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:''Autocrasher is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Autoroller]] from the [[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Beast Era]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Autocrasher is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Autoroller]] from the [[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Beast Era]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Autocrusher-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Nothing says prehistoric robots like a dude with a buzz saw!]] | [[Image:Autocrusher-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Nothing says prehistoric robots like a dude with a buzz saw!]] | ||
'''Autocrasher''' is one of the oldest soldiers you'll find in the entire Predacon army. Like many [[Kup (G1)|old-timers]] he often goes on at length about how things were done "in his cycle" and is full of seemingly endless tales of old battles fought alongside long dead robots. He doesn’t question ''why'' he fights for the Predacons and [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]; it’s his duty to do so, so he does it to the best of his ability. He believes such obedience and dedication are the key to a return of the era of [[Decepticon]] glory. Responsible for guarding Predacon installations, he’s a loud, brash soldier who relentlessly browbeats younger and less dedicated soldiers. | '''Autocrasher''' is one of the oldest soldiers you'll find in the entire Predacon army. Like many [[Kup (G1)|old-timers]] he often goes on at length about how things were done "in his cycle" and is full of seemingly endless tales of old battles fought alongside long dead robots. He doesn’t question ''why'' he fights for the Predacons and [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]; it’s his duty to do so, so he does it to the best of his ability. He believes such obedience and dedication are the key to a return of the era of [[Decepticon]] glory. Responsible for guarding Predacon installations, he’s a loud, brash soldier who relentlessly browbeats younger and less dedicated soldiers. | ||
:''Japanese name:'' '''Autocrusher''' (オートクラッシャー ''Ōtokurasshā'')<ref>"Autocrusher" is the Romanization given by a [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_2/img/053.jpg Japanese trading card], but "Autocrasher" can be rendered the same in Japanese text. | |||
:''Japanese name:'' '''Autocrusher''' (オートクラッシャー ''Ōtokurasshā'')<ref>"Autocrusher" is the Romanization given by a [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_2/img/053.jpg Japanese trading card], but "Autocrasher" can be rendered the same in Japanese text. ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' went with "crasher", which makes less sense, but we're stuck with it now.</ref> | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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===''Beast Wars II'' comic=== | ===''Beast Wars II'' comic=== | ||
===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics=== | ===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics=== | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Wars=== | ===Beast Wars II=== | ||
[[Image:BWII-toy Autocrasher.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | |||
*'''Autocrusher''' (Autoroller, 1998) | *'''Autocrusher''' (Autoroller, 1998) | ||
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-18''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''D-18''' | ||
**''Accessories'': 4 missiles | **''Accessories'': 4 missiles | ||
: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Generation 2]]'' [[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]], Autocrasher turns into a payloader. His robot mode has a spring-activated spinning saw blade on his left arm, and a spring-loaded missile launcher in the right. He has an auto-transforming gimmick activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to robot mode, and back to payloader. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. | : A [[redeco]] of ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]], Autocrasher turns into a payloader. His robot mode has a spring-activated spinning saw blade on his left arm, and a spring-loaded missile launcher in the right. He has an auto-transforming gimmick activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to robot mode, and back to payloader. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. | ||
: This mold was also intended to be used for "[[Hound (G1)|Sgt. Hound]]" in ''Generation 2'', but that release was canceled. | : This mold was also intended to be used for "[[Hound (G1)|Sgt. Hound]]" in ''Generation 2'', but that release was canceled. | ||
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*'''Powerhug | {{anchor|VsPack}} | ||
*'''Showdown of Heavy Armor: Powerhug VS Autocrusher''' (Multi-pack, 1998) | |||
**''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-18''' | |||
**''Accessories'': 4 missiles | |||
: Autocrusher was also available in a two-pack with the [[Insectron]] [[Powerhug (BWII)|Powerhug]]. Both toys are unchanged from their standard releases. | : Autocrusher was also available in a two-pack with the [[Insectron]] [[Powerhug (BWII)|Powerhug]]. Both toys are unchanged from their standard releases. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* All of the ''Beast Wars II'' Autorollers have 2-D card art, rather than the CGI model art made for the entire rest of the line. | * All of the ''Beast Wars II'' Autorollers have 2-D card art, rather than the CGI model art made for the entire rest of the line. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:24, 7 September 2009
- Autocrasher is a Predacon Autoroller from the Beast Wars II portion of the Beast Era continuity family.
Autocrasher is one of the oldest soldiers you'll find in the entire Predacon army. Like many old-timers he often goes on at length about how things were done "in his cycle" and is full of seemingly endless tales of old battles fought alongside long dead robots. He doesn’t question why he fights for the Predacons and Galvatron; it’s his duty to do so, so he does it to the best of his ability. He believes such obedience and dedication are the key to a return of the era of Decepticon glory. Responsible for guarding Predacon installations, he’s a loud, brash soldier who relentlessly browbeats younger and less dedicated soldiers.
- Japanese name: Autocrusher (オートクラッシャー Ōtokurasshā)[1]
Fiction
Beast Wars II cartoon
- Voice actor: Hitoshi Bifu (Japanese)
Beast Wars II comic
IDW Beast Wars comics
Autocrasher was seen during an Angolmois-induced riot on Cybertron, following the Tako Tank as it broke down a wall. The Ascending #4
Toys
Beast Wars II
- Autocrusher (Autoroller, 1998)
- Japanese ID number: D-18
- Accessories: 4 missiles
- A redeco of Generation 2 Roadblock, Autocrasher turns into a payloader. His robot mode has a spring-activated spinning saw blade on his left arm, and a spring-loaded missile launcher in the right. He has an auto-transforming gimmick activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to robot mode, and back to payloader. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode.
- This mold was also intended to be used for "Sgt. Hound" in Generation 2, but that release was canceled.
- Showdown of Heavy Armor: Powerhug VS Autocrusher (Multi-pack, 1998)
- Japanese ID number: VS-18
- Accessories: 4 missiles
- Autocrusher was also available in a two-pack with the Insectron Powerhug. Both toys are unchanged from their standard releases.
Notes
- All of the Beast Wars II Autorollers have 2-D card art, rather than the CGI model art made for the entire rest of the line.
References
- ↑ "Autocrusher" is the Romanization given by a Japanese trading card, but "Autocrasher" can be rendered the same in Japanese text. Beast Wars Sourcebook went with "crasher", which makes less sense, but we're stuck with it now.
