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:''Tackle is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Tackle is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:AnimeTackle.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|No, [[Tacker]] is that other guy. The green one.]]


[[File:AnimeTackle.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|No, [[Tacker]] is that other guy. The green one.]]
'''Tackle''' (タックル ''Takkuru''), [[Multiforce]]'s "Warrior of the Earth", lives up to his title. A rugged outdoorsbot, Tackle is the team's survivalist, tacking on the elements with a smile. He loves the wilds of [[Earth]] and takes every opportunity to explore them, climbing the mountains and traveling the deserts. He's even taken up fishing as a hobby. He can also turn the environment against his foes, channeling energy into earthquake-like attacks.
'''Tackle''' (タックル ''Takkuru'') combines with his erstwhile partner [[Mach]] to form the robot [[Machtackle]] and separately serves as the left leg of [[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]]. Tackle is brains, capable of discussing geology or physics with equal ease, though most often he ends up having to explain both to Mach. A speed demon who prefers fighting in his vehicle mode, Tackle more often than not serves as the legs to Machtackle. When not being ordered off the front lines that is.
 
Though he's often alone in the wild, he shares a very close bond with his teammate [[Mach (Victory)|Mach]], who often finds himself alone in orbit above the planet. Despite the vast distances, the two still coordinate to bring down their foes, and spend most of their time together combined into [[Machtackle]].
 
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==Fiction==
==Fiction==
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Tackle also fought against the Decepticons inside their space base as it was raining down meteors onto the Earth. The war ended peacefully with a truce between both factions. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}
Tackle also fought against the Decepticons inside their space base as it was raining down meteors onto the Earth. The war ended peacefully with a truce between both factions. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}


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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Victory===
===Victory===
*'''Machtackle''' (1989)
[[File:Victory-toy Tackle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-318'''
*'''Machtackle''' (Multiforce, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Multi-Tackle Gun, Landcross footplate
**''ID number:'' '''C-318'''
**''Accessories'': "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate


: Tackle transforms into a camper truck of indeterminate model. He can also transform into either the upper or lower half of a two-robot combiner, though his nominal combination is with his pack-in partner [[Mach (Victory)#Toys|Mach]], forming the lower half of [[Machtackle#Toys|Machtackle]]. He can ''also also'' form any limb to [[Landcross (Victory)#Toys|Landcross]], with his default placement as the left leg.
: Sold in a two-pack with his partner [[Mach (Victory)#Toys|Mach]], Tackle transforms into a pickup truck of indeterminate model with a camper bed-attachment. In vehicle mode, he can mount Landcross's footplate on his roof as a double-cannon.
 
: He can also transform into either the upper or lower half of a two-robot combiner, though his nominal combination is with his pack-in partner Mach , forming the bottom half of [[Machtackle#Toys|Machtackle]].  
 
: He can ''also also'' form any limb to [[Landcross (Victory)#Toys|Landcross]], with his default placement as the left leg. If used as a leg, [[Tacker#Toys|Tacker]] needs to be used as the other leg, otherwise the two legs will be ''very'' different lengths. In ''theory'' he can also form part of the super robot torso (as the entire team shares the same general engineering and transformation scheme), but he lacks the proper connections to attach limb-bots or super robot armor.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/Tackle/tackle.htm More information on Tackle at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/Tackle/tackle.htm More information on Tackle at TFU.info]''
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*'''Landcross''' (Gift set, 1989)
*'''Landcross''' (Gift set, 1989)
**''ID number'': '''C-319'''
**''ID number'': '''C-319'''
**''Accessories'': Multi-Tackle Gun, Landcross footplate
**''Accessories'': "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate
 
: Tacker was also available in a gift set containing the entire Multiforce team. All of the toys in this set are physically identical to their individual releases.


:Tackle was also available as part of the complete Multiforce/[[Landcross (Victory)#Toys|Landcross]] gift set. The toys are identical to their individual releases, though the packaging lacked the [[bio]]s and [[Tech Spec]]s for the individual members.
: However, this set does ''not'' include the bio/trading cards for any of the component duos, only the combined Landcross mode.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/Landcross/landcross.htm More information on Landcross at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/Landcross/landcross.htm More information on Landcross at TFU.info]''
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===Micromaster===
===Micromaster===
*'''Tackle''' (Micromaster, 2002)  
*'''Tackle''' (CX Micromaster, 2002)  
**''Micromaster ID number'': '''6'''
**''Micromaster ID number'': '''6'''
**''Accessories'': Multi-Tackle Gun, Landcross footplate
**''Accessories'': "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate


: Released in the final wave of ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' as a "DX [[Micromaster]]", this reissue of Tackle was sold in a single-bot box. The box has a small hole in the front to show a number printed on the instructions, revealing which toy is inside.
: Released in the final wave of ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' as a "DX [[Micromaster]]", this reissue of Tackle was sold in a single-bot box. The box has a small hole in the front to show a number printed on the instructions, revealing which toy is inside.


: Tackle is the only one in the series to undergo significant plastic color changes beyond the black joints changing to dark gunmetal, as the original's darker, richer orange is now a significantly lighter shade. His robot mode faces changed to silver, and his optics have now changed to red. An Autobot symbol has been added to the passenger-side hood.
: Tackle has undergone the most significant color changes of the team: aside from the black joints changing to dark gunmetal (a change made to the entire team), his orange plastic is now significantly lighter and paler. His robot mode faces have changed to silver with red optics. The yellow "vent" stickers on his chest also have much thinner black borders, meaning a lot more yellow inside. In truck mode, he has lost the window deco on his camper cover, and Autobot symbol has been added to the passenger-side hood.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Tackle/tackle.htm More information on ''Micromaster'' Tackle at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/Tackle/tackle.htm More information on ''Micromaster'' Tackle at TFU.info]''


{{-}}{{anchor|Stealth}}
{{-}}{{anchor|Stealth}}
*'''Tackle''' (Micromaster, 2002)  
*'''Tackle''' (DX Micromaster, 2002)  
**''Micromaster ID number'': '''6'''
**''Micromaster ID number'': '''6'''
**''Accessories'': Multi-Tackle Gun, Landcross footplate
**''Accessories'': "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate
 
: A special "chase" version of Tackle was also available, in mostly black plastic and minimal paint operations.


: A special "chase" version of Tackle was available, in mostly black plastic and minimal paint operations. All six members were available in "stealth mode", but only two out of every twelve toys in a case were black versions, and which two the case had was randomized. And no, you can't peek in through the hole in the box to see if it's a chase or not, as the instructions block it off.
: All six members were available in "stealth mode", but only two out of every twelve toys in a case were black versions, and which two the case had was randomized. And no, you can't peek in through the hole in the box to see if it's a chase or not, as the instructions block it off.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/BlackTackle/tackle.htm More information on Stealth Mode Tackle at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/BlackTackle/tackle.htm More information on Stealth Mode Tackle at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:TackleTruckModel.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:TackleTruckModel.jpg|thumb]]
*The animation model for Tackle's vehicle mode looks strikingly like a less-chibified version of [[Gears (G1)|Gears]].
* The animation model for Tackle's vehicle mode looks strikingly like a less-chibified version of [[Gears (G1)|Gears]].


[[Category:Multiforce]]
[[Category:Multiforce]]

Revision as of 02:53, 12 January 2021

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Specifics: cartoon appearances
Tackle is an Autobot from the Victory portion of Generation 1 continuity family.
No, Tacker is that other guy. The green one.

Tackle (タックル Takkuru), Multiforce's "Warrior of the Earth", lives up to his title. A rugged outdoorsbot, Tackle is the team's survivalist, tacking on the elements with a smile. He loves the wilds of Earth and takes every opportunity to explore them, climbing the mountains and traveling the deserts. He's even taken up fishing as a hobby. He can also turn the environment against his foes, channeling energy into earthquake-like attacks.

Though he's often alone in the wild, he shares a very close bond with his teammate Mach, who often finds himself alone in orbit above the planet. Despite the vast distances, the two still coordinate to bring down their foes, and spend most of their time together combined into Machtackle.

Fiction

Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Victory cartoon

Voice actor: Shinobu Satouchi (Japanese), John Culkin (English, Omni Productions dub)

Tackle defeated the Breastforce member Killbison without having to fire a single shot by making him so dizzy the Decepticon simply collapsed. Considering the usual combat effectiveness of the Breastforce members, this is an accomplishment on par with Davidbot versus Goliathtron. Later he trounced Jallguar, teaching him how to impersonate an ostrich. Pretty impressive work for a pair of pants. Mach and Tackle


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Attack! Leozack Unite!! Multiforce Explosion!! The Energy Base Attack the Shuttle Base!! Fight to the Death!! Antarctic Battle Fight!! Victory Leo The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification

Micromaster

While testing out stealth technology, Tackle and the rest of the Multiforce stumbled through a dimensional rift that brought them years into the past. There, Micromasters battled over Mount St. Hillary, where Optimus Prime, Megatron, and their troops slumbered within the Ark. Before Wing could introduce him to the local Autobots, the Multiforce had to head out to meet a Decepticon threat. He combined with Mach to form Machtackle and helped taking on the Decepticon Sixbuilders. Tackle then combined with the rest of the Multiforce into Landcross to send Berserker Sixwing packing. The Menace of Landcross's Combining Formation!

Ask Vector Prime

The Multiforce followed the normal flow of time to return to their native period, making sure to not interfere with events they knew had to transpire. To this end, they avoided the other Transformers and explored the Skomiloch Territories and clashed with the Predators. Their journey enabled them to be able to stop the Praetorian from using the corrupted Reconfiguration Matrix to rewrite all robotic life in the Vega Sector into loyal Scrapmetal. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/01

Victory manga

The Multiforce was summoned to Earth by Star Saber and battled Dinoking as Landcross. After defeating Dinoking, Landcross separated in order to swarm Deathsaurus with superior numbers. Magnificent! Our Friend, Star Saber!

After having lost a battle to Deathsaurus as Landcross, and being subsequently rescued by Star Saber, Tackle helped rescue the animals hurt by the forest fire caused by the Decepticon Emperor. Great Turn-Around! Star Saber

Tackle once enjoyed a communal bath with the other Autobots. Warrior of Love, Star Saber!

Tackle also fought against the Decepticons inside their space base as it was raining down meteors onto the Earth. The war ended peacefully with a truce between both factions. Heroic! The Victory War


Toys

Victory

  • Machtackle (Multiforce, 1989)
    • ID number: C-318
    • Accessories: "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate
Sold in a two-pack with his partner Mach, Tackle transforms into a pickup truck of indeterminate model with a camper bed-attachment. In vehicle mode, he can mount Landcross's footplate on his roof as a double-cannon.
He can also transform into either the upper or lower half of a two-robot combiner, though his nominal combination is with his pack-in partner Mach , forming the bottom half of Machtackle.
He can also also form any limb to Landcross, with his default placement as the left leg. If used as a leg, Tacker needs to be used as the other leg, otherwise the two legs will be very different lengths. In theory he can also form part of the super robot torso (as the entire team shares the same general engineering and transformation scheme), but he lacks the proper connections to attach limb-bots or super robot armor.


  • Landcross (Gift set, 1989)
    • ID number: C-319
    • Accessories: "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate
Tacker was also available in a gift set containing the entire Multiforce team. All of the toys in this set are physically identical to their individual releases.
However, this set does not include the bio/trading cards for any of the component duos, only the combined Landcross mode.


Micromaster

  • Tackle (CX Micromaster, 2002)
    • Micromaster ID number: 6
    • Accessories: "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate
Released in the final wave of Micromaster as a "DX Micromaster", this reissue of Tackle was sold in a single-bot box. The box has a small hole in the front to show a number printed on the instructions, revealing which toy is inside.
Tackle has undergone the most significant color changes of the team: aside from the black joints changing to dark gunmetal (a change made to the entire team), his orange plastic is now significantly lighter and paler. His robot mode faces have changed to silver with red optics. The yellow "vent" stickers on his chest also have much thinner black borders, meaning a lot more yellow inside. In truck mode, he has lost the window deco on his camper cover, and Autobot symbol has been added to the passenger-side hood.


  • Tackle (DX Micromaster, 2002)
    • Micromaster ID number: 6
    • Accessories: "Multi-Tackle Gun", Landcross footplate
A special "chase" version of Tackle was also available, in mostly black plastic and minimal paint operations.
All six members were available in "stealth mode", but only two out of every twelve toys in a case were black versions, and which two the case had was randomized. And no, you can't peek in through the hole in the box to see if it's a chase or not, as the instructions block it off.

Notes

  • The animation model for Tackle's vehicle mode looks strikingly like a less-chibified version of Gears.
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