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:''Shortround is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Shortround is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Cybertron=== | ===Cybertron=== | ||
[[Image:CYB shortround withalt.jpg|right| | [[Image:CYB shortround withalt.jpg|right|200px|thumb|This mold would be a ''terrible'' [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]]. Oh wait, [[Seaspray (Shattered Glass)|it did]].]] | ||
*'''Shortround''' (Scout-class, 2006) | *'''Shortround''' (Scout-class, 2006) | ||
**''Accessories'': Blaster, Earth Planet Key | **''Accessories'': Blaster, Earth Planet Key | ||
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: He comes with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Planet Key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] '''s639''' stamped on the back. | : He comes with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Planet Key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] '''s639''' stamped on the back. | ||
: This mold was [[ | : This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Storm Surge]], which was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Seaspray (Shattered Glass)|Seaspray]]. It was also used as the model for pre-beast-mode [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]". | ||
::''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Shortround/shortround.htm More information on Shortround at TFU.info]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 04:36, 16 July 2009
- Shortround is a Decepticon from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Shortround's fellow soldiers see him as a nuisance, especially fellow naval unit Thunderblast, the object of his fumbling affections. Nerdy and destructive, Shortround erupts into panic at the sight of Autobots which often results into chaotic displays of superheated plasma being fired everywhere which, ultimately, allow his companions to escape. Further marginalizing him from his comrades is his geeky obsession - toy collecting. Shortround spends an inordinate amount of time hunting down packaging samples of unreleased transforming robot action figures. Needless to say, neither this nor his annoying social drawbacks help endear him to Thunderblast, and most of his fellow Decepticons choose to stay the slag away so they don't get sucked into Nerdsville.
Still, his incredible speed over the water (up to 350 MPH) makes him well-suited as a supply runner and messenger, keeping him (generally) safe among the Decepticon ranks.
Toys
Cybertron
- Shortround (Scout-class, 2006)
- Accessories: Blaster, Earth Planet Key
- Shortround was exclusive to the Hasbro Cybertron line, transforming into a troop-carrying military hovercraft. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key into his key jack swings a pair of (non-firing) torpedo racks up into firing position from his rear turbines. This gimmick is available in both vehicle and robot modes. His extra blaster plugs into a squared peg-hole on the top of his hovercraft mold, and into the sides of his lower clamps in robot mode.
- He comes with a silver-bordered Earth-style Cyber Planet Key, with the Key code s639 stamped on the back.
- This mold was redecoed to make Storm Surge, which was later repurposed as Shattered Glass Seaspray. It was also used as the model for pre-beast-mode Scorponok in "Theft of the Golden Disk".
Notes
- Shortround has one of the more infamous fan modes - the toy can be turned into a fair approximation of a toilet.
