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A bounty hunter, '''Axer''' gained experience by stalking in the slag swamps of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for microchip smugglers. He utilizes | |||
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:''Axer is a [[Decepticon|Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] and [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[Continuity family|continuity families]].'' | |||
[[Image:Axerwturbocycle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He should watch out for black holes.]] | |||
A bounty hunter, '''Axer''' gained experience by stalking in the slag swamps of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for microchip smugglers. He utilizes his [[Off-Road Cycle|Off-Road Cycle]] for use in bounty hunting. | |||
After a rescue mission into a black hole, Axer ended up... somewhere else, where he joined [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]'s troops. However, he doesn't particularly like [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]'s leadership of the Decepticons. | After a rescue mission into a black hole, Axer ended up... somewhere else, where he joined [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]'s troops. However, he doesn't particularly like [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]'s leadership of the Decepticons. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
Axer was a part of [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]'s [[Decepticon Secret Services|Decepticon Secret Services]] team, serving aboard the starship while they raided the [[Garrus-9|Garrus-9]] penitentiary for the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor-Six]] gestalt team. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee|Spotlight: Arcee}} Sometime later, Banzai-Tron's own base was leveled by [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime's]] [[Dead Universe|Dead Universe]] transformers. Axer was one of the few survivors {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead|Spotlight: Hardhead}}, and he assisted the Autobot [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] in fighting [[Monstructor|Monstructor]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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*'''Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990) | *'''Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990) | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:G1Axer toy.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Axer? But she seems so nice!]] | ||
: A non-transforming robot action figure, Axer does have hints of an alternate mode to his design, possibly some form of off-road car. He came with the Off-Road Cycle, an off-road motorbike with sidecar that can transform into a gun emplacement. The sidecar has a flip-down panel so another [[Action Master|Action Master]] figure can stand on it. | |||
: A non-transforming robot action figure, Axer does have hints of an alternate mode to his design, possibly some form of off-road car. He came with the | |||
: Axer's figure mold was used to make [[Circuit (Action Master)|Circuit]]. | : Axer's figure mold was used to make [[Circuit (Action Master)|Circuit]]. | ||
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===Robots in Disguise=== | ===Robots in Disguise=== | ||
*'''Sideways vs Axer''' (Mega-level 2-pack, 2002) | *'''Sideways vs Axer''' (Mega-level 2-pack, 2002) | ||
: Part of a Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] 2-pack, ''Robots in Disguise'' Axer is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Pig]], transforming into a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle. His tailpipe has an LED that lights it up, becoming an arm-mounted weapon in robot mode. This mold is slightly different from the original, using the new-mold handlebars that were made for the Laser Cycles' Japanese ''[[Microman]]'' release. | : Part of a Wal-Mart [[Exclusive|exclusive]] 2-pack, ''Robots in Disguise'' Axer is a [[Redeco|redeco]] of ''[[Generation 2|Generation 2]]'' [[Laser Cycle|Laser Cycle]] [[Road Pig|Road Pig]], transforming into a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle. His tailpipe has an LED that lights it up, becoming an arm-mounted weapon in robot mode. This mold is slightly different from the original, using the new-mold handlebars that were made for the Laser Cycles' Japanese ''[[Microman|Microman]]'' release. | ||
: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robot Masters]]'' [[Sideways]]. It was going to be used for ''Generation 2'' [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], but that release was canceled. | : This mold was also used to make ''[[Robot Masters|Robot Masters]]'' [[Sideways|Sideways]]. It was going to be used for ''Generation 2'' [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], but that release was canceled. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Axer was the first ''Transformers'' character to cross over physically from one [[continuity family]] to another. | * Axer was the first ''Transformers'' character to cross over physically from one [[Continuity family|continuity family]] to another. | ||
* The Axer figure shown 1990 ''Transformers'' catalog has different coloring from the final version, but then again, so do ''most'' of the Action Master toys shown there. | |||
* Axer's vehicle has multiple names - his instructions and catalog call it an 'Off-Road Cycle', but his tech spec calls it a 'Turbo Cycle'. Note that Action Master [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s vehicle was also called a 'Turbo Cycle'. | |||
* | * In [[Dreamwave|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' encyclopedia, Axer is explicitly described as having a "rather slow" vehicle mode (distinct from his motorcycle), despite also being an Action Master. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category: Bounty hunters]] | [[Category:Action Masters]] | ||
[[Category: Decepticons]] | [[Category:Bounty hunters]] | ||
[[Category: Dimension hoppers]] | [[Category:Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category: Robots in Disguise characters]] | [[Category:Dimension hoppers]] | ||
[[Category: Wal-Mart exclusives]] | [[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:35, 19 March 2009
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">Let's see what you can see...</span><hr /> This article is in need of images.
</div><small>Specifics: toys, catalogue image</small>
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- Axer is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 and Robots in Disguise continuity families.
A bounty hunter, Axer gained experience by stalking in the slag swamps of Cybertron for microchip smugglers. He utilizes his Off-Road Cycle for use in bounty hunting.
After a rescue mission into a black hole, Axer ended up... somewhere else, where he joined Galvatron's troops. However, he doesn't particularly like Scourge's leadership of the Decepticons.
Fiction
IDW comics continuity
Axer was a part of Banzai-Tron's Decepticon Secret Services team, serving aboard the starship while they raided the Garrus-9 penitentiary for the Monstructor-Six gestalt team. Spotlight: Arcee Sometime later, Banzai-Tron's own base was leveled by Nemesis Prime's Dead Universe transformers. Axer was one of the few survivors Spotlight: Hardhead, and he assisted the Autobot Arcee in fighting Monstructor. Spotlight: Sideswipe
Toys
Generation 1
- Axer (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)
- A non-transforming robot action figure, Axer does have hints of an alternate mode to his design, possibly some form of off-road car. He came with the Off-Road Cycle, an off-road motorbike with sidecar that can transform into a gun emplacement. The sidecar has a flip-down panel so another Action Master figure can stand on it.
- Axer's figure mold was used to make Circuit.
Robots in Disguise
- Sideways vs Axer (Mega-level 2-pack, 2002)
- Part of a Wal-Mart exclusive 2-pack, Robots in Disguise Axer is a redeco of Generation 2 Laser Cycle Road Pig, transforming into a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle. His tailpipe has an LED that lights it up, becoming an arm-mounted weapon in robot mode. This mold is slightly different from the original, using the new-mold handlebars that were made for the Laser Cycles' Japanese Microman release.
- This mold was also used to make Robot Masters Sideways. It was going to be used for Generation 2 Soundwave, but that release was canceled.
Trivia
- Axer was the first Transformers character to cross over physically from one continuity family to another.
- The Axer figure shown 1990 Transformers catalog has different coloring from the final version, but then again, so do most of the Action Master toys shown there.
- Axer's vehicle has multiple names - his instructions and catalog call it an 'Off-Road Cycle', but his tech spec calls it a 'Turbo Cycle'. Note that Action Master Prowl's vehicle was also called a 'Turbo Cycle'.
- In Dreamwave's More Than Meets The Eye encyclopedia, Axer is explicitly described as having a "rather slow" vehicle mode (distinct from his motorcycle), despite also being an Action Master.
