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| ⚫ | '''Mini-Cassettes''' (also known as ''Cassette Warriors'' or simply ''Cassettes'') are Transformers whose alternate mode is an audio cassette. They can fit into the chest compartments of [[Blaster]] or [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (while the toys can fit into either, in fiction they stick to the communicator of their own faction). |
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| ⚫ | '''Mini-Cassettes''' (also known as ''Cassette Warriors'' or simply ''Cassettes'') are Transformers whose alternate mode is an audio cassette. They can fit into the chest compartments of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] or [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (while the toys can fit into either, in fiction they stick to the communicator of their own faction). |
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Many of the characters have communication or espionage roles. Also, many of them are [[redecos]]. |
Many of the characters have communication or espionage roles. Also, many of them are [[redecos]]. |
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| + | {{quote|In the days of Megatron, Decepticons developed the art of espionage using cassette technology.|[[Teletraan II]], from the [[Secret Files of Teletraan II]]}} |
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| − | ===Combiners=== |
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| − | *[[Dial]] and [[Saur]] combine to form [[Legout]] (They are members of the [[W Cassettebot]] subgroup.) |
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| − | *[[Grand Slam]] and [[Raindance]] combine to form [[Slamdance]] |
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| − | *[[Graphy]] and [[Noise]] combine to form [[Decibel]] (They are members of the [[W Cassettebot]] subgroup.) |
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| − | ===Eject/Rewind mold=== |
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| − | *[[Eject]] |
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| − | *[[Flip Sides]] (The same character as listed under ''Decepticon cassettes,'' below.) |
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| − | *[[Rewind]] |
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| − | *[[Rosanna]] (A member of the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] singing group.) |
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| − | ===Others=== |
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| − | *[[Ramhorn]] |
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| − | *[[Steeljaw]] |
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| − | *[[Sundor]] (Redeco of Laserbeak, below. A member of the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] singing group.) |
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| + | ==Fiction== |
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| − | ===Combiners=== |
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| − | *[[Beastbox]] and [[Squawktalk]] combine to form [[Squawkbox]] |
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| − | === |
+ | ===Cartoon continuity=== |
| + | ====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== |
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| − | *[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] |
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| + | The Mini-Cassettes were largely subordinate to Soundwave and Blaster, and very loyal to them. They spent much of their time stored away in their chest waiting to be called out when the situation required it. The mini-cassettes with beast forms were treated like pets and were generally (but not always) limited to growling animal vocalizations. |
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| − | *[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] |
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| − | === |
+ | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== |
| + | ====Generation One==== |
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| − | *[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] |
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| + | Mini-cassettes were more autonomous and filled in regular positions in the ranks of the Autobot and Decepticons. They could all speak, but sometimes go long periods without talking. |
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| − | *[[Garboil]] (Member of the [[Cobalt Sentries]].) |
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| − | *[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] |
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| − | :(See also Sundor under ''Autobot cassettes,'' above.) |
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| − | ===Ravage mold=== |
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| + | {{main|Autobot Mini-Cassette}} |
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| − | *[[Glit]] (A member of the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] singing group.) |
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| − | *[[Howlback]] (Member of the [[Cobalt Sentries]].) |
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| − | *[[Ravage]] |
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| − | ===Others=== |
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| + | {{main|Decepticon Mini-Cassette}} |
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| − | *[[Flip Sides]] (The same character as listed under ''Autobot cassettes,'' above.) |
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| − | *[[Overkill]] |
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| − | *[[Ratbat]] |
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| − | *[[Slugfest]] |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Notes== |
| + | [[Image:Soundwaveg1.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Soundwave and his Mini-Cassettes]] |
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| − | *In a ''Toys R Us Transformers: The Movie'' sticker book released in 1986, Laserbeak is referred to as a "Recordicon". This would seem to be the only sub-team name for the Decepticon cassettes ever mentioned in official US materials. |
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| + | *The toys' cassette altmodes are roughly life-sized compared to real [[Wikipedia:Compact Cassette#Successors|microcassettes]]. |
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| + | *The term '''Mini-Cassette''' is used in toy catalogs from 1985 onwards. It was common for '''cassette''' to be used elsewhere, such as toy instructions and fiction. |
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Latest revision as of 11:04, 25 September 2011
- Mini-Cassettes are Transformers from the Generation One continuity family.
The cassette tape: the future of data storage and communications!
Mini-Cassettes (also known as Cassette Warriors or simply Cassettes) are Transformers whose alternate mode is an audio cassette. They can fit into the chest compartments of Blaster or Soundwave (while the toys can fit into either, in fiction they stick to the communicator of their own faction).
Many of the characters have communication or espionage roles. Also, many of them are redecos.
- "In the days of Megatron, Decepticons developed the art of espionage using cassette technology."
- ―Teletraan II, from the Secret Files of Teletraan II
- Japanese name: Cassettebot (Autobots) / Cassettron (Decepticons)
Fiction[]
Cartoon continuity[]
The Transformers cartoon[]
The Mini-Cassettes were largely subordinate to Soundwave and Blaster, and very loyal to them. They spent much of their time stored away in their chest waiting to be called out when the situation required it. The mini-cassettes with beast forms were treated like pets and were generally (but not always) limited to growling animal vocalizations.
Marvel Comics continuity[]
Generation One[]
Mini-cassettes were more autonomous and filled in regular positions in the ranks of the Autobot and Decepticons. They could all speak, but sometimes go long periods without talking.
Autobot cassettes
Decepticon cassettes
Notes[]
Soundwave and his Mini-Cassettes
- The toys' cassette altmodes are roughly life-sized compared to real microcassettes.
- The term Mini-Cassette is used in toy catalogs from 1985 onwards. It was common for cassette to be used elsewhere, such as toy instructions and fiction.