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:''Long Haul is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] | :''Long Haul is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | ||
[[File:LongHaulUnivDeluxe BoxArt.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"You can knight me, but I don't have to LIKE it"]] | |||
[[ | '''Long Haul''' is one of the four [[Constructicon (RID)|Constructicons]] who combine into the mighty [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)|Devastator]]. He is a bitter bot who is resentful of the role forced upon him which takes him off the front lines to haul materials from one point to another. | ||
==Fiction== | |||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | |||
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Long Haul was created when [[Heavy Load (RID)|Build Typhoon]] was reformatted by [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]'s [[Robosmasher|Robo-Smasher]]. The [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] was ego-wiped and implanted with [[shell program]]s drawn from old [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[personality component]]s. On the eve of an important battle, members of both sides of the war, including the Constructicons, were snatched away by [[Unicron]] to participate in the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
[[File:Universe2003 Ultra LongHaul.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|I'll wear my faction symbol however I ''want'' to wear it!]] | |||
: | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Long Haul & Hightower''' (Ultra Class 2-pack, 2006)}}</ul> | ||
:*''Accessories'': Dump-bed/ claw | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}} | |||
: | : A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Heavy Load (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Heavy Load]], Long Haul transforms into a dump truck. In robot mode, his dump-bed becomes a large hand-held claw weapon. He can form both arms (simultaneously) or either leg to the team's combined super robot mode. | ||
: This set was originally slated to be available as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line's general retail Ultra assortment, but the sudden discontinuation of ''Universe'' as a general retail line resulted in a large amount of already produced sets taking up space in one of Hasbro's warehouses. Hasbro eventually struck a deal with [[Target]], who agreed to pick up this set as an exclusive, along with the two other canceled ''Universe'' Ultra Class two-packs of [[Overbite (G1)#Universe (2003)|Overbite]]/[[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)|Repugnus]]. and [[Bonecrusher (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Bonecrusher]]/[[Scavenger (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Scavenger]]. | |||
[[Category: | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/UniLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Long Haul at TFU.info]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 27 May 2025
| The name or term "Long Haul" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Long Haul (disambiguation). |
- Long Haul is a Decepticon from the Robots in Disguise continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Long Haul is one of the four Constructicons who combine into the mighty Devastator. He is a bitter bot who is resentful of the role forced upon him which takes him off the front lines to haul materials from one point to another.
Fiction
[edit]Ask Vector Prime
[edit]In Viron 704.31 Epsilon, Long Haul was created when Build Typhoon was reformatted by Megazarak's Robo-Smasher. The Build Team was ego-wiped and implanted with shell programs drawn from old Predacon personality components. On the eve of an important battle, members of both sides of the war, including the Constructicons, were snatched away by Unicron to participate in the Universe War. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
[edit]
- Long Haul & Hightower (Ultra Class 2-pack, 2006)
- Accessories: Dump-bed/ claw
- Known designers: Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)
- A redeco of Robots in Disguise Heavy Load, Long Haul transforms into a dump truck. In robot mode, his dump-bed becomes a large hand-held claw weapon. He can form both arms (simultaneously) or either leg to the team's combined super robot mode.
- This set was originally slated to be available as part of the Universe line's general retail Ultra assortment, but the sudden discontinuation of Universe as a general retail line resulted in a large amount of already produced sets taking up space in one of Hasbro's warehouses. Hasbro eventually struck a deal with Target, who agreed to pick up this set as an exclusive, along with the two other canceled Universe Ultra Class two-packs of Overbite/Repugnus. and Bonecrusher/Scavenger.
