Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Gutsman Heavy]

must be yours, mine are fine

[griffin]

I've probably missed it, but why is Buster Optimus Prime called Buster Optimus Prime?

Does he bust a move?

Was hoping that the TFWiki website would have a possible explination, but doesn't. I can't recall if there was a reason mentioned, or if it is just JP Engrish, referring to the gun as a Buster instead of Blaster.

[SharkyMcShark]

I just assumed that it was because in Japanese anime and toys everything that they want to convey to the audience is awesomely powerful is labeled 'buster'. Like the buster cannon in Zoids.

[GoktimusPrime]

Shining Fire Guts Buster Cannon Optimus Prime.

[loophole]

I got the ROTF 2 pack today with Optimus and Jetfire but it didnt have any instructions is there any downloadable links out there?, i tried the hasbro site but didnt have much luck

[christalcase]

I got the ROTF 2 pack today with Optimus and Jetfire but it didnt have any instructions is there any downloadable links out there?, i tried the hasbro site but didnt have much luck

original Optimus Prime's instructions are here (this is the more vague one without the TakaraTomy additional pics), Jetfire's instructions seems harder to find

[autobreadticon]

hi does TM Haywire fit into the hands of Generations Drift?
How does Blurr get his Earth-mode vehicle mode (scan?) in ongoing 3?
is Universe 2.0 Galvatron an Earth Mode or cybertronian alt mode, has Galvatron ever appear as a cybertronian tank before?
Which Spychanger in the cartoon series could turn invisible and consider the intelligence gatherer? ta

[SharkyMcShark]

hi does TM Haywire fit into the hands of Generations Drift?
How does Blurr get his Earth-mode vehicle mode (scan?) in ongoing 3?
is Universe 2.0 Galvatron an Earth Mode or cybertronian alt mode, has Galvatron ever appear as a cybertronian tank before?
Which Spychanger in the cartoon series could turn invisible and consider the intelligence gatherer? ta

1. I'm guessing Haywire was Blurrs TM partner in G1. In which case I don't know. Nightstick does though, so I suppose you could swap them out if you're feeling the itch.

2. It's not shown, he just appears in his new form. Ostensibly he scanned it between the end of AHM and the start of Ongoing.

3. Galvatron does exist in IDW, but he's been shown to have his G1 alt and robot modes. Except slightly bulkier and spikier looking. From memory we've seen his altmode once (in his Spotlight). Either way he's not been shown to be a tank ever - which is a shame because I love that mold.

4. Mirage at a guess.

[autobreadticon]

1. I'm guessing Haywire was Blurrs TM partner in G1. In which case I don't know. Nightstick does though, so I suppose you could swap them out if you're feeling the itch.

2. It's not shown, he just appears in his new form. Ostensibly he scanned it between the end of AHM and the start of Ongoing.

3. Galvatron does exist in IDW, but he's been shown to have his G1 alt and robot modes. Except slightly bulkier and spikier looking. From memory we've seen his altmode once (in his Spotlight). Either way he's not been shown to be a tank ever - which is a shame because I love that mold.

4. Mirage at a guess.

Thanks Sharky, can someone please take 2secs and test the first question, i didn't bother to buy drift

[Ingram]

Ok so I own the Generations Drift figure, but I have NO IDEA who he is.

Where do I start on his character/story?