Mobile Defense Bay - Revision history

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	:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Ginrai (robot)\|Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.		:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Ginrai (robot)\|Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.
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			[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-Defender-04-Rodimus-Prime-Vehicle.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]
			*'''Rodimus Prime (Vehicle)''' (2025)
			:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 04 - Tyrant's Fury'''

			:This [[Blokees]] ''Defender'' kit of Rodimus Prime is molded in his futuristic truck mode. Like the first wave's Optimus Prime vehicle, the truck can convert into a Mobile Defense Bay, where the turret can be extended and wielded by other robot kits from the same line, allowing them to ride it.

			:Due to its single small peg and peg hole, the two halves of the Mobile Defense Bay will leave a slight gap after a few repeated transformations.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Saix at 04:16, 3 July 2025

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	The '''Mobile Defense Bay''' is formed from [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime's]] [[trailer]]. It features twin missile launchers and blast shields. Rodimus Prime can operate the missile launchers by standing on the bay's platform.		The '''Mobile Defense Bay''' is formed from [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime's]] [[trailer]]. It features twin missile launchers and blast shields. Rodimus Prime can operate the missile launchers by standing on the bay's platform.

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	==Games==		==Games==
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	**''ID number:'' '''1'''		**''ID number:'' '''1'''
	:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Ginrai (robot)\|Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.		:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Ginrai (robot)\|Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

Cyberlink420 at 19:01, 25 April 2023

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|]]		[[File:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|]]
	* Aside from the Commodore 64 game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].		* Aside from the [[Commodore 64]] game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].
	** Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs, in the same fashion as his cartoon character model.		** Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs, in the same fashion as his cartoon character model.
	* Rodimus Prime's [[Titanium Series]] figure had his trailer integrated into his robot mode.		* Rodimus Prime's [[Titanium Series]] figure had his trailer integrated into his robot mode.

Saix at 16:00, 11 January 2023

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	*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2011)		*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2011)
	**''ID number:'' '''1'''		**''ID number:'' '''1'''
	:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.		:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Ginrai (robot)\|Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.
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Ookalf at 17:22, 18 October 2022

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	===Merchandise===		==Merchandise==
	==Transformers Gum==		===Transformers Gum===
	[[File:Tfgum rodimus convoy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|]]		[[File:Tfgum rodimus convoy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|]]
	*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)		*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
	**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator, left and right blast shields		**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator, left and right blast shields
	: Since Rodimus Prime had a presence in Kabaya's line of larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kits, so did his Mobile Defense Bay. Released as part of the line's fifth wave, ~~The~~ MDB is molded in red, silver and black plastic, lacking in paint applications but featuring stickers for detail. Like many other ''Transformers Gum'' model kits, Rodimus and the Defense Bay are very much downsized versions of the regular toy, featuring all its accessories, features and (lack of) articulation. As the name suggests, rather than chocolate, this set came with a stick of gum.		: Since Rodimus Prime had a presence in Kabaya's line of larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kits, so did his Mobile Defense Bay. Released as part of the line's fifth wave, the MDB is molded in red, silver and black plastic, lacking in paint applications but featuring stickers for detail. Like many other ''Transformers Gum'' model kits, Rodimus and the Defense Bay are very much downsized versions of the regular toy, featuring all its accessories, features and (lack of) articulation. As the name suggests, rather than chocolate, this set came with a stick of gum.
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	[[File:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|]]		[[File:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|]]
	* Aside from the Commodore 64 game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].		* Aside from the Commodore 64 game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].
	** Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs, in the same fashion as his cartoon character model.		** Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs, in the same fashion as his cartoon character model.
	* Rodimus Prime's [[Titanium Series]] figure had his trailer integrated into his robot mode.		* Rodimus Prime's [[Titanium Series]] figure had his trailer integrated into his robot mode.
	* The name "Mobile Defense Bay" comes from the toy's [[packaging]] and [[instructions]]. It is also called a "trailer" despite appearing to be fully integrated into his vehicle mode.		* The name "Mobile Defense Bay" comes from the toy's [[packaging]] and [[instructions]]. It is also called a "trailer" despite appearing to be fully integrated into his vehicle mode.

TitaniumToughGuy at 13:17, 18 October 2022

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	{{anchor\|Generation 1}}		{{anchor\|Generation 1}}
	[[File:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Also, the Mobile Bay Defense, which is sitting off the coast of Alabama.]]		[[File:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Also, the Mobile Bay Defense, which is sitting off the coast of Alabama.]]
	* '''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986/2004)		* '''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, [[1986]]/[[2004]])
	**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-77'''		**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-77'''
	**''Accessories:'' 2 x gun shields (left & right)		**''Accessories:'' 2 x gun shields (left & right)

	: Rodimus Prime ~~transforms from a robot and~~ Mobile Defense Bay into a futuristic truck. The toy comes with ~~a "Photon eliminator" rifle and~~ two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. ~~(The yellow spoiler was also to be removed and replaced during transformation.)~~ Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have ~~metal toes and~~ rubber tires, while later shipments replaced ~~both~~ with black plastic.		: Rodimus Prime's Mobile Defense Bay transforms into the large rear portion of his futuristic truck mode. The bay itself toy comes with two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have rubber tires, while later shipments replaced the wheels with black plastic.

	: The ~~metal-toes/~~rubber-tires version of the toy saw re-release in both Japan and the US in 2004.		: The rubber-tires version of the toy saw re-release in both Japan and the US in 2004.

	: This mold was later redecoed as a lucky draw prize [[Primus]], where the Mobile Defense Bay became the [[Golden Noah]].		: This mold was later redecoed as a lucky draw prize [[Primus]], where the Mobile Defense Bay became the [[Golden Noah]].
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	===''Masterpiece''===		===''Masterpiece''===
	[[Image:Masterpiecetoy-RodimusConvoy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|And the Bay Defense Mobile, which used to hang over Michael's crib.]]		[[Image:Masterpiecetoy-RodimusConvoy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|And the Bay Defense Mobile, which used to hang over Michael's crib.]]
	*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2011)		*'''Rodimus Convoy''' ([[2011]])
	**''ID number:'' '''MP-9'''		**''ID number:'' '''MP-9'''

	:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#masterpiece\|Rodimus Convoy]] can transform between himself and his younger Hot Rod incarnation in both vehicle and robot mode. Whilst in Hot Rod configuration, he is shorter and has Hot Rod's younger face, and of course, transforms into Hot Rod's futuristic supercar mode. In his Rodimus Convoy configuration, he has extra height due to extensions in his thighs and has Rodimus Prime's older, lined face via a face-swapping gimmick. Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode is not simply the Hot Rod car docked into the trailer section, but has an entirely new vehicle front end to represent Rodimus Prime's shorter hood, smaller windshield/canopy and lack of exposed engine block.		:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#masterpiece\|Rodimus Convoy]]'s trailer opens up into the Mobile Defense Bay for Rodimus to man. Rodimus Convoy is armed with his Photon Eliminator rifle, which can split into Hot Rod's two smaller Photon Laser weapons or be attached to the front of the Mobile Defense Bay's cannons. The trailer section itself has a new canopy to complete Rodimus Prime's vehicle mode when combined with the main figure.

	~~:Rodimus Convoy~~'s trailer opens up into the Mobile Defense Bay. He is armed with his Photon Eliminator rifle, which can split into Hot Rod's two smaller Photon Laser weapons or be attached to the front of the Mobile Defense Bay's cannons. ~~He comes with~~ a ~~Matrix of Leadership accessory, different from the one included with ''Masterpiece'' Optimus~~ Prime~~, which can store in his chest.~~ '~~'The Transformers: The Movie'' is the source of inspiration for the rest of his additional gadgets and features: the toy includes the retractable visor from the [[Lookout Mountain]] scene, and comes~~ with the buzzsaw he used in battle on [[Quintessa (planet)\|Quintessa]], and the welding torch he used to repair [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Kup]], both of which attach to his forearms or can be stored inside the trailer along side the two Photon Lasers pistols. Also many [[quality control]] issues have been reported with the figure, which may vary from figure to figure.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on the Masterpiece Mobile Defense Bay (with Rodimus Convoy) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on the Masterpiece Mobile Defense Bay (with Rodimus Convoy) at TFU.info]''
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	**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 1]], 2021		**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 1]], 2021

	:~~Following in the pattern of~~ ''[[War for Cybertron: ~~Siege\|Siege~~]]'' ~~and ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', [[2021]]'s~~ Commander Class ~~toy is ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]''~~ Rodimus Prime. He transforms from a "G1" [[Show-accuracy\|show-accurate]] robot to a less accurate, futuristic sports car, which can attach to a trailer to form his futuristic truck mode. Despite appearances, Rodimus Prime is ''not'' a retool of ''Studio Series'' 86-04 Hot Rod, and though they feature similar transformation steps, the ~~key difference~~ is ~~the lack of a faux chest. A ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' staple, Rodimus Prime and the~~ trailer ~~are littered with [[5 mm post\|5 mm ports]] to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] or [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]. The line's relative scale demands~~ that ~~he must be smaller than previous Commander Class toys, though making up for his price tag is above average engineering and articulation, including posable hands with a separate index finger!~~		: Included with ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Commander Class Rodimus Prime, the Mobile Defense Bay is again an integrated trailer that can fold out into an artillery platform, which Rodimus Prime can stand on and grasp the handles, plus an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] adapter on the front. The standing, twin-barreled cannon also detaches as its own unit, with sculpted tread detail. In trailer mode, the rear section features a moving ramp door with working metal pistons.

	~~:The price is also filled out with a multitude of accessories. The trailer itself~~ can fold out into ~~the Mobile Defense Bay~~, which Rodimus Prime can stand on and grasp the handles, plus an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] adapter on the front. The standing, twin-barreled cannon also detaches as its own unit, with sculpted tread detail. ~~Rodimus Prime also includes a foldable Photon Eliminator~~, the ~~[[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus\|Matrix of Leadership]], and~~ a surprisingly-niche inclusion, the [[Sword of Primus#Toys\|Sword of Primus]], which has a fold-out 5 mm post. He also includes a whopping ''ten'' effect parts, two of which are translucent blue redecos from ''Siege'' [[Omega Supreme (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Omega Supreme]], which can attach to the various 5 mm ports on the figure or the 3 mm posts at the tips of the Photon Eliminator and exhaust pipes.

	:In a unique twist, the toy was revealed by [[TakaraTomy]] and set for pre-order in Japanese markets before [[Hasbro]], which usually unveils upcoming toys before or simultaneously with TakaraTomy.		:In a unique twist, the toy was revealed by [[TakaraTomy]] and set for pre-order in Japanese markets before [[Hasbro]], which usually unveils upcoming toys before or simultaneously with TakaraTomy.
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	:Much like most of the toyline, Rodimus Prime can come with one of four holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)\|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies\|possible destiny]] of a key character.		:Much like most of the toyline, Rodimus Prime can come with one of four holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)\|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies\|possible destiny]] of a key character.
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			===Merchandise===
			==Transformers Gum==
			[[File:Tfgum rodimus convoy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|]]
			*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (1986)
			**''Accessories:'' Photon Eliminator, left and right blast shields
			: Since Rodimus Prime had a presence in Kabaya's line of larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kits, so did his Mobile Defense Bay. Released as part of the line's fifth wave, The MDB is molded in red, silver and black plastic, lacking in paint applications but featuring stickers for detail. Like many other ''Transformers Gum'' model kits, Rodimus and the Defense Bay are very much downsized versions of the regular toy, featuring all its accessories, features and (lack of) articulation. As the name suggests, rather than chocolate, this set came with a stick of gum.
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			[[File:Kabaya-Rodimus-Prime.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]
			*'''Hot Rodimus''' (2011)
			**''ID number:'' '''1'''
			:Released in the fourth wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2011, The Defense Bay is assembled by collecting several additional parts available with the three different kits in the wave; its base comes with [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], its sides and Rodimus's Photon Eliminator come with Hot Rod himself, and its central turret comes with [[Victory Leo]]. The vehicle mode replicates the approach used by the ''Masterpiece'' figure, with Hot Rod slotting into the trailer backwards, and an alternate piece featuring Rodimus's shorter hood flips up from underneath the trailer and clips over the car's rear end.
			{{-}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

TitaniumToughGuy at 12:53, 18 October 2022

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	===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===		===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
	[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|]]		[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|And the Defense-Mobile Bay, which is where [[Defensor (disambiguation)\|Defensor]] parks his car.]]
	*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2021]])		*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2021]])
	**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-12'''		**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-12'''
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|~~And the Defense-Mobile Bay, which is where [[Defensor (disambiguation)\|Defensor]] parks his car.~~]]		[[File:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|]]
	* Aside from the Commodore 64 game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].		* Aside from the Commodore 64 game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].
	** Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs, in the same fashion as his cartoon character model.		** Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs, in the same fashion as his cartoon character model.

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Notes */ The story page transformation poses were clearly drawn based on the transformation model sheet poses.

2022-02-18T12:03:37Z

Notes: The story page transformation poses were clearly drawn based on the transformation model sheet poses.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[~~Image~~:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|And the Defense-Mobile Bay, which is where [[Defensor (disambiguation)\|Defensor]] parks his car.]]		[[File:RodimusPrimeG1-trailermanagement.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|And the Defense-Mobile Bay, which is where [[Defensor (disambiguation)\|Defensor]] parks his car.]]
	*Aside from the Commodore 64 game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].		* Aside from the Commodore 64 game, the closest thing to a fictional appearance by the Mobile Defense Bay is in the episode "[[Only Human]]", in which Rodimus Prime transforms into robot mode and briefly leaves his trailer behind him.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHnK2oH1Pw] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] also leaves his trailer behind him without appearing as his inner robot, so this might be an [[animation error]].
	**Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs.		** Otherwise, the Mobile Defense Bay was completely ignored in fiction. It gets no mention in Rodimus Prime's [[bio]] or [[The Transformers Universe\|Universe profile]]. In fact, a ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)\|Transformers 2010]]'' story page published by [[TV Magazine]] in April, 1987, titled "Transformation Patterns Revealed! These Are the New Transformations!", made it a point to omit the Mobile Defense Bay entirely, having Rodimus's container impossibly transform into his legs, in the same fashion as his cartoon character model.
	*Rodimus Prime's [[Titanium Series]] figure had his trailer integrated into his robot mode.		* Rodimus Prime's [[Titanium Series]] figure had his trailer integrated into his robot mode.
	*The name "Mobile Defense Bay" comes from the toy's [[packaging]] and [[instructions]]. It is also called a "trailer" despite appearing to be fully integrated into his vehicle mode.		* The name "Mobile Defense Bay" comes from the toy's [[packaging]] and [[instructions]]. It is also called a "trailer" despite appearing to be fully integrated into his vehicle mode.

	[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]		[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
	[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]		[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
	[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]		[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Toys */

2022-02-18T11:56:15Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===~~Generation 1~~===		===''The Transformers''===
	[[~~Image~~:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Also, the Mobile Bay Defense, which is sitting off the coast of Alabama.]]		{{anchor\|Generation 1}}
			[[File:G1 RodimusPrime toy.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Also, the Mobile Bay Defense, which is sitting off the coast of Alabama.]]
	* '''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986/2004)		* '''Rodimus Prime''' (Autobot Hero, 1986/2004)
	**''~~Japanese~~ ID number:'' '''C-77'''		**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-77'''
	**''Accessories:'' ~~Photon Eliminator, spoiler,~~ 2 x gun shields (left & right)		**''Accessories:'' 2 x gun shields (left & right)

	: Rodimus Prime transforms from a robot and Mobile Defense Bay into a futuristic truck. The toy comes with a "Photon eliminator" rifle and two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. (The yellow spoiler was also to be removed and replaced during transformation.) Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have metal toes and rubber tires, while later shipments replaced both with black plastic.		: Rodimus Prime transforms from a robot and Mobile Defense Bay into a futuristic truck. The toy comes with a "Photon eliminator" rifle and two blast shields to attach to either side of his battle platform's cannon. (The yellow spoiler was also to be removed and replaced during transformation.) Like Hot Rod, there are materials variations; initial releases have metal toes and rubber tires, while later shipments replaced both with black plastic.
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/RodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on the Mobile Defense Bay (with Rodimus Prime) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/RodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on the Mobile Defense Bay (with Rodimus Prime) at TFU.info]''
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	===Masterpiece===		===''Masterpiece''===
	[[Image:Masterpiecetoy-RodimusConvoy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|And the Bay Defense Mobile, which used to hang over Michael's crib.]]		[[Image:Masterpiecetoy-RodimusConvoy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|And the Bay Defense Mobile, which used to hang over Michael's crib.]]
	*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2011)		*'''Rodimus Convoy''' (2011)
	**''~~Japanese~~ ID number:'' '''MP-9'''		**''ID number:'' '''MP-9'''
	**''Accessories:'' Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator/Photon Lasers Alpha & Beta, [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#MP9\|Matrix of Leadership]], buzzsaw, welding torch

	:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#masterpiece\|Rodimus Convoy]] can transform between himself and his younger Hot Rod incarnation in both vehicle and robot mode. Whilst in Hot Rod configuration, he is shorter and has Hot Rod's younger face, and of course, transforms into Hot Rod's futuristic supercar mode. In his Rodimus Convoy configuration, he has extra height due to extensions in his thighs and has Rodimus Prime's older, lined face via a face-swapping gimmick. Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode is not simply the Hot Rod car docked into the trailer section, but has an entirely new vehicle front end to represent Rodimus Prime's shorter hood, smaller windshield/canopy and lack of exposed engine block.		:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#masterpiece\|Rodimus Convoy]] can transform between himself and his younger Hot Rod incarnation in both vehicle and robot mode. Whilst in Hot Rod configuration, he is shorter and has Hot Rod's younger face, and of course, transforms into Hot Rod's futuristic supercar mode. In his Rodimus Convoy configuration, he has extra height due to extensions in his thighs and has Rodimus Prime's older, lined face via a face-swapping gimmick. Rodimus Convoy's vehicle mode is not simply the Hot Rod car docked into the trailer section, but has an entirely new vehicle front end to represent Rodimus Prime's shorter hood, smaller windshield/canopy and lack of exposed engine block.
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on the Masterpiece Mobile Defense Bay (with Rodimus Convoy) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/MPRodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm More information on the Masterpiece Mobile Defense Bay (with Rodimus Convoy) at TFU.info]''
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	===~~Generations~~===		===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
	[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|]]		[[File:TF-WFC-K-Commander-Rodimus-Prime.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|]]
	*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2021]])		*'''Rodimus Prime''' (Commander Class, [[2021]])
	**''TakaraTomy ID ~~Number~~'': '''KD-12'''		**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-12'''
	**''TakaraTomy release date'': ~~'''~~[[August 1]], 2021~~'''~~		**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 1]], 2021
	**''Accessories'': Trailer/Mobile Defense Bay, Photon Eliminator, [[Sword of Primus#Toys\|Sword of Primus]], [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#KRodimus\|Matrix of Leadership]], 10 effects<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08XYV4PGD/ ''Kingdom'' Rodimus Prime on Amazon Japan]</ref>
	:Following in the pattern of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' and ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', [[2021]]'s Commander Class toy is ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Rodimus Prime. He transforms from a "G1" [[Show-accuracy\|show-accurate]] robot to a less accurate, futuristic sports car, which can attach to a trailer to form his futuristic truck mode. Despite appearances, Rodimus Prime is ''not'' a retool of ''Studio Series'' 86-04 Hot Rod, and though they feature similar transformation steps, the key difference is the lack of a faux chest. A ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' staple, Rodimus Prime and the trailer are littered with [[5 mm post\|5 mm ports]] to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] or [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]. The line's relative scale demands that he must be smaller than previous Commander Class toys, though making up for his price tag is above average engineering and articulation, including posable hands with a separate index finger!		:Following in the pattern of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' and ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', [[2021]]'s Commander Class toy is ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Rodimus Prime. He transforms from a "G1" [[Show-accuracy\|show-accurate]] robot to a less accurate, futuristic sports car, which can attach to a trailer to form his futuristic truck mode. Despite appearances, Rodimus Prime is ''not'' a retool of ''Studio Series'' 86-04 Hot Rod, and though they feature similar transformation steps, the key difference is the lack of a faux chest. A ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' staple, Rodimus Prime and the trailer are littered with [[5 mm post\|5 mm ports]] to facilitate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] or [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]]. The line's relative scale demands that he must be smaller than previous Commander Class toys, though making up for his price tag is above average engineering and articulation, including posable hands with a separate index finger!

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	:Much like most of the toyline, Rodimus Prime can come with one of four holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)\|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies\|possible destiny]] of a key character.		:Much like most of the toyline, Rodimus Prime can come with one of four holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)\|Golden Disk]] cards for his wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies\|possible destiny]] of a key character.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

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