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:''Cloudraker is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 Universe line]]).'' | :''Cloudraker is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 Universe line]]).'' | ||
[[File:TFU08-toy Cloudraker.jpg|right|upright=2|thumb|my roflchopter goes soi soi soi soi]] | |||
'''Cloudraker''' is a member of the [[Overcast Team]]. | '''Cloudraker''' is a member of the [[Overcast Team]]. | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ===''Universe'' (2008)=== | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Mini-Con Class 12 Pack''' (Multi-pack, 2008)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series:'' Armada Series | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}} | {{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (deco artist)}} | ||
:Cloudraker is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Divebomb (Classics)|Divebomb]], transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64D Longbow Apache assault helicopter]]. | : ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Cloudraker is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Divebomb (Classics)#Toys|Divebomb]], transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64D Longbow Apache assault helicopter]]. He has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs. | ||
:He was only available as part of a | : He was only available as part of a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack, along with [[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]], [[Blight (Universe)|Blight]], [[Bodyblock (Universe)|Bodyblock]], [[Boltflash]], [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], [[Flatfoot (Universe)|Flatfoot]], [[Heavytread (Universe)|Heavytread]], [[Knockdown (Universe)|Knockdown]], [[Makeshift (Universe)|Makeshift]], [[Skyhammer (Universe)|Skyhammer]], and [[Suppressor (Universe)|Suppressor]]. | ||
:This mold was also used to make [[Torque Gain]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'' [[Vortex (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Destron Vorter]], and ''Universe'' [[Crosshairs (Universe)|Crosshairs]]. | :This mold was also used to make [[Torque Gain]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'' [[Vortex (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Destron Vorter]], and ''Universe'' [[Crosshairs (Universe)|Crosshairs]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Cloudraker/cloudraker.htm More information on Cloudraker at TFU.info]''{{ClassicsDivebombMold}} | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Cloudraker/cloudraker.htm More information on Cloudraker at TFU.info]'' | ||
{{-}} | {{ClassicsDivebombMold}} | ||
{{anchor|UKcandy}} | |||
[[File:TFU08-toy CloudrakerUKcandy.jpg|right|thumb| | {{-}}{{anchor|UKcandy}} | ||
[[File:TFU08-toy CloudrakerUKcandy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|]] | |||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Cloudraker''' (Mini-Con, 2010)}}</ul> | |||
: In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual [[Blindpacking|blind-pack]]ed bags with "[[energon fizzy jellies]]" candies, distributed by [[The Little Factory Ltd]]. | |||
: Though all of these Mini-Cons are actually new molds with numerous tiny differences from the originals, Cloudraker is one of the few toys with a major change, and the only one with a major ''physical'' change: instead of having all four of his rotor blades on a single piece, this version has two crossed on top of two, allowing the rotors to be rotated parallel for ease of packaging. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*While both the instructions and official photos depict Cloudraker's robot mode with the legs hanging loosely from his upper body, the tabs on his lower body fit neatly into slots on his legs, creating a marginally more cohesive robot mode. At least, normally. Not so much with his UK candy-toy version. | * While both the instructions and official photos depict Cloudraker's robot mode with the legs hanging loosely from his upper body, the tabs on his lower body fit neatly into slots on his legs, creating a marginally more cohesive robot mode. At least, normally. Not so much with his UK candy-toy version thanks to the slightly-shoddy molding. | ||
*Deco artist [[Joe Kyde]] was particularly pleased by Cloudraker's colors and wanted to re-use them on something bigger, resulting in the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie series]] [[Reverb (Movie)|Reverb]] toy—which was sadly cancelled. | * Deco artist [[Joe Kyde]] was particularly pleased by Cloudraker's colors and wanted to re-use them on something bigger, resulting in the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie series]] [[Reverb (Movie)|Reverb]] toy—which was sadly cancelled. | ||
[[Category:Armada Decepticons]] | [[Category:Armada Decepticons]] | ||
Revision as of 08:49, 2 February 2024
| The name or term "Cloudraker" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Cloudraker (disambiguation). |
- Cloudraker is a Decepticon-allied Mini-Con from the Armada portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2008 Universe line).
Cloudraker is a member of the Overcast Team.
Toys
Universe (2008)
- Mini-Con Class 12 Pack (Multi-pack, 2008)
- Series: Armada Series
- Known designers: Joe Kyde (deco artist)
- Universe Cloudraker is a redeco of Classics Divebomb, transforming into an AH-64D Longbow Apache assault helicopter. He has a "Powerlinx" socket on the underside of his vehicle mode that allows him to attach to larger toys with compatible Powerlinx plugs.
- He was only available as part of a Kmart exclusive Mini-Con 12-pack, along with Backstop, Blight, Bodyblock, Boltflash, Brimstone, Flatfoot, Heavytread, Knockdown, Makeshift, Skyhammer, and Suppressor.
- This mold was also used to make Torque Gain, Henkei! Destron Vorter, and Universe Crosshairs.
| Transformers: Classics mold: Divebomb | ||
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- Cloudraker (Mini-Con, 2010)
- In the UK, all twelve Mini-Cons from the original "Mini-Con Class 12 Pack" set were released in individual blind-packed bags with "energon fizzy jellies" candies, distributed by The Little Factory Ltd.
- Though all of these Mini-Cons are actually new molds with numerous tiny differences from the originals, Cloudraker is one of the few toys with a major change, and the only one with a major physical change: instead of having all four of his rotor blades on a single piece, this version has two crossed on top of two, allowing the rotors to be rotated parallel for ease of packaging.
Notes
- While both the instructions and official photos depict Cloudraker's robot mode with the legs hanging loosely from his upper body, the tabs on his lower body fit neatly into slots on his legs, creating a marginally more cohesive robot mode. At least, normally. Not so much with his UK candy-toy version thanks to the slightly-shoddy molding.
- Deco artist Joe Kyde was particularly pleased by Cloudraker's colors and wanted to re-use them on something bigger, resulting in the 2007 movie series Reverb toy—which was sadly cancelled.
