Groove (G1) - Revision history

CinaNuva: /* Unite Warriors */

2026-03-18T17:08:18Z

Unite Warriors

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	: TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors\|Unite Warriors]]'' ~~Streewise~~ is an original mold, transforming into a racing motorcycle of made-up model. As a Takara-initiated design (instead of the Hasbro/Takara collaboration most other ''Combiner Wars'' figures are), Groove sports several differences compared to the other Deluxe figures in the line. Those include [[light-piping]] for the eyes (a concept mostly abandoned by Hasbro at the time), ''two'' individual hand-held weapons instead of just one, a [[5 mm post\|5mm peg hole]] underneath the right arm to attach the hand/foot/gun accessory in robot mode, and a slightly more complex transformation due to Takara not being constrained by Hasbro's budget for the Deluxe price point. Takara also didn't design a new hand/foot/gun accessory for Groove; instead, he comes with the piece available with various iterations of the [[Alpha Bravo#Toys\|Alpha Bravo]]/[[Blades (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Blades]]/[[Vortex (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Vortex]] sculpt. In addition, the individual handguns are cast in clear plastic and painted over in an opaque color, with the exception of the handles and the top sections, the latter of which are smoked red to give the impression of police lights.		: TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors\|Unite Warriors]]'' Groove is an original mold, transforming into a racing motorcycle of made-up model. As a Takara-initiated design (instead of the Hasbro/Takara collaboration most other ''Combiner Wars'' figures are), Groove sports several differences compared to the other Deluxe figures in the line. Those include [[light-piping]] for the eyes (a concept mostly abandoned by Hasbro at the time), ''two'' individual hand-held weapons instead of just one, a [[5 mm post\|5mm peg hole]] underneath the right arm to attach the hand/foot/gun accessory in robot mode, and a slightly more complex transformation due to Takara not being constrained by Hasbro's budget for the Deluxe price point. Takara also didn't design a new hand/foot/gun accessory for Groove; instead, he comes with the piece available with various iterations of the [[Alpha Bravo#Toys\|Alpha Bravo]]/[[Blades (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Blades]]/[[Vortex (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Vortex]] sculpt. In addition, the individual handguns are cast in clear plastic and painted over in an opaque color, with the exception of the handles and the top sections, the latter of which are smoked red to give the impression of police lights.

	: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].		: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].

Shockblade: /* Unite Warriors */

2026-01-23T11:12:59Z

Unite Warriors

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	: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].		: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].

	: He was only available as part of a five-bot [[Defensor (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Guardian]] set, packed in with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|First Aid]], and [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Streetwise]]; naturally, [[Rook (CW)#Toys\|Rook]] was left out. This set was the first of six [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusives, rather than being a regular release. Preorders were open from [[May 25]] to [[July 6]], and it was shipped December 2015.		: He was only available as part of a five-bot [[Defensor (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Guardian]] set, packed in with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|First Aid]], and [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Streetwise]]; naturally, [[Rook (CW)#Toys\|Rook]] was left out. This set was the first of six [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusives, rather than being a regular release. Preorders were open from [[May 25]] to [[July 6]], and it was shipped December 2015.
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Shockblade: /* Unite Warriors */

2026-01-23T11:12:39Z

Unite Warriors

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	: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].		: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].

	: He was only available as part of a five-bot [[Defensor (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Guardian]] set, packed in with [[Hot ~~Shot~~ (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Hot ~~Shot~~]], [[Blades (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Unite Warriors\|First Aid]], and [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Streetwise]]; naturally, [[Rook (CW)#Toys\|Rook]] was left out. This set was the first of six [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusives, rather than being a regular release. Preorders were open from [[May 25]] to [[July 6]], and it was shipped December 2015.		: He was only available as part of a five-bot [[Defensor (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Guardian]] set, packed in with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Unite Warriors\|Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|First Aid]], and [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Streetwise]]; naturally, [[Rook (CW)#Toys\|Rook]] was left out. This set was the first of six [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusives, rather than being a regular release. Preorders were open from [[May 25]] to [[July 6]], and it was shipped December 2015.
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BerylRoll: /* Toys */

2026-01-07T13:31:07Z

Toys

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

	:A redeco of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)\|Bot Shots]]'' [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots\|Decepticon Brawl]], "Protectobot Groove" automatically transforms from battle tank(!) to robot when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. A ''rescue'' battle tank, presumably. He has a three-sided tumbler in his chest which reveals one of three stickers, displaying icons and "strength" ratings used in the line's rock-paper-scissors style game.		:A redeco of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)\|Bot Shots]]'' [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots\|Decepticon Brawl]], "Protectobot Groove" automatically transforms from battle tank(!) to robot when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. A ''rescue'' battle tank, presumably. He has a three-sided tumbler in his chest which reveals one of three stickers, displaying icons and "strength" ratings used in the line's [[rock paper scissors]] style game.

	: He was to be sold in a five-pack with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Streetsmart]], but this never saw release.		: He was to be sold in a five-pack with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Streetsmart]], but this never saw release.

M Sipher: /* The Transformers */

2025-12-22T03:10:53Z

The Transformers

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	:*''Accessories'': "Photon pistol", left & right "twin vaporators"		:*''Accessories'': "Photon pistol", left & right "twin vaporators"

	: Groove and the other Protectobots were re-released in 1991 as part of the [[Europe]]an-market ''[[Classics (Europe)\|Classics]]'' line. This version uses the silver chest, and ~~his~~ [[rubsign]] ~~indent has been~~ filled in.		: Groove and the other Protectobots were re-released in 1991 as part of the [[Europe]]an-market ''[[Classics (Europe)\|Classics]]'' line.

			: This version uses the silver chest, and he lacks a [[rubsign]]; while many toys in this line had their molded rubsign indents filled in, the Protectobots do not appear to be among them.
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M Sipher: /* Toys */

2025-12-21T03:40:41Z

Toys

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AzimuthAcolyte: Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

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Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

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	After pummeling Astrotrain with laser fire, the Autobots realized the stolen eyes weren't for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], but [[Unicron]]. Groove joined Ultra Magnus and a squad of Autobots who traveled aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] to investigate their artificial moon. Unicron awakened while they were inside him, however, and unleashed an electron storm which blasted the Autobots out into space. {{storylink\|Ghost in the Machine (G1)\|Ghost in the Machine}} Groove next took part in the battle on [[Eurythma]]. {{storylink\|Carnage in C-Minor}}		After pummeling Astrotrain with laser fire, the Autobots realized the stolen eyes weren't for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], but [[Unicron]]. Groove joined Ultra Magnus and a squad of Autobots who traveled aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] to investigate their artificial moon. Unicron awakened while they were inside him, however, and unleashed an electron storm which blasted the Autobots out into space. {{storylink\|Ghost in the Machine (G1)\|Ghost in the Machine}} Groove next took part in the battle on [[Eurythma]]. {{storylink\|Carnage in C-Minor}}

	Back on Earth, the Autobots were asked to help the Dutch authorities deal with French rebels. After dispersing the human aggressors by driving at them in a scary fashion, Groove and the other Autobots defended the human civilians and covered First Aid, who was carrying the downed [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] back to [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Later, it turned out the battle was only a diversion to allow [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] to steal Metroplex's [[transformation cog]]. First Aid left the Autobots when he failed to stop the theft. Unfortunately, just as First Aid left, the Autobots were called upon to deal with a rampaging [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]]. Hot Spot ordered the remaining Protectobots to combine into Defensor without First Aid, and they still successfully saved a train full of civilians. {{storylink\|The Ultimate Weapon}}		Back on Earth, the Autobots were asked to help the Dutch authorities deal with French rebels. After dispersing the human aggressors by driving at them in a scary fashion, Groove and the other Autobots defended the human civilians and covered First Aid, who was carrying the downed [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] back to [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Later, it turned out the battle was only a diversion to allow [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] to steal Metroplex's [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]]. First Aid left the Autobots when he failed to stop the theft. Unfortunately, just as First Aid left, the Autobots were called upon to deal with a rampaging [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]]. Hot Spot ordered the remaining Protectobots to combine into Defensor without First Aid, and they still successfully saved a train full of civilians. {{storylink\|The Ultimate Weapon}}

	Later in 2006, the Protectobots arrived at the aftermath of the battle between the [[Technobot (G1)\|Technobots]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]] at [[Mark Morgan]]'s laboratory. They transported the injured [[Jessica Morgan]] to County General Hospital and watched over her as the doctors restored her ability to walk with an exo-skeletal structure, enraging the robo-phobic senior Morgan and prompting him to release the [[Hate Plague]]. Groove joined the rest of the Protectobots in attempting to retrieve Optimus Prime's body from Morgan's lab, but they ultimately contracted the Hate Plague after battling an infected [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]]. {{storylink\|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Groove followed Ultra Magnus in ambushing Galvatron during an invasion of Cybertron, but he and the rest of the Protectobots were defeated by the newly-arrived Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]]. {{storylink\|The Rebirth, Part 3}}		Later in 2006, the Protectobots arrived at the aftermath of the battle between the [[Technobot (G1)\|Technobots]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]] at [[Mark Morgan]]'s laboratory. They transported the injured [[Jessica Morgan]] to County General Hospital and watched over her as the doctors restored her ability to walk with an exo-skeletal structure, enraging the robo-phobic senior Morgan and prompting him to release the [[Hate Plague]]. Groove joined the rest of the Protectobots in attempting to retrieve Optimus Prime's body from Morgan's lab, but they ultimately contracted the Hate Plague after battling an infected [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]]. {{storylink\|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Groove followed Ultra Magnus in ambushing Galvatron during an invasion of Cybertron, but he and the rest of the Protectobots were defeated by the newly-arrived Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]]. {{storylink\|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

Nu-Priest: /* Fiction */

2025-08-20T00:34:03Z

Fiction

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	====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====		====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
	[[File:Groove-g2vehicle.jpg\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|And my soul's been psychedelicized.]]		[[File:Groove-g2vehicle.jpg\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|left\|And my soul's been psychedelicized.]]
	Groove returned to working with the Autobots after Prime and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] uncovered the [[Cybertronian (faction)\|Cybertronian army]] and their threat to the universe. He participated in Grimlock's ill-fated sabotage attempt on the [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Liege Centuro]]'s warships, which ended in the raiding party being captured by enemy forces. Fortunately, Optimus and a contingency of Autobots were quick to catch up with Grimlock's group, and liberated Groove and the others. {{storylink\|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)\|Devices and Desires!}} Later, he joined the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] in a training exercise against [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and the Dinobots. {{storylink\|The Power and the Glory}}		Groove returned to working with the Autobots after Prime and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] uncovered the [[Cybertronian (faction)\|Cybertronian army]] and their threat to the universe. He participated in Grimlock's ill-fated sabotage attempt on the [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Liege Centuro]]'s warships, which ended in the raiding party being captured by enemy forces. Fortunately, Optimus and a contingency of Autobots were quick to catch up with Grimlock's group, and liberated Groove and the others. {{storylink\|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)\|Devices and Desires!}} Later, he joined the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] in a training exercise against [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and the Dinobots. {{storylink\|The Power and the Glory}}
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	[[File:Lancer one crew war to end all wars.jpg\|thumb\|It was so, you know, groovy to come back here this way.]]		[[File:Lancer one crew war to end all wars.jpg\|thumb\|It was so, you know, groovy to come back here this way.]]
	Around twenty years after supposed end of the [[Great War (G1)\|war]], Groove found himself on the front lines defending Cybertron from [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s alongside [[Rollbar (G1)\|Rollbar]], [[Guzzle (G1)\|Guzzle]] and [[Jackpot (G1)\|Jackpot]]. {{storylink\|Destiny, Part Five}} Later, Groove formed part of the crew of ''[[Lancer One]]'' alongside [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]], [[Powerglide (G1)\|Powerglide]], [[Scattershot (G1)\|Scattershot]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] as part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s attack on [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] and his forces at the [[Hub (G2)\|Hub Network]]. Although they successfully completed their mission, Jhiaxus had anticipated the Autobots' strategy and his retaliation forced Rodimus Prime to declare an Autobot surrender. {{storylink\|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}}		Around twenty years after supposed end of the [[Great War (G1)\|war]], Groove found himself on the front lines defending Cybertron from [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s alongside [[Rollbar (G1)\|Rollbar]], [[Guzzle (G1)\|Guzzle]] and [[Jackpot (G1)\|Jackpot]]. {{storylink\|Destiny, Part Five}} Later, Groove formed part of the crew of ''[[Lancer One]]'' alongside [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]], [[Powerglide (G1)\|Powerglide]], [[Scattershot (G1)\|Scattershot]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] as part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s attack on [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] and his forces at the [[Hub (G2)\|Hub Network]]. Although they successfully completed their mission, Jhiaxus had anticipated the Autobots' strategy and his retaliation forced Rodimus Prime to declare an Autobot surrender. {{storylink\|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}}
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	[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Protectobotssortof.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Hey, you guys, combine into a larger guy, but not in a way that looks like Groove is involved!]]		[[File:MistakesAndMayhem-Protectobotssortof.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Hey, you guys, combine into a larger guy, but not in a way that looks like Groove is involved!]]
	Groove was in [[Swerve (G1)\|Swerve]]'s bar when the ''Lost Light'' began paradoxing itself out of existence piece by piece. {{storylink\|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} Some time after the ''Lost Light'' was restored, he danced like a madman on the floor of [[Thunder Clash#2005 IDW continuity\|Thunderclash]]'s pre-wake. {{storylink\|The Sensuous Frame}} Later, Groove and four other crewmembers were chosen to escort [[Mirage (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Mirage]] back to Cybertron after he started seeing apocalyptic visions. Streetwise joked that the five of them were "Protectobots". {{storylink\|The Possible Light}} Once they arrived, Mirage led them hurriedly to Optimus Prime to tell them about his vision, when suddenly Prowl's [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] attacked, who was hoping to destroy the [[space bridge]] to Cybertronian colonies. [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]] countered him, but [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] feared the Autobot combiner wouldn't be enough, so he used the [[Enigma of Combination]] to create another. Groove, the other four "Protectobots," and [[Rook (CW)\|Rook]], who had wandered into the group, were all combined into the mighty [[Defensor (G1)\|Defensor]]. {{storylink\|Mistakes and Mayhem}}		Groove was in [[Swerve (G1)\|Swerve]]'s bar when the ''Lost Light'' began paradoxing itself out of existence piece by piece. {{storylink\|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} Some time after the ''Lost Light'' was restored, he danced like a madman on the floor of [[Thunder Clash#2005 IDW continuity\|Thunderclash]]'s pre-wake. {{storylink\|The Sensuous Frame}} Later, Groove and four other crewmembers were chosen to escort [[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]] back to Cybertron after he started seeing apocalyptic visions. Streetwise joked that the five of them were "Protectobots". {{storylink\|The Possible Light}} Once they arrived, Mirage led them hurriedly to Optimus Prime to tell them about his vision, when suddenly Prowl's [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] attacked, who was hoping to destroy the [[space bridge]] to Cybertronian colonies. [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]] countered him, but [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] feared the Autobot combiner wouldn't be enough, so he used the [[Enigma of Combination]] to create another. Groove, the other four "Protectobots," and [[Rook (CW)\|Rook]], who had wandered into the group, were all combined into the mighty [[Defensor (G1)\|Defensor]]. {{storylink\|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

	Groove and the Protectobots chose to leave Cybertron and return to the ''Lost Light''. It took several months, but they finally caught up with the ''Lost Light'' on its quest for Cyberutopia. Much had changed. [[Getaway]] was now captain of the ship, and held strict rules about socializing and helping other races on their journey full-pace towards Cyberutopia. Asking around, the Protectobots learned most of the senior staff, including co-captains Rodimus and Megatron, had apparently abandoned the ''Light'' in order to make faster progress on their own. In fact, the regretful [[Riptide (G1)\|Riptide]] informed them Getaway had led a mutiny against the captains, abandoning them on [[Necroworld]] to the [[Galactic Council]] and [[Decepticon Justice Division]], then used mnemosurgery to reprogram the crew into believing otherwise. Groove and the others attempted to flee before Getaway did the same to them, but were captured by the security team and placed in an infinite memory loop by [[Sunder (G1)\|Sunder]]. {{storylink\|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle\|Full Circle}}		Groove and the Protectobots chose to leave Cybertron and return to the ''Lost Light''. It took several months, but they finally caught up with the ''Lost Light'' on its quest for Cyberutopia. Much had changed. [[Getaway]] was now captain of the ship, and held strict rules about socializing and helping other races on their journey full-pace towards Cyberutopia. Asking around, the Protectobots learned most of the senior staff, including co-captains Rodimus and Megatron, had apparently abandoned the ''Light'' in order to make faster progress on their own. In fact, the regretful [[Riptide (G1)\|Riptide]] informed them Getaway had led a mutiny against the captains, abandoning them on [[Necroworld]] to the [[Galactic Council]] and [[Decepticon Justice Division]], then used mnemosurgery to reprogram the crew into believing otherwise. Groove and the others attempted to flee before Getaway did the same to them, but were captured by the security team and placed in an infinite memory loop by [[Sunder (G1)\|Sunder]]. {{storylink\|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle\|Full Circle}}

Omegatron: /* Combiner Wars */

2025-04-26T14:08:13Z

Combiner Wars

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	:Deluxe Groove also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.		:Deluxe Groove also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

	:This mold was retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Afterburner (G1)#~~Generations~~\|Afterbreaker]], ''Unite Warriors'' [[Afterburner (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Afterburner]], and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Power of the Primes\|Wreck-Gar]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Thrust (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Thrustor]].		:This mold was retooled into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Afterburner (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Afterbreaker]], ''Unite Warriors'' [[Afterburner (G1)#Unite Warriors 2\|Afterburner]], and ''Power of the Primes'' [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Power of the Primes\|Wreck-Gar]]. It also served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Thrust (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Thrustor]].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWGroove/groove.htm More information on Deluxe ''Combiner Wars'' Groove at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWGroove/groove.htm More information on Deluxe ''Combiner Wars'' Groove at TFU.info]''

Roverlord at 14:14, 18 February 2025

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	: TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors\|Unite Warriors]]'' ~~Streewise~~ is an original mold, transforming into a racing motorcycle of made-up model. As a Takara-initiated design (instead of the Hasbro/Takara collaboration most other ''Combiner Wars'' figures are), Groove sports several differences compared to the other Deluxe figures in the line. Those include [[light-piping]] for the eyes (a concept mostly abandoned by Hasbro at the time), ''two'' individual hand-held weapons instead of just one, a [[5 mm post\|5mm peg hole]] underneath the right arm to attach the hand/foot/gun accessory in robot mode, and a slightly more complex transformation due to Takara not being constrained by Hasbro's budget for the Deluxe price point. Takara also didn't design a new hand/foot/gun accessory for Groove; instead, he comes with the piece available with various iterations of the [[Alpha Bravo#Toys\|Alpha Bravo]]/[[Blades (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Blades]]/[[Vortex (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Vortex]] sculpt. In addition, the individual handguns are cast in clear plastic and painted over in an opaque color, with the exception of the handles and the top sections, the latter of which are smoked red to give the impression of police lights.		: TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors\|Unite Warriors]]'' Groove is an original mold, transforming into a racing motorcycle of made-up model. As a Takara-initiated design (instead of the Hasbro/Takara collaboration most other ''Combiner Wars'' figures are), Groove sports several differences compared to the other Deluxe figures in the line. Those include [[light-piping]] for the eyes (a concept mostly abandoned by Hasbro at the time), ''two'' individual hand-held weapons instead of just one, a [[5 mm post\|5mm peg hole]] underneath the right arm to attach the hand/foot/gun accessory in robot mode, and a slightly more complex transformation due to Takara not being constrained by Hasbro's budget for the Deluxe price point. Takara also didn't design a new hand/foot/gun accessory for Groove; instead, he comes with the piece available with various iterations of the [[Alpha Bravo#Toys\|Alpha Bravo]]/[[Blades (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Blades]]/[[Vortex (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Vortex]] sculpt. In addition, the individual handguns are cast in clear plastic and painted over in an opaque color, with the exception of the handles and the top sections, the latter of which are smoked red to give the impression of police lights.

	: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].		: The [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|''Generations Selects'' comic]] cast this Groove as the right arm of [[White Gallant Convoy\|White Convoy Grand Prime]].

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

	:A redeco of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)\|Bot Shots]]'' [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots\|Decepticon Brawl]], "Protectobot Groove" automatically transforms from battle tank(!) to robot when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. A ''rescue'' battle tank, presumably. He has a three-sided tumbler in his chest which reveals one of three stickers, displaying icons and "strength" ratings used in the line's rock-paper-scissors style game.		:A redeco of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)\|Bot Shots]]'' [[Brawl (Movie)#Bot Shots\|Decepticon Brawl]], "Protectobot Groove" automatically transforms from battle tank(!) to robot when a sharp impact is applied to his front end. A ''rescue'' battle tank, presumably. He has a three-sided tumbler in his chest which reveals one of three stickers, displaying icons and "strength" ratings used in the line's [[rock paper scissors]] style game.

	: He was to be sold in a five-pack with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Streetsmart]], but this never saw release.		: He was to be sold in a five-pack with [[Hot Spot (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Hot Spot]], [[Blades (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)#Bot Shots\|Protectobot Streetsmart]], but this never saw release.

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	After pummeling Astrotrain with laser fire, the Autobots realized the stolen eyes weren't for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], but [[Unicron]]. Groove joined Ultra Magnus and a squad of Autobots who traveled aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] to investigate their artificial moon. Unicron awakened while they were inside him, however, and unleashed an electron storm which blasted the Autobots out into space. {{storylink\|Ghost in the Machine (G1)\|Ghost in the Machine}} Groove next took part in the battle on [[Eurythma]]. {{storylink\|Carnage in C-Minor}}		After pummeling Astrotrain with laser fire, the Autobots realized the stolen eyes weren't for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], but [[Unicron]]. Groove joined Ultra Magnus and a squad of Autobots who traveled aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] to investigate their artificial moon. Unicron awakened while they were inside him, however, and unleashed an electron storm which blasted the Autobots out into space. {{storylink\|Ghost in the Machine (G1)\|Ghost in the Machine}} Groove next took part in the battle on [[Eurythma]]. {{storylink\|Carnage in C-Minor}}

	Back on Earth, the Autobots were asked to help the Dutch authorities deal with French rebels. After dispersing the human aggressors by driving at them in a scary fashion, Groove and the other Autobots defended the human civilians and covered First Aid, who was carrying the downed [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] back to [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Later, it turned out the battle was only a diversion to allow [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] to steal Metroplex's [[transformation cog]]. First Aid left the Autobots when he failed to stop the theft. Unfortunately, just as First Aid left, the Autobots were called upon to deal with a rampaging [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]]. Hot Spot ordered the remaining Protectobots to combine into Defensor without First Aid, and they still successfully saved a train full of civilians. {{storylink\|The Ultimate Weapon}}		Back on Earth, the Autobots were asked to help the Dutch authorities deal with French rebels. After dispersing the human aggressors by driving at them in a scary fashion, Groove and the other Autobots defended the human civilians and covered First Aid, who was carrying the downed [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] back to [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Later, it turned out the battle was only a diversion to allow [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] to steal Metroplex's [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]]. First Aid left the Autobots when he failed to stop the theft. Unfortunately, just as First Aid left, the Autobots were called upon to deal with a rampaging [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]]. Hot Spot ordered the remaining Protectobots to combine into Defensor without First Aid, and they still successfully saved a train full of civilians. {{storylink\|The Ultimate Weapon}}

	Later in 2006, the Protectobots arrived at the aftermath of the battle between the [[Technobot (G1)\|Technobots]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]] at [[Mark Morgan]]'s laboratory. They transported the injured [[Jessica Morgan]] to County General Hospital and watched over her as the doctors restored her ability to walk with an exo-skeletal structure, enraging the robo-phobic senior Morgan and prompting him to release the [[Hate Plague]]. Groove joined the rest of the Protectobots in attempting to retrieve Optimus Prime's body from Morgan's lab, but they ultimately contracted the Hate Plague after battling an infected [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]]. {{storylink\|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Groove followed Ultra Magnus in ambushing Galvatron during an invasion of Cybertron, but he and the rest of the Protectobots were defeated by the newly-arrived Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]]. {{storylink\|The Rebirth, Part 3}}		Later in 2006, the Protectobots arrived at the aftermath of the battle between the [[Technobot (G1)\|Technobots]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]] at [[Mark Morgan]]'s laboratory. They transported the injured [[Jessica Morgan]] to County General Hospital and watched over her as the doctors restored her ability to walk with an exo-skeletal structure, enraging the robo-phobic senior Morgan and prompting him to release the [[Hate Plague]]. Groove joined the rest of the Protectobots in attempting to retrieve Optimus Prime's body from Morgan's lab, but they ultimately contracted the Hate Plague after battling an infected [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]]. {{storylink\|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Groove followed Ultra Magnus in ambushing Galvatron during an invasion of Cybertron, but he and the rest of the Protectobots were defeated by the newly-arrived Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]]. {{storylink\|The Rebirth, Part 3}}