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:''Rad is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | {{disambig3|Rad}} | ||
:''Rad is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:G1Rad boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"No, I don't want to tell you about the Traaaaaaaaaaansformers!"]] | ||
'''Rad''' is a two-fisted 'bot of science. Equally at home on the battlefield and in the laboratory, Rad's inherent level-headedness keeps his quick-tempered partner [[Lionizer|Lionizer]] from atomizing everything in their path. It also makes him incredibly popular amongst his teammates because of his sheer amount of skill, though he never lets it get to his head, nor does he let those few who ''hate'' him for his skills get him down. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===Commercial animation=== | |||
[[Image:RadG1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Rad. Also: totally tubular.]] | |||
Rad was present when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] asked a group of Autobots (including [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]], Prowl, [[Sprocket|Sprocket]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]) if they were willing to join him in giving up the power of transformation to become ''"stronger, faster, and more alive"''. Rad was only behind Jazz in volunteering, enthusiastically yelling at Prime to count him in. {{storylink|Commercial|Action Masters commercial}} | |||
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===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
[[Image:RadMarvel01.jpg|thumb | [[Image:RadMarvel01.jpg|left|180px|thumb|It helps to squint.]] | ||
After the battle with [[Unicron|Unicron]], Rad was present in the combined [[Autobot|Autobot]]/[[Decepticon|Decepticon]] headquarters. He witnessed an argument between [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] over the responsibility of leading the Autobots, but did not comment on it. {{storylink|Still Life!|Still Life!}} | |||
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===Universe: The Wreckers=== | ===Universe: The Wreckers=== | ||
[[Image:RadWreckers01.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Double your radosity.]] | |||
Rad was among the senior scientists (including [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]) who questioned [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]'s plan to send out the best of the remaining Autobot science and research members to establish deep-space reconnaissance posts. How his aerospace engineering knowledge came into the fold is uncertain. {{storylink|Betrayal|Betrayal}} | |||
= | <div style="width: 60%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">'''Note:''' ''In the first printing of '''The Wreckers''' #2, Rad and Quickmix were in entirely made-up color schemes. They were given their correct colors in the '''Director's Cut''' edition of the book.''</div> | ||
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Rad was present on [[Garrus 9]] when [[ | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
[[Image:SpotlightArcee RadJackpot WHOMPH.jpg|left|200px|thumb|That is totally not rad.]] | |||
Rad was present on [[Garrus-9|Garrus-9]] when [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]] and his [[Decepticon Secret Service|Decepticon Secret Service]] bombarded the penitentiary. It is unknown if Rad survived the explosion in which he and [[Jackpot|Jackpot]] were caught. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee|Spotlight: Arcee}} | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
*'''Rad w/ Lionizer''' (Action Master, 1990) | *'''Rad w/ Lionizer''' (Action Master, 1990) | ||
*''Accessories:'' Lionizer partner, Thermal Mortar Gun | |||
: As an [[Action Master]], Rad is a non-transforming action figure, though his design shows parts of a vehiclular alternate mode, possibly a motorcycle. He was sold on an individual card with his transforming partner [[Lionizer]], who transforms into a "Atom-Smashing Blaster". He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. | [[Image:G1Rad toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|And we thought Megatron's gun was big.]] | ||
: As an [[Action Master|Action Master]], Rad is a non-transforming action figure, though his design shows parts of a vehiclular alternate mode, possibly a motorcycle. He was sold on an individual card with his transforming partner [[Lionizer|Lionizer]], who transforms into a "Atom-Smashing Blaster". He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Rad seems to have been voiced by [[Michael Bell|Michael Bell]] for his single spoken line. | |||
* Rad | *According to deco artist [[Joe Kyde|Joe Kyde]], the deluxe [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] figure in the ''Cybertron'' toyline is intended as more of an homage to Rad than the original [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] himself. | ||
*According to deco artist [[Joe Kyde]], the deluxe [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] figure in the ''Cybertron'' toyline is intended as more of an homage to Rad than the original [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] himself. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category: Action Masters]] | [[Category:Action Masters]] | ||
[[Category: Autobots]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: Scientists]] | [[Category:Scientists]] | ||
[[Category: Engineers]] | [[Category:Engineers]] | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 19 March 2009
<div id="title-factionicons" style="float: right; display: none;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/f/fe/Symbol_autobot_reg.png/30px-Symbol_autobot_reg.png" width="30" height="30" border="0"/></div></div>
| The name or term "Rad" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Rad (disambiguation). |
- Rad is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Rad is a two-fisted 'bot of science. Equally at home on the battlefield and in the laboratory, Rad's inherent level-headedness keeps his quick-tempered partner Lionizer from atomizing everything in their path. It also makes him incredibly popular amongst his teammates because of his sheer amount of skill, though he never lets it get to his head, nor does he let those few who hate him for his skills get him down.
Fiction
Commercial animation
Rad was present when Optimus Prime asked a group of Autobots (including Jazz, Over-Run, Prowl, Sprocket, and Wheeljack) if they were willing to join him in giving up the power of transformation to become "stronger, faster, and more alive". Rad was only behind Jazz in volunteering, enthusiastically yelling at Prime to count him in. Action Masters commercial
Marvel Comics continuity
After the battle with Unicron, Rad was present in the combined Autobot/Decepticon headquarters. He witnessed an argument between Prowl and Grimlock over the responsibility of leading the Autobots, but did not comment on it. Still Life!
Universe: The Wreckers
Rad was among the senior scientists (including Perceptor, Quickmix and Skids) who questioned Rodimus Prime's plan to send out the best of the remaining Autobot science and research members to establish deep-space reconnaissance posts. How his aerospace engineering knowledge came into the fold is uncertain. Betrayal
<div style="width: 60%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">Note: In the first printing of The Wreckers #2, Rad and Quickmix were in entirely made-up color schemes. They were given their correct colors in the Director's Cut edition of the book.</div>
IDW comics continuity
Rad was present on Garrus-9 when Banzai-Tron and his Decepticon Secret Service bombarded the penitentiary. It is unknown if Rad survived the explosion in which he and Jackpot were caught. Spotlight: Arcee
Toys
Generation 1
- Rad w/ Lionizer (Action Master, 1990)
- Accessories: Lionizer partner, Thermal Mortar Gun
- As an Action Master, Rad is a non-transforming action figure, though his design shows parts of a vehiclular alternate mode, possibly a motorcycle. He was sold on an individual card with his transforming partner Lionizer, who transforms into a "Atom-Smashing Blaster". He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle.
Trivia
- Rad seems to have been voiced by Michael Bell for his single spoken line.
- According to deco artist Joe Kyde, the deluxe Smokescreen figure in the Cybertron toyline is intended as more of an homage to Rad than the original Smokescreen himself.
