Roller (G1)

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This article is about G1 Optimus Prime's drone unit. For the pre-war policeman Autobot, seeRoller (IDW).For a list of other meanings, seeRoller (disambiguation).

Roller istarget practicea component ofAutobotleaderOptimus Primefrom theGeneration 1continuity family.

Rolleris a small, cart-shaped device that Optimus Prime uses to slip unobtrusively behind enemy lines. He can maintain radio control over Roller at distances up to 1200 miles. Having Roller present somewhere is like being there himself.

Roller is a droid, able to function autonomously without Optimus's active oversight. But without Optimus, by far the most important of the three modules, Roller would not survive. Optimus shows great attachment and concern for Roller, who is left particularly vulnerable by the behind-the-scenes situations in which it specializes.

At least in one alternate reality, Roller combines withCyclonusto formGrand Galvatron.

Roller's nature varies: in some realities, he is a drone component of Optimus Prime, while in others he is a sentient individual. Sometimes he is previously known asBarrelroller(バレルローラーBarerurōrā) and later becomes known as theMicro Carrier(マイクロキャリアMaikuro Kyaria) orApex Bomber.

Contents 1Fiction 1.1Generation 1 cartoon continuity 1.1.1The Transformerscartoon 1.1.2Japanese cartoon continuity 1.1.2.1Collector's Editiontoy bio 1.1.2.2Unite Warriors/Legends 1.1.2.3The Battlestars 1.1.2.4Generations Selects Special Comic 1.1.3Wings Universe 1.2Marvel Comics continuity 1.2.1MarvelThe Transformerscomics 1.2.2MarvelGeneration 2comic 1.3Ladybird Books continuity 1.4Highway Clash 1.5Q-Robo Transformer 1.62005 IDW continuity 1.7Ask Vector Prime 2Toys 2.1The Transformers 2.1.1Return of Convoy 2.2Commemorative Series 2.3Collector's Edition 2.4Generation 2 2.5Smallest Transforming Transformers 2.6Hybrid Style 2.7Encore 2.8Universe(2008) 2.9Masterpiece 2.10Transformers(2010) 2.11Generations 2.12Generations(Japan) 2.13Transformers(campaign item) 2.14Unite Warriors 2.15War for Cybertron Trilogy 2.16Collaborative 2.17Robosen Collector's Edition 2.18Legacy 2.19Missing Link 2.20Studio Series 2.21Age of the Primes 3Merchandise 3.1Heroes of Cybertron 3.2Imaginarium Art 3.3Transformers Character Card 4Notes 4.1Foreign names 5References

Fiction

Generation 1 cartoon continuity

The Transformerscartoon

WhenBumblebeeandSparkplug Witwickywere caught byDecepticons,and with the clock ticking on the bomb they planted,Optimus Primesent Roller into the mine. When the bomb exploded, Optimus was nearly destroyed,More than Meets the Eye, Part 2but Roller emerged cheekily unscathed, promptingJazzto observe "Roller's one tough little Autobot!"More than Meets the Eye, Part 3

Another ofMegatron's schemes involved sabotaging the Autobots' recharging chamber with a personality destabilizer device, turning a good number of them, including Optimus Prime, "evil". When the unaffected Autobots attempted to restore Prime back to normal, he split into his three components. Both Roller and the Combat Deck attempted to take the Autobots out, butHoundwas able to nail them both with attitude exchangers and stop their attacks.Attack of the Autobots

The Autobots were stuck invehicle modeby theTransfixatron.WithIronhidein the claws of Megatron's car-crushing machine, only Roller could save the day! Roller led the Decepticons on a merry chase, allowing Optimus to rescue Ironhide from the jaws of undignified death!The Autobot Run

Japanese cartoon continuity

Collector's Editiontoy bio

Several million years ago onCybertron,when Optimus Prime was a mere transport and delivery worker known as Orion Pax, Roller was an industrial droid known as Barrelroller.^[1]He transformed into an electromagnetic lift handle that helped Orion in his warehouse work moving heavy cargo. When Orion was fatally wounded by Megatron and rebuilt byAlpha Trionas Optimus Prime, Barrelroller was rebuilt into Roller.Collector's EditionOrion Pax toy bio

Unite Warriors/Legends

After Optimus Prime died in theUnicron War,Roller was trapped between dimensionsRuination Chapter, Part Twoand consigned to soul-crushing wandering. His anger and despair as he journeyed created an emotional and malicious energy that attracted the attention ofUnicron.His scattershot memory didn't tell much, but what he knew was his burning hatred forOptimus Primeof theAutobots.Unite WarriorsbioAs part of his plan to avertGalvatronfrom using his body as "Grand Galvatron",Unicron summoned Roller back to his home universe, christening him" Wandering Roller "and giving him the ability to become a limb for Grand Galvatron. The assembled team was ordered to invadeCybertronso that the planet could serve as Unicron's new body, but Galvatron summarily ignored his request and set out to conquer the planet for himself.Grand Galvatron Chapter

Cyclonus,the main component of Grand Galvatron, had the group undergo training by exposing them to the lava pools ofThrull.The training regiment wasn't much of a challenge to Roller, though, who finished his time in the lava quickly so he could relax and sip on anenergon cube.Special Training in the Lava Baths of Planet Thrull!

When Grand Galvatron attacked Cybertron, Roller and the others were separated into their individual forms byTrailbreakerand continued the battle on foot. He made his way intoVector Sigma's chamber, whereRatchetwas trying to resuscitateOptimus Prime,and saw his chance to get revenge on Prime by destroying his body. He was stopped in his attempt bySky Lynx,then re-combined with the rest of the team to do battle withSky Reign.Sky Reign ChapterThis face-off would be interrupted by the arrival ofMegaempressand her4 Guards.In the chaos that followed, Grand Galvatron's limbs fled in terror and Roller and Breakdown were forced byFlowspadeto become fists for her "Transplay" ninja technique.Megatronia ChapterRoller was eventually released from this state and rushed to Optimus's defense when Unicron arrived with his upgradedCombatrons,recognizing the evil god as the greater threat.Ruination Chapter, Part One

With Galvatron II's spirit excised from his body, Cyclonus called upon his teammates to help defend Cybertron from Unicron and the five combined into Grand Galvatron to help the other combiners in their attack against the evil god. WhenOptimus Maximuswas split up by one of Unicron's attacks, Roller rushed to his old commander's side, granting his power as an arm for one last punch that sent Unicron back to theTriple Z Point.In the aftermath, Roller regained his memories of his past life as Optimus's partner and was saddened by his leader's admission that he had only seven days left to live. When Optimus Prime died again, Roller stood guard over his body, promising to never part with him again and hoping for a new power that would be able to resurrect his beloved partner.Ruination Chapter, Part Two

After a decade of standing vigil over Optimus Prime's body, Roller received the news thatDai Atlashad recovered theZodiac,an energy source capable of reviving the deceased Autobot leader. Unfortunately, it was at that moment that astrange capsuleappeared, injuring Roller and leaving him helpless to prevent the device from abducting Optimus Prime. Feeling responsible for the loss of his former partner, Roller joined theBattlestarsto help track down his remains. The team subsequently located Prime's body on the fortified Decepticon planet ofLucifer,and during their battle withNovaroidandGalamandrones, Roller sacrificed his life, drawing fire so that the other Battlestars could complete the mission.

With Optimus Prime's body secured, the Battlestars placed it alongside Roller's own remains, hoping that the Zodiac could restore both partners to life. Their efforts succeeded, with the Zodiac's energies upgrading Roller into the Micro Carrier, able to combine with Optimus Prime to form Star Convoy.

Years later in2038,during the battle against the rebornDark Nova,Roller once more helped Optimus Prime transform into Star Convoy, to strike down theVok Galaman.The partners then separated once more, with Roller towing the Combat Deck as it was transformed into a launch ramp for Dai Atlas.LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two

The Battlestars

When Optimus Prime was restored to life as Star Convoy, he was equipped with an upgraded version of Roller known as the Micro Carrier.

The Micro Carrier would be instrumental in the Autobots' victory over theGreat Novaroids.The Battlestars story page #7

Generations Selects Special Comic

By2050,Roller had been restored to his more traditional design and accompanied Optimus Prime toNeo Scramble City.Volcanicus comic 1

Wings Universe

Nine million years ago, Barrelroller was carried around byOrion Pax,who worked atstorage yard 67along with his friendsArielandDion.Battle Lines, Part 1

Marvel Comics continuity

MarvelThe Transformerscomics

Optimus Primeused his Roller unit to command a battle inWashington, D.C.while actually sneaking away from the action to findRavage.Kickbackswooped in and destroyed Roller, causing Optimus Prime to double over in pain, and ironically saving him from the InsecticonBombshell'scerebro-shell.Plague of the Insecticons!

MarvelGeneration 2comic

Roller provided covering fire for Optimus Prime andMegatronas they fled theCybertronianarmy.Total War!

Ladybird Books continuity

Spike's sally to sneakily sabotage the Solar Station was stymied by a sealed storage-door. Roller to the Rescue! Sent scuttling through the sage, secreted fromSoundwave's sight, to supply a Cybertroniansonic multi-tool.Roller had saved the day!

Spike's subsequent sabotage of the solar station and ensuing detonation of theenergon cubesin it could be construed (in some small way) to save the day as well. Megatron's Fight for Power

Highway Clash

Optimus andProwlsecretly guarded a shipment of microchips that could be used to imbue sentience onto robots. While on this mission, Optimus had brought along Roller for extra protection against possible Decepticon threats.Highway Clash

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2005 IDW continuity

AtBrasnya,MegatronorderedBlitzwingto wait for Optimus Prime to come into range before firing on him. Optimus discreetly sent Roller ahead to intercept Blitzwing, and at the last moment, Roller blew him up good.Escalation #4Unfortunately, the same trick didn't work on Megatron, who buried the poor guy under a pile of rocks. However, this bought Optimus Prime the time to transfer his consciousness to his trailer section.Escalation #5

Ask Vector Prime

Vector Primeclarified that in some universes, Roller would indeed be upgraded intoApex Bomber.Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/27

Toys

The Transformers

• Optimus Prime(1984)
  • Takara ID number:C-01

• Known designers:Shōji Kawamori(TakaraTomy)

The TransformersRoller was included with the originalOptimus Primetoy (as well as its many rereleases). Roller is a small, six-wheeled vehicle resembling anAmphicatthat is stored in the trailer portion. The seats are scaled to allow Roller to carryDiaclonefigures, due to its use in the prior toyline. Thetrailer/Combat Deckfeatures a spring-loaded device that is capable of launching Roller out of the combat deck. Roller has a hole on top to hold the included oil pump or Optimus's gun. As a result of the original Optimus Prime's production variants (prior to rerelease), Roller was alternatively molded in silver plastic (the trailer's exterior color), or in various shades of blue, indigo and purple (mold colors of the corresponding Optimus's fists/legs/Combat Deck unit).

As an homage to the silver Roller pictured in the G1 cartoon, some 2000s re-issues of Optimus Prime/Convoy have included Roller molded in that Prime's blue color, onlypaintedsilver. (Only the New Year Special and 25th Anniversary Rollers have been left blue, and unpainted.)

• More information on Roller at TFU.info

• Convoy Black Version(2000)
  • ID number:01

Along with Prime, Roller received ablack repaintas a exclusive for the Japanese convention JAFCON.

• More information on Black Roller at TFU.info

Return of Convoy

• Star Convoy(Powered Master, 1991, 2005)
  • ID number:C-372

Thistoyfrom theReturn of Convoyline included an upgraded Roller named the Micro Carrier, patterned after a tracked ballistic missile carrier.

• More information on the Micro Carrier at TFU.info

Commemorative Series

• Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor(2003)

• Known designers:Kōjin Ōno(TakaraTomy),Ban Magami(concept artist)

When Hasbrore-releasedOptimus Prime'sPowermaster toyin theGeneration One Commemorative Series,it was simply a repackaging of Takara's earlierGod Ginraire-release,includingGodbomber,which had only been sold in the Japanese market. In adapting the toy's presentation for an English-speaking audience, Hasbro was adding a whole new element to Prime's fiction, as Ginrai and Godbomber had nothing to do withConvoy.Thus did Godbomber become "Apex Bomber," which merged with Prime as "Apex Armor."

• More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info

Collector's Edition

• Orion Pax(Multi-pack, 2005)

• ID number:67

Meant to represent a pre-rebuilding-by-Alpha-Trionversion of the character, Roller^[1]is a redeco of theTargetmasterRecoil,transforming into an "electromagnetic lift handle". His handle is a5 mm post,allowing him to be held by alotofTransformerstoys.

He was only available as part of ane-HOBBYexclusiveCollector's Editionset, packed in withOrion PaxandDion.This set shipped to buyers in September 2005.

• More information on Roller at TFU.info

Generation 2

• Optimus Prime(1993, 1994)

Aslightly altered versionof the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime, it included Roller.

• More information onGeneration 2Roller at TFU.info

Smallest Transforming Transformers

• G1 Convoy Trailer(2003)
  • ID Number:GTF-01B (trailer)

Optimus Prime's Combat Deck was available separately as a shortpacked figure. Included was a tiiiiny Roller. Awww!

In wave 2.5, it was again available in cartoon colors as achase figure.

• More information onSmallestRoller (with Combat Deck) at TFU.info

Hybrid Style

• G1 Convoy(2006)
  • ID number:THS-02

• Known designers:Shōji Kawamori(TakaraTomy)

THS-02 G1 Convoyis a finely detailed, partially die-cast metal transforming toy of G1 Optimus Prime. It comes with a fully transforming and highly detailed trailer that opens up into its Combat Deck/repair bay, as well as Roller, who features four-wheel steering.

• More information onHybrid StyleRoller at TFU.info

Encore

• Convoy(September 2007)
  • ID number:01

EncoreRoller is included in thisreissue of the original Optimus Prime toy,painted in "anime" colors (light gray).

Universe(2008)

• Optimus Prime 25th Anniversary Pack

Roller is reissued withOptimusin blue, as Hasbro wanted the unit to match Prime's fists. It was originally intended to be grey.

• More information on 25 Anniversary Roller (with Optimus Prime) at TFU.info

Masterpiece

• Convoy(September 24,2011)
  • ID number:MP-10

MP-10 Convoyis an entirely new, smaller tooling (Compared to the original MP-01 Optimus) of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, and comes with a new version of Roller. Roller is silver, is capable of towing Prime'strailer,can be ridden by the includedSpike Witwickyfigurine, and the includedIon blastercan mount on its back.

• Convoy Mode "Eva"(November 28,2014)
  • ID number:MP-10

• Known designers:Shogo Hasui(TakaraTomy),Junichi Akutsu(concept artist)

Transformers × EvangelionConvoy Mode "Eva"is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy complete with Roller, who is decoed in a military olive color and emblazoned with theNervinsignia. This toy was limited to 1,000 pieces.

• Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)(February 28,2018)
  • ID number:MP-711

Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores,MP-711is a7-Eleven-themed Optimus Prime, with an accordingly colored Roller.

• Convoy(August 24,2019)
  • ID number:MP-44

This version of Roller is an entirely new mold included with the thirdMasterpieceMP-44 Convoy.Gray in color, he can interact with many of the included components and accessories: storing in the trailer, as expected, seating the included Spike, Sparkplug, and/or Carly figures, and towing the repair drone, which can now separate from the trailer, has its own wheels, and also doubles as a flight-stand for when Optimus Prime wears his backpack.

Transformers(2010)

• Masterpiece Optimus Prime(2012)

The HasbroTransformersToys "R" Us-exclusivereleaseof MP-10 Convoy also redecoes Roller, this time in blue. It retains all of the functionality andgimmickryfrom the previous release.

Generations

• Optimus Prime with Autobot Roller(Legends Class, 2013)
  • Series / Number:02 / #001
  • Accessories:Ion Blaster

• Known designers:Joe Kyde(Hasbro)

Part of the third wave of 2012-onwardsGenerationsLegends Class toys,Thrilling 30Optimus Primecomes with "Autobot Roller", who transforms into a six-wheeled SUV, a robot with3 mm-compatiblehands, and a weapon with a5 mm handle.He has a 5 mm hole invehicle modeand a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.

Not depicted in theinstructionsorstock photos,Roller can also attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime's feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the ion blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller's weapon mode to form a longer weapon.

This mold was redecoed intoMovie Advanced SeriesSilver RollerandGenerationsSuppressor.

• More information onGenerationsRoller at TFU.info

Generations(Japan)

• Optimus Prime & Bumblebee(September 28,2013)
  • ID number:TG24
  • Accessories:Ion Blaster

The JapaneseGenerationsrelease ofThrilling 30Legends Class Roller redecoes him in metallic blue. He comes in aTakaraTomyfour-pack withOptimus Prime,as well asBumblebeeandBlazemaster.His bio describes him as apartnerofOrion Paxin the Cybertron police force.

Transformers(campaign item)

• Silver Roller(Promotional Micron, 2014)
  • Release date:May 172014

Silver Roller (シルバーローラーShirubā Rōrā) is a (what else?) redeco of the aboveGenerationsRoller,cast in sparkly-colorless-clear, smoky-clear and black plastic. He of course still transforms into a six-wheeled SUV, a robot with3mm-compatiblehands, and a double-barreled blaster weapon with a5 mm handle.He also has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting other accessories.

He was part of the "Clear Micron Campaign",exclusiveto JapaneseToys "R" Usstores, free with the purchase of 3000 yen worth ofLost Ageproduct.

This mold was also used to makeGenerationsSuppressor.

Unite Warriors

• Grand Galvatron(giftset,April 30,2016)
  • ID number:UW-06

AredecoofCombiner WarsRook,"Wandering Roller" transforms into anarmored reconnaissancevehicle; reminiscent to aType 87 ARV.Inrobot mode,Roller features a color scheme based onIDW Roller,while his vehicle mode is colored like the original silver version of Roller.

As a Deluxe ClassTransformers Unite Warriorsfigure, he can combine to form the leg or arm of any combiner from Hasbro'sCombiner Warssubline or anyUnite Warriorsfigure or into one ofLegendsGodbomber's legs, but would usually be associated withGrand Galvatron.

He was released as part of a Grand Galvatron giftset along withTactician Cyclonus,Ghost Starscream,Curse Armada Thrust,andZombie War Breakdown.

Combiner Warsmold:Rook
Version 1: Hasbro:Combiner WarsProtectobot Rook Fun Publications:Combiner Wars Impactor Predacon Tarantulas TakaraTomy:Unite WarriorsUW-06Wandering Roller Version 2: Hasbro:Combiner WarsSwindle Swindle (Generation 2) Autobot Hound TakaraTomy:Unite WarriorsUW-07Swindle UW-EXHound UW-EXGreejeeber Version 3: TakaraTomy:Unite WarriorsUW-08Nosecone

War for Cybertron Trilogy

• Deluxe Centurion Drone(Deluxe Class with accessories pack,2020)
  • ID number:WFC-E33

A Roller car accessory is included as part of theWar for Cybertron TrilogyDeluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack,and it's meant to go withEarthriseLeader ClassOptimus Primeto complete the set, with a 5mm post on its underside to tab into a dedicated bay in Optimus's trailer. There is also a raised 5mm connector hole on the rear-most block of Roller, presumably to mount eitherEarthriseOptimus's Ion Cannon or the classic rifle version included in the pack, and 3mm posts are on the rear as exhaust pipes, to use with theWar for Cybertron Trilogyrange of effects pieces. Roller's 5mm port is also the perfect height to towEarthriseOptimus Prime's trailer.

Collaborative

• Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition(July 19,2019)

TheEcto-35 Editionredeco ofMasterpieceOptimus Primeincludes Roller, and adds an extra accessory to make it resemble a wheeledghost trap.A small peg allows the includedSlimerfigurine to ride on top.

Robosen Collector's Edition

• Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Trailer and Roller(2022)

The grandiose, CES-showroom-conversation-pieceRobosen Optimus Prime programmable robotwould later receive a similarly ultra-high-endfully automated trailer.Behind its self-moving doors and ramps is a Roller that users can control through app interface. This Roller can drive on its own and can also be hitched up to tow the trailer.

Legacy

• Optimus Prime & Bumblebee(Multi-pack,2023)

• Accessories:Ion blaster, axe, stinger blaster, trailer, Roller, repair drone, trailer hitch/shield panel
• Known designers:Evan Brooks(Hasbro),Ittoku Kuwazu(TakaraTomy)^[2]

ThisHasbro Pulseexclusive combo pack ofLegacyCore Class Optimus Prime,Core Class Bumblebee,and a decked out Core Class scaleCombat Deckincludes a teeny tinyRoller,able to tow the entire trailer as well as carry around the repair drone on its own,MP-44style. He can fit inside the trailer but doesn't tab in anywhere, leaving him to be jostled around.

The set was revealed and put up for preorder on theJune 20Hasbro PulseFanstream.

Missing Link

• Convoy(2024)
  • ID Number:C-01
  • Accessories: Fuel Pump, Nozzle and Hose

• Known designers:Hironori Kobayashi(TakaraTomy),^[3]Yuki Ohshima(concept artist),Shin Ueda(packaging artist)^[4]

Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary ofThe Transformersbrand,Missing LinkConvoy comes with Roller (colored silver, not blue). Roller's wheels (and the toy's missiles) come attached to theirsprueand require assembly just like in the old days. The fuel pump, nozzle, and hose accessories are also included and can still interact with Roller in the same fashion as the original, though now Roller has a new hinge to allow the port for theion blasterto rotate out of sight, being replaced with a painted red light detail (harkening back to its appearance in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2").

This toy was redecoed to makeMissing LinkDillo.

Studio Series

• Optimus Prime(Commander Class,2024)

• Movie:The Transformers: The Movie
• Hasbro ID number:86-31
• TakaraTomy ID number:SS-142
• TakaraTomy release date:March 29,2025
• Accessories:Ion Blaster, Energon Axe,Matrix of Leadership,Trailer/Combat Deck,Roller, Auto-Launcher repair drone, 2beam effects,2 truck jump effects, "Battle of Autobot City"backdrop (3rd version)
• Known designers:Evan Brooks(Hasbro),Tomoki Tatsumi(TakaraTomy)^[5],Mario Carreiro(packaging),Marcelo Matere(packaging illustration)^[6]

Studio SeriesRoller is included withOptimus Primeonce more. Roller sports a cartoon-based silver deco and is scaled to seat 4Titan Masters.As per usual, he can tow the trailer as well as carry the repair drone like theMP-44 version.He can also carry the ion blaster using his rear port, though there is minimal clearance between the two which can cause paint chipping on both of them. Roller stores in the trailer by tabbing onto the drone, facing away from the door unlike usual.

Age of the Primes

• Star Optimus Prime(Titan Class,2025)

• Known designers:Mark Maher(Hasbro),Shuhei Umezu(TakaraTomy)^[7]

Released as the year one Titan Class figure forAge of the Primes,the blockbusterStar Convoyupdate "Star Optimus Prime"naturally includes a matching update ofMicro Carrier.It is referred to as "tread unit", based on an old arbitrary name by the Western fandom for Micro Carrier.

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This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Merchandise

Heroes of Cybertron

For further information, see:Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron

• Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor(2002)

Part of the first wave ofHasbro'sHeroes of Cybertrontoyline, "Apex Armor" Optimus is aredecoof theSuper Collection FigureGod Ginraifigurine.

The figurine is meant to represent the combined form of the Powermaster Optimus and the "armored roller drone".

• More information onHeroes of CybertronPowermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info

• Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack(2002)

This second-wave figurine is a redeco of the first God Ginrai/Powermaster Prime Apex Armor PVC figure, cast in translucent orange plastic with red gradients and flame detailing, depicting a "spark attack" mode.

This is a variant of the Super Collection Figure "God Fire Guts" God Ginrai chase figure, which had been rendered entirely in solid metallic gold paint.

• More information onHeroes of CybertronOptimus Prime Spark Attack at TFU.info

Imaginarium Art

• Optimus Prime(2017)

Imaginarium Art's first statue of Optimus Prime stands 24 inches tall and features multiple LEDs, two varieties of his laser rifle, and his energy axe. The statue's chestplate can open, revealing the Matrix of Leadership. The sculpted base for this figure also features the Combat Deck and Roller. Only 500 of this item were produced.

Transformers Character Card

• Convoy & Megatron Set(January 25,2022)
  • ID number:01 & 02

• Known designers:Shin Sasaki(illustration)

Released as part of the first wave of thee-HOBBYexclusiveTransformers Character Cardseries, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art ofOptimus Prime(with Roller) and Megatron (withStarscream,ThundercrackerandSkywarp) along withcharacter profilesandtech specs.

• Translation of G1 Megatron's Transformers Character Card

• Wandering Roller & Tarn Set(March 19,2024)
  • ID number:79 & 80

Released as part of the eleventh wave of thee-HOBBYexclusiveTransformers Character Cardseries, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Roller in hisUnite WarriorsbodyandTarnalong withcharacter profilesandtech specs.

• Translation of Wandering Roller's Transformers Character Card

Notes

• Optimus Prime's original character description, as seen in theTransformers Universeprofile comic, names the robot module "Optimus" and the drone module "Prime", noting that the Prime module is also known as Roller. In practice, this nomenclature is never used. The robot module is always treated as if named "Optimus Prime", with "Prime" even being his most common nickname.
• A reference to this "Prime module" is retained inUniverse'sPowermasterOptimus Prime profile, so the little guy must still be around, despite not being included with the Powermaster toy.
• Earlyconcept drawingsfor Powermaster Prime, as seen inTransformers Generations,makes him aHeadmaster/Powermaster, with a four-wheeled Roller forming the head.
• When the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy was released, it did not include Roller. Despite this, theMarvel comicand other contemporary fiction still presented Roller as his familiar cart-shaped self in Prime's trailer.^[8]When the toy was rereleased in 2003 as part of theCommemorative Series,it includedApex Bomber(renamed fromGodbomber), who is described on package as a "roller drone".
• Roller is simply referred to as "scout car" on the back of the packaging of Optimus Prime'sGeneration 2toy. While thebiofeatured on the North American packaging of the toy refers to him as "Roller, the Autobot scout car", the bio featured on the back of hismultilingualEuropeanomits the name "Roller" and explicitly capitalizes him as "Scout Car". This is subsequently repeated in a profile featured inissue #1of theUKGeneration 2comic.
• Roller was supposed to have a minor role inGinrai'sBinaltechtoy bio (written byHirofumi Ichikawa), but the toy was ultimately used asOptimus Primeand so the bio went unused. In this storyline, a new Dodge Ram Binaltech body was built for Roller, but was instead possessed by Ginrai as he travelled through time to save his own future.
• TheThrilling 30toyof Roller has arobot modebased onHunt for the DecepticonsBreacher,while hisvehicle modeis based on an APC vehicle accessory that was originally going to come withPrimeOptimus Maximus.^[9]
• The 2005 IDW continuity also includes another character named "Roller".His relation to Optimus Prime's Rollerwas explainedbyJames Robertsas the drone being named after Optimus's old friend.^[10]

Foreign names

• Japanese:Buggy(バギーBagī),Roller(ローラーRōrā)
• Mandarin:Xiǎo Gǔn Zhū(China, tiểu bi, "Little Rolling Bead" )

References