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Amusingly, [[Takara]] has given homages a new twist with "[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] Emergency Green", a [[redeco]] of the original ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Ratchet toy in the color scheme of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], and "[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] Protect Black", a dual homage to the color scheme of both the toy's ''Diaclone'' incarnation and the character's [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie incarnation]]. | Amusingly, [[Takara]] has given homages a new twist with "[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] Emergency Green", a [[redeco]] of the original ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Ratchet toy in the color scheme of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], and "[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] Protect Black", a dual homage to the color scheme of both the toy's ''Diaclone'' incarnation and the character's [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie incarnation]]. | ||
Also, the term ''homage'' not only applies to toys, but also various things such as [[:Image:Primalprimetheborrower.jpg|or]] [[:Image:Mayhem suppression squad.jpg|arts]]. | Also, the term ''homage'' not only applies to toys, but also various things such as [[Transformers (Melbourne House)|dialogs]] [[:Image:Primalprimetheborrower.jpg|or]] [[:Image:Mayhem suppression squad.jpg|arts]]. | ||
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Image:GodPrimus2.jpg|The colorscheme of the lucky draw item of [[:Image:Primus original.jpg|his appearance]] in [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Generation 1 continuity]]. | Image:GodPrimus2.jpg|The colorscheme of the lucky draw item of [[Primus]] is base on [[:Image:Primus original.jpg|his appearance]] in [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Generation 1 continuity]]. | ||
Image:Encoreratchetemergencygreen.jpg|[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet Emergency Green]] used the color scheme to [[Ratchet (Movie)|his ''Movie'' counterpart]]. | Image:Encoreratchetemergencygreen.jpg|[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet Emergency Green]] used the color scheme to [[Ratchet (Movie)|his ''Movie'' counterpart]]. | ||
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===Shattered Glass=== | ===Shattered Glass=== | ||
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Image:Goldbug | Image:ShatteredGlasstoy-Goldbug.jpg|[[Goldbug (Shattered Glass)|Goldbug]]'s color scheme is similar to [[:Image:Movie Deluxe StealthBumblebee toy.jpg|Stealth Bumblebee]]. | ||
Image:Starscream | Image:ShatteredGlasstoy-Starscream.jpg|[[Starscream (Shattered Glass)|Starscream]]'s color scheme is similar to [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. | ||
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In fan terminology, an homage is a toy that is intentionally designed to resemble an earlier (usually Generation 1) toy or character, without being the exact same character. Noted examples of homages include Energon Downshift (based on Generation 1 Wheeljack) and Energon Shockblast (based on Generation 1 Shockwave).
Sometimes, homages are given different names from their predecessors if the actual rights to the name are lost via trademark murkiness, or if the name has already been applied to a non-homage toy within the same series.
Conversely, in order to protect trademarked names, Hasbro and Takara continue to use the same names over and over again, often on very different toys or very different characters within the official fiction. Since use of the term "homage" within the fandom is almost exclusively in reference to visual similarities, these name reuses alone are not considered homages.
Amusingly, Takara has given homages a new twist with "Ratchet Emergency Green", a redeco of the original Diaclone-based Ratchet toy in the color scheme of the live-action movie Ratchet, and "Ironhide Protect Black", a dual homage to the color scheme of both the toy's Diaclone incarnation and the character's live-action movie incarnation.
Also, the term homage not only applies to toys, but also various things such as dialogs or arts.
Notable examples
The following list is meant to include all more modern toys that 'visually' represent the Generation 1 characters. Re-uses of names without any visual relevance may be better placed on the trademark page.
Transformers: Armada
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Scavenger is essentially an homage to the Constructicons. -
Powerlinx Hot Shot is similar to Hot Rod.
Transformers: Energon
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Shockblast's appearance heavily similar to Shockwave.
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Rodimus's appearance is heavily based on Rodimus Prime.
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Transformers: Cybertron
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Blurr's head design is an homage to his original Generation 1 counterpart.
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Longrack's head design is an homage to his original Beast Wars Neo counterpart. -
Runamuck is an homage to his original Generation 1 counterpart's best mate. -
Buzzsaw's head design is an homage to his original Beast Wars counterpart.
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Soundwave is heavily based on his original Generation 1 counterpart. -
Quickmix shares a few physical similarities to his original Generation 1 counterpart. -
Excellion is an homage to Hot Rod.
Generation 1
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The colorscheme of the lucky draw item of Primus is base on his appearance in Marvel Generation 1 continuity.
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Ratchet Emergency Green used the color scheme to his Movie counterpart.
Shattered Glass
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Goldbug's color scheme is similar to Stealth Bumblebee. -
Starscream's color scheme is similar to Jetfire.
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And the sextuple homage guy!
