Energon Volume 4 - Revision history

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Featured characters */ This particular Snow Cat is Cyclonus.

2023-09-08T03:54:22Z

Featured characters: This particular Snow Cat is Cyclonus.

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	* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)\|Mirage]] (10)		* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)\|Mirage]] (10)
	* [[Shockblast]] (11)		* [[Shockblast]] (11)
	* [[~~Snow Cat~~ (~~Energon~~)\|Snow Cat]] (12)		* [[Cyclonus (Armada)\|Snow Cat]] (12)

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Saix at 02:46, 6 February 2023

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The Wadapan at 00:51, 6 February 2023

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	* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge\|Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.		* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge\|Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.
	** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English version would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.		** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English version would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.
	* When the comic was imported by Hasbro, they did not receive any translation for the script, leading [[Aaron Archer]] to look at the artwork and write the dialogue from scratch to roughly fit.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=I actually had to fill in the bubbles. We didn't get a translation of this, so I had to look at the images and just fake a story that fit the size of the word bubble, because that was part of the art that couldn't be moved or changed. So I did my best and [...] somebody told me I did a pretty decent translation, for not knowing that I was translating something!\|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/NEvCskA6G6A?t=1416\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=The Toy Armada\|year=2023\|month=02\|day=04}}</ref>		* When the comic was imported by Hasbro, they did not receive any translation for the script, leading [[Aaron Archer]] to look at the artwork and write the dialogue from scratch to roughly fit.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=I actually had to fill in the bubbles. We didn't get a translation of this, so I had to look at the images and just fake a story that fit the size of the word bubble, because that was part of the art that couldn't be moved or changed. So I did my best and [...] somebody told me I did a pretty decent translation, for not knowing that I was translating something!\|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/NEvCskA6G6A?t=1416\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=The Toy Armada\|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE: Transformers printed goods (promotional and published)\|year=2023\|month=02\|day=04}}</ref>
	* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=An unused piece I did for Hasbro back on 2004. It was meant to be the cover for the Energon mini-comic Volume 4 (the small comics included with toys). Featuring Optimus combined with Wing Saber vs Galvatron.\|link=https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722\|name=Guido Guidi\|site=deviantART\|title=Energon minicomic unused cover\|year=2009\|month=07\|day=04}}</ref> It's possible Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.		* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=An unused piece I did for Hasbro back on 2004. It was meant to be the cover for the Energon mini-comic Volume 4 (the small comics included with toys). Featuring Optimus combined with Wing Saber vs Galvatron.\|link=https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722\|name=Guido Guidi\|site=deviantART\|title=Energon minicomic unused cover\|year=2009\|month=07\|day=04}}</ref> It's possible Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.
	* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.		* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.

The Wadapan: new info from The Toy Armada!

2023-02-06T00:32:23Z

new info from The Toy Armada!

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	\|date=[[June 24]], [[2004]]		\|date=[[June 24]], [[2004]]
	\|story=		\|story=[[Aaron Archer]] (English ver.)
	\|art=[[Naoto Tsushima]]		\|art=[[Naoto Tsushima]]
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:Energon V4 Optimus Prime.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|It's not Dreamwave, but we don't hear anybody complaining.]]		[[File:Energon V4 Optimus Prime.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|It's not Dreamwave, but we don't hear anybody complaining.]]
	* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge"\|Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.		* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge\|Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.
	** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English ~~translation~~ would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.		** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English version would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.
	* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722 "Energon minicomic unused cover~~"] - by Guido Guidi on DeviantArt~~</ref> It's ~~likely~~ Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.		* When the comic was imported by Hasbro, they did not receive any translation for the script, leading [[Aaron Archer]] to look at the artwork and write the dialogue from scratch to roughly fit.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=I actually had to fill in the bubbles. We didn't get a translation of this, so I had to look at the images and just fake a story that fit the size of the word bubble, because that was part of the art that couldn't be moved or changed. So I did my best and [...] somebody told me I did a pretty decent translation, for not knowing that I was translating something!\|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/NEvCskA6G6A?t=1416\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=The Toy Armada\|year=2023\|month=02\|day=04}}</ref>
	* It appears that all the love and care that went into the cartoon dub was likewise applied to this comic. Choice dialog selections include "Megatron is flying in fast!" and "You're flying? Optimus can't fly! What is happening?"		* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=An unused piece I did for Hasbro back on 2004. It was meant to be the cover for the Energon mini-comic Volume 4 (the small comics included with toys). Featuring Optimus combined with Wing Saber vs Galvatron.\|link=https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722\|name=Guido Guidi\|site=deviantART\|title=Energon minicomic unused cover\|year=2009\|month=07\|day=04}}</ref> It's possible Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.
	* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.		* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.
	* This mini-comic was also available as a "Conventions 2004 Exclusive Mini Comic" in a larger format, paired with the Volume 3 catalog. The convention version featured a fold-out front cover with conceptual design sketches of various Energon toys. The actual comic was missing the first introductory page, however.		* This mini-comic was also available as a "Conventions 2004 Exclusive Mini Comic" in a larger format, paired with the Volume 3 catalog. The convention version featured a fold-out front cover with conceptual design sketches of various Energon toys. The actual comic was missing the first introductory page, however.

Saix at 01:06, 28 January 2023

2023-01-28T01:06:09Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:Energon V4 Optimus Prime.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|It's not Dreamwave, but we don't hear anybody complaining.]]		[[File:Energon V4 Optimus Prime.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|It's not Dreamwave, but we don't hear anybody complaining.]]
	* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.		* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge"\|Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.
	** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English translation would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.		** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English translation would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.
	* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722 "Energon minicomic unused cover"] - by Guido Guidi on DeviantArt</ref> It's likely Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.		* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722 "Energon minicomic unused cover"] - by Guido Guidi on DeviantArt</ref> It's likely Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.

Saix at 00:52, 28 January 2023

2023-01-28T00:52:19Z

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Saix: /* Notes */

2023-01-25T04:42:39Z

Notes

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	[[File:Energon V4 Optimus Prime.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|It's not Dreamwave, but we don't hear anybody complaining.]]		[[File:Energon V4 Optimus Prime.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|It's not Dreamwave, but we don't hear anybody complaining.]]
	* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.		* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.
	** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English translation would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]].		** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English translation would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.
	* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722 "Energon minicomic unused cover"] - by Guido Guidi on DeviantArt</ref> It's likely Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.		* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722 "Energon minicomic unused cover"] - by Guido Guidi on DeviantArt</ref> It's likely Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.
	* It appears that all the love and care that went into the cartoon dub was likewise applied to this comic. Choice dialog selections include "Megatron is flying in fast!" and "You're flying? Optimus can't fly! What is happening?"		* It appears that all the love and care that went into the cartoon dub was likewise applied to this comic. Choice dialog selections include "Megatron is flying in fast!" and "You're flying? Optimus can't fly! What is happening?"

Saix: /* Notes */

2023-01-25T04:32:29Z

Notes

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	* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.		* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.
	** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English translation would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]].		** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English translation would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]].
	* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722 "Energon minicomic unused cover"] - by Guido Guidi on DeviantArt</ref> It's likely Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before Naoto Tsushima ~~took over~~.		* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722 "Energon minicomic unused cover"] - by Guido Guidi on DeviantArt</ref> It's likely Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.
	* It appears that all the love and care that went into the cartoon dub was likewise applied to this comic. Choice dialog selections include "Megatron is flying in fast!" and "You're flying? Optimus can't fly! What is happening?"		* It appears that all the love and care that went into the cartoon dub was likewise applied to this comic. Choice dialog selections include "Megatron is flying in fast!" and "You're flying? Optimus can't fly! What is happening?"
	* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.		* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.

AzimuthAcolyte: Reflecting the big "3" on the Japanese cover

2023-01-25T04:22:43Z

Reflecting the big "3" on the Japanese cover

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	\|prev=Energon Volume 3		\|prev=Energon Volume 3
			\|seriesissue2=''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)\|Transformers: Super Link]]'' Volume 3
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Thylacine 2000: /* Synopsis */ - this is going to be confusing

2022-10-31T18:46:24Z

Synopsis: - this is going to be confusing

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	The [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s had been locked in an epic war until [[energon]] was discovered on [[Earth]]. Now both sides fight for control, and the [[Powerlinx Battles]] have begun!		The [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s had been locked in an epic war until [[energon]] was discovered on [[Earth]]. Now both sides fight for control, and the [[Powerlinx Battles]] have begun!

	[[Optimus Prime (Armada)\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)\|Hot Shot]] are down, with [[Megatron (Armada)\|Megatron]], [[~~Snow Cat~~ (Energon)\|Snow Cat]], [[~~Mirage~~ (Energon)\|Mirage]], [[Demolishor (Armada)\|Demolishor]], and [[Shockblast]] all standing ready to finish them. But just as all seems lost, [[Wing Saber (Energon)\|Wing Saber]] arrives, combining with Optimus Prime. The pair blows away the Decepticons, then switches to flight mode as Megatron attacks from the air. Megatron is shocked that his foe can fly now, but Prime informs him that "with teamwork, you can do anything Megatron." {{sic}}		[[Optimus Prime (Armada)\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)\|Hot Shot]] are down, with [[Megatron (Armada)\|Megatron]], [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Energon cartoon\|Snow Cat]], [[Tidal Wave (Armada)#Energon cartoon\|Mirage]], [[Demolishor (Armada)\|Demolishor]], and [[Shockblast]] all standing ready to finish them. But just as all seems lost, [[Wing Saber (Energon)\|Wing Saber]] arrives, combining with Optimus Prime. The pair blows away the Decepticons, then switches to flight mode as Megatron attacks from the air. Megatron is shocked that his foe can fly now, but Prime informs him that "with teamwork, you can do anything Megatron." {{sic}}

	Optimus Prime speculates that Wing Saber will enable them to protect the area's energon.		Optimus Prime speculates that Wing Saber will enable them to protect the area's energon.

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	* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge\|Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.		* As [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] was well on the road to total meltdown by this point, rather than having a Dreamwave-produced comic, this volume was instead an original [[manga]] produced by Japanese artist [[Naoto Tsushima]] who previously worked on "[[Optimus Prime VS Mysterious Supreme Commander Scourge\|Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]", another ''Super Link'' pack-in manga. This volume also saw release in the third ''Super Link'' toy pack-in catalogue, packed-in with figures from the tail-end of the line.
	** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English version would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.		** Presumably, in Japanese markets, this volume is meant to be a pseudo tie-in to the Japanese cartoon continuity much like "Optimus Prime VS Scourge", while the English version would presumably be considered a part of the same universe as the previous Dreamwave-produced mini-comic volumes. [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#The continuity kerfuffle\|Yeah, it's another one]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force\|of ''those'' situations]]. If this comic takes place in cartoon continuity, it would have to take place at some point between "[[Imprisoned Inferno]]" and "[[Omega Supreme (episode)\|Omega Supreme]]", but one would have to ignore the introductory page, as [[Constructicon Maximus]] is not active in ''Energon'' till after Shockblast is dead.
	* When the comic was imported by Hasbro, they did not receive any translation for the script, leading [[Aaron Archer]] to look at the artwork and write the dialogue from scratch to roughly fit.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=I actually had to fill in the bubbles. We didn't get a translation of this, so I had to look at the images and just fake a story that fit the size of the word bubble, because that was part of the art that couldn't be moved or changed. So I did my best and [...] somebody told me I did a pretty decent translation, for not knowing that I was translating something!\|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/NEvCskA6G6A?t=1416\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=The Toy Armada\|year=2023\|month=02\|day=04}}</ref>		* When the comic was imported by Hasbro, they did not receive any translation for the script, leading [[Aaron Archer]] to look at the artwork and write the dialogue from scratch to roughly fit.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=I actually had to fill in the bubbles. We didn't get a translation of this, so I had to look at the images and just fake a story that fit the size of the word bubble, because that was part of the art that couldn't be moved or changed. So I did my best and [...] somebody told me I did a pretty decent translation, for not knowing that I was translating something!\|link=https://www.youtube.com/live/NEvCskA6G6A?t=1416\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=The Toy Armada\|title=Toy Armada Friday Night LIVE: Transformers printed goods (promotional and published)\|year=2023\|month=02\|day=04}}</ref>
	* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=An unused piece I did for Hasbro back on 2004. It was meant to be the cover for the Energon mini-comic Volume 4 (the small comics included with toys). Featuring Optimus combined with Wing Saber vs Galvatron.\|link=https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722\|name=Guido Guidi\|site=deviantART\|title=Energon minicomic unused cover\|year=2009\|month=07\|day=04}}</ref> It's possible Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.		* Initially, the cover artwork for this comic/booklet was to be of Optimus Prime (combined with Wing Saber) fighting Galvatron by [[Guido Guidi]].<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=An unused piece I did for Hasbro back on 2004. It was meant to be the cover for the Energon mini-comic Volume 4 (the small comics included with toys). Featuring Optimus combined with Wing Saber vs Galvatron.\|link=https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-minicomic-unused-cover-128221722\|name=Guido Guidi\|site=deviantART\|title=Energon minicomic unused cover\|year=2009\|month=07\|day=04}}</ref> It's possible Guidi's unused cover art was intended for a Dreamwave-produced version of the Volume 4 mini-comic, before the company imploded and Hasbro decided to use Naoto Tsushima's comic.
	* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.		* The flip half of the booklet features a catalog of ''Energon'' toys, including the three combiner teams and the various larger-sized late-run redecos.