History Recap / TransformersG1HeavyMetalWar

* AllYourPowersCombined: Megatron’s scheme this time is to do this to beat Optimus in battle, by having his allies give him their power chip rectifiers so he can handle the power boost.

* SummonBiggerFish: When the Constructicons invade the Ark, Teletraan 1 activates the Dinobots to chase them off.

-->'''Chip:''' Doesn't this remind of the gladiatorial combats of Ancient Rome?\\

* EarlyInstalmentWeirdness: In this episode, not only does Devastator use “[[SpellMyNameWithAThe The Devastator]]” [[ThirdPersonPerson in place of pronouns]], but he goes down to a OneHitKill. Later episodes would make him more indestructible ([[TheWorfEffect until new toys came along]]) and give him some (but not many) pronouns.

* DidntThinkThisThrough: Megatron’s plan is to have the Cosntructicons destroy Teletraan 1 to prevent the Autobots from learning about his cheating. But wouldn’t a smoking, destroyed computer be an even bigger tip-off?

* ObstructiveCodeOfConduct: The Cybertronian Code states that the loser of a duel must exile himself and his followers to deep space forever. If it weren’t for Megatron cheating, the Autobots would have easily won.

* LazyArtist: An [[Creator/AshiProductions Ashi]]/[[Creator/NakamuraProductions Nakamura Pro]] Season 1 joint, so inconsistencies abound here. Not as bad as their earlier efforts, but there's the usual mix of DependingOnTheArtist and genuine goofs and oddities regarding the artwork (Megatron's oversized helmet during the power transfer, Huffer gaining an additional pair of wheels as he takes Optimus' trailer, Rumble being called [[{{Engrish}} Runble]] and being referred to as a "red robot" on Teletraan I's monitor as a few examples). These issues are only worsened by the Rhino DVD release, which uses an incomplete film print of the episode (much like the rest of Season 1) that introduces errors not seen in most other releases[[note]]one notable example being that Megatron still stands in position as Prime throws the boulder during their fight. Finalized copies add in the intended teleportation effect while the film print makes it just look like the boulder is just clipping through Megatron like a ghost[[/note]]. Rhino's own attempts to fix these mistakes are either half-assed or outright non-existent.

* ContinuitySnarl: Megatron says in this episode that he built the Constructicons on Earth. But during the [[Recap/TransformersG1TheSecretOfOmegaSupreme second season]], it's shown the Constructicons used to live on Cybertron, implying they originated there and NOT on Earth.

* AllYourPowersCombined: Megatron’s scheme this time is to do this to beat Optimus in battle.

* TheEndOrIsIt: As Prime and Spike wonder if falling into lava has destroyed the Decepticons once and for all, Megatron rises from the ashes to vow revenge.

* ObstructiveCodeOfConduct: The Cybertronian Code states that the loser of a duel must exile himself and his followers to deep space forever. If it weren’t for Megatron cheating, the war would be over then and there.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Starscream of all people believes that Megatron should simply play by the rules of his own challenge rather than cheat.

* EarlyInstalmentWeirdness: In this episode, not only does Devastator use “[[SpellMyNameWithAThe The Devastator]]” [[ThirdPersonPerson in place of pronouns]], but he goes down to a OneHitKill. Later episodes would make him more indestructible (until new toys came along) and give him some (but not many) pronouns.

* SeriesFauxnale: The episode was written to serve as a finale in case the show wasn’t renewed for season 2.

* LazyArtist: An [[Creator/AshiProductions Ashi]]/[[Creator/NakamuraProductions Nakamura Pro]] Season 1 joint, so inconsistencies abound here. Not as bad as their earlier efforts, but there's the usual mix of DependingOnTheArtist and genuine goofs and oddities regarding the artwork (Megatron's oversized helmet during the power transfer, Huffer gaining an additional pair of wheels as he takes Optimus' trailer, Rumble being called [[{{Engrish}} Runble]] and being referred to as a "red robot" on Teletraan I's monitor as a few examples). These issues are only exasperated by the Rhino DVD release, which uses an incomplete film print of the episode and introduces errors not seen in most other releases[[note]]one notable example being that Megatron still stands in position as Prime throws the boulder during their fight. Finalized copies add in the intended teleportation effect while the film print makes it just look like the boulder is just clipping through Megatron like a ghost[[/note]]. With Rhino's attempts to fix them being half-assed or outright non-existent.

* OffModel: An [[Creator/AshiProductions Ashi]]/[[Creator/NakamuraProductions Nakamura Pro]] Season 1 joint, so inconsistencies abound here. Not as bad as their earlier efforts, but there's the usual mix of DependingOnTheArtist and genuine goofs and oddities regarding the artwork (Megatron's oversized helmet during the power transfer, Huffer gaining an additional pair of wheels as he takes Optimus' trailer, Rumble being called [[{{Engrish}} Runble]] and being referred to as a "red robot" on Teletraan I's monitor as a few examples). These issues are only exasperated by the Rhino DVD release, which uses an incomplete film print of the episode and introduces errors not seen in most other releases[[note]]one notable example being that Megatron still stands in position as Prime throws the boulder during their fight. Finalized copies add in the intended teleportation effect while the film print makes it just look like the boulder is just clipping through Megatron like a ghost[[/note]]. With Rhino's attempts to fix them being half-assed or outright non-existent.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Starscream of all people believes that Megatron should simply play by the rules of his own challenge rhater than cheat.