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The Transformers S1E11 — Heavy Metal War

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The Transformers•Season 1•Episode 11

Heavy Metal War

7.6/10 · 252 votesDec 15, 198422 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

The Constructicons, recently created for the Decepticons, have built a device to give Megatron the powers and skills of his soldiers. All this is to give him the advantage in a challenge he issues to Optimus Prime. And if Optimus loses, he and the Autobots

Directed byJohn Walker

Written byDonald F. Glut

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Cast17

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Optimus Prime / Streetwise / Nightstick / Slugslinger / Wingspan

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Megatron (voice) / Soundwave (voice)

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)

Corey Burton

Corey Burton

Spike Witwicky / Sunstreaker / Brawn

Don Messick

Don Messick

Ratchet / Gears / Scavenger

John Stephenson

John Stephenson

Thundercracker / Windcharger / Huffer

Christopher Collins

Christopher Collins

Starscream / Wheeljack / Sparkplug / Reflector

Dan Gilvezan

Dan Gilvezan

Bumblebee (voice)

Hal Rayle

Hal Rayle

Snarl / Shrapnel / Pipes

Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem

Cliffjumper / Bluestreak / Teletraan 1

Neil Ross

Neil Ross

Bonecrusher / Hook / Slag

Scatman Crothers

Scatman Crothers

Jazz (voice)

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Donald F. Glut

Donald F. Glut

Writer

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John Walker

Director

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Episode Summary

"Heavy Metal War" is episode 11 of The Transformers season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 252 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by John Walker and written by Donald F. Glut, it aired on December 15, 1984.

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