Back in November 2010, we first learned of a new Power Core Combiners five pack named “Spastic”. This unfortunately named Transformer inflamed the hearts of the fandom both for adding him to a shelf of “unfortunately named Transformers” with Erector and Windbreaker, and against for the name’s offensive connotations in the UK. Even major UK media got wind of the controversy.
Hasbro has taken notice, because this new auction on TFClub’s Taobao account indicates that the name has been changed. Power Core Combiners Spastic is no more – by the miracle of some quick sticker work at the factory, he is now, Power Core Combiners Over-run!
spyderbytez
Spastic – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
they already noted the transformers in the wiki definition..lol
under "spaz" products.. lol
SportingBot
Thanks for the idea. I'll buy a bunch of Spastics. Remove the stickers in the privacy of my home then return them to the store.
McBradders
Threads like this make me ashamed to be a fan of pretty much anything.
Y'all are making us all look like dumbshits. Actually its only one or two of you, but still, my point stands.
Scourge_151
Not a bad name, at least it is an actual relevant automotive term that makes sense on a racing car. I know he's Dragstrip's colours but when would you ever see an Formula car on a drag track?
As for the rest of it I really don't care.
Noideaforaname
Over-Run, eh? I like it. It still implies reckless hyperactivity, but now fits the alt mode nicely and doesn't accidentally offend whole nations.
Removing the sticker would be a fun challenge, though the whole box is just going to be trashed anyway. And I'll just call him Drag Strip.
KA
when fans bicker…hasbro name-changes another toy
Feralstorm
This thread is giving me a Over-Run colon.
(…so I'll go before I leave a Drag-strip)
Rigas
Oh boy . . . what will the fandom do when this goes away?
soundwaveCA
Alright guys knock it off and get this thread back on track.