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Can You Identify this Transformer?

sullijosullijo mid-level minionsubterranean bunkerRegistered User regular
edited December 2007 in Help / Advice Forum
My son got a used transformer for Christmas, but we don't know who it is!

Can you identify this autobot?

transformer.jpg

Thanx!

(sorry for the crappy cell phone pic)

When I was driving once I saw this painted on a bridge:
"I don't want the world, I just want your half"
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  • XaquinXaquin Right behind you!Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    can you transform him?

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  • delphinusdelphinus Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    he doesnt look like the G1 or G2 series from what i recognize.

    he might be from the transformers energon or other CG series.
    the cellphone pic is fine, but what we do need is his transformation

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  • Iceman.USAFIceman.USAF Major East CoastRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    At least some other views, if you can't work the transformation.

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  • sullijosullijo mid-level minion subterranean bunkerRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I have no idea how to transform him; looks like he turns into a tank or some sort of crane (he's got a detachable weapon that looks like it turns into some sort of scoop)?

    Here's a few more pics (including the detachable part):
    transformer1.jpg
    transformer4.jpg
    transformer3.jpg
    transformer2.jpg

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    It's Metroplex, from the Transformers Cybertron toyline. He first came out about this time two years ago, I believe.

    EDIT: Unfortunately, it appears that his instructions are not in Hasbro's instructions archive on their website. I could ask on another board if someone could scan the instructions for you, if you like.

    In the mean time, Seibertron's photo gallery should be able to give you a pretty good idea of the alternate mode.

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  • delphinusdelphinus Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    damnit. i was totally going to call metroplex, but i didnt think they made him that small.
    the G1 felt like a damn battle fortress.

    your son is a damn lucky kid sull.

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  • sullijosullijo mid-level minion subterranean bunkerRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Awesome! I and my son thank you!

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    "I don't want the world, I just want your half"
  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    You're welcome. It was the least I could do, what with my vast Transformers knowledge.

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  • Iceman.USAFIceman.USAF Major East CoastRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    So, what does he transform into?

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  • sullijosullijo mid-level minion subterranean bunkerRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Some sort of cybertronian bulldozer:

    transformer5.jpg

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  • Iceman.USAFIceman.USAF Major East CoastRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    !
    Awesome!

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  • AceedAceed Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    More like taking it up the assdozer...

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Cybertronian Paranormal Eliminator Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    delphinus wrote: »
    damnit. i was totally going to call metroplex, but i didnt think they made him that small.
    the G1 felt like a damn battle fortress.

    your son is a damn lucky kid sull.

    G1 Metroplex was shorter than that one, IIRC. By a lot.
    Iceman.USAF wrote: »
    So, what does he transform into?

    A (very) stylized version of a bucket wheel excavator.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucket-wheel_excavator

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  • SalmonOfDoubtSalmonOfDoubt Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Why the hell is he called Metroplex if he doesn't turn into a city/base thing?

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