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:''Big Hauler is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Big Hauler is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Big Hauler MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Oh, joy, another complainer.]] | [[Image:Big Hauler MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Oh, joy, another complainer.]] | ||
The Autobot army has its share of negative nellies, and '''Big Hauler''' is the one (well, one of two) on the [[Monster Truck Patrol]]. He seemingly never has anything positive to say about any situation. However, this downer attitude only fuels his drive to ''overcome'' the sheer level of adversity he sees ahead of him. The light at the end of the tunnel may be there because the tunnel is on fire, but after that...? | The Autobot army has its share of negative nellies, and '''Big Hauler''' is the one (well, one of two) on the [[Monster Truck Patrol]]. He seemingly never has anything positive to say about any situation. However, this downer attitude only fuels his drive to ''overcome'' the sheer level of adversity he sees ahead of him. The light at the end of the tunnel may be there because the tunnel is on fire, but after that...? | ||
{{note|In Japan, Big Hauler is the leader of the "Big Truck Team" instead of | |||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ||
Big Hauler was one of many Micromasters activated in the closing days of the war before the [[Great Shutdown]]. He chose to side with the Autobots, and partnered up with his fellow monster truck, [[Hydraulic]]. The two of them were trying to help [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]]'s patrol get [[Roadbuster]] to safety on the battlefield when [[Crunch (G1)|Crunch]] was killed by stray enemy fire. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} | |||
Big Hauler was one of many Micromasters activated in the closing days of the war before the [[Great Shutdown]]. He chose to side with the Autobots, and partnered up with his fellow monster truck, [[Hydraulic]]. The two of them were trying to help [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]]'s patrol get [[Roadbuster]] to safety on the battlefield when [[Crunch]] was killed by stray enemy fire. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[Image:G1-toy BigHauler.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]] | |||
*'''Monster Truck Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1990) | *'''Monster Truck Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1990) | ||
: Big Hauler transforms into a green semi cab of undetermined model with oversized "monster truck" tires. He was only available in a [[Micromaster]] four-pack with his teammates [[Heavy Tread]], [[Hydraulic]] and [[Slow Poke]]. | : Big Hauler transforms into a green semi cab of undetermined model with oversized "monster truck" tires. He was only available in a [[Micromaster]] four-pack with his teammates [[Heavy Tread]], [[Hydraulic]] and [[Slow Poke]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Autobot/BigHauler/bighauler.htm More information on Big Hauler at TFU.info]'' | |||
===Return of Convoy=== | ===Return of Convoy=== | ||
*'''Big Truck Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991) | *'''Big Truck Team''' (Micro Trailer Team, 1991) | ||
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-361''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''C-361''' | ||
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #1 | |||
: The Monster Truck Patrol was released in Japan with no discernible differences during ''[[Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]''. However, the team ''did'' come with [[Micro Trailer]] #1. | : The Monster Truck Patrol was released in Japan with no discernible differences during ''[[Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]''. However, the team ''did'' come with [[Micro Trailer]] #1. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Big Hauler and Slow Poke's bios from the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' encyclopedia are incredibly similar, only Slow Poke's is written from the viewpoint of Hydraulic. Error or intent? | * Big Hauler and Slow Poke's bios from the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' encyclopedia are incredibly similar, only Slow Poke's is written from the viewpoint of Hydraulic. Error or intent? | ||
Revision as of 05:36, 30 June 2009
- Big Hauler is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Autobot army has its share of negative nellies, and Big Hauler is the one (well, one of two) on the Monster Truck Patrol. He seemingly never has anything positive to say about any situation. However, this downer attitude only fuels his drive to overcome the sheer level of adversity he sees ahead of him. The light at the end of the tunnel may be there because the tunnel is on fire, but after that...?
{{note|In Japan, Big Hauler is the leader of the "Big Truck Team" instead of
- French-Canadian name: Tourer
Fiction
Dreamwave comics continuity
Big Hauler was one of many Micromasters activated in the closing days of the war before the Great Shutdown. He chose to side with the Autobots, and partnered up with his fellow monster truck, Hydraulic. The two of them were trying to help Big Daddy's patrol get Roadbuster to safety on the battlefield when Crunch was killed by stray enemy fire. Destined for Nothing
Toys
Generation 1
- Monster Truck Patrol (Micromaster Patrol, 1990)
- Big Hauler transforms into a green semi cab of undetermined model with oversized "monster truck" tires. He was only available in a Micromaster four-pack with his teammates Heavy Tread, Hydraulic and Slow Poke.
Return of Convoy
- Big Truck Team (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
- Japanese ID number: C-361
- Accessories: Micro Trailer #1
- The Monster Truck Patrol was released in Japan with no discernible differences during Return of Convoy. However, the team did come with Micro Trailer #1.
Trivia
- Big Hauler and Slow Poke's bios from the Dreamwave More Than Meets The Eye encyclopedia are incredibly similar, only Slow Poke's is written from the viewpoint of Hydraulic. Error or intent?
