Transtech - Revision history

P.p. pie: reverted a change made by saix i made for consistency.

2024-02-28T22:34:02Z

reverted a change made by saix i made for consistency.

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	*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]		*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]

			Two characters of uncertain identity:

			*[[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]]
			*[[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]]
	[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]		[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]
	[[File:TranstechMegatron-StyleBoard.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Man, TransTech Megatron would be pure evil. He's stolen Gundam's Neue Ziel for a body!]]		[[File:TranstechMegatron-StyleBoard.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Man, TransTech Megatron would be pure evil. He's stolen Gundam's Neue Ziel for a body!]]
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	*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]		*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]

	~~Design sketches for a [[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.~~

	The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.		The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.

P.p. pie: /* Notes */ It is scratchbuilt or a garage kit. No Neue Ziel kits existed at that time and none of them exist at that scale.

2024-02-28T22:31:35Z

Notes: It is scratchbuilt or a garage kit. No Neue Ziel kits existed at that time and none of them exist at that scale.

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	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (~~possibly even~~ scratchbuilt) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely a garage kit or scratchbuilt) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).

	==References==		==References==

Saix at 22:55, 27 February 2024

2024-02-27T22:55:34Z

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	*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]		*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]
	*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]		*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]

	~~Two characters of uncertain identity:~~

	*[[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]]
	*[[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]]

	[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]		[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]
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	*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]		*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]

			Design sketches for a [[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.

	The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.		The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>		* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus Prime (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (~~mostly likely~~ scratchbuilt ~~or a garage kit~~) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998)~~. The origin of the Rick Dom is not known~~.		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (possibly even scratchbuilt) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).

	==References==		==References==

P.p. pie: /* Notes */ added info about the wfc prime looking a lot like transtech primes altmode, also i really wanna redo this page we have a lot more info nowadays

2024-02-27T22:39:36Z

Notes: added info about the wfc prime looking a lot like transtech primes altmode, also i really wanna redo this page we have a lot more info nowadays

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>		* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus ~~prime~~ (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus Prime (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.

P.p. pie: /* Notes */ added info about the wfc prime looking a lot like transtech primes altmode, also i really wanna redo this page we have a lot more info nowadays

2024-02-27T22:38:35Z

Notes: added info about the wfc prime looking a lot like transtech primes altmode, also i really wanna redo this page we have a lot more info nowadays

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>		* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus prime (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.

P.p. pie: /* Notes */ this can be removed if it's deemed unneccessary but i added stuff about how armada megs and transtech megs look really similar~~~~

2024-02-26T23:55:28Z

Notes: this can be removed if it's deemed unneccessary but i added stuff about how armada megs and transtech megs look really similar~~~~

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>		* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.

P.p. pie: /* Toys */ added megs and scavenger to the normal list of guys for consistency

2024-02-26T23:50:18Z

Toys: added megs and scavenger to the normal list of guys for consistency

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	*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]		*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]
	*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]		*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]

			Two characters of uncertain identity:

			*[[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]]
			*[[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]]

	[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]		[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]
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	*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]		*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]

	~~Design sketches for a [[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.~~

	The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.		The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.

P.p. pie: /* Notes */ the model would be scratchbuilt or a garage kit, no neue ziel kits existed at that time and none in that scale exist today~~~~

2024-02-26T23:31:27Z

Notes: the model would be scratchbuilt or a garage kit, no neue ziel kits existed at that time and none in that scale exist today~~~~

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	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (~~possibly even~~ scratchbuilt) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.

	==References==		==References==

Cyberlink420: /* Notes */

2024-02-26T14:25:48Z

Notes

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	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''[[w~~:Gundam~~\|Gundam]]''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (possibly even scratchbuilt) model taken from ''[[w~~:Hobby Japan~~\|Hobby Japan]]'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (possibly even scratchbuilt) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).

	==References==		==References==

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	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	* ~~During the~~ early concept ~~phase,~~ custom model kits of ~~the Neue Ziel and~~ Rick Dom ~~from Gundam were used to represent Megatron~~ and ~~Optimus~~, ~~Respectivley~~. It is ~~not known where these custom models came~~ from~~, and at the time Transtech was being developed, no official models of the Neue Ziel existed~~.		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''[[w:Gundam\|Gundam]]''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (possibly even scratchbuilt) model taken from ''[[w:Hobby Japan\|Hobby Japan]]'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).

	==References==		==References==

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	*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]		*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]

			Two characters of uncertain identity:

			*[[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]]
			*[[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]]
	[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]		[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]
	[[File:TranstechMegatron-StyleBoard.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Man, TransTech Megatron would be pure evil. He's stolen Gundam's Neue Ziel for a body!]]		[[File:TranstechMegatron-StyleBoard.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Man, TransTech Megatron would be pure evil. He's stolen Gundam's Neue Ziel for a body!]]
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	*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]		*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]

	~~Design sketches for a [[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.~~

	The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.		The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.

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	*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]		*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]
	*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]		*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]

	~~Two characters of uncertain identity:~~

	*[[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]]
	*[[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]]

	[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]		[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]
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	*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]		*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]

			Design sketches for a [[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.

	The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.		The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>		* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus Prime (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (~~mostly likely~~ scratchbuilt ~~or a garage kit~~) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998)~~. The origin of the Rick Dom is not known~~.		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (possibly even scratchbuilt) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998).

	==References==		==References==

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>		* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus ~~prime~~ (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus Prime (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>		* ''Armada'' designer Aaron Archer wasn't keen on the ''Transtech'' designs from a toymaker perspective, and has repeatedly refuted rumors that they formed the basis of any ''Armada'' toys; similarities in the likes of [[Megatron (Armada)\|''Armada'' Megatron]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)\|''Armada'' Scavenger]] are only superficial. Despite this, TransTech Megatron's prototype design and Armada Megatron look scarily similar, with a similar color scheme, tank tread shoulders, and the most stunning, the tank turret being on the back with the barrel sticking behind, which wasn't an element on any of Megatron's G2 toys, Armada Megatron's main inspiration. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=As I said at Bot-con NOTHING FROM TRANSTECH WAS USED IN ARMADA. I personally dont like that stuff very much for toys. I designed Megatron from scratch I looked at the Gen 2 megatron for some insperation but not TT. Most of Armada hasnt even been released, please look forward to that first and then what will come after.\|name=Aaron Archer\|site=TFW2005\|year=circa 2002}}</ref>
	* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels.		* Meanwhile, the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)\|Transformers Animated]]'' evidently had a higher opinion of the concepts; they stated at [[BotCon 2008]] that ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)\|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by ''Transtech'' Cheetor, most notably with the hubless wheels for heels. [[High Moon Studios \|High Moon]] also took inspiration from Transtech: The alt-mode of [[Optimus prime (WFC) \| WFC Optimus]] resembles Transtech Optimus's alt-mode, minus the gorilla face in the grille.
	* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.		* In [[2005]], Draxhall Jump went on to do design work for {{w\|Toy Biz}}'s ''Marvel Megamorphs'' transforming superhero toyline. There's some natural stylistic similarity to ''Transtech'' in the designs, with fans drawing comparisons between [[Hulk]] and Immorticon, and between [[Iron Man]] and Starscream—but it must be stressed that there's nothing in the way of direct reference in the visuals of the toys themselves.
	*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.		*"Style study boards"—i.e., early concept explorations—of Optimus and Megatron made use of custom model kits of ''{{w\|Gundam}}''{{'}}s Rick Dom and Neue Ziel, respectively. The Neue Ziel is a heavily customised (mostly likely scratchbuilt or a garage kit) model taken from ''{{w\|Hobby Japan}}'' magazine issue No.345 (1998). The origin of the Rick Dom is not known.

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	*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]		*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]
	*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]		*[[Starscream (G1)\|Starscream]]

			Two characters of uncertain identity:

			*[[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]]
			*[[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]]

	[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]		[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg\|right\|150px\|thumb\|So close, yet so far away...]]
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	*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]		*[[Immorticon (TransTech)\|Immorticon]]

	~~Design sketches for a [[Megatron (disambiguation)\|Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger (disambiguation)\|Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.~~

	The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.		The toyline got to the early [[Prototype\|hardcopy prototype]] stage, with the known prototypes including Cheetor, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. The line was canned before any [[mold]]s were made for mass-production.