Light burst discharger

Sunbeam is a solar-powered beach bum who transforms into a solar-powered light burst discharger, appropriately enough.

Fiction

Marvel The Transformers comics

Sunbeam converted to a solar-powered light-burst discharger which could temporarily blind all opponents except those whose optical modules are properly shielded. Needlenose's Universe profile

Dreamwave Generation One continuity

Sunbeam transformed into a solar-powered light burst discharger that could fry optic sensors. Needlenose's More than Meets the Eye profile

Toys

The Transformers

• Needlenose (Targetmaster, 1988)

• Accessories: Sunbeam/light burst discharger & Zigzag/twin electrostatic overloader rifle Targetmaster partners/guns

The Transformers Needlenose came with Sunbeam, who transforms into a light burst discharger, as identified in his packaging bio. He could also combine with his pack-in partner Zigzag's twin electrostatic overloader rifle to form a super-rifle.

No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.