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:''Saur is an [[Autobot]] [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassette]] from the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Zaur is an [[Autobot]] [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassette]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''


[[File:G1 Zaur boxart.jpg|250px|thumb|Oh, man, I stepped in something.]]
[[File:G1 Zaur boxart.jpg|250px|thumb|Oh, man, I stepped in something.]]


'''Saur''' (ザウル ''Zauru'') is an Autobot [[Mini-Cassette]], and the most powerful of the four Autobot [[W Cassettebot]]s, being even stronger in the depths of the ocean. Despite this, he is peaceful and has a fondness for cute squirrels and widdle birdies.
'''Zaur''' (ザウル ''Zauru'') is an Autobot [[Mini-Cassette]], and the most powerful of the four Autobot [[W Cassettebot]]s, being even stronger in the depths of the ocean. Despite this, he is peaceful and has a fondness for cute squirrels and widdle birdies.


He can combine with his partner [[Dile]] to form the humanoid robot [[Legout]].
He can combine with his partner [[Dile]] to form the humanoid robot [[Legout]].
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==Fiction==
[[File:OP1 protest.jpg|left|thumb|Borrowing Dile's color for a bit.]]
 
===Metrowars===
Zaur was present as part of Legout at [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}
 
===2005 IDW continuity===
 
In the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Zaur was seen among the crowd of protesters rallying against the [[Outback (G1)|Autobot cop]] who reportedly killed an unarmed [[Hefter|Decepticon agitator]]. Whether he's part of Legout, ''also'' seen at the protest, is unclear. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}
 
===''TransTech''===
In [[Axiom Nexus]], there was a broadcast program titled ''[[Better Call Saur]]''. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/03/31}}
{{--}}
 
==''Games''==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Zaur-EW.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
 
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}


==Toy==
==Toy==
===The Headmasters===
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
[[File:G1toy saur.jpg|300px|thumb|ASK PROFESSOR SCIENCE]]
[[File:G1toy saur.jpg|300px|thumb|ASK PROFESSOR SCIENCE]]
*'''Zauru''' {{sic}} (W Cassettebot, 1987)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Zauru''' {{sic}} (W Cassettebot, [[1987]])}}</ul>
**''ID number:'' '''C-124'''
:*''ID number'': '''C-124'''
**''Accessories'': Left and right "Cannon Guns"
:*''Accessories'': Left and right "Cannon Guns"
 
: ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' Zaur is a mini-cassette that transforms into what appears to be a dark blue (nearly black) ''Apatosaurus''. He has a good range of articulation with several points of movement at the neck and tail, as well as hip joints. Two silver "Cannon Guns" plug into the faux cassette tape holes near his hind legs. In tape mode, he fits into the chest compartment of the original [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] or [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] toys (and their [[retool]]ed reincarnations).
 
: Zaur combines with [[Dile#Toys|Dile]] to form the legs of [[Legout#Toys|Legout]]. His cannons become hip-mounted weapons in this form.


: Saur is a mini-cassette that transforms into what appears to be a dark blue (nearly black) ''Apatosaurus''. He has a good range of articulation with several points of movement at the neck and tail, as well as hip joints. Two silver "Cannon Guns" plug into the faux cassette tape holes near his hind legs.
:As one of the vanishingly few toys unique to the ''Headmasters'' toyline and something of a tail-ender within the line, Zaur and the other three "dino-cassettes" command ridiculous sums on the secondary market. Their actual ''rarity'' is questionable, though; similar "exclusive holy grails" [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Toys|Stepper]], [[Artfire#Toys|Artfire]], [[Blaster (G1)/toys#TwincastG1|Twincast]], and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundblasterG1|Soundblaster]] were uncommon, but not vanishingly rare, yet still commanded top dollar due to overseas perception (until they got reissued, at any rate). After some decades of this, their high price status may at last change after their rerelease in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' line—except, perhaps, for [[Mint in sealed box|MISB]] collectors.  


:Saur combines with [[Dile]] to form the legs of [[Legout]]. His cannons become hip-mounted weapons in this form.
: Zaur was recreated and reissued as ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Uruaz#Toys|Uruaz]] and [[Zauru#Toys|Zauru]].
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/jtf_frame.php?art=dinocass W Cassettes toy article at TF-1.com]''
{{--}}
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==Notes==
===''Studio Series''===
*Saur's name is often romanized as "Zaur", due to how his name (ザウル ''Zauru'') is spelled in comparison to the current standard of transliterating "saur" as サウル ''sauru''. However, ''zauru'' was a previously standard transliteration, so "Saur" was most likely Takara's intent. This is also supported by the name of Saur's teammate, [[Dile]], likely being a shortening of "crocodile".
[[File:SS-toy Zauru.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* As one of the vanishingly few toys unique to the ''Headmasters'' toyline and something of a tail-ender within the line, Saur and the other three "dino-cassettes" command ridiculous sums on the secondary market. Their actual ''rarity'' is questionable, though; similar "exclusive holy grails" [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Stepper]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)|Artfire]], [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundblaster]] were uncommon, but not vanishingly rare, yet still commanded top dollar due to overseas perception (until they got reissued, at any rate). As there appear to be no plans to reproduce these cassettes, their high-price status is unlikely to change.
{{main|Zauru#Toys}}
*Saur's ability to become stronger in water is a reference to the erroneous idea that sauropod dinosaurs were semi-aquatic.


==External links==
: Predating the [[2019]] [[Mini-Cassette]] reissues in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' toyline, [[Hasbro]] recreated the [[W Cassettebot]] molds that form [[Legout]] and sold them separately in the ''[[Studio Series]]'' toyline inside two multipacks advertising the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' film. While these were marketed as a part of the [[live-action film series]], they are quite clearly intended to be reissues of the original toys and were presumably packed into these sets as the future of the ''Vintage G1'' line at the time was uncertain.
* [http://www.tf-1.com/articles/jtf_frame.php?art=dinocass W Cassettes toy article at TF-1.com]
{{--}}


==Notes==
*''Zauru'' (ザウル) was a previously standard transliteration for "-saur", obscuring the intention of Zaur's name. "[[Dile]]" being a modification of "reptile" implies "Zaur" is the better match rather than "Saur".
*Zaur's ability to become stronger in water is a reference to the erroneous idea that sauropod dinosaurs were semi-aquatic.


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Latest revision as of 12:36, 25 September 2025

The name or term "Zaur" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Zaur (disambiguation).
Zaur is an Autobot Mini-Cassette from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Oh, man, I stepped in something.

Zaur (ザウル Zauru) is an Autobot Mini-Cassette, and the most powerful of the four Autobot W Cassettebots, being even stronger in the depths of the ocean. Despite this, he is peaceful and has a fondness for cute squirrels and widdle birdies.

He can combine with his partner Dile to form the humanoid robot Legout.

Fiction

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Borrowing Dile's color for a bit.

Metrowars

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Zaur was present as part of Legout at Scramble City. Metrowars

2005 IDW continuity

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In the era of Zeta Prime, Zaur was seen among the crowd of protesters rallying against the Autobot cop who reportedly killed an unarmed Decepticon agitator. Whether he's part of Legout, also seen at the protest, is unclear. To Walk Among the Chosen

TransTech

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In Axiom Nexus, there was a broadcast program titled Better Call Saur. Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/03/31

Games

[edit]

Transformers: Earth Wars

[edit]


The Game Full of Death and Suffering...!

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Transformers: Earth Wars

Toy

[edit]

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

[edit]
ASK PROFESSOR SCIENCE
  • ID number: C-124
  • Accessories: Left and right "Cannon Guns"
Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Zaur is a mini-cassette that transforms into what appears to be a dark blue (nearly black) Apatosaurus. He has a good range of articulation with several points of movement at the neck and tail, as well as hip joints. Two silver "Cannon Guns" plug into the faux cassette tape holes near his hind legs. In tape mode, he fits into the chest compartment of the original Blaster or Soundwave toys (and their retooled reincarnations).
Zaur combines with Dile to form the legs of Legout. His cannons become hip-mounted weapons in this form.
As one of the vanishingly few toys unique to the Headmasters toyline and something of a tail-ender within the line, Zaur and the other three "dino-cassettes" command ridiculous sums on the secondary market. Their actual rarity is questionable, though; similar "exclusive holy grails" Stepper, Artfire, Twincast, and Soundblaster were uncommon, but not vanishingly rare, yet still commanded top dollar due to overseas perception (until they got reissued, at any rate). After some decades of this, their high price status may at last change after their rerelease in the Studio Series line—except, perhaps, for MISB collectors.
Zaur was recreated and reissued as Studio Series Uruaz and Zauru.

Studio Series

[edit]
Main article: Zauru#Toys
Predating the 2019 Mini-Cassette reissues in the Vintage G1 toyline, Hasbro recreated the W Cassettebot molds that form Legout and sold them separately in the Studio Series toyline inside two multipacks advertising the Bumblebee film. While these were marketed as a part of the live-action film series, they are quite clearly intended to be reissues of the original toys and were presumably packed into these sets as the future of the Vintage G1 line at the time was uncertain.

Notes

[edit]
  • Zauru (ザウル) was a previously standard transliteration for "-saur", obscuring the intention of Zaur's name. "Dile" being a modification of "reptile" implies "Zaur" is the better match rather than "Saur".
  • Zaur's ability to become stronger in water is a reference to the erroneous idea that sauropod dinosaurs were semi-aquatic.
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