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{{disambigr|Flashback|the comic issue|Flashback!}} | {{disambigr|Flashback|the comic issue|Flashback!}} | ||
:''Blockrock is a [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] (via the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] "Classic Series").'' | :''Blockrock is a [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] (via the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]] "Classic Series").'' | ||
[[Image:TFU08-toy Blockrock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Transforms into a pony keg, perfect for rocking the block.]] | |||
'''Blockrock''' is [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s Mini-Con buddy. He rocks the block. | '''Blockrock''' is [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s Mini-Con buddy. He rocks the block. | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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: This mold was also used to make [[Hell Buzzsaw]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Hell Buzzsaw]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Mini-Con/Blockrock/blockrock.htm More information on Blockrock at TFU.info]'' | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Autobot Blaster's packaging-back bio refers to him having a partner called "'''Flashback'''". However, "Flashback" is not present on the online version of the bio, being replaced with "Blockrock". Obviously, the packaging bio accidentally uses an earlier name for the Mini-Con bird. | * Autobot Blaster's packaging-back bio refers to him having a partner called "'''Flashback'''". However, "Flashback" is not present on the online version of the bio, being replaced with "Blockrock". Obviously, the packaging bio accidentally uses an earlier name for the Mini-Con bird. | ||
* Blockrock's name may be an homage to [[G.B. Blackrock]], from the [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|''Generation 1'' Marvel Comics]]. | * Blockrock's name may be an homage to [[G.B. Blackrock]], from the [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|''Generation 1'' Marvel Comics]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:40, 26 June 2009
| This article is about the Autobot Mini-Con birdie. For the human millionaire industrialist, see G.B. Blackrock. |
| "Flashback" redirects here. For the comic issue, see Flashback!. |
- Blockrock is a Autobot-allied Mini-Con from the Classics portion of the Generation 1 continuity family (via the Universe "Classic Series").
Blockrock is Blaster's Mini-Con buddy. He rocks the block.
Toys
Universe (2008)
Classic Series
- Autobot Blaster with Blockrock Mini-Con! (Voyager, 2008)
- Available only with his larger partner "Autobot Blaster", Blockrock is a redeco of the Cybertron "Mini-Con" Laserbeak, transforming from a hexagonal turbine into a robotic bird. In turbine mode he can be stored in Blaster's chest compartment, or on the underside either wing.
- Blockrock can perch on the tips of Blaster's wings in his condor form by inserting his peg into one of the trailing edge holes, as well as Blaster's right arm. Despite his Mini-Con branding, he does not have a Powerlinx socket.
- This mold was also used to make Hell Buzzsaw.
Trivia
- Autobot Blaster's packaging-back bio refers to him having a partner called "Flashback". However, "Flashback" is not present on the online version of the bio, being replaced with "Blockrock". Obviously, the packaging bio accidentally uses an earlier name for the Mini-Con bird.
- Blockrock's name may be an homage to G.B. Blackrock, from the Generation 1 Marvel Comics.
