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:'' | :''Roadhauler is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:LoadHauler-Card.jpg|thumb|300px|right|ALL CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES MUST BE BRIGHT GREEN FOREVER AND EVER.]] | [[Image:LoadHauler-Card.jpg|thumb|300px|right|ALL CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES MUST BE BRIGHT GREEN FOREVER AND EVER.]] | ||
Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], ''' | Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], '''Roadhauler''' worked at [[Crystal City]], until its destruction at the hands of his former teammates, who had been turned into the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s by the [[Robo-Smasher]] device. Losing his friends sent him to the Autobots' side, though as a worker, not a fighter. His primary function is in the discovery and procurement of energy sources, traveling [[Earth]] for long periods in his search. He does have incredible physical strength, plus the ability to launch both of his fists from their wrist-sockets, which he can then remote-control to perform tasks normally beyond his reach. | ||
Roadhauler is subject to flights of fancy, especially when it comes to his appearance. As such, oftentimes he will return from one of his long sojourns a completely different color than he left in. | |||
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[[Image:Hauler01-sm.jpg|thumb|left|Shut up and lift the guy with the toy.]] | [[Image:Hauler01-sm.jpg|thumb|left|Shut up and lift the guy with the toy.]] | ||
Roadhauler (called "Hauler" in his one appearance) joined [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] in recovering [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] from the bottom of a ravine. He never spoke or transformed to robot mode. {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} | |||
[[Image:Megatronffod.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Why are we making the ultimate tyrant if we're not evil, yet?" "Shut up, Hauler."]] | [[Image:Megatronffod.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Why are we making the ultimate tyrant if we're not evil, yet?"<br>"Shut up, Hauler."]] | ||
Later, during a spiritual journey through the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] was shown a vision of ''eight'' Constructicons creating [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The identities of the two extra Constructicons remains unknown, though quite possibly one might be | Later, during a spiritual journey through the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] was shown a vision of ''eight'' Constructicons creating [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} The identities of the two extra Constructicons remains unknown, though quite possibly one might be Roadhauler. | ||
{{note| | {{note|Roadhauler's backstory was established only many years after-the-fact for an exclusive toy. In Japan, his cameo lacked a name and most fans assumed him to be [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]].}} | ||
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===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[Image:Loadhauler.jpg|thumb|right|It's not easy being green. Especially when you're supposed to be orange. But it is nice to have an opposable thumb -- see?]] | [[Image:Loadhauler.jpg|thumb|right|It's not easy being green. Especially when you're supposed to be orange. But it is nice to have an opposable thumb -- see?]] | ||
*''' | *'''Roadhauler''' (Autobot, 2003) | ||
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''88''' | :''Japanese ID number:'' '''88''' | ||
: One of the first original-deco toys released as part of the [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]] series, | : One of the first original-deco toys released as part of the [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]] series, Roadhauler is a [[redeco]] of the Autobot [[Grapple]], transforming into a hook-crane truck. He was sold only as part of a set with his fellow "[[More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" cameo-character [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. | ||
: A [[retool]]ing of this mold was used to make Generation 1 [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Artfire]]. | : A [[retool]]ing of this mold was used to make Generation 1 [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Artfire]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/LoadHauler/loadhauler.htm | *[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/LoadHauler/loadhauler.htm Roadhauler at TFU.info] | ||
*[http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/uscartoon/hauler.htm Hauler at Obscure Transformers Website] | *[http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/uscartoon/hauler.htm Hauler at Obscure Transformers Website] | ||
Revision as of 00:33, 3 June 2008
- Roadhauler is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Back on Cybertron, Roadhauler worked at Crystal City, until its destruction at the hands of his former teammates, who had been turned into the Constructicons by the Robo-Smasher device. Losing his friends sent him to the Autobots' side, though as a worker, not a fighter. His primary function is in the discovery and procurement of energy sources, traveling Earth for long periods in his search. He does have incredible physical strength, plus the ability to launch both of his fists from their wrist-sockets, which he can then remote-control to perform tasks normally beyond his reach.
Roadhauler is subject to flights of fancy, especially when it comes to his appearance. As such, oftentimes he will return from one of his long sojourns a completely different color than he left in.
Fiction
Generation 1 cartoon
Roadhauler (called "Hauler" in his one appearance) joined Ratchet and Cliffjumper in recovering Hound from the bottom of a ravine. He never spoke or transformed to robot mode. More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1
"Shut up, Hauler."
Later, during a spiritual journey through the Matrix of Leadership, Rodimus Prime was shown a vision of eight Constructicons creating Megatron. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4 The identities of the two extra Constructicons remains unknown, though quite possibly one might be Roadhauler.
Roadhauler's backstory was established only many years after-the-fact for an exclusive toy. In Japan, his cameo lacked a name and most fans assumed him to be Grapple.
Toys
Generation 1
- Roadhauler (Autobot, 2003)
- Japanese ID number: 88
- One of the first original-deco toys released as part of the e-Hobby exclusive series, Roadhauler is a redeco of the Autobot Grapple, transforming into a hook-crane truck. He was sold only as part of a set with his fellow "More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1" cameo-character Sunstorm.
