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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Many of the ''Star Wars'' bios are worded in a way that sounds as though the characters ''themselves'' are turning into spaceships. However, several others make a distinction between the character and the vehicle, and all of those toys come with mini-figures of the actual pilots/drivers. (In contrast, the Marvel bios are unambiguous about the mechs being mere suits, but no pilot/driver figures are included.) | * Many of the ''Star Wars'' bios are worded in a way that sounds as though the characters ''themselves'' are turning into spaceships. However, several others make a distinction between the character and the vehicle, and all of those toys come with mini-figures of the actual pilots/drivers. (In contrast, the Marvel bios are unambiguous about the mechs being mere suits, but no pilot/driver figures are included.) | ||
* The term "mech" has also been used in some ''Transformers'' fiction as a substitute for "person" when talking about a robot. The ''[[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' text stories in particular tend to employ this usage, as well as the ''[[Micromasters]]'' comic series. In [[Venus (magazine)|one unique instance]], "mech" has also been used to denote a "male robot" (as opposed to a "femme"/"female robot"). | * The term "mech" has also been used in some ''Transformers'' fiction as a substitute for "person" when talking about a robot. The ''[[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' text stories in particular tend to employ this usage, as well as the ''[[Transformers: Micromasters|Micromasters]]'' comic series. In [[Venus (magazine)|one unique instance]], "mech" has also been used to denote a "male robot" (as opposed to a "femme"/"female robot"). | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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- A mech is a piece of technology from the Crossovers franchise.
A mech (sometimes also called a battle suit) is a transforming robot operated by a human or humanoid. There are many different designs, and their alt-modes range from motorcycles to space stations.
Fiction
Star Wars Transformers toy bios
Technology was developed during the Clone Wars[1] that allowed vehicles to "morph" into a vaguely humanoid "mech mode."[2] In some cases, this transformation was guided (perhaps even created) by the use of the Force.[3] In others, it was a more standard push-button affair.[4] Both the Republic fighters[1] and the Separatists[5] employed this technology, and even bounty hunters[6] got in on it. It also featured in the war between the Empire[4] and the Rebellion,[2] again by both sides.
Marvel Crossovers toy bios
Mister Fantastic and Iron Man used alien technology to create mechs for their fellow superheroes.[7] In response, the villain Doctor Doom created battle suits for Venom and Carnage.[8]
Toys
Notes
- Many of the Star Wars bios are worded in a way that sounds as though the characters themselves are turning into spaceships. However, several others make a distinction between the character and the vehicle, and all of those toys come with mini-figures of the actual pilots/drivers. (In contrast, the Marvel bios are unambiguous about the mechs being mere suits, but no pilot/driver figures are included.)
- The term "mech" has also been used in some Transformers fiction as a substitute for "person" when talking about a robot. The Timelines text stories in particular tend to employ this usage, as well as the Micromasters comic series. In one unique instance, "mech" has also been used to denote a "male robot" (as opposed to a "femme"/"female robot").
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars Transformers Clone Pilot ARC-170 Starfighter on-package bio (transcription at TFU.info)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars Transformers Millennium Falcon on-package bio (transcription at TFU.info)
- ↑ Various Star Wars Transformers on-package bios, including Darth Vader (transcription), Luke Skywalker (transcription), Palpatine (transcription), and others.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars Transformers AT-AT Driver on-package bio (transcription at TFU.info)
- ↑ Star Wars Transformers General Grievous on-package bio (transcription at TFU.info)
- ↑ Star Wars Transformers Jango Fett on-package bio (transcription at TFU.info)
- ↑ Crossovers hero on-package bios
- ↑ Crossovers villain on-package bios
