Roadbuster (G1) - Revision history

BerylRoll at 13:40, 14 May 2026

2026-05-14T13:40:05Z

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	:While the driver figure fits most vehicle kits, some are incompatible or require specific poses to fit in the cockpit. Additionally, care must be taken when assembling/posing the left upper thigh, as the tight fit at the ball joint can cause a worryingly tight tolerance. Attempting to remove the piece from the ball joint will snap it off.		:While the driver figure fits most vehicle kits, some are incompatible or require specific poses to fit in the cockpit. Additionally, care must be taken when assembling/posing the left upper thigh, as the tight fit at the ball joint can cause a worryingly tight tolerance. Attempting to remove the piece from the ball joint will snap it off.
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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Roadbuster (Titanium Edition)''' (2026)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Roadbuster (Titanium Edition)''' (2026)}}</ul>

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	:One of the two chase kits with a slim pull rate of 5/144, the "Radiant Edition" Roadbuster is a redeco of the kit above, representing both his ''Super Link'' and ''Cloud'''s paint job. He includes an additional translucent light green driver minifigure with some assembly required. While it comes with two sets of limbs, the figure also includes two identical torso and waist parts on the sprue.		:One of the two chase kits with a slim pull rate of 5/144, the "Radiant Edition" Roadbuster is a redeco of the kit above, representing both his [[Ironhide (Energon)\|''Super Link'']] and [[Roadbuster (Cloud)\|''Cloud'']]'s paint job. He includes an additional translucent light green driver minifigure with some assembly required. While it comes with two sets of limbs, the figure also includes two identical torso and waist parts on the sprue.

	:While the driver figure fits most vehicle kits, some are incompatible or require specific poses to fit in the cockpit. Additionally, care must be taken when assembling/posing the left upper thigh, as the tight fit at the ball joint can cause a worryingly tight tolerance. Attempting to remove the piece from the ball joint will snap it off.		:While the driver figure fits most vehicle kits, some are incompatible or require specific poses to fit in the cockpit. Additionally, care must be taken when assembling/posing the left upper thigh, as the tight fit at the ball joint can cause a worryingly tight tolerance. Attempting to remove the piece from the ball joint will snap it off.

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2026-03-27T00:53:11Z

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Roadbuster (Titanium Edition)''' (2026)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Roadbuster (Titanium Edition)''' (2026)}}</ul>
	:*''Series:'' '''02 - Wreck'N Rule'''		:*''Series:'' '''02 - Wreck'N Rule'''
	:*''Pull rate:'' 5/144		:*''Pull rate:'' 1/144
	:*''Accessories:'' Driver figure		:*''Accessories:'' Driver figure

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Roadbuster (Radiant Edition)''' (2026)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Roadbuster (Radiant Edition)''' (2026)}}</ul>
	:*''Series:'' '''02 - Wreck'N Rule'''		:*''Series:'' '''02 - Wreck'N Rule'''

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 * Both [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s were licensed from [[Takatoku Toys]] by [[Hasbro]] for inclusion in the 1985 line, and hence were not included in the Japanese line, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]], or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|US Marvel comic]]. The Roadbuster mold was originally "Mugen Calibur"<ref>The Japanese packaging included this English spelling, though it could variously be interpreted as "Calibur" or "Caliber".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー) from the ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack|Dorvack]]'' toyline, though the ''Transformers'' release uses a completely different deco. The ''Dorvack'' anime was produced by [[Ashi Productions]], and their name appears on the [[Copyright#Copyright markings|copyright marking]] of the mold, in addition to an "AP" sticker included on Roadbuster's ''Transformers'' packaging.

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			===Blokees===
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Both [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s were licensed from [[Takatoku Toys]] by [[Hasbro]] for inclusion in the 1985 line, and hence were not included in the Japanese line, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|cartoon]], or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|US Marvel comic]]. The Roadbuster mold was originally "Mugen Calibur"<ref>The Japanese packaging included this English spelling, though it could variously be interpreted as "Calibur" or "Caliber".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー) from the ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|Dorvack]]'' toyline, though the ''Transformers'' release uses a completely different deco. The ''Dorvack'' anime was produced by [[Ashi Productions]], and their name appears on the [[Copyright#Copyright markings\|copyright marking]] of the mold, in addition to an "AP" sticker included on Roadbuster's ''Transformers'' packaging.		* Both [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s were licensed from [[Takatoku Toys]] by [[Hasbro]] for inclusion in the 1985 line, and hence were not included in the Japanese line, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|cartoon]], or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|US Marvel comic]]. The Roadbuster mold was originally "Mugen Calibur"<ref>The Japanese packaging included this English spelling, though it could variously be interpreted as "Calibur" or "Caliber".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー) from the ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|Dorvack]]'' toyline, though the ''Transformers'' release uses a completely different deco. The ''Dorvack'' anime was produced by [[Ashi Productions]], and their name appears on the [[Copyright#Copyright markings\|copyright marking]] of the mold, in addition to an "AP" sticker included on Roadbuster's ''Transformers'' packaging.

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	===Legends World===		===Legends World===
	[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]		[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (Legends)\|you]] say."]]
	Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}		Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (Legends)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (Legends)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (Legends)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}

	Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}		Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (Legends)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}

	Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[~~Thrust~~ (BM)\|Thrust]] and [[~~Jetstorm~~ (BM)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|LG07 Jetfire}}		Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[Waspinator (Legends)\|Thrust]] and [[Silverbolt (Legends)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|LG07 Jetfire}}

	Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|LG66 Targetmaster Topspin}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}		Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|LG66 Targetmaster Topspin}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}

	As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 Springer Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|LG65 Targetmaster Twin Twist}}		As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (Legends)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 Springer Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|LG65 Targetmaster Twin Twist}}

	After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}		After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}

Saix at 23:12, 22 February 2026

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	===Legends World===		===Legends World===
	[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]		[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]
	Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4\|Bonus Edition Vol. 4~~}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 5\|Bonus Edition Vol. 5~~}}		Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}

	Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}		Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}

	Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[Thrust (BM)\|Thrust]] and [[Jetstorm (BM)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 7\|Bonus Edition Vol. 7~~}}		Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[Thrust (BM)\|Thrust]] and [[Jetstorm (BM)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|LG07 Jetfire}}

	Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66\|Bonus Edition Vol. 66~~}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}		Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|LG66 Targetmaster Topspin}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}

	As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 ~~Sprung~~ Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65\|Bonus Edition Vol. 65~~}}		As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 Springer Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|LG65 Targetmaster Twin Twist}}

	After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}		After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}
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	: There are some reports of mold degradation, especially on his loose ratcheted shoulder joints.		: There are some reports of mold degradation, especially on his loose ratcheted shoulder joints.

	: He doesn't come with a sticker sheet, instead having an Autobot sigil tampographed on his chest, but does come with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs and the [[~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4~~\|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Vol. 4]] mini-comic.		: He doesn't come with a sticker sheet, instead having an Autobot sigil tampographed on his chest, but does come with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs and the [[LG04 Roadbuster\|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Vol. 4]] mini-comic.
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	[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]		[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]
	Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[w:Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4\|Bonus Edition Vol. 4}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 5\|Bonus Edition Vol. 5}}		Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4\|Bonus Edition Vol. 4}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 5\|Bonus Edition Vol. 5}}

	Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}		Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Both [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s were licensed from [[Takatoku Toys]] by [[Hasbro]] for inclusion in the 1985 line, and hence were not included in the Japanese line, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|cartoon]], or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|US Marvel comic]]. The Roadbuster mold was originally "Mugen Calibur"<ref>The Japanese packaging included this English spelling, though it could variously be interpreted as "Calibur" or "Caliber".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー) from the ''~~{{w\|~~Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|Dorvack}}'' toyline, though the ''Transformers'' release uses a completely different deco. The ''Dorvack'' anime was produced by [[Ashi Productions]], and their name appears on the [[Copyright#Copyright markings\|copyright marking]] of the mold, in addition to an "AP" sticker included on Roadbuster's ''Transformers'' packaging.		* Both [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s were licensed from [[Takatoku Toys]] by [[Hasbro]] for inclusion in the 1985 line, and hence were not included in the Japanese line, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|cartoon]], or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|US Marvel comic]]. The Roadbuster mold was originally "Mugen Calibur"<ref>The Japanese packaging included this English spelling, though it could variously be interpreted as "Calibur" or "Caliber".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー) from the ''[[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|Dorvack]]'' toyline, though the ''Transformers'' release uses a completely different deco. The ''Dorvack'' anime was produced by [[Ashi Productions]], and their name appears on the [[Copyright#Copyright markings\|copyright marking]] of the mold, in addition to an "AP" sticker included on Roadbuster's ''Transformers'' packaging.
	* Roadbuster had the working name of '''Convoy'''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6JCIUKFpG0 Bob Budiansky's panel at Terrificon 2022]</ref>		* Roadbuster had the working name of '''Convoy'''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6JCIUKFpG0 Bob Budiansky's panel at Terrificon 2022]</ref>
	* The ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook [[Japanese language\|mistakenly]] spelled Roadbuster's name as "Roadbaster". This would seem to imply that the cannon on his shoulder is loaded with piping hot giblet gravy.		* The ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook [[Japanese language\|mistakenly]] spelled Roadbuster's name as "Roadbaster". This would seem to imply that the cannon on his shoulder is loaded with piping hot giblet gravy.

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	[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]		[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (Legends)\|you]] say."]]
	Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}		Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (Legends)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (Legends)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (Legends)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}

	Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}		Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (Legends)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}

	Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[~~Thrust~~ (BM)\|Thrust]] and [[~~Jetstorm~~ (BM)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|LG07 Jetfire}}		Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[Waspinator (Legends)\|Thrust]] and [[Silverbolt (Legends)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|LG07 Jetfire}}

	Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|LG66 Targetmaster Topspin}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}		Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|LG66 Targetmaster Topspin}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}

	As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 Springer Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|LG65 Targetmaster Twin Twist}}		As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (Legends)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 Springer Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|LG65 Targetmaster Twin Twist}}

	After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}		After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}

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	[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]		[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (BM)\|you]] say."]]
	Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4\|Bonus Edition Vol. 4~~}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 5\|Bonus Edition Vol. 5~~}}		Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (BM)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Battalion Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}

	Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}		Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}

	Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[Thrust (BM)\|Thrust]] and [[Jetstorm (BM)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 7\|Bonus Edition Vol. 7~~}}		Roadbuster later got concerned about Tankor when he picked a fight with [[Thrust (BM)\|Thrust]] and [[Jetstorm (BM)\|Jetstorm]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!\|I'm Tankor, dana!}} He then ran into Whirl again and was ready for a rematch, only to be taken aback when the self-styled "hero" ''took a hostage'', and even more so when the hostage took control of Whirl and forced him to pick up garbage. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 17\|Whirl Versus Roadbuster!}} Eventually, Whirl returned to Tankor and Roadbuster's side and the three went back to terrorizing the population, but it all came to an end when a dimensionally displaced [[Jetfire (G1)\|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor for good. Roadbuster and Whirl were left lost and confused about what to without their leader, so Jetfire invited them back to his [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|home dimension]], reasoning they'd fit in better there. The pair accepted his offer and traveled through a [[solitarium]] portal to the year [[2004]] of his universe, where they joined the Autobots. {{storylink\|LG07 Jetfire}}

	Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66\|Bonus Edition Vol. 66~~}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}		Upon meeting the [[Jumpstarter]]s, Whirl and Roadbuster introduced themselves as "Wreckers", something Waspinator had identified them as. Overhearing this, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] thought it was a great team name and founded the Wreckers as a new Autobot unit, recruiting the duo into it. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG-07 Jetfire Sequel\|LG-07 Jetfire Sequel}} Their first mission by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] was to clean up around [[Mount St. Hilary]]. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#G1 Wreckers Birth Story\|G1 Wreckers Birth Story}} At one point he and Whirl explained their origins to the Jumpstarters, who would later create Legends World to begin with in order to ensure their comrades would be born. {{storylink\|LG66 Targetmaster Topspin}} In the year [[2021]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] recalled Roadbuster and Whirl's origins when he and his soldiers were reduced to heads and needed new bodies built. Using residual radiation acquired from the two Wreckers, Fortress located the Legends World and traveled there in search of the expertise used to build them. {{storylink\|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}}

	As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 ~~Sprung~~ Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65\|Bonus Edition Vol. 65~~}}		As Wreckers, Roadbuster and Whirl fought under [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] for many years, and one day in the late 2030s, they noticed he was getting fatter. A comment from Whirl about Springer's failed relationship with [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Arcee]] ended up upsetting their leader, and Roadbuster scrambled to try to cheer him up. When Springer sought to become his old macho self again, Roadbuster and Whirl had an idea, suggesting that he go to the Legends World and have their creator, Tankor (now [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]), build him a cool new body. The two came with him on the trip to revisit their old home and observe his reconstruction. {{storylink\|LG19 Springer Prologue}} They then returned to the G1 World where they pushed Springer into asking Arcee out. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG19 Springer Sequel\|LG19 Springer Sequel}} Upon learning that the Legends World was under attack by [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], Roadbuster and Whirl volunteered to return and defend their homeworld. {{storylink\|Jumpstarter Chapter#LG65 Twin Twist Prologue\|LG65 Twin Twist Prologue}} On arrival, they were pinned down by Windblade's [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]], leaving [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] to take her on. {{storylink\|LG65 Targetmaster Twin Twist}}

	After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}		After the Legends World was destroyed, Whirl ended up back in the G1 World. In [[2038]], he and Roadbuster were on [[Micro\|Zone]], where he watched the [[Powered Master]]s duke it out with [[Violengiguar]] in their old bodies. {{Storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}
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	: There are some reports of mold degradation, especially on his loose ratcheted shoulder joints.		: There are some reports of mold degradation, especially on his loose ratcheted shoulder joints.

	: He doesn't come with a sticker sheet, instead having an Autobot sigil tampographed on his chest, but does come with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs and the [[~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4~~\|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Vol. 4]] mini-comic.		: He doesn't come with a sticker sheet, instead having an Autobot sigil tampographed on his chest, but does come with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs and the [[LG04 Roadbuster\|''Legends'' Bonus Edition Vol. 4]] mini-comic.
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	[[File:Roadbuster Bumblebee TheImpossibleKnot.jpg\|thumb\|left\|No offense, guys, but I've gotta get my own lawyer.]]		[[File:Roadbuster Bumblebee TheImpossibleKnot.jpg\|thumb\|left\|No offense, guys, but I've gotta get my own lawyer.]]
	He was on Earth when Optimus Prime chose to surrender to [[Skywatch]] two years after the defeat of Megatron. Hot Rod and some like-minded individuals broke off from the main Autobot force to find a way off the planet. Roadbuster chose to stay behind with the remaining Autobots, who elected [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] as their new leader. {{storylink\|The Impossible Knot}} He had to learn how to ''not'' pat Bumblebee on the head when he saw him.{{storylink\|Zero Point}}		He was on Earth when Optimus Prime chose to surrender to [[Skywatch]] two years after the defeat of Megatron. Hot Rod and some like-minded individuals broke off from the main Autobot force to find a way off the planet. Roadbuster chose to stay behind with the remaining Autobots, who elected [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] as their new leader. {{storylink\|The Impossible Knot}} He had to learn how to ''not'' pat Bumblebee on the head when he saw him. {{storylink\|Zero Point}}

	After the liberation of [[Garrus-9]], Springer was left in a comatose state following near-fatal injuries received at the hands of [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]]. Roadbuster, along with Whirl, were stationed on ''[[Debris]]'' to watch over their former leader. {{storylink\|Zero Point}} (Hubcap was there too but Roadbuster did not recognise him) {{storylink\|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4\|Sins of the Wreckers #4}} Whirl attempted to euthanize Springer with the Sparkeater weapon Roadbuster had developed. Stopping him before the deed could be done, Roadbuster issued "the Veto" on Whirl; the ability of any Wrecker to remove any other Wrecker from the team. After Whirl had been removed from the premises, Roadbuster continued his solemn vigil over Springer alone. {{storylink\|Interiors}} To help Springer reawaken, it was recommended by [[Rung (G1)\|Rung]] that Roadbuster read to him from ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]''.		After the liberation of [[Garrus-9]], Springer was left in a comatose state following near-fatal injuries received at the hands of [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]]. Roadbuster, along with Whirl, were stationed on ''[[Debris]]'' to watch over their former leader. {{storylink\|Zero Point}} (Hubcap was there too but Roadbuster did not recognise him) {{storylink\|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4\|Sins of the Wreckers #4}} Whirl attempted to euthanize Springer with the Sparkeater weapon Roadbuster had developed. Stopping him before the deed could be done, Roadbuster issued "the Veto" on Whirl; the ability of any Wrecker to remove any other Wrecker from the team. After Whirl had been removed from the premises, Roadbuster continued his solemn vigil over Springer alone. {{storylink\|Interiors}} To help Springer reawaken, it was recommended by [[Rung (G1)\|Rung]] that Roadbuster read to him from ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]''.
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	===Legends World===		===Legends World===
	[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (Legends)\|you]] say."]]		[[File:LG04 comic Roadbuster.jpg\|thumb\|"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything [[Tankor (Legends)\|you]] say."]]
	Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (Legends)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored ~~Battalion~~ Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (Legends)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (Legends)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}		Roadbuster and [[Whirl (G1)\|Whirl]] were built in the [[Legends World]] by [[Tankor (Legends)\|Tankor]], inspired by designs from a [[Special Armored Trooper Dorvack\|certain '80s giant robot anime]], to aid him in his plans to return the world to how it was in the '80s. In spite of Tankor's design intentions, however, [[Waspinator (Legends)\|Waspinator]] recognized them as Autobots from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK\|British ''Transformers'' comic]], an origin story that confused the pair. While Whirl went on to have a change of heart and decided to be a hero instead, Roadbuster remained loyal to his commander Tankor and engaged his former partner in combat. {{storylink\|LG04 Roadbuster}} Declaring it time to enact his Total Humanity '80s-ization Plan, Tankor entrusted his [['80s-ization beam]] to Roadbuster and sent him to cause havoc by blasting everyone around him into various '80s forms. An impassioned speech from [[Rattrap (Legends)\|Rattrap]] briefly halted Tankor's resolve, leaving him open to attack, but Roadbuster loyally shielded his commander and was broken into pieces by an air-dropped Rattrap as a result. Tankor retreated and had Roadbuster fixed up, after which the two started running an '80s-themed café instead. {{storylink\|LG05 Whirl}}

	Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (Legends)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}		Waspinator later taught [[Megatron (Legends)\|Megatron]] about Roadbuster and Whirl during his ''Transformers'' lesson, again explaining that they first appeared in a British comic. The concept of British Transformers had Megatron thinking of the pair as English stereotypes, and he imagined Roadbuster decked up as [[Sherlock Holmes]]. {{storylink\|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz\|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} On [[Christmas]], Roadbuster dressed up as a reindeer and helped Santa-Tankor hand out toys from the 80s. {{storylink\|Merry X'mas!!}}
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	:Roadbuster also comes with a [[sticker]] sheet to help give him some detail, such as his much-needed Autobot chest insignia. It also comes with an alternative Wrecker insignia, although the clear-plastic nature of the stickers means that the blue ends up blackish when placed on his orange chest. Bummer. Most of the stickers are actually a pre-cut rectangular size, meaning almost all the stickers don't actually fit onto their designated spots, leading to people either leaving them off, trimming them, or placing them in different spots.		:Roadbuster also comes with a [[sticker]] sheet to help give him some detail, such as his much-needed Autobot chest insignia. It also comes with an alternative Wrecker insignia, although the clear-plastic nature of the stickers means that the blue ends up blackish when placed on his orange chest. Bummer. Most of the stickers are actually a pre-cut rectangular size, meaning almost all the stickers don't actually fit onto their designated spots, leading to people either leaving them off, trimming them, or placing them in different spots.

	:This mold was also used by [[Transformers Cloud\|''Cloud'']] [[Roadbuster (Cloud)#Cloud\|Roadbuster]] and [[BotCon 2015]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines\|General Optimus Prime]] and served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Killer Punch]] and [[Guiledart#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Guiledart]].		:This mold was also used by [[Transformers Cloud\|''Cloud'']] [[Roadbuster (Cloud)#Cloud\|Roadbuster]] and [[BotCon 2015]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines\|General Optimus Prime]] and served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnations of [[Killer Punch#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Killer Punch]] and [[Guiledart (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Guiledart]].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenRoadbuster/roadbuster.htm More information on ''Generations'' Roadbuster at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenRoadbuster/roadbuster.htm More information on ''Generations'' Roadbuster at TFU.info]''
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Both [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s were licensed from [[Takatoku Toys]] by [[Hasbro]] for inclusion in the 1985 line, and hence were not included in the Japanese line, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|cartoon]], or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|US Marvel comic]]. The Roadbuster mold was originally "Mugen Calibur"<ref>The Japanese packaging included this English spelling, though it could variously be interpreted as "Calibur" or "Caliber".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー) from the ''[[Special Armored ~~Battalion~~ Dorvack\|Dorvack]]'' toyline, though the ''Transformers'' release uses a completely different deco. The ''Dorvack'' anime was produced by [[Ashi Productions]], and their name appears on the [[Copyright#Copyright markings\|copyright marking]] of the mold, in addition to an "AP" sticker included on Roadbuster's ''Transformers'' packaging.		* Both [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s were licensed from [[Takatoku Toys]] by [[Hasbro]] for inclusion in the 1985 line, and hence were not included in the Japanese line, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|cartoon]], or the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|US Marvel comic]]. The Roadbuster mold was originally "Mugen Calibur"<ref>The Japanese packaging included this English spelling, though it could variously be interpreted as "Calibur" or "Caliber".</ref> (ムゲンキャリバー) from the ''[[Special Armored Trooper Dorvack\|Dorvack]]'' toyline, though the ''Transformers'' release uses a completely different deco. The ''Dorvack'' anime was produced by [[Ashi Productions]], and their name appears on the [[Copyright#Copyright markings\|copyright marking]] of the mold, in addition to an "AP" sticker included on Roadbuster's ''Transformers'' packaging.
	* Roadbuster had the working name of '''Convoy'''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6JCIUKFpG0 Bob Budiansky's panel at Terrificon 2022]</ref>		* Roadbuster had the working name of '''Convoy'''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6JCIUKFpG0 Bob Budiansky's panel at Terrificon 2022]</ref>
	* The ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook [[Japanese language\|mistakenly]] spelled Roadbuster's name as "Roadbaster". This would seem to imply that the cannon on his shoulder is loaded with piping hot giblet gravy.		* The ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)\|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook [[Japanese language\|mistakenly]] spelled Roadbuster's name as "Roadbaster". This would seem to imply that the cannon on his shoulder is loaded with piping hot giblet gravy.