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:''Overcharges are [[Quintesson]] creations from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Overcharges are [[Quintesson]] creations from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Overcharge-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Second-most [[Shothole|unfortunately-named exclusive]] ever... and there's a chance it was ''intentional''.]] | |||
The '''Overcharges''' are the latest model of Quintesson mass-produced warrior-drone (aka "[[Terrorbot|Terrorbots]]"), using technologies gleaned from the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Produced in countless numbers and sold to whatever buyers can cough up the credits, Overcharges are strong, fast, powerful, and in the wrong hands, can overrun worlds. | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
*'''Overcharge''' (Triple Changer Terrorbot, 2005) | *'''Overcharge''' (Triple Changer Terrorbot, 2005) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''72''' | |||
*''Accessories'': "Heat rifle", "null gladius" sword, 3 missiles | |||
: An [[e-Hobby]] exclusive [[redeco]] of the [[Blitzwing (G1)#Toys|Blitzwing toy]], Overcharge transforms from robot mode to a Type 74 tank or a MiG-25 fighter jet. | : An [[E-Hobby|e-Hobby]] exclusive [[Redeco|redeco]] of the [[Blitzwing (G1)#Toys|Blitzwing toy]], Overcharge transforms from robot mode to a Type 74 tank or a MiG-25 fighter jet. In jet mode, it features two spring-loaded [[Missile|missile]] launchers, one within each wing assembly. | ||
: Overcharge came with an extra decal sheet with multiple faction logos (including several totally new ones) so it could be assigned to different armies: [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]], [[Quintesson]]/Terrorbot, "Ancient", [[EDC]], and "[[Herald of Unicron|Unicron Herald]]" (using the [[Blendtron]] sigil). | |||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* While the toy's color scheme is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' colors, the "character" appears to be based on the mass of off-color Blitzwing-model tanks seen in the opening to the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon. | * While the toy's color scheme is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' colors, the "character" appears to be based on the mass of off-color Blitzwing-model tanks seen in the opening to the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon. | ||
* Overcharges, it is noted, are based on technology from the Decepticons, since the Quintessons' original robots did not transform, only developing the skill after freeing themselves from slavery. The use of the Blitzwing mold for this Quintesson creation seems to harken back to the animated series episode ''[[Five Faces of Darkness]]'', in which Blitzwing is the only Transformer to recognize the Quintessons, albeit in a vague, uncertain way. This seems to suggest a connection between Blitzwing and the Overcharges, but what that connection could ''be'' is pure speculation. | * Overcharges, it is noted, are based on technology from the Decepticons, since the Quintessons' original robots did not transform, only developing the skill after freeing themselves from slavery. The use of the Blitzwing mold for this Quintesson creation seems to harken back to the animated series episode ''[[Five Faces of Darkness]]'', in which Blitzwing is the only Transformer to recognize the Quintessons, albeit in a vague, uncertain way. This seems to suggest a connection between Blitzwing and the Overcharges, but what that connection could ''be'' is pure speculation. | ||
*Considering that the toy is an e-Hobby exclusive, "Overcharge" is considered in the fandom to be a very apt name. | * Considering that the toy is an e-Hobby exclusive, "Overcharge" is considered in the fandom to be a very apt name. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Overcharge/overcharge.htm Overcharge at TFU.info] | * [http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Overcharge/overcharge.htm Overcharge at TFU.info] | ||
[[Category: Drones]] | [[Category:Articles in need of images]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Drones]] | ||
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]] | [[Category:E-Hobby]] | ||
[[Category: Mass-produced Transformers]] | [[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | ||
[[Category: Quintessons]] | [[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]] | ||
[[Category: Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Quintessons]] | ||
[[Category: Triple Changers]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
[[Category:Triple Changers]] | |||
Revision as of 02:40, 31 March 2009
- Overcharges are Quintesson creations from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Overcharges are the latest model of Quintesson mass-produced warrior-drone (aka "Terrorbots"), using technologies gleaned from the Decepticons. Produced in countless numbers and sold to whatever buyers can cough up the credits, Overcharges are strong, fast, powerful, and in the wrong hands, can overrun worlds.
Toys
Generation 1
- Overcharge (Triple Changer Terrorbot, 2005)
- Japanese ID number: 72
- Accessories: "Heat rifle", "null gladius" sword, 3 missiles
- An e-Hobby exclusive redeco of the Blitzwing toy, Overcharge transforms from robot mode to a Type 74 tank or a MiG-25 fighter jet. In jet mode, it features two spring-loaded missile launchers, one within each wing assembly.
- Overcharge came with an extra decal sheet with multiple faction logos (including several totally new ones) so it could be assigned to different armies: Autobot, Decepticon, Quintesson/Terrorbot, "Ancient", EDC, and "Unicron Herald" (using the Blendtron sigil).
Notes
- While the toy's color scheme is based on the mold's original pre-Transformers Diaclone colors, the "character" appears to be based on the mass of off-color Blitzwing-model tanks seen in the opening to the third season of the Generation 1 cartoon.
- Overcharges, it is noted, are based on technology from the Decepticons, since the Quintessons' original robots did not transform, only developing the skill after freeing themselves from slavery. The use of the Blitzwing mold for this Quintesson creation seems to harken back to the animated series episode Five Faces of Darkness, in which Blitzwing is the only Transformer to recognize the Quintessons, albeit in a vague, uncertain way. This seems to suggest a connection between Blitzwing and the Overcharges, but what that connection could be is pure speculation.
- Considering that the toy is an e-Hobby exclusive, "Overcharge" is considered in the fandom to be a very apt name.
