Plasma cannon

Where's your liquid nitrogen NOW, fleshlings?

Plasma cannons are weapons which fire bursts of plasma at opponents.

Fiction

Generation 1

Quake's primary weapon in tank mode is his turret-mounted plasma cannon with a range of 40 miles. His allies would be more impressed with it, if he wasn't just as likely to blow them up as a platoon of Autobots. Longtooth's inner robot is armed with a hand-held plasma cannon.

Beast Wars

The Axalon was equipped with a plasma cannon. When it became apparent that the ship was falling into an unnamed planet's atmosphere, Optimus Primal ordered that the plasma cannon be fired on the fleeing Darksyde. The blast successfully crippled the Predacon vessel. Beast Wars (Part 1)

The almighty Shokaract wields his own personal plasma cannon. Shokaract's toy bio

Optimus Primal himself was also armed with Plasma Cannons, mounted on his forearms in his original gorilla body. Optimus Primal Chapter

Likewise, the Predacon Megatron is himself equipped with plasma weaponry, the thigh-mounted "Plasma-Busters" of his original T-rex body. Megatron Chapter

Universe

A plasma cannon was the alternate mode of an elderly robot. The Wreckers: Finale Part 1

Movie continuity

Plasma cannons are employed by both the Autobots and the Decepticons. Ghosts of Yesterday

Upon arriving on Earth, Starscream used his plasma cannon to destroy an F-22 Raptor that he had just scanned. Movie Prequel issue 4

Bumblebee's primary weapon is a plasma cannon, which he used to great effect against Brawl...as well as intimidating his former Sector Seven oppressors. Transformers

Prime

Optimus Prime wields a plasma cannon, which is usually integrated into and can be deployed from his right arm.

See: Ion blaster#Prime cartoon

Robots in Disguise (2015)

A plasma thermal accelerator module can be used as a plasma cannon. One was located in one of Windblade's caches, and was retrieved by the Stunticons who used it for this purpose. Moon Breaker

Games

War for Cybertron

The Plasma Cannon was a favored weapon of Scout and Cloaker class Transformers during the Great War. It released bolts that could be charged to higher intensity levels. The Plasma Cannon was most effective against big, slow-moving targets, like hovering Soldiers or Trypticon. Transformers: War for Cybertron

The Plasma Cannon can be charged up by holding down the fire button. It has the following ingame stats:

• Damage: 8
• Range: 8
• Accuracy: 7
• Rate of Fire: 3

Toys

Generation 1

Before the Bees took over.

• Quake (Targetmaster, 1988)
  • Accessories: "Tiptop" & "Heater" Targetmaster guns, plasma cannon

Quake transforms into a Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank equipped with a plasma cannon.

• Longtooth (Small Pretender, 1989)
  • Accessories: Plasma cannon, ionic field generator, carrier wheels/backpack

Longtooth's Pretender shell uses the ionic field generator while the inner robot uses the plasma cannon.

Beast Wars

• Shokaract (Ultra, 2000)
  • Accessories: Spring-loaded triple barrel missile launcher, 3 missiles, rifle

Though Shokaract is denoted as wielding a plasma cannon, it is not specified which of his weapons this designation refers to.

Transformers (2007)

Deluxe Class toys

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"Plasma Cannon converts into Fingernail!"

• Bumblebee (2007)
• Evolution of a Hero (Target-exclusive two-pack, 2007)
• Bumblebee and Optimus Prime (Argos-exclusive two-pack, UK 2007)
• Capture of Bumblebee (Screen Battles diorama pack, 2007)
• All Spark-Enhanced Bumblebee (Target exclusive, 2007)
• Stealth Bumblebee ("AllSpark Power", 2008)
• Bumblebee ("Premium Series", 2008)
• The Legacy of Bumblebee (Deluxe-Class multi-pack, 2008)
• Bumblebee (Dark of the Moon Walmart exclusive, 2011)

This version of Deluxe-Class Bumblebee in his Concept Camaro form comes with a mostly accurate version of his plasma cannon as it appears in the movie, but for added play value, it can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. The cannon can be held in either of his hands and can be stored in the gap between his legs in vehicle mode.

Care should be taken when removing the cannon from Bumblebee's hands, as excessive force can damage the wrist ball joint socket.

Ultimate

• Ultimate Bumblebee (2007)
  • Accessories: Missile

This toy features a plasma cannon integrated into Bumblebee's arm.

Fast Action Battlers

Fast and actiony... you know, for the kids!

• Plasma Punch Bumblebee (2007)
• Rally Rocket Bumblebee (2008)

Fast Action Battlers Bumblebee is a toy intended for the slightly younger set. His main "gimmick" is a spring-loaded missile-launching plasma cannon in his right arm.

Robot Replicas

Wait while I swap out my arm.

• Bumblebee (2007)

This toy features a plasma cannon integrated into Bumblebee's arm. It can be swapped out for an arm with a regular hand.

Titanium Series

• Bumblebee (Robot Masters, 2007)
  • Accessories: Movie-style Autobot sigil isplay stand

This toy features a plasma cannon integrated into Bumblebee's arm.

Revenge of the Fallen

Deluxe Class toys

• Bumblebee (2009)
• Alliance Bumblebee (2009)
• Crash Landing Attack (Tranformers 2010 Target-exclusive 2-pack, 2010)
• Bumblebee (Dark of the Moon Toys"R"Us exclusive, 2011)

Bumblebee is a retool of the Deluxe-Class Camaro Concept Bumblebee mold. Among various changes, his right arm has been retooled to accommodate a built-in spring-loaded plasma cannon, replacing the converting plasma cannon/blade weapon from the previous version of this mold.

Strangely, the missile for his right arm was slightly too long for the slot in the arm itself, so it either had to be slightly cut down to fit or the cannon had to be swiveled outwards to accommodate the missile. (This has been fixed in later releases, such as the European market).

Human Alliance

NOT a headmaster.

• Bumblebee / Sam Witwicky (2009)
• Bumblebee w/ Sam Witwicky (Transformers 2010, 2010)
• Bumblebee / Sam Witwicky (Dark of the Moon, 2011)

Aside from coming with a posable figure of Sam Witwicky, Human Alliance Bumblebee features a spring-loaded plasma cannon for his left arm, which can fire the two missiles the figure comes with. The missiles are stored on the vehicle's running boards.

Ultimate

Now available in expensive.

• Ultimate Bumblebee Battle Charged (2009)
  • Accessories: Missile

Revenge of the Fallen's Ultimate Bumblebee is a retool of the 2007 version, with updated vehicle mode parts and a more movie-accurate head sculpt. He still has the plasma cannon.

Fast Action Battlers

Faster and Actiony-er... you know, for the kids!

• Pulse Blast Bumblebee (2009)
• Sand Attack Bumblebee (2009)

This version of Fast Action Battlers Bumblebee is a retool of 2007's Plasma Punch Bumblebee, with updated vehicle mode parts to reflect the changes in the prop Camaro vehicle, along with a new, more accurate head sculpt. The cannon's still there.

Battle Chargers

You know, you shouldn't think too hard about this. Bumblebee giving birth to himself can wreck your mind.

• Bumblebee (2009)
• Stealth Bumblebee (2009)

Part of the Robot Powered Machines subline, Battle Charger Bumblebee is a super-deformed Concept Camaro with a pull-back motor. When pulled back and let go, the car's roof flips open and Bumblebee's cutesified robot mode pops out, ready to use his equally cutesified plasma cannon.

Power Bots

Hello, I'm Bumblebee, and my shoulders hurt.

• Bumblebee (2009)
• Stealth Bumblebee (Transformers 2010, 2010)

Power Bots Bumblebee also features a gas system-like Plasma Cannon gimmick, which is activated by repeatedly pressing the Autobot insignia on his right hand.

Robot Replicas

Bumblebee played around with Nucleon in high school.

• Bumblebee (2009)

This Robot Replicas Bumblebee features a permanently-molded Plasma Cannon.

Transformers (2010)

Deluxe Class toys

About freaking time, Hasbro.

• Battle Blade Bumblebee (2010)
• Special Edition Battle Blade Bumblebee (Competition prize, 2010)

An entirely new sculpt, Deluxe class Bumblebee for the Transformers (2010) toyline has a right hand that can be switched out for his cannon by opening the arm guard, flipping out the cannon barrel, folding away the right hand and folding the cannon over to the wrist.

Battle Ops

Wanna shake hands with my plasma fingers?

• Battle Ops Bumblebee (2010)

Battle Ops Bumblebee is a large (roughly leader size) new mold with "guardian" and "warrior" robot modes, which changes weapons and sound effects. He has a right arm that converts to a plasma cannon when his arm is straightened, and lights up and makes blasting noises when a button on his shoulder is pressed.

Masterpiece

• Bumblebee (2010)
  • Japanese ID number: MPM-2

Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee is a redeco of Battle Ops Bumblebee. He still has the plasma cannon, although batteries are not included.

Dark of the Moon

Cyberverse

He doesn't have gorilla arms now!

• Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
• Bumblebee / Mobile Battle Bunker (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)
• Stealth Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
• Ultimate Gift Set (Walmart-exclusive Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
• Cybertronian Warriors (Toys"R"Us-exclusive Cyberverse multi-pack, 2011)
• Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe (Scene Pack, 2014)
• Bumblebee (Legion Class, 2017)
• Autobot Hot Rod & Bumblebee (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)
• Bumblebee & Megatron (Legion Class 2-pack, 2017)

Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion class Bumblebee is an all-new, more movie-accurate mold. His right hand is sculpted as his Plasma Cannon.

Deluxe Class toys

Well, his Attacktix toy got cancelled. He's gotta have something.

• Bumblebee (2011)
• Bumblebee & MechTech Holder (May 14, 2011)
• Silver Bumblebee (Lucky Draw figure/Raffle prize, May 13-May 14, 2011)
• Cyberfire Bumblebee (2011)
• Tritanium Bumblebee (Lucky Draw figure, 2011)

Bumblebee is an entirely new figure. In addition to the cosmetic changes made to the vehicle mode and robot mode to resemble the third movie's altered visual design, this Bumblebee also comes with a MechTech weapon. When a lever is pulled back on the "Blaster" weapon, it opens up into a larger "Plasma Cannon", but it springs back into its original position once the lever is left alone. The MechTech weapon can be held in his hands, attach via 5mm pegholes/MechTech ports on his forearms, or plug in a "concealed" 5mm peghole on the vehicle mode's roof.

Bumblebee's attempt to join the Wreckers.

• Nitro Bumblebee (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
  • Japanese ID number: DA18
  • Accessories: MechTech Cybertronian Boost Engine/Plasma Cannon

Nitro Bumblebee is an all-new mold, featuring booster engines, armour plating and other Stealth Force-like design elements sculpted onto the vehicle mode.

He comes with a MechTech Boost Engine, which converts into a Plasma Cannon when the lever is pulled, and although it is similar in function and appearance to Skids's MechTech blaster, it is in actuality an entirely new mold. He features five MechTech ports in vehicle mode: one on the hood, two of the roof and two behind his rear wheels. In robot mode, both of his arms have one MechTech port each, and the ports from vehicle mode can still be used.

WHEN I KILLED YOUR BROTHER, I LOOKED JUST. LIKE. THIIIIIIS!

• Streetside Bot Brawl (Multi-pack, 2011)
  • Accessories: MechTech Blaster/Plasma Cannon

Part of the Toys"R"Us-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this battle-damaged redeco of the initial Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy was sold with redecos of Dark of the Moon Voyager Shockwave and Dark of the Moon Voyager Optimus Prime. He now comes with a redeco of Skids's MechTech Blaster, which converts into a double-barreled Plasma Cannon when the scope is pulled.

Leader Class toys

...and that's when his plasma cannon became redundant.

• Bumblebee (MechTech Leader, 2011)
  • Japanese ID number: DA01
  • Accessories: MechTech backpack
• Bumblebee (Leader Class, 2014)

An all new mold, this version of Bumblebee has the plasma cannon integrated into his arm, among other things. In his Stealth Force mode, the cannon arm is brought out and its barrel is extended.

Revving Robots

• Bumblebee (2011)

A translucent orange, permanently deployed version of Bumblebee's trusty plasma cannon. Press a button and it converts into a spinning saw!

Robo Fighters

• Bumblebee (2011)
• Elite Guard Bumblebee (2011)

Prime

Voyager Class toys

OH, NO! NOT THE BEES! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAHHHHH! OH, THEY'RE IN MY EYES! MY EYES! AAAAHHHHH! AAAAAGGHHH!

• Optimus Prime (Voyager, 2011)

Accessories: "Cybertronian battle sword", "plasma cannon"

Aside from a sword, Optimus Prime comes with a plasma cannon (based on the in-show Ion Blaster) which can peg into his hands. The cannon (and the sword, for that matter) completely sheathes his hand, to simulate the appearance of integrated weaponry. It is stored in vehicle mode by pegging it onto either the trailer hitch, or onto each peg-hole beside it, although the instructions tell you to nominally peg the cannon facing backwards onto one of the side pegs. Additionally, the cannon features a 5mm peg-hole on the underside of its barrel, allowing the sword (or any other compatible accessory) to mount there as a bayonet.

His stock photography shows his plasma cannon as being solid black, when the final cannon is black speckled with silver paint, with slightly more painted silver details on the tips of the barrels.

Age of Extinction

• Bumblebee (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
• Bumblebee (Deluxe, 2014)
• Autobots United (Platinum Edition 5-pack, 2014)
• Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2017)
• Bumblebee (Toys R'Us "Midnight Madness" exclusive, Deluxe Class, 2017)
• Arm Gun Bumblebee (Movie The Best, 03-23-2019)

This mold of Bumblebee features a flip-out cannon on his right hand. The Movie the Best release however; features an individual screen-accurate clawed plasma cannon for Bumblebee to wield.

The Last Knight

• Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2017)
• War Hammer Bumblebee (Transformers: Movie the Best Deluxe Class, 2017)
• Bumblebee Evolution 3-pack (Transformers: Tribute Deluxe Class multi pack, 2017)
• Bumblebee Then & Now Multipack (Studio Series deluxe Class 2-pack, 2018)

This new mold of Bumblebee features a interchangeable Plasma Cannon (referred as "Stinger Blaster"), which replaces his entire left arm, or store underneath his robot mode back. It probably doubles as a handheld gun. The Movie the Best release features a mirrored version of the accessory, which allows it to be mounted onto the right hand.

Generations

• Bumblebee (Studio Series Deluxe Class, 2018)
• Bumblebee (TaoBao exclusive giveaway figure, 2018)
• Bumblebee (Toys"R"US Singapore giveaway figure, 2018)
• Bumblebee (multi-pack, 2018)
• Bumblebee Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage (3-pack, 2018)
• Clunker Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2018)

Studio Series Bumblebee comes with his own detachable Plasma cannon, which is modified, mirrored, and slightly downsized from The Last Knight Premier Edition toy.

• Bumblebee (Deluxe Class, 2019)

The fifth general retail Bumblebee figure comes with a Plasma Cannon that can be simply plugged into his hand, without the need to replace his arm.

Merchandise

Transformers (2007)

• Bumblebee AllSpark Blaster (2008)

The Bumblebee AllSpark Blaster is one of several Movie Roleplay toys. The toy consists of a blaster attached to Bumblebee's (hollow) hand which a child can slip their own hand inside like a glove and wield. Pulling the trigger causes the toy to emit transformation sounds, allowing the user to transform the toy weapon from laser blaster mode to plasma cannon mode, by pulling the handle on the back. Laser blaster mode features laser pulse sounds and a "laser flare beam" (lights), while the plasma cannon mode has "plasma pulse lights" and explosion sounds.

Unleashed

What are YOU lookin' at?

• Bumblebee (2007)

Unleashed Bumblebee is a sculpture of Bumblebee in his Camaro Concept body, in an action pose, standing with his freshly fired plasma cannon atop the wrecked remains of a somewhat super-deformed car. Like most of the other products in the Unleashed line, he became a notorious shelfwarmer.

Revenge of the Fallen

• Bumblebee Plasma Cannon (2009)

The Plasma Cannon is a stylized version of Bumblebee's fist that converts to a plasma cannon roleplay toy when the barrel is slid forward or the trigger is pulled. When fired, a ring of red lights around the barrel flashes (totally awesome). If the trigger is only pulled half-way, a "charging" sound is made. There is also an Autobot sigil on the side that, when pressed, causes sound effects to be heard. These include conversion noises, a revving engine, and clips from Stan Bush's "The Touch" (also awesome, but only in the "Try Me" setting, which is not quite as awesome).

RPMs - Robot Powered Machines

"Hasbro's Bumblebee Plasma Cannon is so cool, I bought one myself!"

• Bumblebee (2009)
  • Series: Commander Series
  • Number: 02 of 04

This Bumblebee Mini-Vehicle depicts his Concept Camaro form, and the sculpted robot mode underneath has its battle mask down and is armed with his plasma cannon.

• Bumblebee (2009)
• Bumblebee (Cyber Hunt, 2010)

This Bumblebee Mini-Vehicle depicts the Super Sport version seen in the second film, and features Bumblebee without his battle mask. This also features the plasma cannon.

Figure Collection

• Bumblebee (2010)
  • Accessories: Stand

The Figure Collection edition of Bumblebee depicts him in his concept Camero form, with his cannon deployed on his right arm.

Robot Heroes

Back off man! I've got a gun!

• Bumblebee vs. Barricade (2007)

The first Robot Heroes Bumblebee is based on his Camaro Concept body, with the plasma cannon on his arm. It's also just about the only fiction-accurate RH pack ever made...

Speed Stars

Mini-Vehicles

• Bumblebee (2010)
• Bumblebee (Cyber Hunt, 2010)
• Bumblebee (N.E.S.T. Global Alliance, 2010)
• Bumblebee (Stunticon, 2010)
• Nightwatch Bumblebee VS Patrol Barricade (2010)
• Bumblebee Track Set (2010)
• Bumblebee (Beast Machines, 2011)

These are the many, many redecoes of the RPM Speed Series Bumblebee mold with less paint details and with the Autobot insignia on the base of his vehicle mode not being included. The plasma cannon remains, though.

That's... that's not his penis, is it?

• Bumblebee (2010?)
  • Series: Robot Riders
  • Number: 0? of 03

Unlike all other SpeedStars Bumblebees, this one is sculpted in his robot mode. He's in a kneeling position with his gun in front of him, and can roll back and forth due to wheels under his legs. The placement of his plasma cannon is... unfortunate.

End of the road. This Robot Powered Machines/Speed Stars item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Mini Changers

D:<

• Stealth Force Crumplezone Vs. Bumblebee (2011)

This 2-pack comes with an unarticulated statue of Bumblebee with limited paint applications.

See also

• Plasma-pulse cannon
• Plasma-shell shotgun
• Plasma blaster
• Plasma mine blaster
• Plasma sphere shooter