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:''Autoceptor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] and [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity families]] (via the [[Kronoform]] toyline).'' | :''Autoceptor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] and [[Unicron Trilogy|Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity families]] (via the [[Kronoform]] toyline).'' | ||
[[File:Autoceptor-boxart.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|So ''that's'' what autocepting looks like.]] | [[File:Autoceptor-boxart.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|So ''that's'' what autocepting looks like.]] | ||
'''Autoceptor''' is one of several [[Transformer]]s who turn into wristwatches. As an Intelligence Officer, he uses his unassuming wristwatch mode to secretly gather intel for the Autobots. | '''Autoceptor''' is one of several [[Transformer]]s who turn into wristwatches. As an Intelligence Officer, he uses his unassuming wristwatch mode to secretly gather intel for the Autobots. He prefers to maintain his cover as a timepiece, but when the stakes are high he will join the fray in either his [[robot mode|robot]] or [[alternate mode|supercar mode]].<ref>1985 Takara mail-away flyer</ref> | ||
He has been described as a "time machine",<ref>Packaging description ("An incredible robot car time machine!")</ref> but his specific abilities in that regard remain unknown. | He has been described as a "time machine",<ref>Packaging description ("An incredible robot car time machine!")</ref> but his specific abilities in that regard remain unknown. | ||
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===''Wings Universe''=== | ===''Wings Universe''=== | ||
Autoceptor was hanging out at the [[Galadria]] | Autoceptor was hanging out at the [[Galadria Space Bridge Outpost]] in the [[Delta Prysmos Sector]] when a [[Tidal Wave (G1)|pirate ship]] appeared overhead and dropped a [[Intramoment Instabilizer|bomb]] on him and several other passersby. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}} | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
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**''Accessories'': Watchband | **''Accessories'': Watchband | ||
: Autoceptor is a functional "5-Function" digital wristwatch (month, day, hour, minutes, seconds... hell of a range there, huh?) from Takara’s ''[[Kronoform]]'' line, revived as ''Transformers'' merchandise. | : Autoceptor is a functional "5-Function" digital wristwatch (month, day, hour, minutes, seconds... hell of a range there, huh?) from Takara’s ''[[Kronoform]]'' line, revived as ''Transformers'' merchandise. He transforms from a robot to a car of undetermined model (possibly a Trans Am or Camaro), and has a third watch mode for when he was attached to the plastic watch-band. He came in at least four different colors; gray, black, blue, and red. | ||
: In Japan, Autoceptor was available as a mail-away item, listed as part of the "Watchbot" subgroup (a subgroup of one, apparently). | : In Japan, Autoceptor was available as a mail-away item, listed as part of the "Watchbot" subgroup (a subgroup of one, apparently). He cost 6 [[Robot Point]]s and 2500 yen. It is unknown what range of colors he was made in for this release; the order booklet shows both blue and black, while the ''[[Transformers First Series Complete]]'' guidebook shows him in green. | ||
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[[File:Autoceptor pack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.8]] | [[File:Autoceptor pack.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.8]] | ||
* The original toy's packaging and instructions spell the name as both "Autoceptor" and "Auto Ceptor" in varying places. "Autoceptor" looks less idiotic. | * The original toy's packaging and instructions spell the name as both "Autoceptor" and "Auto Ceptor" in varying places. "Autoceptor" looks less idiotic. | ||
* The ''Kronoform'' version packaging shows the entire ''Kronoform'' line for the United States in 1984. | * The ''Kronoform'' version packaging shows the entire ''Kronoform'' line for the United States in 1984. How many of these toys were actually sold in ''Transformers'' packaging is unknown. (The third known Generation 1 Kronoform, [[Deceptor]], is not shown, and while [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] is, the only confirmed ''Transformers'' release of that mold is in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''). | ||
* The ''Kronoform'' packaging claims that Autoceptor "Transforms to hundreds of different vehicle and robotic forms." Riiiiiight. | * The ''Kronoform'' packaging claims that Autoceptor "Transforms to hundreds of different vehicle and robotic forms." Riiiiiight. | ||
Revision as of 05:14, 22 May 2021
- Autoceptor is an Autobot from the Generation 1 and Unicron Trilogy continuity families (via the Kronoform toyline).
Autoceptor is one of several Transformers who turn into wristwatches. As an Intelligence Officer, he uses his unassuming wristwatch mode to secretly gather intel for the Autobots. He prefers to maintain his cover as a timepiece, but when the stakes are high he will join the fray in either his robot or supercar mode.[1]
He has been described as a "time machine",[2] but his specific abilities in that regard remain unknown.
Fiction
TransTech
Autoceptor somehow ended up at Axiom Nexus and was "processed". Transcendent: Part 1
Wings Universe
Autoceptor was hanging out at the Galadria Space Bridge Outpost in the Delta Prysmos Sector when a pirate ship appeared overhead and dropped a bomb on him and several other passersby. Hoist the Flag
Ask Vector Prime
Autoceptor was a member of Vector Prime's Time Warriors from Aurex 404.11 Kappa. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/12
Toys
The Transformers
- Autoceptor (Kronoform, 1984)
- Accessories: Watchband
- Autoceptor is a functional "5-Function" digital wristwatch (month, day, hour, minutes, seconds... hell of a range there, huh?) from Takara’s Kronoform line, revived as Transformers merchandise. He transforms from a robot to a car of undetermined model (possibly a Trans Am or Camaro), and has a third watch mode for when he was attached to the plastic watch-band. He came in at least four different colors; gray, black, blue, and red.
- In Japan, Autoceptor was available as a mail-away item, listed as part of the "Watchbot" subgroup (a subgroup of one, apparently). He cost 6 Robot Points and 2500 yen. It is unknown what range of colors he was made in for this release; the order booklet shows both blue and black, while the Transformers First Series Complete guidebook shows him in green.
Chrono Label
- Autoceptor (2010)
- Autoceptor's second toy was to be a working, transformable digital watch planned for release by TakaraTomy in cooperation with Japanese watch company Seahope. He and his fellow Chrono Label watch Time Limit, who would have used the same mold, but their release was delayed indefinitely and were eventually cancelled. They would have displayed various different emotions on their LED screens when the button to check the time was pressed, such as an annoyed face when used too often or a sleeping face when used at night. Autoceptor's LED color would have been red.
 Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
Notes
- The original toy's packaging and instructions spell the name as both "Autoceptor" and "Auto Ceptor" in varying places. "Autoceptor" looks less idiotic.
- The Kronoform version packaging shows the entire Kronoform line for the United States in 1984. How many of these toys were actually sold in Transformers packaging is unknown. (The third known Generation 1 Kronoform, Deceptor, is not shown, and while Scorpia is, the only confirmed Transformers release of that mold is in Generation 2).
- The Kronoform packaging claims that Autoceptor "Transforms to hundreds of different vehicle and robotic forms." Riiiiiight.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Autoceptor (オートセプター Ōtoseputā)
