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: Salt-Man X is a [[redeco]] of the [[Jumpstarter]] [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]], transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a [[pull-back motor]] in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that keeps his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to flip forward and into upright robot mode. He was sold in a number of color schemes; the one shown on its [[box art]] is red and white, but it was also available in green and off-white (Brazil) as well as green and white (Argentina). Some Argentinean versions of the toy have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version. | : Salt-Man X is a [[redeco]] of the [[Jumpstarter]] [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]], transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a [[pull-back motor]] in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that keeps his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to [[Autotransformation|flip forward and into upright robot mode]]. He was sold in a number of color schemes; the one shown on its [[Package art|box art]] is red and white, but it was also available in green and off-white (Brazil) as well as green and white (Argentina). Some Argentinean versions of the toy have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version. | ||
: Like most of the South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality paper decals that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order. | : Like most of the South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality [[Sticker|paper decals]] that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[Robot-Man X]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Robot-Man X]]. | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Robot-Man-X/robot-man-x.htm More information on Robot-Man X at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Robot-Man-X/robot-man-x.htm More information on Robot-Man X at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*''Salto'' means "jump" in Portuguese and Spanish. | *''Salto'' means "jump" in Portuguese and Spanish. | ||
Revision as of 04:20, 30 December 2015
- Salt-Man X is an Autobot from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Salt-Man X doesn't know the meaning of the word "impossible". He relentlessly searches the skies for Decepticons at supersonic speeds, catching them by surprise with his gamma-ray gun.
Toys
Generation 1
- Salt-Man X (1985?)
- Accessories: Gamma-ray gun
- Salt-Man X is a redeco of the Jumpstarter Topspin, transforming into a Cybertronic spaceship. He features a pull-back motor in vehicle mode that propels him forward on smooth surfaces; after a short run the latch that keeps his spring-loaded legs releases, causing him to flip forward and into upright robot mode. He was sold in a number of color schemes; the one shown on its box art is red and white, but it was also available in green and off-white (Brazil) as well as green and white (Argentina). Some Argentinean versions of the toy have unchromed silver-plastic rifles rather than the normal chromed version.
- Like most of the South American Transformers, Salt-Man X has poor-quality paper decals that are prone to losing their adhesiveness in short order.
- This mold was also used to make Robot-Man X.
Notes
- Salto means "jump" in Portuguese and Spanish.
