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:''Mega Pretenders are Transformers from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Mega Pretenders are Transformers from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Vroom boxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I have, like, five different modes! Hey, I know... why don't we [[Ultra Pretender|not use me in fiction ever]]!]] | |||
[[File:Vroom boxart.jpg | |||
{{quote|Inside one, there's the other - then they both transform and combine to form another!|Mega/Ultra Pretenders commercial jingle}} | {{quote|Inside one, there's the other - then they both transform and combine to form another!|Mega/Ultra Pretenders commercial jingle}} | ||
The '''Mega Pretenders''' take the [[Pretender]] concept a step further. Not only do their inner robots transform, but the outer shells do as well. Shell and robot can also form a combined vehicle mode for extra power. | |||
The '''Mega Pretenders''' take the [[Pretender]] concept a step further. | |||
The Mega Pretenders are: | The Mega Pretenders are: | ||
* The Decepticon [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] | *The Decepticon [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] | ||
* The Autobots [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] and [[Vroom (G1)|Vroom]] | *The Autobots [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] and [[Vroom (G1)|Vroom]] | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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[[File:Thunderwingisapretender.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Yeah, he's actually got a little bitty robot in there. Isn't he just the cutest thing?]] | [[File:Thunderwingisapretender.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Yeah, he's actually got a little bitty robot in there. Isn't he just the cutest thing?]] | ||
''Eons ago, Thunderwing was an understudy of the demented [[Megadeath (G1)|Megadeath]] on Cybertron. He already had his transforming Pretender shell at the time.'' {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}} | ''Eons ago, Thunderwing was an understudy of the demented [[Megadeath (G1)|Megadeath]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He already had his transforming Pretender shell at the time.'' {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}} | ||
In the months before the coming of [[Unicron]], Thunderwing rose to prominence in the Decepticon ranks, ''eventually becoming the leader of the Decepticon army.'' {{storylink|Assault on the Ark!}} He mostly remained ensconced within his Pretender shell, ''only leaving it when he needed to shake off the deadly and disorienting effects of [[fire-retardant foam]].'' {{storylink|The Big Shutdown!}} | In the months before the coming of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Thunderwing rose to prominence in the Decepticon ranks, ''eventually becoming the leader of the Decepticon army.'' {{storylink|Assault on the Ark!}} He mostly remained ensconced within his Pretender shell, ''only leaving it when he needed to shake off the deadly and disorienting effects of [[fire-retardant foam]].'' {{storylink|The Big Shutdown!}} | ||
[[File:G1thunderwingthevoid.jpg | [[File:G1thunderwingthevoid.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The toy doesn't include the ghostly demonic black head. It doesn't look quite this awesome, either.]] | ||
The jet mode of Thunderwing's shell was capable of interstellar travel, allowing him to fly from deep space to | The jet mode of Thunderwing's shell was capable of interstellar travel, allowing him to fly from deep space to Cybertron. There, Thunderwing met his end from the explosive energies of Unicron. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} | ||
In a post-apocalyptic future, Crossblades was one of a handful of Autobot survivors on Earth. In an attack on the [[Decepticon Powerbase]], inside his shell, he | In a post-apocalyptic future, Crossblades was one of a handful of Autobot survivors on [[Earth]]. In an attack on the [[Decepticon Powerbase]], inside his shell, he tried to take out the enemy's [[Force field|shield]] generator, but when [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] destroyed his shell's vehicle mode rotor assembly, he crashed into the shield itself and was destroyed. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}} | ||
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==Commercial appearances== | ==Commercial appearances== | ||
The Mega Pretenders shared a [[commercial]] spot with the [[Ultra Pretender]]s. The animation showed the robot forms of Vroom and Crossblades emerging from their humanoid-mode shells, with shells and robots both transforming to vehicle modes. | The Mega Pretenders shared a [[commercial]] spot with the [[Ultra Pretender]]s. The animation showed the robot forms of Vroom and Crossblades emerging from their humanoid-mode shells, with shells and robots both transforming to vehicle modes. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[File:G1-toy Vroom.jpg| | [[File:G1-toy Vroom.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Vroom]] | ||
* '''Mega Pretenders''' (1989) | *'''Mega Pretenders''' ([[1989]]) | ||
<ul class="iconlist"> | <ul class="iconlist"> | ||
:{{Bp-a1|[[Crossblades (G1)#Toys|Crossblades]]}} | :{{Bp-a1|[[Crossblades (G1)#Toys|Crossblades]]}} | ||
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:{{Bp-a1|[[Vroom (G1)#Toys|Vroom]]}} | :{{Bp-a1|[[Vroom (G1)#Toys|Vroom]]}} | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
:The three Mega Pretender toys were sold boxed. Each has a transformable outer shell and a small transformable inner robot. The shell and robot can combine to form an enhanced vehicle mode, such as a sidecar for Vroom's motorcycle mode, or an extra-long nose for Thunderwing's jet form. | |||
:Thunderwing and Crossblades were retooled for the [[Japan]]ese market and released as the [[Crossformer]]s. Vroom [[Bikecross|was considered]] but ultimately not used in Japan. | |||
:Thunderwing and Crossblades were retooled for the | |||
[[Category:Pretenders]] | [[Category:Pretenders]] | ||
Revision as of 10:31, 7 August 2021
- Mega Pretenders are Transformers from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Inside one, there's the other - then they both transform and combine to form another!Mega/Ultra Pretenders commercial jingle
The Mega Pretenders take the Pretender concept a step further. Not only do their inner robots transform, but the outer shells do as well. Shell and robot can also form a combined vehicle mode for extra power.
The Mega Pretenders are:
- The Decepticon Thunderwing
- The Autobots Crossblades and Vroom
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.
Eons ago, Thunderwing was an understudy of the demented Megadeath on Cybertron. He already had his transforming Pretender shell at the time. The Magnificent Six!
In the months before the coming of Unicron, Thunderwing rose to prominence in the Decepticon ranks, eventually becoming the leader of the Decepticon army. Assault on the Ark! He mostly remained ensconced within his Pretender shell, only leaving it when he needed to shake off the deadly and disorienting effects of fire-retardant foam. The Big Shutdown!
The jet mode of Thunderwing's shell was capable of interstellar travel, allowing him to fly from deep space to Cybertron. There, Thunderwing met his end from the explosive energies of Unicron. On the Edge of Extinction!
In a post-apocalyptic future, Crossblades was one of a handful of Autobot survivors on Earth. In an attack on the Decepticon Powerbase, inside his shell, he tried to take out the enemy's shield generator, but when Laserbeak destroyed his shell's vehicle mode rotor assembly, he crashed into the shield itself and was destroyed. Rhythms of Darkness!
Commercial appearances
The Mega Pretenders shared a commercial spot with the Ultra Pretenders. The animation showed the robot forms of Vroom and Crossblades emerging from their humanoid-mode shells, with shells and robots both transforming to vehicle modes.
Toys
Generation 1
- Mega Pretenders (1989)
- The three Mega Pretender toys were sold boxed. Each has a transformable outer shell and a small transformable inner robot. The shell and robot can combine to form an enhanced vehicle mode, such as a sidecar for Vroom's motorcycle mode, or an extra-long nose for Thunderwing's jet form.
- Thunderwing and Crossblades were retooled for the Japanese market and released as the Crossformers. Vroom was considered but ultimately not used in Japan.
