Wingstun

Wingstun is a Decepticon from the Robotmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

No, not Zeddemore.

Wingstun (ウィングスタン Wingusutan) has been assigned to keep tabs on energy management among the Decepticon forces. It is perhaps because of this aptitude that he has become the most proficient of the team in handling the energies of the solitarium-powered Arsenal Force mega-weapon.

His practicality manifests itself in another way; Wingstun specializes in striking from enemies' blind spots, incapacitating them with minimal effort and wasted ammo. He seems to be friends with Wrecker Hook, despite Wrecker's occasional wasteful berserker outbursts.

Fiction

Robotmasters

Robotmasters is explicitly placed in the Japanese cartoon continuity by Takara's 2007 Transformers timeline. However, none of the individual pieces of Robotmasters fiction tells the story of the line in its entirety, and each of them relate certain events in notably different ways. Precisely which of the them—covered individually below—should be considered the canon one for the cartoon timeline is unknown. Most likely, it's a little of everything.

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Wingstun was part of a contingent of Decepticons led by Beast Megatron against the Autobots in pursuit of solitarium. The Decepticon army proved to be too much for Optimus Prime till Optimus Primal arrived through the Blasty Zone to assist. The New Battle Begins!

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Wingstun was part of Starscream's Decepticon forces on Earth after Megatron's disappearance. At their underwater base, Starscream was challenged by another Megatron, from another time. Furious at the gall of this Beast Megatron, Starscream sent Air Hunter and Wingstun out of the room so the would-be usurper could be dealt with personally. Unlike Air Hunter, Wingstun was unsure about Starscream's capabilities, which was soon proven as Beast Megatron soundly defeated Starscream and declared himself Decepticon leader. The Usurper Decepticon Takes Control Along with Wrecker Hook, Psycho-Orb, and Air Hunter, Wingstun was later selected as one of the recipients of the Arsenal Force weapons Starscream forged in a bid against Beast Megatron. Wingstun himself received the Jamming Trident. Starscream Grins 3 Times...

Wingstun was part of a patrol with Air Hunter and Starscream when they spotted a mysterious Autobot lion. They swooped in to attack, but were beaten back by Bound Rogue and Optimus Primal. Bonds Stronger than Steel On another patrol with X-Gunner instead of Air Hunter, Wingstun came across an Autobot patrol. They bypassed the usual combat and decided to have a race instead. Wingstun eventually dropped out of the race. Through Sea and Sky: The World's Fastest Race

Eventually, the original Megatron returned and Air Hunter treated the other Decepticons to this delightful news. Elated, Wingstun joined the others in leaving their base. Strategic Meeting: The Mysterious New Warrior

Robotmasters cartoon

Voice actor: Masahito Yabe (Japanese)

As Starscream fell during mid-air combat with Victory Saber, Wingstun caught him, allowing Starscream to regain his balance. He then joined Starscream in attacking Victory Saber, nearly colliding with the Decepticon air commander in the process. Wingstun was shot out of the air by Optimus Prime as he concentrated on avoiding Victory Saber's flying sword. Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!

Subsequently, Wingstun participated in an attack on a human city with Starscream and Megatron. He stuck with Starscream, attacking Optimus Primal with him, but he was then shot out of the air by Reverse Convoy. He was later seen retreating with the remaining Decepticons at the end of this battle. The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters

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With the Arsenal Force, Beast Megatron powered up Wingstun, along with his comrades. However, this did not last long, as Victory Saber appeared to foil the plot and dissipated the Arsenal Force energy. Robotmasters Vol. 3

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Working under Straxus at Darkmount, Wingstun was part of a training exercise for his commander's experiment and would-be assassin, Convobat. Cybertron Convobat prequel comic Soon after Convobat escaped Straxus's clutches, Darkmount came under attack by Magna Convoy. Wingstun and Air Hunter attempted to fend off the Blue Corps member, but he easily broke into the fortress to confront their master. Cybertron Magna Convoy prequel comic

Toys

Robotmasters

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• Wingstun (2004)
  • Japanese ID number: RM-08
  • Accessories: "Ambush Hit" 2-part rifle, "Jamming Trident"

A redeco of the Machine Wars Skywarp/Thundercracker mold, Wingstun transforms from a Dassault Rafale fighter jet to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his "Ambush Hit" firearm store in his lower legs in jet mode.

Unique to this version of the mold is the clear-plastic solitarium weapon "Jamming Trident", which can combine with the other Decepticons' solitarium weapons to form the mega-weapon Arsenal Force.

This mold was also used to make Beast Wars II Dirge, Robots in Disguise (2001) Skyfire, and Timelines Waspinator.

• More information on Wingstun at TFU.info