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{{disambig3|Pinpointer}} | {{disambig3|Pinpointer}} | ||
:''Pinpoint is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Power Core Combiners]] | :''Pinpoint is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Power Core Combiners]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:PCC-toy Pinpoint.jpg|thumb|upright=2]] | ||
'''Pinpoint''' provides his [[ | '''Pinpoint''' provides his [[Bulk]] partner [[Leadfoot (PCC)|Leadfoot]] with the extra power he needs to take on the [[Decepticon]]s. When combined in vehicle mode, they become invisible to the enemy's sensors. | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Power Core Combiners=== | ===''Power Core Combiners''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Leadfoot with Pinpoint''' (Commander Class, 2010)}}</ul> | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Eric Siebenaler]] (Hasbro)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}} | |||
: Part of the second wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander-class toys, Pinpoint was available only with his larger partner Leadfoot. He transforms from a small robot into an engine for Leadfoot's vehicle mode, a blaster-cannon for robot mode, as well as armor for any Commander robot when in their super-robot torso mode. His [[Powerlinx]] socket is hollow so he can peg onto any [[5mm post]]. However, he cannot activate [[Powerlinx]] gimmicks on ''Armada''-era toys. | : Part of the second wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander-class toys, Pinpoint was available only with his larger partner Leadfoot. He transforms from a small robot into an engine for Leadfoot's vehicle mode, a blaster-cannon for robot mode, as well as armor for any Commander robot when in their super-robot torso mode. His [[Powerlinx]] socket is hollow so he can peg onto any [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. However, he cannot activate [[Powerlinx]] gimmicks on ''Armada''-era toys. | ||
: During the period between [[December 26]] [[2010]] and [[January 31]] [[2011]], [[Hasbro]] ran their "[[Supercharge Your Holidays]]" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & [[Speed Stars]] Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Leadfoot with Pinpoint was one of the figures distributed. | : During the period between [[December 26]] [[2010]] and [[January 31]] [[2011]], [[Hasbro]] ran their "[[Supercharge Your Holidays]]" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & [[Speed Stars]] Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Leadfoot with Pinpoint was one of the figures distributed. | ||
: This toy was later released in Japan as [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers|Arms Micron Firebolt]], and [[redeco]]ed to make ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Sparks#United 2|Sparks]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Mini-Con/Pinpoint/pinpoint.htm More information on Pinpoint at TFU.ino]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Mini-Con/Pinpoint/pinpoint.htm More information on Pinpoint at TFU.ino]'' | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Power Core Combiners Special Value Offer''' (Value Pack, 2011)}}</ul> | |||
: Leadfoot and Pinpoint were also made available as part of a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers, for the whopping price of ''ten bucks'', merely a third of what the two toys would normally cost. | |||
: So far, Leadfoot has been found attached to the [[Grimstone (PCC)|Grimstone]]/[[Dinobot (PCC)|Dinobots]] and [[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]]/[[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicons]] sets. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Pinpoint is sculpted to resemble a [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] partner figure. He even transforms the same way into engine mode. | * Pinpoint is sculpted to resemble a [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Powermaster]] partner figure. He even transforms the same way into engine mode. | ||
[[Category: Power Core Combiners Autobots]] | [[Category:Power Core Combiners Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: Power Core Combiners Mini-Cons]] | [[Category:Power Core Combiners Mini-Cons]] | ||
[[Category: Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:44, 19 May 2025
| The name or term "Pinpointer" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Pinpointer (disambiguation). |
- Pinpoint is an Autobot-allied Mini-Con from the Power Core Combiners portion of the movie continuity family.
Pinpoint provides his Bulk partner Leadfoot with the extra power he needs to take on the Decepticons. When combined in vehicle mode, they become invisible to the enemy's sensors.
Toys
[edit]Power Core Combiners
[edit]- Leadfoot with Pinpoint (Commander Class, 2010)
- Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro), Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Part of the second wave of Power Core Combiners Commander-class toys, Pinpoint was available only with his larger partner Leadfoot. He transforms from a small robot into an engine for Leadfoot's vehicle mode, a blaster-cannon for robot mode, as well as armor for any Commander robot when in their super-robot torso mode. His Powerlinx socket is hollow so he can peg onto any 5mm post. However, he cannot activate Powerlinx gimmicks on Armada-era toys.
- During the period between December 26 2010 and January 31 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to this discussion thread on Allspark.com, Leadfoot with Pinpoint was one of the figures distributed.
- This toy was later released in Japan as Arms Micron Firebolt, and redecoed to make United Sparks.
- Power Core Combiners Special Value Offer (Value Pack, 2011)
- Leadfoot and Pinpoint were also made available as part of a Walmart-exclusive Black Friday "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers, for the whopping price of ten bucks, merely a third of what the two toys would normally cost.
- So far, Leadfoot has been found attached to the Grimstone/Dinobots and Steamhammer/Constructicons sets.
Notes
[edit]- Pinpoint is sculpted to resemble a Generation 1 Powermaster partner figure. He even transforms the same way into engine mode.
