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M Sipher: /* Transformers (campaign item) */

2025-03-13T23:39:31Z

Transformers (campaign item)

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===		===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron~~, [[February 25]]~~, [[2012]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[2012]])}}</ul>
	:*''Release date'': [[February 25]], 2012		:*''Release date'': [[February 25]], 2012

M Sipher: /* Transformers (campaign item) */

2025-02-09T00:45:18Z

Transformers (campaign item)

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	===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===		===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[February 25]], [[2012]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[February 25]], [[2012]])}}</ul>
			:*''Release date'': [[February 25]], 2012

	: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]]-compatible hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]].		: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]]-compatible hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]].

	: He was only available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores as a [[campaign item\|promotional giveaway]] with the purchase of 3,000 yen worth of ''Transformers'' toys, starting ~~on [[~~February ~~25]]~~ of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.		: He was only available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores as a [[campaign item\|promotional giveaway]] with the purchase of 3,000 yen worth of ''Transformers'' toys, starting in late February of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.
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M Sipher: /* Transformers (campaign item) */

2025-02-09T00:44:36Z

Transformers (campaign item)

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[February 25]], [[2012]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[February 25]], [[2012]])}}</ul>

	:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was ~~offered~~ at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores ~~for purchasing~~ 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.		: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]]-compatible hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]].

			: He was only available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores as a [[campaign item\|promotional giveaway]] with the purchase of 3,000 yen worth of ''Transformers'' toys, starting on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.
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Saix: /* Notes */clean up, replaced: Finale Part 2 → Finale

2024-02-22T23:08:03Z

Notes: clean up, replaced: Finale Part 2 → Finale

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The name "Vector Oracle" is a portmanteau of [[Vector Sigma]] and the [[Oracle (BM)\|Oracle]], two major Cybertronian religious figures who both happen to be aspects of the Transformers' god [[Primus]] in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Pretty fancy name for a freebie!		*The name "Vector Oracle" is a portmanteau of [[Vector Sigma]] and the [[Oracle (BM)\|Oracle]], two major Cybertronian religious figures who both happen to be aspects of the Transformers' god [[Primus]] in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Pretty fancy name for a freebie!
	**It should come as no surprise then that Vector Oracle himself eventually saw use as Primus there, namely as his original form in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic Finale ~~Part 2~~\|finale]] to the [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|comic]] accompanying the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' toyline.		**It should come as no surprise then that Vector Oracle himself eventually saw use as Primus there, namely as his original form in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic Finale\|finale]] to the [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|comic]] accompanying the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' toyline.
	*As is typical for [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s promotional Microns, Vector Oracle's continuity of origin is vague. Initially announced as a gift with the purchase of ''Dark of the Moon'' toys,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120224181048/http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/micron/index.html Vector Oracle's campaign item page on TakaraTomy's website] (archived copy)</ref> his instructions lacked any kind of series subtitle, sporting just a nondescript ''Transformers'' logo.<ref>[[~~Campaign_item~~#~~Transformers_~~.~~28nondescript_2011~~-~~2018_releases~~.29\|2011 TakaraTomy promotional campaign]]</ref> He is also labeled as an Arms Micron, a term that uniquely referred to [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]-style Mini-Cons of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Prime]]'' and ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|''Go!'']]'' series, the former of which was just beginning at the time of Vector Oracle's release. But, his instructions also show his weapon mode being held by ''United'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#United\|Kup]].		*As is typical for [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s promotional Microns, Vector Oracle's continuity of origin is vague. Initially announced as a gift with the purchase of ''Dark of the Moon'' toys,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120224181048/http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/micron/index.html Vector Oracle's campaign item page on TakaraTomy's website] (archived copy)</ref> his instructions lacked any kind of series subtitle, sporting just a nondescript ''Transformers'' logo.<ref>[[Campaign item#Transformers .28nondescript 2011-2018 releases.29\|2011 TakaraTomy promotional campaign]]</ref> He is also labeled as an Arms Micron, a term that uniquely referred to [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]-style Mini-Cons of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Prime]]'' and ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|''Go!'']]'' series, the former of which was just beginning at the time of Vector Oracle's release. But, his instructions also show his weapon mode being held by ''United'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#United\|Kup]].

	==References==		==References==

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Toys */

2023-09-03T12:22:54Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===		===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
	*'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[~~2012~~]]–[[~~February 25\|02–25~~]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[February 25]], [[2012]])}}</ul>

	:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.		:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.
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Saix at 20:35, 17 January 2023

2023-01-17T20:35:50Z

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	[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]		[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
	[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]		[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
	[[Category:Wings Universe Transformers]]		[[Category:Wings Universe Transformers]]

AzimuthAcolyte: Between the Kup thing and the Primus thing this isn't particularly mysterious

2022-04-27T13:38:34Z

Between the Kup thing and the Primus thing this isn't particularly mysterious

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	**It should come as no surprise then that Vector Oracle himself eventually saw use as Primus there, namely as his original form in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2\|finale]] to the [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|comic]] accompanying the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' toyline.		**It should come as no surprise then that Vector Oracle himself eventually saw use as Primus there, namely as his original form in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2\|finale]] to the [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|comic]] accompanying the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' toyline.
	*As is typical for [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s promotional Microns, Vector Oracle's continuity of origin is vague. Initially announced as a gift with the purchase of ''Dark of the Moon'' toys,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120224181048/http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/micron/index.html Vector Oracle's campaign item page on TakaraTomy's website] (archived copy)</ref> his instructions lacked any kind of series subtitle, sporting just a nondescript ''Transformers'' logo.<ref>[[Campaign_item#Transformers_.28nondescript_2011-2018_releases.29\|2011 TakaraTomy promotional campaign]]</ref> He is also labeled as an Arms Micron, a term that uniquely referred to [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]-style Mini-Cons of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Prime]]'' and ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|''Go!'']]'' series, the former of which was just beginning at the time of Vector Oracle's release. But, his instructions also show his weapon mode being held by ''United'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#United\|Kup]].		*As is typical for [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s promotional Microns, Vector Oracle's continuity of origin is vague. Initially announced as a gift with the purchase of ''Dark of the Moon'' toys,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120224181048/http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/micron/index.html Vector Oracle's campaign item page on TakaraTomy's website] (archived copy)</ref> his instructions lacked any kind of series subtitle, sporting just a nondescript ''Transformers'' logo.<ref>[[Campaign_item#Transformers_.28nondescript_2011-2018_releases.29\|2011 TakaraTomy promotional campaign]]</ref> He is also labeled as an Arms Micron, a term that uniquely referred to [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]-style Mini-Cons of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Prime]]'' and ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|''Go!'']]'' series, the former of which was just beginning at the time of Vector Oracle's release. But, his instructions also show his weapon mode being held by ''United'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#United\|Kup]].
	*Currently, there is no direct indication as to what side Vector Oracle fights on. However, given the name (and the Kup thing from before), odds are, he's a good guy.

	==References==		==References==

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Transformers (2012) */

2021-12-07T01:11:00Z

Transformers (2012)

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Transformers'' (~~2012~~)===		===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
	*'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[2012]]–[[February 25\|02–25]])		*'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[2012]]–[[February 25\|02–25]])
	:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.		:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.

Fritz: /* Transformers */

2021-11-23T23:46:50Z

Transformers

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Transformers===		===''Transformers'' (2012)===
	*'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[2012]]–[[February 25\|02–25]])		*'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[2012]]–[[February 25\|02–25]])
	:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.		:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.

Emvee: link

2021-11-06T15:43:23Z

link

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	[[File:Prime-toy VectorOracle.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.2\|To unleash the Ecto Cooler within, tame the [[Slimer]] without.]]		[[File:Prime-toy VectorOracle.jpg\|thumb\|upright=2.2\|To unleash the Ecto Cooler within, tame the [[Slimer]] without.]]
	The '''Vector Oracle''' (ベクターオラクル ''Bekutā Orakuru'') is an [[Arms Micron]] with a very impressive name. He's green!		The '''Vector Oracle''' (ベクターオラクル ''Bekutā Orakuru'') is an [[Arms Micron]] with a very impressive name. He's green!

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	===Transformers===		===Transformers===
	*'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[2012]]–[[February 25\|02–25]])		*'''Vector Oracle''' (Arms Micron, [[2012]]–[[February 25\|02–25]])
			:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a [[laser cannon]] that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.
	: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)\|Nightstick]], Vector Oracle transforms into a laser cannon that can be held by toys with [[5 mm post\|5 mm]] hands. His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]]. He was offered at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores for purchasing 3,000 yen of ''Transformers'' toys on [[February 25]] of [[2012]], and was limited to 4000 pieces.
	{{UniverseNightstickMold}}		{{UniverseNightstickMold}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* The name "Vector Oracle" is a portmanteau of [[Vector Sigma]] and the [[Oracle (BM)\|Oracle]], two major Cybertronian religious figures who both happen to be aspects of the Transformers' god [[Primus]] in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Pretty fancy name for a freebie!		*The name "Vector Oracle" is a portmanteau of [[Vector Sigma]] and the [[Oracle (BM)\|Oracle]], two major Cybertronian religious figures who both happen to be aspects of the Transformers' god [[Primus]] in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Pretty fancy name for a freebie!
	**It should come as no surprise then that Vector Oracle himself eventually saw use as Primus there, namely as his original form in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2\|finale]] to the [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|comic]] accompanying the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' toyline.		**It should come as no surprise then that Vector Oracle himself eventually saw use as Primus there, namely as his original form in the [[Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2\|finale]] to the [[Generations Selects Special Comic\|comic]] accompanying the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' toyline.
	* As is typical for [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s promotional Microns, Vector Oracle's continuity of origin is vague. Initially announced as a gift with the purchase of ''Dark of the Moon'' toys,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120224181048/http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/micron/index.html Vector Oracle's campaign item page on TakaraTomy's website] (archived copy)</ref> his instructions lacked any kind of series subtitle, sporting just a nondescript ''Transformers'' logo.<ref>[[Campaign_item#Transformers_.28nondescript_2011-2018_releases.29\|2011 TakaraTomy promotional campaign]]</ref> He is also labeled as an Arms Micron, a term that uniquely referred to [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]-style Mini-Cons of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Prime]]'' and ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|''Go!'']]'' series, the former of which was just beginning at the time of Vector Oracle's release. But, his instructions also show his weapon mode being held by ''United'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#United\|Kup]].		*As is typical for [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s promotional Microns, Vector Oracle's continuity of origin is vague. Initially announced as a gift with the purchase of ''Dark of the Moon'' toys,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120224181048/http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/micron/index.html Vector Oracle's campaign item page on TakaraTomy's website] (archived copy)</ref> his instructions lacked any kind of series subtitle, sporting just a nondescript ''Transformers'' logo.<ref>[[Campaign_item#Transformers_.28nondescript_2011-2018_releases.29\|2011 TakaraTomy promotional campaign]]</ref> He is also labeled as an Arms Micron, a term that uniquely referred to [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]-style Mini-Cons of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Prime]]'' and ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|''Go!'']]'' series, the former of which was just beginning at the time of Vector Oracle's release. But, his instructions also show his weapon mode being held by ''United'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#United\|Kup]].
	* Currently, there is no direct indication as to what side Vector Oracle fights on. However, given the name (and the Kup thing from before), odds are, he's a good guy.		*Currently, there is no direct indication as to what side Vector Oracle fights on. However, given the name (and the Kup thing from before), odds are, he's a good guy.

	==References==		==References==