Editing Long Haul (G1)/toys

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'''Long Haul''' is the Decepticon dump truck.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Long Haul toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm the crotch...]]
*'''Long Haul''' (Constructicon, 1985/1986)
**''Team ID number:'' '''5'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''31'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Laser pistol]], "Missile Mount"/Devastator waist, "Wing"/Devastator waist plate
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Long Haul was originally from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, as "Construction Vehicle Robot No. 5 Dump Truck". He transforms into a bright green Hitachi DH321 mining dump truck. The dumping tray is articulated, but due to design, the forward lip of the tray (which hangs over the cab of the truck) is not actually connected to the tray itself, and his rear wheels go up with it. Don't even mention the splitting of the bed for transformation. In contrast to the majority of truck mode Transformers toys, he has dual rear wheels, which allows him to roll more easily. The "Missile Mount" and "Wing" can be attached to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to create an "Attack Truck" mode. He can also combine with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]], functioning as the lower torso. 

:There are two [[variant|variations]] of Long Haul: The earlier version featured a slot in his chest/truck grill, which was a hold-over from the first ''Diaclone'' variant which had the super wing chestplate connected to the dump truck, instead of the truck crane). The later version fills that slot in, leaving a very conspicous smooth patch that lacks the ridged grill pattern. This second version was used for all subsequent releases up until ''Generation 2'' in 1993.

:On the European continent, Long Haul was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref> In 1986, Long Haul and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now ''yellow'' instead of green.<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These are ''not'' to be confused with the later, ''non''-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below for both).

:For the [[GiG]] Italian release of ''Transformers'', "Macigno" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.

:The purple chimney on Long Haul's right shoulder can coincidentally function as an ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]''-style [[Mini-Con]] port.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/LongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''37'''

:Long Haul was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.<ref name="mbcollection"/>

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[[File:G1 euro Long Haul.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...and the butt.]]
*'''Constructicons''' (Constructicon, 1992)
**''Accessories:'' Laser Pistol

:Another yellow European exclusive version of Long Haul, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release. The main difference was that this version, just like the other Constructicons, came with no Devastator parts. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other Constructicons.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2Long Haul toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|...I hate my job.]]
*'''Long Haul''' (Constructicon, 1994)
**''Team ID number:'' '''5'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Pistol, "Missile Mount"/Devastator waist, "Wing"/Devastator waist plate

:[[Redeco]]s of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' products. The first—and seemingly more common—versions were yellow like the previous European release, but had some minor color, deco and tooling differences. In Long Haul's case, the purple plastic parts were slightly brighter, and—most importantly—like all the ''Generation 2'' Constructicons, Long Haul came with the extra parts necessary to form Devastator again.

:A later and seemingly less common run changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It has been rumored that this release was only available in [[KB Toys]] stores, but not verified.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/LongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on yellow ''Generation 2'' Long Haul at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/OrangeLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on orange ''Generation 2'' Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics2006 LongHaul toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|At least I'm not the butt anymore, but a crane? What's the significance of my name now?]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Energon claw, Decepticon-type Energon star

:''Classics'' Long Haul is a green [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Duststorm (Energon)|Duststorm]] and [[Wideload (Energon)|Wideload]] only available as part of the ''Classics'' Constructicon Devastator [[giftset]]. His teammate ''Classics'' [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]] also uses the mold. Now a crane, Long Haul's crane arm extends out and can be fitted with a purple claw accessory. 

:He can also form a leg or arm to any ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the left arm of Devastator.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on ''Classics'' Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy LongHaulMicro.jpg|300px|thumb|At least I'm not the crotch.]]
*'''Long Haul''' (Micromaster, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Devastator right foot
{{note|The [[Long Haul (Universe Micromaster)#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Long Haul]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Micromaster]] upgrade for the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of Long Haul.}}

:A [[redeco]] of [[Treader]], Long Haul transforms into an "earth mover" dump truck. He can form the leg to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is the right leg of Constructicon Devastator. (He can theoretically be used as an arm too, but only by using the fists that came with the [[Sixturbo]] molds... and if you don't mind an incredibly awkward, ill-positioned arm.)

:A [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from [[w:Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears]] during [[Christmas]]time, and [[Kmart]]'s online store.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Long Haul compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports. 

:This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Long Haul (Micromaster)|Long Haul]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MMLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
*'''Devastor''' ([[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Pistol, "Missile Mount"/Devastator waist, "Wing"/Devastator waist plate

:Long Haul was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Long Haul features yet another change to the section where the very first variant of his original toy (as well as its ''Diaclone'' predecessor) had featured a slot in his chest/truck grill, which subsequent releases had filled in (thereby leaving a very conspicous smooth patch that lacks the rigged grill pattern), with the grill pattern now finally going all the way through. Additionally, he now features small tabs on the rear end of his truck bed/his feet, and the central piece on the underside of his truck mode is molded in purple, rather than black.
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*'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' ([[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''20A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser Pistol, "Missile Mount"/Devastator waist, "Wing"/Devastator waist plate

:Long Haul was ''again'' reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Long Haul is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face and a painted grille.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy LongHaulKreon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Being capable of being rebuilt into anything but a dump truck makes him the happiest version of the [[Long Haul (disambiguation)|character]] ever.]]
*'''Long Haul''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 56'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, double-barreled pistol

:As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Long Haul is a [[Kreon]] that can be rebuilt into a dump truck, complete with working dump bed. Neat! He reuses [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]'s helmet.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Long Haul at TFU.info]''

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*'''Long Haul''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])
**''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, double-barreled pistol

:In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing at [[Walgreens]] stores in the US. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Long Haul's [[tampograph]]s are slightly altered, changing the flat light gray to metallic silver, giving him a silver Decepticon [[Insignia|faction symbol]], and adding silver under his leg tampos (simulating the original toy's stickers). And his "cab" brick lost its windshield tampo. Oh boy.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarsLongHaul.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Burger King|Wonder where Long Haul spent the last 30 years...]]]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Constructicon Long Haul is an all-new figure that forms Titan Class Devastator's lower body. Packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box, Long Haul is, like his team-mates, promoted as a Voyager-class figure, though he's ''quite'' a bit more chunky than any of them. His elbows can only bend outwards, an oddity among others of his size, but in return he is the only Constructicon to feature a waist swivel (which is heavily ratcheted, as he shares it with Devastator). In vehicle mode, Long Haul features an array of slots and peg-holes in his truck bed that allow him to carry all seven weapon accessories and combiner kibble the set comes with. Darn. Talk about hard-working.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Long Haul at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Long-Haul.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The purple arms highlight the extra special sideways elbow action!]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords

:A redeco of the above Long Haul figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|Vacuum metallized]] purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.

:In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on SDCC 2015 Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Long-Haul.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Even in Japan, I'm still a slagging crotch! ...well, at least my elbows work again.]]
*'''Devastor''' (giftset,  [[December 12]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-04'''
**''English name:'' '''Devastator'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles

:Takara's iteration of Long Haul is a redeco and retool of the Hasbro version. He features a more cartoon-accurate color scheme, his classic handgun, and functioning elbows. His truck bed also serves as weapon storage for his & his teammates' pistols for the combiner form.
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Long-Haul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Devastator''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Team ID number:'' '''5'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

:The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage G1]]'' series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

: Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Long Haul's case, some of his sculpted details are less sharp and deep than on his previous releases, though he retains his original head piece from the first release.
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===''TV Magazine''=== 
[[File:Powerful Long Haul.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|One of these things is not like the other.]]
*'''Powerful Long Haul''' (EZ Collection, 2021)
**''Release Date'': September 1, 2021

:Released as a freebie for the October-November issue for the ''[[TV Magazine]]'', "Powerful Long Haul" is a slight redeco of the [[Long_Haul_(ROTF)#Transformers_.282010.29|non-combining Legends Class mold]] of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Long Haul. Compared to the original figure's deco, Powerful Long Haul lacks any red stripes on the shoulders, the green plastic is a slightly darker shade, and the unpainted grey plastic is a lighter shade.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

:This small purple rubber figurine of Long Haul was released in Japan as part of a large multi-pack of similar figures, which were used as playing pieces for ''Transformers'' board games. The figure features a number etched into its back which is the sum total of Long Haul's [[Tech Spec]] ratings, which served some function in the gameplay the figures were used for.

*'''Long Haul''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''45'''

:The Long Haul figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], and was, very early on in the promotion, available in an alternate red coloration that was only packed in with the Throttlebots. Naturally, this red figurine is much rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/LongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Decoy Long Haul at TFU.info]''

===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Longhaultls.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|For once, he's not the crotch.]]
*'''Longhaul''' (2014)
:''[[The Loyal Subjects]]'' Longhaul {{sic}} is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He has no special features, but does come with a gun. His design is based on the original toy, not the G1 animation model.

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*'''Longhaul "Orange" Ed.''' (2014)
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*'''Yellow Constructicons "3-Pak"''' (2014)
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2ALonghaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Longhaul, Transport''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2A: Devastator Deck''' 
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T03/T06'''
**''Stars: ''4

:Longhaul, Transport was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game's Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Longhaul, Transport 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 Longhaul, Transport depicts the middle right portion of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. 

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Longhaul, Transport can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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==Notes==
*Long Haul's original toy started out as a heroic ''[[Diaclone]]'' mecha in red.

==References==
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[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Constructicons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Micromaster combiners]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]