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{{disambig2|the Micromaster combiner from Universe|the Robots in Disguise bullet train combiner|Rail Racer (RID)}} | {{disambig2|the Micromaster combiner from Universe|the Robots in Disguise bullet train combiner|Rail Racer (RID)}} | ||
:''Rail Racer is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy | :''Rail Racer is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[combiner]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | ||
[[File:MC-toy Sixtrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | [[File:MC-toy Sixtrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | ||
'''Rail Racer''' is the combined form of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s. | |||
As such, he is combined from: | |||
* [[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]] (right leg) | |||
* [[Overload (Universe)|Overload]] (back) | |||
* [[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]] (torso) | |||
* [[Rapid Run (Universe)|Rapid Run]] (left arm) | |||
* [[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]] (left leg) | |||
* [[Tankor (Universe)|Tankor]] (right arm) | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
In | In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), the Railbots were born from Doctor [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. The [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], the [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], and the Railbots fought the [[Constructicon (Universe)|Constructicons]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
: Rail Racer | : A completely unaltered release of ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Sixtrain]] (released only months earlier) down to only carrying [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] [[copyright]] stamps, Rail Racer could only be obtained by buying all six separate Railbot components: [[Overload (Universe)|Overload]], [[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]], [[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]], [[Rapid Run (Universe)|Rapid Run]], [[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]], and [[Tankor (Universe)|Tankor]]. He requires a large amount of combiner [[kibble]] to form a complete robot mode. These parts form little "battle train" stations to be towed by the individuals' train modes when separated. | ||
: This set of molds was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed from those used to make [[Sixliner]]. | : This set of molds was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed from those used to make [[Sixliner]]. | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBRailRacer/railracer.htm More information on Rail Racer at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBRailRacer/railracer.htm More information on Rail Racer at TFU.info]'' | ||
===Cybertron=== | ===''Cybertron''=== | ||
[[File:Cybertron packaged Railbots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | [[File:Cybertron packaged Railbots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | ||
: Rail Racer and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds. | : Rail Racer and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:21, 28 July 2025
| This article is about the Micromaster combiner from Universe. For the Robots in Disguise bullet train combiner, see Rail Racer (RID). |
- Rail Racer is an Autobot Micromaster combiner from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Rail Racer is the combined form of the Micromaster Railbots.
As such, he is combined from:
- Midnight Express (right leg)
- Overload (back)
- Railspike (torso)
- Rapid Run (left arm)
- Swindle (left leg)
- Tankor (right arm)
Fiction
[edit]Ask Vector Prime
[edit]In Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta (a highly Primax-influenced universe), the Railbots were born from Doctor Brian Jones's attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to Mini-Con anatomy. The Aerialbots, the Protectobots, and the Railbots fought the Constructicons in the Combiner Wars during the Unicron Singularity crisis. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
[edit]- A completely unaltered release of Micromaster Sixtrain (released only months earlier) down to only carrying Takara copyright stamps, Rail Racer could only be obtained by buying all six separate Railbot components: Overload, Midnight Express, Railspike, Rapid Run, Swindle, and Tankor. He requires a large amount of combiner kibble to form a complete robot mode. These parts form little "battle train" stations to be towed by the individuals' train modes when separated.
- The Railbots were originally a Kay-Bee stores exclusive, but later made their way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.
Cybertron
[edit]
- Rail Racer and the rest of the Universe Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the Cybertron line. Presumably this is because the Universe line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the Universe line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.
