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:''Metrotank is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Metrotank is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Zone (franchise)|Zone]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:ZoneMetrotank1.jpg|upright=1. | [[File:ZoneMetrotank1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He makes up for his lack of transformation with a positive personality.]] | ||
'''Metrotank''' (メトロタンク ''Metorotanku'') is a sentient tank, and a member of the [[Metrosquad]]. The only member of the squad who lacks a robot mode, he is nonetheless extremely powerful, but also has a very short temper. Winning combination, right there. | '''Metrotank''' (メトロタンク ''Metorotanku'') is a sentient tank, and a member of the [[Metrosquad]]. The only member of the squad who lacks a robot mode, he is nonetheless extremely powerful, but also has a very short temper. Winning combination, right there. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Zone'' story pages=== | ===''Zone'' story pages=== | ||
Following his activation on [[Saturn]]'s moon, [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], [[Metrotitan ( | Following his activation on [[Saturn]]'s moon, [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] formed the Metrosquad. Their first mission was to attack the [[Autobot]] Lunar Zone Base commanded by [[Rabbicrater]] and destroy it completely. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}} | ||
As Metrotitan destroyed [[Galaxy Shuttle]], the Metrosquad kept [[Sonic Bomber]] busy. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 8}} | As Metrotitan destroyed [[Galaxy Shuttle]], the Metrosquad kept [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]] busy. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 8}} | ||
Eventually, Metrotitan and the Metrosquad were defeated by the arrival of [[Roadfire]] and his fearsome "Fire Kick". {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 9}} | Eventually, Metrotitan and the Metrosquad were defeated by the arrival of [[Roadfire]] and his fearsome "Fire Kick". {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 9}} | ||
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Metrotank was present when the Metrosquad acquired [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]]'s [[personality component]]. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} | Metrotank was present when the Metrosquad acquired [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]]'s [[personality component]]. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} | ||
Metrotank and the Metrosquad joined Metrotitan in attacking [[Micro|Zone]] again under the command of [[ | Metrotank and the Metrosquad joined Metrotitan in attacking [[Micro|Zone]] again under the command of [[Violengiguar]]. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''=== | ||
[[File: | {{anchor|Zone}} | ||
[[File:Zone-toy Metrotank.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Now]]'' can I have a new toy, please?]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Metrotitan''' ([[1990]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''ID number'': '''D-340''' | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}} | |||
: | : Sold in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]''-themed portion of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' toyline, Metrotank is a [[redeco]] of [[Slammer#Toys|Slammer]], who is... a tank. He transforms into a tower for Metrotitan's city mode by removing the tank turret (and just setting it aside) and flipping out a large "antenna" from the front, and then attaching to the empty wrist socket of Metrotitan's left tower/arm. | ||
: He was only available as part of the [[Metrotitan (G1)#Toys|Metrotitan]] set. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Destron/Metrotank/metrotank.htm More information on Metrotank at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Destron/Metrotank/metrotank.htm More information on Metrotank at TFU.info]'' | ||
==Notes== | |||
* All of the promotional imagery for Metrotitan, from the comic to the box photography, show Metrotank with a white turret piece. However, the final toy has a blue turret. | |||
* Metrotank's new body in the ''Legends'' comic is a "virtual redeco" of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class [[Brunt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Brunt]] toy due to the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class [[Slammer#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Slammer]] toy not being known until [[2021]]. | |||
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]] | [[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]] | ||
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]] | [[Category:Legends Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Zone Decepticons]] | [[Category:Zone Decepticons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:24, 30 March 2026
- Metrotank is a Decepticon from the Zone portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Metrotank (メトロタンク Metorotanku) is a sentient tank, and a member of the Metrosquad. The only member of the squad who lacks a robot mode, he is nonetheless extremely powerful, but also has a very short temper. Winning combination, right there.
Fiction
[edit]Zone story pages
[edit]Following his activation on Saturn's moon, Titan, Metrotitan formed the Metrosquad. Their first mission was to attack the Autobot Lunar Zone Base commanded by Rabbicrater and destroy it completely. Zone Part 7
As Metrotitan destroyed Galaxy Shuttle, the Metrosquad kept Sonic Bomber busy. Zone Part 8
Eventually, Metrotitan and the Metrosquad were defeated by the arrival of Roadfire and his fearsome "Fire Kick". Zone Part 9
Legends comic
[edit]Metrotank was present when the Metrosquad acquired Full-Tilt's personality component. LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter
Metrotank and the Metrosquad joined Metrotitan in attacking Zone again under the command of Violengiguar. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One
Toys
[edit]Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
[edit]
- Metrotitan (1990)
- ID number: D-340
- Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy)
- Sold in the Zone-themed portion of Takara's Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline, Metrotank is a redeco of Slammer, who is... a tank. He transforms into a tower for Metrotitan's city mode by removing the tank turret (and just setting it aside) and flipping out a large "antenna" from the front, and then attaching to the empty wrist socket of Metrotitan's left tower/arm.
- He was only available as part of the Metrotitan set.
Notes
[edit]- All of the promotional imagery for Metrotitan, from the comic to the box photography, show Metrotank with a white turret piece. However, the final toy has a blue turret.
- Metrotank's new body in the Legends comic is a "virtual redeco" of the Siege Deluxe Class Brunt toy due to the Kingdom Deluxe Class Slammer toy not being known until 2021.
