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[[Image:Onegenerationshattered.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Everybody knows where this art [[:Image:G1 1984 backofboxbattle.jpg|comes from]].]]
[[Image:Onegenerationshattered.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Everybody knows where this art [[:Image:G1 1984 backofboxbattle.jpg|comes from]].]]
In fan terminology, an '''homage''' is a toy that is intentionally designed to resemble an earlier (usually [[Generation 1]]) toy or character, without being the exact same character. Noted examples of homages include [[Downshift (Energon)|''Energon'' Downshift]] (based on [[Wheeljack (G1)|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]) and [[Shockblast (Energon)|''Energon'' Shockblast]] (based on [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 Shockwave]]).
In fan terminology, an '''homage''' is a toy that is intentionally designed to resemble an earlier (usually [[Generation 1]]) toy or character, without being the exact same character. Noted examples of homages include [[Downshift (Energon)|''Energon'' Downshift]] (based on [[Wheeljack (G1)|Generation 1 Wheeljack]]) and [[Shockblast|''Energon'' Shockblast]] (based on [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 Shockwave]]).


Sometimes, homages are given different names from their predecessors if the rights to the name are lost via [[trademark]] murkiness, or if the name has already been applied to a non-homage toy within the same series.
Sometimes, homages are given different names from their predecessors if the rights to the name are lost via [[trademark]] murkiness, or if the name has already been applied to a non-homage toy within the same series.
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Amusingly, [[Takara]] has given homages a new twist with "[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] Emergency Green", a [[redeco]] of the original ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Ratchet toy in the color scheme of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], and "[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] Protect Black", a dual homage to the color scheme of both the toy's ''Diaclone'' incarnation and the character's [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie incarnation]].
Amusingly, [[Takara]] has given homages a new twist with "[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] Emergency Green", a [[redeco]] of the original ''[[Diaclone]]''-based Ratchet toy in the color scheme of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], and "[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] Protect Black", a dual homage to the color scheme of both the toy's ''Diaclone'' incarnation and the character's [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie incarnation]].


Also, the term ''homage'' not only applies to toys, but also various things such as [[Transformers (Melbourne House)|dialog]] [[:Image:Primalprimetheborrower.jpg|or]] [[:Image:Mayhem suppression squad.jpg|art]].
==Notable examples==
The following is a list of toys that 'visually' reference older characters.  Because characters that share a name are often given homage decos, this list focuses on toys that do not also share a name. For information on other toys, see the relevant character page.


==Notable examples==
The following list is meant to include all more modern toys that 'visually' represent the Generation 1 characters.  Re-uses of names without any visual relevance may be better placed on the trademark page.
===''Transformers: Armada''===
<center><gallery>
Image:ArmadaScavenger toy.jpg|[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] is essentially an homage to the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]].
Image:Hotshotpowerlinx.jpg|[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Powerlinx Hot Shot]] is similar to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]].
</gallery></center>
===''Transformers: Energon''===
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:ArmadaScavenger toy.jpg|[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] is an homage to the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]].
Image:Energon downshift toy.jpg|[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]'s design is an homage to [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].
Image:Energon downshift toy.jpg|[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]'s design is an homage to [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].
Image:Energon Shockblast toy.jpg|[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]]'s appearance heavily similar to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
Image:Energon Rodimus toy.jpg|[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]'s appearance is heavily based on [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]].
Image:Energon Galvatron toy1.jpg|[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]'s appearance is an homage to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].
</gallery></center>
===''Transformers: Cybertron''===
<center><gallery>
Image:CybertronBlurr toy.jpg|[[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]]'s head design is an homage to [[Blurr (G1)|his original Generation 1 counterpart]].
Image:Cyb Longrack toy.jpg|[[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]]'s head design is an homage to [[Longrack (BWN)|his original ''Beast Wars Neo'' counterpart]].
Image:CYB runamuck withalt.jpg|[[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] is an homage to [[Runabout|his original Generation 1 counterpart's best mate]].
Image:CYB runamuck withalt.jpg|[[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]] is an homage to [[Runabout|his original Generation 1 counterpart's best mate]].
Image:Cybertron Buzzsaw toy.jpg|[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]]'s head design is an homage to [[Buzz Saw|his original ''Beast Wars'' counterpart]].
Image:Cyb Galvatron toy.jpg|[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]'s color is similar to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
Image:CybertronSoundwave toy.jpg|[[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] is heavily based on [[Soundwave (G1)|his original Generation 1 counterpart]].
Image:Quickmix-workmode.jpg|[[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]] shares a few physical similarities to [[Quickmix (G1)|his original Generation 1 counterpart]].
Image:Cyb Metroplex toy.jpg|[[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex's]] head design and robot mode are very similar to [[Metroplex (G1)|his ''Generation 1'' counterpart]].
Image:Cyb-toy_BrakedownGTS.jpg|[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown GTS]] is an homage to [[Kup (G1)|Kup]].
Image:Cyb-toy_BrakedownGTS.jpg|[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown GTS]] is an homage to [[Kup (G1)|Kup]].
Image:CybExcellion toy.jpg|[[Excellion]] is an homage to Hot Rod.
Image:CybExcellion toy.jpg|[[Excellion]] is an homage to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]].
Image:Chromia Minerva toy.jpg|The Japanese exclusive [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Chromia Minerva-Type]] is an homage to the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' character [[Minerva]].
Image:Chromia Minerva toy.jpg|The Japanese exclusive [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Chromia Minerva-Type]] is an homage to the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' character [[Minerva]].
Image:Cybertron_DarkScorponok_toy.jpg|[[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] is an homage to the ''Masterforce'' character [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]].
Image:Cybertron_DarkScorponok_toy.jpg|[[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] is an homage to the ''Masterforce'' character [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]].
Image:GalaxyForcetoy-Soundblaster.jpg|[[Soundblaster (Cybertron)|Soundblaster]] is an homage to his [[Soundwave (G1)#The_Headmasters_cartoon|''Generation 1'' namesake]].
Image:ROTF-toy Nightbeat.jpg|You might think [[Nightbeat (ROTF)|Nightbeat]] is an homage to the [[Nightbeat (G1)|Generation 1 character of the same name]], but he's actually decoed to look like [[Packrat|some rat guy]].
</gallery></center>
Image:TF2010-toy Breacher.jpg|[[Breacher|Breacher's]] overall design and colour scheme is based on [[ATV|the ATV]] Micromaster base. He was even listed as [[Groundshaker]], the ATV's driver, at one point.
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''===
Image:ShatteredGlasstoy-Starscream.jpg|[[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]'s color scheme is an homage to [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].
<center><gallery>
Image:ROTF-toy Nightbeat.jpg|You may think [[Nightbeat (ROTF)|Nightbeat]] is an homage to the [[Nightbeat (G1)|Generation 1 character of the same name]], but he's actually decoed to look like [[Packrat|some rat guy]].
Image:ROTFtoy-BrakedownScout.jpg|[[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown's]] colour scheme and alt mode is an homage to his [[Breakdown (G1)|Generation 1 Stunticon counterpart]].
Image:ROTF Deluxe DeadEnd toy.jpg|[[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End's]] colour scheme resembles [[Dead End (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]] and even resembles [[Wildrider|another Stunticon]].
Image:ROTF-toy Thrust.jpg|[[Thrust (ROTF)|Thrust]] has a similar colour scheme to [[Thrust (G1)|his  Generation 1 counterpart]].
Image:ROTFtoy-DirgeDeluxe.jpg|[[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge's]] head design and colour scheme is an homage to his [[Dirge (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]].
Image:ROTF Brawn Deluxe.jpg|[[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn's]] overall design and colour scheme is heavily based on [[Brawn (G1)|his original character]].
Image:ROTFtoy-BludgeonVoyager.jpg|[[Bludgeon (G1)|The first]] [[Pretender]] to have a [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|badass homage]]!!!
</gallery></center>
 
===''Transformers (2010 toyline)''===
<center><gallery>
Image:TF2010-toy Breacher.jpg|[[Breacher|Breacher's]] overall design and colour scheme is based on [[ATV|the ATV]] Micromaster base. He was even originally listed as [[Groundshaker]], ATV's partner, at one point.
Image:AutobotAlliance-SeaSpray.jpg|Well, you can tell who [[Sea Spray|he]] clearly [[Seaspray (G1)|resembles]] now,can't you?
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


===Generation 1===
<center><gallery>
Image:GodPrimus2.jpg|The colorscheme of the lucky draw item of [[Primus]] is based on [[:Image:Primus original.jpg|his appearance]] in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Generation 1 continuity]].
Image:Encoreratchetemergencygreen.jpg|[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet Emergency Green]] used the color scheme to [[Ratchet (Movie)|his ''Movie'' counterpart]].
</gallery></center>
===Shattered Glass===
<center><gallery>
Image:ShatteredGlasstoy-Goldbug.jpg|[[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]]'s color scheme is similar to [[:Image:Movie Deluxe StealthBumblebee toy.jpg|Stealth Bumblebee]].
Image:ShatteredGlasstoy-Starscream.jpg|[[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]'s color scheme is similar to [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].
Image:Dirge-shatteredexpectations.jpg|And the [[Dirge (SG)|sextuple homage guy]]!
</gallery></center>
==Homages in fiction==
As well as homages in toy decos or designs, it has become increasingly common for modern Transformers fiction to reference older series. These references are often, but not always, to the G1 cartoon.
===Homages in Comics===
====''Dreamwave''====
Dreamwave comics frequently included concepts or lines which directly referenced the earlier incarnations of Generation One, including:
* Megatron's background as an underground gladiator is derived from his Marvel comics portrayal
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====''IDW''====
Originally, IDW avoided the temptation to reference older series to a large extent. However, more recent publications have begun homaging in earnest.
* Andy Schmidt confirmed that the cast of [[All Hail Megatron issue 14|''Rebirth'']] was chosen simply to reference the original trio of Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge.
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===Homages in T.V. shows===
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===Homages in movies===
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Revision as of 07:02, 22 March 2011

Everybody knows where this art comes from.

In fan terminology, an homage is a toy that is intentionally designed to resemble an earlier (usually Generation 1) toy or character, without being the exact same character. Noted examples of homages include Energon Downshift (based on Generation 1 Wheeljack) and Energon Shockblast (based on Generation 1 Shockwave).

Sometimes, homages are given different names from their predecessors if the rights to the name are lost via trademark murkiness, or if the name has already been applied to a non-homage toy within the same series.

Conversely, in order to protect trademarked names, Hasbro and Takara continue to use the same names over and over again, often on very different toys or very different characters within the official fiction. Since use of the term "homage" within the fandom is almost exclusively in reference to visual similarities, these name reuses alone are not considered homages.

Amusingly, Takara has given homages a new twist with "Ratchet Emergency Green", a redeco of the original Diaclone-based Ratchet toy in the color scheme of the live-action movie Ratchet, and "Ironhide Protect Black", a dual homage to the color scheme of both the toy's Diaclone incarnation and the character's live-action movie incarnation.

Notable examples

The following is a list of toys that 'visually' reference older characters. Because characters that share a name are often given homage decos, this list focuses on toys that do not also share a name. For information on other toys, see the relevant character page.

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