Payload (Transformers)

Payload is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.

Transformers: Armada

Transformers character
name =Payload
japanname =Move


caption =Payload in the Armada animated series
affiliation =Mini-Con
subgroup =Space Team
rank =
function =
partner =Astroscope
Skyblast
motto ="It's scrappin' time!"
alternatemodes =Truck
series =Transformers: Armada


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Payload is the muscle of the Space Mini-Con Team, but people often forget that he's considerably smarter than most other robots out there. He doesn't really let this get to him, however. In fact, it seems one of the few things that can wear down Payload's temper is his teammate Sky Blast. He considers the youth a close friend, but one whose impulsive, act-before-thinking nature can really grind his gears.

Dreamwave Productions

Payload appeared among the Mini-Cons in issue #18 of the "Transformers: Armada" comic book who aided Over-Run using the Mini-Con Matrix in the defeat of Unicron.

According to the author of Space Teams's bios in the More Than Meets the Eye series Payload is based on the Marvel Comics hero The Thing, Skyblast on the Human Torch and Astroscope on Mister Fantastic.

Toys

*Armada Payload (2002):Came packaged with Astroscope and Skyblast.:A special Target store exclusive bonus pack of Armada Jetfire with Commetor came with the Space Team Mini-Cons Payload, Skyblast and Astroscope.:A repackage of the Energon Space team with 3 more Mini-Cons in a discount package.

*Energon Payload redeco (2004):A redeco of the space team came packaged with Ultra Magnus and Knockout.

*Universe Payload (unreleased):Redecos of the Space Team was to be partnered with the unreleased "Universe" Decepticons Spacewarp.

Transformers: Cybertron

Transformers character
name =Payload
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caption =Cybertron Payload toy
affiliation =Decepticon
subgroup =Mini-Cons
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partner =
motto =
alternatemodes =Truck
series =Transformers: Cybertron
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japanvoice =Payload, like his fellow Lunar Assault Mini-Con Team members, spends his time attacking the normally-serene Exploration Mini-Con Team. Though he is physically one of the strongest Mini-Cons, Payload doesn't like to use his strength in combat; he'd rather outwit an opponent. As such, rather than engage his foe in a one-on-one brawl like Kobushi, Payload battles his "rival" Ascentor with brains, setting traps in the hopes of one day ensnaring the brilliant Mini-Con.

Toys

*Cybertron Payload (2006):A blue redeco of Armada Ransack that came packaged with Ascentor. I should be noted that it seems the molds for the Lunar Assault and Lunar Exploration teams were swapped at some point, since Payload's bio seems to describe the large frame of his rival Ascentor.

2007 Transformers film

Transformers character
name =Payload


caption =Payload movie toy
affiliation =Autobot or Decepticon
subgroup =Deluxe Vehicles
Drones
rank =7
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partner =
motto =
alternatemodes =Bulldog II Armored Truck
series =Transformers movie toys
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japanvoice =Payload is the name of a Decepticon who appeared in the toy line and video game tie-ins for the 2007 live action "Transformers" movie. He turns into a dark blue Bulldog II armored truck. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-42EfDaJ0QE YouTube - Transformers Payload review ] ]

Transforming into an armored truck, Payload is the one the Decepticons who they rely on to procure the money they need to best function on Earth and can plow through or destroy any Autobot that get in his way, and fast enough to outrun almost anything on the road.

In the 3D card game from Wizards of the Coast there is a Payload card, but it is a repaint of the card designed for the Autobot Ratchet.

IDW Publishing

Payload appeared among the troops of Megatron on Cybertron on the first issue of "". Dreadwing, Swindle and him were the Decepticons that tortured Bumblebee's squad before Megatron comes.

In "Transformers: Reign of Starscream" #4 Arcee returned to Cybertron from Mars by hiding in the landing gear of Starscream's ship. Once on the planet she was discovered by a Dreadwing and Payload drone, who she deactivated.

Transformers: The Game

In "", Payload appears as tackling-class drones for the Autobot & Decepticon armies. Autobot versions have eyes with a mask, & their primary color is silver/white. Decepticon versions have a lens-head & their color is a dark blue.

Transformers: Autobots/Decepticons

Payload appears as a playable character, going by the name "Armored Truck". Payload's body frame appears in vehicles that are buses, armored trucks, civilian vans, and a few helecopters.

Movie toys

*Movie Deluxe Class Payload (2007):Payload is a deluxe-sized toy, transforming into a dark blue armored truck, with a logo of 'Armored Services'(with a Decepticon symbol in it, similar to that of Barricade). Payload has an Automorph claw that moves when the brushguard is pressed. Several pieces on Payload tend to pop off easily: his brushguard, midriff-plate/claw-center, and even his upper shoulder/head assembly. His design is closer to that of the Movie Prequel comic than that of the video game.

*3D Battle Card Game Payload (2007):Payload is among the characters which appeared in the 1st wave of Transformers 3D Battle Card Game by Wizards of the Coast. He is a redeco of movie Autobot Ratchet.

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