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:''Shōki is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] [[Trainbot|Trainbot]] from the [[The Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:G1 - Shouki - Boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Went so fast, he left his feet behind.]] | |||
'''Shōki''' (ショウキ) is the [[Trainbot|Trainbots]]' leader, and elder brother to [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]. He's among the fastest of the team, especially when he's linked to Yukikaze in train mode. Unfortunately, he's also occasionally brash and irresponsible in his duties. | |||
[[Image:G1 - Shouki - Boxart.jpg | |||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Headmasters | ===''The Headmasters'' cartoon=== | ||
{{charstubfiction}} | {{charstubfiction}} | ||
[[Image:Shouki.jpg| | ===''The Headmasters'' comic=== | ||
===Dreamwave comics | [[Image:Shouki.jpg|right|100px|thumb|"So I asked her... 'want to get hitched in Vegas'?"]] | ||
===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics=== | |||
Shōki (or someone who looks a lot like him) was part of a big crowd of unhappy Cybertronians who made [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] look really stupid when he tried to make a speech assuring them that everything would be okay after the collapse of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s supposedly-benevolent rule. {{storylink|Skyfire (comic issue)|Skyfire}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Headmasters=== | ===The Headmasters=== | ||
*''' | *'''Shōki''' (Trainbot, 1987) | ||
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-126''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''C-126''' | ||
**''Accessories'': "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel | **''Accessories'': "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel | ||
: Getsuei transforms into a Type 0 Shinkansen bullet train. He also forms the upper torso of the team's combined mode [[Raiden]]. | : Getsuei transforms into a Type 0 Shinkansen bullet train. He also forms the upper torso of the team's combined mode [[Raiden|Raiden]]. | ||
*'''Raiden''' (Gift set, 1987) | *'''Raiden''' (Gift set, 1987) | ||
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*'''Raiden''' (TF Jr set, 1987) | *'''Raiden''' (TF Jr set, 1987) | ||
: An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the [[Transformer Jr]] series. Each individual has a (stumpy) representation of their larger robot modes, and could combine to form a stumpy Raiden. | : An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the [[Transformer Jr|Transformer Jr]] series. Each individual has a (stumpy) representation of their larger robot modes, and could combine to form a stumpy Raiden. | ||
===Zone=== | ===Zone=== | ||
*''' | *'''Shōki''' (Trainbot, 1990) | ||
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-355''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''C-355''' | ||
**''Accessories'': "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel | **''Accessories'': "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel | ||
: The Trainbots were re-released during ''[[Zone]]'' in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original ''Headmasters'' incarnations. | : The Trainbots were re-released during ''[[Zone|Zone]]'' in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original ''Headmasters'' incarnations. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of | * Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of Shōki's name since it is "spelled" in phonetic katakana rather than kanji, it most likely comes from a type of Japanese WWII fighter plane. | ||
* The Trainbots are all originally ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys, which came in two different color schemes. | * The Trainbots are all originally ''[[Diaclone|Diaclone]]'' toys, which came in two different color schemes. However, there are several mold differences between the ''Diaclone'' and ''Transformers'' versions. Shōki is the most changed of all, though it's by the addition of the "waist plate" accessory for Raiden, which was not present in the ''Diaclone'' versions. The ''Transformers'' releases also lost the Diaclone pilots (of course) and the little plastic tracks for the trains to ride on. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Shouki/shouki.htm | * [http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Shouki/shouki.htm Shōki at TFU.info] | ||
* [http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diatr/d068.html ''Diaclone'' Shōki at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)] | |||
* [http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diatr/d068.html ''Diaclone'' | |||
[[Category: Autobots]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: Combiners]] | [[Category:Combiners]] | ||
[[Category: Headmasters characters]] | [[Category:Headmasters characters]] | ||
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]] | [[Category:Japanese-original characters]] | ||
[[Category: Zone characters]] | [[Category:Zone characters]] | ||
Revision as of 06:55, 21 March 2009
- Shōki is an Autobot Trainbot from the Headmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Shōki (ショウキ) is the Trainbots' leader, and elder brother to Yukikaze. He's among the fastest of the team, especially when he's linked to Yukikaze in train mode. Unfortunately, he's also occasionally brash and irresponsible in his duties.
Fiction
The Headmasters cartoon
The Headmasters comic
Dreamwave Generation 1 comics
Shōki (or someone who looks a lot like him) was part of a big crowd of unhappy Cybertronians who made Prowl look really stupid when he tried to make a speech assuring them that everything would be okay after the collapse of Shockwave's supposedly-benevolent rule. Skyfire
Toys
The Headmasters
- Shōki (Trainbot, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: C-126
- Accessories: "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel
- Getsuei transforms into a Type 0 Shinkansen bullet train. He also forms the upper torso of the team's combined mode Raiden.
- Raiden (Gift set, 1987)
- The entire Trainbot team was sold both as individuals and in a six-bot Raiden gift-set. All six toys in this set were identical to their individual releases.
- Raiden (TF Jr set, 1987)
- An exceedingly simplified version of the entire Trainbot team was made available as part of the Transformer Jr series. Each individual has a (stumpy) representation of their larger robot modes, and could combine to form a stumpy Raiden.
Zone
- Shōki (Trainbot, 1990)
- Japanese ID number: C-355
- Accessories: "Mach laser" pistol, 3 "joint parts" connectors, Raiden breast panel, Raiden waist panel
- The Trainbots were re-released during Zone in new packaging, and only as individuals, never in a box set. The toys are identical to their original Headmasters incarnations.
Trivia
- Though it is a little tricky to tell the true meaning of Shōki's name since it is "spelled" in phonetic katakana rather than kanji, it most likely comes from a type of Japanese WWII fighter plane.
- The Trainbots are all originally Diaclone toys, which came in two different color schemes. However, there are several mold differences between the Diaclone and Transformers versions. Shōki is the most changed of all, though it's by the addition of the "waist plate" accessory for Raiden, which was not present in the Diaclone versions. The Transformers releases also lost the Diaclone pilots (of course) and the little plastic tracks for the trains to ride on.
