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Doomdorm64: /* Notes */

2026-02-23T19:25:32Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.		*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.
			*A year after the Duocons' original North American release, TakaraTomy attempted a far more ambitious take on the concept with ''Masterforce'' [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]].
	*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations\|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners.		*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations\|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners.
	**A year after the Duocons' original release, TakaraTomy attempted a far more ambitious take on the concept with ''Masterforce'' [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]].
	* IDW 2005 [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (IDW)\|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] function similarly to Duocons, though inverted. The two possess individual robot modes, but must combine to form a single alternate mode, similar to the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s.		* IDW 2005 [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (IDW)\|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] function similarly to Duocons, though inverted. The two possess individual robot modes, but must combine to form a single alternate mode, similar to the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s.

Doomdorm64: /* Notes */

2026-01-26T09:36:31Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.		*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.
	*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations\|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners. ~~The same goes for~~ [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]].		*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations\|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners.
			**A year after the Duocons' original release, TakaraTomy attempted a far more ambitious take on the concept with ''Masterforce'' [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]].
	* IDW 2005 [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (IDW)\|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] function similarly to Duocons, though inverted. The two possess individual robot modes, but must combine to form a single alternate mode, similar to the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s.		* IDW 2005 [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (IDW)\|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] function similarly to Duocons, though inverted. The two possess individual robot modes, but must combine to form a single alternate mode, similar to the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s.

Saix: /* Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics */clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1)

2024-03-02T01:54:56Z

Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics: clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1)

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	{{note\|In this continuity, they function as [[Triple Changer]]s, changing between modes without splitting.}}		{{note\|In this continuity, they function as [[Triple Changer]]s, changing between modes without splitting.}}
	{{noteukonly}}		{{noteukonly}}
	The Duocons were part of [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and travelled with him to the planet [[Nebulos]], following their [[Autobot]] enemies. {{storylink\|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink\|Brothers in Armor!!}}		The Duocons were part of [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and travelled with him to the planet [[Nebulos]], following their [[Autobot]] enemies. {{storylink\|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink\|Brothers in Armor!!}}

	''Flywheels and Battletrap were Decepticon troopers stationed in [[Tyrest]] on Cybertron. Flywheels was knocked out of the air, captured by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot\|Sparkler Mini-Bots]] and taken to [[Kalis]], where they were beset by [[zombie]]s.'' {{storylink\|City of Fear!}} ''With the situation desperate, Magnus allowed Flywheels to return to the Decepticons to bring in reinforcements against the zombie horde.'' {{storylink\|Legion of the Lost!}} ''He was as good as his word and returned with [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]] to save the day.'' {{storylink\|Meltdown!}} ''Later, Flywheels and Battletrap joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in time for their disastrous assault on [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] and [[Straxus (G1)\|Megatron]]. They both apparently died during that battle.'' {{storylink\|Time Wars}}		''Flywheels and Battletrap were Decepticon troopers stationed in [[Tyrest]] on Cybertron. Flywheels was knocked out of the air, captured by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot\|Sparkler Mini-Bots]] and taken to [[Kalis]], where they were beset by [[zombie]]s.'' {{storylink\|City of Fear!}} ''With the situation desperate, Magnus allowed Flywheels to return to the Decepticons to bring in reinforcements against the zombie horde.'' {{storylink\|Legion of the Lost!}} ''He was as good as his word and returned with [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]] to save the day.'' {{storylink\|Meltdown!}} ''Later, Flywheels and Battletrap joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in time for their disastrous assault on [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] and [[Straxus (G1)\|Megatron]]. They both apparently died during that battle.'' {{storylink\|Time Wars}}

AzimuthAcolyte: /* The Transformers */ G1 credits!

2023-06-20T02:43:27Z

The Transformers: G1 credits!

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	**[[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]]		**[[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]]
	**[[Flywheels]]		**[[Flywheels]]
			{{toydesigner\|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	:The Duocons were sold in small boxed packages. They share a semi-[[Autotransformation\|autotransform]] feature. Transformation begins by lining up the tab and slot on the underside of their aerial component with the corresponding slot and tab on top of the ground component. With the two parts lined up, pushing the aircraft down causes the tabs on both parts to trip a catch in the other, releasing the springs that keep the components folded up. The aircraft essentially folds in half over the "legs" that form from part of the rear of the ground component to form the robot.		:The Duocons were sold in small boxed packages. They share a semi-[[Autotransformation\|autotransform]] feature. Transformation begins by lining up the tab and slot on the underside of their aerial component with the corresponding slot and tab on top of the ground component. With the two parts lined up, pushing the aircraft down causes the tabs on both parts to trip a catch in the other, releasing the springs that keep the components folded up. The aircraft essentially folds in half over the "legs" that form from part of the rear of the ground component to form the robot.

Fritz: /* Toys */

2021-10-02T16:28:28Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===~~Generation 1~~===		===''The Transformers''===
	[[File:G1Battletrap toy.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Battletrap]]		[[File:G1Battletrap toy.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Battletrap]]
	[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Flywheels]]		[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Flywheels]]
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	{{GenerationsSpringerMold}}		{{GenerationsSpringerMold}}

	===~~Generations===~~		===''Titans Return''===
	~~====~~Titans Return====
	[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*[[Flywheels#Generations\|Skytread]] ([[2016]])		*[[Flywheels#Generations\|Skytread]] ([[2016]])
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	====Power of the Primes====		===''Legends''===
			{{anchor\|HeadmasterSet}}
			[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg\|thumb]]
			*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]])
			**[[Flywheels#Legends\|Flywheel]]
			:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

			:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends\|Grimlock]], [[Stylor#HeadmasterSet\|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet\|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends\|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet\|Brainstorm]].

			{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
			{{-}}

			===''Power of the Primes''===
	[[File:POTPtoy-Battletrap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|It's guy love, between two guys.]]		[[File:POTPtoy-Battletrap.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|It's guy love, between two guys.]]
	*[[Battletrap (G1)#Generations\|Duocon Battletrap]] ([[2018]])		*[[Battletrap (G1)#Generations\|Duocon Battletrap]] ([[2018]])
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	:However, he has lost the sweet shoulder guns.		:However, he has lost the sweet shoulder guns.

	{{-}}		{{-}}

	====War for Cybertron: Siege====		===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
	[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|I give you all that [[you]] ask for and still you ask [[Battleslash\|for]] [[Roadtrap (POTP)\|more.]]]]		[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|I give you all that [[you]] ask for and still you ask [[Battleslash\|for]] [[Roadtrap (POTP)\|more.]]]]
	*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])		*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
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	:In an undocumented feature, Skytread's connection points are compatible with ''Power of the Primes'' Battletrap's, allowing you to mix and match to create Battletread and Skytrap.		:In an undocumented feature, Skytread's connection points are compatible with ''Power of the Primes'' Battletrap's, allowing you to mix and match to create Battletread and Skytrap.

	~~{{-}}~~

	~~===Legends===~~
	~~{{anchor\|HeadmasterSet}}~~
	~~[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg\|thumb]]~~
	*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]])
	**[[Flywheels#Legends\|Flywheel]]
	:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

	:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends\|Grimlock]], [[Stylor#HeadmasterSet\|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet\|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends\|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet\|Brainstorm]].

	~~{{TRTerri-BullMold}}~~
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Saix: clean up, replaced: Overlord (Masterforce) → Overlord (G1) (3), [[Sonic (G1) → [[Sonic (IDW)

2021-09-19T23:46:38Z

clean up, replaced: Overlord (Masterforce) → Overlord (G1) (3), [[Sonic (G1) → [[Sonic (IDW)

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	===Ask Vector Prime===		===Ask Vector Prime===
	[[Vector Prime]] noted that Duocons such as [[Overlord (~~Masterforce~~)\|Overlord]] possessed [[mitotic spark]]s. {{storylink\|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac\|Ask Vector Prime, The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}		[[Vector Prime]] noted that Duocons such as [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] possessed [[mitotic spark]]s. {{storylink\|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac\|Ask Vector Prime, The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===
	[[Axiom Nexus News]] journalist [[Rook (TransTech)\|Rook]] noted that one of [[Axiom Nexus]]'s most infamous Parallel Killers, [[Overlord (~~Masterforce~~)\|Overlord]], was a Duocon, as were most of the multiverse's iterations of [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]]. {{storylink\|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}		[[Axiom Nexus News]] journalist [[Rook (TransTech)\|Rook]] noted that one of [[Axiom Nexus]]'s most infamous Parallel Killers, [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], was a Duocon, as were most of the multiverse's iterations of [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]]. {{storylink\|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}

	==Commercial appearances==		==Commercial appearances==
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	*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.		*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels.
	*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations\|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners. The same goes for [[Overlord (~~Masterforce~~)\|Overlord]].		*''The Last Knight'' Leader Class [[Dragonstorm]] and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Dreadwing (G1)#Generations\|Dreadwing]] were both dubbed by Hasbro to be Duocons, most likely due to them being two-bot combiners. The same goes for [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]].
	* IDW 2005 [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (G1)\|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] function similarly to Duocons, though inverted. The two possess individual robot modes, but must combine to form a single alternate mode, similar to the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s.		* IDW 2005 [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (IDW)\|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] function similarly to Duocons, though inverted. The two possess individual robot modes, but must combine to form a single alternate mode, similar to the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

Saix at 15:49, 15 September 2021

2021-09-15T15:49:16Z

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	:The Duocons suffer from a complete [[Brick (term)\|lack of useful articulation]].		:The Duocons suffer from a complete [[Brick (term)\|lack of useful articulation]].

	:The connection points make vehicles interchangeable, allowing you to create Battlewheels and Flytrap (no, not ~~{{gb\|~~Fly Trap\|the garbage truck}}). This has never been acknowledged in fiction or their packaging, and one can only imagine what effect such a swap might have on their psyches.		:The connection points make vehicles interchangeable, allowing you to create Battlewheels and Flytrap (no, not [[Fly Trap\|the garbage truck]]). This has never been acknowledged in fiction or their packaging, and one can only imagine what effect such a swap might have on their psyches.
	{{-}}		{{-}}

Saix: clean up, replaced: Roadtrap (Generations) → Roadtrap (POTP) (2)

2021-09-01T04:56:37Z

clean up, replaced: Roadtrap (Generations) → Roadtrap (POTP) (2)

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	*[[Battletrap (G1)#Generations\|Duocon Battletrap]] ([[2018]])		*[[Battletrap (G1)#Generations\|Duocon Battletrap]] ([[2018]])
	**[[Battleslash#Generations\|Battleslash]]		**[[Battleslash#Generations\|Battleslash]]
	**[[Roadtrap (~~Generations~~)#Generations\|Roadtrap]]		**[[Roadtrap (POTP)#Generations\|Roadtrap]]
	:Part of the second [[wave]] of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class figures, Battletrap has been split into two new characters: Battleslash and Roadtrap. While Battleslash transforms from robot to helicopter and back, Roadtrap transforms from robot to SUV and back. The two new toys combine into an almost-deluxe sized figure, with far superior articulation to the original Duocon.		:Part of the second [[wave]] of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class figures, Battletrap has been split into two new characters: Battleslash and Roadtrap. While Battleslash transforms from robot to helicopter and back, Roadtrap transforms from robot to SUV and back. The two new toys combine into an almost-deluxe sized figure, with far superior articulation to the original Duocon.

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	====War for Cybertron: Siege====		====War for Cybertron: Siege====
	[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|I give you all that [[you]] ask for and still you ask [[Battleslash\|for]] [[Roadtrap (~~Generations~~)\|more.]]]]		[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|I give you all that [[you]] ask for and still you ask [[Battleslash\|for]] [[Roadtrap (POTP)\|more.]]]]
	*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])		*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
	**''ID number:'' '''TBA'''		**''ID number:'' '''TBA'''

Cyberlink420: Undo revision 1492055 by Skytread (talk)

2021-03-17T04:58:22Z

Undo revision 1492055 by Skytread (talk)

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	{{Factions\|decepticon}}		{{Factions\|decepticon}}
	:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck ~~and a jetank~~."]]		[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]
	The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.		The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.

Skytread at 04:44, 17 March 2021

2021-03-17T04:44:15Z

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	{{Factions\|decepticon}}		{{Factions\|decepticon}}
	:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]		[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck and a jetank."]]
	The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.		The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.

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	{{Factions\|decepticon}}		{{Factions\|decepticon}}
	:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck ~~and a jetank~~."]]		[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]
	The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.		The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.

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	{{Factions\|decepticon}}		{{Factions\|decepticon}}
	:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The Duocons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck."]]		[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|"No, it's easy. Look, I've been practicing: I made a heli-truck and a jetank."]]
	The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.		The '''Duocons''', [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Flywheels]], are unique in that their [[robot mode]]s are (usually) formed from the combination of two separate vehicles that have no other transformation.