Blaster (FOC) - Revision history

WMA301: /* Foreign names */

2025-10-04T09:04:08Z

Foreign names

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'')
			*''Mandarin:'' '''Lùyīnjī''' (China, 录音机, "Recorder")
	[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]		[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
	[[Category:Prime Autobots]]		[[Category:Prime Autobots]]
	[[Category:Generations]]		[[Category:Generations]]
	[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]		[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]

Saix: /* ''Generations'' */ clean up, replaced: 5mm → 5 mm

2024-11-09T18:12:28Z

''Generations'': clean up, replaced: 5mm → 5 mm

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

	: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|~~5mm~~ post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.		: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5 mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.

	: He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.		: He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Generations */ Rolling out toy design credits template

2023-04-24T16:29:37Z

Generations: Rolling out toy design credits template

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	**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004'''		**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004'''
	**''Accessories:'' rifle		**''Accessories:'' rifle
			{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

	: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.		: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.

Saix: /* Generations (Japan) */

2022-03-24T20:38:46Z

Generations (Japan)

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	[[File:Generations TG17 Autobot Blaster.jpg\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:Generations TG17 Autobot Blaster.jpg\|thumb\|300px]]

	*'''Blaster''' ([[May 25]], [[2013]])		*'''Blaster & Steeljaw''' ([[May 25]], [[2013]])
	**''ID number:'' '''TG17'''		**''ID number:'' '''TG17'''
	**''Accessories:'' rifle		**''Accessories:'' rifle

Saix at 20:34, 24 March 2022

2022-03-24T20:34:20Z

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
			===''Generations''===
	[[File:Generationstoy-FOCBlaster.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]		[[File:Generationstoy-FOCBlaster.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]
	~~===''Generations''===~~
	*'''Autobot Blaster''' (Voyager, 2012)		*'''Autobot Blaster''' (Voyager, 2012)
	**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004'''		**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004'''
	**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG17'''		**''Accessories:'' rifle
	**''Accessories:'' ~~Steeljaw/data disc,~~ rifle

	: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.		: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.
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	: His chest [[insignia]] is the [[live-action film series]] "angry eyes" Autobot symbol. Also, his [[stock photography]] depicts him with black antennae that are red on the final product, while his [[instructions]] reuse Soundwave's image for the "completed" robot mode.		: His chest [[insignia]] is the [[live-action film series]] "angry eyes" Autobot symbol. Also, his [[stock photography]] depicts him with black antennae that are red on the final product, while his [[instructions]] reuse Soundwave's image for the "completed" robot mode.

			::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]''

			===''Generations'' (Japan)===
			[[File:Generations TG17 Autobot Blaster.jpg\|thumb\|300px]]

			*'''Blaster''' ([[May 25]], [[2013]])
			**''ID number:'' '''TG17'''
			**''Accessories:'' rifle

			:[[TakaraTomy]]'s release of the ''[[#Generations\|Generations]]'' mold was part of the sixth wave of their ''[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)\|Generations]]'' toyline. This release features deco differences, but is still packaged with [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations (Japan)\|Steeljaw]].

	:This toy was [[repurposing\|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers Cloud\|Cloud]]'' [[Blaster (Cloud)\|Blaster]].		:This toy was [[repurposing\|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers Cloud\|Cloud]]'' [[Blaster (Cloud)\|Blaster]].
			{{--}}

	::*''[~~http~~:~~//www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCBlaster/blaster.htm More information~~ on Blaster ~~at TFU~~.~~info]''~~		==Notes==
			*One of [[Hot Shot (Prime)\|Hot Shot]]'s [[Cube (sport)\|Cube]]-playing friends from ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)\|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' episode "[[Recruits Part I]]" is based on Blaster.

	~~==Notes==~~
	*One of [[Hot Shot (Prime)\|Hot Shot]]'s [[Cube (sport)\|Cube]]-playing friends from ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)\|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' episode "[[Recruits Part I]]" is based on Blaster.
	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'')

Omegatron: /* Toys */

2022-03-24T20:17:26Z

Toys

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	: His chest [[insignia]] is the [[live-action film series]] "angry eyes" Autobot symbol. Also, his [[stock photography]] depicts him with black antennae that are red on the final product, while his [[instructions]] reuse Soundwave's image for the "completed" robot mode.		: His chest [[insignia]] is the [[live-action film series]] "angry eyes" Autobot symbol. Also, his [[stock photography]] depicts him with black antennae that are red on the final product, while his [[instructions]] reuse Soundwave's image for the "completed" robot mode.

	:This toy was [[repurposing\|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers Cloud\|Cloud]]'' [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]].		:This toy was [[repurposing\|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers Cloud\|Cloud]]'' [[Blaster (Cloud)\|Blaster]].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]''

Fritz: /* Toys */

2021-11-23T00:47:28Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	[[File:Generationstoy-FOCBlaster.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]		[[File:Generationstoy-FOCBlaster.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]
	===Generations===		===''Generations''===
	*'''Autobot Blaster''' (Voyager, 2012)		*'''Autobot Blaster''' (Voyager, 2012)
	**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004'''		**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004'''

Boingus: /* Notes */

2021-07-09T00:24:51Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			*One of [[Hot Shot (Prime)\|Hot Shot]]'s [[Cube (sport)\|Cube]]-playing friends from ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)\|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' episode "[[Recruits Part I]]" is based on Blaster.
	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'')

Yaxuo: /* Generations */fixed redirected link, replaced: Legends Class → Legends Class

2020-11-27T23:18:15Z

Generations: fixed redirected link, replaced: Legends Class → Legends Class

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	: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.		: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.

	: He also comes with [[Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.		: He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.

	: As an undocumented feature, the seat on his vehicle roof holds [[Diaclone]] drivers. Additionally, Blaster's trigger finger is molded into his left hand, presumably so he can push his own eject button.		: As an undocumented feature, the seat on his vehicle roof holds [[Diaclone]] drivers. Additionally, Blaster's trigger finger is molded into his left hand, presumably so he can push his own eject button.

Yaxuo: /* Generations */clean up, replaced: [[Transformers: Generations| → [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|

2020-07-03T18:59:55Z

Generations: clean up, replaced: [[Transformers: Generations| → [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|

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	**''Accessories:'' Steeljaw/data disc, rifle		**''Accessories:'' Steeljaw/data disc, rifle

	: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.		: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.

	: He also comes with [[Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.		: He also comes with [[Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

	: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|~~5mm~~ post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.		: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron\|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager\|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post\|5 mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.

	: He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.		: He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations\|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations\|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger\|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.