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{{disambig2|the Quintesson drones from Generation 1|the Autobot Mini-Con from Universe|Overcharge (Universe)}} | {{disambig2|the Quintesson drones from Generation 1|the Autobot Mini-Con from Universe|Overcharge (Universe)}} | ||
:''Overcharges are [[Quintesson]] creations from the [[ | :''Overcharges are [[Quintesson]] creations from the [[Collector's Edition]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Overcharge-card.jpg| | [[File:Overcharge-card.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Second-most [[Shothole|unfortunately-named exclusive]] ever... and there's a chance it was ''intentional''.]] | ||
The '''Overcharges''' (オーバーチャージ ''Ōbāchāji'') are the latest model of [[Quintesson]] mass-produced warrior-drone (aka "[[Terrorbot]]s"), using technologies gleaned from the [[Decepticon]]s. Produced in countless numbers and sold to whatever buyers can cough up the credits, Overcharges are strong, fast, powerful, and in the wrong hands, can overrun worlds. | The '''Overcharges''' (オーバーチャージ ''Ōbāchāji'') are the latest model of [[Quintesson]] mass-produced warrior-drone (aka "[[Terrorbot]]s"), using technologies gleaned from the [[Decepticon]]s. Produced in countless numbers and sold to whatever buyers can cough up the credits, Overcharges are strong, fast, powerful, and in the wrong hands, can overrun worlds. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
[[File:Overcharge shadowplay.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Overcharge shadowplay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95]] | ||
Before the [[Great War (G1)|war]] began, Overcharge (or ''an'' Overcharge) was a member of the [[Triorian Guard]], a detachment of multi-terrain [[Triple Changer]]s charged with guarding the body of [[Nominus Prime]] as it lay in state in the [[Primal Basilica]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} | Before the [[Great War (G1)|war]] began, Overcharge (or ''an'' Overcharge) was a member of the [[Triorian Guard]], a detachment of multi-terrain [[Triple Changer]]s charged with guarding the body of [[Nominus Prime]] as it lay in state in the [[Primal Basilica]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===Collector's Edition=== | ||
[[File:G1-toy Overcharge.jpg|thumb| | [[File:G1-toy Overcharge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | ||
*'''Overcharge''' (Triple Changer Terrorbot, 2005) | *'''Overcharge''' (Triple Changer Terrorbot, 2005) | ||
**''Japanese ID number'': '''72''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''72''' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[File:OverchargeG1TitleSequence01.jpg|thumb| | [[File:OverchargeG1TitleSequence01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Recreate this at your wallet's peril.]] | ||
*While the toy's color scheme is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' colors, the "character" appears to be based on the mass of off-color Blitzwing-model tanks seen in the [[title sequence]] to the third season of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the Generation 1 cartoon]]. | *While the toy's color scheme is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' colors, the "character" appears to be based on the mass of off-color Blitzwing-model tanks seen in the [[title sequence]] to the third season of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the Generation 1 cartoon]]. | ||
*Overcharges, it is noted, are based on technology from the Decepticons, since the Quintessons' original robots did not transform, only developing the skill after freeing themselves from slavery. The use of the Blitzwing mold for this Quintesson creation seems to harken back to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon series Season 3 episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3]]", in which Blitzwing is the only Transformer to recognize the Quintessons, albeit in a vague, uncertain way. This seems to suggest a connection between Blitzwing and the Overcharges, but what that connection could ''be'' is pure speculation. | *Overcharges, it is noted, are based on technology from the Decepticons, since the Quintessons' original robots did not transform, only developing the skill after freeing themselves from slavery. The use of the Blitzwing mold for this Quintesson creation seems to harken back to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' cartoon series Season 3 episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3]]", in which Blitzwing is the only Transformer to recognize the Quintessons, albeit in a vague, uncertain way. This seems to suggest a connection between Blitzwing and the Overcharges, but what that connection could ''be'' is pure speculation. | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 23 January 2015
| This article is about the Quintesson drones from Generation 1. For the Autobot Mini-Con from Universe, see Overcharge (Universe). |
- Overcharges are Quintesson creations from the Collector's Edition portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Overcharges (オーバーチャージ Ōbāchāji) are the latest model of Quintesson mass-produced warrior-drone (aka "Terrorbots"), using technologies gleaned from the Decepticons. Produced in countless numbers and sold to whatever buyers can cough up the credits, Overcharges are strong, fast, powerful, and in the wrong hands, can overrun worlds.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 continuity
Before the war began, Overcharge (or an Overcharge) was a member of the Triorian Guard, a detachment of multi-terrain Triple Changers charged with guarding the body of Nominus Prime as it lay in state in the Primal Basilica. An Intimate Beheading
Toys
Collector's Edition
- Overcharge (Triple Changer Terrorbot, 2005)
- Japanese ID number: 72
- Accessories: "Heat rifle", "null gladius" sword, 3 missiles
- An e-HOBBY exclusive redeco of the Blitzwing toy, Overcharge transforms from robot mode to a Mitsubishi Type 74 tank or a MiG-25 fighter jet. In jet mode, it features two spring-loaded missile launchers, one within each wing assembly.
- Overcharge came with an extra decal sheet with multiple faction logos (including several totally new ones) so it could be assigned to different armies: Autobot, Decepticon, Quintesson/Terrorbot, "Ancient", EDC, and "Unicron Herald" (using the Blendtron sigil).
Notes
- While the toy's color scheme is based on the mold's original pre-Transformers Diaclone colors, the "character" appears to be based on the mass of off-color Blitzwing-model tanks seen in the title sequence to the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon.
- Overcharges, it is noted, are based on technology from the Decepticons, since the Quintessons' original robots did not transform, only developing the skill after freeing themselves from slavery. The use of the Blitzwing mold for this Quintesson creation seems to harken back to The Transformers cartoon series Season 3 episode "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3", in which Blitzwing is the only Transformer to recognize the Quintessons, albeit in a vague, uncertain way. This seems to suggest a connection between Blitzwing and the Overcharges, but what that connection could be is pure speculation.
- Considering that the toy is an e-HOBBY exclusive, "Overcharge" is considered in the fandom to be a very apt name.
