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:''The W Cassettebots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''The W Cassettebots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
The '''W Cassettebots''' (Wカセットボット ''Daburu Kasettobotto'') are a subgroup of the [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Cassette]]s subgroup. Made up of dinosaur robots, they can double-up with a partner to form a humanoid robot. | The '''W Cassettebots''' (Wカセットボット ''Daburu Kasettobotto'', aka the '''Dinocassettes''') are a subgroup of the [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Cassette]]s subgroup. Made up of dinosaur robots, they can double-up with a partner to form a humanoid robot. | ||
The W Cassettebots are: | The W Cassettebots are: | ||
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* The "W" is Japan's method of denoting "double", deriving it from "W" being "double u". It was also used for the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s during ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]'', which were denoted the "W Teams". | * The "W" is Japan's method of denoting "double", deriving it from "W" being "double u". It was also used for the [[Micromaster Combiner]]s during ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]'', which were denoted the "W Teams". | ||
* It is unknown if the pairings of [[Grand Slam (G1)|Grand Slam]]/[[Raindance]] and [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]]/[[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]] are considered W Cassettebots (or W Cassettetron, in the case of Beastbox and Squawktalk). Those pairings were not sold at normal retail in [[Japan]], only offered as mail-aways. | * It is unknown if the pairings of [[Grand Slam (G1)|Grand Slam]]/[[Raindance]] and [[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]]/[[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]] are considered W Cassettebots (or W Cassettetron, in the case of Beastbox and Squawktalk). Those pairings were not sold at normal retail in [[Japan]], only offered as mail-aways. | ||
* The [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-vintage-g1-mini-cassettes-3-pack-gurafi-noizu-decepticon-frenzy Hasbro Pulse listing] for ''Vintage G1'' Graphy and Noise refers to them as the Dinocassettes, marking the first official recognition of a long-time English-speaking fandom nickname for the group. | |||
** Whether this means other dinosaur cassettes such as [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] or [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] are considered Dinocassettes is ''also'' unknown. | |||
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Revision as of 04:05, 14 March 2022
- The W Cassettebots are an Autobot subgroup from the Headmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The W Cassettebots (Wカセットボット Daburu Kasettobotto, aka the Dinocassettes) are a subgroup of the Autobot Mini-Cassettes subgroup. Made up of dinosaur robots, they can double-up with a partner to form a humanoid robot.
The W Cassettebots are:
Notes
- The "W" is Japan's method of denoting "double", deriving it from "W" being "double u". It was also used for the Micromaster Combiners during Return of Convoy, which were denoted the "W Teams".
- It is unknown if the pairings of Grand Slam/Raindance and Beastbox/Squawktalk are considered W Cassettebots (or W Cassettetron, in the case of Beastbox and Squawktalk). Those pairings were not sold at normal retail in Japan, only offered as mail-aways.
- The Hasbro Pulse listing for Vintage G1 Graphy and Noise refers to them as the Dinocassettes, marking the first official recognition of a long-time English-speaking fandom nickname for the group.
