:''Pointblank is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] [[Targetmaster|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''
'''Pointblank''' would say that war is hell, if he wasn't a bot of very few words. Words make [[Trukk not munky|arguments]], and arguments make wars, and he wants no more of those. That isn't to say he's a poor fighter. He just wants a quiet place to sit down with a good datatrack and a glass of frosty [[Energon (G1)|energon]], without a Decepticon missile spoiling everything, and if he should find himself pounding the ever-loving lock washers out of the shooter of that missile, it isn't because he bears grudges or even out of regret for the waste of a good drink. No, it's just on general principle. Every battle won brings him closer to retirement, which of course is never going to happen in a million years. No hard feelings, though.
[[Peacemaker|Peacemaker]] keeps trying to cheer up his Autobot partner, which doesn't make sense, since he's not really upset. He just wants to retire, perhaps to a cozy little polished-titanium cottage with [[Morphobot|Morphobots]] twining up the walls, and maybe a cozy nuclear fire blazing on the lead-lined hearth—or for whatever rest an old Autobot soldier yearns. Just because he's pretty sure this won't happen and he'll end up a flattened, burned casualty of a never-ending war doesn't mean he's depressed, does it?
Pointblank was one of the first Autobots to volunteer to join [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] when he declared his intent to leave the war-torn [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] behind and try to live in peace. However, the native creatures on the planet peaceful planet [[Nebulos|Nebulos]] were suspicious of his warlike race. While Fortress Maximus and a few others surrendered their heads to achieve peace, Pointblank and the rest of the Autobots surrendered only their weapons. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!|Ring of Hate!}} Those who still had their heads, started constructing a headquarters in a nearby forest clearing. As Pointblank oversaw the installation of a [[Thermoelectric wall module|thermoelectric wall module]], the Autobots were visited by a committee from the [[Council of Peers|Council of Peers]] who were interested in learning more about their alien visitors. Unknown to them, however, was that this visit allowed the politician [[Zarak (Nebulan)|Zarak]] to contact their rival Decepticons on Cybertron. {{storylink|Broken Glass!|Broken Glass!}} When the Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos, and war broke out as a result, and those who supported Fortress Maximus' Nebulon parter, [[Galen|Galen]], were considered criminals by the government. A few who dared to defy this edict underwent the [[Binary bond|binary bond]] process, took on codenames, and became Targetmasters. Pointblank was soon paired up with [[Peacemaker|Peacemaker]], and took his fellow Targetmasters on his first assignment to protect [[The Nursery|The Nursery]] from Decepticon interference. He fared well against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], but when the Autobots realized their presence caused more harm than good, they left Nebulos. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!|Brothers in Armor!}}
:''Japanese name'': '''Blanker'''<BR>
Pointblank then traveled to [[Earth|Earth]] with Fortress Maximus and the rest of ''[[Steelhaven|Steelhaven]]'s'' crew. After [[Buster Witwicky|Buster Witwicky]] was kidnapped, the Targetmasters attacked [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] [[Club Con|Decepticon island/spaceship]] under Maximus' leadership, but Pointblank and his comrades were held at bay by the island's defenses and could not join Fortress Maximus when he pursued the ship into space. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!|The Desert Island of Space!}} He was later introduced to [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] as "Targetmaster Leader" (although on assignment it seemed to be Kup who was leading the team). {{storylink|Totaled!|Totaled!}}
{{note|He was only seen in background roles later on - it is assumed that he survived the [[Underbase|Underbase]]-empowered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream's]] assault like all Transformers with organic components, but while [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] resurfaced, Pointblank was never seen again.}}
In his early years during the Great Wars on Cybertron, Pointblank would get scolded by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] for being hot headed and rash.
Pointblank later would become a legendary veteran soldier rumored to have defeated hundreds of Decepticons. According to Pointblank himself, his small team of [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]], [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]], and himself have speed and power unlike any other Transformer. He also did not like it that [[Wheelie|Wheelie]] considered him a friend. (Can we blame him?)
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Pointblank, along with Crosshairs and Sureshot, was desperate to get into the heat of battle alongside the Autobots. He made short work of Sixshot but soon after was caught in an explosion of plasma energy when the refugees of [[Master (Headmasters)|Master]] tried to dispose of Decepticon mine bombs. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}
After the explosion settled, the damaged and unconscious Pointblank, along with Crosshairs and Sureshot, were brought back to Battleship Maximus for repairs. [[Brainstorm|Brainstorm]] noticed new bizarre weaponry merged with their right hands. When healed, Pointblank told Chromedome how he'd now become one with a [[Peacemaker|small Master robot]] in both body and mind and how it could transform into a powerful weapon attachment for his arm. Fortress named them the "Targetmasters". Chromedome was not too keen on the Targetmasters' arrogance and claims of power and experience. Later on, Chromedome learned to respect and understand Pointblank and his team for who they are, and likewise for Pointblank. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}
Pointblank questioned Fortress Maximus's ideas of war when he refused to sacrifice Wheelie to keep the [[Master Sword|Master Sword's]] secret out of Decepticon hands. He later helped with the assault on the Decepticons to rescue [[Wheelie|Wheelie]] but was unable to hold the front line defense against the [[Duocon|Duocons]], who in the end stole the Master Sword plans. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}}
In his early years during the Great Wars on Cybertron, <B
Doubting that [[Zarak (Nebulan)|Zarak]] and the Decepticons had fled [[Master (Headmasters)|Master]] Planet, Pointblank made a request to Fortress to go down to the planet to investigate. When talking to Fortress, Pointblank sensed [[Ratbat (G1)|someone]] else in the command room. Abruptly, the spy fled Maximus, revealing that the Decepticons were in fact on Master mining [[G-Metal|G-Metal]]. Landing on the planet, Pointblank and his Targetmaster team were ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters. During a quick skirmish, they were accidentally caught in a flash flood created by a stray laser blast and assumed dead by their evil counterparts. After recovering from the the loss, Pointblank insisted on restoring the honor that the loss had cost him. The group continued their search 'till they found a group of Decepticons returning to what could be their secret base. Pointblank reported this to Fortress and was told to continue his investigation. Later, Pointblank found Transformer footprints leading to a large cave entrance, which, after deeper inspection, revealed the Decepticon base, in which [[Zarak Shield|something]] important was being built. Peacemarker and the other two Autobot Targetmaster partners volunteered to go investigate. The Autobot Headmasters arrived on the scene and were also ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters, but were quickly saved by Pointblank and company. [[Slugslinger|Slugslinger]] was shocked to see the Autobot Targetmasters were still alive. A shootout began, but Zarak, fearing for the new Zarak Shield's safety, called a retreat. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> would get scolded
by <A title="Optimus Prime (G1)"
href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Optimus_Prime_(G1)">Optimus Prime</A> for being hot
href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Duel_on_the_Asteroid">Duel on the
Asteroid</A></SPAN>
<B style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> later would
To calm the worries of Fortress and Chromedome about the new Zarak Shield, Pointblank and the Autobot Targetmasters reminded their commander that the shield was used as a defensive weapon, rather than an offensive one one for major attack. Pointblank suggested if they split up the Decepticons and destroyed them in small numbers, they would leave Scorponok with a super defensive shield but no warriors to dish out the offensive attacks for him. Fortress approved of the plan, but Chromedome objected. Pointblank assured that the Decepticons wouldn't escape destruction, and his group took their leave to the hidden Decepticon base.
become a legendary veteran soldier rumored to have defeated hundreds of
Decepticons. According to <B
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> himself, his
and himself have speed and power unlike any other Transformer. He also did not
like it that <A title=Wheelie href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wheelie">Wheelie</A>
considered him a friend. (Can we blame him?)
<B style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B>, along with
During their attempt to sneak up on the Decepticons, Pointblank and the Autobot Targetmasters were spotted by the Decepticon Targetmaster partner [[Caliburst|Caliburst]], who informed the others of the surprise attack. Pointblank sensed something was wrong with the Decepticons' retreat formation, and his fears proved sound when the Decepticon Targetmasters made their presence known and rained lasers on them. Though outnumbered 3 to 7 by the Decepticon Headmasters, Targetmasters and Sixshot), Pointblank's team held a strong front and found an opening when a Planet Master reconnaissance jet distracted the Decepticons. The Autobots left the battle, hoping to cause their enemies to follow, but Sixshot, feeling the Targetmasters' movements were suspicious, ordered his group not to pursue.
Crosshairs and Sureshot, was desperate to get into the heat of battle alongside
the Autobots. He made short work of Sixshot but soon after was caught in an
explosion of plasma energy when the refugees of <A title="Master (Headmasters)"
href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Master_(Headmasters)">Master</A> tried to dispose
of Decepticon mine bombs. <SPAN class=tt1_nowrap
After the explosion settled, the damaged and unconscious <B
Instead of the entire Decepticon team being led to their death in a large Planet Master ambush, Soundblaster alone followed discreetly and learned of the small base. Pointblank didn't expect this much firepower from the youth of Planet Master and wondered who could have made them take this action. He returned to Fortress to report that he felt Chromedome was logically behind the growth of offense from the small band of warriors.
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B>, along with
Crosshairs and Sureshot, were brought back to Battleship Maximus for repairs. <A
Pointblank arrived at a large battle between the natives of Master, led by Chromedome, and the Decepticons, but high casualties among the Autobot ranks left Pointblank with little confidence in Chromedome's victory.
Fortress Maximus's ideas of war when he refused to sacrifice Wheelie to keep the
[[Image:Pointblankmessage.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Hey Fortress, trouble is a-brewin'...]]
href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Zarak_(Nebulan)">Zarak</A> and the Decepticons had
After Fortress was downed in a small skirmish between himself and Scorponok, the Decepticons all left Planet Master for Earth. Chromedome, being hotheaded, attempted to follow, but Pointblank held him back, as enough people had died that day. When Chromedome objected, Pointblank punched the Headmaster right in the face to straighten him out. Chromedome objected again, and Pointblank throttled him, saying he didn't understand the big picture and that the dead hadn't died with peace or with honor. Pointblank was then shocked to see [[Kirk|Kirk]] was still alive.
fled <A title="Master (Headmasters)"
{{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}
To calm the worries of Fortress and Chromedome about the new Zarak Shield, <B
When Daniel went missing, Pointblank and the Targetmasters opted to follow Scorponok to Earth while Fortress and the rest of the Autobots found him. After Daniel was found, Pointblank expressed relief, but also reported that Scorponok has just entered the Sol System. He vowed to continue his watch over Scorponok's movements until Battleship Maximus arrived.
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> and the Autobot
assured that the Decepticons wouldn't escape destruction, and his group took
their leave to the hidden Decepticon base.
During their attempt to sneak up on the Decepticons, <B
He informs Fortress of Scorponok's propulsion failure and continues his pursuit. Later while communicating with Fortress he would be ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters only to be saved by the Autobot Headmasters.
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> and the Autobot
Targetmasters were spotted by the Decepticon Targetmaster partner <A
title=Caliburst href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Caliburst">Caliburst</A>, who
was wrong with the Decepticons' retreat formation, and his fears proved sound
when the Decepticon Targetmasters made their presence known and rained lasers on
them. Though outnumbered 3 to 7 by the Decepticon Headmasters, Targetmasters and
Sixshot), Pointblank's team held a strong front and found an opening when a
Planet Master reconnaissance jet distracted the Decepticons. The Autobots left
the battle, hoping to cause their enemies to follow, but Sixshot, feeling the
Targetmasters' movements were suspicious, ordered his group not to pursue.
Instead of the entire Decepticon team being led to their death in a large
When Chromedome arranges a one on one duel with Sixshot, Pointblank gives some words of advise to the young Headmaster. When the battle turns bad, he comes to rescue of Chromedome and Daniel and take them back to Battleship Maximus, they all had a big laugh about it after.
Planet Master ambush, Soundblaster alone followed discreetly and learned of the
{{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid|Duel on the Asteroid}}
small base. <B style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B>
didn't expect this much firepower from the youth of Planet Master and wondered
who could have made them take this action. He returned to Fortress to report
that he felt Chromedome was logically behind the growth of offense from the
small band of warriors.
<B style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> arrived at
a large battle between the natives of Master, led by Chromedome, and the
Decepticons, but high casualties among the Autobot ranks left <B
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> with little
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> and the
Pointblank was a crewman aboard the ''[[Ark-27|Ark-27]]'' when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to investigate the disappearance of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s survey team and the possible reappearance of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer issue 2}} When Thunderwing returned to Cybertron, Pointblank took part in the subsequent battle against the [[Ultra energon|ultra-energized]] monster. He was apparently a bit leadfooted in his attack and paid for it. He survived, however and was aboard the ''Ark-27'' again as it transported Optimus Prime to Earth. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer issue 4}}
Targetmasters opted to follow Scorponok to Earth while Fortress and the rest of
the Autobots found him. After Daniel was found, <B
He informs Fortress of Scorponok's propulsion failure and continues his
Pointblank and the crew of the ''Ark-27'' recovered the severely damaged [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] from a comet in the [[Muta-Gaath nebula|Muta-Gaath nebula]] after the giant Autobot and Optimus Prime were attacked by [[Pretender Monster|a group of strange "gestalt" Transformers]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}
pursuit. Later while communicating with Fortress he would be ambushed by the
Decepticon Targetmasters only to be saved by the Autobot Headmasters.
When Chromedome arranges a one on one duel with Sixshot, <B
style="COLOR: black; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff66">Pointblank</B> gives some words
of advise to the young Headmaster. When the battle turns bad, he comes to rescue
of Chromedome and Daniel and take them back to Battleship Maximus, they all had
a big laugh about it after. <SPAN class=tt1_nowrap
: Pointblank transforms into a Cybertronic sports car. As a Targetmaster, he can hold in his hand or mount on his vehicle-mode roof any Targetmaster gun (or any weapon that uses a 5mm peg). He comes with his partner, [[Peacemaker|Peacemaker]] who transforms into his "Sonic Blaster" gun. His winged engine block can be removed and held as a shield.
*The head on Pointblank's "[[The Rebirth|Rebirth]]" character model is rather vastly different from the actual toy's, looking something like the [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] toy's head with a fin stuck on the forehead. His Japanese depictions do not use this model, instead opting for one much closer to the toy with exaggerated antennae off the sides.
*''Japanese ID number'': '''C-106'''
*Unlike his toy or "[[The Rebirth|The Rebirth]]" depiction, the Japanese Pointblank's Targetmaster partner does not transform into a handheld gun rather a gun attachment which affixes onto his hand after his own fist folds and tucks into his forearm. The same applies to the other Japanese Targetmasters.
Pointblank would say that war is hell, if he wasn't a bot of very few words. Words make arguments, and arguments make wars, and he wants no more of those. That isn't to say he's a poor fighter. He just wants a quiet place to sit down with a good datatrack and a glass of frosty energon, without a Decepticon missile spoiling everything, and if he should find himself pounding the ever-loving lock washers out of the shooter of that missile, it isn't because he bears grudges or even out of regret for the waste of a good drink. No, it's just on general principle. Every battle won brings him closer to retirement, which of course is never going to happen in a million years. No hard feelings, though.
Peacemaker keeps trying to cheer up his Autobot partner, which doesn't make sense, since he's not really upset. He just wants to retire, perhaps to a cozy little polished-titanium cottage with Morphobots twining up the walls, and maybe a cozy nuclear fire blazing on the lead-lined hearth—or for whatever rest an old Autobot soldier yearns. Just because he's pretty sure this won't happen and he'll end up a flattened, burned casualty of a never-ending war doesn't mean he's depressed, does it?
Pointblank was one of the first Autobots to volunteer to join Fortress Maximus when he declared his intent to leave the war-torn Cybertron behind and try to live in peace. However, the native creatures on the planet peaceful planet Nebulos were suspicious of his warlike race. While Fortress Maximus and a few others surrendered their heads to achieve peace, Pointblank and the rest of the Autobots surrendered only their weapons. Ring of Hate! Those who still had their heads, started constructing a headquarters in a nearby forest clearing. As Pointblank oversaw the installation of a thermoelectric wall module, the Autobots were visited by a committee from the Council of Peers who were interested in learning more about their alien visitors. Unknown to them, however, was that this visit allowed the politician Zarak to contact their rival Decepticons on Cybertron. Broken Glass! When the Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos, and war broke out as a result, and those who supported Fortress Maximus' Nebulon parter, Galen, were considered criminals by the government. A few who dared to defy this edict underwent the binary bond process, took on codenames, and became Targetmasters. Pointblank was soon paired up with Peacemaker, and took his fellow Targetmasters on his first assignment to protect The Nursery from Decepticon interference. He fared well against Scorponok and the Terrorcons, but when the Autobots realized their presence caused more harm than good, they left Nebulos. Brothers in Armor!
Pointblank then traveled to Earth with Fortress Maximus and the rest of Steelhaven's crew. After Buster Witwicky was kidnapped, the Targetmasters attacked Shockwave'sDecepticon island/spaceship under Maximus' leadership, but Pointblank and his comrades were held at bay by the island's defenses and could not join Fortress Maximus when he pursued the ship into space. The Desert Island of Space! He was later introduced to Grimlock as "Targetmaster Leader" (although on assignment it seemed to be Kup who was leading the team). Totaled!
He was only seen in background roles later on - it is assumed that he survived the Underbase-empowered Starscream's assault like all Transformers with organic components, but while Crosshairs and Sureshot resurfaced, Pointblank was never seen again.
In his early years during the Great Wars on Cybertron, Pointblank would get scolded by Optimus Prime for being hot headed and rash.
Duel on the Asteroid
Pointblank later would become a legendary veteran soldier rumored to have defeated hundreds of Decepticons. According to Pointblank himself, his small team of Crosshairs, Sureshot, and himself have speed and power unlike any other Transformer. He also did not like it that Wheelie considered him a friend. (Can we blame him?)
Pointblank, along with Crosshairs and Sureshot, was desperate to get into the heat of battle alongside the Autobots. He made short work of Sixshot but soon after was caught in an explosion of plasma energy when the refugees of Master tried to dispose of Decepticon mine bombs. Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)
After the explosion settled, the damaged and unconscious Pointblank, along with Crosshairs and Sureshot, were brought back to Battleship Maximus for repairs. Brainstorm noticed new bizarre weaponry merged with their right hands. When healed, Pointblank told Chromedome how he'd now become one with a small Master robot in both body and mind and how it could transform into a powerful weapon attachment for his arm. Fortress named them the "Targetmasters". Chromedome was not too keen on the Targetmasters' arrogance and claims of power and experience. Later on, Chromedome learned to respect and understand Pointblank and his team for who they are, and likewise for Pointblank. Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)
Pointblank questioned Fortress Maximus's ideas of war when he refused to sacrifice Wheelie to keep the Master Sword's secret out of Decepticon hands. He later helped with the assault on the Decepticons to rescue Wheelie but was unable to hold the front line defense against the Duocons, who in the end stole the Master Sword plans. The Master Sword Is in Danger!!
Doubting that Zarak and the Decepticons had fled Master Planet, Pointblank made a request to Fortress to go down to the planet to investigate. When talking to Fortress, Pointblank sensed someone else in the command room. Abruptly, the spy fled Maximus, revealing that the Decepticons were in fact on Master mining G-Metal. Landing on the planet, Pointblank and his Targetmaster team were ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters. During a quick skirmish, they were accidentally caught in a flash flood created by a stray laser blast and assumed dead by their evil counterparts. After recovering from the the loss, Pointblank insisted on restoring the honor that the loss had cost him. The group continued their search 'till they found a group of Decepticons returning to what could be their secret base. Pointblank reported this to Fortress and was told to continue his investigation. Later, Pointblank found Transformer footprints leading to a large cave entrance, which, after deeper inspection, revealed the Decepticon base, in which something important was being built. Peacemarker and the other two Autobot Targetmaster partners volunteered to go investigate. The Autobot Headmasters arrived on the scene and were also ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters, but were quickly saved by Pointblank and company. Slugslinger was shocked to see the Autobot Targetmasters were still alive. A shootout began, but Zarak, fearing for the new Zarak Shield's safety, called a retreat. The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide
To calm the worries of Fortress and Chromedome about the new Zarak Shield, Pointblank and the Autobot Targetmasters reminded their commander that the shield was used as a defensive weapon, rather than an offensive one one for major attack. Pointblank suggested if they split up the Decepticons and destroyed them in small numbers, they would leave Scorponok with a super defensive shield but no warriors to dish out the offensive attacks for him. Fortress approved of the plan, but Chromedome objected. Pointblank assured that the Decepticons wouldn't escape destruction, and his group took their leave to the hidden Decepticon base.
During their attempt to sneak up on the Decepticons, Pointblank and the Autobot Targetmasters were spotted by the Decepticon Targetmaster partner Caliburst, who informed the others of the surprise attack. Pointblank sensed something was wrong with the Decepticons' retreat formation, and his fears proved sound when the Decepticon Targetmasters made their presence known and rained lasers on them. Though outnumbered 3 to 7 by the Decepticon Headmasters, Targetmasters and Sixshot), Pointblank's team held a strong front and found an opening when a Planet Master reconnaissance jet distracted the Decepticons. The Autobots left the battle, hoping to cause their enemies to follow, but Sixshot, feeling the Targetmasters' movements were suspicious, ordered his group not to pursue.
Instead of the entire Decepticon team being led to their death in a large Planet Master ambush, Soundblaster alone followed discreetly and learned of the small base. Pointblank didn't expect this much firepower from the youth of Planet Master and wondered who could have made them take this action. He returned to Fortress to report that he felt Chromedome was logically behind the growth of offense from the small band of warriors.
Pointblank arrived at a large battle between the natives of Master, led by Chromedome, and the Decepticons, but high casualties among the Autobot ranks left Pointblank with little confidence in Chromedome's victory.
Hey Fortress, trouble is a-brewin'...
After Fortress was downed in a small skirmish between himself and Scorponok, the Decepticons all left Planet Master for Earth. Chromedome, being hotheaded, attempted to follow, but Pointblank held him back, as enough people had died that day. When Chromedome objected, Pointblank punched the Headmaster right in the face to straighten him out. Chromedome objected again, and Pointblank throttled him, saying he didn't understand the big picture and that the dead hadn't died with peace or with honor. Pointblank was then shocked to see Kirk was still alive.
Operation: Destroy the Decepticons
When Daniel went missing, Pointblank and the Targetmasters opted to follow Scorponok to Earth while Fortress and the rest of the Autobots found him. After Daniel was found, Pointblank expressed relief, but also reported that Scorponok has just entered the Sol System. He vowed to continue his watch over Scorponok's movements until Battleship Maximus arrived.
My Friend Sixshot!
He informs Fortress of Scorponok's propulsion failure and continues his pursuit. Later while communicating with Fortress he would be ambushed by the Decepticon Targetmasters only to be saved by the Autobot Headmasters.
When Chromedome arranges a one on one duel with Sixshot, Pointblank gives some words of advise to the young Headmaster. When the battle turns bad, he comes to rescue of Chromedome and Daniel and take them back to Battleship Maximus, they all had a big laugh about it after.
Duel on the Asteroid
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Pointblank was a crewman aboard the Ark-27 when Optimus Prime to investigate the disappearance of Jetfire's survey team and the possible reappearance of Thunderwing. Stormbringer issue 2 When Thunderwing returned to Cybertron, Pointblank took part in the subsequent battle against the ultra-energized monster. He was apparently a bit leadfooted in his attack and paid for it. He survived, however and was aboard the Ark-27 again as it transported Optimus Prime to Earth. Stormbringer issue 4
Pointblank transforms into a Cybertronic sports car. As a Targetmaster, he can hold in his hand or mount on his vehicle-mode roof any Targetmaster gun (or any weapon that uses a 5mm peg). He comes with his partner, Peacemaker who transforms into his "Sonic Blaster" gun. His winged engine block can be removed and held as a shield.
Pointblank is the only one of the new-character Targetmasters to have an accessory beyond his partner/rifle (in the US, at least).
Trivia
The head on Pointblank's "Rebirth" character model is rather vastly different from the actual toy's, looking something like the Crosshairs toy's head with a fin stuck on the forehead. His Japanese depictions do not use this model, instead opting for one much closer to the toy with exaggerated antennae off the sides.
Unlike his toy or "The Rebirth" depiction, the Japanese Pointblank's Targetmaster partner does not transform into a handheld gun rather a gun attachment which affixes onto his hand after his own fist folds and tucks into his forearm. The same applies to the other Japanese Targetmasters.
