Rapid Run (Energon) - Revision history

Saix at 07:09, 3 July 2025

2025-07-03T07:09:09Z

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	[[Powerlinx]]ing with the Decepticon [[Mini-Con]] [[Nightscream (Energon)\|Nightscream]] enables Rapid Run to "disguise" himself as an [[Autobot]]. Rapid Run retains his Decepticon allegiance when Powerlinxed to his Autobot Mini-Con partner [[Nightcruz (Energon)\|Nightcruz]]. However, both are in on his scheme to accumulate wealth and personal power. Rapid Run downloads their [[datatrax]] when combined with them so they can calculate the best tactics for their profit-chasing ventures.<ref>Micro-Sized Mini-Con Profile Feature, [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14\|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #14]]</ref>		[[Powerlinx]]ing with the Decepticon [[Mini-Con]] [[Nightscream (Energon)\|Nightscream]] enables Rapid Run to "disguise" himself as an [[Autobot]]. Rapid Run retains his Decepticon allegiance when Powerlinxed to his Autobot Mini-Con partner [[Nightcruz (Energon)\|Nightcruz]]. However, both are in on his scheme to accumulate wealth and personal power. Rapid Run downloads their [[datatrax]] when combined with them so they can calculate the best tactics for their profit-chasing ventures.<ref>Micro-Sized Mini-Con Profile Feature, [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14\|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #14]]</ref>
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/RapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/RapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	==References==		==References==
	~~<references />~~		{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]		[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
	[[Category:Headmasters]]		[[Category:Headmasters]]

M Sipher: /* Notes */

2024-01-05T08:46:15Z

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	[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]		[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]
	* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{citesocial\|quote=In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|name=Tim Formas\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=05\|day=13}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=09\|day=10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so [[stock photography\|stock photos]] of an early [[prototype]] of ''Armada'' Sideways were used for the cardback, with most of them being directly recycled from Sideways's own cardback.		* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{citesocial\|quote=In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|name=Tim Formas\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=05\|day=13}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=09\|day=10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so [[stock photography\|stock photos]] of an early [[prototype]] of ''Armada'' Sideways were used for the cardback, with most of them being directly recycled from Sideways's own cardback.
	*Possibly for the same reason, the details of the deco depicted in Rapid Run's [[package art]] also do not match that of the final figure.		* Possibly for the same reason, the details of the deco depicted in Rapid Run's [[package art]] also do not match that of the final figure.
	~~{{--}}~~

	==References==		==References==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2024-01-05T08:46:02Z

Toys

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	===''Energon''===		===''Energon''===
	[[Image:Energonrapidruntoy.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Buzz Saw before Buzz Saw was cool.]]		[[Image:Energonrapidruntoy.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Buzz Saw before Buzz Saw was cool.]]
	* '''Rapid Run''' (Combat Class, [[2004]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Rapid Run''' (Combat Class, [[2004]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': 2 tailpipe-missiles		:*''Accessories'': 2 tailpipe-missiles

	: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Armada\|Sideways]], Rapid Run transforms into a Cybertronic motorcycle. In this mode, he can be ridden by his pack-in Mini-Con partners Nightscream and Nightcruz simultaneously, be they separate or in their combined [[Nightcreeper]] robot mode. In robot mode, each Mini-Con can plug into the top of his torso (once you slide his head down) to form a new head; pushing their arms through holes in the top slides panels revealing the appropriate [[insignia\|faction symbol]] beneath his chest/windscreen. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the Powerlinx plugs on each of his arms allows his pressure-launch missile tailpipes to be fired.		: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Armada\|Sideways]], Rapid Run transforms into a Cybertronic motorcycle. In this mode, he can be ridden by his pack-in Mini-Con partners Nightscream and Nightcruz simultaneously, be they separate or in their combined [[Nightcreeper]] robot mode. In robot mode, each Mini-Con can plug into the top of his torso (once you slide his head down) to form a new head; pushing their arms through holes in the top slides panels revealing the appropriate [[insignia\|faction symbol]] beneath his chest/windscreen. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the Powerlinx plugs on each of his arms allows his pressure-launch missile tailpipes to be fired.
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/RapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/RapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

Fanofcoolstuff27 at 12:31, 3 September 2023

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	The mercenary '''Rapid Run''' is among the legions of Decepticons that struck a deal with [[Unicron]] to supply him with [[Energon]] in exchange for hyper-power.<ref>''Energon'' Decepticon packaging write-up.</ref>		The mercenary '''Rapid Run''' is among the legions of Decepticons that struck a deal with [[Unicron]] to supply him with [[Energon]] in exchange for hyper-power.<ref>''Energon'' Decepticon packaging write-up.</ref>

	[[Powerlinx]]ing with the Decepticon [[Mini-Con]] [[Nightscream (Energon)\|Nightscream]] enables Rapid Run to "disguise" himself as an [[Autobot]]. Rapid Run retains his Decepticon allegiance when Powerlinxed to his Autobot Mini-Con partner [[Nightcruz (Energon)\|Nightcruz]]. However, both are in on his scheme to accumulate wealth and personal power. Rapid Run downloads their [[datatrax]] when combined with them so they can calculate the best tactics for their profit-chasing ventures<ref>Micro-Sized Mini-Con Profile Feature, [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14\|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #14]]</ref>.		[[Powerlinx]]ing with the Decepticon [[Mini-Con]] [[Nightscream (Energon)\|Nightscream]] enables Rapid Run to "disguise" himself as an [[Autobot]]. Rapid Run retains his Decepticon allegiance when Powerlinxed to his Autobot Mini-Con partner [[Nightcruz (Energon)\|Nightcruz]]. However, both are in on his scheme to accumulate wealth and personal power. Rapid Run downloads their [[datatrax]] when combined with them so they can calculate the best tactics for their profit-chasing ventures.<ref>Micro-Sized Mini-Con Profile Feature, [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14\|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #14]]</ref>
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ThatGuy79: /* Energon */

2023-04-19T11:43:06Z

Energon

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	: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Armada\|Sideways]], Rapid Run transforms into a Cybertronic motorcycle. In this mode, he can be ridden by his pack-in Mini-Con partners Nightscream and Nightcruz simultaneously, be they separate or in their combined [[Nightcreeper]] robot mode. In robot mode, each Mini-Con can plug into the top of his torso (once you slide his head down) to form a new head; pushing their arms through holes in the top slides panels revealing the appropriate [[insignia\|faction symbol]] beneath his chest/windscreen. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the Powerlinx plugs on each of his arms allows his pressure-launch missile tailpipes to be fired.		: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Armada\|Sideways]], Rapid Run transforms into a Cybertronic motorcycle. In this mode, he can be ridden by his pack-in Mini-Con partners Nightscream and Nightcruz simultaneously, be they separate or in their combined [[Nightcreeper]] robot mode. In robot mode, each Mini-Con can plug into the top of his torso (once you slide his head down) to form a new head; pushing their arms through holes in the top slides panels revealing the appropriate [[insignia\|faction symbol]] beneath his chest/windscreen. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the Powerlinx plugs on each of his arms allows his pressure-launch missile tailpipes to be fired.

			:On top of blatantly not matching the toy itself (see Notes), the stock photos are mistransformed, with the head not pushed into the chest in vehicle mode.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/RapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/RapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''

Phaze: /* Ask Sideways */

2022-12-15T09:30:38Z

Ask Sideways

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Ask Sideways===		===Ask Sideways===
	According to the known liar, [[Sideways (~~Armada~~)\|Sideways]], he met Rapid Run, destroyed Rapid Run, and got a free t-shirt. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/30}}		According to the known liar, [[Sideways (AVP)\|Sideways]], he met Rapid Run, destroyed Rapid Run, and got a free t-shirt. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/30}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==

The Wadapan at 20:17, 25 October 2022

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]		[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]
	* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{~~TFW2005~~\|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|Tim Formas\|2003\|05\|13}}</ref><ref>{{~~TFW2005~~\|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|Aaron Archer\|2003\|09\|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so [[stock photography\|stock photos]] of an early [[prototype]] of ''Armada'' Sideways were used for the cardback, with most of them being directly recycled from Sideways's own cardback.		* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{citesocial\|quote=In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|name=Tim Formas\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=05\|day=13}}</ref><ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|link=https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=2003\|month=09\|day=10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so [[stock photography\|stock photos]] of an early [[prototype]] of ''Armada'' Sideways were used for the cardback, with most of them being directly recycled from Sideways's own cardback.
	*Possibly for the same reason, the details of the deco depicted in Rapid Run's [[package art]] also do not match that of the final figure.		*Possibly for the same reason, the details of the deco depicted in Rapid Run's [[package art]] also do not match that of the final figure.
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Nevermore: /* Notes */

2022-07-24T20:20:16Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]		[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]
	* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|Tim Formas\|2003\|05\|13}}</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|Aaron Archer\|2003\|09\|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so photos of an early [[prototype]] of ''Armada'' Sideways were used for the cardback ~~(in fact~~, most of them ~~were actually~~ directly recycled from Sideways's own cardback).		* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|Tim Formas\|2003\|05\|13}}</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|Aaron Archer\|2003\|09\|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so [[stock photography\|stock photos]] of an early [[prototype]] of ''Armada'' Sideways were used for the cardback, with most of them being directly recycled from Sideways's own cardback.
	*Possibly for the same reason, the details of the deco depicted in Rapid Run's [[package art]] also do not match that of the final figure.		*Possibly for the same reason, the details of the deco depicted in Rapid Run's [[package art]] also do not match that of the final figure.
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Nevermore: /* Notes */

2022-07-24T20:11:56Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]		[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]
	* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|Tim Formas\|2003\|05\|13}}</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|Aaron Archer\|2003\|09\|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so photos of ~~Takara~~'~~s Double Face version of~~ Sideways were used for the cardback.		* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|Tim Formas\|2003\|05\|13}}</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|Aaron Archer\|2003\|09\|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so photos of an early [[prototype]] of ''Armada'' Sideways were used for the cardback (in fact, most of them were actually directly recycled from Sideways's own cardback).
	*~~For whatever~~ reason, the deco in Rapid Run's art ~~does~~ not match that of the ~~toy's~~.		*Possibly for the same reason, the details of the deco depicted in Rapid Run's [[package art]] also do not match that of the final figure.
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Nevermore: /* Notes */

2022-05-21T16:15:45Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]		[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]
	* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|Tim Formas\|2003\|05\|13}}</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|Aaron Archer\|2003\|09\|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so ~~the~~ Takara Sideways ~~photos~~ were used for the cardback.		* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)\|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295\|Tim Formas\|2003\|05\|13}}</ref><ref>{{TFW2005\|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.\|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877\|Aaron Archer\|2003\|09\|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so photos of Takara's Double Face version of Sideways were used for the cardback.
	*For whatever reason, the deco in Rapid Run's art does not match that of the toy's.		*For whatever reason, the deco in Rapid Run's art does not match that of the toy's.
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