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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Legends'' anthology=== | ===''Legends'' anthology=== | ||
[[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], [[Rad White|Rad]] and [[Alexis]] attempted to explain Halloween to their [[Mini-Con]] friends, and ended up resorting to taking the trio Trick-or-Treating with them. The Mini-Cons were confused by the human custom, and the way that Rad explained that they could "t.p." houses which didn't give out candy, but soon got into the spirit of the holiday. As a mark of their veneration of their [[human]] friends, the Mini-Cons took the tradition back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with them, and thousands of years later, the Mini-Cons still went out Trick-or-Treating on Halloween. {{storylink|Something Robotic This Way Comes}} | [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], [[Rad White|Rad]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] attempted to explain Halloween to their [[Mini-Con]] friends, and ended up resorting to taking the trio Trick-or-Treating with them. The Mini-Cons were confused by the human custom, and the way that Rad explained that they could "t.p." houses which didn't give out candy, but soon got into the spirit of the holiday. As a mark of their veneration of their [[human]] friends, the Mini-Cons took the tradition back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with them, and thousands of years later, the Mini-Cons still went out Trick-or-Treating on Halloween. {{storylink|Something Robotic This Way Comes}} | ||
===''Animated'' cartoon=== | ===''Animated'' cartoon=== | ||
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:For a brief time, [[Hasbro]]'s official website checklist featured listings for two "Halloween [[Horrorcon (Universe)|Horrorcon]] Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Mart [[Exclusive|exclusives]]... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal-Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of other ''Transformers'' exclusives were canceled during the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' era.) | :For a brief time, [[Hasbro]]'s official website checklist featured listings for two "Halloween [[Horrorcon (Universe)|Horrorcon]] Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Mart [[Exclusive|exclusives]]... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal-Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of other ''Transformers'' exclusives were canceled during the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' era.) | ||
: | :[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] was a redeco of [[Beast Wars (toyline)|''Beast Wars'']] Transmetal Waspinator with opaque-salmon wings and lavender insect legs. He was to come with [[Nightprowler]], a blue and yellow redeco of the original [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]] toy. | ||
:*''[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/nightprowler_vs_waspinator/ Gallery of Nightprowler vs. Waspinator test-shots]'' | :*''[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/nightprowler_vs_waspinator/ Gallery of Nightprowler vs. Waspinator test-shots]'' | ||
{{canceledtoy}} | {{canceledtoy}} | ||
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[[Image:Blackarachnia unreleased.jpg|right| | [[Image:Blackarachnia unreleased.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Of course, everyday is Halloween for Transformers.]] | ||
*'''Leatherhide Vs. Blackarachnia''' (Halloween Horrorcon value pack, unreleased) | *'''Leatherhide Vs. Blackarachnia''' (Halloween Horrorcon value pack, unreleased) | ||
**''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles | **''Accessories'': Launcher, 4 leg-missiles | ||
: | :Blackarachnia was a black, silver, and salmon-colored redeco of the ''Beast Wars'' Tarantulas/Blackarachnia mold. She was to come with [[Leatherhide]], a pale blue and light brown redeco of ''Beast Wars'' [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]] [[Soundwave (BW)|Soundwave]]. | ||
{{canceledtoy}} | {{canceledtoy}} | ||
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*'''Mickey Mouse Trailer Halloween Version''' (2009) | *'''Mickey Mouse Trailer Halloween Version''' (2009) | ||
: Halloween Mickey Mouse is a redeco of the [[Mickey Mouse]] Trailer done up in orange and black and was an [[exclusive]] to 7-11 stores in Japan. The robot mode features a variety of Halloween-themed [[paint | : Halloween Mickey Mouse is a redeco of the [[Mickey Mouse]] Trailer done up in orange and black and was an [[exclusive]] to 7-11 stores in Japan. The robot mode features a variety of Halloween-themed [[Paint operation|paint applications]], such as a jack-o-lantern face and skulls on its torso and spider webs on the trailer [[kibble]]. The little Mickey figure has a blue face and red eyes. | ||
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*'''Donald Duck Holiday Vehicle Halloween Version''' ([[September 25]] 2010) | *'''Donald Duck Holiday Vehicle Halloween Version''' ([[September 25]] 2010) | ||
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:Like Mickey Mouse, Donald was also made available in a Halloween-inspired orange and black deco with jack-o-lantern patterns and more. He was exclusive to 7-11 stores in Japan, with a pre-order window opening on [[August 17]], 2010. | :Like Mickey Mouse, Donald was also made available in a Halloween-inspired orange and black deco with jack-o-lantern patterns and more. He was exclusive to 7-11 stores in Japan, with a pre-order window opening on [[August 17]], 2010. | ||
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==Merchandise== | |||
===Costumes=== | |||
[[Image:Ultramagnus halloween costume.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Halloween, circa 1986.]] | |||
* In 1986, [[Collegeville Costumes]] featured several [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Transformers]] Halloween costumes and masks for children. The masks were made of flat styrofoam and included a hinge to flip the mask up and down. The costumes consisted of a vinyl one-piece smock (featuring the character's [[package art]], name, and the ''Transformers'' brand name on the chest) and a simple plastic mask with an elastic band. | |||
* For 2010, Several companies came out with various types of Transformers-based costumes for children and adults (including sassy versions of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee for adult women). | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The comic issue "[[Ghosts]]" was advertised as a "Halloween Special Edition". | * The comic issue "[[Ghosts]]" was advertised as a "Halloween Special Edition". | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
Revision as of 17:24, 8 October 2010
Halloween is an Earth holiday in which humans dress up in strange outfits that make them look like other people or things. It is usually celebrated on October 31, and is a ritual to celebrate the end of Summer which started in Ireland many centuries ago, although it has evolved significantly since then.
So, the purpose of this "Halloween" is to disguise yourself in order to frighten strangers and extort sugar infused...nuggets.Optimus Prime contemplates the true meaning of Halloween, "Along Came a Spider"
Fiction
Legends anthology
Carlos, Rad and Alexis attempted to explain Halloween to their Mini-Con friends, and ended up resorting to taking the trio Trick-or-Treating with them. The Mini-Cons were confused by the human custom, and the way that Rad explained that they could "t.p." houses which didn't give out candy, but soon got into the spirit of the holiday. As a mark of their veneration of their human friends, the Mini-Cons took the tradition back to Cybertron with them, and thousands of years later, the Mini-Cons still went out Trick-or-Treating on Halloween. Something Robotic This Way Comes
Animated cartoon
On Halloween night, Bumblebee and Bulkhead went Trick-or-Treating with Sari Sumdac. They were in for a trick when Blackarachnia attacked, turning every dumb stubbie and... Um... leafie into older, wrinkly versions of themselves. Ew. Along Came a Spider
Toys
Universe (2003)
- Nightprowler Vs. Waspinator(Halloween Horrorcon value pack, unreleased)
- For a brief time, Hasbro's official website checklist featured listings for two "Halloween Horrorcon Value Packs" that were to be Wal-Mart exclusives... which also likely explains why they were canceled. (Wal-Mart had taken a good half-dozen exclusives and released them more-or-less simultaneously, leading to a huge glut. A lot of other Transformers exclusives were canceled during the Universe era.)
- Waspinator was a redeco of Beast Wars Transmetal Waspinator with opaque-salmon wings and lavender insect legs. He was to come with Nightprowler, a blue and yellow redeco of the original Cheetor toy.
 Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
- Leatherhide Vs. Blackarachnia (Halloween Horrorcon value pack, unreleased)
- Accessories: Launcher, 4 leg-missiles
- Blackarachnia was a black, silver, and salmon-colored redeco of the Beast Wars Tarantulas/Blackarachnia mold. She was to come with Leatherhide, a pale blue and light brown redeco of Beast Wars Mutant Soundwave.
Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
Disney Label
- Mickey Mouse Trailer Halloween Version (2009)
- Halloween Mickey Mouse is a redeco of the Mickey Mouse Trailer done up in orange and black and was an exclusive to 7-11 stores in Japan. The robot mode features a variety of Halloween-themed paint applications, such as a jack-o-lantern face and skulls on its torso and spider webs on the trailer kibble. The little Mickey figure has a blue face and red eyes.
- Donald Duck Holiday Vehicle Halloween Version (September 25 2010)
- Accessories: Rocket-surfboard.
- Like Mickey Mouse, Donald was also made available in a Halloween-inspired orange and black deco with jack-o-lantern patterns and more. He was exclusive to 7-11 stores in Japan, with a pre-order window opening on August 17, 2010.
Merchandise
Costumes
- In 1986, Collegeville Costumes featured several Transformers Halloween costumes and masks for children. The masks were made of flat styrofoam and included a hinge to flip the mask up and down. The costumes consisted of a vinyl one-piece smock (featuring the character's package art, name, and the Transformers brand name on the chest) and a simple plastic mask with an elastic band.
- For 2010, Several companies came out with various types of Transformers-based costumes for children and adults (including sassy versions of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee for adult women).
Notes
- The comic issue "Ghosts" was advertised as a "Halloween Special Edition".
