Power Core Combiners - Revision history

Nightsqueak at 02:31, 29 January 2024

2024-01-29T02:31:56Z

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	Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[Live-action film series\|live-action film continuity]] via ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions]]'', and Bombshock via the ''[[Transformers Classified\|Classified]]'' novels.		Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[Live-action film series\|live-action film continuity]] via ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions]]'', and Bombshock via the ''[[Transformers Classified\|Classified]]'' novels.

	The [[TakaraTomy]] counterpart to this line is ''[[Transformers United~~#UnitedEXtoyline~~\|Transformers United EX]]''.		The [[TakaraTomy]] counterpart to this line is ''[[Transformers United EX\|Transformers United EX]]''.

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-12-24T02:52:15Z

Toys

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	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	~~{{Bp-d1\|[[Windburn]] with [[Darkray]]}}~~
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Darkstream]] with [[Razorbeam]]}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Darkstream]] with [[Razorbeam]]}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Steelshot]] with [[Beacon (PCC)\|Beacon]]}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Steelshot]] with [[Beacon (PCC)\|Beacon]]}}
			{{Bp-d1\|[[Windburn]] with [[Darkray]]}}
	\|		\|
	\|width="20%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>		\|width="20%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
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	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
			{{Bp-a1\|[[Salvage (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Salvage]] with [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)\|Bomb-Burst]]}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Undertow (PCC)\|Undertow]] with [[Waterlog (PCC)\|Waterlog]]}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Undertow (PCC)\|Undertow]] with [[Waterlog (PCC)\|Waterlog]]}}
	~~{{Bp-a1\|[[Salvage (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Salvage]] with [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)\|Bomb-Burst]]}}~~
	\|}{{-}}		\|}{{-}}

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	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
			{{Bp-d1\|[[Crankcase (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Crankcase]] with [[Destron (PCC)\|Destron]]s}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Stakeout (PCC)\|Stakeout]] with [[Protectobot (PCC)\|Protectobot]]s}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Stakeout (PCC)\|Stakeout]] with [[Protectobot (PCC)\|Protectobot]]s}}
	~~{{Bp-d1\|[[Crankcase (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Crankcase]] with [[Destron (PCC)\|Destron]]s}}~~
	\|		\|
	\|width="20%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>		\|width="20%" valign="top"\|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
			{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimstone (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Grimstone]] with [[Dinobot (PCC)\|Dinobot]]s}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|Constructicon]]s}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|Constructicon]]s}}
	~~{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimstone (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Grimstone]] with [[Dinobot (PCC)\|Dinobot]]s}}~~
	\|		\|
	\|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2\|[[File:PCC-toy Combaticons.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1\|...and his Combaticons.]]		\|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2\|[[File:PCC-toy Combaticons.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1\|...and his Combaticons.]]

M Sipher at 22:16, 23 December 2023

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	{{disambig2\|the real-world toyline\|the in-fiction technology\|Power Core Combination}}		{{disambig2\|the real-world toyline\|the in-fiction technology\|Power Core Combination}}

	[[File:PCCLogo.jpg\|center]]		[[File:PCCLogo.jpg\|center]]
			[[File:PCC-toy Skyburst.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]

	'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line (2010–2011)\|Generations]]'' toylines.		'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line (2010–2011)\|Generations]]'' toylines.
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	The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.		The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.

	Unlike the Mini-Cons of [[Unicron Trilogy\|previous]] [[Transformers: Classics\|lines]], the Power Core Combiner Mini-Cons lack their own independent vehicle or animal modes. Rather, they turn from robots into accessories for their Commanders. In [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], a Commander can use a Mini-Con as a weapon or tool. In [[robot mode]], a Commander can wield a Mini-Con as a hand-held weapon or wear him as armor.		Unlike the Mini-Cons of [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family\|previous]] [[Transformers: Classics\|lines]], the Power Core Combiner Mini-Cons lack their own independent vehicle or animal modes. Rather, they turn from robots into accessories for their Commanders. In [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], a Commander can use a Mini-Con as a weapon or tool. In [[robot mode]], a Commander can wield a Mini-Con as a hand-held weapon or wear him as armor.

	The drones are similar to ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)\|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys\|Optimus Prime]]'s "[[Prime Force]]", being vehicles with no robot modes. While the drones are left/right interchangeable, an arm-drone cannot become a leg-drone (or vice versa) making them more limited than the Prime Force drones. However, the fact that there are several teams of drones who can be swapped among Commanders adds a [[Special Teams\|Scramble-City-esque]] dimension of play. Also, people who love [[Transformer]]s but hate transforming can breathe easy in the knowledge that the drones [[Automorph Technology\|automorph]] into and out of limb mode simply by being plugged into and removed from a Commander.		The drones are similar to ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)\|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys\|Optimus Prime]]'s "[[Prime Force]]", being vehicles with no robot modes. While the drones are left/right interchangeable, an arm-drone cannot become a leg-drone (or vice versa) making them more limited than the Prime Force drones. However, the fact that there are several teams of drones who can be swapped among Commanders adds a [[Special Teams\|Scramble-City-esque]] dimension of play. Also, people who love [[Transformer]]s but hate transforming can breathe easy in the knowledge that the drones [[Automorph Technology\|automorph]] into and out of limb mode simply by being plugged into and removed from a Commander.

	Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[~~Movie~~ continuity]] via ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions]]'', and Bombshock via the ''[[Transformers Classified\|Classified]]'' novels.		Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[Live-action film series\|live-action film continuity]] via ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions]]'', and Bombshock via the ''[[Transformers Classified\|Classified]]'' novels.

	The [[TakaraTomy]] counterpart to this line is ''[[Transformers United#UnitedEXtoyline\|Transformers United EX]]''.		The [[TakaraTomy]] counterpart to this line is ''[[Transformers United#UnitedEXtoyline\|Transformers United EX]]''.
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	===Place in continuity===		===Place in continuity===
			[[File:SmolderChopster-CyberMissions.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Smolder and Chopster have a hot night on the town.]]
	Regarding which larger continuity family (if any) ''Power Core Combiners'' was intended to fit into, clues are scant and contradictory:		Regarding which larger continuity family (if any) ''Power Core Combiners'' was intended to fit into, clues are scant and contradictory:

	*The storyline blurb on the packaging references "monsters like [[Devastator (disambiguation)\|Devastator]]" in terms that best match the [[Devastator (ROTF)\|live-action version]], but fit ''most'' Devastators reasonably well.		* The storyline blurb on the packaging references "monsters like [[Devastator (disambiguation)\|Devastator]]" in terms that best match the [[Devastator (ROTF)\|live-action version]], but fit ''most'' Devastators reasonably well.
	*[[Salvage (Movie)\|Salvage]]'s bio is fairly explicit that he is his movie counterpart, even referencing his origin as an [[AllSpark Mutation]].		* [[Salvage (Movie)\|Salvage]]'s bio is fairly explicit that he is his movie counterpart, even referencing his origin as an [[Energon mutation\|AllSpark Mutation]].
	*[[Huffer (PCC)\|Huffer]]'s bio is phrased in a way that makes little sense unless he's a pre-existing character, and points pretty clearly to [[Huffer (G1)\|the original Huffer]] in particular. Word from Hasbro at [[BotCon 2010]], where he was referred to as a "heritage character," supports this notion.		* [[Huffer (PCC)\|Huffer]]'s bio is phrased in a way that makes little sense unless he's a pre-existing character, and points pretty clearly to [[Huffer (G1)\|the original Huffer]] in particular. Word from Hasbro at [[BotCon 2010]], where he was referred to as a "heritage character," supports this notion.
	*Many other characters' bios are also very obviously directly based on those of their [[Generation 1 continuity family]] namesakes, but of course this tends to happen with some frequency in ''any'' continuity family.		*Many other characters' bios are also very obviously directly based on those of their [[Generation 1 continuity family]] namesakes, but of course this tends to happen with some frequency in ''any'' continuity family.

	In practice, contemporary media treated ''Power Core Combiners'' as a source of [[Live-action film series\|live-action movie continuity family]] characters:		In practice, contemporary media treated ''Power Core Combiners'' as a source of [[Live-action film series\|live-action movie continuity family]] characters:
	*[[Smolder (PCC)\|Smolder]] made an appearance in [[Cyber Missions 9\|''Cyber Missions'' episode 9]].
	*[[Icepick (PCC)\|Icepick]] received a new toy in the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)\|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline.		* [[Smolder (PCC)\|Smolder]] made an appearance in [[Cyber Missions 9\|''Cyber Missions'' episode 9]].
	*[[Bombshock (PCC)\|Bombshock]] appears in the novel ''[[Transformers Classified: Switching Gears]]''.		* [[Icepick (PCC)\|Icepick]] received a new toy in the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)\|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline.
			* [[Bombshock (PCC)\|Bombshock]] appears in the novel ''[[Transformers Classified: Switching Gears]]''.

	Years later, [[Steamhammer (PCC)\|Steamhammer]] and Smolder turned up as [[Generation 1 continuity family]] characters in ''[[Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers]]''.		Years later, [[Steamhammer (PCC)\|Steamhammer]] and Smolder turned up as [[Generation 1 continuity family]] characters in ''[[Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers]]''.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to ~~poorly thought out designs~~ or long term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the Mini-Cons causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.		* Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most physically fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to design flaws or long-term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the Mini-Cons causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.

	==References==		==References==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-12-23T22:00:53Z

Toys

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Ashendawn: fixed links

2023-07-15T16:42:39Z

fixed links

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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Huffer (PCC)\|Huffer]] (semi cab) and [[Caliburst (PCC)\|Caliburst]] (anti-aircraft cannon/rifle)}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Huffer (PCC)\|Huffer]] (semi cab) and [[Caliburst (PCC)\|Caliburst]] (anti-aircraft cannon/rifle)}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Searchlight (PCC)\|Searchlight]] (rescue helicopter) and [[Backwind]] (winch/rifle)}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Searchlight (PCC)\|Searchlight]] (rescue helicopter) and [[Backwind]] (winch/rifle)}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Smolder (PCC)\|Smolder]] (fire department brush truck) and [[Chopster]] (flamethrower/axe)}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Smolder (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Smolder]] (fire department brush truck) and [[Chopster#Power_Core_Combiners\|Chopster]] (flamethrower/axe)}}
	</ul>		</ul>

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	{{Bp-d1\|[[Icepick (PCC)\|Icepick]] (arctic vehicle) and [[Chainclaw (PCC)\|Chainclaw]] (missile launcher)}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Icepick (PCC)\|Icepick]] (arctic vehicle) and [[Chainclaw (PCC)\|Chainclaw]] (missile launcher)}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Leadfoot (PCC)\|Leadfoot]] (F1 racer) and [[Pinpoint]] (engine-cannon/rifle)}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Leadfoot (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Leadfoot]] (F1 racer) and [[Pinpoint]] (engine-cannon/rifle)}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Sledge (PCC)\|Sledge]] (rockwheel trencher construction vehicle) and [[Throttler]] (drill)}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Sledge (PCC)\|Sledge]] (rockwheel trencher construction vehicle) and [[Throttler]] (drill)}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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	{{Bp-d1\|[[Undertow (PCC)\|Undertow]] (speedboat) and [[Waterlog (PCC)\|Waterlog]] (gun emplacement)}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Undertow (PCC)\|Undertow]] (speedboat) and [[Waterlog (PCC)\|Waterlog]] (gun emplacement)}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Salvage (Movie)\|Salvage]] (monster truck) and [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)\|Bomb-Burst]] (missile launcher)}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Salvage (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Salvage]] (monster truck) and [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)\|Bomb-Burst]] (missile launcher)}}
	</ul>		</ul>
	{{-}}		{{-}}
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	'''Wave 1'''		'''Wave 1'''
	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Bombshock (PCC)\|Bombshock]] (cannon truck) with [[Combaticon (PCC)\|Combaticon]] drones}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Bombshock (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Bombshock]] (cannon truck) with [[Combaticon (PCC)\|Combaticon]] drones}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Skyburst (PCC)\|Skyburst]] (stealth jet) with [[Aerialbot (PCC)\|Aerialbot]] drones}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Skyburst (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Skyburst]] (stealth jet) with [[Aerialbot (PCC)\|Aerialbot]] drones}}
	</ul>		</ul>

	'''Wave 2'''		'''Wave 2'''
	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Double Clutch (PCC)\|Double Clutch]] (sports car) with [[Rallybot]] drones}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Double Clutch (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Double Clutch]] (sports car) with [[Rallybot]] drones}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Mudslinger (PCC)\|Mudslinger]] (monster truck) with [[Destructicon (PCC)\|Destructicon]] drones}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Mudslinger (PCC)\|Mudslinger]] (monster truck) with [[Destructicon (PCC)\|Destructicon]] drones}}
	</ul>		</ul>
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	{{Bp-a1\|[[Stakeout (PCC)\|Stakeout]] (fire response truck) with [[Protectobot (PCC)\|Protectobot]] drones}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Stakeout (PCC)\|Stakeout]] (fire response truck) with [[Protectobot (PCC)\|Protectobot]] drones}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Crankcase (Movie)\|Crankcase]] (semi cab) with [[Destron (PCC)\|Destron]] drones}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Crankcase (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Crankcase]] (semi cab) with [[Destron (PCC)\|Destron]] drones}}
	</ul>		</ul>

	'''Wave 4'''		'''Wave 4'''
	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)\|Steamhammer]] (bulldozer) with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|Constructicon]] drones}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Steamhammer]] (bulldozer) with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|Constructicon]] drones}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimstone (PCC)\|Grimstone]] (''Styracosaurus'') with [[Dinobot (PCC)\|Dinobot]] drones}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimstone (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Grimstone]] (''Styracosaurus'') with [[Dinobot (PCC)\|Dinobot]] drones}}
	</ul>		</ul>

	'''Wave 5'''		'''Wave 5'''
	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Over-Run (PCC)\|Over-Run]] (F1 racer) with [[Stunticon (PCC)\|Stunticon]] drones}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Over-Run (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Over-Run]] (F1 racer) with [[Stunticon (PCC)\|Stunticon]] drones}}
	</ul>		</ul>
	{{-}}		{{-}}
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	'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''		'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''
	<ul class="iconlist">		<ul class="iconlist">
	{{Bp-a1\|Skyburst with Aerialbots (Includes Skyburst, Searchlight, Backwind, and the Aerialbots)}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Skyburst (PCC)#TRUpack\|Skyburst with Aerialbots]] (Includes Skyburst, Searchlight, Backwind, and the Aerialbots)}}
	</ul>		</ul>

Fritz: /* Exclusive value packs */

2023-02-10T18:25:26Z

Exclusive value packs

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	\|[[Heavytread (PCC)\|Heavytread]] with [[Groundspike]]<br>Huffer with Caliburst<br>Searchlight with Backwind<br>Skyhammer with Airlift		\|[[Heavytread (PCC)\|Heavytread]] with [[Groundspike]]<br>Huffer with Caliburst<br>Searchlight with Backwind<br>Skyhammer with Airlift
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)\|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|~~Constructions~~]]		\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)\|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|Constructicons]]
	\|Heavytread with Groundspike<br>Icepick with Chainclaw<br>Leadfoot with Pinpoint<br>Salvage with Bomb-Burst<br>Sledge with Throttler		\|Heavytread with Groundspike<br>Icepick with Chainclaw<br>Leadfoot with Pinpoint<br>Salvage with Bomb-Burst<br>Sledge with Throttler
	\|}		\|}

Saix: /* References */

2023-01-11T08:29:10Z

References

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	[[Category:Franchises]]		[[Category:Franchises]]
	[[Category:Power Core Combiners\| ]]		[[Category:Power Core Combiners\| ]]
	[[Category:~~Toylines~~]]		[[Category:Live-action film series toylines]]

AzimuthAcolyte: Re-aiming to relevant subsection of the Generations leviathan

2022-09-23T00:08:46Z

Re-aiming to relevant subsection of the Generations leviathan

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	[[File:PCCLogo.jpg\|center]]		[[File:PCCLogo.jpg\|center]]

	'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toylines.		'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line (2010–2011)\|Generations]]'' toylines.

	The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.		The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.

MBG: /* Notes */

2022-02-05T23:59:54Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to poorly thought out designs or long term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the ~~drones~~ causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.		*Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to poorly thought out designs or long term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the Mini-Cons causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.

	==References==		==References==

MBG: /* Notes */

2022-01-27T12:40:05Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most ''fragile'' Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to poorly thought out designs or long term plastic stress. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.		*Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to poorly thought out designs or long term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the drones causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.


	==References==		==References==

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	~~{{Bp-d1\|[[Windburn]] with [[Darkray]]}}~~
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Darkstream]] with [[Razorbeam]]}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Darkstream]] with [[Razorbeam]]}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Steelshot]] with [[Beacon (PCC)\|Beacon]]}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Steelshot]] with [[Beacon (PCC)\|Beacon]]}}
			{{Bp-d1\|[[Windburn]] with [[Darkray]]}}
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			{{Bp-a1\|[[Salvage (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Salvage]] with [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)\|Bomb-Burst]]}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Undertow (PCC)\|Undertow]] with [[Waterlog (PCC)\|Waterlog]]}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Undertow (PCC)\|Undertow]] with [[Waterlog (PCC)\|Waterlog]]}}
	~~{{Bp-a1\|[[Salvage (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Salvage]] with [[Bomb-Burst (PCC)\|Bomb-Burst]]}}~~
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			{{Bp-d1\|[[Crankcase (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Crankcase]] with [[Destron (PCC)\|Destron]]s}}
	{{Bp-a1\|[[Stakeout (PCC)\|Stakeout]] with [[Protectobot (PCC)\|Protectobot]]s}}		{{Bp-a1\|[[Stakeout (PCC)\|Stakeout]] with [[Protectobot (PCC)\|Protectobot]]s}}
	~~{{Bp-d1\|[[Crankcase (Movie)#Power Core Combiners\|Crankcase]] with [[Destron (PCC)\|Destron]]s}}~~
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			{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimstone (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Grimstone]] with [[Dinobot (PCC)\|Dinobot]]s}}
	{{Bp-d1\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|Constructicon]]s}}		{{Bp-d1\|[[Steamhammer (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Steamhammer]] with [[Constructicon (PCC)\|Constructicon]]s}}
	~~{{Bp-a1\|[[Grimstone (PCC)#Power Core Combiners\|Grimstone]] with [[Dinobot (PCC)\|Dinobot]]s}}~~
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	\|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2\|[[File:PCC-toy Combaticons.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1\|...and his Combaticons.]]		\|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2\|[[File:PCC-toy Combaticons.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1\|...and his Combaticons.]]

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	{{disambig2\|the real-world toyline\|the in-fiction technology\|Power Core Combination}}		{{disambig2\|the real-world toyline\|the in-fiction technology\|Power Core Combination}}

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			[[File:PCC-toy Skyburst.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]

	'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line (2010–2011)\|Generations]]'' toylines.		'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line (2010–2011)\|Generations]]'' toylines.
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	The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.		The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.

	Unlike the Mini-Cons of [[Unicron Trilogy\|previous]] [[Transformers: Classics\|lines]], the Power Core Combiner Mini-Cons lack their own independent vehicle or animal modes. Rather, they turn from robots into accessories for their Commanders. In [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], a Commander can use a Mini-Con as a weapon or tool. In [[robot mode]], a Commander can wield a Mini-Con as a hand-held weapon or wear him as armor.		Unlike the Mini-Cons of [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family\|previous]] [[Transformers: Classics\|lines]], the Power Core Combiner Mini-Cons lack their own independent vehicle or animal modes. Rather, they turn from robots into accessories for their Commanders. In [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], a Commander can use a Mini-Con as a weapon or tool. In [[robot mode]], a Commander can wield a Mini-Con as a hand-held weapon or wear him as armor.

	The drones are similar to ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)\|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys\|Optimus Prime]]'s "[[Prime Force]]", being vehicles with no robot modes. While the drones are left/right interchangeable, an arm-drone cannot become a leg-drone (or vice versa) making them more limited than the Prime Force drones. However, the fact that there are several teams of drones who can be swapped among Commanders adds a [[Special Teams\|Scramble-City-esque]] dimension of play. Also, people who love [[Transformer]]s but hate transforming can breathe easy in the knowledge that the drones [[Automorph Technology\|automorph]] into and out of limb mode simply by being plugged into and removed from a Commander.		The drones are similar to ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)\|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys\|Optimus Prime]]'s "[[Prime Force]]", being vehicles with no robot modes. While the drones are left/right interchangeable, an arm-drone cannot become a leg-drone (or vice versa) making them more limited than the Prime Force drones. However, the fact that there are several teams of drones who can be swapped among Commanders adds a [[Special Teams\|Scramble-City-esque]] dimension of play. Also, people who love [[Transformer]]s but hate transforming can breathe easy in the knowledge that the drones [[Automorph Technology\|automorph]] into and out of limb mode simply by being plugged into and removed from a Commander.

	Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[~~Movie~~ continuity]] via ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions]]'', and Bombshock via the ''[[Transformers Classified\|Classified]]'' novels.		Fictionally, the Power Core Combiners are not strictly connected to any other [[continuity]],<ref name=continuityqa>"...they basically exist on their own." [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=27064 October Hasbro Transformers Q&A Answers for Cybertron.ca]</ref> although Smolder and Chopster have made an appearance in the [[Live-action film series\|live-action film continuity]] via ''[[Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions]]'', and Bombshock via the ''[[Transformers Classified\|Classified]]'' novels.

	The [[TakaraTomy]] counterpart to this line is ''[[Transformers United#UnitedEXtoyline\|Transformers United EX]]''.		The [[TakaraTomy]] counterpart to this line is ''[[Transformers United#UnitedEXtoyline\|Transformers United EX]]''.
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	===Place in continuity===		===Place in continuity===
			[[File:SmolderChopster-CyberMissions.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Smolder and Chopster have a hot night on the town.]]
	Regarding which larger continuity family (if any) ''Power Core Combiners'' was intended to fit into, clues are scant and contradictory:		Regarding which larger continuity family (if any) ''Power Core Combiners'' was intended to fit into, clues are scant and contradictory:

	*The storyline blurb on the packaging references "monsters like [[Devastator (disambiguation)\|Devastator]]" in terms that best match the [[Devastator (ROTF)\|live-action version]], but fit ''most'' Devastators reasonably well.		* The storyline blurb on the packaging references "monsters like [[Devastator (disambiguation)\|Devastator]]" in terms that best match the [[Devastator (ROTF)\|live-action version]], but fit ''most'' Devastators reasonably well.
	*[[Salvage (Movie)\|Salvage]]'s bio is fairly explicit that he is his movie counterpart, even referencing his origin as an [[AllSpark Mutation]].		* [[Salvage (Movie)\|Salvage]]'s bio is fairly explicit that he is his movie counterpart, even referencing his origin as an [[Energon mutation\|AllSpark Mutation]].
	*[[Huffer (PCC)\|Huffer]]'s bio is phrased in a way that makes little sense unless he's a pre-existing character, and points pretty clearly to [[Huffer (G1)\|the original Huffer]] in particular. Word from Hasbro at [[BotCon 2010]], where he was referred to as a "heritage character," supports this notion.		* [[Huffer (PCC)\|Huffer]]'s bio is phrased in a way that makes little sense unless he's a pre-existing character, and points pretty clearly to [[Huffer (G1)\|the original Huffer]] in particular. Word from Hasbro at [[BotCon 2010]], where he was referred to as a "heritage character," supports this notion.
	*Many other characters' bios are also very obviously directly based on those of their [[Generation 1 continuity family]] namesakes, but of course this tends to happen with some frequency in ''any'' continuity family.		*Many other characters' bios are also very obviously directly based on those of their [[Generation 1 continuity family]] namesakes, but of course this tends to happen with some frequency in ''any'' continuity family.

	In practice, contemporary media treated ''Power Core Combiners'' as a source of [[Live-action film series\|live-action movie continuity family]] characters:		In practice, contemporary media treated ''Power Core Combiners'' as a source of [[Live-action film series\|live-action movie continuity family]] characters:
	*[[Smolder (PCC)\|Smolder]] made an appearance in [[Cyber Missions 9\|''Cyber Missions'' episode 9]].
	*[[Icepick (PCC)\|Icepick]] received a new toy in the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)\|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline.		* [[Smolder (PCC)\|Smolder]] made an appearance in [[Cyber Missions 9\|''Cyber Missions'' episode 9]].
	*[[Bombshock (PCC)\|Bombshock]] appears in the novel ''[[Transformers Classified: Switching Gears]]''.		* [[Icepick (PCC)\|Icepick]] received a new toy in the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)\|Dark of the Moon]]'' toyline.
			* [[Bombshock (PCC)\|Bombshock]] appears in the novel ''[[Transformers Classified: Switching Gears]]''.

	Years later, [[Steamhammer (PCC)\|Steamhammer]] and Smolder turned up as [[Generation 1 continuity family]] characters in ''[[Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers]]''.		Years later, [[Steamhammer (PCC)\|Steamhammer]] and Smolder turned up as [[Generation 1 continuity family]] characters in ''[[Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers]]''.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to ~~poorly thought out designs~~ or long term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the Mini-Cons causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.		* Sadly, on the whole, Power Core Combiners is one of the most physically fragile Transformers lines, with Leadfoot, Over-Run, Mudslinger, Salvage, and likely others having a number of possible breakage points due to design flaws or long-term plastic stress. This owes to several factors: the heavy use of autotransformation in the drones can stress both the mechanisms and the blue "plugs", the heavy use of translucent plastic in the Mini-Cons causes them to be far more fragile, and many of the individual figures suffer from design flaws, which are often exacerbated by the difficulty involved in acting as combiners. If a PCC figure unexpectedly shatters, know you probably aren't at all alone.

	==References==		==References==

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	'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toylines.		'''''Transformers: Power Core Combiners''''' is a toyline, released concurrently with the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Original line (2010–2011)\|Generations]]'' toylines.

	The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.		The design of the toys relies heavily on the titular [[gimmick]], [[Combiner\|combination]]. Every main character is a "[[Commander (PCC)\|Commander]]" sold with either a [[Mini-Con]] (which connects in several configurations) or a set of four [[drone]] vehicles (which connect as limbs to form a larger robot). The Mini-Cons and drones can be attached to any Commander, leading to ''millions'' of possible combinations between all of the figures.