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That whole intro actually comes from the bio, so I adjusted the footnote accordingly. Plus I moved the Mini-Con-label-on-the-package bit into the Toys section.
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:''Laserbeak is a [[Planet X]] [[Decepticon]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''
:''Laserbeak is a [[Planet X]] [[Decepticon]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''
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Sometimes mistakenly believed to be a [[Mini-Con]]<ref>Soundwave's packaging labels Laserbeak a Mini-Con, but his [[Fun Publications]] MTMTE-style profile corrects this, stating: "Though it is often referred to as a Mini-Con, Laserbeak in fact bears no relation to these diminuative creatures."</ref>, '''Laserbeak''' is actually an extension of his partner, [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]].  Laserbeak is a [[drone]] whose programming is taken from a small portion of Soundwave's personality.  The small bird is perfect for infiltration, sporting a stealth mode, smokescreens, cutting lasers, and various retractable tools for manipulating and retrieving objects.  Though Laserbeak's form is that of a drone created by the inhabitants of Planet X, Soundwave is excessively protective of him.
Sometimes mistakenly believed to be a [[Mini-Con]], '''Laserbeak''' is actually an extension of his partner, [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]].  Laserbeak is a [[drone]] whose programming is taken from a small portion of Soundwave's personality.  The small bird is perfect for infiltration, sporting a stealth mode, smokescreens, cutting lasers, and various retractable tools for manipulating and retrieving objects.  Though Laserbeak's form is that of a drone created by the inhabitants of Planet X, Soundwave is excessively protective of him.<ref>Soundwave's [[bio]] in the [[Revelations Part 3|''Transformers Collectors' Club Official Newsletter'' #9]]</ref>




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:Laserbeak is packaged with his partner [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]].  His alternate mode is one of Soundwave's bombs, and in this form can be stored in Soundwave's chest compartment, reminiscent of where another [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] spent his nights.
:Laserbeak is packaged with his partner [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]].  His alternate mode is one of Soundwave's bombs, and in this form can be stored in Soundwave's chest compartment, reminiscent of where another [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] spent his nights.


: Laserbeak can perch on the tips of Soundwave's wings in his condor form by inserting his peg into one of the trailing edge holes.  Since Laserbeak is NOT a Mini-con, he does not have a Powerlinx adapter.  He also doesn't bear the Mini-con insignia.
: Laserbeak can perch on the tips of Soundwave's wings in his condor form by inserting his peg into one of the trailing edge holes.  Since Laserbeak is NOT a Mini-con, he does not have a Powerlinx adapter.  He also doesn't bear the Mini-con insignia.  Nevertheless, the packaging still calls him one.


:This mold was used to make [[Hell Buzzsaw]] and [[Blockrock]].
:This mold was used to make [[Hell Buzzsaw]] and [[Blockrock]].

Revision as of 00:30, 9 June 2008

This article is about the Cybertron Decepticon bird. For all other Laserbeaks, see Laserbeak (disambiguation).
Laserbeak is a Planet X Decepticon from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy.
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Sometimes mistakenly believed to be a Mini-Con, Laserbeak is actually an extension of his partner, Soundwave. Laserbeak is a drone whose programming is taken from a small portion of Soundwave's personality. The small bird is perfect for infiltration, sporting a stealth mode, smokescreens, cutting lasers, and various retractable tools for manipulating and retrieving objects. Though Laserbeak's form is that of a drone created by the inhabitants of Planet X, Soundwave is excessively protective of him.[1]


Japanese name: Killer Condor


Fiction

Animated continuity

Cybertron


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Fun Publications Cybertron comic

Laserbeak infiltrated the Iacon Archives to retrieve the Dead Matrix for Soundwave. With the artifact, Soundwave was able to extract Unicron's dark essence from the Unicron Singularity.


Toys

Cybertron

  • Soundwave w/ Laserbeak (Voyager class, 2005/2006)
Laserbeak is packaged with his partner Soundwave. His alternate mode is one of Soundwave's bombs, and in this form can be stored in Soundwave's chest compartment, reminiscent of where another Laserbeak spent his nights.
Laserbeak can perch on the tips of Soundwave's wings in his condor form by inserting his peg into one of the trailing edge holes. Since Laserbeak is NOT a Mini-con, he does not have a Powerlinx adapter. He also doesn't bear the Mini-con insignia. Nevertheless, the packaging still calls him one.
This mold was used to make Hell Buzzsaw and Blockrock.


Footnotes