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:''The Off-Road Cycle is an [[Action Master]] vehicle from the [[Generation 1 ( | {{disambig3|Turbo Cycle}} | ||
:''The Off-Road Cycle is an [[Action Master]] vehicle from the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toyline portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | |||
[[File:Turbocycle.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s commute just got ''way'' faster.]] | |||
The '''Off-Road Cycle''' (also known as a '''Turbo Cycle''') is [[Axer (G1)|Axer]]'s [[Action Master]] vehicle, a custom-built motorcycle armed with quadriphonic [[sonic blaster]]s, a magnetic-lock targeting [[destabilizer rifle]], and heat-seeking [[proton missile]] batteries. It can transform into a battle station, revealing dual [[photon cannon]]s.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/Generation-1-Tech-Specs/1990-Transformers-Tech-Specs/Axer__1990_.jpg.html Axer's ''Generation 1'' on-package bio]</ref> | |||
[[ | When Axer went to [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|another dimension]], he didn't ''ride'' a "turbo cycle," but rather he ''transformed'' into one instead. While this [[Alternate mode|alt-mode]] doesn't look like its namesake, it does bear much of the same weaponry.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/Robots-In-Disguise-Tech-Specs/2002-Transformers-Tech-Specs/Axer__2002_.jpg.html Axer's ''Robots in Disguise'' on-package bio]</ref> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
[[ | ===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | ||
[[File:Axer Off-Road Cycle MtMtE.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|The comical domino effect of knocked-over motorcycles always ends at this one.]] | |||
Axer | Axer used his Turbo Cycle to make up for his alt-mode's lack of speed. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===2019 IDW continuity=== | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:G1-toy OffRoadCycle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If you can read this, the glitch fell off.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Off-Road Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, [[1990]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': Sidecar, "magnetic-lock targeting [[destabilizer rifle]]", 2 missiles, seat-back/shield | |||
: Axer's | {{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}} | ||
: Part of the first (and only) assortment of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' "[[Action Master]] Blaster Vehicles", Axer's Off-Road Cycle is a rugged-looking "hawg" with a left-mounted sidecar that seats any normal Action Master figure, though there is enough room in the back end to seat a second rather un-securely right behind the pilot. The sidecar's side panel also flips down to reveal a footpeg, allowing another figure to ride along. In this mode, the two missiles attach to the front wheel's left side, while the hand-cannon mounts on the right side of the bike's main body. | |||
: The cycle transforms into a twin-cannoned field artillery piece, with the bike's exhaust pipes flipping forward via spring-loaded trigger to form the cannon barrels. The two missiles can be plugged into the ends of the cannons. The seat cover can also detach and form a small shield any Action Master figure can use. | |||
: | : This set came with the Action Master figure Axer. | ||
: | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Axer/axer.htm More information on the Off-Road Cycle at TFU.info]'' | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* | *In all forms of fiction (bios, comics) this vehicle is called a "Turbo Cycle," but in descriptions of the toy (packaging, instructions, catalog) it's called an "Off-Road Cycle." We have chosen the latter as this article's title to distinguish it from the "[[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]]" that Action Master [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] rides. | ||
== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
* | *''French:'' '''Moto Tous Terrains''' (Europe) | ||
*''Italian:'' '''Super Moto''' ("Super Motorcycle") | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Action Master | [[Category:Action Master vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:55, 13 August 2025
| The name or term "Turbo Cycle" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Turbo Cycle (disambiguation). |
- The Off-Road Cycle is an Action Master vehicle from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Off-Road Cycle (also known as a Turbo Cycle) is Axer's Action Master vehicle, a custom-built motorcycle armed with quadriphonic sonic blasters, a magnetic-lock targeting destabilizer rifle, and heat-seeking proton missile batteries. It can transform into a battle station, revealing dual photon cannons.[1]
When Axer went to another dimension, he didn't ride a "turbo cycle," but rather he transformed into one instead. While this alt-mode doesn't look like its namesake, it does bear much of the same weaponry.[2]
Fiction
[edit]Dreamwave Generation One continuity
[edit]
Axer used his Turbo Cycle to make up for his alt-mode's lack of speed. More Than Meets The Eye
2019 IDW continuity
[edit]
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
[edit]
- Off-Road Cycle with Axer (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)
- Accessories: Sidecar, "magnetic-lock targeting destabilizer rifle", 2 missiles, seat-back/shield
- Known designers: Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)
- Part of the first (and only) assortment of The Transformers "Action Master Blaster Vehicles", Axer's Off-Road Cycle is a rugged-looking "hawg" with a left-mounted sidecar that seats any normal Action Master figure, though there is enough room in the back end to seat a second rather un-securely right behind the pilot. The sidecar's side panel also flips down to reveal a footpeg, allowing another figure to ride along. In this mode, the two missiles attach to the front wheel's left side, while the hand-cannon mounts on the right side of the bike's main body.
- The cycle transforms into a twin-cannoned field artillery piece, with the bike's exhaust pipes flipping forward via spring-loaded trigger to form the cannon barrels. The two missiles can be plugged into the ends of the cannons. The seat cover can also detach and form a small shield any Action Master figure can use.
- This set came with the Action Master figure Axer.
Notes
[edit]- In all forms of fiction (bios, comics) this vehicle is called a "Turbo Cycle," but in descriptions of the toy (packaging, instructions, catalog) it's called an "Off-Road Cycle." We have chosen the latter as this article's title to distinguish it from the "Turbo Cycle" that Action Master Prowl rides.
Foreign names
[edit]- French: Moto Tous Terrains (Europe)
- Italian: Super Moto ("Super Motorcycle")
