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Alientraveller: /* Collaborative */ don't forget Joyce uses an axe

2026-04-11T18:38:48Z

Collaborative: don't forget Joyce uses an axe

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	: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''[[Stranger Things]]''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.		: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''[[Stranger Things]]''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.

	: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat (inspired by the ~~one that~~ ''Stranger Things'' ~~character~~ Steve Harrington ~~wields~~) to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.		: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat (respectively inspired by the ones wielded by ''Stranger Things'' characters Joyce Byers and Steve Harrington) to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.

	: Code Red's packaging, modeled after a Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, features a number of interesting details. The outer slipcover has a fake sticker printed on the front featuring the (fake) address and phone number for Surfer Boy's Lenora Hills location, the phone number being one of at least two which ''Stranger Things'' attributed to Surfer Boy and which, for a time, real world callers could dial to hear show-related recordings. Also printed on said "sticker", underneath Code Red's name, is a phrase written in [[Cybertronian language#Real-life alphabets\|Ancient Autobot]] that reads "DELIVERED HOT TO YOUR DOOR", which is Surfer Boy Pizza's tagline. There's another fake sticker printed on the back of the slipcover with another Ancient Autobot phrase, which simply reads "CODE RED". When the [[MISB]] Code Red box is placed right-side up, the cardboard insert (and thus the vehicle mode toy inside) will be ''upside down''. Who knows why. Inside the box, printed on the cardboard insert, are a partially-eaten pizza and the makeshift sunglasses featured in ''Stranger Things''' Season 4 finale, "The Piggyback", while the actual interior has leftover crust and (''thankfully fake'') pizza grease printed on it. Faintly visible through the grease under the lid are images of an Autobot faction symbol, a [[Demogorgon]], a grandfather clock, and the symbol of the Hellfire Club. Inside the box's inner tray, Code Red comes wrapped up in what appears to be (but doesn't feel like) a wadded-up napkin covered in packing tape; carefully removing the tape from the glossy paper and unraveling the "napkin" reveals a crude map with cute sketches of additional plot details from the TV show.		: Code Red's packaging, modeled after a Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, features a number of interesting details. The outer slipcover has a fake sticker printed on the front featuring the (fake) address and phone number for Surfer Boy's Lenora Hills location, the phone number being one of at least two which ''Stranger Things'' attributed to Surfer Boy and which, for a time, real world callers could dial to hear show-related recordings. Also printed on said "sticker", underneath Code Red's name, is a phrase written in [[Cybertronian language#Real-life alphabets\|Ancient Autobot]] that reads "DELIVERED HOT TO YOUR DOOR", which is Surfer Boy Pizza's tagline. There's another fake sticker printed on the back of the slipcover with another Ancient Autobot phrase, which simply reads "CODE RED". When the [[MISB]] Code Red box is placed right-side up, the cardboard insert (and thus the vehicle mode toy inside) will be ''upside down''. Who knows why. Inside the box, printed on the cardboard insert, are a partially-eaten pizza and the makeshift sunglasses featured in ''Stranger Things''' Season 4 finale, "The Piggyback", while the actual interior has leftover crust and (''thankfully fake'') pizza grease printed on it. Faintly visible through the grease under the lid are images of an Autobot faction symbol, a [[Demogorgon]], a grandfather clock, and the symbol of the Hellfire Club. Inside the box's inner tray, Code Red comes wrapped up in what appears to be (but doesn't feel like) a wadded-up napkin covered in packing tape; carefully removing the tape from the glossy paper and unraveling the "napkin" reveals a crude map with cute sketches of additional plot details from the TV show.

Saix at 15:47, 9 April 2026

2026-04-09T15:47:04Z

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	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot}}
	:''Code Red is an [[Autobot]] from ~~{{w\|~~Stranger Things}} (via [[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]).''		:''Code Red is an [[Autobot]] from [[Stranger Things]] (via [[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]).''
	[[File:Collab-toy CodeRed.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.33\|I ordered "[[Mountain Dew]] Code Red", not "Autobot Code Red"!]]		[[File:Collab-toy CodeRed.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.33\|I ordered "[[Mountain Dew]] Code Red", not "Autobot Code Red"!]]

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro)<ref>[[December 9]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCb-L1RAH_U Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Brian Parrish]] on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.</ref>\|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_qRAjo79Q/ Emiliano Santalucia on Instagram]</ref>, [[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)<ref>[[October 27]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDGvr0oGqs 1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref>}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro)<ref>[[December 9]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCb-L1RAH_U Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Brian Parrish]] on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.</ref>\|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_qRAjo79Q/ Emiliano Santalucia on Instagram]</ref>, [[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)<ref>[[October 27]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDGvr0oGqs 1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref>}}

	: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''~~{{w\|~~Stranger Things}}''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.		: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''[[Stranger Things]]''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.

	: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat (inspired by the one that ''Stranger Things'' character Steve Harrington wields) to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.		: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat (inspired by the one that ''Stranger Things'' character Steve Harrington wields) to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".		* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".
	* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.

	==References==		==References==

Saix at 11:25, 4 March 2026

2026-03-04T11:25:05Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".		* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".
	* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops~~. Maybe it was actually a customized [[:File:Diaclone_Powered_Convoy.jpg\|Diaclone Powered Convoy]]~~.		* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.

	==References==		==References==

Rhymus: https://strangerthings.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000003319618 https://strangerthings.fandom.com/wiki/Surfer_Boy_Pizza#Trivia

2026-03-04T11:16:58Z

https://strangerthings.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000003319618 https://strangerthings.fandom.com/wiki/Surfer_Boy_Pizza#Trivia

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	: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat (inspired by the one that ''Stranger Things'' character Steve Harrington wields) to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.		: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat (inspired by the one that ''Stranger Things'' character Steve Harrington wields) to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.

	: Code Red's packaging, modeled after a Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, features a number of interesting details. The outer slipcover has a fake sticker printed on the front featuring the (fake) address and phone number for Surfer Boy's Lenora Hills location~~. If Hasbro were ''really'' going for source accuracy~~, ~~they could've used~~ the phone number ~~actually used in~~ ''Stranger Things'' ~~((805) 457-4992)~~, ~~which is~~ a ''real ~~phone number'' that you can call~~ to ~~receive a pre~~-~~recorded message from Argyle, one of the show's characters~~. Also printed on said "sticker", underneath Code Red's name, is a phrase written in [[Cybertronian language#Real-life alphabets\|Ancient Autobot]] that reads "DELIVERED HOT TO YOUR DOOR", which is Surfer Boy Pizza's tagline. There's another fake sticker printed on the back of the slipcover with another Ancient Autobot phrase, which simply reads "CODE RED". Inside the box, printed on the cardboard insert, are a partially-eaten pizza and the makeshift sunglasses featured in ''Stranger Things''' Season 4 finale, "The Piggyback", while the actual interior has leftover crust and (''thankfully fake'') pizza grease printed on it. Faintly visible through the grease under the lid are images of an Autobot faction symbol, a [[Demogorgon]], a grandfather clock, and the symbol of the Hellfire Club. Inside the box's inner tray, Code Red comes wrapped up in what appears to be (but doesn't feel like) a wadded-up napkin covered in packing tape; carefully removing the tape from the glossy paper and unraveling the "napkin" reveals a crude map with cute sketches of additional plot details from the TV show.		: Code Red's packaging, modeled after a Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, features a number of interesting details. The outer slipcover has a fake sticker printed on the front featuring the (fake) address and phone number for Surfer Boy's Lenora Hills location, the phone number being one of at least two which ''Stranger Things'' attributed to Surfer Boy and which, for a time, real world callers could dial to hear show-related recordings. Also printed on said "sticker", underneath Code Red's name, is a phrase written in [[Cybertronian language#Real-life alphabets\|Ancient Autobot]] that reads "DELIVERED HOT TO YOUR DOOR", which is Surfer Boy Pizza's tagline. There's another fake sticker printed on the back of the slipcover with another Ancient Autobot phrase, which simply reads "CODE RED". When the [[MISB]] Code Red box is placed right-side up, the cardboard insert (and thus the vehicle mode toy inside) will be ''upside down''. Who knows why. Inside the box, printed on the cardboard insert, are a partially-eaten pizza and the makeshift sunglasses featured in ''Stranger Things''' Season 4 finale, "The Piggyback", while the actual interior has leftover crust and (''thankfully fake'') pizza grease printed on it. Faintly visible through the grease under the lid are images of an Autobot faction symbol, a [[Demogorgon]], a grandfather clock, and the symbol of the Hellfire Club. Inside the box's inner tray, Code Red comes wrapped up in what appears to be (but doesn't feel like) a wadded-up napkin covered in packing tape; carefully removing the tape from the glossy paper and unraveling the "napkin" reveals a crude map with cute sketches of additional plot details from the TV show.

	: Code Red was unveiled during [[San Diego Comic-Con#2023\|San Diego Comic-Con]] on [[July 21]], 2023. On [[October 27]], that year's [[Hasbro Pulse#1027 Premium Event\|1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event]] video properly revealed him as a [[Target]] exclusive (with limited quantities on [[Hasbro Pulse]]), with pre-orders starting later that day for a ship date of [[November 26]].		: Code Red was unveiled during [[San Diego Comic-Con#2023\|San Diego Comic-Con]] on [[July 21]], 2023. On [[October 27]], that year's [[Hasbro Pulse#1027 Premium Event\|1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event]] video properly revealed him as a [[Target]] exclusive (with limited quantities on [[Hasbro Pulse]]), with pre-orders starting later that day for a ship date of [[November 26]].
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".		* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".
	* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.		* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops. Maybe it was actually a customized [[:File:Diaclone_Powered_Convoy.jpg\|Diaclone Powered Convoy]].

	==References==		==References==

Saix: Moving to toy writeup

2026-01-16T22:11:08Z

Moving to toy writeup

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	: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''{{w\|Stranger Things}}''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.		: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''{{w\|Stranger Things}}''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.

	: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.		: Code Red includes an axe and spiked bat (inspired by the one that ''Stranger Things'' character Steve Harrington wields) to wield in robot mode, which can store on the sides of his backpack and peg onto either side of his vehicle mode. The axe and bat can also be joined together at the handle ends to make a larger two-ended weapon. The detachable decorative roof light of Code Red's vehicle mode can be converted into a blaster, capable of either being wielded by hand or mounted on the side of either shoulder when in robot mode, with a [[5 mm post\|5 mm port]] included on the barrel intended to be used with the included blast effect part; the blast effect can also peg onto the handle ends of Code Red's axe and bat to turn them into side-mounted guns while in vehicle mode. Finally, Code Red also includes a small Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, which can peg onto either of his melee weapons or slot into the top of his blaster.

	: Code Red's packaging, modeled after a Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, features a number of interesting details. The outer slipcover has a fake sticker printed on the front featuring the (fake) address and phone number for Surfer Boy's Lenora Hills location. If Hasbro were ''really'' going for source accuracy, they could've used the phone number actually used in ''Stranger Things'' ((805) 457-4992), which is a ''real phone number'' that you can call to receive a pre-recorded message from Argyle, one of the show's characters. Also printed on said "sticker", underneath Code Red's name, is a phrase written in [[Cybertronian language#Real-life alphabets\|Ancient Autobot]] that reads "DELIVERED HOT TO YOUR DOOR", which is Surfer Boy Pizza's tagline. There's another fake sticker printed on the back of the slipcover with another Ancient Autobot phrase, which simply reads "CODE RED". Inside the box, printed on the cardboard insert, are a partially-eaten pizza and the makeshift sunglasses featured in ''Stranger Things''' Season 4 finale, "The Piggyback", while the actual interior has leftover crust and (''thankfully fake'') pizza grease printed on it. Faintly visible through the grease under the lid are images of an Autobot faction symbol, a [[Demogorgon]], a grandfather clock, and the symbol of the Hellfire Club. Inside the box's inner tray, Code Red comes wrapped up in what appears to be (but doesn't feel like) a wadded-up napkin covered in packing tape; carefully removing the tape from the glossy paper and unraveling the "napkin" reveals a crude map with cute sketches of additional plot details from the TV show.		: Code Red's packaging, modeled after a Surfer Boy Pizza pizza box, features a number of interesting details. The outer slipcover has a fake sticker printed on the front featuring the (fake) address and phone number for Surfer Boy's Lenora Hills location. If Hasbro were ''really'' going for source accuracy, they could've used the phone number actually used in ''Stranger Things'' ((805) 457-4992), which is a ''real phone number'' that you can call to receive a pre-recorded message from Argyle, one of the show's characters. Also printed on said "sticker", underneath Code Red's name, is a phrase written in [[Cybertronian language#Real-life alphabets\|Ancient Autobot]] that reads "DELIVERED HOT TO YOUR DOOR", which is Surfer Boy Pizza's tagline. There's another fake sticker printed on the back of the slipcover with another Ancient Autobot phrase, which simply reads "CODE RED". Inside the box, printed on the cardboard insert, are a partially-eaten pizza and the makeshift sunglasses featured in ''Stranger Things''' Season 4 finale, "The Piggyback", while the actual interior has leftover crust and (''thankfully fake'') pizza grease printed on it. Faintly visible through the grease under the lid are images of an Autobot faction symbol, a [[Demogorgon]], a grandfather clock, and the symbol of the Hellfire Club. Inside the box's inner tray, Code Red comes wrapped up in what appears to be (but doesn't feel like) a wadded-up napkin covered in packing tape; carefully removing the tape from the glossy paper and unraveling the "napkin" reveals a crude map with cute sketches of additional plot details from the TV show.
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	* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".		* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".
	* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.		* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.
	* The bat that is included with Code Red is almost certainly inspired by the one that Steve Harrington wields in both Seasons 1 and 2 of the series.

	==References==		==References==

Phaze: I would be outright flabbergasted if this wasn't the intent

2026-01-16T21:17:03Z

I would be outright flabbergasted if this wasn't the intent

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	* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".		* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".
	* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.		* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.
			* The bat that is included with Code Red is almost certainly inspired by the one that Steve Harrington wields in both Seasons 1 and 2 of the series.

	==References==		==References==

M Sipher at 22:48, 25 June 2025

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	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot}}
	:''Code Red is an [[Autobot]] from {{w\|Stranger Things}} (via [[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]).''		:''Code Red is an [[Autobot]] from {{w\|Stranger Things}} (via [[Transformers Collaborative\|Collaborative]]).''
	[[File:~~TF-~~Collab-~~Toy-Code-Red~~.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.33\|I ordered "[[Mountain Dew]] Code Red", not "Autobot Code Red"!]]		[[File:Collab-toy CodeRed.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.33\|I ordered "[[Mountain Dew]] Code Red", not "Autobot Code Red"!]]

	If you need your pizza—or firepower—delivered in 30 minutes or less, you can count on '''Code Red''' to deliver it HOT to your door!<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/collections/1027-collection/products/transformers-collaborative-stranger-things-x-transformers-code-red Transformers Collaborative Stranger Things x Transformers Code Red product description on Hasbro Pulse, 10/27/2023]</ref>		If you need your pizza—or firepower—delivered in 30 minutes or less, you can count on '''Code Red''' to deliver it HOT to your door!<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/collections/1027-collection/products/transformers-collaborative-stranger-things-x-transformers-code-red Transformers Collaborative Stranger Things x Transformers Code Red product description on Hasbro Pulse, 10/27/2023]</ref>
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say ~~himself~~, "try before you deny".		* Based on the topping indicators on the front of the box, Code Red prefers pineapple and jalapeño on his pizza, the same topping combination featured in the show. As Argyle would say, "try before you deny".
	* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a ~~Generation 1~~ [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198''5'', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of ~~a Generation 1~~ Ultra Magnus a year before he was actually released. Oops.		* As a series ''heavily'' inspired by '80s pop culture, it's only natural that ''Stranger Things'' tips its hat to ''Transformers''. In the first episode of Season 3, "Suzie, Do You Copy?", one of Dustin's toys brought to life is a vintage [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|Ultra Magnus]] figure, which has been slightly modified (by way of tape) to add a set of motorized wheels underneath his robot feet... however, as Season 3 is set in 198'''''5''''', this means that Dustin somehow got ahold of an Ultra Magnus the year before he was actually released. Oops.

	==References==		==References==

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Collaborative */ More design credits!

2025-01-25T04:44:13Z

Collaborative: More design credits!

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Code Red''' ([[2023]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Code Red''' ([[2023]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' Axe, bat, Surfer Boy Pizza roof light/blaster, pizza box, [[Fire Blast effect]]		:*''Accessories:'' Axe, bat, Surfer Boy Pizza roof light/blaster, pizza box, [[Fire Blast effect]]
	{{toydesigner\|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_qRAjo79Q/</ref>\|[[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)<ref>[[October 27]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDGvr0oGqs 1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref>}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro)<ref>[[December 9]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCb-L1RAH_U Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Brian Parrish]] on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.</ref>\|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_qRAjo79Q/ Emiliano Santalucia on Instagram]</ref>, [[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)<ref>[[October 27]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDGvr0oGqs 1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref>}}

	: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''{{w\|Stranger Things}}''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.		: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''{{w\|Stranger Things}}''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.

Boingus: /* Collaborative */

2024-09-24T02:02:36Z

Collaborative

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Code Red''' ([[2023]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Code Red''' ([[2023]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' Axe, bat, Surfer Boy Pizza roof light/blaster, pizza box, [[Fire Blast effect]]		:*''Accessories:'' Axe, bat, Surfer Boy Pizza roof light/blaster, pizza box, [[Fire Blast effect]]
	{{toydesigner\|[[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)}}<ref>[[October 27]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDGvr0oGqs 1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref>		{{toydesigner\|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_qRAjo79Q/</ref>\|[[Mario Carreiro]] and [[Christina Murphy]] (packaging)<ref>[[October 27]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDGvr0oGqs 1027 Hasbro Pulse Premium Event] on YouTube, with [[Mark Maher]] and [[Ben MacCrae]].</ref>}}

	: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''{{w\|Stranger Things}}''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.		: ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' Code Red transforms from robot to an officially-licensed Volkswagen Vanagon, specifically the customized "Pizzamobile" used by [[Surfer Boy Pizza]] delivery drivers in the [[Netflix]]-produced science-fiction/horror series ''{{w\|Stranger Things}}''. Despite his compact vehicle mode, he unfurls into a Voyager Class-sized robot.

Saix: /* References */

2024-03-28T19:36:11Z

References

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