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{{factions|autobot|autobotg2}} | {{factions|autobot|autobotg2}} | ||
:''The Lightformers are an [[Autobot]] subgroup from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] and [[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portions of the Generation 1 | :''The Lightformers are an [[Autobot]] subgroup from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] and [[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portions of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
The '''Lightformers''' are two Autobots who fight using big artillery platforms in either mode. They are: | The '''Lightformers''' are two Autobots who fight using big artillery platforms in either mode. They are: | ||
*[[Deftwing]] | *[[Deftwing]] | ||
*[[Ironfist]] | *[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] | ||
The Lightformers' evil counterparts are the [[Decepticon]] [[Trakkon]]s. | The Lightformers' evil counterparts are the [[Decepticon]] [[Trakkon]]s. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel UK Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel UK Comics continuity=== | ||
{{storylink|Official Transformers Generation 2 Annual}} | {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual}} | ||
{{charstubfiction}} | {{charstubfiction}} | ||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
Ironfist was a [[Wrecker]]s reservist and weapons engineer, armed with a powerful [[lightformer cannon]] of his own making. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} He participated in the Wreckers mission to [[Garrus-9]] and later perished due to a work accident. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} | |||
Ironfist was a [[Wrecker]]s reservist and weapons engineer, armed with a powerful [[lightformer cannon]] of his own making. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1}} He participated in the Wreckers mission to [[Garrus-9]] and later perished due to a work accident. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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*'''Lightformers''' (1993) | *'''Lightformers''' (1993) | ||
**[[Deftwing]] | **[[Deftwing]] | ||
**[[Ironfist]] | **[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] | ||
: Released towards the end of the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|European Generation 1]] toyline, the Lightformers' (and [[Trakkon]]s') big [[gimmick]] were gun platforms that could be mounted on the figures in vehicle mode or manned in robot mode. These platforms used a combination of [[light-piping]] and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you looked through their targeting scopes. | : Released towards the end of the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|European Generation 1]] toyline, the Lightformers' (and [[Trakkon]]s') big [[gimmick]] were gun platforms that could be mounted on the figures in vehicle mode or manned in robot mode. These platforms used a combination of [[light-piping]] and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you looked through their targeting scopes. | ||
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*'''Lightformers''' (1994) | *'''Lightformers''' (1994) | ||
**[[Deftwing]] | **[[Deftwing]] | ||
**[[Ironfist]] | **[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] | ||
: The Lightformers were again available as part of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline a year later. The toys themselves were identical to their earlier versions, but were now packaged in ''Generation 2''-themed blister cards instead of Generation 1 boxes. | : The Lightformers were again available as part of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toyline a year later. The toys themselves were identical to their earlier versions, but were now packaged in ''Generation 2''-themed blister cards instead of Generation 1 boxes. | ||
Revision as of 09:36, 13 June 2011
- The Lightformers are an Autobot subgroup from the Generation 1 and Generation 2 portions of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Lightformers are two Autobots who fight using big artillery platforms in either mode. They are:
The Lightformers' evil counterparts are the Decepticon Trakkons.
Fiction
Marvel UK Comics continuity
The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual
IDW comics continuity
Ironfist was a Wreckers reservist and weapons engineer, armed with a powerful lightformer cannon of his own making. Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 He participated in the Wreckers mission to Garrus-9 and later perished due to a work accident. Last Stand of the Wreckers #5
Toys
Generation 1
- Released towards the end of the European Generation 1 toyline, the Lightformers' (and Trakkons') big gimmick were gun platforms that could be mounted on the figures in vehicle mode or manned in robot mode. These platforms used a combination of light-piping and gears to simulate two beams of laser fire striking your target if you looked through their targeting scopes.
Generation 2
- The Lightformers were again available as part of the Generation 2 toyline a year later. The toys themselves were identical to their earlier versions, but were now packaged in Generation 2-themed blister cards instead of Generation 1 boxes.
