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===Transformers references===
===Transformers references===
*This issue is notable for seeing the introduction of the first ''Go! Go!'' characters not from a AAA international franchise, namely [[Lio Convoy]] from the Japan-exclusive ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' spin-off ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars II|Beast Wars II]]'' and [[Big Convoy]] from ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars Neo|Beast Wars Neo]]''. This presumably comes down to both of those franchises being covered in detail in the body of the encyclopedia.
*This issue is notable for seeing the introduction of the first ''Go! Go!'' characters not from a AAA international franchise, namely [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Lio Convoy]] from the Japan-exclusive ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' spin-off ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars II|Beast Wars II]]'' and [[Big Convoy (BW)|Big Convoy]] from ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars Neo|Beast Wars Neo]]''. This presumably comes down to both of those franchises being covered in detail in the body of the encyclopedia.
*Oda continues her usual penchant for [[Show-accuracy|toy accuracy]] as Lio Convoy displays the characteristic compressed arm kibble of his ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy Evolution]]'' "[[Lio Convoy#Legacy|Leo Prime]]" toy. Big Convoy, on the other hand, straightforwardly reproduces his ''Beast Wars'' animation model, likely due to his lack of a contemporary toy at time of publication.
*Oda continues her usual penchant for [[Show-accuracy|toy accuracy]] as Lio Convoy displays the characteristic compressed arm kibble of his ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution|Legacy Evolution]]'' "[[Lio Convoy (BW)#Legacy|Leo Prime]]" toy. Big Convoy, on the other hand, straightforwardly reproduces his ''Beast Wars'' animation model, likely due to his lack of a contemporary toy at time of publication.
*Oda creates whole cloth a flip-down panel revealing a matrix chamber for [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] in the first direct appearance of his oft mentioned in Japanese fiction but never seen [[Energon Matrix]] (itself a new Matrix design) for this story.
*Oda creates whole cloth a flip-down panel revealing a matrix chamber for [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] in the first direct appearance of his oft mentioned in Japanese fiction but never seen [[Energon Matrix]] (itself a new Matrix design) for this story.
*Optimus Prime's retro [[Super Mode|super mode]] here is a very direct depiction of ''[[Missing Link]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|C-01 Convoy]], discernible from his original toy by his molded-in sticker detailing, amongst other things.
*Optimus Prime's retro [[Super Mode|super mode]] here is a very direct depiction of ''[[Missing Link]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|C-01 Convoy]], discernible from his original toy by his molded-in sticker detailing, amongst other things.

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Transformers Go! Go!
Extra Volume
トランスフォーマー ごー! ごー!出張編
Publisher Kodansha
Published in Transformers Archive
First published May 13, 2024
Cover date 2024
Manga Haruka Oda
Editor Minoko

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  • This "extra" issue was published as a backup strip in the Transformers Archive encyclopedia released by Kodansha in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Transformers brand.

Transformers references

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  • This issue is notable for seeing the introduction of the first Go! Go! characters not from a AAA international franchise, namely Lio Convoy from the Japan-exclusive Beast Wars spin-off Beast Wars II and Big Convoy from Beast Wars Neo. This presumably comes down to both of those franchises being covered in detail in the body of the encyclopedia.
  • Oda continues her usual penchant for toy accuracy as Lio Convoy displays the characteristic compressed arm kibble of his Legacy Evolution "Leo Prime" toy. Big Convoy, on the other hand, straightforwardly reproduces his Beast Wars animation model, likely due to his lack of a contemporary toy at time of publication.
  • Oda creates whole cloth a flip-down panel revealing a matrix chamber for Optimus Primal in the first direct appearance of his oft mentioned in Japanese fiction but never seen Energon Matrix (itself a new Matrix design) for this story.
  • Optimus Prime's retro super mode here is a very direct depiction of Missing Link C-01 Convoy, discernible from his original toy by his molded-in sticker detailing, amongst other things.
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