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[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Other universes]] also use numbers to identify body types. For instance, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]], [[Wasp]] and many others are all body type [[65356-9292-346]].<ref>As shown in [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]].</ref> | [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Other universes]] also use numbers to identify body types. For instance, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]], [[Wasp]] and many others are all body type [[65356-9292-346]].<ref>As shown in [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]].</ref> | ||
Body-types are particularly common in the Transformers [[toy]] lines, where many [[redeco]]s are marketed separate [[character]]s.<ref>This only applies to different-character toys based on the same sculpt that exist in the same universe. Redeco characters released under a line that places the character in a different universe are arguably coincidences.</ref> This article puts its focus on body-types with relevance in fiction and other outstanding qualities. Because otherwise, this list could go on forever. | |||
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Revision as of 01:02, 31 July 2011
A body-type[1] or model[2] is the basic design of a Transformer's chassis. The design can be shared with other Transformers, either with or without individualizing customizations.
In some universes, upgrading or refitting a Transformer from one body-type to another can be a lucrative black market business. Individual body-types have identifying model numbers. For example, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, and Bug Bite have all, in one Primax Cluster universe or another, inhabited a "C1186-P0019" of various colors. That model is reportedly popular with scouts.
Other universes also use numbers to identify body types. For instance, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Wasp and many others are all body type 65356-9292-346.[3]
Body-types are particularly common in the Transformers toy lines, where many redecos are marketed separate characters.[4] This article puts its focus on body-types with relevance in fiction and other outstanding qualities. Because otherwise, this list could go on forever.
Outstanding examples
Generation 1
"Seeker" type
Beast Era
- 9K
- Cheetor (former cadet)
- Getout
- High Beam
- Nitrostreak
- Overshoot
- Shatterpoint
- Stopgap
- Switchblade
- Unit 2
Live-action films
- Demolishor / Scavenger
- Blackout / Grindor
- Scrapper / Scrapmetal (aka "Ze Little One")
- Bonecrusher / Buffalo MPV Decepticon
- Rampage / Skipjack
- Sideways / Audi R8 Decepticon
- Brawl / M1 Abrams Decepticon
Transformers Animated
- Wheeljack (before heavy modification)
Unknown
Unknown 2
Unknown 3
Unknown 4
Footnotes
- ↑ Term yanked from "Withered Hope", as is the information from the rest of the introductory paragraphs.
- ↑ Term used in "Autoboot Camp" and "This Is Why I Hate Machines".
- ↑ As shown in The AllSpark Almanac II.
- ↑ This only applies to different-character toys based on the same sculpt that exist in the same universe. Redeco characters released under a line that places the character in a different universe are arguably coincidences.
