Special Armored Trooper Dorvack - Revision history

TheLastGherkin: /* Legends World */

2026-03-10T20:43:41Z

Legends World

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Legends World===		===Legends World===
	After being transformed by the [[Legends World]]'s [[spirit energy]] into [[Tankor (BM)\|a cool robot]], [[Rhinox (BW)~~#Legends World~~\|Rhinox]] intensified his obsession with the '80s by adopting a "'80s real robot anime-style" transformation. {{Storylink\|LG03 Tankor}} After his initial plan to use the [['80s-ization beam]] failed, he used his [[Bonapar Island]] facilities to build [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] based on an '80s anime that he could never ~~get~~ the name ~~out~~ without being interrupted. In accordance, Roadbuster would usually end his sentences with "vack" (バック) and Whirl did the same with "dor" (ドル).		After being transformed by the [[Legends World]]'s [[spirit energy]] into [[Tankor (BM)\|a cool robot]], [[Rhinox (Legends)\|Rhinox]] intensified his obsession with the '80s by adopting a "'80s real robot anime-style" transformation. {{Storylink\|LG03 Tankor}} After his initial plan to use the [['80s-ization beam]] failed, he used his [[Bonapar Island]] facilities to build [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] based on an '80s anime that he could never finish saying the name of without being interrupted. In accordance, Roadbuster would usually end his sentences with "vack" (バック) and Whirl did the same with "dor" (ドル).

	When Tankor rampaged in [[Tokyo]] with his creations, [[Waspinator (BW)~~#Legends World~~\|Waspinator]] identified the two robots as [[Wreckers]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic book]], which infuriated the '80s Japan-obsessed Tankor. When Whirl met [[Whirl's friend\|a human]] and decided to oppose his creator, he changed his vocal tic to "whi" (ホワ). {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Roadbuster would follow by changing to "buster" (バスター). {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}		When Tankor rampaged in [[Tokyo]] with his creations, [[Waspinator (Legends)\|Waspinator]] identified the two robots as [[Wreckers]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic book]], which infuriated the '80s Japan-obsessed Tankor. When Whirl met [[Whirl's friend\|a human]] and decided to oppose his creator, he changed his vocal tic to "whi" (ホワ). {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Roadbuster would follow by changing to "buster" (バスター). {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}

	==References==		==References==

FortressMaxxing: /* Dorvack in Transformers */

2026-02-28T01:40:07Z

Dorvack in Transformers

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	In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.		In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.

	Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.		Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Transformers: Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.

	In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.		In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Dorvack in Transformers */

2026-02-23T15:50:55Z

Dorvack in Transformers

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	Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.		Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.

	In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.		In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Mecha */

2026-02-19T21:53:07Z

Mecha

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	[[File:BonaparteTulcas.jpg\|thumb\|Bonaparte Tulcas]]		[[File:BonaparteTulcas.jpg\|thumb\|Bonaparte Tulcas]]
	In ''Dorvack'', the mecha are known as "Variable Machines" (バリアブルマシーン, "VM" for short), vehicles converted to be able to transform into a humanoid robot mode.		In ''Dorvack'', the mecha are known as "Variable Machines" (バリアブルマシーン, "VM" for short), vehicles converted to be able to transform into a humanoid robot mode.
	*VV-54AR Mugen Caliber<ref>This is ~~usually spelled~~ as "Mugen Calibur", but the likely intention is the English word "caliber". ''Mugen'' (無限) means "infinite".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー), off-road vehicle piloted by Japanese Masato Mugen (無限真人 ''Mugen Masato'')		*VV-54AR Mugen Caliber<ref>This is Romanized on the Japanese packaging as "Mugen Calibur", but the likely intention is the English word "caliber". ''Mugen'' (無限) means "infinite".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー), off-road vehicle piloted by Japanese Masato Mugen (無限真人 ''Mugen Masato'')
	**Was used for [[Roadbuster (G1)#~~The Transformers~~\|Roadbuster]]		**Was used for [[Roadbuster (G1)#Toys\|Roadbuster]]
	*VH-64MR Oberon Gazzette<ref>This is ~~usually romanized~~ as "Ovelon Gazzette".</ref> (オベロンガゼット), helicopter piloted by American Louie Oberon (ルイ・オベロン)		*VH-64MR Oberon Gazzette<ref>This is Romanized on the Japanese packaging as "Ovelon Gazzette".</ref> (オベロンガゼット), helicopter piloted by American Louie Oberon (ルイ・オベロン)
	**Was used for [[Whirl (G1)#~~The Transformers~~\|Whirl]]		**Was used for [[Whirl (G1)#Toys\|Whirl]]
	*VT-61LC Bonaparte Tulcas (ボナパルトタルカス), tank piloted by French Pierre Bonaparte (ピエール・ボナパルト) and later British Stanley Hilton (スタンレー・ヒルトン)		*VT-61LC Bonaparte Tulcas (ボナパルトタルカス), tank piloted by French Pierre Bonaparte (ピエール・ボナパルト) and later British Stanley Hilton (スタンレー・ヒルトン)
	**Considered for ''Transformers'' but ultimately unused, likely due to its barely humanoid robot mode, later inspired [[Headcannon]]		**Considered for ''Transformers'' but ultimately unused, likely due to its barely humanoid robot mode, later inspired [[Headcannon]]

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Fiction */

2026-02-19T12:22:59Z

Fiction

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Legends World===		===Legends World===
	After being transformed by the [[Legends World]]'s [[spirit energy]] into [[Tankor (BM)\|a cool robot]], [[Rhinox (BW)#Legends World\|Rhinox]] intensified his obsession with the '80s by adopting a "'80s real robot anime-style" transformation. {{Storylink\|LG03 Tankor}} After his initial plan to use the [['80s-ization beam]] failed, he used his [[Bonapar Island]] facilities to build [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] based on an '80s anime that he could never get the name out without being interrupted. In accordance, Roadbuster would usually end his sentences with "vack" and Whirl did the same with "dor".		After being transformed by the [[Legends World]]'s [[spirit energy]] into [[Tankor (BM)\|a cool robot]], [[Rhinox (BW)#Legends World\|Rhinox]] intensified his obsession with the '80s by adopting a "'80s real robot anime-style" transformation. {{Storylink\|LG03 Tankor}} After his initial plan to use the [['80s-ization beam]] failed, he used his [[Bonapar Island]] facilities to build [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] based on an '80s anime that he could never get the name out without being interrupted. In accordance, Roadbuster would usually end his sentences with "vack" (バック) and Whirl did the same with "dor" (ドル).

	When Tankor rampaged in [[Tokyo]] with his creations, [[Waspinator (BW)#Legends World\|Waspinator]] identified the two robots as [[Wreckers]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], which infuriated the '80s ~~anime~~-obsessed Tankor. When Whirl met [[Whirl's friend\|a human]] and decided to oppose his creator, he changed his vocal tic to "whi". {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Roadbuster would follow by changing to "buster". {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}		When Tankor rampaged in [[Tokyo]] with his creations, [[Waspinator (BW)#Legends World\|Waspinator]] identified the two robots as [[Wreckers]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic book]], which infuriated the '80s Japan-obsessed Tankor. When Whirl met [[Whirl's friend\|a human]] and decided to oppose his creator, he changed his vocal tic to "whi" (ホワ). {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Roadbuster would follow by changing to "buster" (バスター). {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}

	==References==		==References==

FortressMaxxing: /* Dorvack in Transformers */

2026-02-19T11:08:28Z

Dorvack in Transformers

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	In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.		In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.

	Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.		Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.

	In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.		In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 10:59, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T10:59:27Z

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	'''''Special Armored Trooper Dorvack''''' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubakku'')<ref>Often rendered as "''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack", but that doesn't quite match the kanji. The English title on official material is '''''Powered Armor Dorvack'''''.</ref> was a mecha franchise spanning [[1983]]–[[1984]], supporting a toyline by [[Takatoku Toys]]. Its media centerpiece was a 36-episode anime produced by [[Ashi Productions]].		'''''Special Armored Trooper Dorvack''''' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubakku'')<ref>Often rendered by fans as "''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack''", but that doesn't quite match the kanji. The English title on official material is '''''Powered Armor Dorvack'''''.</ref> was a mecha franchise spanning [[1983]]–[[1984]], supporting a toyline by [[Takatoku Toys]]. Its media centerpiece was a 36-episode anime produced by [[Ashi Productions]].

	As part of their need for more toys in their burgeoning and very successful ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toyline, [[Hasbro]] would [[Pre-Transformers\|license]] two of the toyline's three mecha molds—producing the [[Deluxe Vehicle]] assortment that included [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]].		As part of their need for more toys in their burgeoning and very successful 1984 ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toyline, [[Hasbro]] would [[Pre-Transformers\|license]] two of the toyline's three mecha molds—producing the [[1985]] [[Deluxe Vehicle]] assortment that included [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]].

	==Story==		==Story==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*''{{w\|Special Armored Battalion Dorvack}}'' at Wikipedia		*''{{w\|Special Armored Battalion Dorvack}}'' at Wikipedia


	[[Category:Japanese franchises]]		[[Category:Japanese franchises]]
	[[Category:Pre-Transformer franchises]]		[[Category:Pre-Transformer franchises]]

Saix at 08:32, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T08:32:08Z

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	'''''Special Armored ~~Battalion~~ Dorvack''''' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubakku'', ~~also~~ '''''Powered Armor Dorvack''''') was a mecha franchise spanning [[1983]]–[[1984]], supporting a toyline by [[Takatoku Toys]]. Its media centerpiece was a 36-episode anime produced by [[Ashi Productions]].		'''''Special Armored Trooper Dorvack''''' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubakku'')<ref>Often rendered as "''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack", but that doesn't quite match the kanji. The English title on official material is '''''Powered Armor Dorvack'''''.</ref> was a mecha franchise spanning [[1983]]–[[1984]], supporting a toyline by [[Takatoku Toys]]. Its media centerpiece was a 36-episode anime produced by [[Ashi Productions]].

	As part of their need for more toys in their burgeoning and very successful ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toyline, [[Hasbro]] would [[Pre-Transformers\|license]] two of the toyline's three mecha molds—producing the [[Deluxe Vehicle]] assortment that included [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]].		As part of their need for more toys in their burgeoning and very successful ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toyline, [[Hasbro]] would [[Pre-Transformers\|license]] two of the toyline's three mecha molds—producing the [[Deluxe Vehicle]] assortment that included [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]].

Saix: Saix moved page Special Armored Battalion Dorvack to Special Armored Trooper Dorvack: Better translation

2026-02-19T08:30:05Z

Saix moved page Special Armored Battalion Dorvack to Special Armored Trooper Dorvack: Better translation

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FortressMaxxing: Mandatory ToonTown trivia addition

2026-02-19T04:40:45Z

Mandatory ToonTown trivia addition

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	'''''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack''''' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubakku'', also '''''Powered Armor Dorvack''''') was a mecha franchise spanning [[1983]]–[[1984]], supporting a toyline by [[Takatoku Toys]]. Its media centerpiece was a 36-episode anime produced by [[Ashi Productions]].		'''''Special Armored Battalion Dorvack''''' (特装機兵ドルバック ''Tokusō Kihei Dorubakku'', also '''''Powered Armor Dorvack''''') was a mecha franchise spanning [[1983]]–[[1984]], supporting a toyline by [[Takatoku Toys]]. Its media centerpiece was a 36-episode anime produced by [[Ashi Productions]].

	As part of their need for more toys in their burgeoning and very successful ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toyline, [[Hasbro]] ~~licensed~~ two of the toyline's three mecha molds—producing the [[Deluxe Vehicle]] assortment that included [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]].		As part of their need for more toys in their burgeoning and very successful ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toyline, [[Hasbro]] would [[Pre-Transformers\|license]] two of the toyline's three mecha molds—producing the [[Deluxe Vehicle]] assortment that included [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]].

	==Story==		==Story==
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	==''Dorvack'' in ''Transformers''==		==''Dorvack'' in ''Transformers''==
	In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.		In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.

			Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.

	In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.		In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.

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	In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.		In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.

	Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.		Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Transformers: Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.

	In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.		In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.

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	In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.		In 1984, Takatoku collapsed as a company, halting any further plans for another franchise, ''[[Armored Insect Corps Beetras\|Beetras]]''. Their assets would soon be bought out by [[Bandai]], who then subsequently loaned the ''Dorvack'' molds to [[Hasbro]], who was desperately needing molds to fill out the [[1985]] product line of the unexpectedly popular ''Transformers''. Two molds were selected out of the set and were given new color schemes as the "[[Deluxe Vehicle]]s". As Bandai at the time was only concerned about business in Japan, Hasbro was free to sell the molds as ''Transformers'' figures in non-Japan markets, but couldn't use the Deluxe Vehicles in [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the accompanying cartoon]], as to not step on the toes of Bandai with the cartoon also airing in Japan. They were also not included in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|the contemporary comic]] in the United States but made prominent appearances as [[Wreckers]] in the UK version of the comic.

	Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.		Curiously, before Roadbuster, Mugen Caliber's rifle had also been previously featured alongside a ''Transformers'' mold, although in a less-than-official capacity: famously, it was included in a ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Taiwanese knockoff of the Generation 1 Optimus Prime mold, replacing his usual [[ion blaster]]... And then this same knockoff would be later repackaged by Korean company [[ToonTown]] in 1997 and sold under the name of "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ToonTown\|Battle Supplier]]" as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]'' line, seemingly under a legitimate Hasbro license. Odd stuff.

	In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.		In later times, the Deluxe Vehicles have made more appearances, eventually even getting modern toys in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toyline. References to ''Dorvack'' itself in ''Transformers'' are scant.