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'''Singe''' may be the only being to have joined the Decepticons for love. Years ago, Singe lost his lover [[Llyra]] to [[Galen]], leaving him crushed. When his rival joined the [[Autobot]]s, Singe signed up with Llyra's father, Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], and the Decepticons, hoping to slay Galen and win back Llyra's heart. The binary-bonding process made the callow playboy into a double-barreled nuclear-powered flamethrower, capable of liquefying metal and barbecuing Galen alive. But the Decepticons' defeat and subsequent exile from [[Nebulos]] left Singe bitter, hateful, and unfulfilled. To make matters worse, Galen died before he could kill him! Even the company of his partners [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Hairsplitter]] can't shake his loneliness.<ref>''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profile for Spinister, Singe, and Hairsplitter profile in [[Dark Creation|''The Transformers'' #65]]</ref> | '''Singe''' may be the only being to have joined the Decepticons for love. Years ago, Singe lost his lover [[Llyra]] to [[Galen]], leaving him crushed. When his rival joined the [[Autobot]]s, Singe signed up with Llyra's father, Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], and the Decepticons, hoping to slay Galen and win back Llyra's heart. The binary-bonding process made the callow playboy into a double-barreled nuclear-powered flamethrower, capable of liquefying metal and barbecuing Galen alive. But the Decepticons' defeat and subsequent exile from [[Nebulos]] left Singe bitter, hateful, and unfulfilled. To make matters worse, Galen died before he could kill him! Even the company of his partners [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Hairsplitter]] can't shake his loneliness.<ref>''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profile for Spinister, Singe, and Hairsplitter profile in [[Dark Creation|''The Transformers'' #65]]</ref> | ||
In some | In some universes, Singe is a native [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]], rather than a Nebulan Targetmaster. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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===2019 IDW continuity=== | ===2019 IDW continuity=== | ||
[[File:WarWorldHunt SingeSwindle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right|"This is my one chance to be my own guy!"]] | [[File:WarWorldHunt SingeSwindle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right|"This is my one chance to be my own guy!"]] | ||
Singe and [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] took advantage of the [[Tether]]'s fall to steal some [[energon]] from a storage facility. They ran afoul of [[Security Operations]] officers [[Strongarm (G1)|Strongarm]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and started a firefight with them. [[Gauge]] was accidentally shot in the crossfire and her mentor [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] angrily stormed the criminals' position and took Singe down herself. Gutcruncher managed to escape, but Singe was arrested. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}} In custody, Singe was forcefully interrogated by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], who was looking for information on [[The Rise]]. An intimidated Singe pointed Security in the direction of [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} During a prison break, an escaping [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] declined to spring the pleading Singe from his cell, seeing no further profit in his former enforcer. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} | Singe and [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] took advantage of the [[Tether]]'s fall to steal some [[energon]] from a storage facility. They ran afoul of [[Security Operations]] officers [[Strongarm (G1)|Strongarm]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and started a firefight with them. [[Gauge]] was accidentally shot in the crossfire and her mentor [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] angrily stormed the criminals' position and took Singe down herself. Gutcruncher managed to escape, but Singe was arrested. {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}} In custody, Singe was forcefully interrogated by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], who was looking for information on [[The Rise]]. An intimidated Singe pointed Security in the direction of [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} During a prison break, an escaping [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] declined to spring the pleading Singe from his cell, seeing no further profit in his former enforcer. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Singe/singe.htm More information on Singe on TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Singe/singe.htm More information on Singe on TFU.info]'' | ||
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===''Combiner Wars''=== | ===''Combiner Wars''=== | ||
[[File:TFSS_Spinister_Singe.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]] | [[File:TFSS_Spinister_Singe.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]] | ||
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: This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toyline|''Adventure'']] [[Targetmaster (RID)|Targetmaster]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Dia Cinders#Toys|Dia]], and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Sunbeam (G1)#Generations|Sunbeam]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toyline|''Adventure'']] [[Targetmaster (RID)|Targetmaster]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Dia Cinders#Toys|Dia]], and ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Sunbeam (G1)#Generations|Sunbeam]]. | ||
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''=== | ===''War for Cybertron: Siege''=== | ||
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Battle-Master-Singe.jpg|thumb| | [[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Battle-Master-Singe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Singe''' (Battle Master, [[2019]])}}</ul> | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Singe''' (Battle Master, [[2019]])}}</ul> | ||
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S44''' | :*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S44''' | ||
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Singe''' (シンジ) | |||
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-43''' | :*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-43''' | ||
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[ | :*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2020]] [[February 22]] | ||
:*''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 "[[Fire Blast effect]]s" | :*''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 "[[Fire Blast effect]]s" | ||
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{{WFCSiegeFiredriveMold}} | {{WFCSiegeFiredriveMold}} | ||
{{WFCSiegeAimlessFireBlastMold}} | {{WFCSiegeAimlessFireBlastMold}} | ||
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''=== | ===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''=== | ||
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{{WFCSiegeFiredriveMold}} | {{WFCSiegeFiredriveMold}} | ||
{{WFCSiegeAimlessFireBlastMold}} | {{WFCSiegeAimlessFireBlastMold}} | ||
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===''Age of the Primes''=== | ===''Age of the Primes''=== | ||
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:Singe was included in a two-pack with Spinister, Hairsplitter, [[Topspin (G1)#Age of the Primes|Topspin]], and [[Freezeout (TR)#Age of the Primes|Headmaster Freezeout]] as part of the “Wreck ‘n Doom Collection,” which was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the US and available in limited quantities on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The set was revealed on [[January 13]], [[2025]] and went up for preorder the following day. | :Singe was included in a two-pack with Spinister, Hairsplitter, [[Topspin (G1)#Age of the Primes|Topspin]], and [[Freezeout (TR)#Age of the Primes|Headmaster Freezeout]] as part of the “Wreck ‘n Doom Collection,” which was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the US and available in limited quantities on [[Hasbro Pulse]]. The set was revealed on [[January 13]], [[2025]] and went up for preorder the following day. | ||
{{comingsoontoy}} | {{comingsoontoy}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Japanese:'' '''Singe''' (シンジ ''Shinji'') | *''Japanese:'' '''Singe''' (シンジ ''Shinji'') | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 16 January 2025
| This article is about the Decepticon Targetmaster partner. For the Autobot Kreon "Singe", see Scorch (G1). |
- Singe is a Decepticon-allied Nebulan Targetmaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Singe may be the only being to have joined the Decepticons for love. Years ago, Singe lost his lover Llyra to Galen, leaving him crushed. When his rival joined the Autobots, Singe signed up with Llyra's father, Lord Zarak, and the Decepticons, hoping to slay Galen and win back Llyra's heart. The binary-bonding process made the callow playboy into a double-barreled nuclear-powered flamethrower, capable of liquefying metal and barbecuing Galen alive. But the Decepticons' defeat and subsequent exile from Nebulos left Singe bitter, hateful, and unfulfilled. To make matters worse, Galen died before he could kill him! Even the company of his partners Spinister and Hairsplitter can't shake his loneliness.[1]
In some universes, Singe is a native Cybertronian, rather than a Nebulan Targetmaster.
Fiction
War for Cybertron Trilogy marketing material
During the war for Cybertron, Singe was an Air Force Weapons Raider. Siege toy packaging
2019 IDW continuity
Singe and Gutcruncher took advantage of the Tether's fall to steal some energon from a storage facility. They ran afoul of Security Operations officers Strongarm and Bumper and started a firefight with them. Gauge was accidentally shot in the crossfire and her mentor Arcee angrily stormed the criminals' position and took Singe down herself. Gutcruncher managed to escape, but Singe was arrested. Arcee/Greenlight: Run In custody, Singe was forcefully interrogated by Prowl, who was looking for information on The Rise. An intimidated Singe pointed Security in the direction of Swindle's. Swindle's During a prison break, an escaping Swindle declined to spring the pleading Singe from his cell, seeing no further profit in his former enforcer. Hunt
Generations Selects Special Comic
In 2050, Spinister wielded Singe and Shrute as the Autobots and Decepticons charged into battle against the Dinobots. Volcanicus comic 2
Commercial appearances
Spinister wielded both Singe and Hairsplitter in a battle against the three Autobot Double Targetmasters, firing them both wildly in their gun modes while chasing down his targets. Double Targetmasters commercial
Toys
The Transformers
- Spinister (Targetmaster, 1988)
- Known designers: Takashi Kunihiro (TakaraTomy)
- Released the fifth year of the original Transformers toyline, in the second assortment of Targetmastrs, Singe transforms into a "dual flamethrower" in basically one and a half steps. As a Targetmaster, his handle is a 5 mm post, making him compatible with a lot of toys throughout the entire franchise. His base also features a 5 mm post-hole, nominally used to combine him with his pack-in partner Hairsplitter to form a super-rifle.
- Singe and Hairsplitter were only available with the Decepticon Targetmaster Spinister in 1988. No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.
Combiner Wars
- Deluxe (TFSS 4.0, 2016)
- Combiner Wars Singe is a redeco of Thrilling 30 Caliburst, transforming into a triple-barreled gun. He can also combine with his pack-in partner Shrute (or any other iteration of the Holepunch mold) to form a super-rifle, with either one forming the "front" part.
- He was only available as an accessory with Spinister, the third figure released in the Figure Subscription Service 4.0.
- This mold was also used to make Adventure Targetmaster, Timelines Dia, and Combiner Wars Sunbeam.
War for Cybertron: Siege
- Singe (Battle Master, 2019)
- Hasbro ID number: WFC-S44
- TakaraTomy name: Singe (シンジ)
- TakaraTomy ID number: SG-43
- TakaraTomy release date: 2020 February 22
- Accessories: Cannon, 2 "Fire Blast effects"
- Part of the fourth wave of Siege Battle Masters, Singe is a redeco of Firedrive, transforming from robot to "Double-Barreled Nuclear-Powered Flamethrower" in 5 steps. As a part of the C.O.M.B.A.T. System, he includes two "Fire Blast" effect pieces (recolors of the effects that originally came with Aimless) that can be used to simulate his blaster mode firing, and can slot onto the various hardpoints found on other figures and weaponry from the same subline to simulate blaster fire or explosions. The outer peg of the effect parts can also attach to 5 mm ports. The actual gun barrel piece can detach from the back, revealing a 3 mm peg, and connect to his arm like a cannon. Due to the size of the piece compared to Singe, attaching Fire Blast parts to his barrels will cause the figure to become too unbalanced to stand.
- Singe's original partners, Spinister and "Shrute", were also each remade and released separately in Siege.
| Siege mold: Battle Master Firedrive | ||
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| Siege accessory mold: Aimless's Fire Blast effects | ||
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War for Cybertron Trilogy
- Sparkless Seeker (Battle 3-pack, 2021)
- TakaraTomy ID number: WFC-20
- TakaraTomy release date: January 29, 2022
- Accessories: Cannon, 2 Fire Blast effects
- War for Cybertron Trilogy "Sparkless Singe" is a greenish-gray redeco of the above figure. Sparkless Singe comes with the same "Fire Blast" effect pieces as before, but in a slightly darker shade of green.
- Sparkless Singe comes packaged with the Voyager-sized Sparkless Seeker and fellow Battle Master Sparkless Caliburst.
- This toy, like most of the Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy toys, is a Walmart exclusive in the U.S. and Canada.
| Siege mold: Battle Master Firedrive | ||
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| Siege accessory mold: Aimless's Fire Blast effects | ||
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Age of the Primes
- Spinister vs. Topspin (Multi-pack, 2025)
- Known designers: Mark Maher (Hasbro), Amy Bence (packaging)[2]
- Age of the Primes Singe is not a repaint of his above War for Cybertron: Siege figure, but rather of Legacy: Evolution Zigzag. This was done for parity with the Targetmasters included with Legacy: Evolution Needlenose and Legacy: United Quake. As with Zigzag, he transforms into a double-barreled blaster for his partner Spinister to wield, which can combine into a larger weapon with the also-included Hairsplitter, like their original toys.
- Singe was included in a two-pack with Spinister, Hairsplitter, Topspin, and Headmaster Freezeout as part of the “Wreck ‘n Doom Collection,” which was exclusive to Amazon in the US and available in limited quantities on Hasbro Pulse. The set was revealed on January 13, 2025 and went up for preorder the following day.
Notes
Foreign names
- Japanese: Singe (シンジ Shinji)
References
- ↑ The Transformers Universe profile for Spinister, Singe, and Hairsplitter profile in The Transformers #65
- ↑ January 14, 2025's MASSIVE Transformers Tuesday! In-Hand Product Showcase and Pre-orders | Hasbro Pulse with Nate Purswell, Mark Maher, and Evan Brooks.
Categories:
- Upcoming toy releases
- Age of the Primes Decepticons
- Battle Masters
- Combiner Wars Decepticons
- Generation 1 toy Decepticons
- Generations Selects Decepticons
- IDW (2019) Decepticons
- Nebulans
- Second Cybertron Alliance
- Targetmasters
- Variable species characters
- War for Cybertron: Kingdom Decepticons
- War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons
