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:''Mini-Cassettes are [[Transformers]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Mini-Cassettes are [[Transformers|Transformers]] from the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''
 
[[Image:Minicassettes studioox.jpg|right|325px|thumb|The cassette tape: the future of data storage and communications!]]
'''Mini-Cassettes''' (also known as ''Cassette Warriors'' or simply ''Cassettes'') are Transformers whose alternate mode is an audio cassette. They can fit into the chest compartments of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] or [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (while the toys can fit into either, in fiction they stick to the communicator of their own faction).
 
Many of the characters have communication or espionage roles.  Also, many of them are [[Redeco|redecos]].
 


'''Mini-Cassettes''' (also known as ''Cassette Warriors'' or simply ''Cassettes'') are Transformers whose alternate mode is an audio cassette. They can fit into the chest compartments of [[Blaster]] or [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (while the toys can fit into either, in fiction they stick to the communicator of their own faction).


Many of the characters have communication or espionage roles.  Also, many of them are [[redecos]].


:''Japanese name:'' '''Cassettebot''' (Autobots) / '''Cassettron''' (Decepticons)
:''Japanese name:'' '''Cassettebot''' (Autobots) / '''Cassettron''' (Decepticons)


==Autobot cassettes==
==Fiction==
===Combiners===
===Cartoon continuity===
*[[Dial]] and [[Saur]] combine to form [[Legout]] (They are members of the [[W Cassettebot]] subgroup.)
====Generation 1 cartoon====
*[[Grand Slam]] and [[Raindance]] combine to form [[Slamdance]]
The Mini-Cassettes were largely subordinate to Soundwave and Blaster, and very loyal to them. They spent much of their time stored away in their chest waiting to be called out when the situation required it. The mini-cassettes with beast forms were treated like pets and generally did not speak.
*[[Graphy]] and [[Noise]] combine to form [[Decibel]] (They are members of the [[W Cassettebot]] subgroup.)


===Eject/Rewind mold===
*[[Eject]]
*[[Flip Sides]] (The same character as listed under ''Decepticon cassettes,'' below.)
*[[Rewind]]
*[[Rosanna]] (A member of the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] singing group.)


===Others===
===Marvel Comics continuity===
*[[Ramhorn]]
====Generation 1====
*[[Steeljaw]]
Mini-cassettes were more autonomous and filled in regular positions in the ranks of the Autobot and Decepticons. They could all speak, but sometimes go long periods without talking.
*[[Sundor]] (Redeco of Laserbeak, below.  A member of the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] singing group.)


==Decepticon cassettes==
'''Autobot cassettes'''
===Combiners===
*[[Beastbox]] and [[Squawktalk]] combine to form [[Squawkbox]]


===Frenzy/Rumble mold===
*[[Enemy]] (Enemy's only transformable toy was permanently attached to a radio bigger than he was.)
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]


===Laserbeak mold===
:<div class="noprint">''Main article: [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|Autobot Mini-Cassette]]''</div>
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Garboil]] (Member of the [[Cobalt Sentries]].)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
:(See also Sundor under ''Autobot cassettes,'' above.)


===G1 Ravage mold===
'''Decepticon cassettes'''
*[[Glit]]  (A member of the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] singing group.)
*[[Howlback]] (Member of the [[Cobalt Sentries]].)
*[[Ravage]]


===Others===
 
*[[Flip Sides]] (The same character as listed under ''Autobot cassettes,'' above.)
:<div class="noprint">''Main article: [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Decepticon Mini-Cassette]]''</div>
*[[Overkill]]
*[[Ratbat]]
*[[Slugfest]]
*Ravage, [[Universe (2008)]].  This is an entirely new-mold version of the character, still transforming from jaguar to a  cassette compatible with G1 Soundwave / Blaster.  However, since Hasbro no longer assumes modern children will know what a cassette is, this mode will be interpreted as a manner of prisoner transport used by [[Hound]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In a ''Toys R Us Transformers: The Movie'' sticker book released in 1986, Laserbeak is referred to as a "Recordicon". This would seem to be the only sub-team name for the Decepticon cassettes ever mentioned in official US materials.
*The toys of these figures have <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_Cassette" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Mini_Cassette">mini-cassettes</a> in roughly 1:1 scale as altmodes. The main picture in this article features a standard cassette, which is larger.
 
*The term '''Mini-Cassette''' is used in toy catalogs from 1985 onwards. It was common for '''cassette''' to be used elsewhere, such as toy instructions and fiction.


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Mini-Cassettes are Transformers from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The cassette tape: the future of data storage and communications!

Mini-Cassettes (also known as Cassette Warriors or simply Cassettes) are Transformers whose alternate mode is an audio cassette. They can fit into the chest compartments of Blaster or Soundwave (while the toys can fit into either, in fiction they stick to the communicator of their own faction).

Many of the characters have communication or espionage roles. Also, many of them are redecos.



Japanese name: Cassettebot (Autobots) / Cassettron (Decepticons)

Fiction

Cartoon continuity

Generation 1 cartoon

The Mini-Cassettes were largely subordinate to Soundwave and Blaster, and very loyal to them. They spent much of their time stored away in their chest waiting to be called out when the situation required it. The mini-cassettes with beast forms were treated like pets and generally did not speak.


Marvel Comics continuity

Generation 1

Mini-cassettes were more autonomous and filled in regular positions in the ranks of the Autobot and Decepticons. They could all speak, but sometimes go long periods without talking.

Autobot cassettes


<div class="noprint">Main article: Autobot Mini-Cassette</div>

Decepticon cassettes


<div class="noprint">Main article: Decepticon Mini-Cassette</div>

Trivia

  • The toys of these figures have <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_Cassette" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Mini_Cassette">mini-cassettes</a> in roughly 1:1 scale as altmodes. The main picture in this article features a standard cassette, which is larger.
  • The term Mini-Cassette is used in toy catalogs from 1985 onwards. It was common for cassette to be used elsewhere, such as toy instructions and fiction.
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