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:''Target Hawk is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Operation Combination]] portion of the [[Generation 1 | :''Target Hawk is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination|Operation Combination]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:TVMJuly1992TargethawkToy.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Named after one of the most endangered bird species.<br>('''''Note:''' This photo is of a pre-release toy with the wrong chest colors; the final release has a dark green chest.'')]] | |||
'''Target Hawk''' is a member of the [[Battle Gaia]] team, sent to [[Earth]] to capture energy to fuel the Decepticons' conquest. | '''Target Hawk''' (ターゲットホーク ''Tāgettohōku'') is a member of the [[Battle Gaia]] team, sent to [[Earth]] to capture energy to fuel the Decepticons' conquest. | ||
They have the coolest name of the team. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===''United EX''=== | |||
When [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] succeeded in purloining a set of drones intended for [[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]], a new combiner, Battle Gaia, was created from his old body's data. After reporting his success to [[Scrash (G1)|Scrash]], Onslaught released Battle Gaia in order to create a distraction that would allow him to continue his thefts. {{storylink|Prelude to the Siege}} | |||
===''Operation Combination'' story pages=== | |||
Target Hawk served as a limb for Battle Gaia. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|Big Pinch, Autobots!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|The Decepticons' Attack on Earth!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (story page)|Conclusion}} | |||
== | ===Metrowars=== | ||
Target Hawk was one of the Decepticons stationed aboard [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. Separated or combined with Battle Gaia, they were part of a Decepticon assault on [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]. They were forced to retreat when the [[Autobot]]s showed off the power of a reborn [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{Storylink|Metrowars}} | |||
Target Hawk | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''=== | ||
<ul class ="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Battle Gaia''' (Multi-pack, 1992)}}</ul> | |||
:*''ID number'': '''TF-10''' | |||
:'' | :*''Accessories'': Left & right cannons, pistol, rotor blade | ||
: Target Hawk is a [[redeco]] of [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]], transforming into a Kaman Aerospace SH- | : Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1992 (Operation Combination)|Operation Combination]]'' portion of the original [[TakaraTomy|Takara]], ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' toyline, Target Hawk is a [[redeco]] of [[Vortex (G1)#The Transformers|Vortex]], transforming into a {{w|SH-2 Seasprite|Kaman Aerospace SH-2 Seasprite helicopter}}. Using the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]''-style of combination, the figure can form any limb to a compatible torso, though Target Hawk's nominal placement is as the left arm to Battle Gaia. | ||
: | : Target Hawk was only available as part of the [[Battle Gaia#Toys|Battle Gaia]] giftset, along with [[Great Cannon]], [[Leyland]], [[Sandstorm (OC)|Sandstorm]], and [[Shuttle Gunner]]. As one of the last releases of the Japanese ''Transformers'' line, at a time when pretty much everyone had stopped buying Transformers, a loose set of the team can demand prices over a thousand U.S. dollars. | ||
{{ | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Destron/TargetHawk/targethawk.htm More information on Target Hawk at TFU.info]'' | ||
{{G1CombaticonMold}} | |||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* | * The Target Hawk depicted in the July 1992 issue of ''TV Magazine'' (as seen above) has some color differences compared to the final version; most notably, the retail toy's chest is dark green, and his grey parts are all a lighter grey. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Generation 1 combiners]] | ||
[[Category:Operation Combination Decepticons]] | |||
[[Category:Operation Combination | |||
Latest revision as of 00:36, 22 July 2025
- Target Hawk is a Decepticon from the Operation Combination portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
(Note: This photo is of a pre-release toy with the wrong chest colors; the final release has a dark green chest.)
Target Hawk (ターゲットホーク Tāgettohōku) is a member of the Battle Gaia team, sent to Earth to capture energy to fuel the Decepticons' conquest.
They have the coolest name of the team.
Fiction
[edit]United EX
[edit]When Onslaught succeeded in purloining a set of drones intended for Choppermaster, a new combiner, Battle Gaia, was created from his old body's data. After reporting his success to Scrash, Onslaught released Battle Gaia in order to create a distraction that would allow him to continue his thefts. Prelude to the Siege
Operation Combination story pages
[edit]Target Hawk served as a limb for Battle Gaia. Big Pinch, Autobots! The Decepticons' Attack on Earth! Conclusion
Metrowars
[edit]Target Hawk was one of the Decepticons stationed aboard Metrotitan. Separated or combined with Battle Gaia, they were part of a Decepticon assault on Scramble City. They were forced to retreat when the Autobots showed off the power of a reborn Metroplex. Metrowars
Toys
[edit]Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
[edit]- Battle Gaia (Multi-pack, 1992)
- ID number: TF-10
- Accessories: Left & right cannons, pistol, rotor blade
- Released in the Operation Combination portion of the original Takara, Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline, Target Hawk is a redeco of Vortex, transforming into a Kaman Aerospace SH-2 Seasprite helicopter. Using the Scramble City-style of combination, the figure can form any limb to a compatible torso, though Target Hawk's nominal placement is as the left arm to Battle Gaia.
- Target Hawk was only available as part of the Battle Gaia giftset, along with Great Cannon, Leyland, Sandstorm, and Shuttle Gunner. As one of the last releases of the Japanese Transformers line, at a time when pretty much everyone had stopped buying Transformers, a loose set of the team can demand prices over a thousand U.S. dollars.
| The Transformers combiner team mold: Combaticons | ||
|---|---|---|
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Bruticus
Version 1 (Bruticus):
Version 2 (Baldigus):
GS = Gift set release
In = Individually released Onslaught (leader)
Version 1 (Onslaught):
Version 2 (Dolrailer):
Blast Off
Version 1 (Blast Off):
Version 2 (Shuttler):
Brawl
Version 1 (Brawl):
Version 2 (Dangar):
Swindle
Version 1 (Swindle):
Version 2 (Greejeeber):
Vortex
Version 1 (Vortex):
Version 2 (Hepter):
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Notes
[edit]- The Target Hawk depicted in the July 1992 issue of TV Magazine (as seen above) has some color differences compared to the final version; most notably, the retail toy's chest is dark green, and his grey parts are all a lighter grey.
