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One of the recurring elements of [[Bio|toy bios]] is the characters' '''function''', typically a one-to-two-word encapsulation of the character's "job" on their team. | One of the recurring elements of [[Bio|toy bios]] is the characters' '''function''', typically a one-to-two-word encapsulation of the character's "job" on their team. | ||
The [[franchise]]s featured Functions as part of character 's bios from the beginning. The ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' toyline was the first not to regularly include it as part of the character's description. From that point on they were mostly absent from main line releases, until the Transformers Prime Cyberverse toys brought them back, partnered with the character names on the front of the packaging. | The [[franchise]]s featured Functions as part of character 's bios from the beginning. The ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' toyline was the first not to regularly include it as part of the character's description. From that point on they were mostly absent from main line releases, until the ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse]] toys brought them back, partnered with the character names on the front of the packaging. | ||
[[Image:MegG2spec.gif|right|220px|thumb|Now what's your major malfunction?]] | [[Image:MegG2spec.gif|right|220px|thumb|Now what's your major malfunction?]] | ||
Typical ( and not so typical ) functions include: | Typical (and not so typical) functions include: | ||
* [[Brawn (G1)|Demolitions]] | * [[Brawn (G1)|Demolitions]] | ||
* [[Grapple|Architect]] | * [[Grapple (G1)|Architect]] | ||
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Scientist]] | * [[Perceptor (G1)|Scientist]] | ||
* [[Tracks (G1)|Warrior]] | * [[Tracks (G1)|Warrior]] | ||
Revision as of 22:24, 23 September 2013
One of the recurring elements of toy bios is the characters' function, typically a one-to-two-word encapsulation of the character's "job" on their team.
The franchises featured Functions as part of character 's bios from the beginning. The Armada toyline was the first not to regularly include it as part of the character's description. From that point on they were mostly absent from main line releases, until the Transformers: Prime Cyberverse toys brought them back, partnered with the character names on the front of the packaging.
Typical (and not so typical) functions include:
- Demolitions
- Architect
- Scientist
- Warrior
- Communications
- Undersea Warfare
- Electric Warrior
- Rebel Warrior
- Crack Patrol
- Autobot Harassment
- Shark
See also
