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:''Wedge Shape is a [[Mini-Con]] of questionable allegiance from the [[Beast Era]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Wedge Shape is a [[Mini-Con]] of variable allegiance from the [[Beast Wars]] of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''


[[File:G1-toy WedgeShape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[File:G1-toy WedgeShape.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
'''Wedge Shape''' (ウェッジシェイプ ''Wejji Sheipu'')... is somebody.
'''Wedge Shape''' (ウェッジシェイプ ''Wejji Sheipu'') is a Mini-Con turned Predacon turned Maximal fighting the Beast Wars of an [[Aurex]] timeline. She is large and contains multitudes.
 
She's not actually wedge-shaped. Nor, for that matter, does she at all resemble [[Wedge]].
 
==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
Wedge Shape was one of the unfortunate Mini-Cons captured and reprogrammed by time-travelling Predacons. She had the last laugh though: Megatron's reprogramming failed on her and she fled to the Maximals with many of his base's codes. This allowed the Maximals to storm the place, rescue the Minis, and drive out the Preds. This one victory almost won the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}


He's not actually wedge-shaped.  Nor, for that matter, does he at all resemble [[Wedge]]. Just who he works for is a matter of debate.


==Toys==
==Toys==
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*'''Wedge Shape''' (Mini-Con, 2007)
*'''Wedge Shape''' (Mini-Con, 2007)


: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mini-Con [[Dreadwing (Classics)|Dreadwing]], Wedge Shape transforms into a red mechanical eagle. Wedge Shape was an [[exclusive]] to "BIC Camera" stores in Japan. The exact details of his promotion are unknown at this time, but he is considered one of the harder-to-get promotional Mini-Cons, as few knew he even existed at the time he was offered.
: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mini-Con [[Dreadwing (Classics)|Dreadwing]], Wedge Shape transforms into a red mechanical eagle. Wedge Shape was an [[exclusive]] to "BIC Camera" stores in Japan. The exact details of her promotion are unknown at this time, but she is considered one of the harder-to-get promotional Mini-Cons, as few knew she even existed at the time he was offered.


: This mold was also used to make "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Divebomb (SG)|Divebomb]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Longview (Universe)|Longview]].
: This mold was also used to make "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[Divebomb (SG)|Divebomb]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Longview (Universe)|Longview]].
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==Notes==
==Notes==
* "Wedge Shape" likely refers to the [[wikipedia:Wedge-tailed Eagle|wedge-tailed eagle]] whose distinctive tail is wedge-shaped.
* "Wedge Shape" likely refers to the [[wikipedia:Wedge-tailed Eagle|wedge-tailed eagle]] whose distinctive tail is wedge-shaped.
* While Wedge Shape's toy is branded with a [[Maximal]] logo, his instructions claim him to be a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]. With a complete lack of other information on the character, it is impossible to know exactly what the hell the deal is and who he ''really'' works for. Take your pick, or have him be both.
* While Wedge Shape's toy is branded with a [[Maximal]] logo, his instructions claim her to be a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]. "Ask Vector Prime" used that for her backstory.
* Until AVP in 2015, Wedge Shape had no official gender.


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[[Category:Generation 1 Mini-Cons]]
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[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Armada characters]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]

Revision as of 00:33, 14 August 2015

Wedge Shape is a Mini-Con of variable allegiance from the Beast Wars of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.

Wedge Shape (ウェッジシェイプ Wejji Sheipu) is a Mini-Con turned Predacon turned Maximal fighting the Beast Wars of an Aurex timeline. She is large and contains multitudes.

She's not actually wedge-shaped. Nor, for that matter, does she at all resemble Wedge.

Fiction

Ask Vector Prime

Wedge Shape was one of the unfortunate Mini-Cons captured and reprogrammed by time-travelling Predacons. She had the last laugh though: Megatron's reprogramming failed on her and she fled to the Maximals with many of his base's codes. This allowed the Maximals to storm the place, rescue the Minis, and drive out the Preds. This one victory almost won the Beast Wars. Ask Vector Prime


Toys

Generation 1

  • Wedge Shape (Mini-Con, 2007)
A redeco of the Classics Mini-Con Dreadwing, Wedge Shape transforms into a red mechanical eagle. Wedge Shape was an exclusive to "BIC Camera" stores in Japan. The exact details of her promotion are unknown at this time, but she is considered one of the harder-to-get promotional Mini-Cons, as few knew she even existed at the time he was offered.
This mold was also used to make "Shattered Glass" Divebomb and Universe Longview.

Notes

  • "Wedge Shape" likely refers to the wedge-tailed eagle whose distinctive tail is wedge-shaped.
  • While Wedge Shape's toy is branded with a Maximal logo, his instructions claim her to be a Predacon. "Ask Vector Prime" used that for her backstory.
  • Until AVP in 2015, Wedge Shape had no official gender.