- Quadruple Changer
"Quadruple changers" are a
Transformer race that can change into four different modes, that is, 1 robot mode and 3 alt-modes, or 2 robot modes and 2 alt-modes. This is often compared to atriple changer , which has only 3. One of the most famous quadruple changer isScorponok , who has a robot mode that can change into ascorpion ,jet , and afortress . This is quite possible in . Another well-known quadruple changer isLongarm , who is actuallyShockwave in disguise, because of his ability to change different sizes and shapes. This is seen in . As a result, Longarm and Shockwave are one and the same. Originally, they were not, but in the Animated series, they are merged into one character. Shockwave's alt-mode is a futuristictank that is based on theMegatron of theArmada cartoon series. Longarm's alt-mode is a futuristiccrane tractor . In addition, the Animated Shockwave/Longarm, as an action figure, will be in stores in December 2008.
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