Ricochet (G1) - Revision history

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 13:24, 16 December 2025

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	: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).		: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).

	: He was only available packed in with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] and ~~his~~ other partner [[Boomer#Toys\|Boomer]].		: Ricochet was only available packed in with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] and the other small partner [[Boomer#Toys\|Boomer]].

	: No version of this character or mold was released in [[Japan]].		: No version of this character or mold was released in [[Japan]].

AzimuthAcolyte: /* The Transformers */ G1 design credits!

2025-03-12T23:04:10Z

The Transformers: G1 design credits!

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	{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix. (Ricochet is the yellow gun.)]]		{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix. (Ricochet is the yellow gun.)]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>
			{{toydesigner\|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

	: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).		: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).

ThatGuy79: /* The Transformers */ Typo

2025-01-25T17:57:47Z

The Transformers: Typo

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>

	: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into a "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).		: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).

	: He was only available packed in with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] and his other partner [[Boomer#Toys\|Boomer]].		: He was only available packed in with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] and his other partner [[Boomer#Toys\|Boomer]].

Emvee at 11:02, 25 June 2024

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	{{disambig3.5\|the small Targetmaster gun\|the large Targetmaster wielder\|Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet}}		{{disambig3.5\|the small Targetmaster gun\|the large Targetmaster wielder\|Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet}}
	:''Ricochet is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Ricochet is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

	[[File:Ricochet dt.jpg\|thumb\|"DO NOT MOCK MY ANGST!"]]		[[File:Ricochet dt.jpg\|thumb\|"DO NOT MOCK MY ANGST!"]]
	His friends call '''Ricochet''' ''mercurial''—to his face. Under their breath, they might mutter ''manic depressive''. Ricochet shifts without notice between a furious passion for combat and sulking, angsty depression, needing to be coerced and cajoled onto the battlefield. His fellow Nebulan [[Boomer]] takes it on himself to cheer up Ricochet when this happens. Fortunately, he's good at this.		His friends call '''Ricochet''' ''mercurial''—to his face. Under their breath, they might mutter ''manic depressive''. Ricochet shifts without notice between a furious passion for combat and sulking, angsty depression, needing to be coerced and cajoled onto the battlefield. His fellow Nebulan [[Boomer]] takes it on himself to cheer up Ricochet when this happens. Fortunately, he's good at this.
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	On [[Nebulos]], Ricochet was a renowned environmental sculptor (think, "landscaping as a fine art"). He takes great pride in his creations, lashing out with a vengeance at those who would deride or defile his work. Needless to say, he responds poorly to criticism.		On [[Nebulos]], Ricochet was a renowned environmental sculptor (think, "landscaping as a fine art"). He takes great pride in his creations, lashing out with a vengeance at those who would deride or defile his work. Needless to say, he responds poorly to criticism.

	Ricochet was bio-engineered to turn into an automatic sub-machine gun that fires titanium-tipped, armor-piercing explosive rounds, and subsequently partnered with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]]. As a Nebulan Targetmaster partner, Ricochet is able to combine with Boomer to increase the power of his own weapon or boost the power of Boomer's sonic pulse cannon.<ref>''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profile for Quickmix, Boomer, and Ricochet in [[The Primal Scream\|''The Transformers'' #61]]</ref>		Ricochet was bio-engineered to turn into an automatic sub-machine gun that fires titanium-tipped, armor-piercing explosive rounds, and subsequently partnered with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]]. As a Nebulan Targetmaster partner, Ricochet is able to combine with Boomer to increase the power of his own weapon or boost the power of Boomer's [[sonic pulse cannon]].<ref>''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profile for Quickmix, Boomer, and Ricochet in [[The Primal Scream\|''The Transformers'' #61]]</ref>

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2024-06-10T22:21:42Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''The Transformers''===		===''The Transformers''===
	{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix.]]		{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix. (Ricochet is the yellow gun.)]]
	<ul class="bp">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>

	:~~Ricochet, like all "double" Targetmasters, is one~~ of the ~~smallest and least complicated ''~~[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]~~'' toys. Fold~~ the barrel away, stand him up, and you're done. He can also combine with ~~Boomer~~ to form a ~~larger rifle~~. He was ~~released~~ with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] ~~in 1988~~. No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.		: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into a "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).

			: He was only available packed in with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] and his other partner [[Boomer#Toys\|Boomer]].

			: No version of this character or mold was released in [[Japan]].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Ricochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Ricochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''

Saix at 17:25, 26 March 2024

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	[[File:Quickochet.jpg\|left\|100px\|thumb\|~~AH, that's where the angst comes from~~]]		[[File:Quickochet.jpg\|left\|100px\|thumb\|]]
	On Nebulos, Ricochet witnessed the destruction of several of his famous sculptures by the Decepticons. Stung by the perceived insult, he signed up to join the Autobots. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Quickmix's ''Universe'' profile}}		On Nebulos, Ricochet witnessed the destruction of several of his famous sculptures by the Decepticons. Stung by the perceived insult, he signed up to join the Autobots. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Quickmix's ''Universe'' profile}}

	Ricochet and Boomer were paired with Quickmix on Cybertron during a series of fuel raids with the recently revived [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink\|Yesterday's Heroes!}} When [[Galvatron II\|Galvatron]] attacked some months later, Ricochet, Boomer and the other Nebulan "double" Targetmasters were absent during their Autobot partners' fight with Galvatron. {{storylink\|Surrender!}}		Ricochet and Boomer were paired with Quickmix on Cybertron during a series of fuel raids with the recently revived [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink\|Yesterday's Heroes!}}
	~~{{--~~}}

	===''The Transformers'' cartoon===		===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
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	===''The Transformers''===		===''The Transformers''===
	{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix.]]		{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=0.85\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix.]]
	*'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)		<ul class="bp">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>

	:Ricochet, like all "double" Targetmasters, is one of the smallest and least complicated ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toys. Fold the barrel away, stand him up, and you're done. He can also combine with Boomer to form a larger rifle. He was released with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] in 1988. No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.		:Ricochet, like all "double" Targetmasters, is one of the smallest and least complicated ''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|Transformers]]'' toys. Fold the barrel away, stand him up, and you're done. He can also combine with Boomer to form a larger rifle. He was released with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] in 1988. No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Ricochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Ricochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''
	~~{{--}}~~

	==References==		==References==

Roverlord at 18:05, 23 August 2023

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Roverlord at 16:58, 22 August 2023

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Saix: /* ''The Transformers'' cartoon */clean up, replaced: MTMTE → More than Meets the Eye

2023-08-04T01:48:42Z

''The Transformers'' cartoon: clean up, replaced: MTMTE → More than Meets the Eye

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	===''The Transformers'' cartoon===		===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
	[[File:G2DoubleTargetmasters.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Blasted time-travel experiments.]]		[[File:G2DoubleTargetmasters.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Blasted time-travel experiments.]]
	Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]], as well as their Targetmaster partners (including Ricochet), who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. {{storylink\|Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)\|G2: ~~MTMTE~~, Part 1}}		Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]], as well as their Targetmaster partners (including Ricochet), who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. {{storylink\|Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)\|G2: More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

	{{note\|Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot "Double Targetmaster" trio was spliced into the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)\|Generation 2]]'' version of the episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, the only other "appearance" by the Double Targetmasters in ''The Transformers'' was reuse of the same commercial animation in the season 5 [[title sequence]].}}		{{note\|Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot "Double Targetmaster" trio was spliced into the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)\|Generation 2]]'' version of the episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, the only other "appearance" by the Double Targetmasters in ''The Transformers'' was reuse of the same commercial animation in the season 5 [[title sequence]].}}

Saix: /* The Transformers */

2021-09-18T22:55:43Z

The Transformers

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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Ricochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Ricochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''
			{{--}}

	==References==		==References==

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	{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix. (Ricochet is the yellow gun.)]]		{{anchor\|Generation 1}}[[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Booms and Ricos don't mix. (Ricochet is the yellow gun.)]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>
			{{toydesigner\|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

	: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).		: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1\|'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988)}}</ul>

	: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into a "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).		: Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)\|original ''Transformers'' toyline]] (fourth in Europe), Ricochet is a "double" Targetmaster, transforming into an "automatic sub-machine gun" in a mere step and a half: fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with any other small Targetmaster to form a super weapon (or really any other accessory with a [[5 mm post]] or hole).

	: He was only available packed in with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] and his other partner [[Boomer#Toys\|Boomer]].		: He was only available packed in with the Autobot [[Quickmix (G1)#Toys\|Quickmix]] and his other partner [[Boomer#Toys\|Boomer]].