] ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' toyline. Early on in the duration of the line, a session of the Transmissions Podcast discussed a Hasbro computer presentation indicating an upcoming Deluxe Class figure designated "'''Iron Apex'''" (altered name probably for [[trademark]] and/or marketing reasons) using a placeholder image of Godbomber. As no figure was ultimately released under the name "Iron Apex", Hasbro probably scrapped the idea when TakaraTomy produced the roughly Voyager-sized [[Godbomber#Legends\|''Legends'' Godbomber]] to accompany [[Ginrai (human)#Legends\|Super Ginrai]].		*Apex Bomber was somewhat close to receiving a new toy in the [[2016]]-[[2017]] ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' toyline. Early on in the duration of the line, a session of the Transmissions Podcast discussed a Hasbro computer presentation indicating an upcoming Deluxe Class figure designated "'''Iron Apex'''" (altered name probably for [[trademark]] and/or marketing reasons) using a placeholder image of Godbomber. As no figure was ultimately released under the name "Iron Apex", Hasbro probably scrapped the idea when TakaraTomy produced the roughly Voyager-sized [[Godbomber#Legends\|''Legends'' Godbomber]] to accompany [[Ginrai (human)#Legends\|Super Ginrai]].

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 ==Notes==
-*The [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|first Optimus Prime toy]] came with [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], a small vehicle stored in the trailer. 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 now included Apex Bomber, who is described on package as a "roller drone". This led to the idea that Apex Bomber was an upgraded Roller, which was canonized in [[Ask Vector Prime]].
+*The idea of an Apex Armor formed from the combination of Powermaster Optimus Prime and a roller drone was first established in the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line, while the roller drone in question first received the name Apex Bomber in the ''Commemorative Series''.
-*To date, Apex Bomber has no unique pieces of art; a monochromatic red version of Godbomber's packaging art was used for his instructions.
+*The [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 1|first Optimus Prime toy]] came with [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], a small vehicle stored in the trailer. 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 now included Apex Bomber, who is described on package as a "roller drone". This led to the idea that Apex Bomber was an upgraded Roller, which was canonized in [[Ask Vector Prime]].
 *Apex Bomber was somewhat close to receiving a new toy in the [[2016]]-[[2017]] ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' toyline. Early on in the duration of the line, a session of the Transmissions Podcast discussed a Hasbro computer presentation indicating an upcoming Deluxe Class figure designated "'''Iron Apex'''" (altered name probably for [[trademark]] and/or marketing reasons) using a placeholder image of Godbomber. As no figure was ultimately released under the name "Iron Apex", Hasbro probably scrapped the idea when TakaraTomy produced the roughly Voyager-sized [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]] to accompany [[Ginrai (human)#Legends|Super Ginrai]].