The Autobot Run
Chip and Spike are watching a race, Chip thinks it would be great if the Autobots would race some time for charity. The Constructicons are building a transfixatron for Megatron. This device can lock Transformers in their transformation mode. Megatron orders Starscream to be a testsubject, the device works, the device can also neutralize its own effect. The Constructicons start constructing a second device. All Autobots, except for Huffer, like Chips idea and head for the race. Huffer, Ratchet, Brawn and Wheeljack stay in the Ark. During the race Skywarp teleports to above the racetrack and uses the transfixatron unnoticed on the Autobots. The public loves the show, the Autobots give some extra demonstrations. Mirage detects Decepticons approaching. The Autobots try to transform, but fail. The Autobots try to ram the Decepticons, however the Decepticons blast the Autobots easily. Bumblebee who did not participate takes Spike and Chip with him and heads for the Ark. Chip, Wheeljack and Ratchet start developing a beam to restore the Autobots to normal. Megatron introduces the Autobots to the second invention: a giant car wrecker. Hound sends a hologram of the Autobots location to the Ark, Soundwave blasts Hounds holographic projector. However Chip has already been able to pinpoint his location. Megatron chooses Ironhide as the first victim. The other Autobots gather around him to protect him, but their attempt is futile. Wheeljack is ready with a grenade to counteract the effect of the transfixatron, the Autobots in the Ark head out to save the others. Optimus Prime has still a surpise which enables him to help Ironhide: Roller. Roller distracts the Decepticons, Optimus Prime is able to get Ironhide out of reach of the machine. The others arrive and after some struggles, Chip is able to throw the grenade to the Autobots. The Autobots are able to transform again. Megatron orders the Constructicons to form Devastator. Devastator is too strong for teh Autobots. Wheeljack sees the transfixatron and asks Cliffjumper for help, together they operate the transfixatron and aim it at Devastator. Devastator falls apart into the Constructicons. Megatron orders a retreat. Ironhide and Trailbreaker smash the transfixatron. The Autobots head back to their headquarters.