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[[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s '''Viper Pistol''' is a nasty little piece of hardware. It shoots streams of neuro-circuitry paralyzing liquid.
[[File:G1Mindwipe boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s '''Viper Pistol''' is a nasty little piece of hardware.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
In [[robot mode]] Midwipe used a viper pistol, which fired a stream of liquid that paralyzed the [[Circuit (circuit)|neuro-circuitry]] of any mechanical being it hit, freezing the victim in their tracks for up to 30 minutes. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Mindwipe's ''Universe'' profile}}
===''Desert of Danger''===
===''Desert of Danger''===
In one possible scenario, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[you]]rself were confronted by Mindwipe. Without Hot Rod's [[Firebolt (G1)|own]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|targetmaster]] [[binary bonding|partner]], however, the fight was a one-sided affair. Mindwipe shot a spurt of pungent liquid all over Hot Rod's chest, which seeped into his circuits and quickly deactivated him. Though the Viper pistol would have no effect on an organic such as yourself, Mindwipe needed only use his powerful hands to deal with you. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}
{{notemultipath}}
[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[you]]rself were confronted by Mindwipe. Without Hot Rod's [[Firebolt (G1)|own]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|targetmaster]] [[binary bonding|partner]], however, the fight was a one-sided affair. Mindwipe shot a spurt of pungent liquid all over Hot Rod's chest, which seeped into his circuits and quickly deactivated him. Though the viper pistol would have no effect on an organic such as yourself, Mindwipe needed only use his powerful hands to deal with you. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}
 
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
In [[robot mode]] Midwipe wielded a viper pistol which fired toxic liquid that paralyzed its target's [[neural cluster]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Mindwipe's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Mindwipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Went to the same hypnotism class as [[Blood]] and [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]].]]
[[File:G1-toy Mindwipe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Mindwipe with Vorath''' (Headmaster, 1987)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Mindwipe with Vorath''' ([[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], [[1987]])}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-87'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Vorath#Generation 1|Vorath]] Headmaster trainer, viper pistol
**''Accessories'': "Vorath" Headmaster trainer, "Viper Pistol"
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Mindwipe (G1)#Toys|Mindwipe]] came with a purple weapon, identified as a viper pistol in his [[instructions]] and the [[packaging]] [[bio]] alongside his [[Tech Spec]]s.
 
: Mindwipe transforms into a robotic bat. In this mode, his pack-in Headmaster partner [[Vorath#Toys|Vorath]] fits into his chest compartment. In [[robot mode]], Vorath forms his head; attaching him activates a tumbler mechanism that displays an abbreviated set of [[Tech Spec]]s behind the robot mode chest panel. Mindwipe and Vorath are both cross-compatible with any other Generation 1 Headmaster body/head.
 
: The tail gets in the way and prevents the bat from standing in an upright position, unless one swings the tail to the front, which, while hilarious looking, isn't the correct orientation. One solution is to unscrew the toy and flip the tail over so it angles upwards. Doing this doubly benefits the [[beast mode]] in that the tail now acts as a sort of third leg for stability. Speaking of swinging to the front, his shoulders are articulated to swing his robot arms chestward in beast mode, putting the chromed "speaker"-looking bits forward, as depicted in most media... but ''not'' in the toy's instructions. Oops.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Mindwipe/mindwipe.htm More information on Mindwipe at TFU.info]
{{--}}
 
==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Caramel''===
[[File:Caramel mindwipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Wipe''' (1987)
:A soft-rubber figurine of a wingless Mindwipe was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' line of "[[candy toy]]s" in yellow, red or blue. His Viper pistol is molded into his hand.
{{-}}
 
===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Kabaya mindwipe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Wipe''' (1987)
**''Accessories'': Headmaster unit, "Viper Pistol"
:Released in the sixth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s, this simplified incarnation of Mindwipe is a snap-together model kit constructed of black, red and cream plastic.
 
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1621/Kabaya/Vorath.html More information on Transformers Gum Wipe at Transformers @ The Moon]''
{{-}}


[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 pistols]]
[[Category:Pistols]]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 7 April 2025

The name or term "Viper" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Viper (disambiguation).

Mindwipe's Viper Pistol is a nasty little piece of hardware.

Fiction

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Marvel The Transformers comics

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In robot mode Midwipe used a viper pistol, which fired a stream of liquid that paralyzed the neuro-circuitry of any mechanical being it hit, freezing the victim in their tracks for up to 30 minutes. Mindwipe's Universe profile

Desert of Danger

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The following summarizes one or more multipath adventures. Details vary depending on the paths taken in-story. See the book's page for information on alternate paths.

Hot Rod and yourself were confronted by Mindwipe. Without Hot Rod's own targetmaster partner, however, the fight was a one-sided affair. Mindwipe shot a spurt of pungent liquid all over Hot Rod's chest, which seeped into his circuits and quickly deactivated him. Though the viper pistol would have no effect on an organic such as yourself, Mindwipe needed only use his powerful hands to deal with you. Desert of Danger

Dreamwave Generation One continuity

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In robot mode Midwipe wielded a viper pistol which fired toxic liquid that paralyzed its target's neural cluster. Mindwipe's More than Meets the Eye profile

Toys

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The Transformers

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  • Accessories: Vorath Headmaster trainer, viper pistol
The Transformers Mindwipe came with a purple weapon, identified as a viper pistol in his instructions and the packaging bio alongside his Tech Specs.