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:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Hightower (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Hightower]] mold, Hightower transforms into a crane truck. His crane-boom detaches to form a massive cannon with flip-out barrel. His small hand-held pistol stores in his boom-operator's compartment. He can form both arms (simultaneously) or either leg of the team's combined Devastator super robot mode. | :A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Hightower (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Hightower]] mold, Hightower transforms into a crane truck. His crane-boom detaches to form a massive cannon with flip-out barrel. His small hand-held pistol stores in his boom-operator's compartment. He can form both arms (simultaneously) or either leg of the team's combined Devastator super robot mode. | ||
: | :This set was originally slated to be available as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line's general retail Ultra assortment, but the sudden discontinuation of ''Universe'' as a general retail line resulted in a large amount of already produced sets taking up space in one of Hasbro's warehouses. Hasbro eventually struck a deal with [[Target]], who agreed to pick up this set as an exclusive, along with the two other canceled ''Universe'' Ultra two-packs of [[Overbite (G1)#Universe (2003)|Overbite]]/[[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)|Repugnus]]. and [[Bonecrusher (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Bonecrusher]]/[[Scavenger (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Scavenger]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/UniHightower/hightower.htm More information on Hightower at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/UniHightower/hightower.htm More information on Hightower at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Rather cleverly, the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] utilized the Autobot [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]]'s Japanese name for the Decepticon Hightower's old identity, thus obviating the need to explain why "Hightower" didn't change his name upon being brainwashed. | * Rather cleverly, the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] utilized the Autobot [[Hightower (RID)|Hightower]]'s Japanese name for the Decepticon Hightower's old identity, thus obviating the need to explain why "Hightower" didn't change his name upon being brainwashed. | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 9 April 2018
| The name or term "Hightower" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hightower (disambiguation). |
- Hightower is a Decepticon from the 2001 Robots in Disguise continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Hightower is one of four Decepticons who combine into the mighty Devastator. He is a snobbish, supercilious, unpopular perfectionist who feels demeaned to have to associate with the other Constructicons.
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
In Viron 704.31 Epsilon, Hightower was created when Build Cyclone was reformatted by Megazarak's Robo-Smasher. The Build Team was ego-wiped and implanted with shell programs drawn from old Predacon personality components. On the eve of an important battle, members of both sides of the war, including the Constructicons, were snatched away by Unicron to participate in the Universe War. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30
Toys
Universe (2003)
- Long Haul & Hightower (Ultra-level 2-pack, 2006)
- Accessories: Pistol, crane-cannon
- A redeco of the Robots in Disguise Hightower mold, Hightower transforms into a crane truck. His crane-boom detaches to form a massive cannon with flip-out barrel. His small hand-held pistol stores in his boom-operator's compartment. He can form both arms (simultaneously) or either leg of the team's combined Devastator super robot mode.
- This set was originally slated to be available as part of the Universe line's general retail Ultra assortment, but the sudden discontinuation of Universe as a general retail line resulted in a large amount of already produced sets taking up space in one of Hasbro's warehouses. Hasbro eventually struck a deal with Target, who agreed to pick up this set as an exclusive, along with the two other canceled Universe Ultra two-packs of Overbite/Repugnus. and Bonecrusher/Scavenger.
Notes
- Rather cleverly, the Facebook edition of Ask Vector Prime utilized the Autobot Hightower's Japanese name for the Decepticon Hightower's old identity, thus obviating the need to explain why "Hightower" didn't change his name upon being brainwashed.
