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* The text story is basically just a list of toys with very little story framework. However, it is somewhat revealing in regard of the mythology with which the writer Robert Mann is working. It is explained that the Decepticons are intentionally using aggressive and mean-looking altmodes, while the Autobots are doing their best to appear peaceful - A theme that is re-enforced several times during the cast rundown. | * The text story is basically just a list of toys with very little story framework. However, it is somewhat revealing in regard of the mythology with which the writer Robert Mann is working. It is explained that the Decepticons are intentionally using aggressive and mean-looking altmodes, while the Autobots are doing their best to appear peaceful - A theme that is re-enforced several times during the cast rundown. | ||
* Optimus Prime appears to be able to | * Optimus Prime appears to be able to achieve flight. This might be a reference to his Action Master vehicle, which is advertised in the same issue. It's a little odd, in any case, seeing as the Autobots explicitly shun flight modes in the Condor sub-continuity. | ||
* Bumblebee's lament about the | * Bumblebee's lament about the ongoing flood of new arrivals feels suspiciously like a frustrated author's outlook on a large, ever-changing cast. | ||
* The story becomes increasingly transparent as copied toy specs as it goes on. This is particularly notable in the section about the Ultra Pretenders, as it explicitly speaks of "figures". | * The story becomes increasingly transparent as copied toy specs as it goes on. This is particularly notable in the section about the Ultra Pretenders, as it explicitly speaks of "figures". | ||
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 Well at least there isn't a random little kid on this one... | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Condor Verlag | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | December 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
| Price | 3.50 DM | ||||||||||||
Contents
Transformers in Action: "By their Blasters you shall know them ...!"
The mood inside the Ark is solemn. During a mission, Ruckus has been wounded heavily by stray Autobot fire. Reason enough for Optimus Prime to give his troops a stern talking-to about the importance of being able to tell friend from foe. He explains how the Decepticons are recognizable by their generally hostile and sinister appearance and more powerful weaponry.
When Horsehead and Bumblebee point out that the constant stream of new arrivals makes it hard to tell Autobots from Decepticons, Optimus starts an educational program on the Ark's computer, running down a list of Transformers found on earth at the time. He announces a combat simulation that will take place after his return as he leaves on a recon flight.
The program lists Autobots and Decepticons by sub-group.
The story ends. (source)
Articles and features
- Profiles for Bruticus, Breakdown, Brawn and Brawl
- A picture of Optimus Prime with a grid for kids to copy it onto.
- In the treasury of the Decepticons: a puzzle which sees Shockwave in a room full of toys and trafficlights. Shockwave looks understandably confused.
- Alarm! Megatron in the Ark!: A puzzle where the reader must match closeups of a crudely drawn image to the overall picture. Megatron is notable by his absence.
- An animal wordsearch which has a picture of Optimus Prime slapped onto it.
- A maze where the reader must find which of Optimus Prime's 3 laser beams is cruelly murdering Megatron (who is coloured like Shockwave).
Reprints
Notes
- The reprinted strip is titled "The Hunter of the Cosmos"
- With this issue, the comic starts to print character profiles.
- The text story is basically just a list of toys with very little story framework. However, it is somewhat revealing in regard of the mythology with which the writer Robert Mann is working. It is explained that the Decepticons are intentionally using aggressive and mean-looking altmodes, while the Autobots are doing their best to appear peaceful - A theme that is re-enforced several times during the cast rundown.
- Optimus Prime appears to be able to achieve flight. This might be a reference to his Action Master vehicle, which is advertised in the same issue. It's a little odd, in any case, seeing as the Autobots explicitly shun flight modes in the Condor sub-continuity.
- Bumblebee's lament about the ongoing flood of new arrivals feels suspiciously like a frustrated author's outlook on a large, ever-changing cast.
- The story becomes increasingly transparent as copied toy specs as it goes on. This is particularly notable in the section about the Ultra Pretenders, as it explicitly speaks of "figures".
Errors
- In a story about the importance of keeping friends and foes straight, the clarifying rundown of Transformers on earth is riddled with errors like misspelled names and switched allegiances.
Advertisements
- A one page advertisement for Action Masters.
- A one page advertisement for Action Master Optimus Prime.
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Action Master Prime: Faster, stronger, more alive... than YOU?
