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*'''Big Daddy''' (Deluxe, 2008) | *'''Big Daddy''' (Deluxe, 2008) | ||
**''Accessories:'' Two launchers (left & | **''Accessories:'' Two launchers (left & right), two missiles, Autobot [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-style Cyber Key | ||
: Part of a wave of Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] deluxes, Big Daddy is a orange and black [[redeco]] of ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|Downshift]], and an [[homage]] to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Micromaster]] of the [[Big Daddy (G1)|same name]]. Big Daddy transforms into a muscle car that combines elements from two different design trends of various 1970s era muscle and pony cars, namely the "zigzag"-style front grille and bumper found on models like the [[Wikipedia:Chevrolet Monte Carlo#First generation|first generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo]], the [[Wikipedia:Ford_Torino#1972–1976: The Gran Torino|1974 Ford Gran Torino]], and the [[Wikipedia:Dodge Monaco#The unibody Monacos, 1974–1977|1974-1977 Dodge Monaco]], and the rear section and hood vent of cars such as the [[Wikipedia:First generation (1970–1974)|1970 T/A Dodge Challenger]], the [[Wikipedia:Plymouth Barracuda#1970–74|1970 AAR Plymouth Barracuda]], and the [[Wikipedia:Boss 302 Mustang|1970 Boss 302 Ford Mustang]]. The car also features an exposed supercharger engine on the hood and a sculpted roof textured like vinyl roof applications from the 1960s and 70s. | : Part of a wave of Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] deluxes, Big Daddy is a orange and black [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)#Cybertron|Downshift]], and an [[homage]] to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Micromaster]] of the [[Big Daddy (G1)|same name]]. Big Daddy transforms into a muscle car that combines elements from two different design trends of various 1970s era muscle and pony cars, namely the "zigzag"-style front grille and bumper found on models like the [[Wikipedia:Chevrolet Monte Carlo#First generation|first generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo]], the [[Wikipedia:Ford_Torino#1972–1976: The Gran Torino|1974 Ford Gran Torino]], and the [[Wikipedia:Dodge Monaco#The unibody Monacos, 1974–1977|1974-1977 Dodge Monaco]], and the rear section and hood vent of cars such as the [[Wikipedia:First generation (1970–1974)|1970 T/A Dodge Challenger]], the [[Wikipedia:Plymouth Barracuda#1970–74|1970 AAR Plymouth Barracuda]], and the [[Wikipedia:Boss 302 Mustang|1970 Boss 302 Ford Mustang]]. The car also features an exposed supercharger engine on the hood and a sculpted roof textured like vinyl roof applications from the 1960s and 70s. | ||
: Inserting his [[Cyber Key]] into a flip-up slot in his rear window activates a claw from the car's grill. This feature is also available in robot mode. He comes with two large spring-loaded missile launchers, which can be mounted on his side-panels in car mode, or be used in robot mode as hand-held blasters or mounted on his shoulders. | : Inserting his [[Cyber Key]] into a flip-up slot in his rear window activates a claw from the car's grill. This feature is also available in robot mode. He comes with two large spring-loaded missile launchers, which can be mounted on his side-panels in car mode, or be used in robot mode as hand-held blasters or mounted on his shoulders. | ||
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: As with Downshift, Big Daddy suffers from a [[design flaw]]: Even though the head has an [[articulation]] joint, it's rendered useless because the ridges on the chest (the air vents in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]) get in the way in both directions. | : As with Downshift, Big Daddy suffers from a [[design flaw]]: Even though the head has an [[articulation]] joint, it's rendered useless because the ridges on the chest (the air vents in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]) get in the way in both directions. | ||
: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Big Daddy (SG)|Big Daddy]]. | : This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Big Daddy (SG)|Big Daddy]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BigDaddy/bigdaddy.htm More info on Big Daddy at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BigDaddy/bigdaddy.htm More info on Big Daddy at TFU.info]'' | ||
Revision as of 10:51, 30 August 2012
| The name or term "Big Daddy" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Big Daddy (disambiguation). |
- Big Daddy is an Autobot from the 2007 movie franchise portion of the live-action film series continuity family
More concerned about his paint job, Big Daddy isn't particularly interested in the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons. Nah, he'd rather be at a local drag or the nearby beach. Whenever Big Daddy feels like traveling, he goes slow, so that humans can appreciate his awesome colors. He and his posse stay out of the Autobots' way, and the Autobots stay out of theirs.[1]
Fiction
IDW live-action film series continuity
After the alien invasion that was a precursor to the Transformers' civil war, Big Daddy was among a handful of Autobots who assisted Optimus in assessing damage. Defiance issue 2
Some time later, Big Daddy joined the crowd of Autobots and Decepticons in witnessing the activation of Starscream's AllSpark. What happened to him after the battle that broke out is unknown. The Reign of Starscream issue 5
Toys
Transformers (2007)
- Big Daddy (Deluxe, 2008)
- Accessories: Two launchers (left & right), two missiles, Autobot Cybertron-style Cyber Key
- Part of a wave of Wal-Mart exclusive deluxes, Big Daddy is a orange and black redeco of Cybertron Downshift, and an homage to the Generation 1 Micromaster of the same name. Big Daddy transforms into a muscle car that combines elements from two different design trends of various 1970s era muscle and pony cars, namely the "zigzag"-style front grille and bumper found on models like the first generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the 1974 Ford Gran Torino, and the 1974-1977 Dodge Monaco, and the rear section and hood vent of cars such as the 1970 T/A Dodge Challenger, the 1970 AAR Plymouth Barracuda, and the 1970 Boss 302 Ford Mustang. The car also features an exposed supercharger engine on the hood and a sculpted roof textured like vinyl roof applications from the 1960s and 70s.
- Inserting his Cyber Key into a flip-up slot in his rear window activates a claw from the car's grill. This feature is also available in robot mode. He comes with two large spring-loaded missile launchers, which can be mounted on his side-panels in car mode, or be used in robot mode as hand-held blasters or mounted on his shoulders.
- As with Downshift, Big Daddy suffers from a design flaw: Even though the head has an articulation joint, it's rendered useless because the ridges on the chest (the air vents in vehicle mode) get in the way in both directions.
- This toy was later repurposed as Shattered Glass Big Daddy.
Notes
- Movie Big Daddy exists because Kyde is awesome.
- His toy bio talks about how he takes care that his chrome won't be damaged, yet the toy itself does not actually have chromed parts. How ironic, Megatron!
- The card-art ignores the clear plastic "ears" on his head.
