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:''Powerglide is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Adventure]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | |||
[[File:Adventure Powerglide package art.jpg|thumb|190px]] | |||
'''Powerglide''' (パワーグライド ''Pawāguraido'') is an Autobot plane who reports to [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]]. As one of the few airborne Autobots, his role is to destabilize [[Decepticon]] positions through high-altitude carpet bombings in preparation for the main assault from his grounded allies. An affectionate 'bot, he once fell in love with a [[human]] woman, causing a heart symbol to light up inside his chest.<ref>''Adventure'' Powerglide toy bio</ref> | |||
'''Powerglide''' (パワーグライド ''Pawāguraido'') is an Autobot plane who reports to [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]]. As one of the few airborne Autobots, his role is to destabilize [[Decepticon]] positions through high-altitude carpet bombings in preparation for the main assault from his grounded allies. An affectionate 'bot, he once fell in love with a [[human]] woman, causing a heart symbol to light up inside his chest. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Adventure=== | ===''Adventure''=== | ||
[[File:TAV19Powerglide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | [[File:TAV19Powerglide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]] | ||
*'''Powerglide''' ([[ | *'''Powerglide''' ([[June 27]], [[2015]]) | ||
**''ID Number:'' '''TAV19''' | **''ID Number:'' '''TAV19''' | ||
:''Adventure'' Powerglide is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Generations| | :''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' Powerglide is a [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends Class [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Generations|Powerglide]], transforming into a jet resembling an A-10 Thunderbolt II. His chest now features a slight circular indentation to accommodate his faction sticker, and he boasts white plastic compared to the American release's light beige. | ||
:His scannable Autobot insignia is featured on his robot mode chest (although he has two regular Autobot insignias on his wings). Scanning this with the ''Transformers Chronicle'' mobile app unlocks the toy to the app's collection list. | :His scannable Autobot insignia is featured on his robot mode chest (although he has two regular Autobot insignias on his wings). Scanning this with the ''Transformers Chronicle'' mobile app unlocks the toy to the app's collection list. | ||
:Undocumented in the instructions, ''Adventure'' Powerglide can transform into a weapon, which can be wielded by any ''Adventure'' toys with 5mm fist-holes, or for that matter any ''Combiner Wars | :Undocumented in the instructions, ''Adventure'' Powerglide can transform into a weapon, which can be wielded by any ''Adventure'' toys with 5mm fist-holes, or for that matter any ''Combiner Wars''-style toys. Unfortunately his weight makes it very difficult for any figure to hold him upright in a firing pose. | ||
:The mold was later retooled into [[Viper#Generations|Viper]] and ''Adventure'' [[Dogfight (Adventure)|Dogfight]]. | :The mold was later retooled into [[Viper#Generations|Viper]] and ''Adventure'' [[Dogfight (Adventure)|Dogfight]]. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The love story mentioned in Powerglide's profile is a reference to "[[The Girl Who Loved Powerglide]]", in which the same thing happened to the Generation 1 [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]. | *The love story mentioned in Powerglide's profile is a reference to "[[The Girl Who Loved Powerglide]]", in which the same thing happened to the Generation 1 [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]. | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Prime Autobots]] | [[Category:Prime Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy Autobots]] | [[Category:Rescue Bots Academy Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]] | [[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]] | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 23 May 2020
| The name or term "Powerglide" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Powerglide (disambiguation). |
- Powerglide is an Autobot from the Adventure portion of the Aligned continuity family.
Powerglide (パワーグライド Pawāguraido) is an Autobot plane who reports to Ultra Magnus. As one of the few airborne Autobots, his role is to destabilize Decepticon positions through high-altitude carpet bombings in preparation for the main assault from his grounded allies. An affectionate 'bot, he once fell in love with a human woman, causing a heart symbol to light up inside his chest.[1]
Fiction
Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe
Powerglide was one of the many Autobots who found their way to Earth while pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe
Rescue Bots Academy cartoon
Powerglide was featured on a card in the Heroes of Cybertron trading card series which Wedge owned. Battle of the Bots
Toys
Adventure
- Adventure Powerglide is a redeco and slight retool of Combiner Wars Legends Class Powerglide, transforming into a jet resembling an A-10 Thunderbolt II. His chest now features a slight circular indentation to accommodate his faction sticker, and he boasts white plastic compared to the American release's light beige.
- His scannable Autobot insignia is featured on his robot mode chest (although he has two regular Autobot insignias on his wings). Scanning this with the Transformers Chronicle mobile app unlocks the toy to the app's collection list.
- Undocumented in the instructions, Adventure Powerglide can transform into a weapon, which can be wielded by any Adventure toys with 5mm fist-holes, or for that matter any Combiner Wars-style toys. Unfortunately his weight makes it very difficult for any figure to hold him upright in a firing pose.
Notes
- The love story mentioned in Powerglide's profile is a reference to "The Girl Who Loved Powerglide", in which the same thing happened to the Generation 1 Powerglide.
References
- ↑ Adventure Powerglide toy bio
