"Let's see what you can see, Reflector"

More on the Reflector trio, from More Than Meets The Eye.

First, a more proper shot of Reflector...

I remember watching MTMTE back in 1984, and I remember a Reflector scene that was one of the most memorable scenes for me. This was shortly after the Decepticons were revived by the Ark. Megatron sent out Decepticon teams to scout for energy. Starscream was dispatched with Soundwave and Rumble; Thundercracker was dispatched with Reflector.

Reflector and Thundercracker ended up on a plateau, when in the distance, they saw dust clouds caused by an Earth vehicle. Deciding to get a closer look, Thundercracker said: "Ok, Reflector, let's see what you can see." Reflector transformed into a camera and dropped into the hands of Thundercracker. Thundercracker looked through the camera and snapped a photo of the Earth vehicle - an orange repair van.

Admittedly not the most interesting scene and perhaps not as interesting as what the other scouting team did with Rumble, but it was memorable to me nonetheless. Over the years, I still kept using the phrase "let's see what you can see". If it's any indication, the guys at TF Wiki appear to be quite fond of this phrase too as it is used as the caption for certain pages there.

Screen captures of the scene from More than Meets the Eye (Part 1)

"I can't believe the Autobots survived." - Reflector trio speaking simultaneously, commenting on Hound's rescue by Ratchet, Cliffjumper (and Grapple).

"Neither can Megatron. He'll blow a fuse when he finds out... Hey, what's that?" - Thundercracker to Reflector

 

"Let's find out" - Reflector trio replying to Thundercracker simultaneously.

  

"Ok, Reflector, let's see what you can see" - Thundercracker to Reflector

*Reflector transforms and shrinks into camera mode*

 

*snap* (wow, Reflector is a polaroid camera too!)

 

This is my favourite shot from the above scene.

Toy diorama trying to replicate that scene. As can be seen here, PE-Reflector's scale is actually quite on the money, even though it is tiny. (Note: for the eagle eye-ed photographers out there, I did something with the lighting to make Thundercracker look more light blue in the photo than the toy actually is, no post-editing, this is the raw photo!)

Close up shot of Reflector. My, these guys look really good.

Thundercracker trying to 'see what he can see'...

Transformers Japan - Headmasters Episode List

Headmaster Episodes

1. Four warriors come from the sky
2. The mystery of Planet Master
3. Birth of double Convoy!
4. Operation: Cassette
5. Rebellion on Planet Beast
6. Approach of the Demon Meteorite
7. The four million year old veil of mystery
8. Terror of the Six Shadows
9. Siebertron is in grave danger, Part 1
10. Siebertron is in grave danger, Part 2
11. Zarak, the shadow emperor
12. The dormant volcano mysteriously erupts
13. Head On, Fortress Maximus
14. Explosion on Mars! Maximus is in danger
15. Explosion on Mars! Scorponok appears
16. The return of the immortal emperor
17. SOS from the planet Sandra
18. The most important thing in the world
19. Battle to the death on planet Beehive
20. Tide-turning battle on the false planet
21. Find Scorponok's weak spot
22. Head formation of friendship
23. Mystery of the space pirate ship
24. The death of Ultra Magnus
25. The Emperor of Destruction vanishes on an iceberg
26. I risk my life for Earth
27. The Miracle Warriors - The Targetmasters, Part 1
28. The Miracle Warriors - The Targetmasters, Part 2
29. The Mastersword is in danger
30. The Zarak shield turns the tide
31. Operation: Destroy the Decepticons
32. My friend Sixshot!
33. Duel on the Asteriod
34. The final showdown on Earth, Part 1
35. The final showdown on Earth, Part 1

Transformers Japan - Masterforce Episode List

Super God Masterforce Episodes

1. Arise Pretenders!
2. The Destrons' terrifying manhunt
3. The targeted jumbo jet
4. Birth of the Headmaster juniors
5. Little demons run wild
6. Showdown in the wilderness
7. Panic! Protect the wildlife
8. The super warriors, the Godmaster Brothers
9. The Cybertrons are in danger
10. The chosen hero is Ginrai
11. Ginrai's angry, "God On"
12. The miraculous friendship
13. Is the monster friend or foe?
14. Destroy Ginrai
15. Super Ginrai is born
16. Lightfoot - A dramatic encounter
17. An enemy? The third Godmaster
18. A powerful foe - Sixknight the Wanderer
19. Four Godmasters, assemble
20. The Cybertron warrior, Sixknight?!
21. Rescue the girl
22. Lightfood finds his back to the wall
23. Expose the Destrons' dark trap
24. Battle in the desert
25. Destroy the Godbomber plan
26. God Ginrai goes into space
27. Showdown on the Moon
28. The psionic whirlwind
29. Undersea volcano eruption
30. Destroy Godbomber
31. The final Godmaster
32. Destroy the Cybertron base
33. The Cybertron base explodes
34. Black Zarak, Destroyer from Space
35. The day of mankind's destruction
36. Save Cancer?
37. Showdown at the Destron Undersea Base
38. The new Black Zarak
39. The reborn Darkwings
40. The battle for survival
41. The true form of Devil Z
42. The ultimate battle

Transformers Japan - Victory

Transformers Victory Episodes

1. Star Saber, hero of the universe
2. Dinoking's surprise attack
3. Attack! Leozak
4. Multiforce, Combine
5. Go Rescue Squad
6. Invasion of the uranium mine
7. The energy base explodes
8. The underground city of terror
9. The new warrior, Hellbat
10. Attack the Shuttle Base!
11. Tanker hijack operation
12. Rescue Jan!
13. Mach and Tackle
14. A fierce battle!! The Asteroid
15. Planet Micro: The mysterious warrior
16. Get back Gaihawk!
17. Form Liokaiser!
18. The resurrection of the Destron Fortress!?
19. Battle up of wrath!!
20. Battle to the death at the South Pole
21. Crisis! Ambush in the desert
22. A deadly battle
23. The death of Ginrai!
24. Fight, Victory Leo!
25. Awaken, Victory Leo!
26. The tide is turned, the ultimate weapon, The Victory Unification
27. Jan: Protect the campus!
28. Mystery? The base-exploding trap
29. The death-bringing space insects!
30. The terror of the giant tidal waves
31. The wrath of the resurrected Space Fortress
32. Charge! The Fortress against the Victory Combination