Sandstorm drone: Difference between revisions
From MediaWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Machine Wars=== | ===Machine Wars=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:MW-toy Sandstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | ||
*'''Sandstorm''' (Mega, [[1997]]) | *'''Sandstorm''' (Mega, [[1997]]) | ||
**''Accessories:'' | **''Accessories:'' Left & right cannons, rotor blade | ||
{{note|''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Machine Wars|Sandstorm]] was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the Sandstorm drones.}} | {{note|''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Sandstorm (G1)#Machine Wars|Sandstorm]] was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the Sandstorm drones.}} | ||
:A [[redeco]] of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Toys|Rotorstorm]] toy, Sandstorm transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter with a | :A [[redeco]] of the European-line [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Toys|Rotorstorm]] toy, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Sandstorm transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter with a US Air Force roundel added to his helicopter mode. Due to the small missiles of Rotorstorm failing US [[For safety reasons|choke gate]] tests, the turbine launchers were [[retool]]ed (well, more like "entirely gutted") 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. | ||
:This mold was later redecoed (and given further-retooled launchers) to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Whirl (Universe)# | : 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]]. The original Rotorstorm [[sticker]]s were not properly redecoed to match the new Machine Wars color scheme, resulting in black stickers that are left indistinguishable on his black gauntlets. | ||
: Like all the ''Machine Wars'' toy, Sandstorm was sold [[exclusive]]ly at [[KB Toys]] and, later, at the related Toy Liquidator stores. | |||
: This mold was later redecoed (and given further-retooled-into-functionality launchers) to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Whirl (Universe)#Toys|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]'' | ||
Revision as of 02:16, 15 May 2021
- 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: Left & right cannons, rotor blade
- A redeco of the European-line Generation 1 Rotorstorm toy, Machine Wars Sandstorm transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter with a US Air Force roundel added to his helicopter mode. Due to the small missiles of Rotorstorm failing US choke gate tests, the turbine launchers were retooled (well, more like "entirely gutted") 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. The original Rotorstorm stickers were not properly redecoed to match the new Machine Wars color scheme, resulting in black stickers that are left indistinguishable on his black gauntlets.
- Like all the Machine Wars toy, Sandstorm was sold exclusively at KB Toys and, later, at the related Toy Liquidator stores.
