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looking at all of the english on the packaging, the comics, the cartoon, etc., "Robotmasters" is always one word. I also see there was an old discussion that concluded that way back |
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[[Image:Robots masters.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Continuity? Pah!]] | [[Image:Robots masters.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Continuity? Pah!]] | ||
''''' | '''''Robotmasters''''' is a [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] sub-line which ran from 2004-2005 consisting mainly of [[Redeco|redecoes]] of previously-released toys with several all-new molds of popular characters thrown into the mix. Every all-new new mold created for the line received at least one redeco, and the line itself was the sister range to the US's own ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'', except designed specifically to sell smaller toys at lower price points. | ||
Most redecos in the line came with new or [[Retool|retooled]] accessories, including some classic-style chromed-silver guns. | Most redecos in the line came with new or [[Retool|retooled]] accessories, including some classic-style chromed-silver guns. | ||
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The only all-new molds created for toys were of existing characters, and popular ones at that. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Primal]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], [[Victory Leo]], and [[Lio Convoy]] were given the star treatment for new, quasi-TV show-specific playthings. | The only all-new molds created for toys were of existing characters, and popular ones at that. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Primal]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], [[Victory Leo]], and [[Lio Convoy]] were given the star treatment for new, quasi-TV show-specific playthings. | ||
As far as storyline goes, the tale of '' | As far as storyline goes, the tale of ''Robotmasters'' was told through packed-in minicomics, brief online mini-comics, 3D diorama comics and DVDs that came with specific toys as mentioned below. At this time, there are no known plans or even rumors to continue the line, although a Fan's Choice poll was held at a Japanese toy convention around the line's debut that indicated characters like [[Big Convoy]] and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] were being considered for the ''Robotmasters'' treatment. However, this poll also included the likes of [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]], who got a ''Robotmasters'' release anyway, so make of that what you will. | ||
==Media== | ==Media== | ||
The '' | The ''Robotmasters'' storyline was told through four outlets: | ||
*[[ | *[[Robotmasters (cartoon)|A cartoon series]]. | ||
*[[ | *[[Robotmasters (pack-in manga)|A pack-in comic series]]. | ||
*[[ | *[[Robotmasters (online manga)|An online comic series]]. | ||
*[[ | *[[Robotmasters (3D diorama manga)|A 3D diorama manga]]. | ||
Oddly, all four outlets told the same story, but in four ''different'' ways, and with no single version telling the '' | Oddly, all four outlets told the same story, but in four ''different'' ways, and with no single version telling the ''Robotmasters'' story in its entirety. Although ''Robotmasters'' was included as part of Takara's official Generation 1 timeline, they were not specific as to ''which'' version of ''Robotmasters'' was considered canon. | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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'''Wave 1''' (July [[2004]]) | '''Wave 1''' (July [[2004]]) | ||
{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
* RM-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys# | * RM-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]] | ||
* RM-02 [[Megatron (BW)/toys# | * RM-02 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Megatron]] | ||
* RM-03 [[Mirage (G1)# | * RM-03 [[Mirage (G1)#Robotmasters|Ligier]] | ||
* RM-04 [[Wrecker Hook (RM)|Wrecker Hook]] | * RM-04 [[Wrecker Hook (RM)|Wrecker Hook]] | ||
* RM-05 [[R-Blade]] | * RM-05 [[R-Blade]] | ||
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* RM-08 [[Wingstun]] | * RM-08 [[Wingstun]] | ||
* RM-09 [[Psycho-Orb]] | * RM-09 [[Psycho-Orb]] | ||
* RM-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys# | * RM-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]] + DVD | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Wave 2''' (August 2004) | '''Wave 2''' (August 2004) | ||
{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
* RM-11 [[Optimus Primal/toys# | * RM-11 [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Convoy]] | ||
* RM-12 [[Starscream (G1)/toys# | * RM-12 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Starscream]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Wave 4''' ([[November 28]], 2004) | '''Wave 4''' ([[November 28]], 2004) | ||
{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
* RM-15 [[Star Saber (Victory)# | * RM-15 [[Star Saber (Victory)#Robotmasters|Star Saber]] | ||
* RM-16 [[Victory Leo# | * RM-16 [[Victory Leo#Robotmasters|Victory Leo]] | ||
* RM-17 [[Star Saber (Victory)# | * RM-17 [[Star Saber (Victory)#Robotmasters|Victory Saber]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Wave 5''' (December 2004) | '''Wave 5''' (December 2004) | ||
{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
* RM-18 [[Road Rocket (G2)# | * RM-18 [[Road Rocket (G2)#Robotmasters|Road Rocket]] | ||
* RM-19 [[Sideways (RID)# | * RM-19 [[Sideways (RID)#Robotmasters|Double Face]] | ||
* RM-20 [[Delta Seeker]] vs [[X-Gunner]] | * RM-20 [[Delta Seeker]] vs [[X-Gunner]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Wave 6''' (January 2004) | '''Wave 6''' (January 2004) | ||
* RM-21 [[Optimus Primal/toys# | * RM-21 [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robotmasters|Burning Beast Convoy]] + DVD | ||
'''Wave 7''' (March 2004) | '''Wave 7''' (March 2004) | ||
{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
* RM-22 [[Lio Convoy# | * RM-22 [[Lio Convoy#Robotmasters|Lio Convoy]] | ||
* RM-23 [[Lio Convoy# | * RM-23 [[Lio Convoy#Robotmasters|Lio Convoy]] + DVD | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Wave 8''' (May 2004) | '''Wave 8''' (May 2004) | ||
* RM-24 [[Reverse Convoy]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys# | * RM-24 [[Reverse Convoy]]/[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Rebirth Megatron]] | ||
'''Robot Masters Edition''' ([[August 11]], [[2005]]) | '''Robot Masters Edition''' ([[August 11]], [[2005]]) | ||
*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys# | *[[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Skywarp]] & [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Thundercracker]]<ref>The box that Skywarp and Thundercracker come in does not have an "RM-##" number, but the words "Robotmasters Edition" appear in English on both the front of the box and the [[Robot Point]]s.</ref> | ||
'''Magazine Specials & Exclusives''' | '''Magazine Specials & Exclusives''' | ||
{{collist|2| | {{collist|2| | ||
* [[Optimus Primal/toys# | * [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Convoy]] (Black, ''Hobby Japan'') | ||
* [[Megatron (BW)/toys# | * [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Beast Megatron]] (Black, ''HyperHobby'') | ||
* [[Fortress Maximus (RID)# | * [[Fortress Maximus (RID)#Robotmasters|Cybertron Base]] (Contest prize) | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys# | * [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|G1 Convoy]] (Black, ''Dengeki Hobby'') | ||
* [[Black Lio Convoy# | * [[Black Lio Convoy#Robotmasters|Lio Convoy]] (Black, ''Dengeki Hobby'') | ||
* [[Starscream (G1)/toys# | * [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Starscream]] (Black, ''Figure-Ō'') | ||
* [[Star Saber (Victory)# | * [[Star Saber (Victory)#Robotmasters|Victory Saber]] (Black, [[e-HOBBY]]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070618040111/www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/robotmasters/main2.htm Takara's | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20070618040111/www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/robotmasters/main2.htm Takara's ''Robotmasters'' homepage] | ||
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20060214114550/actas-inc.co.jp/title/robot.html Actas Inc.] (archived) | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20060214114550/actas-inc.co.jp/title/robot.html Actas Inc.] (archived) | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 franchises]] | [[Category:Generation 1 franchises]] | ||
Revision as of 04:27, 3 August 2013
| The name or term "Robot Master" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Robot Master (disambiguation). |
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In 2004, Optimus Prime is alerted to a disturbance at the gates of Autobot City; a force of Decepticons led by a vicious new enemy, a Tyrannosaurus rex calling himself Megatron!! Autobots and Decepticons from across the eras have converged on this time to clash over the newly-discovered energy source solitarium!
Robotmasters is a Takara sub-line which ran from 2004-2005 consisting mainly of redecoes of previously-released toys with several all-new molds of popular characters thrown into the mix. Every all-new new mold created for the line received at least one redeco, and the line itself was the sister range to the US's own Universe, except designed specifically to sell smaller toys at lower price points.
Most redecos in the line came with new or retooled accessories, including some classic-style chromed-silver guns.
The only all-new molds created for toys were of existing characters, and popular ones at that. Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, Megatron, Starscream, Star Saber, Victory Leo, and Lio Convoy were given the star treatment for new, quasi-TV show-specific playthings.
As far as storyline goes, the tale of Robotmasters was told through packed-in minicomics, brief online mini-comics, 3D diorama comics and DVDs that came with specific toys as mentioned below. At this time, there are no known plans or even rumors to continue the line, although a Fan's Choice poll was held at a Japanese toy convention around the line's debut that indicated characters like Big Convoy and Predaking were being considered for the Robotmasters treatment. However, this poll also included the likes of Road Rocket, who got a Robotmasters release anyway, so make of that what you will.
Media
The Robotmasters storyline was told through four outlets:
Oddly, all four outlets told the same story, but in four different ways, and with no single version telling the Robotmasters story in its entirety. Although Robotmasters was included as part of Takara's official Generation 1 timeline, they were not specific as to which version of Robotmasters was considered canon.
Toys
Wave 1 (July 2004)
- RM-01 G1 Convoy
- RM-02 Beast Megatron
- RM-03 Ligier
- RM-04 Wrecker Hook
- RM-05 R-Blade
- RM-06 Air Hunter
- RM-07 Bound Rogue
- RM-08 Wingstun
- RM-09 Psycho-Orb
- RM-10 G1 Convoy + DVD
Wave 2 (August 2004)
- RM-11 Beast Convoy
- RM-12 Starscream
Wave 3 (September 2004)
- RM-13 Smokesniper
- RM-14 Gigant Bomb
Wave 4 (November 28, 2004)
- RM-15 Star Saber
- RM-16 Victory Leo
- RM-17 Victory Saber
Wave 5 (December 2004)
- RM-18 Road Rocket
- RM-19 Double Face
- RM-20 Delta Seeker vs X-Gunner
Wave 6 (January 2004)
- RM-21 Burning Beast Convoy + DVD
Wave 7 (March 2004)
- RM-22 Lio Convoy
- RM-23 Lio Convoy + DVD
Wave 8 (May 2004)
Robot Masters Edition (August 11, 2005)
Magazine Specials & Exclusives
- Beast Convoy (Black, Hobby Japan)
- Beast Megatron (Black, HyperHobby)
- Cybertron Base (Contest prize)
- G1 Convoy (Black, Dengeki Hobby)
- Lio Convoy (Black, Dengeki Hobby)
- Starscream (Black, Figure-Ō)
- Victory Saber (Black, e-HOBBY)
References
- ↑ The box that Skywarp and Thundercracker come in does not have an "RM-##" number, but the words "Robotmasters Edition" appear in English on both the front of the box and the Robot Points.
External links
- Takara's Robotmasters homepage
- Actas Inc. (archived)
