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{{quote|In some cases, the extreme power surge during Powerlinking can result in temporary or even permanent discoloration of a Transformer's metallic skin.|"Powerlink Process"|[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More Than Meets The Eye: Armada]]}}
{{quote|In some cases, the extreme power surge during Powerlinking can result in temporary or even permanent discoloration of a Transformer's metallic skin.|"Powerlink Process"|[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More Than Meets The Eye: Armada]]}}


'''Spontaneous recoloration''' refers to the temporary or permanent alternation of a [[Transformer]]'s [[structure|exostructure]], usually in response to an energy surge. Usually (but not always) this external color change signifies a higher energy-state within the Transformer's body accompanied by increased (or even entirely new)<ref>Such as [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream's]] Null Beam Cannon in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' episode "[[Wishes]]".</ref> abilities.
'''Spontaneous recoloration''' (aka the '''colour change phenomenon''') refers to the temporary or permanent alternation of a [[Transformer]]'s [[structure|exostructure]], usually in response to an energy surge. Usually (but not always) this external color change signifies a higher energy-state within the Transformer's body accompanied by increased (or even entirely new)<ref>Such as [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream's]] Null Beam Cannon in the ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' episode "[[Wishes]]".</ref> abilities.


Spontaneous recoloration is similar to [[reformatting]]. ''Unlike'' reformatting, which wreaks wholesale physical alterations to the transformer's physical form, recoloring is completely cosmetic.
Spontaneous recoloration is similar to [[reformatting]]. ''Unlike'' reformatting, which wreaks wholesale physical alterations to the transformer's physical form, recoloring is completely cosmetic.
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Recoloration should not be confused with surface coatings such as [[electrum]] or a [[silver coat]].
Recoloration should not be confused with surface coatings such as [[electrum]] or a [[silver coat]].


==Temporary recoloration==
==Mechanisms==
{{stub|Unified theory of spontaneous recoloration from "[[Mystery of Speedia 500]]"}}
 
==Examples==
===Temporary recoloration===
[[File:TwoFacesUltraMagnus Brothers power up.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|''People try to put us down<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)<br>cause our colors change around<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)'']]
[[File:TwoFacesUltraMagnus Brothers power up.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.85|''People try to put us down<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)<br>cause our colors change around<br>(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)'']]


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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] when forming [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] when forming [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]


==Permanent recoloration==
===Permanent recoloration===
===Super Spychangers catalog===
====Super Spychangers catalog====
Characters recolored due to exposure to [[Go-Brillium|go-brillium]]:
Characters recolored due to exposure to [[Go-Brillium|go-brillium]]:
*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Super Art Fire]]
*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Super Art Fire]]
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*[[W.A.R.S.|Super Wars]]
*[[W.A.R.S.|Super Wars]]


===3H comics===
====3H comics====
*[[Ramulus]] (recolored due to being in proximity of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s healing power)
*[[Ramulus]] (recolored due to being in proximity of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s healing power)


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*[[Jhiaxus (RID)|Jhiaxus]] (possible)
*[[Jhiaxus (RID)|Jhiaxus]] (possible)


===''Armada'' cartoon===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
Characters recolored due to a [[Mini-Con]]-[[Puppet|supplied upgrade]]:
Characters recolored due to a [[Mini-Con]]-[[Puppet|supplied upgrade]]:
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]]
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*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]


===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:WorldsCollide4 PowerlinxOptimusJetfire.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
[[File:WorldsCollide4 PowerlinxOptimusJetfire.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
Characters recolored to due an upgrade from the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]:
Characters recolored to due an upgrade from the [[Mini-Con Matrix]]:
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*[[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]]
*[[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]]


===''Linkage''===
====''Linkage''====
*[[Tailslide]] (recolored due to corruption from a [[Fixer Bug]])
*[[Tailslide]] (recolored due to corruption from a [[Fixer Bug]])


===''Energon'' cartoon===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
Characters recolored as the result of [[Optimus Supreme|Primus's energy pulse]].
Characters recolored as the result of [[Optimus Supreme|Primus's energy pulse]].
{{note|Within Hasbro's toyline, many of these [[redeco|recolors]] represent different characters, rather than spontaneous recoloration.}}
{{note|Within Hasbro's toyline, many of these [[redeco|recolors]] represent different characters, rather than spontaneous recoloration.}}
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*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (again)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (again)


===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
Recolored by the power of a [[Cyber Planet Key]]:
Recolored by the power of a [[Cyber Planet Key]]:
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (yet again)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (yet again)


===''Wings Universe''===
====''Wings Universe''====
Recolored due to exposure to [[forestonite]]:
Recolored due to exposure to [[forestonite]]:
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]
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*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]


===2005 IDW continuity===
====2005 IDW continuity====
*[[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] (recolored due to being subjected to the [[Enigma of Combination]])
*[[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] (recolored due to being subjected to the [[Enigma of Combination]])


Revision as of 17:59, 7 May 2026

This article is about the process of a Transformer spontaneously changing color. For other instances of color changing, see color change (disambiguation).
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In some cases, the extreme power surge during Powerlinking can result in temporary or even permanent discoloration of a Transformer's metallic skin."Powerlink Process", More Than Meets The Eye: Armada

Spontaneous recoloration (aka the colour change phenomenon) refers to the temporary or permanent alternation of a Transformer's exostructure, usually in response to an energy surge. Usually (but not always) this external color change signifies a higher energy-state within the Transformer's body accompanied by increased (or even entirely new)[1] abilities.

Spontaneous recoloration is similar to reformatting. Unlike reformatting, which wreaks wholesale physical alterations to the transformer's physical form, recoloring is completely cosmetic.

For unknown reasons, spontaneous recoloration does not uniformly re-tint existing surface pigments, but may result in completely different color arrangements, or even add entirely new "badass" detailing, such as flames or racing stripes.

Recoloration should not be confused with surface coatings such as electrum or a silver coat.

Mechanisms


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Examples

Temporary recoloration

People try to put us down
(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)
cause our colors change around
(spon-tan-e-ous coloration!)

Permanent recoloration

Super Spychangers catalog

Characters recolored due to exposure to go-brillium:

3H comics

  • Ramulus (recolored due to being in proximity of Arcee's healing power)

Characters recolored due to Unicron's corrupting influence in the Cauldron

Armada cartoon

Characters recolored due to a Mini-Con-supplied upgrade:

Dreamwave Armada comic

Characters recolored to due an upgrade from the Mini-Con Matrix:

Linkage

Energon cartoon

Characters recolored as the result of Primus's energy pulse.

Within Hasbro's toyline, many of these recolors represent different characters, rather than spontaneous recoloration.

Characters recolored by Super Energon:

Cybertron cartoon

Recolored by the power of a Cyber Planet Key:

Wings Universe

Recolored due to exposure to forestonite:

2005 IDW continuity



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See also

References

  1. ↑ Such as Starscream's Null Beam Cannon in the Energon episode "Wishes".
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