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{{disambig2|the | {{disambig2|the Decepticon Powermaster|the Autobot Dinobot|Skar (IDW)}} | ||
{{factions|decepticon}} | {{factions|decepticon}} | ||
:''Skar is | :''Skar is a [[Decepticon]] [[Powermaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:Skar-mtmte.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared!]] | ||
'''Skar''' is a [[Powermaster]] engine, binary-bonded to the Decepticon falcon creature [[Doubledealer]]. He helps Doubledealer run his various business affairs, but this loyal Decepticon would probably be appalled to learn the full extent of Doubledealer's dealings, which include having [[Knok|a second, Autobot-aligned Powermaster partner]] and even a humanoid robot mode solely for the Autobots' benefit. | '''Skar''' is a [[Powermaster]] engine, binary-bonded to the Decepticon falcon creature [[Doubledealer]]. He helps Doubledealer run his various business affairs, but this loyal Decepticon would probably be appalled to learn the full extent of Doubledealer's dealings, which include having [[Knok|a second, Autobot-aligned Powermaster partner]] and even a humanoid robot mode solely for the Autobots' benefit. | ||
==Commercial appearances== | ==Commercial appearances== | ||
[[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] held onto Skar for Doubledealer while he talked with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] over in the Autobots' camp. Once Doubledealer made his way to the Decepticons' camp, Piranacon released Skar, who flew to Doubledealer, transforms to engine mode, and connected to him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:G1Skar.jpg|thumb| | {{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Skar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I shall practice my curtsy.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Doubledealer''' (Powermaster, 1988)}}</ul> | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}} | |||
:Skar is | : Released in the fifth year of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (fourth year in the European line), Skar is a robotic bat-creature thing that transforms into a Powermaster engine. In this mode, plugging him into any Decepticon Powermaster toy unlocks their transformation to robot mode, or in [[Doubledealer#Toys|Doubledealer's]] case, his Decepticon falcon mode. Unique to Skar is a [[5 mm post]] on the engine block, which is used to store him on Doubledealer's two other modes. | ||
: | : He was only available packed in with the aforementioned Doubledealer (kinda obvious at this point, huh?), who also came with the Powermaster [[Knok#Toys|Knok]], who unlocks Doubledealer's Autobot-humanoid-robot mode. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/ | : In Japan, this mold was slightly [[redeco]]ed to make [[Clouder#Toys|Clouder]]'s Decepticon armor, and would have been used for [[Mayumi]] in earlier plans. | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Skar/skar.htm More information on Skar at TFU.info]'' | |||
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===''Generations Selects''=== | |||
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Skar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Injustice deliciously squared!]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit''' (Deluxe Class multi-pack, [[2020]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series'': ''War for Cybertron: Earthrise'' | |||
:*''ID number'': '''WFC-GS10''' | |||
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}} | |||
: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', "Decepticon Skar" is a [[retool]] of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratbat]], transforming into a flattened box. This mode is theoretically compatible with ''Siege'' Voyager Class [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Soundwave]], but in practice, it's slightly too large to fit into his chest compartment. He can however attach to Soundwave and other figures as some sort of shield. In actuality, he is meant to complement ''Earthrise'' Leader Class [[Doubledealer#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Doubledealer]], who features a chest compartment similar to the ''Siege'' Soundwave mold. | |||
:''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Thundertron#Legacy|Thundertron]], released five years later, has two slots on his right shoulder in robot mode for Skar—or more accurately, contemporary redecoes of Skar—to securely perch on him. | |||
: Skar was released in a Deluxe-sized four-pack with mold-mate [[Wingthing (G1)#Generations Selects|Wingthing]], cassette-bot [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Generations Selects|Frenzy]], and fellow former-Powermaster [[Knok#Generations Selects|Knok]]. | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Unlike most binary-bond partners, it is never stated that Skar is a [[Nebulan]] or even a flesh creature. ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' refers to both him and [[Knok]] as "Transformers". | * Unlike most binary-bond partners, it is never stated that Skar is a [[Nebulan]] or even a flesh creature. ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' refers to both him and [[Knok]] as "Transformers". | ||
* ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' calls Skar a | * ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' calls Skar a Nebulan [[bolt-bat]]. | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]] | [[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Decepticons]] | |||
[[Category:Powermasters]] | [[Category:Powermasters]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:17, 12 March 2025
| This article is about the Decepticon Powermaster. For the Autobot Dinobot, see Skar (IDW). |
- Skar is a Decepticon Powermaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Skar is a Powermaster engine, binary-bonded to the Decepticon falcon creature Doubledealer. He helps Doubledealer run his various business affairs, but this loyal Decepticon would probably be appalled to learn the full extent of Doubledealer's dealings, which include having a second, Autobot-aligned Powermaster partner and even a humanoid robot mode solely for the Autobots' benefit.
Commercial appearances
[edit]Piranacon held onto Skar for Doubledealer while he talked with Optimus Prime over in the Autobots' camp. Once Doubledealer made his way to the Decepticons' camp, Piranacon released Skar, who flew to Doubledealer, transforms to engine mode, and connected to him. Doubledealer commercial
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
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- Doubledealer (Powermaster, 1988)
- Known designers: Richard Marcej (packaging)
- Released in the fifth year of the The Transformers toyline (fourth year in the European line), Skar is a robotic bat-creature thing that transforms into a Powermaster engine. In this mode, plugging him into any Decepticon Powermaster toy unlocks their transformation to robot mode, or in Doubledealer's case, his Decepticon falcon mode. Unique to Skar is a 5 mm post on the engine block, which is used to store him on Doubledealer's two other modes.
- He was only available packed in with the aforementioned Doubledealer (kinda obvious at this point, huh?), who also came with the Powermaster Knok, who unlocks Doubledealer's Autobot-humanoid-robot mode.
- In Japan, this mold was slightly redecoed to make Clouder's Decepticon armor, and would have been used for Mayumi in earlier plans.
Generations Selects
[edit]
- Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit (Deluxe Class multi-pack, 2020)
- Series: War for Cybertron: Earthrise
- ID number: WFC-GS10
- Known designers: AJ Piejko-Brown (packaging)
- A Generations Selects add-on to Earthrise, "Decepticon Skar" is a retool of Siege Ratbat, transforming into a flattened box. This mode is theoretically compatible with Siege Voyager Class Soundwave, but in practice, it's slightly too large to fit into his chest compartment. He can however attach to Soundwave and other figures as some sort of shield. In actuality, he is meant to complement Earthrise Leader Class Doubledealer, who features a chest compartment similar to the Siege Soundwave mold.
- Legacy Thundertron, released five years later, has two slots on his right shoulder in robot mode for Skar—or more accurately, contemporary redecoes of Skar—to securely perch on him.
- Skar was released in a Deluxe-sized four-pack with mold-mate Wingthing, cassette-bot Frenzy, and fellow former-Powermaster Knok.
Notes
[edit]- Unlike most binary-bond partners, it is never stated that Skar is a Nebulan or even a flesh creature. More than Meets the Eye refers to both him and Knok as "Transformers".
- The AllSpark Almanac II calls Skar a Nebulan bolt-bat.
