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'''Brawl''' is the quintessential green [[Decepticon]] tank. | '''Brawl''' is the quintessential green [[Decepticon]] tank. | ||
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===''The Transformers''=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Brawl toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Available in space camouflage.]] | {{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Brawl toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Available in space camouflage.]] | ||
*'''Brawl''' (Combaticon, 1986/1987) | *'''Brawl''' (Combaticon, [[1986]]/[[1987]]) | ||
**''Team ID number'': '''C1''' | **''Team ID number'': '''C1''' | ||
**''Takara/GiG ID number'': '''D-67''' | **''Takara/GiG ID number'': '''D-67''' | ||
**''Accessories'': [[ | **''Accessories'': [[electron gun]], twin [[sonic cannon]] | ||
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Brawl transforms into a green Leopard 1A3 main battle tank. In vehicle mode his armament is supplemented by a large dark gray anti-aircraft gun mounted of the back of the tank's hull. In robot mode Brawl is armed with a small dark gray gun. Brawl normally operates as Bruticus' left leg, but as a [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style combiner, he can also act as any other limb for any other combination of robots who share the connection design. | |||
: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Brawl transforms into a green Leopard 1A3 main battle tank. In vehicle mode his armament is supplemented by a large dark gray anti-aircraft gun mounted of the back of the tank's hull. In robot mode Brawl is armed with a small dark gray gun. Brawl normally operates as Bruticus' left leg, but as a [[Scramble City | |||
:The initial release of Brawl had [[die-cast]] metal treads on his legs, but like several other 1986 toys, later releases replaced this with colored plastic. In 1987, he came packaged with a random Decepticon [[Decoy]]. | :The initial release of Brawl had [[die-cast]] metal treads on his legs, but like several other 1986 toys, later releases replaced this with colored plastic. In 1987, he came packaged with a random Decepticon [[Decoy]]. | ||
: In 1987, Brawl also came with a randomly-packed Decepticon [[Decoy]] and accompanying mini-comic/checklist. | :In 1987, Brawl also came with a randomly-packed Decepticon [[Decoy]] and accompanying mini-comic/checklist. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Brawl/brawl.htm More information on Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Brawl/brawl.htm More information on Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ||
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*'''Bruticus''' (Gift set, 1985) | *'''Bruticus''' (Gift set, 1985) | ||
**''Takara ID number'': '''D-69''' | **''Takara ID number'': '''D-69''' | ||
**''Accessories'': | **''Accessories'': electron gun, twin sonic cannon | ||
:In addition to his single release, Brawl was also sold in a "Bruticus" [[giftset]] alongside the other Combaticons. The gift set was never available in the USA or Canada, but only in [[Japan]] and [[Italy]]. | :In addition to his single release, Brawl was also sold in a "Bruticus" [[giftset]] alongside the other Combaticons. The gift set was never available in the USA or Canada, but only in [[Japan]] and [[Italy]]. | ||
: In 1988, [[GiG]] also re-released the Bruticus set in Italy, with five random "Exogini Transformers" ([[Decoy]]s) added. | :In 1988, [[GiG]] also re-released the Bruticus set in Italy, with five random "Exogini Transformers" ([[Decoy]]s) added. | ||
{{anchor|1991Classic}} | {{anchor|1991Classic}} | ||
*'''Decepticon Brawl''' ([[1991]]) | *'''Decepticon Brawl''' ([[1991]]) | ||
**''Accessories'': | **''Accessories'': electron gun, twin sonic cannon | ||
:Brawl was re-released in 1992 as part of the [[Europe]]an-market ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line. This version uses the plastic treads, and his [[rubsign]] indent has been filled in. | |||
: Brawl was re-released in 1992 as part of the [[Europe]]an-market ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line. This version uses the plastic treads, and his [[rubsign]] indent has been filled in. | |||
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===''Generation 2''=== | ===''Generation 2''=== | ||
[[File:G2Brawl toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Before [[Megaplex]] came about, Megatron disguised Brawl as himself to draw fire away.]] | [[File:G2Brawl toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Before [[Megaplex]] came about, Megatron disguised Brawl as himself to draw fire away.]] | ||
*'''Brawl''' (Combaticon, 1994) | *'''Brawl''' (Combaticon, [[1994]]) | ||
**''Team ID number'': '''C1''' | **''Team ID number'': '''C1''' | ||
**''Accessories'': | **''Accessories'': electron gun, twin sonic cannon | ||
:For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Brawl was redecoed with bright green and purple camo. Presumably this is so he can hide in the same green and purple forests as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]]. | |||
: For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Brawl was redecoed with bright green and purple camo. Presumably this is so he can hide in the same green and purple forests as [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Megatron]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Brawl/brawl.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Brawl/brawl.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ||
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[[File:Generationstoy-G2Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I don't care what "G" it is, I'm staying green."]] | [[File:Generationstoy-G2Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I don't care what "G" it is, I'm staying green."]] | ||
*'''Bruticus''' (Box set, 2012) | *'''Bruticus''' (Box set, [[2012]]) | ||
**''Accessories'': | **''Accessories'': rifle | ||
:A redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Brawl (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Brawl]], available only as part of an Amazon.com/[[BigBadToyStore]] shared exclusive "Decepticon Bruticus" [[giftset|gift set]], with all the Combaticons' colors based on their 1994 ''Generation 2'' counterparts. | |||
: | :Brawl's [[alternate mode]] is a green "[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]]" hover tank with a twin-barreled turret. Unlike most other Transformers toys with tank alternate modes, Brawl sports ''no'' wheels whatsoever. His robot mode rifle can be attached to the turret (between the two cannon barrels) and thus serve as an additional weapon. In robot mode, Brawl can hold his rifle (which features a [[5 mm post]] as its handle) in either hand. | ||
: | :In addition to his robot and vehicle modes, Brawl can also combine with his fellow Combaticons into Bruticus and serve as any of the gestalt robot's four limbs, though his official configuration shown in the [[instructions]] is the left leg. | ||
:This toy was [[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Twintwist#Toys|Twintwist]]. | |||
: This toy was [[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Twintwist#Toys|Twintwist]]. | |||
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===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ||
[[File:Universe-ROTF-toy Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| BRWL!]] | [[File:Universe-ROTF-toy Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| BRWL!]] | ||
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' (2008) | *'''Bruticus Maximus''' ([[2008]]) | ||
**''Series'': '''G1 Series''' | **''Series'': '''G1 Series''' | ||
**''Accessories:'' Energon Gun-radar/hand, Decepticon-type [[energon star]] | **''Accessories:'' Energon Gun-radar/hand, Decepticon-type [[energon star]] | ||
:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Brawl is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]]/[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]] sculpt, transforming into a green [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/gepard/gepard1.html Gepard] anti-aircraft tank. His tank mode is adorned with the text "1MJ9" in a font that says "brwl" when read upside-down. When combined with the other Combaticons, Brawl is nominally Bruticus Maximus' left leg, though he can be used in any other limb position. | :''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Brawl is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Kickback (Energon)|Kickback]]/[[Blight (Energon)|Blight]] sculpt, transforming into a green [http://www.army-technology.com/projects/gepard/gepard1.html Gepard] anti-aircraft tank. His tank mode is adorned with the text "1MJ9" in a font that says "brwl" when read upside-down. When combined with the other Combaticons, Brawl is nominally Bruticus Maximus' left leg, though he can be used in any other limb position. | ||
: He was only available as part of the ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus [[giftset]], which also contains [[Blast Off (G1)#Universe (2008)|Blast Off]], another redeco of the same sculpt used for Brawl. The ''Universe'' version of the giftset was initially intended to be released as a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States, but ultimately ended up being only available in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, American markets eventually received a [[rebranding|rebranded]] version of this giftset (with no changes to the toys themselves) in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging (thereby creating a new version of the pre-existing [[live-action film series]] [[Brawl (Movie)#Exclusive figures|Brawl]] character as well as a new [[Blast Off (ROTF)|Blast Off]] character), exclusively available at Target stores in the United States and at Zellers stores in Canada. | :He was only available as part of the ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus [[giftset]], which also contains [[Blast Off (G1)#Universe (2008)|Blast Off]], another redeco of the same sculpt used for Brawl. The ''Universe'' version of the giftset was initially intended to be released as a [[Target]] exclusive in the United States, but ultimately ended up being only available in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, American markets eventually received a [[rebranding|rebranded]] version of this giftset (with no changes to the toys themselves) in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging (thereby creating a new version of the pre-existing [[live-action film series]] [[Brawl (Movie)#Exclusive figures|Brawl]] character as well as a new [[Blast Off (ROTF)|Blast Off]] character), exclusively available at Target stores in the United States and at Zellers stores in Canada. | ||
: This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], as well as the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' versions of Brawl (see [[#United|below]]) and [[Blast Off (G1)/toys#United|Blast Off]]. Another planned redeco, ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Tiys|Gunbarrel]], was canceled. | :This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], as well as the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' versions of Brawl (see [[#United|below]]) and [[Blast Off (G1)/toys#United|Blast Off]]. Another planned redeco, ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Gunbarrel (Movie)#Tiys|Gunbarrel]], was canceled. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetBrawl/brawl.htm More information on ''Universe'' Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetBrawl/brawl.htm More information on ''Universe'' Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ||
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*'''Bruticus''' ([[2009]]) | *'''Bruticus''' ([[2009]]) | ||
**''ID number:'' '''16''' | **''ID number:'' '''16''' | ||
:A reissue of the original G1 Brawl toy at first sight, this toy is actually a redeco of the ''Robots in Disguise'' Armorhide retool of the sculpt. This version of Brawl was only available as part of a Bruticus gift set released under [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line of reissues. | :A reissue of the original G1 Brawl toy at first sight, this toy is actually a redeco of the ''Robots in Disguise'' Armorhide retool of the sculpt. This version of Brawl was only available as part of a Bruticus gift set released under [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line of reissues. | ||
{{G1CombaticonMold}} | {{G1CombaticonMold}} | ||
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===''Generations''=== | ===''Generations''=== | ||
[[File:Generationstoy Scout Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ooh, I feel dizzy...]] | [[File:Generationstoy Scout Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ooh, I feel dizzy...]] | ||
*'''Decepticon Brawl''' (Scout Class, 2012) | *'''Decepticon Brawl''' (Scout Class, [[2012]]) | ||
**''Accessories:'' | **''Accessories:'' cannon | ||
:A redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Hunt for the Decepticons'']] [[Breacher (TF 2010)#Toys|Breacher]], ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Brawl transforms into a Land Systems OMC {{w|Ratel IFV}}. His cannon uses the [[C joint]] system, so it can be clipped onto multiple places on his robot mode, as well as on other figures with appropriate mounting points. (The [[instructions]] completely neglect to mention this, instead insisting on keeping the weapon attached to the vehicle roof mount in robot mode, thus keeping his weapon on his back even though he comes packed with the gun clipped onto his fist.) His arm-panels also utilize 3mm clips, therefore they can be equipped with assorted C joint accessories. They can also be removed and used as shields as they too are attached to his wrists with C-joints. The side of Brawl's alt mode is decorated with "D67", the Japanese ID number of his original toy. | |||
: | :Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Brawl was brought over with many other toys as [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives for the 2012 holiday season. | ||
:This mold would also have been used for the canceled ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Bodyblock (TF 2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]] toy. | |||
: This mold would also have been used for the canceled ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Bodyblock (TF 2010)#Toys|Bodyblock]] toy. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GDOBrawl/brawl.htm More information on ''Generations'' Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GDOBrawl/brawl.htm More information on ''Generations'' Brawl at TFU.info]'' | ||
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[[File:Generationstoy-RetailBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | [[File:Generationstoy-RetailBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | ||
*'''Decepticon Brawl''' (Deluxe Class, | *'''Decepticon Brawl''' (Deluxe Class, 2012) | ||
**''Series/number'': '''01/#007''' | **''Series/number'': '''01/#007''' | ||
**'''PART 5 OF 5!''' | **'''PART 5 OF 5!''' | ||
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**''Accessory:'' rifle | **''Accessory:'' rifle | ||
{{note|The Aligned [[Brawl (WFC)#Retail|Brawl]] toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Brawl in many continuities.}} | {{note|The Aligned [[Brawl (WFC)#Retail|Brawl]] toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Brawl in many continuities.}} | ||
:A [[redeco]] of Decepticon Brawl from the [[Bruticus (WFC)#FOCDeluxe|Decepticon Bruticus]] [[giftset]] was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' assortment. These versions of the Combaticons replace the [[Show-accuracy|game-accurate]], Generation 1-inspired decoes with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]. | |||
:Aside from the colors, mass retail Brawl is identical to the version from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set. | |||
: Aside from the colors, mass retail Brawl is identical to the version from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set. | |||
:Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Brawl was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories. The Hasbro deco appeared in IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series<ref>Brawl's first appearance in "season 1" of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' came in the the 2012 [[Primus: All Good Things|''Robots in Disguise'' annual]], wherein artist [[Andrew Griffith]] drew him according to the contemporary High Moon Studios [[:File:WFC Brawl.jpg|game model]] that debuted in ''War for Cybertron''.</ref> while the TakaraTomy deco [[Brawl (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appeared]] in the ''[[Transformers: All Spark]]'' manga series and the ''[[Transformers Cloud]]'' illustrated text stories. | :Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Brawl was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories. The Hasbro deco appeared in IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series<ref>Brawl's first appearance in "season 1" of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' came in the the 2012 [[Primus: All Good Things|''Robots in Disguise'' annual]], wherein artist [[Andrew Griffith]] drew him according to the contemporary High Moon Studios [[:File:WFC Brawl.jpg|game model]] that debuted in ''War for Cybertron''.</ref> while the TakaraTomy deco [[Brawl (G1)#Transformers: All Spark|appeared]] in the ''[[Transformers: All Spark]]'' manga series and the ''[[Transformers Cloud]]'' illustrated text stories. | ||
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[[File:United Bruticus Maximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]] | [[File:United Bruticus Maximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]] | ||
*'''Bruticus''' ([[November 7]], 2012) | *'''Bruticus''' ([[November 7]], 2012) | ||
**''Accessories:'' Energon | **''Accessories:'' Energon gun-radar/hand, Decepticon-type [[energon star]] | ||
:Released exclusively by TakaraTomy in non-Japanese Asian markets, this redeco of the ''Energon'' Bruticus Maximus set has colours similar to the previous ''Universe''/''Revenge of the Fallen'' release, but with a greater emphasis on G1-accuracy. Brawl trades in the olive coloured plastic for dark green and grey. Additionally, the gun-radar/combined mode foot/hand previously cast in translucent coloured plastic is now opaque grey, though his energon star remains orange. | :Released exclusively by TakaraTomy in non-Japanese Asian markets, this redeco of the ''Energon'' Bruticus Maximus set has colours similar to the previous ''Universe''/''Revenge of the Fallen'' release, but with a greater emphasis on G1-accuracy. Brawl trades in the olive coloured plastic for dark green and grey. Additionally, the gun-radar/combined mode foot/hand previously cast in translucent coloured plastic is now opaque grey, though his energon star remains orange. | ||
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===''Kre-O''=== | ===''Kre-O''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:KreO-Toy Brawl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | ||
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013) | *'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013) | ||
**''Set number'': '''A2225''' | **''Set number'': '''A2225''' | ||
**''Pieces'': '''79''' | **''Pieces'': '''79''' | ||
**''Accessories'': | **''Accessories'': pistol, bazooka, 2 clip-on treads | ||
:Brawl comes as part of the [[Bruticus (G1)#Kre-O|Bruticus]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a tank. He can also contribute his bricks to form Bruticus. Unlike [[Swindle (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Swindle]] but like [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Onslaught]], and [[Vortex (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Vortex]], he is based on his [[#Toys|Generation 1 toy]]. | :Brawl comes as part of the [[Bruticus (G1)#Kre-O|Bruticus]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a tank. He can also contribute his bricks to form Bruticus. Unlike [[Swindle (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Swindle]] but like [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Onslaught]], and [[Vortex (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Vortex]], he is based on his [[#Toys|Generation 1 toy]]. | ||
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{{anchor|Combiner3pack}} | {{anchor|Combiner3pack}} | ||
*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016) | *'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, [[2016]]) | ||
**''Set number'': '''???''' | **''Set number'': '''???''' | ||
**''Pieces'': '''245''' | **''Pieces'': '''245''' | ||
:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor were reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases. | |||
:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners | |||
===''Combiner Wars''=== | ===''Combiner Wars''=== | ||
[[File:CWDlxBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Third party? I don't need no slaggin' third party!]] | [[File:CWDlxBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Third party? I don't need no slaggin' third party!]] | ||
*'''Brawl''' (Deluxe Class, 2016) | *'''Brawl''' (Deluxe Class, 2016) | ||
**''Accessories:'' | **''Accessories:'' barrel rifle, gun/hand/foot | ||
:Part of the first wave of 2016 ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxes, Brawl transforms into a military tank of some kind. Though the turret cannot rotate, the barrel can hinge up and down. Said barrel can also pop off for Brawl to wield in robot mode as a rifle. | |||
: Part of the first wave of 2016 ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxes, Brawl transforms into a military tank of some kind. Though the turret cannot rotate, the barrel can hinge up and down. Said barrel can also pop off for Brawl to wield in robot mode as a rifle. | |||
: Brawl has a slight engineering problem: his waist isn't designed to completely collapse into itself to attach to the hips, so he literally has no stomach (stock photography tends to hide this issue by showing Brawl from a high angle). Additionally, due to tolerance issues on many copies of the figure, the waist doesn't click in in its intended configuration—leading his chest to often flop backward. Later samples of Brawl and all subsequent uses of the mold however appear to have the remedied the issue for the most part allowing the waist to at least stay tabbed in. Additionally, his robot mode legs do not peg very firmly together, resulting in them separating frequently in arm configuration. Particularly, the tab on the hardpoint for the combined mode hand does not fit snugly into the slot. The tab and slot on his knees is similarly loose, but to a lesser degree. | :Brawl has a slight engineering problem: his waist isn't designed to completely collapse into itself to attach to the hips, so he literally has no stomach (stock photography tends to hide this issue by showing Brawl from a high angle). Additionally, due to tolerance issues on many copies of the figure, the waist doesn't click in in its intended configuration—leading his chest to often flop backward. Later samples of Brawl and all subsequent uses of the mold however appear to have the remedied the issue for the most part allowing the waist to at least stay tabbed in. Additionally, his robot mode legs do not peg very firmly together, resulting in them separating frequently in arm configuration. Particularly, the tab on the hardpoint for the combined mode hand does not fit snugly into the slot. The tab and slot on his knees is similarly loose, but to a lesser degree. | ||
: As Brawl is a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, he can combine with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)#Combiner Wars|Combaticons]] to form [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]] as either an arm or a leg. He can also combine with any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or even form one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs. | :As Brawl is a ''Combiner Wars'' figure, he can combine with his fellow [[Combaticon (G1)#Combiner Wars|Combaticons]] to form [[Bruticus (G1)#Combiner Wars|Bruticus]] as either an arm or a leg. He can also combine with any ''Unite Warriors'' Voyager class figure or even form one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs. | ||
:Though Brawl's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2016 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2015. | :Though Brawl's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2016 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2015. | ||
: Brawl comes with a copy of "''Combiner Wars'' #2" (actually [[Night and the City|''Robots in Disguise'' #9]]), while regional versions outside of the United States come with a collector card. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card. | :Brawl comes with a copy of "''Combiner Wars'' #2" (actually [[Night and the City|''Robots in Disguise'' #9]]), while regional versions outside of the United States come with a collector card. He and the last three waves of ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card. | ||
: This mold was retooled to make [[BotCon 2016]] [[Ram Horn#Combiner Wars|General Ramhorn]], [[Nosecone (G1)#Generations|Nosecone]], [[Drillhorn (G1)#Generations|Drillhorn]], and [[Killbison#Generations|Ironbison]]. | : This mold was retooled to make [[BotCon 2016]] [[Ram Horn#Combiner Wars|General Ramhorn]], [[Nosecone (G1)#Generations|Nosecone]], [[Drillhorn (G1)#Generations|Drillhorn]], and [[Killbison#Generations|Ironbison]]. | ||
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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-G2-Brawl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | [[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-G2-Brawl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | ||
*'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016) | *'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016) | ||
**''Accessories'': | **''Accessories'': barrel rifle, gun/hand/foot | ||
:A ''Generation 2''-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Brawl is packed along with the other Combaticons (including [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#CWG2|Shockwave]]), and sold together in a massive box. | :A ''Generation 2''-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Brawl is packed along with the other Combaticons (including [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#CWG2|Shockwave]]), and sold together in a massive box. | ||
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**''ID number:'' '''UW-07''' | **''ID number:'' '''UW-07''' | ||
**''Accessories'': Individual Combatron Weapons, Combatron extremities | **''Accessories'': Individual Combatron Weapons, Combatron extremities | ||
:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Brawl is a redeco of the ''Combiner Wars'' mold in a color scheme based on his cartoon appearance, including changes such as giving him a gray head with yellow eyes and red faceplate and a hand-foot-gun cast in the same brown as his body. Brawl was sold only in a multi-pack with the other Combatrons. | :''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Brawl is a redeco of the ''Combiner Wars'' mold in a color scheme based on his cartoon appearance, including changes such as giving him a gray head with yellow eyes and red faceplate and a hand-foot-gun cast in the same brown as his body. Brawl was sold only in a multi-pack with the other Combatrons. | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 22 January 2022
Brawl is the quintessential green Decepticon tank.
Toys
The Transformers
- Brawl (Combaticon, 1986/1987)
- Team ID number: C1
- Takara/GiG ID number: D-67
- Accessories: electron gun, twin sonic cannon
- The Transformers Brawl transforms into a green Leopard 1A3 main battle tank. In vehicle mode his armament is supplemented by a large dark gray anti-aircraft gun mounted of the back of the tank's hull. In robot mode Brawl is armed with a small dark gray gun. Brawl normally operates as Bruticus' left leg, but as a Scramble City-style combiner, he can also act as any other limb for any other combination of robots who share the connection design.
- The initial release of Brawl had die-cast metal treads on his legs, but like several other 1986 toys, later releases replaced this with colored plastic. In 1987, he came packaged with a random Decepticon Decoy.
- In 1987, Brawl also came with a randomly-packed Decepticon Decoy and accompanying mini-comic/checklist.
| The Transformers combiner team mold: Combaticons | ||
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Bruticus
Version 1 (Bruticus):
Version 2 (Baldigus):
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released Onslaught (leader)
Version 1 (Onslaught):
Version 2 (Dolrailer):
Blast Off
Version 1 (Blast Off):
Version 2 (Shuttler):
Brawl
Version 1 (Brawl):
Version 2 (Dangar):
Swindle
Version 1 (Swindle):
Version 2 (Greejeeber):
Vortex
Version 1 (Vortex):
Version 2 (Hepter):
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- Bruticus (Gift set, 1985)
- Takara ID number: D-69
- Accessories: electron gun, twin sonic cannon
- In addition to his single release, Brawl was also sold in a "Bruticus" giftset alongside the other Combaticons. The gift set was never available in the USA or Canada, but only in Japan and Italy.
- In 1988, GiG also re-released the Bruticus set in Italy, with five random "Exogini Transformers" (Decoys) added.
- Decepticon Brawl (1991)
- Accessories: electron gun, twin sonic cannon
- Brawl was re-released in 1992 as part of the European-market Classics line. This version uses the plastic treads, and his rubsign indent has been filled in.
Generation 2
- Brawl (Combaticon, 1994)
- Team ID number: C1
- Accessories: electron gun, twin sonic cannon
- For Generation 2, Brawl was redecoed with bright green and purple camo. Presumably this is so he can hide in the same green and purple forests as Megatron.
| The Transformers combiner team mold: Combaticons | ||
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Bruticus
Version 1 (Bruticus):
Version 2 (Baldigus):
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released Onslaught (leader)
Version 1 (Onslaught):
Version 2 (Dolrailer):
Blast Off
Version 1 (Blast Off):
Version 2 (Shuttler):
Brawl
Version 1 (Brawl):
Version 2 (Dangar):
Swindle
Version 1 (Swindle):
Version 2 (Greejeeber):
Vortex
Version 1 (Vortex):
Version 2 (Hepter):
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- Bruticus (Box set, 2012)
- Accessories: rifle
- A redeco of Generations Deluxe Class Fall of Cybertron Decepticon Brawl, available only as part of an Amazon.com/BigBadToyStore shared exclusive "Decepticon Bruticus" gift set, with all the Combaticons' colors based on their 1994 Generation 2 counterparts.
- Brawl's alternate mode is a green "Cybertronian" hover tank with a twin-barreled turret. Unlike most other Transformers toys with tank alternate modes, Brawl sports no wheels whatsoever. His robot mode rifle can be attached to the turret (between the two cannon barrels) and thus serve as an additional weapon. In robot mode, Brawl can hold his rifle (which features a 5 mm post as its handle) in either hand.
- In addition to his robot and vehicle modes, Brawl can also combine with his fellow Combaticons into Bruticus and serve as any of the gestalt robot's four limbs, though his official configuration shown in the instructions is the left leg.
Universe (2008)
- Bruticus Maximus (2008)
- Series: G1 Series
- Accessories: Energon Gun-radar/hand, Decepticon-type energon star
- Universe Brawl is a redeco of the Energon Kickback/Blight sculpt, transforming into a green Gepard anti-aircraft tank. His tank mode is adorned with the text "1MJ9" in a font that says "brwl" when read upside-down. When combined with the other Combaticons, Brawl is nominally Bruticus Maximus' left leg, though he can be used in any other limb position.
- He was only available as part of the Universe Bruticus Maximus giftset, which also contains Blast Off, another redeco of the same sculpt used for Brawl. The Universe version of the giftset was initially intended to be released as a Target exclusive in the United States, but ultimately ended up being only available in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, American markets eventually received a rebranded version of this giftset (with no changes to the toys themselves) in Revenge of the Fallen packaging (thereby creating a new version of the pre-existing live-action film series Brawl character as well as a new Blast Off character), exclusively available at Target stores in the United States and at Zellers stores in Canada.
- This sculpt was also used to make Timelines Landquake, as well as the United versions of Brawl (see below) and Blast Off. Another planned redeco, Movie Gunbarrel, was canceled.
Encore
- Bruticus (2009)
- ID number: 16
- A reissue of the original G1 Brawl toy at first sight, this toy is actually a redeco of the Robots in Disguise Armorhide retool of the sculpt. This version of Brawl was only available as part of a Bruticus gift set released under TakaraTomy's Encore line of reissues.
| The Transformers combiner team mold: Combaticons | ||
|---|---|---|
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Bruticus
Version 1 (Bruticus):
Version 2 (Baldigus):
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released Onslaught (leader)
Version 1 (Onslaught):
Version 2 (Dolrailer):
Blast Off
Version 1 (Blast Off):
Version 2 (Shuttler):
Brawl
Version 1 (Brawl):
Version 2 (Dangar):
Swindle
Version 1 (Swindle):
Version 2 (Greejeeber):
Vortex
Version 1 (Vortex):
Version 2 (Hepter):
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Generations
- Decepticon Brawl (Scout Class, 2012)
- Accessories: cannon
- A redeco of Hunt for the Decepticons Breacher, Generations Brawl transforms into a Land Systems OMC Ratel IFV. His cannon uses the C joint system, so it can be clipped onto multiple places on his robot mode, as well as on other figures with appropriate mounting points. (The instructions completely neglect to mention this, instead insisting on keeping the weapon attached to the vehicle roof mount in robot mode, thus keeping his weapon on his back even though he comes packed with the gun clipped onto his fist.) His arm-panels also utilize 3mm clips, therefore they can be equipped with assorted C joint accessories. They can also be removed and used as shields as they too are attached to his wrists with C-joints. The side of Brawl's alt mode is decorated with "D67", the Japanese ID number of his original toy.
- Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Brawl was brought over with many other toys as Toys"R"Us exclusives for the 2012 holiday season.
- This mold would also have been used for the canceled Reveal the Shield Bodyblock toy.
- Decepticon Brawl (Deluxe Class, 2012)
- Series/number: 01/#007
- PART 5 OF 5!
- TakaraTomy ID number: TG05
- TakaraTomy release date: January 26, 2013
- Accessory: rifle
The Aligned Brawl toy was repurposed as Generation 1 Brawl in many continuities.
- A redeco of Decepticon Brawl from the Decepticon Bruticus giftset was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second wave of the Fall of Cybertron-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class Generations assortment. These versions of the Combaticons replace the game-accurate, Generation 1-inspired decoes with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of Bruticus Maximus.
- Aside from the colors, mass retail Brawl is identical to the version from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set.
- Unsurprisingly for an Aligned toy inspired by Generation 1, Fall of Cybertron Brawl was used in multiple Generation 1-based stories. The Hasbro deco appeared in IDW's Robots in Disguise comic series[1] while the TakaraTomy deco appeared in the Transformers: All Spark manga series and the Transformers Cloud illustrated text stories.
United
- Bruticus (November 7, 2012)
- Accessories: Energon gun-radar/hand, Decepticon-type energon star
- Released exclusively by TakaraTomy in non-Japanese Asian markets, this redeco of the Energon Bruticus Maximus set has colours similar to the previous Universe/Revenge of the Fallen release, but with a greater emphasis on G1-accuracy. Brawl trades in the olive coloured plastic for dark green and grey. Additionally, the gun-radar/combined mode foot/hand previously cast in translucent coloured plastic is now opaque grey, though his energon star remains orange.
Kre-O
- Decepticon Bruticus (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
- Set number: A2225
- Pieces: 79
- Accessories: pistol, bazooka, 2 clip-on treads
- Brawl comes as part of the Bruticus Micro-Changer combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a tank. He can also contribute his bricks to form Bruticus. Unlike Swindle but like Onslaught, and Vortex, he is based on his Generation 1 toy.
- Combiner Robot Mega Pack (3-pack, 2016)
- Set number: ???
- Pieces: 245
- 3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor were reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.
Combiner Wars
- Brawl (Deluxe Class, 2016)
- Accessories: barrel rifle, gun/hand/foot
- Part of the first wave of 2016 Combiner Wars Deluxes, Brawl transforms into a military tank of some kind. Though the turret cannot rotate, the barrel can hinge up and down. Said barrel can also pop off for Brawl to wield in robot mode as a rifle.
- Brawl has a slight engineering problem: his waist isn't designed to completely collapse into itself to attach to the hips, so he literally has no stomach (stock photography tends to hide this issue by showing Brawl from a high angle). Additionally, due to tolerance issues on many copies of the figure, the waist doesn't click in in its intended configuration—leading his chest to often flop backward. Later samples of Brawl and all subsequent uses of the mold however appear to have the remedied the issue for the most part allowing the waist to at least stay tabbed in. Additionally, his robot mode legs do not peg very firmly together, resulting in them separating frequently in arm configuration. Particularly, the tab on the hardpoint for the combined mode hand does not fit snugly into the slot. The tab and slot on his knees is similarly loose, but to a lesser degree.
- As Brawl is a Combiner Wars figure, he can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form Bruticus as either an arm or a leg. He can also combine with any Unite Warriors Voyager class figure or even form one of Legends Godbomber's legs.
- Though Brawl's wave was scheduled for a first quarter 2016 release, it arrived on U.S. store shelves in late 2015.
- Brawl comes with a copy of "Combiner Wars #2" (actually Robots in Disguise #9), while regional versions outside of the United States come with a collector card. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.
- This mold was retooled to make BotCon 2016 General Ramhorn, Nosecone, Drillhorn, and Ironbison.
| Combiner Wars mold: Brawl | ||
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- Bruticus (Collection Pack, 2016)
- Accessories: barrel rifle, gun/hand/foot
- A Generation 2-themed redeco of Combiner Wars Brawl is packed along with the other Combaticons (including Shockwave), and sold together in a massive box.
- Whether Brawl still had waist problems like his original figure's old variant or slightly secure like the original's new variant is unknown for now.
Unite Warriors
- Bruticus (Multi-pack, June 25, 2016)
- ID number: UW-07
- Accessories: Individual Combatron Weapons, Combatron extremities
- Unite Warriors Brawl is a redeco of the Combiner Wars mold in a color scheme based on his cartoon appearance, including changes such as giving him a gray head with yellow eyes and red faceplate and a hand-foot-gun cast in the same brown as his body. Brawl was sold only in a multi-pack with the other Combatrons.
- As a Deluxe Class Unite Warriors figure, he can combine to form the leg or arm of any combiner from Hasbro's Combiner Wars subline or any Unite Warriors figure, but would usually be associated with Bruticus.
| Combiner Wars mold: Brawl | ||
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Notes
- The packaging of the 1990 European Classics release of the original Onslaught toy depicted the Combaticons in new color schemes, despite the fact that the actual toys looked identical to their original releases. While it may never be known for certain, it has been theorized that these colors originated from a packaging printing error rather than a legitimate attempt to redeco the Combaticons.
- According to the Walmart computer database, there seemed to have been plans at some point for a War Within version of Brawl in the 6" Titanium Series line. No other evidence of these plans has come to light.
- Interestingly, Hasbro documentation pertaining to the alternate Ironclad head for Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Rook labeled it as a "Brawl" head.[2]
References
- ↑ Brawl's first appearance in "season 1" of Robots in Disguise came in the the 2012 Robots in Disguise annual, wherein artist Andrew Griffith drew him according to the contemporary High Moon Studios game model that debuted in War for Cybertron.
- ↑ Comments by Pete Sinclair and Jesse Wittenrich
