Hot Spot (Universe) - Revision history

Saix at 04:01, 15 January 2025

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	Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}		Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}


	==Toys==		==Toys==

M Sipher at 07:30, 19 December 2023

2023-12-19T07:30:15Z

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	:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''		:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''
	[[~~Image~~:~~MC-~~TFU03-~~toy NeoWheel-~~HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2\|]]		[[File:TFU03-toys HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2\|]]

	A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].		A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].

M Sipher: /* Toys */

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	===''Universe'' (2003)===		===''Universe'' (2003)===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul>
			:*''Series'': '''I'''
	:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle		:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

	: An [[~~exclusive~~]] to [[~~KB Toys~~]] ~~stores,~~ ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\| Universe]]'' Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster\|Micromaster]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel#Micromaster 2\|Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo\|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).		: Part of the first series of [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' MicroMasters, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster\|Micromaster]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel#Micromaster 2\|Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo\|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).

	: The larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post\|5 mm wide]], making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.		: The larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post\|5 mm wide]], making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.
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	===''Energon''===		===''Energon''===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul>
			:*''Series'': '''I'''
	:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle		:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

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	:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle		:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

	: An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster\|Micromaster]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel#Micromaster 2\|Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo\|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).		: An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\| Universe]]'' Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster\|Micromaster]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel#Micromaster 2\|Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo\|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).

	: The larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post\|5 mm wide]], making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.		: The larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post\|5 mm wide]], making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]''


	===''Energon''===		===''Energon''===

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Universe'' (2003)===		===''Universe'' (2003)===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster, 2004)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle		:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

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	===''Energon''===		===''Energon''===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster, 2004)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle		:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

M Sipher at 02:18, 28 August 2023

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	:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''		:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''
			[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy NeoWheel-HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2\|]]

	~~[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy NeoWheel-HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|]]~~
	A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].		A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].

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	Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}		Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}


	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Universe'' (2003)===		===''Universe'' (2003)===
	*'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster, 2004)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster, 2004)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle		:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

	: An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster\|Micromaster]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel#Micromaster 2\|Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo\|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).		: An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster\|Micromaster]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel#Micromaster 2\|Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo\|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).

	:The larger connector socket is approximately ~~5mm~~ wide, making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.		: The larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post\|5 mm wide]], making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]''


	===''Energon''===		===''Energon''===
	*'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster, 2004)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster, 2004)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle		:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

	: Hot Spot was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Energon]]'' line, with no notable changes other than the packaging.		: Hot Spot was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Energon]]'' line, with no notable changes other than the packaging.

Saix at 23:14, 8 September 2022

2022-09-08T23:14:38Z

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	[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy NeoWheel-HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|]]		[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy NeoWheel-HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|]]
	A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].		A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].

	~~{{TOCclear}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	~~[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]~~
	===''Universe'' comic===		===''Universe'' comic===
	In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Hot Spot was born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. [[Superion (Universe)\|Superion]], Defensor, and [[Rail Racer (Universe)\|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)\|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)\|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. At some point, Hot Spot and his team were abducted by [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}}		In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Hot Spot was born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. [[Superion (Universe)\|Superion]], Defensor, and [[Rail Racer (Universe)\|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)\|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)\|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. At some point, Hot Spot and his team were abducted by [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}}

	Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}		Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}
	~~{{--}}~~

	==Toys==		==Toys==

Saix: /* Energon */

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Saix at 19:00, 26 January 2022

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	Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}		Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)\|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)\|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink\|Escape (Universe)\|Escape}}
			{{--}}
	{{~~note\|Hot Spot's only appearance in the comic is as Defensor's arm.~~}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==
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	: Hot Spot was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Energon]]'' line, with no notable changes other than the packaging.		: Hot Spot was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)\|Energon]]'' line, with no notable changes other than the packaging.

	~~[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]~~
	[[Category:Energon Autobots]]		[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
			[[Category:Energon combiners]]
	[[Category:Micromaster combiners]]		[[Category:Micromaster combiners]]
	[[Category:Protectobots]]		[[Category:Protectobots]]
	[[Category:Universe Autobots]]		[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

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	[[Category:~~Micromasters~~]]		[[Category:Micromaster combiners]]
	[[Category:Protectobots]]		[[Category:Protectobots]]
	[[Category:Universe Autobots]]		[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

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	:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''		:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)\|2003 Universe series]]).''
	[[~~Image~~:~~MC-~~TFU03-~~toy NeoWheel-~~HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2\|]]		[[File:TFU03-toys HotSpot.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2\|]]

	A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].		A member of the [[Micromaster\|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)\|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]].