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: ''Pepsi Convoy is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''
: ''Pepsi Convoy is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''


[[Image:PepsiConvoy-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Pepsi is the right of all sentient beings."]]
[[Image:PepsiConvoy-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Pepsi is the right of all sentient beings."]]
'''Pepsi Convoy''' has but one mission -- to bring cool, refreshing carbonated beverages to the thirsty sentients across the galaxy. With his powerful [[CO2 gun|CO2 gun]] and [[Bottle Station|Bottle Station]], no thirst shall go unquenched!


He is made of a special sample of "[[Sentient metal|sentient metal]]" originally developed by NASA that was entrusted to the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. This same metal makes up the mysterious thirst-quenching "superhero" Pepsiman. It is unknown if Pepsi Convoy shares other traits with Pepsiman, namely a good running speed, near-muteness and rather poor luck. But he probably has its ability to make Pepsi appear out of thin air.
'''Pepsi Convoy''' has but one mission -- to bring cool, refreshing carbonated beverages to the thirsty sentients across the galaxy. With his powerful [[CO2 gun]], fueled by the massive [[Bottle Station]], even the mightiest of thirsts shall be quenched!


He is made of a special sample of "[[Sentient metal|sentient metal]]" originally developed by NASA that was entrusted to the [[Autobot]]s. This same metal makes up the mysterious thirst-quenching "superhero" known to one and all as Pepsiman. It is unknown if Pepsi Convoy shares other traits with Pepsiman, namely a good running speed, nigh-invulnerability, near-muteness, and rather poor luck.
As long as he also has a bitchin' theme song, it's all good.




==Toys==
==Toys==
[[Image:Pepsiconvoytoy.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Party on, Slurms!]]
[[Image:Pepsiconvoytoy.jpg|300px|thumb|Party on, Slurms!]]
===Generation 1===
===Generation 1===
*'''Pepsi Convoy''' (Autobot, 2005)
*'''Pepsi Convoy''' (Autobot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, "CO2 gun", "Bottle Station" trailer, cardboard Pepsi Twist bottle


: In 1985, a special version of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was released with bonus Pepsi decals for his trailer in the US market. This toy was the inspiration for the 2005 Japanese reissue of the Optimus Prime toy as Pepsi Convoy, a much more... ''overt'' cross-branding. This release has several new Pepsi-themed paint masks and decals, as well as an entirely new trailer unit, specially designed to carry a single 500ml-size bottle (a common size in Japan), three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectable item in Japan).
: Pepsi Convoy is a new-trailer [[redeco]] of the [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys#Generation 1|original Optimus Prime toy]], inspired by the 1985 special version of Optimus that came with bonus Pepsi decals for his trailer in the US market. He transforms into a late 1970s Freightliner FL86 Cab-over-Engine triple-axle semi trailer truck. The windscreen section can open to reveal ultimately-unused chairs that were originally designed for ''[[Diaclone]]'' driver figures. This release has several new Pepsi-themed paint masks and decals, as well as an entirely new "Bottle Station" trailer unit, specially designed to carry a single 500ml-size bottle (a common size in Japan), three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). Pepsi Convoy's fists and rifle store on the Station's underside when he's in vehicle mode.
 
: This toy was slightly altered to make the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive "[[Optimus Prime (G1) toys#PepsiPrime2007|Pepsi Optimus Prime]]".
 
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act393/ Pepsi Convoy photo gallery at Remy's Transformers]''


: This toy was slightly altered—specifically, the smokestacks were shortened—to make the [[Hasbro Toy Shop|Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive "Pepsi Optimus Prime" (which was also available as a prize for winners of the "[[Transform Your Summer|Transform Your Summer]]" contest).


==Trivia/Notes==
==Trivia/Notes==
* The final bio for Pepsi Convoy does not contain the ''direct'', named reference to Pepsiman originally written by author [[Hirofumi Ichikawa|Hirofumi Ichikawa]], but still mentions the "sentient metal" that is the basis of Pepsiman's origin.
* The final bio for Pepsi Convoy does not contain the ''direct'', named reference to Pepsiman originally written by author [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], but still mentions the "sentient metal" that is the basis of Pepsiman's origin.
 
* This is not the only overt PepsiCo crossover with Transformers... check out the [[Mountain Dew Robot]]s. Pepsi Convoy totally needs to hang out with [[Dispensor]].


* This is not the only overt PepsiCo crossover with Transformers... check out the [[Mountain Dew Robot|Mountain Dew Robots]]. Pepsi Convoy totally needs to hang out with [[Dispensor|Dispensor]].


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act393/ Pepsi Convoy photo gallery at Remy's Transformers]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsiman Pepsiman's Wikipedia entry]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepsiman Pepsiman's Wikipedia entry]




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Revision as of 20:55, 20 March 2009

Pepsi Convoy is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
File:PepsiConvoy-card.jpg
"Pepsi is the right of all sentient beings."

Pepsi Convoy has but one mission -- to bring cool, refreshing carbonated beverages to the thirsty sentients across the galaxy. With his powerful CO2 gun, fueled by the massive Bottle Station, even the mightiest of thirsts shall be quenched!

He is made of a special sample of "sentient metal" originally developed by NASA that was entrusted to the Autobots. This same metal makes up the mysterious thirst-quenching "superhero" known to one and all as Pepsiman. It is unknown if Pepsi Convoy shares other traits with Pepsiman, namely a good running speed, nigh-invulnerability, near-muteness, and rather poor luck.

As long as he also has a bitchin' theme song, it's all good.


Toys

File:Pepsiconvoytoy.jpg
Party on, Slurms!

Generation 1

  • Pepsi Convoy (Autobot, 2005)
    • Accessories: Left & right fists, "CO2 gun", "Bottle Station" trailer, cardboard Pepsi Twist bottle
Pepsi Convoy is a new-trailer redeco of the original Optimus Prime toy, inspired by the 1985 special version of Optimus that came with bonus Pepsi decals for his trailer in the US market. He transforms into a late 1970s Freightliner FL86 Cab-over-Engine triple-axle semi trailer truck. The windscreen section can open to reveal ultimately-unused chairs that were originally designed for Diaclone driver figures. This release has several new Pepsi-themed paint masks and decals, as well as an entirely new "Bottle Station" trailer unit, specially designed to carry a single 500ml-size bottle (a common size in Japan), three 350ml cans, or 12 bottle caps (bottle cap figurines being a common and popular collectible item in Japan). Pepsi Convoy's fists and rifle store on the Station's underside when he's in vehicle mode.
This toy was slightly altered to make the Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive "Pepsi Optimus Prime".


Trivia/Notes

  • The final bio for Pepsi Convoy does not contain the direct, named reference to Pepsiman originally written by author Hirofumi Ichikawa, but still mentions the "sentient metal" that is the basis of Pepsiman's origin.
  • This is not the only overt PepsiCo crossover with Transformers... check out the Mountain Dew Robots. Pepsi Convoy totally needs to hang out with Dispensor.