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{{factions|autobot|minicon}}
{{factions|autobot|minicon}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Targetmaster|the ''Heavy Metal'' Mini-Con|Haywire (Mini-Con)}}
{{disambig3|Haywire}}
:''Haywire is an [[Autobot]]-aligned [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Haywire is an [[Autobot]]-aligned [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Rebirth2 HaywireTargetmaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I think we got to Scatman's Land.]]
[[File:Rebirth2 HaywireTargetmaster.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I think we got to Scatman's Land.]]
One of the younger Nebulans to [[binary bonding|binary bond]] to a Transformer, '''Haywire''' (aka '''Hyperfire''') is very much of the "act first, think later"-impulsive-teenage mold. In that respect, the relationship between Haywire and his partner [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] is one where they get on like a house on fire, but also a classic example of the lack of planning in the early stages of Targetmasters bonding for how effective a combat team they would make. Transforming into an electro-laser cannon, Haywire is just as hyperactive as his partner in combat, often more concerned with how often he fires than where he's aiming or how effective his shots are.
One of the younger Nebulans to [[binary bonding|binary bond]] to a Transformer, '''Haywire''' (aka '''Hyperfire''') is very much of the "act first, think later"-impulsive-teenage mold. In that respect, the relationship between Haywire and his partner [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] is one where they get on like a house on fire, but also a classic example of the lack of planning in the early stages of Targetmasters bonding for how effective a combat team they would make. Transforming into an [[electro-laser cannon]], Haywire is just as hyperactive as his partner in combat, often more concerned with how often he fires than where he's aiming or how effective his shots are.
 
Haywire's nature varies. In some universes he is an organic Nebulan; in others he is a robotic Cybertronian.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Haywire transformation.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.4]]
Haywire was among those Nebulans who at great risk to themselves, joined the outlawed Autobots during Zarak and Scorponok's reign of terror on Nebulos. After undergoing the bio-engineering process that allowed them to transform into replacement weapons, they partnered with the six Autobots who had surrendered their weapons some months earlier. In his case, he was [[binary bonding|binary bonded]] to Blurr in order to defend his planet from the [[Decepticon]] forces. He first saw action in the Autobots' unsuccessful defense of the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]]; though the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] upgrade he had undergone allowed him to effectively push back the enemy, the ensuing firefight nonetheless left the facility in ruins. Shortly afterwards, the Autobot forces fled to join those on Earth in an attempt to lure their enemies away, and save [[Nebulos]] from further harm.  {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!|Brothers in Armor!!}}
Haywire was among those Nebulans who at great risk to themselves, joined the outlawed Autobots during Zarak and Scorponok's reign of terror on Nebulos. After undergoing the bio-engineering process that allowed them to transform into replacement weapons, they partnered with the six Autobots who had surrendered their weapons some months earlier. In his case, he was [[binary bonding|binary bonded]] to Blurr in order to defend his planet from the [[Decepticon]] forces. He first saw action in the Autobots' unsuccessful defense of the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]]; though the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] upgrade he had undergone allowed him to effectively push back the enemy, the ensuing firefight nonetheless left the facility in ruins. Shortly afterwards, the Autobot forces fled to join those on Earth in an attempt to lure their enemies away, and save [[Nebulos]] from further harm.  {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!|Brothers in Armor!!}}


Haywire and Blurr went along with the other Autobot Targetmasters selected to accompany [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to Earth to rescue [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], brother of the newly binary-bonded [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], who proceeded to [[Introdump|introduce]] his team to his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|father]]. The group's rescue attempt at the Decepticons [[Club Con|island base]] was ultimately unsuccessful.  {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!|The Desert Island of Space!}}
Haywire and Blurr went along with the other Autobot Targetmasters selected to accompany [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to Earth to rescue [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], brother of the newly binary-bonded [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], who proceeded to [[Introdump|introduce]] his team to his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|father]]. The group's rescue attempt at the Decepticons [[Club Con|island base]] was ultimately unsuccessful.  {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!|The Desert Island of Space!}}
{{picsneeded|Comic appearances}}


===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Rob Paulsen]] (English), [[Jin Horikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''The Rebirth, Part 1'')}}
{{voiceactor|[[Rob Paulsen]] (English), [[Jin Horikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''The Rebirth, Part 1''), [[Serge Bourrier]] (European French)}}
[[File:Rebirth2 HaywireNebulon.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm Green, but not Big & Mean.]]
[[File:Rebirth2 HaywireNebulon.jpg|thumb|I'm Green, but not Big & Mean.]]
A member of [[Gort]]'s group of freedom fighters, Haywire took part in an ambush to capture beings whom the Nebulans assumed were Hive machines.  He was quick to notice that the machines had humans with them and, as it turned out, the machines were actually heroic Autobots.  Haywire mused aloud that if they had the physical power of the Autobots, the Hive machines would be no problem. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}
A member of [[Gort]]'s group of freedom fighters, Haywire took part in an ambush to capture beings whom the Nebulans assumed were Hive machines.  He was quick to notice that the machines had humans with them and, as it turned out, the machines were actually heroic Autobots.  Haywire mused aloud that if they had the physical power of the Autobots, the Hive machines would be no problem. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}


When the Autobots stole Targetmaster technology from the Decepticons, Haywire volunteered to be binary bonded to Blurr.  He greeted the Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to [[Nebulos]] by boasting about his ability to hit a target from a distance of four thousand yards. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Like the other Nebulans, he traveled to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the Autobots, and helped to close the [[plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] and bring a new [[Golden Age]] to the planet. Afterward, they returned to Nebulos to rid the planet of the Hive's machines. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
When the Autobots stole Targetmaster technology from the Decepticons, Haywire volunteered to be binary bonded to Blurr.  He greeted the Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to [[Nebulos]] by boasting about his ability to hit a target from a distance of four thousand yards. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Like the other Nebulans, he traveled to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the Autobots, and helped to close the [[plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] and bring a new [[Golden Age]] to the planet. Afterward, they returned to Nebulos to rid the planet of the Hive's machines. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
[[File:TPotTM Hyperfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
[[File:TPotTM Hyperfire.jpg|thumb|left]]
Hyperfire was one of the ancient [[Titan Master]]s that once crewed the vast [[Titan (group)|Titan]] robots at the dawn of time. His unique Spark possessed the power to grant the gift of enhanced speed to any being he joined with. This speed made him one of the few beings alive who could keep up with the Autobot Blurr and made him a target for power hungry Decepticons. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Blurr/Hyperfire toy bio}}
Hyperfire was one of the ancient [[Titan Master]]s that once crewed the vast [[Titan (group)|Titan]] robots at the dawn of time. His unique Spark possessed the power to grant the gift of enhanced speed to any being he joined with. This speed made him one of the few beings alive who could keep up with the Autobot Blurr and made him a target for power hungry Decepticons. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Blurr/Hyperfire toy bio}}
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===''Legends'' comic===
===''Legends'' comic===
{{main|White Lune}}
{{main|White Lune}}
The '''Haywire Laser''' was a powerful laser gun and the ultimate [[MVP Weapon]] created by the [[Laser Beast]]s. [[Tigerburn]] brought it with him to the [[Legends World]] to defeat [[White Leo]], only for [[White Lune]] to use the power of the [[Three Wise Ones]]' gems to merge with it. The Haywire Laser became White Lune's body, and in this form she was able to transform from a gun into a robot. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}}
The '''Haywire Laser''' was a powerful laser gun and the ultimate [[MVP Weapon]] created by the [[Laser Beast]]s. [[Tigerburn]] brought it with him to the [[Legends World]] to defeat [[White Leo]], only for [[White Lune]] to use the power of the [[Three Wise Ones]]' gems to merge with it. The Haywire Laser became White Lune's body, and in this form she was able to transform from a gun into a robot. {{storylink|LG51 Targetmaster Doublecross}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
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{{anchor|Generation 1}}
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy Haywire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:G1-toy Haywire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Blurr''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Blurr''' (Targetmaster, 1987)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}
 
: Released in the fourth year of the Hasbro US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line (third year in Europe), Haywire is an armored humanoid that transforms into a pistol with a [[5 mm post]] grip.
 
: He was only available packed in with the [[retool]]ed Targetmaster version of [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Blurr]], replacing the Autobot's original gun (Blurr kept his shield, what with it being an integral part of his vehicle mode). The larger Autobot's fist-holes were widened to allow him to hold Haywire, plus a new hole was added just in front of his vehicle-mode windscreen so he can be attached in that mode.


: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Haywire was first released in 1987, boxed with the [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Targetmaster version of Blurr]]; he is a small humanoid in robot armor that transforms into an "electro-laser cannon". Like most Targetmaster weapons, his transformation is simple; just fold his legs up, and the barrels of his gun form are revealed. Haywire could be placed in either of Blurr's hands or in a plug just in front of his windshield. This resulted in a noticeable difference between Blurr's Targetmaster mold and his earlier release: his hands and chestpiece needed to be [[retool]]ed to add [[5 mm post|peg-holes]] large enough to accommodate his new partner.
: This toy was only released in the Hasbro lines; Takara skipped all five of the retooled Targetmaster bots. And to this date, he is the only fourth-year Targetmaster weapon mold to ''never'' be released in Japan.


::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Haywire/haywire.htm More information on Haywire at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Haywire/haywire.htm More information on Haywire at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{--}}


===''United''===
===''United''===
[[File:United-toy Haywire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You'd think a sniper'd want a better grip on his gun...]]
[[File:United-toy Haywire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You'd think a sniper'd want a better grip on his gun...]]
*'''Haywire''' (Targetmaster Micron, [[December 28]], [[2010]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Haywire''' (Targetmaster Micron, [[2010]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[December 28]], 2010


: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Caliburst (PCC)#Toys|Caliburst]], ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Haywire transforms from robot mode a hand-held rifle. He was only available at Yamada Denki stores with the purchase of over 3000 yen worth of ''United'' product, and is meant to complement the [[Blurr (G1)/toys#United|''United'' Blurr toy]]. Though loose in the ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' Blurr's hands, Haywire fits snugly in the ''United'' version's hands.
: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Caliburst (PCC)|Caliburst]], ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Haywire transforms from robot mode a hand-held rifle. He is meant to complement the [[Blurr (G1)/toys#United|''United'' Blurr toy]]. Though loose in the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)| Generations]]'' Blurr's hands, Haywire fits snugly in the ''United'' version's hands.


: His instructions only show the hand-held mode, but as he is a ''Power Core Combiners'' Mini-Con mold, he can also be converted into anti-aircraft artillery meant for vehicle-mode use (attached by his [[Powerlinx]] socket), plus an "armor" mode that connects to a ''Power Core Combiners'' [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] toy's chest or back-mounted [[Powerlinx]] plug for use in either of their robot modes.
: His instructions only show the hand-held mode, but as he is a ''Power Core Combiners'' Mini-Con mold, he can also be converted into anti-aircraft artillery meant for vehicle-mode use (attached by his [[Powerlinx]] socket), plus an "armor" mode that connects to a ''Power Core Combiners'' [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] toy's chest or back-mounted [[Powerlinx]] plug for use in either of their robot modes.


: This mold was also used to make [[Darkray#Toys|Darkray]].
: He was an [[exclusive]] to Yamada Denki stores, a [[campaign item|free gift]] with the purchase of over 3000 yen worth of ''United'' product starting on [[December 28]], 2010.
 
: This mold was also used to make [[Darkray]].
{{--}}
{{--}}


===''Titans Return''===
===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TitansReturn-toy Hyperfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Periscope activated.]]
[[File:TitansReturn-toy Hyperfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Periscope activated.]]
*'''Hyperfire & Blurr''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hyperfire & Blurr''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}


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:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Hyperfire]].
:This toy also doubles as the independent ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Hyperfire]].
{{TRHyperfireMold}}
{{TRHyperfireMold}}
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{{--}}


===''Legends''===
===''Legends''===
[[File:LG51-Haywire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
[[File:LG51-Haywire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Targetmaster Doublecross''' ([[November 25]], [[2017]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Targetmaster Doublecross''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])}}</ul>
**''ID number'': '''LG51'''
:*''ID number'': '''LG51'''
:*''Release date'': [[November 25]], 2017


:Available with ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Doublecross#Legends|Targetmaster Doublecross]], Haywire transforms into a gun that can be wielded by Doublecross or plugged into Doublecross's chest in dragon mode. The reason for this new pairing is likely that the mold was not production-ready in time for the [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Legends|''Legends'' Blurr]] toy.
: Released in the twenty-third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' toyline, Haywire came packed in with the Deluxe [[Doublecross#Legends|Targetmaster Doublecross]]. He transforms into a gun that can be wielded by any figure that is [[5 mm post]] compatible, but also has a third "cannon armor" mode that plugs onto Doublecross's chest in the larger Autobot's dragon mode.


:In fiction, this toy represents [[White Lune]] in Targetmaster armor, but is kept on this page for informative purposes.
: In fiction, this toy represents [[White Lune]] in Targetmaster armor, but is kept on this page for informative purposes.
{{--}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
===Foreign names===
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Haywire''' (ヘイワイアー''Heiwaiā''; ヘイワイヤー ''Heiwaiyā'')
*''Japanese:'' '''Haywire''' (ヘイワイアー''Heiwaiā''; ヘイワイヤー ''Heiwaiyā'')
*''French:'' '''Le Génie''' (''European French dub''; "The Genius")
*''French:'' '''Le Génie''' (European dub, "The Genius")
*''Russian:'' '''Esquire''' (Эсквайр ''Eskvair'')
*''Russian:'' '''Esquire''' (Эсквайр ''Eskvair'')


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This article is about . For other uses of "Haywire", see Haywire (disambiguation)|The name or term "Haywire" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Haywire (disambiguation).}}
Haywire is an Autobot-aligned Nebulan Targetmaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
I think we got to Scatman's Land.

One of the younger Nebulans to binary bond to a Transformer, Haywire (aka Hyperfire) is very much of the "act first, think later"-impulsive-teenage mold. In that respect, the relationship between Haywire and his partner Blurr is one where they get on like a house on fire, but also a classic example of the lack of planning in the early stages of Targetmasters bonding for how effective a combat team they would make. Transforming into an electro-laser cannon, Haywire is just as hyperactive as his partner in combat, often more concerned with how often he fires than where he's aiming or how effective his shots are.

Fiction

[edit]

Marvel The Transformers comics

[edit]

Haywire was among those Nebulans who at great risk to themselves, joined the outlawed Autobots during Zarak and Scorponok's reign of terror on Nebulos. After undergoing the bio-engineering process that allowed them to transform into replacement weapons, they partnered with the six Autobots who had surrendered their weapons some months earlier. In his case, he was binary bonded to Blurr in order to defend his planet from the Decepticon forces. He first saw action in the Autobots' unsuccessful defense of the Nursery; though the Targetmaster upgrade he had undergone allowed him to effectively push back the enemy, the ensuing firefight nonetheless left the facility in ruins. Shortly afterwards, the Autobot forces fled to join those on Earth in an attempt to lure their enemies away, and save Nebulos from further harm. Brothers in Armor!!

Haywire and Blurr went along with the other Autobot Targetmasters selected to accompany Fortress Maximus to Earth to rescue Buster Witwicky, brother of the newly binary-bonded Spike Witwicky, who proceeded to introduce his team to his father. The group's rescue attempt at the Decepticons island base was ultimately unsuccessful. The Desert Island of Space!

The Transformers cartoon

[edit]
Voice actor: Rob Paulsen (English), Jin Horikawa (Japanese){{#if: Bernd Simon (German, The Rebirth, Part 1), Serge Bourrier (European French)|, Bernd Simon (German, The Rebirth, Part 1), Serge Bourrier (European French)}}
I'm Green, but not Big & Mean.

A member of Gort's group of freedom fighters, Haywire took part in an ambush to capture beings whom the Nebulans assumed were Hive machines. He was quick to notice that the machines had humans with them and, as it turned out, the machines were actually heroic Autobots. Haywire mused aloud that if they had the physical power of the Autobots, the Hive machines would be no problem. The Rebirth, Part 1

When the Autobots stole Targetmaster technology from the Decepticons, Haywire volunteered to be binary bonded to Blurr. He greeted the Autobot leader Optimus Prime to Nebulos by boasting about his ability to hit a target from a distance of four thousand yards. The Rebirth, Part 2 Like the other Nebulans, he traveled to Cybertron with the Autobots, and helped to close the Plasma Energy Chamber and bring a new Golden Age to the planet. Afterward, they returned to Nebulos to rid the planet of the Hive's machines. The Rebirth, Part 3

Titans Return marketing material

[edit]

Hyperfire was one of the ancient Titan Masters that once crewed the vast Titan robots at the dawn of time. His unique Spark possessed the power to grant the gift of enhanced speed to any being he joined with. This speed made him one of the few beings alive who could keep up with the Autobot Blurr and made him a target for power hungry Decepticons. Titans Return Blurr/Hyperfire toy bio

On the planet Velocitron, Hyperfire was driving Blurr, as the pair competed in the planet's biggest race against Wheelie. Before they were finished, Hyperfire found himself the target of Scourge and Crashbash, who tried to capture him. Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters

Beast Wars: Uprising

[edit]

Haywire was one of the Autobot Targetmasters whom Hyperfire warned of the impending Targetmaster Extirpation. Trigger Warnings

Legends comic

[edit]
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The Haywire Laser was a powerful laser gun and the ultimate MVP Weapon created by the Laser Beasts. Tigerburn brought it with him to the Legends World to defeat White Leo, only for White Lune to use the power of the Three Wise Ones' gems to merge with it. The Haywire Laser became White Lune's body, and in this form she was able to transform from a gun into a robot. LG51 Targetmaster Doublecross

Toys

[edit]

The Transformers

[edit]

  • Blurr (Targetmaster, 1987)
Released in the fourth year of the Hasbro US The Transformers line (third year in Europe), Haywire is an armored humanoid that transforms into a pistol with a 5 mm post grip.
He was only available packed in with the retooled Targetmaster version of Blurr, replacing the Autobot's original gun (Blurr kept his shield, what with it being an integral part of his vehicle mode). The larger Autobot's fist-holes were widened to allow him to hold Haywire, plus a new hole was added just in front of his vehicle-mode windscreen so he can be attached in that mode.
This toy was only released in the Hasbro lines; Takara skipped all five of the retooled Targetmaster bots. And to this date, he is the only fourth-year Targetmaster weapon mold to never be released in Japan.

United

[edit]
You'd think a sniper'd want a better grip on his gun...
  • Haywire (Targetmaster Micron, 2010)
A redeco of Power Core Combiners Caliburst, United Haywire transforms from robot mode a hand-held rifle. He is meant to complement the United Blurr toy. Though loose in the Generations Blurr's hands, Haywire fits snugly in the United version's hands.
His instructions only show the hand-held mode, but as he is a Power Core Combiners Mini-Con mold, he can also be converted into anti-aircraft artillery meant for vehicle-mode use (attached by his Powerlinx socket), plus an "armor" mode that connects to a Power Core Combiners Commander toy's chest or back-mounted Powerlinx plug for use in either of their robot modes.
He was an exclusive to Yamada Denki stores, a free gift with the purchase of over 3000 yen worth of United product starting on December 28, 2010.
This mold was also used to make Darkray.

Titans Return

[edit]
Periscope activated.
  • Hyperfire & Blurr (Deluxe Class, 2016)
  • Known designers: John Warden (Hasbro){{#if: |, {{{2}}}}}
Released as part of the first wave of Titans Return Deluxe Class figures, Hyperfire (presumably renamed for trademark reasons) is only available with his larger partner Blurr. He can sit in Blurr's cockpit in vehicle mode, or form his partner's head. He can also pilot Blurr's hood, which unfolds into a sort of tiny vehicle. Haywire is designed to interact with any Deluxe, Voyager, or Leader class figure from the same line, compatible with their various accessories and capable of forming their heads.
Hyperfire's robot mode is based on Generation 1 Stylor, and, unsurprisingly, he was retooled into Titans Return Stylor.
This toy also doubles as the independent Beast Wars: Uprising character Hyperfire.
{{#if:Titans Return|Titans Return mold:|}} Hyperfire

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  • TakaraTomy:
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Legends

[edit]
  • Targetmaster Doublecross (Deluxe, 2017)
Released in the twenty-third wave of TakaraTomy's Legends toyline, Haywire came packed in with the Deluxe Targetmaster Doublecross. He transforms into a gun that can be wielded by any figure that is 5 mm post compatible, but also has a third "cannon armor" mode that plugs onto Doublecross's chest in the larger Autobot's dragon mode.
In fiction, this toy represents White Lune in Targetmaster armor, but is kept on this page for informative purposes.

Notes

[edit]

Foreign names

[edit]
  • Japanese: Haywire (ヘイワイアーHeiwaiā; ヘイワイヤー Heiwaiyā)
  • French: Le Génie (European dub, "The Genius")
  • Russian: Esquire (Эсквайр Eskvair)
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