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{{disambig2|the building that is sometimes a character|the small eponymous character|Hot House (Micromaster)}} | |||
:''The fire station is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] base from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''The fire station is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] base from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Firestation-mtmte.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hot House secretly wishes THIS was his alternate form, and not some dumb airplane.]] | [[File:Firestation-mtmte.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hot House secretly wishes THIS was his alternate form, and not some dumb airplane.]] | ||
For such an introspective warrior, defense specialist [[Hot House]] packs an amazing amount of weaponry in his '''fire station'''. The mobile base converts from a garage and repair station into a treaded tank with a battering ram, missiles, rockets, and a cannon that's much bigger than Hot House himself. | For such an introspective warrior, defense specialist [[Hot House (Micromaster)|Hot House]] packs an amazing amount of weaponry in his '''fire station''', the '''Hot House'''. The mobile base converts from a garage and repair station into a treaded tank with a battering ram, missiles, rockets, and a cannon that's much bigger than Hot House himself. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Zone'' cartoon, | ===''Zone'' cartoon, comic, and story pages=== | ||
[[File:Zone firebase.jpg|left|thumb|Badassly awesome! Except when fighting Decepticons.]] | [[File:Zone firebase.jpg|left|thumb|Badassly awesome! Except when fighting Decepticons.]] | ||
Upon the creation of the [[Zone Base]], [[Hot House]] was put in charge of the Fire Base. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 4}} | Upon the creation of the [[Zone Base]], [[Hot House (Micromaster)|Hot House]] was put in charge of the Fire Base. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 4}} | ||
When the [[Nine Great Demon Generals|Decepticon Generals]] invaded [[Micro|Zone]], the Fire Base was a crucial part of Zone Base's absolutely useless defenses. It transformed from its innocuous fire station form into a massive artillery platform and let the Decepticons have it with volley after volley of completely and utterly pointless firepower. No matter how much firing was done, no actual damage was done to the Decepticons, who managed to make off with a sample of [[Energon Z]], taken from [[Zone Base]] itself. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}} | When the [[Nine Great Demon Generals|Decepticon Generals]] invaded [[Micro|Zone]], the Fire Base was a crucial part of Zone Base's absolutely useless defenses. It transformed from its innocuous fire station form into a massive artillery platform and let the Decepticons have it with volley after volley of completely and utterly pointless firepower. No matter how much firing was done, no actual damage was done to the Decepticons, who managed to make off with a sample of [[Energon Z]], taken from [[Zone Base]] itself. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''The Transformers | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:G1-toy FireStation.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|A fire station mounted on the Space Shuttle crawler. IT'S THE PERFECT DISGUISE.]] | {{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy FireStation.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|A fire station mounted on the Space Shuttle crawler. IT'S THE PERFECT DISGUISE.]] | ||
* '''Hot House''' (Micromaster Station, 1989) | * '''Hot House''' (Micromaster Station, [[1989]]) | ||
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-343''' | **''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-343''' | ||
** ''Accessories:'' Ramp | ** ''Accessories:'' Ramp | ||
: The fire station was sold in a small boxed package, along with ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Hot House. Ramps allow it to connect to other Micromaster stations to form larger "city" complexes. An opening "garage" door can conceal a [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] Micromaster. It unfolds from its fire station mode to a battle tank with retracting cannon barrel. | : The fire station was sold in a small boxed package, along with ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Hot House (Micromaster)#Toys|Hot House]]. Ramps allow it to connect to other Micromaster stations to form larger "city" complexes. An opening "garage" door can conceal a [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] Micromaster. It unfolds from its fire station mode to a battle tank with retracting cannon barrel. | ||
: The station is unique among the four [[Micromaster Station]]s; not only is it the only one with a mobile battle mode, but it also does not have any extra accessories to be plugged in anywhere. If only it had wheels. | : The station is unique among the four [[Micromaster Station]]s; not only is it the only one with a mobile battle mode, but it also does not have any extra accessories to be plugged in anywhere. If only it had wheels. | ||
::*''[http://tfu.info/1989/Autobot/HotHouse/hothouse.htm More information on the fire station (and Hot House) at TFU.info]'' | |||
===''Zone''=== | |||
* '''Hot House''' (Micro Transformer Station, [[1990]]) | |||
: This set was released in the Japanese ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]'' toyline with no notable changes in 1990. | : This set was released in the Japanese ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]'' toyline with no notable changes in 1990. | ||
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**''Accessories'': 3-part blaster | **''Accessories'': 3-part blaster | ||
: A redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' [[Airwave (facility)|Airwave]], | : A redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' [[Airwave (facility)#Generations|Airwave]], a sentient Hot House is a "[[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]]", transforming via [[partformer|part-forming]] into either an airbase with tiny runways or a gun embankment, both based loosely on the original Micromaster station from Zone. Several of his pieces have [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connection points, which allow him to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications. | ||
: His parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of the prior ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' toyline. | : His parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]] of the prior ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' toyline. | ||
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[[Category:Generation 1 locations]] | [[Category:Generation 1 locations]] | ||
[[Category:Micromaster vehicles]] | [[Category:Micromaster vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:Wings Universe locations]] | [[Category:Wings Universe locations]] | ||
[[Category:Zone locations]] | [[Category:Zone locations]] | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 12 August 2020
| This article is about the building that is sometimes a character. For the small eponymous character, see Hot House (Micromaster). |
- The fire station is an Autobot Micromaster base from the Generation 1 continuity family.
For such an introspective warrior, defense specialist Hot House packs an amazing amount of weaponry in his fire station, the Hot House. The mobile base converts from a garage and repair station into a treaded tank with a battering ram, missiles, rockets, and a cannon that's much bigger than Hot House himself.
Fiction
Zone cartoon, comic, and story pages
Upon the creation of the Zone Base, Hot House was put in charge of the Fire Base. Zone Part 4
When the Decepticon Generals invaded Zone, the Fire Base was a crucial part of Zone Base's absolutely useless defenses. It transformed from its innocuous fire station form into a massive artillery platform and let the Decepticons have it with volley after volley of completely and utterly pointless firepower. No matter how much firing was done, no actual damage was done to the Decepticons, who managed to make off with a sample of Energon Z, taken from Zone Base itself. Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!
Wings Universe
By the year 2984, the Fire Base was in operation on Cyberion. Hoist the Flag
Commercial appearances
Micromaster cities were small enough to fit inside Optimus Prime's clenched fist. The fire station was among the bases and transports held within his iron grip. Micromaster Transports and battle stations commercial
Toys
The Transformers
- Hot House (Micromaster Station, 1989)
- Japanese ID number: C-343
- Accessories: Ramp
- The fire station was sold in a small boxed package, along with The Transformers Hot House. Ramps allow it to connect to other Micromaster stations to form larger "city" complexes. An opening "garage" door can conceal a vehicle mode Micromaster. It unfolds from its fire station mode to a battle tank with retracting cannon barrel.
- The station is unique among the four Micromaster Stations; not only is it the only one with a mobile battle mode, but it also does not have any extra accessories to be plugged in anywhere. If only it had wheels.
Zone
- Hot House (Micro Transformer Station, 1990)
- This set was released in the Japanese Zone toyline with no notable changes in 1990.
Generations
- Hot House (Deluxe Modulator, 2020)
- Hasbro ID number: WFC-GS15
- TakaraTomy ID number: ER EX-12
- Japanese release date: 2020
- Accessories: 3-part blaster
- A redeco of Earthrise Airwave, a sentient Hot House is a "Modulator", transforming via part-forming into either an airbase with tiny runways or a gun embankment, both based loosely on the original Micromaster station from Zone. Several of his pieces have A.I.R. Lock System connection points, which allow him to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications.
- His parts can also be used to augment other figures as armor and add-on weapons, similar to the Weaponizers of the prior Siege toyline.
Notes
- All four Micromaster Stations were later re-used in one of Takara's Brave lines, omitting the Micromasters and adding a pair of non-transforming mini-figures from the series.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Fire Base (ファイヤーベース Faiyā Bēsu)
