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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Generation 1 & Generation 2===
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1 ZapWindbreaker toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Do my car-bits make me look fat?]]
[[Image:G1 ZapWindbreaker toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Do my car-bits make me look fat?]]
*'''Windbreaker''' (Axelerator, 1993/1994)
*'''Zap''' (Axelerator, 1993)
**''Accessories'': Engine-block rifle
**''Accessories'': Engine-block rifle


:Sold as part of the [[Axelerator]] assortment, Windbreaker transforms into an orange and blue Chevrolet Camaro Z28. He was initially released in the European market in 1993, during the "transitional" time when the Transformers toys took on the new ''Generation 2'' sigils, but the packaging lacked the "''Generation 2''" line-name. He was slightly recolored for American release the same year, with the transparent pink plastic of his windows and light-piping being replaced with a smoky grey plastic that was much harder to see through. He was released again in the UK in 1994 in ''Generation 2'' packaging, but the toy was identical to the original European-market release.
:Sold as part of the [[Axelerator]] assortment, Zap transforms into an orange and blue Chevrolet Camaro Z28. His chrome-silver engine block becomes a hand-held rifle for robot mode. This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with [[Skram (G2)|Skram]].


: This toy is [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with [[Skram (G2)|Skram]].
: He was initially released in the European market in 1993, during the "transitional" time when the Transformers toys took on the new ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' sigils, but the packaging lacked the "Generation 2" line-name.  


::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Windbreaker/windbreaker.htm More information on Windbreaker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Windbreaker/windbreaker.htm More information on Windbreaker at TFU.info]''
===Generation 2===
*'''Windbreaker/Zap''' (Small Car/Axelerator, 1993/1994)
**''Accessories'': Engine-block rifle
: Released concurrently with the "Generation 1" Zap, Windbreaker is almost identical to the European toy, save the pink clear-plastic being replaced with smoky-black. Zap was re-released in the European ''Generation 2'' line the following year, retaining his clear-pink plastics.
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===Block Town===
===Block Town===
[[Image:Windbreaker-bt.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Parking Space Set" didn't have the same oomph.]]
[[Image:Windbreaker-bt.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Parking Space Set" didn't have the same oomph.]]
:Windbreaker's mold was one of several intended to be used in the post-''G2'' [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Block Town]]'' line. To be [[redeco]]ed in white with red robot parts, he was to come with the '''Garage Set''', a building-block car port that could be rebuilt into a battle station of some form. This set ultimately never came to release.
*'''Garage Set''' (Block Town, 1996)
**''Accessories'': Engine block/gun, garage brick set


:In 2005, a supposed Takara "release" schedule listed the Block Town sets among several other future items coming out. Only the ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Galaxy Force]]'' items on that list saw release, however (and some only as store [[exclusive]]s to boot).
:Windbreaker's mold was one of several intended to be used in the post-''G2'' [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Block Town]]'' line. To be [[redeco]]ed in white with red robot parts, he was to come with the Garage Set, a building-block car port that could be rebuilt into a battle station of some form. This set ultimately never came to release. In 2005, a supposed Takara "release" schedule listed the Block Town sets among several other future items coming out. Only the ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Galaxy Force]]'' items on that list saw release, however (and some only as store [[exclusive]]s to boot).


:Since very little information exists on the line's more fictional aspects, it is unknown if this toy was to be the same general character Windbreaker (a picture of the box in the ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook gives him the name "Zap" or possibly "Carzap"; it's a bit tricky to read) or a new character altogether.
:Since very little information exists on the line's more fictional aspects, it is unknown if this toy was to be the same general character Windbreaker (a picture of the box in the ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook gives him the name "Zap" or possibly "Carzap"; it's a bit tricky to read) or a new character altogether.
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==Notes==
==Notes==
* On his original UK release as Zap, his Function was "Advance Intelligence Scout". His US release removed his Intelligence (it was the '90s) and rendered him merely an "Advance Scout."  
* On his original UK release as Zap, his Function was "Advance Intelligence Scout". His US release removed his Intelligence (it was the '90s) and rendered him merely an "Advance Scout."
* Like all of the toys carried over from the European line for Generation 2, Windbreaker got entirely new artwork for his US release. His original artwork, for reasons unknown, has a scary freakin' vent-thing in place of his mouth.


===Foreign names===
===Foreign names===
*''Dutch:'' '''Rush'''
*''Dutch & French'' '''Rush'''
*''French:'' '''Rush'''
*''Italian'': '''Folgor'''
*''Italian:'' '''Folgor'''
*''UK & Spanish'': '''Zap'''
*''Spanish:'' '''Zap'''


[[Category:Block Town]]
[[Category:Block Town]]

Revision as of 07:20, 27 June 2011

Windbreaker is an Autobot Axelerator from the Generation 1 continuity family
Why are you guys alwayzh dissing me? I've got powerzh.

Windbreaker seems to be the ultimate car warrior. He's strong, he's smart, he's fierce and brave. He's absurdly fast. He can rev up his engine and convert it into his silent and deadly partner, a powerful handgun. Nothing makes him happier than bursting through a tightly held perimeter, blasting away at the stunned enemy, or roaring into the quiet Autobot base to warn of a deadly danger blowing in the wind.

He seems completely invincible...and yet he's a simple scout. He must have a weakness. He must, he must.

He is also known as Zap and Rush.

Fiction

Dreamwave comics continuity

He had to listen to it, we had to read it.

Windbreaker, standing beside Aero Raid and Rapido, was among a group of Autobots on Cybertron who were rioting at the idea of having to listen to Prowl. Skyfire

IDW comics continuity

Okay, team! Let 'er rip!

Windbreaker was one of the Autobot soldiers serving under the command of Fortress Maximus at the Garrus-9 penal colony. He and his fellow Autobots attempted to repel Banzai-Tron's forces when they attacked, but he was most likely blown away... Spotlight: Arcee


Wings of Honor

Windbreaker was among the "second generation" of Transformers born on Earth, and joined Pyro's Autobots when the initially faction-less generation fell to infighting like their ancestors. He was present during the battle that liberated the Large Hadron Collider from Clench's Decepticon Syndicate. Generation 2: Redux

Toys

Generation 1

File:G1 ZapWindbreaker toy.jpg
Do my car-bits make me look fat?
  • Zap (Axelerator, 1993)
    • Accessories: Engine-block rifle
Sold as part of the Axelerator assortment, Zap transforms into an orange and blue Chevrolet Camaro Z28. His chrome-silver engine block becomes a hand-held rifle for robot mode. This toy is gang-molded with Skram.
He was initially released in the European market in 1993, during the "transitional" time when the Transformers toys took on the new Generation 2 sigils, but the packaging lacked the "Generation 2" line-name.

Generation 2

  • Windbreaker/Zap (Small Car/Axelerator, 1993/1994)
    • Accessories: Engine-block rifle
Released concurrently with the "Generation 1" Zap, Windbreaker is almost identical to the European toy, save the pink clear-plastic being replaced with smoky-black. Zap was re-released in the European Generation 2 line the following year, retaining his clear-pink plastics.


Block Town

"Parking Space Set" didn't have the same oomph.
  • Garage Set (Block Town, 1996)
    • Accessories: Engine block/gun, garage brick set
Windbreaker's mold was one of several intended to be used in the post-G2 Takara Block Town line. To be redecoed in white with red robot parts, he was to come with the Garage Set, a building-block car port that could be rebuilt into a battle station of some form. This set ultimately never came to release. In 2005, a supposed Takara "release" schedule listed the Block Town sets among several other future items coming out. Only the Galaxy Force items on that list saw release, however (and some only as store exclusives to boot).
Since very little information exists on the line's more fictional aspects, it is unknown if this toy was to be the same general character Windbreaker (a picture of the box in the Transformers Generations guidebook gives him the name "Zap" or possibly "Carzap"; it's a bit tricky to read) or a new character altogether.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Notes

  • On his original UK release as Zap, his Function was "Advance Intelligence Scout". His US release removed his Intelligence (it was the '90s) and rendered him merely an "Advance Scout."
  • Like all of the toys carried over from the European line for Generation 2, Windbreaker got entirely new artwork for his US release. His original artwork, for reasons unknown, has a scary freakin' vent-thing in place of his mouth.

Foreign names

  • Dutch & French Rush
  • Italian: Folgor
  • UK & Spanish: Zap
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