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{{factions|autobot}} | {{factions|autobot}} | ||
{{picsneeded|Toy}} | {{picsneeded|Toy}} | ||
:''Dashtacker is <strike>an Autobot</strike> '''two''' [[Autobot]] | :''Dashtacker is <strike>an Autobot</strike> a '''two'''-[[Autobot]] [[Multiforce]] member from the [[Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Dashtacker.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"My card art looks surprisingly like a cassette-bot!"]] | |||
'''Dashtacker''' (ダッシュタッカー ''Dasshutakkā'') is an important member of the [[Multiforce]] team. He also happens to be the background member of Multiforce. Strong and reliable, Dashtacker is also the least noted member of the team. Fittingly he is composed of the [[Autobot]]s [[Dash (Victory)|Dash]] and [[Tacker]], warriors even less noticeable than Dashtacker himself. He is the perfect backbone for the group and makes a great right side to [[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]]. | '''Dashtacker''' (ダッシュタッカー ''Dasshutakkā'') is an important member of the [[Multiforce]] team. He also happens to be the background member of Multiforce. Strong and reliable, Dashtacker is also the least noted member of the team. Fittingly he is composed of the [[Autobot]]s [[Dash (Victory)|Dash]] and [[Tacker]], warriors even less noticeable than Dashtacker himself. He is the perfect backbone for the group and makes a great right side to [[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]]. | ||
:''RTM1 dub name:'' '''Batchtaster''' (no, seriously) '''Bashtaser''' | :''RTM1 dub name:'' '''Batchtaster''' (no, seriously), sometimes '''Bashtaser''' | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Victory'' cartoon=== | ===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''Victory'' cartoon==== | |||
:''Voice actor:'' [[Yoshikazu Hirano]] (Japanese) | :''Voice actor:'' [[Yoshikazu Hirano]] (Japanese) | ||
Dashtacker served aboard the Sector One base of the Galactic Defense Forces under the [[Brainmaster]] Car Trio. He got offended at the idea that his boss, [[Wingwaver]], might be left on Planet V while the rest transferred to Earth. He went so far as to shout this at [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] who quickly pointed out that, before he was so rudely interrupted, he was including Wingwaver in the transfer. Everyone except Dashtacker thought it was quite a laugh. During a search mission in the Amazon, Tacker got stuck in the mud which helped reveal the Autobot position. Big oops. | Dashtacker served aboard the Sector One base of the Galactic Defense Forces under the [[Brainmaster]] Car Trio. He got offended at the idea that his boss, [[Wingwaver]], might be left on Planet V while the rest transferred to Earth. He went so far as to shout this at [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] who quickly pointed out that, before he was so rudely interrupted, he was including Wingwaver in the transfer. Everyone except Dashtacker thought it was quite a laugh. During a search mission in the Amazon, Tacker got stuck in the mud which helped reveal the Autobot position. Big oops. | ||
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====Micromaster Collection==== | |||
{{storylink|Micromaster Collection#Part 6: The Menace of Landcross's Combining Formation!|The Menace of Landcross's Combining Formation!}} | |||
===Japanese ''Victory'' manga=== | |||
===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics=== | ===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics=== | ||
Dashtacker was one of several angry Autobots who were sick of listening to [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] on Cybertron, after the overthrow of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Luckily, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was there to quiet down the mob, giving Prowl a chance to go off and get drunk with [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} | Dashtacker was one of several angry Autobots who were sick of listening to [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] on Cybertron, after the overthrow of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Luckily, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was there to quiet down the mob, giving Prowl a chance to go off and get drunk with [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Victory=== | ===Victory=== | ||
*'''Dashtacer''' {{sic}} | *'''Dashtacer''' {{sic}} (Multiforce, 1989) | ||
**''ID number'': '''C-317''' | |||
**''Accessories'': Multi-Dash Gun, Multi-Tacker Gun, Landcross right fist, Landcross footplate | |||
: Dashtacker was always sold as a set in the [[Victory (toyline)|''Victory'' toyline]]; the "individual" version had both [[Dash (Victory)#Toys|Dash]] and [[Tacker#Toys|Tacker]] in a single box. Of course, this meant you also had "Tackerdash". | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/DashTacker/dashtacker.htm More information on Dashtacker at TFU.info]'' | |||
{{-}}{{anchor|Landcross}} | |||
*'''Landcross''' (Gift set, 1989) | |||
**''ID number'': '''C-319''' | |||
**''Accessories'': Multi-Dash Gun, Multi-Tacker Gun, Landcross right fist, Landcross footplate | |||
:Dashtacker was also available as part of the complete Multiforce/[[Landcross (Victory)#Toys|Landcross]] gift set. The toys are identical to their individual releases, though the packaging lacked the [[bio]]s and [[Tech Spec]]s for the "individual" members. | |||
===Micromaster Collection=== | |||
*'''Dash''' (DX Micromaster, 2004) | |||
**''Multiforce number'': '''3''' | |||
*'''Tacker''' (DX Micromaster, 2004) | |||
**''Multiforce number'': '''4''' | |||
: For ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'', the Multiforce members were only sold as true individuals, one per box. As such, Dashtacker had to be assembled by purchasing his components. This release saw the original versions' [[sticker]]s replaced with [[paint operation]]s. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/DashTacker/dashtacker.htm More information on Micromaster Collection Dashtacker at TFU.info]'' | |||
{{-}}{{anchor|Stealth}} | |||
*'''Dash Stealth Mode''' (DX Micromaster, 2004) | |||
**''Multiforce number'': '''3''' | |||
*'''Tacker Stealth Mode''' (DX Micromaster, 2004) | |||
**''Multiforce number'': '''4''' | |||
: In every case of 12 DX Micromasters, two were black-plastic "Stealth Mode" versions. Since the toys were in boxes that only indicated which of the six ''molds'' were in any given box, buyers had no ability to tell which two were the chasers. All six Multiforce members were available in black. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/BlackDashTacker/dashtacker.htm More information on Stealth Mode Dashtacker at TFU.info]'' | |||
[[Category:Combined forms]] | [[Category: Combined forms]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]] | [[Category: Japanese-original characters]] | ||
[[Category:Multiforce]] | [[Category: Multiforce]] | ||
Revision as of 06:10, 18 December 2010
- Dashtacker is
an Autobota two-Autobot Multiforce member from the Victory portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Dashtacker (ダッシュタッカー Dasshutakkā) is an important member of the Multiforce team. He also happens to be the background member of Multiforce. Strong and reliable, Dashtacker is also the least noted member of the team. Fittingly he is composed of the Autobots Dash and Tacker, warriors even less noticeable than Dashtacker himself. He is the perfect backbone for the group and makes a great right side to Landcross.
- RTM1 dub name: Batchtaster (no, seriously), sometimes Bashtaser
Fiction
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
Victory cartoon
- Voice actor: Yoshikazu Hirano (Japanese)
Dashtacker served aboard the Sector One base of the Galactic Defense Forces under the Brainmaster Car Trio. He got offended at the idea that his boss, Wingwaver, might be left on Planet V while the rest transferred to Earth. He went so far as to shout this at Star Saber who quickly pointed out that, before he was so rudely interrupted, he was including Wingwaver in the transfer. Everyone except Dashtacker thought it was quite a laugh. During a search mission in the Amazon, Tacker got stuck in the mud which helped reveal the Autobot position. Big oops.
Micromaster Collection
The Menace of Landcross's Combining Formation!
Japanese Victory manga
Dreamwave Generation 1 comics
Dashtacker was one of several angry Autobots who were sick of listening to Prowl on Cybertron, after the overthrow of Shockwave. Luckily, Ultra Magnus was there to quiet down the mob, giving Prowl a chance to go off and get drunk with Ironhide. Skyfire
Toys
Victory
- Dashtacer [sic] (Multiforce, 1989)
- ID number: C-317
- Accessories: Multi-Dash Gun, Multi-Tacker Gun, Landcross right fist, Landcross footplate
- Dashtacker was always sold as a set in the Victory toyline; the "individual" version had both Dash and Tacker in a single box. Of course, this meant you also had "Tackerdash".
- Landcross (Gift set, 1989)
- ID number: C-319
- Accessories: Multi-Dash Gun, Multi-Tacker Gun, Landcross right fist, Landcross footplate
- Dashtacker was also available as part of the complete Multiforce/Landcross gift set. The toys are identical to their individual releases, though the packaging lacked the bios and Tech Specs for the "individual" members.
Micromaster Collection
- Dash (DX Micromaster, 2004)
- Multiforce number: 3
- Tacker (DX Micromaster, 2004)
- Multiforce number: 4
- For Micromaster Collection, the Multiforce members were only sold as true individuals, one per box. As such, Dashtacker had to be assembled by purchasing his components. This release saw the original versions' stickers replaced with paint operations.
- Dash Stealth Mode (DX Micromaster, 2004)
- Multiforce number: 3
- Tacker Stealth Mode (DX Micromaster, 2004)
- Multiforce number: 4
- In every case of 12 DX Micromasters, two were black-plastic "Stealth Mode" versions. Since the toys were in boxes that only indicated which of the six molds were in any given box, buyers had no ability to tell which two were the chasers. All six Multiforce members were available in black.
