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==Commercial appearances== | ==Commercial appearances== | ||
The interstellar shuttle was captured by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], who hauled it into an Autobot base. | The interstellar shuttle was captured by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], who hauled it into an Autobot base. Skystalker promptly transformed the base and attacked. Sneaky! {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster micro bases|Micromaster micro base commercial}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''The Transformers''=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
{{anchor|Generation 1}}{{anchor|Victory}} | {{anchor|Generation 1}}{{anchor|Victory}} | ||
[[File:SkystalkerToy.jpg|upright=1. | [[File:SkystalkerToy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You're not getting a Porsche because I will not have Interstellar jets on my grass!"]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skystalker''' (Micromaster | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skystalker''' (Micromaster Jet Command Center, [[1989]]/[[1990]])}}</ul> | ||
:*''Accessories'': Jet pod, small lasers | :*''Accessories'': Jet pod, 2 small lasers, 2 large lasers, dual laser, 2 ramps | ||
: Released in the sixth year of Hasbro's US [[The Transformers (toyline)|''Transformers'' toyline]] (fifth year in European markets), the unnamed "interstellar shuttle" is a large space cruiser with a detachable piggybacked jet pod | : Released in the sixth year of Hasbro's US [[The Transformers (toyline)|''Transformers'' toyline]] (fifth year in European markets), the unnamed "interstellar shuttle" is a large space cruiser with a detachable piggybacked "jet pod". Both the shuttle and pod have compartments to seat a Micromaster pilot. The whole shebang unfolds into a large Micromaster base. Modular ramps allow the base mode to connect to other Micromaster bases and vehicles. Aside from becoming the base's recon tower, the jet pod can dock with the white landing pad on the side of the base. | ||
: The main shuttle can often be found missing its right wing, as one of the wing's connectors is mismolded slightly and tends to break. | : The main shuttle can often be found missing its right wing, as one of the wing's connectors is mismolded slightly and tends to break. The molding error ''may'' have been corrected for the Japanese mail-away run, but that can't be said with certainty. | ||
: The instruction sheet suggests that in shuttle mode the large lasers be mounted on the nose, but they are molded to fit a slot on the wings. | : The instruction sheet suggests that in shuttle mode the large lasers be mounted on the nose, but they are molded to fit a slot on the wings. | ||
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: The set includes the Micromaster pilot [[Skystalker (G1)#Toys|Skystalker]]. | : The set includes the Micromaster pilot [[Skystalker (G1)#Toys|Skystalker]]. | ||
: In Japan, the "''Thunder Arrow''" was only available as a mail-away exclusive in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]'' portion of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' toyline (despite its media role being in the previous year's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|''Victory'' anime]]). It cost 4 [[Robot Point]]s and 3000 yen, and your order neeeded to have been postmarked by [[March 31]], [[1991]]. Like many mail-away toys in the original Takara line, it was delivered in the Hasbro-release English-language box, with some Japanese-language stickers attached for legal information. | : In Japan, the "''Thunder Arrow''" was only available as a mail-away exclusive in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]'' portion of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' toyline (despite its media role being in the previous year's [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|''Victory'' anime]]). It cost 4 [[Robot Point]]s and 3000 yen, and your order neeeded to have been postmarked by [[March 31]], [[1991]]. Like many mail-away toys in the original Takara line, it was delivered in the Hasbro-release English-language box, with some Japanese-language stickers attached for legal information. And no, you're not getting [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Toys|Deathsaurus]] to fit in there by any means. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Skystalker/skystalker.htm More information on Skystalker and the shuttle at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Skystalker/skystalker.htm More information on Skystalker and the shuttle at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[File:Generationstoy shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | [[File:Generationstoy shouki.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | ||
* A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Groundspike#Toys|Groundspike]] representing [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Train Wars|Daniel Witwicky]] disguised as [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] was available as a mail-away through [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 | * A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Groundspike#Toys|Groundspike]] representing [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Train Wars|Daniel Witwicky]] disguised as [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] was available as a mail-away through [[Hero-X|Million Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]'' book. It was packaged with a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxe Class [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Classics|Astrotrain]] as [[Shouki#Generations|Shouki]] disguised as the ''Thunder Arrow''. | ||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 25 February 2026
- The Thunder Arrow is a Decepticon starship from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Thunder Arrow (サンダーアロー Sandā Arō) is a mighty vessel indeed. Whether serving as Deathsaurus's mobile base or acting as an interstellar shuttle for Skystalker's ambition, it provides mobility and firepower.
As two jets I can double my firepower! With the aid of my supersonic jet pod, I'll turn that Autobot base into molten metal. Prepare to meet your doom, Autobots. Jet pod, fire one!Skystalker
Fiction
[edit]Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]Victory cartoon
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Train Wars
[edit]Daniel Witwicky infiltrated the Decepticons and stole data on the Thunder Arrow, allowing Shouki to disguise himself as the ship. Train Wars: Shouki & Daniel Chapter Shouki used this disguise to lure Kickback into a trap. Train Wars
Victory comic
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Transformers Comic-Magazin
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Dreamwave Generation One continuity
[edit]The interstellar shuttle ferried Skystalker, Skyhopper, and their unit across the galaxy to various worlds on their interstellar assault mission, including the planet Paradron. Destined for Nothing
Later, it carried them back to Cybertron after the conclusion of the mission. The Gray Race
After contacting their erstwhile Decepticon allies, Skystalker and Skyhopper used the shuttle as a base of operations as they plotted to overthrow Shockwave. Recipe for Hate
Ask Sideways
[edit]Sideways said he used to fly with Skystalker as he piloted the Thunder Arrow till he put him down and sold the ship to a Malgus Swindle for some O-Parts. Ask Sideways, 2015/06/29
2019 IDW continuity
[edit]A heavy transport owned by the Rise, Skystalker, enthralled by one of Bombshell's cerebro-shells, stole the Thunder Arrow and used it to transport cloning equipment to the Insecticons. Escape Part Three
Commercial appearances
[edit]The interstellar shuttle was captured by Jazz and Bumblebee, who hauled it into an Autobot base. Skystalker promptly transformed the base and attacked. Sneaky! Micromaster micro base commercial
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
[edit]
- Accessories: Jet pod, 2 small lasers, 2 large lasers, dual laser, 2 ramps
- Released in the sixth year of Hasbro's US Transformers toyline (fifth year in European markets), the unnamed "interstellar shuttle" is a large space cruiser with a detachable piggybacked "jet pod". Both the shuttle and pod have compartments to seat a Micromaster pilot. The whole shebang unfolds into a large Micromaster base. Modular ramps allow the base mode to connect to other Micromaster bases and vehicles. Aside from becoming the base's recon tower, the jet pod can dock with the white landing pad on the side of the base.
- The main shuttle can often be found missing its right wing, as one of the wing's connectors is mismolded slightly and tends to break. The molding error may have been corrected for the Japanese mail-away run, but that can't be said with certainty.
- The instruction sheet suggests that in shuttle mode the large lasers be mounted on the nose, but they are molded to fit a slot on the wings.
- The set includes the Micromaster pilot Skystalker.
- In Japan, the "Thunder Arrow" was only available as a mail-away exclusive in the Zone portion of Takara's Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline (despite its media role being in the previous year's Victory anime). It cost 4 Robot Points and 3000 yen, and your order neeeded to have been postmarked by March 31, 1991. Like many mail-away toys in the original Takara line, it was delivered in the Hasbro-release English-language box, with some Japanese-language stickers attached for legal information. And no, you're not getting Deathsaurus to fit in there by any means.
Notes
[edit]
- A redeco of the Power Core Combiners Mini-Con Groundspike representing Daniel Witwicky disguised as Skystalker was available as a mail-away through Million Publishing's Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1 book. It was packaged with a redeco of Classics Deluxe Class Astrotrain as Shouki disguised as the Thunder Arrow.
Foreign names
[edit]- Italian: Discovery
