The Face of the Nijika - Revision history

Hello Goodbye: /* Trivia */

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Trivia

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	* Internal Marvel/Sunbow documentation shows that this episode is ''supposed'' to be titled merely "The Face of Nijika," but an extra "the" wound up in the on-screen title that's never been corrected.		* Internal Marvel/Sunbow documentation shows that this episode is ''supposed'' to be titled merely "The Face of Nijika," but an extra "the" wound up in the on-screen title that's never been corrected.
	* This episode was originally assigned the production code 700-109, but the script was subsequently "put on hold" by Hasbro for unknown reasons. When later revised and approved, the episode was given a new production code of 700–113, according to a piece of internal correspondence from Marvel Productions.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MSipher/status/1107399668361650176 Marvel Productions internal correspondence, posted by MSipher on Twitter]</ref>		* This episode was originally assigned the production code 700-109, but the script was subsequently "put on hold" by Hasbro for unknown reasons. When later revised and approved, the episode was given a new production code of 700–113, according to a piece of internal correspondence from Marvel Productions.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MSipher/status/1107399668361650176 Marvel Productions internal correspondence, posted by MSipher on Twitter]</ref>
	* The entrance to Kodu Ri is shown in a glowing pattern similar to that of [[Oracle (G1)\|The Oracle]] from [[Call of the Primitives\|a few episodes ago]].B		* The entrance to Kodu Ri is shown in a glowing pattern similar to that of [[Oracle (G1)\|The Oracle]] from [[Call of the Primitives\|a few episodes ago]].
	* For one frame when falling down the slope, and in a longer shot a few seconds later, Rodimus Prime is shown to have a car mode - similar to, but distinct from, his Hot Rod car mode - when separated from his trailer in vehicle mode.		* For one frame when falling down the slope, and in a longer shot a few seconds later, Rodimus Prime is shown to have a car mode - similar to, but distinct from, his Hot Rod car mode - when separated from his trailer in vehicle mode.

Hello Goodbye: /* Notes */

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	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
			[[File:FaceOfNijika Rodimus Prime Car Mode.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1\|Proving the trailer is just Optimus envy since 1986.]]
	* Internal Marvel/Sunbow documentation shows that this episode is ''supposed'' to be titled merely "The Face of Nijika," but an extra "the" wound up in the on-screen title that's never been corrected.		* Internal Marvel/Sunbow documentation shows that this episode is ''supposed'' to be titled merely "The Face of Nijika," but an extra "the" wound up in the on-screen title that's never been corrected.
	* This episode was originally assigned the production code 700-109, but the script was subsequently "put on hold" by Hasbro for unknown reasons. When later revised and approved, the episode was given a new production code of 700–113, according to a piece of internal correspondence from Marvel Productions.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MSipher/status/1107399668361650176 Marvel Productions internal correspondence, posted by MSipher on Twitter]</ref>		* This episode was originally assigned the production code 700-109, but the script was subsequently "put on hold" by Hasbro for unknown reasons. When later revised and approved, the episode was given a new production code of 700–113, according to a piece of internal correspondence from Marvel Productions.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MSipher/status/1107399668361650176 Marvel Productions internal correspondence, posted by MSipher on Twitter]</ref>
	* The entrance to Kodu Ri is shown in a glowing pattern similar to that of [[Oracle (G1)\|The Oracle]] from [[Call of the Primitives\|a few episodes ago]].		* The entrance to Kodu Ri is shown in a glowing pattern similar to that of [[Oracle (G1)\|The Oracle]] from [[Call of the Primitives\|a few episodes ago]].B
			* For one frame when falling down the slope, and in a longer shot a few seconds later, Rodimus Prime is shown to have a car mode - similar to, but distinct from, his Hot Rod car mode - when separated from his trailer in vehicle mode.

	===Foreign localization===		===Foreign localization===

Soundorion Prime: /* Foreign localization */

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	'''German'''		'''German'''
	:*''Title:'' "'''Nijika, die Himmelstänzerin'''" ("Nijika, the Heaven-dancer")		:*''Title:'' "'''Nijika, die Himmelstänzerin'''" ("Nijika, the Heaven-dancer")
	:*''Original airdate:'' ~~Februar~~ 22, 1992 on RTLpus (According to information from fernsehserien.de)		:*''Original airdate:'' February 22, 1992 on RTLpus (According to information from fernsehserien.de)

	'''Italian'''		'''Italian'''

Soundorion Prime: /* Foreign localization */

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Foreign localization

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	'''German'''		'''German'''
	:*''Title:'' "'''Nijika, die Himmelstänzerin'''" ("Nijika, the Heaven-dancer")		:*''Title:'' "'''Nijika, die Himmelstänzerin'''" ("Nijika, the Heaven-dancer")
	:*''Original airdate:'' ?		:*''Original airdate:'' Februar 22, 1992 on RTLpus (According to information from fernsehserien.de)

	'''Italian'''		'''Italian'''

BerylRoll: /* Real-world references */

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Real-world references

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	[[File:FaceOfNijika Katsu don.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1]]		[[File:FaceOfNijika Katsu don.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1]]
	[[File:FaceOfNijika Kodu Ri.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1]]		[[File:FaceOfNijika Kodu Ri.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.1]]
	* The character and set designs of the Zamojins are loosely based on some aspects of ancient East Asian culture - from their clothes, architecture, and [[Buddha]]-esque guardian to their harsh mountain climate. Katsu Don is generically patterned after a Chinese warrior, whereas Nijika's dress and ~~facepaint closely resemble a Japanese [[~~w~~:Geisha~~\|~~geisha]], complete with hand fan~~.		* The character and set designs of the Zamojins are loosely based on some aspects of ancient East Asian culture - from their clothes, architecture, and [[Buddha]]-esque guardian to their harsh mountain climate. Katsu Don is generically patterned after a Chinese warrior, whereas Nijika's dress is a combination of a ''kosode, uchikake, and obi'' and she wears ''{{w\|kumadori}}''-like makeup.
	* Some of their nomenclature seems to be closely related to the Japanese language as well.		* Some of their nomenclature seems to be closely related to the Japanese language as well.
	**The name "Zamojin" appears to use the Japanese suffix ''"-jin,"'' meaning "people or person from (x)."		**The name "Zamojin" appears to use the Japanese suffix ''"-jin,"'' meaning "people or person from (x)."
	**"Katsu Don" may or may not be a play on the Japanese pork-cutlet and rice dish [[w:Katsudon\|katsudon]].		**"Katsu Don" may or may not be a play on the Japanese pork-cutlet and rice dish [[w:Katsudon\|katsudon]].
	**Nijika is an actual Japanese girls' name. It can be written ~~like~~ a dozen different ways.		**Nijika is an actual Japanese girls' name. It can be written in a dozen different ways and its meaning is therefore up to debate.
	* ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]'' references:		* ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]'' references:
	** [[TIE Fighter]] roar as Blurr flies up to the Quintesson ship.		** [[TIE Fighter]] roar as Blurr flies up to the Quintesson ship.

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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	* Sky Lynx transforms to robot mode and the Autobots exit by flying out through his mouth!		* Sky Lynx transforms to robot mode and the Autobots exit by flying out through his mouth!
	* Perceptor is equipped with a "[[universal emulator]]", which can, at the very least, mimic the function of the Quintessons' isolator key. It is presumably responsible for letting Perceptor take control of the Nijika construct and maybe the reason why his Autobot insignia morphs into Nijika's face.		* Perceptor is equipped with a "[[universal emulator]]", which can, at the very least, mimic the function of the Quintessons' isolator key. It is presumably responsible for letting Perceptor take control of the Nijika construct and maybe the reason why his Autobot insignia morphs into Nijika's face.
	* Perceptor reacts to his predicament with a "What in the name of [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]]?"		* Perceptor reacts to his predicament with a "What in the name of [[Alpha Trion]]?"
	* Blurr speaks at more-or-less normal speed several times in this episode.		* Blurr speaks at more-or-less normal speed several times in this episode.
	* This episode marks the last appearance of Perceptor in the western cartoon.		* This episode marks the last appearance of Perceptor in the western cartoon.

Omegatron at 12:17, 11 December 2024

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	** They finally ''do'' use Magnus's carrier mode to transport Perceptor's inert form.		** They finally ''do'' use Magnus's carrier mode to transport Perceptor's inert form.
	* Rodimus and Magnus apparently don't hear Blurr being jumped by a group of angry Zamojin, even though they left him 5 seconds ago.		* Rodimus and Magnus apparently don't hear Blurr being jumped by a group of angry Zamojin, even though they left him 5 seconds ago.
	* In a subtle bit of storytelling, the Quintesson picks up on Cyclonus's "mob psychology" notions and riles the crowd up against Perceptor/Nijika. Cyclonus immediately realizes that this is a huge mistake, because it endangers the universal emulator that they've gone through so much trouble to recover. However, we're never actually shown that the two ~~erstwhile~~ allies have figured out that Nijika has the emulator, making Cyclonus's reaction a bit confusing.		* In a subtle bit of storytelling, the Quintesson picks up on Cyclonus's "mob psychology" notions and riles the crowd up against Perceptor/Nijika. Cyclonus immediately realizes that this is a huge mistake, because it endangers the universal emulator that they've gone through so much trouble to recover. However, we're never actually shown that the two ersatz allies have figured out that Nijika has the emulator, making Cyclonus's reaction a bit confusing.
	* As noted above, Blurr mentions having wheels in vehicle mode... despite clearly being a wheel-less hovercar. Bumblebee had the same problem [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1\|many episodes ago]].		* As noted above, Blurr mentions having wheels in vehicle mode... despite clearly being a wheel-less hovercar. Bumblebee had the same problem [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1\|many episodes ago]].
	* It's not clear ''why'' the quadrant lock ceases to function. Did Perceptor work some sabotage? Could it not be re-activated without the emulator? Compounding the problem, the Quintesson ship isn't actually shown passing back through the lock - the ship simply fades off into the distance, and then the stars appear.		* It's not clear ''why'' the quadrant lock ceases to function. Did Perceptor work some sabotage? Could it not be re-activated without the emulator? Compounding the problem, the Quintesson ship isn't actually shown passing back through the lock - the ship simply fades off into the distance, and then the stars appear.

SoundSky at 15:31, 5 August 2024

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	===Foreign localization===		===Foreign localization===
	'''French'''		'''French'''
	:*''Title:'' "'''Le visage du Nijika'''" ("The Face of the Nijika")		:*''Title:'' "'''Le visage du Nijika'''" ("The Face of the Nijika")
	::*Concerning the European French dub, this episode was re-dubbed late, in the 2000s, probably on demand from [[Déclic Images]]. That may be because the original episode was lost or not usable. The dubbing implied a whole different team of voice actors. Three other episodes got the same fate.
	:*''Original airdate:'' ?		:*''Original airdate:'' ?
			::*This episode has been dubbed (or maybe re-dubbed) in the 2000s by a brand new team (including voice actors from the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)\|Animated]]'' dubbing team like [[Bruno Magne]] and [[Frédéric Cerdal]]). This was probably on demand from [[Déclic Images]] for their DVD collection. That may be because the original dub was lost or not usable. It is unknown if a dubbing of this episode was made in the 1980s and if so, where it is.
			::*Despite this new dub being made in France, all the robots are called by their Canadian French names. However, the Sharkticons are called by their original name.
			::*In the middle of the episode, another voice actor takes the place of Bruno Magne as Cyclonus. The voice is pitched to make a very deep voice. Despite Magne taking the character back for the rest of the episode, the pitch remains until the end.

	'''German'''		'''German'''

Monzo at 19:57, 8 January 2024

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	* [[Quintesson]]s (8)		* [[Quintesson]]s (8)
	* [[Sharkticon (species)\|Sharkticons]] (9)		* [[Sharkticon (species)\|Sharkticons]] (9)
	* [[Katsu Don]] (10)		* [[Allicon]] (10)
	* [[Zamojin Empress]] (past) (11)		* [[Katsu Don]] (11)
	* [[Niko Don]] (12)		* [[Zamojin Empress]] (past) (12)
	* [[Bruta Lo]] (13)		* [[Niko Don]] (13)
	* [[Nijika]] (14)		* [[Bruta Lo]] (14)
	* [[Zamojin Empress]] (present) (15)		* [[Nijika]] (15)
			* [[Zamojin Empress]] (present) (16)
	}}		}}

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	* Flying Autobots:		* Flying Autobots:
	** Sky Lynx advises his crew to "don your [[Jet pack\|rocket pack]]s", and the Autobots subsequently fly out into space - however, they aren't shown actually wearing any rocket packs. Tiny invisible micro-rocket-pack technology, or pure animation oversight? [[Personal canon\|You be the judge!]]		** Sky Lynx advises his crew to "don your [[Jet pack\|rocket pack]]s", and the Autobots subsequently fly out into space - however, they aren't shown actually wearing any rocket packs. Tiny invisible micro-rocket-pack technology, or pure animation oversight? [[Personal canon\|You be the judge!]]
			* A Quintesson guard (of the [[Allicon]] variety) briefly appears on their ship after everyone travels through the quadrant lock into Zamojin space, but is only visible from the waist down in the background. It wasn't there before, and doesn't appear anywhere else in the episode.
	* It's an amazing coincidence that the part the Quintessons need happens to be inside Perceptor, ''and'' that it's located right behind the one part the blacksmith removes, ''and'' that it just happens to fit Nijika's face.		* It's an amazing coincidence that the part the Quintessons need happens to be inside Perceptor, ''and'' that it's located right behind the one part the blacksmith removes, ''and'' that it just happens to fit Nijika's face.
	* If the quadrant lock blocks out the light from stars, shouldn't the planet be pitch black during the episode? And why are there stars on the Zamojin side of the lock as it closes behind the Autobots and Cyclonus, and on the Quintesson viewscreen as they discover the survival of their enemies?		* If the quadrant lock blocks out the light from stars, shouldn't the planet be pitch black during the episode? And why are there stars on the Zamojin side of the lock as it closes behind the Autobots and Cyclonus, and on the Quintesson viewscreen as they discover the survival of their enemies?
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	* Rodimus and Magnus apparently don't hear Blurr being jumped by a group of angry Zamojin, even though they left him 5 seconds ago.		* Rodimus and Magnus apparently don't hear Blurr being jumped by a group of angry Zamojin, even though they left him 5 seconds ago.
	* In a subtle bit of storytelling, the Quintesson picks up on Cyclonus's "mob psychology" notions and riles the crowd up against Perceptor/Nijika. Cyclonus immediately realizes that this is a huge mistake, because it endangers the universal emulator that they've gone through so much trouble to recover. However, we're never actually shown that the two erstwhile allies have figured out that Nijika has the emulator, making Cyclonus's reaction a bit confusing.		* In a subtle bit of storytelling, the Quintesson picks up on Cyclonus's "mob psychology" notions and riles the crowd up against Perceptor/Nijika. Cyclonus immediately realizes that this is a huge mistake, because it endangers the universal emulator that they've gone through so much trouble to recover. However, we're never actually shown that the two erstwhile allies have figured out that Nijika has the emulator, making Cyclonus's reaction a bit confusing.
	* As noted above, Blurr mentions having wheels in vehicle mode... despite clearly being a ~~wheeless~~ hovercar. Bumblebee had the same problem [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1\|many episodes ago]].		* As noted above, Blurr mentions having wheels in vehicle mode... despite clearly being a wheel-less hovercar. Bumblebee had the same problem [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1\|many episodes ago]].
	* It's not clear ''why'' the quadrant lock ceases to function. Did Perceptor work some sabotage? Could it not be re-activated without the emulator? Compounding the problem, the Quintesson ship isn't actually shown passing back through the lock - the ship simply fades off into the distance, and then the stars appear.		* It's not clear ''why'' the quadrant lock ceases to function. Did Perceptor work some sabotage? Could it not be re-activated without the emulator? Compounding the problem, the Quintesson ship isn't actually shown passing back through the lock - the ship simply fades off into the distance, and then the stars appear.

Astrum: /* Foreign localization */

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Foreign localization

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	'''French'''		'''French'''
	:*''Title:'' "'''Le visage du Nijika'''" ("The Face of the Nijika")		:*''Title:'' "'''Le visage du Nijika'''" ("The Face of the Nijika")
	::*Concerning the European French dub, this episode was re-dubbed late, in the 2000s, probably on demand from [[Déclic Images]]. That may be because the original episode was lost or not usable. The dubbing implied a whole different team of voice actors. ~~3 others~~ episodes got the same fate.		::*Concerning the European French dub, this episode was re-dubbed late, in the 2000s, probably on demand from [[Déclic Images]]. That may be because the original episode was lost or not usable. The dubbing implied a whole different team of voice actors. Three other episodes got the same fate.
	:*''Original airdate:'' ?		:*''Original airdate:'' ?

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	:*''Title:'' "'''La danzatrice celestiale'''" (~~First dub,~~ "The Celestial Dancer"), "'''Il volto di Nijika'''" (~~Second dub,~~ "Nijika's Face")		:*''Title (first dub):'' "'''La danzatrice celestiale'''" ("The Celestial Dancer")
			:*''Original airdate:'' ?
			::*Once, Perceptor weirdly speaks in rhymes.
			:*''Title (second dub):'' "'''Il volto di Nijika'''" ("Nijika's Face")
	:*''Original airdate:'' ?		:*''Original airdate:'' ?

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	:*''Title:'' テレパシー惑星を救え (''Telepathy Wakusei o Sukue'', "Save the Planet of Telepathy")		:*''Title:'' テレパシー惑星を救え (''Telepathy Wakusei o Sukue'', "Save the Planet of Telepathy")
	:*''Original airdate:'' ''see below''		:*''Original airdate:'' ''see below''
	:*Much like "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)\|The Golden Lagoon]]", this episode was not broadcast in all regions in Japan and thus has no official airdate. While what day and what regions it ''was'' broadcast in are not currently known, official episode guides list it between [[June 5]] and [[June 11]], [[1987]].		::*Much like "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)\|The Golden Lagoon]]", this episode was not broadcast in all regions in Japan and thus has no official airdate. While what day and what regions it ''was'' broadcast in are not currently known, official episode guides list it between [[June 5]] and [[June 11]], [[1987]].
	:* A "[[Secret Files of Teletraan II]]" segment unique to Japan was attached to the end of this episode. It focuses on the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s. It is different from the segment attached to "[[Money Is Everything (episode)\|Money Is Everything]]" which ''also'' focuses on the Aerialbots. This new "Secret Files" segment replaces the original US version which focused on the [[Mini-Cassette]]s. The US segment was never used in the Japanese broadcast of the series.		::* A "[[Secret Files of Teletraan II]]" segment unique to Japan was attached to the end of this episode. It focuses on the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s. It is different from the segment attached to "[[Money Is Everything (episode)\|Money Is Everything]]" which ''also'' focuses on the Aerialbots. This new "Secret Files" segment replaces the original US version which focused on the [[Mini-Cassette]]s. The US segment was never used in the Japanese broadcast of the series.

	'''Mandarin'''		'''Mandarin'''