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{{disambig2|the bounty hunter/pirate from ''Cybertron''|the [[Triple Changer]] from [[Generation 1]]|Astrotrain (G1)}} | {{disambig2|the bounty hunter/pirate from ''Cybertron''|the [[Triple Changer]] from [[Generation 1]]|Astrotrain (G1)}} | ||
''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].'' | :''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].'' | ||
[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]] | [[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]] | ||
'''Astrotrain''' is a cunning bounty hunter who has only joined the Decepticon army to increase his own power. Although he is ultimately loyal only to himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball]]. He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con]]s; his partner [[Starcatcher]], and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]]. | '''Astrotrain''' is a cunning bounty hunter who has only joined the Decepticon army to increase his own power. Although he is ultimately loyal only to himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball]]. | ||
He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con]]s; his partner [[Starcatcher]], and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]]. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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==Toys== | |||
===Timelines=== | |||
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007) | |||
[[Image:Spacewarp shuttle.jpg|thumb|right|Awesomeness.]] | |||
: Astrotrain is a [[retool]]ed ''[[Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the original retail version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys. | |||
[[ | : Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, Astrotrain comes with an exclusive illustrated text story set in the ''Cybertron'' series. | ||
: | : The toy is currently planned to be the first exclusive available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. | ||
: | ::''As of this update, Astrotrain has not been released.'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. | * Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp''', He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. No retail chain ended up wanting to carry the exclusive, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line. | ||
* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. | |||
* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team. | * Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team. | ||
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[[Category: Bounty hunters]] | [[Category: Bounty hunters]] | ||
[[Category: Cybertron characters]] | [[Category: Cybertron characters]] | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 22 November 2006
| This article is about the bounty hunter/pirate from Cybertron. For the Triple Changer from Generation 1, see Astrotrain (G1). |
- Astrotrain is a Decepticon in the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy.
Astrotrain is a cunning bounty hunter who has only joined the Decepticon army to increase his own power. Although he is ultimately loyal only to himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate Cannonball.
He also commands a small crew of Mini-Cons; his partner Starcatcher, and the team of Astro-Hook, Astro-Line and Astro-Sinker.
Fiction
Toys
Timelines
- Astrotrain (Ultra, 2007)
- Astrotrain is a retooled Armada Jetfire, transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to Generation 1 Astrotrain. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for Armada Optimus Prime's super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the Powerlinx points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the original retail version, uncommon among such low-run collector exclusive toys.
- Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a redeco of the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team, named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, Astrotrain comes with an exclusive illustrated text story set in the Cybertron series.
- The toy is currently planned to be the first exclusive available for purchase to Transformers Collectors' Club members.
- As of this update, Astrotrain has not been released.
Trivia
- Astrotrain was originally an unproduced Universe store exclusive named Spacewarp, He was to come with a redeco of the Space Mini-Con Team as well. No retail chain ended up wanting to carry the exclusive, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the Universe line.
- According to Fun Publications staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the trademark.
- Reportedly, Takara has insisted that all of the Armada-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the Cybertron two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.
