Thrust (Transformers) of being the only "Animated" Starscream clone to get not only no in-show portrayal but also no toy as well. Thrust (Transformers) Thrust is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. The original character was a red Decepticon jet, with most of the following character using the name Thrust being a variation on that concept. The biggest exception being the Thrust who appeared in "Beast Machines" who was an evil Vehicon who turned into a motorcycle. Thrust in the original Transformers toyline is the name of a Decepticon who transforms into a dark red and gray VTOL
The Transformers (IDW Publishing) Maximo also made their first appearance in the "First Strike" and "Till All Are One" series respectively. Furman also expressed interest in re-inventing Japanese-exclusive characters and female Transformers, exploring the challenge of rationalizing sex/gender in giant robots. Furman addressed the issue of gender in Transformers in a "Spotlight" issue on Arcee, rationalizing them as a failed attempt to introduce gender into the Transformer race by Jhiaxus. Elita One and a few other female Transformers later appeared in the "Megatron Origin" mini-series. The miniseries titled "" (which is the finale of IDW's "Transformers" comics) started being published on May 5, 2018.