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Saix: /* Toys */clean up, replaced: Inferno (Universe) → Inferno (BW), typos fixed: could could → could

2021-11-06T22:49:08Z

Toys: clean up, replaced: Inferno (Universe) → Inferno (BW), typos fixed: could could → could

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	==Internal homages==		==Internal homages==
	===Toys===		===Toys===
	[[File:Universe2003toy-InfernoDeluxe.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|\|[[Inferno (~~Universe~~)\|Inferno]]'s deco homages [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]].]]		[[File:Universe2003toy-InfernoDeluxe.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|\|[[Inferno (BW)\|Inferno]]'s deco homages [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]].]]
	In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage ~~could~~ could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.		In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.

	The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.		The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.

Yaxuo: /* Toys */fixed redirected link, replaced: [[Movie (toyline)| → [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|

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Toys: fixed redirected link, replaced: [[Movie (toyline)| → [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|

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	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole, and the company's decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole, and the company's decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.

	While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[~~Movie~~ (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]] franchise.		While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]] franchise.

	===Cartoons===		===Cartoons===

Locoman: /* Toys */

2019-03-30T22:07:53Z

Toys

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	==Internal homages==		==Internal homages==
	===Toys===		===Toys===
			[[File:Universe2003toy-InfernoDeluxe.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|\|[[Inferno (Universe)\|Inferno]]'s deco homages [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]].]]
	In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage could could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.		In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage could could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.

	The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.		The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.

			[[File:Movie-toy Fracture.jpg\|thumb\|left\|250px\|[[Fracture (Movie)\|Fracture]] homages the ''[[GoBots]]'' character [[Crasher (GoBots)\|Crasher]].]]

	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole, and the company's decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole, and the company's decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.

Locoman: /* Toys */

2019-03-30T21:37:27Z

Toys

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	The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.		The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.

	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, ~~and~~ the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and ~~its~~ decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole, and the company's decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.

	While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]] franchise.		While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]] franchise.

Locoman: /* Toys */

2019-03-30T21:36:45Z

Toys

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	The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.		The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.

	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original [[Deluxe]] toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.

	While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]]franchise.		While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]] franchise.

	===Cartoons===		===Cartoons===

Locoman: /* Toys */

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Toys

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	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original [[Deluxe]] toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original [[Deluxe]] toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.

	While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. ~~Most confusingly,~~ Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]]franchise.		While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]]franchise.

	===Cartoons===		===Cartoons===

Locoman: /* Toys */

2019-03-30T21:35:56Z

Toys

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	In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage could could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.		In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage could could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.

	The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be[[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.		The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.

	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original [[Deluxe]] toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original [[Deluxe]] toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.

Locoman at 21:35, 30 March 2019

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	The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.		The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.

	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, ~~and~~ the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and ~~its~~ decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original Deluxe-scale toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole, and the company's decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.

	While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]] franchise.		While the vast majority of these past homages ''do'' homage these early Generation 1 characters—Wheeljack, Jazz, the Constructicons, etc.—some toys have been known to reference less-trodden corners of the ''Transformers'' multiverse. Several [[Movie (toyline)\|2007 movie]] and [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] toys, for instance, would feature inexplicable homages to [[Tonka]]'s defunct [[GoBots]] franchise.

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	In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage could could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.		In the past, one of the most common forms of homage was to design a toy so that it would, at least at first blush, resemble a pre-existing character. This practice was ''very'' common during the early days of the [[Unicron Trilogy]], though what exactly this ''entailed'' varies from one instance to the next. A homage could could be as simple as a similar paint scheme, or as elaborate as a similar head or body-type so that this new toy or character would better resemble the subject of the homage. ''Armada'' [[Scavenger (Armada)\|Scavenger]], for instance, sports a purple-and-green livery that's identical to the paintjobs worn by the Generation 1[[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s.

	The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be[[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.		The ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' franchise, released during the 25th anniversary of the brand, was notable for having a ''particularly'' high number of homages, who existed along more direct transplants of Generation 1 characters. An example of a homage would be [[Downshift (Energon)\|Downshift]], who was ''very'' heavily based on [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]—so much so that he was ''renamed'' "Wheeljack" at the eleventh hour in the Japanese dub.

	Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original [[Deluxe]] toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.		Additionally, both Hasbro and Takara have been known to [[redeco]] or [[retool]] pre-existing molds into new homages; for instance, [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] would go on to receive a redeco of his original [[Deluxe]] toy that featured the white, blue, and red colour scheme of his [[Jazz (G1)\|Generation 1 counterpart]]. In recent years, this trend has fallen off some, due in part to Hasbro's changing attitudes towards characters, toys, and the ''Transformers'' brand as a whole and its decision to focus ongoing fiction primarily on the "tentpole" characters from the early Generation 1 mythos.