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[[Image:Kingbolt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Have at thee!]] | [[Image:Kingbolt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Have at thee!]] | ||
'''Kingbolt''' | His speech pattern may be that of a corny-sounding old-fashioned knight, but make no mistake, '''Kingbolt''' lives up to the old-fashioned knight stereotype. Courageous, courteous and unwavering in his resolve, he fights valiantly for the freedom of the Mini-Con race. His feats of heroics have earned him a very high rank, plus the respect and admiration of his people. | ||
Leader of the [[Hazard Mini-Con Team|Hazard Team]], Kingbolt launches into battle without fear. If any foes manage to get past the hail of firepower he can put out, the tiny knight's impressive skill at melee combat will give them a battle they won't soon forget. | |||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
[[Image:KingboltGun.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Say hallo to my leetle friend!]] | |||
===''Micron Legend: Linkage'' comics=== | |||
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Kingbolt was among the many Mini-Cons whose [[Mini-Con storage panel|storage panels]] were scattered across the globe when the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' went down. He was summoned from his panel by his teammates [[Impulsor]] and [[Quench]] after they were freed from their panels by [[Stella Holley]]. With a mighty flying kick, Kingbolt freed the captured [[Twirl]] from the monster [[Ravenus]], but held off on destroying him with his cannon mode when Twirl revealed the creature was in fact a horribly mutated [[Autobot]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 11}} {{storylink|Linkage Part 12}} | Kingbolt was among the many Mini-Cons whose [[Mini-Con storage panel|storage panels]] were scattered across the globe when the ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' went down. He was summoned from his panel by his teammates [[Impulsor]] and [[Quench]] after they were freed from their panels by [[Stella Holley]]. With a mighty flying kick, Kingbolt freed the captured [[Twirl]] from the monster [[Ravenus]], but held off on destroying him with his cannon mode when Twirl revealed the creature was in fact a horribly mutated [[Autobot]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 11}} {{storylink|Linkage Part 12}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===Micron Legend=== | ||
*'''Kingbolt''' (Mini-Con, 2003) | *'''Kingbolt''' (Mini-Con, 2003) | ||
: Kingbolt was available only with volume 10 of the ''Micron Legend'' (the Japanese name for ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'') DVD series. He is a redeco of the ''Armada'' [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] toy, transforming into both a Cybertronic police car and a pistol that can be held by most larger [[Unicron Trilogy]] toys. Like most Mini-Cons, he has a Powerlinx socket that lets him attach to any Transformer toy with a compatible plug. | : Kingbolt was available only with volume 10 of the ''Micron Legend'' (the Japanese name for ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'') DVD series, made available on [[February 25]], 2004. He is a redeco of the ''Armada'' [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] toy, transforming into both a Cybertronic police car and a pistol that can be held by most larger [[Unicron Trilogy]] toys. Like most Mini-Cons, he has a Powerlinx socket that lets him attach to any Transformer toy with a compatible plug. | ||
: He uses the same mold as ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Checkpoint (Cybertron)|Checkpoint]], ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Groove (Energon)|Groove]], and [[Quasar]]. | : He uses the same mold as ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Checkpoint (Cybertron)|Checkpoint]], ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Groove (Energon)|Groove]], and [[Quasar]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Micron/Kingbolt/kingbolt.htm More information on Kingbolt at TFU.info]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[Image:ExKaiserCarMode.jpg|right|thumb| | [[Image:ExKaiserCarMode.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Also known as "FormerKaiser".]] | ||
*Kingbolt's coloration and character are heavily inspired by the [[Takara]] [[Brave]] series toys, most notably Exkaiser. In addition, the use of his cannon mode, held by a "spectral" gunman in the [[Linkage (comic)|Linkage mini-comic]] is a lift of the final "Big Magnum" attack from the live-action SF series [[Wikipedia:Uchuu_Keiji_Shaider|''Space Sheriff Shyder'']]. | |||
*Kingbolt's coloration and character are heavily inspired by the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] [[Brave (franchise)|Brave]] series toys, most notably Exkaiser. In addition, the use of his cannon mode, held by a "spectral" gunman in the [[Linkage (comic)|Linkage mini-comic]] is a lift of the final "Big Magnum" attack from the live-action SF series [[Wikipedia:Uchuu_Keiji_Shaider|''Space Sheriff Shyder'']]. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://members.fortunecity.com/msipher/transform/linkage/linkage.html "Official" Linkage mini-comic translations] | *[http://members.fortunecity.com/msipher/transform/linkage/linkage.html "Official" Linkage mini-comic translations] | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 12 August 2010
- Kingbolt is a Mini-Con from the Armada portion of the Unicron Trilogy.
His speech pattern may be that of a corny-sounding old-fashioned knight, but make no mistake, Kingbolt lives up to the old-fashioned knight stereotype. Courageous, courteous and unwavering in his resolve, he fights valiantly for the freedom of the Mini-Con race. His feats of heroics have earned him a very high rank, plus the respect and admiration of his people.
Leader of the Hazard Team, Kingbolt launches into battle without fear. If any foes manage to get past the hail of firepower he can put out, the tiny knight's impressive skill at melee combat will give them a battle they won't soon forget.
Fiction
Micron Legend: Linkage comics
Kingbolt was among the many Mini-Cons whose storage panels were scattered across the globe when the Exodus went down. He was summoned from his panel by his teammates Impulsor and Quench after they were freed from their panels by Stella Holley. With a mighty flying kick, Kingbolt freed the captured Twirl from the monster Ravenus, but held off on destroying him with his cannon mode when Twirl revealed the creature was in fact a horribly mutated Autobot. Linkage Part 11 Linkage Part 12
After the battle, Kingbolt spoke to the gathered Mini-Cons on Earth and encouraged them to join with the Autobots and return to Cybertron to face their creator, Unicron. The Hazard Team Powerlinxed to the powerful Overload during the battle. It is unknown how they fared in the battle, but it is assumed they survived and continued to be a strong presence in Mini-Con politics. Linkage Part 13
Toys
Micron Legend
- Kingbolt (Mini-Con, 2003)
- Kingbolt was available only with volume 10 of the Micron Legend (the Japanese name for Armada) DVD series, made available on February 25, 2004. He is a redeco of the Armada Prowl toy, transforming into both a Cybertronic police car and a pistol that can be held by most larger Unicron Trilogy toys. Like most Mini-Cons, he has a Powerlinx socket that lets him attach to any Transformer toy with a compatible plug.
- He uses the same mold as Cybertron Checkpoint, Energon Groove, and Quasar.
Notes
- Kingbolt's coloration and character are heavily inspired by the Takara Brave series toys, most notably Exkaiser. In addition, the use of his cannon mode, held by a "spectral" gunman in the Linkage mini-comic is a lift of the final "Big Magnum" attack from the live-action SF series Space Sheriff Shyder.
