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{{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=Rubsign inactive.png|cLink=Rubsign}}}} | {{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=Rubsign inactive.png|cLink=Rubsign}}}} | ||
[[Image:Minispy buggy.jpg|right|180px|thumb| | {{disambig2|the good and evil spies from Generation 1|the evil informant from "Shattered Glass"|Mini Spy (Shattered Glass)}} | ||
:''Mini-spies are multi-factional [[Transformer]]s in the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:Minispy buggy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"RUB MY BONNET!"]] | |||
'''Mini-spies''' are very small Transformers, used by either faction as, well, spies. They are especially suited to this because their faction symbols are not visible without vigorous rubbing. | '''Mini-spies''' are very small Transformers, used by either faction as, well, spies. They are especially suited to this because their faction symbols are not visible without vigorous rubbing. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
=== | ===Cartoon continuity=== | ||
A Mini-spy once blithely drove into [[Autobot Headquarters]] and began messing around with [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]. [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] rubbed the little robot's rubsign, revealing that he was a Decepticon. The spy fled, with the two Autobots in pursuit. <ref>1985 TV [[commercial]] for the Mini-Spy toys.</ref> | A Mini-spy once blithely drove into [[Autobot Headquarters]] and began messing around with [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]. [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] rubbed the little robot's rubsign, revealing that he was a Decepticon. The spy fled, with the two Autobots in pursuit. <ref>1985 TV [[commercial]] for the Mini-Spy toys.</ref> | ||
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When planetary society on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] descended into all-consuming warfare, there were a good number of smaller Transformers who were, by their size and nature, simply not cut out to be warriors. Instead, these little robots were swept up into medical, administrative and especially espionage functions. Their proliferation in that role in particular lead this smaller, simpler class of Transformer to be referred to mockingly as "Mini-Spies" by their larger counterparts. Mini-spies are naturally unassuming and clever at disguising their factions, making them perfect spies for either side. | When planetary society on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] descended into all-consuming warfare, there were a good number of smaller Transformers who were, by their size and nature, simply not cut out to be warriors. Instead, these little robots were swept up into medical, administrative and especially espionage functions. Their proliferation in that role in particular lead this smaller, simpler class of Transformer to be referred to mockingly as "Mini-Spies" by their larger counterparts. Mini-spies are naturally unassuming and clever at disguising their factions, making them perfect spies for either side. | ||
Their more sinister uses aside, it's the mini-spies who keep Cybertron and what's left of its society running while the bigger Transformers run around blowing scrap up. | Their more sinister uses aside, it's the mini-spies who keep Cybertron and what's left of its society running while the bigger Transformers run around blowing scrap up. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye #4}} | ||
When the [[Battlecharger]]s infiltrated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s secret laboratory, [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] killed a mini-spy with his [[friction rifle]]. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
[[Image:Mini-spy toys.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Blue | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[Image:Mini-spy toys.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The Blue 'Bot Group]] | |||
* '''Mini-Spy''' (1985) | * '''Mini-Spy''' (1985) | ||
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:The [[pre-Transformer]] versions of the Mini-spies were part of a toyline called Mecha Warriors, and came in blue and red variations. <ref>[http://www.geocities.com/futuristgroup/vminibots.html Super Mega Minibot Rampage!]</ref> | :The [[pre-Transformer]] versions of the Mini-spies were part of a toyline called Mecha Warriors, and came in blue and red variations. <ref>[http://www.geocities.com/futuristgroup/vminibots.html Super Mega Minibot Rampage!]</ref> | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
*The FX-1 type is commonly called ''Mazda Type'' by fans (as seen in the picture above), in spite of being based on an [http://www.carstyling.ru/car.aspx?car_id=2194 old Toyota concept car,] right down to the FX-1 marking on the front grille. This is due in equal parts to the fact that the FX-1 is an ''incredibly'' obscure car, and that the FX-1 marking is so small, it's very easy to misinterpret it as saying "RX-7" instead. | *The FX-1 type is commonly called ''Mazda Type'' by fans (as seen in the picture above), in spite of being based on an [http://www.carstyling.ru/car.aspx?car_id=2194 old Toyota concept car,] right down to the FX-1 marking on the front grille. This is due in equal parts to the fact that the FX-1 is an ''incredibly'' obscure car, and that the FX-1 marking is so small, it's very easy to misinterpret it as saying "RX-7" instead. | ||
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==External | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0620/ Foul mouthed but admirably thorough overview of the Mini-spy concept @ X-entertainment.com] | * [http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0620/ Foul mouthed but admirably thorough overview of the Mini-spy concept @ X-entertainment.com] | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 5 August 2009
| This article is about the good and evil spies from Generation 1. For the evil informant from "Shattered Glass", see Mini Spy (Shattered Glass). |
- Mini-spies are multi-factional Transformers in the Generation 1 continuity family.
Mini-spies are very small Transformers, used by either faction as, well, spies. They are especially suited to this because their faction symbols are not visible without vigorous rubbing.
Fiction
Cartoon continuity
A Mini-spy once blithely drove into Autobot Headquarters and began messing around with Teletraan I. Huffer and Cliffjumper rubbed the little robot's rubsign, revealing that he was a Decepticon. The spy fled, with the two Autobots in pursuit. [1]
Dreamwave comics continuity
When planetary society on Cybertron descended into all-consuming warfare, there were a good number of smaller Transformers who were, by their size and nature, simply not cut out to be warriors. Instead, these little robots were swept up into medical, administrative and especially espionage functions. Their proliferation in that role in particular lead this smaller, simpler class of Transformer to be referred to mockingly as "Mini-Spies" by their larger counterparts. Mini-spies are naturally unassuming and clever at disguising their factions, making them perfect spies for either side.
Their more sinister uses aside, it's the mini-spies who keep Cybertron and what's left of its society running while the bigger Transformers run around blowing scrap up. More Than Meets The Eye #4
When the Battlechargers infiltrated Shockwave's secret laboratory, Runamuck killed a mini-spy with his friction rifle. Night of the Combaticons
Toys
Generation 1
- Mini-Spy (1985)
- Mini-Spy toys came packaged with Mini Vehicles in early 1985. Mini-Spies were the first toys to feature rubsigns, and the only way to determine whether a given Mini-spy toy was an Autobot or Decepticon was by rubbing the rubsign.
- There were four different Mini-spy molds, known by the unofficial names 4WD Type (or Jeep Type), Buggy Type, FX-1 Type, and Porsche Type. Each was available in blue, white or yellow decos and as either an Autobot or Decepticon, making for a total of 24 different Mini-spy combinations.
- In addition to the rubsign gimmick, each Mini-spy has a small pull-back motor. They're just packed with gimmicky goodness.
- The pre-Transformer versions of the Mini-spies were part of a toyline called Mecha Warriors, and came in blue and red variations. [2]
Notes
- The FX-1 type is commonly called Mazda Type by fans (as seen in the picture above), in spite of being based on an old Toyota concept car, right down to the FX-1 marking on the front grille. This is due in equal parts to the fact that the FX-1 is an incredibly obscure car, and that the FX-1 marking is so small, it's very easy to misinterpret it as saying "RX-7" instead.
References
- ↑ 1985 TV commercial for the Mini-Spy toys.
- ↑ Super Mega Minibot Rampage!
