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'''Real Gear Robot''' is a catchall term for [[Earth]] machinery brought to life as [[Transformers]] by the [[Allspark]]. The term originates with the "Real Gear Robots" sub-line of [[Movie (toyline)|Movie toys]], which features Transformers created from real earthen consumer electronics brought to life in this manner.  The Real Gear Robot title can also <small>(for lack of an alternative)</small> be applied to the numerous other non-toyline robots created in this manner.
'''Real Gear Robot''' is a catchall term for [[Earth]] machinery brought to life as [[Transformers]] by the [[All Spark]] in [[Movie (franchise)|the movie continuity family]]. The term originates with the "Real Gear Robots" sub-line of [[Movie (toyline)|Movie toys]], which features Transformers created from real earthen consumer electronics brought to life in this manner and defines itself with the quote given above.


For lack of a better alternative, '''{{SITENAME}}''' is currently using the same term to refer to the numerous other non-toyline robots created in this manner, which appeared in the film itself and in ancillary materials and promotions.  This is not an official or even widespread usage, but they fit the description given above, even if it's hard to consider a car "gear".  {{SITENAME}} considers this terminology ''temporary'' until another term is found or agreed upon.


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==Toyline==
===Fiction===
Though the ''Real Gear Robots'' toys were released (presumably as part of the [[Hungry Dragon]] counter-information campaign) to expand on the brief appearance of similar robots in the movie, many Real Gear Robots appear to predate the March 16 2006 cessation of [[Sector Seven]]'s experiments on the [[All Spark]].<ref>[[Spy Shot 6]] has already spent "years" spying on the Decepticons as of 2007, according to his toy bio.  Experimentation on the Allspark ceased on March 16 2006 after the death of researcher [[James Farr]].</ref>  It is unclear if they were deliberately created by [[Sector Seven]] before this and escaped, or perhaps were an unintended result of the Allspark's "area-effect."


Though the Real Gear Rrobots toys were created to expand on the (brief) appearance of similar robots in the movie, many Real Gear Robots appear to predate the March 16 2006 cessation of experiments on the [[Allspark]].<ref>[[Spy Shot 6]] has spent years spying on the Decepticons in 2007, from his toy bio.  Experimentation on the Allspark ceased on March 16 2006 after the death of researcher [[James Farr]].</ref>  It is unclear if they were deliberately created by [[Sector Seven]] before this and escaped, or perhaps were an unintended result of the Allspark's "area-effect."
===Toys===
 
====Autobots====
When first brought to life Real Gear robots appear to be almost mindless; alive but without concept of the world- and often feral.  Time apparently remedies this weakness.
 
 
==List of Real Gear Robots==
 
===Known Real Gear Robots===
 
* [[AX9-8946-09SU-1]]
* [[Nokia robot|"Samuraï" Nokia cellphone]]
* [[Xbox 360 robot|Xbox 360]]
* Mountain Dew vending machine (different design than [[Dewbot]], but possibly one of the Elite Mountain Dew Robots)
* Steering wheel face-hugger
 
 
'''Real Gear Robots (Toyline)'''
 
:'''Autobots'''
*[[High Score 100]] (video game controller)
*[[High Score 100]] (video game controller)
*[[Longview]] (binoculars)
*[[Longview]] (binoculars)
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*[[Spy Shot 6]] (digital camera)
*[[Spy Shot 6]] (digital camera)


:'''Decepticons'''
====Decepticons====
*[[Booster X10]] (MP3 player)
*[[Booster X10]] (MP3 player)
*[[Meantime]] (digital wrist watch)
*[[Meantime]] (digital wrist watch)
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*[[Wire Tap V20]] (cell phone)
*[[Wire Tap V20]] (cell phone)
*[[Zoom Out 25X]] (video camera)
*[[Zoom Out 25X]] (video camera)
==Living machines==
The All Spark cube can emit radiation that spontaneously brings to life machinery and electronics which are exposed to it.  It does not do so continuously, but agents working for Sector Seven eventually learned to activate and even channel these pulses of radiation in their base under [[Hoover Dam]].  The cube also emitted a pulse when dropped by [[Sam Witwicky]] as he fled from [[Decepticon]]s in [[Mission City]].
Transformers which have just been created from Earth machines by the All Spark appear to be almost mindless; alive but without concept of the world-- and often feral.  Judging from what we know about some of these robots (see "Toyline" section above) it appears that they ''can'' have full sentience.  It is unknown what causes this difference.  (See "Personalities", below.)
===Known Real Gear Robots===
* [[AX9-8946-09SU-1]]
* [[Nokia robot|"Samuraï" Nokia cellphone]]
* [[Xbox 360 robot|Xbox 360]]
* [[Mountain Dew Robot|Mountain Dew vending machine]] (a different individual than [[Dewbot]])
* Steering wheel face-hugger


===Possible Real Gear Robots===
===Possible Real Gear Robots===
''(Transformers that seem to be likely candidates, but whose actual origins remain unknown.)''
These Transformers seem to be likely candidates, but their actual origins remain unknown:
* [[Dewbot]]
* [[Chevy Autobot|Chevy Autobot]]s<ref>[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] mission on Earth was to ''recruit'' the pre-existent Chevy Autobots.</ref>
* [[Toaster (Movie)|Toaster]]


* [[Dewbot|Mountain Dew Robots]]
===Not Real Gear Robots===
* [[Chevy Autobot|Chevy Autobots]]<ref>[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] mission on Earth was to ''recruit'' the pre-existent Chevy Autobots.</ref>
Sometimes thought to be Earth-born, the following Transformers are known to have alien origins (the drones arrive on Earth in "cometary" [[transition form]]), and therefore were not animated by the All Spark on Earth:
* [[Toaster (Movie)|Toaster]]
* [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
* [[Dropkick]]
* [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]
* [[Mixmaster (Movie)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]
* [[Scrapper (Movie)|Scrapper]]


===Personalities===
All the Real Gear Robots in the 2007 film appear to be evil little beasts.  Screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]] has offered some potential explanations for this both at BotCon 2007 and on the official movie forum, but as usual is careful not to make any declarations.  Orci wrote in response to one fan's query, "It is meant to power Cybertron, not adapt human technology. Also, since all earth's tech is reverse engineered from Megatron, maybe that affects the outcome, too."[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=387031&postcount=170]  He also wrote, "Prime intended to use the Allspark to repower Cybertron as it was intended. Megatron wants to abuse it by creating Transformers directly, which makes souless, primal Transformers."[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384935&postcount=29]


==Trivia==
Both of these statements contain plausible explanations for the violence and hostility observed in the bahavior of the robots in the film itself, but they do not make allowances for the fully-developed personas observed in the ''Real Gear Robots'' toyline and other supporting material.  A possible solution is that these may take place in different continuities than the film itself, such that the All Spark may operate a bit differently.  Alternatively, it could be that -- given enough time -- an Earth machine animated by the All Spark might eventually develop consciousness.  Or, perhaps not all robots are created equal.  It could simply be that, while most are feral, some are not.


*The '''Real Gear Robots''' toyline is the long-in-comming return of "mechanical device" transformers along the lines of the original [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Reflector]], whose [[alt mode]]s are all common hand-held electric devices.


*All the Real Gear Robots in the 2007 film appear to be evil little beasts. One screenwriter explanation for this statistical bias, reported from Botcon 2007, was that since modern Earth technology was derived from [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] all robots created from it take after their evil "papa." However, the existence of many Autobot Real Gear Robots in other media and the toyline would seem to effectively negate this "genetic" explanation. Another explanation, given by Orici on the movie's official message board, is that the Allspark was meant to be in the heart of Cybertron powering the planet, and that Megatron wanted to use it incorrectly to bring an army to life, this misuse hence created souless violent beings. (This explanation falters somewhat in the fact that Megatron and the Decepticons were not the ones to use the Allspark to create the RGR in the film, it seemed to do that all by itself, and again it fails to explain the heroic ones in the periferal media.)
==Trivia==
*The '''Real Gear Robots''' toyline is the long-in-coming return of "mechanical device" transformers along the lines of the original [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Reflector]], whose [[alt mode]]s are all common hand-held electric devices.


*The Real Gear Robots toys were created at [[Hasbro]] in line with the designs of the [[Cybertron (franchise)|''Cybertron'']] franchise that ran through 2005 into the first half of 2006, they were held back. This resulted in serendipity with the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] marketing blitz, since cell phones and other electronic devices become Transformers in the film.<ref>Hasbro representative, [[BotCon 2007]].</ref>
*The Real Gear Robots toys were created at [[Hasbro]] in line with the designs of the [[Cybertron (franchise)|''Cybertron'']] franchise that ran through 2005 into the first half of 2006.  Their release was held back, and this resulted in serendipity with the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] marketing blitz, since cell phones and other electronic devices become Transformers in the film.<ref>Hasbro representative, [[BotCon 2007]].</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:01, 17 July 2007

Real Gear Robots are a type of Transformer in the live-action movie continuity family.
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Real Gear Robot is a catchall term for Earth machinery brought to life as Transformers by the All Spark in the movie continuity family. The term originates with the "Real Gear Robots" sub-line of Movie toys, which features Transformers created from real earthen consumer electronics brought to life in this manner and defines itself with the quote given above.

For lack of a better alternative, MediaWiki is currently using the same term to refer to the numerous other non-toyline robots created in this manner, which appeared in the film itself and in ancillary materials and promotions. This is not an official or even widespread usage, but they fit the description given above, even if it's hard to consider a car "gear". MediaWiki considers this terminology temporary until another term is found or agreed upon.


Toyline

Fiction

Though the Real Gear Robots toys were released (presumably as part of the Hungry Dragon counter-information campaign) to expand on the brief appearance of similar robots in the movie, many Real Gear Robots appear to predate the March 16 2006 cessation of Sector Seven's experiments on the All Spark.[1] It is unclear if they were deliberately created by Sector Seven before this and escaped, or perhaps were an unintended result of the Allspark's "area-effect."

Toys

Autobots

Decepticons


Living machines

The All Spark cube can emit radiation that spontaneously brings to life machinery and electronics which are exposed to it. It does not do so continuously, but agents working for Sector Seven eventually learned to activate and even channel these pulses of radiation in their base under Hoover Dam. The cube also emitted a pulse when dropped by Sam Witwicky as he fled from Decepticons in Mission City.

Transformers which have just been created from Earth machines by the All Spark appear to be almost mindless; alive but without concept of the world-- and often feral. Judging from what we know about some of these robots (see "Toyline" section above) it appears that they can have full sentience. It is unknown what causes this difference. (See "Personalities", below.)

Known Real Gear Robots

Possible Real Gear Robots

These Transformers seem to be likely candidates, but their actual origins remain unknown:

Not Real Gear Robots

Sometimes thought to be Earth-born, the following Transformers are known to have alien origins (the drones arrive on Earth in "cometary" transition form), and therefore were not animated by the All Spark on Earth:

Personalities

All the Real Gear Robots in the 2007 film appear to be evil little beasts. Screenwriter Roberto Orci has offered some potential explanations for this both at BotCon 2007 and on the official movie forum, but as usual is careful not to make any declarations. Orci wrote in response to one fan's query, "It is meant to power Cybertron, not adapt human technology. Also, since all earth's tech is reverse engineered from Megatron, maybe that affects the outcome, too."[1] He also wrote, "Prime intended to use the Allspark to repower Cybertron as it was intended. Megatron wants to abuse it by creating Transformers directly, which makes souless, primal Transformers."[2]

Both of these statements contain plausible explanations for the violence and hostility observed in the bahavior of the robots in the film itself, but they do not make allowances for the fully-developed personas observed in the Real Gear Robots toyline and other supporting material. A possible solution is that these may take place in different continuities than the film itself, such that the All Spark may operate a bit differently. Alternatively, it could be that -- given enough time -- an Earth machine animated by the All Spark might eventually develop consciousness. Or, perhaps not all robots are created equal. It could simply be that, while most are feral, some are not.


Trivia

  • The Real Gear Robots toyline is the long-in-coming return of "mechanical device" transformers along the lines of the original Perceptor and Reflector, whose alt modes are all common hand-held electric devices.
  • The Real Gear Robots toys were created at Hasbro in line with the designs of the Cybertron franchise that ran through 2005 into the first half of 2006. Their release was held back, and this resulted in serendipity with the Movie marketing blitz, since cell phones and other electronic devices become Transformers in the film.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Spy Shot 6 has already spent "years" spying on the Decepticons as of 2007, according to his toy bio. Experimentation on the Allspark ceased on March 16 2006 after the death of researcher James Farr.
  2. ↑ Bumblebee's mission on Earth was to recruit the pre-existent Chevy Autobots.
  3. ↑ Hasbro representative, BotCon 2007.
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