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<div id="title-factionicons" style="float: right; display: none;"><div style="position: relative;">[[Mini-Con|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/d/d5/Minicon_symbol.png/30px-Minicon_symbol.png" width="30" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div><div style="position: relative;">[[Autobot|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/f/fe/Symbol_autobot_reg.png/30px-Symbol_autobot_reg.png" width="30" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div></div> | <div id="title-factionicons" style="float: right; display: none;"><div style="position: relative;">[[Mini-Con|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/d/d5/Minicon_symbol.png/30px-Minicon_symbol.png" width="30" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div><div style="position: relative;">[[Autobot|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/f/fe/Symbol_autobot_reg.png/30px-Symbol_autobot_reg.png" width="30" height="30" border="0"/>]]</div></div> | ||
{{disambig2|the Armada and Energon Mini-Con|the Universe Mini-Con|High Wire (Universe)}} | |||
:''High Wire is a [[Mini-Con]] in the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
:''High Wire is a [[ | |||
[[Image:Armada Highwire art.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Ohh, it's a deep burn! Oh, it's so deep! Oh, I can barely lift my right arm 'cause I did so many.]] | [[Image:Armada Highwire art.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Ohh, it's a deep burn! Oh, it's so deep! Oh, I can barely lift my right arm 'cause I did so many.]] | ||
'''High Wire''' is a bike. Motivational, intelligent, yet ego-free, he believes unwaveringly in the power of teamwork, and though he wouldn't admit it, he is great at leadership. | '''High Wire''' is a bike. Motivational, intelligent, yet ego-free, he believes unwaveringly in the power of teamwork, and though he wouldn't admit it, he is great at leadership. | ||
He combines with his fellow [[ | He combines with his fellow [[Street Action Team]] members to form [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. On [[Drift (episode)|at least one occasion]] he has demonstrated a limited ability to manipulate time. | ||
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===Cartoon continuity=== | ===Cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''Armada''==== | ====''Armada''==== | ||
:''Voice actor:'' SFX, [[ | :''Voice actor:'' SFX, [[Terry Klassen]] (US); SFX, ? (Japan) | ||
A million years ago, a ceasefire was called between the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], during which it was decided to banish the Mini-Cons from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] so they would never be used as tools of war again. High Wire was among the Mini-Cons who were placed in stasis inside [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con storage panels]] on board the starship ''[[ | A million years ago, a ceasefire was called between the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], during which it was decided to banish the Mini-Cons from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] so they would never be used as tools of war again. High Wire was among the Mini-Cons who were placed in stasis inside [[Mini-Con storage panel|Mini-Con storage panels]] on board the starship ''[[Exodus]]'' for the long journey into deep space. | ||
However, during the launch of the ''Exodus'', the Decepticon leader [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] betrayed the ceasefire and attacked, hoping to take all the Mini-Cons for himself. The Autobots managed to hold off the Decepticons long enough for the ''Exodus'' to make it to a warp gate and leave Cybertron behind forever. After drifting through space for countless years, the Mini-Con ship collided with the moon of a primitive world that would become known as [[ | However, during the launch of the ''Exodus'', the Decepticon leader [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] betrayed the ceasefire and attacked, hoping to take all the Mini-Cons for himself. The Autobots managed to hold off the Decepticons long enough for the ''Exodus'' to make it to a warp gate and leave Cybertron behind forever. After drifting through space for countless years, the Mini-Con ship collided with the moon of a primitive world that would become known as [[Earth]] and broke apart, half of it remaining on the moon while the rest crash-landed on the planet's surface. | ||
Thousands of years later, a [[ | Thousands of years later, a [[human]] schoolboy named [[Rad White|Rad]] and his friend [[Carlos]] were exploring the caves under the local [[Cosmoscope Research Center|observatory]] when they discovered the remains of the ''Exodus''. Rad was drawn to the glowing, green Mini-Con panel in the darkness, and when he touched it, the systems of the ''Exodus'' reactivated and sent a signal back to Cybertron. Now the Transformers knew what had become of the Mini-Cons. After Rad and Carlos exited the caves and met up with [[Alexis]], they were confronted by Megatron himself. In his fear, Rad stumbled and dropped the Mini-Con panel, which activated and released High Wire. High Wire was shocked to see Megatron and scanned Rad's bicycle to enable the escape for his new friends and liberators. However, Megatron managed to stop them and demanded the humans turn over High Wire. Fortunately for all concerned, the Autobot leader, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], arrived to confront the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|First Encounter|First Encounter}} | ||
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*'''Energon Kicker with High Wire''' (Deluxe, 2005) | *'''Energon Kicker with High Wire''' (Deluxe, 2005) | ||
:High Wire is a much larger, near Basic-sized version of ''Energon'' High Wire. He is an all-new design with increased detailing and some minor design changes, but unfortunately is out of scale of the Kicker figure he is packed with. He has a [[ | :High Wire is a much larger, near Basic-sized version of ''Energon'' High Wire. He is an all-new design with increased detailing and some minor design changes, but unfortunately is out of scale of the Kicker figure he is packed with. He has a [[spark crystal]] on his chest rather than a Mini-Con powerlinx port. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Energon Kicker with High Wire set was not "mech-designed" or engineered by [[ | * The Energon Kicker with High Wire set was not "mech-designed" or engineered by [[Takara]] employees, a rarity for normal-series ''Transformers'' toys. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| This article is about the Armada and Energon Mini-Con. For the Universe Mini-Con, see High Wire (Universe). |
- High Wire is a Mini-Con in the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
High Wire is a bike. Motivational, intelligent, yet ego-free, he believes unwaveringly in the power of teamwork, and though he wouldn't admit it, he is great at leadership.
He combines with his fellow Street Action Team members to form Perceptor. On at least one occasion he has demonstrated a limited ability to manipulate time.
- Japanese Armada name: Wheelie<br />
- Japanese Energon name: Hopper
Fiction
Cartoon continuity
Armada
- Voice actor: SFX, Terry Klassen (US); SFX, ? (Japan)
A million years ago, a ceasefire was called between the Autobots and the Decepticons, during which it was decided to banish the Mini-Cons from Cybertron so they would never be used as tools of war again. High Wire was among the Mini-Cons who were placed in stasis inside Mini-Con storage panels on board the starship Exodus for the long journey into deep space.
However, during the launch of the Exodus, the Decepticon leader Megatron betrayed the ceasefire and attacked, hoping to take all the Mini-Cons for himself. The Autobots managed to hold off the Decepticons long enough for the Exodus to make it to a warp gate and leave Cybertron behind forever. After drifting through space for countless years, the Mini-Con ship collided with the moon of a primitive world that would become known as Earth and broke apart, half of it remaining on the moon while the rest crash-landed on the planet's surface.
Thousands of years later, a human schoolboy named Rad and his friend Carlos were exploring the caves under the local observatory when they discovered the remains of the Exodus. Rad was drawn to the glowing, green Mini-Con panel in the darkness, and when he touched it, the systems of the Exodus reactivated and sent a signal back to Cybertron. Now the Transformers knew what had become of the Mini-Cons. After Rad and Carlos exited the caves and met up with Alexis, they were confronted by Megatron himself. In his fear, Rad stumbled and dropped the Mini-Con panel, which activated and released High Wire. High Wire was shocked to see Megatron and scanned Rad's bicycle to enable the escape for his new friends and liberators. However, Megatron managed to stop them and demanded the humans turn over High Wire. Fortunately for all concerned, the Autobot leader, Optimus Prime, arrived to confront the Decepticon leader. First Encounter
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Toys
Armada
- Street Action Mini-Con Team (Mini-Con Team, 2002)
- Armada High Wire transforms into a tiny BMX bicycle with turning pedals. His robot mode is adorable. He can combine with Sureshock and Grindor to form Perceptor, becoming the head and back of the gestalt form.
- Magna Convoy DX Set (Multi-pack, 2003)
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Energon
- Perceptor (Basic, 2004)
- Energon High Wire transforms into a dirt bike that doesn't hold together very well. His robot head can be used as a kickstand in this mode. Once again, he can combine with Sureshock and Grindor to form Perceptor. For some reason, it's hard to tell what side of his head is actually his face.
- Energon Kicker with High Wire (Deluxe, 2005)
- High Wire is a much larger, near Basic-sized version of Energon High Wire. He is an all-new design with increased detailing and some minor design changes, but unfortunately is out of scale of the Kicker figure he is packed with. He has a spark crystal on his chest rather than a Mini-Con powerlinx port.
Universe (2003)
- Perceptor (Basic, 2005)
- Universe Perceptor is a repack of Energon Perceptor, with no changes to the contents within.
Cybertron
- Blastcharge vs High Wire (Mini-Con 2-pack, 2006)
- Cybertron High Wire is a redeco of Energon High Wire. His vehicle mode's paint scheme is based upon <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evel_Knievel" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Evel_Knievel">Evel Knievel</a>'s various American flag-themed motorcycles. He retains his ability to combine with Sureshock and Grindor to form a patriotically-coloured Perceptor.
Trivia
- The Energon Kicker with High Wire set was not "mech-designed" or engineered by Takara employees, a rarity for normal-series Transformers toys.
