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'''Toxitron''' is the name of several [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series. The original Toxitron was an unreleased figure that was intended to be part of the 2003 ''Transformers: Universe'' toy line, and later written in as part of the ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' story. The second Toxitron was introduced in 2011 as part of the BotCon exclusive comic story. Toxitron is a backwards version of ''[[Transformers: Animated]]'' Optimus Prime, inspired by the [[Superman]] character [[Bizarro]]. The third Toxitron was introduced in 2016 as part of the ''Generation 1'' story.

==Transformers: Universe==
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* [[Superhuman durability]]
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|data23 = Semi-truck cab
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Toxitron was first shown at BotCon 2005's "TF Rarities" panel by Rik Alvarez, with people describing it as "amazingly ugly." Later, it was on display at the "Things you've never seen before (and will never get)" booth at the Hasbro tour at BotCon 2007.

===Comics===
In Viron 704.31 Epsilon, [[Megazarak]] arrived from Cybertron after the death of Megatron and declared for leadership of the Predacon/Decepticon forces. Scourge challenged him, and Megazarak seemed to back down, only to poison his rival with Tox-En. Megazarak then recycled Scourge's chassis to make Toxitron, who served Megazarak loyally if incompetently.

===Toys===
*'''''Universe'' Toxitron''' (unreleased)
:A recolor of ''Generation 2'' Laser Optimus Prime.
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==Transformers Animated==
{{Transformers character|
 |name          = Toxitron
|image          = toxitron-fpcomic.jpg
|caption        = Toxitron in "The Stunt-Con Job" by Fun Publications
|affiliation    = Decepticon
|subgroup       = Convention exclusives, [[Stunticons]], Voyagers
|function       = Decoy 
|motto          = "''Subjugation am not right of all insentient beings.''"
|alternatemodes = Fire truck
|rank           = 1
|series         = ''[[Transformers: Timelines]]''
|voiceby        = [[David Kaye]]
|gender         = Male
|first          = ''Transformers: Timelines'' Volume 2 #6 by Fun Publications
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Toxitron was the first attempt by Doctor [[Scalpel (Transformers)|Scalpel]] and [[Oil Slick]] to protoform a warrior in an Autobot shell. The failed experiment produced a bizarre duplicate of Optimus Prime with immense strength, corrosive toxic sludge cannons, a hopelessly stunted intellect, and a penchant for driving backwards in vehicle mode. Fortunately for the Decepticons, the data from this mishap lead to the greater success with Projects Stunticon and [[Nemesis Prime]]. 

Like Optimus Prime he can fire a grappling line from his wrist and he carries a jet assisted axe into battle, although he sometimes uses a plunger instead. 

===Fun Publications===
Toxitron first appeared in the ''Transformers: Timelines'' story "[[The Stunti-Con Job]]". After the events of ''[[Transformers Animated]]'' the Stunticons set up a Stunt Convoy show in the city of Kaon and used it as cover to attempt to break [[Megatron]] out of his detention at [[Trypticon]]. Their efforts were thwarted thanks to the efforts of [[Cheetor]], [[Optimus_Prime#Transformers_Animated|Optimus Prime]] and [[Sideswipe_(Transformers)#Transformers:_Timelines_.282011.29|Sideswipe]]. The Stunticons were placed in detention with Megatron and an attempt to rescue them was made by the Decepticons [[Blot_(Transformers)|Blot]], [[Mindwipe (Transformers)|Mindwipe]], [[Oil_Slick_(Transformers)|Oil Slick]], [[Scalpel (Transformers)|Scalpel]], [[Sky-Byte]] and [[Strika]].<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = [[Marty Isenberg]], [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] & [[Matt Youngberg]]| penciller = [[Marcelo Matere]]| Inker = Marcelo Matere| colorist= [[Thomas Deer]] & [[Jesse Wittenrich]]| letterer=Jesse Wittenrich| editor=[[Pete Sinclair]] & [[Brian Savage]]| story = "The Stunt-Con Job" | title = [[Transformers: Timelines]]| volume = 2| issue = 6| date = Summer 2011| publisher = Fun Publications}}</REF>

===Toys===
*'''''Timelines'' Voyager Toxitron''' (2011)
:A recolor of the Voyager ''Animated'' Optimus Prime toy available exclusively at BotCon 2011.

*'''''Shapeways'' Sunlink Plunger''' (2011)
:A custom made add-on for Toxitron that looks like the plunger is he used in the ''Timelines'' comic.<REF>http://www.shapeways.com/model/274477/</REF><REF>http://www.shapeways.com/product/C4B9NWWMS/sunlink-bc11-plunger-v2</REF>

*'''''Battlewing'' Toxitron''' (unreleased)
:At one point Fun Publications considered producing an additional Toxitron from the Battlewing Optimus Prime toy, but this idea was scrapped.

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==Timelines==
===Novels===
''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Alamanac II]]'' would introduce a new version of Toxitron-apparently a Combiner-who was freed from captivity by a counterpart of [[Starscream (Unicron Trilogy)|Starscream]] named Ulchtar. Made up of the renegade Autobots known as the [[Combatibots]], they were freed from [[Satellite Penitentiary]] by Ulchtar, who soon gave them the ability to combine in exchange for them pledging loyalty to him.

===Ask Vector Prime===
"[[Ask Vector Prime]]" revealed that this Toxitron was recruited by [[Bio Ranger Iga]] to serve as one of his Thirteen Great Demon Generals.
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==Transformers: Generations==
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* [[Healing factor]]
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Toxitron is an Autobot who turns into a semi-truck cab. He forms the torso of [[Wreckage (Transformers)|Wreckage]]. 

===Fictional biography===
{{quote| Forgotten. Abandoned. Left to rot in purgatory. This will not be the legacy of TOXITRON. A brute found by SHOCKWAVE on the edge of the Sea of Rust foraging for scraps of Energon, TOXITRON was promised a better life, modifications, enhancements and surely a reputation that would last for eons. In a single word: Perfection.

However, perfection failed to live up to its promises and “failure” became the word attributed to TOXITRON's intended upgrades. Left without any of the ‘gifts’ SHOCKWAVE had predicted, TOXITRON was a living weapon. A being who constantly discharged lethal toxins and poisoned anyone around him. When not on missions, TOXITRON had to be kept in a state of Cognizant Stasis to protect his fellow comrades.

Eventually other bots came to process special abilities from SHOCKWAVE’s modifications. More and more time passed between missions until finally TOXITRON was forgotten about altogether. Becoming more and more angered by his abandonment, he vowed to take revenge on those SHOCKWAVE found to be more ‘Perfect’.}}

===Comics===
Toxitron was the main character in the 2016 ''Fun Publications'' story ''[[The Toxic Transformer]]''. On ancient [[Cybertron]], [[Spin-Out]] and his troops, which include [[Outback (Transformers)|Outback]] and [[Powerflash]], discover Toxitron, who slaughters all the troops. At a secret Decepticon lab [[Vivasector]] and [[Oil Slick (Transformers)|Oil Slick]] report to [[Shockwave (Generation 1)|Shockwave]] and [[Knockout (Transformers)|Knockout]] on the progress the progress of their experiments with Toxitron, who was designed to be part of a combiner, that went wrong. He emits a highly corrosive substance, but heals from any damage almost instantly. At the site of the construction of the Ark, [[Red Alert (Transformers)|Red Alert]] oversees security as [[Jetfire]] and [[Brawn (Transformers)|Brawn]] deliver a component for the Ark. Toxitron, who registers with an Autobot transponder thanks to the head of Spin-Out kept in his chest, and has the same cybermetric signature as Optimus Prime, crashes the front gate. Unable to kill Toxitron, the monster precedes massacre the Autobots. At the Decepticon lab Vivasector and Oil Slick report on Toxitron's progress, where they mention that the stasis lock implant in Toxitron has corroded, but there is a backup stasis lock implant that is still working, although it takes a breem to charge. They are not worried because Toxitron is taking orders anyways. Knock Out discovers the lab's resupply ship, which arrives every three months has just docked, and warns Vivasector and Oil Slick they should have started charging the backup stasis lock implant. Knock Out immediately recalls the resupply ship for fear Toxitron will attempt to use it as an escape ship. The escape alarm sounds. Toxitron, in waking stasis lock, stares at the hanger doors, and recalls "settling accounts" with those at the lab before being locked in stasis, where he has stood for a long time. [[Counterpunch]], [[Fractyl]] and [[Impactor]] find the lab and discover Toxitron. They decide to release Toxitron and offer to let him join their quest to destroy [[Thunder Mayhem]]. Toxitron is impressed by Impactor giving him a choice and a chance to destroy something big, and accepts.<REF>{{cite comic|title=Transformers Timelines|story=The Toxic Transformer|publisher=Fun Publications|date=May 20th, 2016|writer=Luke Thompson}}</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations'' Combiner Wars Voyager Toxitron''' (2017)
:A remold and recolor of ''Generations'' Combiner Wars Voyager [[Motormaster]]. Turns from robot to semi-truck cab or becomes the torso of Wreckage.

*Several [https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/games/toys/?tag=Toxitron parts for Toxitron] are available on [[Shapeways]].

==References==
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==External links==
*http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1869/Universe/Toxitron.html
*http://tetstoys.blogspot.com/2011/06/botcon-2011-toxitron-hoooo-baby.html
*http://www.cooksux.com/2011/06/03/tfa_toxitron/
*http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/convention-exclusives-246/toxitron-5747/
*http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Toxitron_%28Universe%29

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