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Roadbuster (DOTM)

2011-06-10T21:28:46Z

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{{disambig2|the Dark of the Moon NASCAR racer|the Generation 1 armored jeep|Roadbuster (G1)}}

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

[[Image:Roadbuster_robot.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Left, redneck, left!]]

When '''Roadbuster''' isn't out bashing [[Decepticon]]s, there are only a couple of other places to look for him. He might be in his shop, hammering out a new piece of armor or putting together another in the line of powerful weapons he's made for the [[Wrecker]]s. He might be out on the race track, pushing his engine to the limit with his human buddy [[Recon|Sergeant Recon]]. Wherever he is, though, you can be sure he'll be going about his task with his head down and his shoulders set. Roadbuster's not a big talker and he's no genius, but his willpower and dogged tenacity always get the job done.

==Fiction==
===''Dark of the Moon'' film===
[[image:RoadbusterDaytona500trailer.jpg|thumb|left|250px|He ain't afraid of no roads. Just right turns.]]
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==Toys==
===Dark of the Moon===
====Cyberverse====
*'''Roadbuster''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2011)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''014'''

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====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Roadbuster.jpg|thumb|300px|WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JUNIOR!!!!]]
*'''Roadbuster''' (MechTech Deluxe, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA09'''
**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/Assault Saw

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxes, Roadbuster transforms into a [[NASCAR]] [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Impala#NASCAR_Sprint_Cup|Sprint Cup Chevy Impala]] stock car, specifically [[wikipedia:Dale_Earnhardt,_Jr.|Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s]] #88 car with Amp energy drink and National Guard sponsorship logos. Like the other NASCAR-based ''DOTM'' toys, Roadbuster lacks the multiple small "contingency" sponsor decals found on a full-sized NASCAR racer, although he does have NASCAR Sprint Cup Series logos.

:As part of the [[MechTech]] series, he has a spring-loaded blaster weapon that features flip-out "chainsaw" blades; however, the blades cannot lock in the deployed position. There are three mechtech ports on him, one on his roof, and two on each door, all of them fill in when there is not a weapon inserted in them. He also features [[C joint|C-joint]]-compatible 3mm rods in the supports for his (nonfiring) back-mounted missile pods and under his hands. Also, the wheels on his legs can be swiveled down on to a lower peg.

:The back missile launchers can still deploy while in vehicle mode to form a Stealth Force-like configuration.

: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.

:His MechTech weapon was redecoed for the ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] toy.
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====Human Alliance====
[[Image:HA_Roadbuster.jpg‎|thumb|300px|They're going to need an extra pit crew member or two to reload the chain guns.]]
* '''Roadbuster with Sergeant Recon''' (2011)
: Roadbuster is a bigger-scale Human Alliance figure that comes with [[Sergeant Recon]]. Roadbuster is now in his weaponized mode, as opposed to the standard simple race car mode like the deluxe class. He has a machine gun in the front, two cannons in the back, and one rocket booster that shoots a missile. In robot mode, Sergent Recon can man the machine gun by flipping up over Roadbuster's head. Roadbuster also comes with the rocket booster which doubles as a gun that can be placed on either arm. Unfortunately, Roadbuster suffers from a very thin torso section.

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====Robo Power====
=====Robo Fighters=====
*'''Roadbuster''' (2011)

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==Notes==
* Roadbuster has "sunglasses", a "baseball cap" a "goatee", and a "mullet" making him resemble a stereotypical NASCAR fan. Or [http://racingnewsdigest.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/drivers/Dale%20Earnhardt%20Jr.jpg Dale Earnhardt Jr.]
* As part of the promotions for ''[[Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'', the film prop versions of Roadbuster, [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]], and [[Topspin (DOTM)|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.
* This isn't the first time there's been a Wrecker named [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Roadbuster''' (ロードバスター ''Rōdobasutā'')

[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category: Wreckers]]

Dino

2011-04-09T13:57:44Z

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{{factions|autobotfilm}}
{{disambig3|Mirage}}
:''Mirage is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:RisingStorm2-Mirage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The cast was... full.]]

'''Mirage''' is a little impatient. Armed with a dart rifle, [[electro-disrupter]] and the ability to create holograms and turn himself invisible, Mirage is one sneaky robot. When he's not invisible, he can usually be seen with his combat partner, [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]].

==Fiction==
===IDW movie preview comics===
{{spoiler|Rising Storm issue 2}}
When [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] are being menaced by Decepticons who are after their small companion, [[Brains]], Mirage and Wheeljack arrive for the save. While invisible, Mirage taunts and kills [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]], reveals himself, and demands the remaining Decepticons ''bring it on''. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}}

==Dark of the Moon==
In the new Transformers movie, the [[Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers Dark of the Moon]] Mirage will debut the red Ferrari 458 Italia

==Merchandise==
===3D Battle Card Game===
[[Image:3DCard-Mirage.jpg|right|230px|thumb|He seems familiar, but I can't place the face.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2007)
**''Card number'': '''8'''

: Mirage is a 26-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]].
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==Toys==
===Speedstars===
*'''Mirage''' (2011)[[Image:Ferrari_Mirage-SS.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No, '''I'm not Hot Rod'''!]]
: Mirage is two of three "die-cas"t cars in the "Trans Scan Series." In car mode he's mostly translucent red plastic and his robot mode is sculpted underneath.
{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Notes==
* Mirage's 3D Battle-Card card is clearly ''based'' on the ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] toy, but he's not remotely as obvious about it as the Cliffjumper and Smokescreen cards are. While all the parts are in roughly the same place as the ''Alternators'' toy, the detailing is very much in line with the movie aesthetic, featuring a lot of shifted panels and extensive mechanical greeblies.

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]

Dino

2011-04-09T13:56:24Z

Megaprime20:

{{factions|autobotfilm}}
{{disambig3|Mirage}}
:''Mirage is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:RisingStorm2-Mirage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The cast was... full.]]

'''Mirage''' is a little impatient. Armed with a dart rifle, [[electro-disrupter]] and the ability to create holograms and turn himself invisible, Mirage is one sneaky robot. When he's not invisible, he can usually be seen with his combat partner, [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]].

==Fiction==
===IDW movie preview comics===
{{spoiler|Rising Storm issue 2}}
When [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] are being menaced by Decepticons who are after their small companion, [[Brains]], Mirage and Wheeljack arrive for the save. While invisible, Mirage taunts and kills [[Sonar (ROTF)|Sonar]], reveals himself, and demands the remaining Decepticons ''bring it on''. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2}}

==Dark of the Moon==
In the new Transformers movie, the [[Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers Dark of the Moon]] Mirage will debut the red Ferrari 458 Italia

==Merchandise==
===3D Battle Card Game===
[[Image:3DCard-Mirage.jpg|right|230px|thumb|He seems familiar, but I can't place the face.]]
*'''Mirage''' (2007)
**''Card number'': '''8'''

: Mirage is a 26-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly-packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined), or into a rather stumpy robot mode. His twin blaster-weapons can be mounted on his arms (their nominal placement) or on his shoulders.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Speedstars===
*'''Mirage''' (2011)[[Image:Ferrari_Mirage-SS.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No, I'm not Hot Rod!]]
: Mirage is two of three "die-cas"t cars in the "Trans Scan Series." In car mode he's mostly translucent red plastic and his robot mode is sculpted underneath.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Mirage's 3D Battle-Card card is clearly ''based'' on the ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] toy, but he's not remotely as obvious about it as the Cliffjumper and Smokescreen cards are. While all the parts are in roughly the same place as the ''Alternators'' toy, the detailing is very much in line with the movie aesthetic, featuring a lot of shifted panels and extensive mechanical greeblies.

==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

[[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]