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'''Tankor''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s. | '''Tankor''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
In | In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Tankor was born from Dr. [[Brian Jones (Energon)|Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]], [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]], and Rail Racer fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 31/7/2015}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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: Tankor and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds. | : Tankor and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds. | ||
[[Category:Combiners]] | [[Category:Combiners]] | ||
Revision as of 23:14, 28 January 2016
| The name or term "Tankor" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Tankor (disambiguation). |
- Tankor is an Autobot Railbot from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe series).
Tankor is a member of the Micromaster Railbots.
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
In Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta (a highly Primax-influenced universe), Tankor was born from Dr. Brian Jones's attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to Mini-Con anatomy. Superion, Defensor, and Rail Racer fought Devastator in the Combiner Wars during the Unicron Singularity crisis. Ask Vector Prime, 31/7/2015
Toys
Universe (2003)
- Tankor (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
- Accessories: Rail Racer head, rifle
- Tankor is physically identical to the 2003 Takara reissue version of Atlan, transforming into a TGV-A Super Express bullet train. He has a "socket" connector tab in the back of his train mode allows him to "pull" any fellow Micromaster train or footplate-weapon with a "peg" connector. He also has a peg-hole on the top of his train mode that in theory lets him use the Rail Racer legs as a roof-mounted cannon, but it really only fits if you attach it so the knee-clips point backwards (thruster engines, maybe?). He can also form either arm to any Six-team combined robot, though his nominal placement is as the right arm of Rail Racer. The toy's connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Tankor compatible with Powerlinx ports.
- This mold was also used to make Alan.
- Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a KB Toys exclusive, but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.
Cybertron
- Tankor (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
- Accessories: Rail Racer head, rifle
- Tankor and the rest of the Universe Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the Cybertron line. Presumably this is because the Universe line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the Universe line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.
