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*Originally, Over-Run was going to be named "[[wikipedia:Spastic|Spastic]]". When originally solicited online with this name, a storm of controversy erupted in the Transformers [[fandom]]<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/weird-news/2010/11/12/uk-transformers-fans-fury-over-new-character-called-spastic-86908-22711513/ UK Transformers fans' fury over new character called 'Spastic', Daily Record, November 12, 2010]</ref>, due to the fact that "spastic", in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], and some other regions, is a very derogatory word for people suffering from neurological disorders. A lot of shouting about the issue took place, with many American fans pointing out that the word has little pejorative impact in North America; the controversy eventually grew to the point that it even spread outside of the fandom to UK tabloid newspapers and even radio and TV comedians. When questioned, a [[Hasbro]] representative admitted to the company being unaware of the offensive connotation of the word in other countries, and that they had meant no offense by it. It was also noted that toy would not be made available via retail channels in Europe, including the United Kingdom. <ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbros-statement-about-the-transformer-product-named-spastic/20207/ Hasbro's statement about the Transformer product named "Spastic", Seibertron.com, November 16, 2010]</ref> Nonetheless, [[Eric Siebenaler]] confirmed soon after that "Spastic" would indeed be getting a name change; perhaps a consequence of the fact that while Hasbro UK may not be selling it themselves, some UK retail chains have imported previous Power Core Combiner assortments directly from Hasbro US, and could unwittingly do the same with this one. | *Originally, Over-Run was going to be named "[[wikipedia:Spastic|Spastic]]". When originally solicited online with this name, a storm of controversy erupted in the Transformers [[fandom]]<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/weird-news/2010/11/12/uk-transformers-fans-fury-over-new-character-called-spastic-86908-22711513/ UK Transformers fans' fury over new character called 'Spastic', Daily Record, November 12, 2010]</ref>, due to the fact that "spastic", in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], and some other regions, is a very derogatory word for people suffering from neurological disorders. A lot of shouting about the issue took place, with many American fans pointing out that the word has little pejorative impact in North America; the controversy eventually grew to the point that it even spread outside of the fandom to UK tabloid newspapers and even radio and TV comedians. When questioned, a [[Hasbro]] representative admitted to the company being unaware of the offensive connotation of the word in other countries, and that they had meant no offense by it. It was also noted that toy would not be made available via retail channels in Europe, including the United Kingdom. <ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbros-statement-about-the-transformer-product-named-spastic/20207/ Hasbro's statement about the Transformer product named "Spastic", Seibertron.com, November 16, 2010]</ref> Nonetheless, [[Eric Siebenaler]] confirmed soon after that "Spastic" would indeed be getting a name change; perhaps a consequence of the fact that while Hasbro UK may not be selling it themselves, some UK retail chains have imported previous Power Core Combiner assortments directly from Hasbro US, and could unwittingly do the same with this one. | ||
*Because Hasbro was on a "spastic" bender, when [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]]'s bio went up on the official website, it used the adjective to describe him. For some reason, later the website replaced "spastic" with "twitchy." Hmmmm. | *Because Hasbro was on a "spastic" bender, when [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]]'s bio went up on the official website, it used the adjective to describe him. For some reason, later the website replaced "spastic" with "twitchy." Hmmmm. | ||
*Over-Run is clearl an homage to [[Dragstrip]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:39, 23 January 2011
| The name or term "Over-Run" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Over-Run (disambiguation). |
- Over-Run is a Decepticon Commander from Power Core Combiners.
Over-Run commands the Stunticon drones.
Toys
Power Core Combiners
- Over-Run with Stunticons (Power Core Combiners 5-pack, 2011)
- Accessories: Race Car Drone, Tuner Drone, Armored Truck Drone, Armored Junker Drone
- Over-Run is a redeco of Leadfoot, transforming into a futuristic race car and a torso mode for his four Stunticon drones to combine with. The Stunticons automatically transform from vehicles to limbs using Automorph Technology when clipped onto Over-Run, and when detached, they transform back to vehicle mode. Like all Commanders, Over-Run is also compatible with Mini-Cons.
Notes
- Originally, Over-Run was going to be named "Spastic". When originally solicited online with this name, a storm of controversy erupted in the Transformers fandom[1], due to the fact that "spastic", in the United Kingdom, Australia, and some other regions, is a very derogatory word for people suffering from neurological disorders. A lot of shouting about the issue took place, with many American fans pointing out that the word has little pejorative impact in North America; the controversy eventually grew to the point that it even spread outside of the fandom to UK tabloid newspapers and even radio and TV comedians. When questioned, a Hasbro representative admitted to the company being unaware of the offensive connotation of the word in other countries, and that they had meant no offense by it. It was also noted that toy would not be made available via retail channels in Europe, including the United Kingdom. [2] Nonetheless, Eric Siebenaler confirmed soon after that "Spastic" would indeed be getting a name change; perhaps a consequence of the fact that while Hasbro UK may not be selling it themselves, some UK retail chains have imported previous Power Core Combiner assortments directly from Hasbro US, and could unwittingly do the same with this one.
- Because Hasbro was on a "spastic" bender, when Transformers Strafe's bio went up on the official website, it used the adjective to describe him. For some reason, later the website replaced "spastic" with "twitchy." Hmmmm.
- Over-Run is clearl an homage to Dragstrip
