Speedstream (G2): Difference between revisions

From MediaWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
← Older edit
undoBerylRoll (talk | contribs)
9,127 edits
Apoc (talk | contribs)
20,797 edits
mNo edit summary
BerylRoll (talk | contribs)
9,127 edits
mNo edit summary
 
(47 intermediate revisions by 24 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{factions|autobot|autobotg2}}
{{factions|autobotg2}}
{{mainpic}}
{{disambig3.5|the ''Generation 2'' character|the ''Transformers One'' character|Speedstream (One)|Slipstream}}
:''Speedstream is an [[Autobot]] [[Aquaspeeder]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:G2-art Speedstream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It can super-speed stream on the course (but can it prosecute salvation ploy on the air?)]]


:''Speedstream is the leader of the [[Autobot]] [[Aquaspeeder]]s from the "Generation 1.5" section of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
The leader of the [[Aquaspeeder]]s, '''Speedstream''' hasn't got time for fancy speeches and flashy action. Straight and to the point, that's his method, whether it's in combat or conversation. One would think that this might alienate him from his fellow Autobots, but far from it. Speedstream may be straightforward, but he's no jerk about it, plus his attitude is tempered with a brilliant mind always thinking of the future ramifications of his actions today. His troops will happily follow him into the nastiest situations, confident he'll get them out again victorious.


Courageous and wise, '''Speedstream''' believes in taking the fight to the [[Decepticon]]s and isn't afraid to admit it. It's these qualities that have made him such a popular and well-respected leader when he leads the Aquaspeeders into battle. Apparently.
==Fiction==
===''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual''===
As part of a plan devised by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], '''Slipstream''' {{sic}} and the other Autobots were stationed at [[Table Mountain]] in [[Africa]] to defend a newly discovered spaceship with the power to return them to Cybertron. He was astonished by the rapid arrival of the [[Decepticon]] ground forces, and converted to his racing car mode to confront them. But after a brief skirmish, the Autobots made themselves scarce and allowed the Decepticons to claim their prize. The Autobots then sprung their trap; the Decepticons were locked within the prop-ship, which blasted off uncontrollably away from the planet. {{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}
 
===''Unite Warriors''===
Speedstream, with other Autobots, oversaw an attempt to wipe the [[Commando (RID)|Combatrons]]' [[Predacon (BW)|Destronger]] programming. However, before they could be reprogrammed, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] interrupted the process and whisked away the Combatrons. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part One}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Generation 1 & 2===
===''The Transformers''===
*'''Speedstream''' (Aquaspeeder, 1993)
[[File:G2-toy Speedstream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
**''Accessories'': Water-cannon
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Speedstream''' (Aquaspeeder, 1993)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Water cannon
{{toydesigner|[[Andy Couzens]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}
 
: Speedstream transforms into a blue and white Formula 1-style race car, seemingly based on the {{w|File:Williams FW14B.jpg|Williams FW14}}. His front half is covered in [[color changing|temperature-sensitive paint]], changing color when hit with warm water. His weapon is a single-barreled [[water]] [[Water-squirting gimmick|pistol]] formed from his car-mode spoiler/engine. Hilariously, his "sponsor" stickers advertise not only Hasbro itself, but also [[Milton Bradley]].


: Speedstream transforms into an blue and white Indy style race car. His front half is covered in temperature-sensitive paint, changing colour when hit with warm water. His weapon is a single-barreled water pistol formed from his car-mode spoiler/engine.  
: Speedstream was only available in various European markets during the two-year "transitional" period marking the changeover from [[The Transformers (toyline)|the original toyline]] to ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]''; in the original line's final year (1993), the toys were given redesigned Autobot and Decepticon symbols, but it wasn't until 1994 that "Generation 2" appeared on the packaging.


: He was only available in various European, Australian and New Zealand markets.
: This mold was also used to make the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' Decepticon [[Color Changer]] [[Deluge_(G2)#Toys|Deluge]].


: This toy was [[Redeco|redecoed]] and the water-cannon [[Retool|retooled]] to make the ''[[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' Decepticon [[Deluge (Decepticon)|Deluge]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Speedstream/speedstream.htm More information on Speedstream at TFU.info]''


==Notes==
===''Generation 2''===
* Speedstream seems to have been deprived of his only appearance in ''Transformers'' fiction by a typo. The error-ridden text story "[[Day of the Decepticons]]" mentions [[Slipstream (G2)|Slipstream]], a character not found in any other media, instead.
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Speedstream''' (Aquaspeeder, 1994)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Water cannon


{{stub}}
: This release is identical to the original, only this time in packaging specifically branded ''Generation 2''.


[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:European-original Transformers]]
[[Category:European-original characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 characters]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Latest revision as of 20:03, 20 February 2026

This article is about the Generation 2 character. For the Transformers One character, see Speedstream (One). For a list of other meanings, see Slipstream (disambiguation).
Speedstream is an Autobot Aquaspeeder from the Generation 1 continuity family.
It can super-speed stream on the course (but can it prosecute salvation ploy on the air?)

The leader of the Aquaspeeders, Speedstream hasn't got time for fancy speeches and flashy action. Straight and to the point, that's his method, whether it's in combat or conversation. One would think that this might alienate him from his fellow Autobots, but far from it. Speedstream may be straightforward, but he's no jerk about it, plus his attitude is tempered with a brilliant mind always thinking of the future ramifications of his actions today. His troops will happily follow him into the nastiest situations, confident he'll get them out again victorious.

Fiction

[edit]

The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual

[edit]

As part of a plan devised by Prowl, Slipstream [sic] and the other Autobots were stationed at Table Mountain in Africa to defend a newly discovered spaceship with the power to return them to Cybertron. He was astonished by the rapid arrival of the Decepticon ground forces, and converted to his racing car mode to confront them. But after a brief skirmish, the Autobots made themselves scarce and allowed the Decepticons to claim their prize. The Autobots then sprung their trap; the Decepticons were locked within the prop-ship, which blasted off uncontrollably away from the planet. Day of the Decepticons

Unite Warriors

[edit]

Speedstream, with other Autobots, oversaw an attempt to wipe the Combatrons' Destronger programming. However, before they could be reprogrammed, Unicron interrupted the process and whisked away the Combatrons. Ruination Chapter, Part One

Toys

[edit]

The Transformers

[edit]
  • Speedstream (Aquaspeeder, 1993)
Speedstream transforms into a blue and white Formula 1-style race car, seemingly based on the Williams FW14. His front half is covered in temperature-sensitive paint, changing color when hit with warm water. His weapon is a single-barreled water pistol formed from his car-mode spoiler/engine. Hilariously, his "sponsor" stickers advertise not only Hasbro itself, but also Milton Bradley.
Speedstream was only available in various European markets during the two-year "transitional" period marking the changeover from the original toyline to Generation 2; in the original line's final year (1993), the toys were given redesigned Autobot and Decepticon symbols, but it wasn't until 1994 that "Generation 2" appeared on the packaging.
This mold was also used to make the Generation 2 Decepticon Color Changer Deluge.

Generation 2

[edit]
  • Speedstream (Aquaspeeder, 1994)
  • Accessories: Water cannon
This release is identical to the original, only this time in packaging specifically branded Generation 2.
Retrieved from "https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Speedstream_(G2)&oldid=1894515"