Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 28 - Revision history

BerylRoll at 20:42, 12 February 2026

2026-02-12T20:42:54Z

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	** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].		** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].
	** Blot's tests would make {{w\|Hermann Rorschach}} proud (Also, see "Errors" below); indeed, his position as a psychologist seems a joke on the "inkblot" tests.		** Blot's tests would make {{w\|Hermann Rorschach}} proud (Also, see "Errors" below); indeed, his position as a psychologist seems a joke on the "inkblot" tests.
	** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron]].		** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron (G1)\|Xaaron]].
	** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' and the [[wikia:starwars:Devaronian\|Devaronians]] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.		** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' and the [[wikia:starwars:Devaronian\|Devaronians]] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.
	** All of the Terrorcons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.		** All of the Terrorcons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.

Teletraan-X: Teletraan-X Text Replacement Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass => Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass

2025-06-29T05:00:46Z

Teletraan-X Text Replacement Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass => Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass

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	* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].		* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].
	** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].		** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].
	* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].		* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].
	** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.		** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.
	** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.		** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (SG) -> Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass update

2025-05-26T00:02:10Z

Alpha Trion (SG) -> Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass update

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	* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].		* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].
	** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].		** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].
	* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion ~~(SG)~~\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].		* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].
	** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.		** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.
	** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.		** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Notes */

2024-08-05T18:49:19Z

Notes

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	** All of the Terrorcons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.		** All of the Terrorcons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.
	* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.		* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.
	** Ratbat is based on his positive universe [[Ratbat (G1)\|counterpart]] in the colors of DC Comics superhero, ~~{{w\|~~Batman}}. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) ''[[Recordicons]]'' strip.)		** Ratbat is based on his positive universe [[Ratbat (G1)\|counterpart]] in the colors of [[DC Comics]] superhero, [[Batman]]. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) ''[[Recordicons]]'' strip.)
	** Among the items Ratbat used to sell were [[Chic Chips]], creations of ''Generation 1'' [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]].		** Among the items Ratbat used to sell were [[Chic Chips]], creations of ''Generation 1'' [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]].
	** Ratbat's bestselling work, ''[[Unlimited Fuel: Awaken the Gestalt Within]]'', is named for Tony Robbins' books ''Unlimited Power'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.		** Ratbat's bestselling work, ''[[Unlimited Fuel: Awaken the Gestalt Within]]'', is named for Tony Robbins' books ''Unlimited Power'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.

Saix: clean up, replaced: MTMTE → More than Meets the Eye

2023-08-04T01:31:34Z

clean up, replaced: MTMTE → More than Meets the Eye

Fritz: /* Notes */

2023-02-10T19:32:50Z

Notes

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	** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron]].		** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron]].
	** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' and the [[wikia:starwars:Devaronian\|Devaronians]] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.		** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' and the [[wikia:starwars:Devaronian\|Devaronians]] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.
	** All of the ~~Terrocons~~ special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.		** All of the Terrorcons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.
	* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.		* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.
	** Ratbat is based on his positive universe [[Ratbat (G1)\|counterpart]] in the colors of DC Comics superhero, {{w\|Batman}}. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) ''[[Recordicons]]'' strip.)		** Ratbat is based on his positive universe [[Ratbat (G1)\|counterpart]] in the colors of DC Comics superhero, {{w\|Batman}}. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) ''[[Recordicons]]'' strip.)

AzimuthAcolyte: Updating in preparation for move

2022-05-17T04:14:42Z

Updating in preparation for move

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	** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.		** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.
	* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].		* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].
	** The secret project that created Abominus was called [[Operation: Combination]], after the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Japanese toyline]] of nearly the same name.		** The secret project that created Abominus was called [[Operation: Combination (SG)\|Operation: Combination]], after the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Japanese toyline]] of nearly the same name.
	** Abominus was named for an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iaconian]] epic poem, ''[[Abominus Ex Meticular]]''. His fighting style, meanwhile, is based on [[Kalis\|Kalistian]] interpretive dance.		** Abominus was named for an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iaconian]] epic poem, ''[[Abominus Ex Meticular]]''. His fighting style, meanwhile, is based on [[Kalis\|Kalistian]] interpretive dance.
	** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].		** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].

Cyberlink420 at 13:55, 19 February 2019

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	** Blot's tests would make {{w\|Hermann Rorschach}} proud (Also, see "Errors" below); indeed, his position as a psychologist seems a joke on the "inkblot" tests.		** Blot's tests would make {{w\|Hermann Rorschach}} proud (Also, see "Errors" below); indeed, his position as a psychologist seems a joke on the "inkblot" tests.
	** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron]].		** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron]].
	** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''~~{{w\|~~Ghostbusters}}'' and the [~~http~~://starwars~~.wikia.com/wiki/~~Devaronian Devaronians] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.		** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' and the [[wikia:starwars:Devaronian\|Devaronians]] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.
	** All of the Terrocons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.		** All of the Terrocons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.
	* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.		* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.

Escargon: /* Notes */

2018-10-27T03:49:47Z

Notes

Escargon: /* Notes */

2018-03-27T23:55:00Z

Notes

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	* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.		* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.
	** Ratbat is based on his positive universe counterpart in the colors of DC Comics superhero, {{w\|Batman}}. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) "[[Recordicons]]" strip.)		** Ratbat is based on his positive universe counterpart in the colors of DC Comics superhero, {{w\|Batman}}. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) "[[Recordicons]]" strip.)
	** Among the items Ratbat used to sell were [[Chic Chips]], creations of ''Generation 1'' [[Needlenose (SG)\|Needlenose]].		** Among the items Ratbat used to sell were [[Chic Chips]], creations of ''Generation 1'' [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]].
	** Ratbat's bestselling work, ''[[Unlimited Fuel: Awaken the Gestalt Within]]'', is named for Tony Robbins' books ''Unlimited Power'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.		** Ratbat's bestselling work, ''[[Unlimited Fuel: Awaken the Gestalt Within]]'', is named for Tony Robbins' books ''Unlimited Power'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.
	** All of the Terrocons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.		** All of the Terrocons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.

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	* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].		* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].
	** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].		** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].
	* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].		* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion#Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].
	** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.		** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.
	** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.		** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.

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	* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].		* Characters mentioned in the ''Animated'' tech specs include: the [[Constructicon (Animated)\|Constructicons]].
	** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].		** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].
	* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion ~~(SG)~~\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].		* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion/Shattered Glass\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].
	** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.		** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.
	** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.		** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.

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	** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.		** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.
	* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].		* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].
	** The secret project that created Abominus was called [[Operation: Combination]], after the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Japanese toyline]] of nearly the same name.		** The secret project that created Abominus was called [[Operation: Combination (SG)\|Operation: Combination]], after the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Japanese toyline]] of nearly the same name.
	** Abominus was named for an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iaconian]] epic poem, ''[[Abominus Ex Meticular]]''. His fighting style, meanwhile, is based on [[Kalis\|Kalistian]] interpretive dance.		** Abominus was named for an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iaconian]] epic poem, ''[[Abominus Ex Meticular]]''. His fighting style, meanwhile, is based on [[Kalis\|Kalistian]] interpretive dance.
	** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].		** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].

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	==Contents==		==Contents==
	* On the cover: package/conceptual art for the forthcoming club-exclusive [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] toy, based on the ''Universe'' [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]/[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]] mold (p. 1)		* On the cover: package/conceptual art for the forthcoming club-exclusive [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] toy, based on the ''Universe'' [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]/[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]] mold (p. 1)
	* Inside cover: "Brian's Bytes and Bolts", "From the Editor's Desk" (p. 2)		* Inside cover: "Brian's Bytes and Bolts", "From the Editor's Desk" (p. 2)
	* ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]]'' "Bots vs Cons" [[Tech Spec]]s: (p. 3)		* ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Animated]]'' "Bots vs Cons" [[Tech Spec]]s: (p. 3)
	** [[Glyph (Animated)\|Glyph]]		** [[Glyph (Animated)\|Glyph]]
	** [[Dirt Boss (Animated)\|Dirt Boss]]		** [[Dirt Boss (Animated)\|Dirt Boss]]
	* "THE ARMADAVERSE: A Whole New Way to Play" by Greg Sepelak, a short article recapping the [[Unicron Trilogy]] toylines (p. 3)		* "THE ARMADAVERSE: A Whole New Way to Play" by Greg Sepelak, a short article recapping the [[Unicron Trilogy]] toylines (p. 3)
	* "BOTCON 2009: A Star-studded Extravaganza!" by Jesse Wittenrich, a three-page photo-illustrated writeup of the [[BotCon 2009\|2009 convention]] (pp. ~~4-5~~ & 9)		* "BOTCON 2009: A Star-studded Extravaganza!" by Jesse Wittenrich, a three-page photo-illustrated writeup of the [[BotCon 2009\|2009 convention]] (pp. 4–5 & 9)
	* Bios in the style of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]]'':		* Bios in the style of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]]'':
	** ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\| Shattered Glass]]'' [[Hound (SG)\|Hound]] (p. 6)		** ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Hound (SG)\|Hound]] (p. 6)
	** ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\| Shattered Glass]]'' [[Abominus (SG)\|Abominus]] and the [[Terrorcon (SG)\|Terrorcon]]s (pp. ~~7-8~~)		** ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Abominus (SG)\|Abominus]] and the [[Terrorcon (SG)\|Terrorcon]]s (pp. 7–8)
	** ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\| Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ratbat (SG)\|Ratbat]] (he's brooding!) (p. 8)		** ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Ratbat (SG)\|Ratbat]] (he's brooding!) (p. 8)
	* "[[Reunification: Part 4]]" - comic story (pp. ~~10-15~~)		* "[[Reunification: Part 4]]" - comic story (pp. 10–15)
	* "The Back Cover..." (p. 16)		* "The Back Cover..." (p. 16)
	** ''[[Around Cybertron]]''		** ''[[Around Cybertron]]''
	** "Rob's Hot Pick! [[Sideswipe (Movie)\|He IS that good!]]"		** "Rob's Hot Pick! [[Sideswipe (Movie)\|He IS that good!]]"
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	* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].		* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].
	** The secret project that created Abominus was called [[Operation: Combination (SG)\|Operation: Combination]], after the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Japanese toyline]] of nearly the same name.		** The secret project that created Abominus was called [[Operation: Combination (SG)\|Operation: Combination]], after the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Japanese toyline]] of nearly the same name.
	** Abominus was named for an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iaconian]] epic poem, ''[[Abominus Ex Meticular]]''. His fighting style, meanwhile, is based on [[Kalis~~\|Kalistian~~]] interpretive dance.		** Abominus was named for an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iaconian]] epic poem, ''[[Abominus Ex Meticular]]''. His fighting style, meanwhile, is based on [[Kalis]]tian interpretive dance.
	** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].		** Hun-Grrr's alt-mode, an [[Algean two-headed razor beast]], is named for the ''Beast Wars'' Maximal [[Razorbeast]].
	** Blot's tests would make {{w\|Hermann Rorschach}} proud (Also, see "Errors" below); indeed, his position as a psychologist seems a joke on the "inkblot" tests.		** Blot's tests would make {{w\|Hermann Rorschach}} proud (Also, see "Errors" below); indeed, his position as a psychologist seems a joke on the "inkblot" tests.
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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	* What appears to be an editor's note made it into the middle of Blot's bio in parenthetical form. Whoops! (A reference to a human psychiatrist that Blot can never have met ''is'' inappropriate for a ''Tech Specs'' entry. Luckily, this is a ''~~MTMTE~~'' profile!)		* What appears to be an editor's note made it into the middle of Blot's bio in parenthetical form. Whoops! (A reference to a human psychiatrist that Blot can never have met ''is'' inappropriate for a ''Tech Specs'' entry. Luckily, this is a ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile!)

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	** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].		** Like everyone thought, Dirt Boss's mind controlling technology are [[cerebro-shell]]s, the weapon of ''Generation 1'' [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]].
	* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion (SG)\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].		* Characters mentioned in Hound's profile include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Alpha Trion (SG)\|Alpha Trion]], [[Rodimus (SG)\|Rodimus]], and [[Ultra Magnus (SG)\|Ultra Magnus]].
	** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe counterpart's hologram projector and desire to be human.		** Hound, after appearing in prose and being mentioned several times, finally receives visual representation: he is based on ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] in evil colors. His nightmare projector and fear of organics inverts his positive-universe [[Hound (G1)\|counterpart]]'s hologram projector and desire to be human.
	** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.		** Ultra Magnus' coup was previously referred to in "[[Dungeons & Dinobots]]" and [[Sky Lynx (SG)\|Sky Lynx]]'s profile.
	* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].		* Characters mentioned in Abominus and the Terrorcon's profiles include: [[Optimus Prime (SG)\|Optimus Prime]].
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	** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron]].		** Among the audiences Sinnertwin's puppet shows used to entertained included emirates; several characters of authority in ''Transformers'' have held this title, most notably [[Xaaron]].
	** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''{{w\|Ghostbusters}}'' and the [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Devaronian Devaronians] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.		** The name of Sinnertwin's alt-mode, a [[Twin-Headed Devorian Devil-Dog]], is loosely inspired by the Terror Dogs from ''{{w\|Ghostbusters}}'' and the [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Devaronian Devaronians] from ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]''.
			** All of the Terrocons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.
	* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.		* Characters mentioned in Ratbat's profile include: Optimus Prime.
	** Ratbat is based on his positive universe counterpart in the colors of DC Comics superhero, {{w\|Batman}}. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) "[[Recordicons]]" strip.)		** Ratbat is based on his positive universe [[Ratbat (G1)\|counterpart]] in the colors of DC Comics superhero, {{w\|Batman}}. His personality, meanwhile, is based on self-help guru {{w\|Tony Robbins}} (eventually, this would later be shifted into a more Bruce Wayne-like personality in [[David Willis]]' (the writer of the profile) ''[[Recordicons]]'' strip.)
	** Among the items Ratbat used to sell were [[Chic Chips]], creations of ''Generation 1'' [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]].		** Among the items Ratbat used to sell were [[Chic Chips]], creations of ''Generation 1'' [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]].
	** Ratbat's bestselling work, ''[[Unlimited Fuel: Awaken the Gestalt Within]]'', is named for Tony Robbins' books ''Unlimited Power'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.		** Ratbat's bestselling work, ''[[Unlimited Fuel: Awaken the Gestalt Within]]'', is named for Tony Robbins' books ''Unlimited Power'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.
	** All of the Terrocons special abilities and guns are opposites of their positive-universe counterpart's weapons.
	* Profile art for [[Liftor]], [[Ichibi]], [[Mugen]], and [[Snowblind]] is included alongside Sepelak's article about the Unicron Trilogy. Perhaps some actual photos of toys from the series would have been more suitable, as opposed to cropped illustrations of obscure [[Mini-Con]]s.		* Profile art for [[Liftor]], [[Ichibi]], [[Mugen]], and [[Snowblind]] is included alongside Sepelak's article about the Unicron Trilogy. Perhaps some actual photos of toys from the series would have been more suitable, as opposed to cropped illustrations of obscure [[Mini-Con]]s.