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[[Image:ROTF_Rollbar_RPM_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|300px|No, I'm most certainly not, in any way, shape, or form, similar to any other autobot out there.]]
[[Image:ROTF_Rollbar_RPM_cardart.jpg|thumb|right|300px|No, I'm most certainly not, in any way, shape, or form, similar to any other autobot out there.]]
Although '''Rollbar''' was trained by [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] in combat, he lacks even the modicum of finesse his mentor possesses. He likes taking hits just to show how tough he is,<ref>Combat Series 2 bio</ref> and his idea of resolving obstacles (and enemies) is to simply smash through them.
Although '''Rollbar''' was trained by [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] in combat, he lacks even the modicum of finesse his mentor possesses. Relying on raw strength to get where he needs to go, he likes taking hits just to show how tough he is.<ref>Combat Series 2 bio</ref> And if there's a Decepticon or other obstacle in his way, his idea of resolving them is to simply smash through them!
 


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
===Toy bios===
Rollbar can't stand liars, and plans to introduce the deceptive [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] to his pounding fists. {{storylink|#RollbarVsSideways|Rollbar VS Sideways}}
Rollbar can't stand liars, and plans to introduce the deceptive [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] to his pounding fists. {{storylink|#RollbarVsSideways|Rollbar VS Sideways}}
==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark'' (3DS)===
{{Note|Rollbar appears in the [[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark]] game for Nintendo 3DS as a support unit. Equipping him allows all Earth Autobots to have their Speed states increased by 1.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
*Rollbar's R.P.M vehicle mode and robot mode details, as well as his bio, suggest that he is based on (or was even originally intended to be) ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]].
*Rollbar's R.P.M vehicle mode and robot mode details, as well as his bio, suggest that he is based on (or was even originally intended to be) ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]].
*In ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark]]'', [[Rollbar (ROTF)|Rollbar]]'s character bio portrays him with a personality similar to this Rollbar.
*In ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark]]'', Rollbar's character bio depicts him with a design similar to [[Rollbar (ROTF)|another Rollbar]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:37, 30 June 2021

The name or term "Rollbar" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Rollbar (disambiguation).
Rollbar is an Autobot from the Revenge of the Fallen portion of the live-action film continuity family.
No, I'm most certainly not, in any way, shape, or form, similar to any other autobot out there.

Although Rollbar was trained by Ironhide in combat, he lacks even the modicum of finesse his mentor possesses. Relying on raw strength to get where he needs to go, he likes taking hits just to show how tough he is.[1] And if there's a Decepticon or other obstacle in his way, his idea of resolving them is to simply smash through them!


Fiction

Toy bios

Rollbar can't stand liars, and plans to introduce the deceptive Sideways to his pounding fists. Rollbar VS Sideways

Games

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)

Rollbar appears in the Rise of the Dark Spark game for Nintendo 3DS as a support unit. Equipping him allows all Earth Autobots to have their Speed states increased by 1.

Rise of the Dark Spark

Toys

Transformers (2010)

First me... Next, Wreckloose!
  • The Ravage Infiltration (Sainsbury's exclusive Multi-pack, 2010)
A redeco of Dune Runner, Transformers (2010 toyline) Rollbar is a Scout Class toy with a vehicle mode based on the Sector Seven dune buggies seen in the first film, the same vehicle also used as the basis for the 2007 movie toyline's Landmine.
He comes in a multi-pack with Flak (a redeco of Scattorshot) and a redeco of Legends Class Ravage. Also included are three mini-figures of human soldiers.
While this set was originally planned for North American Target stores, it is only known to have been sold through the Sainsbury's supermarket chain in the United Kingdom.
This mold was also used to make Revenge of the Fallen Beachcomber, the 2010 Transformers toyline's Crankstart, and Generations Sandstorm.
Revenge of the Fallen mold: Dune Runner
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  • TakaraTomy:


Merchandise

RPMs - Robot Powered Machines

  • Rollbar vs Sideways (RPM Mini-Vehicle, 2009)
    • Series: Battle Series
    • Number: 08 of 08
Revenge of the Fallen Robot Powered Machines Rollbar is a small, non-transforming NEST Hummer HX in colour scheme resembling the UN Peacekeepers. He features through-axle construction allowing him to roll at high speeds, and his robot mode is sculpted on the vehicle's underside. Rollbar came packaged with Sideways.


  • Rollbar (RPM Mini-Vehicle, 2010)
    • Series: Combat Series 2
    • Number: 03 of 04
An individual release of the Battle Series version. Combat Series 2 did not see wide-scale retail release in the United States, but was eventually available through Toys"R"Us Express mall stores during the 2010 holiday season.


Notes

  • Rollbar's R.P.M vehicle mode and robot mode details, as well as his bio, suggest that he is based on (or was even originally intended to be) Revenge of the Fallen Brawn.
  • In Rise of the Dark Spark, Rollbar's character bio depicts him with a design similar to another Rollbar.

References

  1. Combat Series 2 bio