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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Image:HiCThePowerStruggle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This is a powerful struggle, indeed.]] | [[Image:HiCThePowerStruggle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This is a powerful struggle, indeed.]] | ||
The sinister | The sinister [[Decepticon]]s have set their sights on a powerful energy source. However, the heroic [[Autobot]]s are there to foil their evil schemes. Things get worse for Megatron when the sinister [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] decides it is time to betray his commander and seize control! | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] | * [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] | ||
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] | * [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] | ||
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] | * [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] | * [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] | ||
* [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] | * [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] | ||
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] | |||
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] | |||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] | * [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] | ||
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] | * [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] | ||
* [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] | * [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] | ||
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] | * [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] | ||
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] | * [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] | ||
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] | * [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] | ||
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] | * [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:HiC-ThePowerStruggle-ShockwaveJazzHound.jpg|right|200px|thumb|HAHAHAAHAH AWESOME.]] | ||
* The whole "Optimus and Megatron fight near/around/on top of a dam" meme reappears here. It also appears in a different mail-away poster, [[Battle | * The whole "Optimus and Megatron fight near/around/on top of a dam" meme reappears here. It also appears in a different mail-away poster, [[Battle in the Desert Valley]]. | ||
* Much of the art is borrowed from "Battle | * Much of the art is borrowed from "Battle in the Desert Valley" as well - specifically the art of Prime and Megatron. The rest is a weird mix of retouched packaging art (Kickback, Snarl), and modified toy photography (Grimlock, Devastator). | ||
* Shockwave is drawn with a face. So is Hound's vehicle mode. | * Shockwave is drawn with a face. So is Hound's vehicle mode. | ||
* Jazz is hilariously mistransformed. | * Jazz is hilariously mistransformed. | ||
* Kickback has mind control abilities. | * Kickback has mind control abilities. He also has the red chest door of his ''[[Diaclone]]'' precursor. | ||
* Dude! Jumpstarter Topspin! | |||
== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://pleasesavemerobots.blogspot.com/2009/04/more-than-meets-munch-or-yours-for-just.html The Power Struggle] at Roboplastic Apocalypse! | * [http://pleasesavemerobots.blogspot.com/2009/04/more-than-meets-munch-or-yours-for-just.html The Power Struggle] at Roboplastic Apocalypse! | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | {{DEFAULTSORT:Power Struggle}} | ||
[[Category:Mail | [[Category:Generation 1 media]] | ||
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]] | |||
[[Category:Story posters]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:14, 22 January 2024
"The Power Struggle" is a promotional poster that was available from Frito-Lay brand snack products. It unfolds, triptych-style, into a large poster depicting yet another battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron in a desert near a dam.
Stats
[edit]- Writer: unknown
- Originally published: 1985
- Art: unknown
- Dimensions: 17" x 22"
Synopsis
[edit]
The sinister Decepticons have set their sights on a powerful energy source. However, the heroic Autobots are there to foil their evil schemes. Things get worse for Megatron when the sinister Shockwave decides it is time to betray his commander and seize control!
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
Notes
[edit]
- The whole "Optimus and Megatron fight near/around/on top of a dam" meme reappears here. It also appears in a different mail-away poster, Battle in the Desert Valley.
- Much of the art is borrowed from "Battle in the Desert Valley" as well - specifically the art of Prime and Megatron. The rest is a weird mix of retouched packaging art (Kickback, Snarl), and modified toy photography (Grimlock, Devastator).
- Shockwave is drawn with a face. So is Hound's vehicle mode.
- Jazz is hilariously mistransformed.
- Kickback has mind control abilities. He also has the red chest door of his Diaclone precursor.
- Dude! Jumpstarter Topspin!
External links
[edit]- The Power Struggle at Roboplastic Apocalypse!
