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Usfmm at 21:47, 22 May 2023

2023-05-22T21:47:58Z

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	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)		* [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)
	*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)		* [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)		* [[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)
	*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)		* [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)
	*[[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]] (16)		* [[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]] (16)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (29)		* [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (29)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (30)		* [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (30)

	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Sparkstalker]] (2)		* [[Sparkstalker]] (2)
	*[[Octane\|Tall Tankor]] (9)		* [[Octane\|Tall Tankor]] (9)
	*[[Tankor (BM)\|Fat Tankor]] (10)		* [[Tankor (BM)\|Fat Tankor]] (10)
	*[[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (20)		* [[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (20)
	*[[Brawl (G1)\|Brawl]] (21)		* [[Brawl (G1)\|Brawl]] (21)
	*[[Onslaught (G1)\|Onslaught]] (22)		* [[Onslaught (G1)\|Onslaught]] (22)
	*[[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] (23)		* [[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] (23)
	*[[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] (28)		* [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] (28)

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	{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}		{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
	*[[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (1)		* [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (1)
	*[[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] (3)		* [[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] (3)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (4)		* [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (4)
	*[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] (6)		* [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] (6)
	*[[Longtooth]] (7)		* [[Longtooth]] (7)
	*[[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (8)		* [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (8)
	*[[Knock Out (G1)\|Knock Out]] (11)		* [[Knock Out (G1)\|Knock Out]] (11)
	*[[Breakdown (IDW)\|Breakdown]] (12)		* [[Breakdown (IDW)\|Breakdown]] (12)
	*[[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] (17)		* [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] (17)
	{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}		{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
	*[[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] (18)		* [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] (18)
	*[[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] (19)		* [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] (19)
	*[[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] (24)		* [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] (24)
	*[[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] (25)		* [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] (25)
	*A [[Vehicon (G1)\|Vehicon]] (26)		* A [[Vehicon (G1)\|Vehicon]] (26)
	*[[Badgeless]] (27)		* [[Badgeless]] (27)
	*[[Moonracer (G1)\|Moonracer]] (31)		* [[Moonracer (G1)\|Moonracer]] (31)
	*[[Vanquish]] (32)		* [[Vanquish]] (32)
	*[[Fireshot]] (33)		* [[Fireshot]] (33)
	{{!}}}		{{!}}}
	}}		}}
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Waspinator is shown enjoying a wallow in a pool of energon; presumably, this is one of [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]'s waste pools, which he was shown to enjoy visiting in the [[The Transformers: Windblade\|first ''Windblade'' series]].		* Waspinator is shown enjoying a wallow in a pool of energon; presumably, this is one of [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]'s waste pools, which he was shown to enjoy visiting in the [[The Transformers: Windblade\|first ''Windblade'' series]].
	*We finally get to see a full-body depiction of [[Breakdown (IDW)\|Knock Out's Conjunx]], who is—as expected—an IDW version of [[Breakdown (WFC)\|''Prime'' Breakdown]].		* We finally get to see a full-body depiction of [[Breakdown (IDW)\|Knock Out's Conjunx]], who is—as expected—an IDW version of [[Breakdown (WFC)\|''Prime'' Breakdown]].

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*The Devisen pair who appear on page 1 seem to be colored in homage to the [[Micromaster Combiner]] [[Astro Squad]] members [[Heave]] and [[Barrage (Micromaster)\|Barrage]].		* The Devisen pair who appear on page 1 seem to be colored in homage to the [[Micromaster Combiner]] [[Astro Squad]] members [[Heave]] and [[Barrage (Micromaster)\|Barrage]].
	*The Velocitronian on page 1 shares a body-type with [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] from [[Race Against the Light\|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #5]] with a yellow coloration similar to [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|movie Bumblebee]] or [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|''Prime'' Bumblebee]].		* The Velocitronian on page 1 shares a body-type with [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] from [[Race Against the Light\|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #5]] with a yellow coloration similar to [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|movie Bumblebee]] or [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|''Prime'' Bumblebee]].
	*One of the gift-givers Starscream envisions seems to have a color scheme based on [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]].		* One of the gift-givers Starscream envisions seems to have a color scheme based on [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]].
	*Among the celebrating Badgeless is a Transformer based on a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|''Prime'' Vehicon]]; these 'bots are "happy to be among the living", a joke based on the short life expectancy of the average Vehicon in the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|''Prime'' cartoon]].		* Among the celebrating Badgeless is a Transformer based on a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|''Prime'' Vehicon]]; these 'bots are "happy to be among the living", a joke based on the short life expectancy of the average Vehicon in the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|''Prime'' cartoon]].

	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	*The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.		* The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.
	*It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.		* It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.
	*One of the (presumably [[Jungle Planet (colony)\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with a cutie mark.		* One of the (presumably [[Jungle Planet (colony)\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with a cutie mark.
	*The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.		* The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.
	*Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.		* Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.

	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Longtooth's name is misspelled "Longthooth".		* Longtooth's name is misspelled "Longthooth".
	*Slug's helmet is black instead of red.		* Slug's helmet is black instead of red.
	*The narration says Blurr comes in ''behind'' Windblade and Rattrap, but the art has him coming in ''ahead'' of them. Perhaps he was so fast he overtook them the moment the narrator finished?		* The narration says Blurr comes in ''behind'' Windblade and Rattrap, but the art has him coming in ''ahead'' of them. Perhaps he was so fast he overtook them the moment the narrator finished?
	*Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.		* Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.

	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/transformers-holiday-special-2015-idw-2015 Preview]		* [http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/transformers-holiday-special-2015-idw-2015 Preview]

	[[Category:Windblade issues]]		[[Category:Windblade issues]]

Saix: clean up, replaced: Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity → Blurr (G1) (2)

2022-02-07T16:24:21Z

clean up, replaced: Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity → Blurr (G1) (2)

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	Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.		Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.

	Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!		Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!

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	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)
	*[[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] (13)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)
	*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)		*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)

Cyberlink420 at 00:14, 5 November 2021

2021-11-05T00:14:34Z

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	*[[Badgeless]] (27)		*[[Badgeless]] (27)
	*[[Moonracer (G1)\|Moonracer]] (31)		*[[Moonracer (G1)\|Moonracer]] (31)
	*[[~~Vanquish (G1)\|~~Vanquish]] (32)		*[[Vanquish]] (32)
	*[[~~Fireshot (G1)\|~~Fireshot]] (33)		*[[Fireshot]] (33)
	{{!}}}		{{!}}}
	}}		}}

NexusShard17 at 17:45, 21 April 2021

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	*The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.		*The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.
	*It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.		*It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.
	*One of the (presumably [[~~Eukaris~~\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with cutie mark.		*One of the (presumably [[Jungle Planet (colony)\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with a cutie mark.
	*The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.		*The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.
	*Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.		*Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 16:50, 16 March 2021

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Emvee: links

2020-05-18T13:55:55Z

links

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	\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline\|Current era]]
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	"But all of the other 'bots loved the news<br>		"But all of the other 'bots loved the news<br>
	Both of the [[Tankor (disambiguation)\|Tankors]] got matching ~~tattoos~~.<br>		Both of the [[Tankor (disambiguation)\|Tankors]] got matching [[tattoo]]s.<br>
	Knock Out and his Conjunx went on vacation,<br>		Knock Out and his Conjunx went on vacation,<br>
	And Slug took a moment to praise Blurr's vocation.<br>		And Slug took a moment to praise Blurr's vocation.<br>

Genitus: Added error documentation.

2020-01-13T13:11:08Z

Added error documentation.

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Longtooth's name is misspelled "Longthooth".		*Longtooth's name is misspelled "Longthooth".
			*Slug's helmet is black instead of red.
	*The narration says Blurr comes in ''behind'' Windblade and Rattrap, but the art has him coming in ''ahead'' of them. Perhaps he was so fast he overtook them the moment the narrator finished?		*The narration says Blurr comes in ''behind'' Windblade and Rattrap, but the art has him coming in ''ahead'' of them. Perhaps he was so fast he overtook them the moment the narrator finished?
	*Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.		*Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.

Saix: clean up, replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (10)

2019-06-05T18:16:02Z

clean up, replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (10)

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	\|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]]		\|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]]
	\|edited by=[[John Barber]]		\|edited by=[[John Barber]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.		Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.

	Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!		Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)
	*[[Blurr (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Blurr]] (13)		*[[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] (13)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)
	*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)		*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)
	*[[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]] (16)		*[[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]] (16)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] (29)		*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (29)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] (30)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (30)

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	*[[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (1)		*[[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (1)
	*[[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] (3)		*[[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] (3)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] (4)		*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (4)
	*[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] (6)		*[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] (6)
	*[[Longtooth]] (7)		*[[Longtooth]] (7)

Mammalian Verisimilitude at 23:32, 20 January 2019

2019-01-20T23:32:44Z

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	Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.		Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.

	Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!		Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!

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	*Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.		*Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.

	==External ~~link~~==		==External links==
	*[http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/transformers-holiday-special-2015-idw-2015 Preview]		*[http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/transformers-holiday-special-2015-idw-2015 Preview]

	[[Category:Windblade issues]]		[[Category:Windblade issues]]

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	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)		* [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)
	*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)		* [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)		* [[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)
	*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)		* [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)
	*[[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]] (16)		* [[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]] (16)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (29)		* [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (29)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (30)		* [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (30)

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	*[[Sparkstalker]] (2)		* [[Sparkstalker]] (2)
	*[[Octane\|Tall Tankor]] (9)		* [[Octane\|Tall Tankor]] (9)
	*[[Tankor (BM)\|Fat Tankor]] (10)		* [[Tankor (BM)\|Fat Tankor]] (10)
	*[[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (20)		* [[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (20)
	*[[Brawl (G1)\|Brawl]] (21)		* [[Brawl (G1)\|Brawl]] (21)
	*[[Onslaught (G1)\|Onslaught]] (22)		* [[Onslaught (G1)\|Onslaught]] (22)
	*[[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] (23)		* [[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] (23)
	*[[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] (28)		* [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] (28)

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	*[[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (1)		* [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (1)
	*[[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] (3)		* [[Obsidian (BM)\|Obsidian]] (3)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (4)		* [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (4)
	*[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] (6)		* [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] (6)
	*[[Longtooth]] (7)		* [[Longtooth]] (7)
	*[[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (8)		* [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (8)
	*[[Knock Out (G1)\|Knock Out]] (11)		* [[Knock Out (G1)\|Knock Out]] (11)
	*[[Breakdown (IDW)\|Breakdown]] (12)		* [[Breakdown (IDW)\|Breakdown]] (12)
	*[[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] (17)		* [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] (17)
	{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}		{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
	*[[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] (18)		* [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] (18)
	*[[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] (19)		* [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] (19)
	*[[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] (24)		* [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] (24)
	*[[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] (25)		* [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] (25)
	*A [[Vehicon (G1)\|Vehicon]] (26)		* A [[Vehicon (G1)\|Vehicon]] (26)
	*[[Badgeless]] (27)		* [[Badgeless]] (27)
	*[[Moonracer (G1)\|Moonracer]] (31)		* [[Moonracer (G1)\|Moonracer]] (31)
	*[[Vanquish]] (32)		* [[Vanquish]] (32)
	*[[Fireshot]] (33)		* [[Fireshot]] (33)
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Waspinator is shown enjoying a wallow in a pool of energon; presumably, this is one of [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]'s waste pools, which he was shown to enjoy visiting in the [[The Transformers: Windblade\|first ''Windblade'' series]].		* Waspinator is shown enjoying a wallow in a pool of energon; presumably, this is one of [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]'s waste pools, which he was shown to enjoy visiting in the [[The Transformers: Windblade\|first ''Windblade'' series]].
	*We finally get to see a full-body depiction of [[Breakdown (IDW)\|Knock Out's Conjunx]], who is—as expected—an IDW version of [[Breakdown (WFC)\|''Prime'' Breakdown]].		* We finally get to see a full-body depiction of [[Breakdown (IDW)\|Knock Out's Conjunx]], who is—as expected—an IDW version of [[Breakdown (WFC)\|''Prime'' Breakdown]].

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*The Devisen pair who appear on page 1 seem to be colored in homage to the [[Micromaster Combiner]] [[Astro Squad]] members [[Heave]] and [[Barrage (Micromaster)\|Barrage]].		* The Devisen pair who appear on page 1 seem to be colored in homage to the [[Micromaster Combiner]] [[Astro Squad]] members [[Heave]] and [[Barrage (Micromaster)\|Barrage]].
	*The Velocitronian on page 1 shares a body-type with [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] from [[Race Against the Light\|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #5]] with a yellow coloration similar to [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|movie Bumblebee]] or [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|''Prime'' Bumblebee]].		* The Velocitronian on page 1 shares a body-type with [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] from [[Race Against the Light\|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #5]] with a yellow coloration similar to [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|movie Bumblebee]] or [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|''Prime'' Bumblebee]].
	*One of the gift-givers Starscream envisions seems to have a color scheme based on [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]].		* One of the gift-givers Starscream envisions seems to have a color scheme based on [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]].
	*Among the celebrating Badgeless is a Transformer based on a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|''Prime'' Vehicon]]; these 'bots are "happy to be among the living", a joke based on the short life expectancy of the average Vehicon in the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|''Prime'' cartoon]].		* Among the celebrating Badgeless is a Transformer based on a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|''Prime'' Vehicon]]; these 'bots are "happy to be among the living", a joke based on the short life expectancy of the average Vehicon in the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|''Prime'' cartoon]].

	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	*The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.		* The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.
	*It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.		* It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.
	*One of the (presumably [[Jungle Planet (colony)\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with a cutie mark.		* One of the (presumably [[Jungle Planet (colony)\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with a cutie mark.
	*The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.		* The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.
	*Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.		* Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.

	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Longtooth's name is misspelled "Longthooth".		* Longtooth's name is misspelled "Longthooth".
	*Slug's helmet is black instead of red.		* Slug's helmet is black instead of red.
	*The narration says Blurr comes in ''behind'' Windblade and Rattrap, but the art has him coming in ''ahead'' of them. Perhaps he was so fast he overtook them the moment the narrator finished?		* The narration says Blurr comes in ''behind'' Windblade and Rattrap, but the art has him coming in ''ahead'' of them. Perhaps he was so fast he overtook them the moment the narrator finished?
	*Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.		* Conjunx Endura is consistently misspelled as "Conjux" Endura throughout.

	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/transformers-holiday-special-2015-idw-2015 Preview]		* [http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/transformers-holiday-special-2015-idw-2015 Preview]

	[[Category:Windblade issues]]		[[Category:Windblade issues]]

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	Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.		Spirits are high on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] as [[Transformer]]s from the various colonies return to their ancestral homeworld, and new friendships are forged. The only 'bot unhappy with all of this is [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], still largely unliked by the population and left out of the goodwill. Struck with inspiration after another conversation with the imaginary/dead [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]], he decides to declare a new holiday, "[[Chosen One Day]]", filled with joy and gift-giving—all to be directed at Starscream, of course. [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] takes a recording of this declaration speech to [[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] at the [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] news serves, but unfortunately, the half-asleep Longtooth accidentally cuts off the end of the broadcast, leaving out the part where Starscream is the one who is supposed to receive gifts and praise.

	Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!		Consequently, all the Cybertronians and colonists get really into the joyous spirit of the day and give each other presents and well-wishes (with [[Sparkstalker]] even asking [[Lightbright (G1)\|Lightbright]] to be his [[Conjunx Endura]]!) while Starscream is left to stew alone in his tower. As night settles in, however, there comes a knock at Starscream's door—Wheeljack has come to visit, and he has brought, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]], [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]], [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], and all the other ambassadors from the [[Council of Worlds]], who fill the room with decorations and drinks. Wheeljack gives a toast: in honor of his "selflessly" declaring Chosen One Day, the group has decided to give Starscream the gift of their friendship... even if it's just for tonight!

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	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]]'s ghost (5)
	*[[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] (13)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slug]] (14)
	*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)		*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (15)

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	*The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.		*The cityscape on the very first panel seems evocative of a [[Santa Claus\|big, mischievously smiley face complete with mustache]], for some reason.
	*It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.		*It goes without saying, of course, but this story is an homage to ''{{w\|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'', with Starscream standing in for the titular character and Rattrap playing the role of the Grinch's dog Max.
	*One of the (presumably [[~~Eukaris~~\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with cutie mark.		*One of the (presumably [[Jungle Planet (colony)\|Eukarian]]) colonists seen on page 1 is colored to evoke a [[My Little Pony]], complete with a cutie mark.
	*The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.		*The spectral form of Bumblebee, who normally appears in ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|The Transformers]]'' looking no different than he did in life, is here rendered as a much more cartoonish ghost, bound in chains and lock-boxes in references to the ghost of Jacob Marley from ''{{w\|A Christmas Carol}}''.
	*Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.		*Starscream's recording is on a {{w\|VHS}} cassette.