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Alpha Bravo

2026-04-13T14:07:16Z

FlyingTiger: Linked the caption of the top picture to Jeff Bennett's page.

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:''Alpha Bravo is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:GenerationsAlphaBravo-packagingart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|[[Jeff Glen Bennett|Whoa mama!]]]]
'''Alpha Bravo''' is the newest member of the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], bringing some variety to the team in the form of his assault helicopter mode. However, this also leaves him the slowest member of the group, and the new recruit consequently feels like he has something to prove to his comrades. Alpha Bravo is equipped with tracker missiles, which can lock on to the very [[spark]] of a target. He typically forms the right leg of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]],<ref>According to trivia on the official ''Transformers'' mobile app.</ref> but sometimes he forms the left arm of [[Ultra Prime]] or the left leg of [[Wreckage (G1)|Wreckage]].
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==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World of Tomorrow|''Robots in Disguise'' #33]]}}
[[File:TheWorldofTomorrow-AlphaBravo.jpg|left|thumb|250px|More like...Beta Replace-o.]]
When it was unclear whether all of the damaged [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'s component robots could be saved, Alpha Bravo volunteered as a potential replacement. He coldly informed [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] that protecting [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was more important than matters of affiliation, prompting the more laid-back [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] to good-naturedly tell him off. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} He was present when Wheeljack received the [[Enigma of Combination]] from [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]]. Alpha Bravo and Powerglide were both exposed to the energies of the artifact, granting them the power to combine with the other Aerialbots as part of the new Superion. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

As part of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s political maneuvers, Silverbolt and the new Aerialbots were deployed to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] to stop [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Alpha Bravo was keen on the idea of combining, although [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] wasn't quite as enthused. Even so, Superion was able to dispatch the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]] combiner. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} Following a clash with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Superion was briefly reduced to his components, although Starscream thought otherwise and forcibly reintegrated the Aerialbots back into Superion. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

[[File:EdgeOfTheEarth AerialbotsAttacked.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|Also takes on [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]'s share of abuse.]]
Much to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s concern, Superion hadn't separated since the fight with Devastator; Prowl commented that for all intents and purposes Superion ''was'' the new default form for the Aerialbots. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}}

As Superion joined Optimus Prime's Autobots on [[Earth]], he disassembled into his individual Aerialbot components from time to time. Alpha Bravo and the Aerialbots performed a "bombing" run in the arid desert, releasing payloads that caused dramatic botanical growth where they fell, providing food to support the local humans. Alpha Bravo and the Aerialbots then fled the air resistance they faced, reluctantly holding to Prime's orders to not engage any human counter-strikes. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} He was later seen on a raft recuperating with the rest of the Aerialbots while the remaining Decepticons were being taken into custody. {{storylink|White Light}}

Alpha Bravo and the Aerialbots returned to Cybertron and took to the skies when [[Shockwave (G1)|Onyx Prime]] descended on their homeworld in his [[Nemesis (BW)|personal vessel]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} During the battle with [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], he combined with his fellow Aerialbots into Superion to help defeat the planet-eater for good. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
Unfortunately [[Slingshot (G1)|Quickslinger]] died at some point, and Alpha Bravo was subsequently recruited to replace him. [[Rung (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Rung]] considered it likely that due to his need to prove himself, Alpha Bravo would take greater risks in combat not only as an individual but potentially influence Superion to do so as well. {{storylink|Alpha Bravo#Combiner Wars|Alpha Bravo's bio}}

The [[Aerialbot (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Aerialbots]] were involved in the fight on Cybertron. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Skydive's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Firefly's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Alpha Bravo's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Air Raid's bio}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[File:DeadlyAim AlphaBravoOffroad.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''[[Darth Vader|NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!]]''']]

Alpha Bravo was still in training when [[Thunder Mayhem]] ravaged Cybertron, and was spared the gruesome fate of the other Aerialbots when they fell victim to Thunder Mayhem. He fled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] shortly afterwards and travelled to [[Abrax|Abraxas]]. There, he adopted a local vehicle mode as a disguise, and hid out in the motor pool of an urban rescue force. The pilot assigned to him, [[Feenliess|Lieutenant Feenliess]], had no idea that her vehicle was in fact a Transformer in hiding.

Alpha Bravo spent several years alone on the planet until a strange "meteor" crash-landed on the planet. Alpha Bravo investigated and discovered [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]], another refugee from Cybertron. Alpha Bravo was momentarily put off by the fact that Offroad was a Decepticon, but promised to help him integrate into Abraxan society anyway. Alpha Bravo helped Offroad find a local disguise based on some of the local vehicles, and Offroad soon joined Alpha Bravo's rescue team.

The two Cybertronians helped out when they could, developing a deep friendship as they did so. Their friendship was paralleled by that of Feenliess and [[Jorrval|Captain Jorrval]], the rescue workers who regularly operated them. A string of mysterious fires led the Abraxan security forces to realize that a gang of local arsonists had provoked the blazes. Offroad broke cover to try and rescue four of their hostages, but neither he nor Alpha Bravo were able to extricate the hostages before the building went down, killing all the Abraxans. In the aftermath of this disastrous operation, Alpha Bravo fell into a deep depression, feigning engine trouble to discourage his human pilots from taking him out into the field. Offroad managed to comfort him and talk him out of his depression, and Alpha Bravo soon returned to active duty.

The two Transformers were later discovered by [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], who recruited them into his new makeshift team of [[Wreckers]], a team ''en route'' to Cybertron to confront Thunder Mayhem. [[Fractyl]] filled them in on Impactor's plan: to create a new combiner of their own to counter Thunder Mayhem. Both Offroad and Alpha Bravo had already been prepped with combiner technology. After Fractyl augmented [[Toxitron (Universe)|Toxitron]] with a sample of [[Greenergon]], the Wreckers headed out to test their strength against a nest of [[Mecannibal]]s. Their combined form, [[Wreckage (G1)|Wreckage]], easily trounced the metal-eaters, but then quickly spiraled out of control.

After separating and regaining consciousness in the medbay, Alpha Bravo came to the conclusion that he had to stop Wreckage from re-forming by any means necessary. Though he considered committing suicide, he reasoned that another bot needed to die as well, lest Impactor simply take Alpha Bravo's place. The other members of the team were far too difficult to kill, so with a heavy [[Spark]], Alpha Bravo took advantage of a candid moment and murdered Offroad. Cradling his best friend's body, Alpha Bravo subsequently allowed himself to be slain by Toxitron. {{storylink|Foundation and Wreckage Part 1: Deadly Aim|Deadly Aim}}

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===Precursor World===
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Alpha Bravo was a member of the [[White Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. He could be observed flying about his business above the [[White Planet]] as his commander [[White Gallant Convoy]] and his retinue drove by below. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Alpha Bravo and the Aerialbots received a message from Optimus Prime alerting them that [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] was wreaking havoc in a human city, and that the threat was "bigger than ever." The Aerialbots combined into Superion to better combat the Decepticon. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#2015|Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars commercials}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Autobots learned that the Decepticons were planning to create a new batch of Decepticons, the Autobots responded by returning to Cybertron and building the Aerialbots. Both they and the Stunticons were brought to life at the same time before Vector Sigma, and Alpha Bravo and the Aerialbots fought to defend the supercomputer from the Decepticons. Though it seemed that the Decepticons might win thanks to the power of Menasor, the Aerialbots managed to rout the Decepticons and chase them away. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Alpha Bravo and the rest of the Aerialbots clashed against the Stunticons once more on Earth, when the Decepticons attempted to use the power of the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to transform the planet into a new Cybertron. He and his teammates merged into Superion, and they were ultimately victorious. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsAlphaBravo.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Did anybody call for backup?]]
Alpha Bravo participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 105 units of Cybermetal, and 48 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Alpha-Bravo-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75| Rockets for everyone!]]
Forget speed—that's for others. Alpha Bravo is all about precision and maneuverability—his helicopter alt-mode tailor-made for getting into tight spots no other flyer can reach.

Nevertheless, Alpha Bravo has the tiniest bit of an inferiority complex when in the company of his fellow Aerialbots, and sometimes takes unnecessary risks to prove he's every bit as good as them.{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Alpha Bravo Bio}}

*'''Class''': Gunner
*'''Weapons''' Alpha Bravo provides ground support and coverage using a standard issue [[grenade launcher]].
*'''Ability: Rocket Barrage''' Fire off 4 homing rockets from long range dealing damage from afar! Useful for taking out those pesky Mortars.
**'''**Cost:''' 6 ability points +2 for reuses.
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Alpha Bravo was a substitute Aerialbot, who sometimes filled in for Slingshot as Superion's left arm. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}}

==Toys==
===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CW-toy AlphaBravo.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]? [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]]? Never heard of 'em.]]
*'''Alpha Bravo''' (Deluxe Class, [[2015]])
**'''4 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, Weapon/Combiner extremity
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the first wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxes, Alpha Bravo transforms from a white helicopter that resembles an {{w|Aérospatiale Dauphin}} into a robot that resembles [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]]. He includes a large cannon sculpted to resemble a pair of chain guns and a smaller rifle designed after an M230 chain gun, plus a collector card featuring his packaging artwork. His tail rotor is on a swivel that is not used for any of his modes, but is there to help the figure fit into the packaging.

:He is also able to form either an arm or leg for any Voyager Class toys from the ''Combiner Wars'' line or [[Combiner Wars (toyline)#Compatible toys in other lines|other compatible toys]], but is of course intended to combine with his fellow Deluxe Aerialbots ([[Air Raid (G1)#Combiner Wars|Air Raid]], [[Fireflight (G1)#Combiner Wars|Firefly]], and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Combiner Wars|Skydive]]) and Voyager Class [[Silverbolt (G1)#Combiner Wars|Silverbolt]] to form [[Superion (G1)#Combiner Wars|Superion]]. He is also officially associated with [[Ultra Prime#Toys|Ultra Prime]] and [[Wreckage (G1)#Toys|Wreckage]].

:Alpha Bravo lost blue [[paint operation]]s on his shoulders between [[:File:Alpha Bravo Generations.jpg|initial stock photos]] and the final product (likely because of the shoulders being molded with [[unpaintable plastic]]). In addition, some stock photos that depict a near-final sample feature [[:File:CW Alpha Bravo sample yellow stock.jpg|''yellow'' paint operations for his missiles]], which is different from all his other stock photos as well as the final figure, but explains that particular coloring choice for his [[package art]].

:Alpha Bravo was intended to be packed in with an issue of the [[Combiner Wars (comic)|''Combiner Wars'' comic]] in the U.S., Australian, and Asian markets, and a collector card in other markets. However, due to production schedule problems, the entire first wave of Deluxes shipped with collector cards worldwide.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150317182353/http://bwtf.com/events/toyfair2015/interview-part1 Interview with Jerry Jivoin at BWTF.com] (archived)</ref> The comics eventually surfaced at an unidentified comic convention in Taipei, Taiwan.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/bios-for-first-wave-of-transformers-combiner-wars-deluxes-more-alpha-bravo-fiction/33738/ Bios for first wave of Transformers Combiner Wars deluxes, more Alpha Bravo fiction at Seibertron.com]</ref> Additionally, as part of a first and second wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Alpha Bravo was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]</ref>

:He was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed various times throughout the ''Combiner Wars'' line, being the basis for [[Blades (G1)#Combiner Wars|Blades]] and [[Vortex (G1)#Combiner Wars|Vortex]] among many others. Alpha Bravo himself however did not receive a ''Unite Warriors'' release, and was replaced by [[Slingshot (G1)#Generations|Quickslinger]] in all Superion gift set releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWAlphaBravo/alphabravo.htm More information on Alpha Bravo at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2AlphaBravo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Alpha Bravo, Airborne Special Ops''' ([[2019]])
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T03/T46'''
**''Stars: ''5

:Alpha Bravo, Airborne Special Ops was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Alpha Bravo, Airborne Special Ops is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Alpha Bravo, Airborne Special Ops depicts [[Superion (G1)|Superion's]] right leg, which is formed by Alpha Bravo in the artwork.

:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Air Raid toy's packaging art, and is based on said figure.

:Alpha Bravo, Airborne Special Ops can be used to form Superion, Sky Protector with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Aerialbot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Aerialbots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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==Notes==
*"Alfa Bravo" ("AB") are the first two letters in the {{w|NATO phonetic alphabet}}, "alfa" being a deliberate misspelling to avoid mispronunciation.
*Like most Scramble-City related Transformers, Alpha Bravo's nominal position in Superion's combination is not concrete, although he is most often seen acting as a leg for the Combiner.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alpha Bravo''' (アルファブラボー ''Arufa Burabō'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Líng Yún''' (凌云, "Rising Cloud")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Aerialbots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Autobots]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]
[[Category:White Order]]

Astrotrain (G1)/toys

2026-03-13T15:17:04Z

FlyingTiger: Fixed some railway-related terminology.

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[[File:G1 boxart Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|What's the purpose of possessing Astrotrain?|thumb]]

'''Astrotrain''' can transport all his trainload of toys around!

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And then I transform into a train and a rocket and a Transformer again... (''Hasbro version shown'')]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1985]] / [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Released in the second year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]] (first in European and Japanese markets), Astrotrain can transform into either a black-and-purple {{w|JNR Class D51}} steam locomotive or an off-white-and-purple {{w|Space Shuttle orbiter}}. The train mode can roll on wide-ish toy train tracks, but it can’t turn corners very well. Astrotrain was one of the earliest ''Transformers'' toys to feature [[ball joint]]s for his shoulders, a decade before they became a design standard.

:[[File:Astrotraincatalog.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|left|[[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blitzwing]] called. He wants his weapons back.]]

: Takara's 1985 release of Astrotrain had a color scheme based upon the real-life versions of the vehicles he transformed into, with a white-and-black Space Shuttle mode (complete with [[NASA]] decals!) and a near-wholly-black steam locomotive. In 1986, Takara re-released Astrotrain, this time in his US toy colors.

{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Astrotrain_japanese_toy.jpg‎|upright=1.15|thumb|(''Takara version shown'')]]

: Like [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#The Transformers|several]] [[Thrust (G1)/toys#The Transformers|other]] [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#The Transformers|toys]] from Generation 1, [[Hasbro]]'s [[catalog]]s<ref name="catalogs">[http://www.botchthecrab.com/gallery.asp?gallery=10 Transformers catalogs] at Botchthecrab.com. ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes are depicted in both the 1985 and 1986 US catalogs and in the 1985 UK catalog.</ref><ref name="tf85">[https://imgur.com/a/lOw2Y Toy Fair 1985 catalog] that depicts ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain's prototypes.</ref><ref name="origin">[http://tfsource.com/blog/origin-of-the-species-part-3/ "Origin of the Species, Part 3"] at the TFScource blog, featuring a scan from the 1985 Milton Bradley catalog that also depicts the ''Generation 1'' Astrotrain prototypes.</ref> depict [[prototype]]s that differ from the final product: Not only do the prototypes sport a gray and purple color scheme (which served as the basis for the color scheme used in the cartoon), they also have several notable sculpting and tooling differences compared to the production version; namely, arms that extend on a slide joint, different feet, and a different head sculpt that was also used as the basis for his [[character model]]. In the US and UK catalogs, he was even shown with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]]'s weapons, whereas in the European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog, he sported different decals compared to stickers used for the final toy. The resin hardcopy prototypes didn't actually transform; instead, separate prototypes existed for each mode.<ref name="animeastro">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html Original Astrotrain prototype at TF-1.com]</ref> The [[stock photography|stock photos]] of Astrotrain on the toy's [[packaging]], on the other hand, depict the final toy's sculpt in its (mostly) final colors, even though the center of the helmet is painted yellow instead of red. The same near-final prototype was also featured in the 1985 J.C. Penney wish book.<ref name="1985wish">[http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0969/ 1985 J.C. Penney wish book] at X-Entertainment.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was re-released with his original U.S. color scheme in the [[Classics (Europe)|European/Australian ''Classics'' series]] in 1991. Near as can be told, there are no notable differences between this and the original release.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''11'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Ionic displacer rifle|Ionic Displacer Rifle]]"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:In 2004, Takara reissued Astrotrain in his original Japanese white and black color scheme as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. The "[[NASA]]" stickers were changed to "ASTR".

::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Astrotrain_template.html More information on Transformers Collection Astrotrain at TF-1.com]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:Takara-collectors-edition-astrotrain-proto-colors.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Don't laugh, or he'll become a pain train.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain Proto Color Version''' (Triple Changer, 2004)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''48'''
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Often referred to as "Anime Astrotrain" by collectors, this version sports a color scheme based on the original prototype mentioned above, though the gray plastic is brighter than on the actual prototype, and the hue for the purple parts leans more towards red than blue.

: He was [[exclusive]]ly available from [[e-HOBBY]] and released as a ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' companion to ''The Transformers Collection'' reissue (see above). The toys shipped out in January.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Astrotrain Proto Color Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue/Animeastro_template.html More information on Anime Astrotrain (and the original Astrotrain prototype) at TF-1.com]''
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===''Commemorative Series''===
[[File:Commemorative Astrotrain 2005 2012.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Something for the variant collectors.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain/Decepticon Astrotrain''' (Commemorative Series IX, [[2005]]/[[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

:Following the Japanese reissue, Hasbro intended to make Astrotrain (retaining his previously Japanese market-only colors) available in the United States as well as part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' line of reissues in 2004. However, [[Toys"R"Us]] (who had carried the ''Commemorative Series'' figures as exclusives) decided to discontinue the line due to low sales, and even though [[Ricochet (Headmasters)#Commemorative Series|Ricochet]], the other ''Commemorative Series IX'' figure besides Astrotrain, still managed to get released, Astrotrain was not.

:Since considerable quantities of Astrotrain had already been produced, Hasbro decided to make the figure available through their newly-launched [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, serving as a test to see whether exclusives were a viable option for the store. In addition, Astrotrain was also released in Australia (where the ''Commemorative Series'' had previously also been exclusive to Toys"R"Us) as a [[Kmart]] exclusive, for a deep discount price. Despite being an exclusive, he could also be found clogging up shelves in smaller, privately owned toy shops.

:In 2012, several ''Commemorative Series'' figures, among them Astrotrain, were re-released in Hasbro's Asian markets, in slightly altered packaging that (in Astrotrain's case, at least) lacked the "Commemorative Series IX" label, saw his name changed to "Decepticon Astrotrain", had the box next to his name that contains the text "Decepticon Triple Changer" reduced in size and "Triple Changer" changed from uppercase to mixed case, updated the Hasbro logo to the then-current version, added a "choking hazard" safety warning label and moved the "Ages 5+" recommendation above the product code number.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:ClassicsAstrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and a rocket and a train and a Transformer and man it's hard work!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe Class, [[2006]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Don Figueroa]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Astrotrain, like much of the ''Classics'' line, is an extensive update of the original Astrotrain design based heavily upon his cartoon appearances and using modern toy engineering techniques. He still transforms into a spaceship resembling a NASA Space Shuttle, but with two [[kibble|rather obvious]] locomotive front halves on the sides of the rear hull. Instead of a steam locomotive, his secondary [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a {{w|Tsubame (train)|Tsubame}} {{w|800 Series Shinkansen|800}} bullet train. His [[robot mode]] is based heavily upon his Generation 1 cartoon animation model design, and is armed with a large purple laser rifle similar to the original toy's rifle (the side of the rifle has a [[Mini-Con]] shaped port on it, if one chooses to do it). However, purple highlights aside, his deco's color scheme is predominantly based on the original Takara toy. The shuttle nosecone folding onto the legs is based on ''Jet Granbird'' from ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Fighter of the Sun Fighbird]]'', which was also co-designed by [[Takashi Kunihiro]].

:A design fluke that was acknowledged on Hasbro's official Transformers website allows Astrotrain to connect to ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] or his redecos, ''Cybertron'' Sky Shadow or [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie toyline]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Transformers (2007)|Jetstorm]], via his landing gear. (Coincidentally, Jetfire's alternate mode is based on a Ukrainian Antonov An-225 Mriya, which was used to transport the Buran orbiter, the Soviet [[knockoff|counterpart]] of the NASA Space Shuttle, on its back.)

:As with most ''Classics'' toys, he has a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Classics'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Bumblebee and Astrotrain''' (Multi-pack, 2006)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

: Astrotrain was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee_(G1)/toys#BumblebeeAstrotrain2Pack|Bumblebee]]. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases. This value pack was found in Australia.
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Astrotrain toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''One man on a lonely platform One case sitting by his side Two eyes staring cold and silent 
Shows fear as he turns to hide Ah, ah, we fade to grey!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Deluxe, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''D-03'''
:*''Release date'': [[April 24]], 2008
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:In 2008, ''Classics'' Astrotrain was released in Japan as part of the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' line by [[TakaraTomy]]. The figure was extensively redecoed into a dark grey and purple colour scheme based on the character’s appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. Instead of the Hasbro ''Classics'' release's rubsign, he has two Decepticon sigils tampographed onto his wings. All ''Henkei'' toys feature a somewhat randomly [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] part somewhere upon them, and Astrotrain is no exception: the trim of his chestplate and engine array are vacuumized purple, with the engines themselves left as unpainted silver chrome.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|We need to use at least one pic of this mold to give credit to the designers for not just going the lazy route and using the same nose/cockpit section for both altmodes.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Specialist: Decepticons''' (Multi-pack, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March 25]], 2014
:*''Accessories'': Rifle

:This release of Astrotrain looks superficially similar to the ''Henkei'' version, but saturated with metallic paint and with some deco changes, most conspicuous in train mode. It was sold as part of a Hasbro Asia-[[exclusive]] [[giftset]] along with metallic-painted redecoes of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Octane#Generations|Octane]].
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:AOE-toy Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain ''' (Limited Micron, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[August 8]], 2014

: Astrotrain is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Blast Master#Generations|Payload]] cast in clear-purple plastic, transforming from a robot into both a modified {{w|Boeing X-37|X-37B space shuttle}}<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard, 2013/11/10]</ref> and a double-barreled blaster that can be wielded by any larger figure with [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]].

: As a [[campaign item]], this toy was available at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores starting in August 2014 (and lasting "until supplies run out") with the purchase of 3,000 yen of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Lost Age]]'' product.

: Astrotrain was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Cybaxx (SG)|Cybaxx]]. The mold was also used to make ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Boltax (G1)#Combiner Wars|Cybaxx]] and [[Spacewarp#Combiner Wars|Spacewarp]].
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|Platinum}}
[[File:Platinum-edition-g1-astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Astrotrain was late getting to the G2 party.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Triple Changers''' (Platinum Edition, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

:Part of a ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Platinum|Blitzwing]] released under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it's supposedly an homage to ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1989 (Victory)|Victory]]'' [[Machtackle]]'s colors.

:This set was officially an [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive in the United States and Canada. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In the United Kingdom, it was available via A1Toys.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Star Dasher]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/PlatinumAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
{{anchor|SDCC2015}}
[[File:KreO-Toy AstrotrainClass85.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|As close as we'll get to an Action Master Astrotrain, at least officially.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'' '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Designated Driver
:*''Accessories'': Long rifle

:''[[Kre-O]]'' Astrotrain is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection (which makes his parts largely incompatible with prior years' Kreons). His coloration is based on the [[#Generation 1|original Astrotrain toy prototype pictured in catalogs]], being mostly gray with a yellow visor, though his chest [[tampograph]]'s linework has the cartoon model's folded-away tailfin-chestplate.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCKre-OAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Class of '85 Astrotrain at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|TitansReturn}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Voyager-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week
 A rocket man, a rocket man...'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Darkmoon & Astrotrain''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Darkmoon]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Generations|Sentinel Prime]], Astrotrain can transform from robot to shuttle to armored train and back. He comes with [[Darkmoon]], a [[Titan Master]] figure that can transform from a robot into his head (but any [[Titan Master]]-class figure is compatible). Like all ''Titans Return'' Voyager-class figures, he has spring-loaded parts designed to "bulk up" his head; in his case, a pair of pylons that pop up on either side of his head, replicating the shoulder "landing gear" on his original Generation 1 character model. Like Sentinel, the train engine ends ''can'' be used as feet, but they sit at an awkward angle that makes it hard for Astrotrain to stand upright. His two guns can combine to form one larger weapon which Darkmoon (or any Titan Master) can operate in robot mode, The largest of the two can be piloted by any Titan Master figure in both modes. His guns also attach to form his Vehicle mode weapons. In Australia and some Asian countries, Astrotrain and his wavemate Alpha Trion were prominent shelfwarmers.

:Unfortunately, due to being used for transformation, the port for the collector display stand on his two-piece rear waist tends to be misaligned, and the hole is not shallow enough to fully secure its connection.

:The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

:This mold also served as the model for the [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] in the [[Primus Vanguard]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG40-Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And a fancy rocket, and a fancy battle train, and back to fancy robot. I'm super fancy!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' ([[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''LG40'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': 2 guns, Headmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Astrotrain is a redeco of the [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' mold]] in a cartoon-based deco, with the front shuttle and the train sections possessing paint operations to evoke the cockpit windows.

:The other side of his instructions features [[LG40 Astrotrain|the 40th ''Legends'' bonus edition manga]].
{{TRInfinitusMold}}
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
{{anchor|Siege}}
[[File:WFC-Siege-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Runaway train, never coming back.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S51'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-47'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 28]], [[2020]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''IONICDISPLACER'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain is a heavily-cartoon-inspired figure that transforms from robot to either a space shuttle or steam locomotive (not a modern locomotive like every toy of his since the original). Despite being released in the ''Siege'' line, his alternate modes are clearly styled after Earth vehicles. This, together with his [[A.I.R. Lock System]] compatibility, makes it seem a lot like he was designed with ''Earthrise'' in mind, and indeed his toy later received a straight rerelease in that line. He features the trademark ''Siege'' "battle damage" paint applications on his legs, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:As with other Leader Class figures in the line, Astrotrain himself is roughly Voyager-sized, with his accessories accounting for the rest of the pricepoint. In addition to five [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] weapons (including one based on his original toy's blaster), which can be combined to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon", he includes a tender large enough to store all five weapons inside. The tender can be converted into a small launch pad base (designed as a treaded crawler vehicle with two cabs) for his shuttle mode. The launch pad features a pair of A.I.R. Lock System connectors, but unfortunately doesn't seem able to unfold flat as designed. It can also turn into a weapons rack, which can be mounted on Astrotrain's back in robot mode, with a pair of foot pads for extra stability since the backpack makes Astrotrain ''incredibly'' back-heavy.

:The toy's coloration, with mostly-grey wings rather than the purple on his final model; is seemingly based on either a [[:File:AstrotrainTakeover.jpg|pre-final character model]] that was used in the G1 cartoon episode "[[Triple Takeover]]" or [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon|a fan coloring]] of his pre-final model sheet that also features a cartoon screen captured-head that became popular online.

:Astrotrain was redecoed (with a new head) to ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' [[Galaxy Shuttle#Legacy|Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1Astrotrain.jpeg|thumb|upright=1|This toy outlasted the actual space shuttle.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Triple Changer, 2019)}}</ul>
:*''Accessory'': "Ionic Displacer Rifle"

: Astrotrain was reissued in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series, announced for Spring 2020 but unexpectedly hitting store shelves in December 2019. This was the first Astrotrain reissue to feature the color scheme of the original Hasbro-release toy—though the purple plastic is noticeably darker on this version. Plus, his [[rubsign]] uses the new style, with a highly reflective silver border and a solid-red symbol.

: Like all ''Vintage G1'' releases, Astrotrain was a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:WFC-E12 Astrotrain Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-E12
:*''Accessories'': 2 "JF-50 Ionic Displacer Blasters," "JF-30 Astro Blaster," "W-15 Destabilizer Cannon," "W-40 Turbo-Core Derailer" (combine to form the "Omni-Force Orbital Cannon"), tender/launchpad, decoder

:Astrotrain's [[A.I.R. Lock System]]-compatible base connectors saw him get a [[package refresh]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' line with no changes save for his box being updated. Even the flawed hinge in the coal tender was retained without any changes, preventing it from properly assuming launchpad mode.

:Like all Earthrise toys, the inside of the back of Astrotrain's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Astrotrain's piece of the map contains the labeled location of the planet "[[Caminus (planet)|CAMINUS]]".
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===''Dramatic Capture Series''===
[[File:TF-DCS-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Triple Takeover''' ([[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2025
:*''Accessories'': 3 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released a part of the ''[[Dramatic Capture Series]]'' line by TakaraTomy, this Astrotrain is a redeco of his ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' figure in "[[Triple Takeover]]"-accurate colors, cast in brighter and more saturated colors as well as using the nonfinal wing deco utilized for that episode. The ''Siege'' version's tender/launchpad, gatling gun, and missile pod are omitted for this release, leaving Astrotrain armed only with his ionic displacer rifle and a pair of symmetrical blasters.

:Unfortunately, repeatedly transforming Astrotrain into either of his vehicle modes will inevitably cause the paint on his toes to become scratched or chipped, as they fit ''extremely tightly'' into the divots on his shins when folded up for transformation.

:Astrotrain is packaged with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Starscream]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Dramatic Capture Series|Blitzwing]].

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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-Leader-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|300px|He had to jettison some weight. Just... not like that.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (Leader Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 3 [[Fire Blast effect|blast effects]], 1 steam plume effect
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 15]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmCVek3P2uE Every TRANSFORMERS Reveal from New York Toy Fair 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Astrotrain is designed with a higher emphasis on animation accuracy and, unlike the previous [[#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' mold]], is a full-sized Leader Class figure rather than being a Voyager-ish figure with extra accessories. His deco is faithful to his final cartoon colors, with his wings being fully purple, though unfortunately the red "fins" on his abs are missing due to the part being cast in [[unpaintable plastic]]. His tailfin can be reconfigured to open on his chest like on the [[#The Transformers|original toy]], but the molded detailing resembling the toy's stickers are unpainted.

:Astrotrain transforms into his usual space shuttle and steam locomotive modes. The shuttle's proportions hew closer to that of a real shuttle, omitting the boxy locomotive-shaped kibble from his cartoon model. On the other hand, the locomotive mode is much more cartoon-accurate than prior toys. It features working coupling rods on his wheels, and the back of the locomotive can open as shown in the movie, though he has no actual interior. He can be displayed with the various [[Slug figure#War for Cybertron Trilogy|minifigures]] released during the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' to recreate the boarding scene.

:He comes with two blasters, one based on his [[Ionic displacer rifle]] and the other on his cartoon blaster. Also included are 3 pink blast effects for use with his weapons or vehicle mode thrusters, and ''very'' long steam effect part for his funnel in his locomotive mode. His hands are articulated to allow him to hold Starscream's crown in order to recreate the coronation scene.

:Unfortunately, the [[stock photography]] for his robot and and locomotive modes are badly mistranformed, with his neck and chest panels clearly not being folded down properly and the back half of the train not being fully collapsed.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy number:'' '''38'''

:[[Decoy]] Astrotrain is a small, purple rubber figure made available with certain toys in the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Astrotrain/astrotrain.htm More information on Decoy Astrotrain at TFU.info]''

===Boss Original Figure===
*'''Astrotrain''' (Boss Original Figure, 2008)

:Released in a line of PVC figures available exclusively with containers of [[Boss Coffee]], this version of Astrotrain is rendered in grey and violet.

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4CaptainAstrotrain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Starring Steve Carrell. Coming soon to ''Netflix''.]]
*'''Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T52'''
**''Stars: ''12

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card's Bot Mode artwork is reused from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Astrotrain toy, while both Alt Modes receive original artwork, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Marcus Reyno]].

:Captain Astrotrain, Space Force-Transport is notable as being the first character in the game with the <nowiki>''Train''</nowiki> trait. Due to the game's cancellation, he remains the only train in the game.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2020)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released in the first wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Astrotrain is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Unlike the first-series figures, both of his hands are open to hold his weapon accessory.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Astrotrain comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Astrotrain was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Decepticon side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Broadside and Astrotrain.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Broadside & Astrotrain Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''39 & 40'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and Astrotrain along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#40|Translation of Astrotrain's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Astrotrain''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''133'''

:Released as part of the ''Pop! Retro Toys'' segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Astrotrain is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy in white and purple colors.
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===''Blokees''===
[[File:Blokees-TF-Defender-06-Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|250px|Jettisoned a bit too much weight.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Astrotrain''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defender Version 06 - Brutal Fang'''
:*''Pull Rate'': 1/12
:*''Accessories'': Blaster

:Sold as part of [[Blokees]]' 6th wave of Defender Version blind-boxed kits, this Astrotrain is a 2.2-inch (5.5 cm) figure, a few inches smaller than the ''Galaxy/Shining'' Version kits, but still articulated.

:Like most of the larger Galaxy/Shining Version kits, Astrotrain features a simple neck joint that is colored to match his optics, allowing it to be see-through from his head's eye holes.

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==Notes==
*Given the timing, the Generation 1 Astrotrain was probably an asset carried over from the [[Diaclone#Posthumous Diaclone|scrapped 1985 range]] of the [[pre-Transformer]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. Evidence also suggests fellow ''Transformers'' character [[Octane#Notes|Octane]] shares this origin.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us Japan exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]

Trainbot Omni-Car Joint

2025-11-30T20:16:52Z

FlyingTiger: /* Train Wars */ The proper term for this is "coupled".

{{factions|autobot}}
:''The Trainbot Omni-Car Joint is a [[Autobot]] [[Super Mode|super mode]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Trainbot Omnicar Joint.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.6|BEHOLD, THE POWER OF RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE!]]

Composed of [[Trainbot|every]] [[Sixliner|single]] [[Sixtrain|train 'bot]] all linked into one mighty train, the '''Trainbot Omni-Car Joint''' (トレインボット全車両ジョイント ''Toreinbotto Zensharyō Jointo''), is the ultimate expression of Autobot locomotive might.

Known cars of this god-rivaling coupling include:

{{collist|3|
*[[Getsuei]]
*[[Kaen]]
*[[Seizan]]
*[[Suiken]]
*[[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]
*[[D-Go]]
*[[Alan (G1)|Alan]]
*[[Joe (G1)|Joe]]
*[[Leaf]]
*[[Night]]
*[[Spark (G1)|Spark]]
*[[Desire]]
*[[Atlan]]
*[[Converter]]
*[[Raise]]
*[[San D-Go]]
*[[Windy (G1)|Windy]]
}}

==Fiction==
===Train Wars===
Just as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] seemed lost to the interdimensional incursion of [[the Fallen]], [[Shouki]] and the ragtag band of Transformers left to defend Cybertron were greeted by his old comrade [[Suiken]] along with the [[Micromaster]] trains [[Desire]] and [[D-Go]]. The other [[Trainbot]]s had arrived astride [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], bringing with them the [[Sixliner|Liner Team]] and the [[Sixtrain|Train Team]]! Chiding his brother for being as solemn as ever, [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]] reminded Shouki the Trainbots would always have his back. With that, on [[Windy (G1)|Windy]]'s count all three teams of train 'bots coupled into the Trainbot Omni-Car Joint to chain the Fallen, giving Shouki and company time to vanquish the cosmic evil by funneling Metroplex's power through Shouki's new "Raiden" cannon mode. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}

==Notes==
*The Trainbot Omni-Car Joint is not a combination achievable with the actual toys. While the Trainbot toys came with some "joint part" plastic clips used to attach the train modes together into a six-part train, these clips don't work with the Micromasters. Also, the Micromasters are only designed to form back-to-back pairings in train mode rather than long trains.
* Of note, the three members of [[Team Bullet Train|Team Shinkansen]] are conspicuously absent from this group, given that they are characters from the same [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 universe]] in [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#Japanese release|Japanese continuity]]. As they are not natives to the time-period in which this group was formed, they would not have been around at the time to partake in its formation.

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category:Trainbots]]

Sixliner

2025-08-10T16:14:57Z

FlyingTiger: /* Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers */ D-Go was mistakenly listed as a diesel engine.

{{factions|autobot|knight}}
:''Sixliner is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] from the [[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:G1Sixliner art1.jpg|300px|thumb|Sixliner is always ready to deploy the deadly "Double Deuce".]]

'''Sixliner''' (シックスライナー ''Shikkusurainā'') is the combined form of the '''Liner Team''' (ライナーチーム ''Rainā Chīmu'') and the younger [[relatives|brother]] of [[Sixtrain]]. Though still considered a rookie, he's been thrust into positions of great importance among the Autobots; both being the ''de facto'' leader of the Micromasters based on [[Earth]] in the early 1980s (before [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and their forces would awaken from their crash-induced slumber), and as a member of the elite [[Battlestars]] group.

His component robots are:

* [[D-Go]], the steam engine and team leader
* [[Alan (G1)|Alan]], the TGV Express train
* [[Joe (G1)|Joe]], the Super Hitachi train
* [[Leaf]], the 200 Series bullet train
* [[Night]], the EF66 "Blue" train
* [[Spark (G1)|Spark]], the 100 Series bullet train

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Micromaster''====
The Liner Team were [[Cyberdroid]]s who evolved into Micromasters thanks to a mysterious energy wave. Finding themselves on [[Earth]] in the early 1980s, they blended into [[human]] society and fought against those Micromasters who had evolved into [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|A New Transformer Legend Begins!!}} When five of the [[Sixturbo|Turbo Team]] had been turned into Decepticons by the [[mind changer virus]], Sixliner stood ready in case [[Sireen]]'s plan to install an antivirus by merging with his teammates failed. Thankfully, the installation was a success, and Sixliner and the once-again Autobot Sixturbo shared a hearty handshake. {{storylink|Enter the Urban Disaster Relief Specialists!!}} Shortly after, Sixliner rushed into battle against the Decepticon [[Sixwing]] brandishing the [[Vaccine Program Gun]], a weaponized version of the antivirus used to cure Sixturbo. Unfortunately, Sixwing was able to subvert the program, giving him the "Berserker" mode with the powers of an evil Autobot (look, just go with us on this, alright?). {{storylink|Enter the Decepticon Sixwing!!}}

====''The Battlestars'' manga and story pages====
{{voiceactor|[[Ikuya Sawaki]] (Japanese, ''TF Telephone audio adventures'')}}

Many years later, [[Sky Garry (G1)|Sky Garry]], temporary [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Autobot]]s, enlisted the youthful rookie Sixliner into the [[Battlestars]] after watching an impressive fight between him and a horde of energy-plundering [[Galaman]] warriors on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)#Part 2|The Battlestars Part 2}}

Aware of the mission of the Battlestars, [[Decepticon]] [[Emperor of Destruction|Emperor]] [[Dark Nova]] stole [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s body and cloned it as an evil [[fake Optimus Prime]]. Sixliner was quickly taken hostage by fake Optimus Prime, but was saved by a unified attack from Sky Garry and [[Grandus (G1)|Grandus]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)#Part 3|The Battlestars Part 3}} After the fake's defeat, the Battlestars rescued the fallen Supreme Commander's corpse from the [[Novaroid|Great Novaroid]] forces on planet [[Lucifer]]. Using the power of the Zodiac, they brought Optimus Prime back to life and upgraded him into Star Convoy. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)#Part 4|The Battlestars Part 4}}

Sixliner then had the honor of fighting alongside his idol, Star Convoy, in a battle against a horde of [[Novaroid|Great Novaroid]] drones. With the help of Star Convoy's Microcarrier, they defeated their enemies. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)#Part 5|The Battlestars Part 5}}

Sixliner was the first to go up against the resurrected [[Megatron (G1)|Super Megatron]] in a battle at the North Pole. His youth and inexperience made him a poor adversary, though, and Super Megatron swatted him aside with a single blow. Star Convoy quickly arrived to save the day and Sixliner swooned at how impressive the Supreme Commander was, desiring to be just like him some day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (manga)|The Battlestars special}}

Sixliner then joined in battle against Dark Nova and the upgraded Ultra Megatron. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)#Part 8|The Battlestars Part 8}} However, he did not join the other Battlestars when they journeyed into [[Dark Nova|Star Giant]]'s stomach and destroyed the enemy. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Battlestars (story page)#Part 10|The Battlestars Part 10}}
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====''Operation Combination''====
With Earth being targeted by the new Decepticon leader [[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]], Star Convoy began dispatching additional combiner warriors such as [[Sixbuilder]] to join Sixliner on the planet. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)#Part 1|''Operation Combination'' Part 1}} Not long after his older—and all-round superior—brother [[Sixtrain]] arrived on Earth, Sixliner left the planet to take his sibling's place at Autobot headquarters out in space. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)#Part 4|''Operation Combination'' Part 4}}

====Train Wars====
[[File:All_Trainbots_assemble.jpg|thumb|"On your left."|300px]]
Just as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] seemed lost to the interdimensional incursion of [[the Fallen]], [[Shouki]] and the ragtag band of Transformers left to defend Cybertron were greeted by [[D-Go]] along with [[Desire]] and his old comrade [[Suiken]]. The other [[Trainbot]]s had arrived astride [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], bringing with them the Liner Team and the [[Sixtrain|Train Team]]! With that, on [[Windy (G1)|Windy]]'s count all three teams of train 'bots combined into the [[Trainbot Omni-Car Joint]] to chain the Fallen, giving Shouki and company time to vanquish the cosmic evil by funneling Metroplex's power through Shouki's new "Raiden" cannon mode. {{storylink|Train Wars 2}}

====''Legends'' comic====
While describing [[Metrobase (G1)|Metrobase]], [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] recalled that Sixliner had been stationed there prior to [[1985]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

When Dark Nova stole the body of Optimus Prime, he did so right under the nose of Prime's loyal guard, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]. The Battlestars allowed Roller to join the Battlestars and help them in their mission to revive Optimus Prime and stop Dark Nova. Roller was destroyed fighting [[Novaroid]]s to divert enemy forces from the other Battlestars. When Sky Garry used to Zodiac to revive the Supreme Commander as Star Convoy, he placed the body of Roller next to the Prime, letting him be incorporated into the new leader's form. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two}}

In 2038, Sixliner was stationed on [[Micro|Zone]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}

===''Wings Universe''===
Sixliner and his brother [[Sixtrain]] were [[Cybertronian Knight]]s. They happened to be entering the main chamber of the organization's headquarters as [[Flareup (G1)|Flare-Up]] and [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] were debriefed on the assault on the [[Galadria Space Bridge Outpost]] in the [[Delta Prysmos Sector]] by Knight Commander [[Ginrai (robot)|Ginrai]]. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}
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==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Return of Convoy}}
[[Image:ROC-toy Sixliner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Welcome to Tiny Train World.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sixliner''' (Micromaster Sixteam, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:* ''ID number'': '''C-370'''

: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]'' part of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Takara ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' toyline]], Sixliner is a super robot composed of six Micromaster trains: [[Alan (G1)#Toys|Alan]] (orange TGV Express train), [[D-Go#Toys|D-Go]] (black steam engine), [[Joe (G1)#Toys|Joe]] (off-white Super Hitachi train), [[Leaf#Toys|Leaf]] (white & green Tohoku bullet train), [[Night#Toys|Night]] (blue EF66 "Blue" train), and [[Spark (G1)#Toys|Spark]] (white & blue Tokaido 100 line bullet train). The combined mode is held together with various pieces of combiner [[kibble]], which form three weapons/vehicles when the team is separated: the [[Giga-Techvolt]] cannon, the [[Gripper (ROC)|Gripper]] probe, and the [[Wingard]] booster.

: As the first of this kind of Micromaster combiner, he has limited compatibility with the latter six-team combiners, really only able to swap out arm and "back" components with the "kibble-jet" types thanks to the arms' [[5 mm post]] connections and the standard Micromaster footpeg attachment for the backs.

: Sixliner was only sold as a complete box set.

: This mold-set was [[retool]]ed to make [[Sixtrain#Toys|Sixtrain]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Cybertron/Sixliner/sixliner.htm More information on Sixliner at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/782/Generation+1/Six+Liner.html Sixliner toy gallery at Transformertoys.co.uk]''
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===''Micromaster''===
[[Image:MC-toy Sixliner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''D-Go''' (Micromaster, [[2002]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''1'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Alan''' (Micromaster, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''2'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Spark''' (Micromaster, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''3'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leaf''' (Micromaster, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''4'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Joe''' (Micromaster, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''5'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Night''' (Micromaster, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''6'''

: In 2002, the entire Sixliner team was re-released as the first wave of ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster]]'', in individual boxes with a number visible to show which mold was inside each box. For this release, the stickers were removed and all of their deco is done via [[Paint operation|paint applications]]; while each one lost a few pieces of deco, in general the entire team's train-mode decos were rather extensively expanded.

: Sixliner could only be assembled by buying all six components individually, he was never offered as a complete set.

: The Liner Team is the only wave of ''Micromaster'' to not have any form of "chase" variant.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/Sixliner/sixliner.htm More information on ''Micromaster'' Sixliner at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/glqSe1Bs8kU/m/H2sJA0plgYQJ Translations of the Liner Team's ''Micromaster'' bios] by [[Doug Dlin]]''

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