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:''Rocketbot is an [[Autobot]] and a [[Targetmaster]] partner from the [[Henkei! Henkei! (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Rocketbot is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
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[[File:Henkei-toy Rocketbot.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And I'm going to be as high as a kite by then.]]
'''Rocketbot''' is [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s [[Targetmaster]] partner.
 
'''Rocketbot''' (ロケットボット ''Rokettobotto'') is a partially-autonomous robot. While it can operate on its own in a limited capacity, its main function is to be [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s atomic heat ray cannon.


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Gentei! Gentei!===
===''Gentei! Gentei!''===
*'''Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2009)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2009)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-07'''
 
: Rocketbot is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]] mold, transforming into a hand-held blaster cannon. In gun mode, he can also plug into the rectangular sockets in Strafe's wrists when his (Strafe's) fists are left in their vehicle-mode storage positions.
 
: Although Rocketbot's gold is chromed in the stock photos, the actual product features a simple metallic-gold paint.
 
: He was only available with the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Strafe (G1)#Gentei! Gentei!|version of Strafe]], which was an exclusive for members of the [[Transformers Basecamp]] web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a Transformers-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe and Rocketbot ran from [[March 2]]nd through [[April 30]]th in 2009.
 
: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Krunix (SG)#Toys|Krunix]] and [[Nebulon (SG)#Toys|Nebulon]], [[Vector Oracle]], ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#United|Nightstick]], and [[Tornado#Toys|Tornado]].
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Strafe/strafe.htm More information on Rocketbot (with Strafe) at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/classic/gentei_strafe.html More images of Rocketbot at Autobase Aichi]''
{{UniverseNightstickMold}}
 
==Notes==
*Rocketbot is apparently named after Strafe's [[GiG|Italian]] name.


: Rocketbot is a [[redeco]] of the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]] mold, transforming into a hand-held blaster cannon with a mostly orange upper body and gold chrome legs and primary gun barrel. In gun mode, he can also plug into the rectangular sockets in Strafe's wrists when his (Strafe's) fists are left in their vehicle-mode storage positions. He was only available with the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Strafe (G1)#Gentei!|version of Strafe]], which was an exclusive for members of the Transformers Basecamp web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a Transformers-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe and Rocketbot ran from [[March 2]]nd through [[April 30]]th in 2009.


[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category: Henkei! Henkei! characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category: Targetmasters]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Latest revision as of 07:16, 3 December 2023

Rocketbot is an Autobot drone from the Henkei! Henkei! portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
And I'm going to be as high as a kite by then.

Rocketbot (ロケットボット Rokettobotto) is a partially-autonomous robot. While it can operate on its own in a limited capacity, its main function is to be Strafe's atomic heat ray cannon.

Toys

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Gentei! Gentei!

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  • Strafe (Deluxe, 2009)
Rocketbot is a redeco of the 2008 Universe Nightstick mold, transforming into a hand-held blaster cannon. In gun mode, he can also plug into the rectangular sockets in Strafe's wrists when his (Strafe's) fists are left in their vehicle-mode storage positions.
Although Rocketbot's gold is chromed in the stock photos, the actual product features a simple metallic-gold paint.
He was only available with the Gentei! Gentei! version of Strafe, which was an exclusive for members of the Transformers Basecamp web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a Transformers-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe and Rocketbot ran from March 2nd through April 30th in 2009.
This mold was also used to make Shattered Glass Krunix and Nebulon, Vector Oracle, United Nightstick, and Tornado.
Universe (2008) mold: Nightstick
  • Hasbro:
  • Fun Publications:
  • TakaraTomy:
  • e-HOBBY:
  • Million Publishing:

Notes

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  • Rocketbot is apparently named after Strafe's Italian name.
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