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:''Deftwing is an [[Autobot]] [[Lightformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Deftwing is an [[Autobot]] [[Lightformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Deftwing boxart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|My ward is a JUNKIE!]] | [[File:Deftwing boxart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|My ward is a JUNKIE!]] | ||
Astute and resourceful, '''Deftwing''' can come up with brilliant defensive strategies while soaring through the skies during battle. While mainly a defensive tactician, he is no slouch on the offensive, either. He believes that every mission must destroy its target, and it's his job to see that outcome into fruition, even if he must do it himself. His vertical takeoff and landing ability allows him to quickly launch into the air, and his visible tracer rounds, coupled with his super-accuracy, ensure he does not waste a shot. | Astute and resourceful, '''Deftwing''' can come up with brilliant defensive strategies while soaring through the skies during battle. While mainly a defensive tactician, he is no slouch on the offensive, either. He believes that every mission must destroy its target, and it's his job to see that outcome into fruition, even if he must do it himself. His vertical takeoff and landing ability allows him to quickly launch into the air, and his visible tracer rounds, coupled with his super-accuracy, ensure he does not waste a shot. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual=== | ===The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual=== | ||
When the Decepticons attempted to turn Earth into a mobile juggernaut using giant rocket engines, Deftwing and his flying partner [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] joined [[Optimus Prime (G1) | When the Decepticons attempted to turn Earth into a mobile juggernaut using giant rocket engines, Deftwing and his flying partner [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] joined [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the others in demolishing [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]'s fiendish invention. Overhearing [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] say the rockets would fire in 20 minutes, Deftwing and Jetfire had no choice but to fly down the inside the thruster tubes, looking for something fragile to shoot. They found the engines were drawing power from the plasma of the [[Earth's core]], and disrupted the flow. The resulting explosion helped carry them to safety out of the mouth of the engines as they darted away. As the entire island was caught in the lava swell, Deftwing and Jetfire helped carry all earthbound Autobots to safety. {{storylink|Moving Day Planet Earth}} | ||
===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
[[File:Deftwing and Powerflash Interiors.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.5]] | [[File:Deftwing and Powerflash Interiors.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.5]] | ||
Deftwing was a crew member on board the ''[[Lost Light]]'' during the quest to find the legendary [[Knights of Cybertron]]. When [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] took [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] and [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] hostage in Rung's office, he was part of a security team prepared to take action and bust their way into the room if necessary. {{storylink|Interiors}} Deftwing was later killed in action when the ''Lost Light'' was boarded by [[Legislator]]s. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} | Deftwing was a crew member on board the ''[[Lost Light]]'' during the quest to find the legendary [[Knights of Cybertron]]. When [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Fortress Maximus]] took [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] and [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] hostage in Rung's office, he was part of a security team prepared to take action and bust their way into the room if necessary. {{storylink|Interiors}} Deftwing was later killed in action when the ''Lost Light'' was boarded by [[Legislator]]s. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} | ||
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===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[File:G1Deftwing toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]] | [[File:G1Deftwing toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]] | ||
*'''Deftwing''' (Lightformer, 1993) | *'''Deftwing''' (Lightformer, [[1993]]) | ||
:Available only in European markets, Deftwing transforms into a Hawker Siddeley GR.1 Harrier fighter jet. In this mode, his large [[Lightformer]] weapon stand is mounted on the aircraft's back, functioning as a booster unit as well as a weapons system, similar to Generation 1 [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. This weapon uses a combination of the light-piping and gear-wheel gimmicks so that when you look through the "viewscope" and turn the wheel beneath, as the gattling cannon rotates, the view from the scope makes it look like twin beams of laser-fire are striking your selected target. The booster weapons unit has a fold-down stand to become a gun emplacement for Deftwing to man in [[robot mode]]. | |||
: Available only in European markets, Deftwing transforms into a Hawker Siddeley GR.1 Harrier fighter jet. In this mode, his large [[Lightformer]] weapon stand is mounted on the aircraft's back, functioning as a booster unit as well as a weapons system, similar to Generation 1 [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. This weapon uses a combination of the light-piping and gear-wheel gimmicks so that when you look through the "viewscope" and turn the wheel beneath, as the gattling cannon rotates, the view from the scope makes it look like twin beams of laser-fire are striking your selected target. The booster weapons unit has a fold-down stand to become a gun emplacement for Deftwing to man in [[robot mode]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Autobot/Deftwing/deftwing.htm More information on Deftwing at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Autobot/Deftwing/deftwing.htm More information on Deftwing at TFU.info]'' | ||
===Generation 2=== | ===Generation 2=== | ||
*'''Deftwing''' (Lightformer, 1994) | *'''Deftwing''' (Lightformer, [[1994]]) | ||
:This release is identical to his 1993 release, but in ''Generation 2'' packaging, and was on a blister card instead of in a box. | |||
: This release is identical to his 1993 release, but in ''Generation 2'' packaging, and was on a blister card instead of in a box. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 27 May 2018
- Deftwing is an Autobot Lightformer from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Astute and resourceful, Deftwing can come up with brilliant defensive strategies while soaring through the skies during battle. While mainly a defensive tactician, he is no slouch on the offensive, either. He believes that every mission must destroy its target, and it's his job to see that outcome into fruition, even if he must do it himself. His vertical takeoff and landing ability allows him to quickly launch into the air, and his visible tracer rounds, coupled with his super-accuracy, ensure he does not waste a shot.
Fiction
The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual
When the Decepticons attempted to turn Earth into a mobile juggernaut using giant rocket engines, Deftwing and his flying partner Jetfire joined Optimus Prime and the others in demolishing Scrapper's fiendish invention. Overhearing Megatron say the rockets would fire in 20 minutes, Deftwing and Jetfire had no choice but to fly down the inside the thruster tubes, looking for something fragile to shoot. They found the engines were drawing power from the plasma of the Earth's core, and disrupted the flow. The resulting explosion helped carry them to safety out of the mouth of the engines as they darted away. As the entire island was caught in the lava swell, Deftwing and Jetfire helped carry all earthbound Autobots to safety. Moving Day Planet Earth
IDW Generation 1 continuity
Deftwing was a crew member on board the Lost Light during the quest to find the legendary Knights of Cybertron. When Fortress Maximus took Rung and Whirl hostage in Rung's office, he was part of a security team prepared to take action and bust their way into the room if necessary. Interiors Deftwing was later killed in action when the Lost Light was boarded by Legislators. House of Ambus
Toys
Generation 1
- Deftwing (Lightformer, 1993)
- Available only in European markets, Deftwing transforms into a Hawker Siddeley GR.1 Harrier fighter jet. In this mode, his large Lightformer weapon stand is mounted on the aircraft's back, functioning as a booster unit as well as a weapons system, similar to Generation 1 Jetfire. This weapon uses a combination of the light-piping and gear-wheel gimmicks so that when you look through the "viewscope" and turn the wheel beneath, as the gattling cannon rotates, the view from the scope makes it look like twin beams of laser-fire are striking your selected target. The booster weapons unit has a fold-down stand to become a gun emplacement for Deftwing to man in robot mode.
Generation 2
- Deftwing (Lightformer, 1994)
- This release is identical to his 1993 release, but in Generation 2 packaging, and was on a blister card instead of in a box.
Notes
Foreign names
- French: Blue Arrow
- Dutch: Blue Arrow
