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{{factions|sgAutobot|{{factions/icons|custom=Cust Class Thunderclash Insignia.png|cSize=50px|cLink= | {{factions|sgAutobot|{{factions/icons|custom=Cust Class Thunderclash Insignia.png|cSize=50px|cLink=Elite Guard}}}} | ||
{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot Elite Guard leader|his heroic counterpart|Thunder Clash|Thunderclash}} | {{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot Elite Guard leader|his heroic counterpart|Thunder Clash|Thunderclash}} | ||
:''Thunderclash is an evil [[Autobot]] from the | :''Thunderclash is an evil [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Timelinestoy-ThunderclashSG.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm covered in salt and pepper! Wait, what kind of "seasoned" veteran are we talking about?]] | [[Image:Timelinestoy-ThunderclashSG.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm covered in salt and pepper! Wait, what kind of "seasoned" veteran are we talking about?]] | ||
'''Thunderclash''' is a seasoned veteran with thousands of successful military campaigns under his belt. He is the leader of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard]], after he made a "command decision" to remove its | Field Marshal '''Thunderclash''', affectionately nicknamed "'''The Big Guy'''" by his troops, is a seasoned veteran with thousands of successful military campaigns under his belt. He is the powerful leader of the [[Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]], after he made a "command decision" to remove its previous leader, [[Hyperdrive (SG)|Hyperdrive]]. Seeing the growing madness of [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]], he thinks he may well have to eliminate another [[Autobot]] leader. In the aftermath of the [[Wreckers]] being eliminated, his unit has risen to prominence in the [[Second Cybertronian War (SG)|ongoing conflict]]. While generally well-liked within the [[Autobot Imperium|Imperium]], and even respected by his enemies, he has a tendency to lose his temper when it comes to underperforming troops. In alternate mode, he can reach speeds over Mach 1. | ||
He's reached a mutual understanding with the diseased mech [[Nightbeat (SG)|Nightbeat]] and the [[Secret Police]], and they have devised a way to combine to form the super-warrior [[Nightclash]]. | He's reached a mutual understanding with the diseased mech [[Nightbeat (SG)|Nightbeat]] and the [[Secret Police]], and they have devised a way to combine to form the super-warrior [[Nightclash]].<ref>[[BotCon 2009]] customization class Thunderclash bio</ref> | ||
{{bigquote|Wage war without hate, and victory is yours.|Thunderclash's BotCon bio quote}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Timelines=== | ===''Timelines''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-sa|'''Thunderclash''' (Deluxe, 2009)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': Missile launcher, "flame" missile | |||
: This [[repaint]] of [[BotCon 2009]] [[Thunder Clash#Timelines|Thunderclash]] (itself a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Rodimus (Energon)#Energon|Rodimus]]) was only available in the customization class at [[BotCon 2009]]. All parts of the mold were provided, but the individuals taking the class had to assemble and paint the toy themselves. Its paint colors were chosen to complement the previous year's custom-class "Shattered Glass" [[Nightbeat (SG)#Toys|Nightbeat]]. Like Nightbeat, the toy features a unique [[insignia]]. | |||
: Thunderclash transforms into a rocket-powered Cybertronian long-nose truck cab. He can also form the top or bottom half of a larger robot mode, compatible with any ''Energon'' Combat- or Mega-class Autobot combiner robot mold. He features a spring-loaded rocket thruster/missile launcher, plus a [[spark crystal]] that can be used as a mounting point for an [[Energon star|energon chip]]. | |||
: This mold was also used to make ''Energon'' [[Checkpoint (Energon)#Toys|Checkpoint]]. | |||
==Notes== | |||
*According to the designer notes in his construction booklet, his personality is based on {{w|Erwin Rommel}}, who was "well-regarded by his enemies for his professional execution of his duties, and his humane treatment of prisoners". | |||
: | ==External links== | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20250831222358/https://reflector.tfw2005.com/transformers-toys/convention-exclusives/botcon-otfcc/botcon-2009/customization-class-thunderclash/ Archived link to photos of Thunderclash's Customizing Class Handbook, including his bio & tech specs] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Combiners]] | [[Category:Combiners]] | ||
[[Category:Convention-original characters]] | |||
[[Category:Customization class toys]] | [[Category:Customization class toys]] | ||
[[Category:Elite Guard]] | [[Category:Elite Guard]] | ||
[[Category:Shattered Glass | [[Category:Shattered Glass Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:21, 1 September 2025
| This article is about the evil Autobot Elite Guard leader. For his heroic counterpart, see Thunder Clash. For a list of other meanings, see Thunderclash (disambiguation). |
- Thunderclash is an evil Autobot from the Shattered Glass continuity family.
Field Marshal Thunderclash, affectionately nicknamed "The Big Guy" by his troops, is a seasoned veteran with thousands of successful military campaigns under his belt. He is the powerful leader of the Cybertron Elite Guard, after he made a "command decision" to remove its previous leader, Hyperdrive. Seeing the growing madness of Optimus Prime, he thinks he may well have to eliminate another Autobot leader. In the aftermath of the Wreckers being eliminated, his unit has risen to prominence in the ongoing conflict. While generally well-liked within the Imperium, and even respected by his enemies, he has a tendency to lose his temper when it comes to underperforming troops. In alternate mode, he can reach speeds over Mach 1.
He's reached a mutual understanding with the diseased mech Nightbeat and the Secret Police, and they have devised a way to combine to form the super-warrior Nightclash.[1]
| “ | Wage war without hate, and victory is yours. | ” |
—Thunderclash's BotCon bio quote | ||
Toys
[edit]Timelines
[edit]- Thunderclash (Deluxe, 2009)
- Accessories: Missile launcher, "flame" missile
- This repaint of BotCon 2009 Thunderclash (itself a redeco of Energon Rodimus) was only available in the customization class at BotCon 2009. All parts of the mold were provided, but the individuals taking the class had to assemble and paint the toy themselves. Its paint colors were chosen to complement the previous year's custom-class "Shattered Glass" Nightbeat. Like Nightbeat, the toy features a unique insignia.
- Thunderclash transforms into a rocket-powered Cybertronian long-nose truck cab. He can also form the top or bottom half of a larger robot mode, compatible with any Energon Combat- or Mega-class Autobot combiner robot mold. He features a spring-loaded rocket thruster/missile launcher, plus a spark crystal that can be used as a mounting point for an energon chip.
- This mold was also used to make Energon Checkpoint.
Notes
[edit]- According to the designer notes in his construction booklet, his personality is based on Erwin Rommel, who was "well-regarded by his enemies for his professional execution of his duties, and his humane treatment of prisoners".
External links
[edit]- Archived link to photos of Thunderclash's Customizing Class Handbook, including his bio & tech specs
References
[edit]- ↑ BotCon 2009 customization class Thunderclash bio
