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:''Repeater is | :''Repeater is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Repeater CybProfile.jpeg|upright=1.5|thumb|Be careful... there's a lot of gravity up there.]] | |||
The troubled '''Repeater''' is a member of the [[Steel Reinforcement Team]], the personal attendants of the [[Gigantion|Giant Planet]] leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]. Following the violent death of his original [[ | |||
The troubled '''Repeater''' is a member of the [[Steel Reinforcement Team]], the personal attendants of the [[Gigantion|Giant Planet]] leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]. Following the violent death of his original [[Bulk]] partner, Repeater has become dangerously obsessed with order, routine, and cleanliness. Though he possesses impressive firepower, he can't stand the chaos of battle, and may freeze up from post-traumatic stress syndrome in a fight.<ref>[http://www.transformersclub.com/ Official Transformers Collectors' Club site] members' section, Micro-Sized Online! Mini-Con Profiles, [[May 18|18 May]] [[2007]]</ref> | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Galaxy Force=== | ===''Galaxy Force''=== | ||
[[File:Cyb-toy Zapmap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-mc|'''Megalo Zapmap''' (Promotional Micron, 2005)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Release date'': [[September 29]], 2005 | |||
: | : ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)#Takara Galaxy Force toyline|Galaxy Force]]'' Megalo Zapmap is a [[redeco]] of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team#Toys|Destruction Mini-Con Team]] member [[Dualor (Armada)#Toys|Dualor]] in colors matching those of [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Metroplex]], transforming into a twin-barreled anti-aircraft tank similar to a Gepard. A gear-wheel system on his vehicle-mode underside moves his gun barrels in a "pom-pom" action when he is pushed along a smooth surface, or when he is connected to the gearing system on the [[Cyclonus (Armada)#Toys|Cyclonus]]/[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Toys|Buzzsaw]] mold. | ||
: Megalo Zapmap was one of several promotional Mini-Cons [[exclusive]] to various stores for a limited time in Japan. Megalo Zapmap could only be obtained with the purchase of any ''Transformers'' product at Joshin Denki stores | : Megalo Zapmap was one of several promotional Mini-Cons [[exclusive]] to various stores for a limited time in Japan. Megalo Zapmap could only be obtained with the purchase of any ''Transformers'' product at Joshin Denki stores in late September of 2005. As Joshin Denki has no stores within Tokyo, many Japanese fans had difficulty obtaining him, and Megalo Zapmap tends to command a higher price than his teammates on the secondary market. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[Ascentor]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Ascentor]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Micron/Zapmap/zapmap.htm More information on Megalo Zapmap at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Micron/Zapmap/zapmap.htm More information on Megalo Zapmap at TFU.info]''{{ArmadaDualorMold}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* None of the "Megalo" Mini-Con toys had any bio information on release in 2005. The [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] assigned online bios and localized English names in 2007. | |||
* The American name "Repeater" is a trademark recycled from a [[Repeater (G.I. Joe)|''G.I. Joe'' character]], as [[Fun Publications]] also held the ''Joe'' Club license at the time. | |||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Japanese:'' '''Megalo Zapmap''' (メガロザップマップ ''Megaro Zappumappu'') | *''Japanese:'' '''Megalo Zapmap''' (メガロザップマップ ''Megaro Zappumappu'') | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Cybertron Mini-Cons]] | [[Category:Cybertron Mini-Cons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:10, 19 October 2023
| This article is about the Transformer. For the human, see Repeater (G.I. Joe). |
- Repeater is an Autobot-allied Gigantion Mini-Con from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
The troubled Repeater is a member of the Steel Reinforcement Team, the personal attendants of the Giant Planet leader Metroplex. Following the violent death of his original Bulk partner, Repeater has become dangerously obsessed with order, routine, and cleanliness. Though he possesses impressive firepower, he can't stand the chaos of battle, and may freeze up from post-traumatic stress syndrome in a fight.[1]
Toys
[edit]Galaxy Force
[edit]
- Megalo Zapmap (Promotional Micron, 2005)
- Release date: September 29, 2005
- Galaxy Force Megalo Zapmap is a redeco of the Destruction Mini-Con Team member Dualor in colors matching those of Metroplex, transforming into a twin-barreled anti-aircraft tank similar to a Gepard. A gear-wheel system on his vehicle-mode underside moves his gun barrels in a "pom-pom" action when he is pushed along a smooth surface, or when he is connected to the gearing system on the Cyclonus/Buzzsaw mold.
- Megalo Zapmap was one of several promotional Mini-Cons exclusive to various stores for a limited time in Japan. Megalo Zapmap could only be obtained with the purchase of any Transformers product at Joshin Denki stores in late September of 2005. As Joshin Denki has no stores within Tokyo, many Japanese fans had difficulty obtaining him, and Megalo Zapmap tends to command a higher price than his teammates on the secondary market.
- This mold was also used to make Ascentor.
| Transformers: Armada mold: Dualor | ||
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Notes
[edit]- None of the "Megalo" Mini-Con toys had any bio information on release in 2005. The Transformers Collectors' Club assigned online bios and localized English names in 2007.
- The American name "Repeater" is a trademark recycled from a G.I. Joe character, as Fun Publications also held the Joe Club license at the time.
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Megalo Zapmap (メガロザップマップ Megaro Zappumappu)
References
[edit]- ↑ Official Transformers Collectors' Club site members' section, Micro-Sized Online! Mini-Con Profiles, 18 May 2007
