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:A [[redeco]] of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Toys|Rotorstorm]] toy, Sandstorm transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter with a U.S. Air Force roundel added to his helicopter mode. Due to the small missiles of Rotorstorm failing U.S. [[For safety reasons|choke gate]] tests, the turbine launchers were [[retool]]ed into non-firing cannons, with no missiles included. A button on the back of the rotor housing drops down both engines/cannons for an "attack mode" feature. In robot mode, Sandstorm has quite restricted articulation, and holds his turbine launchers in his hands. He can also hold his rotor blade as a somewhat odd sword. | :A [[redeco]] of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Toys|Rotorstorm]] toy, Sandstorm transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter with a U.S. Air Force roundel added to his helicopter mode. Due to the small missiles of Rotorstorm failing U.S. [[For safety reasons|choke gate]] tests, the turbine launchers were [[retool]]ed into non-firing cannons, with no missiles included. A button on the back of the rotor housing drops down both engines/cannons for an "attack mode" feature. In robot mode, Sandstorm has quite restricted articulation, and holds his turbine launchers in his hands. He can also hold his rotor blade as a somewhat odd sword. | ||
:This mold was later redecoed (and given further-retooled launchers) to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Whirl (Universe)|Whirl]]. | :This mold was later redecoed (and given further-retooled launchers) to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Whirl (Universe)#Universe (2003)|Whirl]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Sandstorm/sandstorm.htm More information on Machine Wars Sandstorm at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Sandstorm/sandstorm.htm More information on Machine Wars Sandstorm at TFU.info]'' | ||
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[[Category:Repurposed toys]] | [[Category:Repurposed toys]] | ||
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]] | [[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:55, 21 November 2017
- The Sandstorm drones are Autobot clones from the Wings Universe portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Sandstorm drones, under the leadership of Sandstorm, are mass-produced clones of Sandstorm.
Fiction
Wings Universe
After the clone Sandstorm's true allegiance and origins were revealed, the Sandstorm drones arrived with Jhiaxus to Cybertron to support their commander. Termination A squad of Sandstorm drones awaited Jhiaxus’s command to destroy Strika and Obsidian. When they did engage the pair, they ended up not faring too well. A Common Foe
Toys
Machine Wars
- Sandstorm (Mega, 1997)
- Accessories: 2 cannons, rotor blade
- A redeco of the Generation 1 Rotorstorm toy, Sandstorm transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter with a U.S. Air Force roundel added to his helicopter mode. Due to the small missiles of Rotorstorm failing U.S. choke gate tests, the turbine launchers were retooled into non-firing cannons, with no missiles included. A button on the back of the rotor housing drops down both engines/cannons for an "attack mode" feature. In robot mode, Sandstorm has quite restricted articulation, and holds his turbine launchers in his hands. He can also hold his rotor blade as a somewhat odd sword.
