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{{note|The ''Universe'' Treadshot toy doubles as a [[Treadshot (Universe 2003)|Unicron Trilogy character]] and a Generation 1 character.}} | {{note|The ''Universe'' Treadshot toy doubles as a [[Treadshot (Universe 2003)|Unicron Trilogy character]] and a Generation 1 character.}} | ||
: Treadshot is a [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Side Swipe (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 [[alternate mode|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. | : ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Treadshot is a [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Side Swipe (Armada)#Toys|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 [[alternate mode|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 (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]], while a more extensively-retooled version was used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Runamuck (Cybertron)|Runamuck]]. | : This retooled mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Oil Slick (Universe)#Toys|Oil Slick]], while a more extensively-retooled version was used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Toys|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]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Having been released as a toy all the way back in 2004, Treadshot remained a complete enigma in terms of which continuity he belonged to for ten years. Finally, in 2014, [[City of Steel (issue)|issue 1]] of [[The Transformers: Punishment|Punishment]] featured him as part of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[IDW Generation 1 continuity| | *Having been released as a toy all the way back in 2004, Treadshot remained a complete enigma in terms of which continuity he belonged to for ten years. Finally, in 2014, [[City of Steel (issue)|issue 1]] of ''[[The Transformers: Punishment|Punishment]]'' featured him as part of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|Generation 1 continuity]], but then a year later, a post of the Facebook edition of "[[Ask Vector Prime]]" identified the original toy's bio as depicting a [[Unicron Trilogy]] character. So now the toy represents two different [[Continuity family|continuity families]] on this wiki. | ||
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Decepticons]] | [[Category:IDW Generation 1 Decepticons]] | ||
Revision as of 22:01, 29 January 2019
| 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 IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Treadshot pals around with other Decepticons, engaging in murder and mayhem.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 continuity
During the Great War, Treadshot, Brisko, and Wilder killed the inhabitants of Traujor for aiding the Autobots. Forever Is a Long Time Coming
After the war ended, the three plotted to steal from Starscream and begin a life elsewhere. Their plans never began, as they were killed City of Steel by Sandstorm for their crimes. Forever Is a Long Time Coming
Toys
Universe (2003)
- Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat (Battle in a Box, 2004)
- Accessories: Pistol, bayonet
The Universe Treadshot toy doubles as a Unicron Trilogy character and a Generation 1 character.
- Universe 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
- Having been released as a toy all the way back in 2004, Treadshot remained a complete enigma in terms of which continuity he belonged to for ten years. Finally, in 2014, issue 1 of Punishment featured him as part of IDW's Generation 1 continuity, but then a year later, a post of the Facebook edition of "Ask Vector Prime" identified the original toy's bio as depicting a Unicron Trilogy character. So now the toy represents two different continuity families on this wiki.
