Editing Tigertrack

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:''Tigertrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese cartoon]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Tigertrack-card.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|I must order you because God told me to.]]
A fierce and dedicated sentry, '''Tigertrack''' (タイガートラック ''Taigātorakku'') patrols Autobot installations with unmatched vigilance. His incredibly acute sensor packages enable him to spot approaching enemies through extreme low-visibility conditions, and can even see through camouflage screens and other optical illusions. Combined with powerful weapons and blazing speed, Tigertrack is one tough bot to get past!<ref>''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' Tigertrack bio card</ref>

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Controverse TigertrackStripes.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]
====''Legends'' comic====
In the late 1980s, Tigertrack and [[Stripes]] tried to protect the [[Transform Super Cog]] in the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' from being stolen by the [[Decepticon]]s, but the [[Battlecharger]]s were able to snatch it from right under their noses. {{Storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

====Controverse====
In early [[2011]], as the trial of [[Primacron]] approached, Tigertrack and Stripes remained on guard outside the [[Galactic Court]]. Tigertrack's advanced sensor package detected multiple anomalies and suspicious attendees arriving for the trial. The subtle attack he was expecting never came. Instead, the Decepticon [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] did a bombing run on the walkways while [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] made a door in his own unique style. {{storylink|Controverse}}

===''TransTech''===
Tigertrack was one of countless "offworlders" residing in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

==Toys==
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
[[File:G1tigertrack toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Sideswipe's Sunstreaker cosplay.]]
*'''Tigertrack''' (Autobot, November 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''90'''
**''Accessories'': "Lazer Homing SAM Launcher", "Electron Pulse Gun", 3 missiles

: A mail-away [[exclusive]] through issue 60 of ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, Tigertrack is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Sideswipe]] toy, transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Lamborghini Countach LP500S]]. As he was released only in Japan, his spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational. Several factory-applied decals on the original version were replaced by painted [[tampograph]]s, like his headlamps.

: Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[December 20]] of 2002.

: The base mold is also used for [[Clamp Down#Toys|Clamp Down]], [[Deep Cover#Toys|Deep Cover]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Red Alert]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/Tigertrack/tigertrack.htm More information on Tigertrack at TFU.info]''

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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece-MP12TTigertrack.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Seen here without his insignia sticker for maximum ''[[Diaclone]]'' goodness!]]
*'''Tigertrack''' (July [[2013]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-12T'''
**''Accessories:'' "Lazer Homing SAM Launcher", "Electron Pulse Gun", two "Screw Driver" pile drivers

: Exclusive to [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2013 and [[TakaraTomy Mall]], ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Tigertrack is a redeco of [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-12 Lambor]], while using the face of [[Red Alert (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-14 Alert]], Lambor's [[retool]]. He transforms into a licensed Lamborghini Countach LP500S, and even features a Lamborghini-supervised paint scheme, such as glossy yellow [[Paint operation|paint]] covering the ''entirety'' of his vehicle mode panels and robot shoulders, various bits of black detailing to make it accurate to the real-life vehicle, as well as some toy-accurate paint details on his feet. Standing at around 6 1/4 inches (or 15 1/2 centimeters) from head to toe in robot mode, he is also in [[scale]] with MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Optimus Prime]], and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Prime's trailer]] in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Tigertrack lacks [[die-cast]] parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. 

: For accessories, he comes with his hand-held electron pulse gun, and his non-firing Lazer homing SAM launcher, which is jointed at the peg to allow it to pivot up and down, and can mount on either shoulder in robot mode. Both his launcher and gun can be combined and mounted on a self-covering peg-hole on his vehicle roof/robot back. He also comes with a pair of "screw drivers", which can snap onto the ends of his forearms when either hand is flipped in, and are based on the jackhammer-like pistons Sideswipe uses in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]".

: Tigertrack also comes with two differently-sized, customer-applied [[insignia]] [[sticker]]s for his hood-chest. He comes in a shiny monochrome box with monochrome [[instructions]], both of which have detail on the history of this obscure character.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/MPTigertrack/tigertrack.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Tigertrack at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations Selects''===
*'''Autobot Tigertrack''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-GS18'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, "electron pulse blaster"

:Released as a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Selects|Generations Selects]]'' item for ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'', Tigertrack is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' [[Sideswipe_(G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron:_Siege|Sideswipe]], transforming from robot to Cybertronian car and back. He includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]: Sideswipe's (non-firing) missile launcher and missile, and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Red Alert's]] gun. Tigertrack also features 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.

: Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Tigertrack is practically spotless, lacking the line's usual battle-damage paint. 

: Tigertrack was made available for pre-order on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[June 26]], 2020.

:The detachable tip of Tigertrack's Proton Launcher was used for ''Siege'' [[Six-Gun#Generations|Sixgun]] and [[Cromar#Generations|Cromar]]'s back-mounted weapons. This mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''Siege'' Red Alert.
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==Notes==
* Like many [[e-HOBBY]] exclusives, Tigertrack's coloration is based on a pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' variation of the mold.
* According to early ''Transformers'' media and his bio, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (originally called "Spin-Out") should look like Tigertrack. This is presumably owing to confusion between the ''Diaclone'' colors and the switched final coloring of Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. This is also the source of Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" weapon, as that was to be Spin-Out's signature weapon.

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://tfsource.com/blog/2013/07/30/who-is-tigertrack-part-2/ TFSource history article on Tigertrack]

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