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[[Image:Charger power plans.jpg|right|255px|thumb|That green strip on his leg is an "Electro Synthesizer?" Riiiiiiight.]] | [[Image:Charger power plans.jpg|right|255px|thumb|That green strip on his leg is an "Electro Synthesizer?" Riiiiiiight.]] | ||
'''Power Plans''' (or sometimes '''Powerplans''') were included on the packaging of all [[Action Master]]s. They show a photograph of the robot that highlights the layout of weapons and other unique mechanical features of the character. This was in addition to the [[bio]] and [[Tech Spec | '''Power Plans''' (or sometimes '''Powerplans''') were included on the packaging of all [[Action Master]]s. They show a photograph of the robot that highlights the layout of weapons and other unique mechanical features of the character. This was in addition to the [[bio]] and [[Tech Spec]]s. Like the Tech Spec / bio / [[Package art|box art]] card (often referred to simply as a Tech Spec), buyers were encouraged to clip and save the Power Plans. | ||
Though some Action Masters were packaged with vehicles or Exo-Suits, only the core robot was featured on the Power Plans. Likewise, the Power Plans for the transforming [[Action Master Elite | Though some Action Masters were packaged with vehicles or Exo-Suits, only the core robot was featured on the Power Plans. Likewise, the Power Plans for the transforming [[Action Master Elite]]s featured only the robot mode of the character. | ||
They are noted for having some truly bizarrely-named (and placed) internal components listed, as well as more often than not using pictures of figure prototypes instead of finished ones. | They are noted for having some truly bizarrely-named (and placed) internal components listed, as well as more often than not using pictures of figure prototypes instead of finished ones. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Power Plans are referenced in the Japanese ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)| | * Power Plans are referenced in the Japanese ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Legends of the Microns]]'' comic "[[Linkage Part 1]]". | ||
* Though never labeled as "Power Plans," the following Beast Wars characters did feature schematics on the back of their packaging extremely reminiscent of Power Plans: [[Rampage (BW)#Toys|Rampage]], [[Depth Charge (BW)#Toys|Depth Charge]], [[Tigerhawk#Toys|Tigerhawk]], and [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (in his [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus body]]). | * Though never labeled as "Power Plans," the following Beast Wars characters did feature schematics on the back of their packaging extremely reminiscent of Power Plans: [[Rampage (BW)#Toys|Rampage]], [[Depth Charge (BW)#Toys|Depth Charge]], [[Tigerhawk#Toys|Tigerhawk]], and [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (in his [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus body]]). | ||
*The ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series of collectible profiles by Japanese vendor [[e-HOBBY]] similarly employ Power Plan-evoking schematics. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[:Category:Power Plans|Complete gallery of Power Plans]] | *[[:Category:Power Plans|Complete gallery of Power Plans]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:24, 25 March 2023
Power Plans (or sometimes Powerplans) were included on the packaging of all Action Masters. They show a photograph of the robot that highlights the layout of weapons and other unique mechanical features of the character. This was in addition to the bio and Tech Specs. Like the Tech Spec / bio / box art card (often referred to simply as a Tech Spec), buyers were encouraged to clip and save the Power Plans.
Though some Action Masters were packaged with vehicles or Exo-Suits, only the core robot was featured on the Power Plans. Likewise, the Power Plans for the transforming Action Master Elites featured only the robot mode of the character.
They are noted for having some truly bizarrely-named (and placed) internal components listed, as well as more often than not using pictures of figure prototypes instead of finished ones.
Alternity
[edit]Power Plans were revived in the 2009 TakaraTomy Alternity toyline. The toy photos were replaced with line-art akin to the Beast Wars packaging schematics, though the format was otherwise largely unchanged.
Notes
[edit]- Power Plans are referenced in the Japanese Legends of the Microns comic "Linkage Part 1".
- Though never labeled as "Power Plans," the following Beast Wars characters did feature schematics on the back of their packaging extremely reminiscent of Power Plans: Rampage, Depth Charge, Tigerhawk, and Optimus Primal (in his Optimal Optimus body).
- The Transformers Character Card series of collectible profiles by Japanese vendor e-HOBBY similarly employ Power Plan-evoking schematics.
