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:''Mindwipe is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Mindwipe is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:Mindwipeindigo_rotf.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.]] | ||
'''Mindwipe''' | '''Mindwipe''' is not like the other Decepticons. While they focus on attacking your body, he prefers to go for the mind. Using the power of hypnosis, he subverts the programming and wills of his opponents and directs them to perform his dirty work. This makes him very much a hands-off individual. Staying aloft and away from the action below, he allows his near-zombified minions to fight his battles for him. The only being immune to his abilities is [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-bearer. But when the universe shuts a door, it opens a window, and if Mindwipe can't attack the Autobot leader directly...well, his nearest and dearest work just as well. | ||
While his powers have a scientific basis, he likes to pretend they have ''spookier'' origins. Between that and his extensive knowledge of Cybertron's supernatural lore, he's able to scare the more superstitious Transformers into thinking he's some kind of boogeyman! His closest comrade is, [[Chaos Trinity |unsurprisingly]], [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] the skull-faced samurai looker.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=841165f8-19b9-f369-1057-0b57c1e069b6 Battle Bio]</ref> | While his powers have a scientific basis, he likes to pretend they have ''spookier'' origins. Between that and his extensive knowledge of Cybertron's supernatural lore, he's able to scare the more superstitious Transformers into thinking he's some kind of boogeyman! His closest comrade is, [[Chaos Trinity|unsurprisingly]], [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] the skull-faced samurai looker.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=841165f8-19b9-f369-1057-0b57c1e069b6 Battle Bio]</ref> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Cyber Missions''=== | ===''Cyber Missions''=== | ||
{{voiceactor|[[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English)|[[Octavio Rojas]] (Latin American-Spanish)}} | {{voiceactor|[[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English)|[[Octavio Rojas]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Reinaldo Pimenta]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}} | ||
[[ | [[File:CyberMissions5-Mindwipe.jpg|left|thumb|250px|TEAM MINDWIPE]] | ||
When [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] stumbled into the cave where Mindwipe had been hiding out, Mindwipe promptly hypnotised the Autobot and made him start gathering up the [[energon]] crystals which littered the cave floor. This situation didn't last for long, as Optimus Prime came in search of Ironhide and blasted Mindwipe from the ceiling. Mindwipe's blustering at this unwanted intrusion was interrupted by a punch from Prime. Recovering, he responded by trying to hypnotise Prime as well, but his mojo was not strong enough to overcome Prime's will. Mindwipe transformed and attempted to flee, only to be blasted by Optimus. His hold over Ironhide was broken. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 5|Cyber Missions #5}} | When [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] stumbled into the cave where Mindwipe had been hiding out, Mindwipe promptly hypnotised the Autobot and made him start gathering up the [[energon]] crystals which littered the cave floor. This situation didn't last for long, as Optimus Prime came in search of Ironhide and blasted Mindwipe from the ceiling. Mindwipe's blustering at this unwanted intrusion was interrupted by a punch from Prime. Recovering, he responded by trying to hypnotise Prime as well, but his mojo was not strong enough to overcome Prime's will. Mindwipe transformed and attempted to flee, only to be blasted by Optimus. His hold over Ironhide was broken. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 5|Cyber Missions #5}} | ||
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===''Unite for the Universe''=== | ===''Unite for the Universe''=== | ||
Mindwipe was part of a raiding party assembled by [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] at Megatron's command, along with [[Dirge ( | Mindwipe was part of a raiding party assembled by [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] at Megatron's command, along with [[Dirge (Movie)|Dirge]] and [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]]. They attempted to invade a [[NEST]] facility, but were spotted in advance thanks to a tip provided by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], who saw Bludgeon as a potential rival. When [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] emerged from the facility with his new [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]-inspired armor, Mindwipe and the others beat a hasty retreat. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|The Secret of Project: Unite}} | ||
===IDW | ===IDW movie comics=== | ||
Under [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s command, Mindwipe and a number of other Decepticons attacked [[ | Under [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s command, Mindwipe and a number of other Decepticons attacked [[Sam Witwicky]] in [[Philadelphia]] in order to retrieve the rogue scrap drone [[Brains]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} As Sam was under the protection of the Autobots, a battle broke out between Starscream's troops and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Dino|Mirage]]. Mindwipe tried to pierce through Wheeljack's personal [[force field]], but with little success. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Revenge of the Fallen=== | ===''Revenge of the Fallen''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Mindwipe_ROTF_Voyager_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|One, one stealth jet. Ah ah ah.]] | ||
[[File:ROTF_Skystalker_Mindwipe_combined.JPG|thumb|160px|Get off my back, hitchhiker!]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Mindwipe''' (Voyager Class, [[2010]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-25''' | |||
[[ | {{toydesigner|[[Alex Kubalsky]] and [[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}} | ||
:Mindwipe transforms from a bat-like robot into a fighter plane similar to a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-117A Nighthawk|F-117 Nighthawk]] stealth ground attack aircraft. The top of the fuselage sports a symbol that's loosely based on the [[United States Air Force|US Air Force]] roundel, replacing the star in the center with a Decepticon [[insignia]] (an identical symbol can be found on Scout Class [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]]). | :Mindwipe transforms from a bat-like robot into a fighter plane similar to a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-117A Nighthawk|F-117 Nighthawk]] stealth ground attack aircraft. The top of the fuselage sports a symbol that's loosely based on the [[United States Air Force|US Air Force]] roundel, replacing the star in the center with a Decepticon [[insignia]] (an identical symbol can be found on Scout Class [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]]). | ||
:His wings are decked out in [[Cyberglyphics]], the first three of which translate as "WYR" according to a cypher that was used in several official instances, while the fourth one was commonly found on ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager Class [[packaging]] prior to the | :His wings are decked out in [[Cyberglyphics]], the first three of which translate as "WYR" according to a cypher that was used in several official instances, while the fourth one was commonly found on ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager Class [[packaging]] prior to the "N.E.S.T. Global Alliance" [[subline imprint]], so they're probably not supposed to mean anything. He has two flip-out swords/daggers slung under his arms that he can deploy to use as weapons. As part of his transformation, bending his wings back in robot mode activates a [[Mech Alive]] gear-driven feature where the tips of the wings retract and four small blades reveal themselves along the edge of the wing. Although not noted in the instructions, the landing gear on his feet can extend to make him more stable. Mindwipe is designed to combine with the Scout-class figure [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]] (and other toys using the Skystalker mold); when they are both in vehicle mode, Skystalker plugs into Mindwipe's top via two pegs, allowing Skystalker a piggy-back style transportation on Mindwipe's back similar to a Space Shuttle on the back of a Boeing 747. When Mindwipe is in robot mode, the pegs allow Skystalker (in either mode) to perch on Mindwipe's arm. | ||
:This toy was listed on Hasbro's website as "Mindswipe", although the toy's description used the correct spelling. | :This toy was listed on Hasbro's website as "Mindswipe", although the toy's description used the correct spelling. | ||
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== | ==Notes== | ||
< | *A proposed [[Fun Publications]] [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]] was a redeco of Mindwipe into "[[Mega]]bolt", a counterpart to "[[Giga]]tron", the name of the [[BotCon 2012]] version of [[Overlord (G1)#Timelines|''Masterforce'' Overlord]].<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref> | ||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''Japanese:'' '''Mindwipe''' (マインドワイプ ''Maindowaipu'') | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist|2}} | |||
[[Category:Cyber Missions characters]] | [[Category:Cyber Missions characters]] | ||
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]] | [[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]] | [[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:55, 8 February 2024
| The name or term "Mindwipe" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Mindwipe (disambiguation). |
- Mindwipe is a Decepticon from the live-action film continuity family.
Mindwipe is not like the other Decepticons. While they focus on attacking your body, he prefers to go for the mind. Using the power of hypnosis, he subverts the programming and wills of his opponents and directs them to perform his dirty work. This makes him very much a hands-off individual. Staying aloft and away from the action below, he allows his near-zombified minions to fight his battles for him. The only being immune to his abilities is Optimus Prime, the Matrix-bearer. But when the universe shuts a door, it opens a window, and if Mindwipe can't attack the Autobot leader directly...well, his nearest and dearest work just as well.
While his powers have a scientific basis, he likes to pretend they have spookier origins. Between that and his extensive knowledge of Cybertron's supernatural lore, he's able to scare the more superstitious Transformers into thinking he's some kind of boogeyman! His closest comrade is, unsurprisingly, Bludgeon the skull-faced samurai looker.[1]
Fiction
[edit]Cyber Missions
[edit]- Voice actor: Bronco D. Jackson (English), Octavio Rojas (Latin American-Spanish), Reinaldo Pimenta (Brazilian Portuguese)
When Ironhide stumbled into the cave where Mindwipe had been hiding out, Mindwipe promptly hypnotised the Autobot and made him start gathering up the energon crystals which littered the cave floor. This situation didn't last for long, as Optimus Prime came in search of Ironhide and blasted Mindwipe from the ceiling. Mindwipe's blustering at this unwanted intrusion was interrupted by a punch from Prime. Recovering, he responded by trying to hypnotise Prime as well, but his mojo was not strong enough to overcome Prime's will. Mindwipe transformed and attempted to flee, only to be blasted by Optimus. His hold over Ironhide was broken. Cyber Missions #5
Mindwipe interrogated Jack to find out the location of some energon, tossing the human aside once he had the information. As he took off, he announced the energon would soon be all his, which earned him a correction from Starscream. When they reached the convoy, Mindwipe turned his hypnotic abilities on Ratchet and Sideswipe, but he and Starscream began bickering again, allowing Sideswipe to use some rock and roll to break Mindwipe's concentration. Ratchet grabbed Mindwipe and, dumping him into the energon trailer, gave him a short jolt to paralyze him, before dumping both trailer and Mindwipe off the nearest cliff. Mindwipe plummeted towards the ground while pleading for his leader to save him, but Starscream told him to save himself, and went after the energon instead. Cyber Missions #10
Megatron led the Decepticons on a mission to free the captured Soundwave. It was an Autobot trap. Mindwipe tried to hypnotize Bumblebee, but Bumblebee covered his ears and talked over Mindwipe's voice, nullifying the effect. The two fought hand to hand until an army of the Autobots' human allies surrounded the battlefield. Optimus Prime gave each Decepticon a choice: Leave Earth or be destroyed. Mindwipe and the other Decepticons chose to leave Earth. Decepticons Attack
Unite for the Universe
[edit]Mindwipe was part of a raiding party assembled by Bludgeon at Megatron's command, along with Dirge and Brakedown. They attempted to invade a NEST facility, but were spotted in advance thanks to a tip provided by Starscream, who saw Bludgeon as a potential rival. When Optimus Prime emerged from the facility with his new Jetfire-inspired armor, Mindwipe and the others beat a hasty retreat. The Secret of Project: Unite
IDW movie comics
[edit]Under Starscream's command, Mindwipe and a number of other Decepticons attacked Sam Witwicky in Philadelphia in order to retrieve the rogue scrap drone Brains. Rising Storm #2 As Sam was under the protection of the Autobots, a battle broke out between Starscream's troops and Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Mirage. Mindwipe tried to pierce through Wheeljack's personal force field, but with little success. Rising Storm #3
Toys
[edit]Revenge of the Fallen
[edit]
- Mindwipe (Voyager Class, 2010)
- Japanese ID number: RD-25
- Known designers: Alex Kubalsky and Tomoya Miyake (TakaraTomy), Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Mindwipe transforms from a bat-like robot into a fighter plane similar to a F-117 Nighthawk stealth ground attack aircraft. The top of the fuselage sports a symbol that's loosely based on the US Air Force roundel, replacing the star in the center with a Decepticon insignia (an identical symbol can be found on Scout Class Skystalker).
- His wings are decked out in Cyberglyphics, the first three of which translate as "WYR" according to a cypher that was used in several official instances, while the fourth one was commonly found on Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Class packaging prior to the "N.E.S.T. Global Alliance" subline imprint, so they're probably not supposed to mean anything. He has two flip-out swords/daggers slung under his arms that he can deploy to use as weapons. As part of his transformation, bending his wings back in robot mode activates a Mech Alive gear-driven feature where the tips of the wings retract and four small blades reveal themselves along the edge of the wing. Although not noted in the instructions, the landing gear on his feet can extend to make him more stable. Mindwipe is designed to combine with the Scout-class figure Skystalker (and other toys using the Skystalker mold); when they are both in vehicle mode, Skystalker plugs into Mindwipe's top via two pegs, allowing Skystalker a piggy-back style transportation on Mindwipe's back similar to a Space Shuttle on the back of a Boeing 747. When Mindwipe is in robot mode, the pegs allow Skystalker (in either mode) to perch on Mindwipe's arm.
- This toy was listed on Hasbro's website as "Mindswipe", although the toy's description used the correct spelling.
- This mold was later redecoed as the Tokyo Toy Show exclusive Generation 2 Dreadwing and 2010 Transformers toyline Strafe.
Notes
[edit]- A proposed Fun Publications BotCon exclusive was a redeco of Mindwipe into "Megabolt", a counterpart to "Gigatron", the name of the BotCon 2012 version of Masterforce Overlord.[2]
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Mindwipe (マインドワイプ Maindowaipu)
