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:''Speeder is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Transformers | :''Speeder is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Zone|Zone]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:ZoneSpeeder.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]] | [[Image:ZoneSpeeder.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|]] | ||
'''Speeder''' (スピーダー ''Supīdā'') is the Micromaster partner and [[Relatives|son]] to the Autobot [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]], and helps him fend off the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]]. | '''Speeder''' (スピーダー ''Supīdā'') is the Micromaster partner and [[Relatives|son]] to the Autobot [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]], and helps him fend off the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]]. | ||
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Later, when the specifications of [[Big Powered]] were on display, Speeder was shown as getting to sit in the pilot's seat. Nepotism at work, kids. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}} | Later, when the specifications of [[Big Powered]] were on display, Speeder was shown as getting to sit in the pilot's seat. Nepotism at work, kids. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}} | ||
====''Robotmasters''==== | |||
When [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] learned of [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Lio Convoy]]'s son [[Lio Junior (BW)|Lio Junior]], he remarked that his good friend Dai Atlas had a son as well, referring to Speeder. {{storylink|Robotmasters Story chapter 7|Robotmasters Story #7}} | |||
====''Legends'' comic==== | ====''Legends'' comic==== | ||
When the Powered Masters' bodies possessed by [[Violengiguar]] attacked [[Micro|Zone]], Speeder was seen operating a [[Micro Trailer]] in defense of his world. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} He was later seen with [[Sonic (G1)|Sonic]] and [[Drillbuster]] as their fathers defended | When the Powered Masters' bodies possessed by [[Violengiguar]] attacked [[Micro|Zone]], Speeder was seen operating a [[Micro Trailer]] in defense of his world. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} He was later seen with [[Sonic (G1)|Sonic]] and [[Drillbuster]] as their fathers defended Zone against the arrival of [[Dark Nova|Star Giant]]. {{storylink|LG-EX Sonicbomber}} They looked on as the power of many Zodiac fragments was used to restore the damage done to Zone by the single fragment wielded by Star Giant. {{storylink|LG-EX Roadfire}} | ||
====''Generations Selects Special Comic''==== | ====''Generations Selects Special Comic''==== | ||
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===2019 IDW continuity=== | ===2019 IDW continuity=== | ||
[[File:EscapePartFour Speeder.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|]] | |||
Speeder was an old associate of Dai Atlas, fighting by his side in the battle that felled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} When Atlas later went [[immersant]], Speeder took custody of his friend's sword. | Speeder was an old associate of Dai Atlas, fighting by his side in the battle that felled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} When Atlas later went [[immersant]], Speeder took custody of his friend's sword. | ||
Following the [[Decepticon]] takeover of the [[Senate]], Speeder heard that Atlas had emerged and brought his old friend his sword back. Though Atlas initially refused the blade, he changed his mind when the [[Insecticon clone]]s advanced on them. {{storylink|Escape Part Four}} Speeder fought alongside the [[Great General]] once again until the Insecticons destroyed most of their forces by eating through an [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']]. With [[Straxus (G1)|Straxxus]] having taken another ''Ark'', Speeder questioned what was to be done with the only operational ship that remained in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Five}} | Following the [[Decepticon]] takeover of the [[Senate]], Speeder heard that Atlas had emerged and brought his old friend his sword back. Though Atlas initially refused the blade, he changed his mind when the [[Insecticon clone]]s advanced on them. {{storylink|Escape Part Four}} Speeder fought alongside the [[Great General]] once again until the Insecticons destroyed most of their forces by eating through an [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']]. With [[Straxus (G1)|Straxxus]] having taken another ''Ark'', Speeder questioned what was to be done with the only operational ship that remained in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Five}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''=== | ===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''=== | ||
{{anchor|Zone}} | {{anchor|Zone}} | ||
[[Image:ZoneG1Speeder_Toy.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:ZoneG1Speeder_Toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|So white, it can't be right. (''Slightly [[photodegradation|yellowed]] sample shown.'')]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Dai Atlas''' (Powered Master, [[1990]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''ID number'': '''C-348''' | |||
: ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Zone|Zone]]'' Speeder transforms into a Corvette Indy (or CERV III?) concept car. He was only available with his larger partner [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Toys|Dai Atlas]], who has numerous gimmicks intended for Speeder and other Micromasters. | : ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Zone|Zone]]'' Speeder transforms into a Corvette Indy (or CERV III?) concept car. | ||
: He was only available with his larger partner [[Dai Atlas (G1)#Toys|Dai Atlas]], who has numerous gimmicks intended for Speeder and other Micromasters. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/Speeder/speeder.htm More information on Speeder by TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/Speeder/speeder.htm More information on Speeder by TFU.info]'' | ||
: All three [[Powered Master]]s (Dai Atlas, [[Sonic Bomber#Toys|Sonic Bomber]], and [[Roadfire#Toys|Road Fire]]) as well as their Micromaster partners (Speeder, [[Sonic (G1)#Toys|Sonic]], and [[Drillbuster#Toys|Drillbuster]] were also available in a great big gift set. | |||
{{ | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Big Powered''' (Multi-pack, 1990)}}</ul> | ||
:*''ID number'': '''C-353''' | |||
: All three [[Powered Master]]s (Dai Atlas, [[Sonic Bomber (G1)#Toys|Sonic Bomber]], and [[Roadfire#Toys|Road Fire]]) as well as their Micromaster partners (Speeder, [[Sonic (G1)#Toys|Sonic]], and [[Drillbuster#Toys|Drillbuster]]) were also available in a great big gift set. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases. | |||
: This set is particularly expensive on the secondary market today, being pretty late-run (thanks to Roadfire's late release) at a time when ''Transformers'' had already seriously started to wane in sales and popularity. | |||
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==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
===Transformers Gum=== | ===Transformers Gum=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Roadfire''' (2012)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': Cannon, Z Powered Cutter, Speeder | |||
:Released as part of the | : Released as part of the sixth wave of [[Kabaya]]'s 2009 series of ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' standard model kits, Speeder is a ''very'' tiny non-transforming car molded in a single piece and is included with the larger [[Roadfire#Transformers Gum|Roadfire]] kit. He can interact with the base modes of the concurrently-released Big Powered Kabaya kits. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Speeder has basically no deco whatsoever. While all three Powered Master partners have no [[Paint operation|paint applications]], Speeder is the only one to not even get a crummy windshield decal. | *Speeder has basically no deco whatsoever. While all three Powered Master partners have no [[Paint operation|paint applications]], Speeder is the only one to not even get a crummy windshield decal. | ||
* When Dai Atlas was [[redeco]]ed as the "Gōryū" mechanoid in [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[1993]] ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave Express Might Gaine]]'' toyline, Speeder was included as well. However, Speeder only appeared in the anime as a non-transforming car, which the pilot used to control Gōryū. | |||
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]] | [[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:17, 21 April 2026
- Speeder is an Autobot Micromaster from the Zone portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Speeder (スピーダー Supīdā) is the Micromaster partner and son to the Autobot Dai Atlas, and helps him fend off the Nine Great Demon Generals.
Fiction
[edit]Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]Zone story pages
[edit]During a crash course on all the things that made Dai Atlas awesome, Speeder was introduced as his son. Zone Part 8
Later, when the specifications of Big Powered were on display, Speeder was shown as getting to sit in the pilot's seat. Nepotism at work, kids. Zone Part 10
Robotmasters
[edit]When Star Saber learned of Lio Convoy's son Lio Junior, he remarked that his good friend Dai Atlas had a son as well, referring to Speeder. Robotmasters Story #7
Legends comic
[edit]When the Powered Masters' bodies possessed by Violengiguar attacked Zone, Speeder was seen operating a Micro Trailer in defense of his world. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One He was later seen with Sonic and Drillbuster as their fathers defended Zone against the arrival of Star Giant. LG-EX Sonicbomber They looked on as the power of many Zodiac fragments was used to restore the damage done to Zone by the single fragment wielded by Star Giant. LG-EX Roadfire
Generations Selects Special Comic
[edit]Speeder was present on Planet Z when it was invaded by the Golden Age of the Precursor World. Abominus comic 2
2019 IDW continuity
[edit]
Speeder was an old associate of Dai Atlas, fighting by his side in the battle that felled Abominus. Escape Part Three When Atlas later went immersant, Speeder took custody of his friend's sword.
Following the Decepticon takeover of the Senate, Speeder heard that Atlas had emerged and brought his old friend his sword back. Though Atlas initially refused the blade, he changed his mind when the Insecticon clones advanced on them. Escape Part Four Speeder fought alongside the Great General once again until the Insecticons destroyed most of their forces by eating through an Ark. With Straxxus having taken another Ark, Speeder questioned what was to be done with the only operational ship that remained in Darkmount. Escape Part Five
Toys
[edit]Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
[edit]
- Dai Atlas (Powered Master, 1990)
- ID number: C-348
- Zone Speeder transforms into a Corvette Indy (or CERV III?) concept car.
- He was only available with his larger partner Dai Atlas, who has numerous gimmicks intended for Speeder and other Micromasters.
- Big Powered (Multi-pack, 1990)
- ID number: C-353
- All three Powered Masters (Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber, and Road Fire) as well as their Micromaster partners (Speeder, Sonic, and Drillbuster) were also available in a great big gift set. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.
- This set is particularly expensive on the secondary market today, being pretty late-run (thanks to Roadfire's late release) at a time when Transformers had already seriously started to wane in sales and popularity.
Merchandise
[edit]Transformers Gum
[edit]- Roadfire (2012)
- Accessories: Cannon, Z Powered Cutter, Speeder
- Released as part of the sixth wave of Kabaya's 2009 series of Transformers Gum standard model kits, Speeder is a very tiny non-transforming car molded in a single piece and is included with the larger Roadfire kit. He can interact with the base modes of the concurrently-released Big Powered Kabaya kits.
Notes
[edit]- Speeder has basically no deco whatsoever. While all three Powered Master partners have no paint applications, Speeder is the only one to not even get a crummy windshield decal.
- When Dai Atlas was redecoed as the "Gōryū" mechanoid in Takara's 1993 Brave Express Might Gaine toyline, Speeder was included as well. However, Speeder only appeared in the anime as a non-transforming car, which the pilot used to control Gōryū.
