Arc-welder rifle - Revision history

Emvee: Battle for Earth, toys reformatting

2026-02-25T16:09:25Z

Battle for Earth, toys reformatting

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	[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2\|''Grapple...use your imagination!'']]		[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2\|''Grapple... use your imagination!'']]
	The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.		The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.

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	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	In [[robot mode]], Grapple used a high temperature arc-welder rifle that shot a stream of concentrated infrared energy which could slice through and/or fuse its targets. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Grapple's ''Universe'' profile}}		In [[robot mode]], Grapple used a high temperature arc-welder rifle that shot a stream of concentrated infrared energy which could slice through and/or fuse its targets. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Grapple's ''Universe'' profile}}

			===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
			In a battle against [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] the [[Autobot]]s were losing until [[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] began taking down the [[combiner]] one [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]] at a time. As Devastator fell apart Grapple stepped up and used his welder rifle to fuse the last two Constructicons together into a totally helpless form. {{storylink\|Battle for Earth}}

	===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===		===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	==~~=''The Transformers''===~~		{{note\|Only toys that include accessories explicitly listed as an "arc-welder rifle" or similar terms are listed here.}}
	[[File:Arc Welder Rifle.jpg\|~~upright=1.66\|thumb]]~~		<center><gallery widths="150px" heights="150px">
	~~<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Grapple''' ([[Autobot Cars\|Autobot Car]], [[1985]])}}</ul>~~		File:Arc Welder Rifle.jpg\|''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]''<br>[[Grapple (G1)#The Transformers\|Grapple]]'s arc-welder rifle
	~~:*''Accessories'': left & right fists, arc-welder rifle, 3 [[Missile\|rockets]]~~		File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg\|''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] with arc-welder rifle
	:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#~~Generation 1\|Grapple]] could be armed with a small black arc-welder rifle in robot mode.~~		</gallery></center>

	~~:This [[mold]] was variously [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed to make ''~~The Transformers'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Inferno]], [[e-HOBBY]] [[Hauler#Collector's Edition\|RoadHauler]], and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1987 (The Headmasters)\|The Headmasters]]'' [[Artfire#The Headmasters\|Artfire]]. All except Artfire—due to his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|~~Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]]—came with a more or less identical [[weapon]]; Inferno's is an [[extinguisher rifle]], while RoadHauler carries a [[vibro-force gun]].~~

	:Grapple ~~was [[Generation 1 reissues\|reissued]] as part of [[Japan~~]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition\|Collector's Edition]]'' series [[2001]] and slightly retooled and redecoed by Hasbro in [[2004]] for the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series\|Generation One Commemorative Series VI]]'', though with no significant changes to the arc-welder rifle.
	~~{{-}}~~

	~~===''Masterpiece''===~~
	[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg\|~~upright=1.66\|thumb]]~~
	~~<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Grapple''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])}}</ul>~~
	:*''Accessories:'' arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35\|Ultra Magnus]] figure (Asia release)
	:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] ~~came~~ with ~~many accessories, including a suitably upscaled~~ arc-welder rifle~~, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)~~/~~toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].~~
	~~{{--}}~~

	[[Category:Generation 1 rifles]]		[[Category:Generation 1 rifles]]

FigureGunplaFan at 10:34, 17 May 2025

2025-05-17T10:34:13Z

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	[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]		[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2\|''Grapple...use your imagination!'']]
	The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.		The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.

Ookalf: We have a picture of the gun itself now.

2024-04-18T02:59:52Z

We have a picture of the gun itself now.

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	:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].		:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].
	{{--}}		{{--}}

	~~==Notes==~~
	*Somewhat frustratingly, this wiki's image of [[:File:G1 Grapple toy.jpg\|Grapple's Generation 1 toy]] does not show him holding his arc-welder rifle, but it looks just like [[:File:G1 Inferno toy.jpg\|Inferno's extinguisher rifle]] and [[:File:G1-toy RoadHauler.jpg\|RoadHauler's vibro-force gun]].

	[[Category:Generation 1 rifles]]		[[Category:Generation 1 rifles]]

Emvee at 13:47, 18 March 2024

2024-03-18T13:47:48Z

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	===''The Transformers''===		===''The Transformers''===
	[[File:Arc Welder Rifle.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:Arc Welder Rifle.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Grapple''' ([[Autobot Cars\|Autobot Car]], [[1985]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Grapple''' ([[Autobot Cars\|Autobot Car]], [[1985]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': left & right fists, arc-welder rifle, 3 [[Missile\|rockets]]		:*''Accessories'': left & right fists, arc-welder rifle, 3 [[Missile\|rockets]]
	:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1\|Grapple]] could be armed with a small black arc-welder rifle in robot mode.		:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1\|Grapple]] could be armed with a small black arc-welder rifle in robot mode.

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	===''Masterpiece''===		===''Masterpiece''===
	[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Grapple''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Grapple''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35\|Ultra Magnus]] figure (Asia release)		:*''Accessories:'' arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35\|Ultra Magnus]] figure (Asia release)
	:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].		:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Emvee: category

2022-11-19T19:36:51Z

Emvee at 14:42, 11 November 2022

2022-11-11T14:42:16Z

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	In [[robot mode]], Grapple used a high temperature arc-welder rifle that shot a stream of concentrated infrared energy which could slice through and/or fuse its targets. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Grapple's ''Universe'' profile}}		In [[robot mode]], Grapple used a high temperature arc-welder rifle that shot a stream of concentrated infrared energy which could slice through and/or fuse its targets. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Grapple's ''Universe'' profile}}

	===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===		===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===

SlimerJoel at 01:03, 13 September 2022

2022-09-13T01:03:34Z

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	~~{{picsneeded\|G1 toy}}~~
	[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]		[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]
	The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.		The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.

SlimerJoel: Added image of G1 gun

2022-09-13T01:03:23Z

Added image of G1 gun

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''The Transformers''===		===''The Transformers''===
			[[File:Arc Welder Rifle.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Grapple''' ([[Autobot Cars\|Autobot Car]], [[1985]])		*'''Grapple''' ([[Autobot Cars\|Autobot Car]], [[1985]])
	**''Accessories'': left & right fists, arc-welder rifle, 3 [[Missile\|rockets]]		**''Accessories'': left & right fists, arc-welder rifle, 3 [[Missile\|rockets]]

Emvee at 17:40, 22 May 2022

2022-05-22T17:40:28Z

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	:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1\|Grapple]] could be armed with a small black arc-welder rifle in robot mode.		:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1\|Grapple]] could be armed with a small black arc-welder rifle in robot mode.

	:This [[mold]] was variously [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed to make ''The Transformers'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Inferno]], [[e-HOBBY]] [[Hauler#Collector's Edition\|RoadHauler]], and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1987 (The Headmasters)\|The Headmasters]]'' [[Artfire#The Headmasters\|Artfire]]. All except Artfire—due to his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]]—came with a more or less identical [[weapon]]; Inferno's is an [[extinguisher rifle]], while RoadHauler carries a [[~~beam~~ gun]].		:This [[mold]] was variously [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed to make ''The Transformers'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Inferno]], [[e-HOBBY]] [[Hauler#Collector's Edition\|RoadHauler]], and ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1987 (The Headmasters)\|The Headmasters]]'' [[Artfire#The Headmasters\|Artfire]]. All except Artfire—due to his [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] [[gimmick]]—came with a more or less identical [[weapon]]; Inferno's is an [[extinguisher rifle]], while RoadHauler carries a [[vibro-force gun]].

	:Grapple was [[Generation 1 reissues\|reissued]] as part of [[Japan]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition\|Collector's Edition]]'' series [[2001]] and slightly retooled and redecoed by Hasbro in [[2004]] for the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series\|Generation One Commemorative Series VI]]'', though with no significant changes to the arc-welder rifle.		:Grapple was [[Generation 1 reissues\|reissued]] as part of [[Japan]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition\|Collector's Edition]]'' series [[2001]] and slightly retooled and redecoed by Hasbro in [[2004]] for the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series\|Generation One Commemorative Series VI]]'', though with no significant changes to the arc-welder rifle.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Somewhat frustratingly, this wiki's image of [[:File:G1 Grapple toy.jpg\|Grapple's Generation 1 toy]] does not show him holding his arc-welder rifle, but it looks just like [[:File:G1 Inferno toy.jpg\|Inferno's extinguisher rifle]] and [[:File:G1-toy RoadHauler.jpg\|RoadHauler's ~~beam~~ gun]].		*Somewhat frustratingly, this wiki's image of [[:File:G1 Grapple toy.jpg\|Grapple's Generation 1 toy]] does not show him holding his arc-welder rifle, but it looks just like [[:File:G1 Inferno toy.jpg\|Inferno's extinguisher rifle]] and [[:File:G1-toy RoadHauler.jpg\|RoadHauler's vibro-force gun]].

	[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]		[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
	[[Category:Rifles]]		[[Category:Rifles]]

Emvee at 16:19, 22 May 2022

2022-05-22T16:19:55Z

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	*'''Grapple''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])		*'''Grapple''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])
	**''Accessories:'' arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35\|Ultra Magnus]] figure (Asia release)		**''Accessories:'' arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35\|Ultra Magnus]] figure (Asia release)
	:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' Grapple came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging.		:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	===''The Transformers''===		===''The Transformers''===
	[[File:Arc Welder Rifle.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:Arc Welder Rifle.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Grapple''' ([[Autobot Cars\|Autobot Car]], [[1985]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Grapple''' ([[Autobot Cars\|Autobot Car]], [[1985]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': left & right fists, arc-welder rifle, 3 [[Missile\|rockets]]		:*''Accessories'': left & right fists, arc-welder rifle, 3 [[Missile\|rockets]]
	:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1\|Grapple]] could be armed with a small black arc-welder rifle in robot mode.		:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Generation 1\|Grapple]] could be armed with a small black arc-welder rifle in robot mode.

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	===''Masterpiece''===		===''Masterpiece''===
	[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Grapple''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Grapple''' ([[February 25]], [[2017]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35\|Ultra Magnus]] figure (Asia release)		:*''Accessories:'' arc-welder rifle, 2 headpieces, 4 faces, 2 wrist barrel attachments, 2 chestplates, [[Solar Power Tower]] model, Solar Power Tower blueprint, screwdriver, shovel attachment, claw attachment, die-cast [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP35\|Ultra Magnus]] figure (Asia release)
	:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].		:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece\|Grapple]] came with many accessories, including a suitably upscaled arc-welder rifle, which is called out in big letters on the packaging with its own section beneath. It is, of course, very similar to the extinguisher rifles carried by ''Masterpiece'' [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece\|Inferno]] and [[Artfire#Masterpiece\|Artfire]].
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	*Somewhat frustratingly, this wiki's image of [[:File:G1 Grapple toy.jpg\|Grapple's Generation 1 toy]] does not show him holding his arc-welder rifle, but it looks just like [[:File:G1 Inferno toy.jpg\|Inferno's extinguisher rifle]] and [[:File:G1-toy RoadHauler.jpg\|RoadHauler's vibro-force gun]].		*Somewhat frustratingly, this wiki's image of [[:File:G1 Grapple toy.jpg\|Grapple's Generation 1 toy]] does not show him holding his arc-welder rifle, but it looks just like [[:File:G1 Inferno toy.jpg\|Inferno's extinguisher rifle]] and [[:File:G1-toy RoadHauler.jpg\|RoadHauler's vibro-force gun]].

	[[Category:Generation 1 ~~weapons]]~~		[[Category:Generation 1 rifles]]
	~~[[Category:Rifles~~]]

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	~~{{picsneeded\|G1 toy}}~~
	[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]		[[File:TFU Grapple.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2]]
	The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.		The [[Autobot]] architect [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] carries an '''arc-welder rifle'''.