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{{disambig2|the Autobot Mini-Con birdie|the human millionaire industrialist|G.B. Blackrock}} | {{disambig2|the Autobot Mini-Con birdie|the human millionaire industrialist|G.B. Blackrock}} | ||
{{ | {{disambig2|the character sometimes named "Flashback"|the comic issue|Flashback!}} | ||
:''Blockrock is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Classics|Classics]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 Universe toyline]]).'' | |||
[[File:Recordicons12-Blockrock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]] | |||
'''Blockrock''' is [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s Mini-Con buddy. He rocks the block. | |||
He's sometimes called '''Flashback'''.<ref>Autobot Blaster's packaging-back bio refers to him having a partner called "Flashback". However, "Flashback" is not present on the online version of the bio, being replaced with "Blockrock". Obviously, the packaging bio accidentally uses an earlier name for the Mini-Con bird.</ref> People get confused! | |||
''' | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===''Recordicons''=== | |||
Blockrock feels sad and lonely even among the rest of Blaster's minions. This may be due to his being... Y'know, a bomb. Even the [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]] from the negative universe stays away from him. {{storylink|Recordicons issue 12|Recordicons #12}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe (2008)=== | ===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ||
== | [[File:TFU08-toy Blockrock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms into a pony keg, perfect for rocking the block.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Blaster with Blockrock Mini-Con!''' (Voyager Class, 2008)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series'': Classics Series | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}} | |||
: Available only with his larger partner | : Available only with his larger partner [[Blaster (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blaster]] in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Voyagers, Blockrock is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' "Mini-Con" [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)#Toys|Laserbeak]], transforming from a hexagonal turbine into a robotic bird. In turbine mode he can be stored in Blaster's chest compartment, or on the underside of either wing. | ||
: Blockrock can perch on the tips of Blaster's wings in his condor form by inserting his peg into one of the trailing edge holes, as well as Blaster's right arm. | : Blockrock can perch on the tips of Blaster's wings in his condor form by inserting his peg into one of the trailing edge holes, as well as Blaster's right arm. Despite his Mini-Con branding, he does not have a [[Powerlinx]] socket. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[Hell Buzzsaw]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Hell Buzzsaw]]. | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Mini-Con/Blockrock/blockrock.htm More information on Blockrock at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Mini-Con/Blockrock/blockrock.htm More information on Blockrock at TFU.info]'' | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* Blockrock's name may be an homage to [[G.B. Blackrock]], from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''Generation 1'' Marvel Comics]]. | * Blockrock's name may be an homage to [[G.B. Blackrock]], from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''Generation 1'' Marvel Comics]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:Classics | [[Category:Classics Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Classics Mini-Cons]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Shattered Glass refugees]] | ||
[[Category:Universe (2008)]] | [[Category:Universe (2008)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:40, 8 May 2026
| This article is about the Autobot Mini-Con birdie. For the human millionaire industrialist, see G.B. Blackrock. |
| This article is about the character sometimes named "Flashback". For the comic issue, see Flashback!. |
- Blockrock is an Autobot-allied Mini-Con from the Classics portion of the Generation 1 continuity family (via the 2008 Universe toyline).
Blockrock is Blaster's Mini-Con buddy. He rocks the block.
He's sometimes called Flashback.[1] People get confused!
Fiction
[edit]Recordicons
[edit]Blockrock feels sad and lonely even among the rest of Blaster's minions. This may be due to his being... Y'know, a bomb. Even the Ravage from the negative universe stays away from him. Recordicons #12
Toys
[edit]Universe (2008)
[edit]
- Autobot Blaster with Blockrock Mini-Con! (Voyager Class, 2008)
- Series: Classics Series
- Known designers: Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Available only with his larger partner Autobot Blaster in the first wave of Universe Voyagers, Blockrock is a redeco of the Cybertron "Mini-Con" Laserbeak, transforming from a hexagonal turbine into a robotic bird. In turbine mode he can be stored in Blaster's chest compartment, or on the underside of either wing.
- Blockrock can perch on the tips of Blaster's wings in his condor form by inserting his peg into one of the trailing edge holes, as well as Blaster's right arm. Despite his Mini-Con branding, he does not have a Powerlinx socket.
- This mold was also used to make Hell Buzzsaw.
Notes
[edit]- Blockrock's name may be an homage to G.B. Blackrock, from the Generation 1 Marvel Comics.
References
[edit]- ↑ Autobot Blaster's packaging-back bio refers to him having a partner called "Flashback". However, "Flashback" is not present on the online version of the bio, being replaced with "Blockrock". Obviously, the packaging bio accidentally uses an earlier name for the Mini-Con bird.
