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:''Flamewar is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | :''Flamewar is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Prime-FlamewarCardArt.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"Oh, LUIGI has a death stare now? Well, that's cute."]] | [[File:Prime-FlamewarCardArt.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"Oh, LUIGI has a death stare now? Well, that's cute."]] | ||
'''Flamewar''' is a Decepticon serving [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] on [[Earth]]. She stalks its populace on his orders, though she's ''really'' stalking the [[Autobot]] [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]. Having studied her moves for many years, Flamewar is hoping to draw the Autobot into a trap, and thus, her end. | '''Flamewar''' is a Decepticon serving [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] on [[Earth]]. She stalks its populace on his orders, though she's ''really'' stalking the [[Autobot]] [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]. Having studied her moves for many years, Flamewar is hoping to draw the Autobot into a trap, and thus, her end.<ref>''Prime'' Flamewar toy bio on Hasbro ''Transformers'' website</ref> | ||
Obsessive one, that Flamewar. | Obsessive one, that Flamewar. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Prime=== | ===''Prime''=== | ||
{{anchor|Cyberverse}} | {{anchor|Cyberverse}} | ||
[[File:Prime-toy Flamewar.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm so obsessed with Arcee, I even have her body!]] | [[File:Prime-toy Flamewar.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|I'm so obsessed with Arcee, I even have her body!]] | ||
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**''Accessories'': "[[Friction rifle]]" | **''Accessories'': "[[Friction rifle]]" | ||
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Legion Class [[Arcee (WFC)#Cyberverse|Arcee]] toy, Flamewar transforms into a motorcycle, and comes with Legion Class [[Vehicon (Prime)#Cyberverse|Vehicon]]'s gun/sword (also used by [[Soundwave (ROTF)#CyberverseBlue|Soundwave]]) in an ever-so-slightly different shade of translucent purple. The weapon features both pegs and a peg-hole so that it can be combined with other Cyberverse weapons. Likewise, her vehicle mode, which is largely scale-accurate with the Deluxe and Voyager toys, has multiple peg-holes for Cyberverse weapon mounting. In robot mode, she has permanently-deployed battle blades on her arms. | :A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]] [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Legion Class [[Arcee (WFC)#Cyberverse|Arcee]] toy, Flamewar transforms into a motorcycle, and comes with Legion Class [[Vehicon (Prime)#Cyberverse|Vehicon]]'s gun/sword (also used by [[Soundwave (ROTF)#CyberverseBlue|Soundwave]]) in an ever-so-slightly different shade of translucent purple. The weapon features both pegs and a peg-hole so that it can be combined with other Cyberverse weapons. Likewise, her vehicle mode, which is largely scale-accurate with the Deluxe and Voyager toys, has multiple peg-holes for Cyberverse weapon mounting. In robot mode, she has permanently-deployed battle blades on her arms. | ||
:This sculpt was also used to make [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[Groove (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Groove]]. | :This sculpt was also used to make [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[Groove (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot Groove]]. | ||
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[[File:Mark-brassington-flamewar.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|right]] | [[File:Mark-brassington-flamewar.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|right]] | ||
* Flamewar is a clear [[homage]] to the [[Flamewar (G1)|''Timelines'' character of the same name]], having an obsessive sort of mentality, and using a dark-colored motorcycle with bright accents and a flame deco as her altmode. Additionally, just as the original Flamewar toy used the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Arcee]] mold, so does ''Prime'' Flamewar's toy use ''Prime'' Arcee's mold. | * Flamewar is a clear [[homage]] to the [[Flamewar (G1)|''Timelines'' character of the same name]], having an obsessive sort of mentality, and using a dark-colored motorcycle with bright accents and a flame deco as her altmode. Additionally, just as the original Flamewar toy used the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)#Toys|Arcee]] mold, so does ''Prime'' Flamewar's toy use ''Prime'' Arcee's mold. | ||
* [[Ben Yee]], creator of the original Flamewar, approves of this figure! | * [[Ben Yee]], creator of the original Flamewar, approves of this figure!<ref>http://bwtf.com/toyreviews/prime/legion/flamewar/ | ||
*In the game ''[[Transformers Universe]]'', Flamewar was meant to a playable warrior released in October 2014. Unfortunately she was held back from release, shortly after the game declared it was closing down. However her portrait can be found in the game files and Mark Brassington uploaded a render of her model on | Transformers Prime Cyberverse Flamewar Toy Review, 18 October 2012</ref> | ||
*In the game ''[[Transformers Universe]]'', Flamewar was meant to a playable warrior released in October 2014. Unfortunately she was held back from release, shortly after the game declared it was closing down. However her portrait can be found in the game files and Mark Brassington uploaded a render of her model on ArtStation (seen at right). | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Cyberverse]] | [[Category:Cyberverse]] | ||
[[Category:Female Transformers]] | [[Category:Female Transformers]] | ||
Revision as of 06:34, 5 July 2019
| This article is about the Aligned Decepticon. For the Generation 1 Decepticon, see Flamewar (G1). |
- Flamewar is a Decepticon from the Prime portion of the Aligned continuity family.
Flamewar is a Decepticon serving Megatron on Earth. She stalks its populace on his orders, though she's really stalking the Autobot Arcee. Having studied her moves for many years, Flamewar is hoping to draw the Autobot into a trap, and thus, her end.[1]
Obsessive one, that Flamewar.
Toys
Prime
- Decepticon Flamewar (Cyberverse Legion Class, 2012)
- Series / number: 2 / 012
- Accessories: "Friction rifle"
- A redeco of the Prime Cyberverse Legion Class Arcee toy, Flamewar transforms into a motorcycle, and comes with Legion Class Vehicon's gun/sword (also used by Soundwave) in an ever-so-slightly different shade of translucent purple. The weapon features both pegs and a peg-hole so that it can be combined with other Cyberverse weapons. Likewise, her vehicle mode, which is largely scale-accurate with the Deluxe and Voyager toys, has multiple peg-holes for Cyberverse weapon mounting. In robot mode, she has permanently-deployed battle blades on her arms.
- This sculpt was also used to make 2014 Transformers Protectobot Groove.
Notes
- Flamewar is a clear homage to the Timelines character of the same name, having an obsessive sort of mentality, and using a dark-colored motorcycle with bright accents and a flame deco as her altmode. Additionally, just as the original Flamewar toy used the Energon Arcee mold, so does Prime Flamewar's toy use Prime Arcee's mold.
- Ben Yee, creator of the original Flamewar, approves of this figure![2]
- In the game Transformers Universe, Flamewar was meant to a playable warrior released in October 2014. Unfortunately she was held back from release, shortly after the game declared it was closing down. However her portrait can be found in the game files and Mark Brassington uploaded a render of her model on ArtStation (seen at right).
References
- ↑ Prime Flamewar toy bio on Hasbro Transformers website
- ↑ http://bwtf.com/toyreviews/prime/legion/flamewar/ Transformers Prime Cyberverse Flamewar Toy Review, 18 October 2012
