Black Shadow (G1)

2009-04-02T13:30:09Z

96.4.127.20: /* Victory */

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:''Black Shadow is a [[Decepticon]] [[Crossformer]] from the [[Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1 BlackShadow boxart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Some people call me the Space Gangster/Some call me the Cowboy of Love...]]
'''Black Shadow''' is a vile gangster. He does most things people would expect from a nasty scoundrel; he robs, extorts and kills for hire. His partner in crime is [[Blue Bacchus]], a gunman with a similar personality and moral fiber.

:''English-Malay/Latin American dub name'': '''Thunderwing'''

==Fiction==
===''Victory'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor'': [[Yūji Mikimoto]] (Japanese)

Black Shadow is an outer space gangster who was seen causing trouble along with Blue Bacchus on the planet [[Micro]], but both were defeated and run off by [[Greatshot]]. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}

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''This character article is a [[:Category:Character stubs missing fiction|stub]] and is missing information on their '''fictional appearances'''. You can help '''Transformers Wiki''' by [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Black_Shadow&action=edit expanding it].''

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===''Timelines''===
{{storylink|Gone Too Far|Gone Too Far}}

==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:G1BlackShadow toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|He may not be a mafioso, but he'll still cut off your [Mach Kick horse's head.]]]
* '''Black Shadow''' (Crossformer, 1989)
*''Japanese ID number'': '''D-309'''
*''Accessories'': Crossformer shell, 2 large rifles, small rifle

: Black Shadow is a [[redeco]] of the [[Pretender]] [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], transforming into a Cybertronic jet. His outer Crossformer shell's chestplate/head piece is [[Retool|retooled]] from Thunderwing's to make it more robotic. However, it still transforms into a larger Cybertronic jet like the original version. The inner vehicle can be attached underneath the nose of the larger vehicle to create a combined starship mode. All three of his guns can be mounted on his shell's vehicle mode.

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==Notes==
* In Japanese, Black Shadow's function reads "''Uchū Gyangu''" (宇宙ギャング), which translates to "Space Gangster". The [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|common misconception]] that he is a member of the "Space Mafia" is due to a mistranslation some years ago in which "gangster" was interpreted as "Mafia". Big difference.
* The Crossformers' ID numbers are actually a huge jump ''backwards'' in the numbering system. The other ''Victory'' Decepticons' numbers start at D-322. However, Shadow and Bacchus' numbers put them right in the middle of the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (toyline)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' Decepticons' numbers, between 1988's [[Browning]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], even though the Crossformers were released in 1989. What the hell?

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/BlackShadow/blackshadow.htm Black Shadow at TFU.info]

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Erector (G1)

2009-04-01T19:03:51Z

96.4.127.20: /* Trivia */

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:''Erector (giggle) is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Erector MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Maybe I should form a support group with Heave and Discharge.]]
'''Erector''' (snort) is horrified by the destruction of war, and goes out of his way to construct battle plans that minimize loss of life and collateral damage. Indeed, he will sometimes put himself at risk to save beautiful buildings or scenery.<ref>''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' #2</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Éregon'''

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Erector''' (Micromaster Transport, 1989)

[[Image:G1Erector toy.jpg|left|150px|thumb|If you experience an Erector lasting more than three hours, contact your doctor immediately.]]
: Erector transforms into a yellow semi cab pulling a relatively huge [[Crane|crane trailer]]. Erector and his trailer have a lot of sculpted detailing, and the fifth wheel (known as a 'hitch' among fans) allows the cab to turn as it tows the trailer.

: Erector's transformation is standard for Micromasters — flip down the front of the vehicle to reveal his head, straighten out his legs, and you are done. His crane trailer transforms into a battle station, with a double-barrel gun that Erector can man (though he can't grasp the handles).

:Erector (guffaw) is identical to the Japanese Micromaster character [[Cra-Gun]].

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==Trivia==
* According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website], [[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]] was originally going to use the unreleased [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]] deco, with the name "Sawtooth". It was decided that Landslide's deco wasn't realistic enough for the Movie toyline, so a new deco based on Erector (giggle) was chosen. The name Sawtooth was unavailable, so he got stuck being Mudflap.
*Erector has the greatest name ever.

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Erector/erector.htm Erector at TFU.info]

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