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===IDW ''Shattered Glass'' comic=== | ===IDW ''Shattered Glass'' comic=== | ||
When the war moved to Earth, Windcharger was sent flying as he, [[Brawn (SG)|Brawn]], [[Ironhide (SG)|Ironhide]] and [[Downshift (SG)|Downshift]] fought against a head-on charge from [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 2|Shattered Glass #2}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Transformers''=== | ===''Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:Camaro-Purple.jpg|upright=2. | [[File:Camaro-Purple.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|]] | ||
*'''Camaro''' (Malignus, 1987) | *'''Camaro''' (Malignus, 1987) | ||
{{note|The purple/lavender version of [[Camaro#Toys|Camaro]] was repurposed as ''Shattered Glass'' Windcharger in "Coalescence".}} | {{note|The purple/lavender version of [[Camaro#Toys|Camaro]] was repurposed as ''Shattered Glass'' Windcharger in "Coalescence".}} | ||
: A [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]]ing of the [[Mini Vehicle]] [[Windcharger (G1)#Toys|Windcharger]], Camaro transforms into a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (which begs the question of what's up with his name). He was released only in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in two different color schemes: metal-flake blue with pale yellow, and dark purple with lavender robot parts. The mold was also slightly altered to accommodate the new "Malignus" sigil decal in [[robot mode]]. | : A [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]]ing of the [[Mini Vehicle]] [[Windcharger (G1)#Toys|Windcharger]], Camaro transforms into a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (which begs the question of what's up with his name). He was released only in Brazil by [[Estrela]] in two different color schemes: metal-flake blue with pale yellow, and dark purple with lavender robot parts. The mold was also slightly altered to accommodate the new "[[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]]" sigil decal in [[robot mode]]. | ||
: All of the | : All of the [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]/Malignus" Mini Vehicle releases are considered fairly rare, and go for a fairly high price on the secondary market, particularly the secondary color schemes; in this instance, the purple/lavender Camaro goes for more. | ||
: This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Tailgate (G1)#Toys|Tailgate]] and later [[Rook (Universe)#Toys|Rook]]. | : This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Tailgate (G1)#Toys|Tailgate]] and later [[Rook (Universe)#Toys|Rook]]. Camaro's other coloration was used as inspiration for ''Shattered Glass'' [[Tailgate (SG)|Tailgate]]. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Windcharger was not | *Windcharger was not visually depicted in [[Fun Publications]]' stories, but [[Jesse Wittenrich]] later clarified his design intent on Twitter.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I was thinking the Brazilian and Mexican G1 Minicars when I wrote those.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/934216467394023425|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=11|day=25|(defunct=)}}</ref> | ||
*In [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic series, Windcharger has his previous color scheme applied to the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class [[Windcharger (G1)#Power of the Primes|Windcharger toy]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 22 August 2023
| This article is about the evil Autobot. For his heroic counterpart, see Windcharger (G1). For a list of other meanings, see Windcharger (disambiguation). |
- Windcharger is an evil Autobot from the Shattered Glass continuity family.
Windcharger is a member of Rodimus's forces.
Fiction
[edit]Fun Publications Shattered Glass continuity
[edit]Windcharger was one of Side Burn's victims. He was kidnapped and dissected to produce parts for Side Burn's experiments with bio-mechanical Transhumans. His body was eventually found by Rodimus and the Autobots when Side Burn's true purpose was uncovered. Coalescence
IDW Shattered Glass comic
[edit]When the war moved to Earth, Windcharger was sent flying as he, Brawn, Ironhide and Downshift fought against a head-on charge from Megatron. Shattered Glass #2
Toys
[edit]Transformers
[edit]
- Camaro (Malignus, 1987)
The purple/lavender version of Camaro was repurposed as Shattered Glass Windcharger in "Coalescence".
- A redeco and slight retooling of the Mini Vehicle Windcharger, Camaro transforms into a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (which begs the question of what's up with his name). He was released only in Brazil by Estrela in two different color schemes: metal-flake blue with pale yellow, and dark purple with lavender robot parts. The mold was also slightly altered to accommodate the new "Malignus" sigil decal in robot mode.
- All of the Optimus/Malignus" Mini Vehicle releases are considered fairly rare, and go for a fairly high price on the secondary market, particularly the secondary color schemes; in this instance, the purple/lavender Camaro goes for more.
- This mold was also retooled to make Tailgate and later Rook. Camaro's other coloration was used as inspiration for Shattered Glass Tailgate.
Notes
[edit]- Windcharger was not visually depicted in Fun Publications' stories, but Jesse Wittenrich later clarified his design intent on Twitter.[1]
- In IDW Publishing's comic series, Windcharger has his previous color scheme applied to the Power of the Primes Legends Class Windcharger toy.
References
[edit]- ↑ "I was thinking the Brazilian and Mexican G1 Minicars when I wrote those."—Jesse Wittenrich, Twitter, 2017/11/25
