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:''Ro-Tor is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | :''Ro-Tor is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]] (via the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 Universe toyline]]).'' | ||
[[Image:TFU03-toy RoTorMicro.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|]] | [[Image:TFU03-toy RoTorMicro.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|]] | ||
'''Ro-Tor''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], who combine into [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]]. | '''Ro-Tor''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbots]], who combine into [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]]. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]] | In [[Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta]], Ro-Tor's team 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, 13 July 2015}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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:*''Accessories'': Rotor blade, Superion torso | :*''Accessories'': Rotor blade, Superion torso | ||
: ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)| Universe]]'' Ro-Tor is a [[redeco]] of the [[Sixwing#Toys|Sixwing]] component [[Chain Gun#Toys|Chain Gun]], transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#AH-64 Apache copter|AH-64 Apache helicopter]]. He forms the back end of the Aerialbots' combined mode [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]], though he ''can'' also be swapped with [[Air Raid (Universe 2003)|Air Raid]] to form the super robot's chest. | : ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ro-Tor is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#OC|Operation Combination]]'' [[Sixwing#Toys|Sixwing]] component [[Chain Gun#Toys|Chain Gun]], transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#AH-64 Apache copter|AH-64 Apache helicopter]]. He forms the back end of the Aerialbots' combined mode [[Superion (Universe)|Superion]], though he ''can'' also be swapped with [[Air Raid (Universe 2003)|Air Raid]] to form the super robot's chest. | ||
: 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 | : 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 showed up at other chains like CVS drug stores and Big Lots!. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFURo-Tor/ro-tor.htm More information on Ro-Tor at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TFURo-Tor/ro-tor.htm More information on Ro-Tor at TFU.info]'' | ||
===''Cybertron''=== | ===''Cybertron''=== | ||
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:*''Accessories'': Rotor blade, Superion torso | :*''Accessories'': Rotor blade, Superion torso | ||
:The Ro-Tor toy was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)| Cybertron]]'' line. There are no changes to the toy itself. | :The Ro-Tor toy was released in Europe under the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. There are no changes to the toy itself. | ||
==Notes== | |||
*In an interesting and presumably unintentional precedent, Ro-Tor's presence as a helicopter on a team of Generation 1 Aerialbot names did precipitate the introduction of [[Alpha Bravo]] in the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' line nearly a decade later. | |||
[[Category:Aerialbots]] | [[Category:Aerialbots]] | ||
Revision as of 13:56, 7 June 2024
| The name or term "Ro-Tor" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Ro-Tor (disambiguation). |
- Ro-Tor is an Autobot Aerialbot from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Ro-Tor is a member of the Micromaster Aerialbots, who combine into Superion.
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
In Aurex 1104.30-DB Zeta, Ro-Tor's team 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, 13 July 2015
Toys
Universe (2003)
- Ro-Tor (MicroMaster Aerialbot, 2007)
- Series: IV
- Number: 1 of 6
- Accessories: Rotor blade, Superion torso
- Universe Ro-Tor is a redeco of the Operation Combination Sixwing component Chain Gun, transforming into an AH-64 Apache helicopter. He forms the back end of the Aerialbots' combined mode Superion, though he can also be swapped with Air Raid to form the super robot's chest.
- 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 showed up at other chains like CVS drug stores and Big Lots!.
Cybertron
- Ro-Tor (MicroMaster Aerialbot, 2007)
- Series: IV
- Number: 6 of 6
- Accessories: Rotor blade, Superion torso
- The Ro-Tor toy was released in Europe under the Cybertron line. There are no changes to the toy itself.
Notes
- In an interesting and presumably unintentional precedent, Ro-Tor's presence as a helicopter on a team of Generation 1 Aerialbot names did precipitate the introduction of Alpha Bravo in the Combiner Wars line nearly a decade later.
