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:''Blaster is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron| Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | :''Blaster is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:BlasterAligned-UltimatePopUpUniverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]] | |||
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'''Blaster''' just ''loves'' music. He has a massive collection of rock-and-roll music that he's gathered from numerous worlds, and he prefers his rock ''heavy'', so when you're charging into battle and hear that rallying music that Blaster is providing, you just might get that needed boost of morale... if your aural receptors don't start leaking. | '''Blaster''' just ''loves'' music. He has a massive collection of rock-and-roll music that he's gathered from numerous worlds, and he prefers his rock ''heavy'', so when you're charging into battle and hear that rallying music that Blaster is providing, you just might get that needed boost of morale... if your aural receptors don't start leaking. | ||
He is partnered with [[Steeljaw (FOC)|Steeljaw]]. | He is partnered with the Mini-Cons [[Steeljaw (FOC)|Steeljaw]], [[Rewind (FOC)|Rewind]], [[Eject (FOC)|Eject]], [[Ramhorn (FOC)|Ramhorn]], and [[Sunder (FOC)|Sunder]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
=== | ===Aligned novels=== | ||
Blaster was one of the many Autobots who left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] aboard the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. When the Autobots reached [[Aquatron]], he was part of the contingent who made planetfall under the command of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], and was among the crewmembers arrested by [[Quintesson]]s. Found innocent of crimes against the Quintesson Imperium, Blaster was fed to [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranhacon]]s in the city of [[Hydratron]]'s [[Hall of Justice]]. {{Storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}} | |||
===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''=== | ===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''=== | ||
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Blaster was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}} | |||
===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | |||
Following the restoration of Cybertron from the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Blaster was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}} | |||
==Games== | |||
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''=== | |||
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Blaster-(FOC).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]] | |||
Blaster participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}} | |||
{{--}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generations=== | ===''Generations''=== | ||
[[File:Generationstoy-FOCBlaster.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.6]] | |||
*'''Autobot Blaster''' (Voyager, 2012) | *'''Autobot Blaster''' (Voyager, 2012) | ||
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004''' | **''Series / Number:'' '''1 / 004''' | ||
**''Accessories:'' rifle | |||
**''Accessories:'' | {{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}} | ||
: Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 | : Part of the second wave of [[2012]] Voyager Class ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]], with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s [[electro-scrambler]]. The rifle can peg (via [[5 mm post|5 mm post]]) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side. | ||
: He also comes with [[Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully. | : He also comes with [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations|Steeljaw]], who is a redeco/retool of [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|Ravage]], and utilizes Blaster's main [[gimmick]], which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "[[data disc]]" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their [[Flipchanger|spring-loaded transformation mechanisms]] and springing them into action! ...Hopefully. | ||
: As an undocumented feature, the seat on his vehicle roof holds [[Diaclone]] drivers. Additionally, Blaster's trigger finger is molded into his left hand, presumably so he can push his own eject button. | : As an undocumented feature, the seat on his vehicle roof holds [[Diaclone]] drivers. Additionally, Blaster's trigger finger is molded into his left hand, presumably so he can push his own eject button. | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCBlaster/blaster.htm More information on Blaster at TFU.info]'' | ||
===''Generations'' (Japan)=== | |||
[[File:Generations TG17 Autobot Blaster.jpg|thumb|300px]] | |||
*'''Blaster & Steeljaw''' ([[May 25]], [[2013]]) | |||
**''ID number:'' '''TG17''' | |||
**''Accessories:'' rifle | |||
:[[TakaraTomy]]'s release of the ''[[#Generations|Generations]]'' mold was part of the sixth wave of their ''[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|Generations]]'' toyline. This release features deco differences, but is still packaged with [[Steeljaw (FOC)#Generations (Japan)|Steeljaw]]. | |||
:This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Blaster (Cloud)|Blaster]]. | |||
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==Notes== | |||
*One of [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]]'s [[Cube (sport)|Cube]]-playing friends from ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Rescue Bots Academy]]'' episode "[[Recruits Part I]]" is based on Blaster. | |||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''Japanese:'' '''Blaster''' (ブラスター ''Burasutā'') | |||
*''Mandarin:'' '''Lùyīnjī''' (China, 录音机, "Recorder") | |||
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]] | [[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Prime Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:Generations]] | [[Category:Generations]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:04, 4 October 2025
| The name or term "Blaster" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Blaster (disambiguation). |
- Blaster is an Autobot from the Fall of Cybertron portion of the Aligned continuity family.
Blaster just loves music. He has a massive collection of rock-and-roll music that he's gathered from numerous worlds, and he prefers his rock heavy, so when you're charging into battle and hear that rallying music that Blaster is providing, you just might get that needed boost of morale... if your aural receptors don't start leaking.
He is partnered with the Mini-Cons Steeljaw, Rewind, Eject, Ramhorn, and Sunder.
Fiction
[edit]Aligned novels
[edit]Blaster was one of the many Autobots who left Cybertron aboard the Ark. When the Autobots reached Aquatron, he was part of the contingent who made planetfall under the command of Optimus Prime, and was among the crewmembers arrested by Quintessons. Found innocent of crimes against the Quintesson Imperium, Blaster was fed to Piranhacons in the city of Hydratron's Hall of Justice. Retribution
Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe
[edit]Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Blaster was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe
2015 Robots in Disguise cartoon
[edit]Following the restoration of Cybertron from the Great War, Blaster was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new High Council for being a supporter of Optimus Prime. Enemy of My Enemy
Games
[edit]Transformers: Battle Tactics
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Blaster participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 of this character. Transformers: Battle Tactics
Toys
[edit]Generations
[edit]
- Autobot Blaster (Voyager, 2012)
- Series / Number: 1 / 004
- Accessories: rifle
- Known designers: Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Part of the second wave of 2012 Voyager Class Generations Fall of Cybertron toys, "Autobot Blaster" is a redeco and retool of Fall of Cybertron Soundwave, with a new, grinning head, as well as a new chest, wheels, and weapon. He transforms into an SUV-style "communications truck", and comes with a rifle which is based on Generation 1 Blaster's electro-scrambler. The rifle can peg (via 5 mm post) into his hands, right shoulder, and roof/back, and the rifle itself features a peg-hole on each side.
- He also comes with Legends Class Steeljaw, who is a redeco/retool of Ravage, and utilizes Blaster's main gimmick, which is that he is capable of storing and launching Steeljaw and other "data disc" minions. When a button to the left of his head is pressed, his spring-loaded chest compartment is opened, allowing up to three data discs to be stored inside. When the disc/s is/are stored, his back panel/roof now acts as a plunger, and pushing/sliding on this plunger in either mode launches the disc/s out of his chest compartment, wherein they will land on and depress the buttons on their undersides, thus triggering their spring-loaded transformation mechanisms and springing them into action! ...Hopefully.
- As an undocumented feature, the seat on his vehicle roof holds Diaclone drivers. Additionally, Blaster's trigger finger is molded into his left hand, presumably so he can push his own eject button.
- His chest insignia is the live-action film series "angry eyes" Autobot symbol. Also, his stock photography depicts him with black antennae that are red on the final product, while his instructions reuse Soundwave's image for the "completed" robot mode.
Generations (Japan)
[edit]
- TakaraTomy's release of the Generations mold was part of the sixth wave of their Generations toyline. This release features deco differences, but is still packaged with Steeljaw.
- This toy was repurposed as Cloud Blaster.
Notes
[edit]- One of Hot Shot's Cube-playing friends from Rescue Bots Academy episode "Recruits Part I" is based on Blaster.
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Blaster (ブラスター Burasutā)
- Mandarin: Lùyīnjī (China, 录音机, "Recorder")
