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:''Counterpunch is a [[Decepticon]]. His [[Autobot]] counterpart, Punch, is nearby. Really nearby.''
  
:''Counterpunch is a [[Decepticon]]. His [[Autobot]] counterpart, Punch, is nearby. Really nearby.''
 
[[File:G1 PunchCounterpunc art.jpg|left|upright=1.95|thumb|He takes his energon shaken, AND stirred.]]
  
[[File:G1 PunchCounterpunc art.jpg|left|upright=1.95|thumb|He takes his energon shaken, AND stirred.]]
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'''PUNCH''' is as calm, cool and well-adjusted as one would expect of an [[Autobot]], although also stoic and generally a [[mech]] of few words. From the Autobots' perspective, he seems far more at home tucked away in data archives for Autobot Intelligence than being on the battlefield. Ironically, this is exactly the way he likes it. Punch possesses a rare mutation of his transformation cog, allowing him to assume a second robot mode. With it, this consummate actor from Harmonex assumes the role of COUNTERPUNCH, infiltrating the Decepticons as a deep-cover operative. Punch's entire personality changes when he becomes Counterpunch, courtesy of a personality-shell matrix that provides a means of disguising his true allegiance as an Autobot. Despite it all, Punch is constantly suspicious that there could be a double-agent operating within the Autobots, much as he operates within the Decepticon ranks. Despite knowing just how much he has to lose from taking too many risks, Punch willingly does so regardless – a testimony to his courage, convictions and the rightness of his cause. Armed with a twin mortar launcher as Punch, and with a photon cannon as Counterpunch. Transforms into a bright blue Pontiac Solstice with a top speed of 160 mph. Interestingly, all Autobots are outfitted with energy dampers that mitigate the effects of Counterpunch's photon cannon, though generating sufficient pyrotechnics to fool the Decepticons, but very few know these are installed, much less why.<ref>New note by [[User:Darksabrz|Darksabrz]]</ref>
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'''Punch''' possesses a unique transformation ability that allows him to adopt a second robot mode —- posing as a Decepticon named '''Counterpunch''' to spy on the 'Cons as a double agent.
  
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On the surface, '''Punch''' is a stoic individual that can take charge and keep others calm in a crisis. However, this is an act that hides how paranoid he's become. His responsibilities as a spy, in addition to the things he's seen among the Decepticons, have made him a mess internally. Punch’s entire personality changes when he becomes Counterpunch—although still loyal to the Autobots, Counterpunch is a violent brute that even Decepticons prefer to avoid. More recently Punch has suffered blackouts while disguised, the invented Counterpunch personality taking on a life of its own.<ref>[[w:c:transformers: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More than Meets the Eye'' issue 5]]</ref> Punch is suspicious of all those around him, fearing that there could be a double agent among the Autobots operating as easily as he does among the Decepticons.
  
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Punch is armed with a twin mortar launcher. Counterpunch wields a photon cannon which fires a circuit-scrambling energy stream. All Autobots are given an energy damper that protects them from the gun's effects but generates pyrotechnics to keep Punch's cover.
  
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
 
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
  
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
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[[File:Punch2.jpg|thumb|Pontiac Fiero mode]]
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[[File:1987Punch2.jpg|thumb|Pontiac Fiero mode]]
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:Punch transforms into a blue Pontiac Fiero.
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In [[1987]], Punch was rebuilt into a blue Pontiac Fiero.
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===MUX History===
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In [[2017]], [[Counterpunch]], [[Dust Devil]], [[Seaspray]], and [[Shockwave]] traveled down to the [[Cybertron Underworld]] to seek out the knowledge of [[Vector Sigma]]. In spite of clever diversionary efforts by Counterpunch, the Decepticons were almost overwhelmed by [[Centurion Droid]]s... until they were suddenly called off by Dust Devil.
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[[File:Punch2.jpg|thumb|Pontiac Solstice mode]]
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In [[2020]], Punch was rebuilt into a bright blue Pontiac Solstice.
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Counterpunch returned from spending several months assessing loyalty to [[Megatron]] and the Empire in several outlying outposts and such -- he didn't even have to shoot many of them. Punch... is probably buried deep in [[Iacon]]'s data archives doing his data collation thing, though he's probably due to poke his head out sooner or later.
   
 
==Logs==
  
==Logs==
 
===2016===
  
===2016===
 
* April 01 - "[[Attack on Trion Square]]" - The [[Seacon]]s launch an April Fool's Day attack on [[Trion Square]] in [[Iacon]].
 
* April 01 - "[[Attack on Trion Square]]" - The [[Seacon]]s launch an April Fool's Day attack on [[Trion Square]] in [[Iacon]].
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* April 05 - "[[What's in the Vault?]]" - Blaster and Punch interrogate a prisoner that has been held in [[Iacon]] since [[Galvatron clone|Galvatron]]'s defeat.
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* April 05 - "[[What's in the Vault?]]" - [[Blaster]] and Punch interrogate a prisoner that has been held in [[Iacon]] since [[Galvatron clone|Galvatron]]'s defeat.
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* April 06 - "[[Arcee Learns Punch's Secret]]"
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* April 15 - "[[Deathknell:Infosec]]" - With the [[Autobot]]s in the dark about [[Silent Grill]], [[Elita One]] orders the capture of one of the Weird Sisters - Singing muses of the dark that patrol the outer grounds of the ruined city. However capturing one may be just as hard as interrogating one.
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* 04/19/16 - "[[Arcee Introduces Punch to the Wreckers' Bar]]"
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[[File:Counterpunch.jpg|thumb|Counterpunch|left]]
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* November 01 - "[[At the Jump Joint]]" - [[Floodlight]] meets an unusual [[Decepticon]] at the [[Jump Joint]].
   
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===2017===
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* January 17 - "[[Visit to Vector Sigma]]" - Seaspray encounters the legendary super-computer Vector Sigma!
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===2021===
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====Feb 28 - Intel Analysis ====
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<< text-only report >>
   
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TO: All Autobot Personnel<br>
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[[File:Counterpunch.jpg|thumb|Counterpunch|left]]
  
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FROM: Punch<br>
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SUBJECT: Current Intelligence Analysis
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1) [[Ibex]] Situation: Contacts within the Decepticon Empire have not been able to confirm whether the Empire will back down from Ibex, given the recent data breach initiated by Starscream. Given the recent public statements made by Air Commander Valour, assume Ibex will be attacked, and plan defenses accordingly.
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2) Nova Cronum: Intelligence from Nova Cronum indicates that mines are still a problem, making supply convoys to cities like Altihex and Tyger Pax. However, data obtained in the field from a reliable source indicates that Tyger Pax seems to be doing what it can to work on the mine field from their end. Incognito of Tyger Pax is heading up a small contingent that are marking mines; whether they've been able to disarm any has yet to be ascertained.
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:Additionally, there are rumblings concerning Incognito and Tyger Pax -- leadership in Nova Cronum have caught wind of Incognito approaching several theoretical research facilities with offers to pack up and move to new facilities in Tyger Pax. There's been nothing official just yet, but I think there may be some underlying tensions there that I recommend monitoring, just to be on the safe side.
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====Mar 23 - Intel Notes ====
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<< text-only report >>
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TO: All Standing Autobot Forces<br>
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FROM: Punch, Data Analyst<br>
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SUBJECT: Intel Update (Possibly A Bit Late)
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1) Reports have been trickling in of fuel convoys from the Decepticons heading into Calyhex (the city-state), and apparently bound for Calyhex (the Titan). No intelligence from Decepticon sources indicate any sort of alliance between the Empire and the Titan itself; it's entirely possible this is something in regards to a potential move of Calyhex (the Titan) from the city-state proper. Destination is currently unknown at this time.
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2) There's also been a couple of reports from neutral contacts within Tyger Pax, indicating that they're mobilizing a small convoy of repair/construction personnel. No real details, other than a destination: Praxus. Maybe Tyger Pax is offering some construction repair and assistance to Praxus?
   
 
==Notes==
  
==Notes==
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{{quote|Truth. As terrible as death, but harder to find.}}
 
*Punch sports a considerably different prototype face during his first commercial. Counterpunch is the same, however.
  
*Punch sports a considerably different prototype face during his first commercial. Counterpunch is the same, however.
 
*The Doublespy concept seems to have been kicking around for a while before actually being executed:
  
*The Doublespy concept seems to have been kicking around for a while before actually being executed:
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*''Mandarin:'' '''Shuāng Miàn Rén''' (双面人, "Double-faced Man")
  
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shuāng Miàn Rén''' (双面人, "Double-faced Man")
 
*''Russian:'' '''Punch''' (Панч), '''Vyshibala''' (Вышибала, "Bouncer")
  
*''Russian:'' '''Punch''' (Панч), '''Vyshibala''' (Вышибала, "Bouncer")
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===Some Thoughts===
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''Note: The following discourse sums up what I (darksabrz) find most appealing about both Punch and Counterpunch as a collective character.''
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Punch spends most of his time (supposedly) deep in Iacon's data archives playing the data-crunching game, to the point that most Autobots probably forget that he's actually one of them. Sure, he's nice and personable enough, seems a happy and well-adjusted sort, but few people actually see him. And if he's hardly seen there, surely it calls into question his dedication to the Autobot cause because he's virtually NEVER on the battlefield. There's a character that embodies Punch in the movie "The Usual Suspects": Robert "Verbal" Kent. Quiet, mild-mannered, unobtrusive almost to the extreme.
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All of that, however, is a masterful act by the most accomplished actor to come out of Harmonex. Optimus Prime himself would have a hard time thinking of anyone more loyal and dedicated to Autobot ideals than Punch. But why? How can that possibly be the case, when he's virtually never around?
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Only a handful of Autobots know the truth, those being Optimus Prime, Elita One, Ultra Magnus, Jazz and Ratchet. Punch's ideals and dedication to the Autobot cause transcends physical presence on the battlefield or in a data archive. This is the mech who's willing to risk his life continually to give the Autobots a fighting chance. That truth is a testament to his courage in the face of adversity, his perceived rightness of his actions, and his dedication and resolve to the Autobot cause. And what is that truth?
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That truth has a name: Counterpunch. There's another character in "The Usual Suspects" that embodies Counterpunch, down to the last jot and tittle: Keyser Soze.
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Let's face it: this is a mech who is so dedicated and resolved to do what needs to be done that he took his gift of possessing a second robot mode and turned it into the lynchpin behind a masterful act: becoming his own nemesis. There's no denying that there were costs to be paid, lines to be crossed, but all for the greater good. If there's a living embodiment of the Vulcans' saying. "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few (or the one)", it is Punch. He has sacrificed of himself time and again, crossed lines so that other Autobots wouldn't be forced to do so, and played the game as masterfully as anyone else. And he's been at it for a long, LONG time.
   
 
==Players==
  
==Players==
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Punch is played by [[User:Matt-Bat|Matt-Bat]].
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Punch is played by [[User:Darksabrz|Darksabrz]].
 
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Punch/punch.htm More information on Punch at TFU.info]''
  
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Punch/punch.htm More information on Punch at TFU.info]''
 
{{tfwiki|Punch (G1)}}
  
{{tfwiki|Punch (G1)}}
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[[Category:Double agents]]
   

Revision as of 00:03, 25 March 2021

This article is about the heroic Autobot who masquerades as an evil Decepticon - for his mirror universe counterpart, see Punch (SG).
Counterpunch is a Decepticon. His Autobot counterpart, Punch, is nearby. Really nearby.
G1 PunchCounterpunc art

He takes his energon shaken, AND stirred.

PUNCH is as calm, cool and well-adjusted as one would expect of an Autobot, although also stoic and generally a mech of few words. From the Autobots' perspective, he seems far more at home tucked away in data archives for Autobot Intelligence than being on the battlefield. Ironically, this is exactly the way he likes it. Punch possesses a rare mutation of his transformation cog, allowing him to assume a second robot mode. With it, this consummate actor from Harmonex assumes the role of COUNTERPUNCH, infiltrating the Decepticons as a deep-cover operative. Punch's entire personality changes when he becomes Counterpunch, courtesy of a personality-shell matrix that provides a means of disguising his true allegiance as an Autobot. Despite it all, Punch is constantly suspicious that there could be a double-agent operating within the Autobots, much as he operates within the Decepticon ranks. Despite knowing just how much he has to lose from taking too many risks, Punch willingly does so regardless – a testimony to his courage, convictions and the rightness of his cause. Armed with a twin mortar launcher as Punch, and with a photon cannon as Counterpunch. Transforms into a bright blue Pontiac Solstice with a top speed of 160 mph. Interestingly, all Autobots are outfitted with energy dampers that mitigate the effects of Counterpunch's photon cannon, though generating sufficient pyrotechnics to fool the Decepticons, but very few know these are installed, much less why.[1]

History

Generation 1 cartoon continuity

1987Punch2

Pontiac Fiero mode

In 1987, Punch was rebuilt into a blue Pontiac Fiero.

MUX History

In 2017, Counterpunch, Dust Devil, Seaspray, and Shockwave traveled down to the Cybertron Underworld to seek out the knowledge of Vector Sigma. In spite of clever diversionary efforts by Counterpunch, the Decepticons were almost overwhelmed by Centurion Droids... until they were suddenly called off by Dust Devil.

Punch2

Pontiac Solstice mode

In 2020, Punch was rebuilt into a bright blue Pontiac Solstice. Counterpunch returned from spending several months assessing loyalty to Megatron and the Empire in several outlying outposts and such -- he didn't even have to shoot many of them. Punch... is probably buried deep in Iacon's data archives doing his data collation thing, though he's probably due to poke his head out sooner or later.

Logs

2016

Counterpunch

Counterpunch

2017

2021

Feb 28 - Intel Analysis

<< text-only report >>

TO: All Autobot Personnel
FROM: Punch

SUBJECT: Current Intelligence Analysis

1) Ibex Situation: Contacts within the Decepticon Empire have not been able to confirm whether the Empire will back down from Ibex, given the recent data breach initiated by Starscream. Given the recent public statements made by Air Commander Valour, assume Ibex will be attacked, and plan defenses accordingly.

2) Nova Cronum: Intelligence from Nova Cronum indicates that mines are still a problem, making supply convoys to cities like Altihex and Tyger Pax. However, data obtained in the field from a reliable source indicates that Tyger Pax seems to be doing what it can to work on the mine field from their end. Incognito of Tyger Pax is heading up a small contingent that are marking mines; whether they've been able to disarm any has yet to be ascertained.

Additionally, there are rumblings concerning Incognito and Tyger Pax -- leadership in Nova Cronum have caught wind of Incognito approaching several theoretical research facilities with offers to pack up and move to new facilities in Tyger Pax. There's been nothing official just yet, but I think there may be some underlying tensions there that I recommend monitoring, just to be on the safe side.

Mar 23 - Intel Notes

<< text-only report >>

TO: All Standing Autobot Forces
FROM: Punch, Data Analyst

SUBJECT: Intel Update (Possibly A Bit Late)

1) Reports have been trickling in of fuel convoys from the Decepticons heading into Calyhex (the city-state), and apparently bound for Calyhex (the Titan). No intelligence from Decepticon sources indicate any sort of alliance between the Empire and the Titan itself; it's entirely possible this is something in regards to a potential move of Calyhex (the Titan) from the city-state proper. Destination is currently unknown at this time.

2) There's also been a couple of reports from neutral contacts within Tyger Pax, indicating that they're mobilizing a small convoy of repair/construction personnel. No real details, other than a destination: Praxus. Maybe Tyger Pax is offering some construction repair and assistance to Praxus?

Notes

“ Truth. As terrible as death, but harder to find. ”
  • Punch sports a considerably different prototype face during his first commercial. Counterpunch is the same, however.
  • The Doublespy concept seems to have been kicking around for a while before actually being executed:
    • A concept sketch exists that depicts Punch/Counterpunch as a hi-tech jet more in line with the 1986+ aesthetic which transforms in a way somewhat similar to the final car version.[2]
    • Not one but two early patents were filed for a car Doublespy. The first patent depicts the car that can turn into a large robot or split straight across the middle, with the front and back ends of the car each transforming into a separate robot. It uses a car model identical to the final Punch/Counterpunch.[3]
    • The second patent keeps the car as a single unit, however the car now folds along the center from the front bumper to the rear windshield. One robot mode is formed when the car is transformed normally, the other is formed when the car is transformed and folded to reveal a new head, chest, and arms. This model has an identical leg transformation to the final version.[4]
  • At the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, a Punch/Counterpunch miniseries known as "Legacy of Rust" was announced.[5] As of 2015, it has yet to come out, but it's been stated that Stuart Moore wrote all four issues.[6]

Foreign names

  • Japanese: Doublespy (ダブルスパイ Daburusupai), Spacepunch (スペースパンチ Supēsupanchi), Counterpunch (カウンターパンチ Kauntāpanchi)
  • French: Pugilil, Contrecoup (Canada)
  • Italian: Spy, Ultraspy
  • Mandarin: Shuāng Miàn Rén (双面人, "Double-faced Man")
  • Russian: Punch (Панч), Vyshibala (Вышибала, "Bouncer")

Some Thoughts

Note: The following discourse sums up what I (darksabrz) find most appealing about both Punch and Counterpunch as a collective character.

Punch spends most of his time (supposedly) deep in Iacon's data archives playing the data-crunching game, to the point that most Autobots probably forget that he's actually one of them. Sure, he's nice and personable enough, seems a happy and well-adjusted sort, but few people actually see him. And if he's hardly seen there, surely it calls into question his dedication to the Autobot cause because he's virtually NEVER on the battlefield. There's a character that embodies Punch in the movie "The Usual Suspects": Robert "Verbal" Kent. Quiet, mild-mannered, unobtrusive almost to the extreme.

All of that, however, is a masterful act by the most accomplished actor to come out of Harmonex. Optimus Prime himself would have a hard time thinking of anyone more loyal and dedicated to Autobot ideals than Punch. But why? How can that possibly be the case, when he's virtually never around?

Only a handful of Autobots know the truth, those being Optimus Prime, Elita One, Ultra Magnus, Jazz and Ratchet. Punch's ideals and dedication to the Autobot cause transcends physical presence on the battlefield or in a data archive. This is the mech who's willing to risk his life continually to give the Autobots a fighting chance. That truth is a testament to his courage in the face of adversity, his perceived rightness of his actions, and his dedication and resolve to the Autobot cause. And what is that truth?

That truth has a name: Counterpunch. There's another character in "The Usual Suspects" that embodies Counterpunch, down to the last jot and tittle: Keyser Soze.

Let's face it: this is a mech who is so dedicated and resolved to do what needs to be done that he took his gift of possessing a second robot mode and turned it into the lynchpin behind a masterful act: becoming his own nemesis. There's no denying that there were costs to be paid, lines to be crossed, but all for the greater good. If there's a living embodiment of the Vulcans' saying. "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few (or the one)", it is Punch. He has sacrificed of himself time and again, crossed lines so that other Autobots wouldn't be forced to do so, and played the game as masterfully as anyone else. And he's been at it for a long, LONG time.

Players

Punch is played by Darksabrz.

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References

  1. ↑ New note by Darksabrz
  2. ↑ Transformers Generations Deluxe, p97.
  3. ↑ Patent #JP61-106187
  4. ↑ Patent #JP63-038484
  5. ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/san-diego-comic-con-33/san-diego-comic-con-2010-idw-publishing-panel-highlights-170274/
  6. ↑ http://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2015/02/27/windblade-returns-in-transformers-combiner-wars/
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