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:''The Obliterators are a [[subgroup]] from the [[ | {{factions|autobot|decepticon|autobotg2|decepticong2}} | ||
:''The Obliterators are a [[subgroup]] from the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] and [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portions of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | |||
[[File:PyroSpark-packagingart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|The heroic... Obliterator... Pyro.]] | |||
The '''Obliterators''' are a cross-factional subgroup in charge of powerful artillery platforms that transform into the back halves of their [[alternate mode]]s. Oddly, there's only one member of the subgroup on each side—the [[Autobot]]s have [[Pyro]] while the [[Decepticon]]s have [[Clench ( | The '''Obliterators''' are a cross-factional subgroup in charge of powerful artillery platforms that transform into the back halves of their [[alternate mode]]s. Oddly, there's only one member of the subgroup on each side—the [[Autobot]]s have [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] while the [[Decepticon]]s have [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]. With an ominous name like "Obliterators", maybe they're both powerful enough to be considered one-man armies. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
Clench organized [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiator matches]] in [[Kaon]] until [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] killed him and took over his business. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2}} | Clench organized [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiator matches]] in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] until [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] killed him and took over his business. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} | ||
As for Pyro, he joined up with the Wreckers, where his new cohorts ([[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] in particular) were quick to point out his resemblance to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} In trying to come up with a motto for the Wreckers, he even suggested a poor knock-off of Optimus Prime's catchphrase. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}} | |||
===''Wings Universe''=== | |||
Pyro and Clench were amongst the "second generation" of Transformers who were created in [[cyberfactory|cyberfactories]] on [[Earth]] after the rebirth of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Clench quickly turned to a life of crime, forming a [[Decepticon Syndicate]] with him in charge, and Pyro and the other G2 Autobots opposed them. | |||
Aided by [[Quintesson]] troops, Clench attempted to capture the [[Large Hadron Collider]] and use [[forestonite]] to give himself and his men superpowers. Pyro was captured while fighting against them, but ultimately Clench's plans fell through. While he ''did'' get the power to create gravity wells, the Autobots managed to obtain forestonite abilities themselves and chased him and his Decepticons off. Pyro himself gained limited precognition abilities. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:G2-toy Clench.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Clench]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|[[Clench (G1)|Clench]] (1992)}}</ul> | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|[[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] (1992)}}</ul> | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}} | |||
: The Obliterators were first sold in the "transitional" period of ''Transformers'' in European markets, using Generation 1-style packaging but ''Generation 2''-style [[Insignia|faction symbols]]. The robots only transform into the front half of vehicles; their main [[gimmick]] is their [[missile]]-launching battle platforms, which transform into the vehicles' back halves and combine with | : The Obliterators were first sold in the "transitional" period of ''Transformers'' in European markets, using Generation 1-style packaging but ''Generation 2''-style [[Insignia|faction symbols]]. The robots only transform into the front half of vehicles; their main [[gimmick]] is their [[missile]]-launching battle platforms, which transform into the vehicles' back halves and combine with the robot halves. | ||
===''Generation 2''=== | ===''Generation 2''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d2|[[Clench (G1)|Colossus]] (1993)}}</ul> | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|[[Pyro (G1)|Spark]] (1993)}}</ul> | |||
: When the actual ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Hasbro European line|Generation 2]]'' line was launched in European markets, the Obliterators were released in new packaging. For this release, both figures were given the names that had previously been used for the bilingual French/Dutch packaging variants of their 1993 releases, rather than the names from English/Spanish packaging. The toys themselves are identical to their previous release. | |||
==Notes== | |||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''French:'' '''Traceurs''' (commercial)<ref>https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/publicite/pub3774423048/hasbro-transformers-jouet French commercial about the Obliterators</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]] | |||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 2 subgroups]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 2]] | [[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:08, 18 April 2025
- The Obliterators are a subgroup from the Generation 1 and Generation 2 portions of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Obliterators are a cross-factional subgroup in charge of powerful artillery platforms that transform into the back halves of their alternate modes. Oddly, there's only one member of the subgroup on each side—the Autobots have Pyro while the Decepticons have Clench. With an ominous name like "Obliterators", maybe they're both powerful enough to be considered one-man armies.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Clench organized gladiator matches in Kaon until Megatron killed him and took over his business. Megatron Origin #2
As for Pyro, he joined up with the Wreckers, where his new cohorts (Rotorstorm in particular) were quick to point out his resemblance to Optimus Prime. Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 In trying to come up with a motto for the Wreckers, he even suggested a poor knock-off of Optimus Prime's catchphrase. Last Stand of the Wreckers #2
Wings Universe
[edit]Pyro and Clench were amongst the "second generation" of Transformers who were created in cyberfactories on Earth after the rebirth of Cybertron. Clench quickly turned to a life of crime, forming a Decepticon Syndicate with him in charge, and Pyro and the other G2 Autobots opposed them.
Aided by Quintesson troops, Clench attempted to capture the Large Hadron Collider and use forestonite to give himself and his men superpowers. Pyro was captured while fighting against them, but ultimately Clench's plans fell through. While he did get the power to create gravity wells, the Autobots managed to obtain forestonite abilities themselves and chased him and his Decepticons off. Pyro himself gained limited precognition abilities. Generation 2: Redux
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
[edit]
- Clench (1992)
- Pyro (1992)
- Known designers: Takio Ejima (TakaraTomy), Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)
- The Obliterators were first sold in the "transitional" period of Transformers in European markets, using Generation 1-style packaging but Generation 2-style faction symbols. The robots only transform into the front half of vehicles; their main gimmick is their missile-launching battle platforms, which transform into the vehicles' back halves and combine with the robot halves.
Generation 2
[edit]- Colossus (1993)
- Spark (1993)
- When the actual Generation 2 line was launched in European markets, the Obliterators were released in new packaging. For this release, both figures were given the names that had previously been used for the bilingual French/Dutch packaging variants of their 1993 releases, rather than the names from English/Spanish packaging. The toys themselves are identical to their previous release.
Notes
[edit]Foreign names
[edit]- French: Traceurs (commercial)[1]
References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/publicite/pub3774423048/hasbro-transformers-jouet French commercial about the Obliterators
