Roller (G1)

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Roller is target practice a component of Autobot leader Optimus Prime from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Roller should not look this cool.

Roller is a small, cart-shaped device that Optimus Prime uses to slip unobtrusively behind enemy lines. He can maintain radio control over Roller at distances up to 1200 miles. Having Roller present somewhere is like being there himself.

Roller is a droid, able to function autonomously without Optimus's active oversight. But without Optimus, by far the most important of the three modules, Roller would not survive. Optimus shows great attachment and concern for Roller, who is left particularly vulnerable by the behind-the-scenes situations in which it specializes.

At least in one alternate reality, Roller combines with Cyclonus to form Grand Galvatron.

Roller's nature varies: in some realities, he is a drone component of Optimus Prime, while in others he is a sentient individual. Sometimes he is previously known as Barrelroller (バレルローラー Barerurōrā) and later becomes known as the Micro Carrier (マイクロキャリア Maikuro Kyaria) or Apex Bomber.

Fiction

Generation 1 cartoon continuity

The Transformers cartoon

Roller's one tough little Autobot.

When Bumblebee and Sparkplug Witwicky were caught by Decepticons, and with the clock ticking on the bomb they planted, Optimus Prime sent Roller into the mine. When the bomb exploded, Optimus was nearly destroyed, More than Meets the Eye, Part 2 but Roller emerged cheekily unscathed, prompting Jazz to observe "Roller's one tough little Autobot!" More than Meets the Eye, Part 3

Roller exploits a tactical opening.

Another of Megatron's schemes involved sabotaging the Autobots' recharging chamber with a personality destabilizer device, turning a good number of them, including Optimus Prime, "evil". When the unaffected Autobots attempted to restore Prime back to normal, he split into his three components. Both Roller and the Combat Deck attempted to take the Autobots out, but Hound was able to nail them both with attitude exchangers and stop their attacks. Attack of the Autobots

The Autobots were stuck in vehicle mode by the Transfixatron. With Ironhide in the claws of Megatron's car-crushing machine, only Roller could save the day! Roller led the Decepticons on a merry chase, allowing Optimus to rescue Ironhide from the jaws of undignified death! The Autobot Run

Japanese cartoon continuity

Collector's Edition toy bio

Several million years ago on Cybertron, when Optimus Prime was a mere transport and delivery worker known as Orion Pax, Roller was an industrial droid known as Barrelroller.^[1] He transformed into an electromagnetic lift handle that helped Orion in his warehouse work moving heavy cargo. When Orion was fatally wounded by Megatron and rebuilt by Alpha Trion as Optimus Prime, Barrelroller was rebuilt into Roller. Collector's Edition Orion Pax toy bio

Unite Warriors/Legends

He saw me wanderin', hatin'.

After Optimus Prime died in the Unicron War, Roller was trapped between dimensions Ruination Chapter, Part Two and consigned to soul-crushing wandering. His anger and despair as he journeyed created an emotional and malicious energy that attracted the attention of Unicron. His scattershot memory didn't tell much, but what he knew was his burning hatred for Optimus Prime of the Autobots. Unite Warriors bio As part of his plan to avert Galvatron from using his body as "Grand Galvatron", Unicron summoned Roller back to his home universe, christening him "Wandering Roller" and giving him the ability to become a limb for Grand Galvatron. The assembled team was ordered to invade Cybertron so that the planet could serve as Unicron's new body, but Galvatron summarily ignored his request and set out to conquer the planet for himself. Grand Galvatron Chapter

Cyclonus, the main component of Grand Galvatron, had the group undergo training by exposing them to the lava pools of Thrull. The training regiment wasn't much of a challenge to Roller, though, who finished his time in the lava quickly so he could relax and sip on an energon cube. Special Training in the Lava Baths of Planet Thrull!

When Grand Galvatron attacked Cybertron, Roller and the others were separated into their individual forms by Trailbreaker and continued the battle on foot. He made his way into Vector Sigma's chamber, where Ratchet was trying to resuscitate Optimus Prime, and saw his chance to get revenge on Prime by destroying his body. He was stopped in his attempt by Sky Lynx, then re-combined with the rest of the team to do battle with Sky Reign. Sky Reign Chapter This face-off would be interrupted by the arrival of Megaempress and her 4 Guards. In the chaos that followed, Grand Galvatron's limbs fled in terror and Roller and Breakdown were forced by Flowspade to become fists for her "Transplay" ninja technique. Megatronia Chapter Roller was eventually released from this state and rushed to Optimus's defense when Unicron arrived with his upgraded Combatrons, recognizing the evil god as the greater threat. Ruination Chapter, Part One

With Galvatron II's spirit excised from his body, Cyclonus called upon his teammates to help defend Cybertron from Unicron and the five combined into Grand Galvatron to help the other combiners in their attack against the evil god. When Optimus Maximus was split up by one of Unicron's attacks, Roller rushed to his old commander's side, granting his power as an arm for one last punch that sent Unicron back to the Triple Z Point. In the aftermath, Roller regained his memories of his past life as Optimus's partner and was saddened by his leader's admission that he had only seven days left to live. When Optimus Prime died again, Roller stood guard over his body, promising to never part with him again and hoping for a new power that would be able to resurrect his beloved partner. Ruination Chapter, Part Two

After a decade of standing vigil over Optimus Prime's body, Roller received the news that Dai Atlas had recovered the Zodiac, an energy source capable of reviving the deceased Autobot leader. Unfortunately, it was at that moment that a strange capsule appeared, injuring Roller and leaving him helpless to prevent the device from abducting Optimus Prime. Feeling responsible for the loss of his former partner, Roller joined the Battlestars to help track down his remains. The team subsequently located Prime's body on the fortified Decepticon planet of Lucifer, and during their battle with Novaroid and Galaman drones, Roller sacrificed his life, drawing fire so that the other Battlestars could complete the mission.

With Optimus Prime's body secured, the Battlestars placed it alongside Roller's own remains, hoping that the Zodiac could restore both partners to life. Their efforts succeeded, with the Zodiac's energies upgrading Roller into the Micro Carrier, able to combine with Optimus Prime to form Star Convoy.

Years later in 2038, during the battle against the reborn Dark Nova, Roller once more helped Optimus Prime transform into Star Convoy, to strike down the Vok Galaman. The partners then separated once more, with Roller towing the Combat Deck as it was transformed into a launch ramp for Dai Atlas. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two

The Battlestars

When Optimus Prime was restored to life as Star Convoy, he was equipped with an upgraded version of Roller known as the Micro Carrier.

The Micro Carrier would be instrumental in the Autobots' victory over the Great Novaroids. The Battlestars story page #7

Generations Selects Special Comic

By 2050, Roller had been restored to his more traditional design and accompanied Optimus Prime to Neo Scramble City. Volcanicus comic 1

Wings Universe

Nine million years ago, Barrelroller was carried around by Orion Pax, who worked at storage yard 67 along with his friends Ariel and Dion. Battle Lines, Part 1

Marvel Comics continuity

Roller's extreme phase in the '90s.

Marvel The Transformers comics

Optimus Prime used his Roller unit to command a battle in Washington, D.C. while actually sneaking away from the action to find Ravage. Kickback swooped in and destroyed Roller, causing Optimus Prime to double over in pain, and ironically saving him from the Insecticon Bombshell's cerebro-shell. Plague of the Insecticons!

Marvel Generation 2 comic

Roller provided covering fire for Optimus Prime and Megatron as they fled the Cybertronian army. Total War!

Ladybird Books continuity

They see me rollin', they hatin'.

Spike's sally to sneakily sabotage the Solar Station was stymied by a sealed storage-door. Roller to the Rescue! Sent scuttling through the sage, secreted from Soundwave's sight, to supply a Cybertronian sonic multi-tool. Roller had saved the day!

Spike's subsequent sabotage of the solar station and ensuing detonation of the energon cubes in it could be construed (in some small way) to save the day as well. Megatron's Fight for Power

Highway Clash

Optimus and Prowl secretly guarded a shipment of microchips that could be used to imbue sentience onto robots. While on this mission, Optimus had brought along Roller for extra protection against possible Decepticon threats. Highway Clash

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2005 IDW continuity

You feelin' lucky, punk?

At Brasnya, Megatron ordered Blitzwing to wait for Optimus Prime to come into range before firing on him. Optimus discreetly sent Roller ahead to intercept Blitzwing, and at the last moment, Roller blew him up good. Escalation #4 Unfortunately, the same trick didn't work on Megatron, who buried the poor guy under a pile of rocks. However, this bought Optimus Prime the time to transfer his consciousness to his trailer section. Escalation #5

Ask Vector Prime

Vector Prime clarified that in some universes, Roller would indeed be upgraded into Apex Bomber. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/27

Toys

The Transformers

Many colors: Roller has been released in dark blue, light blue, purple, dark purple, silver, and black.

• Optimus Prime (1984)
  • Takara ID number: C-01

• Known designers: Shōji Kawamori (TakaraTomy)

The Transformers Roller was included with the original Optimus Prime toy (as well as its many rereleases). Roller is a small, six-wheeled vehicle resembling an Amphicat that is stored in the trailer portion. The seats are scaled to allow Roller to carry Diaclone figures, due to its use in the prior toyline. The trailer/Combat Deck features a spring-loaded device that is capable of launching Roller out of the combat deck. Roller has a hole on top to hold the included oil pump or Optimus's gun. As a result of the original Optimus Prime's production variants (prior to rerelease), Roller was alternatively molded in silver plastic (the trailer's exterior color), or in various shades of blue, indigo and purple (mold colors of the corresponding Optimus's fists/legs/Combat Deck unit).

As an homage to the silver Roller pictured in the G1 cartoon, some 2000s re-issues of Optimus Prime/Convoy have included Roller molded in that Prime's blue color, only painted silver. (Only the New Year Special and 25th Anniversary Rollers have been left blue, and unpainted.)

• More information on Roller at TFU.info

• Convoy Black Version (2000)
  • ID number: 01

Along with Prime, Roller received a black repaint as a exclusive for the Japanese convention JAFCON.

• More information on Black Roller at TFU.info

Return of Convoy

• Star Convoy (Powered Master, 1991, 2005)
  • ID number: C-372

This toy from the Return of Convoy line included an upgraded Roller named the Micro Carrier, patterned after a tracked ballistic missile carrier.

• More information on the Micro Carrier at TFU.info

Commemorative Series

• Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor (2003)

• Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy), Ban Magami (concept artist)

When Hasbro re-released Optimus Prime's Powermaster toy in the Generation One Commemorative Series, it was simply a repackaging of Takara's earlier God Ginrai re-release, including Godbomber, which had only been sold in the Japanese market. In adapting the toy's presentation for an English-speaking audience, Hasbro was adding a whole new element to Prime's fiction, as Ginrai and Godbomber had nothing to do with Convoy. Thus did Godbomber become "Apex Bomber," which merged with Prime as "Apex Armor."

• More info on Apex Bomber at TFU.info

Collector's Edition

The joke "do a barrel roll" has been used so many times now it's lost meaning.

• Orion Pax (Multi-pack, 2005)

• ID number: 67

Meant to represent a pre-rebuilding-by-Alpha-Trion version of the character, Roller^[1] is a redeco of the Targetmaster Recoil, transforming into an "electromagnetic lift handle". His handle is a 5 mm post, allowing him to be held by a lot of Transformers toys.

He was only available as part of an e-HOBBY exclusive Collector's Edition set, packed in with Orion Pax and Dion. This set shipped to buyers in September 2005.

• More information on Roller at TFU.info

Generation 2

• Optimus Prime (1993, 1994)

A slightly altered version of the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime, it included Roller.

• More information on Generation 2 Roller at TFU.info

Smallest Transforming Transformers

• G1 Convoy Trailer (2003)
  • ID Number: GTF-01B (trailer)

Optimus Prime's Combat Deck was available separately as a shortpacked figure. Included was a tiiiiny Roller. Awww!

In wave 2.5, it was again available in cartoon colors as a chase figure.

• More information on Smallest Roller (with Combat Deck) at TFU.info

Hybrid Style

• G1 Convoy (2006)
  • ID number: THS-02

• Known designers: Shōji Kawamori (TakaraTomy)

THS-02 G1 Convoy is a finely detailed, partially die-cast metal transforming toy of G1 Optimus Prime. It comes with a fully transforming and highly detailed trailer that opens up into its Combat Deck/repair bay, as well as Roller, who features four-wheel steering.

• More information on Hybrid Style Roller at TFU.info

Encore

• Convoy (September 2007)
  • ID number: 01

Encore Roller is included in this reissue of the original Optimus Prime toy, painted in "anime" colors (light gray).

Universe (2008)

• Optimus Prime 25th Anniversary Pack

Roller is reissued with Optimus in blue, as Hasbro wanted the unit to match Prime's fists. It was originally intended to be grey.

• More information on 25 Anniversary Roller (with Optimus Prime) at TFU.info

Masterpiece

• Convoy (September 24, 2011)
  • ID number: MP-10

MP-10 Convoy is an entirely new, smaller tooling (Compared to the original MP-01 Optimus) of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, and comes with a new version of Roller. Roller is silver, is capable of towing Prime's trailer, can be ridden by the included Spike Witwicky figurine, and the included Ion blaster can mount on its back.

• Convoy Mode "Eva" (November 28, 2014)
  • ID number: MP-10

• Known designers: Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy), Junichi Akutsu (concept artist)

Transformers × Evangelion Convoy Mode "Eva" is a redeco of MP-10 Convoy complete with Roller, who is decoed in a military olive color and emblazoned with the Nerv insignia. This toy was limited to 1,000 pieces.

• Convoy (7-Eleven ver.) (February 28, 2018)
  • ID number: MP-711

Available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores, MP-711 is a 7-Eleven-themed Optimus Prime, with an accordingly colored Roller.

All this for the low, low price of an arm, a leg, and your firstborn son!

• Convoy (August 24, 2019)
  • ID number: MP-44

This version of Roller is an entirely new mold included with the third Masterpiece MP-44 Convoy. Gray in color, he can interact with many of the included components and accessories: storing in the trailer, as expected, seating the included Spike, Sparkplug, and/or Carly figures, and towing the repair drone, which can now separate from the trailer, has its own wheels, and also doubles as a flight-stand for when Optimus Prime wears his backpack.

Transformers (2010)

• Masterpiece Optimus Prime (2012)

The Hasbro Transformers Toys"R"Us-exclusive release of MP-10 Convoy also redecoes Roller, this time in blue. It retains all of the functionality and gimmickry from the previous release.

Generations

Lookit me, I'm a person! Eat it, Roller.

• Optimus Prime with Autobot Roller (Legends Class, 2013)
  • Series / Number: 02 / #001
  • Accessories: Ion Blaster

• Known designers: Joe Kyde (Hasbro)

Part of the third wave of 2012-onwards Generations Legends Class toys, Thrilling 30 Optimus Prime comes with "Autobot Roller", who transforms into a six-wheeled SUV, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a weapon with a 5 mm handle. He has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting the Ion Blaster.

Not depicted in the instructions or stock photos, Roller can also attach to Prime in vehicle mode via two tabs on the vehicle front which slot into two corresponding slots on Prime's feet. Another undocumented feature is that the butt of the ion blaster can be inserted between the barrels of Roller's weapon mode to form a longer weapon.

This mold was redecoed into Movie Advanced Series Silver Roller and Generations Suppressor.

• More information on Generations Roller at TFU.info

Generations (Japan)

• Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (September 28, 2013)
  • ID number: TG24
  • Accessories: Ion Blaster

The Japanese Generations release of Thrilling 30 Legends Class Roller redecoes him in metallic blue. He comes in a TakaraTomy four-pack with Optimus Prime, as well as Bumblebee and Blazemaster. His bio describes him as a partner of Orion Pax in the Cybertron police force.

Transformers (campaign item)

I'm the accurate one! Or the inaccurate one, depending on your point of view.

• Silver Roller (Promotional Micron, 2014)
  • Release date: May 17 2014

Silver Roller (シルバーローラー Shirubā Rōrā) is a (what else?) redeco of the above Generations Roller, cast in sparkly-colorless-clear, smoky-clear and black plastic. He of course still transforms into a six-wheeled SUV, a robot with 3mm-compatible hands, and a double-barreled blaster weapon with a 5 mm handle. He also has a 5 mm hole in vehicle mode and a 3 mm hole in weapon mode for mounting other accessories.

He was part of the "Clear Micron Campaign", exclusive to Japanese Toys"R"Us stores, free with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of Lost Age product.

This mold was also used to make Generations Suppressor.

Unite Warriors

"Today I have become something I have always wanted to be... an only child!"

• Grand Galvatron (giftset, April 30, 2016)
  • ID number: UW-06

A redeco of Combiner Wars Rook, "Wandering Roller" transforms into an armored reconnaissance vehicle; reminiscent to a Type 87 ARV. In robot mode, Roller features a color scheme based on IDW Roller, while his vehicle mode is colored like the original silver version of Roller.

As a Deluxe Class Transformers Unite Warriors figure, he can combine to form the leg or arm of any combiner from Hasbro's Combiner Wars subline or any Unite Warriors figure or into one of Legends Godbomber's legs, but would usually be associated with Grand Galvatron.

He was released as part of a Grand Galvatron giftset along with Tactician Cyclonus, Ghost Starscream, Curse Armada Thrust, and Zombie War Breakdown.

War for Cybertron Trilogy

• Deluxe Centurion Drone (Deluxe Class with accessories pack, 2020)
  • ID number: WFC-E33

A Roller car accessory is included as part of the War for Cybertron Trilogy Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack, and it's meant to go with Earthrise Leader Class Optimus Prime to complete the set, with a 5mm post on its underside to tab into a dedicated bay in Optimus's trailer. There is also a raised 5mm connector hole on the rear-most block of Roller, presumably to mount either Earthrise Optimus's Ion Cannon or the classic rifle version included in the pack, and 3mm posts are on the rear as exhaust pipes, to use with the War for Cybertron Trilogy range of effects pieces. Roller's 5mm port is also the perfect height to tow Earthrise Optimus Prime's trailer.

Collaborative

• Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition (July 19, 2019)

The Ecto-35 Edition redeco of Masterpiece Optimus Prime includes Roller, and adds an extra accessory to make it resemble a wheeled ghost trap. A small peg allows the included Slimer figurine to ride on top.

Robosen Collector's Edition

• Optimus Prime Auto-Converting Trailer and Roller (2022)

The grandiose, CES-showroom-conversation-piece Robosen Optimus Prime programmable robot would later receive a similarly ultra-high-end fully automated trailer. Behind its self-moving doors and ramps is a Roller that users can control through app interface. This Roller can drive on its own and can also be hitched up to tow the trailer.

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

Legacy

Roller Junior

• Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (Multi-pack, 2023)

• Accessories: Ion blaster, axe, stinger blaster, trailer, Roller, repair drone, trailer hitch/shield panel
• Known designers: Evan Brooks (Hasbro), Ittoku Kuwazu (TakaraTomy)^[2]

This Hasbro Pulse exclusive combo pack of Legacy Core Class Optimus Prime, Core Class Bumblebee, and a decked out Core Class scale Combat Deck includes a teeny tiny Roller, able to tow the entire trailer as well as carry around the repair drone on its own, MP-44 style. He can fit inside the trailer but doesn't tab in anywhere, leaving him to be jostled around.

The set was revealed and put up for preorder on the June 20 Hasbro Pulse Fanstream.

Studio Series

Look how fast he's grown!

• Optimus Prime (Commander Class, 2024)

• Movie: The Transformers: The Movie
• Hasbro ID number: 86-31
• TakaraTomy ID number: SS-142
• TakaraTomy release date: March 29, 2025
• Accessories: Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, Trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, Auto-Launcher repair drone, 2 beam effects, 2 truck jump effects, "Battle of Autobot City" backdrop (3rd version)
• Known designers: Evan Brooks (Hasbro), Tomoki Tatsumi (TakaraTomy)^[3], Mario Carreiro (packaging), Marcelo Matere (packaging illustration)^[4]

Studio Series Roller is included with Optimus Prime once more. Roller sports a cartoon-based silver deco and is scaled to seat 4 Titan Masters. As per usual, he can tow the trailer as well as carry the repair drone like the MP-44 version. He can also carry the ion blaster using his rear port, though there is minimal clearance between the two which can cause paint chipping on both of them. Roller stores in the trailer by tabbing onto the drone, facing away from the door unlike usual.

Age of the Primes

• Star Optimus Prime (Titan Class, 2025)

• Known designers: Mark Maher (Hasbro), Shuhei Umezu (TakaraTomy)^[5]

Released as the year one Titan Class figure for Age of the Primes, the blockbuster Star Convoy update "Star Optimus Prime" naturally includes a matching update of Micro Carrier. It is referred to as "tread unit", based on an old arbitrary name by the Western fandom for Micro Carrier.

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Merchandise

Heroes of Cybertron

For further information, see: Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Heroes of Cybertron

• Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor (2002)

Part of the first wave of Hasbro's Heroes of Cybertron toyline, "Apex Armor" Optimus is a redeco of the Super Collection Figure God Ginrai figurine.

The figurine is meant to represent the combined form of the Powermaster Optimus and the "armored roller drone".

• More information on Heroes of Cybertron Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor at TFU.info

• Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack (2002)

This second-wave figurine is a redeco of the first God Ginrai/Powermaster Prime Apex Armor PVC figure, cast in translucent orange plastic with red gradients and flame detailing, depicting a "spark attack" mode.

This is a variant of the Super Collection Figure "God Fire Guts" God Ginrai chase figure, which had been rendered entirely in solid metallic gold paint.

• More information on Heroes of Cybertron Optimus Prime Spark Attack at TFU.info

Imaginarium Art

• Optimus Prime (2017)

Imaginarium Art's first statue of Optimus Prime stands 24 inches tall and features multiple LEDs, two varieties of his laser rifle, and his energy axe. The statue's chestplate can open, revealing the Matrix of Leadership. The sculpted base for this figure also features the Combat Deck and Roller. Only 500 of this item were produced.

Transformers Character Card

• Wandering Roller & Tarn Set (March 19, 2024)
  • ID number: 79 & 80

Released as part of the eleventh wave of the e-HOBBY exclusive Transformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Roller in his Unite Warriors body and Tarn along with character profiles and tech specs.

• Translation of Wandering Roller's Transformers Character Card

Notes

• Optimus Prime's original character description, as seen in the Transformers Universe profile comic, names the robot module "Optimus" and the drone module "Prime", noting that the Prime module is also known as Roller. In practice, this nomenclature is never used. The robot module is always treated as if named "Optimus Prime", with "Prime" even being his most common nickname.
• A reference to this "Prime module" is retained in Universe's Powermaster Optimus Prime profile, so the little guy must still be around, despite not being included with the Powermaster toy.
• Early concept drawings for Powermaster Prime, as seen in Transformers Generations, makes him a Headmaster/Powermaster, with a four-wheeled Roller forming the head.
• When the Powermaster Optimus Prime toy was released, it did not include Roller. Despite this, the Marvel comic and other contemporary fiction still presented Roller as his familiar cart-shaped self in Prime's trailer.^[6] When the toy was rereleased in 2003 as part of the Commemorative Series, it included Apex Bomber (renamed from Godbomber), who is described on package as a "roller drone".
• Roller is simply referred to as "scout car" on the back of the packaging of Optimus Prime's Generation 2 toy. While the bio featured on the North American packaging of the toy refers to him as "Roller, the Autobot scout car", the bio featured on the back of his multilingual European omits the name "Roller" and explicitly capitalizes him as "Scout Car". This is subsequently repeated in a profile featured in issue #1 of the UK Generation 2 comic.
• Roller was supposed to have a minor role in Ginrai's Binaltech toy bio (written by Hirofumi Ichikawa), but the toy was ultimately used as Optimus Prime and so the bio went unused. In this storyline, a new Dodge Ram Binaltech body was built for Roller, but was instead possessed by Ginrai as he travelled through time to save his own future.
• The Thrilling 30 toy of Roller has a robot mode based on Hunt for the Decepticons Breacher, while his vehicle mode is based on an APC vehicle accessory that was originally going to come with Prime Optimus Maximus.^[7]
• The 2005 IDW continuity also includes another character named "Roller". His relation to Optimus Prime's Roller was explained by James Roberts as the drone being named after Optimus's old friend.^[8]

Foreign names

• Japanese: Buggy (バギー Bagī), Roller (ローラー Rōrā)
• Mandarin: Xiǎo Gǔn Zhū (China, 小滚珠, "Little Rolling Bead")

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