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'''''Transformers: The Ark II — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs''''' is a follow-up volume to the first ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book featuring Japanese [[Character model|character models]]. Authors [[Jim Sorenson]] and [[Bill Forster]] covered all major Japanese Generation 1 series: ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]'', ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'', ''[[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]]'', ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Battlestars]]'', and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]]''. [[Nick Roche]] penciled and inked the cover, colored by [[Josh Burcham]].
'''''Transformers: The Ark II — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs''''' is a follow-up volume to the first ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book featuring Japanese [[character model]]s. Authors [[Jim Sorenson]] and [[Bill Forster]] covered all major Japanese Generation 1 series: ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]'', ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]]'', ''[[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]]'', ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Battlestars]]'', and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]]''. [[Nick Roche]] penciled and inked the cover, colored by [[Josh Burcham]].
 
It is put out by [[IDW Publishing]]. Despite having an even narrower audience base than the first volume, it broke #10,000 on Amazon.com's sales rankings.{{now|10 July 2008}}


==Contents==
==Contents==
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***[[Master Sword]]
***[[Master Sword]]
***[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (Chrome)
***[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (Chrome)
***[[Brainstorm]] (Cana)
***[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (Cana)
***[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (Ros)
***[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (Ros)
***[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (Gort)
***[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (Gort)
**[[Targetmaster]]s
**[[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]
***[[Pointblank|Blanker]] ([[Peaceman (Headmasters)|Peaceman]])
***[[Pointblank|Blanker]] ([[Peacemaker|Peaceman]])
***[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] ([[Pointech]])
***[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] ([[Pinpointer (G1)|Pointech]])
***[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]
***[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]
**[[Trainbot]]s
**[[Trainbot]]s
***[[Shōki|Shouki]]
***[[Shouki]]
***[[Suiken]]
***[[Suiken]]
***[[Seizan]]
***[[Seizan]]
***[[Kaen]]
***[[Kaen]]
***[[Getsuei]]
***[[Getsuei]]
***[[Yukikaze (Headmasters)|Yukikaze]]
***[[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]
***[[Raiden]]
***[[Raiden]]
**[[Monsterbot]]s
**[[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s
***[[Doublecross]]
***[[Doublecross]]
***[[Grotusque|Grotus]]
***[[Grotusque|Grotus]]
***[[Repugnus (G1)|Repug]]
***[[Repugnus (G1)|Repug]]
**Other
**Other
***[[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] ([[Decibel]], [[Legout]])
***[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] ([[Decibel]], [[Legout]])
***[[Fastlane]]
***[[Fastlane]]
***[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]
***[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]
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***Counterpunch
***Counterpunch
***Generic Cybertrons (''[[intelligence officer]]'', ''[[scout A]]'', ''[[scout B]]'')
***Generic Cybertrons (''[[intelligence officer]]'', ''[[scout A]]'', ''[[scout B]]'')
***Planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] ([[Abel]], [[Jack (Headmasters)|Jack]], ''[[Foo]]'', ''[[Dafuna]]'', ''[[Twin Star commander]]'')
***Planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] ([[Abel]], [[Jack (G1)|Jack]], ''[[Foo]]'', ''[[Dafuna]]'', ''[[Twin Star commander]]'')
***[[Autobot Master Warrior|HM Teens]] ([[Kirk]], [[Toraizer|Trizer]], [[Loafer]], [[Shuffler]], [[Rodney]], [[Lione]])
***[[Autobot Master Warrior|HM Teens]] ([[Kirk]], [[Toraizer|Trizer]], [[Loafer]], [[Shuffler]], [[Rodney]], [[Lione]])
***[[Athenia]]
***[[Athenia]]
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***[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
***[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
***Megazarak
***Megazarak
***[[Weirdwolf]] (Monzo)
***[[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] (Monzo)
***[[Mindwipe (G1)|Wipe]] (Vorath)
***[[Mindwipe (G1)|Wipe]] (Vorath)
***[[Skullcruncher|Skull]] (Grax)
***[[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skull]] (Grax)
***[[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] (Krunk)
***[[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] (Krunk)
***[[Apeface]] (Spasma)
***[[Apeface]] (Spasma)
**Targetmasters
**Targetmasters
***[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] ([[Caliburst (Headmasters)|Caliburst]])
***[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] ([[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]])
***[[Misfire]] ([[Aimless (Headmasters)|Aimless]])
***[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] ([[Aimless]])
***[[Triggerhappy]] ([[Blowpipe (Headmasters)|Blowpipe]])
***[[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] ([[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]])
**Other
**Other
***[[Pounce]]
***[[Pounce]]
***[[Wingspan]]
***[[Wingspan]]
***[[Battletrap]]
***[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]]
***[[Flywheels]]
***[[Flywheels]]
***[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaser]]
***[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]]
***[[Sixshot]]
***[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]
***[[Chaar|Jarr]]
***[[Chaar|Jarr]]
*Extra
*Extra
**[[Beastformer]]s
**[[Beastformer (species)|Beastformers]]
***[[White Leo]]
***[[White Leo]]
***Beastformer Heroes ([[Golder|Goldar]], [[Big Serow]], [[Yellow Giraffe]], [[Elephan]], [[Flykick]], [[Beafox|B-Fox]], [[Battle Bear]], [[Rabbit Kid]])
***Beastformer Heroes ([[Golder|Goldar]], [[Big Serow]], [[Yellow Giraffe]], [[Elephan]], [[Flykick]], [[Beafox|B-Fox]], [[Battle Bear]], [[Rabbit Kid]])
***Beastformer Villains ([[Alligatron]], [[Killer Fish]], [[Drillfrog]], [[Devilbat]], [[Snakebomb|Snake Bomb]], [[Hedgehog]])
***Beastformer Villains ([[Alligatron]], [[Killer Fish]], [[Drillfrog]], [[Devilbat]], [[Snakebomb (Beastformers)|Snake Bomb]], [[Hedgehog]])
***Beastformer Slaves ([[Dogslave]], [[Tekna]])
***Beastformer Slaves ([[Dogslave]], [[Tekna]])
**Organics
**Organics
***The [[Witwicky]]s ([[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], ''[[Challenge Blaster]]'')
***The [[Witwicky (surname)|Witwicky]]s ([[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], ''[[Challenge Blaster]]'')
***Planet [[Hive (planet)|Hive]] (''[[Queen Bee]]'', ''[[Makku's father]]'', [[Makku|Makk]], ''[[Medal of Valour]]'')
***Planet [[Hive (planet)|Hive]] (''[[Queen Bee]]'', ''[[Makku's father]]'', [[Makku|Makk]], ''[[Medal of Valour]]'')
***[[Paradise]] ([[Papika]], [[Polonus]])
***[[Paradise]] ([[Papika]], [[Polonus]])
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***Destron Technology ([[Galvatron's UFO]], [[Madmachine]], plasma cannon, planetary detonators, [[plasma energy]] coils, ''[[buridanka]]'')
***Destron Technology ([[Galvatron's UFO]], [[Madmachine]], plasma cannon, planetary detonators, [[plasma energy]] coils, ''[[buridanka]]'')
**Other
**Other
***[[Vector Sigma]] ([[Key to Vector Sigma|Key]], [[cybertonuron]] manufacturing process, [[Centurion droid|Centurion robot]], [[denki kōmori|giant bat]], [[harinezumi|mutant rat]], [[Energy leech (species)|energy leech]])
***[[Vector Sigma]] ([[Key to Vector Sigma|Key]], [[cybertonuron]] manufacturing process, [[Centurion droid|Centurion robot]], [[bolt-bat|giant bat]], [[retrorat|mutant rat]], [[Energy leech (species)|energy leech]])
***Headmaster Designs
***Headmaster Designs
***Power-Ups ([[Cross-Head On]], [[Head Formation]], scale chart)
***Power-Ups ([[Cross-Head On]], [[Head Formation]], scale chart)
}}
}}
===Masterforce===
===Masterforce===
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{{collist|2|
*Cybertrons
*Cybertrons
**[[Pretender]]s
**[[Pretender]]s
***[[Metalhawk]] (Hawk)
***[[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] (Hawk)
***[[Diver (Masterforce)|Diver]]
***[[Diver (G1)|Diver]]
***[[Lander]]
***[[Lander]]
***[[Phoenix (Masterforce)|Phoenix]]
***[[Phoenix (G1)|Phoenix]]
***[[Grand Maximus|Grand]] (Gran)
***[[Grand Maximus|Grand]] (Gran)
***Grand Maximus
***Grand Maximus
**[[Headmaster Junior|Headmasters]]
**[[Headmaster Junior|Headmasters]]
***[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] (Shuta Go)
***[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] (Shuta Go)
***[[Cab]]
***[[Cab (human)|Cab]]
***[[Minerva (Masterforce)|Minerva]]
***[[Minerva (human)|Minerva]]
**[[Godmaster]]s
**[[Godmaster (lifeform)|Godmasters]]
***[[Ginrai]]
***[[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]
***Super Ginrai
***Super Ginrai
***[[Godbomber]]
***[[Godbomber]]
***God Ginrai
***God Ginrai
***[[Lightfoot]]
***[[Lightfoot (G1)|Lightfoot]]
***[[Ranger]]
***[[Ranger]]
***[[Road King]]
***[[Road King]]
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***[[Gilmer]]
***[[Gilmer]]
**Headmasters
**Headmasters
***[[Wilder]]
***[[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]]
***[[Bullhorn]]
***[[Bullhorn (G1)|Bullhorn]]
***[[Cancer (Masterforce)|Cancer]]
***[[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]]
***Destron Headmasters
***Destron Headmasters
***[[Scorponok (G1)|Black Zarak]] ([[Guardminder|Guard Minder]])
***[[Scorponok (G1)|Black Zarak]] ([[Guardminder|Guard Minder]])
**Godmasters
**Godmasters
***[[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]]
***[[Buster (G1)|Buster]]
***[[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]]
***[[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]]
***[[Darkwings]] (Hydra, Buster)
***[[Darkwings]] (Hydra, Buster)
***[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] ([[Devil Z]])
***[[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] ([[Devil Z]])
***[[Giga]] (Gigatank)
***[[Giga]] (Gigatank)
***[[Mega]] (Megajet)
***[[Mega]] (Megajet)
**[[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]]
**[[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]]
***Seacons ([[Turtler]], [[Lobclaw]], [[Kraken]], [[Overbite (Masterforce)|Overbite]], [[Tentakil (Masterforce)|Tentakil]], [[Skalor|Gulf]])
***Seacons ([[Turtler]], [[Lobclaw]], [[Kraken]], [[Overbite (Masterforce)|Overbite]], [[Tentakil (Masterforce)|Tentakil]], [[Gulf]])
***[[King Poseidon]]
***[[King Poseidon]]
**Other
**Other
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*Cybertrons
*Cybertrons
**[[Brainmaster]]s
**[[Brainmaster]]s
***[[Star Saber (Victory)|Saber]] (Brain of Courage)
***[[Star Saber (G1)|Saber]] (Brain of Courage)
***Star Saber
***Star Saber
***[[Victory Leo]]
***[[Ginrai (robot)|Victory Leo]]
***Victory Saber
***Victory Saber
***[[Blacker]] (Brain of Skill)
***[[Blacker]] (Brain of Skill)
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***[[Road Caesar]]
***[[Road Caesar]]
**[[Multiforce]]
**[[Multiforce]]
***[[Wingwaver]] ([[Wing (Victory)|Wing]], [[Waver]])
***[[Wingwaver]] ([[Wing (G1)|Wing]], [[Waver]])
***[[Dashtacker]] ([[Tacker]], [[Dash (Victory)|Dash]])
***[[Dashtacker]] ([[Tacker]], [[Dash (G1)|Dash]])
***[[Machtackle]] ([[Tackle]], [[Mach]])
***[[Machtackle]] ([[Tackle]], [[Mach (G1)|Mach]])
***[[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]]
***[[Landcross (G1)|Landcross]]
**Other
**Other
***[[Galaxy Shuttle]]
***[[Galaxy Shuttle]]
***[[Greatshot]]
***[[Sixshot (G1)|Greatshot]]
***[[Rescue Patrol Team|Rescue Patrol]] ([[Holi]], [[Pīpō|Pipo]], [[Boater]], [[Fire]])
***[[Rescue Patrol Team|Rescue Patrol]] ([[Holi]], [[Pīpō|Pipo]], [[Boater]], [[Fire]])
***Planet [[Micro]] ([[Riker]], [[Clipper (Victory)|Clipper]])
***Planet [[Micro]] ([[Raikuru|Riker]], [[Clipper (G1)|Clipper]])
***[[Rocket Base]]
***[[Rocket Base]]
*Destrons
*Destrons
**[[Breastforce]]
**[[Breastforce]]
***[[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]] ([[Tigerbreast|Tiger Breast]], [[Eaglebreast|Eagle Breast]])
***[[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deszaras]] ([[Tigerbreast|Tiger Breast]], [[Eaglebreast|Eagle Breast]])
***[[Leozack|Leozak]] ([[Lionbreast|Lion Breast]])
***[[Leozack|Leozak]] ([[Lionbreast|Lion Breast]])
***[[Killbison]] ([[Bisonbreast|Bison Breast]])
***[[Killbison]] ([[Bisonbreast|Bison Breast]])
***[[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]] ([[Kōmoribreast|Bat Breast]])
***[[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]] ([[Kōmoribreast|Bat Breast]])
***[[Drillhorn]] ([[Hornbreast|Rhino Breast]])
***[[Drillhorn (G1)|Drillhorn]] ([[Hornbreast|Rhino Breast]])
***[[Guyhawk|Gaihawk]] ([[Hawkbreast|Hawk Breast]])
***[[Guyhawk|Gaihawk]] ([[Hawkbreast|Hawk Breast]])
***[[Jallguar|Jaruga]] ([[Jaguarbreast|Jaguar Breast]])
***[[Jallguar|Jaruga]] ([[Jaguarbreast|Jaguar Breast]])
***[[Liokaiser]]
***[[Liokaiser]]
***[[Deathcobra (Victory)|Deathcobra]]
***[[Deathcobra (G1)|Deathcobra]]
**[[Dinoforce]]
**[[Dinoforce]]
***Dinoforce ([[Gōryū|Goryu]], [[Kakuryū|Kakuryu]], [[Gairyū|Gairyu]], [[Doryū|Doryu]], [[Rairyū|Rairyu]], [[Yokuryū|Yokuryu]])
***Dinoforce ([[Goryu (G1)|Goryu]], [[Kakuryu (G1)|Kakuryu]], [[Gairyu]], [[Doryu (G1)|Doryu]], [[Rairyu]], [[Yokuryu]])
***[[Dinoking]]
***[[Dinoking]]
**Other
**Other
***[[Black Shadow (Victory)|Blackshadow]]
***[[Black Shadow (G1)|Blackshadow]]
***[[Blue Bacchus]]
***[[Blue Bacchus]]
*Extra
*Extra
**[[Jean Minakaze|Jan]] ([[Illumina II]])
**[[Jan Minakaze|Jan]] ([[Illumina II]])
**Jan's classmates ([[Illumina]], [[Joyce|Joice]], [[Rami]])
**Jan's classmates ([[Illumina]], [[Joyce|Joice]], [[Rami]])
}}
}}
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*Cybertrons
*Cybertrons
**[[Powered Master]]s
**[[Powered Master]]s
***[[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]
***[[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]
***Sonic Bomber
***[[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]]
**[[Micromaster|Microtransformers]]
**[[Micromaster|Microtransformers]]
***[[Moonradar (Zone)|Moonradar]], [[Rabbicrater]]
***[[Moonradar (G1)|Moonradar]], [[Rabbicrater]]
***[[Battle Patrol]] ([[Big Shot|Gunlift]], [[Sunrunner]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Flak (G1)|Powerbomb]])
***[[Battle Patrol Team]] ([[Gunlift]], [[Sunrunner (Zone)|Sunrunner]], [[Powerbomb]], [[Sidetrack (Zone)|Sidetrack]])
***Microtransformers ([[Windrim]], [[Free Wheeler|Wheelrun]], [[Tailspin|Spinchange]], [[Whisper (Zone)|Whisper]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], [[Swindler|Glorean]], [[Star Cloud|Starcloud]], [[Road Hugger (Zone)|Road Hugger]], [[Deadhour]], [[Nightflight (Zone)|Nightflight]], [[Gingham]], [[Black Heat]])
***Microtransformers ([[Tailspin|Spinchange]], [[Free Wheeler|Wheelrun]], [[Swindler|Glorean]], [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]], [[Windrim]], [[Whisper (Zone)|Whisper]], [[Star Cloud|Starcloud]], [[Nightflight (Zone)|Nightflight]], [[Road Hugger (Zone)|Road Hugger]], [[Deadhour]], [[Gingham]], [[Black Heat]])
***Microtransformer Bases ([[Airport Base|Air Base]], [[Fire station|Fire Base]], [[Gasoline Base]], [[Construction station|Build Base]])
***Microtransformer Bases ([[Overair (facility)|Airport Base]], [[Hot House (facility)|Fire Base]], [[Gasoline Base]], [[Ironworks (facility)|Build Base]])
*Destrons
*Destrons
**[[Violen Jiger]] (Vion, Lenja, Igern)
**[[Violengiguar|Violen Jiger]] (Vion, Lenja, Igern)
**[[Nine Great Demon Generals|Destron Generals]] ([[Devastator (G1)|Devastar]], Overlord, Black Zarak, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], King Poseidon, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Dinosaurer]], [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]])
**[[Nine Great Demon Generals|Destron Generals]] ([[Devastator (G1)|Devastor]], Overlord, Black Zarak, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], King Poseidon, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Dinosaurer]], [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]])
*Extra
*Extra
**Zone Organics ([[Emusa]], [[Cain|Kain]], [[Akira Serikawa|Akira]])
**Zone Organics ([[Emusa]], [[Cain|Kain]], [[Akira Serikawa|Akira]])
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{{collist|2|
{{collist|2|
*Cybertrons
*Cybertrons
**[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Star Convoy]]
**[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]]
**[[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]]
**[[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]]
**[[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]]
**[[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]]
*Destrons
*Destrons
**[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (Super Megatron, Ultra Megatron)
**[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (Super Megatron, Ultra Megatron)
**[[Dark Nova]] / Star Giant
**[[Dark Nova]] / Star Giant
*Operation Combination
*Operation Combination
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==Notes==
==Notes==
* The cover by [[Nick Roche]] features [[Ginrai|God Ginrai]] and [[Victory Leo]]—the same character, intentionally evoking similar imagery to the cover of the first ''Ark'', the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)| Galvatron]]. [http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=41930]
*Despite having an even narrower audience base than the first volume, it broke #10,000 on Amazon.com's sales rankings.{{now|10 July 2008}}
 
*The cover by [[Nick Roche]] features [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]] and Victory Leo—the same character, intentionally evoking similar imagery to the cover of the first ''Ark'', the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. [http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=41930]
* This was the first English-language release of any kind to include a mention of [[Violen Jiger]], settling a long-standing debate as to how in the heck his name is supposed to be spelled.
*This was the first English-language release of any kind to include a mention of [[Violengiguar|Violen Jiger]], establishing the first Romanization in official media.


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« Transformers: The Ark II »

God Ginrai and his pet tabby...his tabby of DEATH!
A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs
Publisher IDW Publishing
First published July 10, 2008
Written by Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster
Continuity Japanese Generation 1
ISBN ISBN 1600101801

ISBN 978-1600101809

Page count 208

Transformers: The Ark II — A Compendium of Japanese Character Designs is a follow-up volume to the first Transformers: The Ark book featuring Japanese character models. Authors Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster covered all major Japanese Generation 1 series: The Headmasters, Super-God Masterforce, Victory, Zone, Battlestars, and Operation Combination. Nick Roche penciled and inked the cover, colored by Josh Burcham.

Contents

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Unnamed items are in italics.

Headmasters

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Masterforce

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Victory

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Zone

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Battlestars & Beyond

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Notes

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  • Despite having an even narrower audience base than the first volume, it broke #10,000 on Amazon.com's sales rankings.(Jul-10-08)
  • The cover by Nick Roche features God Ginrai and Victory Leo—the same character, intentionally evoking similar imagery to the cover of the first Ark, the creation of Galvatron. [1]
  • This was the first English-language release of any kind to include a mention of Violen Jiger, establishing the first Romanization in official media.
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