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:''Autostinger is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Autoroller]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Autostinger is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Autoroller]] from the [[Beast Era]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:Autostinger-card.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's gonna be clamp this, clamp that. Bada-climp, bada-clamp!]] | ||
The leader of the [[Autoroller]]s, '''Autostinger''' (オートスティンガー ''Ōtosutingā'') follows [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] loyally because the Predacon leader saved him from execution long ago. A former mercenary of great renown across the cosmos, Autostinger is professional in every sense. | The leader of the [[Autoroller]]s, '''Autostinger''' (オートスティンガー ''Ōtosutingā'') follows [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] loyally because the Predacon leader saved him from execution long ago. A former mercenary of great renown across the cosmos, Autostinger is professional in every sense. | ||
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===''Beast Wars II'' comic=== | ===''Beast Wars II'' comic=== | ||
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===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics=== | ===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics=== | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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*'''Autostinger''' (Autoroller, 1998) | *'''Autostinger''' (Autoroller, 1998) | ||
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-17''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''D-17''' | ||
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: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Dirtbag]], Autostinger transforms into a dump truck. He has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping "stun gun" claw on the left. He has an auto-transforming gimmick activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to robot mode, and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. | : A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Dirtbag]], Autostinger transforms into a dump truck. He has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping "stun gun" claw on the left. He has an auto-transforming gimmick activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to robot mode, and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode. | ||
: This mold was also intended to be used for "[[Optimus Prime (G1)|General Optimus Prime]]" in ''Generation 2'', but that release was canceled. Autostinger was reissued in the Korean ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)#Car Bot|Car Bot]]'' toyline, reassigned as an [[Autobot]] and renamed [[Scoutstinger]]. | : This mold was also intended to be used for "[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|General Optimus Prime]]" in ''Generation 2'', but that release was canceled. Autostinger was reissued in the Korean ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)#Car Bot|Car Bot]]'' toyline, reassigned as an [[Autobot]] and renamed [[Scoutstinger]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Autostinger/autostinger.htm More information on Autostinger at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/Autostinger/autostinger.htm More information on Autostinger at TFU.info]'' | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 10 May 2014
- Autostinger is a Predacon Autoroller from the Beast Era of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The leader of the Autorollers, Autostinger (オートスティンガー Ōtosutingā) follows Galvatron loyally because the Predacon leader saved him from execution long ago. A former mercenary of great renown across the cosmos, Autostinger is professional in every sense.
Fiction
Beast Wars II cartoon
- Voice actor: Tadashi Miyazawa (Japanese)
Beast Wars II comic
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IDW Beast Wars comics
Autostinger was a mercenary wandering the galaxy till he encountered and lost in battle against the Destrons. Galvatron spared the Autoroller's life and, ever since, Autostinger loyally served the Emperor of Destruction. Beast Wars Sourcebook 1
Toys
Beast Wars
- Autostinger (Autoroller, 1998)
- Japanese ID number: D-17
- Accessories: 4 missiles
- A redeco of Generation 2 Dirtbag, Autostinger transforms into a dump truck. He has a twin spring-loaded missile launcher in his right arm, and a clamping "stun gun" claw on the left. He has an auto-transforming gimmick activated by rolling his rear wheels; roll forward to go to robot mode, and back to dump truck. A switch on his back end separates the gears of the gimmick, allowing him to roll freely in either mode.
- This mold was also intended to be used for "General Optimus Prime" in Generation 2, but that release was canceled. Autostinger was reissued in the Korean Car Bot toyline, reassigned as an Autobot and renamed Scoutstinger.
- Showdown at the Frontier: Bigmos VS Autostinger (Multi-pack, 1998)
- Japanese ID number: VS-17
- Accessories: 4 missiles
- Autostinger was also made available in a giftset with the Maximal Insectron Bigmos. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.
Notes
- All of the Beast Wars Autorollers have 2-D card art, rather than the CGI model art made for the entire rest of the line.
