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Profile books have been published for the American [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] (twice), ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', and the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' franchise, which included characters from the two Japanese Beast Wars series ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' and ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]''. An [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] profile book series was planned, but canceled due to [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s bankruptcy. | Profile books have been published for the American [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] (twice), ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', and the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' franchise, which included characters from the two Japanese Beast Wars series ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' and ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]''. An [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] profile book series was planned, but canceled due to [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s bankruptcy. | ||
Approximately 1/3 of the Transformers franchise has received profile book treatment. Portions which have received no profile book treatment include several years of the European Generation 1 toyline and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'', ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'', ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'', ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie franchise]] and much of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''. | Approximately 1/3 of the Transformers franchise has received profile book treatment. Portions which have received no profile book treatment include several years of the European Generation 1 toyline and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'', ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'', ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'', ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', the [[Transformers (film)|2007 movie franchise]] and much of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''. | ||
==Other Profiles== | ==Other Profiles== | ||
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* [[Packrat]] [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/packrat.html Botcon 1998 booklet] | * [[Packrat]] [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/packrat.html Botcon 1998 booklet] | ||
* [[Fractyl]] [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/fractyl.html Botcon 1998 booklet] | * [[Fractyl (BW)|Fractyl]] [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/fractyl.html Botcon 1998 booklet] | ||
* [[Onyx Primal]] [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/onyxprimal.html (online)] | * [[Onyx Primal]] [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/onyxprimal.html (online)] | ||
Revision as of 08:02, 28 September 2014
The term "Profile" refers to a specific format of biographical information about a Transformer following that established by the 1986 Transformers Universe comic book series from Marvel Comics (which in turn was based on the format of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.)
Profiles are distinct from the bios featured on Tech Specs or any other layout of character information in their standard format, including the character's name, affiliation(s) and sub-group(s); as well as sections containing a biographical overview, abilities and weaknesses. Unlike many other character information formats, profiles feature no numbering system for rating strength, speed, rank etc. Unless you're a Transformers Collectors' Club free subscription toy, in which case, hey, the hell with tradition, you can have a G.I. Joe filecard instead!
Profiles are almost exclusively done for characters from the Transformers toyline, though a handful of exceptions to this rule exist.
Many fans attach a particular importance to Profiles because they often provide in-depth character information or background—"transforming" characters who may previously have been complete ciphers into distinct individuals.
Profile books
- For further information, see: Category: Profile books
Profile books have been published for the American Generation 1 (twice), Armada, and the Beast Wars franchise, which included characters from the two Japanese Beast Wars series Beast Wars II and Beast Wars Neo. An Energon profile book series was planned, but canceled due to Dreamwave's bankruptcy.
Approximately 1/3 of the Transformers franchise has received profile book treatment. Portions which have received no profile book treatment include several years of the European Generation 1 toyline and Generation 2, Machine Wars, Beast Machines, Robots in Disguise, Universe, Cybertron, the 2007 movie franchise and much of Transformers Animated.
Other Profiles
Character Profiles are frequently included as extras or backups in comics, official fan-club or convention materials. Which characters are covered tends to be selective rather than encyclopedic.
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