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:''Salt-Man X is an [[Autobot]] from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | |||
[[File:G2-art RobotManX .jpg|right|upright=1|thumb|Not pictured with his teammates Pepper-Guy Y and Vinegar-Dude Z in their Condimentron gestalt form.]] | |||
'''Salt-Man X''' doesn't know the meaning of the word "impossible". He relentlessly searches the skies for enemies at supersonic speeds, catching them by surprise with his [[Gamma ray|gamma-ray gun]].<ref>Salt-Man X packaging bio</ref> | |||
He also has [[Robot-Man X|an evil twin from Argentina]]. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===''Transformers'' (Estrela)=== | |||
Salt-Man X apparently fought in a skirmish also involving [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. {{storylink|Jogo dos Transformers|Jogo dos Transformers packaging art}} | |||
===Legends World=== | |||
When the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] invaded their home dimension, the toys of the [[Legends World]] revealed themselves to be real Transformers. A yellow-and-red Salt Man X toy helped defend the people of [[South America]], like [[Marcelo Matere]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} | |||
==Toys== | |||
===''Transformers''=== | |||
====Estrela==== | |||
[[File:Estrela-SaltManX.jpg|upright=2|thumb|A true seasoned veteran. ''(Rifles not pictured, some stickers missing)'']] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Salt-Man X''' (Salt-Man, 1985)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': "Gamma-ray gun" | |||
: Originally released only to the Brazilian market by [[Estrela]], ''Transformers'' [[Salt-Man]] X is a [[redeco]] of the [[Jumpstarter#Toys|Jumpstarter]] [[Topspin (G1)#Toys|Topspin]], transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a [[pull-back motor]] in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that locks his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to [[Autotransformation|flip forward and into upright robot mode]]. Albeit not a frequent occurrence, it is also not totally uncommon for this latch to break, rendering copies of the toy untransformable: thus, prospective buyers looking for this figure on the secondary market (or any Jumpstarter-derived figures for the matter) should pay attention as to whether or not the small black pin on the right side of his chest is intact. | |||
: Like most South American Transformers of the era, he was available in a pair of color schemes: in red limbs/white torso (as seen on his [[Package art|box art]]) and green limbs/white torso, the latter seemingly being the more common variation of the two. Nonetheless, like the original Jumpstarters, both versions of Salt-Man X and his wave partner [[Salt-Man Z]] are relatively affordable on the secondary market, being commonly available in Brazilian sites like Mercado Livre. | |||
:Salt-Man X | : Also like most South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality [[Sticker|paper decals]] that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order. Thankfully, his sticker designs are identical to their original Hasbro counterparts, thus; they can be replaced either by original decal sheets or aftermarket repros like those of Toyhax. | ||
{{G1TopspinMold}} | |||
{{-}} | |||
====Antex==== | |||
[[File:G1-toy SaltManX Antex.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Immune to everything except long-term cardiovascular problems arising from high blood pressure. ''(Unchromed rifle variants)'']] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Salt-Man X''' (Salt-Man, 1985)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': "Gamma-ray gun" | |||
: | : Argentinian company [[Antex]] would also later release Salt-Man X in the same year, decoed in both the original green limbs/bright-white torso combination and an all-new red limbs/yellow torso version, and once again, the latter seems to be the rarer combination. The box features art and images of the Estrela versions on the box (including the red/white combo not provided by Antex), a commonality across all Antex ''Transformers'' as it seems that their boxes were simply directly photocopied and translated from Portuguese to Spanish. | ||
: Some Argentine versions of the Salt-Men have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version, presumably this was a late-run change. | |||
: The two Argentinian Salt-Men would later be re-released by Antex without any changes as [[Robot-Man X]] and [[Robot-Man Z]] under the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline, retaining the unchromed rifes from later runs. | |||
{{-}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
* Salt-Man X and [[Salt-Man Z]]'s names are based on "jump" in Portuguese and Spanish, ''saltar'' being the verb and ''salto'' being the noun. | |||
* Oddly, the commercial for the Salt-Men features kids playing with the original [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] toy rather than Salt-Man X, as well as [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]] rather than Salt-Man Z. The same commercial then shows the Estrela Salt-Men with their unique Brazilian decos, presumably shot in the same studio set, so... It's up to your imagination as to why they used the American counterparts of these figures for the action shots. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9bBA9KX3D8 1985 Estrela ''Transformers'' Salt-Men commercial] on YouTube.com</ref> | |||
** On a similar note, [[:File:Estrela_Catalogue.jpg|the promotional catalogue for the toyline]] also features box art of Salt-Man X in his original Topspin colors, rather than those of either of his two redecos. Eventually, this was changed by the time that the figures actually hit shelves. | |||
*As with other figures in the first batch of Estrela and Antex Transformers releases, Salt-Man X does not feature any insignia in either his body or packaging, thus leaving it up in the air whether he's an Autobot or Decepticon - however; given that he shares his red packaging design with the other Generation 1 Autobots, the common fan interpretation (and this wiki's default placement) is that he is an Autobot. His later Antex Robot-Man X reissue would feature the Decepticon logo on the packaging, thus making that specific version a Decepticon instead. | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:South American-original characters]] | |||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:02, 20 March 2026
- Salt-Man X is an Autobot from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Salt-Man X doesn't know the meaning of the word "impossible". He relentlessly searches the skies for enemies at supersonic speeds, catching them by surprise with his gamma-ray gun.[1]
He also has an evil twin from Argentina.
Fiction
[edit]Transformers (Estrela)
[edit]Salt-Man X apparently fought in a skirmish also involving Topspin and Cliffjumper. Jogo dos Transformers packaging art
Legends World
[edit]When the Zamojin invaded their home dimension, the toys of the Legends World revealed themselves to be real Transformers. A yellow-and-red Salt Man X toy helped defend the people of South America, like Marcelo Matere. Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two
Toys
[edit]Transformers
[edit]Estrela
[edit]
- Salt-Man X (Salt-Man, 1985)
- Accessories: "Gamma-ray gun"
- Originally released only to the Brazilian market by Estrela, Transformers Salt-Man X is a redeco of the Jumpstarter Topspin, transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a pull-back motor in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that locks his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to flip forward and into upright robot mode. Albeit not a frequent occurrence, it is also not totally uncommon for this latch to break, rendering copies of the toy untransformable: thus, prospective buyers looking for this figure on the secondary market (or any Jumpstarter-derived figures for the matter) should pay attention as to whether or not the small black pin on the right side of his chest is intact.
- Like most South American Transformers of the era, he was available in a pair of color schemes: in red limbs/white torso (as seen on his box art) and green limbs/white torso, the latter seemingly being the more common variation of the two. Nonetheless, like the original Jumpstarters, both versions of Salt-Man X and his wave partner Salt-Man Z are relatively affordable on the secondary market, being commonly available in Brazilian sites like Mercado Livre.
- Also like most South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality paper decals that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order. Thankfully, his sticker designs are identical to their original Hasbro counterparts, thus; they can be replaced either by original decal sheets or aftermarket repros like those of Toyhax.
| The Transformers mold: Topspin | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
Antex
[edit]
- Salt-Man X (Salt-Man, 1985)
- Accessories: "Gamma-ray gun"
- Argentinian company Antex would also later release Salt-Man X in the same year, decoed in both the original green limbs/bright-white torso combination and an all-new red limbs/yellow torso version, and once again, the latter seems to be the rarer combination. The box features art and images of the Estrela versions on the box (including the red/white combo not provided by Antex), a commonality across all Antex Transformers as it seems that their boxes were simply directly photocopied and translated from Portuguese to Spanish.
- Some Argentine versions of the Salt-Men have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version, presumably this was a late-run change.
- The two Argentinian Salt-Men would later be re-released by Antex without any changes as Robot-Man X and Robot-Man Z under the Generation 2 toyline, retaining the unchromed rifes from later runs.
Notes
[edit]- Salt-Man X and Salt-Man Z's names are based on "jump" in Portuguese and Spanish, saltar being the verb and salto being the noun.
- Oddly, the commercial for the Salt-Men features kids playing with the original Topspin toy rather than Salt-Man X, as well as Twin Twist rather than Salt-Man Z. The same commercial then shows the Estrela Salt-Men with their unique Brazilian decos, presumably shot in the same studio set, so... It's up to your imagination as to why they used the American counterparts of these figures for the action shots. [2]
- On a similar note, the promotional catalogue for the toyline also features box art of Salt-Man X in his original Topspin colors, rather than those of either of his two redecos. Eventually, this was changed by the time that the figures actually hit shelves.
- As with other figures in the first batch of Estrela and Antex Transformers releases, Salt-Man X does not feature any insignia in either his body or packaging, thus leaving it up in the air whether he's an Autobot or Decepticon - however; given that he shares his red packaging design with the other Generation 1 Autobots, the common fan interpretation (and this wiki's default placement) is that he is an Autobot. His later Antex Robot-Man X reissue would feature the Decepticon logo on the packaging, thus making that specific version a Decepticon instead.
References
[edit]- ↑ Salt-Man X packaging bio
- ↑ 1985 Estrela Transformers Salt-Men commercial on YouTube.com
