Mech Alive

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Mech Alive is a technology from theRevenge of the Fallencontinuity family.

In order to improve their battlefield effectiveness, theAutobotsdeveloped the advancedMech Alivecombat system. The system has two primary functions. Gearing is used to shift aTransformer's armor plating, giving defensive advantages in fending off attacks. Reflexes, aim, and attack power are all also improved through the reinforcing of internal gearing.

Unfortunately, the Autobots' advantage didn't last long beforeDecepticonspies stole the technology for use in their own warriors.^[1]

Revenge of the Fallen toyline

In theRevenge of the Fallentoyline,Mech Alive Gearing features moving panels and/or moving gears and mechanisms when certain areas on a toy's body are manipulated.

It should not be confused withAutomorphing,thefirst movietoylinegimmick,which automates part of the transformation process. Mech Alive is not transformation-based and can still be activated once the toy is transformed. It is intended to represent the constantly moving parts and gears that can be seen on the Transformers in thelive-action films.

For example, when the head ofRevenge of the FallenVoyager ClassStarscreamis turned, drums in his chest rotate. When Leader ClassOptimus Prime's head is pushed back, gears in his chest turn as his chest pieces shrug while lights and sounds activate.

References

1. ↑Toy packaging.