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Fiction: jotting down some ideas for fiction section

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			Some different weapons to discuss in the fiction section?
			*The [[Mini-Con]] weapons that are the main focus of [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)]]?
			*[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)]]'s emphasis on the Autobots using different types of weapons? Optimus's axe, Bumblebee's [[Stinger (weapon)]], etc. Also should we mention the [[Punch of Kill Everything]]?
			*The [[Artifacts of the Primes]] weapons that have been prominent: Prima's Star Saber, Megatronus's Requiem Blaster, the Terminus Blade, and possibly the Forge of Solus Prime?
			*Specific live-action weapons: [[Void Scepter]] from ROTF? [[Sword of Judgment]] from AOE/TLK?

	==Toys==		==Toys==

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	===Unicron Trilogy===		===Unicron Trilogy===
	With the closer co-development of ''Transformers'' toys beginning with ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Transformers: Armada]]'', they began to be designed such that, if a kid lost a part, they would still be left with a functional toy. A clear example of this was seen with [[Sideways (Armada)\|Sideways]], who developed the classic [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] gimmick by including not just two swappable Mini-Con heads, but a smaller head they plugged onto. [[Mini-Con]] vehicle modes were often chosen such that, when attached to a larger figure, they'd serve as some kind of weapon, in a few cases extending this as far as to incorporate dedicated [[Triple Changer\|third modes]] with this in mind.		With the closer co-development of ''Transformers'' toys beginning with ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Transformers: Armada]]'', they began to be designed such that, if a kid lost a part, they would still be left with a functional toy. A clear example of this was seen with [[Sideways (Armada)\|Sideways]], who developed the classic [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] gimmick by including not just two swappable Mini-Con heads, but a smaller head they plugged onto. [[Mini-Con]] vehicle modes were often chosen such that, when attached to a larger figure, they'd serve as some kind of weapon, in a few cases extending this as far as to incorporate dedicated [[Triple Changer\|third modes]] with this in mind. As part of the overall effort to diversify the ''Transformers'' product range, ''Armada'' also saw the introduction of child-scaled [[Roleplay toy\|roleplay weapons]], which continued to see sporadic release alongside the live-action film series.

	''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' took this idea of customizability further by using the 5 mm system to allow kids to swap and combine [[Energon weapon]]s. These rarely formed an integral part of the vehicle modes, but could attach to either mode.		''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' took this idea of customizability further by using the 5 mm system to allow kids to swap and combine [[Energon weapon]]s. These rarely formed an integral part of the vehicle modes, but could attach to either mode. Towards the end of its run, ''Energon'' introduced a modernised take on the classic swappable [[Combiner]] gimmick, with the individual toys' weapons able to convert into both hands and feet for the combined modes.

	In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Transformers: Cybertron]]'', nearly every figure had some kind of in-built spring-loaded deployable weapon, which was activated by inserting a [[Cyber Key]]. These keys almost never had anywhere to store away on the toy, but so long as a kid had at least one, they'd be able to activate the features of all the toys they owned.		In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Transformers: Cybertron]]'', nearly every figure had some kind of in-built spring-loaded deployable weapon, which was activated by inserting a [[Cyber Key]]. These keys almost never had anywhere to store away on the toy, but so long as a kid had at least one, they'd be able to activate the features of all the toys they owned.
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	===Arms Micron===		===Arms Micron===
	The ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' toyline smooshed together the "Targetmaster", "Mini-Con"/"Micron", and "Energon weapon" concepts, by including smaller robots cast in translucent plastic that turned not just into weapons, but also into armor for the larger combiner robots. These figures were released in Japan as "[[Arms Micron]]s".		The ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' toyline smooshed together the "Targetmaster", "Mini-Con"/"Micron", and "Energon weapon" concepts, by including smaller robots cast in translucent plastic that turned not just into weapons, but also into armor for the larger combiner robots. These figures were released in Japan as "[[Arms Micron]]s" named after the classic Targetmaster characters.

	While the ''[[Transformers: Prime]]'' toyline generally took a similar approach to accessories as the ''Dark of the Moon'' line that preceded it, Takara's releases swapped out the standard 5 mm accessories for brand-new transforming Arms Microns—small model kits that needed to be snapped together and finished using stickers, to appeal to Japan's customizing-hobbyist demographic amongst children. These Arms Microns were themselves designed to combine using the 5 mm system into highly impractical Combo Weapons.		While the ''[[Transformers: Prime]]'' toyline generally took a similar approach to accessories as the ''Dark of the Moon'' line that preceded it, Takara's releases swapped out the standard 5 mm accessories for brand-new transforming Arms Microns—small model kits that needed to be snapped together and finished using stickers, to appeal to Japan's customizing-hobbyist demographic amongst children. These Arms Microns were themselves designed to combine using the 5 mm system into highly impractical Combo Weapons.

			After ''Prime'', these concepts returned in its sequel, the 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' series. The single-packed Mini-Cons each came with a sprue of clip-on clear-plastic accessories, and beginning in the line's second year, the "Weaponizer" Mini-Cons converted into 5 mm accessories for the larger toys.

			==Generations==
			As the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' line expanded in scope, the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' introduced an unprecedented level of cross-size-class play pattern integration. In ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'', much like ''Energon'' had done a decade prior, the Deluxe limb robots each came with a standardized hand/foot/gun accessory; in addition, the newly-designed Legends figures had weapon or armor modes to upgrade the Combiners. ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' introduced a new "[[Titan Master]]" size class, giving kids a cheap way to replace the larger figures' swappable heads; each single-packed Titan Master came with a transforming drone, which they could ride, combine with, or form into a weapon for the larger toys. The guns included with Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader figures usually had a seat for a Titan Master to sit in, creating turrets for the vehicle or base modes. Finally, the ''Power of the Primes'' line swapped Titan Masters for "[[Prime Master]]s", sold with "decoy armor" that could turn into weapons for the larger toys; the larger toys went back to dedicated hands and feet for the Combiners, dubbed "Prime Armor", as the Prime Masters could plug into slots on these pieces to simulate powerups.

			''Titans Return'' included updated versions of many classic Targetmaster characters, but their partners were made Titan Masters as part of the linewide swappable-head gimmick. In keeping with Takara's more collector-oriented goals, the ''Legends'' releases of these figures included bespoke Targetmaster partner figures in addition to these heads. Later, for the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline, Hasbro decided to create their own Targetmasters, now dubbed "Battle Masters" to allow for non-gun alt-modes; in something of a first for the franchise, this price point included "[[Fire Blast effect]]s", translucent rubberized plastic parts which could plug onto 3 mm pegs or into 5 mm ports to simulate weapons fire. This was part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], whereby figures and their weapons (each lovingly given a long sci-fi name) were loaded with an unprecedented number of 5 mm ports and pegs for combination and customization. This gimmick was exemplified in the Weaponizers, Deluxe figures made ''entirely'' out of weapons, able to split apart and combine to create whatever [[Neo Autobot X#Generations Selects Special Comic\|messed-up hodgepodges]] you could conceive of. Later instalments in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' iterated on this idea; ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'' had its [[A.I.R. Lock System]] and Modulators with a focus on ramps/shields, while ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' had [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] and Fossilizers based on prehistoric skeletons.

			The subsequent line, ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'', began with the shared gimmick of "Energon-infused weapons"—effectively identical to the gimmick from ''Transformers: Energon'' almost two decades prior—but this was quickly de-emphasised, and in the ''Legacy: Evolution'' subline imprint, was replaced with the vaguely-defined [[Evo-Fusion]]. This subline saw the return of the so-called "-izer" toys in the form of a new set of [[Junkion (species)#Legacy\|Junkion]]s, and in ''Legacy: United'', the [[Armorizer]]s, based on "living rocks" concepts from the franchise's history.

			''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' introduced toys of all the [[Thirteen\|Thirteen Primes]] for the very first time; [[Artifacts of the Primes]] were included with them as accessories marked with their heraldry.

			==''Cyberverse'' and ''EarthSpark''==
			Pitched towards younger fans, ''Cyberverse'' initially eschewed accessory play in favour of spring-loaded "Action Attacks", which unusually featured sculpted-in effects: for instance, [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Ultra Class\|Starscream's Ultra]] toy had missile pods which could shoot out, but which remained attached by their smoke trails! In the line's second year, ''Power of the Spark'' introduced the "Spark Amor" gimmick, which packed each toy with a drone-vehicle that could be use to beef up the main figure. The year after, for the ''Battle for Cybertron'' package refresh, many figures included translucent Energon Armor, which either flipped out as the Action Attack gimmick or (for the electronic "Battle Call" figures) pegged on. Around this time, just over a dozen more-traditional Deluxe figures were released, aimed at slightly older kids and featuring more typical weapons and effect parts. Continuing in much the same vein, and even reusing ''Cyberverse'' molds, the ''EarthSpark'' toyline had similar attack gimmicks as well as Deluxe toys with more accessories.

			==''Rise of the Beasts''==
			''[[Rise of the Beasts]]'' had a "Beast Alliance" subline which iterated on previous gimmicks; the "Beast Battle Masters" were much like the transforming weapons from ''Siege'', while the "Beast Combiners" were similar to the larger "Spark Armor" toys from ''Cyberverse''. Except, y'know, they turned into beasts.

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	The earliest ''Transformers'' toys were repurposed from pre-existing Japanese toylines ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'', and were typically designed to each come with a small pile of detachable launchers, rifles, [[missile]]s, and other assorted accessories with which to arm the robot mode. It was unusual for any of these parts to have anywhere to store in vehicle mode; in fact, as ''Diaclone'' toys were conceived as piloted mecha, many of them didn't even have a place to store their fists. Similarly, rare examples of vehicle mode accessories (such as Hound's spare tyre, gas canister, and turret, or the Decepticon planes' landing gear) would have nowhere to go in robot mode. ~~A famous~~ early ~~example~~ of weapons designed to integrate into both the robot mode and disguised mode ~~was~~ Soundwave's cassette-player batteries.		The earliest ''Transformers'' toys were repurposed from pre-existing Japanese toylines ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'', and were typically designed to each come with a small pile of detachable launchers, rifles, [[missile]]s, and other assorted accessories with which to arm the robot mode. It was unusual for any of these parts to have anywhere to store in vehicle mode; in fact, as ''Diaclone'' toys were conceived as piloted mecha, many of them didn't even have a place to store their fists. Similarly, rare examples of vehicle mode accessories (such as Hound's spare tyre, gas canister, and turret, or the Decepticon planes' landing gear) would have nowhere to go in robot mode. Famous early examples of weapons designed to integrate into both the robot mode and disguised mode were Megatron's [[Fusion cannon\|gun-mode scope]], Soundwave's [[Concussion weapon\|cassette-player batteries]], and the Decepticon Planes' [[Null-ray\|bombs]].

	[[1986]]'s "[[Special Teams]]" took things a step further, with most of the smaller figures including a small robot-mode pistol ''and'' a large vehicle-mode cannon, and with the larger team leaders including a pile of [[kibble]] used to make the combined form. ~~Many~~ of the original characters conceived for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' were described as having "[[laser]]s", no matter how little resemblance the guns' stated properties had to actual real-world {{w\|laser}}s.		[[1986]]'s "[[Special Teams]]" took things a step further, with most of the smaller figures including a small robot-mode pistol ''and'' a large vehicle-mode cannon, and with the larger team leaders including a pile of [[kibble]] used to make the combined form. That same year, many of the original characters conceived for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' were described as having "[[laser]]s", no matter how little resemblance the guns' stated properties had to actual real-world {{w\|laser}}s.

	By 1987, ''Transformers'' toys were being designed from scratch for the line, with much less of an emphasis on realistic-looking alternate modes, and [[5 mm post]]s had been more or less standardized. This meant weapons could generally just be piled on top of vehicle modes as extra armament. The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]] introduced the idea of Transformers that would turn into weapons themselves, to be wielded by other figures.		By 1987, ''Transformers'' toys were being designed from scratch for the line, with much less of an emphasis on realistic-looking alternate modes, and [[5 mm post]]s had been more or less standardized. This meant weapons could generally just be piled on top of vehicle modes as extra armament. The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]] introduced the idea of Transformers that would turn into weapons themselves, to be wielded by other figures.

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Examples

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	Transformer weaponry may be broadly divided into melee weapons, which are hand-held or affixed to the body—such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s—and used to directly attack an enemy; and ranged weapons, which can attack from afar. Partly to avoid using the crude term "gun", Transformers marketing prefers words like "launcher" (for weapons which fire [[missile]]s or other forms of projectiles) and "blaster" or "laser" (for those that fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy, perhaps with the power of [[you]]r imagination).		Transformer weaponry may be broadly divided into melee weapons, which are hand-held or affixed to the body—such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)\|mace]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s—and used to directly attack an enemy; and ranged weapons, which can attack from afar. Partly to avoid using the crude term "gun", Transformers marketing prefers words like "launcher" (for weapons which fire [[missile]]s or other forms of projectiles) and "blaster" or "[[laser]]" (for those that fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy, perhaps with the power of [[you]]r imagination).

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	Transformer weaponry may be broadly divided into melee weapons, which are hand-held or affixed to the body—such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s—and used to directly attack an enemy; ~~or as '''~~ranged weapons~~'''~~, which can attack from afar. Partly to avoid using the crude term "gun", Transformers marketing prefers words like "launcher" (for weapons which fire [[missile]]s or other forms of projectiles) and "blaster" or "laser" (for those that fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy, perhaps with the power of [[you]]r imagination).		Transformer weaponry may be broadly divided into melee weapons, which are hand-held or affixed to the body—such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s—and used to directly attack an enemy; and ranged weapons, which can attack from afar. Partly to avoid using the crude term "gun", Transformers marketing prefers words like "launcher" (for weapons which fire [[missile]]s or other forms of projectiles) and "blaster" or "laser" (for those that fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy, perhaps with the power of [[you]]r imagination).

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	Transformer weaponry may be broadly divided into melee weapons, which are hand-held or affixed to the body—such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s—and used to directly attack an enemy; or as '''ranged weapons''', which can attack from afar. Partly to avoid using the crude term "gun", Transformers marketing prefers words like "launcher" (for weapons which fire [[missile]]s or other forms of projectiles), "blaster" (for those that fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy, perhaps with the power of [[you]]r imagination)~~, and "laser" (even for weapons which bear no resemblance to real-world lasers whatsoever—such as [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]'s "wind-tunnel laser" and [[Kup (G1)\|Kup]]'s "[[musket laser]]").~~		Transformer weaponry may be broadly divided into melee weapons, which are hand-held or affixed to the body—such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s—and used to directly attack an enemy; or as '''ranged weapons''', which can attack from afar. Partly to avoid using the crude term "gun", Transformers marketing prefers words like "launcher" (for weapons which fire [[missile]]s or other forms of projectiles) and "blaster" or "laser" (for those that fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy, perhaps with the power of [[you]]r imagination).

	Another distinction exists between those weapons which are accessories and may be wielded at will, and those which are built-in, inherent to a Transformer's body. For example, [[Tantrum (G1)\|Tantrum]] may attack with his hand-held sword, or with the electrical dischargers built into his horns.

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	Transformer ~~weapons~~ may be broadly ~~classified as '''~~melee weapons~~'''~~, which are hand-held or affixed to the ~~body, such~~ as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]~~s, and~~ used to directly attack an enemy; or as '''ranged weapons''', which can attack from afar. ~~Ranged~~ weapons ~~can be further classified into groups that involve material '''projectiles''' or '''~~[[missile]]s~~'''~~, ~~and '''directed-energy weapons''', which~~ fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy~~. Directed-energy weapons are often called ray guns~~, ~~beam weapons~~, ~~or simply blasters. The technical specs~~ for ~~many G1 characters called their~~ weapons ~~lasers, despite stated properties that had little~~ to ~~do with actual~~ lasers ~~(examples include~~ [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]'s wind-tunnel laser and [[Kup (G1)\|Kup]]'s "musket" ~~laser~~).		Transformer weaponry may be broadly divided into melee weapons, which are hand-held or affixed to the body—such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s—and used to directly attack an enemy; or as '''ranged weapons''', which can attack from afar. Partly to avoid using the crude term "gun", Transformers marketing prefers words like "launcher" (for weapons which fire [[missile]]s or other forms of projectiles), "blaster" (for those that fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy, perhaps with the power of [[you]]r imagination), and "laser" (even for weapons which bear no resemblance to real-world lasers whatsoever—such as [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]'s "wind-tunnel laser" and [[Kup (G1)\|Kup]]'s "[[musket laser]]").

	Another distinction exists between those weapons which are accessories and may be wielded at will, and those which are built-in, inherent to a Transformer's body. For example, [[Tantrum (G1)\|Tantrum]] may attack with his hand-held sword, or with the electrical dischargers built into his horns.		Another distinction exists between those weapons which are accessories and may be wielded at will, and those which are built-in, inherent to a Transformer's body. For example, [[Tantrum (G1)\|Tantrum]] may attack with his hand-held sword, or with the electrical dischargers built into his horns.
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	The earliest ''Transformers'' toys were repurposed from pre-existing Japanese toylines ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'', and were typically designed to each come with a small pile of detachable launchers, rifles, [[missile]]s, and other assorted accessories with which to arm the robot mode. It was unusual for any of these parts to have anywhere to store in vehicle mode; in fact, as ''Diaclone'' toys were conceived as piloted mecha, many of them didn't even have a place to store their fists. Similarly, rare examples of vehicle mode accessories (such as Hound's spare tyre, gas canister, and turret, or the Decepticon planes' landing gear) would have nowhere to go in robot mode. A famous early example of weapons designed to integrate into both the robot mode and disguised mode was Soundwave's cassette-player batteries.		The earliest ''Transformers'' toys were repurposed from pre-existing Japanese toylines ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'', and were typically designed to each come with a small pile of detachable launchers, rifles, [[missile]]s, and other assorted accessories with which to arm the robot mode. It was unusual for any of these parts to have anywhere to store in vehicle mode; in fact, as ''Diaclone'' toys were conceived as piloted mecha, many of them didn't even have a place to store their fists. Similarly, rare examples of vehicle mode accessories (such as Hound's spare tyre, gas canister, and turret, or the Decepticon planes' landing gear) would have nowhere to go in robot mode. A famous early example of weapons designed to integrate into both the robot mode and disguised mode was Soundwave's cassette-player batteries.

	[[1986]]'s "[[Special Teams]]" took things a step further, with most of the smaller figures including a small robot-mode pistol ''and'' a large vehicle-mode cannon, and with the larger team leaders including a pile of [[kibble]] used to make the combined form.		[[1986]]'s "[[Special Teams]]" took things a step further, with most of the smaller figures including a small robot-mode pistol ''and'' a large vehicle-mode cannon, and with the larger team leaders including a pile of [[kibble]] used to make the combined form. Many of the original characters conceived for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' were described as having "[[laser]]s", no matter how little resemblance the guns' stated properties had to actual real-world {{w\|laser}}s.

	By 1987, ''Transformers'' toys were being designed from scratch for the line, with much less of an emphasis on realistic-looking alternate modes, and [[5 mm post]]s had been more or less standardized. This meant weapons could generally just be piled on top of vehicle modes as extra armament. The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]] introduced the idea of Transformers that would turn into weapons themselves, to be wielded by other figures.		By 1987, ''Transformers'' toys were being designed from scratch for the line, with much less of an emphasis on realistic-looking alternate modes, and [[5 mm post]]s had been more or less standardized. This meant weapons could generally just be piled on top of vehicle modes as extra armament. The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]] introduced the idea of Transformers that would turn into weapons themselves, to be wielded by other figures.

			Often, profile writer [[Bob Budiansky]] would supplement the characters' accessories with various in-built weapons based on details of the toy: for instance, [[Tantrum (G1)\|Tantrum]]'s bull-mode horns can shoot electricity.

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	This changed with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)\|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'', which suddenly gave everyone hand-held weaponry. The toyline tied into this through the [[MechTech]] gimmick—again using the 5 mm system—which gave each figure some kind of transforming weapon.		This changed with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)\|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'', which suddenly gave everyone hand-held weaponry. The toyline tied into this through the [[MechTech]] gimmick—again using the 5 mm system—which gave each figure some kind of transforming weapon.

			Beginning with ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', a separate system using 3 mm bars and [[C joint\|C-shaped clips]] began to be favoured, continuing through the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|Hunt for the Decepticons]]'', ''Reveal the Shield'' and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' lines. The system formed the basis of the accessory play pattern for the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)\|Cyberverse]]'' subline of smaller figures, which ran through ''Dark of the Moon'' and ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.

	===''Animated''===		===''Animated''===
	With its greater emphasis on character play, ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|Transformers Animated]]'' eschewed line-wide gimmicks in favour of giving every toy its own unique feature or weapon, resulting in many memorable designs, such as [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]]'s traffic light and shurikens, [[Grimlock (Animated)\|Grimlock]]'s flaming sword, [[Oil Slick (Animated)\|Oil Slick]]'s chain-barrel, and [[Bumblebee (Animated)\|Bumblebee]]'s stinger (which would go on to be a recurring feature for the character).		With its greater emphasis on character play, ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|Transformers Animated]]'' eschewed line-wide gimmicks in favour of giving every toy its own unique feature or weapon, resulting in many memorable designs, such as [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]]'s traffic light and shurikens, [[Grimlock (Animated)\|Grimlock]]'s flaming sword, [[Oil Slick (Animated)\|Oil Slick]]'s chain-barrel, and [[Bumblebee (Animated)\|Bumblebee]]'s stinger (which would go on to be a recurring feature for the character).

			===Arms Micron===
			The ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' toyline smooshed together the "Targetmaster", "Mini-Con"/"Micron", and "Energon weapon" concepts, by including smaller robots cast in translucent plastic that turned not just into weapons, but also into armor for the larger combiner robots. These figures were released in Japan as "[[Arms Micron]]s".

			While the ''[[Transformers: Prime]]'' toyline generally took a similar approach to accessories as the ''Dark of the Moon'' line that preceded it, Takara's releases swapped out the standard 5 mm accessories for brand-new transforming Arms Microns—small model kits that needed to be snapped together and finished using stickers, to appeal to Japan's customizing-hobbyist demographic amongst children. These Arms Microns were themselves designed to combine using the 5 mm system into highly impractical Combo Weapons.

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	Transformer weapons may be broadly classified as '''melee weapons''', which are hand-held or affixed to the body, such as [[sword]]s, [[mace]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s, and used to directly attack an enemy; or as '''ranged weapons''', which can attack from afar. Ranged weapons can be further classified into groups that involve material '''projectiles''' or '''[[missile]]s''', and '''directed-energy weapons''', which fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy. Directed-energy weapons are often called ray guns, beam weapons, or simply blasters. The technical specs for many G1 characters called their weapons lasers, despite stated properties that had little to do with actual lasers (examples include [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]'s wind-tunnel laser and [[Kup (G1)\|Kup]]'s "musket" laser).		Transformer weapons may be broadly classified as '''melee weapons''', which are hand-held or affixed to the body, such as [[sword]]s, [[mace (weapon)]]s and [[axe (weapon)\|axe]]s, and used to directly attack an enemy; or as '''ranged weapons''', which can attack from afar. Ranged weapons can be further classified into groups that involve material '''projectiles''' or '''[[missile]]s''', and '''directed-energy weapons''', which fire a beam, ray, or burst of energy. Directed-energy weapons are often called ray guns, beam weapons, or simply blasters. The technical specs for many G1 characters called their weapons lasers, despite stated properties that had little to do with actual lasers (examples include [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]'s wind-tunnel laser and [[Kup (G1)\|Kup]]'s "musket" laser).

	~~Weapons used~~ to ~~create~~ a ~~burst of flame, ('''flamethrowers''', in layman~~'s ~~terms~~, ~~though the mental image this word brings up is often quite misleading) such as those used by~~ [[~~Slag~~ (G1)\|~~Slag]] and [[Inferno (BW)\|Inferno~~]]~~, are generally classified as directed~~-~~energy weapons~~, ~~though there is a strong argument to be made for classifying them as melee weapons instead due to their limited range and often devastating effects in close quarters~~.		Another distinction exists between those weapons which are accessories and may be wielded at will, and those which are built-in, inherent to a Transformer's body. For example, [[Tantrum (G1)\|Tantrum]] may attack with his hand-held sword, or with the electrical dischargers built into his horns.

	Yet another distinction exists between those weapons which are accessories and may be wielded at will, and those which are built-in, inherent to a Transformer's body. For example, [[Tantrum (G1)\|Tantrum]] may attack with his hand-held sword, or with the electrical dischargers built into his horns.		==Fiction==
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	[[Robot mode]] weapons are sometimes made from a part of the [[alternate mode]] that has been detached and transformed into the weapon. [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]]'s [[Cyber-slash tail weapon]] is an example.		[[Robot mode]] weapons are sometimes made from a part of the [[alternate mode]] that has been detached and transformed into the weapon. [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]]'s [[Cyber-slash tail weapon]] is an example.

	Accessory weapons may also be given. Guns are common, as are missile launchers. Often these attach to the main figure with [[peg]]s, though some use other means. One notable exception, the ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' line, features guns with square handgrips, and posable fingers to hold them, but these weapons still use pegs to keep them against the figure's palm.		Accessory weapons may also be given. Guns are common, as are missile launchers. Often these attach to the main figure with [[peg]]s, though some use other means.

	Any of these weapons may be no more than dummies, molded to look like weapons, or they may be functional. This function usually involves launching [[missile]]s, but it may instead use [[Soundbox\|electronic lights or sounds]].		Any of these weapons may be no more than dummies, molded to look like weapons, or they may be functional. This function usually involves launching [[missile]]s, but it may instead use [[Soundbox\|electronic lights or sounds]].

	{{~~stub~~}}		===G1===
			The earliest ''Transformers'' toys were repurposed from pre-existing Japanese toylines ''Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'', and were typically designed to each come with a small pile of detachable launchers, rifles, [[missile]]s, and other assorted accessories with which to arm the robot mode. It was unusual for any of these parts to have anywhere to store in vehicle mode; in fact, as ''Diaclone'' toys were conceived as piloted mecha, many of them didn't even have a place to store their fists. Similarly, rare examples of vehicle mode accessories (such as Hound's spare tyre, gas canister, and turret, or the Decepticon planes' landing gear) would have nowhere to go in robot mode. A famous early example of weapons designed to integrate into both the robot mode and disguised mode was Soundwave's cassette-player batteries.

			[[1986]]'s "[[Special Teams]]" took things a step further, with most of the smaller figures including a small robot-mode pistol ''and'' a large vehicle-mode cannon, and with the larger team leaders including a pile of [[kibble]] used to make the combined form.

			By 1987, ''Transformers'' toys were being designed from scratch for the line, with much less of an emphasis on realistic-looking alternate modes, and [[5 mm post]]s had been more or less standardized. This meant weapons could generally just be piled on top of vehicle modes as extra armament. The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]] introduced the idea of Transformers that would turn into weapons themselves, to be wielded by other figures.

			===Beast Era===
			Kenner's ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' toyline marked a shift in the incorporation of weapons into ''Transformers'' toys. As the figures turned into realistic-looking animals, weapons were usually integrated as body parts, in fitting with the '90s gross-out leanings of the line. Perhaps the most iconic example was [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]]'s water-squirting [[quasar rifle]], better-known as the "gut gun", as once detached it revealed sculpted detail of intestines!

			The [[Transmetal]] figures later used robot-mode accessories to complete the toys' "[[Transportation mode\|mobility]]" modes—such as with [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]]' wheel-buzzsaw, or [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]]'s thruster-gun.

			The often-blurred line between "weapon" and "chunk of alternate mode" continued all the way through to the reintroduction of realistic vehicle modes with ''Robots in Disguise''. A toy missing any of its weapons would in all likelihood end up looking like half a car.

			===Unicron Trilogy===
			With the closer co-development of ''Transformers'' toys beginning with ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)\|Transformers: Armada]]'', they began to be designed such that, if a kid lost a part, they would still be left with a functional toy. A clear example of this was seen with [[Sideways (Armada)\|Sideways]], who developed the classic [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] gimmick by including not just two swappable Mini-Con heads, but a smaller head they plugged onto. [[Mini-Con]] vehicle modes were often chosen such that, when attached to a larger figure, they'd serve as some kind of weapon, in a few cases extending this as far as to incorporate dedicated [[Triple Changer\|third modes]] with this in mind.

			''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Transformers: Energon]]'' took this idea of customizability further by using the 5 mm system to allow kids to swap and combine [[Energon weapon]]s. These rarely formed an integral part of the vehicle modes, but could attach to either mode.

			In ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)\|Transformers: Cybertron]]'', nearly every figure had some kind of in-built spring-loaded deployable weapon, which was activated by inserting a [[Cyber Key]]. These keys almost never had anywhere to store away on the toy, but so long as a kid had at least one, they'd be able to activate the features of all the toys they owned.

			===''Alternators''===
			With its focus on detailed scale models of real cars, ''[[Transformers: Alternators]]'' introduced an unprecedented level of incorporation of weapons into alternate modes: engine blocks and exhaust pipes would unfold into hand-held blasters. In [[Overdrive#Binaltech\|some cases]], car manufacturers had mixed feelings on this. Notably, ''Alternators'' was also the first line to largely avoid round peg-hole connections for weapons, instead sculpting them with realistic rectangular handgrips, giving the toys posable fingers with which to hold them—though a small peg would still be used to secure the grip against the figure's palm.

			===Live-action film series===
			The first two live-action movies generally depicted Transformer weaponry as being integrated into their bodies—a hand would not ''hold'' a gun, but instead ''change into'' a gun. Toys varied in terms of how they depicted this, but there was generally less of an emphasis on accessory play.

			This changed with ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)\|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'', which suddenly gave everyone hand-held weaponry. The toyline tied into this through the [[MechTech]] gimmick—again using the 5 mm system—which gave each figure some kind of transforming weapon.

			===''Animated''===
			With its greater emphasis on character play, ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)\|Transformers Animated]]'' eschewed line-wide gimmicks in favour of giving every toy its own unique feature or weapon, resulting in many memorable designs, such as [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]]'s traffic light and shurikens, [[Grimlock (Animated)\|Grimlock]]'s flaming sword, [[Oil Slick (Animated)\|Oil Slick]]'s chain-barrel, and [[Bumblebee (Animated)\|Bumblebee]]'s stinger (which would go on to be a recurring feature for the character).

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	A '''weapon''' is a tool or device intended to cause pain, incapacitation, injury, or death. [[Transformer]]s of every sort and every allegiance use a wide variety of weapons, both in war and in occasional peacetime pursuits (such as the hunting of [[turbofox]]es).		A '''weapon''' is a tool or device intended to cause pain, incapacitation, injury, or death. [[Transformer]]s of every sort and every allegiance use a wide variety of weapons, both in war and in occasional peacetime pursuits (such as the hunting of [[turbofox]]es).

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	Transformers toys are equipped with a polymer arsenal of pantomime destruction, and here again there are several classes of weapons.		Transformers toys are equipped with a polymer arsenal of pantomime destruction, and here again there are several classes of weapons.

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	[[File:TFTM Scavenger.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|It only figures that the dullest weapon gives us the [[Prowl (G1)\|coolest death scene.]]]]		[[File:TFTM Scavenger.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|It only figures that the dullest weapon gives us the [[Prowl (G1)\|coolest death scene.]]]]
	A '''weapon''' is a tool or device intended to cause pain, incapacitation, injury, or death. [[Transformer]]s of every sort and every allegiance use a wide variety of weapons, both in war and in occasional peacetime pursuits (such as the hunting of [[turbofox]]es).		A '''weapon''' is a tool or device intended to cause pain, incapacitation, injury, or death. [[Transformer]]s of every sort and every allegiance use a wide variety of weapons, both in war and in occasional peacetime pursuits (such as the hunting of [[turbofox]]es).
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	The ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' toyline smooshed together the "Targetmaster", "Mini-Con"/"Micron", and "Energon weapon" concepts, by including smaller robots cast in translucent plastic that turned not just into weapons, but also into armor for the larger combiner robots. These figures were released in Japan as "[[Arms Micron]]s" named after the classic Targetmaster characters.		The ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' toyline smooshed together the "Targetmaster", "Mini-Con"/"Micron", and "Energon weapon" concepts, by including smaller robots cast in translucent plastic that turned not just into weapons, but also into armor for the larger combiner robots. These figures were released in Japan as "[[Arms Micron]]s" named after the classic Targetmaster characters.

	While the ''[[Transformers: Prime]]'' toyline generally took a similar approach to accessories as the ''Dark of the Moon'' line that preceded it, Takara's releases swapped out the standard 5 mm accessories for brand-new transforming Arms Microns—small model kits that needed to be snapped together and finished using stickers, to appeal to Japan's customizing-hobbyist demographic amongst children. These Arms Microns were themselves designed to combine using the 5 mm system into highly impractical Combo Weapons.		While the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Transformers: Prime]]'' toyline generally took a similar approach to accessories as the ''Dark of the Moon'' line that preceded it, Takara's releases swapped out the standard 5 mm accessories for brand-new transforming Arms Microns—small model kits that needed to be snapped together and finished using stickers, to appeal to Japan's customizing-hobbyist demographic amongst children. These Arms Microns were themselves designed to combine using the 5 mm system into highly impractical Combo Weapons.

	After ''Prime'', these concepts returned in its sequel, the 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' series. The single-packed Mini-Cons each came with a sprue of clip-on clear-plastic accessories, and beginning in the line's second year, the "Weaponizer" Mini-Cons converted into 5 mm accessories for the larger toys.		After ''Prime'', these concepts returned in its sequel, the 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)\|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' series. The single-packed Mini-Cons each came with a sprue of clip-on clear-plastic accessories, and beginning in the line's second year, the "Weaponizer" Mini-Cons converted into 5 mm accessories for the larger toys.

	==Generations==		===''Generations''===
	As the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' line expanded in scope, the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' introduced an unprecedented level of cross-size-class play pattern integration. In ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'', much like ''Energon'' had done a decade prior, the Deluxe limb robots each came with a standardized hand/foot/gun accessory; in addition, the newly-designed Legends figures had weapon or armor modes to upgrade the Combiners. ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' introduced a new "[[Titan Master]]" size class, giving kids a cheap way to replace the larger figures' swappable heads; each single-packed Titan Master came with a transforming drone, which they could ride, combine with, or form into a weapon for the larger toys. The guns included with Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader figures usually had a seat for a Titan Master to sit in, creating turrets for the vehicle or base modes. Finally, the ''Power of the Primes'' line swapped Titan Masters for "[[Prime Master]]s", sold with "decoy armor" that could turn into weapons for the larger toys; the larger toys went back to dedicated hands and feet for the Combiners, dubbed "Prime Armor", as the Prime Masters could plug into slots on these pieces to simulate powerups.		As the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' line expanded in scope, the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' introduced an unprecedented level of cross-[[size class\|size-class]] play pattern integration. In ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'', much like ''Energon'' had done a decade prior, the Deluxe limb robots each came with a standardized hand/foot/gun accessory; in addition, the newly-designed Legends figures had weapon or armor modes to upgrade the Combiners. ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' introduced a new "[[Titan Master]]" size class, giving kids a cheap way to replace the larger figures' swappable heads; each single-packed Titan Master came with a transforming drone, which they could ride, combine with, or form into a weapon for the larger toys. The guns included with Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader figures usually had a seat for a Titan Master to sit in, creating turrets for the vehicle or base modes. Finally, the ''Power of the Primes'' line swapped Titan Masters for "[[Prime Master]]s", sold with "decoy armor" that could turn into weapons for the larger toys; the larger toys went back to dedicated hands and feet for the Combiners, dubbed "Prime Armor", as the Prime Masters could plug into slots on these pieces to simulate powerups.

	''Titans Return'' included updated versions of many classic Targetmaster characters, but their partners were made Titan Masters as part of the linewide swappable-head gimmick. In keeping with Takara's more collector-oriented goals, the ''Legends'' releases of these figures included bespoke Targetmaster partner figures in addition to these heads. Later, for the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline, Hasbro decided to create their own Targetmasters, now dubbed "Battle Masters" to allow for non-gun alt-modes; in something of a first for the franchise, this price point included "[[Fire Blast effect]]s", translucent rubberized plastic parts which could plug onto 3 mm pegs or into 5 mm ports to simulate weapons fire. This was part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], whereby figures and their weapons (each lovingly given a long sci-fi name) were loaded with an unprecedented number of 5 mm ports and pegs for combination and customization. This gimmick was exemplified in the Weaponizers, Deluxe figures made ''entirely'' out of weapons, able to split apart and combine to create whatever [[~~Neo Autobot X~~#Generations Selects Special Comic\|messed-up hodgepodges]] you could conceive of. Later instalments in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' iterated on this idea; ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'' had its [[A.I.R. Lock System]] and Modulators with a focus on ramps/shields, while ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' had [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] and Fossilizers based on prehistoric skeletons.		''Titans Return'' included updated versions of many classic Targetmaster characters, but their partners were made Titan Masters as part of the linewide swappable-head gimmick. In keeping with Takara's more collector-oriented goals, the ''Legends'' releases of these figures included bespoke Targetmaster partner figures in addition to these heads. Later, for the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline, Hasbro decided to create their own Targetmasters, now dubbed "Battle Masters" to allow for non-gun alt-modes; in something of a first for the franchise, this price point included "[[Fire Blast effect]]s", translucent rubberized plastic parts which could plug onto 3 mm pegs or into 5 mm ports to simulate weapons fire. This was part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], whereby figures and their weapons (each lovingly given a long sci-fi name) were loaded with an unprecedented number of 5 mm ports and pegs for combination and customization. This gimmick was exemplified in the Weaponizers, Deluxe figures made ''entirely'' out of weapons, able to split apart and combine to create whatever [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic\|messed-up hodgepodges]] you could conceive of. Later instalments in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' iterated on this idea; ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'' had its [[A.I.R. Lock System]] and Modulators with a focus on ramps/shields, while ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' had [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] and Fossilizers based on prehistoric skeletons.

	The subsequent line, ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'', began with the shared gimmick of "Energon-infused weapons"—effectively identical to the gimmick from ''Transformers: Energon'' almost two decades prior—but this was quickly de-emphasised, and in the ''Legacy: Evolution'' subline imprint, was replaced with the vaguely-defined [[Evo-Fusion]]. This subline saw the return of the so-called "-izer" toys in the form of a new set of [[Junkion (species)#Legacy\|Junkion]]s, and in ''Legacy: United'', the [[Armorizer]]s, based on "living rocks" concepts from the franchise's history.		The subsequent line, ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]'', began with the shared gimmick of "Energon-infused weapons"—effectively identical to the gimmick from ''Transformers: Energon'' almost two decades prior—but this was quickly de-emphasised, and in the ''Legacy: Evolution'' subline imprint, was replaced with the vaguely-defined [[Evo-Fusion]]. This subline saw the return of the so-called "-izer" toys in the form of a new set of [[Junkion (species)#Legacy\|Junkion]]s, and in ''Legacy: United'', the [[Armorizer]]s, based on "living rocks" concepts from the franchise's history.
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	''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' introduced toys of all the [[Thirteen\|Thirteen Primes]] for the very first time; [[Artifacts of the Primes]] were included with them as accessories marked with their heraldry.		''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' introduced toys of all the [[Thirteen\|Thirteen Primes]] for the very first time; [[Artifacts of the Primes]] were included with them as accessories marked with their heraldry.

	==''Cyberverse'' and ''EarthSpark''==		===''Cyberverse'' and ''EarthSpark''===
	Pitched towards younger fans, ''Cyberverse'' initially eschewed accessory play in favour of spring-loaded "Action Attacks", which unusually featured sculpted-in effects: for instance, [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Ultra Class\|Starscream's Ultra]] toy had missile pods which could shoot out, but which remained attached by their smoke trails! In the line's second year, ''Power of the Spark'' introduced the "Spark Amor" gimmick, which packed each toy with a drone-vehicle that could be use to beef up the main figure. The year after, for the ''Battle for Cybertron'' package refresh, many figures included translucent Energon Armor, which either flipped out as the Action Attack gimmick or (for the electronic "Battle Call" figures) pegged on. Around this time, just over a dozen more-traditional Deluxe figures were released, aimed at slightly older kids and featuring more typical weapons and effect parts. Continuing in much the same vein, and even reusing ''Cyberverse'' molds, the ''EarthSpark'' toyline had similar attack gimmicks as well as Deluxe toys with more accessories.		Pitched towards younger fans, ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)\|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' initially eschewed accessory play in favour of spring-loaded "Action Attacks", which unusually featured sculpted-in effects: for instance, [[Starscream (Cyberverse)#Ultra Class\|Starscream's Ultra]] toy had missile pods which could shoot out, but which remained attached by their smoke trails! In the line's second year, ''Power of the Spark'' introduced the "Spark Amor" gimmick, which packed each toy with a drone-vehicle that could be use to beef up the main figure. The year after, for the ''Battle for Cybertron'' package refresh, many figures included translucent Energon Armor, which either flipped out as the Action Attack gimmick or (for the electronic "Battle Call" figures) pegged on. Around this time, just over a dozen more-traditional Deluxe figures were released, aimed at slightly older kids and featuring more typical weapons and effect parts. Continuing in much the same vein, and even reusing ''Cyberverse'' molds, the ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (toyline)\|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' toyline had similar attack gimmicks as well as Deluxe toys with more accessories.

	==''Rise of the Beasts''==		===''Rise of the Beasts''===
	''[[Rise of the Beasts]]'' had a "Beast Alliance" subline which iterated on previous gimmicks; the "Beast Battle Masters" were much like the transforming weapons from ''Siege'', while the "Beast Combiners" were similar to the larger "Spark Armor" toys from ''Cyberverse''. Except, y'know, they turned into beasts.		''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)\|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]'' had a "Beast Alliance" subline which iterated on previous gimmicks; the "Beast Battle Masters" were much like the transforming weapons from ''Siege'', while the "Beast Combiners" were similar to the larger "Spark Armor" toys from ''Cyberverse''. Except, y'know, they turned into beasts.

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