The Headmasters issue 7 - Revision history

AzimuthAcolyte: Updating based on contemporary JG1 stuff

2023-01-07T18:48:43Z

Updating based on contemporary JG1 stuff

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:48, 7 January 2023
Line 11:		Line 11:
	\|writer=[[Masumi Kaneda]]		\|writer=[[Masumi Kaneda]]
	\|penciler=[[Ban Magami]]		\|penciler=[[Ban Magami]]
	\|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]		\|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity#1984 - TV Magazine comics and story pages\|''TV Magazine'' continuity]]
	}}		}}

Saix: /* Featured characters */clean up, replaced: Aimless (G1) → Aimless

2021-07-19T16:19:01Z

Featured characters: clean up, replaced: Aimless (G1) → Aimless

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:19, 19 July 2021
Line 44:		Line 44:
	* [[Triggerhappy (G1)\|Triggerhappy]] (9)		* [[Triggerhappy (G1)\|Triggerhappy]] (9)
	* [[Caliburst (G1)\|Caliburst]] (10)		* [[Caliburst (G1)\|Caliburst]] (10)
	* [[~~Aimless (G1)\|~~Aimless]] (11)		* [[Aimless]] (11)
	* [[Blowpipe (G1)\|Blowpipe]] (12)		* [[Blowpipe (G1)\|Blowpipe]] (12)
	\|c3=		\|c3=

Stryyder at 05:15, 19 August 2020

2020-08-19T05:15:42Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:15, 19 August 2020
Line 54:		Line 54:

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

			===Errors===
			*In the 2020 English reprint by Viz Media, both Nebulon and Nightstick are marked as “Master Warrior Nightstick” in their first appearance chyrons.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

DDog: /* Reprints */

2020-05-14T03:14:17Z

Reprints

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:14, 14 May 2020
Line 57:		Line 57:
	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''		*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''
			*2020 — ''[[Transformers: The Manga Volume 2]]''


	{{DEFAULTSORT:Headmasters issue 7}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Headmasters issue 7}}
	[[Category:The Headmasters issues]]		[[Category:The Headmasters issues]]

DDog: /* External links */ Official reprint has been released.

2020-05-14T02:39:27Z

External links: Official reprint has been released.

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:39, 14 May 2020
Line 58:		Line 58:
	*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''		*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''

	~~==External links==~~
	*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/trans296.php ''The Headmasters'' #7 in English]

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Headmasters issue 7}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Headmasters issue 7}}
	[[Category:The Headmasters issues]]		[[Category:The Headmasters issues]]

Abates at 07:39, 17 April 2018

2018-04-17T07:39:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:39, 17 April 2018
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[~~Artfire (Headmasters)\|~~Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (~~Artfire~~)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy (G1)\|Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.

	Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.		Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.
Line 32:		Line 32:
	* [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]] (2)		* [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]] (2)
	* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)		* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)
	* [[~~Artfire (Headmasters)\|~~Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire]] (4)
	* [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] (5)		* [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] (5)
	* [[Nightstick (~~Artfire~~)\|Nightstick]] (6)		* [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
	* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)		* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)
Line 42:		Line 42:
	* [[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (7)		* [[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (7)
	* [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] (8)		* [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] (8)
	* [[Triggerhappy]] (9)		* [[Triggerhappy (G1)\|Triggerhappy]] (9)
	* [[Caliburst (G1)\|Caliburst]] (10)		* [[Caliburst (G1)\|Caliburst]] (10)
	* [[Aimless (G1)\|Aimless]] (11)		* [[Aimless (G1)\|Aimless]] (11)
Line 51:		Line 51:

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[~~Artfire (Headmasters)\|~~Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (~~Artfire~~)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

Sabrblade: /* Synopsis */

2017-04-09T03:49:09Z

Synopsis

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:49, 9 April 2017
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and ''[[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.

Sabrblade: Now that we're no longer referring to Nebulon by his Hasbro name, this and other pages that link to Neb's page need some work.

2017-04-09T03:48:36Z

Now that we're no longer referring to Nebulon by his Hasbro name, this and other pages that link to Neb's page need some work.

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:48, 9 April 2017
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and~~, uh,~~ ''[[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Ricochet~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and ''[[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.
Line 23:		Line 23:
	Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.		Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.

	With their primary concern now out of the way, Ricochet and Artfire "Target On" with ~~Nightstick~~ and Nightstick while Chrome does a "Head On" with his [[transtector]] to become Chromedome again. All three [[Autobot]]s combine their firepower into the "Final Strike! Master Tactic Head-Target Cannon".		With their primary concern now out of the way, Ricochet and Artfire "Target On" with Nebulon and Nightstick while Chrome does a "Head On" with his [[transtector]] to become Chromedome again. All three [[Autobot]]s combine their firepower into the "Final Strike! Master Tactic Head-Target Cannon".

	The blast sends the Decepticons into retreat, leaving the Autobots to tell Daniel he did a good job for some reason.		The blast sends the Decepticons into retreat, leaving the Autobots to tell Daniel he did a good job for some reason.
Line 33:		Line 33:
	* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)		* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)
	* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)
	* [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Ricochet~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] (5)		* [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] (5)
	* [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] (6)		* [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
Line 53:		Line 53:
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Ricochet~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

	*Too many [[Nightstick (disambiguation)\|Nightsticks]]? It's a long, boring and frustrating story. Reader's Digest version:

	::Artfire's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] in Japan. Ricochet's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nebulon]] in Japan. When Ricochet was released in the US, Nebulon's name was changed to "Nightstick". With Artfire's Nightstick having never been released in the US where he would have (presumably) received a new name, we are stuck with ''two'' Autobot Nightsticks and one [[Decepticon]] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)\|Nightstick]]. This is college thesis-quality stuff here, people.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: Undo revision 1146080 by Giggidy (talk)

2016-12-03T09:53:42Z

Undo revision 1146080 by Giggidy (talk)

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:53, 3 December 2016
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[~~Fracas~~ (HM)\|~~Fracas~~]] and ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and, uh, ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.
Line 34:		Line 34:
	* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)
	* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)		* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)
	* [[~~Fracas~~ (HM)\|~~Fracas~~]] (6)		* [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
	* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)		* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)
Line 53:		Line 53:
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[~~Fracas~~ (HM)\|~~Fracas~~]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

			*Too many [[Nightstick (disambiguation)\|Nightsticks]]? It's a long, boring and frustrating story. Reader's Digest version:

			::Artfire's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] in Japan. Ricochet's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nebulon]] in Japan. When Ricochet was released in the US, Nebulon's name was changed to "Nightstick". With Artfire's Nightstick having never been released in the US where he would have (presumably) received a new name, we are stuck with ''two'' Autobot Nightsticks and one [[Decepticon]] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)\|Nightstick]]. This is college thesis-quality stuff here, people.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

Giggidy at 16:49, 2 December 2016

2016-12-02T16:49:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:49, 2 December 2016
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Artfire~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] and~~, uh,~~ ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Fracas (HM)\|Fracas]] and ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.
Line 34:		Line 34:
	* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)
	* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)		* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)
	* [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Artfire~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] (6)		* [[Fracas (HM)\|Fracas]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
	* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)		* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)
Line 53:		Line 53:
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Artfire~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Fracas (HM)\|Fracas]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

	*Too many [[Nightstick (disambiguation)\|Nightsticks]]? It's a long, boring and frustrating story. Reader's Digest version:

	::Artfire's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] in Japan. Ricochet's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nebulon]] in Japan. When Ricochet was released in the US, Nebulon's name was changed to "Nightstick". With Artfire's Nightstick having never been released in the US where he would have (presumably) received a new name, we are stuck with ''two'' Autobot Nightsticks and one [[Decepticon]] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)\|Nightstick]]. This is college thesis-quality stuff here, people.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:39, 17 April 2018
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[~~Artfire (Headmasters)\|~~Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (~~Artfire~~)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy (G1)\|Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.

	Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.		Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.
Line 32:		Line 32:
	* [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]] (2)		* [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]] (2)
	* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)		* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)
	* [[~~Artfire (Headmasters)\|~~Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire]] (4)
	* [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] (5)		* [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] (5)
	* [[Nightstick (~~Artfire~~)\|Nightstick]] (6)		* [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
	* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)		* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)
Line 42:		Line 42:
	* [[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (7)		* [[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (7)
	* [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] (8)		* [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] (8)
	* [[Triggerhappy]] (9)		* [[Triggerhappy (G1)\|Triggerhappy]] (9)
	* [[Caliburst (G1)\|Caliburst]] (10)		* [[Caliburst (G1)\|Caliburst]] (10)
	* [[Aimless (G1)\|Aimless]] (11)		* [[Aimless (G1)\|Aimless]] (11)
Line 51:		Line 51:

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[~~Artfire (Headmasters)\|~~Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (~~Artfire~~)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Headmasters)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:48, 9 April 2017
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and~~, uh,~~ ''[[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Ricochet~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and ''[[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.
Line 23:		Line 23:
	Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.		Things look bad until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Battleship Maximus]] shows up and dumps thousands of gallons of water onto the fire, extinguishing the blaze.

	With their primary concern now out of the way, Ricochet and Artfire "Target On" with ~~Nightstick~~ and Nightstick while Chrome does a "Head On" with his [[transtector]] to become Chromedome again. All three [[Autobot]]s combine their firepower into the "Final Strike! Master Tactic Head-Target Cannon".		With their primary concern now out of the way, Ricochet and Artfire "Target On" with Nebulon and Nightstick while Chrome does a "Head On" with his [[transtector]] to become Chromedome again. All three [[Autobot]]s combine their firepower into the "Final Strike! Master Tactic Head-Target Cannon".

	The blast sends the Decepticons into retreat, leaving the Autobots to tell Daniel he did a good job for some reason.		The blast sends the Decepticons into retreat, leaving the Autobots to tell Daniel he did a good job for some reason.
Line 33:		Line 33:
	* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)		* [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]] (3)
	* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)
	* [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Ricochet~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] (5)		* [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] (5)
	* [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] (6)		* [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
Line 53:		Line 53:
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Ricochet~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)\|Nebulon]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

	*Too many [[Nightstick (disambiguation)\|Nightsticks]]? It's a long, boring and frustrating story. Reader's Digest version:

	::Artfire's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] in Japan. Ricochet's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nebulon]] in Japan. When Ricochet was released in the US, Nebulon's name was changed to "Nightstick". With Artfire's Nightstick having never been released in the US where he would have (presumably) received a new name, we are stuck with ''two'' Autobot Nightsticks and one [[Decepticon]] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)\|Nightstick]]. This is college thesis-quality stuff here, people.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:53, 3 December 2016
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[~~Fracas~~ (HM)\|~~Fracas~~]] and ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and, uh, ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.
Line 34:		Line 34:
	* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)
	* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)		* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)
	* [[~~Fracas~~ (HM)\|~~Fracas~~]] (6)		* [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
	* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)		* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)
Line 53:		Line 53:
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[~~Fracas~~ (HM)\|~~Fracas~~]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

			*Too many [[Nightstick (disambiguation)\|Nightsticks]]? It's a long, boring and frustrating story. Reader's Digest version:

			::Artfire's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] in Japan. Ricochet's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nebulon]] in Japan. When Ricochet was released in the US, Nebulon's name was changed to "Nightstick". With Artfire's Nightstick having never been released in the US where he would have (presumably) received a new name, we are stuck with ''two'' Autobot Nightsticks and one [[Decepticon]] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)\|Nightstick]]. This is college thesis-quality stuff here, people.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:49, 2 December 2016
Line 17:		Line 17:

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Artfire~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] and~~, uh,~~ ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.		It's New Year's Day and [[Tokyo]]'s [[Shinjuku]] district is on fire. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)\|Daniel]], [[Chromedome (G1)\|Chromedome]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Fracas (HM)\|Fracas]] and ''[[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]]'' arrive on the scene and get to work rescuing trapped civilians and trying desperately to quench the blaze.

	Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.		Just as they get started, though, the [[Decepticon]] [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s ([[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]], [[Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]]), presumably the culprits behind the inferno, attack from the sky.
Line 34:		Line 34:
	* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)		* [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] (4)
	* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)		* [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] (5)
	* [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Artfire~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] (6)		* [[Fracas (HM)\|Fracas]] (6)
	* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)		* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress]] (13)
	* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)		* [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]] (14)
Line 53:		Line 53:
	*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.		*The [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]]s were created during a once-in-a-lifetime fluke in "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]", where neither [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Artfire (Headmasters)\|Artfire]] or their Targetmaster sidekicks were present. This continuity glitch was partly amended some years later via Ricochet's [[e-HOBBY]] bio, explaining how he became a Targetmaster. Artfire's origin has yet to be revealed. Even with this explanation, however, unlike most other issues of ''The Headmasters'', there's really no place in the animated series that this adventure can neatly be slotted into.

	*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[~~Nightstick~~ (~~Artfire~~)\|~~Nightstick~~]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.		*While the Targetmaster partners seen in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)\|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]] all spoke in a language of ''boops'' and ''beeps'', both [[Fracas (HM)\|Fracas]] and [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nightstick]] speak everybody else's language to the point of being chatterboxes.

	*Too many [[Nightstick (disambiguation)\|Nightsticks]]? It's a long, boring and frustrating story. Reader's Digest version:

	::Artfire's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Artfire)\|Nightstick]] in Japan. Ricochet's Targetmaster partner was named [[Nightstick (Ricochet)\|Nebulon]] in Japan. When Ricochet was released in the US, Nebulon's name was changed to "Nightstick". With Artfire's Nightstick having never been released in the US where he would have (presumably) received a new name, we are stuck with ''two'' Autobot Nightsticks and one [[Decepticon]] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)\|Nightstick]]. This is college thesis-quality stuff here, people.

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===