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*Blackout has [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Massive amounts of concept stuff|a riveting history]] as [[Unreleased toy#Generation 2|one of many]] canceled ''Generation 2'' toy concepts: | *Blackout has [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)#Massive amounts of concept stuff|a riveting history]] as [[Unreleased toy#Generation 2|one of many]] canceled ''Generation 2'' toy concepts: | ||
* | *A mostly black and grey [[Prototype|mock-up]] of what was believed to be a ''Generation 2'' Starscream, given the nose art "Black Death" and, accordingly, speculated as perhaps intended to be named as such, was found on U.S. auction site eBay courtesy of a seller who had acquired materials from former Hasbro employees. The same collection also yielded the mock-up of ''Generation 2'' [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]] and artwork of [[:File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|"tiger Grimlock"]]. | ||
*In [[2012]], the fandom discovered that Blackout was further along in production than previously suspected when a production colors test shot was discovered on the Chinese auction site TaoBao (from a seller also possessing loose copies of the ''Generation 2'' Protectobots, Stunticons, and Sandstorm).<ref>[http://www.collecticon.org/2012/01/g2-sandstorm-and-g2-night-attack-starscream-prototypes-discovered-amidst-ancient-relics-in-china-now-on-taobao-for-a-shitload-of-money/ Blog post by Collecticon, 25 January 2012]</ref> | *In [[2012]], the fandom discovered that Blackout was further along in production than previously suspected when a production colors test shot was discovered on the Chinese auction site TaoBao (from a seller also possessing loose copies of the ''Generation 2'' Protectobots, Stunticons, and Sandstorm).<ref>[http://www.collecticon.org/2012/01/g2-sandstorm-and-g2-night-attack-starscream-prototypes-discovered-amidst-ancient-relics-in-china-now-on-taobao-for-a-shitload-of-money/ Blog post by Collecticon, 25 January 2012]</ref> | ||
*The packaging artwork was formally published in the [[2014]] book ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]'', and in [[2020]], a labeled piece of packaging artwork was discovered, revealing that the "Black Death Starscream" had, in fact, been intended to be named as Blackout.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157588377069902&set=a.10151877529359902&type=3 Facebook post by Jim Sorenson, 24 March 2020]</ref> | *The packaging artwork was formally published in the [[2014]] book ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]'', and in [[2020]], a labeled piece of the packaging artwork was discovered, revealing that the "Black Death Starscream" had, in fact, been intended to be named as Blackout.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157588377069902&set=a.10151877529359902&type=3 Facebook post by Jim Sorenson, 24 March 2020]</ref> | ||
*Somewhat confusingly, there appear to be two different pieces of artwork related to the Blackout concept: one (seen at right) is simply a palette-swapped version of Starscream's [[:File:G2StarscreamPackageArt.jpg|''Generation 2'' artwork]] (down to having exactly the same color stickers), while the other (seen at top) features numerous alterations, among them new foot, knee, and shoulder intake detailing, differently positioned wings, and the missile launchers included with the ''Generation 2'' releases of Starscream and Ramjet. Though unconfirmed, this wiki assumes that the second piece of artwork was meant to go with the final release. | *Somewhat confusingly, there appear to be two different pieces of artwork related to the Blackout concept: one (seen at right) is simply a palette-swapped version of Starscream's [[:File:G2StarscreamPackageArt.jpg|''Generation 2'' artwork]] (down to having exactly the same color stickers), while the other (seen at top) features numerous alterations, among them new foot, knee, and shoulder intake detailing, differently positioned wings, and the missile launchers included with the ''Generation 2'' releases of Starscream and Ramjet. Though unconfirmed, this wiki assumes that the second piece of artwork was meant to go with the final release. | ||
*In addition to Blackout and Sandstorm, a [[:File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|jungle-themed deco]] of Starscream and a [[:File:WhizBangNavyRamjetRedeco.jpg|cloud-themed deco]] of Ramjet are known to exist. Whether these would have been Starscream and Ramjet or new characters remains unknown. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 00:52, 5 April 2020
| The name or term "Blackout" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Blackout (disambiguation). |
- Blackout is a Decepticon from the Generation 2 portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Blackout is a Decepticon jet. Given his coloration, he may be a stealth/nighttime operations specialist.
Toys
Generation 2
- Blackout
- Generation 2 Blackout was intended as a black repaint of the Starscream mold.
 Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
Notes
- Blackout has a riveting history as one of many canceled Generation 2 toy concepts:
- A mostly black and grey mock-up of what was believed to be a Generation 2 Starscream, given the nose art "Black Death" and, accordingly, speculated as perhaps intended to be named as such, was found on U.S. auction site eBay courtesy of a seller who had acquired materials from former Hasbro employees. The same collection also yielded the mock-up of Generation 2 Sandstorm and artwork of "tiger Grimlock".
- In 2012, the fandom discovered that Blackout was further along in production than previously suspected when a production colors test shot was discovered on the Chinese auction site TaoBao (from a seller also possessing loose copies of the Generation 2 Protectobots, Stunticons, and Sandstorm).[1]
- The packaging artwork was formally published in the 2014 book Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging, and in 2020, a labeled piece of the packaging artwork was discovered, revealing that the "Black Death Starscream" had, in fact, been intended to be named as Blackout.[2]
- Somewhat confusingly, there appear to be two different pieces of artwork related to the Blackout concept: one (seen at right) is simply a palette-swapped version of Starscream's Generation 2 artwork (down to having exactly the same color stickers), while the other (seen at top) features numerous alterations, among them new foot, knee, and shoulder intake detailing, differently positioned wings, and the missile launchers included with the Generation 2 releases of Starscream and Ramjet. Though unconfirmed, this wiki assumes that the second piece of artwork was meant to go with the final release.
- In addition to Blackout and Sandstorm, a jungle-themed deco of Starscream and a cloud-themed deco of Ramjet are known to exist. Whether these would have been Starscream and Ramjet or new characters remains unknown.
