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Locoman: f'in hell

2024-03-08T00:27:04Z

f'in hell

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	This behavior is widely tolerated in Transfandom, but '''TFWiki''' isn't one of those places. Why? For starters it's illegal in the purest sense of the word. These toys or prototypes were stolen from their rightful owners and resold on the black market to people willing to pay extra for the thrill, status or collectible value of something they are not supposed to have. People can and do lose jobs over these things. Those who buy knowing what they're purchasing is stolen are complicit in this cycle and, though it's seldom enforced, their actions are outright illegal and demonstrably actionable.		This behavior is widely tolerated in Transfandom, but '''TFWiki''' isn't one of those places. Why? For starters it's illegal in the purest sense of the word. These toys or prototypes were stolen from their rightful owners and resold on the black market to people willing to pay extra for the thrill, status or collectible value of something they are not supposed to have. People can and do lose jobs over these things. Those who buy knowing what they're purchasing is stolen are complicit in this cycle and, though it's seldom enforced, their actions are outright illegal and demonstrably actionable.

	TFWiki exists in a legal gray area of safe-harbor laws, diffuse responsibility, crowdsourcing, ''de minimis'', ostensible fair use, selective interpretation of the phrase 'derived work', not-for-profit status and the legal vagueness<ref>It is not actually vague, people just pretend to misinterpret it so they can claim "good faith."</ref> surrounding the extent to which organized collections of facts can be copywritten. We see Hasbro~~<ref>Insert snide 'but not~~ TakaraTomy~~' joke here.</ref>~~ as a silent ~~partner~~ who ~~does~~ not give us legal hassles and for whom we, in turn, look out for their best interests.		TFWiki exists in a legal gray area of safe-harbor laws, diffuse responsibility, crowdsourcing, ''de minimis'', ostensible fair use, selective interpretation of the phrase 'derived work', not-for-profit status and the legal vagueness<ref>It is not actually vague, people just pretend to misinterpret it so they can claim "good faith."</ref> surrounding the extent to which organized collections of facts can be copywritten. We see Hasbro and TakaraTomy as silent partners who do not give us legal hassles and for whom we, in turn, look out for their best interests.

	That includes things like:		That includes things like:

Locoman: /* Stolen toys are bad */

2024-03-07T20:58:46Z

Stolen toys are bad

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	# Discouraging people from stealing tens of thousands of dollars of Hasbro's property rather than rewarding such behavior.		# Discouraging people from stealing tens of thousands of dollars of Hasbro's property rather than rewarding such behavior.
	# Not encouraging piracy of Transformers media (movies, DVDs, games, comics etc.) which is available for legitimate purchase.		# Not encouraging piracy of Transformers media (movies, DVDs, games, comics etc.) which is available for legitimate purchase.
	# Exercising reasonable restraint to shield people reading this wiki from being exposed to things that would reduce their enjoyment of the Transformers brand, such as [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|spoilers]], [[Transformers Wiki:Policies#Glossary\|weeaboo]], deaf-discriminators, the 2004 [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)\|Energon cartoon]], the color purple, excessive negativity, Japanese character development and insufficient negativity.

	In 2008, when literally dozens of each of the [[BotCon 2008]] toys began showing up on eBay, [[Brian Savage]] put his foot down and threatened legal action against the ''buyers'' as well as the sellers if the toys were not returned to him, on the ground they were knowingly receiving stolen property. He officially confirmed what had long been suspected, these toys were not 'lunch hour specials' (extra toys produced 'off the books,') but had in fact been stolen from the ''very'' limited production run he paid for, which had been delivered short. Because the per-unit production cost of Botcon toys is significantly higher, literally ''tens of thousands of dollars'' worth of merchandise— which had been paid for— has been stolen.		In 2008, when literally dozens of each of the [[BotCon 2008]] toys began showing up on eBay, [[Brian Savage]] put his foot down and threatened legal action against the ''buyers'' as well as the sellers if the toys were not returned to him, on the ground they were knowingly receiving stolen property. He officially confirmed what had long been suspected, these toys were not 'lunch hour specials' (extra toys produced 'off the books,') but had in fact been stolen from the ''very'' limited production run he paid for, which had been delivered short. Because the per-unit production cost of Botcon toys is significantly higher, literally ''tens of thousands of dollars'' worth of merchandise— which had been paid for— has been stolen.

Cyberlink420 at 06:57, 5 March 2024

2024-03-05T06:57:30Z

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	Simply put, anything coming either ''directly'' or indirectly from [[Hasbro]] and/or [[TakaraTomy]], or from other official parties such as (currently) [[Skybound Entertainment]], [[Paramount Pictures]] or other companies officially involved with the Transformers brand.		Simply put, anything coming either ''directly'' or indirectly from [[Hasbro]] and/or [[TakaraTomy]], or from other official parties such as (currently) [[Skybound Entertainment]], [[Paramount Pictures]] or other companies officially involved with the Transformers brand.

	What's important is that this information should have been ''cleared through official channels''. [http://www.hasbro.com Hasbro's website] is a valid source, as is [~~http~~://www.~~idwpublishing~~.com ~~IDW~~'s]. Preorder and inventory listings from established retailers, such as [http://www.toysrus.com Toys "R" Us] or [http://www.amazon.com Amazon], are also fair game. Information revealed by individuals involved in the production of Transformers, ''if it's revealed in an "official" venue'' (such as a printed article, a post from them on a message board, or a convention panel) counts, but your behind-the-scenes talk with <strike>[[Aaron Archer]]</strike> a current member of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' team at [[BotCon]] does not count.		What's important is that this information should have been ''cleared through official channels''. [http://www.hasbro.com Hasbro's website] is a valid source, as is [https://www.skybound.com/ Skybound's]. Preorder and inventory listings from established retailers, such as [http://www.toysrus.com Toys "R" Us] or [http://www.amazon.com Amazon], are also fair game. Information revealed by individuals involved in the production of Transformers, ''if it's revealed in an "official" venue'' (such as a printed article, a post from them on a message board, or a convention panel) counts, but your behind-the-scenes talk with <strike>[[Aaron Archer]]</strike> a current member of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' team at [[BotCon]] does not count.

	'''Official information does ''not'' negate this Wiki's [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|spoiler policy]]!'''		'''Official information does ''not'' negate this Wiki's [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|spoiler policy]]!'''
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	Still can't decide? Ask yourself:		Still can't decide? Ask yourself:

	Has the information been officially confirmed by Hasbro, Takara or another official party ([[~~Cartoon Network~~]], [[Paramount Pictures]], [[~~IDW Publishing~~]], Japanese hobby magazines, online retailers, etc.)?		Has the information been officially confirmed by Hasbro, Takara or another official party ([[Nickelodeon]], [[Paramount Pictures]], [[Skybound Entertainment]], Japanese hobby magazines, online retailers, etc.)?
	# If yes: Will it spoil an upcoming plot (comic, cartoon episode, movie etc.)?		# If yes: Will it spoil an upcoming plot (comic, cartoon episode, movie etc.)?
	## If yes: Follow the [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|official spoiler policy of this Wiki]].		## If yes: Follow the [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|official spoiler policy of this Wiki]].

M Sipher: /* What constitutes official information? */

2024-03-05T06:50:57Z

What constitutes official information?

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	==What constitutes ''official'' information?==		==What constitutes ''official'' information?==
	Simply put, anything coming either ''directly'' or indirectly from [[Hasbro]] and/or [[TakaraTomy]], or from other official parties such as (currently) [[~~IDW Publishing~~]], [[Paramount Pictures]] or other companies officially involved with the Transformers brand.		Simply put, anything coming either ''directly'' or indirectly from [[Hasbro]] and/or [[TakaraTomy]], or from other official parties such as (currently) [[Skybound Entertainment]], [[Paramount Pictures]] or other companies officially involved with the Transformers brand.

	What's important is that this information should have been ''cleared through official channels''. [http://www.hasbro.com Hasbro's website] is a valid source, as is [http://www.idwpublishing.com IDW's]. Preorder and inventory listings from established retailers, such as [http://www.toysrus.com Toys "R" Us] or [http://www.amazon.com Amazon], are also fair game. Information revealed by individuals involved in the production of Transformers, ''if it's revealed in an "official" venue'' (such as a printed article, a post from them on a message board, or a convention panel) counts, but your behind-the-scenes talk with <strike>[[Aaron Archer]]</strike> a current member of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' team at [[BotCon]] does not count.		What's important is that this information should have been ''cleared through official channels''. [http://www.hasbro.com Hasbro's website] is a valid source, as is [http://www.idwpublishing.com IDW's]. Preorder and inventory listings from established retailers, such as [http://www.toysrus.com Toys "R" Us] or [http://www.amazon.com Amazon], are also fair game. Information revealed by individuals involved in the production of Transformers, ''if it's revealed in an "official" venue'' (such as a printed article, a post from them on a message board, or a convention panel) counts, but your behind-the-scenes talk with <strike>[[Aaron Archer]]</strike> a current member of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' team at [[BotCon]] does not count.

Cyberlink420: Protected "Help:Official info" (‎[edit=sysop] (indefinite) ‎[move=sysop] (indefinite))

2024-01-19T23:50:56Z

Protected "Help:Official info" (‎[edit=sysop] (indefinite) ‎[move=sysop] (indefinite))

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Cyberlink420 at 17:30, 25 April 2023

2023-04-25T17:30:23Z

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	There's gonna be a Decepticon helicopter called "[[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]]" in the movie!		There's gonna be a Decepticon helicopter called "[[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]]" in the movie!

	Listings in US (and occasionally also foreign) retailers' computers are often cited, but this information can also be wrong, and ''stay'' wrong.<ref>In 1999, Wal-Mart's computers had a listing for a [[Transmetal 2]] "Kangaroo" that ultimately turned out to be [[Jawbreaker#Trivia\|Jawbreaker]], a ''hyena''.</ref><ref>[[Poison Bite]] and [[Razor Claw]] also had alternate names listed.</ref><ref>The ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' Mazda RX-8 ([[Jazz (G1)\|Meister]]) as "[[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]", Ford Mustang ([[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]) as "[[Freeway (G1)\|Freeway]]", and an unspecified Mitsubishi which ultimately never came out, among other things.</ref><ref>The not-[[Micromaster]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Constructicon (RID)\|Constructicon]] redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Build Team (RID)\|Build Team]] listed as mass retail releases on [[Walmart]]'s website, even though the toys were eventually released as [[Target]] [[exclusive]]s.</ref>		Listings in US (and occasionally also foreign) retailers' computers are often cited, but this information can also be wrong, and ''stay'' wrong.<ref>In 1999, Wal-Mart's computers had a listing for a [[Transmetal 2]] "Kangaroo" that ultimately turned out to be [[Jawbreaker (BW)#Trivia\|Jawbreaker]], a ''hyena''.</ref><ref>[[Poison Bite]] and [[Razor Claw]] also had alternate names listed.</ref><ref>The ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' Mazda RX-8 ([[Jazz (G1)\|Meister]]) as "[[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]", Ford Mustang ([[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]) as "[[Freeway (G1)\|Freeway]]", and an unspecified Mitsubishi which ultimately never came out, among other things.</ref><ref>The not-[[Micromaster]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Constructicon (RID)\|Constructicon]] redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Build Team (RID)\|Build Team]] listed as mass retail releases on [[Walmart]]'s website, even though the toys were eventually released as [[Target]] [[exclusive]]s.</ref>

	This doesn't negate the point of this article, however. It simply means that one has to be careful with information released by official sources (which might even contradict each other). Official information still has one advantage over unofficial information: It is intended for the public and has a—presumably reliable—official party to be held responsible for the accuracy of the information in question.		This doesn't negate the point of this article, however. It simply means that one has to be careful with information released by official sources (which might even contradict each other). Official information still has one advantage over unofficial information: It is intended for the public and has a—presumably reliable—official party to be held responsible for the accuracy of the information in question.

Cyberlink420 at 23:54, 1 February 2023

2023-02-01T23:54:30Z

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	# Discouraging people from stealing tens of thousands of dollars of Hasbro's property rather than rewarding such behavior.		# Discouraging people from stealing tens of thousands of dollars of Hasbro's property rather than rewarding such behavior.
	# Not encouraging piracy of Transformers media (movies, DVDs, games, comics etc.) which is available for legitimate purchase.		# Not encouraging piracy of Transformers media (movies, DVDs, games, comics etc.) which is available for legitimate purchase.
	# Exercising reasonable restraint to shield people reading this wiki from being exposed to things that would reduce their enjoyment of the Transformers brand, such as [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|spoilers]], [[Transformers Wiki:Policies#Glossary\|weeaboo]], deaf-discriminators, the 2004 [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)\|Energon cartoon]], ~~{{w\|The Color Purple\|~~the color purple}}, excessive negativity, Japanese character development and insufficient negativity.		# Exercising reasonable restraint to shield people reading this wiki from being exposed to things that would reduce their enjoyment of the Transformers brand, such as [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|spoilers]], [[Transformers Wiki:Policies#Glossary\|weeaboo]], deaf-discriminators, the 2004 [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)\|Energon cartoon]], the color purple, excessive negativity, Japanese character development and insufficient negativity.

	In 2008, when literally dozens of each of the [[BotCon 2008]] toys began showing up on eBay, [[Brian Savage]] put his foot down and threatened legal action against the ''buyers'' as well as the sellers if the toys were not returned to him, on the ground they were knowingly receiving stolen property. He officially confirmed what had long been suspected, these toys were not 'lunch hour specials' (extra toys produced 'off the books,') but had in fact been stolen from the ''very'' limited production run he paid for, which had been delivered short. Because the per-unit production cost of Botcon toys is significantly higher, literally ''tens of thousands of dollars'' worth of merchandise— which had been paid for— has been stolen.		In 2008, when literally dozens of each of the [[BotCon 2008]] toys began showing up on eBay, [[Brian Savage]] put his foot down and threatened legal action against the ''buyers'' as well as the sellers if the toys were not returned to him, on the ground they were knowingly receiving stolen property. He officially confirmed what had long been suspected, these toys were not 'lunch hour specials' (extra toys produced 'off the books,') but had in fact been stolen from the ''very'' limited production run he paid for, which had been delivered short. Because the per-unit production cost of Botcon toys is significantly higher, literally ''tens of thousands of dollars'' worth of merchandise— which had been paid for— has been stolen.

Cyberlink420 at 21:02, 4 December 2021

2021-12-04T21:02:01Z

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	Listings in US (and occasionally also foreign) retailers' computers are often cited, but this information can also be wrong, and ''stay'' wrong.<ref>In 1999, Wal-Mart's computers had a listing for a [[Transmetal 2]] "Kangaroo" that ultimately turned out to be [[Jawbreaker#Trivia\|Jawbreaker]], a ''hyena''.</ref><ref>[[Poison Bite]] and [[Razor Claw]] also had alternate names listed.</ref><ref>The ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' Mazda RX-8 ([[Jazz (G1)\|Meister]]) as "[[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]", Ford Mustang ([[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]) as "[[Freeway (G1)\|Freeway]]", and an unspecified Mitsubishi which ultimately never came out, among other things.</ref><ref>The not-[[Micromaster]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Constructicon (RID)\|Constructicon]] redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Build Team (RID)\|Build Team]] listed as mass retail releases on [[Walmart]]'s website, even though the toys were eventually released as [[Target]] [[exclusive]]s.</ref>		Listings in US (and occasionally also foreign) retailers' computers are often cited, but this information can also be wrong, and ''stay'' wrong.<ref>In 1999, Wal-Mart's computers had a listing for a [[Transmetal 2]] "Kangaroo" that ultimately turned out to be [[Jawbreaker#Trivia\|Jawbreaker]], a ''hyena''.</ref><ref>[[Poison Bite]] and [[Razor Claw]] also had alternate names listed.</ref><ref>The ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' Mazda RX-8 ([[Jazz (G1)\|Meister]]) as "[[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]", Ford Mustang ([[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]) as "[[Freeway (G1)\|Freeway]]", and an unspecified Mitsubishi which ultimately never came out, among other things.</ref><ref>The not-[[Micromaster]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Constructicon (RID)\|Constructicon]] redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Build Team (RID)\|Build Team]] listed as mass retail releases on [[Walmart]]'s website, even though the toys were eventually released as [[Target]] [[exclusive]]s.</ref>

	This doesn't negate the point of this article, however. It simply means that one has to be careful with information released by official sources (which might even contradict each other). Official information still has one advantage over unofficial information: It is intended for the public and has ~~a - presumably reliable - official~~ party to be held responsible for the accuracy of the information in question.		This doesn't negate the point of this article, however. It simply means that one has to be careful with information released by official sources (which might even contradict each other). Official information still has one advantage over unofficial information: It is intended for the public and has a—presumably reliable—official party to be held responsible for the accuracy of the information in question.

	==The bottom line==		==The bottom line==

Doomdorm64: /* Changes from true to false and back again */

2021-01-24T14:30:50Z

Changes from true to false and back again

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	There's gonna be a Decepticon helicopter called "[[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]]" in the movie!		There's gonna be a Decepticon helicopter called "[[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]]" in the movie!

	Listings in US (and occasionally also foreign) retailers' computers are often cited, but this information can also be wrong, and ''stay'' wrong.		Listings in US (and occasionally also foreign) retailers' computers are often cited, but this information can also be wrong, and ''stay'' wrong.<ref>In 1999, Wal-Mart's computers had a listing for a [[Transmetal 2]] "Kangaroo" that ultimately turned out to be [[Jawbreaker#Trivia\|Jawbreaker]], a ''hyena''.</ref><ref>[[Poison Bite]] and [[Razor Claw]] also had alternate names listed.</ref><ref>The ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' Mazda RX-8 ([[Jazz (G1)\|Meister]]) as "[[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]", Ford Mustang ([[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]) as "[[Freeway (G1)\|Freeway]]", and an unspecified Mitsubishi which ultimately never came out, among other things.</ref><ref>The not-[[Micromaster]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Constructicon (RID)\|Constructicon]] redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Build Team (RID)\|Build Team]] listed as mass retail releases on [[Walmart]]'s website, even though the toys were eventually released as [[Target]] [[exclusive]]s.</ref>
	<ref>In 1999, Wal-Mart's computers had a listing for a [[Transmetal 2]] "Kangaroo" that ultimately turned out to be [[Jawbreaker#Trivia\|Jawbreaker]], a ''hyena''.</ref><ref>[[Poison Bite]] and [[Razor Claw]] also had alternate names listed.</ref><ref>The ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' Mazda RX-8 ([[Jazz (G1)\|Meister]]) as "[[Camshaft (G1)\|Camshaft]]", Ford Mustang ([[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]) as "[[Freeway (G1)\|Freeway]]", and an unspecified Mitsubishi which ultimately never came out, among other things.</ref><ref>The not-[[Micromaster]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Constructicon (RID)\|Constructicon]] redecos of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Build Team (RID)\|Build Team]] listed as mass retail releases on [[Walmart]]'s website, even though the toys were eventually released as [[Target]] [[exclusive]]s.</ref>

	This doesn't negate the point of this article, however. It simply means that one has to be careful with information released by official sources (which might even contradict each other). Official information still has one advantage over unofficial information: It is intended for the public and has a - presumably reliable - official party to be held responsible for the accuracy of the information in question.		This doesn't negate the point of this article, however. It simply means that one has to be careful with information released by official sources (which might even contradict each other). Official information still has one advantage over unofficial information: It is intended for the public and has a - presumably reliable - official party to be held responsible for the accuracy of the information in question.

Cyberlink420: Funpub is no longer a "current" source of material.

2020-12-13T21:32:14Z

Funpub is no longer a "current" source of material.

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	==What constitutes ''official'' information?==		==What constitutes ''official'' information?==
	Simply put, anything coming either ''directly'' or indirectly from [[Hasbro]] and/or [[TakaraTomy]], or from other official parties such as (currently) [[IDW Publishing]], [[Paramount Pictures~~]], [[Fun Publications~~]] or other companies officially involved with the Transformers brand.		Simply put, anything coming either ''directly'' or indirectly from [[Hasbro]] and/or [[TakaraTomy]], or from other official parties such as (currently) [[IDW Publishing]], [[Paramount Pictures]] or other companies officially involved with the Transformers brand.

	What's important is that this information should have been ''cleared through official channels''. [http://www.hasbro.com Hasbro's website] is a valid source, as is [http://www.idwpublishing.com IDW's]. Preorder and inventory listings from established retailers, such as [http://www.toysrus.com Toys "R" Us] or [http://www.amazon.com Amazon], are also fair game. Information revealed by individuals involved in the production of Transformers, ''if it's revealed in an "official" venue'' (such as a printed article, a post from them on a message board, or a convention panel) counts, but your behind-the-scenes talk with <strike>[[Aaron Archer]]</strike> a current member of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' team at [[BotCon]] does not count.		What's important is that this information should have been ''cleared through official channels''. [http://www.hasbro.com Hasbro's website] is a valid source, as is [http://www.idwpublishing.com IDW's]. Preorder and inventory listings from established retailers, such as [http://www.toysrus.com Toys "R" Us] or [http://www.amazon.com Amazon], are also fair game. Information revealed by individuals involved in the production of Transformers, ''if it's revealed in an "official" venue'' (such as a printed article, a post from them on a message board, or a convention panel) counts, but your behind-the-scenes talk with <strike>[[Aaron Archer]]</strike> a current member of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' team at [[BotCon]] does not count.
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	Still can't decide? Ask yourself:		Still can't decide? Ask yourself:

	Has the information been officially confirmed by Hasbro, Takara or another official party ([[Cartoon Network]], [[Paramount Pictures~~]], [[Fun Publications~~]], [[IDW Publishing]], Japanese hobby magazines, online retailers, etc.)?		Has the information been officially confirmed by Hasbro, Takara or another official party ([[Cartoon Network]], [[Paramount Pictures]], [[IDW Publishing]], Japanese hobby magazines, online retailers, etc.)?
	# If yes: Will it spoil an upcoming plot (comic, cartoon episode, movie etc.)?		# If yes: Will it spoil an upcoming plot (comic, cartoon episode, movie etc.)?
	## If yes: Follow the [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|official spoiler policy of this Wiki]].		## If yes: Follow the [[Transformers Wiki:Spoilers\|official spoiler policy of this Wiki]].