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:''Blackout is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Blackout is a [[Decepticon]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
 
[[Image:BlackoutFist.jpg|right|2505px|thumb|Hey you kids! Get off of my lawn!]]


[[Image:BlackoutFist.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Hey you kids! Get off of my lawn!]]
As the high-ranking co-commander of the powerful [[Anti-Aircraft Base|Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base]], '''Blackout's''' duties include inspiring his troops with the usual rousing speeches about determination and devotion to duty.  However, when the chips are down, Blackout's immediate reaction is to forget all that crap and run for his life.  Basically a coward, Blackout probably couldn't hold it together at all if not for fear of disappointing his legitimately valiant partner, [[Spaceshot]].
As the high-ranking co-commander of the powerful [[Anti-Aircraft Base|Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base]], '''Blackout's''' duties include inspiring his troops with the usual rousing speeches about determination and devotion to duty.  However, when the chips are down, Blackout's immediate reaction is to forget all that crap and run for his life.  Basically a coward, Blackout probably couldn't hold it together at all if not for fear of disappointing his legitimately valiant partner, [[Spaceshot]].


{{note|Due to an error in one of their only canon appearances, it is entirely possible that Spaceshot is the coward, and Blackout is his heroic partner.  See [[#Trivia|Trivia]], below.}}
{{note|Due to an error in one of their only canon appearances, it is entirely possible that Spaceshot is the coward, and Blackout is his heroic partner.  See [[#Trivia|Trivia]], below.}}


==Fiction==
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None known.
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Generation 1===
===Generation 1===
[[Image:BlackoutSpaceshotToys.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Blackout is the left one. While pumping up his arms he clearly neglected his thigh muscles.]]
[[Image:G1-toy Blackout.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
* '''Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base''' (Micromaster Combiner, 1990)
* '''Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base''' (Micromaster Combiner, 1990)
**''Accessories'': "Anti-Aircraft Base" tank, "scout vehicle", ramp, 2 cannons, bazooka, communications dish, "radar drum", missile launcher


:Blackout transforms into the front half of a blue and gray B-1 bomber jet.  He was sold exclusively in a set which includes [[Spaceshot]] (who transforms into the rear end of said jet), and the [[Anti-Aircraft Base]].  As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], Blackout can combine with any other Micromaster Combiner to form new and excitingly unworkable vehicle modes.
:Blackout transforms into the front half of a blue and gray [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#|B-1 bomber jet]].  He was sold exclusively in a set which includes [[Spaceshot]] (who transforms into the rear end of said jet), and the [[Anti-Aircraft Base]].  As a [[Micromaster Combiner]], Blackout can combine with any other Micromaster Combiner, [[Micromaster Combiner Transport|Combiner Transport]] or [[Micro Trailer]] to form new and excitingly unworkable vehicle modes.


:Blackout is unique among Micromasters -- being the only Micromaster able to turn his head. Some other Micromasters can look downwards because of how their heads flip out, but only Blackout can look left and right or behind him. This makes him great for drunk driving poses in the little jeep that comes with his Anti-Aircraft Base.
:Blackout is unique among Micromasters -- being the only Micromaster able to turn his head. This makes him great for drunk driving poses in the little jeep that comes with his Anti-Aircraft Base.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Blackout/blackout.htm More information on Blackout at TFU.info]''


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books accidentally reversed the character models for Blackout and Spaceshot, portraying Spaceshot as the front half of their combined vehicle mode and Blackout as the rear half.  This error carried over into the bio text as well, so it is entirely possible that the personality assigned to Blackout was intended for Spaceshot, and vice versa.
*[[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books accidentally reversed the character models for Blackout and Spaceshot, portraying Spaceshot as the front half of their combined vehicle mode and Blackout as the rear half.  This error carried over into the bio text as well, so it is entirely possible that the personality assigned to Blackout was intended for Spaceshot, and vice versa.


==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Blackout/blackout.htm Blackout at TFU.info]


[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Combiners]]

Revision as of 19:08, 26 June 2009

The name or term "Blackout" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Blackout (disambiguation).
Blackout is a Decepticon Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Hey you kids! Get off of my lawn!

As the high-ranking co-commander of the powerful Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base, Blackout's duties include inspiring his troops with the usual rousing speeches about determination and devotion to duty. However, when the chips are down, Blackout's immediate reaction is to forget all that crap and run for his life. Basically a coward, Blackout probably couldn't hold it together at all if not for fear of disappointing his legitimately valiant partner, Spaceshot.


Due to an error in one of their only canon appearances, it is entirely possible that Spaceshot is the coward, and Blackout is his heroic partner. See Trivia, below.


Toys

Generation 1

  • Decepticon Anti-Aircraft Base (Micromaster Combiner, 1990)
    • Accessories: "Anti-Aircraft Base" tank, "scout vehicle", ramp, 2 cannons, bazooka, communications dish, "radar drum", missile launcher
Blackout transforms into the front half of a blue and gray B-1 bomber jet. He was sold exclusively in a set which includes Spaceshot (who transforms into the rear end of said jet), and the Anti-Aircraft Base. As a Micromaster Combiner, Blackout can combine with any other Micromaster Combiner, Combiner Transport or Micro Trailer to form new and excitingly unworkable vehicle modes.
Blackout is unique among Micromasters -- being the only Micromaster able to turn his head. This makes him great for drunk driving poses in the little jeep that comes with his Anti-Aircraft Base.

Trivia

  • Dreamwave's More Than Meets The Eye profile books accidentally reversed the character models for Blackout and Spaceshot, portraying Spaceshot as the front half of their combined vehicle mode and Blackout as the rear half. This error carried over into the bio text as well, so it is entirely possible that the personality assigned to Blackout was intended for Spaceshot, and vice versa.