Overdrive - Revision history

MahXyme: /* Binaltech */

2026-02-28T17:31:36Z

Binaltech

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	:*''ID number:'' '''BT-12'''		:*''ID number:'' '''BT-12'''
	:*''Release date'': [[March 31]], 2004		:*''Release date'': [[March 31]], 2004
	:*''Accessories'': Engine/~~rifle~~, ragtop/shield, folded ragtop		:*''Accessories'': Engine/"Omni Blaster", ragtop/shield, folded ragtop
	{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

BerylRoll at 15:04, 25 February 2026

2026-02-25T15:04:21Z

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

2025-05-22T18:28:38Z

Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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	====Wars comics====		====Wars comics====
	[[The Fallen]] came to attack Cybertron to steal [[Vector Sigma]]. As the villain reached the super-computer, he sardonically thanked Overdrive for "guiding him" to his goal. The nearby [[Shouki]] interpreted this to mean that Overdrive was in cahoots with The Fallen, and turned on his fellow Autobot, only to be stopped by [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]]. Vector Sigma then began to fight back against The Fallen, assuming its seldom-seen robot mode as the Oracle. After Overdrive willingly petitioned his [[spark]] to it, the Oracle lent its brilliant light to Overdrive and his Quantum Dial, allowing the Omnibot to summon new defenders from outside space and time to protect Vector Sigma. Overdrive vanished, but six new warriors appeared in the skies to battle The Fallen. {{storylink\|Train Wars}}		[[The Fallen]] came to attack Cybertron to steal [[Vector Sigma]]. As the villain reached the super-computer, he sardonically thanked Overdrive for "guiding him" to his goal. The nearby [[Shouki]] interpreted this to mean that Overdrive was in cahoots with The Fallen, and turned on his fellow Autobot, only to be stopped by [[Alpha Trion]]. Vector Sigma then began to fight back against The Fallen, assuming its seldom-seen robot mode as the Oracle. After Overdrive willingly petitioned his [[spark]] to it, the Oracle lent its brilliant light to Overdrive and his Quantum Dial, allowing the Omnibot to summon new defenders from outside space and time to protect Vector Sigma. Overdrive vanished, but six new warriors appeared in the skies to battle The Fallen. {{storylink\|Train Wars}}

	[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel Witwicky]] and [[Goshooter]] were among the reinforcements who arrived. The Fallen attempted to banish Daniel through dimension space, but instead Daniel's appearance acted as a beacon to Overdrive. Seeing a path home, Overdrive was able to recover Daniel and bring them both back to Cybertron. Once the Fallen was defeated, Overdrive and the Omnibots offered to return the dimensionally displaced warriors home. {{storylink\|Train Wars 2}}		[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel Witwicky]] and [[Goshooter]] were among the reinforcements who arrived. The Fallen attempted to banish Daniel through dimension space, but instead Daniel's appearance acted as a beacon to Overdrive. Seeing a path home, Overdrive was able to recover Daniel and bring them both back to Cybertron. Once the Fallen was defeated, Overdrive and the Omnibots offered to return the dimensionally displaced warriors home. {{storylink\|Train Wars 2}}

M Sipher: /* Binaltech */

2025-05-22T00:17:53Z

Binaltech

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Binaltech, [[2004]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Binaltech, [[2004]])}}</ul>
	:*''ID number:'' '''BT-12'''		:*''ID number:'' '''BT-12'''
			:*''Release date'': [[March 31]], 2004
			:*''Accessories'': Engine/rifle, ragtop/shield, folded ragtop
	{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

AzimuthAcolyte: /* The Transformers */ More G1 credits!

2025-03-29T19:17:07Z

The Transformers: More G1 credits!

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Omnibot, [[1984]] / [[1985]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Omnibot, [[1984]] / [[1985]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': "[[Neutron blaster]]", "[[plasma beam rifle]]", "twin [[electron cannon]]"		:*''Accessories'': "[[Neutron blaster]]", "[[plasma beam rifle]]", "twin [[electron cannon]]"
	{{toydesigner\|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Mark Watts]] (packaging artist)}}

	: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Overdrive transforms into a Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer sports car. He also has a third "attack" mode, with wings flipping out from under his doors, and a flip-out double-barreled blaster in his front bumper.		: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Overdrive transforms into a Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer sports car. He also has a third "attack" mode, with wings flipping out from under his doors, and a flip-out double-barreled blaster in his front bumper.

ShyAndroid: removed joke that doesn't work with the current version of the main image

2024-12-04T19:30:38Z

removed joke that doesn't work with the current version of the main image

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	{{disambig3\|Overdrive}}		{{disambig3\|Overdrive}}
	:''Overdrive is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Overdrive is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Overdrive-thebattleisfarfromover.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66~~\|Fearlessly he strikes at the White Dimension from his safe haven in the Orange-To-Yellow Gradient Dimension!~~]]		[[File:Overdrive-thebattleisfarfromover.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]

	'''Overdrive''' is an [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]], commanding the group<ref name="Takara">Overdrive's [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] bio, in the [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp06.html original Japanese] and [[User talk:Apcog#Translating the Omnibot bios\|fan-translated English]]</ref> with the expertise of a master strategist,<ref name="flyer">"[[You Have Been Chosen.]]" [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers\|pack-in flyer]]</ref><ref name="Dreamwave">Overdrive's [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]] profile</ref> though they find him sometimes cool and off-putting.<ref name="Takara" /> The truth is, his desire to ''win'' at everything he does is his overriding concern, no matter the situation. For better or for worse, he seems to have the chops to back himself up, with an amazing amount of both physical and mental speed and acuity. His obliviousness to the risk of alienation may catch up with him one day, but until then, he seemingly can't help but revel in his superior talents.<ref name="Dreamwave" />		'''Overdrive''' is an [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]], commanding the group<ref name="Takara">Overdrive's [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] bio, in the [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp06.html original Japanese] and [[User talk:Apcog#Translating the Omnibot bios\|fan-translated English]]</ref> with the expertise of a master strategist,<ref name="flyer">"[[You Have Been Chosen.]]" [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers\|pack-in flyer]]</ref><ref name="Dreamwave">Overdrive's [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]] profile</ref> though they find him sometimes cool and off-putting.<ref name="Takara" /> The truth is, his desire to ''win'' at everything he does is his overriding concern, no matter the situation. For better or for worse, he seems to have the chops to back himself up, with an amazing amount of both physical and mental speed and acuity. His obliviousness to the risk of alienation may catch up with him one day, but until then, he seemingly can't help but revel in his superior talents.<ref name="Dreamwave" />

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Binaltech */ More Binaltech credits!

2024-10-28T21:10:45Z

Binaltech: More Binaltech credits!

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Binaltech, [[2004]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Binaltech, [[2004]])}}</ul>
	:*''ID number:'' '''BT-12'''		:*''ID number:'' '''BT-12'''
	{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

	:For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Binaltech]]'' line, Overdrive was given a new [[alternate mode]] as a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes\|licensed]] 1:24 scale Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof, which doubles as a shield in [[robot mode]], plus a replacement "folded down" ragtop roof piece. Like most ''Alternators'' toys, Overdrive features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed driver/passenger compartment complete with seats, dashboard and steering wheel and a working "steering" mechanism (though not connected to the steering wheel).		:For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Binaltech]]'' line, Overdrive was given a new [[alternate mode]] as a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes\|licensed]] 1:24 scale Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof, which doubles as a shield in [[robot mode]], plus a replacement "folded down" ragtop roof piece. Like most ''Alternators'' toys, Overdrive features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed driver/passenger compartment complete with seats, dashboard and steering wheel and a working "steering" mechanism (though not connected to the steering wheel).

CyclonustheWarrior: /* Generations (Japan) */

2024-09-30T17:13:26Z

Generations (Japan)

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	: A mock-up of a new Overdrive toy in the form of a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Silverstreak]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. He didn't win the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|poll]] to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 2.9% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>		: A mock-up of a new Overdrive toy in the form of a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Silverstreak]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. He didn't win the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|poll]] to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 2.9% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
	{{UniverseProwlMold}}		{{UniverseProwlMold}}
			{{canceledtoy}}
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S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 17:11, 30 September 2024

2024-09-30T17:11:07Z

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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/Overdrive/overdrive.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Overdrive at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/Overdrive/overdrive.htm More information on ''Binaltech'' Overdrive at TFU.info]''
	{{AlternatorsWindchargerMold}}		{{AlternatorsWindchargerMold}}
			{{-}}

			===''Generations'' (Japan)===
			[[File:TFGenerations2014 Rejected Overdrive.jpg\|thumb\|]]
			*'''Overdrive''' (<strike>[[2015]]</strike>)
			**''Accessories:'' Presumably pistol

			: A mock-up of a new Overdrive toy in the form of a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Silverstreak]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. He didn't win the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|poll]] to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 2.9% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
			{{UniverseProwlMold}}
	{{-}}		{{-}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:WindchargerOverdrive.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Identity crisis.]]		[[File:WindchargerOverdrive.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Identity crisis.]]
	~~[[File:TFGenerations2014 Rejected Overdrive.jpg\|thumb]]~~

	* The trio of Omnibots were originally ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Doublechangers", named for their ability to transform into both standard car and combat car modes.		* The trio of Omnibots were originally ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Doublechangers", named for their ability to transform into both standard car and combat car modes.
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	** The English-speaking public finally got an official profile for Overdrive in [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]]'s 2003 [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]]. This description matched up shockingly well to his comic-bible profile, considering that the two other Omnibots had much more disparate portrayals.		** The English-speaking public finally got an official profile for Overdrive in [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]]'s 2003 [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]]. This description matched up shockingly well to his comic-bible profile, considering that the two other Omnibots had much more disparate portrayals.
	* Whether the ''Alternators'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators\|Windcharger]] toy actually represents G1 Windcharger or Overdrive, whom it was originally designed as (and actually released as under ''Binaltech''), is up for debate. The toy's packaging lacks a bio, it even predates the addition of mottos to ''Alternators'' packaging, and with ''Alternators'' designs not appearing in any fiction whatsoever (with [[Descent into Evil#Notes\|one exception]]), all we have to go by is his name. Since Windcharger predates the practice of using the name of an established character as an alternate name for a toy of a different character from the same continuity whose name is unavailable for trademark (or other) reasons (see "[[Slag (G1)#Generation 1 Series\|Snarl]]", "[[Swoop (G1)#Age of Extinction\|Strafe]]", and "[[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations\|Caliburst]]" for a few examples), we have chosen to keep the figure listed on Windcharger's page, not least because the ''Binaltech'' version ''is'' listed on Overdrive's page after all.		* Whether the ''Alternators'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators\|Windcharger]] toy actually represents G1 Windcharger or Overdrive, whom it was originally designed as (and actually released as under ''Binaltech''), is up for debate. The toy's packaging lacks a bio, it even predates the addition of mottos to ''Alternators'' packaging, and with ''Alternators'' designs not appearing in any fiction whatsoever (with [[Descent into Evil#Notes\|one exception]]), all we have to go by is his name. Since Windcharger predates the practice of using the name of an established character as an alternate name for a toy of a different character from the same continuity whose name is unavailable for trademark (or other) reasons (see "[[Slag (G1)#Generation 1 Series\|Snarl]]", "[[Swoop (G1)#Age of Extinction\|Strafe]]", and "[[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations\|Caliburst]]" for a few examples), we have chosen to keep the figure listed on Windcharger's page, not least because the ''Binaltech'' version ''is'' listed on Overdrive's page after all.
	* A mock-up of a new Overdrive toy in the form of a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Silverstreak]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. He didn't win the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|poll]] to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 2.9% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

M Sipher: /* The Transformers */

2024-02-24T10:22:28Z

The Transformers

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	{{anchor\|Generation 1}}		{{anchor\|Generation 1}}
	[[File:SeibertronOverdriveOmni.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Turns from [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus]] clone to [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] ripoff to [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]] ripoff and back!]]		[[File:SeibertronOverdriveOmni.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Turns from [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus]] clone to [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] ripoff to [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]] ripoff and back!]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Omnibot, [[1985]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Overdrive''' (Omnibot, [[1984]] / [[1985]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': [[~~neutron~~ blaster]], [[plasma beam rifle]], twin [[electron cannon]]		:*''Accessories'': "[[Neutron blaster]]", "[[plasma beam rifle]]", "twin [[electron cannon]]"
	{{toydesigner\|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	:Overdrive transforms into a Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer with ~~flip-~~out ~~wings~~ and a ~~bumper-mounted~~ flip-out blaster~~. He was available as a mail-order exclusive starting~~ in ~~the second series of ''Transformers'' toys in 1985 (or the first year in Japan, where he was also mail-order-only). These Transformers did not come with tech specs~~.		: Released in the first year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Overdrive transforms into a Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer sports car. He also has a third "attack" mode, with wings flipping out from under his doors, and a flip-out double-barreled blaster in his front bumper.

	:In the US, Overdrive cost $5 and 4 [[Robot Point]]s. In Japan, he cost 980 yen and only 2 robot points.		: He was only available as a mail-order exclusive in both the Hasbro and Takara lines; in the Hasbro line, he and his fellow [[Omnibot (G1)#Toys\|Omnibots]] were part of the very first mail-away offer, in the "[[Reinforcements from Cybertron!]]" pamphlet. In the US, Overdrive cost $5 and 4 [[Robot Point]]s. In Japan, he cost 980 yen and only 2 robot points.

			: The Hasbro releases of the toys did not come with bios/tech specs, but the Takara releases did... a fact that most fans were unaware of, thus when the Omnibots finally got official characterization in Western fiction, it was not written based on the Japanese bios. Oops!

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Overdrive/overdrive.htm More information on Overdrive at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Overdrive/overdrive.htm More information on Overdrive at TFU.info]''

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	{{disambig3\|Overdrive}}		{{disambig3\|Overdrive}}
	:''Overdrive is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Overdrive is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Overdrive-thebattleisfarfromover.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66~~\|Fearlessly he strikes at the White Dimension from his safe haven in the Orange-To-Yellow Gradient Dimension!~~]]		[[File:Overdrive-thebattleisfarfromover.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]

	'''Overdrive''' is an [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]], commanding the group<ref name="Takara">Overdrive's [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] bio, in the [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp06.html original Japanese] and [[User talk:Apcog#Translating the Omnibot bios\|fan-translated English]]</ref> with the expertise of a master strategist,<ref name="flyer">"[[You Have Been Chosen.]]" [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers\|pack-in flyer]]</ref><ref name="Dreamwave">Overdrive's [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]] profile</ref> though they find him sometimes cool and off-putting.<ref name="Takara" /> The truth is, his desire to ''win'' at everything he does is his overriding concern, no matter the situation. For better or for worse, he seems to have the chops to back himself up, with an amazing amount of both physical and mental speed and acuity. His obliviousness to the risk of alienation may catch up with him one day, but until then, he seemingly can't help but revel in his superior talents.<ref name="Dreamwave" />		'''Overdrive''' is an [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]], commanding the group<ref name="Takara">Overdrive's [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] bio, in the [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp06.html original Japanese] and [[User talk:Apcog#Translating the Omnibot bios\|fan-translated English]]</ref> with the expertise of a master strategist,<ref name="flyer">"[[You Have Been Chosen.]]" [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers\|pack-in flyer]]</ref><ref name="Dreamwave">Overdrive's [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]] profile</ref> though they find him sometimes cool and off-putting.<ref name="Takara" /> The truth is, his desire to ''win'' at everything he does is his overriding concern, no matter the situation. For better or for worse, he seems to have the chops to back himself up, with an amazing amount of both physical and mental speed and acuity. His obliviousness to the risk of alienation may catch up with him one day, but until then, he seemingly can't help but revel in his superior talents.<ref name="Dreamwave" />

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	[[File:Overdrive-thebattleisfarfromover.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]		[[File:Overdrive-thebattleisfarfromover.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]

	'''Overdrive''' is an [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]], commanding the group<ref name="Takara">Overdrive's [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] bio, in the [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp06.html original Japanese] and [[User talk:Apcog#Translating the Omnibot bios\|fan-translated English]]</ref> with the expertise of a master strategist,<ref name="flyer">"[[You Have Been Chosen.]]" [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers\|pack-in flyer]]</ref><ref name="Dreamwave">Overdrive's [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]] profile</ref> though they find him sometimes cool and off-putting.<ref name="Takara" /> The truth is, his desire to ''win'' at everything he does is his overriding concern, no matter the situation. For better or for worse, he seems to have the chops to back himself up, with an amazing amount of both physical and mental speed and acuity. His obliviousness to the risk of alienation may catch up with him one day, but until then, he seemingly can't help but revel in his superior talents.<ref name="Dreamwave" />		'''Overdrive''' is an [[Omnibot (G1)\|Omnibot]], commanding the group<ref name="Takara">Overdrive's [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] bio, in the [http://tflab.net/japaspe/tf2010/rp06.html original Japanese] and [[User talk:Apcog#Translating the Omnibot bios\|fan-translated English]]</ref> with the expertise of a master strategist,<ref name="flyer">"[[You Have Been Chosen.]]" [[Pack-in material#Mail-order flyers\|pack-in flyer]]</ref><ref name="Dreamwave">Overdrive's [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]] profile</ref> though they find him sometimes cool and off-putting.<ref name="Takara" /> The truth is, his desire to ''win'' at everything he does is his overriding concern, no matter the situation. For better or for worse, he seems to have the chops to back himself up, with an amazing amount of both physical and mental speed and acuity. His obliviousness to the risk of alienation may catch up with him one day, but until then, he seemingly can't help but revel in his superior talents.<ref name="Dreamwave" />

	For example, while the Omnibots are all said to be [[:Category:Dimension hoppers\|dimension-hoppers]],<ref name="flyer" /> Overdrive has grown remarkably adept, able to simply ''sense'' disturbances in the timestream before anyone else is aware.<ref name="Binaltech">Overdrive's ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Binaltech]]'' toy pack-in bio in [http://www.fantofan.jp/photo%20gallery/binartech/bt-12/bt-12a.jpg fan-translated English.]</ref> It is therefore impossible to say whether his various appearances throughout the [[Continuity\|multiverse]] are different entities or the same individual.		For example, while the Omnibots are all said to be [[:Category:Dimension hoppers\|dimension-hoppers]],<ref name="flyer" /> Overdrive has grown remarkably adept, able to simply ''sense'' disturbances in the timestream before anyone else is aware.<ref name="Binaltech">Overdrive's ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Binaltech]]'' toy pack-in bio in [http://www.fantofan.jp/photo%20gallery/binartech/bt-12/bt-12a.jpg fan-translated English.]</ref> It is therefore impossible to say whether his various appearances throughout the [[Continuity\|multiverse]] are different entities or the same individual.

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	====''Story of Binaltech''====		====''Story of Binaltech''====
	[[File:BinaltechOverdriveBoxArt.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.85]]		[[File:BinaltechOverdriveBoxArt.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.85]]
	During the second wave of reconstructions under the Binaltech Project, Overdrive recovered from the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)\|Cosmic Rust]] virus by transferring into a new body designed by Honda's Wako-based Technology Research Center. Outfitted with new weapons and the [[Quantum Dial]], an old version of his dimension-traveling apparatus, Overdrive assumed the place of high tactician among Ultra Magnus' soldiers at Autobot City. {{storylink\|Reality Check}}		During the second wave of reconstructions under the Binaltech Project, Overdrive recovered from the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)\|Cosmic Rust]] virus by transferring into a new body designed by Honda's Wako-based Technology Research Center. Outfitted with new weapons and the [[Quantum Dial]], an old version of his dimension-traveling apparatus, Overdrive assumed the place of high tactician among Ultra Magnus's soldiers at Autobot City. {{storylink\|Reality Check}}

	=====BT World=====		=====BT World=====
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	{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

	:For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Binaltech]]'' line, Overdrive was given a new [[alternate mode]] as a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes\|licensed]] 1:24 scale Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof, which doubles as a shield in [[robot mode]], plus a replacement "folded down" ragtop roof piece. Like most ''Alternators'' toys, Overdrive features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed driver/passenger compartment complete with seats, dashboard and steering wheel and a working "steering" mechanism (though not connected to the steering wheel).		:For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Binaltech]]'' line, Overdrive was given a new [[alternate mode]] as a [[licensed vehicle alternate modes\|licensed]] 1:24 scale Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof, which doubles as a shield in [[robot mode]], plus a replacement "folded down" ragtop roof piece. Like most ''Alternators'' toys, Overdrive features [[rubber tires]], opening doors, hood and trunk, a detailed driver/passenger compartment complete with seats, dashboard and steering wheel and a working "steering" mechanism (though not connected to the steering wheel).

	:His counterpart in Hasbro's ''Alternators'' line was released as [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators\|Windcharger]] due to Hasbro's inability to secure the [[trademark]] for "Overdrive"on the character name. Differences between ''Alternators'' Windcharger and ''Binaltech'' Overdrive go beyond the different names and the usual mix of [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts for the ''Binaltech'' version's vehicle mode shell (including a fully painted car exterior) versus the ''Alternators'' version's all-plastic car shell: At the request of Honda's USA branch, who didn't like the idea of "their" toy toting a gun around, Windcharger lacks the long drive-shaft/barrel for the rifle accessory formed from his engine block, which was even called a "shield" on the packaging. Since Honda's Japanese department had no such objections, however, ''Binaltech'' Overdrive did include an unchanged barrel. Other minor differences include slightly differently-shaped visors, the [[paint operation]]s on the front grille, and their dashboards sculpted as mirrored counterparts of each other, with Overdrive having the steering wheel on the right side (like a Japanese car) while Windcharger has it on the left side (like an American car) for all the Hasbro markets he was released in.		:His counterpart in Hasbro's ''Alternators'' line was released as [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators\|Windcharger]] due to Hasbro's inability to secure the [[trademark]] for "Overdrive"on the character name. Differences between ''Alternators'' Windcharger and ''Binaltech'' Overdrive go beyond the different names and the usual mix of [[die-cast]] metal and plastic parts for the ''Binaltech'' version's vehicle mode shell (including a fully painted car exterior) versus the ''Alternators'' version's all-plastic car shell: At the request of Honda's USA branch, who didn't like the idea of "their" toy toting a gun around, Windcharger lacks the long drive-shaft/barrel for the rifle accessory formed from his engine block, which was even called a "shield" on the packaging. Since Honda's Japanese department had no such objections, however, ''Binaltech'' Overdrive did include an unchanged barrel. Other minor differences include slightly differently-shaped visors, the [[paint operation]]s on the front grille, and their dashboards sculpted as mirrored counterparts of each other, with Overdrive having the steering wheel on the right side (like a Japanese car) while Windcharger has it on the left side (like an American car) for all the Hasbro markets he was released in.
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	**''Accessories:'' Presumably pistol		**''Accessories:'' Presumably pistol

	: A mock-up of a new Overdrive toy in the form of a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Silverstreak]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 ~~Volume~~ 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. He didn't win the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|poll]] to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 2.9% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>		: A mock-up of a new Overdrive toy in the form of a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)\|Silverstreak]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. He didn't win the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|poll]] to determine which of the ten would be produced, receiving only 2.9% of the fan votes.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
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	* The road to having a personality has been a long and rocky one for Overdrive:		* The road to having a personality has been a long and rocky one for Overdrive:
	** The bio included with his North American toy was buried in his instructions, and all it said was that the Omnibots were in the early stages of their evolution and had not yet been tested.<ref>[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/decoder.asp?CharName=Overdrive&ImgURL=/archive/instructions/autobot/1985/instr_overdrive.jpg Overdrive's original English-language instruction-sheet bio] (such as it is; see third panel)</ref>		** The bio included with his North American toy was buried in his instructions, and all it said was that the Omnibots were in the early stages of their evolution and had not yet been tested.<ref>[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/decoder.asp?CharName=Overdrive&ImgURL=/archive/instructions/autobot/1985/instr_overdrive.jpg Overdrive's original English-language instruction-sheet bio] (such as it is; see third panel)</ref>
	** He was given his "Strategist" function in the [[You Have Been Chosen.\|last mail-in flyer that offered him]], just in time for him to venture off into "another dimension." That would be the long and short of his official English-language characterization for almost twenty years.		** He was given his "Strategist" function in the [[You Have Been Chosen.\|last mail-in flyer that offered him]], just in time for him to venture off into "another dimension." That would be the long and short of his official English-language characterization for almost twenty years.
	** In Japan, [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] ''did'' release a bio with the toy, though his function of "Commander" did not quite match up with the American one.<ref name="Takara" />		** In Japan, [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]] ''did'' release a bio with the toy, though his function of "Commander" did not quite match up with the American one.<ref name="Takara" />
	** None of this particularly reflected the profile found in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|Marvel comic]] [[Production bible\|bible]], which was written in both ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Transformers Universe]]'' form and in the pared-down style of an on-package bio (with Tech Specs, even!), portraying him as a speedy personality focused on winning.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071230230902/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40994 Overdrive's Marvel comic bible profile]</ref> This was never officially released to the public.		** None of this particularly reflected the profile found in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|Marvel comic]] [[Production bible\|bible]], which was written in both ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Transformers Universe]]'' form and in the pared-down style of an on-package bio (with Tech Specs, even!), portraying him as a speedy personality focused on winning.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071230230902/http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40994 Overdrive's Marvel comic bible profile]</ref> This was never officially released to the public.
	** The English-speaking public finally got an official profile for Overdrive in [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]]'s 2003 [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]]. This description matched up shockingly well to his comic-bible profile, considering that the two other Omnibots had much more disparate portrayals.		** The English-speaking public finally got an official profile for Overdrive in [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]]'s 2003 [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic]]. This description matched up shockingly well to his comic-bible profile, considering that the two other Omnibots had much more disparate portrayals.
	* Whether the ''Alternators'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators\|Windcharger]] toy actually represents G1 Windcharger or Overdrive, whom it was originally designed as (and actually released as under ''Binaltech''), is up for debate. The toy's packaging lacks a bio, it even predates the addition of mottos to ''Alternators'' packaging, and with ''Alternators'' designs not appearing in any fiction whatsoever (with [[Descent into Evil#Notes\|one exception]]), all we have to go by is his name. Since Windcharger predates the practice of using the name of an established character as an alternate name for a toy of a different character from the same continuity whose name is unavailable for trademark (or other) reasons (see "[[Slag (G1)#Generation 1 Series\|Snarl]]", "[[Swoop (G1)#Age of Extinction\|Strafe]]", and "[[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations\|Caliburst]]" for a few examples), we have chosen to keep the figure listed on Windcharger's page, not least because the ''Binaltech'' version ''is'' listed on Overdrive's page after all.		* Whether the ''Alternators'' [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators\|Windcharger]] toy actually represents G1 Windcharger or Overdrive, whom it was originally designed as (and actually released as under ''Binaltech''), is up for debate. The toy's packaging lacks a bio, it even predates the addition of mottos to ''Alternators'' packaging, and with ''Alternators'' designs not appearing in any fiction whatsoever (with [[Descent into Evil#Notes\|one exception]]), all we have to go by is his name. Since Windcharger predates the practice of using the name of an established character as an alternate name for a toy of a different character from the same continuity whose name is unavailable for trademark (or other) reasons (see "[[Slag (G1)#Generation 1 Series\|Snarl]]", "[[Swoop (G1)#Age of Extinction\|Strafe]]", and "[[Tracer (Targetmaster)#Generations\|Caliburst]]" for a few examples), we have chosen to keep the figure listed on Windcharger's page, not least because the ''Binaltech'' version ''is'' listed on Overdrive's page after all.