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:''Natron is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Natron is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Natron boxart.jpg|thumb| | |||
[[Image:Natron boxart.jpg|thumb|200px|I... I merely ''meant'', Your Majesty, is that... you shine out like a shaft of gold, when all around is dark.]] | |||
'''Natron''' goes ''zoom!'' | '''Natron''' goes ''zoom!'' | ||
{{TOCclear}} | {{TOCclear}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
*'''Transformers Electric Racing Set''' ( | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[ | [[Image:G1-toy Natron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | ||
*'''Transformers Electric Racing Set''' (1985) | |||
:Natron was available with his slightly-[[retool]]ed [[Decepticon]] twin [[Freezon]], in [[Tyco]]'s licensed [[Electric Racing Set]]. Both transform from functional electronic slot cars based on the [[popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Ford Mustang|third generation Ford Mustang]] to functional electronic slot ''robots'' via a simple two-step process. Their robot modes feature glow-in-the-dark plastics, as do the pieces of track with which they came packaged. Natron sports a white body with blue racing stripes. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/TERC/terc.htm More information on Natron (incorrectly labeled as a Decepticon) at TFU.info]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Natron was not named on any of the Electric Racing Set's packaging or paperwork, apparently having been solely referred to with his name on the set's television [[commercial]]. As such, the exact pronunciation of his name is somewhat debatable and the spelling is just our best guess. It could conceivably be "Maytron", "Meitron", "Naytron" or any other variation. | * Natron was not named on any of the Electric Racing Set's packaging or paperwork, apparently having been solely referred to with his name on the set's television [[commercial]]. As such, the exact pronunciation of his name is somewhat debatable and the spelling is just our best guess. It could conceivably be "Maytron", "Meitron", "Naytron" or any other variation. | ||
*Natron's head appears to be based on the head of the Generation 1 [[Bluestreak]]/[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] mold. | |||
*The box art for Natron shows him as a mostly yellow car, but his toy is primary white. | * Natron's head appears to be based on the head of the Generation 1 [[Bluestreak]]/[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] mold. | ||
*Since his pre-production color was apparently yellow, it is possible that he was named after the yellow mineral natron, which is, indeed, pronounced aloud as "naytron". It's also possible he was named after "nitro" - which is, you know, hot, while "Freezon" is definitely cold-themed. | |||
* The box art for Natron shows him as a mostly yellow car, but his toy is primary white. | |||
* Since his pre-production color was apparently yellow, it is possible that he was named after the yellow mineral natron, which is, indeed, pronounced aloud as "naytron". It's also possible he was named after "nitro" - which is, you know, hot, while "Freezon" is definitely cold-themed. | |||
* "MUSTANG" is printed on Natron and Freezon's windshields in big letters, but there is no indication anywhere on the set's packaging or instructions that Tyco got the proper licensing for the Mustang from Ford. (The box art of the car modes omits the windshield deco.) | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCm5bOiI2R8 Electric Racing Set commercial on YouTube] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCm5bOiI2R8 Electric Racing Set commercial on YouTube] | ||
[[Category:Autobots]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | [[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 26 November 2009
- Natron is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Natron goes zoom!
Toys
Generation 1
- Transformers Electric Racing Set (1985)
- Natron was available with his slightly-retooled Decepticon twin Freezon, in Tyco's licensed Electric Racing Set. Both transform from functional electronic slot cars based on the third generation Ford Mustang to functional electronic slot robots via a simple two-step process. Their robot modes feature glow-in-the-dark plastics, as do the pieces of track with which they came packaged. Natron sports a white body with blue racing stripes.
Notes
- Natron was not named on any of the Electric Racing Set's packaging or paperwork, apparently having been solely referred to with his name on the set's television commercial. As such, the exact pronunciation of his name is somewhat debatable and the spelling is just our best guess. It could conceivably be "Maytron", "Meitron", "Naytron" or any other variation.
- Natron's head appears to be based on the head of the Generation 1 Bluestreak/Prowl/Smokescreen mold.
- The box art for Natron shows him as a mostly yellow car, but his toy is primary white.
- Since his pre-production color was apparently yellow, it is possible that he was named after the yellow mineral natron, which is, indeed, pronounced aloud as "naytron". It's also possible he was named after "nitro" - which is, you know, hot, while "Freezon" is definitely cold-themed.
- "MUSTANG" is printed on Natron and Freezon's windshields in big letters, but there is no indication anywhere on the set's packaging or instructions that Tyco got the proper licensing for the Mustang from Ford. (The box art of the car modes omits the windshield deco.)
