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Hailstorm (TF 2010)

2014-02-06T06:20:49Z

Shinobi77:

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{{disambig3|Hailstorm}}
:''Hailstorm is a Decepticon from the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Hailstorm TF2010 boxart.jpg|thumb|right|300px|As the explosions of the rocket-propelled cluster bombs he designed completely destroy another city on Earth, Hailstorm considers both the tactical and moral consequences, and the benefits, of possibly making the launcher capable of "rapid fire"]]

Before the war, '''Hailstorm''' used to belong to some of the same weapons clubs as [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. So now that the Decepticon is at large, the only [[Autobot]] who knows through experience how dangerous Hailstorm can be has his mind set on bringing him to justice.

However, the Autobots might have overestimated Hailstorm a little. Sure, he's got more firepower than he knows what to do with. And unlike [[Brawl (Movie)|others]] [[Tankor (ROTF)|like]] him, is smart enough to know his head from his reactor linkage. But what Hailstorm has in brawns and brains, he lacks in talent. Once you get past the larger-than life rocket launchers perched on his shoulders, he's actually very clumsy and uncoordinated, and he knows this. About the only tactic Hailstorm is capable of is unloading everything he has at his enemies and hope they're too busy getting blown up to chase after him as he flees the battle.

==Fiction==
===''Unite for the Universe''===
When [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] used the [[Project Unite|Unite]] process to power himself up and take command of the Decepticons, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] moved in to stop the usurper, but since he wasn't an idiot, he had backup standing by. This proved to be a smart move, as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and a squad of Autobots moved in to not only stop Starscream but to keep Megatron from learning the secrets of Unite himself. While the two leaders tussled, Hailstorm, [[Skywarp (ROTF)|Skywarp]], [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticon]], and [[Terradive (TF 2010)|Terradive]] moved in to handle the other Autobots. They all retreated when Starscream was neutralized and the Unite components fried beyond recovery by [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|The Strongest Weapon}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Hailstorm.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Why's everybody running away? I too want to be hugged.]]
*'''Hailstorm''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AA-13'''
**''Accessories:'' 8 missiles

: Part of the second wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Hailstorm transforms into a [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|multiple rocket launcher]] resembling a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M270_Multiple_Launch_Rocket_System M270 MLRS]. In both modes, he has a pair of positionable pressure-launch missile launchers, with each one containing four missiles. Each launcher also has a [[c joint]] bar on the top to attach additional weaponry also. Although he has holes in his fists, they're not really [[5mm post]] compatible.

:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Hailstorm (G1)|Hailstorm]], and was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Hailstorm/hailstorm.htm More information on Hailstorm at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*At [[Toy Fair 2010]], [[Hasbro]] stated that he is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' comic-only character [[Mindset (G2)|Mindset]], though the toy obviously takes quite a few liberties.

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]

Heavytread (PCC)

2014-02-06T05:57:02Z

Shinobi77:

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{{Disambig3|Heavytread}}
:''Heavytread is an [[Autobot]] [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] from ''[[Power Core Combiners]]''.''

[[Image:PCC-toy Heavytread.jpg|right|thumb|400px|]]

'''Heavytread''' loves [[Earth]] and all life that thrives there. Compared to his own species, Earth's lifeforms are delicate and fragile, which only makes them all the more precious to him. He is devoted to protecting them and their planet from the ruthless [[Decepticon]]s, and became a [[Power Core Combination|Power Core Combiner]] for this reason.

==Toys==
===''Power Core Combiners''===
*'''Heavytread with Groundspike''' (Commander Class, 2011)

:Part of the fourth wave of ''Power Core Combiners'', Heavytread transforms into a tank of unknown design resembling a cross between a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1A1_Abrams M1A1 Abrams]and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenger_1 UK Challenger 1] He comes with his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Groundspike]], who combines with Heavytread in vehicle mode to form a clawed [[Wikipedia:mine plow|mine plow]] similar to the [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/abv.htm US Marine Corps Assault Breacher Vehicle]. Heavytread also has a third super robot torso mode that can be equipped with any ''Power Core Combiners'' drone limbs. Unusually, the main turret is not attached in package, but must be assembled upon opening.

: Wave 4 only barely made it out to normal retail at first, meaning most fans had to get him from online stores. At the back end of 2011, the later Power Core Combiners started showing up at discount chains.

: This mold was also used to make [[Grindcore (G1)#Toys|Tankmaster]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Heavytread/heavytread.htm More information on Heavytread at TFU.info]''

*'''Power Core Combiners Value Pack''' (2011)

: Heavytread and Groundspike were made more readily available at retail as part of a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers.

: Heavytread has been found attached to the [[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]]/[[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobot]]s and [[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]]/[[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicon]]s sets.

[[Category: Power Core Combiners Autobots]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Talk:Heavytread (PCC)

2014-02-06T05:47:30Z

Shinobi77:

That faction logo seems Autobot to me. It's kind of flat up top. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 11:56, 26 September 2010 (EDT)

I wonder how long it will be before someone makes the first Judaism-related caption gag for this one, considering his altmode. Might I suggest "He can't transform on the sabbath"? - [[User:Ayellowbirds|Ayellowbirds]] 11:51, 3 November 2010 (EDT)

Not a Merkava people, it fits closer to a Challenger 1/abrams mix. The tanks is too big to be a merkava and the turret isn't even close.