Powerglide (G1)/toys - Revision history

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: As the original editor who split out the toys, I am reversing my decision now.

2024-02-19T15:04:22Z

As the original editor who split out the toys, I am reversing my decision now.

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M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-15T03:48:44Z

Toys

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Fritz: /* Universe (2008) */ Packaging art credits

2023-07-07T19:16:09Z

Universe (2008): Packaging art credits

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	*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra Class, [[2008]])		*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra Class, [[2008]])
	**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/[[missile]] launcher, "thermal beam" missile		**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/[[missile]] launcher, "thermal beam" missile
	{{toydesigner\|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

	:Although now upsized to an Ultra Class toy with electronics, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Powerglide still transforms into an A-10 (though the nose looks more like that of its canceled counterpart, the Northrop YA-9, probably for licensing reasons). In order to preserve some semblance of realism in his [[Alternate mode\|altmode]], however, he is mostly off-white in color, with red trim. His noggin, at least, is still entirely red, and even has an off-center cannon barrel sculpted into it in homage to his original toy, even though here, his head ''doesn't'' become the nosecone.		:Although now upsized to an Ultra Class toy with electronics, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Powerglide still transforms into an A-10 (though the nose looks more like that of its canceled counterpart, the Northrop YA-9, probably for licensing reasons). In order to preserve some semblance of realism in his [[Alternate mode\|altmode]], however, he is mostly off-white in color, with red trim. His noggin, at least, is still entirely red, and even has an off-center cannon barrel sculpted into it in homage to his original toy, even though here, his head ''doesn't'' become the nosecone.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* The Transformers */ G1 credits!

2023-06-22T23:34:16Z

The Transformers: G1 credits!

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	*'''Powerglide''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])		*'''Powerglide''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])
	**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-62'''		**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-62'''
			{{toydesigner\|[[Masaki Maruyama]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	:Released in the second year of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Powerglide transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#A-10 Thunderbolt\|A-10 Thunderbolt II]] ground-attack jet (better known by its nickname "Warthog"), deformed to keep proportion with the previous year's "penny-racer" styled Mini Cars. He is notable for being one of the earliest Autobots with an aerial [[alternate mode]]. Due to his transformation, Powerglide has more [[robot mode]] articulation than any other Mini Vehicle. His head can turn, his shoulders have what amounts to universal joints, and his elbows bend.		:Released in the second year of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Powerglide transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#A-10 Thunderbolt\|A-10 Thunderbolt II]] ground-attack jet (better known by its nickname "Warthog"), deformed to keep proportion with the previous year's "penny-racer" styled Mini Cars. He is notable for being one of the earliest Autobots with an aerial [[alternate mode]]. Due to his transformation, Powerglide has more [[robot mode]] articulation than any other Mini Vehicle. His head can turn, his shoulders have what amounts to universal joints, and his elbows bend.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Universe (2008) */ Adding more Universe credits

2023-04-23T16:23:41Z

Universe (2008): Adding more Universe credits

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	*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra Class, [[2009]])		*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra Class, [[2009]])
	**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/missile launcher, "thermal beam" missile		**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/missile launcher, "thermal beam" missile
			{{toydesigner\|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

	:The second version of ''Universe'' Powerglide is a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] red redeco similar to TakaraTomy's Japanese release of this sculpt, but with some significant differences in color layout. In an effort to make the toy more [[show-accuracy\|accurate to the cartoon]], the arms are cast in light gray plastic, unlike the all-red arms on the Japanese version.		:The second version of ''Universe'' Powerglide is a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] red redeco similar to TakaraTomy's Japanese release of this sculpt, but with some significant differences in color layout. In an effort to make the toy more [[show-accuracy\|accurate to the cartoon]], the arms are cast in light gray plastic, unlike the all-red arms on the Japanese version.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Kre-O */ Adding Kre-O credits

2023-02-05T04:46:52Z

Kre-O: Adding Kre-O credits

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	''Bag number'': '''*** 73'''		''Bag number'': '''*** 73'''
	**''Accessories'': Logo brick, 2 clip-on rifles		**''Accessories'': Logo brick, 2 clip-on rifles
			{{toydesigner\|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

	:As part of the second wave of [[blindpacking\|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Powerglide is a [[Kreon]] who can be rebuilt into an airplane. He reuses [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O\|Mirage]]'s helmet and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O\|Starscream]]'s arm guns.		:As part of the second wave of [[blindpacking\|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Powerglide is a [[Kreon]] who can be rebuilt into an airplane. He reuses [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O\|Mirage]]'s helmet and [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O\|Starscream]]'s arm guns.

TitaniumToughGuy: /* Combiner Wars */

2022-12-31T15:24:42Z

Combiner Wars

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	{{toydesigner\|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

	:~~A new Scout-sized sculpt sold under~~ the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' ~~subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]''~~, Powerglide is a [[Triple Changer]]-[[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]], transforming into (what else?) a jet resembling an A-10 Thunderbolt II and some kind of "super gun" with rocket launchers on the sides. The back of his box shows him being held by [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations\|Deluxe Class Skydive]], but since he's very big to be handled by a Deluxe figure, it should be used by [[Superion (G1)#Generations\|Superion]] (as suggested in his instructions), either of its own or stuck on the top of Silverbolt/Superion's own gun to make a bigger weapon.		:Released in the first wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class figures, Powerglide is a [[Triple Changer]]-[[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]], transforming into (what else?) a jet resembling an A-10 Thunderbolt II and some kind of "super gun" with rocket launchers on the sides. The back of his box shows him being held by [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations\|Deluxe Class Skydive]], but since he's very big to be handled by a Deluxe figure, it should be used by [[Superion (G1)#Generations\|Superion]] (as suggested in his instructions), either of its own or stuck on the top of Silverbolt/Superion's own gun to make a bigger weapon.

	:Unfortunately, Powerglide's weight places a great deal of strain on Superion's (and every other combiner's) arms, making him virtually impossible to be held in a firing pose without drawing the arm or entire figure down. Because of the ball-in-socket joints in his hips and knees and the small size of the tabs that hold his legs together in jet and gun modes, his legs are extremely prone to flexing and separating in those modes. Lastly, Powerglide's ankles cannot fully unfold due to mold obstruction, which causes him to look as if he's always bending his knees forward.		:Unfortunately, Powerglide's weight places a great deal of strain on Superion's (and every other combiner's) arms, making him virtually impossible to be held in a firing pose without drawing the arm or entire figure down. Because of the ball-in-socket joints in his hips and knees and the small size of the tabs that hold his legs together in jet and gun modes, his legs are extremely prone to flexing and separating in those modes. Lastly, Powerglide's ankles cannot fully unfold due to mold obstruction, which causes him to look as if he's always bending his knees forward.

AzimuthAcolyte: Updating to reflect Warpath merge

2022-12-03T18:06:36Z

Updating to reflect Warpath merge

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	**''ID number:'' '''12'''		**''ID number:'' '''12'''

	:In January of 2004, Powerglide was reissued in a ''[[The Transformers Collection\|Transformers Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection\|Bumble]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection\|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection\|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection\|Drag]], and [[Warpath (G1)~~/toys~~#The Transformers Collection\|Warpath]].		:In January of 2004, Powerglide was reissued in a ''[[The Transformers Collection\|Transformers Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection\|Bumble]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection\|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection\|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection\|Drag]], and [[Warpath (G1)#The Transformers Collection\|Warpath]].

	: The only notable difference between this release and the original is the addition of a factory-applied Autobot [[insignia]] sticker to the top of his chest, similar to the original box art depiction.		: The only notable difference between this release and the original is the addition of a factory-applied Autobot [[insignia]] sticker to the top of his chest, similar to the original box art depiction.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Combiner Wars */ Rolling out toy design credits template

2022-09-24T00:51:20Z

Combiner Wars: Rolling out toy design credits template

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	[[File:CW-toy Powerglide.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]		[[File:CW-toy Powerglide.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]
	*'''Autobot Powerglide''' (Legends Class, [[2015]])		*'''Autobot Powerglide''' (Legends Class, [[2015]])
			{{toydesigner\|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

	:A new Scout-sized sculpt sold under the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'', Powerglide is a [[Triple Changer]]-[[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]], transforming into (what else?) a jet resembling an A-10 Thunderbolt II and some kind of "super gun" with rocket launchers on the sides. The back of his box shows him being held by [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations\|Deluxe Class Skydive]], but since he's very big to be handled by a Deluxe figure, it should be used by [[Superion (G1)#Generations\|Superion]] (as suggested in his instructions), either of its own or stuck on the top of Silverbolt/Superion's own gun to make a bigger weapon.		:A new Scout-sized sculpt sold under the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'', Powerglide is a [[Triple Changer]]-[[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]], transforming into (what else?) a jet resembling an A-10 Thunderbolt II and some kind of "super gun" with rocket launchers on the sides. The back of his box shows him being held by [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)/toys#Generations\|Deluxe Class Skydive]], but since he's very big to be handled by a Deluxe figure, it should be used by [[Superion (G1)#Generations\|Superion]] (as suggested in his instructions), either of its own or stuck on the top of Silverbolt/Superion's own gun to make a bigger weapon.

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Universe (2008) */ Rolling out toy design credits template

2022-08-31T17:42:49Z

Universe (2008): Rolling out toy design credits template

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	*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra Class, [[2008]])		*'''Powerglide''' (Ultra Class, [[2008]])
	**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/[[missile]] launcher, "thermal beam" missile		**''Accessories:'' Chaingun/[[missile]] launcher, "thermal beam" missile
			{{toydesigner\|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	:Although now upsized to an Ultra Class toy with electronics, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Powerglide still transforms into an A-10 (though the nose looks more like that of its canceled counterpart, the Northrop YA-9, probably for licensing reasons). In order to preserve some semblance of realism in his [[Alternate mode\|altmode]], however, he is mostly off-white in color, with red trim. His noggin, at least, is still entirely red, and even has an off-center cannon barrel sculpted into it in homage to his original toy, even though here, his head ''doesn't'' become the nosecone.		:Although now upsized to an Ultra Class toy with electronics, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' Powerglide still transforms into an A-10 (though the nose looks more like that of its canceled counterpart, the Northrop YA-9, probably for licensing reasons). In order to preserve some semblance of realism in his [[Alternate mode\|altmode]], however, he is mostly off-white in color, with red trim. His noggin, at least, is still entirely red, and even has an off-center cannon barrel sculpted into it in homage to his original toy, even though here, his head ''doesn't'' become the nosecone.