Gear of War

Gear of War Autoscout
Third party Transformer character
TFC Toys Gear of War box
Created by	TFC Toys
Release number	TFC-004, TFC-005 and TFC-005C
Information
Species	Transformer
Occupation	Scout
Abilities	Shapeshifting, superhuman durability, superhuman strength
Alternate mode	Cassette tape

The Gear of War is a toy set made by TFC Toys in 2010 as third party Transformer accessories.

TFC Toys

The Gear of War set includes a variety of accessories that can be used of Generation 1, Classic and Universe Transformers toy molds. The set includes a ladder and missile that are intended for Universe Inferno. There is a box that fits over Mirage to simulate him becoming invisible. It also contains Autoscout tape with crystals for use with Generation 1 Soundwave, or as a stand-alone figure. Three missile launchers with missiles are included that can be used with the Universe Sideswipe and Classic Mirage molds. Because these Transformers molds were reused many time, these accessories can be used with any of the recolors and remolds of those toy. Besides working in the the Soundwave and Blaster molds, the Autoscout fits in the BTS Toys Sonicron.

The Gear of War 2 set included rifles and various accessories with an LED light.

Development

Pictures of the Gear of War set were posted to the internet in December 2008.^[1]

Finished product images of the Gear of War were posted to the internet in May 2009.^[2]

In February 2010 TFC Toys put up pictures of a crystal (translucent) version of the Gear of War 2 set on their web site.^[3]

Promotional images of the Gear of War 2 set displayed it being used by various figures, including the FansProject D.I.A. Commander and G3 Trailer.

Reception

The WTF@TFW podcast for January 1st, 2009 Vangelus selected the Gear of War as one of the New Picture Picks.^[4]

The WTF@TFW podcast for June 18th, 2009 selected the Gear of War 2 as one of the New Picture Picks.^[5]

The WTF@TFW podcast for July 23rd, 2009 selected the Gear of War 2 as one of the New Picture Picks.^[6]

Fictional biography

The energon peak accidentally released when Battle Rollar transwarped by the Matrix was detected by the Dcpt-Con. When his latest weapon - the Autoscout, the intel chief quickly located the Trion's Laboratory. The Lord of Destruction gathered all of his resources, trying to destroy wounded Prime once and for all and grasp at the Matrix. In this crisis, three heroic Bot warriors determined to make a stand. Carrying the powerful weapons recently developed by Jack, they were dispatched to the field. A fierce battle to protect the Matrix just started...

Toys

TFC Toys TFC-004 Gear of War (2010)

An original third party Transformer accessorry set by TFC Toys.^[7]

The design for the missile launcher was copied by CHMS for the released of some of their products.

TFC Toys TFC-005 Gear of War 2 (2010)

An original third party Transformer accessorry set by TFC Toys.

TFC Toys TFC-005C Gear of War 2 Crystal (unrleased)

A recolor of the Gear of War 2 set made in translucent colors.

Gallery

iGear Gear of War biography
Contents of the Gear of War set
Universe Inferno, Sideswipe, Red Alert and Mirage using TFC Toys Gear of War accessories
iGear's Autoscout and TFC Toys's Autoscout
Gear of War 2 box
Gear of War 2 instructions
D.I.A. Commander with TFC Toys Gear of War 2 rifle
Kenkei! Convoy with FansProject G3 Trailer and TFC Toys Gear of War 2 lights
BTS Sonicron, TFC Toys Autoscout and CHMS Yellow Rainmaker
TFC Toys Auto Scout with reprolabels and Generation 1 Ravage bombs
Generations Red Alert with Gear of War weapon