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A '''hardpoint''' is a weapons mount on a military vehicle where bombs, missiles, | A '''hardpoint''' is a weapons mount on a military vehicle where stuff like bombs, missiles, or supplies can be attached. | ||
In [[Toy|''Transformers'' toy]] design, the word generally refers to a specialized type of [[peg]] that is designed to hold a [[Mini-Con]]. It may also refer to any peg, hole, or other built-in object where something connects. This "something" can be anything from accessories to other robots. For example, the entire ''Energon'' toyline has a place where weapons and [[Energon star|Energon stars]] can attach in vehicle or beast mode, while [[Combiner]] robots have special hardpoints for connecting to other robots or Combiner [[kibble]]. | In [[Toy|''Transformers'' toy]] design, the word generally refers to a specialized type of [[peg]] that is designed to hold a [[Mini-Con]]. It may also refer to any peg, hole, or other built-in object where something connects. This "something" can be anything from accessories to other robots. For example, the entire ''Energon'' toyline has a place where weapons and [[Energon star|Energon stars]] can attach in vehicle or beast mode, while [[Combiner]] robots have special hardpoints for connecting to other robots or Combiner [[kibble]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:57, 28 February 2010
A hardpoint is a weapons mount on a military vehicle where stuff like bombs, missiles, or supplies can be attached.
In Transformers toy design, the word generally refers to a specialized type of peg that is designed to hold a Mini-Con. It may also refer to any peg, hole, or other built-in object where something connects. This "something" can be anything from accessories to other robots. For example, the entire Energon toyline has a place where weapons and Energon stars can attach in vehicle or beast mode, while Combiner robots have special hardpoints for connecting to other robots or Combiner kibble.
