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:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy | :''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe series]]).'' | ||
[[File:TFU03-toys HotSpot.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|]] | |||
A member of the [[Micromaster|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. | A member of the [[Micromaster|MicroMaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Universe'' comic=== | ===''Universe'' comic=== | ||
In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Hot Spot was born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]], Defensor, and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. At some point, Hot Spot and his team were abducted by [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}} | In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Hot Spot was born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]], Defensor, and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. At some point, Hot Spot and his team were abducted by [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}} | ||
Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} | Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe (2003)=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul> | |||
**''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle | :*''Series'': '''I''' | ||
:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle | |||
: | : Part of the first series of [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' MicroMasters, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel#Micromaster 2|Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists). | ||
:The larger connector socket is approximately | : The larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post|5 mm wide]], making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]'' | ||
===Energon=== | ===''Energon''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Spot''' (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)}}</ul> | |||
**''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle | :*''Series'': '''I''' | ||
:*''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle | |||
: Hot Spot was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' line, with no notable changes other than the packaging. | : Hot Spot was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' line, with no notable changes other than the packaging. | ||
[[Category:Energon Autobots]] | [[Category:Energon Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Energon combiners]] | ||
[[Category:Micromaster combiners]] | |||
[[Category:Protectobots]] | [[Category:Protectobots]] | ||
[[Category:Universe Autobots]] | [[Category:Universe Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Universe combiners]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:01, 15 January 2025
| The name or term "Hot Spot" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hot Spot (disambiguation). |
- Hot Spot is an Autobot Protectobot from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe series).
A member of the MicroMaster Protectobots, Hot Spot fights against the forces of the evil Unicron.
Fiction
[edit]Universe comic
[edit]In Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta (a highly Primax-influenced universe), Hot Spot was born from Dr. Brian Jones's attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to Mini-Con anatomy. Superion, Defensor, and Rail Racer fought Devastator in the Combiner Wars during the Unicron Singularity crisis. At some point, Hot Spot and his team were abducted by Unicron. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31
Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the Cauldron, the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed Defensor when Trailbreaker and Silverbolt released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. Escape
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
[edit]- Hot Spot (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)
- Series: I
- Accessories: Defensor left fist, rifle
- Part of the first series of KB Toys exclusive Universe MicroMasters, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the Micromaster version of Neo-Wheel, transforming into a Lamborghini Diablo. He can attach to the combiner kibble to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as Defensor's right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).
- The larger connector socket is approximately 5 mm wide, making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the MicroMaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.
Energon
[edit]- Hot Spot (MicroMaster Protectobot, 2004)
- Series: I
- Accessories: Defensor left fist, rifle
- Hot Spot was released in Europe under the Energon line, with no notable changes other than the packaging.
