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{{disambig3|Skydive}}
{{disambig3|Skydive}}
:''Skydive is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 Universe toyline]]).''
:''Skydive is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 Universe toyline]]).''
[[Image:TFU03-toy SkydiveMicro.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|All things considered, "Skydive" is probably not the best name for a ''passenger jet''.]]


[[Image:TFU03-toy SkydiveMicro.jpg|right|thumb|300px|All things considered, "Skydive" is probably not the best name for a ''passenger jet''.]]
'''Skydive''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], who combine into [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]].
'''Skydive''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], who combine into [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]].


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===Ask Vector Prime===
===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Skydive was born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. Superion, [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]], and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}}
In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] (a highly [[Primax]]-influenced universe), Skydive was born from Dr. [[Brian Jones]]'s attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to [[Mini-Con]] anatomy. Superion, [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]], and [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] fought [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Devastator]] in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] during the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2003)===
===''Universe'' (2003)===
*'''Skydive''' (Micromaster Aerialbot, 2007)
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Skydive''' (MicroMaster Aerialbot, 2007)}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': Superion head and left fist
:*''Series'': '''IV'''
:*''Number'': '''3 of 6'''
:*''Accessories'': Superion head and left fist


: Skydive is a [[redeco]] of the [[Sixwing]] component [[Supersonic]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Concorde|Super Sonic Transport plane]] (the same alternate mode as the original [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], opening up the possibility that the two's names were swapped - that, or somebody just didn't care). He forms the left arm of the Aerialbots' combined mode [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]].
: Skydive is a [[redeco]] of the [[Sixwing#Toys|Sixwing]] component [[Supersonic#Toys|Supersonic]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Concorde|Super Sonic Transport plane]] (the same alternate mode as the original [[Silverbolt (G1)#Toys|Silverbolt]], opening up the possibility that the two's names were swapped - that, or somebody just didn't care). He forms the left arm of the Aerialbots' combined mode [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]].


: Though the Micromaster Aerialbots were apparently originally slated as [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]s, they barely showed up in the ever-shrinking chain. They saw more general release in Europe, and in the States, finally began showing up in other chains like CVS drug stores and Big Lots!.
: Though the Micromaster Aerialbots were created as [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]]s, they barely showed up in the ever-shrinking chain. They saw more general release in Europe, and in the US eventually began showing up in other chains like CVS drug stores and Big Lots!.


:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Skydive compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.  
:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately [[5 mm post|5 mm wide]], making Skydive compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.  


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFUSkydive/skydive.htm More information on Skydive at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFUSkydive/skydive.htm More information on Skydive at TFU.info]''


===''Cybertron''===
===''Cybertron''===
*'''Skydive''' (Micromaster Aerialbot, 2007)
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-a1|'''Skydive''' (MicroMaster Aerialbot, 2007)}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': Superion head and left fist
:*''Series'': '''IV'''
:*''Number'': '''3 of 6'''
:*''Accessories'': Superion head and left fist


:The Skydive toy was released in Europe under the ''Cybertron'' line. There are no changes to the toy itself.
: The Skydive toy was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)| Cybertron]]'' line. There are no changes to the toy itself.


[[Category:Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Aerialbots]]

Revision as of 03:47, 28 August 2023

The name or term "Skydive" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Skydive (disambiguation).
Skydive is an Autobot Aerialbot from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
All things considered, "Skydive" is probably not the best name for a passenger jet.

Skydive is a member of the Micromaster Aerialbots, who combine into Superion.

Fiction

Ask Vector Prime

In Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta (a highly Primax-influenced universe), Skydive was born from Dr. Brian Jones's attempts at reverse-engineering Maximus combiner technology and applying it to Mini-Con anatomy. Superion, Defensor, and Rail Racer fought Devastator in the Combiner Wars during the Unicron Singularity crisis. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/31


Toys

Universe (2003)

  • Skydive (MicroMaster Aerialbot, 2007)
  • Series: IV
  • Number: 3 of 6
  • Accessories: Superion head and left fist
Skydive is a redeco of the Sixwing component Supersonic, transforming into a Super Sonic Transport plane (the same alternate mode as the original Silverbolt, opening up the possibility that the two's names were swapped - that, or somebody just didn't care). He forms the left arm of the Aerialbots' combined mode Superion.
Though the Micromaster Aerialbots were created as KB Toys exclusives, they barely showed up in the ever-shrinking chain. They saw more general release in Europe, and in the US eventually began showing up in other chains like CVS drug stores and Big Lots!.
The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5 mm wide, making Skydive compatible with Powerlinx ports.

Cybertron

  • Skydive (MicroMaster Aerialbot, 2007)
  • Series: IV
  • Number: 3 of 6
  • Accessories: Superion head and left fist
The Skydive toy was released in Europe under the Cybertron line. There are no changes to the toy itself.