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:''Erector (*giggle*) is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] | :''Erector (*giggle*) is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:G1Erector MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Maybe I should form a support group with Heave and Discharge.]] | [[Image:G1Erector MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Maybe I should form a support group with Heave and Discharge.]] | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
=== | ===Zone story pages=== | ||
When the ocean-covered world of [[Wall]] was attacked by [[King Poseidon|Aquatic General King Poseidon]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Saurian General Trypticon]], [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]] charged into battle, but was quickly overwhelmed. Luckily, the four commanders, [[Overload (G1)|Overload]], Erector, [[Missile Bull]] and [[Skywave]] arrived to save him. Commanding the [[Off Road Patrol|Off Road]], [[Jet Patrol Team|Jet]] and [[Race Car Patrol|Race Car Patrol]] Teams, they arrived in time to save the drowning citizens of Wall, rescue Victory Saber and beat back the [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 3}} | |||
When the ocean-covered world of [[Wall]] was attacked by [[King Poseidon|Aquatic General King Poseidon]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Saurian General Trypticon]], [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]] charged into battle, but was quickly overwhelmed. | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[Image:G1-toy Erector.jpg|300px|thumb|If you experience an Erector lasting more than three hours, contact your doctor immediately.]] | |||
* '''Erector''' (Micromaster Transport, 1989) | * '''Erector''' (Micromaster Transport, 1989) | ||
**''Accessories'': Crane trailer | |||
: Erector transforms into a yellow semi cab pulling a relatively huge [[Crane|crane trailer]]. Erector and his trailer have a lot of sculpted detailing, and the fifth wheel (known as a 'hitch' among fans) allows the cab to turn as it tows the trailer. | : Erector transforms into a yellow semi cab pulling a relatively huge [[Crane|crane trailer]]. Erector and his trailer have a lot of sculpted detailing, and the fifth wheel (known as a 'hitch' among fans) allows the cab to turn as it tows the trailer. | ||
: Erector's transformation is standard for Micromasters — flip down the front of the vehicle to reveal his head, straighten out his legs, and you are done. His crane trailer transforms into a battle station, with a double-barrel gun that Erector can man (though he can't grasp the handles). | : Erector's transformation is standard for Micromasters — flip down the front of the vehicle to reveal his head, straighten out his legs, and you are done. His crane trailer transforms into a battle station, with a double-barrel gun that Erector can man (though he can't grasp the handles). | ||
:Erector ( | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Erector/erector.htm More information on Erector at TFU.info]'' | ||
===Zone=== | |||
*'''Cra-Gun''' (Micro TF DX, 1990) | |||
**''Accessories'': Crane trailer | |||
:Erector was sold without changes a year later in Japan as "Cra-Gun". | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website], [[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]] was originally going to use the unreleased [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]] deco, with the name "Sawtooth". It was decided that Landslide's deco wasn't realistic enough for the Movie toyline, so a new deco based on Erector (giggle) was chosen. The name Sawtooth was unavailable, so he got stuck being Mudflap. | * According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website], [[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]] was originally going to use the unreleased [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]] deco, with the name "Sawtooth". It was decided that Landslide's deco wasn't realistic enough for the Movie toyline, so a new deco based on Erector (giggle) was chosen. The name Sawtooth was unavailable, so he got stuck being Mudflap. | ||
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==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
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[[Category:Autobots]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
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[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
[[Category:Questionable names]] | [[Category:Questionable names]] | ||
[[Category: Zone characters]] | |||
Revision as of 00:08, 29 June 2009
- Erector (*giggle*) is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Erector (*snort*) is horrified by the destruction of war, and goes out of his way to construct battle plans that minimize loss of life and collateral damage. Indeed, he will sometimes put himself at risk to save beautiful buildings or scenery.[1]
- Japanese name: Cra-Gun
- French-Canadian name: Éregon
Fiction
Zone story pages
When the ocean-covered world of Wall was attacked by Aquatic General King Poseidon and Saurian General Trypticon, Victory Saber charged into battle, but was quickly overwhelmed. Luckily, the four commanders, Overload, Erector, Missile Bull and Skywave arrived to save him. Commanding the Off Road, Jet and Race Car Patrol Teams, they arrived in time to save the drowning citizens of Wall, rescue Victory Saber and beat back the Decepticons. Zone Part 3
Toys
Generation 1
- Erector (Micromaster Transport, 1989)
- Accessories: Crane trailer
- Erector transforms into a yellow semi cab pulling a relatively huge crane trailer. Erector and his trailer have a lot of sculpted detailing, and the fifth wheel (known as a 'hitch' among fans) allows the cab to turn as it tows the trailer.
- Erector's transformation is standard for Micromasters — flip down the front of the vehicle to reveal his head, straighten out his legs, and you are done. His crane trailer transforms into a battle station, with a double-barrel gun that Erector can man (though he can't grasp the handles).
Zone
- Cra-Gun (Micro TF DX, 1990)
- Accessories: Crane trailer
- Erector was sold without changes a year later in Japan as "Cra-Gun".
Trivia
- According to Hasbro designer Joe Kyde's design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website, Mudflap was originally going to use the unreleased Landslide deco, with the name "Sawtooth". It was decided that Landslide's deco wasn't realistic enough for the Movie toyline, so a new deco based on Erector (giggle) was chosen. The name Sawtooth was unavailable, so he got stuck being Mudflap.
