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:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]] and a [[Decepticon]] in [[Generation One]] continuity.''
:''Doubledealer is an [[Autobot]] and a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation One]] [[continuity family]].''
 
'''Doubledealer''' is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is loyal only to whoever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but neither really trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian Robot]]. Doubledealer is also unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two binary bonded powermaster partners: [[Knok]] unlocks his humanoid Autobot mode, while the bat-creature [[Skar]] unlocks his transformation into a Decepticon falcon. His default alternate mode is a futuristic missle truck armed with an intercontinental ballistic missile.


'''Doubledealer''' is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in both the Autobot and Decepticon armies.  The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is loyal only to whoever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye.  His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but neither really trust him as far as they could throw a [[Guardian Robot]].


Doubledealer is also unique among [[Powermaster]]s in possessing two [[binary-bonding|binary-bonded]] partners, [[Knok]] and [[Skar]].


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
===Marvel Comics continuity===


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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok or Skar knows of the other's existance, nor of their master's double life.  Also, his two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.


He carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok or Skar knows of the other's existance, nor of their master's double life. Also, his two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.
''('''Note''': Doubledealer appears in [[More Than Meets The Eye]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the powermaster process would opperate between mechanoids is unknown.)''


''('''Note''': Doubledealer appears in [[More Than Meets The Eye]]. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the powermaster process would opperate between mechanoids is unknown.)''
===IDW Comics continuity===


== Notes ==
Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon" the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.


His partner Skar is the only non-humanoid powermaster partner in US canon. However, several other animal-like Headmaster partners were sold in Japan and are considered rarities.


==Toys==
==Toys==
*'''Doubledealer with Knok & Skar''' (Powermaster, 1988)
: Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible faction sigils.  By plugging Knok into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid robot mode is unlocked.  In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher.  By plugging Skar into the socket, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, where the missile simply acts as a gigantio rocket-pack.
: This mold was used to make [[Doubleclouder]].
==Trivia==
* Doubledealer's packaging uses the Decepticon color scheme and logo, even though he's fictionally a "whichever".
* Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.


*Doubledealer was repainted into [[Doubleclouder]] for [[Masterforce]].


==External Links==
==External Links==
[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm Doubledealer at TFU.info]
[http://tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Doubledealer/doubledealer.htm Doubledealer at TFU.info]


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Revision as of 02:34, 17 November 2006

Doubledealer is an Autobot and a Decepticon in the Generation One continuity family.

Doubledealer is unique among Transformers as he holds a place in both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. The truth, however, is that this ruthless mechanoid is loyal only to whoever is paying him, and then only if no better offer catches his eye. His skills and power make him a valuable asset to both sides, but neither really trust him as far as they could throw a Guardian Robot.

Doubledealer is also unique among Powermasters in possessing two binary-bonded partners, Knok and Skar.


Fiction

Marvel Comics continuity

Doubledealer cons both Autobots and Decepticons into situations that allow him to make a good profit.

(Note: Doubledealer appears in one black and white UK back-up story.)

Dreamwave comics continuity

Doubledealer carefully chose his partners to best represent him to each faction. Neither Knok or Skar knows of the other's existance, nor of their master's double life. Also, his two partners are loyal to the Autobots and Decepticons respectively.

(Note: Doubledealer appears in More Than Meets The Eye. His partners are drawn to appear totally robotic. The profile seems to suggest that they are Cybertronians themselves, and not organic beings as all other Powermaster partners have been portrayed. How exactly the powermaster process would opperate between mechanoids is unknown.)

IDW Comics continuity

Toys

  • Doubledealer with Knok & Skar (Powermaster, 1988)
Doubledealer's "default" mode is an ICBM missile launcher truck with no visible faction sigils. By plugging Knok into the engine socket, his Autobot humanoid robot mode is unlocked. In this form, the ICBM splits up to form a handgun and shoulder-mounted (non-firing) launcher. By plugging Skar into the socket, his Decepticon "bird" mode is unlocked, where the missile simply acts as a gigantio rocket-pack.
This mold was used to make Doubleclouder.


Trivia

  • Doubledealer's packaging uses the Decepticon color scheme and logo, even though he's fictionally a "whichever".
  • Though his toy bio and all other material describe his Decepticon bird mode as a "falcon", the head of the toy actually looks like a vulture, which would seem more fitting given his mercenary nature.


Doubledealer at TFU.info




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