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| - The term "Profile" refers to a specific format of biographical information about a Transformer following that established by the 1986 Transformers Universe comic book series from Marvel Comics (which in turn was based on the format of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.) Profiles are distinct from the bios featured on Tech Specs or any other layout of character information in their standard format, including the character's name, affiliation (a) and sub-groups, and sections containing a biographical overview, abilities and weaknesses. Unlike many other character information formats, profiles feature no numbering system for rating strength, speed, rank etc. Unless you're a Transformers Collectors' Club free subscription toy, in which case, hey, the hell with tradition, you can have a G.I. Joe filecard instead! Profiles concentrate almost exclusively to characters from the Transformers toyline, though a handful of exceptions to this rule exist. Many fans attach a particular importance to Profiles because they often provide in-depth character information or background- "transforming" characters who may previously have been complete ciphers into distinct individuals.
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