Energon-axe

This article is about Optimus Prime's melee weapon. For the Andalite Animorph, see Ax.

The energon-axe is a weapon from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Prime's got an axe to grind...right into Megatron.

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

Divided Views

Marvel Comics continuity

Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.

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!

"Universe" cartoon

In a skirmish with Decepticons, Optimus Prime used his energon-axe to knock out Cyclonus. Fight for Energon

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

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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.