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:''The Sparkless are [[zombie]]s from the [[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | |||
[[File:Siege-Ep5-Moonracer-murmurs-in-panic.jpg|350px|thumb|''*chuckles*'' I'm in danger.]] | |||
If you ever find yourself deep into the chasms of the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], then you better prepare for the '''Sparkless!''' These reanimated corpses, shockingly, have no spark, and still hunt for the sparks of the living to this day. Rusted and busted beyond repair, the Sparkless still have great enough strength to rip [[Moonracer (G1)|someone]] apart. They cannot be destroyed by simple fire blasts or slashing, so hope for a [[AllSpark|miracle]] or fraggin' ''run!'' | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon=== | |||
{{voiceactor|[[Brook Chalmers]], [[Kaiser Johnson]], [[Frank Todaro]]}} | |||
While searching for the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his team tracked its last known coordinates down into a nearby valley. Optimus Prime sensed something troubling, and he proved right, as the Sparkless rose out of the ground soon after. The team was attacked by mindless reanimated corpses who sought to revive themselves by taking the sparks of living Cybertronians. [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] claimed the Sparkless were responsible for multiple deaths in the Sea of Rust and could reform after being hacked apart. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}} The Sparkless quickly overwhelmed the group, managing to tear [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] down to her torso, killing her, but Optimus spotted and retrieved the Allspark, its power causing the Sparkless to disintegrate into dust. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} | |||
==Toys== | |||
===''Generations''=== | |||
[[File:WFC_Netflix_Sparkless_Bot.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] included?]] | |||
*'''Decepticon Sparkless Bot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]]) | |||
**''Accessories'': Left & right blasters, light bar | |||
:Part of the third assortment of toys promoting the ''Kingdom'' season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], "Decepticon Sparkless Bot" is a [[redeco]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Barricade (IDW)#Toys|Barricade]], itself a [[retool]] of ''Siege'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Prowl]], transforming into a Cybertronian emergency car. It has multiple [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] and 3 mm posts to accommodate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]/[[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology]] weaponry and "Fire Blast" effects, respectively. Its two blasters can be mounted on these points, or the slots on his hood/shoulders, as well as combine into a larger double-barreled blaster. It also includes a light bar that can be mounted on its roof or wherever else you care to. The bar has an indent in its top that, despite being rectangular, still fits 5 mm posts very well. | |||
:This mold was previously redecoed as [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Smokescreen]] with Prowl's blaster and without the light-bar, which was also used for [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Bluestreak]], albeit with the original Prowl head. | |||
:This toy, like all of the Netflix ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Wave 3 toys, is a [[Walmart]] exclusive for brick and mortar stores in the U.S. and Canada and exclusive to [[Hasbro Pulse]] for online stores in the U.S. Like the rest of its Deluxe Class wave, Sparkless Bot was found in Walmart stores two days before an official unveil and pre-order on [[March 15]]th. | |||
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[[File:WFC_Netflix_Sparkless_Seeker.jpeg|250px|thumb]] | |||
*'''Decepticon Sparkless Seeker''' (Battle 3-Pack, 2021) | |||
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers", "[[Caliburst (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sparkless Caliburst]]" and "[[Singe#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sparkless Singe]]" [[Battle Master]]s, 3 "Fire Blast" effects | |||
:Part of the third assortment of toys promoting the ''Kingdom'' season of the Netflix ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon, "Decepticon Sparkless Seeker" is a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Thundercracker]], itself a head-retool of ''Siege'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]]. It transforms into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers']] appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" although the jet mode has <s>the robot-mode legs</s> pretty much its ''entire robot body'' sticking out from the undercarriage. As a rather heavy [[shellformer]], Decepticon Sparkless Seeker can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge. | |||
:It has 5 mm ports on its biceps, forearms, shins, under its feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings to attach any C.O.M.B.A.T. System/F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology weaponry, such as the included Battle Masters and/or the "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers." The 3 mm posts on its shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate "Fire Blast" effect parts, like the ones that come with his pack-in partners, Battle Masters "[[Caliburst (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sparkless Caliburst]]" and "[[Singe#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sparkless Singe]]". | |||
:Sparkless Caliburst is a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Caliburst (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Caliburst]], itself a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]] with a different Fire Blast effect. Sparkless Singe is a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Singe#War for Cybertron: Siege|Singe]], itself a redeco of ''Siege'' [[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Firedrive]] with ''Siege'' [[Aimless (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Aimless]]'s Fire Blast effects. They both transform into blasters, or their gun barrel pieces can detach from their robot mode backs, revealing a 3 mm peg, and connect to their arms as cannons. Due to the gun barrel piece's size, attaching a Fire Blast effect to it while they are wielding it in this manner will render the figures too unstable to stand. | |||
:This toy, like all of the Netflix ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Wave 3 toys, is a Walmart exclusive for brick and mortar stores in the U.S. and Canada and exclusive to [[Hasbro Pulse]] for online stores in the U.S. Like the rest of their Voyager Class wave, Decepticon Sparkless Seeker stock photography and product description were found in Walmart internal systems three days before an official unveil and pre-order on March 15th. | |||
{{WFCSiegeStarscreamMold}} | |||
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==Notes== | |||
[[File:WFC-Siege-Ep3-Generics-in-camp.jpg|300px|thumb|Green Seeker guy, no limbs.]] | |||
*The nature of the Sparkless is never explained. The only one who knows about them is Jetfire, possibly due to the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] having mapped out the Sea of Rust, though, wouldn't the [[Decepticon]]s have known where the Allspark is if they knew about the Sparkless? The fact that the Allspark is there leans to the possibility that the Sparkless are guarding the Allspark, and that the mystical McGuffin gave them "life," but such credence leans more to like of [[fanon]]. | |||
*Per course with ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'''s extensive use of [[generic]]s, the Sparkless' models are edited and retextured models of Autobots Sideswipe, Mirage, Ironhide, and Hound, and Decepticons Refraktor, Barricade, and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. | |||
*Despite the show having both [[Autobot]]s and Decepticons as part of the Sparkless, only toys of the Decepticons were made, possibly to cement them as villains, much like the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Monsterbot (Cyberverse)|Pesticons]] and [[Sharkticon (species)#Cyberverse|Sharkticons]]. | |||
*S'bit strange the Decepticon Sparkless Seeker toy has a ''smirking'' face, considering the 'bot is, y'know, ''dead''. The color scheme actually seems to be closer to one of the generic Seeker color schemes in the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon, notably the Seeker without limbs under [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s care in [[Siege episode 3]]... though, they weren't too happy either! | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Terrorcon (Prime)]] | |||
*[[Zombie Con]] | |||
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege subgroups]]<!--Cartoon--> | |||
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy characters]] | |||
[[Category:Zombies]] | |||
Revision as of 15:56, 15 March 2021
| The name or term "Spark" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Spark (disambiguation). |
- The Sparkless are zombies from the War for Cybertron Trilogy portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
If you ever find yourself deep into the chasms of the Sea of Rust, then you better prepare for the Sparkless! These reanimated corpses, shockingly, have no spark, and still hunt for the sparks of the living to this day. Rusted and busted beyond repair, the Sparkless still have great enough strength to rip someone apart. They cannot be destroyed by simple fire blasts or slashing, so hope for a miracle or fraggin' run!
Fiction
War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon
- Voice actor: Brook Chalmers, Kaiser Johnson, Frank Todaro
While searching for the Allspark in the Sea of Rust, Optimus Prime and his team tracked its last known coordinates down into a nearby valley. Optimus Prime sensed something troubling, and he proved right, as the Sparkless rose out of the ground soon after. The team was attacked by mindless reanimated corpses who sought to revive themselves by taking the sparks of living Cybertronians. Jetfire claimed the Sparkless were responsible for multiple deaths in the Sea of Rust and could reform after being hacked apart. Siege episode 5 The Sparkless quickly overwhelmed the group, managing to tear Moonracer down to her torso, killing her, but Optimus spotted and retrieved the Allspark, its power causing the Sparkless to disintegrate into dust. Siege episode 6
Toys
Generations
- Decepticon Sparkless Bot (Deluxe Class, 2021)
- Accessories: Left & right blasters, light bar
- Part of the third assortment of toys promoting the Kingdom season of the Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon, "Decepticon Sparkless Bot" is a redeco of Siege Barricade, itself a retool of Siege Prowl, transforming into a Cybertronian emergency car. It has multiple 5 mm ports and 3 mm posts to accommodate the C.O.M.B.A.T. System/F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology weaponry and "Fire Blast" effects, respectively. Its two blasters can be mounted on these points, or the slots on his hood/shoulders, as well as combine into a larger double-barreled blaster. It also includes a light bar that can be mounted on its roof or wherever else you care to. The bar has an indent in its top that, despite being rectangular, still fits 5 mm posts very well.
- This mold was previously redecoed as Smokescreen with Prowl's blaster and without the light-bar, which was also used for Bluestreak, albeit with the original Prowl head.
- This toy, like all of the Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy Wave 3 toys, is a Walmart exclusive for brick and mortar stores in the U.S. and Canada and exclusive to Hasbro Pulse for online stores in the U.S. Like the rest of its Deluxe Class wave, Sparkless Bot was found in Walmart stores two days before an official unveil and pre-order on March 15th.
- Decepticon Sparkless Seeker (Battle 3-Pack, 2021)
- Accessories: 2 "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers", "Sparkless Caliburst" and "Sparkless Singe" Battle Masters, 3 "Fire Blast" effects
- Part of the third assortment of toys promoting the Kingdom season of the Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon, "Decepticon Sparkless Seeker" is a redeco of Siege Thundercracker, itself a head-retool of Siege Starscream. It transforms into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the Seekers' appearance in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" although the jet mode has
the robot-mode legspretty much its entire robot body sticking out from the undercarriage. As a rather heavy shellformer, Decepticon Sparkless Seeker can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge.
- It has 5 mm ports on its biceps, forearms, shins, under its feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings to attach any C.O.M.B.A.T. System/F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology weaponry, such as the included Battle Masters and/or the "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers." The 3 mm posts on its shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate "Fire Blast" effect parts, like the ones that come with his pack-in partners, Battle Masters "Sparkless Caliburst" and "Sparkless Singe".
- Sparkless Caliburst is a redeco of Siege Caliburst, itself a redeco of Siege Blowpipe with a different Fire Blast effect. Sparkless Singe is a redeco of Siege Singe, itself a redeco of Siege Firedrive with Siege Aimless's Fire Blast effects. They both transform into blasters, or their gun barrel pieces can detach from their robot mode backs, revealing a 3 mm peg, and connect to their arms as cannons. Due to the gun barrel piece's size, attaching a Fire Blast effect to it while they are wielding it in this manner will render the figures too unstable to stand.
- This toy, like all of the Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy Wave 3 toys, is a Walmart exclusive for brick and mortar stores in the U.S. and Canada and exclusive to Hasbro Pulse for online stores in the U.S. Like the rest of their Voyager Class wave, Decepticon Sparkless Seeker stock photography and product description were found in Walmart internal systems three days before an official unveil and pre-order on March 15th.
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Notes
- The nature of the Sparkless is never explained. The only one who knows about them is Jetfire, possibly due to the Seekers having mapped out the Sea of Rust, though, wouldn't the Decepticons have known where the Allspark is if they knew about the Sparkless? The fact that the Allspark is there leans to the possibility that the Sparkless are guarding the Allspark, and that the mystical McGuffin gave them "life," but such credence leans more to like of fanon.
- Per course with War for Cybertron Trilogy's extensive use of generics, the Sparkless' models are edited and retextured models of Autobots Sideswipe, Mirage, Ironhide, and Hound, and Decepticons Refraktor, Barricade, and the Seekers.
- Despite the show having both Autobots and Decepticons as part of the Sparkless, only toys of the Decepticons were made, possibly to cement them as villains, much like the Cyberverse Pesticons and Sharkticons.
- S'bit strange the Decepticon Sparkless Seeker toy has a smirking face, considering the 'bot is, y'know, dead. The color scheme actually seems to be closer to one of the generic Seeker color schemes in the War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon, notably the Seeker without limbs under Ratchet's care in Siege episode 3... though, they weren't too happy either!
