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Binary-bonded with [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], Tiptop became a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] capable of transforming into a [[gyroscopic destabilizer]] that unbalances its targets. Tiptop can't stand Quake's other partner, the smarmy and shiftless [[Heater]]. | Binary-bonded with [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], Tiptop became a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] capable of transforming into a [[gyroscopic destabilizer]] that unbalances its targets. Tiptop can't stand Quake's other partner, the smarmy and shiftless [[Heater]]. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''The Transformers''=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Quake/quake.htm More information on Tiptop (with Quake & Heater) at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Quake/quake.htm More information on Tiptop (with Quake & Heater) at TFU.info]'' | ||
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===''Legacy''=== | ===''Legacy''=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''G1 Universe Quake''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul> | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''G1 Universe Quake, G1 Universe Heater, G1 Universe Tiptop''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul> | ||
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8GM1yKslnY/ Design notes] on ''Legacy'' Tiptop from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref> | {{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Tomoki Tatsumi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8GM1yKslnY/ Design notes] on ''Legacy'' Tiptop from [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] on Instagram</ref> | ||
:Included with ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' [[Quake (G1)#Legacy|Quake]], "G1 Universe Tiptop" functions just like his original figure, transforming into a blaster for Quake to wield, and can also combine with "[[Heater#Legacy|G1 Universe Heater]]" to form a larger blaster. He retains both of the molded "accessories" of his original figure... and the complete lack of articulation of his original figure. | :Included with ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' [[Quake (G1)#Legacy|G1 Universe Quake]], "G1 Universe Tiptop" functions just like his original figure, transforming into a blaster for Quake to wield, and can also combine with "[[Heater#Legacy|G1 Universe Heater]]" to form a larger blaster. He retains both of the molded "accessories" of his original figure... and the complete lack of articulation of his original figure. | ||
:Tiptop was revealed by Preternia.com alongside Quake and Heater on [[June 11]], with pre-orders going live the same day. | :Tiptop was revealed by Preternia.com alongside Quake and Heater on [[June 11]], with pre-orders going live the same day. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]] | [[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]] | ||
Revision as of 15:27, 13 June 2024
- Tiptop is a Decepticon-allied Nebulan Targetmaster from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Tiptop was a renowned strongman with the Traveling Three-Sphere Circus of Nebulos, until his own carelessness led to his downfall. He blamed others for his misfortune, however, and joined the Decepticons to get back at them.
Binary-bonded with Quake, Tiptop became a Targetmaster capable of transforming into a gyroscopic destabilizer that unbalances its targets. Tiptop can't stand Quake's other partner, the smarmy and shiftless Heater.
Toys
The Transformers
- Quake (Targetmaster, 1988)
- Known designers: Takashi Kunihiro (TakaraTomy)
- Released in the fifth year of the original Transformers toyline, Tiptop transforms from armored humanoid to a "gyroscopic destabilizer" cannon. In cannon mode, he can also form a "super weapon" by combining with his pack-in partner Heater or any other small Targetmaster gun (or really anything that uses 5 mm posts and holes).
- He was only available packed in with the Decepticon Quake and the aforementioned Heater. No version of this mold-set was released in Japan.
Legacy
- G1 Universe Quake, G1 Universe Heater, G1 Universe Tiptop (Deluxe Class, 2024)
- Known designers: Mark Maher (Hasbro), Tomoki Tatsumi (TakaraTomy)[1]
- Included with Legacy: United G1 Universe Quake, "G1 Universe Tiptop" functions just like his original figure, transforming into a blaster for Quake to wield, and can also combine with "G1 Universe Heater" to form a larger blaster. He retains both of the molded "accessories" of his original figure... and the complete lack of articulation of his original figure.
- Tiptop was revealed by Preternia.com alongside Quake and Heater on June 11, with pre-orders going live the same day.
Notes
- Neither Tiptop nor Heater make an explicit appearance in the Marvel comic, but Quake's tank mode has an extra gun on his toy's Targetmaster hardpoint in US issues #75 and #80. In issue #80 the extra gun looks like a simplified Heater design and his main turret might be Tiptop. Whether or not these are genuine appearances of Quake's Targetmasters is unclear.
References
- ↑ Design notes on Legacy Tiptop from Hasbro designer Mark Maher on Instagram
