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:''The Inferno Combiner is an [[Autobot]] [[Combiner]] from the [[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''The Inferno Combiner is an [[Autobot]] [[Combiner]] from the [[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-InfernoCombiner-Art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7| | [[File:PowerOfThePrimes-InfernoCombiner-Art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|''When he hears that fire-bell chime / Inferno's got Nexus Prime / putting on his legs and arms / to be sure they're safe from harm'']] | ||
[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] may be bold and bombastic in a firefight, but as a firefight''er'' he instinctively understands the value of life and how essential it is to stand up for it. It's this quieter, nobler trait that comes to the forefront when the "'''Inferno Combiner'''" is formed. Whether it's rescuing wounded Autobots from hazardous environments by [[#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|literally ''making them its limbs'']] or [[Rescuebot|standing with humanity in its time of need]], all else is secondary in service of others' survival. | |||
While the ''motivation'' to form this Combiner is plain as day, who it (he? they?) becomes as a gestalt conciousness - if they even become one - is less obvious. It's likely Inferno is in the driver's seat if he considers it reliable enough to swap in and out components in the middle of an active crisis, but this may also be a testament to the good-natured [[Autobot]] spirit of collaboration and teamwork. | |||
Not that [[Bluestreak (G1)#Of Masters and Mayhem|everyone]] is quite so combatible or open-minded, of course, but that's why firefighting is often volunteer work! | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''=== | ===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''=== | ||
{{main|Defensor (G1)#Transformers vs. G.I. Joe}} | {{main|Defensor (G1)#Transformers vs. G.I. Joe}} | ||
Following the apparent destruction of Earth, Inferno became one of the [[Rescuebot]]s, a team of Autobots dedicated to protecting the G.I. Joes left on Cybertron. He formed half the chest of their combined form, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who subsequently participated in the joint "Jotobot" attack on the Decepticons. He was defeated by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and left too injured to wield his weapon, [[Peacemaker]], but the Joe [[Steeler]] came to his rescue and used his [[Bridge Layer]] to prop up the gun, allowing Defensor to blast Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} | Following the apparent destruction of Earth, Inferno became one of the [[Rescuebot]]s, a team of Autobots dedicated to protecting the G.I. Joes left on Cybertron. He formed half the chest of their combined form, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who subsequently participated in the joint "Jotobot" attack on the Decepticons. He was defeated by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and left too injured to wield his weapon, [[Peacemaker]], but the Joe [[Steeler]] came to his rescue and used his [[Bridge Layer]] to prop up the gun, allowing Defensor to say a grizzled one-liner and blast Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} | ||
===Of Masters and Mayhem=== | ===Of Masters and Mayhem=== | ||
'''Project: [[Firestormer]]''' was a program to create a new Combiner | '''Project: [[Firestormer]]''' was a program to create a new Combiner after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime] went missing. [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] wanted [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] to join them in the initiative, but Bluestreak did not like the idea of becoming part of a Combiner. Ultimately, Project: Firestormer was never completed, presumably due to [[Thunder Mayhem]]'s rampage. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}} | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The Inferno Combiner's right arm is obscured out of view on ''Power of the Primes'' packaging art, but line-artist [[Robby Musso]] eventually posted an uncropped view depicting [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] | *The Inferno Combiner's right arm is obscured out of view on ''Power of the Primes'' packaging art, but line-artist [[Robby Musso]] eventually posted an uncropped view depicting some version of the [[Moonracer (G1)#Power Of The Primes|Moonracer]] mold as the drawn limb in question... though we'll note that [[Firestar (G1)#Power of the Primes|Novastar]] has a [[The Search for Alpha Trion|pre-existing connection]] with Inferno and was similarily released towards the tail end of the line. | ||
*The packaging for [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Power of the Primes|Deluxe Class Wreck-Gar]] also included the Inferno Combiner art despite Wreck-Gar not being part of the artwork.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/pictorial-review-of-transformers-power-of-the-primes-wreckgar/41754/ Seibertron photo review of ''Power of the Primes'' Wreck-Gar, 31 July 2018]</ref> | *The packaging for [[Wreck-Gar (G1)#Power of the Primes|Deluxe Class Wreck-Gar]] also included the Inferno Combiner art despite Wreck-Gar not being part of the artwork.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/pictorial-review-of-transformers-power-of-the-primes-wreckgar/41754/ Seibertron photo review of ''Power of the Primes'' Wreck-Gar, 31 July 2018]</ref> | ||
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- The Inferno Combiner is an Autobot Combiner from the Power of the Primes portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Inferno may be bold and bombastic in a firefight, but as a firefighter he instinctively understands the value of life and how essential it is to stand up for it. It's this quieter, nobler trait that comes to the forefront when the "Inferno Combiner" is formed. Whether it's rescuing wounded Autobots from hazardous environments by literally making them its limbs or standing with humanity in its time of need, all else is secondary in service of others' survival.
While the motivation to form this Combiner is plain as day, who it (he? they?) becomes as a gestalt conciousness - if they even become one - is less obvious. It's likely Inferno is in the driver's seat if he considers it reliable enough to swap in and out components in the middle of an active crisis, but this may also be a testament to the good-natured Autobot spirit of collaboration and teamwork.
Not that everyone is quite so combatible or open-minded, of course, but that's why firefighting is often volunteer work!
Fiction
Transformers vs. G.I. Joe
Following the apparent destruction of Earth, Inferno became one of the Rescuebots, a team of Autobots dedicated to protecting the G.I. Joes left on Cybertron. He formed half the chest of their combined form, Defensor, who subsequently participated in the joint "Jotobot" attack on the Decepticons. He was defeated by Trypticon and left too injured to wield his weapon, Peacemaker, but the Joe Steeler came to his rescue and used his Bridge Layer to prop up the gun, allowing Defensor to say a grizzled one-liner and blast Trypticon. Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12
Of Masters and Mayhem
Project: Firestormer was a program to create a new Combiner after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime] went missing. Ratchet, Hoist, Sideswipe, and Inferno wanted Bluestreak to join them in the initiative, but Bluestreak did not like the idea of becoming part of a Combiner. Ultimately, Project: Firestormer was never completed, presumably due to Thunder Mayhem's rampage. Lively Pursuit
Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material
The Autobot Inferno could enhance his firefighting skills by linking with Prime Masters. Power of the Primes Inferno packaging bio As "Nexus Inferno" he would wield the enigmatic power of Nexus Prime selflessly, combining with damaged bots to get them moving and out of danger. Power of the Primes Nexus Inferno card
Toys
Power of the Primes
- Inferno (Voyager Class, 2018)
- 4 x compatible Deluxe Class figures
- Power of the Primes Voyager Class Inferno can be linked with any four compatible Combiner Wars-style Deluxe Class figures to form an unnamed Combiner. Instructions and TakaraTomy stock photos show Blot and Cutthroat as the left and right arms, respectively, while Moonracer and Sinnertwin form the left and right legs, respectively. Meanwhile, Wreck-Gar's instructions show him as the left arm, Rippersnapper as the right arm, with Blot and Sinnertwin as the left and right legs, respectively. Finally, the lateral packaging art for Inferno and Wreck-Gar shows Jazz as the left arm (with the right arm not in view) while Slug and Sludge form the left and right legs, respectively.
- As a Power of the Primes Combiner, a Prime Master, Matrix core, or Enigma can be installed within the Inferno Combiner's hands or feet, such as the "Autobot Enigma" that comes packed with Inferno. They cannot be installed in the Combiner's chest as the Inferno mold does not include a space for such a piece due to being retooled from an older mold.
Notes
- The Inferno Combiner's right arm is obscured out of view on Power of the Primes packaging art, but line-artist Robby Musso eventually posted an uncropped view depicting some version of the Moonracer mold as the drawn limb in question... though we'll note that Novastar has a pre-existing connection with Inferno and was similarily released towards the tail end of the line.
- The packaging for Deluxe Class Wreck-Gar also included the Inferno Combiner art despite Wreck-Gar not being part of the artwork.[1]
