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:''Blurr is one or several [[Autobot|Autobots]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Blurr is one or several [[Autobot|Autobots]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
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Confused yet? | Confused yet? | ||
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===Animated continuity=== | ===Animated continuity=== | ||
Blurr was seen a few times, and only in vehicle mode, riding the raceways on [[Velocitron]], when the planets began to self-destruct due to the black hole. | Blurr was seen a few times, and only in vehicle mode, riding the raceways on [[Velocitron]], when the planets began to self-destruct due to the black hole. | ||
====''Cybertron'' animated series==== | ====''Cybertron'' animated series==== | ||
:''Voice actor:'' ? (English), ? (Japanese) | :''Voice actor:'' ? (English), ? (Japanese) | ||
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====Fun Publications ''Timelines''==== | ====Fun Publications ''Timelines''==== | ||
{{storylink|Dark Heart of Sandokan|Dark Heart of Sandokan}} | {{storylink|Dark Heart of Sandokan|Dark Heart of Sandokan}} | ||
{{storylink|Force of Habit|Force of Habit}} | {{storylink|Force of Habit|Force of Habit}} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Cybertron=== | ===Cybertron=== | ||
*'''Blurr vs Buzzsaw''' (Multi-pack, 2005) | *'''Blurr vs Buzzsaw''' (Multi-pack, 2005) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''GS-01''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''GS-01''' | ||
*''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key | **''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key | ||
[[Image:CybertronBlurr toy.jpg|left|180px|thumb|He'd be a lot faster if his legs moved. Having his entire alt-mode on his back doesn't help either.]] | |||
[[Image:CybertronBlurr toy.jpg|left|180px|thumb|He | |||
: A [[retool]] of [[Blurr (Armada)|''Armada'' Blurr]], ''Cybertron'' Blurr transforms into a sleek Cybertronic race car. As he comes with no Mini-Con, inserting his Cyber Planet Key into the space under Blurr's spoiler causes the rear side panels of Blurr's car mode to flip down into a "flight mode". This mode also makes his twin spring-loaded missile launchers available, which become hand-held weapons in robot mode. These missile launchers have been similarly retooled to remove the Powerlinx gimmick, replaced with traditional firing tabs. Blurr also features a new head, based heavily upon [[Generation 1]] [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. In Japan, he was only available in a "vs set" with [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]]. | : A [[retool]] of [[Blurr (Armada)|''Armada'' Blurr]], ''Cybertron'' Blurr transforms into a sleek Cybertronic race car. As he comes with no Mini-Con, inserting his Cyber Planet Key into the space under Blurr's spoiler causes the rear side panels of Blurr's car mode to flip down into a "flight mode". This mode also makes his twin spring-loaded missile launchers available, which become hand-held weapons in robot mode. These missile launchers have been similarly retooled to remove the Powerlinx gimmick, replaced with traditional firing tabs. Blurr also features a new head, based heavily upon [[Generation 1]] [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. In Japan, he was only available in a "vs set" with [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]]. | ||
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*'''Blurr''' (Deluxe, 2005) | *'''Blurr''' (Deluxe, 2005) | ||
*''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key | **''Accessories'': 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key | ||
: For his [[Hasbro]] release, Blurr was available as an individual Deluxe. He is unchanged from the Japanese releases. | : For his [[Hasbro]] release, Blurr was available as an individual Deluxe. He is unchanged from the Japanese releases. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Who is Blurr?== | ==Who is Blurr?== | ||
In the Japanese ''Galaxy Force'' line, Blurr is described as being a high-strung, super-fast scout from Cybertron, effectively an alternate-universe incarnation of Generation 1 Blurr. He was sent as an advance scout to the Speed Planet. This, of course, was never part of the show's events; in fact, this depiction of Blurr only appeared on his Japanese [[bio]] card and nowhere else. | In the Japanese ''Galaxy Force'' line, Blurr is described as being a high-strung, super-fast scout from Cybertron, effectively an alternate-universe incarnation of Generation 1 Blurr. He was sent as an advance scout to the Speed Planet. This, of course, was never part of the show's events; in fact, this depiction of Blurr only appeared on his Japanese [[bio]] card and nowhere else. | ||
But in the Hasbro ''Cybertron'' line, Blurr has ''two'' separate [[Bio|profiles]], both of which ''also'' contradict his appearance on the show. The first one | But in the Hasbro ''Cybertron'' line, Blurr has ''two'' separate [[Bio|profiles]], both of which ''also'' contradict his appearance on the show. The first one [http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&product_id=16855] was published on his packaging and appears on his Hasbro product page. It can easily be interpreted as calling him a native Velocitronian, describing him as a retired race champion and extremely demanding, seemingly short-tempered coach (with a [[spark]] of gold, of course) for new racers. | ||
The second bio | The second bio [http://web.archive.org/web/20070214060904/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Bios&phase=cybertron&faction=autobot&name=BLURR], which appeared online after the toy had been released stateside, explicitly characterized him as the character from ''Armada'', staying on Cybertron during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis to keep the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] remaining there from making things even worse. | ||
Finally, the later text story "[[The Dark Heart of Sandokan]]" follows the lead of the Hasbro packaging bio, explicitly stating that Blurr is an elder Velocitronian, giving him a somewhat | Finally, the later text story "[[The Dark Heart of Sandokan]]" follows the lead of the Hasbro packaging bio, explicitly stating that Blurr is an elder Velocitronian, giving him a somewhat [[wikipedia:Louis_Gossett,_Jr.|Lou-Gosset-Jr.]]-y temperament with his newest student, [[Excellion]]. | ||
All this is on top of the use of Blurr's vehicle mode model (never the robot mode!) being used in various colors —including the toy's— as generic Transformers from ''both'' Cybertron ''and'' Velocitron, and ''never'' as a named character. Amusingly enough, his vs-pack-mate Buzzsaw appears as a native, unnamed (and neutral) Velocitronian as well. | All this is on top of the use of Blurr's vehicle mode model (never the robot mode!) being used in various colors —including the toy's— as generic Transformers from ''both'' Cybertron ''and'' Velocitron, and ''never'' as a named character. Amusingly enough, his vs-pack-mate Buzzsaw appears as a native, unnamed (and neutral) Velocitronian as well. | ||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] [[Mini-Con]] partner for Blurr's mold was omitted from both the [[Takara]] and Hasbro releases of the toy. In Japan, it saw release in the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment as [[Wrench]]. Hasbro, however, never released any version of the Mini-Con whatsoever. | * The [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] [[Mini-Con]] partner for Blurr's mold was omitted from both the [[Takara]] and Hasbro releases of the toy. In Japan, it saw release in the fourth [[Micron Booster]] assortment as [[Wrench]]. Hasbro, however, never released any version of the Mini-Con whatsoever. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&product_id=16855 Blurr's product page at Hasbro.com] | *[http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&product_id=16855 Blurr's product page at Hasbro.com] | ||
[[Category:Autobots]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Cybertron characters]] | [[Category:Cybertron characters]] | ||
[[Category:Velocitron]] | [[Category:Velocitron]] | ||
Revision as of 10:56, 3 April 2009
| The name or term "Blurr" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Blurr (disambiguation). |
- Blurr is one or several Autobots from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Blurr is either a high-strung Autobot scout, a cranky Velocitronian race coach, Armada Blurr, or one of several Cybertron-born Autobot civilians in hiding on Earth, depending on who one asks.
Confused yet?
Cybertron Blurr's identity is pretty damn muddled. See "Who is Blurr?" below.
Fiction
Animated continuity
Blurr was seen a few times, and only in vehicle mode, riding the raceways on Velocitron, when the planets began to self-destruct due to the black hole.
Cybertron animated series
- Voice actor: ? (English), ? (Japanese)
Fun Publications Timelines
Toys
Cybertron
- Blurr vs Buzzsaw (Multi-pack, 2005)
- Japanese ID number: GS-01
- Accessories: 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key
- A retool of Armada Blurr, Cybertron Blurr transforms into a sleek Cybertronic race car. As he comes with no Mini-Con, inserting his Cyber Planet Key into the space under Blurr's spoiler causes the rear side panels of Blurr's car mode to flip down into a "flight mode". This mode also makes his twin spring-loaded missile launchers available, which become hand-held weapons in robot mode. These missile launchers have been similarly retooled to remove the Powerlinx gimmick, replaced with traditional firing tabs. Blurr also features a new head, based heavily upon Generation 1 Blurr. In Japan, he was only available in a "vs set" with Buzzsaw.
- This mold was later retooled to make the BotCon 2008-exclusive Shattered Glass Blurr.
- Blurr (Deluxe, 2005)
- Accessories: 2 launchers, 2 missiles, Speed Planet Key
- For his Hasbro release, Blurr was available as an individual Deluxe. He is unchanged from the Japanese releases.
Who is Blurr?
In the Japanese Galaxy Force line, Blurr is described as being a high-strung, super-fast scout from Cybertron, effectively an alternate-universe incarnation of Generation 1 Blurr. He was sent as an advance scout to the Speed Planet. This, of course, was never part of the show's events; in fact, this depiction of Blurr only appeared on his Japanese bio card and nowhere else.
But in the Hasbro Cybertron line, Blurr has two separate profiles, both of which also contradict his appearance on the show. The first one [1] was published on his packaging and appears on his Hasbro product page. It can easily be interpreted as calling him a native Velocitronian, describing him as a retired race champion and extremely demanding, seemingly short-tempered coach (with a spark of gold, of course) for new racers.
The second bio [2], which appeared online after the toy had been released stateside, explicitly characterized him as the character from Armada, staying on Cybertron during the Unicron Singularity crisis to keep the Decepticons remaining there from making things even worse.
Finally, the later text story "The Dark Heart of Sandokan" follows the lead of the Hasbro packaging bio, explicitly stating that Blurr is an elder Velocitronian, giving him a somewhat Lou-Gosset-Jr.-y temperament with his newest student, Excellion.
All this is on top of the use of Blurr's vehicle mode model (never the robot mode!) being used in various colors —including the toy's— as generic Transformers from both Cybertron and Velocitron, and never as a named character. Amusingly enough, his vs-pack-mate Buzzsaw appears as a native, unnamed (and neutral) Velocitronian as well.
As such... exactly who the Cybertron Blurr toy represents is pretty damn up in the air. Take your pick, you have a lot of canon choices.
Trivia
- The gang-molded Mini-Con partner for Blurr's mold was omitted from both the Takara and Hasbro releases of the toy. In Japan, it saw release in the fourth Micron Booster assortment as Wrench. Hasbro, however, never released any version of the Mini-Con whatsoever.
