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:''Hoist the Tow-Bot is an [[Autobot]] from the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | :''Hoist the Tow-Bot is an [[Autobot]] from the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:RBHoist-packageart.jpg|thumb| | [[File:RBHoist-packageart.jpg|thumb|400px|]] | ||
{{ | '''Hoist''' is the [[Rescue Bot]] force's Tow-Bot, using his impressive strength to pull his fellow bots to safety so they can be fixed up and get back into action. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Rescue Bots=== | ===Rescue Bots=== | ||
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*'''Hoist the Tow-Bot''' (2012) | *'''Hoist the Tow-Bot''' (2012) | ||
:Hoist's ''Rescue Bots'' toy transforms from robot into a tow truck. Pulling the tow truck's hook up converts him back into a robot. | :Hoist's ''Rescue Bots'' toy transforms from robot into a tow truck. Pulling the tow truck's hook up converts him back into a robot. | ||
: The wave with Hoist and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] was originally a bit scarce on retail shelves (though it hit [[Target]] clearance in some places), and as such the two demanded some hefty prices on the secondary market thanks to a surge of interest in the line thanks to the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|cartoon)]]. However, there must have been a warehouse find or something, as [[eBay]] sellers eventually started listing them in large numbers for roughly original retail. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/RBHoist/hoist.htm More information on Hoist at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/RBHoist/hoist.htm More information on Hoist at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The original Hoist's [[package art]] shows him teamed with an unnamed human partner in the shape, but not colors, of the original [[Charlie Burns#Toys|Charlie Burns figure]]. This character never materialized as a toy. | |||
* His Rescan series artwork is a trace-over of the original rendered in style to match the cartoon's look. It also omits the human partner and changes a handful of details to line up more with the new toy. | |||
[[Category:Rescue Bots Autobots]] | [[Category:Rescue Bots Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: Toy-only characters]] | [[Category: Toy-only characters]] | ||
Revision as of 03:18, 16 October 2016
| The name or term "Hoist" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hoist (disambiguation). |
- Hoist the Tow-Bot is an Autobot from the Rescue Bots portion of the Aligned continuity family.
Hoist is the Rescue Bot force's Tow-Bot, using his impressive strength to pull his fellow bots to safety so they can be fixed up and get back into action.
Toys
Rescue Bots
- Hoist the Tow-Bot (2012)
- Hoist's Rescue Bots toy transforms from robot into a tow truck. Pulling the tow truck's hook up converts him back into a robot.
- The wave with Hoist and Medix was originally a bit scarce on retail shelves (though it hit Target clearance in some places), and as such the two demanded some hefty prices on the secondary market thanks to a surge of interest in the line thanks to the cartoon). However, there must have been a warehouse find or something, as eBay sellers eventually started listing them in large numbers for roughly original retail.
- Hoist the Tow-Bot (Rescan Series, 2016)
- Part of the eleventh wave of "Rescan" figures, Hoist is a re-working of his original toy in a smaller scale. He transforms from robot to tow truck (and back) in a single step, activated by swinging his legs down (or up), which swings out (or in) his arms and head. His tow-winch is adjustable and can in theory tow another toy in vehicle mode, but the hook sits pretty dang close to his rear bumper and prevents some toys from hooking up with him.
Notes
- The original Hoist's package art shows him teamed with an unnamed human partner in the shape, but not colors, of the original Charlie Burns figure. This character never materialized as a toy.
- His Rescan series artwork is a trace-over of the original rendered in style to match the cartoon's look. It also omits the human partner and changes a handful of details to line up more with the new toy.
