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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
[[File:MyFirstBlaster DirectHit.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb| | [[File:MyFirstBlaster DirectHit.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb|''*confetti and streamers sold separately'']] | ||
My First Blaster was built by [[Brainstorm (G1)/IDW | My First Blaster was built by [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] for [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] to suit the Autobot's smaller stature and inability to properly wield larger weapons, like the [[Shoomer]]. When confronted by a [[Legislator]] in [[Swerve's|his bar]], Swerve used the weapon to disable his attacker, prompting congratulations from My First Blaster. When attempting to save [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] from a [[Star Saber (G1)|mysterious attacker]], My First Blaster missed its shots, but encouraged Swerve to keep practicing. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} | ||
Swerve also used the weapon when the ''Lost Light'' came under attack by the fiendish [[Ammonite]]s on an [[Hydrophena|ocean planet]]. This time, the weapon did not comment on Swerve's skill (or any absence thereof). {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}}{{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} | Swerve also used the weapon when the ''Lost Light'' came under attack by the fiendish [[Ammonite]]s on an [[Hydrophena|ocean planet]]. This time, the weapon did not comment on Swerve's skill (or any absence thereof). {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}}{{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} | ||
===''Legends'' | ===''Legends'' comic=== | ||
Swerve calls [[Phaser (G1)#Legends|Phaser]]'s weapon mode "First Blaster", but Phaser hates it. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (franchise)|''Legends'' Swerve bio}} | Swerve calls [[Phaser (G1)#Legends|Phaser]]'s weapon mode "First Blaster", but Phaser hates it. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (franchise)|''Legends'' Swerve bio}} | ||
===IDW ''Robots in Disguise'' comic=== | ===IDW ''Robots in Disguise'' comic=== | ||
[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] carried My First Blaster while pretending to be a Decepticon during a training exercise. He dropped it after being pounced on by [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]]. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 1|Robots in Disguise #1}} | [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] carried My First Blaster while pretending to be a Decepticon during a training exercise. He dropped it after being pounced on by [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]]. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 1|Robots in Disguise #1}} | ||
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==Games== | ==Games== | ||
===''Transformers Legends''=== | ===''Transformers Legends''=== | ||
[[File:TFLegends-Swerve.jpg|thumb|upright= | [[File:TFLegends-Swerve.jpg|thumb|upright=.25]] | ||
Swerve was armed with My First Blaster when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] assigned him to [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]]'s team. {{storylink|The B-Team Part Deux}} | Swerve was armed with My First Blaster when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] assigned him to [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]]'s team. {{storylink|The B-Team Part Deux}} | ||
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**''Japanese ID number'': '''LG08''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''LG08''' | ||
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Phaser is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]], transforming into a drone jet resembling the {{w|EADS Barracuda|Barracuda}} and {{w|Alenia Aermacchi Sky-X|Sky-X}} designs with a new wing configuration<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard confirming both the identity of 'Flanker' as well as the inspiration for the alternate mode]</ref> in the colors of a Space Shuttle. He also has a third blaster-cannon mode that can be used by any toy that uses the [[ | :''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Phaser is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Sky High (Micromaster)#Generations|Flanker]], transforming into a drone jet resembling the {{w|EADS Barracuda|Barracuda}} and {{w|Alenia Aermacchi Sky-X|Sky-X}} designs with a new wing configuration<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96686-generations-legends-targetmaster-moulds/?p=2423893 Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard confirming both the identity of 'Flanker' as well as the inspiration for the alternate mode]</ref> in the colors of a Space Shuttle. He also has a third blaster-cannon mode that can be used by any toy that uses the [[5 mm post|5mm post/hole system]]. In an awesome homage to the IDW comics, Phaser's blaster mode is colored to resemble a My First Blaster. | ||
:He was only available in a four-pack with [[Swerve (G1)#Legends|Swerve]], his partner, and [[Tailgate (G1)#Legends|Tailgate]] and [[ | :He was only available in a four-pack with [[Swerve (G1)#Legends|Swerve]], his partner, and [[Tailgate (G1)#Legends|Tailgate]] and [[Groundshaker (Legends)|Groundshaker]]. | ||
:This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' [[Eagle Eye (G1)#Generations|Eclipse]]. | :This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' [[Eagle Eye (G1)#Generations|Eclipse]], the smaller part of [[BotCon 2015]] [[Oilmaster#Timelines|Oilmaster]], and [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|TFSS]] 5.0 [[Quickslinger (G1)#Generations|Quickslinger]] and [[Hi-Q#Combiner Wars|Hi-Q]]. | ||
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==Merchandise== | |||
===''Blokees''=== | |||
[[File:Blokees-Wheels-TF-C01-Swerve-My-First-Blaster.jpg|thumb|250px]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Swerve''' (Blokees Wheels, 2025)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series:'' '''Blokees Wheels Transformers 01 - Roll Out!''' | |||
:*''Accessories'': My First Blaster | |||
:The first wave of the ''[[Blokees]] Wheels'' series of blind-boxed 1/64-scale vehicles features a kit of Swerve with his comic-accurate My First Blaster as an additional accessory. When removed from his alternate mode, the weapon can be wielded by most of the Galaxy, Shining, and Defender Version kits with 3.4mm-compatible hands. | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Japanese:'' '''My First Blaster''' (マイファーストブラスター ''Mai Fāsuto Burasutā'') | *''Japanese:'' '''My First Blaster''' (マイファーストブラスター ''Mai Fāsuto Burasutā''), '''Boku no Hajimete no Blaster''' (ボクの初めてのブラスター) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Blasters]] | [[Category:Blasters]] | ||
[[Category:IDW | [[Category:IDW (2005) weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) weapons]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:11, 21 March 2026
"My First Blaster" is a fun, safe way for Autobots with hands too little for normal guns to rain hot death on any and all potential targets.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]
My First Blaster was built by Brainstorm for Swerve to suit the Autobot's smaller stature and inability to properly wield larger weapons, like the Shoomer. When confronted by a Legislator in his bar, Swerve used the weapon to disable his attacker, prompting congratulations from My First Blaster. When attempting to save Skids from a mysterious attacker, My First Blaster missed its shots, but encouraged Swerve to keep practicing. House of Ambus
Swerve also used the weapon when the Lost Light came under attack by the fiendish Ammonites on an ocean planet. This time, the weapon did not comment on Swerve's skill (or any absence thereof). No ExitThe Dead Are Not Enough
Legends comic
[edit]Swerve calls Phaser's weapon mode "First Blaster", but Phaser hates it. Legends Swerve bio
IDW Robots in Disguise comic
[edit]Fixit carried My First Blaster while pretending to be a Decepticon during a training exercise. He dropped it after being pounced on by Sideswipe. Robots in Disguise #1
Games
[edit]Transformers Legends
[edit]
Swerve was armed with My First Blaster when Optimus Prime assigned him to Pipes's team. The B-Team Part Deux
Toys
[edit]Legends
[edit]
- Legends Phaser is a redeco of Generations Flanker, transforming into a drone jet resembling the [[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}EADS Barracuda|{{#if:Barracuda|Barracuda|EADS Barracuda}}]] and [[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}Alenia Aermacchi Sky-X|{{#if:Sky-X|Sky-X|Alenia Aermacchi Sky-X}}]] designs with a new wing configuration<ref>Designer Joe Kyde on "The Allspark" messageboard confirming both the identity of 'Flanker' as well as the inspiration for the alternate mode</ref> in the colors of a Space Shuttle. He also has a third blaster-cannon mode that can be used by any toy that uses the 5mm post/hole system. In an awesome homage to the IDW comics, Phaser's blaster mode is colored to resemble a My First Blaster.
- He was only available in a four-pack with Swerve, his partner, and Tailgate and Groundshaker.
- This mold was also used to make Generations Eclipse, the smaller part of BotCon 2015 Oilmaster, and TFSS 5.0 Quickslinger and Hi-Q.
Merchandise
[edit]Blokees
[edit]
- Swerve (Blokees Wheels, 2025)
- Series: Blokees Wheels Transformers 01 - Roll Out!
- Accessories: My First Blaster
- The first wave of the Blokees Wheels series of blind-boxed 1/64-scale vehicles features a kit of Swerve with his comic-accurate My First Blaster as an additional accessory. When removed from his alternate mode, the weapon can be wielded by most of the Galaxy, Shining, and Defender Version kits with 3.4mm-compatible hands.
Notes
[edit]- My First Blaster is outfitted with an orange cap on the barrel, for safety reasons.
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: My First Blaster (マイファーストブラスター Mai Fāsuto Burasutā), Boku no Hajimete no Blaster (ボクの初めてのブラスター)
References
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