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	*A variant of Payload, crudely textured with a shoddily compressed [[Pepsi]] livery, can be found in the internal files for [[Transformers The Game (console)\|Transformers The Game]]. It was most likely cut early in development.		*A variant of Payload, crudely textured with a shoddily compressed [[Pepsi]] livery, can be found in the internal files for [[Transformers The Game (console)\|Transformers The Game]]. It was most likely cut early in development.
	* Payload's altmode as a Decepticon anti-aircraft tank in ''The Veiled Threat'' gives him a form similar to that of the unreleased [[Gunbarrel (Movie)\|Gunbarrel]] toy, who appeared unnamed in the Transformers: Alliance comic at the same time. Whether they were meant to be the same character is unknown.		* Payload's altmode as a Decepticon anti-aircraft tank in ''The Veiled Threat'' gives him a form similar to that of the unreleased [[Gunbarrel (Movie)\|Gunbarrel]] toy, who appeared unnamed in the Transformers: Alliance comic at the same time. Whether they were meant to be the same character is unknown.
	* ~~2010~~ Payload~~'s packaging bio describes him as an armored transport vehicle and has~~ the ~~same~~ [[~~Tech Spec~~]] ~~numbers as 2007 Payload. Sneaky Hasbro, making them~~ the [[~~character~~\|~~same guy~~]]!		* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Payload is based on the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]] drones from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games]], who were yellow recolours of Long Haul, and Hasbro would explicitly identify him as a member of this group [[Hasbro Q&A/March 2010: Answers\|March 2010 Q&A session]]. However, his packaging bio heavily implies he is also the same character as the original 2007 movie Payload, describing him as having the same function—an armored vehicle responsible for transporting essential Decepticon supplies—and giving him the same [[Tech Spec]] numbers.
	* Hasbro ~~has stated in the~~ [[Hasbro Q&A/March 2010: Answers\|March 2010 Q&A session]] ~~that 2010~~ Payload ~~is one of~~ the ~~Constructicon Warriors appearing in~~ the [[~~Revenge of the Fallen (video games)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games~~]]~~. Guess he moonlights as an armored truck~~.
	*The stock photography for both EZ Collection [[Skipjack (ROTF)\|Skipjack]] and Payload depict them in shades that hew closer to orange than the yellow they came out in. Whether this was an artifact of the photographic process or an intentional plastic color-change is uncertain.		*The stock photography for both EZ Collection [[Skipjack (ROTF)\|Skipjack]] and Payload depict them in shades that hew closer to orange than the yellow they came out in. Whether this was an artifact of the photographic process or an intentional plastic color-change is uncertain.

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	: Released in "Vol.5" of TakaraTomy's ''[[EZ Collection]]'' (not the fifth wave of product, the fifth iteration of the cross-franchise line), sold under the ''Autobot Alliance'' banner, Payload is a yellow-and-gray redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)\|Long Haul]] from Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.		: Released in "Vol.5" of TakaraTomy's ''[[EZ Collection]]'' (not the fifth wave of product, the fifth iteration of the cross-franchise line), sold under the ''Autobot Alliance'' banner, Payload is a yellow-and-gray redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)\|Long Haul]] from Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.

	[[File:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|~~thumb\|left]]~~		: Takara's [[:File:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|stock photos of Payload]] made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, but the actual toy is positively yellow.

	~~: Takara's~~ stock photos of Payload made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, but the actual toy is positively yellow.

	: This toy can also be repurposed as the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]]s from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]].		: This toy can also be repurposed as the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]]s from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]].

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	: This toy can also be repurposed as the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]]s from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]].		: This toy can also be repurposed as the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]]s from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]].
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	===''Transformers'' (2010)===		===''Transformers'' (2010)===
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	[[File:EZ-Collection-Vol-5-Payload.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:EZ-Collection-Vol-5-Payload.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>

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	:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[~~Image~~:Payload-gamedrone.jpg\|right\|250px\|thumb\|SWAT? Maybe more like SMITE.]]		[[File:Payload-gamedrone.jpg\|right\|250px\|thumb\|SWAT? Maybe more like SMITE.]]

	Transforming into an exceptionally fast and powerful armored truck, '''Payload''' is the one the Decepticons rely on to procure the money and energy they need to function on Earth. Whatever they need, wherever they need it, in their quest for the [[AllSpark]] it's Payload's job to get it to them, even if he has to smash right through [[Autobot]] lines to do it.<ref>''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Payload packaging bio</ref> What can he say? It's the ''one job he has''.		Transforming into an exceptionally fast and powerful armored truck, '''Payload''' is the one the Decepticons rely on to procure the money and energy they need to function on Earth. Whatever they need, wherever they need it, in their quest for the [[AllSpark]] it's Payload's job to get it to them, even if he has to smash right through [[Autobot]] lines to do it.<ref>''Transformers'' Deluxe Class Payload packaging bio</ref> What can he say? It's the ''one job he has''.
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	Payload was one of the Decepticons who took part in the Battle of [[Tyger Pax]] on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. He was also with [[Swindle (Movie)\|Swindle]] during the interrogation of the surviving [[Autobot]] defenders. {{storylink\|Movie Prequel issue 1\|Movie Prequel #1}}		Payload was one of the Decepticons who took part in the Battle of [[Tyger Pax]] on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. He was also with [[Swindle (Movie)\|Swindle]] during the interrogation of the surviving [[Autobot]] defenders. {{storylink\|Movie Prequel issue 1\|Movie Prequel #1}}

	[[~~Image~~:ReignofStarscream4 Payload.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|"Keg coming through!"]]		[[File:ReignofStarscream4 Payload.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|"Keg coming through!"]]

	Payload remained back on Cybertron, under the command of [[Dreadwing (Movie)\|Dreadwing]]. When Starscream returned with the knowledge to build a new All Spark, [[Class Beta drone unit\|Class Beta drones]] were among those assigned to guard the Autobot slaves who were being forced to build the new Cube. They brutally punished [[Warpath (Movie)\|Warpath]] when he saw to the exhausted [[Grindcore (Movie)\|Grindcore]]. Later, after the new All Spark was completed, Payload arrived leading a team of drones carrying the massive generators required to drain the [[Spark\|life force]] out of the Autobot prisoners and put it into the Cube. He dissed Dreadwing's drone army for not being much help to them. {{storylink\|The Reign of Starscream issue 3\|The Reign of Starscream #3}} {{storylink\|The Reign of Starscream issue 4\|The Reign of Starscream #4}}		Payload remained back on Cybertron, under the command of [[Dreadwing (Movie)\|Dreadwing]]. When Starscream returned with the knowledge to build a new All Spark, [[Class Beta drone unit\|Class Beta drones]] were among those assigned to guard the Autobot slaves who were being forced to build the new Cube. They brutally punished [[Warpath (Movie)\|Warpath]] when he saw to the exhausted [[Grindcore (Movie)\|Grindcore]]. Later, after the new All Spark was completed, Payload arrived leading a team of drones carrying the massive generators required to drain the [[Spark\|life force]] out of the Autobot prisoners and put it into the Cube. He dissed Dreadwing's drone army for not being much help to them. {{storylink\|The Reign of Starscream issue 3\|The Reign of Starscream #3}} {{storylink\|The Reign of Starscream issue 4\|The Reign of Starscream #4}}
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	===Toy bios===		===Toy bios===
	[[~~Image~~:Payloadpackageart2010.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|You can't tell from the picture, but he's having a giggle fit right now.]]		[[File:Payloadpackageart2010.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|You can't tell from the picture, but he's having a giggle fit right now.]]
	During one of his transits, Payload found [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] getting in his way. The [[Constructicon Warrior]] was amused that Ratchet would think he could stop him. However, [[Jolt (ROTF)\|Jolt]] was also present in the area. The younger Autobot messed with Payload long enough to tame him with his stunning electro-whips, allowing him and Ratchet to go in and take him down. {{storylink\|#Voyager\|Payload (Voyager)}} {{storylink\|Jolt (ROTF)#Electrostatic\|Electrostatic Jolt}}		During one of his transits, Payload found [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] getting in his way. The [[Constructicon Warrior]] was amused that Ratchet would think he could stop him. However, [[Jolt (ROTF)\|Jolt]] was also present in the area. The younger Autobot messed with Payload long enough to tame him with his stunning electro-whips, allowing him and Ratchet to go in and take him down. {{storylink\|#Voyager\|Payload (Voyager)}} {{storylink\|Jolt (ROTF)#Electrostatic\|Electrostatic Jolt}}
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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Transformers'' (2007)===		===''Transformers'' (2007)===
	[[~~Image~~:Movie-Payload-Toy.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Easily detachable parts? "'''Battle Damage!'''"<br> Really long back plunger? "'''Accessible Action Feature!'''" Shelfwarming? "'''Easy and Affordable [[Army-building\|Army-Building]]!'''"]]		[[File:Movie-Payload-Toy.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Easily detachable parts? "'''Battle Damage!'''"<br> Really long back plunger? "'''Accessible Action Feature!'''" Shelfwarming? "'''Easy and Affordable [[Army-building\|Army-Building]]!'''"]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>
	:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-17'''		:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-17'''
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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===3D Battle-Card Game===		===3D Battle-Card Game===
	[[~~Image~~:3DBattleCard_Payload.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]		[[File:3DBattleCard_Payload.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)}}</ul>
	:*''Card number:''		:*''Card number:''

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	[[Image:Movie-Payload-Toy.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Easily detachable parts? "'''Battle Damage!'''"<br> Really long back plunger? "'''Accessible Action Feature!'''" Shelfwarming? "'''Easy and Affordable [[Army-building\|Army-Building]]!'''"]]		[[Image:Movie-Payload-Toy.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Easily detachable parts? "'''Battle Damage!'''"<br> Really long back plunger? "'''Accessible Action Feature!'''" Shelfwarming? "'''Easy and Affordable [[Army-building\|Army-Building]]!'''"]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (Deluxe Class, [[2007]])}}</ul>
	:*''~~Japanese~~ ID number'': '''MD-17'''		:*''Takara ID number'': '''MD-17'''
	{{toydesigner\|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}}

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	: Payload had a tendency to [[Shelfwarmer\|sit on shelves]] for weeks, with some examples of end displays filled completely with Payload figures. This has led to some fans affectionately renaming him ''Pegload''.		: Payload had a tendency to [[Shelfwarmer\|sit on shelves]] for weeks, with some examples of end displays filled completely with Payload figures. This has led to some fans affectionately renaming him ''Pegload''.

	: The mold was later retooled into ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series\|Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Dispensor]]. This toy can be repurposed as the [[Class Beta drone unit]]s.		: The mold was later retooled into ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)#Movie Advanced Series\|Movie Advanced Series]]'' [[Dispensor#Toys\|Dispensor]]. This toy can also be [[repurposing\|repurposed]] as the [[Class Beta drone unit]]s.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Payload/payload.htm More information on Payload at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Payload/payload.htm More information on Payload at TFU.info]''
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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (EZ Collection, 2010)}}</ul>

	:''Autobot Alliance'' Payload is a redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[~~Long_Haul_~~(ROTF)#~~Transformers_.282010.29~~\|Long Haul]] ~~released in~~ Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.		: Released in "Vol.5" of TakaraTomy's ''[[EZ Collection]]'' (not the fifth wave of product, the fifth iteration of the cross-franchise line), sold under the ''Autobot Alliance'' banner, Payload is a yellow-and-gray redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)\|Long Haul]] from Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.

	[[File:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	~~:Stock photos of Payload made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, while the actual toy is positively yellow.~~

	:This toy can be repurposed as [[Constructicon Warrior]]s.		: Takara's stock photos of Payload made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, but the actual toy is positively yellow.

			: This toy can also be repurposed as the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]]s from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]].
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	: Part of the first wave of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010's ''Transformers'' toyline]], Payload is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Long_Haul_(ROTF)#Voyager_Class\|Voyager-class Long Haul]], transforming into a genericized "earth mover" dump truck with a functional truck bed. In robot mode, he has three "[[Mech Alive]]" gimmicks: turning his head also turns a cog in his chest, bending his elbows moves some pistons, and finally, moving his feet also moves the "springs" connected to them inwards. Only the piston gimmick is advertised on the packaging. Meanwhile, each forearm houses a spring-loaded, flip-out axe.		: Part of the first wave of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010's ''Transformers'' toyline]], Payload is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Long_Haul_(ROTF)#Voyager_Class\|Voyager-class Long Haul]], transforming into a genericized "earth mover" dump truck with a functional truck bed. In robot mode, he has three "[[Mech Alive]]" gimmicks: turning his head also turns a cog in his chest, bending his elbows moves some pistons, and finally, moving his feet also moves the "springs" connected to them inwards. Only the piston gimmick is advertised on the packaging. Meanwhile, each forearm houses a spring-loaded, flip-out axe.

	:Payload has a mild [[variant]], where the purple paint on his head and chest can be very dark and flat or extremely deep and shiny. The latter version seems to be the harder to find, although exact quantities of each are unknown.		: Payload has a mild [[variant]], where the purple paint on his head and chest can be very dark and flat or extremely deep and shiny. The latter version seems to be the harder to find, although exact quantities of each are unknown.

	:Much like the above toy, this figure can be repurposed as Constructicon Warriors.		: Much like the above toy, this figure can be repurposed as the Constructicon Warriors.

	::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Payload/payload.htm More information on Payload at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Payload/payload.htm More information on Payload at TFU.info]''
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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==

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	:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''

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	:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[~~live-action film series]] [[~~continuity family]].''		:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[Image:Payload-gamedrone.jpg\|right\|250px\|thumb\|SWAT? Maybe more like SMITE.]]		[[Image:Payload-gamedrone.jpg\|right\|250px\|thumb\|SWAT? Maybe more like SMITE.]]

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	:''Autobot Alliance'' Payload is a redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[Long_Haul_(ROTF)#Transformers_.282010.29\|Long Haul]] released in Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.		:''Autobot Alliance'' Payload is a redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[Long_Haul_(ROTF)#Transformers_.282010.29\|Long Haul]] released in Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.
	[[~~Image~~:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	:Stock photos of Payload made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, while the actual toy is positively yellow.		:Stock photos of Payload made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, while the actual toy is positively yellow.

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	===3D Battle-Card Game===		===3D Battle-Card Game===
	[[Image:3DBattleCard_Payload.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]		[[Image:3DBattleCard_Payload.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]
	* '''Payload''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Payload''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)}}</ul>
	**''Card number:''		:*''Card number:''

	: In the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], the Payload is on the Decepticon side. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a SWAT truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He uses the same piece layout as [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]], though his lens-head peeking up over the back end of his vehicle mode looks less doofy than Ratchet's does. This layout was later also used for [[Trailbreaker (Movie)\|Trailbreaker]]. Payload's card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]].		: In the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], the Payload is on the Decepticon side. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a SWAT truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He uses the same piece layout as [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]], though his lens-head peeking up over the back end of his vehicle mode looks less doofy than Ratchet's does. This layout was later also used for [[Trailbreaker (Movie)\|Trailbreaker]]. Payload's card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]].

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	*A variant of Payload, crudely textured with a shoddily compressed [[Pepsi]] livery, can be found in the internal files for [[Transformers The Game (console)\|Transformers The Game]]. It was most likely cut early in development.		*A variant of Payload, crudely textured with a shoddily compressed [[Pepsi]] livery, can be found in the internal files for [[Transformers The Game (console)\|Transformers The Game]]. It was most likely cut early in development.
	* Payload's altmode as a Decepticon anti-aircraft tank in ''The Veiled Threat'' gives him a form similar to that of the unreleased [[Gunbarrel (Movie)\|Gunbarrel]] toy, who appeared unnamed in the Transformers: Alliance comic at the same time. Whether they were meant to be the same character is unknown.		* Payload's altmode as a Decepticon anti-aircraft tank in ''The Veiled Threat'' gives him a form similar to that of the unreleased [[Gunbarrel (Movie)\|Gunbarrel]] toy, who appeared unnamed in the Transformers: Alliance comic at the same time. Whether they were meant to be the same character is unknown.
	* ~~2010~~ Payload~~'s packaging bio describes him as an armored transport vehicle and has~~ the ~~same~~ [[~~Tech Spec~~]] ~~numbers as 2007 Payload. Sneaky Hasbro, making them~~ the [[~~character~~\|~~same guy~~]]!		* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Payload is based on the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]] drones from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games]], who were yellow recolours of Long Haul, and Hasbro would explicitly identify him as a member of this group [[Hasbro Q&A/March 2010: Answers\|March 2010 Q&A session]]. However, his packaging bio heavily implies he is also the same character as the original 2007 movie Payload, describing him as having the same function—an armored vehicle responsible for transporting essential Decepticon supplies—and giving him the same [[Tech Spec]] numbers.
	* Hasbro ~~has stated in the~~ [[Hasbro Q&A/March 2010: Answers\|March 2010 Q&A session]] ~~that 2010~~ Payload ~~is one of~~ the ~~Constructicon Warriors appearing in~~ the [[~~Revenge of the Fallen (video games)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' video games~~]]~~. Guess he moonlights as an armored truck~~.
	*The stock photography for both EZ Collection [[Skipjack (ROTF)\|Skipjack]] and Payload depict them in shades that hew closer to orange than the yellow they came out in. Whether this was an artifact of the photographic process or an intentional plastic color-change is uncertain.		*The stock photography for both EZ Collection [[Skipjack (ROTF)\|Skipjack]] and Payload depict them in shades that hew closer to orange than the yellow they came out in. Whether this was an artifact of the photographic process or an intentional plastic color-change is uncertain.

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	: Released in "Vol.5" of TakaraTomy's ''[[EZ Collection]]'' (not the fifth wave of product, the fifth iteration of the cross-franchise line), sold under the ''Autobot Alliance'' banner, Payload is a yellow-and-gray redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)\|Long Haul]] from Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.		: Released in "Vol.5" of TakaraTomy's ''[[EZ Collection]]'' (not the fifth wave of product, the fifth iteration of the cross-franchise line), sold under the ''Autobot Alliance'' banner, Payload is a yellow-and-gray redeco of the non-combining Legends class [[Long Haul (ROTF)#Transformers (2010)\|Long Haul]] from Hasbro's [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], transforming into a yellow dump truck.

	[[File:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|~~thumb\|left]]~~		: Takara's [[:File:EZOrangePayload.jpg\|stock photos of Payload]] made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, but the actual toy is positively yellow.

	~~: Takara's~~ stock photos of Payload made it seem like his plastic was more of an orange color, but the actual toy is positively yellow.

	: This toy can also be repurposed as the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]]s from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]].		: This toy can also be repurposed as the generic [[Constructicon Warrior]]s from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' game]].

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	:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''

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	:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[~~live-action film series]] [[~~continuity family]].''		:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]], and sometimes [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicon]], from the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[Image:Payload-gamedrone.jpg\|right\|250px\|thumb\|SWAT? Maybe more like SMITE.]]		[[Image:Payload-gamedrone.jpg\|right\|250px\|thumb\|SWAT? Maybe more like SMITE.]]