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:''Hailstorm is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Rise-HeavyloadRoadblockLugnutHailstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Just one "Unite for the Universe" appearance away from not having to be a [[repurposing]].]]


:''Hailstorm is a [[Decepticon]] from the IDW comics portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
'''Hailstorm''' is a Decepticon with a rocket launcher alt-mode. He carries a whole lot of artillery on his shoulders.


[[Image:Rise-HeavyloadRoadblockLugnutHailstorm.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Just one "Unite for the Universe" appearance away from not having to be a [[repurposing]].]]
==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
At the dawn of the war, Hailstorm served [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s growing insurgency. He stood guard one day as Megatron welcomed a visitor, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|Rise}} During an [[Autobot]] attack on the [[Citadel (building)|Citadel]], he defended it until Megatron was defeated and [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] called for a retreat. {{storylink|Endgame}}
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'''Hailstorm''' is a Decepticon.
===Precursor World===
Hailstorm was among Straxus's troops who attempted to stop [[Megalligator]] from escaping their leader's clutches. He and [[Terradive (G1)|Terradive]] were felled when Megalligator called upon [[Ape X Arms]]'s Hypersonic Plasma Cannons to blast the two. {{Storylink|Cybertron Convobat prequel comic}}


==Fiction==
==Games==
===IDW Generation 1 comics===
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
At the dawn of the war, Hailstorm served [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s growing insurgency.  He stood guard one day as Megatron welcomed a visitor, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]].  {{storylink|Rise}} During an [[Autobot]] attack on the [[Citadel]], he defended it until Megatron was defeated and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] called for a retreat. {{storylink|Endgame}}
Hailstorm was a heavily-armed Decepticon. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Transformers (2010)===
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[Image:TF2010-toy_Hailstorm.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
[[File:TF2010-toy Hailstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hailstorm''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)
*'''Hailstorm''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AA-13'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AA-13'''
**''Accessories:'' 8 missiles
**''Accessories:'' 8 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}
{{note|The ''Hunt for the Decepticons'' [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)#Transformers (2010)|Hailstorm]] toy doubles as a movieverse character and as a Generation 1 character.}}


: Part of the second wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]], Hailstorm is a [[repurposing]] of [[Hailstorm (TF 2010)|Hailstorm]], and transforms into a [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|multiple rocket launcher]] of undetermined model. In both modes, he has a pair of positionable pressure-launch missile launchers, with each one containing four missiles. Each launcher also has a [[c joint]] bar on the top to attach additional weaponry to. Although he has holes in his fists, they're not really [[5mm post]] compatible.
: Part of the second wave of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Hunt for the Decepticons'' toyline]], Hailstorm transforms into a {{w|multiple rocket launcher}} of undetermined model. In both modes, he has a pair of positionable pressure-launch missile launchers, with each one containing four missiles. Each launcher also has a [[c joint]] bar on the top to attach additional weaponry to. Although he has holes in his fists, they're not really [[5 mm post]] compatible.


:This toy was [[retool]]ed to make [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]].
:This toy was [[retool]]ed to make ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Mindset (TF 2010)|Mindset]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Hailstorm/hailstorm.htm More information on Hailstorm at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Hailstorm/hailstorm.htm More information on Hailstorm at TFU.info]''
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[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Precursor World characters]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Decepticons]]

Latest revision as of 15:10, 13 February 2026

The name or term "Hailstorm" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hailstorm (disambiguation).
Hailstorm is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Just one "Unite for the Universe" appearance away from not having to be a repurposing.

Hailstorm is a Decepticon with a rocket launcher alt-mode. He carries a whole lot of artillery on his shoulders.

Fiction

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2005 IDW continuity

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At the dawn of the war, Hailstorm served Megatron's growing insurgency. He stood guard one day as Megatron welcomed a visitor, Hot Rod. Rise During an Autobot attack on the Citadel, he defended it until Megatron was defeated and Shockwave called for a retreat. Endgame

Precursor World

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Hailstorm was among Straxus's troops who attempted to stop Megalligator from escaping their leader's clutches. He and Terradive were felled when Megalligator called upon Ape X Arms's Hypersonic Plasma Cannons to blast the two. Cybertron Convobat prequel comic

Games

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Transformers Roleplaying Game

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Hailstorm was a heavily-armed Decepticon. Decepticon Directive

Toys

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Transformers (2010)

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  • Hailstorm (Deluxe Class, 2010)
    • Japanese ID number: AA-13
    • Accessories: 8 missiles
The Hunt for the Decepticons Hailstorm toy doubles as a movieverse character and as a Generation 1 character.
Part of the second wave of the 2010 Hunt for the Decepticons toyline, Hailstorm transforms into a multiple rocket launcher of undetermined model. In both modes, he has a pair of positionable pressure-launch missile launchers, with each one containing four missiles. Each launcher also has a c joint bar on the top to attach additional weaponry to. Although he has holes in his fists, they're not really 5 mm post compatible.
This toy was retooled to make Reveal the Shield Mindset.