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:''Hubcap is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Machine Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 | :''Hubcap is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:MW Hubcap cardart.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"Hi, everee-bodee!" "Hi, Dr. Nick!"]] | ||
'''Hubcap''' is kind of creepy. He removes the bodies of deactivated [[Decepticon]]s from the field after battles. After he takes the remains to the Autobot base, he salvages what he can for spare parts. He will often recycle the rest, but is known to use Decepticon scrap for target practice. It's pretty gruesome, really. | |||
'''Hubcap''' is kind of creepy. He removes the bodies of deactivated [[Decepticon | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===''TransTech''=== | |||
Hubcap was one of the countless "offworlder" residents of [[Axiom Nexus]]. He had a brief encounter with [[Hubcap (G1)|an alternate-universe namesake who was looking for some help]], who found him to be really creepy. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}} | |||
== | ===''Wings Universe''=== | ||
[[File:Hubcapwait-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left| "Holy smokes! You need booze!"]] | |||
Hubcap | Hubcap was part of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] clone army. He accompanied his master when he went to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to issue a final ultimatum to the native resistance and [[Megaplex]]. {{storylink|Termination}} | ||
Hubcap stood next to Jhiaxus during the latter’s Cybertronian invasion. When he received word that Obsidian and Strika had cleverly corralled the bulk of their forces in Iacon, he suggested to Jhiaxus that they consult [[Prowl (MW)|Prowl]] on the matter. When a team of Decepticons managed to sneak behind enemy lines and ambush Jhiaxus, Hubcap held Nacelle at gunpoint, commenting that his corpse would make for a splendid colonnade. He was ordered to stand down by Jhiaxus when the Cybertronian leader realized he had already accomplished his task of uniting Cybertron. Jhiaxus was shortly thereafter murdered by Megaplex, and Hubcap dragged his leader’s corpse away, commenting on how his chassis would make for magnificent architecture. {{storylink|A Common Foe}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Machine Wars=== | ===''Machine Wars''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:MW-toy Hubcap.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"Die, dismembered bodee!"]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Hubcap''' (Basic, 1997)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': Grill-blaster | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy), [[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}} | |||
: Hubcap, like the rest of the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' line, was a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]. He transforms into a yellow tow truck with one-step spring-loaded transformation to robot mode. The grille of the truck separates to become a hand-held blaster. He and the other Basic-sized ''Machine Wars'' molds were originally designed for the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' line, but were scrapped when the franchise moved over to ''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. | :Hubcap, like the rest of the ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' line, was a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]. He transforms into a yellow tow truck with one-step spring-loaded transformation to robot mode. The grille of the truck separates to become a hand-held blaster. He and the other Basic-sized ''Machine Wars'' molds were originally designed for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' line, but were scrapped when the franchise moved over to ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''. | ||
: | : This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his inner robot parts and tow-arm share plastic with [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Skywarp]]'s inner robot parts, his truck parts share plastic with Skywarp's head and [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Prowl]]'s seat, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray windows/visor plastic with, well, everyone. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Hubcap/hubcap.htm More info on Hubcap at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Hubcap/hubcap.htm More info on Hubcap at TFU.info]'' | ||
{{MWHoistMold}} | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Hubcap and Hoist are unique among the ''Machine Wars'' line in that they have original card artwork, rather than altered artwork from previous toys. | [[File:Machinewars-hubcap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|]] | ||
*Hubcap and Hoist are unique among the ''Machine Wars'' line in that they have original card artwork, rather than altered artwork from previous toys. | |||
*This Hubcap almost got a [[BotCon 2014]] toy out of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]] mold (using the retooled head from [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]]/[[Electro#Timelines|Electrons]]).<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref> | |||
*Hubcap's design (at right) in the ''Wings Universe'' comics, based on the original ''Machine Wars'' toy, was previously created by [[Josh Burcham]] for a [http://machine-wars.deviantart.com/ fan project]. | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Clones]] | ||
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]] | [[Category:KB Toys exclusives]] | ||
[[Category:Machine Wars | [[Category:Machine Wars Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:TransTech Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:Wings Universe Cybertronians]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:55, 28 October 2024
| The name or term "Hubcap" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hubcap (disambiguation). |
- Hubcap is an Autobot from the Machine Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Hubcap is kind of creepy. He removes the bodies of deactivated Decepticons from the field after battles. After he takes the remains to the Autobot base, he salvages what he can for spare parts. He will often recycle the rest, but is known to use Decepticon scrap for target practice. It's pretty gruesome, really.
Fiction
[edit]TransTech
[edit]Hubcap was one of the countless "offworlder" residents of Axiom Nexus. He had a brief encounter with an alternate-universe namesake who was looking for some help, who found him to be really creepy. Gone Too Far
Wings Universe
[edit]
Hubcap was part of Jhiaxus's Cybertronian clone army. He accompanied his master when he went to Cybertron to issue a final ultimatum to the native resistance and Megaplex. Termination
Hubcap stood next to Jhiaxus during the latter’s Cybertronian invasion. When he received word that Obsidian and Strika had cleverly corralled the bulk of their forces in Iacon, he suggested to Jhiaxus that they consult Prowl on the matter. When a team of Decepticons managed to sneak behind enemy lines and ambush Jhiaxus, Hubcap held Nacelle at gunpoint, commenting that his corpse would make for a splendid colonnade. He was ordered to stand down by Jhiaxus when the Cybertronian leader realized he had already accomplished his task of uniting Cybertron. Jhiaxus was shortly thereafter murdered by Megaplex, and Hubcap dragged his leader’s corpse away, commenting on how his chassis would make for magnificent architecture. A Common Foe
Toys
[edit]Machine Wars
[edit]
- Hubcap (Basic, 1997)
- Accessories: Grill-blaster
- Known designers: Takio Ejima (TakaraTomy), Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)
- Hubcap, like the rest of the Machine Wars line, was a KB Toys exclusive. He transforms into a yellow tow truck with one-step spring-loaded transformation to robot mode. The grille of the truck separates to become a hand-held blaster. He and the other Basic-sized Machine Wars molds were originally designed for the Generation 2 line, but were scrapped when the franchise moved over to Beast Wars.
- This toy is gang-molded with the other three Basic molds in the line. Specifically, his inner robot parts and tow-arm share plastic with Skywarp's inner robot parts, his truck parts share plastic with Skywarp's head and Prowl's seat, plus he shares the pearlescent-gray windows/visor plastic with, well, everyone.
| Generation 2 mold: Greasepit | ||
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Notes
[edit]
- Hubcap and Hoist are unique among the Machine Wars line in that they have original card artwork, rather than altered artwork from previous toys.
- This Hubcap almost got a BotCon 2014 toy out of the Transformers: Generations Deluxe Class Sergeant Kup mold (using the retooled head from Hoist/Electrons).[1]
- Hubcap's design (at right) in the Wings Universe comics, based on the original Machine Wars toy, was previously created by Josh Burcham for a fan project.
