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:''Shotholes are [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
:''Shotholes are [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] from the [[Generation 1 | |||
[[ | [[File:Shothole-card.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"What's the matter, you bums forgotten how to kill people?"]] | ||
'''Shotholes''' (ショットホール ''Shottohōru'') are [[Insecticon clone|clones]] of the Insecticon [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]. Largely physically identical to their template, their extremely low intelligence makes them suitable for little more than swarming. As such, their primary role is to consume raw materials for conversion into [[ | '''Shotholes''' (ショットホール ''Shottohōru'') are [[Insecticon clone|clones]] of the Insecticon [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]. Largely physically identical to their template, their extremely low intelligence makes them suitable for little more than swarming. As such, their primary role is to consume raw materials for conversion into [[energon cube]]s elsewhere. Though they're fairly sturdy, should Kickback's control-beams be interrupted, they, as all other Insecticon clones, will crumble into a pile of scrap. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
''Technically'', the Shotholes have never appeared in any fiction, as this specific coloration has never been used. However, the Shothole designation can be considered [[Retcon|retroactive]], so any appearance of the Kickback-model | {{note|''Technically'', the Shotholes have never appeared in any fiction, as this specific coloration has never been used. However, the Shothole designation can be considered [[Retcon|retroactive]], so any appearance of the Kickback-model Insecticon clones can be considered a Shothole appearance.}} | ||
==Games== | |||
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''=== | |||
Shothole drones were cloned from Kickback, and specialized in the conversion of raw materials into usable [[energon]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===''Collector's Edition''=== | ||
[[File:G1-toy Shothole.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|''Go! Go! Let's go! Kagayaku Machine!'']] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Insectron Clone Army''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''ID number'': '''73''' (individual), '''76''' (clones set) | |||
:*''Accessories'': "Electrothermal Radiation Tube" rifle, energon cube | |||
: | : ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' Shothole is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Kickback (G1)#Toys|Kickback]] mold, transforming into a mechanical grasshopper. His coloration is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' "Waruder Battas" ''[[Diaclone]]'' release. The "control seat" in the insect-mode back / robot-mode chest can open up and store one of the three [[energon cube]]s that come with the set (or whatever else you can get to fit in there). | ||
:This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] | : As a Japanese release, it has the original "pointy" wings rather than the altered-[[for safety reasons|for-safety-reasons]] [[Hasbro]] wings with the circular bits on the ends. | ||
: Shothole was only available in the [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] three-piece set with [[Salvo (G1)#Toys|Salvo]] and [[Zaptrap#Toys|Zaptrap]]. | |||
: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Kickback (SG)|Kickback]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Shothole/shothole.htm More information on Shothole at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/Shothole/shothole.htm More information on Shothole at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The term "shot hole" actually is a real and relevant term; it's the small holes left in plant matter by insects. It's also used to refer to holes created to house explosives to be detonated. Doesn't make it any less unfortunate-sounding, admittedly. | * The term "shot hole" actually is a real and relevant term; it's the small holes left in plant matter by insects. It's also used to refer to holes created to house explosives to be detonated. Doesn't make it any less unfortunate-sounding, admittedly. | ||
[[Category:Clones]] | [[Category:Clones]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category: Generation 1 | [[Category:Generation 1 drones]] | ||
[[Category:Insecticons]] | [[Category:Generation 1 Insecticons]] | ||
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]] | [[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:19, 2 December 2025
- Shotholes are Decepticon Insecticons from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Shotholes (ショットホール Shottohōru) are clones of the Insecticon Kickback. Largely physically identical to their template, their extremely low intelligence makes them suitable for little more than swarming. As such, their primary role is to consume raw materials for conversion into energon cubes elsewhere. Though they're fairly sturdy, should Kickback's control-beams be interrupted, they, as all other Insecticon clones, will crumble into a pile of scrap.
Fiction
[edit]Technically, the Shotholes have never appeared in any fiction, as this specific coloration has never been used. However, the Shothole designation can be considered retroactive, so any appearance of the Kickback-model Insecticon clones can be considered a Shothole appearance.
Games
[edit]Transformers Roleplaying Game
[edit]Shothole drones were cloned from Kickback, and specialized in the conversion of raw materials into usable energon. Decepticon Directive
Toys
[edit]Collector's Edition
[edit]
- Insectron Clone Army (Multi-pack, 2004)
- ID number: 73 (individual), 76 (clones set)
- Accessories: "Electrothermal Radiation Tube" rifle, energon cube
- Collector's Edition Shothole is a redeco of the original Kickback mold, transforming into a mechanical grasshopper. His coloration is based on the mold's original pre-Transformers "Waruder Battas" Diaclone release. The "control seat" in the insect-mode back / robot-mode chest can open up and store one of the three energon cubes that come with the set (or whatever else you can get to fit in there).
- As a Japanese release, it has the original "pointy" wings rather than the altered-for-safety-reasons Hasbro wings with the circular bits on the ends.
- This toy was later repurposed as Shattered Glass Kickback.
Notes
[edit]- The term "shot hole" actually is a real and relevant term; it's the small holes left in plant matter by insects. It's also used to refer to holes created to house explosives to be detonated. Doesn't make it any less unfortunate-sounding, admittedly.
