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:''Duck Diver is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Duck Diver is a [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:BF-art DuckDiverCard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He's a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal of ACTION!]]


[[Image:DuckDiverPoster.jpg|thumb|200px|He's a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal of ACTION!]]
Always with a big smile on his bill, '''Duck Diver''' (ダックダイバー ''Dakkudaibā'') is quick with a joke, and even quicker with a pun or ten once he gets a little drinky-drinky. Despite his young age, he has become Emperor of [[South Snarl|Lapaul]], and his good cheer has made him very popular among its people.


'''Duck Diver''' (ダックダイバー ''Dakkudaibā'') is one of the [[Autobot]] Beastformers fighting a war on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. His role in the Autobot Beastformer forces is underwater reconnaissance commander. He also holds the rank of Emperor of [[Lapol]], the country on whose north beach he was born, under King [[Koala Gray]].
Not that he takes his job lightly. He is exceptionally skilled at underwater exploration, with love for the sea and its mysteries, and he isn't afraid to dive into unknown waters. It helps that his [[MVP Weapon]], the Aqua Barrier (アクアバリア ''Akua Baria'') can envelop him in a pressurized bubble, letting him safely explore even the most crushing depths. He's even more effective when assisted by King [[Koala Gray]]: with Koala's incredible hearing acting as sonar, he can relay information to Diver for speedier exploration.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
===''TransTech''===
Duck Diver was one of the countless "offworlders" residing in [[Axiom Nexus]].  {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
Duck Diver was one of the countless "offworlders" residing in [[Axiom Nexus]].  {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
===''Legends'' comic===
Duck Diver took part in the final battle between the Beastformers and the [[Laser Beast]]s on Beast in [[2023]]. He was stationed on [[Shocking Shark]]'s base mode. {{Storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Beastformers===
===Beastformers===
*'''Duck Diver''' (Beastformer, 1987)
[[File:BF-toy DuckDiver.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|He's a furry little flatfoot, who'll never flinch from a fray!]]
**''Beast ID number'': '''71'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Duck Diver''' (Beastformer, 1988)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''71'''
:*''Pack'': '''H'''
:*''Accessories'': "Aqua Barrier" MVP Weapon (usually)


: Duck Diver is an anthropomorphic gray platypus (not a duck!) in high-tech black and red armor. He comes with his "Aqua Barrier" polearm. He has one of three [[rubsign]]s on his chest, revealing the elemental power of fire, water, or wood.
: Released only in the post-''Transformers'' "RPG"-themed ''[[Beastformers (franchise)|Beastformers]]'' sequel series, Duck Diver is an anthropomorphic platypus (not a duck!) in brown robotic armor. His left hand is posed as a flat-palmed flipper. The [[rubsign|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.
 
: Nominally, he comes with his "Aqua Barrier" spear. However, there is also a chance he could come with the weapon from any of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.
 
: As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring [[White Leo]] on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose. He was later re-released in the second style of "RPG" box, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it.
 
: Later in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line.)


==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:DuckDiverPoster.jpg|upright=.67|thumb|]]
* Duck Diver is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple ''Transformers''-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.
* Duck Diver's 1987 art (seen at right) incorrectly gives him a gold-colored weapon and black armor. His retouched 1988 bio card (at top) gives him a much more accurate coloration.
* Said 1988 bio card gives him the nickname... uh... "'''Daddy'''" (ダディー ''Dadī''). No, we have no idea why. Obscure Japanese pop-culture reference? Who knows.
===Foreign names===
===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Diving Duckbill'''
*''English:'' '''Diving Duckbill'''


[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]
[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]
[[Category:Emperors]]
[[Category:Beastformers emperors]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Legends Beastformers]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]
[[Category:Undersea specialists]]
[[Category:Undersea specialists]]

Latest revision as of 15:19, 25 April 2026

Duck Diver is a Beastformer from the Generation 1 continuity family.
He's a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal of ACTION!

Always with a big smile on his bill, Duck Diver (ダックダイバー Dakkudaibā) is quick with a joke, and even quicker with a pun or ten once he gets a little drinky-drinky. Despite his young age, he has become Emperor of Lapaul, and his good cheer has made him very popular among its people.

Not that he takes his job lightly. He is exceptionally skilled at underwater exploration, with love for the sea and its mysteries, and he isn't afraid to dive into unknown waters. It helps that his MVP Weapon, the Aqua Barrier (アクアバリア Akua Baria) can envelop him in a pressurized bubble, letting him safely explore even the most crushing depths. He's even more effective when assisted by King Koala Gray: with Koala's incredible hearing acting as sonar, he can relay information to Diver for speedier exploration.

Fiction

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TransTech

[edit]

Duck Diver was one of the countless "offworlders" residing in Axiom Nexus. Gone Too Far

Legends comic

[edit]

Duck Diver took part in the final battle between the Beastformers and the Laser Beasts on Beast in 2023. He was stationed on Shocking Shark's base mode. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1

Toys

[edit]

Beastformers

[edit]
He's a furry little flatfoot, who'll never flinch from a fray!
  • Duck Diver (Beastformer, 1988)
  • ID number: 71
  • Pack: H
  • Accessories: "Aqua Barrier" MVP Weapon (usually)
Released only in the post-Transformers "RPG"-themed Beastformers sequel series, Duck Diver is an anthropomorphic platypus (not a duck!) in brown robotic armor. His left hand is posed as a flat-palmed flipper. The Battle Emblem on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.
Nominally, he comes with his "Aqua Barrier" spear. However, there is also a chance he could come with the weapon from any of the other Beastformers in his shipping case; matching the Beasts with their same-numbered weapons was part of the "role-playing game" attached to the line, encouraging kids to buy more of the toys.
As part of the first assortment of individually-boxed Beastformers in the "RPG" line, there was a chance his normal pack-in bio card would be replaced with a rare "Burstsun" holo card featuring White Leo on the front, with a Burstsun Battle Emblem sticker in a little baggie affixed to the back, for you to attach to whichever Beastformer you chose. He was later re-released in the second style of "RPG" box, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it.
Later in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro Battle Beast version of the line.)

Notes

[edit]
  • Duck Diver is one of 22 figures that were advertised on multiple Transformers-era materials but not actually released in that iteration of the line.
  • Duck Diver's 1987 art (seen at right) incorrectly gives him a gold-colored weapon and black armor. His retouched 1988 bio card (at top) gives him a much more accurate coloration.
  • Said 1988 bio card gives him the nickname... uh... "Daddy" (ダディー Dadī). No, we have no idea why. Obscure Japanese pop-culture reference? Who knows.

Foreign names

[edit]
  • English: Diving Duckbill
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