Manta Ray (G2) - Revision history

Saix at 23:13, 23 February 2026

2026-02-23T23:13:06Z

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	====''Legends'' comic====		====''Legends'' comic====
	During the peace of the [[Cybertron Alliance]], Manta Ray watched as [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] was reunited with [[Flip Sides (G1)\|Flip Sides]]. {{Storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol.~~ EX (Metroplex~~)\|Bonus Edition Vol. EX~~}}		During the peace of the [[Cybertron Alliance]], Manta Ray watched as [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] was reunited with [[Flip Sides (G1)\|Flip Sides]]. {{Storylink\|LG-EX Metroplex}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Generation 2 */ More design credits!

2024-10-20T23:56:57Z

Generation 2: More design credits!

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	:*''Hasbro EU name'': '''Piranha'''		:*''Hasbro EU name'': '''Piranha'''
	:*''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors		:*''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors
	~~:*''Known designers'':~~ [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)		{{toydesigner\|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

	: Among the first of the totally-new molds designed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', Manta Ray transforms into a twin-pontoon racing boat. His rear fan engine block is a manually-wound spinner that launches his flying disc into the air. He graciously came with two in case you lost one. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for [[robot mode]].		: Among the first of the totally-new molds designed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', Manta Ray transforms into a twin-pontoon racing boat. His rear fan engine block is a manually-wound spinner that launches his flying disc into the air. He graciously came with two in case you lost one. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for [[robot mode]].

M Sipher: /* Generation 2 */

2023-08-04T03:09:58Z

Generation 2

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	===''Generation 2''===		===''Generation 2''===
	[[File:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Vice-president of the Grimlock Fan Club. [[Noise]] is president.]]		[[File:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Vice-president of the Grimlock Fan Club. [[Noise]] is president.]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2\|'''Manta Ray~~''' / '''Piranha~~''' (Rotor Force, 1994)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2\|'''Manta Ray''' (Rotor Force, 1994)}}</ul>
			:*''Hasbro EU name'': '''Piranha'''
	:*''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors		:*''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors
	:*''Known designers'': [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)		:*''Known designers'': [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-04T03:04:33Z

Toys

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	===''Generation 2''===		===''Generation 2''===
	[[File:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Vice-president of the Grimlock Fan Club. [[Noise]] is president.]]		[[File:G2-toy MantaRay.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Vice-president of the Grimlock Fan Club. [[Noise]] is president.]]
	*'''Manta Ray''' / '''Piranha''' (Rotor Force, 1994)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2\|'''Manta Ray''' / '''Piranha''' (Rotor Force, 1994)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors		:*''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors
	~~{{toydesigner\|~~[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}		:*''Known designers'': [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)

	: Among the first of the totally-new molds designed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', Manta Ray transforms into a twin-pontoon racing boat. His rear fan engine block is a manually-wound spinner that launches his flying disc into the air. He graciously came with two in case you lost one. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for [[robot mode]].		: Among the first of the totally-new molds designed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', Manta Ray transforms into a twin-pontoon racing boat. His rear fan engine block is a manually-wound spinner that launches his flying disc into the air. He graciously came with two in case you lost one. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for [[robot mode]].

			: He was released as "Piranha" in European markets.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/MantaRay/mantaray.htm More information on Manta Ray at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/MantaRay/mantaray.htm More information on Manta Ray at TFU.info]''
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	===''United EX''===		===''United EX''===
	[[File:UnitedEX-Marinemaster.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]		[[File:UnitedEX-Marinemaster.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]
	*'''Tankmaster vs Marinemaster''' (Vs pack, [[2012]]-[[November ~~17\|11-~~17]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1\|'''Tankmaster vs Marinemaster''' (Vs pack, [[2012]])}}</ul>
	**''~~ID number~~'': '''EX-P3'''		:*''ID number'': '''EX-P3'''
			:*''Release date'': [[November 17]], 2012

			: ''[[Transformers United EX\|United EX]]'' Marinemaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Undertow (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Undertow]] toy, transforming into a speedboat armed with non-firing gatling guns. Marinemaster also has a secondary "Prime Mode" configuration in which he forms a super robot torso that can be equipped with any ''Power Core Combiners'' drone limbs.

	: ''[[Transformers United EX\|United EX]]'' Marinemaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Undertow (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Undertow]] toy, transforming into a speedboat armed with non-firing gatling guns. He comes with his <s>[[Mini-Con]]</s> Targetmaster partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], whom he can use as a blaster weapon in either mode or chest armor in [[robot mode]]~~. Marinemaster also has a secondary "Prime Mode" configuration in which he forms a super robot torso that can be equipped with any ''Power Core Combiners'' drone limbs~~.		: He comes with his <s>[[Mini-Con]]</s> Targetmaster partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], whom he can use as a blaster weapon in either mode or chest armor in [[robot mode]].

	: He was only available in a set with [[Grindcore (G1)#United EX\|Tankmaster]].		: He was only available in a set with [[Grindcore (G1)#United EX\|Tankmaster]], released in the third and final wave of ''United EX''.

	: This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Dead End (BW)\|Dead-End]].		: This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Dead End (BW)\|Dead-End]].

Locoman: /* Notes */

2023-07-22T23:42:57Z

Notes

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	[[Category:Defense specialists]]		[[Category:Defense specialists]]
			[[Category:Earth-born Transformers]]
	[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]		[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
	[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]		[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Generation 2 */ Rolling out toy design credits template

2023-06-06T18:30:15Z

Generation 2: Rolling out toy design credits template

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	*'''Manta Ray''' / '''Piranha''' (Rotor Force, 1994)		*'''Manta Ray''' / '''Piranha''' (Rotor Force, 1994)
	**''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors		**''Accessories'': Engine, 2 "flying" rotors
			{{toydesigner\|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	: Among the first of the totally-new molds designed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', Manta Ray transforms into a twin-pontoon racing boat. His rear fan engine block is a manually-wound spinner that launches his flying disc into the air. He graciously came with two in case you lost one. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for [[robot mode]].		: Among the first of the totally-new molds designed for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'', Manta Ray transforms into a twin-pontoon racing boat. His rear fan engine block is a manually-wound spinner that launches his flying disc into the air. He graciously came with two in case you lost one. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for [[robot mode]].

Nevermore: /* Notes */

2022-07-06T15:05:43Z

Notes

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Manta Ray''' (マンタレイ ''Manta Rei'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Manta Ray''' (マンタレイ ''Manta Rei'')
			*''French:'' '''La Raie''' (Canada)

	[[Category:Defense specialists]]		[[Category:Defense specialists]]

Saix: /* ''United EX'' */clean up, replaced: Scrash (OC) → Scrash (G1)

2021-10-20T04:09:43Z

''United EX'': clean up, replaced: Scrash (OC) → Scrash (G1)

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	[[File:UnitedEX8 ocean encounter.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]		[[File:UnitedEX8 ocean encounter.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]

	'''Marinemaster''' (マリンマスター ''Marinmasutā'') and his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] intervened on [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]]'s attempted execution of [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]]. They exchanged fire, but Marinemaster proved to be the better shot and worse target, incapacitating Tankmaster. He held the assassin at gunpoint and steely compelled him to reveal [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]]'s plans. {{storylink\|Ocean Encounter}}		'''Marinemaster''' (マリンマスター ''Marinmasutā'') and his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] intervened on [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]]'s attempted execution of [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]]. They exchanged fire, but Marinemaster proved to be the better shot and worse target, incapacitating Tankmaster. He held the assassin at gunpoint and steely compelled him to reveal [[Scrash (G1)\|Scrash]]'s plans. {{storylink\|Ocean Encounter}}

	====Metrowars====		====Metrowars====

Saix: clean up, replaced: Minerva (Masterforce robot) → Minerva (G1 robot), Kakuryu (Victory) → Kakuryu (G1), Metrotitan (Zone) → Metrotitan (G1)

2021-09-20T00:46:23Z

clean up, replaced: Minerva (Masterforce robot) → Minerva (G1 robot), Kakuryu (Victory) → Kakuryu (G1), Metrotitan (Zone) → Metrotitan (G1)

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	[[File:UnitedEX8 ocean encounter.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]		[[File:UnitedEX8 ocean encounter.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]

	'''Marinemaster''' (マリンマスター ''Marinmasutā'') and his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] intervened on [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]]'s attempted execution of [[Kakuryu (~~Victory~~)\|Grimmaster]]. They exchanged fire, but Marinemaster proved to be the better shot and worse target, incapacitating Tankmaster. He held the assassin at gunpoint and steely compelled him to reveal [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]]'s plans. {{storylink\|Ocean Encounter}}		'''Marinemaster''' (マリンマスター ''Marinmasutā'') and his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] intervened on [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]]'s attempted execution of [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]]. They exchanged fire, but Marinemaster proved to be the better shot and worse target, incapacitating Tankmaster. He held the assassin at gunpoint and steely compelled him to reveal [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]]'s plans. {{storylink\|Ocean Encounter}}

	====Metrowars====		====Metrowars====
	Marinemaster was heavily damaged in the same battle that saw the traitor [[Metrotitan (~~Zone~~)\|Metrotitan]] nearly kill [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. He fell into [[stasis lock]], and awoke much later in a brand new body, provided by [[Minerva (~~Masterforce~~ robot)\|Minerva]] and [[Glit (KP)\|Glit]]. Rejecting his old code name due to no longer possessing an [[Energon Matrix]], he was quickly brought up to speed on Scramble City's current state.		Marinemaster was heavily damaged in the same battle that saw the traitor [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]] nearly kill [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. He fell into [[stasis lock]], and awoke much later in a brand new body, provided by [[Minerva (G1 robot)\|Minerva]] and [[Glit (KP)\|Glit]]. Rejecting his old code name due to no longer possessing an [[Energon Matrix]], he was quickly brought up to speed on Scramble City's current state.

	When Metrotitan attacked again with a contingent of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]], Manta Ray joined the fight. As the Decepticons beat a hasty retreat after Metrotitan took a blast from Metroplex's antimatter projector, Manta Ray helped [[Legout]] back to his feet. {{storylink\|Metrowars}}		When Metrotitan attacked again with a contingent of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]], Manta Ray joined the fight. As the Decepticons beat a hasty retreat after Metrotitan took a blast from Metroplex's antimatter projector, Manta Ray helped [[Legout]] back to his feet. {{storylink\|Metrowars}}

Saix: /* ''United EX'' */clean up, replaced: (BWN) → (BW)

2021-09-19T18:45:18Z

''United EX'': clean up, replaced: (BWN) → (BW)

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	: He was only available in a set with [[Grindcore (G1)#United EX\|Tankmaster]].		: He was only available in a set with [[Grindcore (G1)#United EX\|Tankmaster]].

	: This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Dead End (~~BWN~~)\|Dead-End]].		: This mold also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Dead End (BW)\|Dead-End]].
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	[[File:UnitedEX8 ocean encounter.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]		[[File:UnitedEX8 ocean encounter.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.67]]

	'''Marinemaster''' (マリンマスター ''Marinmasutā'') and his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] intervened on [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]]'s attempted execution of [[Kakuryu (~~Victory~~)\|Grimmaster]]. They exchanged fire, but Marinemaster proved to be the better shot and worse target, incapacitating Tankmaster. He held the assassin at gunpoint and steely compelled him to reveal [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]]'s plans. {{storylink\|Ocean Encounter}}		'''Marinemaster''' (マリンマスター ''Marinmasutā'') and his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] intervened on [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]]'s attempted execution of [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]]. They exchanged fire, but Marinemaster proved to be the better shot and worse target, incapacitating Tankmaster. He held the assassin at gunpoint and steely compelled him to reveal [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]]'s plans. {{storylink\|Ocean Encounter}}

	====Metrowars====		====Metrowars====
	Marinemaster was heavily damaged in the same battle that saw the traitor [[Metrotitan (~~Zone~~)\|Metrotitan]] nearly kill [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. He fell into [[stasis lock]], and awoke much later in a brand new body, provided by [[Minerva (~~Masterforce~~ robot)\|Minerva]] and [[Glit (KP)\|Glit]]. Rejecting his old code name due to no longer possessing an [[Energon Matrix]], he was quickly brought up to speed on Scramble City's current state.		Marinemaster was heavily damaged in the same battle that saw the traitor [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]] nearly kill [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. He fell into [[stasis lock]], and awoke much later in a brand new body, provided by [[Minerva (G1 robot)\|Minerva]] and [[Glit (KP)\|Glit]]. Rejecting his old code name due to no longer possessing an [[Energon Matrix]], he was quickly brought up to speed on Scramble City's current state.

	When Metrotitan attacked again with a contingent of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]], Manta Ray joined the fight. As the Decepticons beat a hasty retreat after Metrotitan took a blast from Metroplex's antimatter projector, Manta Ray helped [[Legout]] back to his feet. {{storylink\|Metrowars}}		When Metrotitan attacked again with a contingent of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]], Manta Ray joined the fight. As the Decepticons beat a hasty retreat after Metrotitan took a blast from Metroplex's antimatter projector, Manta Ray helped [[Legout]] back to his feet. {{storylink\|Metrowars}}