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:''Offshoot is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Omnicon]] from the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy | :''Offshoot is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Omnicon]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Offshoot-art.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Slice and dice]] | |||
Unlike his brother [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], '''Offshoot''' doesn't care about working in the [[energon]] mines. He'd rather use his impressive energon-sculpting abilities as an [[Omnicon]] to make [[Energon weapon|weapons]], and then ''use'' those weapons to shred [[Decepticon]] armor. He's a very skilled combatant, even earning the praise of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], but his tendency to show off for his teammates has left him vulnerable to unseen attackers. | |||
{{bigquote|My true talents can be seen in battle.|Offshoot's [[bio]] quote}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Energon=== | ===''Energon''=== | ||
[[File:En-toy Offshoot.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|In America I'm Offshoot, but in Japan I'm just an offshoot... of [[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]].]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Offshoot''' (Energon Class, 2004)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': Energon dish, 2 energon shields, Autobot energon chip | |||
: | : Released in the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' "Energon Class" toys (effectively "Basics"), Offshoot is a [[redeco]] of [[Signal Flare (Energon)#Toys|Signal Flare]], transforming into a Cybertronic half-track MASER tank. In both modes, moving the MASER cannon-arm in any way causes the end of the arm to rotate around. | ||
: | : He comes with several clear-plastic "energon" parts that attach to his MASER arm: a radar dish assembly with a free-spinning portion, and two "shields" that attach to the sides of the cannon-base. These parts all combine together to form his "Energy Cutter" "Ultimate [[Energon weapon|Energon Weapon]]". One of the shields has a [[Mini-Con]]-style [[Powerlinx]] port, letting it activate ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''-mold Powerlinx gimmicks. He also has an Autobot-style [[energon star|energon chip]] that can attach the [[spark crystal]] of most ''Energon''-series toys, demonstrating this gimmick via the spark crystal on his chest/roof. | ||
: | : In Japan, Offshoot was sold as a new incarnation of Signal Flare, available only as a "[[USA Edition]]" toy. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movieverse]] [[Signal Flare (Movie)#Toys|Signal Flare]]. The Signal Flare/Offshoot body design was used as the model for the ''[[Attacktix]]'' Omnicon. His "Energon Cutter" weapon mold was also used to make a pair of [[Energon weapon#Gallery|exclusive energon weapons in Japan]]; the "Energy Cutter Daylight Attack Edition", plus an orange version as a bonus pack-in with the ''Super Link'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Hot Shot Fire]] upgrade. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Offshoot/offshoot.htm More information on Offshoot at TFU.info]'' | |||
[[Category:Omnicons]] | [[Category:Omnicons]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:54, 9 January 2026
| The name or term "Offshoot" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Offshoot (disambiguation). |
- Offshoot is an Autobot-allied Omnicon from the Energon portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Unlike his brother Signal Flare, Offshoot doesn't care about working in the energon mines. He'd rather use his impressive energon-sculpting abilities as an Omnicon to make weapons, and then use those weapons to shred Decepticon armor. He's a very skilled combatant, even earning the praise of Optimus Prime, but his tendency to show off for his teammates has left him vulnerable to unseen attackers.
| “ | My true talents can be seen in battle. | ” |
—Offshoot's bio quote | ||
Toys
[edit]Energon
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- Offshoot (Energon Class, 2004)
- Accessories: Energon dish, 2 energon shields, Autobot energon chip
- Released in the fourth wave of Energon "Energon Class" toys (effectively "Basics"), Offshoot is a redeco of Signal Flare, transforming into a Cybertronic half-track MASER tank. In both modes, moving the MASER cannon-arm in any way causes the end of the arm to rotate around.
- He comes with several clear-plastic "energon" parts that attach to his MASER arm: a radar dish assembly with a free-spinning portion, and two "shields" that attach to the sides of the cannon-base. These parts all combine together to form his "Energy Cutter" "Ultimate Energon Weapon". One of the shields has a Mini-Con-style Powerlinx port, letting it activate Armada-mold Powerlinx gimmicks. He also has an Autobot-style energon chip that can attach the spark crystal of most Energon-series toys, demonstrating this gimmick via the spark crystal on his chest/roof.
- In Japan, Offshoot was sold as a new incarnation of Signal Flare, available only as a "USA Edition" toy.
- This mold was also used to make live-action-movieverse Signal Flare. The Signal Flare/Offshoot body design was used as the model for the Attacktix Omnicon. His "Energon Cutter" weapon mold was also used to make a pair of exclusive energon weapons in Japan; the "Energy Cutter Daylight Attack Edition", plus an orange version as a bonus pack-in with the Super Link Hot Shot Fire upgrade.
