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[[ | [[File:Waspinator-TMtoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|For Waspinator, a transportation mode just means more parts to get blown off.]] | ||
A '''transportation mode''' is an extra mode specialized for transportation, above and beyond the normal [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] or [[beast mode]]. The transportation mode usually features vehicle parts, such as wheels, wings, rotors, or a surfboard. | A '''transportation mode''' is an extra mode specialized for transportation, above and beyond the normal [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] or [[beast mode]]. The transportation mode usually features vehicle parts, such as wheels, wings, rotors, or a surfboard. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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[[ | [[File:G1Tracks toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Of course, most Corvettes look like they can fly even without wings.]] | ||
[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] possesses a "flight mode". | [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] possesses a "flight mode". | ||
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The following Transmetal characters have a transportation mode: | The following Transmetal characters have a transportation mode: | ||
[[ | [[File:BWtoy-PrimalTM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|Mace Chimpu.]] | ||
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* [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] | * [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] | ||
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* [[Optimus Primal]] / [[Optimus Primal|Optimal Optimus]] | * [[Optimus Primal]] / [[Optimus Primal|Optimal Optimus]] | ||
* [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] | * [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] | ||
* [[Rattrap]] | * [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] | ||
* [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] | * [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] | ||
* [[Scavenger (BW)|Scavenger]] | * [[Scavenger (BW)|Scavenger]] | ||
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*[[:Category:Transformers with three modes|Transformers with three modes]] | *[[:Category:Transformers with three modes|Transformers with three modes]] | ||
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{{picsneeded| A toy in transportation mode or one from the instruction manuals.}} | {{picsneeded| A toy in transportation mode or one from the instruction manuals.}} | ||
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[[Category:Transformer anatomy]] | [[Category:Transformer anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 11 August 2014
| This article is about the mode for transportation. For the vehicle mode, see Alternate mode. |
A transportation mode is an extra mode specialized for transportation, above and beyond the normal vehicle mode or beast mode. The transportation mode usually features vehicle parts, such as wheels, wings, rotors, or a surfboard.
Toys
Generation 1
Tracks possesses a "flight mode".
Beast Wars
Almost all of the Transmetal characters have a transportation mode. It's sometimes referred to as flying mode, flight mode, or vehicle mode. (Or, if you're Rattrap, Knievel mode.)
The following Transmetal characters have a transportation mode:
- Airazor
- Depth Charge
- Megatron (both Transmetal and Transmetal 2 forms)
- Optimus Primal / Optimal Optimus
- Rampage
- Rattrap
- Rhinox
- Scavenger
- Terrorsaur
- Waspinator
The following characters have a vehicle mode:
In addition to the "transportation mode", Inferno has a "flying mode". Optimal Optimus has two transportation modes, called "Hypersonic Attack Mode" and "Ground Assault Mode".
Cybertron
Optimus Prime has a flight mode.
Generations
Cybertronian Megatron's tank treads convert to hover engines.
