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Jalaguy: /* Masterpiece and MPG toy bios */

2026-03-30T20:12:49Z

Masterpiece and MPG toy bios

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	After one of Spinout's fellow [[Diaclone (faction)\|Diaclone]] robots, [[Burn Out (Diaclone)\|Burn Out]], arrived in the Transformers' universe inadvertently fused with its pilot, [[Dia Cinders (Diaclone)\|Dia]], Spinout joined the effort to separate the pair. As such, when a mission to [[Velocitron]] to track down [[Dia Cinders (G1)\|Dia's native, criminal counterpart]] was planned, Tigertrack had no choice but to tag along with his supervisee. {{Storylink\|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-53+B Dia Burnout profile}}		After one of Spinout's fellow [[Diaclone (faction)\|Diaclone]] robots, [[Burn Out (Diaclone)\|Burn Out]], arrived in the Transformers' universe inadvertently fused with its pilot, [[Dia Cinders (Diaclone)\|Dia]], Spinout joined the effort to separate the pair. As such, when a mission to [[Velocitron]] to track down [[Dia Cinders (G1)\|Dia's native, criminal counterpart]] was planned, Tigertrack had no choice but to tag along with his supervisee. {{Storylink\|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-53+B Dia Burnout profile}}

	While this "Mirror Dia" ultimately evaded the Autobots on that planet, the team would subsequently learn that she possessed extradimensional heritage and precognitive abilities, revealing her seeming criminal acts as attempts to prevent tragedies that she had foreseen. When Tigertrack and Spinout followed a summons from [[Autoceptor]] to catch up with the woman on [[Earth]], they found her in the company of [[DK-2 Guard\|DK-2]], a robot from the [[Diakron\|universe]] of her otherworldly ancestors, and explained that the Autobots no longer sought to arrest her. {{Storylink\|DK-2 Guard#MPG\|DK-2 Guard bio}}		While this "Mirror Dia" ultimately evaded the Autobots on that planet, the team would subsequently learn that she possessed extradimensional heritage and precognitive abilities, revealing her seeming criminal acts as attempts to prevent tragedies that she had foreseen. When Tigertrack and Spinout followed a summons from [[Autoceptor]] to catch up with the woman on [[Earth]], they found her in the company of [[DK-2 Guard\|DK-2]], a robot from the [[Diakron\|universe]] of her otherworldly ancestors, and explained that the Autobots no longer sought to arrest her. {{Storylink\|DK-2 Guard#MPG\|''MPG'' DK-2 Guard bio}}

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===

Jalaguy: /* Masterpiece toy bios */

2026-03-30T20:12:24Z

Masterpiece toy bios

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	In 2011, [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] attempted to reform himself out of the bodies of his disciples. Tigertrack was present with Autobot and Decepticon alike fighting to stop him. {{storylink\|Super Megatron comic 1}}		In 2011, [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] attempted to reform himself out of the bodies of his disciples. Tigertrack was present with Autobot and Decepticon alike fighting to stop him. {{storylink\|Super Megatron comic 1}}

	====''Masterpiece'' toy bios====		====''Masterpiece'' and ''MPG'' toy bios====
	~~The newly-recruited Autobot~~ [[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]] ~~got along well with~~ Tigertrack, ~~coming~~ to ~~see Tigertrack~~ as a brother. {{storylink\|Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-39+ Spinout profile}} ~~When a party was assembled to apprehend~~ [[Dia Cinders (Diaclone)\|Dia ~~Cinders~~]] on [[Velocitron]], Tigertrack ~~joined the mission~~. {{Storylink\|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-53+B Dia Burnout profile}}		Following the induction of [[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]], a robot from another dimension, into the Autobots, Tigertrack was assigned as his supervisor, and came to be seen as a brother by the other bot. {{storylink\|Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-39+ Spinout profile}}

			After one of Spinout's fellow [[Diaclone (faction)\|Diaclone]] robots, [[Burn Out (Diaclone)\|Burn Out]], arrived in the Transformers' universe inadvertently fused with its pilot, [[Dia Cinders (Diaclone)\|Dia]], Spinout joined the effort to separate the pair. As such, when a mission to [[Velocitron]] to track down [[Dia Cinders (G1)\|Dia's native, criminal counterpart]] was planned, Tigertrack had no choice but to tag along with his supervisee. {{Storylink\|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-53+B Dia Burnout profile}}

			While this "Mirror Dia" ultimately evaded the Autobots on that planet, the team would subsequently learn that she possessed extradimensional heritage and precognitive abilities, revealing her seeming criminal acts as attempts to prevent tragedies that she had foreseen. When Tigertrack and Spinout followed a summons from [[Autoceptor]] to catch up with the woman on [[Earth]], they found her in the company of [[DK-2 Guard\|DK-2]], a robot from the [[Diakron\|universe]] of her otherworldly ancestors, and explained that the Autobots no longer sought to arrest her. {{Storylink\|DK-2 Guard#MPG\|DK-2 Guard bio}}

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===

BerylRoll: /* Generations Selects */

2026-02-25T14:18:20Z

Generations Selects

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	: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', Tigertrack is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Sideswipe]], transforming from robot to Cybertronian car and back. He includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]: Sideswipe's (non-firing) missile launcher and missile, and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Red Alert]]'s gun. Tigertrack also features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.		: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', Tigertrack is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Sideswipe]], transforming from robot to Cybertronian car and back. He includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]: Sideswipe's (non-firing) missile launcher and missile, and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Red Alert]]'s gun. Tigertrack also features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

	: Interestingly, the [[Hasbro Pulse]] write-up for the toy explicitly references the 2013 Masterpiece figure as the inspiration for the toy’s paint scheme, rather than the 2003 Figure Ō mail-away release.		: Interestingly, the [[Hasbro Pulse]] write-up for the toy explicitly references the 2013 Masterpiece figure as the inspiration for the toy’s paint scheme, rather than the 2003 ''[[Figure Ō]]'' mail-away release.

	: Tigertrack was made available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse on [[June 26]], 2020, and was shipped out in early November.		: Tigertrack was made available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse on [[June 26]], 2020, and was shipped out in early November.

M Sipher: /* Fiction */

2026-01-08T03:22:56Z

Fiction

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===		===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
			[[File:Controverse TigertrackStripes.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1\|Tiger, tiger, burning bright]]
	====''Legends'' comic====		====''Legends'' comic====
	~~[[File:Controverse TigertrackStripes.jpg\|thumb\|left\|150px\|]]~~
	In the late 1980s, Tigertrack and [[Stripes]] tried to protect the [[Transform Super Cog]] in the ''[[Ark (G1)\|Ark]]'' from being stolen by the [[Decepticon]]s, but the [[Battlecharger]]s were able to snatch it from right under their noses. {{Storylink\|Slugslinger's Ambition}}		In the late 1980s, Tigertrack and [[Stripes]] tried to protect the [[Transform Super Cog]] in the ''[[Ark (G1)\|Ark]]'' from being stolen by the [[Decepticon]]s, but the [[Battlecharger]]s were able to snatch it from right under their noses. {{Storylink\|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

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	====''Masterpiece'' toy bios====		====''Masterpiece'' toy bios====
	The newly-recruited Autobot [[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]] got along well with Tigertrack, coming to see Tigertrack as a brother. {{storylink\|Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-39+ Spinout profile}} When a party was assembled to apprehend [[Dia Cinders]] on [[Velocitron]], Tigertrack joined the mission. {{Storylink\|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-53+B Dia Burnout profile}}		The newly-recruited Autobot [[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]] got along well with Tigertrack, coming to see Tigertrack as a brother. {{storylink\|Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-39+ Spinout profile}} When a party was assembled to apprehend [[Dia Cinders (Diaclone)\|Dia Cinders]] on [[Velocitron]], Tigertrack joined the mission. {{Storylink\|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-53+B Dia Burnout profile}}

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===

M Sipher: /* Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers */

2026-01-07T23:01:59Z

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===		===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
	[[File:~~G1tigertrack~~ toy.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Sideswipe's Sunstreaker cosplay.]]		[[File:G1-toy Tigertrack.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Sideswipe's Sunstreaker cosplay.]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Tigertrack''' (Cybertron, [[2003]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Tigertrack''' (Cybertron, [[2003]])}}</ul>
	:*''ID number:'' '''90'''		:*''ID number:'' '''90'''
	:*''Accessories'': "[[Lazer homing SAM launcher]]", "[[electron pulse gun]]", 3 [[missile]]s		:*''Accessories'': "[[Lazer homing SAM launcher]]", "[[pulse rifle\|electron pulse gun]]", 3 [[missile]]s

	:A mail-away [[exclusive]] through issue 60 of ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, Tigertrack is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe]] toy, transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes\|Lamborghini Countach LP500S]], with a color scheme based on the yellow version of the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' "New Countach LP500S" toy. As he was released only in Japan, his spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational. Several factory-applied decals on the original version were replaced by painted [[tampograph]]s, like his headlamps.		:A mail-away [[exclusive]] through issue 60 of ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, Tigertrack is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe]] toy, transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes\|Lamborghini Countach LP500S]], with a color scheme based on the yellow version of the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' "New Countach LP500S" toy. As he was released only in Japan, his spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational. Several factory-applied decals on the original version were replaced by painted [[tampograph]]s, like his headlamps.
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	: Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[December 20]] of [[2002]], which shipped in November of the following year.		: Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[December 20]] of [[2002]], which shipped in November of the following year.

	: The base mold is also used ~~for~~ [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys\|Clampdown]], [[Deep Cover#Toys\|Deep Cover]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Red Alert]].		: The base mold was also used to make [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys\|Clampdown]], [[Deep Cover#Toys\|Deep Cover]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Red Alert]].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/Tigertrack/tigertrack.htm More information on Tigertrack at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/Tigertrack/tigertrack.htm More information on Tigertrack at TFU.info]''

Megaplex Prime: /* Generations Selects */

2025-11-10T11:43:50Z

Generations Selects

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	: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', Tigertrack is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Sideswipe]], transforming from robot to Cybertronian car and back. He includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]: Sideswipe's (non-firing) missile launcher and missile, and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Red Alert]]'s gun. Tigertrack also features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.		: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)\|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise\|Earthrise]]'', Tigertrack is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege\|Siege]]'' [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Sideswipe]], transforming from robot to Cybertronian car and back. He includes three weapons compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]: Sideswipe's (non-firing) missile launcher and missile, and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Red Alert]]'s gun. Tigertrack also features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

	: Interestingly, the [[Hasbro Pulse]] write-up for the toy explicitly references the 2013 Masterpiece figure as the inspiration for the ~~toy~~, rather than the 2003 Figure Ō mail-away release.		: Interestingly, the [[Hasbro Pulse]] write-up for the toy explicitly references the 2013 Masterpiece figure as the inspiration for the toy’s paint scheme, rather than the 2003 Figure Ō mail-away release.

	: Tigertrack was made available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse on [[June 26]], 2020, and was shipped out in early November.		: Tigertrack was made available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse on [[June 26]], 2020, and was shipped out in early November.

Doomdorm64: /* Notes */

2025-07-25T18:33:05Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Tigertrack's coloration is based on the [[Pre-Transformer\|pre-''Transformers'']] ''Diaclone'' toy that would be redecoed into [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] but, during pre-production of the original ''Transformers'' line, said toy was originally intended for ''[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]'' (then named "[[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]]"). The Lamborghini brothers evidently [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes\|swapped molds]] later in development, but not before Sideswipe's Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|The Transformers Universe]]'' bio was written, describing him with several features of the other toy. Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" takes its name from a handheld weapon mentioned in Sunstreaker's ''Universe'' profile, and given that the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys\|original Sunstreaker mold]] doesn't ''include'' such a weapon, it was almost certainly a designation for the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe toy's]] otherwise-unnamed rifle. It's funny how circularly that worked out.		*Tigertrack's coloration is based on the [[Pre-Transformer\|pre-''Transformers'']] ''Diaclone'' toy that would be redecoed into [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] but, during pre-production of the original ''Transformers'' line, said toy was originally intended for ''[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]'' (then named "[[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]]"). The Lamborghini brothers evidently [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes\|swapped molds]] later in development, but not before Sideswipe's Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|The Transformers Universe]]'' bio was written, describing him with several features of the other toy. Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" takes its name from a handheld weapon mentioned in Sunstreaker's ''Universe'' profile, and given that the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys\|original Sunstreaker mold]] doesn't ''include'' such a weapon, it was almost certainly a designation for the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe toy's]] otherwise-unnamed rifle. It's funny how circularly that worked out.
	*He's technically not part of [[e-~~Hobby~~]], surprisingly!		*He's technically not part of [[e-HOBBY]], surprisingly!

	==References==		==References==

Doomdorm64: /* Notes */

2025-07-25T18:32:50Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Tigertrack's coloration is based on the [[Pre-Transformer\|pre-''Transformers'']] ''Diaclone'' toy that would be redecoed into [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] but, during pre-production of the original ''Transformers'' line, said toy was originally intended for ''[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]'' (then named "[[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]]"). The Lamborghini brothers evidently [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes\|swapped molds]] later in development, but not before Sideswipe's Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|The Transformers Universe]]'' bio was written, describing him with several features of the other toy. Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" takes its name from a handheld weapon mentioned in Sunstreaker's ''Universe'' profile, and given that the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys\|original Sunstreaker mold]] doesn't ''include'' such a weapon, it was almost certainly a designation for the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe toy's]] otherwise-unnamed rifle. It's funny how circularly that worked out.		*Tigertrack's coloration is based on the [[Pre-Transformer\|pre-''Transformers'']] ''Diaclone'' toy that would be redecoed into [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] but, during pre-production of the original ''Transformers'' line, said toy was originally intended for ''[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]'' (then named "[[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]]"). The Lamborghini brothers evidently [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes\|swapped molds]] later in development, but not before Sideswipe's Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|The Transformers Universe]]'' bio was written, describing him with several features of the other toy. Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" takes its name from a handheld weapon mentioned in Sunstreaker's ''Universe'' profile, and given that the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys\|original Sunstreaker mold]] doesn't ''include'' such a weapon, it was almost certainly a designation for the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe toy's]] otherwise-unnamed rifle. It's funny how circularly that worked out.
			*He's technically not part of [[e-Hobby]], surprisingly!

	==References==		==References==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 23:59, 31 August 2024

2024-08-31T23:59:17Z

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	{{faction\|autobot}}		{{faction\|autobot}}
	:''Tigertrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Japanese ~~cartoon~~]] ~~portion~~ of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Tigertrack is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Japanese portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Tigertrack-card.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|I must order you because God told me to.]]		[[File:Tigertrack-card.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|I must order you because God told me to.]]
	A fierce and dedicated sentry,<ref>~~Rendered~~ on the G1 and ''Masterpiece'' packaging in Japanese as ''hoshō'' (歩哨)</ref> '''Tigertrack''' (タイガートラック ''Taigātorakku'') patrols Autobot installations with unmatched vigilance. His incredibly acute sensor packages enable him to spot approaching enemies through extreme low-visibility conditions, and can even see through camouflage screens and other optical illusions. Combined with powerful weapons and blazing speed, Tigertrack is one tough bot to get past!<ref>''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' Tigertrack bio card</ref>		A fierce and dedicated sentry,<ref>Tigertrack's function is given on the G1 and ''Masterpiece'' packaging in Japanese as ''hoshō'' (歩哨) and in English on the latter as "sentry".</ref> '''Tigertrack''' (タイガートラック ''Taigātorakku'') patrols Autobot installations with unmatched vigilance. His incredibly acute sensor packages enable him to spot approaching enemies through extreme low-visibility conditions, and can even see through camouflage screens and other optical illusions. Combined with powerful weapons and blazing speed, Tigertrack is one tough bot to get past!<ref>''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' Tigertrack bio card</ref>

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===		===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
	~~[[File:Controverse TigertrackStripes.jpg\|thumb\|left\|150px]]~~
	====''Legends'' comic====		====''Legends'' comic====
			[[File:Controverse TigertrackStripes.jpg\|thumb\|left\|150px\|]]
	In the late 1980s, Tigertrack and [[Stripes]] tried to protect the [[Transform Super Cog]] in the ''[[Ark (G1)\|Ark]]'' from being stolen by the [[Decepticon]]s, but the [[Battlecharger]]s were able to snatch it from right under their noses. {{Storylink\|Slugslinger's Ambition}}		In the late 1980s, Tigertrack and [[Stripes]] tried to protect the [[Transform Super Cog]] in the ''[[Ark (G1)\|Ark]]'' from being stolen by the [[Decepticon]]s, but the [[Battlecharger]]s were able to snatch it from right under their noses. {{Storylink\|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

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	====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====		====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
	In 2011, [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] attempted to reform himself out of the bodies of his disciples. Tigertrack was present with Autobot and Decepticon alike fighting to stop him. {{storylink\|Super Megatron comic 1}}		In 2011, [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] attempted to reform himself out of the bodies of his disciples. Tigertrack was present with Autobot and Decepticon alike fighting to stop him. {{storylink\|Super Megatron comic 1}}

			====''Masterpiece'' toy bios====
			The newly-recruited Autobot [[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]] got along well with Tigertrack, coming to see Tigertrack as a brother. {{storylink\|Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-39+ Spinout profile}} When a party was assembled to apprehend [[Dia Cinders]] on [[Velocitron]], Tigertrack joined the mission. {{Storylink\|Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece\|''Masterpiece'' MP-53+B Dia Burnout profile}}

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Tigertrack's coloration is based on the [[Pre-Transformer\|pre-''Transformers'']] ''Diaclone'' toy that would be redecoed into [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] but, during pre-production of the original ''Transformers'' line, said toy was originally intended for ''[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]'' (then named "[[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]]"). The Lamborghini brothers evidently [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes\|swapped molds]] later in development, but not before Sideswipe's ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' bio was written, describing him with several features of the other toy. Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" takes its name from a handheld weapon mentioned in Sunstreaker's ''Universe'' profile, and given that the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#~~Generation 1~~\|original Sunstreaker mold]] doesn't ''include'' such a weapon, it was almost certainly a designation for the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe toy's]] otherwise-unnamed rifle. It's funny how circularly that worked out.		*Tigertrack's coloration is based on the [[Pre-Transformer\|pre-''Transformers'']] ''Diaclone'' toy that would be redecoed into [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]] but, during pre-production of the original ''Transformers'' line, said toy was originally intended for ''[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]'' (then named "[[Spin-Out (G1)\|Spinout]]"). The Lamborghini brothers evidently [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes\|swapped molds]] later in development, but not before Sideswipe's Marvel ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|The Transformers Universe]]'' bio was written, describing him with several features of the other toy. Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" takes its name from a handheld weapon mentioned in Sunstreaker's ''Universe'' profile, and given that the [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Toys\|original Sunstreaker mold]] doesn't ''include'' such a weapon, it was almost certainly a designation for the [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe toy's]] otherwise-unnamed rifle. It's funny how circularly that worked out.

	==References==		==References==

Smasher at 21:57, 10 April 2024

2024-04-10T21:57:31Z

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	:A mail-away [[exclusive]] through issue 60 of ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, Tigertrack is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe]] toy, transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes\|Lamborghini Countach LP500S]], with a color scheme based on the yellow version of the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' "New Countach LP500S" toy. As he was released only in Japan, his spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational. Several factory-applied decals on the original version were replaced by painted [[tampograph]]s, like his headlamps.		:A mail-away [[exclusive]] through issue 60 of ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, Tigertrack is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Sideswipe]] toy, transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes\|Lamborghini Countach LP500S]], with a color scheme based on the yellow version of the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' "New Countach LP500S" toy. As he was released only in Japan, his spring-loaded missile launcher is fully operational. Several factory-applied decals on the original version were replaced by painted [[tampograph]]s, like his headlamps.

	: Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[December 20]] of [[2002]], which shipped on in November of the following year.		: Pre-orders for this toy closed on [[December 20]] of [[2002]], which shipped in November of the following year.

	: The base mold is also used for [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys\|Clampdown]], [[Deep Cover#Toys\|Deep Cover]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Red Alert]].		: The base mold is also used for [[Clampdown (G1)#Toys\|Clampdown]], [[Deep Cover#Toys\|Deep Cover]], and [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generation 1\|Red Alert]].