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{{disambig2|the process of a Transformer spontaneously changing color|other instances of color changing|color change (disambiguation)}}
{{disambig2|the process of a Transformer spontaneously changing color|other instances of color changing|color change (disambiguation)}}


[[File:Puppet spontaneous recoloration.gif|right|thumb|upright=2]]
[[File:Puppet spontaneous recoloration.gif|right|thumb|upright=2|I AM Hot Shot, whether you like it or not.]]
{{quote|In some cases, the extreme power surge during Powerlinking can result in temporary or even permanent discoloration of a Transformer's metallic skin.|"Powerlink Process"|[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More Than Meets The Eye: Armada]]}}
{{quote|In some cases, the extreme power surge during Powerlinking can result in temporary or even permanent discoloration of a Transformer's metallic skin.|"Powerlink Process"|[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More Than Meets The Eye: Armada]]}}


'''Spontaneous recoloration''' refers to the temporary or permanent alternation of a [[Transformer]]'s [[structure|exostructure]], usually in response to an energy surge. Usually (but not always) this external color change signifies a higher energy-state within the Transformer's body accompanied by increased (or even entirely new)<ref>Such as [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream's]] Null Beam Cannon in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' episode "[[Wishes]]".</ref> abilities.
'''Spontaneous recoloration''' (aka the '''colour change phenomenon''') refers to the temporary or permanent alternation of a [[Transformer]]'s [[structure|exostructure]], usually in response to an energy surge. Usually (but not always) this external color change signifies a higher energy-state within the Transformer's body accompanied by increased (or even entirely new)<ref>Such as [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream's]] Null Beam Cannon in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' episode "[[Wishes]]".</ref> abilities.


Spontaneous recoloration is similar to [[reformatting]]. ''Unlike'' reformatting, which wreaks wholesale physical alterations to the transformer's physical form, recoloring is completely cosmetic.
Spontaneous recoloration is similar to [[reformatting]]. ''Unlike'' reformatting, which wreaks wholesale physical alterations to the transformer's physical form, recoloring is completely cosmetic.
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Recoloration should not be confused with surface coatings such as [[electrum]] or a [[silver coat]].
Recoloration should not be confused with surface coatings such as [[electrum]] or a [[silver coat]].


==Temporary recoloration==
==Mechanisms==
{{stub|Unified theory of spontaneous recoloration from "[[Mystery of the Speedia 500]]"}}
 
==Examples==
===Temporary recoloration===
[[File:TwoFacesUltraMagnus Brothers power up.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|''People try to put us down<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)<br>cause our colors change around<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)'']]
[[File:TwoFacesUltraMagnus Brothers power up.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|''People try to put us down<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)<br>cause our colors change around<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)'']]


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**[[X-Brawn]]
**[[X-Brawn]]
**[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]
**[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]
*[[Lio Convoy|The Green Warrior]]
*[[Ginrai|Fire Guts God Ginrai]]
*[[Hot Rod|Crystal Rodimus]]
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity#Beast Wars II cartoon|Burning Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy (BW)|Flash Lio Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy (BW)|The Green Warrior]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Crystal Rodimus]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] when forming [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] when forming [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]


==Permanent recoloration==
===Permanent recoloration===
===Super Spy Changers catalog===
====Super Spychangers catalog====
Characters recolored due to exposure to [[Go-Brillium|go-brillium]]:
Characters recolored due to exposure to [[Go-Brillium|go-brillium]]:
*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Super Artfire]]
*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Super Art Fire]]
*[[Crosswise (RID)|Super X-Car]]
*[[Crosswise (RID)|Super X-Car]]
*[[Ironhide (RID)|Super Ox]]
*[[Ironhide (RID)|Super Ox]]
*[[Mirage (RID)|Super Counterarrow]]
*[[Mirage (RID)|Super Counter Arrow]]
*[[R.E.V.|Super Eaglekiller]]
*[[R.E.V.|Super Eagle Killer]]
*[[W.A.R.S.|Super Wars]]
*[[W.A.R.S.|Super Wars]]


===3H comics===
====3H comics====
*[[Ramulus]] (recolored due to being in proximity of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s healing power)
*[[Ramulus]] (recolored due to being in proximity of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s healing power)


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*[[Triceradon (BM)|Triceradon]]
*[[Triceradon (BM)|Triceradon]]
*[[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]]
*[[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]]
*[[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] (possible)
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] (possible)
*[[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] (possible)
*[[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] (possible)
*[[Jhiaxus (RID)|Jhiaxus]] (possible)
*[[Jhiaxus (RID)|Jhiaxus]] (possible)


===''Armada'' cartoon===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
Characters recolored due to a [[Mini-Con]]-[[Puppet|supplied upgrade]]:
Characters recolored due to a [[Mini-Con]]-[[Puppet|supplied upgrade]]:
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]]
**[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
**[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]]
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]
**[[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]


===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:WorldsCollide4 PowerlinxOptimusJetfire.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
Characters recolored to due an upgrade from the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]:
Characters recolored to due an upgrade from the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]:
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
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*[[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]]
*[[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]]


===''Linkage''===
====''Linkage''====
*[[Tailslide]] (recolored due to corruption from a [[Fixer Bug]])
*[[Tailslide]] (recolored due to corruption from a [[Fixer Bug]])


===''Energon'' cartoon===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
Characters recolored as the result of [[Optimus Supreme|Primus's energy pulse]].
Characters recolored as the result of [[Optimus Supreme|Primus's energy pulse]].
{{note|Within Hasbro's toyline, many of these [[redeco|recolors]] represent different characters, rather than spontaneous recoloration.}}
{{note|Within Hasbro's toyline, many of these [[redeco|recolors]] represent different characters, rather than spontaneous recoloration.}}
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*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]
*[[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Hot Shot]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys#EnDxEn|Hot Shot]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Jetfire]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)#Energon|Jetfire]]


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*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (again)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (again)


===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
Recolored by the power of a [[Cyber Planet Key]]:
Recolored by the power of a [[Cyber Planet Key]]:
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (yet again)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (yet again)


===''Wings Universe''===
====''Wings Universe''====
Recolored due to exposure to [[forestonite]]:
Recolored due to exposure to [[forestonite]]:
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
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*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]


===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
====2005 IDW continuity====
*[[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] (recolored due to being subjected to the [[Enigma of Combination]])
*[[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] (recolored due to being subjected to the [[Enigma of Combination]])


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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Burning justice]]
*[[Burning spirit]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 06:17, 8 May 2026

This article is about the process of a Transformer spontaneously changing color. For other instances of color changing, see color change (disambiguation).
I AM Hot Shot, whether you like it or not.
In some cases, the extreme power surge during Powerlinking can result in temporary or even permanent discoloration of a Transformer's metallic skin."Powerlink Process", More Than Meets The Eye: Armada

Spontaneous recoloration (aka the colour change phenomenon) refers to the temporary or permanent alternation of a Transformer's exostructure, usually in response to an energy surge. Usually (but not always) this external color change signifies a higher energy-state within the Transformer's body accompanied by increased (or even entirely new)[1] abilities.

Spontaneous recoloration is similar to reformatting. Unlike reformatting, which wreaks wholesale physical alterations to the transformer's physical form, recoloring is completely cosmetic.

For unknown reasons, spontaneous recoloration does not uniformly re-tint existing surface pigments, but may result in completely different color arrangements, or even add entirely new "badass" detailing, such as flames or racing stripes.

Recoloration should not be confused with surface coatings such as electrum or a silver coat.

Mechanisms

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What's needed: Unified theory of spontaneous recoloration from "Mystery of the Speedia 500"


Examples

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Temporary recoloration

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People try to put us down
(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)
cause our colors change around
(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)

Permanent recoloration

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Super Spychangers catalog

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Characters recolored due to exposure to go-brillium:

3H comics

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  • Ramulus (recolored due to being in proximity of Arcee's healing power)

Characters recolored due to Unicron's corrupting influence in the Cauldron

Armada cartoon

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Characters recolored due to a Mini-Con-supplied upgrade:

Dreamwave Armada comic

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Characters recolored to due an upgrade from the Mini-Con Matrix:

Linkage

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Energon cartoon

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Characters recolored as the result of Primus's energy pulse.

Within Hasbro's toyline, many of these recolors represent different characters, rather than spontaneous recoloration.

Characters recolored by Super Energon:

Cybertron cartoon

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Recolored by the power of a Cyber Planet Key:

Wings Universe

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Recolored due to exposure to forestonite:

2005 IDW continuity

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Such as Starscream's Null Beam Cannon in the Energon episode "Wishes".
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