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'''Explosive shells''' (or '''artillery shells''') are perhaps the least hi-tech of the array of shells that the [[Autobot]]s [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] have at their disposal. On the [[Decepticon]] side, [[Snarler]]'s [[rotary cannon]] also fires explosive shells. | '''Explosive shells''' (or '''artillery shells''') are perhaps the least hi-tech of the array of shells that the [[Autobot]]s [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] have at their disposal. On the [[Decepticon]] side, [[Snarler]]'s [[rotary cannon]] also fires explosive shells. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ||
In [[Alternate mode| | As a tank, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s track-mounted cannon fired an explosive shell 3.5 miles with the power to level a 5-story brick building. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Blitzwing's ''Universe'' profile}} In [[robot mode]], [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] carried a head-mounted [[Mortar cannon|mortar]] that fired 50-pound explosive shells with a range of eight miles. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Bombshell's ''Universe'' profile}} [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]'s titanium-steel alloy armor was resistant to all explosive shells having yields of ten megatons or less. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Crankcase's ''Universe'' profile}} In [[Alternate mode|tank mode]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]'s 120mm laser-guided gun shot a variety of [[Incendiary shell cannon|incendiary]], [[Sonic shell|sonic]], and explosive shells. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Hardhead's ''Universe'' profile}} In vehicle mode Scattershot could fire an awesome array of sonic, [[Thermal shell|thermal]], and artillery shells, which he could deploy with even more precision in battle station mode. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Scattershot's ''Universe'' profile}} Warpath's extremely accurate tank cannon could fire a variety of shells, including explosive, thermal, [[Cryogenic shell|cryogenic]], [[Acid pellet|acid]], and sonic. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Warpath's ''Universe'' profile}} | ||
In robot mode Twin Twist carried a semi-automatic [[cannon-rifle]] that fired explosive shells, each with the energy equivalent of 100 pounds of TNT. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Twin Twist's ''Universe'' profile}} | |||
While pursuing the [[human]]s [[Cliff Dietz]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] through a ski resort, Snarler fired an explosive shell at them but missed. [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] followed up with a freeze beam from his [[anti-thermal cannon]] and also missed. {{storylink|The Man in the Machine!}} | While pursuing the [[human]]s [[Cliff Dietz]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] through a ski resort, Snarler fired an explosive shell at them but missed. [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] followed up with a freeze beam from his [[anti-thermal cannon]] and also missed. {{storylink|The Man in the Machine!}} | ||
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | ===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | ||
[[File:G1Strafe MTMTE.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]] | [[File:G1Strafe MTMTE.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]] | ||
Scattershot's vehicle mode was bristling with artillery launchers capable of firing explosive shells. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Scattershot's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Snarler was armed with a rotary cannon which fired explosive shells that homed in on their targets based on pre-programmed visual data. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Snarler's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} In [[robot mode]], Strafe was armed with a pistol that fired explosive shells, though he still had access to his jet mode's explosive shell cannons. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Strafe's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Warpath's tank cannon, also useable in robot mode, was capable of firing various types of shell, including explosive. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Warpath's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} | [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]]'s vehicle mode turret could act as a [[machine gun]], launch explosive shells, or operate as a [[flamethrower]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Dropshot's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Useable in both modes, Hardhead's 120-milimeter laser-targeted cannon fired incendiary, sonic, and explosive shells. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Hardhead's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] was armed with explosive and smoke canisters, which he could deploy in both modes. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Roadbuster's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Scattershot's vehicle mode was bristling with artillery launchers capable of firing explosive shells. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Scattershot's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Snarler was armed with a rotary cannon which fired explosive shells that homed in on their targets based on pre-programmed visual data. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Snarler's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} In [[robot mode]], Strafe was armed with a pistol that fired explosive shells, though he still had access to his jet mode's explosive shell cannons. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Strafe's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Warpath's tank cannon, also useable in robot mode, was capable of firing various types of shell, including explosive. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Warpath's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} | ||
Following a battle with the Decepticons in [[Alaska]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] reported that the injured [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s internal mechanisms were riddled with explosive shells. {{storylink|New World Order}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''The Transformers''=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:G1 barrage toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Barrage''' ([[Insecticon (G1)#The Transformers|Deluxe Insecticon]], [[1985]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': [[sonic rifle]], [[electro-sword]] | |||
:In insect mode, ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Barrage (Insecticon)#Generation 1|Barrage]] could fire explosive charges from his gun mounts, according to his [[packaging]] [[bio]]. As this mold was owned by [[Bandai]], it was not included in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s version of ''Transformers''. | |||
{{-}} | |||
[[File:G1-toy WarpathOrig.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | [[File:G1-toy WarpathOrig.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' ([[Mini-Vehicle]], | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' ([[Mini-Vehicle]], 1985)}}</ul> | ||
:According to his | :According to his packaging bio, ''The Transformers'' [[Warpath (G1)#Generation 1|Warpath]] could fire explosive shells. This [[mold]] was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]]. | ||
{{-}} | |||
[[File:G1-toy Hardhead.jpg||thumb|upright=1.66]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hardhead''' ([[Headmaster (technology)#Toys|Headmaster]], [[1987]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': [[Duros#Toys|Duros]] Headmaster partner, 2 [[shatterblaster]]s | |||
:[[Hardhead (G1)#Generation 1|Hardhead]]'s 120MM laser-guided gun can fire explosive shells, according to his packaging bio. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[File:G1-toy Scattershot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | [[File:G1-toy Scattershot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scattershot''' ([[Technobot (G1)#The Transformers|Technobot]] leader, | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Scattershot''' ([[Technobot (G1)#The Transformers|Technobot]] leader, 1987/[[1988]])}}</ul> | ||
:*''Accessories'': acid-pellet gun, 2 artillery guns, [[Computron (G1)#The Transformers|Computron]] head, left & right Computron fists, Computron chestplate/base, 2 Computron foot-plates | :*''Accessories'': acid-pellet gun, 2 artillery guns, [[Computron (G1)#The Transformers|Computron]] head, left & right Computron fists, Computron chestplate/base, 2 Computron foot-plates | ||
:''The Transformers'' [[Scattershot (G1)#Generation 1|Scattershot]]'s two artillery guns could fire artillery shells, according to his packaging bio. This [[toy]] was also available as part of a Computron [[giftset]]. | :''The Transformers'' [[Scattershot (G1)#Generation 1|Scattershot]]'s two artillery guns could fire artillery shells, according to his packaging bio. This [[toy]] was also available as part of a Computron [[giftset]]. | ||
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[[File:Snarlertoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | [[File:Snarlertoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp- | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Snarler''' ([[Pretender Beast]]), 1988)}}</ul> | ||
:*''Accessories'': [[Pretender]] shell, rotary cannon, two shoulder pads | :*''Accessories'': [[Pretender]] shell, rotary cannon, two shoulder pads | ||
:As identified in his [[instructions]], [[Snarler#The Transformers|Snarler]] came with a pink rotary cannon that fired explosive shells, according to his packaging bio. | :As identified in his [[instructions]], [[Snarler#The Transformers|Snarler]] came with a pink rotary cannon that fired explosive shells, according to his packaging bio. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:45, 19 November 2025
Explosive shells (or artillery shells) are perhaps the least hi-tech of the array of shells that the Autobots Warpath and Scattershot have at their disposal. On the Decepticon side, Snarler's rotary cannon also fires explosive shells.
Sometimes Strafe is armed with explosive shell cannons and an explosive shell pistol.
Fiction
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]As a tank, Blitzwing's track-mounted cannon fired an explosive shell 3.5 miles with the power to level a 5-story brick building. Blitzwing's Universe profile In robot mode, Bombshell carried a head-mounted mortar that fired 50-pound explosive shells with a range of eight miles. Bombshell's Universe profile Crankcase's titanium-steel alloy armor was resistant to all explosive shells having yields of ten megatons or less. Crankcase's Universe profile In tank mode, Hardhead's 120mm laser-guided gun shot a variety of incendiary, sonic, and explosive shells. Hardhead's Universe profile In vehicle mode Scattershot could fire an awesome array of sonic, thermal, and artillery shells, which he could deploy with even more precision in battle station mode. Scattershot's Universe profile Warpath's extremely accurate tank cannon could fire a variety of shells, including explosive, thermal, cryogenic, acid, and sonic. Warpath's Universe profile In robot mode Twin Twist carried a semi-automatic cannon-rifle that fired explosive shells, each with the energy equivalent of 100 pounds of TNT. Twin Twist's Universe profile
While pursuing the humans Cliff Dietz and Spike Witwicky through a ski resort, Snarler fired an explosive shell at them but missed. Carnivac followed up with a freeze beam from his anti-thermal cannon and also missed. The Man in the Machine!
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
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Dropshot's vehicle mode turret could act as a machine gun, launch explosive shells, or operate as a flamethrower. Dropshot's More than Meets the Eye profile Useable in both modes, Hardhead's 120-milimeter laser-targeted cannon fired incendiary, sonic, and explosive shells. Hardhead's More than Meets the Eye profile Roadbuster was armed with explosive and smoke canisters, which he could deploy in both modes. Roadbuster's More than Meets the Eye profile Scattershot's vehicle mode was bristling with artillery launchers capable of firing explosive shells. Scattershot's More than Meets the Eye profile Snarler was armed with a rotary cannon which fired explosive shells that homed in on their targets based on pre-programmed visual data. Snarler's More than Meets the Eye profile In robot mode, Strafe was armed with a pistol that fired explosive shells, though he still had access to his jet mode's explosive shell cannons. Strafe's More than Meets the Eye profile Warpath's tank cannon, also useable in robot mode, was capable of firing various types of shell, including explosive. Warpath's More than Meets the Eye profile
Following a battle with the Decepticons in Alaska, Ratchet reported that the injured Ironhide's internal mechanisms were riddled with explosive shells. New World Order
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
[edit]
- Barrage (Deluxe Insecticon, 1985)
- Accessories: sonic rifle, electro-sword
- In insect mode, The Transformers Barrage could fire explosive charges from his gun mounts, according to his packaging bio. As this mold was owned by Bandai, it was not included in Takara's version of Transformers.
- Warpath (Mini-Vehicle, 1985)
- According to his packaging bio, The Transformers Warpath could fire explosive shells. This mold was used to make Treds.
- Hardhead (Headmaster, 1987)
- Accessories: Duros Headmaster partner, 2 shatterblasters
- Hardhead's 120MM laser-guided gun can fire explosive shells, according to his packaging bio.
- Accessories: acid-pellet gun, 2 artillery guns, Computron head, left & right Computron fists, Computron chestplate/base, 2 Computron foot-plates
- The Transformers Scattershot's two artillery guns could fire artillery shells, according to his packaging bio. This toy was also available as part of a Computron giftset.
- Snarler (Pretender Beast), 1988)
- Accessories: Pretender shell, rotary cannon, two shoulder pads
- As identified in his instructions, Snarler came with a pink rotary cannon that fired explosive shells, according to his packaging bio.
Notes
[edit]- For some reason, Strafe's Dreamwave More than Meets the Eye profile replaced his light-pulse blasters and heat-ray rifle with explosive shell cannons and an explosive shell pistol.
