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==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] appreciates the simpler things in life. Music videos. Reality TV. Burying his '''thermo-sword''' in an [[Autobot]] and watching as its 8000-degree-Centigrade blade melts their armor like ice cream in summer.
[[File:Another Time Place Fangry.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop's]] '''thermal sword''' is more or less identical to Rampage's thermo-sword, but his cooks only up to 4000 degrees Centigrade. Wussie.
In [[Robot mode|Autobot mode]] [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] carried a thermal sword that could heat up to 4000 degrees Centigrade. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Swoop's ''Universe'' profile}} [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] also wielded a thermal sword which could slice through a three-inch thick sheet of steel, allowing him to mangle Autobots almost as much as he mangled his sentences. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Weirdwolf's ''Universe'' profile}}
*[[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] also wields a '''thermo sword''', which can slice through a three-inch thick sheet of steel, allowing him to mangle Autobots almost as much as he mangles his sentences.
*[[Waverider]] packs a '''thermal broadaxe''', which he should probably keep handy the next time he tries to give [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] a pep talk.


====Another Time & Place====
====Another Time & Place====
[[File:Another Time Place Fangry.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] used a '''thermal knife''' to sever [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]]'s hands on [[Hydrus Four]]. {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}
[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] used a '''thermal knife''' to sever [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]]'s hands on [[Hydrus Four]]. {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}
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{{-}}
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] carried a 4000° Centigrade thermal sword in robot mode. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Swoop's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Waverider]]'s [[Pretender]] shell packed a '''thermal broad-axe'''. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Weirdwolf's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} As a robot Weirdwolf was armed with a thermal sword. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Weirdwolf's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}}


===''Animated''===
===''Animated''===
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File:ThermalClub.jpg|
File:ThermalClub.jpg|
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===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
*[[Rampage (Prime)|Rampage]] carried a thermo-sword. When the [[Bee Team (RID)|Bee Team]] was trapped in an ice cavern, [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]] would recall Rampage's choice of weapon, and she and [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]] reconfigured their [[Decepticon Hunter]]s to function as thermo-swords, allowing them to escape. {{storylink|Defrosted}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Generation 1===
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Swoop toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
[[File:G1 Swoop toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Swoop''' (Dinobot, [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1991]]/[[1992]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Swoop''' ([[Dinobot (G1)#Toys|Dinobot]], [[1985]]/[[1986]]/[[1991]]/[[1992]])}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number'': '''30'''
:*''Accessories'': thermal sword, 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles
**''Accessories'': "Thermal Sword", 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles
:[[Swoop (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Swoop]] transforms into a robotic ''{{w|Pteranodon}}''. Along with his sword, he also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.
 
:[[Swoop (G1)#Toys|Swoop]] transforms into a robotic ''{{w|Pteranodon}}''. Along with his sword, he also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.


::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Swoop at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Swoop at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{-}}


[[File:Rampage-2010-reissue.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
[[File:G1-toy Weirdwolf.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Rampage''' (Predacon, 1986)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Weirdwolf''' ([[Headmaster (technology)#Toys|Headmaster]], [[1987]])}}</ul>
**''Team ID number'': '''2'''
:*''Accessories:'' Monzo Headmaster unit, [[photon pistol]], tail/thermal sword
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-74'''
:[[Weirdwolf (G1)#The Transformers|Weirdwolf]] transforms into a mostly yellow robotic wolf. His [[beast mode]] tail has a blade on its underside, later serving as a shortsword in [[robot mode]].
**''Accessories'': Thermo-sword, 2 lightning rifles, right Predaking fist
 
:[[Rampage (G1)#Toys|Rampage]] transforms into an orange, black and red robotic tiger. Rampage is armed with two black laser rifles and a gold sword.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Rampage/rampage.htm More information on Rampage at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
 
[[File:G1Weirdwolf toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*'''Weirdwolf''' ([[1987]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-86'''
**''Accessories:'' Monzo Headmaster unit, [[Photon pistol|Photon Pistol]], Tail/Thermo Sword
 
:[[Weirdwolf (G1)#Toys|Weirdwolf]] transforms into a mostly yellow robotic wolf. His [[beast mode]] tail has a blade on its underside, later serving as a shortsword in [[robot mode]].


::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Weirdwolf/weirdwolf.htm More information on Weirdwolf at TFU.info]''
::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Weirdwolf/weirdwolf.htm More information on Weirdwolf at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{-}}
[[File:G1-toy Waverider.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
*'''Waverider''' (Pretender, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': 2-piece Pretender shell, helmet, belt, "thermal broad-axe", "energy spear gun"


:[[Waverider#Toy|Waverider]]'s [[Pretender]] shell resembles a human in a dark grey armored space suit, armed with his grey thermal broadaxe and black "energy spear gun".
[[File:G1-toy Waverider.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Waverider''' ([[Pretender#Toys|Pretender]], [[1988]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2-piece Pretender shell, helmet, belt, thermal broad-axe, [[energy spear gun]]
:[[Waverider#The Transformers|Waverider]]'s Pretender shell resembles a human in a dark grey armored space suit, armed with his grey thermal broadaxe and black energy spear gun.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Waverider/waverider.htm More information on Waverider at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Waverider/waverider.htm More information on Waverider at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Animated===
===''Animated''===
[[File:Grimlock Animated Toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Me Grimlock like. But want crown accessory.]]
[[File:Grimlock Animated Toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Me Grimlock like. But want crown accessory.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, [[2008]])
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, [[2008]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-17'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TA-17'''
**''Accessories'': Flaming sword
**''Accessories'': Flaming sword
:Part of the third wave of ''Animated'' Voyagers, Grimlock transforms into a robotic [[Popular beast alternate modes|tyrannosaurus rex]]. A mechanized switch in the right robot mode wrist interacts with a spring-loaded feature in his fiery sword, revealing pop-out flames when the wrist is tilted. Despite a claim on the packaging that Grimlock's sword can be fitted into his beast mode's mouth to simulate breathing fire, this is sadly not possible.  
:Part of the third wave of ''Animated'' Voyagers, Grimlock transforms into a robotic [[Popular beast alternate modes|tyrannosaurus rex]]. A mechanized switch in the right robot mode wrist interacts with a spring-loaded feature in his fiery sword, revealing pop-out flames when the wrist is tilted. Despite a claim on the packaging that Grimlock's sword can be fitted into his beast mode's mouth to simulate breathing fire, this is sadly not possible.  
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*'''Goldfire Grimlock''' (Voyager)
*'''Goldfire Grimlock''' (Voyager)
**''Accessories'': Flaming sword
**''Accessories'': Flaming sword
:Goldfire Grimlock appears to be a redeco of his Voyager toy, sporting a gold and black color scheme, with a few silver parts too. Me, Grimlock, King!
:Goldfire Grimlock would have been a redeco of his Voyager toy, sporting a gold and black color scheme, with a few silver parts too. Me, Grimlock, King!


{{canceledtoy}}
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
[[File:Deluxeanimatedswoop.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
[[File:Ani-toy Swoop.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Swoop''' (Deluxe, 2008)
*'''Swoop''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-19'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TA-19'''
**''Accessories'': Flail
**''Accessories'': Flail
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Animated'' Deluxes, Swoop transforms into a robotic pteranodon. He comes with a flail weapon which can be stored under his foot in beast mode.  
:Part of the fourth wave of ''Animated'' Deluxes, Swoop transforms into a robotic pteranodon. He comes with a flail weapon which can be stored under his foot in beast mode.  


:The flail weapon seems to have an abandoned gimmick where pushing in the bottom of the ball would activate pop-out flames. Apparently, it was abandoned after the realization that if a child swallowed the weapon, the flames popping out would make the kid's esophagus worse for wear. However, this gimmick can somewhat be reactivated with a small modification [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tutorials-how-tos/208812-animated-swoops-flaming-mace.html], allowing the flames to be ''partially'' revealed. A slightly more complex modification can be done to allow the flames to raise to '''full height''' when they pop out [http://mattbooker.info/2009/01/05/sos-dinobot-part-1/], resulting in the inner curve of the flames matching the curve of the ball<!--[http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1531/flamingmorningstar.png]-->—a look which indicates this is much closer to the original intention.
:The flail weapon seems to have an abandoned gimmick where pushing in the bottom of the ball would activate pop-out flames. Apparently, it was abandoned after the realization that if a child swallowed the weapon, the flames popping out would make the kid's esophagus worse for wear. However, this gimmick can somewhat be reactivated with a small modification [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tutorials-how-tos/208812-animated-swoops-flaming-mace.html], allowing the flames to be ''partially'' revealed. A slightly more complex modification can be done to allow the flames to raise to '''full height''' when they pop out, resulting in the inner curve of the flames matching the curve of the ball<!--[http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1531/flamingmorningstar.png]-->—a look which indicates this is much closer to the original intention.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Swoop at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Swoop/swoop.htm More information on Swoop at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{-}}


[[File:Snarl animated toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
[[File:Ani-toy Snarl.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Oh yeah, I almost forgot! He carries a club made of lava!]]
*'''Snarl''' (Deluxe, 2008)
*'''Snarl''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-18'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TA-18'''
**''Accessories'': [[Club]]
**''Accessories'': [[Club]]
:Part of the third wave of ''Animated'' Deluxes, Snarl transforms into a robotic ''Triceratops''. His shoulderpads/hind leg hips feature spring-loaded pop out "flames". He comes with a large club which does not store in his beast mode anywhere.
:Part of the third wave of ''Animated'' Deluxes, Snarl transforms into a robotic ''Triceratops''. His shoulderpads/hind leg hips feature spring-loaded pop out "flames". He comes with a large club which does not store in his beast mode anywhere. Despite its appearance in the promotional photos, the club comes unpainted.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Snarl/snarl.htm More information on Snarl at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Snarl/snarl.htm More information on Snarl at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{-}}


==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:Thermal-Weaponry-TCG.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Thermal Weaponry'''
As a part of the game's first wave, a battle card was released depicting an instance of thermal weaponry.
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*[[Energo weapon]]
*[[Energo weapon]]
*[[Incendiary sword]]
*[[Incendiary sword]]
*[[Thermo-sword]]


[[Category:Animated weapons]]
[[Category:Animated weapons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) weapons]]
[[Category:Thermal weapons| ]]

Latest revision as of 05:31, 2 February 2026

To pack that extra punch, some Transformers wield melee weapons that not only cut, smash or crush, but will singe whatever they choose to turn their weapons upon. Examples of such weaponry include thermal swords, thermal maces, and thermal clubs. Heated weaponry is popular among Cybertronians in many universes, and some of their weapons boast maximum heat emissions that are astoundingly high.

Fiction

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Marvel The Transformers comics

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In Autobot mode Swoop carried a thermal sword that could heat up to 4000 degrees Centigrade. Swoop's Universe profile Weirdwolf also wielded a thermal sword which could slice through a three-inch thick sheet of steel, allowing him to mangle Autobots almost as much as he mangled his sentences. Weirdwolf's Universe profile

Another Time & Place

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Springer used a thermal knife to sever Fangry's hands on Hydrus Four. Another Time & Place

Dreamwave Generation One continuity

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Swoop carried a 4000° Centigrade thermal sword in robot mode. Swoop's More than Meets the Eye profile Waverider's Pretender shell packed a thermal broad-axe. Weirdwolf's More than Meets the Eye profile As a robot Weirdwolf was armed with a thermal sword. Weirdwolf's More than Meets the Eye profile

Animated

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  • All three Dinobots wield thermal weaponry:
    • Grimlock wields a massive, jagged thermal sword with a blade that can emit flames on command.
    • Swoop has a thermal mace to swing around. Just like Grimlock's weapon, Swoop can will the mace's head to burst into flames.
    • Snarl lugs around a thermal club to bop his enemies with. Following the trend set by the other two Dinobots, a large portion of his club catches on fire whenever Snarl wants, stopping short of his hand so that he himself doesn't get hurt.

Toys

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The Transformers

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  • Accessories: thermal sword, 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles
Swoop transforms into a robotic Pteranodon. Along with his sword, he also comes with two spring-loaded missile launchers.


  • Accessories: Monzo Headmaster unit, photon pistol, tail/thermal sword
Weirdwolf transforms into a mostly yellow robotic wolf. His beast mode tail has a blade on its underside, later serving as a shortsword in robot mode.


  • Accessories: 2-piece Pretender shell, helmet, belt, thermal broad-axe, energy spear gun
Waverider's Pretender shell resembles a human in a dark grey armored space suit, armed with his grey thermal broadaxe and black energy spear gun.


Animated

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Me Grimlock like. But want crown accessory.
  • Grimlock (Voyager, 2008)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TA-17
    • Accessories: Flaming sword
Part of the third wave of Animated Voyagers, Grimlock transforms into a robotic tyrannosaurus rex. A mechanized switch in the right robot mode wrist interacts with a spring-loaded feature in his fiery sword, revealing pop-out flames when the wrist is tilted. Despite a claim on the packaging that Grimlock's sword can be fitted into his beast mode's mouth to simulate breathing fire, this is sadly not possible.

Recession? What recession? Me Grimlock just Goldman-Sachs executive.
  • Goldfire Grimlock (Voyager)
    • Accessories: Flaming sword
Goldfire Grimlock would have been a redeco of his Voyager toy, sporting a gold and black color scheme, with a few silver parts too. Me, Grimlock, King!
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.


  • Swoop (Deluxe, 2008)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TA-19
    • Accessories: Flail
Part of the fourth wave of Animated Deluxes, Swoop transforms into a robotic pteranodon. He comes with a flail weapon which can be stored under his foot in beast mode.
The flail weapon seems to have an abandoned gimmick where pushing in the bottom of the ball would activate pop-out flames. Apparently, it was abandoned after the realization that if a child swallowed the weapon, the flames popping out would make the kid's esophagus worse for wear. However, this gimmick can somewhat be reactivated with a small modification [1], allowing the flames to be partially revealed. A slightly more complex modification can be done to allow the flames to raise to full height when they pop out, resulting in the inner curve of the flames matching the curve of the ball—a look which indicates this is much closer to the original intention.


Oh yeah, I almost forgot! He carries a club made of lava!
  • Snarl (Deluxe, 2008)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TA-18
    • Accessories: Club
Part of the third wave of Animated Deluxes, Snarl transforms into a robotic Triceratops. His shoulderpads/hind leg hips feature spring-loaded pop out "flames". He comes with a large club which does not store in his beast mode anywhere. Despite its appearance in the promotional photos, the club comes unpainted.


Merchandise

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Transformers Trading Card Game

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  • Thermal Weaponry

As a part of the game's first wave, a battle card was released depicting an instance of thermal weaponry.



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Notes

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Foreign names

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  • Japanese: Tail Sabel (Weirdwolf, テールサーベル Tēru Sāberu)

See also

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