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==Toys==
==Toys==
===The Transformers===
===''The Transformers''===
* '''Wheeljack''' (1984, 1990)
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''03'''[[File:G1Wheeljack toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Do your arms hang low? Do they wobble to and fro?]]
[[File:G1Wheeljack toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Do your arms hang low? Do they wobble to and fro?]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, 2 wings
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (Autobot Car, 1984 / 1985)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''03'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, left & right wings, left & right spoiler halves
{{toydesigner|[[Hiroyuki Obara]] (TakaraTomy)}}


: The original Wheeljack toy, released as part of the [[1984]] series of Autobots, was based on a ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lancia Stratos Turbo. The deco is based on a specific racing version, the "Group 5" Stratos,<ref name="group5">[http://www.geocities.ws/simontmallett/stratos.html Information about the real-life Group 5 Stratos]</ref> with sponsor decals by Italian airline {{w|Alitalia}}, which were changed to "Alital'''l'''a" for the toy (presumably to avoid licensing problems... yeah, it apparently did work like that back in the day). He comes with two rocket launchers that can fire four projectiles and two clear wings. In robot mode, the rocket launchers and the wings mount onto his shoulder and back respectively. The bar his launchers clip to is a 3mm bar, making this the earliest example of the 3mm [[C joint]] system in ''Transformers''. For some reason, Wheeljack's lower arms/hands cannot lock into his upper arms, leaving them hanging at an angle.
: Released in the first year of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'', Wheeljack transforms into a Lancia Stratos Turbo. The deco is based on a specific racing version, the "Group 5" Stratos,<ref name="group5">[http://www.geocities.ws/simontmallett/stratos.html Information about the real-life Group 5 Stratos]</ref> with sponsor decals by Italian airline {{w|Alitalia}}, which were changed to "Alital'''l'''a" for the toy (presumably to avoid licensing problems... yeah, apparently you could get away with that back in the day). He comes with two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers that can (theoretically) fire his included projectiles; the [[Hasbro]] release of the toy has severely weakened the springs [[for safety reasons]], while the later [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release keeps them fully-functional. The bar his launchers clip to is a 3&nbsp;mm bar, coincidentally making them compatible with the far later "[[C joint]]" system.


: In [[1986]], he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] fliers packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[Robot Point]]s.
: He was re-released in the Hasbro line in 1985, with a [[rubsign]] added to his right-side spoiler piece (this was the version released in the 1985 Takara line). While his toy was discontinued at retail in 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item in multiple offers, including the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" fliers packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[Robot Point]]s.


: Unfortunately for many collectors, Wheeljack's mold has been damaged or destroyed, meaning his chances of future reissue look bleak. The latest, and most likely final, release was in 1990 as part of the European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line.
: This mold was originally released in Takara's ''[[Diaclone]]: Car Robots'' line with only some small sticker differences, which is why his canopy can flip open to reveal a small compartment to hold a Diaclone pilot the ''Transformers'' toy did not come with. A ''Diaclone''-series [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed version of the toy was the basis for the [[Decepticon]] [[Exhaust]].
 
: Wheeljack's back-mounted wings can be left attached in vehicle mode, making them easier to keep track of. They can also be used in conjunction with the fold-down doors to give Wheeljack a flight mode.
 
: A [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed version of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy was the basis for the [[Decepticon]] [[Exhaust]].


::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-wheeljack/248/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Wheeljack at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-wheeljack/248/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Wheeljack at Transformerland.com]''
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{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}
{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMaster}}
[[File:AMWheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|At least I come with the {{w|Ferrari Testarossa|''Miami Vice'' car}}.]]
[[File:AMWheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|At least I come with the {{w|Ferrari Testarossa|''Miami Vice'' car}}.]]
* '''Wheeljack / Turbo Racer''' (Action Master, 1990)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Turbo Racer with Action Master Wheeljack''' (Action Master, 1990)}}</ul>
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
 
: Released in the final year of the original US line, [[Action Master]] Wheeljack is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure, with a sculpt based on his cartoon appearance. He has swivel joints at the neck, shoulders and knees, and steel ball-joints at the hips. His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with [[5 mm post]]s.


: [[Action Master]] Wheeljack is a non-transforming action figure sculpted based upon his cartoon appearances. He comes with the [[Turbo Racer]], a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts.
: He comes with the [[Turbo Racer]], a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts. The two missiles have small pegs that allow Wheeljack to hold them like big awkward guns.


: The Wheeljack figure was later redecoed to make [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Slicer]].
: The Wheeljack figure was later redecoed to make [[Slicer (G1)#Toys|Slicer]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Action Master Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Action Master Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
{{-}}


===Universe (2003)===
{{-}}{{anchor|Classics}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (Classic Hero, 1990)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, left & right wings, left & right spoiler halves
 
: The original Wheeljack toy was rereleased in 1990 as part of the European-market gold-boxed ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissue line. The only notable change is to the toy's production stamping: the Takara manufacturing information has been "blocked out", leaving only the Hasbro stamping.
 
::*''[https://tfsource.com/blog/2012/02/09/oldies-but-goldies-classic-transformers/ More information on European Classics Wheeljack at TFSource]''
{{--}}
 
===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Where's your head at?]]
[[File:TFU03-toy Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Where's your head at?]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Spychanger, 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (Spy Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': Rifle
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
 
: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spychanger]] [[Daytonus#Toys|Daytonus]] toy, transforming into a Porsche 962 Le Mans racing car: specifically, a Kremer 962CK6. He is cast in white plastic with mostly black paint. The toy has several [[sticker]]s to represent Wheeljack's earlier Lancia Stratos colours, including his racing number 539. He comes with a small black rifle that can be stored between his legs in vehicle mode, forming his tailpipe.


:This version of Wheeljack is a redeco of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Spy Changer]] [[Daytonus#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Daytonus]], transforming into a Porsche 962 Le Mans racing car: specifically, a Kremer 962CK6. He is cast in white plastic with mostly black paint. The toy has several [[sticker]]s to represent Wheeljack's earlier Lancia Stratos colours, including his racing number 539. He comes with a small black rifle that can be stored between his legs in vehicle mode, forming his tailpipe.
: The original release of this [[Spychanger|Spy Changer]] toy (and the others in the assortment), [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, came on cards that lacked a sub-line designation. Later releases that were also available through chains like Dollar General were put on ''Universe'' cards.


:The [[:File:G2Go-BotGTPRacer.jpg|original unreleased ''Generation 2'' deco]] of this mold was also utilized as the character [[Crash Test (G1)|Crash Test]].
: The [[:File:G2Go-BotGTPRacer.jpg|original unreleased ''Generation 2'' deco]] of this mold was also utilized as the character [[Crash Test (G2)|Crash Test]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Spychanger Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SpyWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Spy Changer Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Alternators/Binaltech===
===''Alternators''===
{{anchor|Alternators/Binaltech}}
[[File:BTWheeljack toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Mustang Wheeljack! You better slow your Mustang down!]]
[[File:BTWheeljack toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Mustang Wheeljack! You better slow your Mustang down!]]
* '''Wheeljack''' ([[2005]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ford Mustang GT Wheeljack''' (Alternator, [[2005]])}}</ul>
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''13'''
:*''Alternators ID number'': '''13'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-14'''
:*''Binaltech ID number'': '''BT-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/"Laser-strafer rifle", "[[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Cryo-Sword]]"
:*''Binaltech release date'': [[May 26]], 2005
:*''Accessories'': Engine/"Laser-strafer rifle", "[[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Cryo-Sword]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Mark McCall]] (Hasbro)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging art)}}


: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of ''Alternators'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]]. He transforms into a 2005 (S197 chassis) model Ford Mustang GT, painted white with blue stripes. In vehicle mode, he features highly realistic styling, opening doors, hood and trunk, as well as a detailed car interior. In robot mode his removable engine becomes a double-barreled laser; he is also equipped with a "Cryo-Sword" made of clear plastic with blue paint apps.  
: ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' Wheeljack, released in the eleventh wave of the line, is a [[retool]]ing of ''Alternators'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]], transforming into a 1:24-scale fully-licensed 2005 (S197 chassis) model Ford Mustang GT, painted white with blue stripes. In vehicle mode, he features highly realistic styling, with opening doors, hood and trunk, as well as a detailed car interior. In robot mode his removable engine becomes a double-barreled laser; he is also equipped with a "Cryo-Sword" made of clear plastic with blue paint apps.  


:The Japanese ''Binaltech'' release of the figure has a slightly retooled head (see image inset), different paint applications, and is partially constructed of die-cast metal.
: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' release of the figure has a slightly retooled head (see image inset), different paint applications, and is partially constructed of painted die-cast metal.


::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#14|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Wheeljack's bio and tech specs]]
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/AltWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Alternators'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Generations===
===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=2|You don't want to drop ''these'' wrenches.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher
[[File:Generationstoy-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=2|You don't want to drop ''these'' wrenches.]]
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}
: ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]], featuring a new head, wings, clip-on wrenches (that replace the missile launchers), new vehicle mode front fenders and rear spoiler, and a modified transformation sequence (with new legs) so as to present a robot mode reminiscent of the original Wheeljack toy. The rear rotatable flip-out panel and the joint it's mounted on are still there, although the spoiler prevents it from being rotated, while the panel itself now lacks the mounting tabs that were previously there.
 
: He has a flight mode similar to Tracks's, though with the clip-on weapons attached over the wings instead of on the rear of the vehicle. He also retains Tracks' gun, which in reality was Wheeljack's own rocket launcher, and as such, nominally clips onto his shoulder. The gun was slightly redecoed, with the ''entire'' jointed rocket piece being painted over this time, and the C joint clip being a darker shade of gray due to [[gang-molding]] with other parts. With the new retool of his legs, the black inner parts under the car mode hood feature [[C joint|3mm bars]] where you can store Wheeljack's wrenches when not being held, as the clamps of the wrenches are actually C joint clips. Additionally, the wrenches ''themselves'' also have 3mm bars on them, in case Wheeljack should try to make some sort of new gadget. [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]] sold separately.
: ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]], featuring a new head, wings, clip-on wrenches (that replace the missile launchers), new vehicle mode front fenders and rear spoiler, and a modified transformation sequence (with new legs) so as to present a robot mode reminiscent of the original Wheeljack toy. The rear rotatable flip-out panel and the joint it's mounted on are still there, although the spoiler prevents it from being rotated, while the panel itself now lacks the mounting tabs that were previously there.
: He has a flight mode similar to Tracks's, though with the clip-on weapons attached over the wings instead of on the rear of the vehicle. He also retains Tracks's gun, which in reality was Wheeljack's own rocket launcher, and as such, nominally clips onto his shoulder. The gun was slightly redecoed, with the ''entire'' jointed rocket piece being painted over this time, and the C joint clip being a darker shade of gray due to [[gang-molding]] with other parts. With the new retool of his legs, the black inner parts under the car mode hood feature [[C joint|3&nbsp;mm bars]] where you can store Wheeljack's wrenches when not being held, as the clamps of the wrenches are actually C joint clips. Additionally, the wrenches ''themselves'' also have 3&nbsp;mm bars on them, in case Wheeljack should try to make some sort of new gadget. [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]] sold separately.


: Though Wheeljack's toy is heavily retooled, his instructions do not reflect this. They depict Wheeljack with his proper head, but most of the rest of the art depicts Tracks' parts, including Tracks' leg transformation. Do not attempt to extend Wheeljack's legs as far as the instruction art shows, because that's some excessive force that's not meant to be applied, in addition to the fact Wheeljack's new shin construction makes him ultimately shorter than Tracks. The instructions also show the wrenches mounting on the shoulders as weapons, with the shoulder launcher as a hand-held weapon.  
: Though Wheeljack's toy is heavily retooled, his instructions do not reflect this. They depict Wheeljack with his proper head, but most of the rest of the art depicts Tracks's parts, including Tracks's leg transformation. Do not attempt to extend Wheeljack's legs as far as the instruction art shows, because that's some excessive force that's not meant to be applied, in addition to the fact Wheeljack's new shin construction makes him ultimately shorter than Tracks. The instructions also show the wrenches mounting on the shoulders as weapons, with the shoulder launcher as a hand-held weapon.  


: This version of the mold was retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]] and ''Timelines'' [[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]], while the original version was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Tracks (SG)#Toys|Turbo Tracks]].
: This version of the mold was retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Runamuck (G1)#Timelines|Runamuck]] and ''Timelines'' [[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]], while the original version was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Tracks (SG)#Toys|Turbo Tracks]].
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Generations'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Generations'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
{{2010TracksMold}}
{{2010TracksMold}}
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{{anchor|CombinerWars}}
===''United''===
====Combiner Wars====
[[File:CWDlxWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From wrenches to bowie knives.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''1 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Knife-sword, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
 
:Part of wave 6 of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Wheeljack is an extensive retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]] sporting a newly shelled alternate mode to more closely resemble a Lancia Stratos, plus a new head, chest, lower legs, and feet. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Wheeljack can combine to form [[Sky Reign#Generations|Sky Reign]] as either an arm or a leg. His smaller weapon can be held as either a rifle or a sword, and a ridge on its hilt can fit into a corresponding slot on the side of the vehicle mode. Like the other versions of the tooling before it, the larger weapon can peg onto his back. Wheeljack can also form into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs.
 
:This mold was also retooled as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Jumpstream#Generations|Jumpstream]], and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]].
 
:Wheeljack comes with a copy of ''Transformers Windblade'' vol. 2 #2 (''Combiner Wars'' Part 3), "[[Mistakes and Mayhem]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
{{CWBreakdownMold}}
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====War for Cybertron: Earthrise====
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Tell Hasbro that I've forgiven them for not making a toy of me during [[War for Cybertron: Siege (franchise)|Siege]].]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, 2020)
**''ID number'': '''WFC-E6'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''ER-03'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 30]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Shoulder launcher
: Wheeljack is a brand new Deluxe Class mold released in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' toyline. He transforms into an Earth-based car resembling a Lancia Stratos and features proportions more accurate to his depiction in the G1 cartoon.
 
: His side doors and spoiler are tampographed with the Japanese text サイバトロン ("Cybertron"), Takara's classic G1 name for the Autobots, as well as several Transformers references appearing as "sponsor logos", such as "''[[Velocitron|Velocitron]] Racing [[1984|1984]]''", "[[Praxus|PRAXUS]]", and "[[Swerve (G1)|''Swerve'']]". However, these decos can be easily scratched, so care must be taken to avoid paint scuffs. Although renders show the figure cast in a crisp white plastic, the actual figure is a slightly green-tinted white.
 
: The only accessory included with Wheeljack is his shoulder launcher, which can plug into the top of his vehicle mode via 5mm port or onto either shoulder using a tab and slot.
 
: It should be noted that Wheeljack's spoiler/"wings" are attached via 5mm ports, for unknown reasons. Additionally, some copies of Wheeljack suffer from loose connections and joints, commonly leading to body parts simply falling off just from movement.
 
:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Wheeljack's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Wheeljack's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet “[[Antilla|ANTILLA]]”.
{{-}}
 
===United===
[[File:Unitedtoy wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You laugh, but few sights have Cons (and Bots) flee in more desperate terror than Wheeljack brandishing tools.]]
[[File:Unitedtoy wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You laugh, but few sights have Cons (and Bots) flee in more desperate terror than Wheeljack brandishing tools.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-19'''
**''ID number:'' '''UN-19'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher
**''Accessories:'' 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher


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:''United'' Wheeljack was released before ''Generations'' Wheeljack was released to retail stores, but not to online retailers. Wheeljack's United instructions show the proper transformation. His instructions also leave out the flying car mode, likely due to it being intended originally for Tracks and not Wheeljack.
:''United'' Wheeljack was released before ''Generations'' Wheeljack was released to retail stores, but not to online retailers. Wheeljack's United instructions show the proper transformation. His instructions also leave out the flying car mode, likely due to it being intended originally for Tracks and not Wheeljack.
{{2010TracksMold}}
{{2010TracksMold}}
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===Construct-Bots===
===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:ConstructBots_EliteWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:ConstructBots_EliteWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Wheeljack''' (Elite, 2013)
* '''Wheeljack''' (Elite, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''55'''
**''Pieces: '''55'''
: Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Elites, Wheeljack can transform into a car.
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
 
: Part of Wave 1 of ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Elites, Wheeljack can transform into a car.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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*'''Arsenal Pack Wheeljack''' (Elite, <s>2014</s>)
*'''Arsenal Pack Wheeljack''' (Elite, <s>2014</s>)
**''Pieces:'''67'''
**''Pieces:'''67'''
: Arsenal Pack Wheeljack is a slight redeco of the previous release, changing some pieces from black to gray. He includes new accessories, such as two swords and two odd shark-like pieces.
: Arsenal Pack Wheeljack is a slight redeco of the previous release, changing some pieces from black to gray. He includes new accessories, such as two swords and two odd shark-like pieces.
{{canceledtoy}}
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}
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===Kre-O===
===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreOtoy Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:KreOtoy Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I ''never'' joke about my work, 007.]]
*'''Street Showdown''' (2012)
*'''Street Showdown''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
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: The accompanying Wheeljack Kreon figure comes with a clear-blue pistol and an alternate clear-blue torso piece. His helmet, which debuted in this set, is also used by [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sunstreaker]].
: The accompanying Wheeljack Kreon figure comes with a clear-blue pistol and an alternate clear-blue torso piece. His helmet, which debuted in this set, is also used by [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sunstreaker]].
: The stickers on his hood pieces are based on the hood design of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|''Prime'']]'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Kre-OWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Kre-OWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Wheeljack at TFU.info]''


{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}
{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}
[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Wheeljack.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Class of 1984 Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Class of 1984 Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Masterpiece===
===''Masterpiece''===
{{MPLanciaStratosMold}}
[[File:MP-20 Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hey, Optimus! I've built a machine to calculate the chances of getting a Marlboro redeco out of this! [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Hey whaddya know, it worked!]]]]
[[File:MP-20 Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hey, Optimus! I've built a machine to calculate the chances of getting a Marlboro redeco out of this! [[Exhaust|Hey whaddya know, it worked!]]]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-20'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-20'''
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Hypno-chip Disruptor ([[Amazon (website)|Amazon.jp]] exclusive)
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Hypno-chip Disruptor ([[Amazon (website)|Amazon.co.jp]] exclusive)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}
 
: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Wheeljack transforms into an officially-licensed Lancia Stratos with proper (licensed?) "Alital'''i'''a" markings. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]]. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Wheeljack lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. An extra pair of mirrors is included in case of loss or breakage.
: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Wheeljack transforms into an officially-licensed Lancia Stratos with proper (licensed?) "Alital'''i'''a" markings. As with other figures in the ''Masterpiece'' line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his [[Character model|cartoon model]]. Roughly as tall as a [[Size class|Voyager Class]] figure, he is also in [[scale]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Wheeljack lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. An extra pair of mirrors is included in case of loss or breakage.


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:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], one additionally gets a toolbox based on the hypno-chip disabling device he used in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]". If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the toolbox. The coin package is shaped and colored like his hood deco, and identifies him as "Weeljack" {{sic}}.
:If purchased in Japan through [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], one additionally gets a toolbox based on the hypno-chip disabling device he used in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]". If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a [[collector coin]] is included instead of or in addition to the toolbox. The coin package is shaped and colored like his hood deco, and identifies him as "Weeljack" {{sic}}.
:This mold has some very convincing knockoffs, down to the copyright stamping and branding reading "TONY" instead of "TOMY"


:This mold was redecoed and retooled into [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|MP-23 Exhaust]].
:This mold was redecoed and retooled into [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|MP-23 Exhaust]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/MPWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Masterpiece Wheeljack on TFU.net]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/MPWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Masterpiece Wheeljack on TFU.net]''
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[[File:Masterpiece-MP-20+Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Get out those repro labels.]]
[[File:Masterpiece-MP-20+Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Get out those repro labels.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[February 23]], 2019)
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[February 23]], 2019)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-20+'''
**''ID number:'' '''MP-20+'''
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Immobilizer
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Immobilizer


:A more animation-accurate redeco of the figure above, this Wheeljack comes with the immobilizer accessory from the Exhaust version of the mold.
:A more animation-accurate redeco of the figure above, this Wheeljack comes with the immobilizer accessory from the Exhaust version of the mold.


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[[File:Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-57-Skyfire.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Shrinking ray problems! Even when I'm this small!]]
*'''Skyfire''' ([[2023]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-57'''
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}
 
:Included with the massive [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Skyfire]] is an articulated, [[show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] figurine of Wheeljack, made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode and carrying a teeny little Hypno-chip disruptor.
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===Q-Transformers===
===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:QTransformers Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hey, Optimus! I've built a Machine that shrinks people and make them cute, and it worked! I call it, the Cutesinator™!]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (2015-[[January 24|01-24]])
*'''Wheeljack''' (2015-[[January 24|01-24]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-10'''
**''ID number:'' '''QT-10'''


:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Wheeljack transforms from a cute [[super deformed]] Lancia Stratos to a just as cute robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Wheeljack as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Wheeljack transforms from a cute [[super deformed]] Lancia Stratos to a just as cute robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Wheeljack as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|From wrenches to bowie knives.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''1 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Knife-sword, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
 
:Part of wave 6 of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Wheeljack is an extensive retool of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]] sporting a newly shelled alternate mode to more closely resemble a Lancia Stratos, plus a new head, chest, lower legs, and feet. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, Wheeljack can combine to form [[Sky Reign#Generations|Sky Reign]] as either an arm or a leg. His smaller weapon can be held as either a rifle or a sword, and a ridge on its hilt can fit into a corresponding slot on the side of the vehicle mode. Like the other versions of the tooling before it, the larger weapon can peg onto his back. Wheeljack can also form into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs.
 
:This mold was also retooled as [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], [[Jumpstream#Generations|Jumpstream]], and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Ravage]]. The mold was also repainted with a new head as [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)#Unite Warriors 2|Unite Warriors Lightspeed]], and again with a different head as the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]] [[exclusive]] [[Punch (G1)#Generations|Wrecker Counterpunch]].
 
:Wheeljack comes with a copy of ''Transformers Windblade'' vol. 2 #2 (''Combiner Wars'' Part 3), "[[Mistakes and Mayhem]]". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (giftset, [[October 29]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-EX'''
**''Accessories:'' Knife-sword, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
 
:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy with new and different paint details to make him better resemble his animation model. He was only available in a [[TakaraTomy Mall]]-exclusive [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]] multi-pack.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Tell Hasbro that I've forgiven them for not making a toy of me during ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]''.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E6'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-03'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 30]], 2020
**''Accessories'': "Magnetic Inducer Launcher"<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)| [[Michael DiTullo]] (vehicle mode concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175244/https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo/status/1245034203583934464|name=Michael DiTullo|site=Twitter|year=2020|month=03|day=31}}</ref>}}
 
: Released in the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxes, Wheeljack transforms into an Earth-based car resembling a Lancia Stratos with some portions of the vehicle's design being similar to the {{w|Lancia Rally}}, while his robot mode features proportions and colors more accurate to his depiction in the G1 cartoon. The only accessory included with Wheeljack is his shoulder launcher, based on his original 1984 toy's, which can plug into any [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] 5&nbsp;mm port or onto either shoulder using a slot and painted tab. His spoiler/"wing" halves are also attached via 5&nbsp;mm posts, so they can be easily removed and placed elsewhere if you want to do that. We won't stop you. In fact, the instructions for [[Slammer|''Kingdom'' Slammer]] instruct you to do so when using it to weaponize Wheeljack.
 
: His side doors and spoiler are tampographed with the Japanese text サイバトロン ("Cybertron"), Takara's classic name for the Autobots, as well as several ''Transformers'' references appearing as "sponsor logos". These include the places: "''[[Velocitron]] Racing [[1984]]''", "[[Praxus|PRAXUS]]", "[[protihex]]", and "[[Iacon (polity)|IACON]]"; and characters: "[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]", "[[Override (Cybertron)|OVERRIDE]]", "[[Ricochet (G1)|ricochet ricochet]]", "[[Wheeljack (G1)|"WHEELJACK" INVENZIONE]]" (Italian for invention, likely to Lancia being an Italian company), "[[Tracks (G1)|''AUTOBOTtracks'']]", and "''[[Aerobolt]]''". Other tampos include "[[A.I.R. Lock System|modulator]]", "[[Cybertron Con|CYBER TRON CON]]", the different racing number "638", "W MOTORS", "Lucky!", "rallyX" (likely due to the car mode being based off a Lancia Rally), a stylized "A" symbol, and an Autobot sigil. These tampos can be easily scratched, so care must be taken to avoid paint scuffs. Although renders show the figure cast in a crisp white plastic, the actual figure is a slightly green-tinted white.
 
: Similar to [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Studio Series|''Studio Series'' {{'}}86 Jazz]], the off-white paint used on the translucent roof/windshield part and the backs of the black plastic hands discolors to a much yellower tinge. This yellowing paint phenomenon is something that had not been observed on ''Transformers'' toys prior to the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''-era of toys, suggesting a different manner of paint mix has been used.
 
: Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Wheeljack's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Wheeljack's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Antilla|ANTILLA]]"
 
: This mold was also used to make ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Exhaust#Generations Selects|Decepticon Exhaust]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Wheeljack (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Decepticon Slicer]].
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Autobot Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My sponsors dropped me after that last explosion...]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-12'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories'': "Magnetic Inducer Launcher"
 
:This version of Wheeljack is a slathered redeco of the figure above, with screen accurate paint applications meant to make him resemble his appearance on the [[Netflix]] ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon. This unfortunately means he loses all of the in-universe sponsorship tampographs.
 
:This contained a portion of a cardstock background of [[Teletraan I]]. Wheeljack's part has tab H, and slots L, M, and O.
 
:Wheeljack was released as a part of the Walmart-exclusive ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' subline, promoting the ''Earthrise'' season of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-K24 Wheeljack Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-K24'''
**''Accessories:'' "Magnetic Inducer Launcher"
 
:Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Deluxes, Wheeljack is a [[package refresh]] of the ''Earthrise'' figure, now in all-new packaging.
 
:This release of Wheeljack also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authentics-Alpha-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Honey, I blew up the kids!]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Alpha, [[2022]])
**''Accessories'': Gun
 
:Released in the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' Alpha figures, Wheeljack is a roughly Voyager-sized toy with a conversion based on his ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxe, but with fewer steps. He includes a small gun that can be mounted on either shoulder or held in either fist which mounts on top of his vehicle mode. This isn't compatible with most other figures unfortunately, utilizing a peg connection smaller than 5&nbsp;mm. However, his wings ''are'' attached via 5&nbsp;mm connections just like his ''Earthrise'' toy.
 
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Titan-Changers-2024-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Titan Changers, [[2024]])
**''Accessories'': Gun
 
:Released in the fifth wave of ''Authentics'' Titan Changers figures, Wheeljack converts from sports car to robot in eight simple steps. The figure comes with a gun that can be held in either of his hands, his left shoulder, or stored on his vehicle mode roof.
 
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[[File:TF-Authentics-Tiny-Turbo-Changer-Wheeljack.jpg|right|upright=1.3|thumb|I appear to have blown a hole in the [[multiverse]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Bag code'': '''L'''
 
: Released as part of the 2026 [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] assortment, Wheeljack is a redeco of ''[[Transformers:_Cyberverse_(toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Tiny Turbo Changer [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)#Tiny Turbo Changers|Hot Rod]] with mostly G1-inspired paint applications, though the red window is primarily a trait of his [[Wheeljack (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' incarnation]].
 
: Amusingly, this is the second unique incarnation of Wheeljack to receive a toy using this mold, with the first being [[Wheeljack_(Cyberverse)#Tiny_Turbo_Changers|''Cyberverse'' Wheeljack]].
 
: This mold was also used to make [[Hot_Rod_(G1)/toys#Tiny_Turbo_Changers|''G1'' Hot Rod]], in addition to ''Cyberverse'' [[Sideswipe (Cyberverse)|Sideswipe]] and [[Hot_Rod_(Cyberverse)#TTCStealth|Stealth Force Hot Rod]].
 
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-United-Origins-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I blew up the original molds for this design, so I had to rebuild it from scratch.]]
*'''Origin Wheeljack''' (Voyager, [[2024]])
**''Accessories'': Gun, 2 fans/dominator disks, 3-piece blast shield
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C1_DSeoMllg/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Design notes on Origin Wheeljack] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram.</ref>
 
: Revealed at [[Cybertron Fest|Cybertron Fest 2023]], Origin Wheeljack transforms from cartoon-accurate robot to his Cybertronian mode of a boxy hovercraft thing as seen in the opening scenes of "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]." To recreate the sequence where he got through [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]]'s flamethrower attack, he comes with removable fans that plug into his bumper, and a blast shield that wraps around the front of his vehicle mode. The fans are not especially show-accurate in appearance, having been designed by Mark Maher to double as [[dominator disc]]s from "[[The Core]]"; as in that episode, the discs are also able to plug into the tip of Wheeljack's shoulder-gun. The blast shield, meanwhile, can peg onto Wheeljack's back to form glider wings for his robot mode, and can be diassembled and re-built into a portion of Cybertronian "road," complete with the rectangular markings of the roadway seen in the cartoon's first episode.  


:Thematically, he makes a complete set with the MTMTE-specific [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Origin Autobot Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BuzzworthyOrigin|Origin Bumblebee]]. Speaking of Origin Bumblebee, Wheeljack's hovercraft mode has an opening trunk that can house Bumblebee in flying saucer mode, again just like the cartoon, and the hovercraft also has sculpted storage racks for Bumblebee's [[Conductor|conductor rods]]. None of this is mentioned in the instructions.
:Like the other two Origin figures, he is [[exclusive]] to [[Target]]. Unlike the others, he's packaged in a regular ''United'' box as opposed to a ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' one.
::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/C1_DSeoMllg/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Designer commentary on Origin Wheeljack from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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===Unite Warriors===
===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[File:TF_Gen_Selects_Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Good news, Prime! I've managed to turn myself into a pickle!<br>It's the funniest slag you'll ever see!'']]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (Multi-pack, 2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobots Stand United''' (Multi-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''UW-EX'''
:*''Series'': ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: United|Legacy United]]''
:*''Accessories'': "Magnetic inducer launcher", gun
{{toydesigner|[[Matthew Cohen]] (photography)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Here's my photos of the Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Autobots Stand United 5-Pack. Up for pre order right not on Hasbro Pulse! I've been getting my hands on more and more transformers now. Hoping to keep it going and b|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/C33FPq-Ol91/|site=Instagram|name=Matthew Cohen|year=2024|month=2|day=27}}</ref>}}
 
: Released as part of the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' "Autobots Stand United" five-pack, Wheeljack is a redeco of his ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toy with all opaque plastics, now geared towards even more cartoon accuracy. His black plastics and paint are now charcoal-gray, and his racing deco is ''severely'' scaled back from other versions of the toy to just the cartoon-like green hood stripes and red on his roof/chest. However, his side-panels keep the "638" racing number from the ''Earthrise'' toy (but in a way, way smaller and thinner font), rather than the cartoon's "539" (based on the original toy). His roof and windscreen pieces are now opaque white plastic, with cartoony light-blue paint on the "glass". He also comes with an extra accessory, a light-gray version of ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Elita One (G1)#Legacy|Elita-1's]] rifle. Despite otherwise being a straight redeco of the original ''Earthrise'' release, the hinge connecting Wheeljack's hood to his waist has been retooled, which due to obstruction against his pelvis leaves the hood unable sit flush against the car body in vehicle mode.
 
: This set also includes similarly-more-cartoon-based versions of [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Hound]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Sunstreaker]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Trailbreaker]], and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Jazz]].
 
: The "Autobots Stand United 5-pack" was officially revealed on [[February 27]], and went up for pre-order the same day for a July 2024 release.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:SSGEDEVWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Game'': '''''Transformers: Devastation'''''
:*''Accessories'': "Magnetic Inducer Launcher", blaster
 
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Wheeljack is another redeco of the ''[[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toy, this time based on his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]''. The paint operations on the windshield emulating the game's cel-shaded artwork, along with a painted bumper & roof. His newly included weapon is molded after the "Basic Blaster" from the game (in turn modeled after Jazz's [[Photon rifle]]), or any of its three variants.
 
:He was released as part of the [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] "MTMTE Collection" and was made available for pre-order on [[June 6]], 2025, with a portion of the run also sold through [[Hasbro Pulse]].
 
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[[File:SS TFTM Wheeljack.jpeg|upright=0.66|thumb|Someone at [[HasTak]] ''really'' wants [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Studio Series|you]] [[Wheeljack (Movie)#SSQue|to own]] [[Wheeljack (Armada)#Legacy|a Wheeljack]] [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|these]] [[Wheeljack (Cyberworld)#toys|days]].]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': "Magnetic inducer launcher", gun
 
:Soon after the above Wheeljack redeco left shelves, the ''[[#Generations Selects|Generations Selects]]'' Wheeljack was re‑released as a [[package refresh]] in the 31st wave of ''Studio Series'' Deluxes, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Amusingly—or perhaps morbidly—the new packaging includes a screen-capture of Wheeljack's corpse, unlike the previously released and deceased [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], who instead had a cropped poster of the film as a (slipshod) substitute.
 
:Unlike his wavemate [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Sunstreaker]], Wheeljack retains the second blaster from the ''Selects'' multi-pack release. Aside from the packaging, the toy itself has no notable changes.
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:DCSCybertronChaseWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"My latest invention: socks!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Cybertron Chase''' (Multi-pack, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Gun, 2 fans/dominator disks, 3-piece blast shield
{{toydesigner|[[Yūkiya Amano]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro, original tooling), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy, original tooling)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C1_DSeoMllg/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Design notes on Origin Wheeljack] from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram.</ref>}}


:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy with new and different paint details. He was only available in a [[TakaraTomy Mall]]-exclusive [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]] multi-pack.
:''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' Wheeljack is a redeco of his [[#Legacy|"Origin"]] toy listed above. This new version adds extra painted detail to his legs, gives his face a more matte appearance, the vehicle windshield and robot chest windshield are both now tinted blue, and the whole inner margin of the blast shield is now painted silver so it does a better job concealing the vehicle within it. Wheeljack is packaged in a set with his pre-Earth "Origin" teammates [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#DCScybertron|Jazz]].


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:Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Wheeljack is a small, non-poseable figurine of Wheeljack based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Wheeljack's race car mode.
:Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Wheeljack is a small, non-poseable figurine of Wheeljack based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Wheeljack's race car mode.
 
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===Zipper Clip===
===Zipper Clip===
[[File:Zipperclipwheeljack.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
[[File:Zipperclipwheeljack.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|"Now you might be wondering how I got this clip in my hea- What makes you think it was an explosion?"]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ( 1985)  
*'''Wheeljack''' ( 1985)  


:Also made by HG Toys, Zipper Clip Wheeljack is a scaled-down version of Stamp Bot Wheeljack, minus the rubber stamp base. Molded onto his head was a small hole, through which a metal clip was looped, allowing the figurine to attach to the end of a zipper.
:Also made by HG Toys, Zipper Clip Wheeljack is a scaled-down version of Stamp Bot Wheeljack, minus the rubber stamp base. Molded onto his head was a small hole, through which a metal clip was looped, allowing the figurine to attach to the end of a zipper.
 
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===Decoy===
===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy wheeljack.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
[[File:Decoy wheeljack.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)
: This small red rubber figurine of Wheeljack was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for ''Transformers'' board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Wheeljack's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.
: This small red rubber figurine of Wheeljack was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for ''Transformers'' board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Wheeljack's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.


*'''Wheeljack''' (1987)
*'''Wheeljack''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''22'''
**''Decoy number:'' '''22'''


: The Wheeljack figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (22, in Wheeljack's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s.
: The Wheeljack figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy (G1)|Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (22, in Wheeljack's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Decoy Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on Decoy Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:Wheeljack scf pvc.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb]]
[[File:SCF Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Optimus! I built a machine that prevents me from turning my head to the right!'']]
*'''Wheeljack''' (2002)
*'''Wheeljack''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''7'''
**''Act'': '''7'''
**Accessories'': Stand
**Accessories'': Stand


: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Wheeljack was available in the seventh ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]''-centric wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.
: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Wheeljack was available in the seventh ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]''-centric wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Sadly, his shoulder-mounted launcher interferes with his ability to look straight ahead, plus it's on an extremely short peg that needs to be shaved down slightly to fit into the extremely shallow hole on his shoulder. Like all the figures in the wave, Wheeljack was available as both a standard full color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.


: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue. On top of that, the short peg for his shoulder-mounted rocket launcher needs to be shaved down slightly to fit into the extremely shallow hole on his shoulder.
: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.


: The pewter version of Wheeljack came packaged with the right "boot" piece needed to transform the wave's [[Star Saber (Victory)#Super Collection Figure|Star Saber]] figure into Victory Saber.
: The pewter version of Wheeljack came packaged with the right "boot" piece needed to transform the wave's [[Star Saber (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Star Saber]] figure into Victory Saber.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on pewter Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on pewter Wheeljack at TFU.info]''


===Heroes of Cybertron===
===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (2003)
*'''Wheeljack''' (2003)


: Wheeljack's ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was released the following year by Hasbro as part of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Like all the figures in the series, Wheeljack was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head.
: Wheeljack's ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was released the following year by Hasbro as part of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Like all the figures in the series, Wheeljack was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head. His shoulder-gun still has staying-in-place and head-clearance issues.


: Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card and came packaged with the right arm of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Heroes of Cybertron|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure".
: Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card and came packaged with the right arm of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure", as well as a character bio card.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCWheeljack/wheeljack.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Wheeljack at TFU.info]''
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:[[Hard Hero]] released a polystone bust of Wheeljack, based upon his appearance in the Generation 1 television series. The tenth bust in their main ''Transformers'' series, Wheeljack is some six inches tall and was limited to 2500 normal copies and an additional 100 exclusively signed by the sculptor.
:[[Hard Hero]] released a polystone bust of Wheeljack, based upon his appearance in the Generation 1 television series. The tenth bust in their main ''Transformers'' series, Wheeljack is some six inches tall and was limited to 2500 normal copies and an additional 100 exclusively signed by the sculptor.
 
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===Palisades===
===Palisades===
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:[[Palisades Toys|Palisades]] released a 6-inch polystone statue of Wheeljack, based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of him in the [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics.
:[[Palisades Toys|Palisades]] released a 6-inch polystone statue of Wheeljack, based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of him in the [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics.
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
 
[[File:Tlswheeljack.jpg|thumb]]
===The Loyal Subjects===
*'''Wheeljack''' (2014)
[[File:Tlswheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Wheeljack is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He has several accessories and a mixed design that takes elements from the animation model and original toy. This figure also has a special gimmick: LED "ears". For every 16 figures, there are 2 Wheeljacks.
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Wheeljack is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He has several accessories and a mixed design that takes elements from the animation model and original toy. This figure also has a special gimmick: LED "ears". For every 16 figures, there are 2 Wheeljacks.


:Like most of his wave, his bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs, with his motto taken from the "Fire on the Mountain" quote directly below it.  
:Like most of his wave, his bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs, with his motto taken from the "Fire on the Mountain" quote directly below it.  


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===Tiny Titans===
*'''Wheeljack "Loyal" Ed.''' (2014)
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Good news Prime! I invented a machine that lets us twist again like we did last summer!]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
*'''Wheeljack''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''
**''Number'': '''9/12'''


: Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Wheeljack is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, albeit posed in a very awkward running stance.
: Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Wheeljack is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, albeit posed in a very awkward running stance, with his wings plastered to the backs of his arms.


: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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===''Transformers Figure Collection''===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Wheeljack-Decoy.jpg|thumb|upright=.66]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (01-2016)
: Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Wheeljack is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a [[Decoy (G1)|Decoy]] figure.
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===Transformers Figure Collection===
===Kidrobot===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Wheeljack-Decoy.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Kidrobot GIJoe Enamel Pin Series.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (01-2016)
====Enamel Pin Series====
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[November 3]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 1 in 40
:Released by [[Kidrobot]] in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Wheeljack inspired by the art of [[Tom Scioli]]'s ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'', albeit with [[Super deformed|cutesy proportions]]. The pin series was [[Blindpacking|blindboxed]], with some pins being rarer than others; Wheeljack in particular was slightly more uncommon.
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:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Wheeljack is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a [[Decoy]] figure.
====Vinyl Mini Series====
[[File:Kidrobot GI Joe Wheeljack mini.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Wheeljack''' ([[November 14]], [[2017]])
:*''Rarity:'' 2 in 24
:The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Wheeljack receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Wheeljack featured articulation in each shoulder, and also deviated from the standard body design for this series by including his cannon on his left shoulder.  
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:W1Wheeljack.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack, Weapons Inventor''' (2018)
*'''Wheeljack//Weapons Inventor''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''  
**'''Wave 1'''  
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T40'''
**''Card Number: '''''T40/T40'''
**''Stars: ''9
**''Stars: ''9
:Wheeljack, Weapons Inventor is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].
:The card's artwork is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.
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[[File:W2CaptainWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Captain Wheeljack, Engineering-Scientist''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T05/T48'''
**''Stars: ''9
:Captain Wheeljack, Engineering-Scientist is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.
:The card uses reused line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with new colors to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art. The original Bot Mode line-art was drawn by [[Dan Khanna]].
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===''Keshi Surprise''===
*'''Autobots''' (2018)
:The ''[[Keshi Surprise]]'' series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy (G1)|Decoys]]. These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Wheeljack was available in red, orange, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.
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===Figural Bag Clip===
[[File:FiguralBagClip Wheeljack.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Figural Bag Clip, 2020)
:Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi Wheeljack.
:It was available only as part of a [[Blindpacking|mystery blind bag]] collection.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Wheeljack was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.
:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4&nbsp;cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Wheeljack is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.
:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4&nbsp;cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Wheeljack was re-released with no noticeable changes in ''another'' impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-Galaxy-Version-06-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 06 - Parallel Universe'''
:*''Accessories:'' Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 pairs of hands (holding, splayed), blaster
:Released in the sixth wave of ''Galaxy Version'' line of blind boxes, [[Blokees]] Wheeljack is a roughly 4-inch tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot mechanical engineer. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Wheeljack has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases. Wheeljack comes with a pair of closed weapon-holding and open splayed hands, and his blaster. The barrel of the weapon is compatible with the blast effects included with other kits.
:Like the other ''Galaxy Version'' kits since Wave 2, Wheeljack features a slightly upgraded suite of standard body parts, notably the multi-colored head piece with color-coded eyes, and he also features two pairs of sturdier pre-assembled hinge joints introduced in the fifth wave.
:If you're a speed builder, be mindful when attaching the pre-assembled joints; Unlike the symmetrical joints from earlier waves, the pegs on both ends of these joints are designed to connect to specific pieces; The tabs with slightly smaller holes are intended for the upper arms and thighs, while the regular tabs are meant for the forearms and lower legs. While an incorrect knee joint assembly may cause it to very slightly lean when standing straight or in an A-stance, an incorrect elbow assembly won't be noticeably affected unless you're looking very closely.
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====Defender Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-Version-02-Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 02 - The Overthrow'''
:*''Accessories:'' Blaster
:Released as part of the second ''Defender Version'' line of blind boxes, this ''Defender Version'' kit of Wheeljack is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy Version'' kits, but still articulated. He comes with the same generic blaster used by most of the characters in this lineup.
:Like most of the larger ''Galaxy Version'' kits, Wheeljack features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.
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[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-04-Wheeljack-Vehicle.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Wheeljack (Vehicle)''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 04 - Tyrant's Fury'''
:The fourth ''Defender Version'' line features a kit of Wheeljack in his vehicle mode, and he features an opening front hood.
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====X Yearly Version====
[[File:Blokees Yearly Version Defender Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Exclusive Yearly Version - Dinobot Desertion''' (2026)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Blaster
:Released as part of the Dinobot-themed 2026 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Wheeljack is a redeco of the individual ''Defender Version'' kit in shiny silver and gold paint and plastic, loosely inspired by the iconic color scheme of the Dinobots. This differs from previous ''X Yearly Version'' sets that were all-gold redecoes of exclusively ''Galaxy Version'' kits.
:Wheeljack also comes with redecoes of ''Galaxy Version'' beast mode [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Grimlock]], [[Slag (G1)#Exclusive Yearly Version|Slug]], [[Sludge (G1)#Exclusive Yearly Version|Sludge]], [[Snarl (G1)#Exclusive Yearly Version|Snarl]], and [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Swoop]], as well as ''Defender Version'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#2026 Yearly Version|Optimus Prime]] and jet mode [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Exclusive Yearly Version|Skywarp]]. The combination of differently sized kits is presumably to represent the Dinobots' typically large sizes.
:Unlike the other two ''Defender Version'' kits, which are mostly gold with silver highlights, Wheeljack features a more varied (and rather nice looking) deco, which is primarily silver, matching his creations. In addition to the gold and silver, the red printed elements on the original release are now black (except for the Autobot insignia).
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==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:DiacloneWheeljackConcept.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|If only...]]
[[File:DiacloneWheeljackConcept.jpg|thumb|If only...]]
* An early concept design of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Generation 1 Wheeljack was printed in a catalog from late 1982/early 1983, depicting a considerably better proportioned robot mode with longer legs.
*An early concept artwork of the ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lancia Stratos toy (aka the toy that would later become ''Generation 1'' Wheeljack) was depicted on the back of several ''Diaclone Car Robo'' figures' [[instructions|instruction sheets]] (and again in an Italian ''[[Trasformer]]'' advert by [[GiG]]), depicting a considerably better proportioned robot mode with longer legs. A very early concept sketch of this design was posted by TFRaw on Twitter (now X) in 2022.
* Wheeljack was given an homage in the form of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. Downshift has Wheeljack's colors, face, and even feet modeled after the Lancia grill. The character was even called Wheeljack in Japan's ''Super Link'' series, something Hasbro could not do because the name had already been used on [[Wheeljack (Armada)|a character]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|previous series]]. Downshift was later [[redeco]]ed as the [[BotCon 2010]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Slicer/"Decepticon Slice"]], representing the same character as the [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European-only Generation 1]] [[Action Master]] Slicer, a redeco of Wheeljack's Action Master toy (while simultaneously representing [[Wheeljack (SG)|another Wheeljack]]).
* Wheeljack was given an homage in the form of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. Downshift has Wheeljack's colors, face, and even feet modeled after the Lancia grill. The character was even called Wheeljack in Japan's ''Super Link'' series, something Hasbro could not do because the name had already been used on [[Wheeljack (Armada)|a character]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|previous series]]. Downshift was later [[redeco]]ed as the [[BotCon 2010]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Slicer (G1)|Slicer/"Decepticon Slice"]], representing the same character as the [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European-only Generation 1]] [[Action Master]] Slicer, a redeco of Wheeljack's Action Master toy (while simultaneously representing [[Wheeljack (SG)|another Wheeljack]]).
* ''Energon'' Downshift also received a new-sculpt toy in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line, which looked considerably less like Generation 1 Wheeljack save for the head sculpt... and the ''feet'', which are sculpted after Wheeljack's distinct Lancia Stratos grill feet. Now ''that's'' a weird homage.  
* ''Energon'' Downshift also received a new-sculpt toy in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line, which looked considerably less like Generation 1 Wheeljack save for the head sculpt... and the ''feet'', which are sculpted after Wheeljack's distinct Lancia Stratos grill feet. Now ''that's'' a weird homage.  
* The retool of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] was originally planned to be [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (presumably in red), but ultimately ended up as Wheeljack instead, with a new head sculpt. Meanwhile, the head sculpt originally intended for Ford-Windcharger ended up being used for the retool of ''Alternators'' "Windcharger" (the Honda S2000 mold, designed as [[Overdrive]] and released under that name by Takara) instead, and now named "[[Decepticharge]]".
* The retool of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Alternators|Grimlock]] was originally planned to be [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (presumably in red), but ultimately ended up as Wheeljack instead, with a new head sculpt. Meanwhile, the head sculpt originally intended for Ford-Windcharger ended up being used for the retool of ''Alternators'' "Windcharger" (the Honda S2000 mold, designed as [[Overdrive]] and released under that name by Takara) instead, and now named "[[Decepticharge]]".
* ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Wheeljack was the original version of the sculpt, with [[Tracks (G1)/toys|Tracks]] (whose toy ended up in ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'') intended as the retool, but the two were ultimately released in reverse order (and different toy lines).<ref name="generations11">TakaraTomy staff interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2011]]'' vol. 1, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428825-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-united.html translation at TFW2005].</ref>
* ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Wheeljack was the original version of the sculpt, with [[Tracks (G1)/toys|Tracks]] (whose toy ended up in ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'') intended as the retool, but the two were ultimately released in reverse order (and different toy lines).<ref name="generations11">TakaraTomy staff interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2011 Vol. 1]]'', [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428825-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-united.html translation at TFW2005].</ref>
* A mock-up of a new [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] toy in the form of a ''Generations'' Wheeljack redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014]]'' Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The mock-up promised that if produced, the final product would make use of some [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]] tooling. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, however, Downshift placed dead last, having claimed only 1% of the votes. The indignity!<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
* A mock-up of a new [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] toy in the form of a ''Generations'' Wheeljack redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 2|Vol. 2]]''. The mock-up promised that if produced, the final product would make use of some [[Tracks (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]] tooling. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, however, Downshift placed dead last, having claimed only 1% of the votes. The indignity!<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 5 May 2026

Wheeljack's toys blow up in his labs, but hopefully these won't!

Toys

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The Transformers

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Do your arms hang low? Do they wobble to and fro?
  • Wheeljack (Autobot Car, 1984 / 1985)
  • Takara ID number: 03
  • Accessories: 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, left & right wings, left & right spoiler halves
  • Known designers: Hiroyuki Obara (TakaraTomy)
Released in the first year of The Transformers, Wheeljack transforms into a Lancia Stratos Turbo. The deco is based on a specific racing version, the "Group 5" Stratos,[1] with sponsor decals by Italian airline Alitalia, which were changed to "Alitalla" for the toy (presumably to avoid licensing problems... yeah, apparently you could get away with that back in the day). He comes with two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers that can (theoretically) fire his included projectiles; the Hasbro release of the toy has severely weakened the springs for safety reasons, while the later Takara release keeps them fully-functional. The bar his launchers clip to is a 3 mm bar, coincidentally making them compatible with the far later "C joint" system.
He was re-released in the Hasbro line in 1985, with a rubsign added to his right-side spoiler piece (this was the version released in the 1985 Takara line). While his toy was discontinued at retail in 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item in multiple offers, including the "Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction" fliers packed with most boxed Transformers toys. He cost $8 and two Robot Points.
This mold was originally released in Takara's Diaclone: Car Robots line with only some small sticker differences, which is why his canopy can flip open to reveal a small compartment to hold a Diaclone pilot the Transformers toy did not come with. A Diaclone-series retooled and redecoed version of the toy was the basis for the Decepticon Exhaust.


At least I come with the Miami Vice car.
  • Turbo Racer with Action Master Wheeljack (Action Master, 1990)
Released in the final year of the original US line, Action Master Wheeljack is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure, with a sculpt based on his cartoon appearance. He has swivel joints at the neck, shoulders and knees, and steel ball-joints at the hips. His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with 5 mm posts.
He comes with the Turbo Racer, a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two Action Master figures. The Turbo Racer has an "attack mode" where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts. The two missiles have small pegs that allow Wheeljack to hold them like big awkward guns.
The Wheeljack figure was later redecoed to make Slicer.


  • Wheeljack (Classic Hero, 1990)
  • Accessories: 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, left & right wings, left & right spoiler halves
The original Wheeljack toy was rereleased in 1990 as part of the European-market gold-boxed Classics reissue line. The only notable change is to the toy's production stamping: the Takara manufacturing information has been "blocked out", leaving only the Hasbro stamping.

Universe (2003)

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Where's your head at?
  • Wheeljack (Spy Changer, 2004)
  • Accessories: Rifle
Universe Wheeljack is a redeco of the 2001 Robots in Disguise Spychanger Daytonus toy, transforming into a Porsche 962 Le Mans racing car: specifically, a Kremer 962CK6. He is cast in white plastic with mostly black paint. The toy has several stickers to represent Wheeljack's earlier Lancia Stratos colours, including his racing number 539. He comes with a small black rifle that can be stored between his legs in vehicle mode, forming his tailpipe.
The original release of this Spy Changer toy (and the others in the assortment), exclusive to KB Toys stores, came on cards that lacked a sub-line designation. Later releases that were also available through chains like Dollar General were put on Universe cards.
The original unreleased Generation 2 deco of this mold was also utilized as the character Crash Test.


Alternators

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Mustang Wheeljack! You better slow your Mustang down!
  • Ford Mustang GT Wheeljack (Alternator, 2005)
Alternators Wheeljack, released in the eleventh wave of the line, is a retooling of Alternators Grimlock, transforming into a 1:24-scale fully-licensed 2005 (S197 chassis) model Ford Mustang GT, painted white with blue stripes. In vehicle mode, he features highly realistic styling, with opening doors, hood and trunk, as well as a detailed car interior. In robot mode his removable engine becomes a double-barreled laser; he is also equipped with a "Cryo-Sword" made of clear plastic with blue paint apps.
The Japanese Binaltech release of the figure has a slightly retooled head (see image inset), different paint applications, and is partially constructed of painted die-cast metal.


Generations

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You don't want to drop these wrenches.
  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2011)
    • Accessories: 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher
Generations Wheeljack is a retool of Transformers Turbo Tracks, featuring a new head, wings, clip-on wrenches (that replace the missile launchers), new vehicle mode front fenders and rear spoiler, and a modified transformation sequence (with new legs) so as to present a robot mode reminiscent of the original Wheeljack toy. The rear rotatable flip-out panel and the joint it's mounted on are still there, although the spoiler prevents it from being rotated, while the panel itself now lacks the mounting tabs that were previously there.
He has a flight mode similar to Tracks's, though with the clip-on weapons attached over the wings instead of on the rear of the vehicle. He also retains Tracks's gun, which in reality was Wheeljack's own rocket launcher, and as such, nominally clips onto his shoulder. The gun was slightly redecoed, with the entire jointed rocket piece being painted over this time, and the C joint clip being a darker shade of gray due to gang-molding with other parts. With the new retool of his legs, the black inner parts under the car mode hood feature 3 mm bars where you can store Wheeljack's wrenches when not being held, as the clamps of the wrenches are actually C joint clips. Additionally, the wrenches themselves also have 3 mm bars on them, in case Wheeljack should try to make some sort of new gadget. Ratchet sold separately.
Though Wheeljack's toy is heavily retooled, his instructions do not reflect this. They depict Wheeljack with his proper head, but most of the rest of the art depicts Tracks's parts, including Tracks's leg transformation. Do not attempt to extend Wheeljack's legs as far as the instruction art shows, because that's some excessive force that's not meant to be applied, in addition to the fact Wheeljack's new shin construction makes him ultimately shorter than Tracks. The instructions also show the wrenches mounting on the shoulders as weapons, with the shoulder launcher as a hand-held weapon.
This version of the mold was retooled into Timelines Runamuck and Timelines Over-Run, while the original version was redecoed into Shattered Glass Turbo Tracks.
Transformers (2010) mold: Tracks
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United

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You laugh, but few sights have Cons (and Bots) flee in more desperate terror than Wheeljack brandishing tools.
  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2011-03-26)
    • ID number: UN-19
    • Accessories: 2 wrenches, 1 shoulder launcher
Part of the United toyline, TakaraTomy's version of Wheeljack features some subtle differences from the Generations version. He now sports silver painted ears, metallic green paint and medium red paint for his stripes, which follow a different pattern, and continue down the back of the car. He no longer has a painted rear window (instead leaving it white with the stripe detailing), features different tail light applications, a silver outlined Autobot symbol (rather than one without a border), painted clear blue eyes, and a more blue-green plastic instead of the slightly brighter green of the Hasbro version.
United Wheeljack was released before Generations Wheeljack was released to retail stores, but not to online retailers. Wheeljack's United instructions show the proper transformation. His instructions also leave out the flying car mode, likely due to it being intended originally for Tracks and not Wheeljack.
Transformers (2010) mold: Tracks
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Construct-Bots

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  • Wheeljack (Elite, 2013)
    • Pieces: 55
Part of Wave 1 of Construct-Bots Elites, Wheeljack can transform into a car.


Just when Wheeljack thought it was safe to go back in the water...
  • Arsenal Pack Wheeljack (Elite, 2014)
    • Pieces:67
Arsenal Pack Wheeljack is a slight redeco of the previous release, changing some pieces from black to gray. He includes new accessories, such as two swords and two odd shark-like pieces.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Kre-O

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I never joke about my work, 007.
  • Street Showdown (2012)
    • Set number: 38771
    • Japanese release date: 2013-03-20
    • Pieces: 273
    • Kreons: Knock Out, Wheeljack, Driver x2
    • Accessories: Missile, handgun (10203), knife (10205), clawed staff, pistol (10087), traffic cone x2
The "Street Showdown" set comes with a large Wheeljack build that can be built into a robot or a car. In car build, he can seat a single Kreon figure, mainly the green-suited human "Driver".
The accompanying Wheeljack Kreon figure comes with a clear-blue pistol and an alternate clear-blue torso piece. His helmet, which debuted in this set, is also used by Sunstreaker.
The stickers on his hood pieces are based on the hood design of Prime Wheeljack.


  • Kreon Class of 1984 (Kreon figure set, 2014)
    • Set number: B0090
    • Voted: Most Likely to Blow Himself Up
    • Accessories: Clip-on rifle
This version of Wheeljack has much more toy-based tampographs than his prior version, including a distinct lack of eyes, just the vent-thing.
He was only available in a San Diego Comic-Con 2014 exclusive pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". Remaining stock was to be sold at Hasbro Toy Shop online, only there was no remaining stock after the show.

Masterpiece

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Hey, Optimus! I've built a machine to calculate the chances of getting a Marlboro redeco out of this! Hey whaddya know, it worked!
  • Wheeljack (2014-09-20)
    • ID number: MP-20
    • Accessories: Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Hypno-chip Disruptor (Amazon.co.jp exclusive)
Masterpiece Wheeljack transforms into an officially-licensed Lancia Stratos with proper (licensed?) "Alitalia" markings. As with other figures in the Masterpiece line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of his cartoon model. Roughly as tall as a Voyager Class figure, he is also in scale with MP-10 Optimus Prime, and can fit inside Prime's trailer in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Wheeljack lacks die-cast parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. An extra pair of mirrors is included in case of loss or breakage.
For accessories, he comes with shoulder launcher, including a removable non-firing missile, and the generic laser pistol he wielded in "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3". In vehicle mode, the shoulder launcher mounts on the roof like the weapons of the other Masterpiece cars, while the gun stores underneath as the car's exhaust pipe.
As a curious Easter egg, dismantling his head reveals a mustache hidden under his faceplate, similar to the one his Animated counterpart sports.[2]
If purchased in Japan through Amazon, one additionally gets a toolbox based on the hypno-chip disabling device he used in "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3". If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, a collector coin is included instead of or in addition to the toolbox. The coin package is shaped and colored like his hood deco, and identifies him as "Weeljack" [sic].
This mold has some very convincing knockoffs, down to the copyright stamping and branding reading "TONY" instead of "TOMY"
This mold was redecoed and retooled into MP-23 Exhaust.
Masterpiece mold: Lancia Stratos
  • TakaraTomy:

Shogo Hasui


Get out those repro labels.
  • Wheeljack (February 23, 2019)
    • ID number: MP-20+
    • Accessories: Shoulder Cannon, missile, Laser Gun, Immobilizer
A more animation-accurate redeco of the figure above, this Wheeljack comes with the immobilizer accessory from the Exhaust version of the mold.


Shrinking ray problems! Even when I'm this small!
  • Skyfire (2023)
    • ID number: MP-57
Included with the massive Masterpiece Skyfire is an articulated, cartoon-accurate figurine of Wheeljack, made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode and carrying a teeny little Hypno-chip disruptor.

Q-Transformers

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Hey, Optimus! I've built a Machine that shrinks people and make them cute, and it worked! I call it, the Cutesinator™!
  • Wheeljack (2015-01-24)
    • ID number: QT-10
Q-Transformers Wheeljack transforms from a cute super deformed Lancia Stratos to a just as cute robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Wheeljack as a playable character in the Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns game.

Combiner Wars

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From wrenches to bowie knives.
  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2016)
    • 1 OF 5: Sky Reign
    • Accessories: Knife-sword, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
Part of wave 6 of Combiner Wars Deluxe Class toys, Wheeljack is an extensive retool of Combiner Wars Breakdown sporting a newly shelled alternate mode to more closely resemble a Lancia Stratos, plus a new head, chest, lower legs, and feet. Being a Combiner Wars figure, Wheeljack can combine to form Sky Reign as either an arm or a leg. His smaller weapon can be held as either a rifle or a sword, and a ridge on its hilt can fit into a corresponding slot on the side of the vehicle mode. Like the other versions of the tooling before it, the larger weapon can peg onto his back. Wheeljack can also form into one of Legends Godbomber's legs.
This mold was also retooled as Sunstreaker, Jumpstream, and Ravage. The mold was also repainted with a new head as Unite Warriors Lightspeed, and again with a different head as the Transformers Figure Subscription Service exclusive Wrecker Counterpunch.
Wheeljack comes with a copy of Transformers Windblade vol. 2 #2 (Combiner Wars Part 3), "Mistakes and Mayhem". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of multilingual packaging including a character card featuring his comic book cover/package art instead. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.
Combiner Wars mold: Breakdown

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Unite Warriors

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  • Lynxmaster (giftset, October 29, 2016)
    • ID number: UW-EX
    • Accessories: Knife-sword, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
Unite Warriors Wheeljack is a redeco of his Combiner Wars toy with new and different paint details to make him better resemble his animation model. He was only available in a TakaraTomy Mall-exclusive Lynxmaster multi-pack.
Combiner Wars mold: Breakdown

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War for Cybertron: Earthrise

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Tell Hasbro that I've forgiven them for not making a toy of me during Siege.
  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2020)
    • Hasbro ID number: WFC-E6
    • TakaraTomy ID number: ER-03
    • TakaraTomy release date: May 30, 2020
    • Accessories: "Magnetic Inducer Launcher"[3]
Released in the first wave of Earthrise Deluxes, Wheeljack transforms into an Earth-based car resembling a Lancia Stratos with some portions of the vehicle's design being similar to the Lancia Rally, while his robot mode features proportions and colors more accurate to his depiction in the G1 cartoon. The only accessory included with Wheeljack is his shoulder launcher, based on his original 1984 toy's, which can plug into any C.O.M.B.A.T. System 5 mm port or onto either shoulder using a slot and painted tab. His spoiler/"wing" halves are also attached via 5 mm posts, so they can be easily removed and placed elsewhere if you want to do that. We won't stop you. In fact, the instructions for Kingdom Slammer instruct you to do so when using it to weaponize Wheeljack.
His side doors and spoiler are tampographed with the Japanese text サイバトロン ("Cybertron"), Takara's classic name for the Autobots, as well as several Transformers references appearing as "sponsor logos". These include the places: "Velocitron Racing 1984", "PRAXUS", "protihex", and "IACON"; and characters: "Swerve", "OVERRIDE", "ricochet ricochet", ""WHEELJACK" INVENZIONE" (Italian for invention, likely to Lancia being an Italian company), "AUTOBOTtracks", and "Aerobolt". Other tampos include "modulator", "CYBER TRON CON", the different racing number "638", "W MOTORS", "Lucky!", "rallyX" (likely due to the car mode being based off a Lancia Rally), a stylized "A" symbol, and an Autobot sigil. These tampos can be easily scratched, so care must be taken to avoid paint scuffs. Although renders show the figure cast in a crisp white plastic, the actual figure is a slightly green-tinted white.
Similar to Studio Series '86 Jazz, the off-white paint used on the translucent roof/windshield part and the backs of the black plastic hands discolors to a much yellower tinge. This yellowing paint phenomenon is something that had not been observed on Transformers toys prior to the War for Cybertron Trilogy-era of toys, suggesting a different manner of paint mix has been used.
Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Wheeljack's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Wheeljack's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "ANTILLA"
This mold was also used to make Generations Selects Decepticon Exhaust and Shattered Glass Collection Decepticon Slicer.

War for Cybertron Trilogy

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My sponsors dropped me after that last explosion...
  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2020)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: WFC-12
    • TakaraTomy release date: February 20, 2021
    • Accessories: "Magnetic Inducer Launcher"
This version of Wheeljack is a slathered redeco of the figure above, with screen accurate paint applications meant to make him resemble his appearance on the Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon. This unfortunately means he loses all of the in-universe sponsorship tampographs.
This contained a portion of a cardstock background of Teletraan I. Wheeljack's part has tab H, and slots L, M, and O.
Wheeljack was released as a part of the Walmart-exclusive War for Cybertron Trilogy subline, promoting the Earthrise season of the War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon.

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

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  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2021)
    • ID number: WFC-K24
    • Accessories: "Magnetic Inducer Launcher"
Part of the third wave of Kingdom Deluxes, Wheeljack is a package refresh of the Earthrise figure, now in all-new packaging.
This release of Wheeljack also comes with a Golden Disk card that "reveals a possible destiny of a key character", with each character having three possible destiny variants.

Authentics

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Honey, I blew up the kids!
  • Wheeljack (Alpha, 2022)
    • Accessories: Gun
Released in the fifth wave of Authentics Alpha figures, Wheeljack is a roughly Voyager-sized toy with a conversion based on his Earthrise Deluxe, but with fewer steps. He includes a small gun that can be mounted on either shoulder or held in either fist which mounts on top of his vehicle mode. This isn't compatible with most other figures unfortunately, utilizing a peg connection smaller than 5 mm. However, his wings are attached via 5 mm connections just like his Earthrise toy.


  • Wheeljack (Titan Changers, 2024)
    • Accessories: Gun
Released in the fifth wave of Authentics Titan Changers figures, Wheeljack converts from sports car to robot in eight simple steps. The figure comes with a gun that can be held in either of his hands, his left shoulder, or stored on his vehicle mode roof.


I appear to have blown a hole in the multiverse!
  • Wheeljack (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2026)
  • Bag code: L
Released as part of the 2026 Tiny Turbo Changers assortment, Wheeljack is a redeco of Cyberverse Tiny Turbo Changer Hot Rod with mostly G1-inspired paint applications, though the red window is primarily a trait of his Cyberverse incarnation.
Amusingly, this is the second unique incarnation of Wheeljack to receive a toy using this mold, with the first being Cyberverse Wheeljack.
This mold was also used to make G1 Hot Rod, in addition to Cyberverse Sideswipe and Stealth Force Hot Rod.


Legacy

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I blew up the original molds for this design, so I had to rebuild it from scratch.
  • Origin Wheeljack (Voyager, 2024)
    • Accessories: Gun, 2 fans/dominator disks, 3-piece blast shield
Revealed at Cybertron Fest 2023, Origin Wheeljack transforms from cartoon-accurate robot to his Cybertronian mode of a boxy hovercraft thing as seen in the opening scenes of "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1." To recreate the sequence where he got through Hotlink's flamethrower attack, he comes with removable fans that plug into his bumper, and a blast shield that wraps around the front of his vehicle mode. The fans are not especially show-accurate in appearance, having been designed by Mark Maher to double as dominator discs from "The Core"; as in that episode, the discs are also able to plug into the tip of Wheeljack's shoulder-gun. The blast shield, meanwhile, can peg onto Wheeljack's back to form glider wings for his robot mode, and can be diassembled and re-built into a portion of Cybertronian "road," complete with the rectangular markings of the roadway seen in the cartoon's first episode.
Thematically, he makes a complete set with the MTMTE-specific Origin Autobot Jazz and Origin Bumblebee. Speaking of Origin Bumblebee, Wheeljack's hovercraft mode has an opening trunk that can house Bumblebee in flying saucer mode, again just like the cartoon, and the hovercraft also has sculpted storage racks for Bumblebee's conductor rods. None of this is mentioned in the instructions.
Like the other two Origin figures, he is exclusive to Target. Unlike the others, he's packaged in a regular United box as opposed to a Buzzworthy Bumblebee one.


Generations Selects

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Good news, Prime! I've managed to turn myself into a pickle!
It's the funniest slag you'll ever see!
  • Autobots Stand United (Multi-pack, 2024)
Released as part of the Generations Selects "Autobots Stand United" five-pack, Wheeljack is a redeco of his Earthrise toy with all opaque plastics, now geared towards even more cartoon accuracy. His black plastics and paint are now charcoal-gray, and his racing deco is severely scaled back from other versions of the toy to just the cartoon-like green hood stripes and red on his roof/chest. However, his side-panels keep the "638" racing number from the Earthrise toy (but in a way, way smaller and thinner font), rather than the cartoon's "539" (based on the original toy). His roof and windscreen pieces are now opaque white plastic, with cartoony light-blue paint on the "glass". He also comes with an extra accessory, a light-gray version of Legacy Elita-1's rifle. Despite otherwise being a straight redeco of the original Earthrise release, the hinge connecting Wheeljack's hood to his waist has been retooled, which due to obstruction against his pelvis leaves the hood unable sit flush against the car body in vehicle mode.
This set also includes similarly-more-cartoon-based versions of Hound, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, and Jazz.
The "Autobots Stand United 5-pack" was officially revealed on February 27, and went up for pre-order the same day for a July 2024 release.


Studio Series

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  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2025)
  • Game: Transformers: Devastation
  • Accessories: "Magnetic Inducer Launcher", blaster
Studio Series Wheeljack is another redeco of the Earthrise toy, this time based on his appearance in Transformers: Devastation. The paint operations on the windshield emulating the game's cel-shaded artwork, along with a painted bumper & roof. His newly included weapon is molded after the "Basic Blaster" from the game (in turn modeled after Jazz's Photon rifle), or any of its three variants.
He was released as part of the Target-exclusive "MTMTE Collection" and was made available for pre-order on June 6, 2025, with a portion of the run also sold through Hasbro Pulse.


Someone at HasTak really wants you to own a Wheeljack these days.
  • Wheeljack (Deluxe Class, 2026)
  • Movie: The Transformers: The Movie
  • Accessories: "Magnetic inducer launcher", gun
Soon after the above Wheeljack redeco left shelves, the Generations Selects Wheeljack was re‑released as a package refresh in the 31st wave of Studio Series Deluxes, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie. Amusingly—or perhaps morbidly—the new packaging includes a screen-capture of Wheeljack's corpse, unlike the previously released and deceased Windcharger, who instead had a cropped poster of the film as a (slipshod) substitute.
Unlike his wavemate Sunstreaker, Wheeljack retains the second blaster from the Selects multi-pack release. Aside from the packaging, the toy itself has no notable changes.


Dramatic Capture Series

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"My latest invention: socks!"
  • Cybertron Chase (Multi-pack, 2025)
Dramatic Capture Series Wheeljack is a redeco of his "Origin" toy listed above. This new version adds extra painted detail to his legs, gives his face a more matte appearance, the vehicle windshield and robot chest windshield are both now tinted blue, and the whole inner margin of the blast shield is now painted silver so it does a better job concealing the vehicle within it. Wheeljack is packaged in a set with his pre-Earth "Origin" teammates Bumblebee and Jazz.


Merchandise

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Stamp Bot

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  • Wheeljack ( 1984)
Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Wheeljack is a small, non-poseable figurine of Wheeljack based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Wheeljack's race car mode.

Zipper Clip

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"Now you might be wondering how I got this clip in my hea- What makes you think it was an explosion?"
  • Wheeljack ( 1985)
Also made by HG Toys, Zipper Clip Wheeljack is a scaled-down version of Stamp Bot Wheeljack, minus the rubber stamp base. Molded onto his head was a small hole, through which a metal clip was looped, allowing the figurine to attach to the end of a zipper.

Decoy

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  • Cybertron Hero Collection 22 (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)
This small red rubber figurine of Wheeljack was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for Transformers board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Wheeljack's Tech Spec ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.
  • Wheeljack (1987)
    • Decoy number: 22
The Wheeljack figurine was later brought over to Hasbro markets as part of the Decoy promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (22, in Wheeljack's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded Throttlebots, Aerialbots, Protectobots, and Technobots.

Super Collection Figure

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Optimus! I built a machine that prevents me from turning my head to the right!
  • Wheeljack (2002)
    • Act: 7
    • Accessories: Stand
A three-inch tall PVC figurine of Wheeljack was available in the seventh Victory-centric wave of Takara's Super Collection Figure line. Sadly, his shoulder-mounted launcher interferes with his ability to look straight ahead, plus it's on an extremely short peg that needs to be shaved down slightly to fit into the extremely shallow hole on his shoulder. Like all the figures in the wave, Wheeljack was available as both a standard full color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve blindpacked figures.
The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.
The pewter version of Wheeljack came packaged with the right "boot" piece needed to transform the wave's Star Saber figure into Victory Saber.

Heroes of Cybertron

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  • Wheeljack (2003)
Wheeljack's Super Collection Figure PVC was released the following year by Hasbro as part of their Heroes of Cybertron line. Like all the figures in the series, Wheeljack was given a light-piping gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head. His shoulder-gun still has staying-in-place and head-clearance issues.
Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card and came packaged with the right arm of the Fortress Maximus "build-a-figure", as well as a character bio card.

Hard Hero

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Optimus Prime! I built a machine that removes legs and replaces them with small pedestals! Come see!
  • Wheeljack (Hard Hero, 2003)
Hard Hero released a polystone bust of Wheeljack, based upon his appearance in the Generation 1 television series. The tenth bust in their main Transformers series, Wheeljack is some six inches tall and was limited to 2500 normal copies and an additional 100 exclusively signed by the sculptor.

Palisades

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Small, expensive, and puffy.
  • Wheeljack (Palisades, 2005)
Palisades released a 6-inch polystone statue of Wheeljack, based upon Pat Lee's rendition of him in the Dreamwave Productions comics.

The Loyal Subjects

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  • Wheeljack (2014)
The Loyal Subjects Wheeljack is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He has several accessories and a mixed design that takes elements from the animation model and original toy. This figure also has a special gimmick: LED "ears". For every 16 figures, there are 2 Wheeljacks.
Like most of his wave, his bio card plagiarizes this wiki article's opening paragraphs, with his motto taken from the "Fire on the Mountain" quote directly below it.


  • Wheeljack "Loyal" Ed. (2014)


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Tiny Titans

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Good news Prime! I invented a machine that lets us twist again like we did last summer!
  • Wheeljack (Tiny Titans, 2015)
    • Series: 3
    • Number: 9/12
Part of the third assortment of Tiny Titans blindpacks, this version of Wheeljack is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, albeit posed in a very awkward running stance, with his wings plastered to the backs of his arms.
He includes a collectible card that renders him in the 2015 Robots in Disguise styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the Robots in Disguise mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.


Transformers Figure Collection

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  • Wheeljack (01-2016)
Standing 42mm tall, Transformers Figure Collection Wheeljack is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a Decoy figure.


Kidrobot

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Enamel Pin Series

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  • Rarity: 1 in 40
Released by Kidrobot in their Enamel Pin Series, this is a flat, enamel pin badge of Wheeljack inspired by the art of Tom Scioli's Transformers vs. G.I. Joe, albeit with cutesy proportions. The pin series was blindboxed, with some pins being rarer than others; Wheeljack in particular was slightly more uncommon.

Vinyl Mini Series

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  • Rarity: 2 in 24
The same character design was reused for the Vinyl Mini Series, with Wheeljack receiving a three-inch tall, blindboxed figurine retaining the vibrant colours and exaggerated proportions. Wheeljack featured articulation in each shoulder, and also deviated from the standard body design for this series by including his cannon on his left shoulder.

Transformers Trading Card Game

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  • Wheeljack, Weapons Inventor (2018)
    • Wave 1
    • Rarity: UT
    • Card Number: T40/T40
    • Stars: 9
Wheeljack, Weapons Inventor is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the Transformers Trading Card Game.
The card's artwork is reused from the Transformers Legends mobile game.


  • Captain Wheeljack, Engineering-Scientist (2019)
    • Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I
    • Rarity: UT
    • Card Number: T05/T48
    • Stars: 9
Captain Wheeljack, Engineering-Scientist is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the Transformers Trading Card Game, War for Cybertron: Siege I.
The card uses reused line-art from the Transformers Legends mobile game, with new colors to match the aesthetic of the Siege toyline's packaging art. The original Bot Mode line-art was drawn by Dan Khanna.



Keshi Surprise

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  • Autobots (2018)
The Keshi Surprise series by Super7 consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s Decoys. These blind-packed figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Wheeljack was available in red, orange, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.


Figural Bag Clip

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  • Wheeljack (Figural Bag Clip, 2020)
Released by Monogram, this 2.5" 3D foam bag clip takes the form of a chibi Wheeljack.
It was available only as part of a mystery blind bag collection.


Eaglemoss

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  • Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set (2021)
In the planned Transformers Chess Set by Eaglemoss, a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Wheeljack was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.
A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Jada Toys

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  • Transformers Series 1 18-pack (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
Released by Jada Toys, Nano Metalfigs Wheeljack is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.
He comes in an impressive multipack with seventeen other figurines.


  • Transformers Series 2 18-pack (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
Nano Metalfigs Wheeljack was re-released with no noticeable changes in another impressive multipack with seventeen other figurines.


Blokees

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Galaxy Version

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  • Wheeljack (2025)
  • Series: Galaxy Version 06 - Parallel Universe
  • Accessories: Spare balljoint piece, figure stand, 2 pairs of hands (holding, splayed), blaster
Released in the sixth wave of Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Blokees Wheeljack is a roughly 4-inch tall, highly-articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot mechanical engineer. He is built on a "Standard Body" skeleton shared with other Blokees figures in the line, but with different body pieces to make them distinct. As advertised in the box, Wheeljack has a pull rate of 1 in every 9 boxes, or three times across four cases. Wheeljack comes with a pair of closed weapon-holding and open splayed hands, and his blaster. The barrel of the weapon is compatible with the blast effects included with other kits.
Like the other Galaxy Version kits since Wave 2, Wheeljack features a slightly upgraded suite of standard body parts, notably the multi-colored head piece with color-coded eyes, and he also features two pairs of sturdier pre-assembled hinge joints introduced in the fifth wave.
If you're a speed builder, be mindful when attaching the pre-assembled joints; Unlike the symmetrical joints from earlier waves, the pegs on both ends of these joints are designed to connect to specific pieces; The tabs with slightly smaller holes are intended for the upper arms and thighs, while the regular tabs are meant for the forearms and lower legs. While an incorrect knee joint assembly may cause it to very slightly lean when standing straight or in an A-stance, an incorrect elbow assembly won't be noticeably affected unless you're looking very closely.


Defender Version

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  • Wheeljack (2025)
  • Series: Defender Version 02 - The Overthrow
  • Accessories: Blaster
Released as part of the second Defender Version line of blind boxes, this Defender Version kit of Wheeljack is a 2.2-inch (5.5cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the Galaxy Version kits, but still articulated. He comes with the same generic blaster used by most of the characters in this lineup.
Like most of the larger Galaxy Version kits, Wheeljack features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.


  • Wheeljack (Vehicle) (2025)
  • Series: Defender Version 04 - Tyrant's Fury
The fourth Defender Version line features a kit of Wheeljack in his vehicle mode, and he features an opening front hood.


X Yearly Version

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  • Exclusive Yearly Version - Dinobot Desertion (2026)
  • Accessories: Blaster
Released as part of the Dinobot-themed 2026 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Wheeljack is a redeco of the individual Defender Version kit in shiny silver and gold paint and plastic, loosely inspired by the iconic color scheme of the Dinobots. This differs from previous X Yearly Version sets that were all-gold redecoes of exclusively Galaxy Version kits.
Wheeljack also comes with redecoes of Galaxy Version beast mode Grimlock, Slug, Sludge, Snarl, and Swoop, as well as Defender Version Optimus Prime and jet mode Skywarp. The combination of differently sized kits is presumably to represent the Dinobots' typically large sizes.
Unlike the other two Defender Version kits, which are mostly gold with silver highlights, Wheeljack features a more varied (and rather nice looking) deco, which is primarily silver, matching his creations. In addition to the gold and silver, the red printed elements on the original release are now black (except for the Autobot insignia).

Notes

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If only...
  • An early concept artwork of the Diaclone Lancia Stratos toy (aka the toy that would later become Generation 1 Wheeljack) was depicted on the back of several Diaclone Car Robo figures' instruction sheets (and again in an Italian Trasformer advert by GiG), depicting a considerably better proportioned robot mode with longer legs. A very early concept sketch of this design was posted by TFRaw on Twitter (now X) in 2022.
  • Wheeljack was given an homage in the form of Energon Downshift. Downshift has Wheeljack's colors, face, and even feet modeled after the Lancia grill. The character was even called Wheeljack in Japan's Super Link series, something Hasbro could not do because the name had already been used on a character from the previous series. Downshift was later redecoed as the BotCon 2010 exclusive Timelines Slicer/"Decepticon Slice", representing the same character as the European-only Generation 1 Action Master Slicer, a redeco of Wheeljack's Action Master toy (while simultaneously representing another Wheeljack).
  • Energon Downshift also received a new-sculpt toy in the Cybertron line, which looked considerably less like Generation 1 Wheeljack save for the head sculpt... and the feet, which are sculpted after Wheeljack's distinct Lancia Stratos grill feet. Now that's a weird homage.
  • The retool of Alternators Grimlock was originally planned to be Windcharger (presumably in red), but ultimately ended up as Wheeljack instead, with a new head sculpt. Meanwhile, the head sculpt originally intended for Ford-Windcharger ended up being used for the retool of Alternators "Windcharger" (the Honda S2000 mold, designed as Overdrive and released under that name by Takara) instead, and now named "Decepticharge".
  • Generations Wheeljack was the original version of the sculpt, with Tracks (whose toy ended up in Reveal the Shield) intended as the retool, but the two were ultimately released in reverse order (and different toy lines).[8]
  • A mock-up of a new Downshift toy in the form of a Generations Wheeljack redeco was shown in Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1 as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The mock-up promised that if produced, the final product would make use of some Turbo Tracks tooling. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, however, Downshift placed dead last, having claimed only 1% of the votes. The indignity![9]

References

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  1. ↑ Information about the real-life Group 5 Stratos
  2. ↑ "Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack - Hidden Face Reveal?" at TFW2005
  3. ↑ Earthrise website
  4. ↑ "Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign"—Michael DiTullo, Twitter, 2020/03/31
  5. ↑ Design notes on Origin Wheeljack from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram.
  6. ↑ "Here's my photos of the Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Autobots Stand United 5-Pack. Up for pre order right not on Hasbro Pulse! I've been getting my hands on more and more transformers now. Hoping to keep it going and b"—Matthew Cohen, Instagram, 2024/2/27
  7. ↑ Design notes on Origin Wheeljack from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram.
  8. ↑ TakaraTomy staff interview in Transformers Generations 2011 Vol. 1, translation at TFW2005.
  9. ↑ Poll results at Hero-X
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