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'''DISCOVER [[Optimus Prime|PRIME]]'S FATE – INSIDE!''' |
'''DISCOVER [[Optimus Prime|PRIME]]'S FATE – INSIDE!''' |
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==Contents== |
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*Transformation: Optimus Prime is MIA and {{TF|Ratchet_(G1)/Marvel_Comics_continuity|Ratchet}} and {{TF|Buster_Witwicky_(G1)|Buster}} are outgunned; the side column promotes the {{TF|Transformers_Collected_Comics#Summer_Special_1985|''Transformers'' Summer Special}} and says [[Soundwaves]] is taking a rest; and... |
*Transformation: Optimus Prime is MIA and {{TF|Ratchet_(G1)/Marvel_Comics_continuity|Ratchet}} and {{TF|Buster_Witwicky_(G1)|Buster}} are outgunned; the side column promotes the {{TF|Transformers_Collected_Comics#Summer_Special_1985|''Transformers'' Summer Special}} and says [[Soundwaves]] is taking a rest; and... |
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*'''''[[Robo-Capers]] |
*'''''[[Robo-Capers]]'':''' [[The Transformers issue 23/Robo-Capers|(issue 23)]] |
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*'''''The Transformers |
*'''''The Transformers'':''' {{TF|The_New_Order|"The New Order"}} part 2 |
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*Puzzle: "Transform A Name!", a ''Transformers'' wordsearch where one must first unscramble the anagrammed clues |
*Puzzle: "Transform A Name!", a ''Transformers'' wordsearch where one must first unscramble the anagrammed clues |
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*Advert: a send-away slip for a Hasbro-licensed Optimus Prime stunt kite from Worlds Apart Limited in London SW8 |
*Advert: a send-away slip for a Hasbro-licensed Optimus Prime stunt kite from Worlds Apart Limited in London SW8 |
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*'''''[[Planet Terry (comic)|Planet Terry]]''''' |
*'''''[[Planet Terry (comic)|Planet Terry]]'':''' "[[The Doom of the Domed City#Part 4|The Saga of Princess Ugly part 4]]" |
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*Advert: MAKE THIS SUMMER SPECIAL WITH MARVEL: advertising the Summer specials for {{Marvel|The_A-Team_Summer_Special_1985_Vol_1_1|''The A-Team'',}} ''[https://britishcomics.fandom.com/wiki/Masters_of_the_Universe_Summer_Special_Vol_1_1 Masters of the Universe]'', {{Tardis|DWMS_Summer_1985|''Doctor Who'',}} ''[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Summer_Special_1985 Star Wars]'', {{TF|Transformers_Collected_Comics#Summer_Special_1985|''The Transformers'',}} and ''[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/spider-man-special-1985s-summer-1985/4000-366808/ Spider-Man]'' |
*Advert: MAKE THIS SUMMER SPECIAL WITH MARVEL: advertising the Summer specials for {{Marvel|The_A-Team_Summer_Special_1985_Vol_1_1|''The A-Team'',}} ''[https://britishcomics.fandom.com/wiki/Masters_of_the_Universe_Summer_Special_Vol_1_1 Masters of the Universe]'', {{Tardis|DWMS_Summer_1985|''Doctor Who'',}} ''[https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Summer_Special_1985 Star Wars]'', {{TF|Transformers_Collected_Comics#Summer_Special_1985|''The Transformers'',}} and ''[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/spider-man-special-1985s-summer-1985/4000-366808/ Spider-Man]'' |
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*Calendar: August, featuring {{TF|Skywarp_(G1)|Skywarp}} |
*Calendar: August, featuring {{TF|Skywarp_(G1)|Skywarp}} |
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*Advert: A special offer to all Trans Formers collectors! SIX LUMOBOTS<ref>We don't have these on TFWiki just yet, but the Lumobots are small, apparently plastic, glow-in-the-dark decals to stick to your wall. A set of six Lumobots consists of "Heroic Autobot" and "Evil Decepticon" insignias, and simplified versions of the box art for Optimus Prime, [[Jazz]], {{TF|Starscream_(G1)|Starscream,}} and [[Megatron]].</ref> FOR ONLY £1.49 plus three {{TF|Robot_Point|Robot Points}} |
*Advert: A special offer to all Trans Formers collectors! SIX LUMOBOTS<ref>We don't have these on TFWiki just yet, but the Lumobots are small, apparently plastic, glow-in-the-dark decals to stick to your wall. A set of six Lumobots consists of "Heroic Autobot" and "Evil Decepticon" insignias, and simplified versions of the box art for Optimus Prime, [[Jazz]], {{TF|Starscream_(G1)|Starscream,}} and [[Megatron]].</ref> FOR ONLY £1.49 plus three {{TF|Robot_Point|Robot Points}} |
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*'''''[[The Chromobots]]''''' |
*'''''[[The Chromobots]]'':''' [[The Transformers issue 23/The Chromobots|(issue 23)]] |
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*Competition: Win one of four [[w:Bontempi|Bontempi]] "Memo Bunny" musical toys (a cartoon rabbit-themed device which can play back music, either pre-programmed tunes or your own submissions) by working out which Transformer name matches with which characteristic speech balloon |
*Competition: Win one of four [[w:Bontempi|Bontempi]] "Memo Bunny" musical toys (a cartoon rabbit-themed device which can play back music, either pre-programmed tunes or your own submissions) by working out which Transformer name matches with which characteristic speech balloon |
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*'''''[[Machine Man (comic)|Machine Man]]''''' |
*'''''[[Machine Man (comic)|Machine Man]]'':''' "[[Jolted by Jack O'Lantern!]]" part 2 |
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*'''''[[Matt and the Cat]] |
*'''''[[Matt and the Cat]]'':''' [[The Transformers issue 23/Matt and the Cat|(issue 23)]] |
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*Advert: COMPLETE STAMP COLLECTORS OUTFIT (i.e., full complement of stationery) from Philatelic Services in Goole |
*Advert: COMPLETE STAMP COLLECTORS OUTFIT (i.e., full complement of stationery) from Philatelic Services in Goole |
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| The Transformers issue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | |||||||||||||||
| First published | 27th July, 1985 | |||||||||||||||
| Off‑sale date | 9th August, 1985 | |||||||||||||||
| Cover | John Ridgway 
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| Price | 27p | |||||||||||||||
DISCOVER PRIME'S FATE – INSIDE!
Contents
- Transformation: Optimus Prime is MIA and Ratchet
and Buster are outgunned; the side column promotes the Transformers Summer Special and says Soundwaves is taking a rest; and... - Robo-Capers: (issue 23)
- The Transformers: "The New Order" part 2
- Puzzle: "Transform A Name!", a Transformers wordsearch where one must first unscramble the anagrammed clues
- Advert: a send-away slip for a Hasbro-licensed Optimus Prime stunt kite from Worlds Apart Limited in London SW8
- Planet Terry: "The Saga of Princess Ugly part 4"
- Advert: MAKE THIS SUMMER SPECIAL WITH MARVEL: advertising the Summer specials for The A-Team,
Masters of the Universe, Doctor Who, 
Star Wars, The Transformers, and Spider-Man - Calendar: August, featuring Skywarp
- Advert: A special offer to all Trans Formers collectors! SIX LUMOBOTS[1] FOR ONLY £1.49 plus three Robot Points
- The Chromobots: (issue 23)
- Competition: Win one of four Bontempi "Memo Bunny" musical toys (a cartoon rabbit-themed device which can play back music, either pre-programmed tunes or your own submissions) by working out which Transformer name matches with which characteristic speech balloon
- Machine Man: "Jolted by Jack O'Lantern!" part 2
- Matt and the Cat: (issue 23)
- Advert: COMPLETE STAMP COLLECTORS OUTFIT (i.e., full complement of stationery) from Philatelic Services in Goole
Notes
- ↑ We don't have these on TFWiki just yet, but the Lumobots are small, apparently plastic, glow-in-the-dark decals to stick to your wall. A set of six Lumobots consists of "Heroic Autobot" and "Evil Decepticon" insignias, and simplified versions of the box art for Optimus Prime, Jazz, Starscream, and Megatron.
