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<div id="title-factionicons" style="float: right; display: none;"><div style="position: relative;">[[Predacon|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/0/01/Predacon_symbol.png/24px-Predacon_symbol.png" width="24" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div><div style="position: relative;">[[Decepticon|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/d/d7/Symbol_decept_reg.jpg/28px-Symbol_decept_reg.jpg" width="28" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div></div> | <div id="title-factionicons" style="float: right; display: none;"><div style="position: relative;">[[Predacon|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/0/01/Predacon_symbol.png/24px-Predacon_symbol.png" width="24" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div><div style="position: relative;">[[Decepticon|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/d/d7/Symbol_decept_reg.jpg/28px-Symbol_decept_reg.jpg" width="28" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div></div> | ||
{{disambig2|Megatron's little friend and co-conspirator from Beast Wars|the [[Beastformer]]|Duck Diver}} | |||
:''The Rubber Ducky is a non-transforming [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] and [[Decepticon]] ally/bath toy from the [[Beast Wars]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
:''The Rubber Ducky is a non-transforming [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] and [[ | |||
[[Image:Transmetal rubber ducky.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You make conquest lots of fun!]] | [[Image:Transmetal rubber ducky.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You make conquest lots of fun!]] | ||
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The Rubber Ducky was seen among Megatron's hoard of personal possessions, such as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s head and a model airplane, guarding them perhaps. It was unable to stop [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] from ransacking the cabinets, however; all it could do was squeak in protest as she cast it aside. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}} | The Rubber Ducky was seen among Megatron's hoard of personal possessions, such as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s head and a model airplane, guarding them perhaps. It was unable to stop [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] from ransacking the cabinets, however; all it could do was squeak in protest as she cast it aside. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}} | ||
When [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] discovered that Megatron had used half of his [[ | When [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] discovered that Megatron had used half of his [[Spark]] to give life to [[Dinobot II]], he threatened to rip it from the new Predacon's chest, only to find that Dinobot II wasn't about to let that happen. The Rubber Ducky observed all this in silence from the comfort of Megatron's CR tank hot tub, apparently content that the Predacon commander had the situation under control. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1|Feral Scream Part 1}} | ||
Later, the Rubber Ducky was apparently changed into a Transmetalized state, perhaps as a result of Megatron's experiments with the technology. When Megatron decided to attack the [[ | Later, the Rubber Ducky was apparently changed into a Transmetalized state, perhaps as a result of Megatron's experiments with the technology. When Megatron decided to attack the [[Maximal]] [[Mount St. Hilary|base]] to disrupt an attempt to reprogram Blackarachnia, the Rubber Ducky emphasized the scheme with a resounding squeak. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon|Crossing the Rubicon}} | ||
Shortly after, the Predacons evacuated their base, seconds before Tigerhawk's arrival obliterated it. Perhaps hindered by its lack of a means of locomotion, the Rubber Ducky was not seen escaping with them, and likely became a casualty of the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Other Victories|Other Victories}} | Shortly after, the Predacons evacuated their base, seconds before Tigerhawk's arrival obliterated it. Perhaps hindered by its lack of a means of locomotion, the Rubber Ducky was not seen escaping with them, and likely became a casualty of the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Other Victories|Other Victories}} | ||
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===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | ===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | ||
A being similar in appearance to the Rubber Ducky had been hibernating underground before being excavated by [[ | A being similar in appearance to the Rubber Ducky had been hibernating underground before being excavated by [[Sky-Byte]], who, uncaring of its fortitude, casually tossed it aside. Whether the same creature or a duplicate, it was still able to let out a defiant squeak. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}} | ||
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Hasbro has announced no plans to produce this character in toy form. Perhaps some day, however, the Rubber Ducky might appear rendered in plastic or some other similar, soft, malleable material suitable for play and bathtime. | Hasbro has announced no plans to produce this character in toy form. Perhaps some day, however, the Rubber Ducky might appear rendered in plastic or some other similar, soft, malleable material suitable for play and bathtime. | ||
According to [[ | According to [[Glen Hallit]], one of the proposed exclusives for the 2005 convention if [[3H]] had kept the license would have been ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] retooled as ''[[Beast Wars]]'' Megatron, with a Rubber Ducky accessory. This would have been awesome. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Rubber Ducky—he's the one. | * Rubber Ducky—he's the one. | ||
* Megatron's voice actor [[ | * Megatron's voice actor [[David Kaye]] has been known to oblige requests at conventions to sing 'Rubber Ducky' in his Beast Wars Megatron voice. | ||
* Megatron's affinity for duckies may or may not be an inspiration for [[ | * Megatron's affinity for duckies may or may not be an inspiration for [[Ego]]'s affinity for [[Plush lizard|plush lizards]], though the lizard is known to also squeak "Hi!" at frequent and annoying times. | ||
Revision as of 20:46, 24 March 2009
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| This article is about Megatron's little friend and co-conspirator from Beast Wars. For the Beastformer, see Duck Diver. |
- The Rubber Ducky is a non-transforming Predacon and Decepticon ally/bath toy from the Beast Wars continuity family.
Megatron is awfully fond of the Rubber Ducky; it is one of his closest allies and associates. Though it seems to lack any combat capabilities, Megatron often confers with it on unknown but presumably important matters.
It is cute and yellow and chubby.
Fiction
Beast Wars cartoon
The Rubber Ducky was seen among Megatron's hoard of personal possessions, such as Starscream's head and a model airplane, guarding them perhaps. It was unable to stop Blackarachnia from ransacking the cabinets, however; all it could do was squeak in protest as she cast it aside. Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)
When Rampage discovered that Megatron had used half of his Spark to give life to Dinobot II, he threatened to rip it from the new Predacon's chest, only to find that Dinobot II wasn't about to let that happen. The Rubber Ducky observed all this in silence from the comfort of Megatron's CR tank hot tub, apparently content that the Predacon commander had the situation under control. Feral Scream Part 1
Later, the Rubber Ducky was apparently changed into a Transmetalized state, perhaps as a result of Megatron's experiments with the technology. When Megatron decided to attack the Maximal base to disrupt an attempt to reprogram Blackarachnia, the Rubber Ducky emphasized the scheme with a resounding squeak. Crossing the Rubicon
Shortly after, the Predacons evacuated their base, seconds before Tigerhawk's arrival obliterated it. Perhaps hindered by its lack of a means of locomotion, the Rubber Ducky was not seen escaping with them, and likely became a casualty of the Beast Wars. Other Victories
Robots in Disguise cartoon
A being similar in appearance to the Rubber Ducky had been hibernating underground before being excavated by Sky-Byte, who, uncaring of its fortitude, casually tossed it aside. Whether the same creature or a duplicate, it was still able to let out a defiant squeak. Ultra Magnus
Cybertron cartoon
The Rubber Ducky was seen having a party around Ransack's head with all his other Rubber Ducky buddies. Somehow he managed to revert back to his non-Transmetal and/or Rubber form. Megatron was probably quite pleased that he lived. Yessss..... Trust
Toys
Hasbro has announced no plans to produce this character in toy form. Perhaps some day, however, the Rubber Ducky might appear rendered in plastic or some other similar, soft, malleable material suitable for play and bathtime.
According to Glen Hallit, one of the proposed exclusives for the 2005 convention if 3H had kept the license would have been Robots in Disguise Megatron retooled as Beast Wars Megatron, with a Rubber Ducky accessory. This would have been awesome.
Trivia
- Rubber Ducky—he's the one.
- Megatron's voice actor David Kaye has been known to oblige requests at conventions to sing 'Rubber Ducky' in his Beast Wars Megatron voice.
- Megatron's affinity for duckies may or may not be an inspiration for Ego's affinity for plush lizards, though the lizard is known to also squeak "Hi!" at frequent and annoying times.
