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Rescue Roy was the first, and only, "ultra class" figure released under the [[1-2-3 Transformers]] line (2001), transforming from a robot to an red, black, and gray fire engine, in three steps.
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:'' Rescue Roy is a [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] from the [[1-2-3 Transformers]] portion of the [[Go-Bots continuity family|Go-Bots]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:123-toy Rescue Roy.jpg|thumb|upright=2.5|Where was he when ''we'' were growing up?]]


Rescue Roy has no accessories, but more than makes up for his lack of accessories by having several sound and light effects.
'''Rescue Roy''' is the most awesome thing ever. A big friendly robot firetruck, he's always ready to help people in need and teach kids how to be cheerful, proud, and heroic.  


The main gimmicks of the 1-2-3 Transformers line are simplistic transformations and electronic sounds (and lights, in the case of Rescue Roy). 
{{quote|We'll blast the red stuff with the wet stuff!|One of the many quotes spouted electronically by the Rescue Roy toy}}


In both robot mode and vehicle mode, if you slide the light/siren on his left to the side, his eyes (in robot mode) and red lights on his chest/cab will light up.  Rescue Roy can say nine phrases, overall, by sliding this button.
==Fiction==
===''Classics''===
When [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] used the [[Terminus Blade]] to open a rift in space-time, Rescue Roy and the Autobots attempted to protect the human population as [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|their universe]] was literally destroyed around them. Only the Earth itself survived the cataclysm, passing over into [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|the negative polarity universe]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}


# "You're the real hero, partner!"
===''Kre-O'' comic===
# "We'll blast the red stuff with the wet stuff!"
Rescue Roy led several [[human]] [[Kreon]]s to safety inside [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when three [[Decepticon]] combiners attacked the base. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}}
# Fire engine honking
# Fire engine siren
# "We're a tough, two man team."
# "Let's save the day, in a big way!"
# "When danger calls, I answer with action!"
# "Chief, prepare the water cannon!"


While in robot mode, there is a second button, that when pushed will cause his wings to flip out/expand from his backpack.  At this point, Rescue Roy will utter "Let's take to the air!" and jet engine sound effects are heard.
==Toys==
===''1-2-3 Transformers''===
* '''Rescue Roy''' (Ultra 1-2-3 Transformer, 2001)
{{toydesigner|[[Yuichiro Hira]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Tim Bradley]] (concept artist)}}


In vehicle mode, a third button (found behind his head area) can be also be used while in fire engine mode, producing the following sound effects/phrases:
: The first toy in the short-lived [[Tonka]] ''[[1-2-3 Transformers]]'' toyline, Rescue Roy is a massive firetruck with electronic lights and sounds. In truck mode, he has twin "ladders", each with an adjustable (non-firing) water cannon on top. Pressing the rectangular button behind his cab activates his headlights, a horn sound followed by sirens and flashing emergency lights, and the occasional "This is Rescue Roy! Let's go to robot mode!"


# Fire Engine honking followed by a fire engine siren
: Transformation into robot mode is simple with a bit of [[autotransformation]] in the torso, but still needs to follow a set order. Pulling the emergency flasher on his right shoulder outward pops his robot head up (you can also do this in truck mode if you're feeling punchy), accompanied by his headlamps and eyes lighting up, and one of several randomized awesomely bombastic phrases (often accompanied by a horn or sirens):
# "This is Rescue Roy, let's go to robot mode!"  
:* "When danger calls, I answer with action!"
:* "We're a tough, two-man team!"
:* "Let's save the day, in a big way!"
:* "You're the real hero, partner!"
:* "Chief! Prepare the water cannons!"
:* "We'll blast the red stuff with the wet stuff!"


Finally, if you don't push any buttons for an extended period of time, Rescue Roy will "shut down", stating "This is Rescue Roy one, signing off."
: Once in robot mode, pressing the big round button on his backpack pops out a pair of flight wings, with a mighty cry of "Let's take to the air!" followed by roaring jet sounds and flashing lights. He boasts an impressive amount of poseability for a toy aimed at a younger audience, with over 16 points of articulation (including both ''thumbs'').


In 2003, Rescue Roy was slightly redecoed and released as part of the Japanese "Rescue Hero Go-Bots" line, as Roy.
: If none of his electronics are activated for a while, Rescue Roy will automatically turn off with a final phrase "Rescue Roy 1, signing off!". You can also prevent accidentally turning him on with a little black ON/OFF switch at the bottom of his backpack. Rescue Roy runs on three AAA batteries.


{{stub}}
: In [[Japan]], Rescue Roy was slightly [[redeco]]ed and had his electronics removed upon his release as simply "[[Roy (Go-Bots)|Roy]]".
==External Links==
 
* [http://chawks.brinkster.net/gb/toys/rescueroy.shtml Rescue Roy at Playskool GO-BOTS are Pure Love Fansite]
==Notes==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2001/123/RescueRoy/rescueroy.htm Rescue Roy at TFU.info]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>
===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Remi Rescousse''' (Canada, "Rescue Remi")
*''Spanish:'' '''Rogelio Rescate''' (Latin America, "Rescue Rogelio")
 
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160322030854/http://www.gobotsarepurelove.com/toys/rescueroy.shtml Rescue Roy at Playskool GO-BOTS are Pure Love Fansite (via Wayback Machine)]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2001/123/RescueRoy/rescueroy.htm Rescue Roy at TFU.info]
 
[[Category:1-2-3 Transformers characters]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Firefighters]]
[[Category:Go-Bot species]]

Latest revision as of 14:56, 20 February 2026

The name or term "Roy" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Roy (disambiguation).
Rescue Roy is a Go-Bot from the 1-2-3 Transformers portion of the Go-Bots continuity family.
Where was he when we were growing up?

Rescue Roy is the most awesome thing ever. A big friendly robot firetruck, he's always ready to help people in need and teach kids how to be cheerful, proud, and heroic.

We'll blast the red stuff with the wet stuff!One of the many quotes spouted electronically by the Rescue Roy toy

Fiction

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Classics

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When Ultra Magnus used the Terminus Blade to open a rift in space-time, Rescue Roy and the Autobots attempted to protect the human population as their universe was literally destroyed around them. Only the Earth itself survived the cataclysm, passing over into the negative polarity universe. Invasion

Kre-O comic

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Rescue Roy led several human Kreons to safety inside Metroplex when three Decepticon combiners attacked the base. Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic

Toys

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1-2-3 Transformers

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  • Rescue Roy (Ultra 1-2-3 Transformer, 2001)
The first toy in the short-lived Tonka 1-2-3 Transformers toyline, Rescue Roy is a massive firetruck with electronic lights and sounds. In truck mode, he has twin "ladders", each with an adjustable (non-firing) water cannon on top. Pressing the rectangular button behind his cab activates his headlights, a horn sound followed by sirens and flashing emergency lights, and the occasional "This is Rescue Roy! Let's go to robot mode!"
Transformation into robot mode is simple with a bit of autotransformation in the torso, but still needs to follow a set order. Pulling the emergency flasher on his right shoulder outward pops his robot head up (you can also do this in truck mode if you're feeling punchy), accompanied by his headlamps and eyes lighting up, and one of several randomized awesomely bombastic phrases (often accompanied by a horn or sirens):
  • "When danger calls, I answer with action!"
  • "We're a tough, two-man team!"
  • "Let's save the day, in a big way!"
  • "You're the real hero, partner!"
  • "Chief! Prepare the water cannons!"
  • "We'll blast the red stuff with the wet stuff!"
Once in robot mode, pressing the big round button on his backpack pops out a pair of flight wings, with a mighty cry of "Let's take to the air!" followed by roaring jet sounds and flashing lights. He boasts an impressive amount of poseability for a toy aimed at a younger audience, with over 16 points of articulation (including both thumbs).
If none of his electronics are activated for a while, Rescue Roy will automatically turn off with a final phrase "Rescue Roy 1, signing off!". You can also prevent accidentally turning him on with a little black ON/OFF switch at the bottom of his backpack. Rescue Roy runs on three AAA batteries.
In Japan, Rescue Roy was slightly redecoed and had his electronics removed upon his release as simply "Roy".

Notes

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Foreign names

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  • French: Remi Rescousse (Canada, "Rescue Remi")
  • Spanish: Rogelio Rescate (Latin America, "Rescue Rogelio")
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