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: The toy that was released as [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] in the US (due to inability to secure the [[trademark]] on the character name) got released as the dude he was designed to be in Japan. He transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof. | : The toy that was released as [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] in the US (due to inability to secure the [[trademark]] on the character name) got released as the dude he was designed to be in Japan. He transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof. | ||
: Aside from the addition of painted die-cast metal, the major difference between Overdrive and Windcharger is that Overdrive retains the long drive-shaft/barrel for his engine/rifle accessory. The removal of it from the US version was at the request of Honda's USA branch, who didn't like the idea of "their" toy toting a gun around. | : Aside from the addition of painted die-cast metal, the major difference between Overdrive and Windcharger is that Overdrive retains the long drive-shaft/barrel for his engine/rifle accessory. The removal of it from the US version was at the request of Honda's USA branch, who didn't like the idea of "their" toy toting a gun around. Since Honda's Japanese department had no such objections, however, ''Binaltech'' Overdrive did include an unchanged barrel. | ||
: This mold was [[retool]]ed into [[Decepticharge (G1)|Decepticharge]], which was planned to be released in Japan as [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], but ultimately scrapped. | : This mold was [[retool]]ed into [[Decepticharge (G1)|Decepticharge]], which was planned to be released in Japan as [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], but ultimately scrapped. | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 21 September 2007
- Overdrive is an Autobot from Generation 1 continuity family.
Overdrive along with Downshift and Camshaft were the Omnibots, a trio of mailaway exclusives with the ability to cross dimensions and sense disturbances in the forces of space and time.
Fiction
2010 Manga
During a massive battle on Cybertron, Galvatron introduced his latest combining warrior, Predaking. Predaking simultaneously took out Defensor, Omega Supreme, and Superion with a single punch, causing much worry for the Autobots, as Sky Lynx was already engaged in battle on Earth!
From out of nowhere came Camshaft, Downshift and Overdrive. They swiftly shifted into vehicle mode(s) and circled Predaking, tying up his legs with cable. Predaking swatted at them to no avail!
Then the Omnibots transformed into their battle modes and... drove at Predaking, which caused him to topple backwards onto Bruticus, Devastator, and Menasor, taking them all out.
The assembled Autobots cheered for these three mighty warriors of great justice, who were subsequently never seen or heard of again.
Dreamwave comics continuity
After Starscream unleashed Menasor on Iacon, Downshift and his fellow Omnibots were sent by Ultra Magnus to stop him. They did not succeed, and may have been killed by the rampaging giant. Passive_Agression
Honda Binaltech online game
Toys
Generation 1
- Overdrive (Omnibot, 1985)
- Overdrive transforms into a Ferrari BB Diablo with flip-out wings and a bumper-mounted flip-out blaster. He was available as a mail-order exclusive starting in the second series of Transformers toys in 1985 (or the first year in Japan, where he was also mail-order-only). These Transformers did not come with shipped with tech specs.
- In the US, Overdrive cost $5 and 4 robot points. In Japan, he cost 980 yen and only 2 robot points.
Binaltech
- Overdrive (Binaltech, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: BT-12
- The toy that was released as Windcharger in the US (due to inability to secure the trademark on the character name) got released as the dude he was designed to be in Japan. He transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed Honda S2000 sports car with a removable "ragtop" roof.
- Aside from the addition of painted die-cast metal, the major difference between Overdrive and Windcharger is that Overdrive retains the long drive-shaft/barrel for his engine/rifle accessory. The removal of it from the US version was at the request of Honda's USA branch, who didn't like the idea of "their" toy toting a gun around. Since Honda's Japanese department had no such objections, however, Binaltech Overdrive did include an unchanged barrel.
- This mold was retooled into Decepticharge, which was planned to be released in Japan as Blackarachnia, but ultimately scrapped.
Trivia
- The trio of Omnibots were originally Diaclone "Doublechangers", named for their ability to transform into both standard car and combat car modes.
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