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'''MechTech''' is a subsection of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|toyline]]. | '''MechTech''' is a subsection of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|toyline]]. | ||
It includes the Deluxe, Voyager, Leader and Ultimate [[Size class|class]], and some of the [[Human Alliance]] toys. Its main gimmick revolves around huge transformable weapons that attach to both vehicle and robot mode and other MechTech weapons via [[ | It includes the Deluxe, Voyager, Leader, and Ultimate [[Size class|class]], and some of the [[Human Alliance]] toys. Its main gimmick revolves around huge transformable weapons that attach to both vehicle and robot mode and other MechTech weapons via [[5 mm post]]s. Unlike previous attachable weapons, the MechTech system often utilizes [[5 mm post#Dark of the Moon|retractable pegs]] to fill in the holes when not in use. | ||
The working name for this line was "CyberTech" (with the [[Cyberverse]] | The working name for this line was "'''CyberTech'''" (with the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' subline being dubbed "Megaverse"), and it could be seen on receipts for toys purchased at retailers, in the name of some exclusive products on retailer web sites, and on the shipping cases for the products themselves. The reason for the change is unknown. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' - The Game=== | ===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' - The Game=== | ||
MechTech is revealed to be highly advanced [[Cybertronian]] technology created for use by [[Human]]s during the alliance between the [[Autobot]]s and [[NEST]]. A large cache of such weaponry was destroyed by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] who had infiltrated a former [[Sector Seven]] facility used by NEST that was located inside a volcano that served as a testing lab for [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. Remaining samples of MechTech were later placed in transit to Human armies situated in the Middle East. Learning of this, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] dispatched [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] to intercept the shipment as he could not allow the Humans to be armed with such technology. Starscream in turn managed to intercept [[Stratosphere]] where he destroyed the Autobot and the MechTech located within him though had taken a sample back to Megatron's headquarters with the intention of creating a countermeasure. However, an angered Megatron destroyed the sample and attacked Starscream for this act as he knew the MechTech had a tracking beacon which allowed a strike force of Autobots to assault the [[Decepticon]] lair. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon}} | MechTech is revealed to be highly advanced [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] technology created for use by [[Human]]s during the alliance between the [[Autobot]]s and [[NEST]]. A large cache of such weaponry was destroyed by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] who had infiltrated a former [[Sector Seven]] facility used by NEST that was located inside a volcano that served as a testing lab for [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]]. Remaining samples of MechTech were later placed in transit to Human armies situated in the Middle East. Learning of this, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] dispatched [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] to intercept the shipment as he could not allow the Humans to be armed with such technology. Starscream in turn managed to intercept [[Stratosphere]] where he destroyed the Autobot and the MechTech located within him though had taken a sample back to Megatron's headquarters with the intention of creating a countermeasure. However, an angered Megatron destroyed the sample and attacked Starscream for this act as he knew the MechTech had a tracking beacon which allowed a strike force of Autobots to assault the [[Decepticon]] lair. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Bumblebee]] | *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Bumblebee]] | ||
*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Crankcase]] | *[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Crankcase]] | ||
*[[Darksteel]] | *[[Darksteel (DOTM)|Darksteel]] | ||
*[[Jolt (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Jolt]] | *[[Jolt (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Jolt]] | ||
*[[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]] | *[[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Dark of the Moon|Laserbeak]] | ||
*[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Mudflap]] | |||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Optimus Prime]] | ||
*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] | *[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] | ||
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*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Sideswipe]] | *[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Sideswipe]] | ||
*[[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Skids]] | *[[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Skids]] | ||
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Soundwave]] | |||
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Starscream]] | *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Starscream]] | ||
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] | *[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] | ||
*[[Topspin (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Autobot Topspin]] | *[[Topspin (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Autobot Topspin]] | ||
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*[[Sergeant Chaos]] / [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] | *[[Sergeant Chaos]] / [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] | ||
*[[Sergeant Detour]] / [[Reverb (DOTM)|Reverb]] | *[[Sergeant Detour]] / [[Reverb (DOTM)|Reverb]] | ||
*[[Sergeant Noble]] / [[Tailpipe]] | *[[Sergeant Noble]] / [[Tailpipe (DOTM)|Tailpipe]] | ||
*[[Spike Witwicky (DOTM)|Spike Witwicky]] / [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]] | *[[Spike Witwicky (DOTM)|Spike Witwicky]] / [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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*[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Roadbuster]] / [[Sergeant Recon]] | *[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Roadbuster]] / [[Sergeant Recon]] | ||
*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Leadfoot]] / [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] / [[Sergeant Detour]] | *[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Leadfoot]] / [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] / [[Sergeant Detour]] | ||
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Soundwave]] / [[Dylan Gould#Human Alliance|Mr. Gould]] & [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Laserbeak]] | *[[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#Human Alliance|Soundwave]] / [[Dylan Gould#Human Alliance|Mr. Gould]] & [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Laserbeak]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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*[[Air Raid (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Air Raid]] | *[[Air Raid (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Air Raid]] | ||
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BBMechTechHolder|Bumblebee]] & MechTech Holder | *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BBMechTechHolder|Bumblebee]] & MechTech Holder | ||
*[[Vortex ( | *[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Leadfoot]] | ||
*[[Skywarp ( | *[[Vortex (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Decepticon Vortex]] | ||
*[[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]] | |||
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=====Voyager===== | =====Voyager===== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:TF-DOTM-MechTech-DA-03-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|MechTech Voyager Class Optimus Prime (with trailer)]] | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerTrailer|Optimus Prime]] / MechTech Trailer | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerTrailer|Optimus Prime]] / MechTech Trailer | ||
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=====MechTech Weapon Prize Campaign===== | =====MechTech Weapon Prize Campaign===== | ||
[[Image:Mechtech campaign 201110.jpg|thumb|300px|October 2011 MechTech Exclusive Weapons]] | [[Image:Mechtech campaign 201110.jpg|thumb|300px|October 2011 MechTech Exclusive Weapons]] | ||
The | The MechTech weapon campaign started on [[May 14]] [[2011]], handed out at various Japanese retailers after spending 3000 yen on ''Dark of the Moon'' toys. 10,000 units of each weapon were made. | ||
*Tritanium Heat Blade Claw (Gold [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Crankcase]] MechTech weapon) - Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive. | *Tritanium Heat Blade Claw (Gold [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Crankcase]] MechTech weapon) - Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive. | ||
*Tritanium Power Saw (Gold [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] MechTech weapon) - Joshin | *Tritanium Power Saw (Gold [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] MechTech weapon) - Joshin Kids Land, Bic Camera and Edion Group (Ishimaru, Deo Deo, Eiden and Midori Denka) exclusive. | ||
*Tritanium Plasma Double Bullet (Gold [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Skids]] MechTech weapon) - Yamada denki and Yodobashi Camera exclusive. | *Tritanium Plasma Double Bullet (Gold [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Skids]] MechTech weapon) - Yamada denki and Yodobashi Camera exclusive. | ||
*Cybertitanium Power Saw (Silver [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] MechTech weapon) - | *Cybertitanium Power Saw (Silver [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] MechTech weapon) - AEON exclusive, available with purchase of DA-03 Voyager class Optimus Prime with trailer. | ||
:*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/event/2011/anniversary_darksidemoon/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | :*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/event/2011/anniversary_darksidemoon/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | ||
:*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/dark-of-the-moon-mechtech-weapons-prize-campaign-new-information-172029/ Translated information from SydneyY at TFW2005.com]'' | :*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/dark-of-the-moon-mechtech-weapons-prize-campaign-new-information-172029/ Translated information from SydneyY at TFW2005.com]'' | ||
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:*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2011/mekkitech/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | :*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2011/mekkitech/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | ||
A third campaign started on [[October 1]] [[2011]] featuring three new weapons. Each could be obtained by spending 3000 yen on ''Dark of the Moon'' toys at their respective retailer. | A third campaign started on [[October 1]] [[2011]] featuring three new weapons. Each could be obtained by spending 3000 yen on ''Dark of the Moon'' toys at their respective retailer. | ||
*Trithyllium Plasma Blaster (Gunmetal Chrome [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys# | *Trithyllium Plasma Blaster (Gunmetal Chrome [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Bumblebee]] MechTech weapon) - Toys"R"Us exclusive | ||
*Trithyllium Triple Wrecking Claw (Gunmetal Chrome [[Barricade (Movie)/toys# | *Trithyllium Triple Wrecking Claw (Gunmetal Chrome [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Barricade]] MechTech weapon) - Bic Camera exclusive | ||
*Trithyllium Null-ray Sword (Gunmetal Chrome [[Starscream (Movie)/toys# | *Trithyllium Null-ray Sword (Gunmetal Chrome [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Starscream]] MechTech weapon) - Yodobashi Camera exclusive | ||
:*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2011/mekkitech2/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | :*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2011/mekkitech2/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | ||
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Beginning [[May 14]] and ending [[July 31]] [[2011]], Japanese consumers who enter two barcode numbers from MechTech character cards (packed with Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' figures) into the TakaraTomy ''Transformers'' website will be in the running for: | Beginning [[May 14]] and ending [[July 31]] [[2011]], Japanese consumers who enter two barcode numbers from MechTech character cards (packed with Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' figures) into the TakaraTomy ''Transformers'' website will be in the running for: | ||
*Prize A: [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TritaniumBee|Tritanium Bumblebee]] (limited to 10) | *Prize A: [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TritaniumBee|Tritanium Bumblebee]] (limited to 10) | ||
*Prize C: Tritanium energy blade | *Prize C: Tritanium energy axe MechTech weapon (limited to 100) | ||
*Prize C: Tritanium energy battle cannon MechTech weapon (limited to 100) | |||
*Prize C: Tritanium energy blade MechTech weapon (limited to 100) | |||
There will be two more Lucky Draw campaigns from August 2011 onwards, and entering all three campaigns will put one in the running for: | There will be two more Lucky Draw campaigns from August 2011 onwards, and entering all three campaigns will put one in the running for: | ||
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:*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/event/2011/mechtech/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | :*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/event/2011/mechtech/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]'' | ||
:*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/dark-of-the-moon-lucky-draw-campaign-more-information-171988/ Translated information from SydneyY at TFW2005.com]'' | :*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/dark-of-the-moon-lucky-draw-campaign-more-information-171988/ Translated information from SydneyY at TFW2005.com]'' | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
*According to [[Josh Nizzi]]'s designs, the MechTech gear was supposed to appear on film: Sentinel Prime's "cosmic rust gun" was apparently another form for his shield (and no, it's not the same blaster as the Leader toy). <ref>[http://joshnizzi.com/ | *According to [[Josh Nizzi]]'s designs, the MechTech gear was supposed to appear on film: Sentinel Prime's "cosmic rust gun" was apparently another form for his shield (and no, it's not the same blaster as the Leader toy).<ref>[http://www.joshnizzi.com/portfolio/tf3/ Josh Nizzi's Dark of the Moon concept art]</ref> | ||
*Years before the ''Dark of the Moon'' franchise, Hasbro designated a "[[Fox Kids]]" [[Transmetal]] variant toy of Cheetor as "[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#FKTM|Mech-Tech Cheetor]]", though this was not reflected on the finalized packaging. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/mech-tech/ Transformers.com MechTech website] | *[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/mech-tech/ Transformers.com MechTech website] | ||
[[Category:Dark of the Moon]] | |||
[[Category:Dark of the Moon technology]] | |||
[[Category:Franchises]] | [[Category:Franchises]] | ||
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MechTech is a subsection of the Transformers: Dark of the Moon toyline.
It includes the Deluxe, Voyager, Leader, and Ultimate class, and some of the Human Alliance toys. Its main gimmick revolves around huge transformable weapons that attach to both vehicle and robot mode and other MechTech weapons via 5 mm posts. Unlike previous attachable weapons, the MechTech system often utilizes retractable pegs to fill in the holes when not in use.
The working name for this line was "CyberTech" (with the Cyberverse subline being dubbed "Megaverse"), and it could be seen on receipts for toys purchased at retailers, in the name of some exclusive products on retailer web sites, and on the shipping cases for the products themselves. The reason for the change is unknown.
Games
[edit]Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game
[edit]MechTech is revealed to be highly advanced Cybertronian technology created for use by Humans during the alliance between the Autobots and NEST. A large cache of such weaponry was destroyed by Soundwave who had infiltrated a former Sector Seven facility used by NEST that was located inside a volcano that served as a testing lab for Wheeljack. Remaining samples of MechTech were later placed in transit to Human armies situated in the Middle East. Learning of this, Megatron dispatched Starscream to intercept the shipment as he could not allow the Humans to be armed with such technology. Starscream in turn managed to intercept Stratosphere where he destroyed the Autobot and the MechTech located within him though had taken a sample back to Megatron's headquarters with the intention of creating a countermeasure. However, an angered Megatron destroyed the sample and attacked Starscream for this act as he knew the MechTech had a tracking beacon which allowed a strike force of Autobots to assault the Decepticon lair. Dark of the Moon
Toys
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- Bumblebee with Sam Witwicky
- Autobot Skids with Elita-1 and Tech Sergeant Epps
- Roadbuster / Sergeant Recon
- Leadfoot / Steeljaw / Sergeant Detour
- Soundwave / Mr. Gould & Laserbeak
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Japanese Exclusives
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Voyager
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- Optimus Prime / MechTech Trailer
Leader
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Supreme
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MechTech Weapon Prize Campaign
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The MechTech weapon campaign started on May 14 2011, handed out at various Japanese retailers after spending 3000 yen on Dark of the Moon toys. 10,000 units of each weapon were made.
- Tritanium Heat Blade Claw (Gold Crankcase MechTech weapon) - Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive.
- Tritanium Power Saw (Gold Autobot Ratchet MechTech weapon) - Joshin Kids Land, Bic Camera and Edion Group (Ishimaru, Deo Deo, Eiden and Midori Denka) exclusive.
- Tritanium Plasma Double Bullet (Gold Autobot Skids MechTech weapon) - Yamada denki and Yodobashi Camera exclusive.
- Cybertitanium Power Saw (Silver Autobot Ratchet MechTech weapon) - AEON exclusive, available with purchase of DA-03 Voyager class Optimus Prime with trailer.
A second campaign started on September 3 2011 and was available to those who purchased 3000 yen worth of Dark of the Moon toys at a variety of Japanese retailers. There was only one weapon in this campaign.
- Cybertitanium Plasma Double Bullet (Sliver Autobot Skids MechTech weapon)
A third campaign started on October 1 2011 featuring three new weapons. Each could be obtained by spending 3000 yen on Dark of the Moon toys at their respective retailer.
- Trithyllium Plasma Blaster (Gunmetal Chrome Bumblebee MechTech weapon) - Toys"R"Us exclusive
- Trithyllium Triple Wrecking Claw (Gunmetal Chrome Barricade MechTech weapon) - Bic Camera exclusive
- Trithyllium Null-ray Sword (Gunmetal Chrome Starscream MechTech weapon) - Yodobashi Camera exclusive
TakaraTomy
[edit]Beginning May 14 and ending July 31 2011, Japanese consumers who enter two barcode numbers from MechTech character cards (packed with Japanese Dark of the Moon figures) into the TakaraTomy Transformers website will be in the running for:
- Prize A: Tritanium Bumblebee (limited to 10)
- Prize C: Tritanium energy axe MechTech weapon (limited to 100)
- Prize C: Tritanium energy battle cannon MechTech weapon (limited to 100)
- Prize C: Tritanium energy blade MechTech weapon (limited to 100)
There will be two more Lucky Draw campaigns from August 2011 onwards, and entering all three campaigns will put one in the running for:
- Tritanium Optimus Prime (with trailer) (limited to 100)
Notes
[edit]- According to Josh Nizzi's designs, the MechTech gear was supposed to appear on film: Sentinel Prime's "cosmic rust gun" was apparently another form for his shield (and no, it's not the same blaster as the Leader toy).<ref>Josh Nizzi's Dark of the Moon concept art</ref>
- Years before the Dark of the Moon franchise, Hasbro designated a "Fox Kids" Transmetal variant toy of Cheetor as "Mech-Tech Cheetor", though this was not reflected on the finalized packaging.
References
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