Energon-axe
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| This article is about Optimus Prime's melee weapon. For Andalite Animorph, see Ax. |
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- The energon-axe is a weapon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The energon-axe is an iconic weapon used by Optimus Prime whenever he needs a melee weapon. He retracts his hand, and an emitter for the energy axe projects the blade. Despite only using it when he and Megatron are fighting on a particular dam, it was a very memorable ability, so much so that recent rereleases and redesigns of Prime's toy have actually included the axe as an accessory, either replacing or covering a hand.
Fiction
Cartoon continuity
When duelling Megatron on top of Sherman Dam, Optimus Prime used his energon-axe against the Decepticon's energon mace. Prime lost the fight when he was distracted by Spike Witwicky calling for help. More than Meets the Eye, Part 2
The Stargate Battles
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Marvel Comics continuity
(Events in italics occurred in UK-only stories.)
As they made their way to the Ark, Ratchet described the energon-weapon battle at "Boulder Dam" to the Dinobots as a way to illustrate the difficulties the Autobots had in relaying their peaceful intentions to the humans. Decepticon Dam-Busters!
Toys
Transformers Collection
- Convoy (2003)
- This re-release of the original Optimus Prime toy had a new energon-axe accessory that plugs into Prime's wrist holes after you remove his hands.
20th Anniversary/Masterpiece
- Optimus Prime (2003/2004)
- The energon-axe is again a hand-replacing accessory for 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, cast in transparent orange plastic.
- Convoy Complete Edition (2006)
- Same as above.
Robot Masters
- G1 Convoy (2004)
- Another clear orange axe that replaces Prime's hand.
- G1 Convoy Limited Black Version (2005)
- For this black repaint, the energon-axe was decoed in silver.
Classics
- Optimus Prime (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
- In this redeco of 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, the energon-axe remains the same.
Merchandise
Heroes of Cybertron
- Optimus Prime with Plasma Weapon (2002)
- A modification of the first Heroes of Cybertron Optimus Prime, with the energon-axe replacing his right hand.
- Convoy Vs Megatron (2002)
- A Tokyo Toy Show exclusive that includes both energon weapons and normal hands for Optimus Prime and Megatron.
