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Although the ''Transformers: Energon'' comic book series by Dreamwave Productions was canceled before Barricade could appear in them, the Energon "More Than Meets The Eye" guide book was under development at the time. Pencil art by [[Guido Guidi]] was released later showing the art that would have been used with Barricade's profile. | Although the ''Transformers: Energon'' comic book series by Dreamwave Productions was canceled before Barricade could appear in them, the Energon "More Than Meets The Eye" guide book was under development at the time. Pencil art by [[Guido Guidi]] was released later showing the art that would have been used with Barricade's profile. | ||
===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
*'''''Energon'' Deluxe Barricade''' (2005) | *'''''Hasbro Transformers Energon'' Deluxe Barricade''' (2005) | ||
:In the U.S. Barricade was sold by himself, but in Japan he was only available as part of the gift set with the other members of his team.<ref>[http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/eonslaught.php Cliffbee.com: Transformer Toy Reviews: Superlink Onslaught<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | :In the U.S. Barricade was sold by himself, but in Japan he was only available as part of the gift set with the other members of his team.<ref>[http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/eonslaught.php Cliffbee.com: Transformer Toy Reviews: Superlink Onslaught<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | ||
:In 2006 Barricade was repackaged for the ''Transformers: Universe'' line. This packaging removed all references to his ability to combine with the other members of his team, as the other members of his team were not released in the Universe line. | :In 2006 Barricade was repackaged for the ''Transformers: Universe'' line. This packaging removed all references to his ability to combine with the other members of his team, as the other members of his team were not released in the Universe line. | ||
:This toy measures 13 centimeters long in vehicle mode, while a real Astros II MLRS measures 700 centimeters, making this a 1:54 scale toy. With the robot toy standing 14 centimeters tall, the real world robot would stand about 756 centimeters (24.8 feet) tall | :This toy measures 13 centimeters long in vehicle mode, while a real Astros II MLRS measures 700 centimeters, making this a 1:54 scale toy. With the robot toy standing 14 centimeters tall, the real world robot would stand about 756 centimeters (24.8 feet) tall | ||
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==Transformers== | ==Transformers== | ||
In the 2007 [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]], Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] scout who transforms into a [[Saleen S281|Saleen S281E]] [[police car]], making him similar in appearance to the ''Generation 1'' [[Autobot]] [[Prowl (Transformers)|Prowl]], who was actually in the first draft of the movie treatment before the writers thought that a Decepticon police car would be a better idea. He appears to be the rival of Bumblebee, standing at nearly the same height. He is a hunter/scout of the Decepticons, choosing his vehicle mode to easily hide among the humans as a symbol of authority. His persona appears to be that of the cliché "bad cop", as he fiercely interrogates [[Witwicky family#Samuel James Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]] once he locates him. He mainly elongates his arms to reveal spinning spikes known as the blade wheels in his hands and uses them as close-combat striking weapons. He also has a long chain with a wheel on the end that reveals a set of cybertanium blades which form a large blade wheel. In Dark of The Moon, he wields what looks to be a 50&nbsp;mm chain gun. When in vehicle mode, he can simulate the appearance of a human driver, the same holographic model (referred to as "Mustache Man" on-set and in the credits) that "pilots" [[Blackout (Transformers)#Transformers|Blackout]] and [[Starscream]]. | In the 2007 [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]], Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] scout who transforms into a [[Saleen S281|Saleen S281E]] [[police car]], making him similar in appearance to the ''Generation 1'' [[Autobot]] [[Prowl (Transformers)|Prowl]], who was actually in the first draft of the movie treatment before the writers thought that a Decepticon police car would be a better idea. He appears to be the rival of Bumblebee, standing at nearly the same height. He is a hunter/scout of the Decepticons, choosing his vehicle mode to easily hide among the humans as a symbol of authority. His persona appears to be that of the cliché "bad cop", as he fiercely interrogates [[Witwicky family#Samuel James Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]] once he locates him. He mainly elongates his arms to reveal spinning spikes known as the blade wheels in his hands and uses them as close-combat striking weapons. He also has a long chain with a wheel on the end that reveals a set of cybertanium blades which form a large blade wheel. In Dark of The Moon, he wields what looks to be a 50&nbsp;mm chain gun. When in vehicle mode, he can simulate the appearance of a human driver, the same holographic model (referred to as "Mustache Man" on-set and in the credits) that "pilots" [[Blackout (Transformers)#Transformers|Blackout]] and [[Starscream]]. | ||