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#REDIRECT[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Toys]]
 
'''Skydive''' is the Aerialbot with the grey alt-mode and black helmet.
 
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Skydive Toy.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|I dive from grey skies only]]
*'''Skydive''' (Aerialbot, 1986, 1991)
**''Team ID number'': '''A2'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-51'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Nega-gun]]"
 
: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Skydive transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-16 Falcon fighter jet]]. As a [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiner, he can form the arm or leg to any super robot of compatible construction, though his nominal placement is as the right leg to [[Superion (G1)|Superion]].
 
:All five Aerialbots were also later made available as mail-away offers in Japan during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]'' in 1991. Skydive (like all the other limb-jets) cost 1000 yen and two [[Robot Point|robot points]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Skydive/skydive.htm More information on Skydive at TFU.info]''
 
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*'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-55'''
 
: All five Aerialbots were made available in a gift set, released in most markets. The toys are identical to their individually-packaged versions.
 
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*'''Skydive''' (1990)
**''Accessories'':  "Nega-gun"
 
:Skydive was rereleased without changes in the 1990 European/Australian "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" reissue series.
 
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===''Generation 2''===
*'''Skydive''' (Aerialbot, 1994)
**''Team ID number:'' '''A1'''
**''Accessories'': "Mega Gun"
 
: Skydive was [[redeco]]ed for his ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' release, gaining a fetching gray and blue scheme.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Skydive/skydive.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Skydive at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
====''Classic Series''====
[[File:Universe-AR-Skydive.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Airdive?]]
*'''Aerial Rivals''' (multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series'': '''Classic Series'''
 
: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)#LOC|Jetfire]]'s ''Legends of Cybertron'' figure, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Skydive transforms into a cargo plane with a color scheme based upon his ''Generation 2'' incarnation. In his plane form, the tail section can be swiveled up to form an attack mode.
 
:He was only available in a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] five-pack with Legends Class [[Blades (G1)#LOC|Blades]], [[Air Raid (G1)#Universe (2008)|Air Raid]], [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thrust]]. The [[packaging]] back and the [[instructions]] swap Air Raid and Skydive's names, but since the deco used for "Air Raid" is very clearly based on ''Generation 2'' Skydive, this can be assumed to be an error.
 
: This sculpt was also used for ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUAirRaid/airraid.htm More information on Legends Skydive (mislabeled) at TFU.info]''
 
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====''G1 Series''====
[[File:Universe2008 Skydive.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Shield/double-cannon, Autobot-type [[energon star]]
**''Series'': '''G1 Series'''
 
:Available only as a component of ''Universe'' [[Superion (G1)#Universe (2008)|Superion]], this version of Skydive is a lavender and grey redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Sky Shadow (Energon)#Toys|Sky Shadow]]/[[Terradive (Energon)#Toys|Terradive]] mold, transforming into an A-10 "Thunderbolt" plane. He can also form a leg or arm to any ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the right leg to Superion. He comes with a shield/double cannon that can become a footplate or "hand" for his combined mode, plus a blue "super energon" Autobot-style energon star that fits over his [[spark crystal]].
 
:He shares his mold with fellow Superion pack-mate [[Fireflight (G1)#Universe (2008)|Fireflight]].
 
:Skydive was released, along with the others in this box set, in 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' packaging in Australia and Singapore. This set was released as a Target-[[exclusive]] set in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Superion (ROTF)|Superion]] packaging for North America. Thus, this toy doubles as [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]] [[Skydive (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skydive]].
 
:This mold was also used to make [[Fun Publications]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Skyfall (Cybertron)#Toys|Skyfall]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/Skydive/skydive.htm More information on Skydive at TFU.info]''
 
===''Kre-O''===
[[Image:KreO-Toy Skydive.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
*'''Superion''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2226'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''
 
:''[[Kre-O]]'' Skydive comes as part of the Superion [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a jet. He can also contribute his bricks to form Superion together with [[Silverbolt (G1)#Kre-O|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (G1)#Kre-O|Air Raid]], and [[Fireflight (G1)#Kre-O|Firestrike]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OSkydive/skydive.htm More information on Skydive at TFU.info]''
 
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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''
 
:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners, Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor was reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.
 
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 5pack Skydive.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
 
*'''Autobot Air Force''' (Five-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T013'''
***''Fist strength'': '''372'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''817'''
***''Sword strength'': '''422'''
:''[[Bot Shots (franchise)|Bot Shots]]'' Skydive is a redeco of the [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Powerglide]] mold. As such, he turns into a super-deformed jet with a spring-loaded transformation back into robot mode. He was available in a five-pack with [[Silverbolt (G1)#Bot Shots|Silverbolt]], [[Slingshot (G1)#Bot Shots|Quickslinger]], [[Fireflight (G1)#Bot Shots|Autobot Firestrike]], and [[Air Raid (G1)#Bot Shots|Air Raid]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSSkydive/skydive.htm More information on Skydive at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:Skydive Generations.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|As featured on ''Pimp My Altmode''.]]
*'''Skydive''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**'''2 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': Double barrelled gun, Gun/fist/foot
 
:Released under the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' imprint of the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] toyline, Skydive transforms from a fighter jet seemingly based on a cross between an F-16 and an F-18 to a robot that updates his original body. He can also become an arm or leg for any Voyager Class toys from the ''Combiner Wars'' or ''Unite Warriors'' lines or become one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs, but is mainly grouped with his fellow Deluxe Class Aerialbots [[Alpha Bravo#Toys|Alpha Bravo]], [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]], and [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]], along with the Voyager Class [[Silverbolt (G1)#Generations|Silverbolt]], to form [[Superion (G1)#Generations|Superion]]. He is also officially associated with [[Galvatronus (Generations)|Galvatronus]] and [[Ultra Prime]]. In his instructions it states that he forms the left arm and highlights this in red. The red arm however is actually Firefly and Skydive is depicted as the left leg.
 
:A large portion of his body parts are shared with his team mate Air Raid including his waist, legs, combining connector, and gun.
 
:Skydive comes with a collector card featuring art from the "[[Eagle Eyes]]" episode of ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]''.
 
:Skydive was redecoed into ''Combiner Wars'' [[Cicadacon#Generations|General Cicadacon]] and [[Windsweeper#Generations|Windsweeper]], and also retooled into ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Ghost Starscream]] and ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Dreadwind (G1)#Generations|Dreadwind]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWSkydive/skydive.htm More information on Combiner Wars Skydive at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Skydive.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| Huh. Pimp my Alt-mode actually worked.]]
*'''Superion''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, individual Aerialbots guns/fists/feet
 
:A ''Generation 2''-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Skydive is packed along with the other Aerialbots (including [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#CWG2|Powerglide]]), and sold as a [[giftset]].
 
:The [[Superion (G1)#CWG2|Superion]] "Collection Pack" was (at least in theory) a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers (such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]],[[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], and Entertainment Earth) and the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers (such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]). It was still available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, though.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWSkydive/skydive.htm More information on Combiner Wars G2 Skydive at TFU.info]''
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====''Titans Return''====
*'''Blunderbuss & Broadside''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Broadside (G1)#Generations|Broadside]] comes with tiny Aerialbot jets (specifically in the alternate modes of their ''Combiner Wars'' figures) molded on a sprue; once cut off this sprue, the jets can be attached to his carrier and robot mode ports.
 
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW01-Skydive.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Superion''' ([[June 27]], [[2015]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''UW-01'''
 
:Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]] features a redeco of Skydive, with blue tailfins, additional 'lightning' patterns on his wings, and additional black trim around the chest and shoulders to more closely emulate his cartoon appearance.
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===''Legends''===
*'''Broadside''' ([[November 25]], [[2017]])
**''ID number'': '''LG53'''
 
:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of Broadside also includes five Airbot sprues, redecoed in a different shade of gray to match Broadside's cartoon-accurate appearance.
 
==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Skydive.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Skydive, Air Warfare Specialist''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T39/T46'''
**''Stars: ''5
 
:Skydive, Air Warfare Specialist was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Skydive, Air Warfare Specialist is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Skydive, Air Warfare Specialist depicts [[Superion (G1)|Superion's]] left arm, which is formed by Skydive in the artwork.
 
:The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from the ''Combiner Wars'' Skydive toy's packaging art, and is based on said figure.
 
:Skydive, Air Warfare Specialist can be used to form Superion, Sky Protector with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Aerialbot Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Aerialbots are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
 
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==References==
{{reflist}}
 
[[Category:Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Latest revision as of 14:39, 19 February 2024