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| + | '''Thunderwing is coming home...''' |
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| − | On the few packages I could find that had the term (some G1 and MW boxes), it was conspicuously capitalized. So I've used "Tech Specs" when talking about the actual technical-specifications chart, and I've used "tech specs" for the casual definition of the whole bio/art/TS group. |
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| + | =Stormbringer, Part 4= |
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| + | '''Script:''' [[Simon Furman]]<br> |
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| + | '''Art:''' [[Don Figueroa]]<br> |
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| + | '''Lettering:''' [[Robbie Robbins]]<br> |
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| + | '''Colors:''' [[Josh Burcham]]<br> |
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| + | '''Editor:''' [[Chris Ryall]] and [[Dan Taylor]]<br> |
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| + | *''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], [[Topspin]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Springer]], [[Razorclaw]], [[Roadbuster]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]], [[Nosecone]], [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]], [[Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Ruckus]] |
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| − | Also, I heartily encourage fact-checking, especially in the Armada part. I have confidence in everything I wrote, but not much evidence to back it up (especially the Hasbro-misunderstanding rumor). And my knowledge only becomes shakier after that, so I stopped myself for good measure. |
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| + | *''Originally published:'' October, 2006 |
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| − | If I had more time, I'd do some more digging with regards to the quirks of G1 Tech-Speckery, like the different categories for the Micromaster teams, or the specific ratings on the Headmaster toys. But I don't, so I invite anybody who's interested to go for it. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 18:43, 17 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| + | == Synopsis == |
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| − | :When in doubt, mark a section with <nowiki>{{fact}}</nowiki> (a request for a supporting citation) indicating you ''think'' this is right, but you're unsure enough that you'd appreciate a concrete example. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 20:04, 17 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| + | As Thunderwing speeds through hyperspace toward [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Optimus Prime and the Wreckers frantically prepare for his arrival. They're not the only ones; under Megatron's orders, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] onboard the Decepticon warship ''[[Thanatos]]'' prepare to bombard Cybertron from orbit in order to destroy Thunderwing once and for all, though Razorclaw harbours reservations. As the Autobots engage Thunderwing, Razorclaw orders Divebomb to take a group of Decepticons and fight alongside the [[Wreckers]]. |
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| − | ::I think the article has things backwards. Most of the RID toys had full writeups and quotes. It was in Armada that we got nothing at all. The stickers had no numbers on them. We didn't get even the numbers back until Energon.--[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] 21:40, 17 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| + | Jetfire finally uncovers an item in Bludgeon's files; if Thunderwing is subjected to a massive assault, he will drain his supply of [[Energon#IDW_Comics_Continuity|Ultra Energon]] ever faster. [[Dogfight]] reprograms Bludgeon's remaining [[Centurion droid|Centurion drones]] (of which there are many), adding to the combined Transformers' firepower. As the drones are destroyed and Rampage orders his Decepticons back, Optimus Prime moves in, blasting Thunderwing until he runs out of Energon. Rampage cancels his warship's bombing run. |
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| + | Returning to the Autobot command hub onboard [[Ark-27]], Optimus receives a communique from Jetfire, who has uncovered further information in Bludgeon's files - a Decepticon plan involving a planet called [[Earth]]. Connecting this information with the update he received from [[Prowl]]'s unit, Prime orders a change of course... |
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| − | There were Energon Bio trading cards with some of the toys. |
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| − | Oddly, my Jetfire had a tech spec card and a bio card. Just mentioning. --[[User:Chiasaur11|Chiasaur11]] |
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| − | :That was actually something that seemed to vary from shipment to shipment. Some had one, some had the other, some had both. I've seen different pack-ins even for the same toy.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]] 20:33, 17 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | ::I really stopped paying attention to Tech Spec stuff around that time, so if you want to throw Energon info in there, be my guest. Also, I don't know when they started printing 'em on the packaging again, but if anyone else knows, that'd be good to have in there too. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 20:42, 17 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | :::Believe they started ending up on the packaging again as of Cybertron. I remember amassing a nice little stack of tech spec cards from Energon, then being disappointed that Cybertron lacked them.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]] 21:21, 17 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| + | == Errors == |
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| + | * None identified as yet. |
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| − | Weren't there bios for the ''Armada'' characters online from pretty much the outset of the line? - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 22:13, 17 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| + | == Items of Note == |
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| + | * None identified as yet. |
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| − | When did they switch from '''Firepower''' to '''Fireblast'''? |
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| + | [[Category: IDW issues]] |
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| − | :RID, wasn't it? It was present in BM, definitely, and all. [[User:71.60.159.181|71.60.159.181]] 00:25, 19 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | You bastards. You went and made this page when I was already working on one. Suck. Oh well, yours is better. Just nobody start one on [[Box art]] in the next week or so, 'kay? [[User:Onslaught Six|Onslaught Six]] 01:30, 19 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | Should we have something on how Beast Wars tech spec bios were so different from the show's characterizations? -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 23:06, 24 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | Switching the title to the singular form seems irrationally pedantic to me. No one ever talks about - or will ever search for - a single "Tech Spec." (As an adjective, "tech spec" is sometimes used to modify "bio" or "ratings," but the title is a noun.) To my mind, it would be like changing a "Pants" article to "Pant." Seriously, why should this rule be THAT unbending? - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 23:16, 24 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | :...I use Tech Spec in the singular all the time! --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 23:42, 24 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | ::Example. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 23:59, 24 August 2007 (UTC) |
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| − | :::[http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Whatlinkshere/Tech_Spec Only one article links to "Tech Specs".] [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 00:05, 25 August 2007 (UTC) |
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Revision as of 23:23, 8 October 2007
Thunderwing is coming home...
Stormbringer, Part 4
Script: Simon Furman
Art: Don Figueroa
Lettering: Robbie Robbins
Colors: Josh Burcham
Editor: Chris Ryall and Dan Taylor
- Major characters (in order of appearance): Thunderwing, Topspin, Jetfire, Optimus Prime, Springer, Razorclaw, Roadbuster, Broadside, Megatron, Rampage, Whirl, Bludgeon, Iguanus, Nosecone, Afterburner, Darkwing, Dreadwind, Ruckus
- Originally published: October, 2006
Synopsis
As Thunderwing speeds through hyperspace toward Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the Wreckers frantically prepare for his arrival. They're not the only ones; under Megatron's orders, the Predacons onboard the Decepticon warship Thanatos prepare to bombard Cybertron from orbit in order to destroy Thunderwing once and for all, though Razorclaw harbours reservations. As the Autobots engage Thunderwing, Razorclaw orders Divebomb to take a group of Decepticons and fight alongside the Wreckers.
Jetfire finally uncovers an item in Bludgeon's files; if Thunderwing is subjected to a massive assault, he will drain his supply of Ultra Energon ever faster. Dogfight reprograms Bludgeon's remaining Centurion drones (of which there are many), adding to the combined Transformers' firepower. As the drones are destroyed and Rampage orders his Decepticons back, Optimus Prime moves in, blasting Thunderwing until he runs out of Energon. Rampage cancels his warship's bombing run.
Returning to the Autobot command hub onboard Ark-27, Optimus receives a communique from Jetfire, who has uncovered further information in Bludgeon's files - a Decepticon plan involving a planet called Earth. Connecting this information with the update he received from Prowl's unit, Prime orders a change of course...
Errors
- None identified as yet.
Items of Note
- None identified as yet.