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{{disambig2|the [[Beastformer]]|the [[Spy Changer]] from ''Robots in Disguise''|R.E.V.}} | {{disambig2|the [[Beastformer]]|the [[Spy Changer]] from ''Robots in Disguise''|R.E.V.}} | ||
:''Eagle Killer is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:EagleKillerPoster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Eagle Killer<br>Qu'est-ce que c'est<br>Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better<br>Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away oh, oh, oh'']] | |||
The northern area of [[Muland|Cape Mud]] is a harsh place, and it bred a harsh beast in the form of '''Eagle Killer''' (イーグルキラー ''Īguru Kirā''). Devious and proud, he's got strength and tremendous flying ability to back up his bravado, always ready to take on any challenge. He's always at his "best" when he's thinking up something awful. And while his [[MVP Weapon]], the Skeleton Killer (スケルトンキラー ''Sukeruton Kirā''), doesn't have any direct offensive special abilities, it can emit vibrational waves that allow him to practically see through ground-based obstacles, letting him swoop quickly and easily through fog, darkness and thick woods without ever losing sight of his target. | |||
But for all he puffs himself up, his pride is not endless. Losing total control of a situation can crack his confidence, and the worse things go for him, the more likely he is to panic and stumble. | |||
[[ | During the Great War for [[Beast (planet)|planet Beast]], he joined with [[Alligatron]]'s insurgents, but returned to his homeland of Nirmud at the war's end to rule as its King... with his subordinate Emperor being [[Baboon]], who fought for [[White Leo]]'s resistance. He's also got a real grudge again [[Razorkukku]] for reasons unknown. But it's clear he's willing to put this all aside in the face of the threat of the [[Laser Beast]] invasion. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Beastformers'' comic=== | ===''Beastformers'' comic=== | ||
Eagle Killer was among the Beastformers participating in the war with the [[Laser Beast]]s. During one battle, he bore witness to [[Rabbit Kid]] and [[Bombsheep]] | Eagle Killer was among the Beastformers participating in the war with the [[Laser Beast]]s. During one battle, he bore witness to [[Rabbit Kid]] and [[Bombsheep]] arriving with their [[Head Hunter|Hunters]] and saving the day. {{storylink|Beastformers VS Laser Beasts}} | ||
===''Legends'' comic=== | ===''Legends'' comic=== | ||
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**''Accessories'': "Skeleton Killer" MVP Weapon | **''Accessories'': "Skeleton Killer" MVP Weapon | ||
: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Eagle Killer was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Skeleton Killer" | : Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Eagle Killer was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Skeleton Killer". | ||
: | : He was sold in two similar-but-different styles of boxes. One wholly-generic version, sold in large display boxes like the ''Transformers'' releases, advertised the chance for the included bio card to instead be a rare holofoil card of [[White Leo]] with a "Burstsun" rubsign in a baggie taped to the back, so you could apply it to the Beastformer of your choice. The more common version has a slightly different box with a peg-hole in the top flap, and has a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. | ||
: Late in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line.) | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* His 1987 character art (seen at top) incorrectly colors his weapon silver. His 1988 art corrects this mistake. | |||
* His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Taka-chan" (タカちゃん ''Taka chan''), "taka" being the Japanese word for "hawk" and "chan" an honorific for someone you find endearing, like a young child, very close friend or cute animal. Basically, it's like calling him "Hawkie", giving a big rough guy a nickname like "Bubbles" or "Tiny". | |||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''English:'' '''Harrier Hawk''' | *''English:'' '''Harrier Hawk''' | ||
Revision as of 04:52, 25 September 2021
| This article is about the Beastformer. For the Spy Changer from Robots in Disguise, see R.E.V.. |
- Eagle Killer is a Beastformer from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Qu'est-ce que c'est
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away oh, oh, oh
The northern area of Cape Mud is a harsh place, and it bred a harsh beast in the form of Eagle Killer (イーグルキラー Īguru Kirā). Devious and proud, he's got strength and tremendous flying ability to back up his bravado, always ready to take on any challenge. He's always at his "best" when he's thinking up something awful. And while his MVP Weapon, the Skeleton Killer (スケルトンキラー Sukeruton Kirā), doesn't have any direct offensive special abilities, it can emit vibrational waves that allow him to practically see through ground-based obstacles, letting him swoop quickly and easily through fog, darkness and thick woods without ever losing sight of his target.
But for all he puffs himself up, his pride is not endless. Losing total control of a situation can crack his confidence, and the worse things go for him, the more likely he is to panic and stumble.
During the Great War for planet Beast, he joined with Alligatron's insurgents, but returned to his homeland of Nirmud at the war's end to rule as its King... with his subordinate Emperor being Baboon, who fought for White Leo's resistance. He's also got a real grudge again Razorkukku for reasons unknown. But it's clear he's willing to put this all aside in the face of the threat of the Laser Beast invasion.
Fiction
Beastformers comic
Eagle Killer was among the Beastformers participating in the war with the Laser Beasts. During one battle, he bore witness to Rabbit Kid and Bombsheep arriving with their Hunters and saving the day. Beastformers VS Laser Beasts
Legends comic
In 2038, the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by Galvatron II's Decepticons. Eagle Killer was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3
Toys
Transformers: Beastformers
- Eagle Killer (Beastformer, 1987)
- Beast ID number: 70
- Accessories: Trident
- Part of the third series of Takara's Beastformers toys, Eagle Killer is an anthropomorphic falcon (the Hasbro line calls him a hawk, the toy's sculpting is vague enough to be either) in blue robotic armor. The rubsign on his chest reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.
- He came in a green-grid generic "Destron Beastformer" box, with a bio card with a line-art character image first used in Hasbro's Battle Beasts cast poster (rather than the painted images of the prior two series). Depending on the "Pack" he came in, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "Secret Photo", "Bewitching Serpent Seal", or "VS Holography Mirror" card.
Beastformers
- Eagle Killer (Beastformer, 1988)
- Beast ID number: 70
- Accessories: "Skeleton Killer" MVP Weapon
- Re-released in the Transformers-less Beastformers sequel series, Eagle Killer was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "MVP Weapon", the name "Skeleton Killer".
- He was sold in two similar-but-different styles of boxes. One wholly-generic version, sold in large display boxes like the Transformers releases, advertised the chance for the included bio card to instead be a rare holofoil card of White Leo with a "Burstsun" rubsign in a baggie taped to the back, so you could apply it to the Beastformer of your choice. The more common version has a slightly different box with a peg-hole in the top flap, and has a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it.
- Late in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro Battle Beast version of the line.)
- Perfect 6-Piece Set (Box set, 1988)
- Accessories: "Skeleton Killer" MVP Weapon
- Eagle Killer was also part of the "Perfect 6-Piece Set" (パーフェクト6体セット Pāfekuto 6 Tai Setto, the English text on the packaging renders it as "Beastformer 6 Animals Set") multi-pack.... but he was not always actually in it.
- One of the six slots in this box set will always have the exclusive Crystal Killer Fish, randomly taking the place of one of the six "normal" figures in the pack: Baboon, Cobrander, Demonkey, Eagle Killer, Little Serow, or Shield Dragon. Given that this set was the only way to obtain Demonkey and Little Serow in the entirety of Beastformers's run, having Crystal Killer Fish replace one of those two would be... frustrating. At least you could find Eagle Killer individually.
Notes
- His 1987 character art (seen at top) incorrectly colors his weapon silver. His 1988 art corrects this mistake.
- His 1988 bio card gives him the nickname "Taka-chan" (タカちゃん Taka chan), "taka" being the Japanese word for "hawk" and "chan" an honorific for someone you find endearing, like a young child, very close friend or cute animal. Basically, it's like calling him "Hawkie", giving a big rough guy a nickname like "Bubbles" or "Tiny".
Foreign names
- English: Harrier Hawk
