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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Micromaster|the Energon Autobot|Treadbolt}} | {{disambig2|the Generation 1 Micromaster|the Energon Autobot|Treadbolt}} | ||
:''Tread Bolt is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. He is sometimes a [[Micromaster]].'' | :''Tread Bolt is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. He is sometimes a [[Micromaster]].'' | ||
[[Image:TreadBoltBoxart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|What the hell does my name mean?]] | [[Image:TreadBoltBoxart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|What the hell does my name mean?]] | ||
'''Tread Bolt''' is a dick. | '''Tread Bolt''' is a dick. When he's not using his amazing stealth powers to infiltrate [[Decepticon]] airspace, he's sneaking up on his fellow Autobot [[Micromaster|Micromasters]] and scaring the bejeezus out of them. Even though he sees this as "practice", his comrades in the [[Air Patrol]] would rather he let his skills lapse—especially when he shows up, uninvited, in their quarters. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
Tread Bolt was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. He survived to confront Hardhead with the [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]-controlled Nightbeat in the planet's subterranean tunnels, but failed to prevent the Autobot from escaping into the Dead Universe. | Tread Bolt was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. He survived to confront Hardhead with the [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]-controlled Nightbeat in the planet's subterranean tunnels, but failed to prevent the Autobot from escaping into the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
[[Image:TreadBoltToy.jpg|right|90px|thumb|Sky High. | [[Image:TreadBoltToy.jpg|right|90px|thumb|Sky High. Sky High. SKY HIGH. I'm Batman.]] | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
*'''Air Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1990) | *'''Air Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1990) | ||
: Tread Bolt transforms into a concept Stealth Bomber jet. He was only available as part of the [[Air Patrol]] set with his teammates [[Blaze Master]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], and [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]]. | : Tread Bolt transforms into a concept Stealth Bomber jet. He was only available as part of the [[Air Patrol]] set with his teammates [[Blaze Master (G1)|Blaze Master]], [[Eagle Eye (G1)|Eagle Eye]], and [[Sky High (Micromaster)|Sky High]]. | ||
===Zone=== | ===Zone=== | ||
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: The Air Patrol was released a year later in Japan as part of [[Takara]]'s ''[[Zone]]'' series, with no notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] release. | : The Air Patrol was released a year later in Japan as part of [[Takara]]'s ''[[Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' series, with no notable changes from the [[Hasbro]] release. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Most—if not all—of the toys pictured in the 1990 [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' catalog are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from final product pop up. In Tread Bolt's case, the catalog version lacks the final's "Air Force" [[Tampograph|tampographs]]. | * Most—if not all—of the toys pictured in the 1990 [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' catalog are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from final product pop up. In Tread Bolt's case, the catalog version lacks the final's "Air Force" [[Tampograph|tampographs]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/TreadBolt/treadbolt.htm Tread Bolt at TFU.info] | * [http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/TreadBolt/treadbolt.htm Tread Bolt at TFU.info] | ||
[[Category:Autobots]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
Revision as of 09:26, 5 June 2009
| This article is about the Generation 1 Micromaster. For the Energon Autobot, see Treadbolt. |
- Tread Bolt is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family. He is sometimes a Micromaster.
Tread Bolt is a dick. When he's not using his amazing stealth powers to infiltrate Decepticon airspace, he's sneaking up on his fellow Autobot Micromasters and scaring the bejeezus out of them. Even though he sees this as "practice", his comrades in the Air Patrol would rather he let his skills lapse—especially when he shows up, uninvited, in their quarters.
- French-Canadian name: Boulon
Fiction
IDW comics continuity
Tread Bolt was one of the legions of Dead Universe Micromasters who pursued Hardhead and Nightbeat on Gorlam Prime. He survived to confront Hardhead with the Jhiaxus-controlled Nightbeat in the planet's subterranean tunnels, but failed to prevent the Autobot from escaping into the Dead Universe. Spotlight: Hardhead
Toys
Generation 1
- Air Patrol (Micromaster Patrol, 1990)
- Tread Bolt transforms into a concept Stealth Bomber jet. He was only available as part of the Air Patrol set with his teammates Blaze Master, Eagle Eye, and Sky High.
Zone
- Sky Patrol Team (Micro Transformer team, 1990)
- Japanese ID number: C-352
- The Air Patrol was released a year later in Japan as part of Takara's Zone series, with no notable changes from the Hasbro release.
Universe (2008)
Classic Series
- Tread Bolt (Voyager, 2008)
- Accessories: Rocket Booster pack, rifle, 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, helmet
- Tread Bolt is a redeco of Classics Jetfire, transforming into a Cybertronic swing-winged fighter jet. It features a removable robot-mode helmet (the side guns becoming blasters mounted on the sides of the nosecone in vehicle mode), the toy's add-on booster packs have flip-out reveal cannons accessible in both modes, and it also features forearm-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers.
- An unexpected level of detail can be found on the grey non-firing rifle; when it is assembled, the gun's "sight" comes together in a way that would be functional on a full-size weapon.
- The paint deco for his alt mode seems to be based almost entirely on that of the U.S Navy Blue Angel Planes.
- This mold was used to make the BotCon 2007 version of Dreadwind.
Trivia
- Most—if not all—of the toys pictured in the 1990 Hasbro Transformers catalog are unfinished prototypes or mock-ups, and a variety of differences from final product pop up. In Tread Bolt's case, the catalog version lacks the final's "Air Force" tampographs.
