LEARN TO SPEAK THE VOCABULARY OF CYBERTRON, HOME PLANET OF TRANSFORMERS BEFORE BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE OPENS ON JULY 4, KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AUTOBOTS AND DECEPTICONS
PAWTUCKET, R.I., (February 2007) � When the first-ever live-action TRANSFORMERS movie from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro opens on July 4, 2007, longtime fans will easily comprehend the lexicon associated with the world-famous toy line.
But for those who feel like they may need subtitles to understand some of the names and terms that are unique to the TRANSFORMERS world, here is a beginner�s guide to learn the difference between AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, discover where CYBERTRON is located within the galaxy, and realize why the Earth�s inhabits can put their faith in OPTIMUS PRIME to restore order to our planet.
TRANSFORMERS GLOSSARY
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* AllSpark: The TRANSFORMERS afterlife. The TRANSFORMERS source of life, or, the basic building block of the TRANSFORMERS soul.
* Ark: The AUTOBOTS; starship they travel in to Earth.
* AUTOBOT: The �good guys� in the TRANSFORMERS race. AUTOBOTS hold to the ideals of defending life and aspire for a peaceful existence.
* AUTOBOT JAZZ�: Faction � AUTOBOT. Vehicle � White Car. AUTOBOT JAZZ lives by the �rock-n-roll� lifestyle credo of �if you can�t do something with style, it�s not worth doing at all.�
* AUTOBOT RATCHET�: Faction � AUTOBOT. Vehicle � Ambulance. AUTOBOT RATCHET serves as the medic to his AUTOBOT brethren.
* �AUTOBOTS, Roll Out!�: �AUTOBOTS, Roll Out!� is the classic call to action of AUTOBOT leader OPTIMUS PRIME.
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* BARRICADE�: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle � Police Vehicle (most often). BARRICADE is the DECEPTICONS �scout,� often disguised as a symbol of authority for the purpose of getting close to and spying on the AUTOBOTS and their human allies.
* BLACKOUT�: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle � Assault Helicopter. BLACKOUT�S character takes out enemies with its Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) cannons.
* BONECRUSHER�: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle � Military Armored Assault Vehicle. BONECRUSHER is one of MEGATRON�S subservient soldiers.
* BotCon: The annual TRANSFORMERS fan convention started in 1994. BotCon 2007 will be held in Hasbro�s hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, this June 28 � July 1.
* BRAWL: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle � Tank. BRAWL has a distinctive three-barrel turret and is one of MEGATRON�S loyal henchmen.
* BUMBLEBEE�: Faction � AUTOBOT. Vehicle � Yellow Car. BUMBLEBEE is the �little brother� in the AUTOBOT family, idolizing his bigger, stronger brethren, and often finding himself in troublesome situations. He specializes in reconnaissance missions.
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* CYBERTRON: The home planet of the TRANSFORMERS. CYBERTRON is also the very first AUTOBOT and can also convert into a robot form known as CYBERTRON PRIMUS.
* Cybertron City: A generic term used for one of several AUTOBOT strongholds.
* CYBERTRON PRIMUS:.The first AUTOBOT and true name of the planet CYBERTRON. It was through the efforts of CYBERTRON PRIMUS that the first TRANSFORMERS were born. Arch nemesis: UNICRON
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* DECEPTICON: The �bad guys� in the TRANSFORMERS race. DECEPTICONS believe in total domination of the universe and the acquisition of power.
* DECEPTICON FRENZY�: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle/Alternate Mode � boombox or other everyday gadget. DECEPTICON FRENZY is one the smallest DECEPTICONS and is often seen converted into an everyday gadget (eg, boombox) for purposes of spying on humans.
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* Energon: A generic term for the primary energy source used by TRANSFORMERS.
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*G1: The first �generation� of the TRANSFORMERS toy line as it was introduced in 1984. The original line included 21 figures, including OPTIMUS PRIME�, MEGATRON�, BUMBLEBEE�, AUTOBOT JAZZ and STARSCREAM�. Fans refer to this generation as �G1� or �Gen1�.
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* IRONHIDE�: Faction � AUTOBOT. Vehicle � Truck. IRONHIDE is a �cowboy� type character and is one of the oldest friends of AUTOBOT leader OPTIMUS PRIME. He is often side-by-side with OPTIMUS PRIME as they race into battle.
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* Matrix: A symbolic object of immense power passed on from one AUTOBOT leader to another containing all the accumulated knowledge and wisdom of the AUTOBOT past.
* MEGATRON: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle � Jet, Tank or Blaster. Leader of the DECEPTICONS and the primary villain in the TRANSFORMERS saga.
* �MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE�: �More Than Meets The Eye� is a TRANSFORMERS tagline often used in the brand�s marketing. It alludes to the TRANSFORMERS robots ability to mask their appearances and hide in plain sight as any vehicular or technological object in the world.
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* Nemesis: The DECEPTICONS starship that they traveled in to Earth.
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* OPTIMUS PRIME�: Leader of the AUTOBOTS. Voiced by Peter Cullen in both the original animated series and the upcoming live-action feature film.
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* �Robots In Disguise�: �Robots In Disguise� is a TRANSFORMERS tagline often used in the brand�s marketing. It alludes to the TRANSFORMERS robots ability to change from robot mode into another form, such as a vehicle or gadget.
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* SCORPONOCK�: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle � Giant mechanical scorpion. SCORPONOCK is a powerful DECEPTICON featured in this summer�s live-action film..
* Spark: Unique to each TRANSFORMERS character, the Spark is the soul or core essence of each individual AUTOBOT or DECPTICON. A TRANSFORMER is given its Spark by the AllSpark itself.
* STARSCREAM�: Faction � DECEPTICON. Vehicle � Fighter Jet (most often). An extremely ambitious and treacherous character, STARSCREAM is often positioned as MEGATRON�S right-hand man.
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* TRANSFORMERS: The TRANSFORMERS are a fictional robot race that is able to change, rearranging itself into an innocuous form, such as a car, mechanical gadget or object, aircraft, or animal. The TRANSFORMERS race is made up of two primary factions � AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. The TRANSFORMERS were introduced as a toy line to the United States in 1984 by Hasbro, Inc. They have since appeared in countless comics, cartoons, video games and films.
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* UNICRON: A giant, planet-sized and evil DECEPTICON TRANSFORMERS character first introduced in the 1986 TRANSFORMERS animated movie. He is the arch enemy of all AUTOBOTS and is capable of destroying almost anything � including planets.
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