Sunday 25 December 2022

Streak BT-03 (Binaltech, 2004)


Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
BT-03 Cybertron Gunner Streak

● Function: Gunner
● Transformation: Subaru Impreza WRX
Despite his speed and manoeuvrability, Streak is not a warrior. His constant talking is tedious yet can ease tense situations but in reality he uses it as a shield to hide the emotional scars from past battles. Streak's body was built before the other Binaltech numbers but after an EDC audit and concerns over his mental state, his introduction into service was postponed. He proved his abilities through gruelling simulations and verbal examinations and was successfully returned to the line of battle.
● Weapon(s): Ion Charged Dispersion Rifle
STR...6; INT...6; SPD...7; END...9; RNK...5; CRG...2; FPR...9; SKL...7

Tech Spec values are taken from Hirofumi Ichikawa's initial notes
 

Sunday 18 December 2022

Megatron Black Version 16-S (G1, 2001)



16-S Destron Emperor of Destruction Megatron
Function: Emperor of Destruction (Destron Leader)
Transformation: Walther P-38 (Pistol)
Ability: His Fusion Cannon has tremendous devastating power. The Fusion Cannon links to a black hole where he draws out antimatter creating a fearful destructive force.
Character: The Destron Emperor is set on the conquest of the universe. He is determined to destroy the Cybertrons and plans to possess Earth's resources.
STR…10; INT...10; SPD...4; END...8; RNK...10; CRG...9; FPR...10; SKL...9; TTL...70

Saturday 10 December 2022

Autobot Hot Rod (Retro Reissue, 2022)


Autobot Hot Rod
Function: Cavalier
Motto: "My actions speak louder than words."
Hot Rod is a headstrong and self-confident young Autobot. In spite of this, he is destined for greatness, and to light the darkest hour.
STR...9; INT...10; SPD...9; FBL...10

Sunday 4 December 2022

G1 Gobots (Collectors Edition, 2004)

 


84 Dimensional Exploration Experimental Team G1 Gobots
Function: Dimensional Exploration Experimental Team
● These are the first group of warriors on Seibertron to call themselves “Gobots”. Although they have the appearance and transformational ability like normal Transformers, they are in fact an alien race from another universe in disguise. They are a specialised team originally comprised of hostile factions but they have joined forces to save their race from a catastrophic crisis which has befallen their home world. They conduct covert operations on planet Seibertron such as espionage, diplomacy, space-time interference experiments. They have even imparted their own technologies on Seibertron such as transporter devices and bio-mechanical engineering. They are said to have contributed to the creation of the new generation of Transformers such as the future “Spychangers”.
Weapon(s): Various Built-In Firepower
STR…7, INT…9, SPD…7, END…6, TMW…2, CRG…8, FPR…7, SKL…9, TTL…55

Monday 14 November 2022

Bluestreak BT-19 (Binaltech, 2008)


Profile (Translated from the Character Bio)
BT-19 Cybertron Bluestreak

● Function: Gunner
● Transformation: Subaru Impreza WRX
● Weapon: Ion Charged Diffusion Rifle
Streak is a warrior well known for his marksmanship and talkative nature. Hailing from the original timeline, separate from that of the Binaltech warriors, he is on a mission to save the lives of his comrades. As the existence of the Binaltech world is classified for the inhabitants of the “Official World”, only his core unit was transported to this world where he was given a Binaltech body so he could carry out local missions. Here, he became “Bluestreak”. The name is an expression of “tedious talk” as well as “blue line”. Amongst his many codenames, this one accurately represents his personality.
STR...6; INT...6; SPD...7; END...7; RNK...5; CRG...2; FPR...9; SKL...7; TTL…51

Sunday 23 October 2022

Lambor BT-02 (Binaltech, 2003)


Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
BT-02 Cybertron Warrior Lambor

● Function: Warrior
● Transformation: Dodge Viper SRT-10
The second Cybertron Warrior, revived through a special project from DaimlerChrysler’s engineering team, PVO. After a thorough analysis of Transformer technology and using their own unique conversion technology, the finished product was a high performance robot, the likes of which had not been seen before in human history. In robot mode his backpack and the repulsion panels on his legs allow him to fly for short periods of time. Because of his recklessness, a complete backup system was put in place with a dedicated spare parts production line.
● Weapon(s): Electro Pulse Gun
STR...6; INT...7; SPD...7; END...7; RNK...5; CRG...10; FPR...7; SKL...6

Tech Spec values are taken from Hirofumi Ichikawa's initial notes

Sunday 2 October 2022

Convoy x Melissa BTA-04 (Kiss Players, 2006)


Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
Cybertron General Commander Convoy

● Function: Former General Commander
● Transformation: Dodge SRT-10
As the General Commander of the Cybertron army, he led his troop into battle but in 2005 he was killed during the Unicron War and his spark became one with the Matrix. His body was impounded by the E.D.C (Earth Defence Command) but a kiss from Melissa, a Kiss Player, revived him. Her abilities made Convoy an expert “knife wielder”. Can Convoy bridge the divide between humanity and the Transformers? Convoy’s body was restored with a mysterious Parasitech fusion which joined the Convoy unit with an Earth made artificial Transformer. The whereabouts of the other two units that composed him (Roller and Combat Deck), have not been confirmed.
● Weapon(s): Convoy Gun / Surf Blade

Monday 12 September 2022

Arcee BT-21 (Binaltech, 2008)


Profile (Translated from the Character Bio) 
BT-21 Cybertron Arcee

● Function: Warrior
● Transformation: Honda S2000
● Weapon(s): Dart Storm Gun; Riot Shield
On one hand Arcee is kind hearted and loyal on the other hand she is a ruthless warrior towards her enemies. Her Binaltech body was given to her as an expendable shell so she could participate in high risk experiments for Binaltech research which has now become the subject of a global technological competition. The Binaltech body is tough enough to withstand hostile environments and unforeseen disasters but in an emergency her life core is quickly transferred to a safe environment. In combat, this body is not suited for the psychological games she was inherently good at but its resilience is extremely useful. Her main weapon, the Dart Storm Gun, is a powerful firearm which can continuously fire rounds of bullets from the long barrel by using electronic ignition.
STR...6; INT...8; SPD...8; END...9; RNK...5; CRG...8; FBL...9; SKL...7; TTL…60

Saturday 3 September 2022

Smokescreen BT-01 (Binaltech, 2003)


Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
BT-01 Cybertron Tactician Smokescreen

● Function: Tactician
● Transformation: Subaru Impreza WRC 2003
The first Cybertron warrior to be restored through the Binaltech Project. With the exception of the quantum computer in his brain and his main weapon, he was completely re-engineered in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries and STi to completely reproduce Smokescreen’s original functionality. In vehicle mode he can reach speeds of 230 km/h and fire smoke grenades from his tailpipe. He has always been able to dispel his comrades fears and anxieties and now his restoration is a huge encouragement to the rest of the Cybertron warriors and the development team.
● Weapon: Electro Disruptor Rifle

Saturday 20 August 2022

Masterpiece Megatron (Beast Wars) MP-43



Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
MP-43 Destron Emperor of Destruction Megatron (Beast Wars)

● Function: Destron Emperor of Destruction
● Height: 2.8m (In Robot Mode)
● Weight: 2.3t (In Robot Mode)
● Profile:
The Destron Emperor of Destruction transforms into a Tyrannosaurus. He stole the Golden Disk from the peaceful Planet Seibertron in order to achieve his ambitions of conquering the universe. Megatron and Convoy wage war over the control of Energon on the mysterious planet Energoa. Contrary to his humorous tone, he is brutal and ruthless. Extremely intelligent and incredibly powerful, he carefully draws up his schemes without letting his subordinates in on his true intentions.
STR...10; INT...9; SPD...10; END...10; RNK...10; CRG...10; FBL...10; SKL...10

Sunday 14 August 2022

Masterpiece Optimus Prime MPM-12


The best thing about the fourth Transformers film, Age of Extinction was the welcome return of the cab-over-engine (COE) truck mode for Optimus Prime. It wasn't long in the film until the return of the long nosed truck mode but it showed the G1 styled vehicle could work as an alternate mode for Optimus Prime on the big screen. Four years later the COE styled truck returned once again in the 2018 Bumblebee movie. 

Saturday 13 August 2022

JRX C-015 (Car Robots, 2000)



C-015 Triple Combiner Public Peace Official JRX
The three robots in Team Shinkansen are complete when combined with J-Five as the brains. Incredibly fast with his accelerators. He has a huge gun comprised of J-Five's Beam Gun, and J-Four's E4 Rifle.
PWR...10; INT...10; SPD...9; END...10; RNK...7; CRG...9; FPR...10; TCH...10

Monday 20 June 2022

Masterpiece Crosscut MP-53+

 


Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
MP-53+ Cybertron High Councillor Senator Crosscut
● Function: High Councillor
● Motto: “Agreements are achievable illusions.”
● Profile:
As the Cybertron’s premier ambassador, he dominates the battlefield without the need for weapons, using his extensive linguistic abilities and excellent negotiation skills. Long ago, in the distant past, he was a member of the government, the Cybertron Senate. He has now become Senator Crosscut, reinstating his dormant office as part of his mission to influence the destiny of the Transformers.
STR...5; INT...10; SPD...6; END...7; RNK...9; CRG...9; FBL...8; SKL...4

Thursday 2 June 2022

Computicon UW-08 (Unite Warriors, 2016)


UW-08 Techbot Combiner Warrior Computicon
When Grimlock temporarily became a great genius, he used his new knowledge to gather technological parts from space and built them into 5 high tech warriors, the Techbots. They could unite into Computicon, a force to counter the Destrons new combiner warrior. This giant robot is composed of the Attack Commander “Scattershot” who transforms into the torso; “Afterburner” the right arm; “Strafe” the left arm; “Lightspeed” the right leg and “Nosecone” the left leg. Makes full use of his high-speed data processing capability and his memory banks are said to have unlimited capacity. Calm in battle and deadly accurate; additionally he has high performance communication functionality and is equipped with a radar device. Incredibly advantageous during electronic warfare.
STR…9; INT…10; SPD…2; END…8; RNK…7; CRG…10; FBL…7; SKL…9

Monday 9 May 2022

Masterpiece Tigatron MP-50


Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
MP-50 Cybertron Polar Reconnaissance Tigatron (Beast Wars)

● Function: Cybertron Polar Reconnaissance
● Height: 2.3m (In Robot Mode)
● Weight: 1.5t (In Robot Mode)
● Profile
This Cybertron warrior loves nature and his solitude. Transforms into a white tiger. Waking on the planet's surface alone probably gave him the strong connection he has with his beast mode. Scours the wild in his animal form, performing solitary reconnaissance missions in the polar sectors escaping detection from base detection sensors. Quiet yet compassionate and respectful. This reclusive samurai has a habit of recounting memories to himself without anyone else around to listen.
STR...8; INT...3; SPD...8; END...7; RNK...4; CRG...10; FBL...7; SKL...6

Friday 8 April 2022

Galaxy Convoy GC-01 (Galaxy Force, 2004)


GC-01 CYBERTRON General Commander Galaxy Convoy
“The wisdom within me will lead to freedom.”
GALAXY CONVOY FILE
I am Galaxy Convoy, General Commander of the Cybertrons. I’m always first to the battlefield and fight until the end; I pay my respects and dignity to the “Matrix”, the proof of command. On Earth I disguise myself as a fire engine but when it comes to a fight, I transform into a robot and ignite my “Force Chip” firing my special weapon to wipe out the enemy. The blinding blast carves the path to freedom and I will fight with my Cybertron army to one day restore peace throughout the entire universe.
PWR...10; INT...10; SPD...9; END...10; RNK...10; CRG...10; FPR...10; TECH...10; TTL...79

Saturday 15 January 2022

Masterpiece Skids MP-53


Profile (Translated from the Character Card) 
MP-53 Cybertron Warrior Skids

Function: Warrior
Motto: "Deep down, we are more like than unlike humans."
Profile:
Skids is a thoughtful warrior who would rather ponder over Earthen lifeforms instead of fighting. He is usually immersed in theoretical research at Cybertron Base. His main weapon is a Liquid Nitrogen Rifle which has a range of 600 feet. His Twin Electron Blasters can generate a charge of 20,000 volts. Has the ability to decelerate to a stop within 25 feet of an object after travelling 560 miles.
STR...4; INT...9; SPD...5; END...6; RNK...8; CRG...7; FBL...7; SKL...7

Sunday 9 January 2022

Sixbuilder (Reissue, 2003)

 


6 Robot Combiner Cavalier / Sixbuilder (Translated from the Instruction leaflet)
A combiner robot formed when the six members of the Build Team unite. Of all the Micromasters, he possesses the greatest strength. Although they use their full power to its full potential in battle, they would rather use their abilities to create rather than destroy.

Saturday 8 January 2022

Masterpiece Convoy Black Version MP-1B


Profile (Translated from the Trading Card) 
MP-1B Cybertron General Commander Convoy Black Version
Function: Cybertron General Commander
Motto: "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
Profile:
Has taken it upon himself to protect all life forms including those on Earth; constantly fighting to defeat the Destrons. Can separate into 3 self-contained modules. Convoy can function without the other 2 modules however they will cease to function if Convoy is inactive.
STR...10; INT...10; SPD...8; END...10; RNK...10; CRG...10; FPR...8; SKL...10