Play with this prick.

Prowl has many toys! All of them are pricks.

Toys

The Transformers

I ain't fallin' for no banana in the tailpipe...

• Prowl (Autobot Car,1984 /1985 /1989)

• Takara ID number:09
• Accessories: "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guidedincendiary missiles"
• Known designers:Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy)

Originally aDiaclone "Police Car Fairlady Z", Prowl was one of the original assortment ofTransformersAutobot Cars released in 1984. He transforms into aDatsun 280ZX Turbo sports car (known in Japan as a "Fairlady Z") decorated in Japanese police car livery, though with "Highway Patrol Police" markings in English (which had already been present on the originalDiaclone version). In robot mode, he is armed with a silver-chromed hand-heldacid pellet gun, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers. The spring-loaded firing mechanism for these launchers was disabled by Hasbro, but remained intact on theTakara release of the figure.

The original TakaraDiaclone release of the figure featured a red "R" inside the yellow police star, as well as the word "Diaclone", as part of the factory-applied police badge stickers that decorated the car hood and doors, as well on the stickers for the robot's shoulders that were part of the included sticker sheet. While all releases andvariants ofTransformers Prowl omit the red "R", a very early production run of the "pre-rub" US release of Prowl still retained the "Diaclone" marking on the hood (but not on the doors or the shoulders!). This was eventually amended by arunning change that dropped the "Diaclone" markings. The Chinese 1989 release, which was produced around the same time as the European "Classic Heroes" version (see below), again featured the "Diaclone" markings, this time not only on the hood but also on the doors. In 1985, a heat-activatedrubsign was added to the front of Prowl's hood.

In Europe, Prowl was released in 1985, in packaging branded not with the regular "Hasbro" logo, but rather that of newly-acquired Hasbro subsidiaryMilton Bradley. This "MB" version of Prowl was in reality literally a repackaged andrebrandedDiaclone figure originally intended to be released by European Takara licenseeJoustra. Unlike the aforementioned early USTransformers version, the JoustraDiaclone figure already lacked both the red "R" and the "Diaclone" markings on the factory-applied stickers for the car hood and doors.^[1] Meanwhile, the Joustra version's sticker sheet, whichdid still feature those markings for the robot shoulders, was replaced with the standard HasbroTransformers version for the MB release.^[2]

South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)

Also in 1985, theMexican release by Hasbro licenseeIGA featured an even more more startling variation: this release of the figure rendered his helmet, arms, and boots black, plus his English "POLICE" decals became a Spanish "POLICIA". There was also a widely available running changevariant (or just factory error) that left out the black paint on his car hood.^[3][3]

Prowl's toy has beenreissued as part of theClassic Heroes line in 1990,The Transformers Collection in 2002, and theCommemorative Series in 2003. See below for individual entries on these releases.

This mold was retooled to create the simultaneously-releasedBluestreak, and again forSmokescreen.

• Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Prowl at Transformerland.com
• More information on Prowl at TFU.info

It's the PRICK-CYCLE!!!!!

• Turbo Cycle with Prowl (Action Blaster Vehicle,1990)

• Accessories: Turbo Cycle, small cannon, 2 missiles, left & right engine intakes, shield/gas tank cover
• Known designers:Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)

Released in the seventh and final wave of the original line (well, final in the US, at least),Action Master Prowl is a non-transforming action figure whose appearance is styled after his cartoon model, with a few toy-based liberties taken. His construction is broadly similar to that used by theG.I. Joe figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with 5 mm posts.

As part of the "Action Blasters Vehicles" assortment, Prowl came packaged with theTurbo Cycle, which transforms from motorcycle to a gun emplacement. An undocumented feature of the Turbo Cycle is that the lower front cowling assembly can be pegged into the screw hole on Prowl's back, allowing him to somewhat mimic the original Prowl figure's door-wing appearance.

• More information on Action Master Prowl at TFU.info

Would seem like less of a prick if they hadn't airbrushed out his yo-yo...

• Prowl (Classic Heroes, 1990)

• Accessories: "Acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"

The original Prowl toy was first reissued in Europe alongside several other early Transformers, as part of the "Classic Heroes" range. He is not entirely identical to the original, however: the paint operations for his forehead crest are now flat red, compared to the glossy red featured on all previous releases of the figure.

Additionally, forreasons unknown, theClassics release of Prowl features the "Diaclone" markings on the factory-applied police badge stickers for his car hood and doors again, but not on the stickers for his robot shoulders, which were part of the included sticker sheet.^[4]

Beast Wars

Prick with claws. Gitit, gitit, huh huh huh?

• Magnaboss (Ultra Class three-pack,1997)
  • Accessories: Tail

• Known designers:Takio Ejima (TakaraTomy),Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)

Beast Wars Prowl transforms from a lion into a robot, with his cat-butt turning into a "cyber tail claw" weapon. He is able to combine withIronhide andSilverbolt, his package buddies, intoMagnaboss. Prowl transforms into Magnaboss's head.

This mold was used to makeLio Junior.

The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. The character was established byIDW to be Generation 1 Prowl in2007'sBeast Wars Sourcebook. By contrast in2021, theEarth Wars mobile game opted to depict lion Prowl as a separate individual from police car Prowl.

• More information onBeast Wars Prowl at TFU.info

Machine Wars

Do I have any idea how fast I was going?

• Prowl (Basic Class, 1997)
  • Accessories: 2-part rifle

• Known designers:Takio Ejima (TakaraTomy),Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)

Sharing a mold withMachine WarsMirage, Prowl transforms into a Penske PC-18 Indycar, and converts to robot mode with a spring-loaded, one-step transformation. His rifle-halves store in his legs in car mode. He —and the entireMachine Wars line— was available only atKB Toys stores.

Prowl's usual function is "strategist", but, in this first non-police car form he is described as "chief of security". The "BOYC" sticker is likely a nod to Hasbro employeeJohn Boyce.^[5]

This toy isgang-molded with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his shoulders and spine share plastic withMegatron's inner robot parts, his head shares plastic withThundercracker's jet parts, his seat shares plastic withHubcap's truck parts, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray optics plastic with, well, everyone.

This mold wasrepurposed as aclone of Prowl and asdrone clones of Prowl. A redeco of the rifle mold (both pieces) was also included in theCyberverseBumblebee vsMegatron two-pack.

• More information onMachine Wars Prowl at TFU.info

The Transformers Collection

Reissued prick.

• Prowl (July 20,2002)
  • ID number:2
  • Accessories: "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"

• Known designers:Pat Lee (packaging artist)

Takara's first reissue of Prowl was the second installment in theirTransformers Collection line of reissues, and was mostly identical to the original figure, save for a few small differences: the text on his hip stickers is changed to "2002 08" from the original's "2800 ZP", his rubsign is relocated from its original obtrusive spot at the front of his hood to just below his windshield (winding up on the back of his head in robot mode), and like theClassic Heroes version, his forehead crest is painted. As with the previous Takara release of the figure, his missile launchers are functional.

Commemorative Series

Neutered prick.

• Prowl (2003/2006)
  • Accessories: "acid pellet gun", left & right missile launchers, 3 "wire-guided incendiary missiles"

• Known designers:Pat Lee (packaging artist)

In 2003, Hasbro released their own reissue of the original Prowl toy as part of theirToys"R"UsexclusiveCommemorative Series IV that was available in the United States, Canada, and Australia. This version of Prowl featured all the modifications made to the original toy for Takara'sTransformers Collection, and a few more besides. Like his mold-mate Bluestreak, released in the previous wave, Prowl's gun and missiles are cast in unchromed black plastic, and his missile launchers are once again disabled, in lieu of enlarging the missiles to the disproportionate length requiredfor safety reasons (as was done for several other Commemorative figures). Where his original toy's launchers merely had their springs removed, leaving their trigger mechanisms intact to hold the missiles in place, this figure actually recasts the launchers as solid pieces with no triggers, into which the missiles are simply popped.

In 2006, three years after the US release and long after theCommemorative Series had been discontinued by Toys"R"Us in America, Prowl and several other figures were released as Toys"R"Us exclusives in the United Kingdom. Unlike previous UK releases ofCommemorative Series figures, the packaging for this batch was no longermultilingual, but in English only. Despite this, the packaging wasnot identical to the previous US version; it lacked the "Commemorative Series", "classic re-issue", and "choking hazard" safety warning labels and alltrademark ™ and ® markings, and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation to a new position.

• More information on Commemorative Series reissue Prowl

Smallest Transforming Transformers

Wee-woo-wee-woo-wee-woo.

• Prowl (2003)
  • ID number:GTF-09

Released in Wave 2 ofSmallest Transforming Transformers, this Prowl is the smallest possible transforming toy based upon the original Prowl toy. He faithfully reproduces the transformation sequence for the most part, but due to parts-cost limitations, he has little articulation, his legs cannot separate and his wheels do not roll.

This mold was also used to make theSmallest Transforming Transformers version ofBluestreak.

• More information on Smallest Transforming Prowl

Alternators

You better get a lawyer, son...
(Alternators version pictured)

...you better get a real good one.
(Binaltech version pictured)

• Acura RSX Prowl (Alternator,2005/2006)

• Alternator ID number:16
• Binaltech ID number:BT-15
• Binatlech release date:July 28, 2005
• Accessories: Engine/gun, traffic direction baton aka "Blight Stick"
• Known designers:Steve Bono (Hasbro),Masakatsu Saito (concept artist),Marcelo Matere (packaging artist, rerelease)

Alternators Prowl transforms into a fully-licensed 1:24-scaleAcura RSX with police lights, opening doors, hood and trunk. His engine becomes a (non-firing) gun, while a clear-plastic nightstick is hidden under his car mode rear section. He was among the last of the "red box" Alternators, but was included in new "white box" assortments in 2006. The "white box" version of Prowl has additional Acura logos on the rear of the car that the "red box" version did not have.

For his standard JapaneseBinaltech release, Prowl got a different vehicle mode deco based on a real Japanese police car (theHasbro version's deco being based more on the originalGeneration 1 toy), a different spoiler mold, "Type R" rims compared to theAlternators version's "Type S" rims, right-side steering, a Japanese police cherry blossom emblem instead of an Acura logo, and gray plastic instead of stony-blue. He was also labeled as a "Honda Integra Type-R" on the packaging, the model's make in Japan.

Multiple reports suggest that at least theBinaltech version suffers from adesign flaw: The wing mirrors are simplyglued onto the doors for whatever reason, and the glue is not particularly strong. Trying to open a door by pulling on the mirror could likely result in the mirror snapping off.

AtOTFCC 2004, Hasbro stated that there was no ProwlAlternators toy in the works, but some other emergency vehicle (which got a chorus of boos). Considering the development schedule ofTransformers toys, this was most likely referring to the fact that the Acura RSX sculpt was originally intended to beRed Alert, with a different head sculpt. Eventually, however, it was decided to release the toy as Prowl instead, even though the Subaru Impreza sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Prowl and the Acura RSX sculpt's robot mode had more resemblance to Generation 1 Red Alert.Control drawings of the figure with the originally intended Red Alert head sculpt can be found in the JapaneseTransformers Collection 2007 book, among other places.

• Archive ofBinaltech Prowl's bio and tech specs
• More information onAlternators Prowl

Prowl on his day off.

• Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition (Binaltech, 2005)

• ID number:BT-15
• Release date:July 28, 2005
• Accessories: Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

LikeMeister, Prowl got two differentBinaltech decos released in equal numbers. The second version, known as Vivid Blue Pearl Prowl, is a civilian version with no police lights, a mostly blue interior, a Honda logo (instead of the cherry blossom emblem) on the grill, and a solid blue car shell. His robot mode parts remained mostly the same color, however.

This mold (the Japanese blue Prowlvariant, combined with parts from American police Prowl) was used to makeAlternatorsAutobot Camshaft. This toy was alsorepurposed asProwl 2.

• Archive ofBinaltech Prowl's bio and tech specs
• More information onBinaltech Prowl Vivid Blue Pearl Edition

• Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition (Binaltech "USA Edition", 2005?)

• Accessories: Engine/gun, traffic direction baton

TheHasbro version of Prowl, using the Hasbro red box packaging, was supposed to have been released in Japan as an exclusive "USA Edition" to a satellite TV provider named Takarand. The only notable difference from the Hasbro version was the "Satellite Patrol" (spelled "satillite" in official preview photos) markings on his doors. It is unknown if this toy was ever actually released, however, as Takara changed owners around the same time. The toy is also notable for containing the only pack-in story neither written byHirofumi Ichikawa nor connected to the widerBinaltech storyline.

• Archive of the prose story included withBinaltech Prowl Satellite Patrol Edition

Universe (2003)

One of forty-six toys called "Prowl" in that toyline... that year.

• Prowl (Autobot Spy Changer, 2005)

• Accessories: Rifle

A redeco of theRobots in DisguiseSpy ChangerProwl 2 mold,Universe Prowl transforms into a modified Chevrolet Caprice police car with through-axle construction for super-speedy rolling on smooth surfaces. His gun hides as his car mode's tailpipe.

Originally only available as aKB Toysexclusive in packaging with no sub-line markings, his entire assortment was later repackaged under theUniverse banner and sold through "dollar store" chains like Family Dollar.

This mold was also used to make theUniverse incarnation ofRobots in DisguiseProwl. It was originally intended for anunspecified character inGeneration 2.

• More information onUniverse (2003) Spychanger Prowl

Universe (2008)

Sticky prick.

• Prowl (Deluxe Class,2008)
  • Series:Classic Series
  • Accessories: Gun

• Known designers:Bill Rawley (Hasbro),Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy),Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)

Universe Prowl transforms into a modifiedNissan 350Z similarly to Prowl's appearance inIDW Publishing'sGeneration 1 comics. Like previous Generation 1 Prowl toys, his paint job is based upon that of a Japanese police car. Theprototype and pre-production versions of Prowl featured a traditional American-style rectangular light bar, but the production toy features a swept-back modern light bar.

Many buyers have reported that after repeated handling of the toy, the paint on the pieces of Prowl molded from translucent plastic (his doors, his roof, the sides of his hood and front bumper) quickly becomes sticky to the touch and begins to smear and rub off. Presumably, this owes something to the plastic and paint failing to bond properly, although what allowed the toy to leave factories with this flaw undetected is unknown. Sticky paint has not been reported onevery Prowl; there is some suggestion that temperature and humidity play a role in whether or not it occurs. It has been suggested that the problem only affects the first run of Prowl figures, but sticky figures have been purchased at retail when the line was launched in Europe just over a month after its American debut. Also, on a lot of the UK release toys, all the pieces that are molded white plastic have a very faint pink tinge.

This mold was redecoed forTimelinesStreetstar and retooled to makeUniverseSilverstreak andSmokescreen andTimelinesRapido. The lightbar was also used forUniverseRatchet andGenerationsRed Alert. This toy also served as the model for the non-toyShattered Glass incarnation ofProwl.

• More information onUniverse (2008) Prowl

Henkei! Henkei!

Shiny prick.

• Prowl (September 19, 2008)
  • ID number:C-08
  • Accessories: Gun

• Known designers:Naoto Tsushima (packaging artist)

The JapaneseHenkei! Henkei! Prowl is a retool and redeco ofUniverse Deluxe Class Prowl, changing the swept-back American light bar with a more rounded Japanese lightbar, and having a more consistent coating of white paint. He also featuresvacuum-metallized silver parts such as his gun, Acid Blasters and his vehicle mode spoiler. Universe Prowl's orange Autobot symbol was changed to the more standard red for the Henkei release.

Soon after his release, some customers have reported thatHenkei Prowl suffers from the same sticky paint problem that plagued manyUniverse Prowls.

Titanium Series

Heavy metal prick.

• War Within Prowl (2008)
  • Accessories: Display stand

This version of Prowl transforms into aCybertronic hovercar, based on his design from theDreamwaveThe War Within comics. Initially canceled due to the end of the Titanium Series line, Hasbro eventually released this figure as a Toys"R"Usexclusive in the fall of 2008.

The vehicle mode as pictured on the packaging for this toy contains two transformation errors (compared to the instructions). His toes (sticking up at the rear of the vehicle) should be folded back, revealing small red and blue emergency lights. Also, the left and right sides of the vehicle should be slid outwards, turning them into nacelles rather than integral parts of the main body.

• More information onTitanium Series War Within Prowl at TFU.info

Transformers (2010)

Tiny prick (tee-hee).

• Prowl (Legends Class,2011)

• Known designers:Joe Kyde (Hasbro)

Released in the second (and final) wave of the2010Transformers toyline'sReveal the ShieldLegends Class toys, Prowl transforms into a police car resembling his2008 Universe toy, transforming into a modifiedNissan 350Z. He has a heat-sensitiverubsign on his hood/chest.

TheReveal the Shield Legends figures saw exceedingly limited release at large-scale retail chains in the US. Throughout 2011, they eventually started appearing in discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning, with perhaps the largest and most consistent outlet being Five Below stores.

This mold was also used to makeSafety Prime and, without the lightbar,ChronicleStreak andGenerationsBluestreak. The instruction line art on the back of Prowl's packaging gave a hint of this by showing a robot mode with no lightbar on the back.

• More information onReveal the Shield Prowl at TFU.info

Chronicle

Slightly modified tiny prick.

• Prowl (EZ Collection, 2011)

Chronicle Prowl is a slight redeco of theTransformersLegends Class Prowl toy, without a rubsign. Like otherChronicle Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.

Kre-O

Now seen onReno 911: Miami.

• Prowl (2011)
  • Set number:30690
  • Pieces:190
  • Kreons: Prowl,SWAT Commander
  • Accessories: Small pistol

Kre-O Prowl can be rebuilt from a robot to Generation 1 Prowl-inspired highway patrol police car that seats aKreon. He also comes with two Kreons: Prowl and a human SWAT Commander. Kreon Prowl oddly has black door-wings... maybe he'sMexican Prowl?

This set was also available in aCostco-exclusive two-pack with theStarscream kit, which was basically just the two packages shrinkwrapped together.

• More information on Prowl at TFU.info

Woot woot, its da sound of da Police!

• Kreon Class of 1984 (Kreon figure set,2014)
  • Set number:B0090
  • Voted: Best Logic Processors
  • Accessories: Blaster

This version of Prowl has much more extensively-detailed toy-basedtampographs than his prior version. Oddly, his door-wings arestill black.

He was only available in aSan Diego Comic-Con 2014exclusive pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". Remaining stock was to be sold atHasbro Toy Shop online, only therewas no remaining stock after the show.

Prowl's title (Best Logic Processors) is most likely swapped with Shockwave's (Best Optics). This is supported by their classic Generation 1 counterparts' bios—it is Prowl who can track and analyze the trajectory of 800 moving objects while Shockwave is the servant of logic.

• More information on Class of 1984 Prowl at TFU.info

• Prowl (2015)
  • Set number:B2844
  • Pieces:149[sic]
  • Kreons: Prowl, "SWAT"
  • Accessories: Small pistol

The Prowl kit was among many re-released as "dollar store" budget versions in 2015. Though the contents of the box are exactly the same as the original, with the full complement of 190 pieces, the large robot-mode build has beencompletely excised from the box-art and instructions, leaving you with 41 extra parts... which "explains" the on-box parts count of 149 pieces. You can still build the robot mode, it just isn't in the directions.

Bot Shots

Cute little Prick.

• Sentinel Prime / Prowl / Bumblebee (2012)
  • Series:1
  • Number:BP003
    • Fist strength:540
    • Blaster strength:255
    • Sword strength:835

Aredeco ofBot ShotsBarricade, Prowl is a teeny little police car with a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He was only available in a three-pack withSentinel Prime andBumblebee.

This mold was also used to makeBot ShotsProtectobot Streetsmart. Prowl's main car body, arms and legs were also used to makeBumblebee,Lockdown,Mirage, andTopspin.

• More information on Prowl at TFU.info

Jumping prick.

• Prowl (2013)
  • Series:2
  • Number:B013
    • Fist strength:???
    • Blaster strength:557
    • Sword strength:???

Part of the unreleased fourth wave ofBot Shots Series 2, Prowl is a Jump Shot that transforms into a heavily modified police car and carries a gun in the right hand.

Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

BeCool

(Be)Cool prick.

• Patrol Car (Prowl) (2012)
  • ID number:B01

BeCool "Patrol Car" is a practically identical to theBot Shots Prowl toy, the only difference being that his power level stickers have been replaced with simple drawings of a lightbar, a traffic light and a rope.

EZ Collection Gum

He comes with a Priclet.

• Prowl (Candy toy, 2012)
  • ID number:3
  • Release Date:July 30 2012

Part of theEZ Collection Gumcandy toy series made by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., this Prowl is a redeco of theUniverse Legends Class mold, this time cast in pearlescent white plastics with metallic paint deco. This release also utilizes the retooled arms/side doors used for theGDO release of Bluestreak (though he lacks the accessory those were made to accommodate, and plus the running change omitting the side doors handles.

As per the toyline's name, he comes with a yellow candy-shelled piece of lemony-flavored gum.

Masterpiece

Collector's prick, mistransformed!

• Prowl (September 28,2013)
  • ID number:MP-17
  • Accessories: Semi-automatic Rifle, missile launcher (Amazon.co.jp only)

• Known designers:Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy)

Masterpiece Prowl transforms into a licensed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T. As with other figures in theMasterpiece line, he is intended to be an accurate representation of hiscartoon model, and even features an extensive glossy white and blackpaint scheme. Roughly as tall as aVoyager Class figure, he is also inscale withMP-10 Optimus Prime, and can fit insidePrime's trailer in vehicle mode. In contrast to previous larger entries in this line, Prowl lacksdie-cast parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. There are some issues concerning aligning the car's roof onto the body of the figure. In order to properly attach the back/roof top of the mold, the mid chest panel located in front of the torso must be tilted slightly forward and attached to the small indentation under the figure's "car hood". This will allow the back frame to straighten and get the two pegs on the windshield to lock into the two slots at the back of the car hood.

For accessories, he comes with his rifle, which can be held with his hands, or can mount onto a peg-hole on the back of his light-bar via the separate peg on its jointed handle. He also comes with a pair of built-in shoulder cannons, based on Bluestreak's cartoon character model's cannons, that can be deployed in robot mode. Prowl'sinstructions even feature a screencap from thecartoon that depicts Prowl with the launchers; however, that is actually ananimation error fromthe very first episode that has Bluestreak (with his very distinctive head design) colored as Prowl.

If purchased in Japan throughAmazon.com, one additionally gets a single non-firing toy-accurate missile launcher accessory, which can cover and replace either of his shoulder cannons, as well as tab onto the rear sides of his vehicle mode. If purchased in other Asian markets outside of Japan, acollector coin is included instead of or in addition to the launcher. The coin itself is star-shaped, and comes in a package shaped like a police badge.

This mold was redecoed and retooled each time intoMP-18 Streak andMP-19 Smokescreen. Streak and Prowl were to be released simultaneously, but Prowl was pushed back one month and Streak two months to meet demand.

Mistransformed cheap collector's prick .

• Masterpiece Prowl (2014)
  • 27 OF 30
  • ID number:MP-04

The Hasbro release of the figure, again available as aToys"R"Us exclusive.

Mistransformed animation-accurate collector's prick.

• Prowl (September 29,2018)
  • ID number:MP-17+
  • Accessories: Semi-automatic Rifle, two missile launchers

ATakaraTomy Mall exclusive re-release ofMasterpiece Prowl in a color scheme much closer to the character’s on screen appearance, including off-white paint replacing the pure white seen on the original release, baby blue windows and headlights, a white rifle, and red lower headlights. His Autobot logo is bigger and uses the cartoon variant. He is missing the "Highway Patrol Police" lettering from the doors.

He comes with two missile launchers that share a mold with the Amazon exclusive from the original release. If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, he includes a collector coin. Although sharing a similar "sheriff's badge" motif with the original release's coin, MP-17+'s is a new design, and comes mounted on a folding card resembling his hood/chest on the front, and his waist detail on the inside.

EZ Collection (2013)

• Prowl (EZ Collection,April 27, 2013)
  • ID number:EG03

ThisEZ Collection Prowl is another slight redeco ofTransformers (2010) Legends Class mold, utilizing the deco from theChronicle release, but does not use the retooled arms/side doors from the GDO exclusive Bluestreak toy. Deco-wise, differences include is the blue windows being replaced with gunmetal, and theGeneration 1 Autobot insignia is replaced with a movie-style livery.

Q-Transformers

Super deformed prick.

• Prowl (December 26, 2014)
  • ID number:QT-06

Q-Transformers Prowl transforms fromsuper deformed Nissan Fairlady 280Z-T police car to cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Prowl as a playable character in theQ-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns game.

This mold was retooled intoQ-TransformersSmokescreen.

Combiner Wars

Combining prick (Yeah, we wish too).

• Prowl (Deluxe Class,2015)
  • Accessories: "acid core" blaster, dual "missile launcher" gun/fist/foot

Part of the fourth wave ofCombiner Wars Deluxe class toys, Prowl is aretool ofProtectobot Streetwise sporting a new head. Being aCombiner Wars figure, he is able to form either an arm or leg for anyCombiner Wars-style Voyager Class figure or into one ofLegends Godbomber's legs but is, of course, was intended to combine to formOptimus Maximus. He is also officially associated withBetatron andMagnaboss. A sticker sheet was sold atBotCon 2016 to enhance Prowl's resemblance to theoriginalBeast Wars figure. Unlike Streetwise, the pegs on Prowl's legs seem to have signs of mold degradation, as the legs/vehicle rear had a small gap while they're attached together.

Prowl comes packaged with the comic book "Onyx Interface Part Three: ONoffON". In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types ofmultilingual packaging including a character card featuring his comic book cover/package art instead. He and the last three waves ofCombiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later showed up at TJ Maxx in the U.S. at reduced prices with the collector card.

As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for theProtectobots andOptimus Maximus was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Prowl was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.^[6]

This mold was originally heavily retooled fromDead End, wasredecoed asSmokescreen, and was differently retooled asDust Up.

• More information on Combiner Wars Prowl at TFU.info

Unite Warriors

Japanese exclusive Combining Prick. (Still not a head though.)

• Convoy Grand Prime (giftset,February 27,2016)
  • ID number:UW-05
  • Accessories: Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots

Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusiveConvoy Grand Prime set, Takara's iteration ofCombiner Wars Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus theRodimus mold).

Compared to theCombiner Wars release, Prowl has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: his white, grey, and black unpaintable parts are swapped, additional paint applications are featured on the feet, waist & flip-out chest, and his silver headlights are replaced with the same metallic blue from his windows. In addition, the shoulder badge from theGeneration 1 toy is also added on the hood.

TheGenerations Selects comic cast this Prowl as the left arm ofWhite Convoy Grand Prime.

Alt-Modes

Mini prick.

• Prowl (Alt-Modes, 2016)
  • Series:1
  • Collection:1

Alt-Modes Prowl is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He wasblind-boxed and available in the first case of the first series.

This mold was redecoed intoAlt-ModesSmokescreen andBluestreak.

Cyber Series

Big and simple prick.

• Prowl (Cyber Battalion,2017)

Released in part of a second wave ofGenerations: Cyber Series Cyber Battalion figures, Prowl is a roughly voyager-sized mold that changes from police car to robot and back in a few easy steps. He has a chunkier design and is intended for a younger audience, but despite that he has an excellent range of poseability. This figure was sold in the United States at Walgreens stores after being available in Latin American and Asian markets.

This figure was retooled intoCyber SeriesSideswipe.

War for Cybertron: Siege

Aerodynamic prick.

• Prowl (Deluxe Class,2019)
  • Hasbro ID number:WFC-S23
  • TakaraTomy ID number:SG-23
  • TakaraTomy release date:May 31, 2019
  • Hidden message code:PRAXUS
  • Accessories: Blaster, light bar (combine to form "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster")

• Known designers:Michael DiTullo (vehicle mode concept)^[7],AJ Piejko-Brown (packaging)

Part of the second wave ofSiege Deluxe Class figures, Prowl transforms from robot that is partially inspired by hisAlternators toy into a Cybertronian police car. He includes a gun compatible with theC.O.M.B.A.T. System, as well as a detachable light bar. They can combine to form the "W-45 Acid Pellet Strikeblaster," as a blaster or an axe that he cannot actually hold like an axe. He also features multiple hardpoints to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from theBattle Masters assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Unlike mostSiege figures, Prowl is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on his body. Prowl is also noticeably smaller than most Deluxe scale figures in both modes, only just barely bigger than the original Scout size class.

His car doors read "Police" inAutobot script.

This mold was redecoed intoSiegeBluestreak (trading the lightbar for some shoulder cannons), and retooled intoSiegeBarricade,Generations SelectsSmokescreen, andWar for Cybertron TrilogySparkless Bot. According to Smokescreen'sHasbro Pulse page, Prowl is aPraxien character to add to the "Praxus-native collection," along with the aforementioned Smokescreen and Barricade.^[8]

Prowl was reissued in 2025.

• Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel

War for Cybertron: Earthrise

The definitive prick.

• Autobot Alliance 2-Pack (Multi-pack,2020)
  • Hasbro ID number:WFC-E31
  • TakaraTomy ID number:ER EX-18
  • TakaraTomy release date:February 20,2021
  • Accessories: Blaster, lightbar

• Known designers:John Warden (Hasbro)

Released in the Autobot Alliance two-pack withIronhide in theEarthrise toyline, Prowl is a redeco ofBluestreak, which is itself a retool ofSmokescreen with a new head and front grill. Exchanging Bluestreak's shoulder cannon accessories for a new lightbar, Prowl transforms into an Earth police car none too dissimilar from his original Datsun mode. His transformation scheme shares many similarities to hisSiege counterpart but uses completely new parts. Prowl comes with a single blaster, and though he does not include this mold's shoulder cannon accessories, he can use the ones included with his moldmates.

As a straight redeco of Bluestreak, Prowl's head lacks the characteristics of his divergentcharacter model. Enterprisingcustomizers should be warned that the head of Prowl'sSiege toy makes use of a differently-sized ball joint, resulting in a tight fit onEarthrise Prowl's body. While swapping is feasible without modification depending on tolerances,Earthrise Prowl's ball joint can be sanded down to provide an easier (and safer) fit; though, note that this process is irreversible. Two different variants of Prowl exist with slightly different knee joints, one of which adds a tiny tab of plastic to the inside of the kneecap and includes additional tabs behind the car hood to secure the car mode better. It was unknown if the TakaraTomy release would use one of the two variants.

His shared map piece is the previously unknown Nebulon Station, next to a Dead Universe portal…

This pack was exclusive toAmazon in the U.S. and Canada. Unfortunately, the demand for the characters, combined with low stock and the COVID-19 pandemic complicating shipping issues, caused the 2-pack to command high prices online.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee

Look at what all your prick jokes have done.

• Ironhide / Prowl (Multi-pack,2023)

• Series:Studio Series
• Movie:The Transformers: The Movie
• ID number:86-20BB
• Accessories: Blaster rifle, 2 large 3-part Fire Blast effects, "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop
• Known designers:Evan Brooks (Hasbro),Yūya Ōnishi (TakaraTomy)^[9],Mario Carreiro,Christina Murphy andAmy Bence (packaging),^[10]Marcelo Matere (backdrop artist)

A redeco and retool of the aboveEarthrise Prowl figure,Buzzworthy Bumblebee Prowl is a morbid, albeit hilarious version of the character during his death inThe Transformers: The Movie (orange mouth smoke not included). In addition to a new, distressed headsculpt (one that correctly uses Prowl's head design unlike the original figure) and movie-accurate deco, his chest has been retooled to feature blown-off armor and a 3 mm peg to accommodate aFire Blast effect, to further emphasize that he's in the process of being shot. The windows and headlights on this figure are also opaque as opposed to the translucent ones on theEarthrise figure.

According toHasbro designerEvan Brooks, he initially pitched this set as a joke that essentially got way out of hand. He also notes they originally intended Prowl in particular to exhibit theaggressive depigmentation symptoms he displayed in the film before theTakara team talked them down from making a full-on corpse toy.Again.^[9]

He was available in a 2-pack with a similarly morbidIronhide retool, along with two purple recolors ofSiegeJetfire's Fire Blast effects.. Like the rest of theBuzzworthy Bumblebee line, this figure was exclusive toTarget in the United States, withHasbro Pulse receiving small quantities of the pack.

Merchandise

Transformers Milk Caramel

Stiff prick.(stop snickering).

• Prowl (1985)

A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as akeshigomu— of Prowl was released as part of the second wave ofKabaya'sTransformers Milk Caramelcandy toy range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.

Transformers Choco

• Prowl (1985)

A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Prowl was released by Kabaya as part of theirTransformers Choco line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, and came with candy-coated chocolates.

Transformers Gum

Revived candy toy prick.

• Prowl (2009)

Released in the second wave of the revivedTransformers Gum series in 2009, this transforming model kit of Prowl is made from black and white plastic, with a lot of stickers for detail. It's based on theHenkei Prowl toy.

Decoy

• Cybertron Hero Collection 22 (multi-pack, 1986)

Prowl was among the many characters rendered byTakara as part of their series of 1.5"keshigomu figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Prowl was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of hisTech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Prowl was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

• Prowl (1987)
  • Decoy number:19

The figurine was later brought over toHasbro markets as part of theDecoy promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, Prowl was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the cardedThrottlebots,Aerialbots,Protectobots, andTechnobots.

• More information on Decoy Prowl at TFU.info

Hard Hero

Who needs legs when one has LOGIC??

• Prowl (2002)

A cold-cast porcelain bust labeled as number 3 inHard Hero's series ofTransformers busts, Prowl is sculpted to be six inches tall, having a seven-inch wide "wingspan", and wielding his acid pellet gun in his left hand. 100 copies of this product were signed by sculptorJason Ray.

Attacktix

I got a big... gun.

• Prowl (Booster,2007)
  • Accessories: Missile

Planned to be in part of the Series 2 wave ofAttacktix, Prowl is a Captain class unit with the special ability to stun an opposing player unit. His sculpt is based upon his Generation 1 cartoon model with some additional details. His weapon is ahugely oversized version of his rifle, capable of firing a large silver projectile.

Game over. This Attacktix item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

3D Battle-Card Game

Paper prick.

• Prowl (2007)

A 25-point "uncommon" character in the3D Battle-Card Game's "Energon Wars" expansion, Prowl "transforms" into a black and white police car that vaguely resembles a Nissan Z. He uses the same parts layout asMovieBarricade,Bumblebee,Swerve, andMirage.

Transformers - Mini Bust

The Prowl 2 of Prowl busts.

• Prowl (Diamond Select, 2009)

Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Prowl was sculpted byMark Wong ofArt Asylum and was limited to 500 pieces. Prowl, along with his "brothers"Bluestreak andSmokescreen, is exclusive to online retailerToyrocket.com. The bust features Prowl's acid pellet gun and twin missile launchers, and the missile launchers and car doors can be attached via magnets on either side of his head.

Robot Heroes

He's smiling—must have his DVDs alphabetized.

• Prowl & Laserbeak (Two-pack,2009)

• Known designers:Bill Rawley (Hasbro),Alex Androski (deco artist),Marcelo Matere (concept artist)

UniverseRobot Heroes Prowl would have been a happy little non-transforming figure. The figure has the standard swiveling head and arms, and in a bizarre sculpting oddity, has a wheel well on one foot but not the other. He would have come in a two-pack withLaserbeak, but theUniverse portion of theRobot Heroes line was canceled before they saw retail release. Several unpackaged samples have made it into the hands of collectors, however.

Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Mighty Muggs

Adowable pwick.

• Prowl (2010)

Accessories: Gun

Thissuper-deformed, non-transformable Prowl figure mostly uses the standardMighty Muggs body template, and features same door-wings molds asJazz. He has swivel joints in his neck and arms, and comes with his trademark acid pellet gun. Prowl was originally meant to be released in the fourth wave of Mighty Muggs Transformers, but the Transformers section of the toyline was canceled before the wave was released. The toy was eventually made available as an exclusive atSan Diego Comic-Con 2010.

Tiny Titans

• Prowl (Tiny Titans, 2015)
  • Series:1
  • Number:9/12

Part of the initial assortment ofTiny Titansblindpacks, this version of Prowl is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, cast in dark grey plastic.

He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, renders him in the2015Robots in Disguise styling. The card includes a scan-badge for theRobots in Disguise mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

The Loyal Subjects

Mystery prick.

The Loyal Subjects Prowl is a Wave 2 figure with standard articulation. He is mostly based on his animation model. For every 16 figures, there are 2 Prowls. This toy was also recolored intoBluestreak andSmokescreen.

• Prowl (Gamestop exclusive, 2014)

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Transformers Trading Card Game

Prick a card, any card!

• Prowl, Military Strategist (2018)
  • Wave 1
  • Rarity:UT
  • Card Number:T31/T40
  • Stars:6

Prowl, Military Strategist is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of theTransformers Trading Card Game.

The artwork on the card is reused from theTransformers Legends mobile card game, and is based on theTransformers: Universe Prowl toy.

• Prowl, Strategic Mastermind (2019)
  • Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners
  • Rarity:UT
  • Card Number:T35/T46
  • Stars:7

Prowl, Strategic Mastermind was released as part of theTransformers Trading Card Game Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members ofcombiner teams released in the set, Prowl, Strategic Mastermind is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Prowl, Strategic Mastermind depicts the lower right portion ofOptimus Maximus', of whom Prowl forms the right leg.

The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from theTransformers Legends mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses theCombiner Wars Prowl figure's packaging art.

Prowl, Strategic Mastermind can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action cardSentinel Enigma while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.

• Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist (2019)
  • Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I
  • Rarity:UT
  • Card Number:T08/T48
  • Stars:10

Major Prowl, Infantry-Strategist is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of theTransformers Trading Card Game, War for Cybertron: Siege I.

The card's artwork is based on theSiege Prowl toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art byDan Khanna and colors byKyxarie Peralta.

ReAction

• Prowl (2022)
  • Accessories: Acid pellet rifle

Released in the fifth wave ofSuper7's line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures,ReAction Prowl is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand.

As with all releases in theReAction toyline, Prowl comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style ofKenner'sStar Wars action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

Eaglemoss

• Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set (2021)

In the plannedTransformers Chess Set byEaglemoss, a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Prowl was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.

Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Jada Toys

• Transformers Series 1 18-pack (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)

Released byJada Toys,Nano Metalfigs Prowl is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

He comes in an impressive multipack withseventeen other figurines.

• Transformers Series 3 18-pack (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)

Nano Metalfigs Prowl was re-released with no noticeable changes inanother impressive multipack withseventeen other figurines.

Magic: The Gathering

• Prowl, Stoic Strategist / Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle (2022)
  • ID number:001/015
  • Set code:BOT
  • Color identity:White
  • Casting cost:{3}{W} (front),{2}{W} (back)
  • Artist:Ken Christiansen

"Prowl, Stoic Strategist" is part of the 2022Magic: The GatheringUniverses BeyondTransformers card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs ofMagic'sThe Brothers' War set. It can be reversed to become "Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle", representing Prowl in vehicle mode.

A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depictingShattered Glass Prowl.

Transformers Character Card

• Prowl & Laserwave Set (April 22,2023)
  • ID number:45 & 46

Released as part of the seventh wave of thee-HOBBY exclusiveTransformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Prowl and "Laserwave" in their respectiveAction Master bodies along withcharacter profiles andtech specs.

• Translation of Prowl's Transformers Character Card

• Primus and Cybertron Army Set (February,2025)
  • ID number:101 & 102

Released as part of the fourteenth wave of thee-HOBBY exclusiveTransformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art ofPrimus in the form of his"Creator" toy and the Generation 1Autobots (as represented byOptimus Prime,Blaster,Eject,Grimlock, Prowl,Crossblades,Jazz andTurbo Board) along withcharacter profiles andtech specs.

• Translation of the Autobots' Transformers Character Card

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Blokees

Brick Prick.

• Prowl (Galaxy Version, 2023)

• Series:Galaxy Version 01 - Roll Out
• Accessories: 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

Released in the First Wave ofBlokees' Galaxy Version line of blind boxes, Prowl is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot Police Car. Like many otherBlokees figures, Prowl uses a "Standard Body" as a skeleton, in which pieces are attached to make them look like different characters. Prowl also features a differently molded back armor with peg holes and ball joints for his door wings and Missile Launchers.

Like many other Blokees figures, Prowl has a stand, where you can attach him via four studs. If you're an experienced modeler with a need to speed build, make sure the lower legs (the ones that contain "Highway" and "Patrol") are assembled in the right position.

• Exclusive Yearly Version (2024)

• Accessories: 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), Blaster, Door Wings, 1 pair of Missile Launchers, spare peg-and-ball piece, spare ball-and-ball piece, black stand, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols

Released in the 2024 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Prowl is a redeco of the firstGalaxy Series kit, with his face and chest parts molded in translucent plastic with shiny gold paint applied on. Like theShining Version kits, he features a new LED torso frame that emits a (very bright) golden light to shine through the chest and neck if shaken (or flicked/tapped).

This box set is based on "The Golden Lagoon", with Autobots and Decepticons alike coating themselves withelectrum for near invincibility. Prowl also comes withOptimus Prime,Ironhide,Long Haul, andStarscream.

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Notes

• Prowl'sDiaclone predecessor also came with additional, optional stickers that would identify him as being part of the police forces from existing Japanese cities, namely Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The originalTransformers instruction booklet shows a visibleDiaclone label sheet, complete with these optional stickers, which did not make it to the final product.
• Before creatingCheetor, Hasbro initially conceived theBeast Wars panther character as Prowl, with a potential head retool asOptimus Prime. Elements of this plan ultimately manifested as the McDonald's toy characterPanther.^[11][12]
• Also in earlyBeast Wars planning, Hasbro conceptualizedMcDonald's toys of vehicularAuto Rollers, including one of Prowl as a moon buggy^[13] perhaps paralleling the unreleasedGeneration 2APC Auto Roller ultimately used in Japan forBeast Wars IIAutolauncher.
• Machine Wars Prowl's card-art is actually an altered version of the art for theGeneration 2Laser RodJolt.
• TheBotCon 2013 redeco ofClassics Mirage almost becameMachine Wars Prowl, but it ended up being replaced byMachine Wars Mirage.^[14]

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