Ranger (robot) - Revision history

BerylRoll at 18:37, 21 February 2026

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	====''Legends'' comic====		====''Legends'' comic====
	The robotic Ranger was among the Autobots stationed in [[G Nebula 89]]. In 2021, he reported that the Autobots' Transtector factory had been activated. {{storylink\|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} When [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] attacked, Ranger and the other Autobots stood in defense. {{Storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39\|Bonus Edition Vol. 39~~}}		The robotic Ranger was among the Autobots stationed in [[G Nebula 89]]. In 2021, he reported that the Autobots' Transtector factory had been activated. {{storylink\|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} When [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] attacked, Ranger and the other Autobots stood in defense. {{Storylink\|LG39 Brainstorm}}

	====''Victory'' cartoon====		====''Victory'' cartoon====
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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===		===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
	[[File:MF-toy Ranger.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Go, go, [[Powermaster]] [[Power Rangers\|Rangers!]]]]		[[File:MF-toy Ranger.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Go, go, [[Powermaster]] [[Power Rangers (group)\|Rangers!]]]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger''' (Godmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger''' (Godmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>
	:*''ID number'': '''C-305'''		:*''ID number'': '''C-305'''
	:*''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster”		:*''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster”

	: Released in the fourth year of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line under the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1988 (Super-God Masterforce)\|Super-God Masterforce]]'' banner, Godmaster Ranger is a [[redeco]] of the Hasbro [[Powermaster#Toys\|Powermaster]] [[Nebulan]] [[Hotwire (G1)#Toys\|Hotwire]], transforming from armored humanoid into an engine block. In engine mode, he can plug into the engine socket of any larger Godmaster/Powermaster toy, unlocking their transformation or other gimmicks.		: Released in the fourth year of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line under the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1988 (Super-God Masterforce)\|Super-God Masterforce]]'' banner, Godmaster Ranger is a [[redeco]] of the Hasbro [[Powermaster#Toys\|Powermaster]] [[Nebulan]] [[Hotwire (G1)#Toys\|Hotwire]], transforming from armored humanoid into an engine block. In engine mode, he can plug into the engine socket of any larger Godmaster/Powermaster toy, unlocking their transformation or other gimmicks.

	: Ranger's Transtector is a redeco of Hasbro's [[Joyride (G1)#Toys\|Joyride]], transforming into a baja buggy, which, like any Godmaster, cannot transform into robot mode until a Godmaster/Powermaster figure in engine mode and snapped into place in the toy's chassis. (Or you can just press the tiny release button via some other method. The engine method is easier on the fingertips though.) The roof of the buggy mode has a [[5 mm post]]-hole to mount the "Napalm Blaster" rifle.		: Ranger's Transtector is a redeco of Hasbro's [[Joyride (G1)#Toys\|Joyride]], transforming into a baja buggy, which, like any Godmaster, cannot transform into robot mode until a Godmaster/Powermaster figure in engine mode and snapped into place in the toy's chassis. (Or you can just press the tiny release button via some other method. The engine method is easier on the fingertips though.) The roof of the buggy mode has a [[5 mm post]]-hole to mount the "Napalm Blaster" rifle.

Cyberlink420 at 14:59, 1 April 2024

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	{{-}}{{anchor\|Ranger Joy Ride}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|Ranger Joy Ride}}
	[[File:G1Joyride toy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Go, [[~~Jason David Frank~~\|Green Ranger,]] go!]]		[[File:G1Joyride toy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Go, [[Tommy Oliver\|Green Ranger]], go!]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger Joy Ride''' (Godmaster, [[1989]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger Joy Ride''' (Godmaster, [[1989]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster"		:*''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster"

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-12-16T13:55:57Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===		===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
	[[File:Ranger ~~masterforce toy~~.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Go, go, [[Powermaster]] [[Power Rangers\|Rangers!]]]]		[[File:MF-toy Ranger.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Go, go, [[Powermaster]] [[Power Rangers\|Rangers!]]]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger''' (Godmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger''' (Godmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>
	:*''ID number'': '''C-305'''		:*''ID number'': '''C-305'''

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-11-16T09:23:09Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===		===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
	~~{{anchor\|Super-God Masterforce}}~~
	[[File:Ranger masterforce toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Go, go, [[Powermaster]] [[Power Rangers\|Rangers!]]]]		[[File:Ranger masterforce toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Go, go, [[Powermaster]] [[Power Rangers\|Rangers!]]]]
	*'''Ranger''' (~~Autobot~~ Godmaster, [[1988]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger''' (Godmaster, [[1988]])}}</ul>
	**''ID number'': '''C-305'''		:*''ID number'': '''C-305'''
	**''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster”		:*''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster”

	:~~Ranger's Transtector transforms into a red and baby-blue baja buggy, into~~ the ~~roof~~ of ~~which the figure~~'s ~~grey "Napalm Blaster" rifle can be plugged. Like any Godmaster,~~ the ~~figure cannot transform into~~ [[~~robot mode~~]] ~~until the~~ Ranger ~~Godmaster figure~~ is ~~transformed~~ into engine mode ~~and snapped~~ into ~~place in~~ the socket ~~in the~~ toy~~'s hood~~.		: Released in the fourth year of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)\|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line under the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1988 (Super-God Masterforce)\|Super-God Masterforce]]'' banner, Godmaster Ranger is a [[redeco]] of the Hasbro [[Powermaster#Toys\|Powermaster]] [[Nebulan]] [[Hotwire (G1)#Toys\|Hotwire]], transforming from armored humanoid into an engine block. In engine mode, he can plug into the engine socket of any larger Godmaster/Powermaster toy, unlocking their transformation or other gimmicks.

	: Ranger ~~was sold concurrently in~~ Hasbro ~~markets as~~ [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]] ~~and [[Hotwire (G1)\|Hotwire]]~~, ~~with green~~ and ~~magenta plastic~~ in ~~place of Ranger~~'s ~~white and red~~. ~~Later in~~ the ~~year,~~ the Godmaster engine was [[redeco]]ed into the [[Masterforce Warrior]] [[Aquastar]].		: Ranger's Transtector is a redeco of Hasbro's [[Joyride (G1)#Toys\|Joyride]], transforming into a baja buggy, which, like any Godmaster, cannot transform into robot mode until a Godmaster/Powermaster figure in engine mode and snapped into place in the toy's chassis. (Or you can just press the tiny release button via some other method. The engine method is easier on the fingertips though.) The roof of the buggy mode has a [[5 mm post]]-hole to mount the "Napalm Blaster" rifle.

			: The Godmaster engine portion of this toys was [[redeco]]ed into the [[Masterforce Warrior]] [[Aquastar]].

	::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/Ranger/ranger.htm More information on Ranger at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/Ranger/ranger.htm More information on Ranger at TFU.info]''
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	{{-}}{{anchor\|Ranger Joy Ride}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|Ranger Joy Ride}}
	[[File:G1Joyride toy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Go, [[Jason David Frank\|Green Ranger,]] go!]]		[[File:G1Joyride toy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Go, [[Jason David Frank\|Green Ranger,]] go!]]
	*'''Ranger Joy Ride''' (~~Autobot~~ Godmaster, [[1989]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Ranger Joy Ride''' (Godmaster, [[1989]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm ~~Blaster”~~		:*''Accessories'': Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster"

			: Essentially just a Japanese release of [[Hasbro]]'s Joyride figure, this version of the Ranger toy was only available by mail-order, for the price of 1980 yen and four [[Robot Point\|robot points]].

	:~~Essentially just~~ a ~~Japanese release of [[~~Hasbro~~]]'s~~ Joyride ~~figure~~, ~~this version of the Ranger toy was only available by~~ mail-~~order, for the price of 1980 yen and four [[Robot Point\|robot points]]~~.		: It is currently unknown if this toy was shipped in a plain mailer box, or in standard Hasbro "Joyride" packaging, as some mail-away toys were.

	::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Joyride/joyride.htm More information on Ranger Joy Ride (well, Joyride) at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Joyride/joyride.htm More information on Ranger Joy Ride (well, Joyride) at TFU.info]''

Cyberlink420 at 13:45, 9 August 2023

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	===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===		===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
	{{anchor\|Super-God Masterforce}}		{{anchor\|Super-God Masterforce}}
	[[File:Ranger masterforce toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb~~\|[[Bandai~~\|Go, go]], [[Powermaster]] ~~{{w\|~~Power Rangers\|Rangers!}}]]		[[File:Ranger masterforce toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Go, go, [[Powermaster]] [[Power Rangers\|Rangers!]]]]
	*'''Ranger''' (Autobot Godmaster, [[1988]])		*'''Ranger''' (Autobot Godmaster, [[1988]])
	**''ID number'': '''C-305'''		**''ID number'': '''C-305'''

AzimuthAcolyte: Updating in preparation for move

2022-05-14T17:16:35Z

Updating in preparation for move

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	[[File:Ranger robotmode.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]		[[File:Ranger robotmode.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]

	'''Ranger''' (レインジャー ''Reinjā'') is a former [[Transtector]] who gained life from and independently of his former owner, [[Ranger]], via the power of [[Masterforce]]. As such, Ranger takes after the human's personality.		'''Ranger''' (レインジャー ''Reinjā'') is a former [[Transtector]] who gained life from and independently of his former owner, [[Ranger]], via the power of [[Masterforce (technology)\|Masterforce]]. As such, Ranger takes after the human's personality.

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

Chris McFeely at 12:15, 13 May 2022

2022-05-13T12:15:46Z

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	===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===		===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
	====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====		====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
	The super-energy alien being and self-styled "Decepticon god" [[Devil Z]] stole several [[transtector]]s from an area of space known as the [[G Nebula 89\|G Nebula]]. ~~Already filled with the [[Chōkon Power\|Tenchōkon]] of~~ the ~~nebula, the transtectors were then scattered~~ across ~~the~~ Earth ~~by Devil Z~~, ~~that~~ they ~~might absorb~~ the planet's [[Chōkon Power~~\|Chichōkon~~]]. Devil Z ~~planned~~ to ~~have~~ human beings ~~bond to the transtectors, adding their inherent [[Chōkon Power\|Jinchōkon]] to the equation~~, thereby creating a new super-robotic lifeform: [[Godmaster (lifeform)\|Godmasters]]. {{storylink\|Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!}} One transtector would eventually fall into the hands of a [[human]] named Ranger, who used the transtector in conjunction with the [[Master-Brace]]s found within to join the battle against the Decepticons. {{storylink\|An Enemy? The Third Godmaster, Ranger}}		The super-energy alien being and self-styled "Decepticon god" [[Devil Z]] stole several [[transtector]]s from an area of space known as the [[G Nebula 89\|G Nebula]]. Devil Z scattered the Transtectors across Earth, where they lay in hiding for years, absorbing the planet's [[Chōkon Power]], to await the day Devil Z would have them bond to human beings, thereby creating a new super-robotic lifeform: [[Godmaster (lifeform)\|Godmasters]]. {{storylink\|Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!}} One transtector would eventually fall into the hands of a [[human]] named Ranger, who used the transtector in conjunction with the [[Master-Brace]]s found within to join the battle against the Decepticons. {{storylink\|An Enemy? The Third Godmaster, Ranger}}

	In the wake of Devil Z's destruction, the bond between the Autobot humans and their Transtectors was broken, and Ranger became a normal human again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink\|A Battle... and Then...}}		In the wake of Devil Z's destruction, the bond between the Autobot humans and their Transtectors was broken, and Ranger became a normal human again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. {{storylink\|A Battle... and Then...}}

Escargon at 15:36, 16 October 2021

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	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot\|eliteguard}}
	{{suite\|root=Ranger}}		{{suite\|root=Ranger}}
	:''Ranger is a [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]]''.		:''Ranger is a [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]]''.

Saix: clean up, replaced: Deathsaurus (Victory) → Deathsaurus (G1), Star Saber (Victory) → Star Saber (G1), Dai Atlas (Zone) → Dai Atlas (G1)

2021-09-20T01:07:18Z

clean up, replaced: Deathsaurus (Victory) → Deathsaurus (G1), Star Saber (Victory) → Star Saber (G1), Dai Atlas (Zone) → Dai Atlas (G1)

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	====''Zone'' cartoon====		====''Zone'' cartoon====
	Ranger was among the Autobots standing onstage when the injured [[Star Saber (~~Victory~~)\|Victory Saber]] passed the mantle of [[Supreme Commander]] to [[Dai Atlas (~~Zone~~)\|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink\|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}		Ranger was among the Autobots standing onstage when the injured [[Star Saber (G1)\|Victory Saber]] passed the mantle of [[Supreme Commander]] to [[Dai Atlas (G1)\|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink\|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	Ranger, a native-born Cybertronian, was part of the only dedicated unit in the original Autobot Guard. The [[Advanced Observation Unit]], comprising him, [[Powerflash]], [[Sentinel Major]], [[Halonix Maximus]], and their commander, [[Big Bang (G1)\|Big Bang]], was so exceptional that it served as part of the impetus for [[Magnum]]'s formation of the [[Elite Guard]]. Each member of the AOU was given a ranking position in the new Elite Guard structure—in Ranger's case, leadership of the [[Fast Attack Team]]. {{storylink\|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 35\|Sentinel Major's ''Wings of Honor'' profile}}		Ranger, a native-born Cybertronian, was part of the only dedicated unit in the original Autobot Guard. The [[Advanced Observation Unit]], comprising him, [[Powerflash]], [[Sentinel Major]], [[Halonix Maximus]], and their commander, [[Big Bang (G1)\|Big Bang]], was so exceptional that it served as part of the impetus for [[Magnum]]'s formation of the [[Elite Guard]]. Each member of the AOU was given a ranking position in the new Elite Guard structure—in Ranger's case, leadership of the [[Fast Attack Team]]. {{storylink\|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 35\|Sentinel Major's ''Wings of Honor'' profile}}

	Ranger and the Fast Attack Team were on hand to defend Elite Guard headquarters with Sentinel Major when the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticon]]s returned leading [[Deathsaurus (~~Victory~~)\|Deathsaurus]]'s troops. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 5}}		Ranger and the Fast Attack Team were on hand to defend Elite Guard headquarters with Sentinel Major when the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticon]]s returned leading [[Deathsaurus (G1)\|Deathsaurus]]'s troops. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 5}}
	Though he fought valiantly against the Combiner, Ranger was killed in action when Bruticus picked him up and ripped him in two with his bare hands. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}		Though he fought valiantly against the Combiner, Ranger was killed in action when Bruticus picked him up and ripped him in two with his bare hands. {{storylink\|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}

Saix: /* ''Legends'' comic */clean up, replaced: Overlord (Masterforce) → Overlord (G1)

2021-09-19T22:58:26Z

''Legends'' comic: clean up, replaced: Overlord (Masterforce) → Overlord (G1)

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	====''Legends'' comic====		====''Legends'' comic====
	The robotic Ranger was among the Autobots stationed in [[G Nebula 89]]. In 2021, he reported that the Autobots' Transtector factory had been activated. {{storylink\|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} When [[Overlord (~~Masterforce~~)\|Overlord]] attacked, Ranger and the other Autobots stood in defense. {{Storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39\|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}}		The robotic Ranger was among the Autobots stationed in [[G Nebula 89]]. In 2021, he reported that the Autobots' Transtector factory had been activated. {{storylink\|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} When [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] attacked, Ranger and the other Autobots stood in defense. {{Storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39\|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}}

	====''Victory'' cartoon====		====''Victory'' cartoon====