Changing Gears - Revision history

Zenphia: /* Animation or technical glitches */

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Animation or technical glitches

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	* Yes, yes, we know, [[Solar Needle]], [[Star Harvester]] in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', blah blah, we ''promise'' you that ''IT IS NOT AN ACTUAL REFERENCE.''		* Yes, yes, we know, [[Solar Needle]], [[Star Harvester]] in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', blah blah, we ''promise'' you that ''IT IS NOT AN ACTUAL REFERENCE.''

	===Animation or technical ~~glitches~~===		===Animation or technical errors===
	* Missing Seeker insignia:		* Missing Seeker insignia:
	** Skywarp and Thundercracker are both missing their wing emblems as they dive to fire on the miners.		** Skywarp and Thundercracker are both missing their wing emblems as they dive to fire on the miners.

SoundSky: /* Foreign localization */

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Foreign localization

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	::*When Megatron takes Gears, Optimus Prime says "Ils emmènent le petit !" ("They're taking the kid!"). However, Gears is called by his name in the rest of the episode.		::*When Megatron takes Gears, Optimus Prime says "Ils emmènent le petit !" ("They're taking the kid!"). However, Gears is called by his name in the rest of the episode.
	::*Gear's line "Prime! The energy grid!" is absent from the dub, he is left silent.		::*Gear's line "Prime! The energy grid!" is absent from the dub, he is left silent.
			::*Unfortunately, Ironhide's joke "What did you do to Gears, you monster? You turned him... nice!" has been lost in translation. Instead he just says "What did you do to him? Did you tamper with his circuits? You will pay dearly for this!".
	::*While in English, Optimus Prime says "Ratchet, Wheeljack, on the double!", in the dub he only names Ratchet.		::*While in English, Optimus Prime says "Ratchet, Wheeljack, on the double!", in the dub he only names Ratchet.

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External links

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yhehkb99y8FMdQlXvZtoB8mXuUXW-OmN Episode dialogue script]		*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yhehkb99y8FMdQlXvZtoB8mXuUXW-OmN Episode dialogue script]
			*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x4WRSKYi5fQtcA8JRAG6zkY4BJ5wdggT/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]

	[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]		[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]
	[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]		[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]

Doglunchuk: /* Trivia */

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Trivia

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	* Ratchet has the moves in this episode. First he Bruce-Lee-kicks Thundercracker. Then he kicks a boulder to knock a falling pylon in order to make it miss Wheeljack. While awesome, the latter move totally breaks the laws of physics.		* Ratchet has the moves in this episode. First he Bruce-Lee-kicks Thundercracker. Then he kicks a boulder to knock a falling pylon in order to make it miss Wheeljack. While awesome, the latter move totally breaks the laws of physics.
	* Man, the Decepticons really get their tails whipped in this episode, huh? First the Autobots capture nearly all of them, then they get beaten so bad that they just up and flee without even getting the order from Megatron.		* Man, the Decepticons really get their tails whipped in this episode, huh? First the Autobots capture nearly all of them, then they get beaten so bad that they just up and flee without even getting the order from Megatron.
	* Trailbreaker ''is'' joking about not giving Gears back his circuit card, right? There's definitely not enough time for the Autobots actually to take that vote!		* Trailbreaker ''is'' joking about not giving Gears back his circuit card, right? There's definitely not enough time for the Autobots to actually take that vote!

	===Foreign localization===		===Foreign localization===

Doglunchuk: /* Animation or technical glitches */

2024-06-09T10:46:23Z

Animation or technical glitches

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	** The shot of Prime transforming to roll out for the gold mine is recycled as the Autobots leave for Africa. This is not an error in and of itself; however, Cliffjumper being colored yellow is!		** The shot of Prime transforming to roll out for the gold mine is recycled as the Autobots leave for Africa. This is not an error in and of itself; however, Cliffjumper being colored yellow is!
	** Ratchet's [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] is missing some red detailing as he rolls out behind Hound.		** Ratchet's [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]] is missing some red detailing as he rolls out behind Hound.
	** The running light housings on Prime's chest are white instead of red as he ~~order~~ the Autobots to "look sharp". The same error repeats later, as he reacts to the falling boulders outside Autobot Headquarters.		** The running light housings on Prime's chest are white instead of red as he orders the Autobots to "look sharp". The same error repeats later, as he reacts to the falling boulders outside Autobot Headquarters.
	** Starscream's shoulder intakes are light gray instead of red when Megatron says that time is running out for Prime.		** Starscream's shoulder intakes are light gray instead of red when Megatron says that time is running out for Prime.
	** Megatron's elbow is gray instead of red as he threatens to destroy the universe.		** Megatron's elbow is gray instead of red as he threatens to destroy the universe.

Doglunchuk: /* Continuity notes */

2024-06-09T10:37:58Z

Continuity notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	[[File:Changegearstakeitout.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|KALI MA! KALI MA!]]		[[File:Changegearstakeitout.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|KALI MA! KALI MA!]]
	* Gears's parts list: unlubed cable relays, squeaky pulleys (twice!), a cramped chronometer, a vibrating sequential camshaft, a trembling gyroscope, and besides that—		* Gears' parts list: unlubed cable relays, squeaky pulleys (twice!), a cramped chronometer, a vibrating sequential camshaft, a trembling gyroscope, and besides that—
	* Gears's special circuit board looks like an audio cassette tape. Whether it can [[Mini-Cassette\|transform]] is not yet known.		* Gears' special circuit board looks like an audio cassette tape. Whether it can [[Mini-Cassette\|transform]] is not yet known.
	* It may seem bizarre that Gears's personality is "modulated" by a circuit in his chest when Transformers generally keep their brains in their heads, but "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)\|Transport to Oblivion]]", "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2]]" and "[[The Rebirth, Part 1]]" all feature Transformers with memory circuits in their chests.		* It may seem bizarre that Gears' personality is "modulated" by a circuit in his chest when Transformers generally keep their brains in their heads, but "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)\|Transport to Oblivion]]", "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2]]" and "[[The Rebirth, Part 1]]" all feature Transformers with memory circuits in their chests.
	* Gears uses the same hook-shaped welding tip that Brawn used to free Huffer, way back in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".		* Gears uses the same hook-shaped welding tip that Brawn used to free Huffer, way back in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".
	* Where does the trailer go?		* Where does the trailer go?

Doglunchuk: /* Synopsis */

2024-06-09T10:35:25Z

Synopsis

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	A battle ensues when they arrive, but Megatron lets the miners get in the way. Unwilling to endanger humans, Prime orders the Autobots to hold their fire. Megatron uses this chance to get the drop on the Autobots, then takes Gears captive for purposes unknown and retreats.		A battle ensues when they arrive, but Megatron lets the miners get in the way. Unwilling to endanger humans, Prime orders the Autobots to hold their fire. Megatron uses this chance to get the drop on the Autobots, then takes Gears captive for purposes unknown and retreats.

	In [[Africa]], Megatron has Starscream zap Gears with the [[null-ray]], then takes out a special circuit from Gears's body. The Decepticon leader explains that this circuit is the final component he needs for his energy-absorbing [[Solar Needle]], a solar collector which his Decepticons have constructed to harness energy from the heart of the [[Sun]]. With the circuit in place in the needle, the device activates and causes world-wide earthquakes. Unbeknownst to Megatron, the Solar Needle is flawed, causing a dangerous instability within the core of the Sun.		In [[Africa]], Megatron has Starscream zap Gears with the [[null-ray]], then takes out a special circuit from Gears' body. The Decepticon leader explains that this circuit is the final component he needs for his energy-absorbing [[Solar Needle]], a solar collector which his Decepticons have constructed to harness energy from the heart of the [[Sun]]. With the circuit in place in the needle, the device activates and causes world-wide earthquakes. Unbeknownst to Megatron, the Solar Needle is flawed, causing a dangerous instability within the core of the Sun.

	The effect on Gears is profound as well. The removal of this component from Gears corrupts his personality, turning him from a surly grump into a happy-go-lucky, ultra-polite guy who'll do absolutely anything for anyone. This allows Megatron to manipulate and control him. Mentally, Gears still knows the Decepticons are evil and doesn't want to help them, but he's been rendered so "nice" that he can't refuse any request.		The effect on Gears is profound as well. The removal of this component from Gears corrupts his personality, turning him from a surly grump into a happy-go-lucky, ultra-polite guy who'll do absolutely anything for anyone. This allows Megatron to manipulate and control him. Mentally, Gears still knows the Decepticons are evil and doesn't want to help them, but he's been rendered so "nice" that he can't refuse any request.

	The Autobots blast through the jungle and start firing at the Solar Needle, but it's protected by a [[force field]]. Prime concocts a dangerous plan to circumvent the field by jumping through the hole at the top where the Sun's energy ~~is coming through~~. [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] say it's too dangerous, but [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Cliffjumper]] drives past them, makes the attempt and shatters the force field.		The Autobots blast through the jungle and start firing at the Solar Needle, but it's protected by a [[force field]]. Prime concocts a dangerous plan to circumvent the field by jumping through the hole at the top where the Sun's energy enters. [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] say it's too dangerous, but [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Cliffjumper]] drives past them, makes the attempt and shatters the force field.

	[[File:Changegearsmegatrontriumphs.jpg\|right\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|"Let there be light!"]]		[[File:Changegearsmegatrontriumphs.jpg\|right\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|"Let there be light!"]]
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	Prime orders [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Wheeljack]] and Ratchet to deactivate the device, but they argue over the correct solution. Out of time and with the Sun about to explode, Optimus just grabs at a wire inside the device and pulls. The needle shuts down and the Sun returns to normal.		Prime orders [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Wheeljack]] and Ratchet to deactivate the device, but they argue over the correct solution. Out of time and with the Sun about to explode, Optimus just grabs at a wire inside the device and pulls. The needle shuts down and the Sun returns to normal.

	Prime removes Gears's circuit card from the needle and hands it back to him, but [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] interrupts, saying that the rest of the Autobots like the new Gears over the old. Gears isn't too happy about that, so Optimus returns the card and the surly, cranky hypochondriac is back. The Autobots roll on back to headquarters, leaving Gears to complain to himself.		Prime removes Gears' circuit card from the needle and hands it back to him, but [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] interrupts, saying that the rest of the Autobots like the new Gears over the old. Gears isn't too happy about that, so Optimus returns the card and the surly, cranky hypochondriac is back. The Autobots roll on back to headquarters, leaving Gears to complain to himself.
	{{-}}		{{-}}

Doglunchuk: /* Quotes */

2024-06-09T10:35:19Z

Quotes

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	"What did you do to Gears, you monster? You turned him...''nice!''"		"What did you do to Gears, you monster? You turned him...''nice!''"
	:—'''Ironhide''', at Gears's sudden change in personality.		:—'''Ironhide''', at Gears' sudden change in personality.

Repowers at 16:40, 24 January 2024

2024-01-24T16:40:51Z

M Sipher: pic reorging

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pic reorging

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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (9)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (9)
	*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Hound]] (10)		*[[Hound (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Hound]] (10)
	*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Cliffjumper]] (11)		*[[Cliffjumper (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Cliffjumper]] (11)
	*[[Gears (G1)\|Gears]] (12)		*[[Gears (G1)\|Gears]] (12)
	*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ratchet]] (13)		*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ratchet]] (13)
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	*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] (18)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] (18)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Bumblebee]] (19)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Bumblebee]] (19)
	*[[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Mirage]] (20)		*[[Mirage (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Mirage]] (20)
	*[[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] (21)		*[[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] (21)
	*[[Brawn (G1)\|Brawn]] (22)		*[[Brawn (G1)\|Brawn]] (22)
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	* Missing Seeker insignia:		* Missing Seeker insignia:
	** Skywarp and Thundercracker are both missing their wing emblems as they dive to fire on the miners.		** Skywarp and Thundercracker are both missing their wing emblems as they dive to fire on the miners.
	* The gold ~~car~~ ''explodes'' when it gets shot by a laser beam. Maybe what the miners really struck was TNT.		* The mining car, loaded with gold, ''explodes'' when it gets shot by a laser beam. Maybe what the miners really struck was TNT.
	* Ravage is ''tiny'' when he tackles the trapped miner, not more than 4 feet long.		* Ravage is ''tiny'' when he tackles the trapped miner, not more than 4 feet long.
	* Coloring errors:		* Coloring errors:
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	<!-- erm. The point of the scene is quite clearly that the boulders bounce around. Not an error. * Megatron "energizes" a couple of boulders at the top of a cliff. The Autobots have their backs to the cliff, meaning the boulders should hit them from behind or land on top of them. The boulders actually hit the Autobots from all directions, including Sunstreaker, who is hit by a boulder traveling in the ''opposite direction'' of where it should have come from. -->		<!-- erm. The point of the scene is quite clearly that the boulders bounce around. Not an error. * Megatron "energizes" a couple of boulders at the top of a cliff. The Autobots have their backs to the cliff, meaning the boulders should hit them from behind or land on top of them. The boulders actually hit the Autobots from all directions, including Sunstreaker, who is hit by a boulder traveling in the ''opposite direction'' of where it should have come from. -->
	* The animation doesn't really do such a great job of demonstrating that ''all'' the Autobots have been taken out of the fight, but that's about the only conclusion, since ''nobody'' makes any effort to combat the Decepticons after the "energized boulders" incident.		* The animation doesn't really do such a great job of demonstrating that ''all'' the Autobots have been taken out of the fight, but that's about the only conclusion, since ''nobody'' makes any effort to combat the Decepticons after the "energized boulders" incident.
	* The electrified cage holding Gears just vanishes after Starscream gives him the [[null ray]] treatment.		* The electrified cage holding Gears just vanishes after Starscream gives him the [[null-ray]] treatment.
	* After Bumblebee says "Solar flares!", a quick shot shows the sun with the Solar Needle beam streaking into it, along with a locust-like energy sound effect. If the noise is audible when we're looking at the beam, shouldn't it be heard pretty much all the time everywhere on Earth?		* After Bumblebee says "Solar flares!", a quick shot shows the sun with the Solar Needle beam streaking into it, along with a locust-like energy sound effect. If the noise is audible when we're looking at the beam, shouldn't it be heard pretty much all the time everywhere on Earth?
	* In the frequently-recycled shot of the destabilizing sun, some of the solar flares are flying past the camera. Given that they have blue sky behind them, that would mean Earth just got vaporized! In the same shot, the Solar Needle's energy beam is nowhere in sight.		* In the frequently-recycled shot of the destabilizing sun, some of the solar flares are flying past the camera. Given that they have blue sky behind them, that would mean Earth just got vaporized! In the same shot, the Solar Needle's energy beam is nowhere in sight.
	* The shot of Starscream, Megatron, and Gears gaping at the newly activated Solar Needle is recycled after the first commercial break. The next shot has them all in different places and poses.		* The shot of Starscream, Megatron, and Gears gaping at the newly activated Solar Needle is recycled after the first commercial break. The next shot has them all in different places and poses.
			[[File:ChangingGears jungleclearing.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Seriously. No roots, stumps, stray rocks, or ''anything''.]]
	* Jazz and Sunstreaker's weapons can ''vaporize'' trees? Whoa.		* Jazz and Sunstreaker's weapons can ''vaporize'' trees? Whoa.
	* The gray portion of Gears's chest is abnormally large as he says "I love being a slave!"		* The gray portion of Gears's chest is abnormally large as he says "I love being a slave!"
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	* How can the sun be up in North America and Africa at the same time?		* How can the sun be up in North America and Africa at the same time?
	* The Autobots somehow '''drove''' from their base in the Western United States to the '''"geographic center of Africa"''' in '''"slightly less than 2 Earth hours"'''. After traveling through at least eight time zones, it appears to be roughly the '''same time of day''' as when the Autobots left their base.		* The Autobots somehow '''drove''' from their base in the Western United States to the '''"geographic center of Africa"''' in '''"slightly less than 2 Earth hours"'''. After traveling through at least eight time zones, it appears to be roughly the '''same time of day''' as when the Autobots left their base.

	~~[[File:ChangingGears jungleclearing.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Seriously. No roots, stumps, stray rocks, or ''anything''.]]~~
	* "Jazz! Sunstreaker! Laser us a road!" Prime apparently changes his mind on the flagrant destruction of flora some time between this episode and "[[Microbots]]", where he prevents Brawn from blasting a path through a South American jungle.		* "Jazz! Sunstreaker! Laser us a road!" Prime apparently changes his mind on the flagrant destruction of flora some time between this episode and "[[Microbots]]", where he prevents Brawn from blasting a path through a South American jungle.
	* Despite Ratchet's assertion that "no one could survive up there", Cliffjumper disrupts the energy shield with little more than a slight hangover to show for it.		* Despite Ratchet's assertion that "no one could survive up there", Cliffjumper disrupts the energy shield with little more than a slight hangover to show for it.