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:''Boltflash is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy | :''Boltflash is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 Universe toyline]]).'' | ||
[[File: | [[File:TFU08-toy Boltflash.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Someone seriously needs to take a picture of 25th [[Ace (G.I. Joe)|Ace]] pretending to fly this guy around the room.]] | ||
'''Boltflash''' is a member of the [[Overcast Team]]. The only thing less impressive than Boltflash's IQ are his skills as a warrior. Add in the fact that he's also rather a coward and it's no surprise he hasn't risen very far in the ranks. His physical and weapon-based combat potential aren't really half-bad but... then again, in the hands of an awkward, cowardly dim-wit maybe they are at that. <ref>Boltflash's single-carded [[Tech Spec]]s.</ref> | '''Boltflash''' is a member of the [[Overcast Team]]. The only thing less impressive than Boltflash's IQ are his skills as a warrior. Add in the fact that he's also rather a coward and it's no surprise he hasn't risen very far in the ranks. His physical and weapon-based combat potential aren't really half-bad but... then again, in the hands of an awkward, cowardly dim-wit maybe they are at that.<ref>Boltflash's single-carded [[Tech Spec]]s.</ref> | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe (2008)=== | ===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Mini-Con 12-Pack''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series:'' Armada Series | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}} | |||
:Boltflash is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Thunderwing (Classics)|Thunderwing]], transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter jet]]. | : ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Boltflash is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Thunderwing (Classics)#Toys|Thunderwing]], transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter jet]]. He has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the back of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs. | ||
:He was originally only available as part of a [[Kmart]]-[[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack with [[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]], [[Blight (Universe)|Blight]], [[Bodyblock (Universe)|Bodyblock]], [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], [[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]], [[Flatfoot (Universe)|Flatfoot]], [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]], [[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]], [[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]], [[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]], and [[Suppressor (Universe)|Suppressor]]. | : He was originally only available as part of a [[Kmart]]-[[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack, along with [[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]], [[Blight (Universe)|Blight]], [[Bodyblock (Universe)|Bodyblock]], [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], [[Cloudraker (Universe)|Cloudraker]], [[Flatfoot (Universe)|Flatfoot]], [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]], [[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]], [[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]], [[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]], and [[Suppressor (Universe)|Suppressor]]. | ||
:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]], [[Noise Effect]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Slingshot (G1)| | : This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Nightscream (Cybertron)|Nightscream]], [[Noise Effect]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Slingshot (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Cybertron Sling]], and [[Barrel Roll]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Boltflash/boltflash.htm More information on Boltflash at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Boltflash/boltflash.htm More information on Boltflash at TFU.info]'' | ||
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{{anchor| | :*''Series:'' Armada Series | ||
:In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual [[Blindpacking|blind-pack]]ed bags with "[[energon fizzy | : Boltflash was also sold on an individual cardback, released through discount store chains like Big Lots! in the U.S. This version is identical to the multi-pack version. | ||
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Boltflash''' (Candy toy, 2010)}}</ul> | |||
: In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual [[Blindpacking|blind-pack]]ed bags with "[[energon fizzy jellies]]" candies, distributed by [[The Little Factory Ltd]]. | |||
: This version of Boltflash is actually a new tooling with numerous tiny differences from the original, but is functionally the same toy. These changes include a thicker Mini-Con sigil print, altered production stamping (removing "Hasbro China" and "Takara" from them in favor of just "Hasbro"), smaller pin-heads on the steel connector pins, and generally less crisp molding. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Boltflash's name was inspired by both lightning imagery and the flash of a breech loading rifle. | * According to [http://web.archive.org/web/20080819163405/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=A2D05638-D56F-E112-4F075F04304AFC18 the design notes] released alongside the initial announcement for the 12-pack, Boltflash's name was inspired by both lightning imagery and the flash of a breech loading rifle. | ||
*Boltflash's | * Boltflash's deco appears to be based on the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Skystriker (G.I. Joe)|Skystriker]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Armada Decepticons]] | [[Category:Armada Decepticons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:05, 12 February 2026
- Boltflash is a Decepticon-allied Mini-Con from the Armada portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2008 Universe toyline).
Boltflash is a member of the Overcast Team. The only thing less impressive than Boltflash's IQ are his skills as a warrior. Add in the fact that he's also rather a coward and it's no surprise he hasn't risen very far in the ranks. His physical and weapon-based combat potential aren't really half-bad but... then again, in the hands of an awkward, cowardly dim-wit maybe they are at that.[1]
Toys
[edit]Universe (2008)
[edit]- Mini-Con 12-Pack (Multi-pack, 2008)
- Series: Armada Series
- Known designers: Joe Kyde (deco artist)
- Universe Boltflash is a redeco of Classics Thunderwing, transforming into an F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter jet. He has a "Powerlinx" socket on the back of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs.
- He was originally only available as part of a Kmart-exclusive Mini-Con 12-pack, along with Backstop, Blight, Bodyblock, Brimstone, Cloudraker, Flatfoot, Heavytread, Knockdown, Makeshift, Skyhammer, and Suppressor.
- This mold was also used to make Cybertron Nightscream, Noise Effect, Henkei! Henkei! Cybertron Sling, and Barrel Roll.
| Transformers: Classics mold: Thunderwing | ||
|---|---|---|
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- Boltflash (Mini-Con, 2009)
- Series: Armada Series
- Boltflash was also sold on an individual cardback, released through discount store chains like Big Lots! in the U.S. This version is identical to the multi-pack version.
- Boltflash (Candy toy, 2010)
- In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual blind-packed bags with "energon fizzy jellies" candies, distributed by The Little Factory Ltd.
- This version of Boltflash is actually a new tooling with numerous tiny differences from the original, but is functionally the same toy. These changes include a thicker Mini-Con sigil print, altered production stamping (removing "Hasbro China" and "Takara" from them in favor of just "Hasbro"), smaller pin-heads on the steel connector pins, and generally less crisp molding.
Notes
[edit]- According to the design notes released alongside the initial announcement for the 12-pack, Boltflash's name was inspired by both lightning imagery and the flash of a breech loading rifle.
- Boltflash's deco appears to be based on the G.I. Joe Skystriker.
References
[edit]- ↑ Boltflash's single-carded Tech Specs.
