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[[Image:AHM11-specialgueststar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So this is what ''genuine'' surprise is like!]] | [[Image:AHM11-specialgueststar.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So this is what ''genuine'' surprise is like!]] | ||
In a race of fighting machines, '''Dropshot''' is a ''fighting machine.'' | In a race of fighting machines, '''Dropshot''' is a ''fighting machine.'' He's always the first to throw a punch or shoot a missile, and he doesn't care if he's the only one actually fighting. He believes that anyone who doesn't retaliate is a coward who deserves the beating he gladly dishes out. He never needs a reason to fight, nor does he care about the success or failure of his team. All that matters is having someone to hurt. For obvious reasons, the other [[Decepticon]]s avoid him unless they can channel his anger towards some [[Autobot]]s.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/classics/dropshot/1572/1/10/ Dropshot's on-package bio]</ref> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
[[Image:Dropshot down AHM.jpg|left|thumb| | [[Image:Dropshot down AHM.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Dropped-shot.]] | ||
Dropshot infiltrated the American military forces early on in the Decepticon offensive, posing as one of their artillery vehicles. His mission was to monitor the military and report back all he heard to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Through him, Megatron learned of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]'s infiltration mission and the [[European Union]]'s nuclear strike. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 5|All Hail Megatron #5}} When the Autobots eventually returned to Earth, Dropshot was finally unleashed. He transformed and turned his firepower against his "hosts". {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} | |||
A bit wound-up after having to sit and spy on the humans for so long, Dropshot eagerly attacked them. Shrugging off the humans' attempts to fight back, Dropshot asked aloud who could possibly stop him at this point. As if on cue, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] emerged from the water behind him, having been dropped into the river by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] earlier. | |||
The next time Dropshot was seen, Kup and [[Sparkplug Witwicky| Colonel Witwicky]] were sitting on his defeated remains, having a nice conversation. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}} | |||
The next time Dropshot was seen, Kup and [[Sparkplug Witwicky| Colonel Witwicky]] were sitting on his defeated remains, having a nice conversation. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rifle, Earth-style Cyber Planet Key | **''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rifle, Earth-style Cyber Planet Key | ||
: Part of the second wave of ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' Voyagers and the "Classic Series", "Decepticon Dropshot" is a [[redeco]] of [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#CybDef|Cybertron Defense Scattorshot]], transforming into a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]] multiple-launch rocket system. The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] in each half reveals a new weapon: | : Part of the second wave of ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' Voyagers and the "Classic Series", "Decepticon Dropshot" is a [[redeco]] of [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#CybDef|Cybertron Defense Scattorshot]], transforming into a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]] multiple-launch rocket system. The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] in each half reveals a new weapon: One side has a pull-out double spring-loaded missile launcher, while the other has a flip-out non-firing blaster barrel. He also comes with an extra long hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his [[Mini-Con]]-compatible [[Powerlinx]] plugs. | ||
: His box photo shows an opaque-brown [[Earth]] Key with tan paint. The toy actually comes with an entirely unpainted transparent-brown Earth Key. | : His box photo shows an opaque-brown [[Earth]] Key with tan paint. The toy actually comes with an entirely unpainted transparent-brown Earth Key. | ||
:This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] and ''[[Timelines ( | :This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] and ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Flak (G1)|Flak]]. | ||
::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUDropshot/dropshot.htm More information on Universe Dropshot at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUDropshot/dropshot.htm More information on Universe Dropshot at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Dropshot's toy shares identical [[Tech Spec]] numbers with the [[Military Patrol]], which includes his [[Micromaster]] [[Dropshot (G1)|namesake]]. | * Dropshot's toy shares identical [[Tech Spec]] numbers with the [[Military Patrol]], which includes his [[Micromaster]] [[Dropshot (G1)|namesake]]. His bio portrayal as overly combative is quite similar to the Military Patrol's description, so [[Hasbro]] likely intended the two Dropshots to be one and the same. However, ''Universe'' Dropshot's only fiction appearance is in a continuity where the Micromaster Dropshot was seen first under [[Dead Universe|odd circumstances]] that probably preclude them from being one individual. This sort of situation has [[T-Wrecks|happened]] [[Mirage (BM)|before]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 18 January 2011
| The name or term "Dropshot" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Dropshot (disambiguation). |
- Dropshot is a Decepticon from the Classics portion of the Generation 1 continuity family (by way of Universe).
In a race of fighting machines, Dropshot is a fighting machine. He's always the first to throw a punch or shoot a missile, and he doesn't care if he's the only one actually fighting. He believes that anyone who doesn't retaliate is a coward who deserves the beating he gladly dishes out. He never needs a reason to fight, nor does he care about the success or failure of his team. All that matters is having someone to hurt. For obvious reasons, the other Decepticons avoid him unless they can channel his anger towards some Autobots.[1]
Fiction
IDW comics continuity
Dropshot infiltrated the American military forces early on in the Decepticon offensive, posing as one of their artillery vehicles. His mission was to monitor the military and report back all he heard to Megatron. Through him, Megatron learned of Spike Witwicky's infiltration mission and the European Union's nuclear strike. All Hail Megatron #5 When the Autobots eventually returned to Earth, Dropshot was finally unleashed. He transformed and turned his firepower against his "hosts". All Hail Megatron #11
A bit wound-up after having to sit and spy on the humans for so long, Dropshot eagerly attacked them. Shrugging off the humans' attempts to fight back, Dropshot asked aloud who could possibly stop him at this point. As if on cue, Kup emerged from the water behind him, having been dropped into the river by Skywarp earlier.
The next time Dropshot was seen, Kup and Colonel Witwicky were sitting on his defeated remains, having a nice conversation. All Hail Megatron #12
Toys
Universe (2008)
- Decepticon Dropshot (Voyager, 2008)
- Accessories: 2 missiles, rifle, Earth-style Cyber Planet Key
- Part of the second wave of Universe Voyagers and the "Classic Series", "Decepticon Dropshot" is a redeco of Cybertron Defense Scattorshot, transforming into a TOS-1 Buratino multiple-launch rocket system. The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a Cyber Planet Key in each half reveals a new weapon: One side has a pull-out double spring-loaded missile launcher, while the other has a flip-out non-firing blaster barrel. He also comes with an extra long hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his Mini-Con-compatible Powerlinx plugs.
- His box photo shows an opaque-brown Earth Key with tan paint. The toy actually comes with an entirely unpainted transparent-brown Earth Key.
Notes
- Dropshot's toy shares identical Tech Spec numbers with the Military Patrol, which includes his Micromaster namesake. His bio portrayal as overly combative is quite similar to the Military Patrol's description, so Hasbro likely intended the two Dropshots to be one and the same. However, Universe Dropshot's only fiction appearance is in a continuity where the Micromaster Dropshot was seen first under odd circumstances that probably preclude them from being one individual. This sort of situation has happened before.
