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| series = [[Xovergen]]
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'''Masterarmor''' is a [[fictional character]] and [[third-party Transformer]] homege to ''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime made by [[Xovergen]] in 2012.

==Xovergen==
Masterarmor is a third-party Transformer trailer homage to Optimus Prime. It's intended to attach to either ''Generation 1'' original or Powermaster Optimus Prime or ''Classic'' Voyager Optimus Prime's cabs.

According to his his tech specs Masterarmor has near limitless intelligence, endurance, courage firepower and skill. He's also incredible strong and fast.

Other third-party Transformer Optimus Prime trailers include BTS Toys's [[Mobile Command Base]], [[FansProject]]'s [[G3 Trailer]] and [[Maketoys]]' [[Battle Tanker]].

===Development===
The [[TFWire]] podcast episode #153 for October 19th, 2008 had a segment devoted to FansProject [[Shadow Commander]]. Ryan said he would like to see Powermaster Optimus Prime inspired armor in the future.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://tfwire.com/blog/?p=416 | title = WTF@TFW | website =http://www.tfwire.com/ | publisher =TFWire | host = Jesse | date = October 19th, 2008 }}</REF>

Xovergen first teased the Trailerforce Masterarmor with blurred prototype pictures in October 2011.<REF>http://tformers.com/transformers-xovergen-announce-trailerforce-tf-01/16657/news.html</REF>

In March 2012 Xovergen posted prototype photos to the internet of the Trailerforce Masterarmor in robot mode with both ''Henkei'' Convoy and Powermaster Optimus Prime cabs.<REF>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/xovergen-trailerforce-01-robot-mode-images-174589/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13283</REF>

In September 2012 Xovergen released color product photos of the Trailerforce Masterarmor with ''Henkei'' Convoy.<REF>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/xovergen-trailerforce-final-product-images-176026/</REF>

The Trailerforce Masterarmor went on preorder from Robot Kingdom, with an estimated shipping date of October 2012.

Masterarmor shipped in January 2013.

Masterarmor Vindicator Mode was releasec in December 2013.

===Reception===
The [[Good Morning, Cybertron!]] podcast for October 25th, 2011 discussed early prototype pictures of the Masterarmor in the news. The hosts thought it was a mistake to make a trailer for a 25 year old figure.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMrLdbBDmF0 | title = Good Morning, Cybertron! | website =https://www.facebook.com/pages/Good-Morning-Cybertron/147383341975239 | publisher =blunghole | host =blunghole | date = October 25th, 2011 }}</REF>

The [[WTF@TFW]] podcast for March 15th, 2012 selected a picture of Masterarmor as one of the New Picture Picks.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/568975-wtf-tfw-191-march-15-2012-a.html | title = WTF@TFW | website =http://www.tfw2005.com/ | publisher =TFW2005 | host =Vangelus | date = March 15th, 2012 }}</REF>

The [[Radio Free Cybertron]] podcast for March 28th, 2012 discussed the Masterarmor as part of their Third Party Roundup.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.tfradio.net/podcast/2012/3/29/radio-free-cybertron-03282012.html | title = Radio Free Cybertron | website =http://www.tfradio.net/ | publisher =TFW2005 | host =Brian Kilby | date = March 28th, 2012 }}</REF>

The Radio Free Cybertron podcast for May 31st, 2012 discussed the Masterarmor as part of their Third Party Roundup.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.tfradio.net/podcast/2012/6/3/radio-free-cybertron-05312012.html | title = Radio Free Cybertron | website =http://www.tfradio.net/ | publisher =TFW2005 | host =Brian Kilby | date = May 31st, 2012 }}</REF>

In the [[TF Beyond]] podcast for July 5th, 2012 the Masterarmor was covered as a topic.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://kumastyledesigns.com/three-doods-3d-podcast-2-july-5th-2012-approx-97-min-2/ | title = TF Beyond | website =http://kumastyledesigns.com | publisher =Kuma Style Designs | host =TJ Duckett | date = July 5th, 2012 }}</REF>

The Good Morning, Cybertron! podcast for January 1st, 2013 discussed the Masterarmor box in the news.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=895GU3zT3ww | title = Good Morning, Cybertron! | website =https://www.facebook.com/pages/Good-Morning-Cybertron/147383341975239 | publisher =blunghole | host =blunghole | date = January 1st, 2013 }}</REF>

In the Radio Free Cybertron podcast for January 30th, 2013 the Masterarmor shipping was mentioned in the Third Party Roundup.<REF>{{Cite podcast | url = http://www.tfradio.net/podcast/2013/2/2/radio-free-cybertron-1302013.html | title = Radio Free Cybertron| website =http://www.tfradio.net | publisher=TFRadio | host =Brian Kilby | date = January 30th, 2013 }}</REF>

*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-reviews/766997-xovergen-trailerforce-tf-01-pictorial-review.html Masterarmor review on TFW2005 by Sioce]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoSLlA-Dqts Masterarmor review on YouTube by EnclineDesigns]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKshOXZXIGo Masterarmor review on YouTube by Transformermegazord]

===Toys===
*'''''Xovergen'' TF-01 Masterarmor''' (2013)
:An original mold third-party Transformer. Turns from trailer to base to robot. Intended to work with the ''Classic'' Voyager Optimus Prime or ''Generation 1'' Powermaster Optimus Prime truck. Includes two cannons, two guns, collector card and instructions.

*'''''Xovergen'' TF-01B Masterarmor Vindicator Mode''' (2013)
:A black recolor of the Masterarmor.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
image:masterarmor-prototype-robot-pmprime.jpg|Powermaster Optimus Prime with the Masterarmor prototype in robot mode
image:masterarmor-prototype-robot-apexbomber.jpg|Apex Bomber with the Masterarmor prototype in robot mode
image:trailerforce-box.jpg|Masterarmor art
image:trailerforce-truckmode.jpg|''Henkei'' Convoy and Xovergen Masterarmor in truck mode
image:henkeiconvoy-masterarmorbase.jpg|''Henkei'' Convoy and Xovergen Masterarmor in base mode
image:optimusprime-g1-masterarmor-robot.jpg|''Generation 1'' Optimus Prime in Masterarmor in robot mode
image:masterarmor-powermasteroptimusprime.jpg|''Henkei'' Convoy in Masterarmor and Powermaster Optimus Prime in robot mode
image:masterarmor-card.jpg|Masterarmor collector card
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=XOVTF01&lang=us&CatID=73_9 Masterarmor at Robot Kingdom]
*[http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/viewthread.php?tid=29210&extra=page%3D1 Masterarmor gallery at hk-tf]

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