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[[File:TFU03-toy Treadshot.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] [[homage]] or not, we are doomed.]] | |||
:''Treadshot is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe | :''Treadshot is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | ||
'''Treadshot''' was once friend and rival to [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]. But, when the war broke out, the two took opposing sides, with Treadshot joining the Decepticons. His betrayal hit Ultra Magnus hard, and now the two are engaged in a bloody duel, both neglecting orders whenever the chance to smash the other comes around. | '''Treadshot''' was once friend and rival to [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]. But, when the war broke out, the two took opposing sides, with Treadshot joining the Decepticons. His betrayal hit Ultra Magnus hard, and now the two are engaged in a bloody duel, both neglecting orders whenever the chance to smash the other comes around. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
A heavy duty battle with former friend and ally, '''Treadshot''', is what caused [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] to upgrade to a new body. {{ | A heavy duty battle with former friend and ally, '''Treadshot''', is what caused [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] to upgrade to a new body. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe=== | ===Universe (2003)=== | ||
*'''Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat''' (Battle in a Box, 2004) | *'''Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat''' (Battle in a Box, 2004) | ||
**''Accessories'': Pistol, bayonet | **''Accessories'': Pistol, bayonet | ||
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: He was only available as part of a "[[Battle in a Box]]" multi-pack along with ''Universe'' Ultra Magnus, [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], and Nightbeat. This set was only available in "[[market six]]" stores like Kohl's. | : He was only available as part of a "[[Battle in a Box]]" multi-pack along with ''Universe'' Ultra Magnus, [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], and Nightbeat. This set was only available in "[[market six]]" stores like Kohl's. | ||
: This retooled mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Oil Slick (Universe)|Oil Slick]] | : This retooled mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Oil Slick (Universe)|Oil Slick]] while a more extensively-retooled version was used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/TFUTreadshot/treadshot.htm More information on Treadshot at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/TFUTreadshot/treadshot.htm More information on Treadshot at TFU.info]'' | ||
Revision as of 22:43, 24 September 2015
| The name or term "Treadshot" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Treadshot (disambiguation). |
- Treadshot is a Decepticon from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Treadshot was once friend and rival to Ultra Magnus. But, when the war broke out, the two took opposing sides, with Treadshot joining the Decepticons. His betrayal hit Ultra Magnus hard, and now the two are engaged in a bloody duel, both neglecting orders whenever the chance to smash the other comes around.
He is partnered with a presumably-evil version of the Mini-Con Nightbeat.
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
A heavy duty battle with former friend and ally, Treadshot, is what caused Ultra Magnus to upgrade to a new body. Ask Vector Prime
Toys
Universe (2003)
- Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat (Battle in a Box, 2004)
- Accessories: Pistol, bayonet
- Treadshot is a retooling of the Armada Side Swipe toy, transforming into a Nissan Skyline sedan. His Mini-Con partner Nightbeat can store in a flip-out section of the back end of Treadshot's vehicle mode. Pressing down on the sigil plate in vehicle mode swings his car hood halves forward in a spring-loaded attack (or "dragster mode"). These hood parts end up on his arms in robot mode, giving him a spring-loaded attack in that mode. Attaching Nightbeat (or any other Mini-Con mold) to the Powerlinx plug on his back activates a "punching" action gimmick in his left arm.
- He was only available as part of a "Battle in a Box" multi-pack along with Universe Ultra Magnus, Over-Run, and Nightbeat. This set was only available in "market six" stores like Kohl's.
- This retooled mold was also used to make Universe Oil Slick while a more extensively-retooled version was used to make Cybertron Runamuck.
Notes
- Treadshot's car mode deco is fairly similar to the Generation 1 Stunticon Dead End, though the stripes are on the wrong side. Whether this is an intentional homage or mere coincidence, though, is unknown.
- Treadshot would later be homaged in BotCon 2012's Shattered Glass Treadshot, using Armada Side Swipe's colors.
