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:''Shuttle Gunner is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''
:''Shuttle Gunner is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination|Operation Combination]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic|10:10, 24 April 2009 (EDT)}}
[[File:TVMJuly1992ShuttlerGunnerToy.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Not... okay, okay, basically [[Movor]]. But at least his name isn't as dumb.<br>('''''Note:''' This photo is of a pre-release toy with the wrong chest colors; the final release has a dark green chest.'')]]
'''Shuttle Gunner''' is a member of the [[Battle Gaia]] team, sent to [[Earth]] to capture energy to fuel the Decepticons' conquest.


He can go in space!
'''Shuttle Gunner''' (シャトルガンナー ''Shatorugannā'') is a member of the [[Battle Gaia]] team, sent to [[Earth]] to capture energy to fuel the Decepticons' conquest.


They can go in space!


==Fiction==
===''United EX''===
When [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] succeeded in purloining a set of drones intended for [[Blaze Master (G1)|Choppermaster]], a new combiner, Battle Gaia, was created from his old body's data. After reporting his success to [[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]], Onslaught released Battle Gaia in order to create a distraction that would allow him to continue his thefts. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}}


==Fiction==
===''Operation Combination'' story pages===
===Operation Combination story pages===
Shuttle Gunner served as a limb for Battle Gaia. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|Big Pinch, Autobots!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|The Decepticons' Attack on Earth!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|Conclusion}}
Shuttle Gunner is never shown as an individual robot, only as a limb of Battle Gaia. {{storylink|Operation Combination (story page)|Big Pinch, Autobots!}} {{storylink|Operation Combination (story page)|The Decepticons' Attack on Earth!}} {{storylink|Operation Combination (story page)|Conclusion}}
 
===Metrowars===
As part of Battle Gaia, Shuttle Gunner was stationed aboard [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] during an attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Operation Combination===
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
*'''Battle Gaia''' (Multi-pack, 1992)
<ul class ="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Battle Gaia''' (Multi-pack, 1992)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TF-10'''
:*''ID number'': '''TF-10'''
:*''Accessories'': Left & right cannons, pistol
 
: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]'' portion of the original [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' toyline, Shuttle Gunner is a [[redeco]] of [[Blast Off (G1)/toys#The Transformers|Blast Off]], transforming into a Space Shuttle. Using the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]''-style of combination, the figure can form any limb to a compatible torso, though Shuttle Gunner's nominal placement is as the right arm to Battle Gaia.
 
: Shuttle Gunner was only available as part of the [[Battle Gaia#Toys|Battle Gaia]] giftset, along with [[Great Cannon]], [[Leyland]], [[Sandstorm (OC)|Sandstorm]], and [[Target Hawk]]. As one of the last releases of the Japanese ''Transformers'' line, at a time when pretty much everyone had stopped buying Transformers, a loose set of the team can demand prices over a thousand U.S. dollars.


: Shuttle Gunner is a [[redeco]] of [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]], transforming into a Space Shuttle. Using the [[Scramble City]] style of combination, he can form any limb to a compatible torso, though his nominal placement is as the right arm to Battle Gaia. He was only available as part of the Battle Gaia giftset.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Destron/ShuttleGunner/shuttlegunner.htm More information on Shuttle Gunner at TFU.info]''
{{G1CombaticonMold}}


: This mold was also used to make [[Movor]].
==Notes==
* The Shuttle Gunner depicted in the July 1992 issue of ''TV Magazine'' (as seen above) has some color differences compared to the final version; most notably, the retail toy's chest is dark green, and his shuttle windows are purple.




[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Operation Combination Decepticons]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:Operation Combination characters]]

Latest revision as of 13:33, 25 January 2026

Shuttle Gunner is a Decepticon from the Operation Combination portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Not... okay, okay, basically Movor. But at least his name isn't as dumb.
(Note: This photo is of a pre-release toy with the wrong chest colors; the final release has a dark green chest.)

Shuttle Gunner (シャトルガンナー Shatorugannā) is a member of the Battle Gaia team, sent to Earth to capture energy to fuel the Decepticons' conquest.

They can go in space!

Fiction

[edit]

United EX

[edit]

When Onslaught succeeded in purloining a set of drones intended for Choppermaster, a new combiner, Battle Gaia, was created from his old body's data. After reporting his success to Scrash, Onslaught released Battle Gaia in order to create a distraction that would allow him to continue his thefts. Prelude to the Siege

Operation Combination story pages

[edit]

Shuttle Gunner served as a limb for Battle Gaia. Big Pinch, Autobots! The Decepticons' Attack on Earth! Conclusion

Metrowars

[edit]

As part of Battle Gaia, Shuttle Gunner was stationed aboard Metrotitan during an attack on Scramble City. Metrowars

Toys

[edit]

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

[edit]
  • Battle Gaia (Multi-pack, 1992)
  • ID number: TF-10
  • Accessories: Left & right cannons, pistol
Released in the Operation Combination portion of the original Takara, Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline, Shuttle Gunner is a redeco of Blast Off, transforming into a Space Shuttle. Using the Scramble City-style of combination, the figure can form any limb to a compatible torso, though Shuttle Gunner's nominal placement is as the right arm to Battle Gaia.
Shuttle Gunner was only available as part of the Battle Gaia giftset, along with Great Cannon, Leyland, Sandstorm, and Target Hawk. As one of the last releases of the Japanese Transformers line, at a time when pretty much everyone had stopped buying Transformers, a loose set of the team can demand prices over a thousand U.S. dollars.
{{#if:The Transformers combiner team|The Transformers combiner team mold:|}} Combaticons {{#if:
Bruticus

Version 1 (Bruticus):

  • HasbroThe Transformers Bruticus (In)
  • TakaraFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
    D-69 Bruticus (GS & In)
  • TF-10 Battle Gaia (GS)

Version 2 (Baldigus):

  • Takara/TakaraTomyCar Robots D-011 Baldigus (GS & In)
  • SonokongCar Bot D-011 Baldigus (GS)
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released

Onslaught (leader)

Version 1 (Onslaught):

Version 2 (Dolrailer):


Blast Off

Version 1 (Blast Off):

Version 2 (Shuttler):


Brawl

Version 1 (Brawl):

Version 2 (Dangar):

  • SonokongCar Bot D-011 Dangar

Swindle

Version 1 (Swindle):

Version 2 (Greejeeber):


Vortex

Version 1 (Vortex):

Version 2 (Hepter):

  • SonokongCar Bot D-011 Hepter
||-
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Bruticus

Version 1 (Bruticus):

  • HasbroThe Transformers Bruticus (In)
  • TakaraFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
    D-69 Bruticus (GS & In)
  • TF-10 Battle Gaia (GS)

Version 2 (Baldigus):

  • Takara/TakaraTomyCar Robots D-011 Baldigus (GS & In)
  • SonokongCar Bot D-011 Baldigus (GS)
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released

Onslaught (leader)

Version 1 (Onslaught):

Version 2 (Dolrailer):


Blast Off

Version 1 (Blast Off):

Version 2 (Shuttler):


Brawl

Version 1 (Brawl):

Version 2 (Dangar):

  • SonokongCar Bot D-011 Dangar

Swindle

Version 1 (Swindle):

Version 2 (Greejeeber):


Vortex

Version 1 (Vortex):

Version 2 (Hepter):

  • SonokongCar Bot D-011 Hepter
|}}

{{#if:Daishirou Shibukawa||-

Daishirou Shibukawa|}}

Notes

[edit]
  • The Shuttle Gunner depicted in the July 1992 issue of TV Magazine (as seen above) has some color differences compared to the final version; most notably, the retail toy's chest is dark green, and his shuttle windows are purple.