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:''Torque Gain is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] and [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity families]].''
:''Torque Gain is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] and [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity families]].''
[[File:JUSCO TorqueGain RobotMode.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb]]
[[File:G1-toy TorqueGain.jpg|upright=2|thumb|]]


'''Torque Gain''' (トルクゲイン ''Toruku Gein'') is traitorous.
'''Torque Gain''' (トルクゲイン ''Toruku Gein'') is traitorous.
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Generation 1===
===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[File:JUSCO TorqueGain VehicleMode.JPG|upright=1.2|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Torque Gain''' (Promotional Micron, [[2007]])}}</ul>
*'''Torque Gain''' (Micron, [[2007]]-[[July 19|07-19]])
:*''Release date'': [[July 19]] 2007


: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mini-Con [[Divebomb (Classics)#Toys|Divebomb]], Torque Gain transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopter]].
: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mini-Con [[Divebomb (Classics)#Toys|Divebomb]], Torque Gain transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopter]].


: Torque Gain is an [[exclusive]] to [[JUSCO]] stores, who was available only on [[July 19]]th, 2007, with the purchase of Voyager-class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager class toys|Starscream]] or Leader-class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Leader class toys|Megatron]] from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie line]].
: Torque Gain was an [[exclusive]] to [[AEON|JUSCO]] stores starting in mid-July, given away free with the purchase of Voyager Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys|Starscream]] or Leader Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|Megatron]] from the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|movie line]].


: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'' [[Vortex (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Destron Vorter]], and ''Universe'' [[Crosshairs (Universe)|Crosshairs]].{{ClassicsDivebombMold}}
: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Cloudraker (Universe)#Toys|Cloudraker]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'' [[Vortex (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Destron Vorter]], and ''Universe'' [[Crosshairs (Universe)#Toys|Crosshairs]].
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{{ClassicsDivebombMold}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
* Torque Gain's coloration appears to be a reversal of the base-mold Divebomb's colors; the dark-blue and light blue-gray plastics switch, as do the red and yellow painted sections.
* Despite being available only by buying [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movie series toys]], Torque Gain's instructions use the classic ''Transformers'' logo, indicating he's supposed to be a "Generation 1" toy.
* His colour scheme bears a strong resemblance to that of [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]].


[[Category:Energon Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Energon Mini-Cons]]

Latest revision as of 06:18, 21 March 2024

Torque Gain is a Decepticon-allied Mini-Con from Generation 1 and Unicron Trilogy continuity families.

Torque Gain (トルクゲイン Toruku Gein) is traitorous.

Fiction

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Ask Vector Prime

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In Aurex 615.03 Epsilon, Torque Gain was a member of the Rapid Intervention Team, one of several Autobot-aligned Mini-Con teams to be dispatched aboard the Hyperion during the Beast Wars. After he defected to the Decepticons, he was replaced by Skyglide. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/23

Toys

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Transformers (campaign item)

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  • Torque Gain (Promotional Micron, 2007)
A redeco of the Classics Mini-Con Divebomb, Torque Gain transforms into an AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopter.
Torque Gain was an exclusive to JUSCO stores starting in mid-July, given away free with the purchase of Voyager Class Starscream or Leader Class Megatron from the movie line.
This mold was also used to make Universe Cloudraker, Henkei! Destron Vorter, and Universe Crosshairs.


Transformers: Classics mold: Divebomb
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  • TakaraTomy:

Notes

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  • Despite being available only by buying live-action-movie series toys, Torque Gain's instructions use the classic Transformers logo, indicating he's supposed to be a "Generation 1" toy.
  • His colour scheme bears a strong resemblance to that of Rotorstorm.