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'''Salt-Man X''' doesn't know the meaning of the word "impossible". He relentlessly searches the skies for [[Decepticon]]s at supersonic speeds, catching them by surprise with his [[Gamma ray|gamma-ray gun]]. | '''Salt-Man X''' doesn't know the meaning of the word "impossible". He relentlessly searches the skies for [[Decepticon]]s at supersonic speeds, catching them by surprise with his [[Gamma ray|gamma-ray gun]].<ref>Salt-Man X packaging bio</ref> | ||
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: Salt-Man X is a [[redeco]] of the [[Jumpstarter]] [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]], transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a [[pull-back motor]] in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that keeps his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to [[Autotransformation|flip forward and into upright robot mode]]. He was sold in a number of color schemes; the one shown on its [[Package art|box art]] is red and white, but it was also available in green and off-white (Brazil) as well as green and white (Argentina). Some Argentinean versions of the toy have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version. | : ''Transformers'' Salt-Man X is a [[redeco]] of the [[Jumpstarter]] [[Topspin (G1)#Toys|Topspin]], transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a [[pull-back motor]] in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that keeps his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to [[Autotransformation|flip forward and into upright robot mode]]. He was sold in a number of color schemes; the one shown on its [[Package art|box art]] is red and white, but it was also available in green and off-white (Brazil) as well as green and white (Argentina). Some Argentinean versions of the toy have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version. | ||
: Like most of South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality [[Sticker|paper decals]] that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order. | : Like most of South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality [[Sticker|paper decals]] that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*' | *Salt-Man X and [[Salt-Man Z]]'s names are based on "jump" in Portuguese and Spanish, ''saltar'' being the verb and ''salto'' being the noun. | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]] | [[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:South American-original characters]] | [[Category:South American-original characters]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Revision as of 08:04, 31 July 2022
- Salt-Man X is an Autobot from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Salt-Man X doesn't know the meaning of the word "impossible". He relentlessly searches the skies for Decepticons at supersonic speeds, catching them by surprise with his gamma-ray gun.[1]
Toys
Transformers
- Salt-Man X (1985?)
- Accessories: Gamma-ray gun
- Transformers Salt-Man X is a redeco of the Jumpstarter Topspin, transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a pull-back motor in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that keeps his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to flip forward and into upright robot mode. He was sold in a number of color schemes; the one shown on its box art is red and white, but it was also available in green and off-white (Brazil) as well as green and white (Argentina). Some Argentinean versions of the toy have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version.
- Like most of South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality paper decals that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order.
| The Transformers mold: Topspin | ||
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Notes
- Salt-Man X and Salt-Man Z's names are based on "jump" in Portuguese and Spanish, saltar being the verb and salto being the noun.
References
- ↑ Salt-Man X packaging bio
