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[[File:Henkei-toy Rocketbot.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And I'm going to be as high as a kite by then.]]
[[File:Henkei-toy Rocketbot.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|And I'm going to be as high as a kite by then.]]


'''Rocketbot''' (ロケットボット ''Rokettobotto'') is [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s [[Drone]].
'''Rocketbot''' (ロケットボット ''Rokettobotto'') is a partially-autonomous robot. While it can operate on its own in a limited capacity, its main function is to be [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s atomic heat ray cannon.


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Gentei! Gentei!===
===''Gentei! Gentei!''===
*'''Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2009)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2009)}}</ul>


: Rocketbot is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]] mold, transforming into a hand-held blaster cannon. In gun mode, he can also plug into the rectangular sockets in Strafe's wrists when his (Strafe's) fists are left in their vehicle-mode storage positions.
: Rocketbot is a [[redeco]] of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]] mold, transforming into a hand-held blaster cannon. In gun mode, he can also plug into the rectangular sockets in Strafe's wrists when his (Strafe's) fists are left in their vehicle-mode storage positions.
 
: Although Rocketbot's gold is chromed in the stock photos, the actual product features a simple metallic-gold paint.


: He was only available with the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Strafe (G1)#Gentei! Gentei!|version of Strafe]], which was an exclusive for members of the [[Transformers Basecamp]] web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a Transformers-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe and Rocketbot ran from [[March 2]]nd through [[April 30]]th in 2009.
: He was only available with the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Strafe (G1)#Gentei! Gentei!|version of Strafe]], which was an exclusive for members of the [[Transformers Basecamp]] web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a Transformers-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe and Rocketbot ran from [[March 2]]nd through [[April 30]]th in 2009.


: This mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Krunix (SG)|Krunix]] and [[Nebulon (SG)|Nebulon]], [[Vector Oracle]], ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Nightstick (Artfire)|Nightstick]], and [[Tornado]].
: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Krunix (SG)#Toys|Krunix]] and [[Nebulon (SG)#Toys|Nebulon]], [[Vector Oracle]], ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#United|Nightstick]], and [[Tornado#Toys|Tornado]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Strafe/strafe.htm More information on Rocketbot (with Strafe) at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Strafe/strafe.htm More information on Rocketbot (with Strafe) at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/classic/gentei_strafe.html More images of Rocketbot at Autobase Aichi]''
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/classic/gentei_strafe.html More images of Rocketbot at Autobase Aichi]''
{{UniverseNightstickMold}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
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[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:drone]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Latest revision as of 07:16, 3 December 2023

Rocketbot is an Autobot drone from the Henkei! Henkei! portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
And I'm going to be as high as a kite by then.

Rocketbot (ロケットボット Rokettobotto) is a partially-autonomous robot. While it can operate on its own in a limited capacity, its main function is to be Strafe's atomic heat ray cannon.

Toys

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Gentei! Gentei!

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  • Strafe (Deluxe, 2009)
Rocketbot is a redeco of the 2008 Universe Nightstick mold, transforming into a hand-held blaster cannon. In gun mode, he can also plug into the rectangular sockets in Strafe's wrists when his (Strafe's) fists are left in their vehicle-mode storage positions.
Although Rocketbot's gold is chromed in the stock photos, the actual product features a simple metallic-gold paint.
He was only available with the Gentei! Gentei! version of Strafe, which was an exclusive for members of the Transformers Basecamp web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a Transformers-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe and Rocketbot ran from March 2nd through April 30th in 2009.
This mold was also used to make Shattered Glass Krunix and Nebulon, Vector Oracle, United Nightstick, and Tornado.
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  • Hasbro:
  • Fun Publications:
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  • e-HOBBY:
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Notes

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  • Rocketbot is apparently named after Strafe's Italian name.
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