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{{disambig2|Scorponok's little pal|Blurr's racer friend|Fasttrack (IDW)}} | {{disambig2|Scorponok's little pal|Blurr's racer friend|Fasttrack (IDW)}} | ||
:''Fasttrack is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. In Japan, he became '''Black Rorichi'''.'' | :''Fasttrack is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. In Japan, he became '''Black Rorichi'''.'' | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
[[Image:Fasttrack.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Nel Yomtov has much to answer for]] | [[Image:Fasttrack.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Nel Yomtov]] has much to answer for]] | ||
Fasttrack was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command. They were ambushed while leading captured Autobots on a death march to [[Polyhex]]'s smelting pool. Fasttrack seemed caught off-balance by the attack and was among the first to flee the scene once the retreat was sounded. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!|Ring of Hate!}} | |||
{{note|The comic's mistake-riddled coloring seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned. The robot mode shown was [[Blot]]'s, however—a mistake also not uncommon in the ''Headmasters'' comic.}} | {{note|The comic's mistake-riddled coloring seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned. The robot mode shown was [[Blot]]'s, however—a mistake also not uncommon in the ''Headmasters'' comic.}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
[[Image:Guardminder toys.jpg|right|175px|thumb|]] | [[Image:Guardminder toys.jpg|right|175px|thumb|"Pardon me, I need to guide a plane down the runway here."]] | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
*'''Scorponok''' (Headmaster, 1987) | *'''Scorponok''' (Headmaster, 1987) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''D-93''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''D-93''' | ||
*''Accessories'': 2 guns | **''Accessories'': 2 guns | ||
: Available only with the large [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] Decepticon Scorponok, Fasttrack transforms into a six-wheeled assault buggy. His axles were designed for quick rolling down the main ramp of Scorponok's city mode. | |||
: | ::*[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm Fasttrack information (via Scorponok) at TFU.info] | ||
===Super-God Masterforce=== | ===Super-God Masterforce=== | ||
*'''BlackZarak''' (Headmaster, 1988) | *'''BlackZarak''' (Headmaster, 1988) | ||
*''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-311''' | **''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-311''' | ||
*''Accessories'': 2 guns | **''Accessories'': 2 guns | ||
: Available only with BlackZarak, a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of Scorponok, Black Rorichi is a redeco of Fasttrack. | : Available only with BlackZarak, a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of Scorponok, Black Rorichi is a redeco of Fasttrack. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[Image:Fasttrack model.jpg|right|180px|thumb|I | [[Image:Fasttrack model.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"'Inanimate'?! I'll show [[Grimlock (G1)|HIM]] 'inanimate'!"]] | ||
* Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "[[The Rebirth]]", the mini-series which ended the US Generation 1 cartoon, but never actually appeared. He may have been slated to appear before "Rebirth" was cut from five episodes to three. | |||
* Fasttrack's design was re-used in ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the [[Guardminder | * Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "[[The Rebirth]]", the mini-series which ended the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|US ''Generation 1'' cartoon]], but never actually appeared. He may have been slated to appear before "Rebirth" was cut from five episodes to three. | ||
* Answering a [[Letters Page (Marvel UK)|Grim Gram]] in the UK comics, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like [[Scamper]] or [[Roller]] to "count" as Transformers; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead. | * Fasttrack's design was re-used in ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the [[Guardminder]]s. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Rorichi's colors. | ||
* Answering a [[Letters Page (Marvel UK)|Grim Gram]] in the UK comics, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like [[Scamper]] or [[Roller]] to "count" as [[Transformers]]; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead. | |||
* The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok. | * The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok. | ||
Revision as of 04:45, 28 March 2009
| This article is about Scorponok's little pal. For Blurr's racer friend, see Fasttrack (IDW). |
- Fasttrack is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family. In Japan, he became Black Rorichi.
Fasttrack is a semi-autonomous armored interceptor under the control of the Decepticon Scorponok.
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Fasttrack was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command. They were ambushed while leading captured Autobots on a death march to Polyhex's smelting pool. Fasttrack seemed caught off-balance by the attack and was among the first to flee the scene once the retreat was sounded. Ring of Hate!
The comic's mistake-riddled coloring seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned. The robot mode shown was Blot's, however—a mistake also not uncommon in the Headmasters comic.
Toys
Generation 1
- Scorponok (Headmaster, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: D-93
- Accessories: 2 guns
- Available only with the large Headmaster Decepticon Scorponok, Fasttrack transforms into a six-wheeled assault buggy. His axles were designed for quick rolling down the main ramp of Scorponok's city mode.
Super-God Masterforce
- BlackZarak (Headmaster, 1988)
- Japanese ID number: D-311
- Accessories: 2 guns
- Available only with BlackZarak, a redeco/retool of Scorponok, Black Rorichi is a redeco of Fasttrack.
Trivia
- Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "The Rebirth", the mini-series which ended the US Generation 1 cartoon, but never actually appeared. He may have been slated to appear before "Rebirth" was cut from five episodes to three.
- Fasttrack's design was re-used in Super-God Masterforce for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the Guardminders. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Rorichi's colors.
- Answering a Grim Gram in the UK comics, Grimlock said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like Scamper or Roller to "count" as Transformers; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead.
- The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok.
