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:''Protectobot Sniper is a mass-produced [[Autobot]] bodyform from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|video game]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Protectobot Sniper is a mass-produced [[Autobot]] bodyform from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|video game]] portion of the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File: | [[File:Protectobotsniper.jpg|upright=1.40|thumb]] | ||
'''Protectobot Snipers''' transform into police helicopters. Together with the other [[Protectobot (ROTF)|Protectobots]], they defend human cities from the [[Decepticon]]s. | '''Protectobot Snipers''' transform into police helicopters. Together with the other [[Protectobot (ROTF)|Protectobots]], they defend human cities from the [[Decepticon]]s. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
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*Concept designer [[Ken Christiansen]] was requested by [[Hasbro]] to change the rear stabilizer of the Sniper's vehicle mode. [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/tf2-protectobot-sniper-03.html His speculation] is that Hasbro requested this to make the character model more similar to the [[Blazemaster]] toy, for a potential Protectobot Sniper retooling. | *Concept designer [[Ken Christiansen]] was requested by [[Hasbro]] to change the rear stabilizer of the Sniper's vehicle mode. [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/tf2-protectobot-sniper-03.html His speculation] is that Hasbro requested this to make the character model more similar to the [[Blazemaster]] toy, for a potential Protectobot Sniper retooling. | ||
*The Protectobot Sniper and Scout use the same voicelines. | *The Protectobot Sniper and Scout use the same voicelines. | ||
*According to unlockable concept art in the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' game, Protectobot Sniper was based on [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]. | |||
*The Protectobot Sniper would've had a sniper rifle, but was scrapped from the final game. This shows up in concept art and promo artwork. In the final game, he shoots from his arms. | |||
*In concept art, a "0121-B" decal is on the helicopter tail, but doesn't show up in the final game. According to Ken, this is a "special" for his girl.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/kenchristiansenart/posts/protectobot-sniper-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-game-2009all-right-lets-co/2786620961363200/</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist|1}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Protectobots]] | [[Category:Protectobots]] | ||
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]] | [[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Snipers]] | |||
[[Category:Video game-only characters]] | [[Category:Video game-only characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:08, 3 July 2025
- Protectobot Sniper is a mass-produced Autobot bodyform from the video game portion of the live-action film continuity family.
Protectobot Snipers transform into police helicopters. Together with the other Protectobots, they defend human cities from the Decepticons.
Games
[edit]Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - The Game
[edit]- Voice actor: Neil Kaplan [citation needed]
Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC
[edit]Decepticon campaign
[edit]The Protectobot Snipers defended American territories from invading Decepticons. Their efforts proved to be vain and the Decepticons would always find a way to destroy them. Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game
[edit]Xbox 360/Sony PS3
[edit]Protectobot Snipers fought bravely against Starscream when the Decepticon broke into a NEST base. Dark of the Moon
Notes
[edit]- Protectobot snipers are faster and hit slightly harder than their Combaticon counterparts. [where did this come from?]
- Health: 250
- Run Speed: Fast
- Vehicle Speed: Fast
- Primary Weapon Damage: 35
- Secondary Weapon Damage: 20
- Concept designer Ken Christiansen was requested by Hasbro to change the rear stabilizer of the Sniper's vehicle mode. His speculation is that Hasbro requested this to make the character model more similar to the Blazemaster toy, for a potential Protectobot Sniper retooling.
- The Protectobot Sniper and Scout use the same voicelines.
- According to unlockable concept art in the Revenge of the Fallen game, Protectobot Sniper was based on Generation 1 Blades.
- The Protectobot Sniper would've had a sniper rifle, but was scrapped from the final game. This shows up in concept art and promo artwork. In the final game, he shoots from his arms.
- In concept art, a "0121-B" decal is on the helicopter tail, but doesn't show up in the final game. According to Ken, this is a "special" for his girl.[1]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Protectobot Sniper concepts, vehicle rendering, final vehicle rendering and final robot mode rendering by concept artist Ken Christiansen.
