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{{disambig2|the Generation 2 Hero|the Generation 1 Targetmaster|Sureshot (G1)}} | {{disambig2|the Generation 2 Hero|the Generation 1 Targetmaster|Sureshot (G1)}} | ||
:''Sureshot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 | :''Sureshot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:G2SureshotToy.jpg|frame|right|Part of a clever scheme to keep cheap [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toys]] out of the hands of European children.]] | [[Image:G2SureshotToy.jpg|frame|right|Part of a clever scheme to keep cheap [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime toys]] out of the hands of European children.]] | ||
'''Sureshot''', | '''Sureshot''' is a bit of a paradox, a "Warrior Leader" who believes that war is "never a solution". Unclear as it may be how he juggles his job and his beliefs, he has become known as the ultimate protector, a legend of bravery among the Autobots. Whether stalking [[Decepticon]]s or storming through their ranks, his cunning and general awesomeness are consistently victorious.<ref>Sureshot's on-package [[bio]] [http://tftechspecs.com/pics1/11211.jpg (scan at TFTechSpecs.com)]</ref> | ||
It would not be unreasonable to suspect he may suffer from ''[[primus apotheosis]]''. | |||
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**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rifle | **''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rifle | ||
: Sureshot's toy, sold only in | : Sureshot's toy, sold only in [[Europe]]an markets, is virtually identical to the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Hero Optimus Prime figure]]. The only difference is that Sureshot's "chest-window" stickers do not have the "OPTIMUS PRIME" text on them. It transforms from a robot to an (unarticulated) articulated truck, with an air-powered missile launcher that can be used in both modes. | ||
: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. | : This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. | ||
==Notes== | |||
* Like his wavemate [[Archforce|Archforce]], Sureshot is a curiosity. Presumably [[Hasbro]]'s European offices didn't want as many [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] toys on the shelves as the North American branch did, so they renamed the Hero toys of the two characters and altered any decals that bore their original names. Their bios were also reworded, but the new, briefer descriptions could easily apply to Optimus and Megatron anyway. They lack [[Tech Spec]] ratings, so it's unknown if they were intended to inherit the "10" rank as well. | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:European-original characters]] | [[Category:European-original characters]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]] | [[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 18 April 2011
| This article is about the Generation 2 Hero. For the Generation 1 Targetmaster, see Sureshot (G1). |
- Sureshot is an Autobot from the Generation 2 portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Sureshot is a bit of a paradox, a "Warrior Leader" who believes that war is "never a solution". Unclear as it may be how he juggles his job and his beliefs, he has become known as the ultimate protector, a legend of bravery among the Autobots. Whether stalking Decepticons or storming through their ranks, his cunning and general awesomeness are consistently victorious.[1]
It would not be unreasonable to suspect he may suffer from primus apotheosis.
Toys
Generation 2
- Sureshot (Hero, 1994)
- Accessories: 2 missiles, rifle
- Sureshot's toy, sold only in European markets, is virtually identical to the Hero Optimus Prime figure. The only difference is that Sureshot's "chest-window" stickers do not have the "OPTIMUS PRIME" text on them. It transforms from a robot to an (unarticulated) articulated truck, with an air-powered missile launcher that can be used in both modes.
- This mold was also used to make Robots in Disguise Destructicon Scourge.
Notes
- Like his wavemate Archforce, Sureshot is a curiosity. Presumably Hasbro's European offices didn't want as many Optimus Prime and Megatron toys on the shelves as the North American branch did, so they renamed the Hero toys of the two characters and altered any decals that bore their original names. Their bios were also reworded, but the new, briefer descriptions could easily apply to Optimus and Megatron anyway. They lack Tech Spec ratings, so it's unknown if they were intended to inherit the "10" rank as well.
References
- ↑ Sureshot's on-package bio (scan at TFTechSpecs.com)
