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Crumplezone (Armada)

2008-06-02T01:36:13Z

124.169.12.223: /* Armada */

{{disambig2|the Mini-Con tank from Armada|the Cybertron-series Decepticon race car|Crumplezone (Cybertron)}}

:''Crumplezone is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

:''Japanese name:'' '''Cannon'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2002/2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-04'''

: Available only with his larger partner [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], Crumplezone transforms into a tank of made-up model. He also has a third configuration, turning into a long-nosed "cockpit" with under-slung cannon that can attach to the front end of Cyclonus (once you raise his normal canopy up). Combined in this way, Cyclonus's rotor [[gimmick]] also makes Crumplezone's gun-barrel wave back and forth as well as taking away the gayness of Cyclonus's vehicle mode to some degree.

: The [[Takara]] version of the toy is for the most part the same, only it uses slightly brighter shades of the same plastic colors.

: This mold was also used to make [[Heavy Barrel]].

*'''Sandstorm w/ Cannon and Destruction Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MS-04'''

: This Japanese release is largely identical to the single-packed version, except that it comes with the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], whose gear-gimmicks were designed to function with Cyclonus.

*'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: A building-brick figure that kinda sorta vaguely not really turns from robot to tank, ''[[Built To Rule]]'' Crumplezone was only available in the largest set in the series with Cyclonus, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Leader-1]].

*'''Powerlinx Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2003)

: [[Redeco]]ed along with his larger partner, Crumplezone got a new green and brown color scheme in this late addition to the ''Armada'' series.

===Energon===
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-03'''

: Once again redecoed for the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' series, Crumplezone gained a black and light-gray coloration. He was also slightly [[retool]]ed; his legs were attached to his waist-piece by a bolt rather than with ball-and-socket joints.

: While this set was a normal retail release as part of the Takara ''Super Link'' line, in the [[Hasbro]] ''Energon'' line it was a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Crumplezone/crumplezone.htm Crumplezone at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Built to Rule]]
[[Category: KB Toys exclusives]]
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Cyclonus (Armada)

2008-06-02T01:33:22Z

124.169.12.223: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Cyclonus}}
{{disambig2|the Unicron Trilogy Decepticon Cyclonus/Snow Cat|the G.I. Joe vehicle|Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)}}

:''Cyclonus is a Decepticon from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] series. He took the name '''Snow Cat''' after recieving a new body.''

[[Image:Cyclonus-AR-DVD.jpg|300px|right|thumb|"Morale? We've never had morale around here!"]]

Cautious. Reliable. Uneager. These are not words to describe '''Cyclonus'''. He is one wild and craaaaaaazy guy. Seriously, he's the guy in the group that even the other Cons think is a little unbalanced. His usual battle tactic is to rush straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing, all while laughing maniacally. Other times, he yodels while rushing straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing.

He loves combat, and isn't particularly picky about which side he's on, so long as he gets to shoot things. He's not especially bright, but [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] knows the value of a soldier largely without fear.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Sandstorm''' (''Armada''), '''Snowstorm''' (''Energon'', Snow Cat body)
:''Hungarian name as Cyclonus'': '''Ciklon''' (basically means cyclone)
:''Hungarian name as Snow Cat'': '''Hósapka''' (meaning Snow Ca''p'')

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Armada''====
'''Voice actor:''' [[Don Brown]] (US) [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japan)

Cyclonus is a wild soldier under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s command. He is closely partnered with his comrade [[Demolishor]], with whom he sometimes shares a love/hate relationship. He is known for having a maniacal personality and will often fire at targets frantically, risking damage to his own teammates. He has a quirky and sarcastic personality, often leading to harsh punishment by his commander. For some unknown reason, Cyclonus had the habit of falling asleep at random intervals during downtime after battles. He could be the first recorded case of a narcoleptic Decepticon.

Cyclonus served Megatron throughout the [[Unicron Battles]], and was a key player in the united Armada against the [[Unicron|chaos-bringer]]. His alternate form is a helicopter, and he often took pleasure in tormenting the three kids under [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] protection. He joined the Autobot unit after the demise of Megatron, though with reservations.

====''Energon''====
'''Voice actor:''' [[Don Brown]] (US) [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japan)

Cyclonus returned as the guardian of [[Cybertron City]] based on the moon. Although he served his role dutifully, he was yearning for the days of combat. Not long after the attacks on Mars and Asteroid City, the moon would also be attacked, a battle through which Cyclonus would hold up a small resistance before he was presumed destroyed. As [[Demolishor]] prepared for more [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] assaults on Earth, Cyclonus surfaced, having tucked tail and ran, abandoning Cybertron City on the moon to be looted of its [[Energon]]. Cyclonus assisted Demolishor and the Autobots until [[Tidal Wave]] showed up wielding [[Megatron's Sword]], a blade forged by [[Alpha Quintesson]] from the Spark of Megatron. Believing that it was proof of Megatron, Cyclonus abandoned the Autobots and Demolishor, joining Alpha Quintesson's forces.

Cyclonus would once again serve Megatron when the commander was revived within Unicron for some time, before sustaining damages from an [[Autobot]] assault while retreating. Having failed to topple the [[Energon tower]]s, Cyclonus returned injured to his commander, begging for repairs. In a rage, Megatron bound Cyclonus to the wall using [[Unicron]]'s internal tentacles as punishment. Cyclonus was then fused with Unicron's essence in a painful manner and upgraded into '''Snow Cat''', who then took up yodeling, and skiing. During the [[Powerlinx Battles]] Snow Cat and Demolishor had to deal with a gigantic [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]], who was mutated by the [[Super Energon]].

===Cybertron===
''Universe Toy Bio''

Following the [[Powerlinx Battles]] Snow Cat went totally starkers (it wasn't a long trip), and without Megatron to guide him, wandered the streets of [[Kaon]], a raving loon during the planet's evacuation.

: ''('''Note''': Snow Cat's ''[[Universe]]'' bio sets him off-camera during the events of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' rather within the pre-existing ''Universe'' storyline. This is likely due to the ''Universe'' storyline giving way to and folding into the Fanclub Cybertron comic which is set largely on this abandoned Cybertron.)

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Armada''====
====''Energon''====
Ten years after the destruction of Unicron, Cyclonus was spotted in [[Cyber City]], oddly not blowing anything up. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}}

Later, Snow Cat, under the command of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], captured the [[Omnicon]]s in a small town in the Yukon and rigged them to a machine that would extract their [[energon]] to feed Unicron, then reprogram them as [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. However, the Omnicons learned the value of teamwork thanks to the shared-hallucination-indiced disembodied advice-giving head of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], broke free, and totally kicked his ass. {{storylink|Omni-Potent}}

Much later, Snow Cat was one of several Decepticons who attempted to "sneak" into [[Ocean City]] and steal the data for the Autobots' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme prototype]]. He rushed into the dark hangar, smacked into a scaffolding like a big dumb doof, and was chased out by security. Megatron didn't buy Snow Cat's recounting of how his daring and skill was thwarted by a "sub sea earthquake" for one second. {{storylink|Dreamwave Summer Special}}

:''('''Note''': Due to the bankruptcy of [[Dreamwave Productions]], it has not been confirmed if Cyclonus and Snow Cat are one and the same in this reality. If Snow Cat was indeed a reformatted Cyclonus, then it is likely that he was taken during the horsemen's attack on Cybertron during [[What Lies Beneath, Part 2|issue 21]].'')

==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2002/2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-04'''

[[Image:Armada_Cyclonus_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Craaaaaaazy air-taxi!]]

:Cyclonus transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter coloured in light blue, light grey with dark blue and gold accents. His Mini-Con Crumplezone can be attached to the front of his helicopter cockpit for added firepower and to make his heli' mode look not quite so gay. Attaching Mini-Cons to either of his wing-mounted weapons pods launches a missile. In robot mode, attaching a Mini-Con to the ports on either side of his legs will make a spring-loaded cannon pop up from his shins.

: The Japanese release of Cyclonus has some slight color differences, including a "separated" painted sigil, and a much brighter white plastic.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]].

{{-}}

*'''Sandstorm w/ Cannon and Destruction Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MS-04'''

: This Japanese release is largely identical to the single-packed version, except that it comes with the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], whose gear-gimmicks were designed to function with Cyclonus.

*'''Cyclonus''' (Happy Meal toy, 2003)

: Part of the McDonald's ''Armada'' promotion, Cyclonus transforms into an assault helicopter. Rolling his vehicle form forward spins his rotor prop, which launches into the air after picking up enough speed, a gimmick like that of the ''[[Generation 2]]'' [[Rotor Force]] toys. He could combine with the Happy Meal versions of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Demolishor]] toys to form a "super vehicle".

*'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

[[Image:Armada_BTR_MegatronCyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Let's make some crazy Energon!]]

: Part of the largest ''Transformers'' series ''[[Built to Rule]]'' set, Cyclonus can be assembled into an assault helicopter, a robot, or whatever your imagination can do with the blocks provided. Cyclonus is the only ''Built to Rule'' "figure" that does not have some kind of missile launcher. He came with a block-version of his Mini-Con parter Crumplezone, as well as the larger Megatron with [[Leader-1]] model.

{{-}}

*'''Powerlinx Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2003)

[[Image:Powerlinx_Cyclonus_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Still Crazy In Spite Of All These Gears.]]

: This redeco of Cyclonus is designed as something of a questionable [[homage]] to [[Springer]], using mostly bright green plastic, as well as dark grey and chocolate-brown. He retains all of his original gimmicks and still has his Mini-Con partner.

: This toy was not released as part of the normal ''Micron Legend'' series in Japan; presumably, it was straight-imported as a [[USA Edition]].

: In November of 2003, US Toys "R" Us stores had special bonus pack Max-Con (Deluxe) toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for ''less'' than the price as a normal Max-Con during Toys "R" Us' post-Thanksgiving-day sale. Like Powerlinx [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], Powerlinx Cyclonus could come with one of the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg]] or [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]].

{{-}}

===Energon===
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-03'''

: This is an 'urban-camouflage' redeco of Cyclonus, presented in mostly dark grey with black and purple. The majority of the paint applications are black and white in a camouflage pattern.

: Released at the start of the Japanese ''Super Link'' line, this toy did not appear in the American ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' line until late 2004 as a KB Toys [[exclusive]].

[[Image:Energon_Snowcat_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Does not come with Frostbite :(]]
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-10'''

:Snow Cat transforms into a Snow Cat SAM half-track. He is cast in primarily white and light blue plastics, with clear and burgundy for accents. In vehicle mode, the sideskirts can be lowered to form skis for the vehicle to travel on, while in robot mode the skis fold down from his legs. He features twin spring-loaded missile launchers available to him in both modes. Unusual for Transformers of this era, he has a visible cockpit interior with a partially frosted windshield and working windshield wiper.

===Universe===
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2005)

: The ''Energon'' Snow Cat mold was redecoed and released as an [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores in 2005 along with a redeco of ''Energon'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. However, at the time Kay-Bee was undergoing financial troubles, closing numerous stores across the United States, and it appears that the two toys did not make it to a great many of the stores that remained open. Many did make their way to Toy Liquidator outlets, a sub-company within Kay-Bee. In 2006, it seems the toys finally made it to a wider distribution through the remaining Kay-Bee stories.

==Trivia==
* According to the [[Transformers (Melbourne House)|''Armada'' Playstation 2 game]] instruction booklet, Cyclonus's ''Armada'' body has the following statistics:
:Height: 19' 7" (17' 1" vehicle mode)
:Weight: 16,550 lbs
:Power: 1800 shaft horsepower
:Vehicle top speed: 190 mph

*Also in the game, he is never shown in vehicle mode without Crumplezone as his nose/front cannon.

* The Snow Cat toy was designed to resemble a ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|vehicle of the same name]]. This toy ''also'' featured a frosted windshield with movable wiper. Why a good-guy vehicle got turned into a bad-guy robot is unknown.

* The colors chosen for Universe Snow Cat emulate the colors of vehicles present in G.I. Joe's [http://www.yojoe.com/action/subteams/nightforce.shtml Night Force] sub-line.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm Cyclonus at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Built to Rule]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Energon characters]]
[[Category: Fast food exclusives]]
[[Category: KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category: Unicron-related characters]]
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Cyclonus (Armada)

2008-06-02T01:31:27Z

124.169.12.223: /* Armada */

{{disambig3|Cyclonus}}
{{disambig2|the Unicron Trilogy Decepticon Cyclonus/Snow Cat|the G.I. Joe vehicle|Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)}}

:''Cyclonus is a Decepticon from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] series. He took the name '''Snow Cat''' after recieving a new body.''

[[Image:Cyclonus-AR-DVD.jpg|300px|right|thumb|"Morale? We've never had morale around here!"]]

Cautious. Reliable. Uneager. These are not words to describe '''Cyclonus'''. He is one wild and craaaaaaazy guy. Seriously, he's the guy in the group that even the other Cons think is a little unbalanced. His usual battle tactic is to rush straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing, all while laughing maniacally. Other times, he yodels while rushing straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing.

He loves combat, and isn't particularly picky about which side he's on, so long as he gets to shoot things. He's not especially bright, but [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] knows the value of a soldier largely without fear.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Sandstorm''' (''Armada''), '''Snowstorm''' (''Energon'', Snow Cat body)
:''Hungarian name as Cyclonus'': '''Ciklon''' (basically means cyclone)
:''Hungarian name as Snow Cat'': '''Hósapka''' (meaning Snow Ca''p'')

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Armada''====
'''Voice actor:''' [[Don Brown]] (US) [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japan)

Cyclonus is a wild soldier under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s command. He is closely partnered with his comrade [[Demolishor]], with whom he sometimes shares a love/hate relationship. He is known for having a maniacal personality and will often fire at targets frantically, risking damage to his own teammates. He has a quirky and sarcastic personality, often leading to harsh punishment by his commander. For some unknown reason, Cyclonus had the habit of falling asleep at random intervals during downtime after battles. He could be the first recorded case of a narcoleptic Decepticon.

Cyclonus served Megatron throughout the [[Unicron Battles]], and was a key player in the united Armada against the [[Unicron|chaos-bringer]]. His alternate form is a helicopter, and he often took pleasure in tormenting the three kids under [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] protection. He joined the Autobot unit after the demise of Megatron, though with reservations.

====''Energon''====
'''Voice actor:''' [[Don Brown]] (US) [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japan)

Cyclonus returned as the guardian of [[Cybertron City]] based on the moon. Although he served his role dutifully, he was yearning for the days of combat. Not long after the attacks on Mars and Asteroid City, the moon would also be attacked, a battle through which Cyclonus would hold up a small resistance before he was presumed destroyed. As [[Demolishor]] prepared for more [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] assaults on Earth, Cyclonus surfaced, having tucked tail and ran, abandoning Cybertron City on the moon to be looted of its [[Energon]]. Cyclonus assisted Demolishor and the Autobots until [[Tidal Wave]] showed up wielding [[Megatron's Sword]], a blade forged by [[Alpha Quintesson]] from the Spark of Megatron. Believing that it was proof of Megatron, Cyclonus abandoned the Autobots and Demolishor, joining Alpha Quintesson's forces.

Cyclonus would once again serve Megatron when the commander was revived within Unicron for some time, before sustaining damages from an [[Autobot]] assault while retreating. Having failed to topple the [[Energon tower]]s, Cyclonus returned injured to his commander, begging for repairs. In a rage, Megatron bound Cyclonus to the wall using [[Unicron]]'s internal tentacles as punishment. Cyclonus was then fused with Unicron's essence in a painful manner and upgraded into '''Snow Cat''', who then took up yodeling, and skiing. During the [[Powerlinx Battles]] Snow Cat and Demolishor had to deal with a gigantic [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]], who was mutated by the [[Super Energon]].

===Cybertron===
''Universe Toy Bio''

Following the [[Powerlinx Battles]] Snow Cat went totally starkers (it wasn't a long trip), and without Megatron to guide him, wandered the streets of [[Kaon]], a raving loon during the planet's evacuation.

: ''('''Note''': Snow Cat's ''[[Universe]]'' bio sets him off-camera during the events of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' rather within the pre-existing ''Universe'' storyline. This is likely due to the ''Universe'' storyline giving way to and folding into the Fanclub Cybertron comic which is set largely on this abandoned Cybertron.)

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Armada''====
====''Energon''====
Ten years after the destruction of Unicron, Cyclonus was spotted in [[Cyber City]], oddly not blowing anything up. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}}

Later, Snow Cat, under the command of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], captured the [[Omnicon]]s in a small town in the Yukon and rigged them to a machine that would extract their [[energon]] to feed Unicron, then reprogram them as [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. However, the Omnicons learned the value of teamwork thanks to the shared-hallucination-indiced disembodied advice-giving head of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], broke free, and totally kicked his ass. {{storylink|Omni-Potent}}

Much later, Snow Cat was one of several Decepticons who attempted to "sneak" into [[Ocean City]] and steal the data for the Autobots' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme prototype]]. He rushed into the dark hangar, smacked into a scaffolding like a big dumb doof, and was chased out by security. Megatron didn't buy Snow Cat's recounting of how his daring and skill was thwarted by a "sub sea earthquake" for one second. {{storylink|Dreamwave Summer Special}}

:''('''Note''': Due to the bankruptcy of [[Dreamwave Productions]], it has not been confirmed if Cyclonus and Snow Cat are one and the same in this reality. If Snow Cat was indeed a reformatted Cyclonus, then it is likely that he was taken during the horsemen's attack on Cybertron during [[What Lies Beneath, Part 2|issue 21]].'')

==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2002/2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-04'''

[[Image:Armada_Cyclonus_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Craaaaaaazy air-taxi!]]

:Cyclonus transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter coloured in light blue, light grey with dark blue and gold accents. His Mini-Con Crumplezone can be attached to the front of his helicopter cockpit for added firepower and to make his heli' mode look not quite so gay. Attaching Mini-Cons to either of his wing-mounted weapons pods launches a missile. In robot mode, attaching a Mini-Con to the ports on either side of his legs will make a spring-loaded cannon pop up from his shins.

: The Japanese release of Cyclonus has some slight color differences, including a "separated" painted sigil, and a much brighter white plastic.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]].

{{-}}

*'''Sandstorm w/ Cannon and Destruction Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MS-04'''

: This Japanese release is largely identical to the single-packed version, except that it comes with the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], whose gear-gimmicks were designed to function with Cyclonus.

*'''Cyclonus''' (Happy Meal toy, 2003)

: Part of the McDonald's ''Armada'' promotion, Cyclonus transforms into an assault helicopter. Rolling his vehicle form forward spins his rotor prop, which launches into the air after picking up enough speed, a gimmick like that of the ''[[Generation 2]]'' [[Rotor Force]] toys. He could combine with the Happy Meal versions of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Demolishor]] toys to form a "super vehicle".

*'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

[[Image:Armada_BTR_MegatronCyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Let's make some crazy Energon!]]

: Part of the largest ''Transformers'' series ''[[Built to Rule]]'' set, Cyclonus can be assembled into an assault helicopter, a robot, or whatever your imagination can do with the blocks provided. Cyclonus is the only ''Built to Rule'' "figure" that does not have some kind of missile launcher. He came with a block-version of his Mini-Con parter Crumplezone, as well as the larger Megatron with [[Leader-1]] model.

{{-}}

*'''Powerlinx Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2003)

[[Image:Powerlinx_Cyclonus_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Still Crazy In Spite Of All These Gears.]]

: This redeco of Cyclonus is designed as something of a questionable [[homage]] to [[Springer]], using mostly bright green plastic, as well as dark grey and chocolate-brown. He retains all of his original gimmicks and still has his Mini-Con partner.

: This toy was not released as part of the normal ''Micron Legend'' series in Japan; presumably, it was straight-imported as a [[USA Edition]].

: In November of 2003, US Toys "R" Us stores had special bonus pack Max-Con (Deluxe) toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for ''less'' than the price as a normal Max-Con during Toys "R" Us' post-Thanksgiving-day sale. Like Powerlinx [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], Powerlinx Cyclonus could come with one of the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg]] or [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]].

{{-}}

===Energon===
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-03'''

: This is an 'urban-camouflage' redeco of Cyclonus, presented in mostly dark grey with black and purple. The majority of the paint applications are black and white in a camouflage pattern.

: Released at the start of the Japanese ''Super Link'' line, this toy did not appear in the American ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' line until late 2004 as a KB Toys [[exclusive]].

[[Image:Energon_Snowcat_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Does not come with Frostbite :(]]
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-10'''

:Snow Cat transforms into a Snow Cat SAM half-track. He is cast in primarily white and light blue plastics, with clear and burgundy for accents. In vehicle mode, the sideskirts can be lowered to form skis for the vehicle to travel on, while in robot mode the skis fold down from his legs. He features twin spring-loaded missile launchers available to him in both modes. Unusual for Transformers of this era, he has a visible cockpit interior with a partially frosted windshield and working windshield wiper.

===Universe===
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2005)

: The ''Energon'' Snow Cat mold was redecoed and released as an [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores in 2005 along with a redeco of ''Energon'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. However, at the time Kay-Bee was undergoing financial troubles, closing numerous stores across the United States, and it appears that the two toys did not make it to a great many of the stores that remained open. Many did make their way to Toy Liquidator outlets, a sub-company within Kay-Bee. In 2006, it seems the toys finally made it to a wider distribution through the remaining Kay-Bee stories.

==Trivia==
* According to the [[Transformers (Melbourne House)|''Armada'' Playstation 2 game]] instruction booklet, Cyclonus's ''Armada'' body has the following statistics:
:Height: 19' 7" (17' 1" vehicle mode)
:Weight: 16,550 lbs
:Power: 1800 shaft horsepower
:Vehicle top speed: 190 mph

* The Snow Cat toy was designed to resemble a ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|vehicle of the same name]]. This toy ''also'' featured a frosted windshield with movable wiper. Why a good-guy vehicle got turned into a bad-guy robot is unknown.

* The colors chosen for Universe Snow Cat emulate the colors of vehicles present in G.I. Joe's [http://www.yojoe.com/action/subteams/nightforce.shtml Night Force] sub-line.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm Cyclonus at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Armada characters]]
[[Category: Built to Rule]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Energon characters]]
[[Category: Fast food exclusives]]
[[Category: KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category: Unicron-related characters]]
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Sky Blast (Armada)

2008-06-02T01:12:20Z

124.169.12.223: /* Armada animated continuity */

{{picsneeded}}{{disambig3|Skyblast}}

:''Sky Blast is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Skyblast-armada-packageart.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Be small and have a big stick for an arm.]]

'''Sky Blast''' is a hothead with hot feet. He's always rushing into battle without a second thought, and sometimes not even a first. This gets on the nerves of his friends on the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], but they know he means well. Still, his battle-cry of "''BLAST OFF!!!''" can get annoying quickly.

:''Japanese name'': '''Apollo'''

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' animated continuity===
He talks like a dial-up modem.

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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic continuity===
He was Optimus Prime's go-to guy for shooting down stuff in space.

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==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Space Mini-Con Team''' (Basic, 2003)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''MM-13'''

: Sky Blast transforms into a multi-thruster rocket of undetermined make. He is designed to be carried on his teammate [[Payload (Armada)|Payload's]] truck-mode. He also forms the main chamber of the combined [[Requiem Blaster]] weapon. He was only available in he Space Team set with [[Astroscope]] and Payload.

: The Space Team was put in "clamshell" packaging with other Mini-Con teams as "bonus buy" packs in several different store chains, including the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], [[Night Attack Mini-Con Team]], and [[Road Assault Mini-Con Team]].

: This mold was used to make [[Backblast]]. It was slated for a few other [[redeco]]es that were ultimately not released (see below).

*'''Space Micron X-Dimension''' (Basic, 2003)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''MM-14'''

: For their Japanese [[X-Dimension]] release, the entire Space Team was redecoed in shades of green and brown... an oddly terrestrial color scheme for a space-based group.

*'''Apollo''' (Candy toy, 2003)
:''Change Micron ID number'':

: Sky Blast was sold as an individual in the second series of [[Kabaya]] "[[Change Micron]]" [[candy toy]]s in Japan. This mold is based on the original, but is in fact an entirely new mold with numerous minor sculpting differences. It's likely this toy is also not [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammates like the original. The most notable differences between the [[Hasbro]]/[[Takara]] Sky Blast and the Kabaya version is the latter has darker-blue plastic for the left arm and head, plus lacks the "burn mark" spray-painting on his legs.

*'''Jetfire w/ Comettor''' (Ultracon, 2003)

: The Space Team was placed in a bubble attached to the top of normal ''Armada'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] packages as a bonus-buy in Target stores for a limited time in the US.

===Energon===
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Ultra, 2004)

: The Space Team was redecoed and packaged in with ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]. Magnus was originally going to be packed with a new-characters redeco of the [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team]] ([[Brakedown (Energon)|Brakedown]], [[Clocker (Energon)|Clocker]] and [[Override (Energon)|Override]], no Team name given), but were changed towards the last minute. Exactly why the change to the Space Team was made has yet to be determined.

: The toy was a last-minute "eleventh hour" redeco, along with [[Rapid Run (Energon)|Rapid Run]] and [[Treadbolt]]. As such, their packaging photography had to be completed before properly-painted samples could be obtained, so the box-back photos use the original decos; Magnus' box also shows the original Street Speed Team rather than the Space Team.

: Magnus, Rapid Run and Treadbolt were produced in smaller numbers than the rest of the normal retail ''Energon'' line (reportedly only about 10,000 units each), were was only available in the initial shipments of the line. However, Magnus' shipment saw a very limited release, quickly replaced with the second assortment in the US, making him hard to come by. Magnus later showed up in much larger numbers in Australia, Canada and some European markets, and was made available in Japan through [[e-Hobby]] with the box altered via a black and white sticker, reflecting the Space Team's addition. The back of the European release's box was further corrected, as the Mini-Cons shown were changed along when more languages were added.

*'''Road Assault Mini-Con Team & Space Mini-Con Team''' (Multi-pack, 2004)

: The Space Team was part of a Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] ''Energon''-series six-pack, in their original ''Armada'' deco. They came with the "Road Assault" version of the Race Team.

===Unreleased===
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|thumb|right|Don't eat the brown acid!]]

* Test-shots of a slightly-altered Adventure Team have popped up from various sources. It's possible this was intended to be a mid-series deco-change for the team, though it looks unfinished at best. The team has the ''exact'' same [[paint application]] layouts in the exact same ''colors'' as the original. Sky Blast's white and blue plastics changed to black, and that's it.

* The Space Team was also slated to be redecoed as pack-in partners for ''[[Universe]]'' [[Astrotrain (Timelines)|Spacewarp]]. When the toy was saved from limbo by [[Fun Publications]], they intended to keep the Mini-Con partners, but were told by [[Takara]] that the ''Armada''-era Team molds were too worn-out to use again. As such, the team was replaced by a redeco of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]] when "Astrotrain" finally saw release.

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==Trivia==
* Sky Blast's persona seems to be based on "The Human Torch" Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four, to go with Astroscope's being "<strike>Mr. Assface</strike> Mr. Fantastic" Reed Richards and Payload's being "The Thing" Ben Grimm.

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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/SkyBlast/skyblast.htm Sky Blast at TFU.info]

* [http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act281/ Gallery of the unreleased Armada Space Team at TFkenkon]

* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Gallery of the unreleased Spacewarp team at Black Gears]

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