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:''Action Master Elites are a [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Action Master Elites are a [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:G1OmegaSpreem toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Omega Spreem.]] | ||
'''Action Master Elites''' are [[Action Master | '''Action Master Elites''' are [[Action Master]]s—the group of [[Transformer]]s who are unable to [[Transformation|transform]]—who are able to transform. There's something not quite right about any of that. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===3H comics=== | ===3H comics=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Crosscutbetrayal.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]] | ||
Windmill was the captain of the ''[[Sojourner's Passage]]'', an ill-fated exploration vessel that crashed onto [[Akalo|Archa Nine]]. He presumably did not survive the crash. {{storylink|Betrayal}} | Windmill was the captain of the ''[[Sojourner's Passage]]'', an ill-fated exploration vessel that crashed onto [[Akalo|Archa Nine]]. He presumably did not survive the crash. {{storylink|Betrayal}} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===IDW Generation 1 | ===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
Turbo Master was part of a group of Decepticons encountered on [[Temptoria]] by the ''[[Lost Light]]'' crew. {{storylink|Before & After}} Windmill was among the Transformers on post-war Cybertron, which he defended from an [[Ammonite]] attack. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} | Turbo Master was part of a group of Decepticons encountered on [[Temptoria]] by the ''[[Lost Light]]'' crew. {{storylink|Before & After}} Windmill was among the Transformers on post-war Cybertron, which he defended from an [[Ammonite]] attack. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1 (Europe)=== | ===Generation 1 (Europe)=== | ||
[[ | [[File:G1DoublePunch toy.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Double Punch.]] | ||
The Action Master Elites were released [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|only in Europe and Australasia in 1991]], at a time when the [[The Transformers (toyline)|US toyline]] had ended (albeit temporarily, [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|as it turned out]]). Each toy had a built-in button that, when pressed in vehicle mode, performed motion on the toy. Three of the four released bear strong resemblance to previously-existing Transformers, however, only one of those three had toys which had previously been released in Europe. | The Action Master Elites were released [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|only in Europe and Australasia in 1991]], at a time when the [[The Transformers (toyline)|US toyline]] had ended (albeit temporarily, [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|as it turned out]]). Each toy had a built-in button that, when pressed in vehicle mode, performed motion on the toy. Three of the four released bear strong resemblance to previously-existing Transformers, however, only one of those three had toys which had previously been released in Europe. | ||
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* '''Decepticon Action Master Elites''' (1991) | * '''Decepticon Action Master Elites''' (1991) | ||
**[[ | **[[Double Punch]]. Changing into a mechanical scorpion, both his design and colour scheme strongly resemble BlackZarak, the upgrade (and retooling) of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] in the Japanese [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|''Super-God Masterforce'' franchise]]. Yet BlackZarak was never available in Europe, and the Action Master Elites were not released in Japan. | ||
**[[Turbo Master]]. Transforms into Cybertronian dual-propeller helicopter. His robot mode bears a resemblance to [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who, for once, actually was released in Europe. | **[[Turbo Master]]. Transforms into Cybertronian dual-propeller helicopter. His robot mode bears a resemblance to [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who, for once, actually was released in Europe. | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 3 May 2014
- Action Master Elites are a subgroup from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Action Master Elites are Action Masters—the group of Transformers who are unable to transform—who are able to transform. There's something not quite right about any of that.
Fiction
3H comics
Windmill was the captain of the Sojourner's Passage, an ill-fated exploration vessel that crashed onto Archa Nine. He presumably did not survive the crash. Betrayal
IDW Generation 1 continuity
Turbo Master was part of a group of Decepticons encountered on Temptoria by the Lost Light crew. Before & After Windmill was among the Transformers on post-war Cybertron, which he defended from an Ammonite attack. Black Planet
Toys
Generation 1 (Europe)
The Action Master Elites were released only in Europe and Australasia in 1991, at a time when the US toyline had ended (albeit temporarily, as it turned out). Each toy had a built-in button that, when pressed in vehicle mode, performed motion on the toy. Three of the four released bear strong resemblance to previously-existing Transformers, however, only one of those three had toys which had previously been released in Europe.
- Autobot Action Master Elites (1991)
- Omega Spreem. Changing into a Cybertronian tank, the robot's design (though not his colours) bears a strong resemblance to Omega Supreme. However the original Omega Supreme toy was not released in Europe.
- Windmill. The only fully original design, who transforms into a high-impact, counterstrike helicopter.
- Decepticon Action Master Elites (1991)
- Double Punch. Changing into a mechanical scorpion, both his design and colour scheme strongly resemble BlackZarak, the upgrade (and retooling) of Scorponok in the Japanese Super-God Masterforce franchise. Yet BlackZarak was never available in Europe, and the Action Master Elites were not released in Japan.
- Turbo Master. Transforms into Cybertronian dual-propeller helicopter. His robot mode bears a resemblance to Bruticus, who, for once, actually was released in Europe.
Notes
- The Action Master Elites have had very few appearances in official fiction--even fewer in their Elite body designs (Double Punch appeared in "Generation 2: Redux" but in a different body, and, of course, Omega Supreme has had decades of fiction featuring his normal body). No fiction has touched on the matter of how the Elites retained or regained their transformation powers.
