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List of Transformers restaurant promotions

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Over the years, ''Transformers'' has found itself in several fast food promotions, mainly [[McDonald's]].

==1985 St. Louis ''The Transformers'' McDonald's promotion==
In 1985, McDonald's gave away non-transforming, non-poseable figurines of four [[Mini Vehicle]] characters, each rendered in six different color variations, in various two-color combinations of red, green, blue yellow and black. These figures were only available in St. Louis as a test run.<ref>[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/McD1985Toys1.html 1985 McDonald's toys at Toyarchive.com]</ref> The line included:

* [[Gears (G1)|Gears]]
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]

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==Dairy Queen ''Generation 2'' promotion==
In conjunction with ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Dairy Queen gave away a non-transforming [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]] figure with its "Kids' Pick-Nick Meals".

==1996 North American ''Beast Wars'' McDonald's promotion==
In 1996 for ''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'', McDonald's released four transforming toys, with names very, very accurate to their beast modes. Another toy was sold to the under-3 crowd, as clearly indicated by his name.

*[[Beetle]]
*[[Manta Ray (BW)|Manta Ray]]
*[[Panther]]
*[[Rhino]]
*[[Under-3]]

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==1998 North American ''Beast Wars'' Transmetals McDonald's promotion==
In 1998, to coincide with the [[Transmetal|Transmetals]] subline and the second season of ''Beast Wars'', McDonald's Happy Meals featured three characters from the show who did not get Transmetal toys in the retail line.

*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]

==2000 North American ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's promotion==
For ''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'', McDonald's put nine different toys into their Happy Meals, representing the characters from the first season.

*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]]
*[[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]]
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]
*[[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]]
*[[Rattrap]]
*[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]
*[[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]

==2001 North American ''Beast Wars'' Rally's and Checkers promotion==
[[Image:Rallnox.JPG|right|180px|thumb|If you look into its eyes, it'll steal your soul.]]
Well after ''Beast Wars'' proper had ended, regional chain Rally's/Checkers sold a not-very-good [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] toy, as part of a broader Hasbro/[[Kenner]] promotion.

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==2002 North American ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion==
With ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' out in 2002, McDonald's released eight toys to represent select characters from the [[Armada (cartoon)|cartoon]]. The Decepticon toys could combine into a mega vehicle, while the Autobots could combine into a tall... "totem-pole" robot form. The toys could act as [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]] to larger, retail-sale toys, and are also capable of having Mini-Con toys attached to them.

*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)/toys|Hot Shot]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]

==Japanese ''Armada'' McDonald's promotion==
Their Hot Shot's different.

==European ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion==
In 2004, McDonald's locations in various parts of Europe released four ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''-based Happy Meal toys. These toys were united by a common [[gimmick]] of interchangeable light-up "[[energon cube]]" accessories.

* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]
* [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
* [[Unicron]]

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==Mexican ''Energon'' McDonald's promotion==
Four figures which transformed by the touch of a button.
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]

==2005 ''Cybertron'' Burger King promotion==
For ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'', [[Burger King]] churned out four toys.

*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]

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==2007 ''Cybertron'' Jollibee promotion==
In 2007, the Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee released a set of Cybertron toys that included detachable display bases for their robot modes.

*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]
*[[Vector Prime]]

==2007 Transformers Movie Jollibee promotion==
In 2007, Jolliebee released 4 transforming [[Movie (toyline)|movie]] toys that could be displayed on a cup topper. They are slightly larger replicas of the ''Movie'' Legends Class Toys with the exception of Bumblebee, whose toy is an original mold ''vaguely'' based on his Concept Camaro form.

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Barricade (Movie)| Barricade]]

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==2007 ''Transformers'' Burger King promotion==
In 2007, Burger King produced a wave of nonTransforming Transformers.

*Wind up [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] popout
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]] closet
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] with popout weapons
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]] with card
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] with moving propeller
*[[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] with clashing claws
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] with movable battle damage

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==2007 ''Transformers'' Red Rooster promotion==
In 2007, Red Rooster, in Australia, released 5 Transformers toys, which were based from the movie.

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]

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==2008 North American McDonald's Animated promotion==
In 2008, McDonalds released ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toys in their Happy Meals.

*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Autobot Ratchet]]
*[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]

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==2008 Venezuelan and Mexican McDonald's Animated promotion==
In 2008, McDonald's stores in Venezuela and Mexico released four figures, all of which were new molds:

*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]]

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==2008 French McDonald's Animated promotion==
In 2008, McDonald's stores in France released four figures. Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee were the same molds as the North American releases, but with more paint details. Blitzwing was an entirely new mold.

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*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (Same as North American version, but with more paint details)
*[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] (New mold)

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==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Burger King promotion==
2009 saw another wave of eight Burger King toys released to coincide with [[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|the sequel]].

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] with [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]

*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[The Fallen]]
*[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]
*[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]
*[[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]

==2009 ''Beast Machines'' Jollibee promotion==
2009 saw another wave of 3 Jollibee toys released in the Philippines.

*[[Optimus Primal/toys|Optimus Primal]]
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]]

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==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jollibee promotion==
2009 saw another wave of 4 Jollibee toys released in the Philippines.

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]

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==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Kentucky Fried Chicken / KFC promotion==
2009 saw another wave of 4 Kentucky Fried Chicken / KFC toys released in Malaysia and Singapore.

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]

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==2009 ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Red Rooster promotion==
2009 saw more Red Rooster Transformer toys released in Australia.

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
* dogtags
* puzzle cube
* grip-ball target

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==2010 Hong Kong McDonald's Animated promotion==
In April of 2010, McDonald's stores in Hong Kong released four of the figures from the US McDonald's Animated promotion:

*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]

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==2010 Latin American McDonald's Animated promotion==
In 2010, McDonald's stores in Latin America released four figures, all of which were the same as those released in United States in 2008 with the exception of Ratchet and Starscream who were omitted:

*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]

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==2010 McDonald's Movie promotion==
In 2010, McDonald's stores in America released six figures, three Autobots and three Decepticons:

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|Ironhide]]
*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]]
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]

==2011 Japanese McDonald's promotion==
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In 2011, McDonald's stores in Japan offered two non-transforming figures as a promotional tie-in with the release of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'', feature proximity-triggered electronic sound and light gimmicks:

*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]

Additionally, three rather different figures were available through other promotions. These three "Foodstrap" figures (so called due to the dangling strap attached to each used to hang them off other things) depicted ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' characters popping out of items of McDonald's food via spring-loaded push-button triggers. They included:

*Burger Transformer ([[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]])
*Shake Transformer ([[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]])
*Potato Transformer ([[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]])

Bumblebee was available only as a mailaway exclusive in the September issue of ''TV Boy Magazine'', with the other two were claimed by redeeming a coupon obtained with purchase of a Happy Meal at participating retailers. Bafflingly, these three figures could interact with the new trailer released with the ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Optimus Prime set, which included moulded spaces specially designed to accommodate them in its floor.

==References==
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[[Category:Fast food exclusives]]
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Air Raid (Movie)

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58.69.4.3: /* Dark of the Moon */

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{{disambig3|Air Raid}}
:''Air Raid is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ReignofStarscream3 AirRaid Smokescreen die.jpg|right|350px|thumb|I can breathe in space with a gaping hole in my chest.]]
Criminals. They are a superstitious, cowardly lot, and '''Air Raid''' has zero tolerance for them. He believes that respect for the law is a defining characteristic of sentient beings, separating them from non-living [[Drone|drones]], and is disgusted by the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]' disregard for the laws of their own [[Cybertron (planet)|home planet]].

Air Raid has dedicated his life to tracking down the worst of them, spending centuries pursuing them all throughout the galaxy, and he intends to keep this up until every single one has been brought to justice.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie sequel comics===
[[Image:ReignofStarscream3 AirRaid vehicle.jpg|left|200px|thumb|[[Furmanism|Like some vast, khaki bird...]]]]

Many years ago, Air Raid was a member of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Science Division]] under [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]. After a [[The Fallen|strange relic]] was uncovered and aliens from the [[Eshems Nebula]] attacked, [[Megatron (Movie)|Protector Megatron]] declared a military dictatorship, demanding the full cooperation of the entire population. Air Raid was one of those who heeded Optimus' plea for them to not abandon their society's ancient traditions and beliefs. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}} After Optimus ''Prime'' and his followers were declared traitors, civil war erupted across the planet. Air Raid joined Optimus Prime's Autobots and led aerial missions against the [[Decepticon]] fliers. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}

Years later, following the defeat of Megatron on [[Earth]], Air Raid was part of a small Autobot unit led by [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] that tracked [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], now the leader of the Decepticons, to his base on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} Air Raid took to the skies in the ensuing assault, but was shot down by [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]. [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] attempted to evacuate his badly damaged comrade, but they were both blown to oblivion by Starscream. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}} His lifeless body was later found by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Rick Wasserman]]

====(Xbox 360/PS3)====
[[Image:DOTMxbox-Aerialbots.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Air Raid is that guy on the right who's basically Spawn.]]
[[Stratosphere]] was tasked with carrying home early [[MechTech]] samples for safekeeping and was intercepted by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], who was ordered to destroy it. Thankfully, Stratosphere was escorted by the [[Aerialbot (ROTF)|Aerialbots]], and when Starscream had proven too potent a threat, the Aerialbots [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]], [[Silverbolt (ROTF)|Silverbolt]], and Air Raid exited Stratosphere's cargo area to battle Starscream. Unfortunately, after a lengthy dogfight, all three Aerialbots were defeated. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}
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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie2007 AirRaid toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Well, he can blend into the skies over Los Angeles, at least.]]
*'''Air Raid''' (Scout, 2007)
**''Acccessories:'' Cannon, jet boosters (all combine to form a spear)

: Part of the third wave of [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] Scouts, Air Raid is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] mold, transforming into a Cybertronic starfighter. He comes with multiple accessories that can attach to his jet mode for rocket-boosters and an under-slung cannon. In robot mode, these parts re-assemble to form a giant spear, although if preference desires, you can leave them separated and have the spear handle as a hand-held rifle, with the head split in half and clipped to his wrists. Fittingly enough, he has an Automorph gimmick on his chest and head, where rotating the chestplate into position would likewise rotate the head.

: This mold was also used to make his fellow movieverse Autobot [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]]. It was also used as the basis for the non-transforming ''[[Attacktix]]'' Decepticon piece [[Thrust (Attacktix)|Thrust]], as well as the CGI models for [[Backslash]] and pre-beast [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]".

: In 2009, a [[rebranding|rebranded]] version of this toy was released in the [[Walmart]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] exclusive [[Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']] "War of the Waves" two-pack as a ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]''-based [[character]] also named [[Air Raid (Universe 2008)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetAirRaid/airraid.htm More info on Target Scout Air Raid at TFU.info]''
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:Universe2008 AirRaid.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm the long ARM of the law, if you catch my drift."]]
*'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 dual-barrel cannons, connector piece, Autobot-type [[energon star]]

:Available only as a component of [[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]], Air Raid is a dark grey and black redeco of the ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Windrazor (Energon)|Windrazor]]/[[Treadshot (Energon)|Treadshot]] mold, transforming into a small, futuristic fighter resembling an F-22 Raptor. He can also form a leg or arm to any ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the left leg to Superion. He comes with two double-barreled guns and a connector piece, which can form hand-held weapons as well as become a footplate or "hand" for his combined mode, plus a blue "super energon" Autobot-style energon star that fits over his [[spark crystal]]. His mold was retooled to round out the nosecone, and does not attach as tightly as previous uses of the mold, or as well as his pack-in teammates.

:Air Raid shares his mold with fellow Superion pack-mate [[Airazor (ROTF)|Airazor]].

:This mold was also used to make [[Fun Publications]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Airazor (Universe)|Airazor]]. Air Raid's deco is identical to the ''Universe'' [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] component [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/AirRaid/airraid.htm More information on Air Raid at TFU.info]''
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===Dark of the Moon===
[[Image:DOTM_MechTech_Deluxe_AirRaid.jpg|thumb|300px|He's in one bloody comic years ago, and he never ''stops'' milking that to try and get money from fans! ]]
*'''Air Raid''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[May 14]], 2011)
**''ID number:'' '''DA12'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Shot Cannon

:''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Air Raid is a redeco and slight [[retool]] of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Thrust (ROTF)#Toys|Thrust]], adding [[MechTech]] ports to his arm/top of the jet and the undersides of his wings. He transforms into approximation of an [[Wikipedia:F-35 Lightning II|F-35 Lightning II/Joint Strike Fighter]] and has a non-firing cannon with rotating barrel on his right arm, activated by a gear-wheel embedded in his forearm. His [[Mech Alive]] gimmick is located in his upper arms; turning his forearms makes the machinery inside his biceps turn in time. Air Raid's MechTech Blaster weapon is a retool of [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]]'s, replacing the claws with two halves of a barrel, which form the "Shot Cannon". Thus far, this toy is only available in Japan.

:Air Raid comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game. [[TakaraTomy]]'s stock photos of Air Raid (shown on this page) don't show the MechTech ports under his wings.

:The original version of this mold was first used for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Breakaway (ROTF)|Breakaway]].

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[[Image:DOTM_MechTech_Deluxe_AirRaid_2.jpg|thumb|300px|Considering how many times he's used it as a shield, the reception must be ''terrible''.]]
*'''Air Raid''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''DA33''' ([[November 17]], 2011)
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Shield/Assault Blaster

: A brand new mold, Air Raid ("Seeker Air Raid" in Japan) now transforms from a green AEW&C Boeing E-767 into a skinny-limbed robot with a stocky torso and an extending plane rear/blaster/axe-flail-thing for a right hand. His radar dome can be detached and held as a shield in robot mode, and turns into an blaster when a button is pushed and slid forward (This weapon is referred to instead as both a "Battle Shield" and an "Ion Pulse Blaster" in the [[bio]].)

:He has an [[Automorph]] [[gimmick]], wherein swiveling his cockpit closer up to his back brings his head up.

:Ironically, his swiveled elbows have a greater range of articulation ''backwards'', being able to bend in ''much'' further the other way, compared to forwards (as per the instructions and [[stock photo]]s), when a combination of sculpted details on the front of his upper arms and the plane [[kibble]] on his forearms prevents any further articulation. As both the instructions and stock photos depict the front details of the upper arms being from the "forwards" configuration, his upper arms do ''not'' appear to be [[misassembly|misassembled]].
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==Notes==
*If this article seems haphazard, it's no coincidence. Five apparently different movie continuity jet Autobots named Air Raid were created over the years by multiple different parties. The Transformers Wiki has elected to assume they are all the same character for simplicity and hilarity.

* Much like many other Target-exclusive Scouts, ''Transformers'' Air Raid's only faction marking (aside from his [[spark crystal]] and molded but unpainted Autobot emblems) is a [[Sector Seven]] logo. How he could ''possibly'' hide in their motor pool is a mystery. Perhaps he used a [[scanning|scan]] of [[Ghost 1]].

* Since the [[stock photography|stock photos]] used on a toy's packaging usually depict hand-painted [[prototype]]s, the Target exclusive Scout Class Air Raid, despite being a redeco of a toy released several years earlier, is depicted using the old prototype design for ''Energon'' [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] on his packaging, featuring the original feet with human-like "toes" that were changed to more robotic feet for the production model of Skyblast.

* Air Raid's ''Dark of the Moon'' video game body is a reuse of the [[Seeker Warrior]]s from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' game.

* The [[bio]] for TakaraTomy's exclusive Air Raid redeco of ''Revenge'' Thrust parses his name as "[[Engrish|Airlaid]]", despite the rest of the packaging rendering it correctly. <small>boom boom SEXY TIME</small>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Air Raid''' (エアレイド ''Ea Reido'')

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User talk:58.69.4.3

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Where do you see "Primed for Action"? It's not on any of the screenshots I took of the content, and I can't actually figure out how to get back to the Target DOTM site. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 10:52, 5 November 2011 (EDT)
:[http://www.target.com/c/favorite-characters-Transformers/-/N-5tdvx Right here.] It's between the program and Target-exclusive Starscream. [[Special:Contributions/58.69.4.3|58.69.4.3]] 11:15, 5 November 2011 (EDT)
::Found it in-between asking you, but thanks! However, I disagree with the notion of the term being related to the above program; based on [http://obscuretf.com/TargetDOTMContent000.jpg this], I've changed the link to "Explore the Cyberglyph Wall for Secrets and Savings", which is admittedly unwieldy, but not [[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:|unprecedented]] in instances of advertising literature. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 11:21, 5 November 2011 (EDT)
:::Okay. [[Special:Contributions/58.69.4.3|58.69.4.3]] 11:24, 5 November 2011 (EDT)

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2011-11-05T15:15:58Z

58.69.4.3:

Ultracon

2011-11-05T14:40:02Z

58.69.4.3: /* Dreamwave comics continuity */

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''The Ultracons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Ultracon symbol.png|right|250px|thumb|Ultracons; Decepticons, but different.]]
The '''Ultracons''' are a Decepticon splinter faction founded and led by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], who believes the war can be conducted more efficiently with a smaller force that controls key resources.

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave comics continuity===
High Auditor [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] broke away from the Decepticons after the apparent destruction of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in a [[space bridge]] explosion and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s failed coup attempt. Forming a small group of loyalists, the Ultracons set up a base of operations in [[Polyhex]], but were prevented from expanding further by [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]]. Unlike any of the other breakaway factions of that era, the Ultracons counted among their members a combiner team, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], in defiance of the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]].

Immediately prior to the arrival of [[The Fallen]], they attempted to expand their territory into the [[Tagan Heights]], in order to control its manufacturing facilities. When the Wreckers intruded into the Heights, Ratbat played his trump card: [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Devastator single-handedly routed the Wreckers, and delivered Springer into the clutches of Ratbat. Springer's imminent execution was indefinitely delayed, however, by the arrival of the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], who combined into [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and engaged Devastator. Unfortunately, the battle between the two titans threatened to destroy the entire region, forcing Springer to convince Defensor to stand down. Eventually, the Protectobots listened to reason and separated, defeating Devastator via sabotage. Devastator separated into his unconscious components, and Ratbat and the rest of the Ultracons fled. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|

Eventually, the Autobots wore down the Decepticons and the Ultracons, forcing them to sue for peace. Ratbat served as the Ultracons' representative at the [[Tyger Pax]] peace ceremony, which was first disrupted by Starscream's [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]], and then by Megatron and the [[Aerospace Extermination Squadron]]. With Megatron's return, the Decepticon forces unified and the Ultracons ceased to exist. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|War Within: The Age of Wrath}}

Known members of the Ultracon faction include:
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
**[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]
**[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]
**[[Hook (G1)|Hook]]
**[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
**[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]
**[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]
*[[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]
**[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]]
**[[Chop Shop]]
**[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]
**[[Venom (G1)|Venom]]
*[[Pretenders]]
**[[Birdbrain]]
**[[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]]
**[[Submarauder (G1)|Submarauder]]
*[[Quake (G1)|Quake]]
*[[Squeezeplay]]

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 factions]]
[[Category:Ultracons| ]]

Pointblank

2011-11-05T14:31:49Z

58.69.4.3: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Pointblank is an [[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1 Pointblank boxart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A bot of brief speech and briefer forearms.]]
'''Pointblank''' would say that war is hell, if he wasn't a bot of very few words. Words make [[Trukk not munky|arguments]], and arguments make wars, and he wants no more of those. That isn't to say he's a poor fighter. He just wants a quiet place to sit down with a good datatrack and a glass of frosty [[Energon (fuel)|energon]], without a Decepticon missile spoiling everything, and if he should find himself pounding the ever-loving lock washers out of the shooter of that missile, it isn't because he bears grudges or even out of regret for the waste of a good drink. No, it's just on general principle. Every battle won brings him closer to retirement, which of course is never going to happen in a million years. No hard feelings, though.

[[Peacemaker]] keeps trying to cheer up his Autobot partner, which doesn't make sense, since he's not really upset. He just wants to retire, perhaps to a cozy little polished-titanium cottage with [[Morphobot]]s twining up the walls, and maybe a cozy nuclear fire blazing on the lead-lined hearth—or for whatever rest an old Autobot soldier yearns. Just because he's pretty sure this won't happen and he'll end up a flattened, burned casualty of a never-ending war doesn't mean he's depressed, does it?

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===
[[Image:Pointblankbrothersinarmor.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Quail Man!]]
Pointblank lived in an Autobot city on Cybertron. The city came under attack by Scorponok's crew of Decepticons, however, and was destroyed. Pointblank and numerous other captives were being marched to the [[smelting pool]]s when [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s band of Autobots attacked, driving off their Decepticon captors.

Pointblank joined Maximus's group and was one of the first Autobots to volunteer to join Maximus when he declared his intent to leave the war-torn [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] behind and try to live in peace. However, the native creatures on the peaceful planet [[Nebulos]] were suspicious of his warlike race. While Fortress Maximus and a few others surrendered their heads to achieve peace, Pointblank and the rest of the Autobots surrendered only their weapons. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

Those who still had their heads started constructing a headquarters in a nearby forest clearing. As Pointblank oversaw the installation of a [[thermoelectric wall module]], the Autobots were visited by a committee from the [[Council of Peers]], who were interested in learning more about their alien visitors. Unknown to them, however, was that this visit allowed the politician [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] to contact their rival Decepticons on Cybertron. As a result of Zarak's subterfuge, the Decepticons soon followed the Autobots to Nebulos, and war broke out. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

As the war dragged on, both battle and propaganda began to swing in Zarak's favor. Fortress Maximus himself was captured. With Maximus out of the picture, Pointblank assumed an authority role within the Autobot ranks, possibly acting as group commander. Those Nebulans who supported Fortress Maximus's Nebulon parter, [[Galen]], were considered criminals by the government. A few who dared to defy this edict underwent the [[binary bonding]] process, took on code names, and became Targetmasters. Pointblank was soon paired up with [[Peacemaker]].

Pointblank led his fellow Targetmasters on their first assignment to protect [[The Nursery]] from Decepticon interference. He and his team fared well against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], but when the Autobots realized their presence was causing the Nursery to be destroyed, Pointblank ordered his troops into retreat. The Autobots soon extrapolated this experience to the larger picture; realizing they were doing more harm than good, they left Nebulos. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

Pointblank then traveled to [[Earth]] with Fortress Maximus and the rest of ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew. After [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] was kidnapped, the Targetmasters attacked [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s [[Club Con|Decepticon island/spaceship]] under Maximus's leadership, but Pointblank and his comrades were held at bay by the island's defenses and could not join Fortress Maximus when he pursued the ship into space. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}} He was later introduced to [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] as "Targetmaster Leader" (although on assignment, it seemed to be Kup who was leading the team). {{storylink|Totaled!}}

{{note|He was only seen in background roles later on. It is assumed that he survived the [[Underbase]]-empowered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s assault like all Transformers with organic components, but while [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] resurfaced, Pointblank was never seen again.}}
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===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Neil Ross]] (English) [[Kenichi Sakaguchi]] (Japanese)

Pointblank was hanging out on Cybertron when [[Brainstorm]] used a race between [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] as an experiment to demonstrate the Autobots could improve their capabilities with secondary human partners or operators. The discussion was interrupted by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], who warned the crew on Cybertron that the Decepticons had just raided [[Autobot City]] on Earth, and were now headed for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], 12 levels below Generator C on Cybertron. Pointblank and the other available Autobots loaded into a shuttle and took the largest ventilation shaft in existence deep under Cybertron's surface. They found [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] attempting to open the chamber, but stole the key back from him just before a bolt of plasma energy launched their shuttle into deep space. They eventually crashed on the planet [[Nebulos]], but luckily [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] suggested they "think good thoughts", and everyone walked away from the planetfall without a scratch. After some...miscommunication with the natives, the Autobots were confronted by a pursuing Decepticon ship. Pointblank and Hot Rod were blasted in the following battle as they drove through the Decepticon lines, and were captured as the 'Cons retreated with several others. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

In their absence, the remaining Autobots bio-mechanically engineered themselves into [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] by joining with the native Nebulans. Their new skill enabled them to rescue Pointblank and the others from Scourge and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]'s crew. After the Decepticons improved on the idea with the evil [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] to create Targetmasters, Pointblank and the remainined Autobots duplicated the new process to become Targetmasters themselves. He binary-bonded with a Nebulan sharpshooter named Peacemaker. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} The Targetmasters returned to Cybertron to prevent Galvatron from opening the Plasma Energy Chamber, then came back to Nebulos to restore it to peace and prosperity. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Yūji Mikimoto]] (Japanese)

In his early years during the Great Wars on Cybertron, Pointblank was a brash, hot-headed warrior ruled by his heart—and often his pride. At one point [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was forced to expel him from the Autobots when he refused a direct order not to pursue a battlefield vendetta.<ref>The original Japanese episode simply says 'Commander', the specific identification of Optimus Prime is an artifact of the [[RTM 1 dub]].</ref>
{{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

Pointblank later would become a legendary veteran soldier rumored to have defeated hundreds of Decepticons. According to Pointblank himself, his small team of [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]], [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]], and himself have speed and power unlike any other Transformer. He also did not like it that [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] considered him a friend. (Can we blame him?)

Pointblank, along with Crosshairs and Sureshot, was desperate to get into the heat of battle alongside the Autobots. He made short work of Sixshot but soon after was caught in an explosion of plasma energy when the refugees of [[Master (planet)|Master]] tried to dispose of Decepticon mine bombs. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

After the explosion settled, the damaged and unconscious Pointblank, along with Crosshairs and Sureshot, was brought back to Battleship Maximus for repairs. [[Brainstorm]] noticed new bizarre weaponry merged with their right hands. When healed, Pointblank told Chromedome how he'd now become one with a [[Peacemaker|small Master robot]] in both body and mind and how it could transform into a powerful weapon attachment for his arm. Fortress named them the "Targetmasters". Chromedome was not too keen on the Targetmasters' arrogance and claims of power and experience. Later on, Chromedome learned to respect and understand Pointblank and his team for who they are, and likewise for Pointblank. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

Pointblank questioned Fortress Maximus's ideas of war when he refused to sacrifice Wheelie to keep the [[Master Sword]]'s secret out of Decepticon hands. He later helped with the assault on the Decepticons to rescue [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] but was unable to hold the front line defense against the [[Duocon]]s, who in the end stole the Master Sword plans. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}}

Doubting that [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and the Decepticons had fled [[Master (planet)|Master]] Planet, Pointblank made a request to Fortress to go down to the planet to investigate. When talking to Fortress, Pointblank sensed [[Ratbat (G1)|someone]] else in the command room. Abruptly, the spy fled Maximus, revealing that the Decepticons were in fact on Master mining [[G-Metal]]. Landing on the planet, Pointblank and his Targetmaster team were ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters. During a quick skirmish, they were accidentally caught in a flash flood created by a stray laser blast and assumed dead by their evil counterparts. After recovering from the loss, Pointblank insisted on restoring the honor that the loss had cost him. The group continued their search 'till they found a group of Decepticons returning to what could be their secret base. Pointblank reported this to Fortress and was told to continue his investigation. Later, Pointblank found Transformer footprints leading to a large cave entrance, which, after deeper inspection, revealed the Decepticon base, in which [[Zarak Shield|something]] important was being built. Peacemarker and the other two Autobot Targetmaster partners volunteered to go investigate. The Autobot Headmasters arrived on the scene and were also ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters, but were quickly saved by Pointblank and company. [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] was shocked to see the Autobot Targetmasters were still alive. A shootout began, but Zarak, fearing for the new Zarak Shield's safety, called a retreat. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

To calm the worries of Fortress and Chromedome about the new Zarak Shield, Pointblank and the Autobot Targetmasters reminded their commander that the shield was used as a defensive weapon, rather than an offensive one for a major attack. Pointblank suggested if they split up the Decepticons and destroyed them in small numbers, they would leave Scorponok with a super defensive shield but no warriors to dish out the offensive attacks for him. Fortress approved of the plan, but Chromedome objected. Pointblank assured that the Decepticons wouldn't escape destruction, and his group took their leave to the hidden Decepticon base.

During their attempt to sneak up on the Decepticons, Pointblank and the Autobot Targetmasters were spotted by the Decepticon Targetmaster partner [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]], who informed the others of the surprise attack. Pointblank sensed something was wrong with the Decepticons' retreat formation, and his fears proved sound when the Decepticon Targetmasters made their presence known and rained lasers on them. Though outnumbered 3 to 7 by the Decepticon Headmasters, Targetmasters and Sixshot, Pointblank's team held a strong front and found an opening when a Planet Master reconnaissance jet distracted the Decepticons. The Autobots left the battle, hoping to cause their enemies to follow, but Sixshot, feeling the Targetmasters' movements were suspicious, ordered his group not to pursue.

Instead of the entire Decepticon team being led to their death in a large Planet Master ambush, Soundblaster alone followed discreetly and learned of the small base. Pointblank didn't expect this much firepower from the youth of Planet Master and wondered who could have made them take this action. He returned to Fortress to report that he felt Chromedome was logically behind the growth of offense from the small band of warriors.

Pointblank arrived at a large battle between the natives of Master, led by Chromedome, and the Decepticons, but high casualties among the Autobot ranks left Pointblank with little confidence in Chromedome's victory.

[[Image:Pointblankmessage.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Hey Fortress, trouble is a-brewin'...]]
After Fortress was downed in a small skirmish between himself and Scorponok, the Decepticons all left Planet Master for Earth. Chromedome, being hotheaded, attempted to follow, but Pointblank held him back, as enough people had died that day. When Chromedome objected, Pointblank punched the Headmaster right in the face to straighten him out. Chromedome objected again, and Pointblank throttled him, saying he didn't understand the big picture and that the dead hadn't died with peace or with honor. Pointblank was then shocked to see [[Kirk]] was still alive. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

When Daniel went missing, Pointblank and the Targetmasters opted to follow Scorponok to Earth while Fortress and the rest of the Autobots found him. After Daniel was found, Pointblank expressed relief, but also reported that Scorponok had just entered the Sol System. He vowed to continue his watch over Scorponok's movements until Battleship Maximus arrived. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}}

He informed Fortress of Scorponok's propulsion failure and continued his pursuit. Later while communicating with Fortress he was ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters only to be saved by the Autobot Headmasters. When Chromedome arranged a one on one duel with Sixshot, Pointblank gave some words of advice to the young Headmaster. When the battle turned bad, he came to the rescue of Chromedome and Daniel and took them back to Battleship Maximus, where they all had a big laugh about it. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

As the Battleship Maximus returned to Earth, the Autobots learned of a series of mysterious Death Towers rising around the globe. In Santiago, [[Chile]], Pointblank and the Targetmasters followed up on an investigation by the [[Throttlebot]]s and the [[Clone (subgroup)|Autobot Clones]]. While Sureshot was taking energy readings on the tower, [[Predaking]] lept out of hiding and presented himself for battle. Pointblank said, "Not now, we're busy" and shot him down with one blast. Elsewhere on Earth, [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] hung their heads in shame. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}}

Pointblank and the Targetmasters joined the whole Autobot army in storming the Decepticon position at the North Pole. The two Targetmaster teams fought once more over the icey sheet. When Fortress Maximus was trapped in an energy circuit atop the [[crysmagnetal]] platform, Pointblank and the Targetmasters lent their personal energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]]. With the combined strength of all the Autobots channeled into Fortress Maximus, he wsas able to free himself from the circuit and undo Scorponok's plan. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

===IDW comics continuity===
Pointblank was a crewman aboard the ''[[Ark-27]]'' when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] came to investigate the disappearance of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s survey team and the possible reappearance of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2}} When Thunderwing returned to Cybertron, Pointblank took part in the subsequent battle against the [[Ultra-Energon|ultra-energized]] monster. He was apparently a bit leadfooted in his attack and paid for it. He survived, however and was aboard the ''Ark-27'' again as it transported Optimus Prime to Earth. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4}}

Pointblank and the crew of the ''Ark-27'' recovered the severely damaged [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] from a comet in the [[Muta-Gaath Nebula]] after the giant Autobot and Optimus Prime were attacked by [[Pretender Monster|a group of strange "gestalt" Transformers]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}

Alongside the rest of the Autobots at Kimia, Pointblank was killed when [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep]]s invaded the facility. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Pointblank toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The engine-block fills in the Pointblank.]]
*'''Pointblank''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-106'''
**''Accessories'': "Peacemaker" Targetmaster partner/"Sonic Blaster", spoiler/shield

: Pointblank transforms into a Cybertronic sports car. As a Targetmaster, he can hold in his hand or mount on his vehicle-mode roof any Targetmaster gun (or any weapon that uses a 5mm peg). He comes with his partner, [[Peacemaker]] who transforms into his "Sonic Blaster" gun. His winged engine block can be removed and held as a shield.

: Pointblank is the only one of the new-character Targetmasters to have an accessory beyond his partner/rifle (in the US, at least).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Pointblank/pointblank.htm More information on Pointblank and Peacemaker at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
*The head on Pointblank's "[[The Rebirth|Rebirth]]" character model is rather different from the actual toy's, looking something like the [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] toy's head with a fin stuck on the forehead. His Japanese depictions do not use this model, instead opting for one much closer to the toy with exaggerated antennae off the sides.

*Unlike his toy or "[[The Rebirth]]" depiction, the Japanese Pointblank's Targetmaster partner does not transform into a handheld gun, but rather a gun attachment which affixes onto his hand after his own fist folds and tucks into his forearm. The same applies to the other Japanese Targetmasters.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Blanker''' (ブランカー ''Burankā'')
*''French:'' '''Bout-Portant''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Sibilo'''
*''Russian:'' '''Bonko''' (cartoon, Бонко)

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Pointblank Pointblank's Universe profile at NFTA.net]

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Targetmasters]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]

Leadfoot (DOTM)

2011-11-05T14:23:27Z

58.69.4.3: /* Toy bios */ A bit too ambiguous, considering I thought Space Case had died. Also, there appears to be a possible title ("primed for action") below the program.

{{factions|autobot|wreckers}}
{{disambig3|Leadfoot}}

:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:LeadfootDOTM-poster.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[[BotCon]]'s most popular cosplay subject.]]

'''Leadfoot''' is one of the [[Wrecker]]s, a group of former engineers turned fighters who have turned their talents to kicking [[Decepticon]] tail across the galaxy. His specialty is building bigger and better weapons, WITH SCIENCE! Unsurprisingly, this vocation has led him to strike up a friendship with the Autobots resident weapons-hound [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. The way the two egg each other on towards bigger and better "boom-sticks", the other Autobots fear one day waking up to find [[Wheeljack (G1)|a smoking crater where their workshop once stood.]]

{{quote|This is going to hurt-a ''lot''!|Leadfoot and his pals engage in some brutality|''[[Dark of the Moon (film)]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' (film)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] (Japanese), [[Raul Solo]] (Latin American Spanish) [[Renzo Stacchi]] (Italian)

{{quote|We were hidden in the first booster rocket to separate. Splashed down in the Atlantic just as planned. (Spits) We ain't going nowhere.|Leadfoot after dismantling a Decepticon pilot|''[[Dark of the Moon (film)]]''}}

[[Image:DOTM-RoadbusterLeadfoot.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Get in mah belleh!]]

Leadfoot, Topspin and Roadbuster, collectively known as [[Wrecker|the Wreckers]], by [[Charlotte Mearing]], had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', and were rarely let off of the NASA base because of their attitude. They would spend most of their time working on repairing their ship along with some human engineers, including [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that the current occupation force of Autobots was to be exiled or the Earth would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three prepared the ship for launch and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard, sending the ship into the atmosphere - where it was then targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing all the Autobots aboard. Undaunted by this, the Autobot's human allies nonetheless tried to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

Fortunately for them, the Autobots were not actually aboard the ship, and had only feigned their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Leadfoot and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]] and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot. Leadfoot revealed that they had hidden in the ''Xantium's'' booster rocket which had separated moments before the ship's destruction, stating that they weren't going anywhere.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] separated Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Leadfoot and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it, and in their armored race car forms fired at Shockwave with their machine guns until being forced to retreat, leaving behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. After Optimus had become snared in a construction site's cables, the Wreckers set out to free him. After doing so they rejoined the battle, battling against a long-limbed Decepticon. After the battle Leadfoot stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

===Toy bios===
{{notemoviebio}}

Leadfoot single-handedly stormed [[Kaon]] to rescue a group of Autobot prisoners, defeating or destroying a number of Decepticons, including dueling and defeating [[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]], busting up the Decepticon's mental circuits in the process. He was then personally recruited for the Wreckers by Ironhide.

He has since used his mechanical skills to improve the performance of both of Ironhide's arm cannons, as well as reconfigure his companion [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] into the souped-up engine he is today. {{storylink|Primed for Action#The Story of Leadfoot|The Story of Leadfoot}}

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==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm tubby and short and stubby!]]
* '''Leadfoot''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''007'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV17'''

: Part of the second wave of [[Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Leadfoot is a [[Legends Class|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Impala#NASCAR_Sprint_Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala]] stock car, specifically [[wikipedia:Juan_Pablo_Montoya|Juan Pablo Montoya's]] [[Target]]-sponsored #42 car, albeit heavily modified with a ridiculous amount of exposed (non-firing) weaponry and all the various sponsor logos concealed by the modifications. Also, present on the both sides of the car doors is the Sprint Cup logo found on all the Wreckers.
{{-}}

[[Image:Leadfoot_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px|...and now a corporate whore!]]
{{anchor|TargetCyberverseVs}}
*'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Target exclusive Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Cyberverse blaster

: Leadfoot comes as a [[Target]]-exclusive redeco of the legion figure. His entire hood is now painted red, with the Target Bulls-eye logo prominently displayed. The Sprint Cup logos are moved from his doors to the front fender, and his face and windshield lack the standard release's silver paint apps. He comes with ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex#Machine_Wars|Megaplex's]] two-piece rifle and a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Ironhide]].
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====Deluxe====
*'''Twin Twist and Leadfoot''' (Target exclusive MechTech Deluxe 2-Pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:''

{{comingsoontoy}}
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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:HA_Leadfoot.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Was anyone surprised that this was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]]?]]
*'''Leadfoot / [[Sergeant Detour]] & [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]]''' (Human Alliance, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA30'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile, leash
:[[Human Alliance]] Leadfoot transforms into the same NASCAR Chevy Impala as the Cyberverse toy, although this one does not have any robotic bits showing in car mode. He comes with [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]].

:As usual, Sergeant Detour (or any other Human Alliance driver figure) can sit on the seats in vehicle mode or peg onto the robot's hands. He can also man two flip-out guns on Leadfoot's hood-chest as well as ride Steeljaw in his [[cyber dog]] mode.

:Steeljaw can also convert into what might charitably be called a "weapon", which is basically his head flipped up and the limbs arranged into a crossbow-shaped missile launcher. The weapon itself can be pegged onto either Leadfoot's forearm or back via [[MechTech]] ports. Steeljaw also includes a detachable chain 'leash' which can peg to Steeljaw and be pegged into Leadfoot's hand. The leash itself stores in Leadfoot's right arm.

:Finally, as with all of the large Human Alliance figures, he has a gimmick concerning his head. It's essentially the same gimmick as Jazz's and Roadbuster's: when a lever on the back of his head is flipped, he dons a pair of visor-like "sunglasses".

:There are also hundreds of ways that Leadfoot's beer-belly and door chest can be arranged.

:One can store the missile by pegging it onto the thin ridge on the underside of Leadfoot's crotch in either mode. Somewhat unfortunately, it's not very subtle, with the missile proudly sticking out and erect between the seats in vehicle mode. Even more unfortunately, it's Leadfoot's ''crotch'', so storing the missile in robot mode will make Leadfoot particularly happy to see you. Also notable is that his top-heaviness makes him prone to falling over when standing straight. Placing him in an action-oriented pose can remedy this.

:There are two deco [[variant]]s of Leadfoot: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] version with the Target logos, car numbers, and other sponsors perfectly visible, especially the one on his gut (see picture to the right), and the [[Takaratomy]] version that's been ''completely'' de-sponsored, lacking all of his markings, making the car look ''very'' bare as a result.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game. Interestingly, the card still shows Leadfoot with all of his markings, but with the Target logo on his chest lacking the inner circle, essentially just being a ring.
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==Notes==
* Leadfoot is the odd man out amongst the NASCAR trio in that his real-world counterpart is owned by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, while [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] are based on Hendrick Motorsports racers.
* It sure is convenient that Leadfoot's Cyberverse toy conspicuously covers up those giant Target logos, isn't it? Much easier [[to sell toys]] at [[Walmart]] that way.
* Leadfoot appears to have a "beard" and a "beer gut," making him appear much like a stereotypical NASCAR fan.
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]th. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
* Contrary to the image above, the headlights on real-world NASCAR racers don't work. They're actually just [[decal]]s.
* Despite already sporting Chevrolet Impala [[kibble]] in robot mode, Leadfoot's concept art featured sponsor decals that were based on the 2008 season's [[Wikipedia:File:Reed_Sorenson_2008_Target_Dodge_Charger.jpg|Target-sponsored #41 Dodge Charger]] driven by [[Wikipedia:Reed Sorenson|Reed Sorenson]], the concept art even featured him with the backlights of the Dodge Avenger.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* Early working names for him included '''Flash'''.<ref name="nizzi"/> In the movie's end credits, he's listed under two names, '''Leadfoot/Target''', the latter referring to his NASCAR vehicle mode's [[Target|primary sponsor]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (レッドフット ''Reddofutto'')

==Footnotes==
<references />

[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Scientists]]
[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Target exclusives]]

Leadfoot (DOTM)

2011-11-05T13:17:07Z

58.69.4.3: You could have just added the bit about missile storage yourself instead of just removing it, you know? Also, I've googled for these apparent toy bios, but didn't find anything. Source?

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:''Leadfoot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:LeadfootDOTM-poster.jpg|right|thumb|400px|[[BotCon]]'s most popular cosplay subject.]]

'''Leadfoot''' is one of the [[Wrecker]]s, a group of former engineers turned fighters who have turned their talents to kicking [[Decepticon]] tail across the galaxy. His specialty is building bigger and better weapons, WITH SCIENCE! Unsurprisingly, this vocation has led him to strike up a friendship with the Autobots resident weapons-hound [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. The way the two egg each other on towards bigger and better "boom-sticks", the other Autobots fear one day waking up to find [[Wheeljack (G1)|a smoking crater where their workshop once stood.]]

{{quote|This is going to hurt-a ''lot''!|Leadfoot and his pals engage in some brutality|''[[Dark of the Moon (film)]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' (film)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Hiroshi Iwasaki]] (Japanese), [[Raul Solo]] (Latin American Spanish) [[Renzo Stacchi]] (Italian)

{{quote|We were hidden in the first booster rocket to separate. Splashed down in the Atlantic just as planned. (Spits) We ain't going nowhere.|Leadfoot after dismantling a Decepticon pilot|''[[Dark of the Moon (film)]]''}}

[[Image:DOTM-RoadbusterLeadfoot.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Get in mah belleh!]]

Leadfoot, Topspin and Roadbuster, collectively known as [[Wrecker|the Wreckers]], by [[Charlotte Mearing]], had arrived with the second wave of Autobots aboard the Autobot ship, the ''[[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]'', and were rarely let off of the NASA base because of their attitude. They would spend most of their time working on repairing their ship along with some human engineers, including [[Robert Epps]].

When [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] announced that the current occupation force of Autobots was to be exiled or the Earth would face the wrath of hundreds of Decepticons, the three prepared the ship for launch and accompanied [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the others aboard, sending the ship into the atmosphere - where it was then targeted and blown to smithereens by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], seemingly killing all the Autobots aboard. Undaunted by this, the Autobot's human allies nonetheless tried to launch an incursion into Decepticon-held [[Chicago]].

Fortunately for them, the Autobots were not actually aboard the ship, and had only feigned their deaths in order to keep the Decepticons from following up on their global threat. Leadfoot and the other Wreckers swung into action immediately, rescuing Epps, [[Sam Witwicky]] and a group of soldiers from a [[Orbital Assault Carrier|Decepticon fighter]] and executing the pilot. Leadfoot revealed that they had hidden in the ''Xantium's'' booster rocket which had separated moments before the ship's destruction, stating that they weren't going anywhere.

While the Autobots were scouting a route to the building containing Sentinel's [[Space bridge]] pillars, [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] and his pet [[Driller]] separated Optimus from his weapons trailer. Optimus ordered Leadfoot and the other Wreckers to create a distraction so that he could retrieve it, and in their armored race car forms fired at Shockwave with their machine guns until being forced to retreat, leaving behind [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who had hitched a ride with them. After Optimus had become snared in a construction site's cables, the Wreckers set out to free him. After doing so they rejoined the battle, battling against a long-limbed Decepticon. After the battle Leadfoot stood with the other survivors, accepting that Cybertron was gone forever and that Earth was their new home. {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)}}

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==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
[[Image:DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Leadfoot.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm tubby and short and stubby!]]
* '''Leadfoot''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''007'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV17'''

: Part of the second wave of [[Cyberverse]] Legion single-pack toys, Leadfoot is a [[Legends Class|Legends-scale]] figure that transforms into a [[NASCAR]] [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Impala#NASCAR_Sprint_Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala]] stock car, specifically [[wikipedia:Juan_Pablo_Montoya|Juan Pablo Montoya's]] [[Target]]-sponsored #42 car, albeit heavily modified with a ridiculous amount of exposed (non-firing) weaponry and all the various sponsor logos concealed by the modifications. Also, present on the both sides of the car doors is the Sprint Cup logo found on all the Wreckers.
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[[Image:Leadfoot_Target_Cyberverse.jpg|thumb|300px|...and now a corporate whore!]]
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*'''Leadfoot and Ironhide''' (Target exclusive Cyberverse 2-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Cyberverse blaster

: Leadfoot comes as a [[Target]]-exclusive redeco of the legion figure. His entire hood is now painted red, with the Target Bulls-eye logo prominently displayed. The Sprint Cup logos are moved from his doors to the front fender, and his face and windshield lack the standard release's silver paint apps. He comes with ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Megaplex#Machine_Wars|Megaplex's]] two-piece rifle and a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Ironhide]].
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====Deluxe====
*'''Twin Twist and Leadfoot''' (Target exclusive MechTech Deluxe 2-Pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:''

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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:HA_Leadfoot.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Was anyone surprised that this was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]]?]]
*'''Leadfoot / [[Sergeant Detour]] & [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]]''' (Human Alliance, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA30'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile, leash
:[[Human Alliance]] Leadfoot transforms into the same NASCAR Chevy Impala as the Cyberverse toy, although this one does not have any robotic bits showing in car mode. He comes with [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]].

:As usual, Sergeant Detour (or any other Human Alliance driver figure) can sit on the seats in vehicle mode or peg onto the robot's hands. He can also man two flip-out guns on Leadfoot's hood-chest as well as ride Steeljaw in his [[cyber dog]] mode.

:Steeljaw can also convert into what might charitably be called a "weapon", which is basically his head flipped up and the limbs arranged into a crossbow-shaped missile launcher. The weapon itself can be pegged onto either Leadfoot's forearm or back via [[MechTech]] ports. Steeljaw also includes a detachable chain 'leash' which can peg to Steeljaw and be pegged into Leadfoot's hand. The leash itself stores in Leadfoot's right arm.

:Finally, as with all of the large Human Alliance figures, he has a gimmick concerning his head. It's essentially the same gimmick as Jazz's and Roadbuster's: when a lever on the back of his head is flipped, he dons a pair of visor-like "sunglasses".

:There are also hundreds of ways that Leadfoot's beer-belly and door chest can be arranged.

:One can store the missile by pegging it onto the thin ridge on the underside of Leadfoot's crotch in either mode. Somewhat unfortunately, it's not very subtle, with the missile proudly sticking out and erect between the seats in vehicle mode. Even more unfortunately, it's Leadfoot's ''crotch'', so storing the missile in robot mode will make Leadfoot particularly happy to see you. Also notable is that his top-heaviness makes him prone to falling over when standing straight. Placing him in an action-oriented pose can remedy this.

:There are two deco [[variant]]s of Leadfoot: A [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] version with the Target logos, car numbers, and other sponsors perfectly visible, especially the one on his gut (see picture to the right), and the [[Takaratomy]] version that's been ''completely'' de-sponsored, lacking all of his markings, making the car look ''very'' bare as a result.

:The Japanese release comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of his MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game. Interestingly, the card still shows Leadfoot with all of his markings, but with the Target logo on his chest lacking the inner circle, essentially just being a ring.
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Leadfoot is the odd man out amongst the NASCAR trio in that his real-world counterpart is owned by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, while [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] and [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]] are based on Hendrick Motorsports racers.
* It sure is convenient that Leadfoot's Cyberverse toy conspicuously covers up those giant Target logos, isn't it? Much easier [[to sell toys]] at [[Walmart]] that way.
* Leadfoot appears to have a "beard" and a "beer gut," making him appear much like a stereotypical NASCAR fan.
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Leadfoot, Roadbuster, and Topspin made appearances at the [[2011]] Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on [[February 20]]th. They appeared both off the track as display cars, and on the track, participating in the ceremonial first lap.
* Contrary to the image above, the headlights on real-world NASCAR racers don't work. They're actually just [[decal]]s.
* Despite already sporting Chevrolet Impala [[kibble]] in robot mode, Leadfoot's concept art featured sponsor decals that were based on the 2008 season's [[Wikipedia:File:Reed_Sorenson_2008_Target_Dodge_Charger.jpg|Target-sponsored #41 Dodge Charger]] driven by [[Wikipedia:Reed Sorenson|Reed Sorenson]], the concept art even featured him with the backlights of the Dodge Avenger.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
* Early working names for him included '''Flash'''.<ref name="nizzi"/> In the movie's end credits, he's listed under two names, '''Leadfoot/Target''', the latter referring to his NASCAR vehicle mode's [[Target|primary sponsor]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Leadfoot''' (レッドフット ''Reddofutto'')

==Footnotes==
<references />

[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Scientists]]
[[Category: Wreckers]]
[[Category: Target exclusives]]