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{{Other uses|Commander}}
{{seealso|Ultra Magnus (Generation 1)}}
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| series      = [[FansProject]]
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| caption     = City Commander box
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'''City Commander''' is a [[fictional character]] made by [[FansProject]] in 2008 as a [[third-party Transformer]]. He is an homage to the 1986 Transformers Autobot [[Ultra Magnus]] toy. An unlicensed reproduction of the toy has been released. 

==FansProject==
The City Commander armor is the second third-party Transformer accessory created by FansProject. He is an homage to the 1986 Transformers Autobot Ultra Magnus toy.

This set has proved so popular with fans that reissues and recolors of the toy have also been released. In addition other companies have made add-on sets for City Commander, including extra weapons, replacement heads and sticker sets.

Other third-party Transformer homages to Ultra Magnus include iGear's [[Ultra Leader]] and Junkion Blacksmith's [[Earth Commander]].

===Development===
A blurred photo of a City Commander prototype was first seen on the internet in February 2008.<REF>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/transformers-classics-ultra-magnus-upgrade-set-164153/</REF>

Concept images of TFLab City Commander and the G3 Trailer were displayed at the TFClub Party 2008.<REF>http://www.tfclub.com/art/200802250001_9135.html</REF>

FansProject released City Commander in September 2008.

Perfect Effect's character [[Ejector]], [[Rewinder]], [[The Sun]] and [[The Moon]] are depicted as being used in weapon mode by City Commander is promotional photos, together with the Perfect Effect Backpack. He is also depicted as using the TAW-01 God Sword and the JB-00 [[Infinity Warfare]] blue set in promotional pictures of those toys.

===Reception===
The [[TFWire]] podcast for May 4th, 2008 had a segment devoted to the images of City Commander. All three hosts had preordered it. They were impressed by the size of his gun. <REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://tfwire.com/blog/?p=366 | title = WTF@TFW | website =http://www.tfwire.com/ | publisher =TFWire | host = Jesse | date = May 4th, 2008 }}</REF>

The [[WTF@TFW]] podcast for September 25th, 2008 selected the FansProject City Commander as one of their show topics.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/191327-wtf-tfw-episode-10-a.html | title = WTF@TFW | website =http://www.tfw2005.com/ | publisher =TFW2005 | host =Vangelus | date = September 25th, 2008 }}</REF>

The WTF@TFW podcast for October 16th, 2008 selected the FansProject City Commander and Shadow Commander as one of their show topics.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/193822-wtf-tfw-episode-13-a.html | title = WTF@TFW | website =http://www.tfw2005.com/ | publisher =TFW2005 | host =Vangelus | date = October 16th, 2008 }}</REF>

The WTF@TFW podcast for October 23rd, 2008 had a review of FansProject City Commander.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/194436-wtf-tfw-episode-14-a.html | title = WTF@TFW | website =http://www.tfw2005.com/ | publisher =TFW2005 | host =Vangelus | date = October 23rd, 2008 }}</REF>

In the TFWire podcast for November 16th, 2008 a listener wrote in the question asking for opinions on City Commander. Spada said it was "''frickin awesome''" and loved the comic book instructions. Ryan said the quality was better than the quality of recent Hasbro Transformers and recommended it.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://tfwire.com/blog/?p=424 | title = WTF@TFW | website =http://www.tfwire.com/ | publisher =TFWire | host = Spada | date = November 16th, 2008 }}</REF>

City Commander appeared on the cover of the 2013 toy reference book [[Transforming Collections]] by [[Philip Reed]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Transforming Collections|first=Philip|last=Reed|publisher=|isbn=978-1-62620-496-6|year=2013}}</ref>

*[http://my.opera.com/illithid2003/blog/2010/03/03/fansproject-tfx-01-city-commander City Commander review by illithid2003]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLD3ze2P9g8 City Commander with reprolabels set review at Youtube]

===Comics===
====FansProject comics====
In the City Commander preview comic by TFLab City Commander comes to the rescue of his brother, Optimus Prime, during a battle with Megatron and [[Megariors]]. 

City Commander appears in the story "Reflection" where he cheers Protector becoming the new leader.

====TFcon comics====
City Commander appeared in the [[TFcon]] 2009 convention poster "Universe Divided" by [[Alex Milne]].<ref>http://markerguru.deviantart.com/art/TFcon-2009-poster-colors-120130232</ref>

====Transformers: Mosaic====
The City Commander armor (worn by ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime), appeared in the ''Transformers: Mosaic'' story "Blackest Night" by Matt Marshall.<REF>http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-mosaic-blackest-night/17415/</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''FansProject'' TFX-01 City Commander''' (2008)
:A new mold meant to be added to the ''Classic'' Voyager Ultra Magnus toy, although it fits on any toy that shares his mold. Turns from a trailer in vehicle mode to a set of armor and a large gun in robot mode. 
:This toy was remolded and recolored into [[Shadow Commander]], [[Powered Commander]] and [[D.I.A. Commander]]. 

*'''''Reprolabels'' Classic Ultra Magnus''' (2008)
:A set of labels meant to make City Commander looks more like the ''Generation 1'' Ultra Magnus toy. Includes Autobot symbols. This set was released on New Years Eve 2008<REF>http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/magnus.php</REF> 

*'''''FansProject'' TFX-03 City Commander Add-On Set'''
:An upgrade set for City Commander which includes two missile launchers and a new rifle. 

*'''''Reproduction'' TFX-01 City Commander''' (2009)
:An unlicensed reproduction of the City Commander by a company in China. Made to look like the original toy, but with some small differences. 

*'''''FansProject'' TFX-01 City Commander reissue''' (2009)
:This version came with the TFX-04 additional rifle, shoulder mounted missile launchers, and some slight remolds.

*'''''Broken Arrow Toys'' City Commander Missile Pods'''
:A set of white missile pods and red missiles for City Commander by Broken Arrow Toys.<REF>http://www.brokenarrowtoys.com/cart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=692</REF>

{{seealso|Backpack (Perfect Effect)}}
{{seealso|City Commander Upgrade}}
{{seealso|Commander Custom Parts}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
image:citycommander-prototype.jpg|TFLab City Commander prototype image
image:citycommander-previewcomic.jpg|City Commander preview comic
image:citycommander.jpg|City Commander toy
image:ultramagnus-citycommander.jpg|''Generations'' Ultra Magnus and City Commander
image:citycommander-backpackrewinderejector.jpg|''Classic'' Ultra Magnus in vehicle mode with ''FansProject'' City Commander, and ''Perfect Effect'' Backpack with [[Ejector (Perfect Effect)|Ejector]] and [[Rewinder (Perfect Effect)|Rewinder]]
image:citycommander-infinityhammer.jpg|City Commander with Infinity Warfare weapon
image:threegodswords.jpg|Early photos of the TAW-01, TAW-01S and TAW-01B God Swords, used by D.I.A. Commander, Shadow Commander and City Commander
image:citycommander-reflection.jpg|City Commander in "Reflection"
image:citycommander-mosiac.jpg|City Commander in the ''Transformers: Mosaic'' story "Blackest Night"
image:citycommander-universedivided.jpg|City Commander in ''Universe Divided''
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
*http://www.acetoy.net/perfect-effect-px03-backpack-p-2081.html
*http://www.acetoy.net/city-commander-ko-p-51.html
*[http://cybertronphils.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=toyreview&action=display&thread=9839 Comparison with original and reproduction City Commander armors]
*http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=&II=TFAUMKIT-3&lang=us&CatID=
*http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=&II=IGTF001&lang=us
*[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/3rd-party-products/tfx-01-city-commander-ultra-magnus/1585/ City Commander gallery by Seibertron.com]
*http://www.toyarena.com/product_info.php/tf001-city-commander-hammer-upgrade-set-p-3184?pID=3184
*http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/transformers-third-party-addon-accessory-kits-435/city-commander-4984/ 
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/city-commander-ko-differences-highlighted-with-many-photos-168215/ Differences between the FansProject City Commander and the reproduction]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcZvPgNcHI8 Animation of City Commander transformation]

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