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:''Suiken is an [[Autobot]] [[Trainbot]] from the [[The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:G1 - Suiken - Boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|What are you looking at?]] | |||
Despite his rail-riding alternate mode, '''Suiken''' (スイケン) is an extremely capable warrior on even the most rugged and uneven terrain. He's a veteran of a great many battles, which has given him an incredible depth of knowledge. He can plan battle tactics or even stellar navigation routes for the [[Trainbot|Trainbots]]' combined space-traveling train mode. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===''The Headmasters'' cartoon=== | |||
:''Voice actor:'' [[Kazumi Tanaka]] (Japanese) | |||
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===''The Headmasters'' comic=== | |||
===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics=== | |||
Suiken (or someone who looks a lot like him) was part of a big crowd of unhappy Cybertronians who made [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] look really stupid when he tried to make a speech assuring them that everything would be okay after the collapse of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s supposedly-benevolent rule. {{storylink|Skyfire (comic issue)|Skyfire}} | |||
==Toys== | |||
===The Headmasters=== | |||
*'''Suiken''' (Trainbot, 1987) | *'''Suiken''' (Trainbot, 1987) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''C-128''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''C-128''' | ||
*''Accessories'': "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist | **''Accessories'': "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist | ||
: Suiken transforms into an Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive. He also forms the left arm of the team's combined mode | : Suiken transforms into an Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive. He also forms the left arm of the team's combined mode [[Raiden]]... though he can also form the right arm if you're so inclined. | ||
*'''Raiden''' (Gift set, 1987) | *'''Raiden''' (Gift set, 1987) | ||
: The entire Trainbot team was sold both as individuals and in a | : The entire Trainbot team was sold both as individuals and in a six-bot Raiden gift-set. All six toys in this set were identical to their individual releases. | ||
six-bot Raiden gift-set. All six toys in this set were identical to | |||
their individual releases. | |||
*'''Raiden''' (TF Jr set, 1987) | *'''Raiden''' (TF Jr set, 1987) | ||
: An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the | : An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the [[Transformer Jr]] series. Each individual has a (stumpy) representation of their larger robot modes, and could combine to form a stumpy Raiden. | ||
===Zone=== | |||
*'''Suiken''' (Trainbot, 1990) | *'''Suiken''' (Trainbot, 1990) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''C-357''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''C-357''' | ||
*''Accessories'': "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist | **''Accessories'': "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist | ||
: The Trainbots were re-released during '' | : The Trainbots were re-released during ''[[Zone]]'' in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original ''Headmasters'' incarnations. | ||
==Trivia== | |||
* Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of | * Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of Suiken's name since it is "spelled" in phonetic Katakana rather than Kanji, the most likely translation to English is "Water Fist", a style of Kung-Fu. | ||
Suiken's name since it is "spelled" in phonetic Katakana rather than | |||
Kanji, the most likely translation to English is "Water Fist", a style | |||
of Kung-Fu. | |||
* The Trainbots are all originally '' | * The Trainbots are all originally ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys, which came in two different color schemes. However, there are several mold differences between the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions. Suiken's most notable difference is that the connector-peg for his robot-mode backpack went from a long, detailed antenna (as seen on his box-art) to a shorter and far less breakable peg. The ''Transformers'' releases also lost the Diaclone pilots (of course) and the little plastic tracks for the trains to ride on. | ||
versions. Suiken's most notable difference is that the connector-peg | |||
for his robot-mode backpack went from a long, detailed antenna (as seen | |||
on his box-art) to a shorter and far less breakable peg. The ''Transformers'' releases also lost the Diaclone pilots (of course) and the little plastic tracks for the trains to ride on. | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Suiken/suiken.htm Suiken at TFU.info] | * [http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Suiken/suiken.htm Suiken at TFU.info] | ||
* [http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diatr/d071.html ''Diaclone'' Suiken at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)] | * [http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diatr/d071.html ''Diaclone'' Suiken at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)] | ||
[[Category:Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:Combiners]] | |||
[[Category:Headmasters characters]] | |||
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]] | |||
[[Category:Zone characters]] | |||
Revision as of 10:43, 27 March 2009
- Suiken is an Autobot Trainbot from the Headmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Despite his rail-riding alternate mode, Suiken (スイケン) is an extremely capable warrior on even the most rugged and uneven terrain. He's a veteran of a great many battles, which has given him an incredible depth of knowledge. He can plan battle tactics or even stellar navigation routes for the Trainbots' combined space-traveling train mode.
Fiction
The Headmasters cartoon
- Voice actor: Kazumi Tanaka (Japanese)
The Headmasters comic
Dreamwave Generation 1 comics
Suiken (or someone who looks a lot like him) was part of a big crowd of unhappy Cybertronians who made Prowl look really stupid when he tried to make a speech assuring them that everything would be okay after the collapse of Shockwave's supposedly-benevolent rule. Skyfire
Toys
The Headmasters
- Suiken (Trainbot, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: C-128
- Accessories: "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist
- Suiken transforms into an Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive. He also forms the left arm of the team's combined mode Raiden... though he can also form the right arm if you're so inclined.
- Raiden (Gift set, 1987)
- The entire Trainbot team was sold both as individuals and in a six-bot Raiden gift-set. All six toys in this set were identical to their individual releases.
- Raiden (TF Jr set, 1987)
- An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the Transformer Jr series. Each individual has a (stumpy) representation of their larger robot modes, and could combine to form a stumpy Raiden.
Zone
- Suiken (Trainbot, 1990)
- Japanese ID number: C-357
- Accessories: "Storm laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, left Raiden fist
- The Trainbots were re-released during Zone in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original Headmasters incarnations.
Trivia
- Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of Suiken's name since it is "spelled" in phonetic Katakana rather than Kanji, the most likely translation to English is "Water Fist", a style of Kung-Fu.
- The Trainbots are all originally Diaclone toys, which came in two different color schemes. However, there are several mold differences between the Diaclone and Transformers versions. Suiken's most notable difference is that the connector-peg for his robot-mode backpack went from a long, detailed antenna (as seen on his box-art) to a shorter and far less breakable peg. The Transformers releases also lost the Diaclone pilots (of course) and the little plastic tracks for the trains to ride on.
