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:''Divebomb is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Divebomb is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:DivebombMovie-Card.jpg|thumb|225px|Voiced by Richard Keil.]] | ||
'''Divebomb''' has a problem. Despite being an intelligent tactician, an excellent aerial combatant, and an otherwise model [[Decepticon]], his reactor containment module is defective, so wherever he goes, toxic fumes go with him, and circuit-scrambling radiation waves constantly leak out. In short, he is a smelly loser whom no one likes. | '''Divebomb''' has a problem. | ||
''(Cue high-hat riff)'' | |||
Despite being an intelligent tactician, an excellent aerial combatant, and an otherwise model [[Decepticon]], his reactor containment module is defective, so wherever he goes, toxic fumes go with him, and circuit-scrambling radiation waves constantly leak out. | |||
In short, he is a smelly loser whom no one likes. | |||
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*'''Divebomb''' (Deluxe, 2008) | *'''Divebomb''' (Deluxe, 2008) | ||
**''Accessories'': Missile, Planet X-type Cyber Planet Key | **''Accessories'': Missile, Planet X-type Cyber Planet Key | ||
[[Image:Movie_Divebomb_toy.jpg|thumb|left|In Soviet Russia, banana peels YOU!]] | |||
: A Wal-Mart-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)#CybDx1|Thundercracker]], Divebomb transforms into a [[Wikipedia:Su-35|Sukhoi Su-35]] fighter jet. Inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his rear fuselage pops up the back panel, revealing a spring-loaded missile launcher. This assembly becomes his left forearm in robot mode, despite being almost as long as he is tall. | : A Wal-Mart-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)#CybDx1|Thundercracker]], Divebomb transforms into a [[Wikipedia:Su-35|Sukhoi Su-35]] fighter jet. Inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his rear fuselage pops up the back panel, revealing a spring-loaded missile launcher. This assembly becomes his left forearm in robot mode, despite being almost as long as he is tall. | ||
: Divebomb is also slightly [[retool]]ed from the previous releases of the mold, adding a small catch to his left shoulder assembly so the damn thing stays upright in robot mode. This clip is easily broken if you're careless. | |||
: This mold was also used to make the ''Cybertron'' version of [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]. | : This mold was also used to make the ''Cybertron'' version of [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to Hasbro designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website], Divebomb's camo-paint is actually based on that of a real Russian Air Force SU-37 Flanker- F prototype. | * According to Hasbro designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website], Divebomb's camo-paint is actually based on that of a real Russian Air Force SU-37 Flanker- F prototype. | ||
* His circuit-scrambling radioactivity and toxic fumes could be interpreted as a reference to [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. | |||
* His circuit-scrambling radioactivity and toxic fumes could be interpreted as a reference to [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. | |||
* While Divebomb's features a movie-styled Decepticon insignia on one tailfin, his Cyber Key has a conventional one. | * While Divebomb's features a movie-styled Decepticon insignia on one tailfin, his Cyber Key has a conventional one. | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 28 May 2008
| The name or term "Divebomb" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Divebomb (disambiguation). |
- Divebomb is a Decepticon from the live-action movie continuity family.
Divebomb has a problem.
(Cue high-hat riff)
Despite being an intelligent tactician, an excellent aerial combatant, and an otherwise model Decepticon, his reactor containment module is defective, so wherever he goes, toxic fumes go with him, and circuit-scrambling radiation waves constantly leak out.
In short, he is a smelly loser whom no one likes.
Toys
Transformers (2007)
- Divebomb (Deluxe, 2008)
- Accessories: Missile, Planet X-type Cyber Planet Key
- A Wal-Mart-exclusive redeco of Cybertron Thundercracker, Divebomb transforms into a Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key into his rear fuselage pops up the back panel, revealing a spring-loaded missile launcher. This assembly becomes his left forearm in robot mode, despite being almost as long as he is tall.
- Divebomb is also slightly retooled from the previous releases of the mold, adding a small catch to his left shoulder assembly so the damn thing stays upright in robot mode. This clip is easily broken if you're careless.
- This mold was also used to make the Cybertron version of Skywarp.
Trivia
- According to Hasbro designer Joe Kyde's design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website, Divebomb's camo-paint is actually based on that of a real Russian Air Force SU-37 Flanker- F prototype.
- His circuit-scrambling radioactivity and toxic fumes could be interpreted as a reference to Sunstorm.
- While Divebomb's features a movie-styled Decepticon insignia on one tailfin, his Cyber Key has a conventional one.
