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[[Image:G1 Prime energon-axe.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Prime's got an axe to grind...right into Megatron.]] | [[Image:G1 Prime energon-axe.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Prime's got an axe to grind...right into Megatron.]] | ||
The '''energon-axe''' is an iconic weapon used by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] whenever he needs a melee weapon. He retracts his hand, and an emitter for the energy axe projects the blade. Despite only using it when he and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] are fighting on [[Sherman Dam|a particular dam]], it was a very memorable ability, so much so that recent rereleases and redesigns of Prime's toy have actually included the axe as an accessory, either replacing or covering a hand. | The '''energon-axe''' is an iconic weapon used by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] whenever he needs a melee weapon. He retracts his hand, and an emitter for the energy axe projects the blade. Despite only using it when he and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] are fighting on [[Sherman Dam|a particular dam]], it was a very memorable ability, so much so that recent rereleases and redesigns of Prime's toy have actually included the axe as an accessory, either replacing or covering a hand. | ||
Prime's getting a Battle-Axe version that he can actually hold and isn't a [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Fireman's axe]] in Transformers: War for Cybertron. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 3 May 2010
| This article is about Optimus Prime's melee weapon. For the Andalite Animorph, see Ax. |
- The energon-axe is a weapon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The energon-axe is an iconic weapon used by Optimus Prime whenever he needs a melee weapon. He retracts his hand, and an emitter for the energy axe projects the blade. Despite only using it when he and Megatron are fighting on a particular dam, it was a very memorable ability, so much so that recent rereleases and redesigns of Prime's toy have actually included the axe as an accessory, either replacing or covering a hand.
Prime's getting a Battle-Axe version that he can actually hold and isn't a Fireman's axe in Transformers: War for Cybertron.
Fiction
Cartoon continuity
When duelling Megatron on top of Sherman Dam, Optimus Prime used his energon-axe against the Decepticon's energon mace. Prime lost the fight when he was distracted by Spike Witwicky calling for help. More than Meets the Eye, Part 2
The Stargate Battles
Marvel Comics continuity
As they made their way to the Ark, Ratchet described the energon-weapon battle at "Boulder Dam" to the Dinobots as a way to illustrate the difficulties the Autobots had in relaying their peaceful intentions to the humans. Decepticon Dam-Busters!
"Universe" cartoon
In a skirmish with Decepticons, Optimus Prime used his energon-axe to knock out Cyclonus. Fight for Energon
Toys
Transformers Collection
- Convoy (2003)
- This re-release of the original Optimus Prime toy had a new energon-axe accessory that plugs into Prime's wrist holes after you remove his hands.
20th Anniversary/Masterpiece
- Optimus Prime (2003/2004)
- The energon-axe is again a hand-replacing accessory for 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, cast in transparent orange plastic.
- Convoy Complete Edition (2006)
- Same as above.
Robot Masters
- G1 Convoy (2004)
- Another clear orange axe that replaces Prime's hand.
- G1 Convoy Limited Black Version (2005)
- For this black repaint, the energon-axe was decoed in silver.
Classics
- Optimus Prime (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
- In this redeco of 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, the energon-axe remains the same.
Merchandise
Heroes of Cybertron
- Optimus Prime with Plasma Weapon (2002)
- A modification of the first Heroes of Cybertron Optimus Prime, with the energon-axe replacing his right hand.
- Convoy Vs Megatron (2002)
- A Tokyo Toy Show exclusive that includes both energon weapons and normal hands for Optimus Prime and Megatron.
