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{{disambig2|the clone of Blaster|the rebuilt form of Blaster|Blaster (G1)}} | |||
:''Twincast is a [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:NightoftheCombaticons-MagnificusSoundblasterRicochet.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | |||
"'''Twincast'''" is a [[cloning|clone]] of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===Dreamwave ''Generation 1'' comics=== | |||
Twincast was one of several clones created by Shockwave in the same program that produced [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. While in a tube, he was discovered by the [[Battlecharger]]s, who released Sunstorm. The laboratory the clones were stored in was soon destroyed by Sunstorm. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} | |||
==Toys== | |||
===Generation 1=== | |||
[[Image:G1toy_twincast.jpg|right|thumb|300px]] | |||
* '''Twincast''' (Autobot, 1987/2006) | |||
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-116''' | |||
**''Accessories:'' [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], Electro-Scrambler Gun | |||
:Twincast is a repurposing of the original Twincast toy, which was intended as a new form for Blaster. For this Japanese-exclusive release, the first Blaster toy was [[redeco]]ed into a rather cacophonous new blue, yellow and red color scheme. Like his contemporary redeco Soundblaster, his chest door was [[Retool|retooled]] in order to accommodate two cassettes at once, and changed from colorless clear plastic to translucent red as part of a gimmick with his pack-in partner, Steeljaw. This version of Steeljaw sports a new decal depicting [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], which reveals the Decepticon's weak spot when placed behind Twincast's red door, working in the same manner as a [[Tech Spec]]s decoder. | |||
: In 2006, Twincast was reissued as an [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]], this time packaged with the new character [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flip Sides]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Twincast/twincast.htm More information on Twincast at TFU.info]'' | |||
[[Category:Comic-only characters]] | |||
[[Category:Clones]] | |||
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]] | |||
[[Category:Repurposed toys]] | |||
Revision as of 22:28, 26 November 2011
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| This article is about the clone of Blaster. For the rebuilt form of Blaster, see Blaster (G1). |
- Twincast is a Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
"Twincast" is a clone of Blaster created by Shockwave.
Fiction
Dreamwave Generation 1 comics
Twincast was one of several clones created by Shockwave in the same program that produced Sunstorm. While in a tube, he was discovered by the Battlechargers, who released Sunstorm. The laboratory the clones were stored in was soon destroyed by Sunstorm. Night of the Combaticons
Toys
Generation 1
- Twincast (Autobot, 1987/2006)
- Japanese ID number: C-116
- Accessories: Steeljaw, Electro-Scrambler Gun
- Twincast is a repurposing of the original Twincast toy, which was intended as a new form for Blaster. For this Japanese-exclusive release, the first Blaster toy was redecoed into a rather cacophonous new blue, yellow and red color scheme. Like his contemporary redeco Soundblaster, his chest door was retooled in order to accommodate two cassettes at once, and changed from colorless clear plastic to translucent red as part of a gimmick with his pack-in partner, Steeljaw. This version of Steeljaw sports a new decal depicting Scorponok, which reveals the Decepticon's weak spot when placed behind Twincast's red door, working in the same manner as a Tech Specs decoder.
- In 2006, Twincast was reissued as an e-Hobby exclusive, this time packaged with the new character Flip Sides.
