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{{disambig2|the ''Cybertron'' Mini-Con|the G.I. Joe human|Repeater (G.I. Joe)}} | {{disambig2|the ''Cybertron'' Mini-Con|the G.I. Joe human|Repeater (G.I. Joe)}} | ||
:''Repeater is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].'' | :''Repeater is a [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File: | [[File:Cyb-toy Zapmap.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|]] | ||
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, 18 May 2007</ref> | 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, 18 May 2007</ref> | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Galaxy Force''=== | ===''Galaxy Force''=== | ||
*'''Megalo Zapmap''' (Promotional Micron, [[September 29]] 2005 | *'''Megalo Zapmap''' (Promotional Micron, 2005) | ||
**''Release date'': [[September 29]] 2005 | |||
:A [[redeco]] of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] member [[Dualor (Armada)#Toys|Dualor]] in colors matching those of Metroplex, Repeater/Megalo Zapmap transforms 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)|Cyclonus]]/[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] mold. | :A [[redeco]] of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] member [[Dualor (Armada)#Toys|Dualor]] in colors matching those of [[Metroplex (Cybertron)#Toys|Metroplex]], Repeater/Megalo Zapmap transforms 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 during 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. | : 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 during 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. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*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. | * 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=== | ||
Revision as of 04:34, 21 February 2023
| This article is about the Cybertron Mini-Con. For the G.I. Joe human, see Repeater (G.I. Joe). |
- Repeater is a 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
Galaxy Force
- Megalo Zapmap (Promotional Micron, 2005)
- Release date: September 29 2005
- A redeco of the Destruction Mini-Con Team member Dualor in colors matching those of Metroplex, Repeater/Megalo Zapmap transforms 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 during 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.
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Notes
- 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
- Japanese: Megalo Zapmap (メガロザップマップ Megaro Zappumappu)
References
- ↑ Official Transformers Collectors' Club site members' section, Micro-Sized Online! Mini-Con Profiles, 18 May 2007
