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{{disambig2|the weapon|the subgroup|Laser Rod}} | {{disambig2|the weapon|the subgroup|Laser Rod}} | ||
The '''Laser Rod''' | [[File:G2PrimeJustice.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.8|]] | ||
The '''Laser Rod''' is [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s personal blade in his "Laser" body. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''G-2'' pack-in manga and story pages=== | ===''G-2'' pack-in manga and story pages=== | ||
Upon his defeat at the hands of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the [[Spark|spirits]] of the fallen [[Autobot]] commanders residing within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] activated the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] and resurrected [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] as Battle Convoy. Part of his upgraded form was the Cybertonium Sword, which was powerful enough to chop Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] right off his arm. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|Birth of the New Supreme Commander Battle Convoy!}} | |||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
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[[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]] | [[File:G2toy laser optimus prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]] | ||
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[1995]]) | *'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[1995]]) | ||
{{-}} | |||
{{anchor|reissue}} | {{-}}{{anchor|reissue}} | ||
[[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | [[File:LaserPrime reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | ||
*'''Battle Convoy''' ( | *'''Battle Convoy''' (Reissue, [[2006]]) | ||
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-13''' | **''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-13''' | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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===''United''=== | ===''United''=== | ||
[[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]] | [[File:Unitedtoy laser prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]] | ||
*'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ( | *'''Laser Optimus Prime''' ([[March 26]], [[2011]]) | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===''Generations''=== | ===''Generations''=== | ||
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]] | [[File:TF-Titans-Return-Chaos-on-Velocitron-Laser-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]] | ||
*'''Chaos on Velocitron''' ( | *'''Chaos on Velocitron''' (Multi-pack, [[2017]]) | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime's sword was | *''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime's sword was merely referred to as a "saber weapon" in its initial Hasbro release. By contrast, the associated Japanese fiction described it as a specialized Cybertonium blade. Almost two decades later, it received the name "Laser Rod" for the ''United'' toy release, which was used again for ''Earth Wars'', presumably because [[Simon Furman]] was involved in writing both. | ||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''Japanese'': '''Cybertoniuim Sword''' (セイバートニウムソード ''Seibātoniumu Sōdo''), '''Laser Rod''' (レーザーロッド ''Rēzā Roddo'') | |||
[[Category:Blades]] | [[Category:Blades]] | ||
Revision as of 16:38, 17 May 2020
| This article is about the weapon. For the subgroup, see Laser Rod. |
The Laser Rod is Optimus Prime's personal blade in his "Laser" body.
Fiction
G-2 pack-in manga and story pages
Upon his defeat at the hands of Megatron, the spirits of the fallen Autobot commanders residing within the Matrix activated the Reconfiguration Matrix and resurrected Optimus Prime as Battle Convoy. Part of his upgraded form was the Cybertonium Sword, which was powerful enough to chop Megatron's fusion cannon right off his arm. Birth of the New Supreme Commander Battle Convoy!
Games
Transformers: Earth Wars
After arriving in a new universe, Laser Optimus Prime and Drift got ready to confront the triumvirate of Megatrons now present. Optimus declared that his Laser Rod was ready, though Arcee found that particular phrase annoying. Laser Optimus research
Toys
Generation 2
- Laser Optimus Prime (1995)
- Battle Convoy (Reissue, 2006)
- Japanese ID number: TRF-13
Transformers (2010)
- Optimus Prime (Deluxe Class, 2011)
United
Generations
- Chaos on Velocitron (Multi-pack, 2017)
Notes
- Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime's sword was merely referred to as a "saber weapon" in its initial Hasbro release. By contrast, the associated Japanese fiction described it as a specialized Cybertonium blade. Almost two decades later, it received the name "Laser Rod" for the United toy release, which was used again for Earth Wars, presumably because Simon Furman was involved in writing both.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Cybertoniuim Sword (セイバートニウムソード Seibātoniumu Sōdo), Laser Rod (レーザーロッド Rēzā Roddo)
