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{{disambig2|the Power Core Combiners Mini-Con|characters names "Throttle"|Throttle (disambiguation)}} | |||
:''Throttler is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Power Core Combiners]] series.'' | :''Throttler is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Power Core Combiners]] series.'' | ||
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: Throttler was available only with his partner Sledge as part of the second wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander Class figures. Throttler transforms from a robot into a drill that can be attached to any robot with a [[Powerlinx]] hardpoint, as well as "body armor" for Commanders in either of their robot modes. In drill mode, Throttler's head is a [[5mm post|5mm]] Powerlinx hardpoint, allowing him to be held in a bulk's hand, or attached to any other Mini-Con via Powerlinx socket. The drill section can also rotate separately from the connector/front torso section... in theory. In reality, the joint is so tight that it's actually easier to spin him around on a Powerlinx hardpoint, but you probably shouldn't do ''that'' either. That problem was eventually fixed in later runs. | : Throttler was available only with his partner Sledge as part of the second wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander Class figures. Throttler transforms from a robot into a drill that can be attached to any robot with a [[Powerlinx]] hardpoint, as well as "body armor" for Commanders in either of their robot modes. In drill mode, Throttler's head is a [[5mm post|5mm]] Powerlinx hardpoint, allowing him to be held in a bulk's hand, or attached to any other Mini-Con via Powerlinx socket. The drill section can also rotate separately from the connector/front torso section... in theory. In reality, the joint is so tight that it's actually easier to spin him around on a Powerlinx hardpoint, but you probably shouldn't do ''that'' either. That problem was eventually fixed in later runs. | ||
: During the period between 26 | : During the period between [[December 26]] 2010 and [[January 31]] 2011, [[Hasbro]] ran their "[[Supercharge Your Holidays]]" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & [[Speed Stars]] Mini Vehicle". According to [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75487 this discussion thread on Allspark.com], Sledge with Throttler was one of the figures distributed. | ||
::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Mini-Con/Throttler/throttler.htm More information on Throttler at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Mini-Con/Throttler/throttler.htm More information on Throttler at TFU.info]'' | ||
[[Image:PCCtoy-OverRunSledgecombo.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | [[Image:PCCtoy-OverRunSledgecombo.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]] | ||
*'''Power Core Combiners Special Value Offer''' (2011) | |||
: Sledge and Throttler were also made available as part of a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers, for the whopping price of ''ten bucks'', merely a third of what the two toys would cost nominally. | |||
: Sledge | : So far, Sledge has been found attached to the [[Over-Run (PCC)|Over-Run]]/[[Stunticon (PCC)|Stunticons]] and [[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]]/[[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructions]] sets. | ||
Revision as of 23:01, 17 December 2011
| This article is about the Power Core Combiners Mini-Con. For characters names "Throttle", see Throttle (disambiguation). |
- Throttler is a Decepticon-allied Mini-Con from the Power Core Combiners series.
Throttler is Sledge's partner. He's a vicious little bastard who's all for helping Sledge along with his destruction and carnage.
Toys
Power Core Combiners
- Sledge with Throttler (Commander Class, 2010)
- Throttler was available only with his partner Sledge as part of the second wave of Power Core Combiners Commander Class figures. Throttler transforms from a robot into a drill that can be attached to any robot with a Powerlinx hardpoint, as well as "body armor" for Commanders in either of their robot modes. In drill mode, Throttler's head is a 5mm Powerlinx hardpoint, allowing him to be held in a bulk's hand, or attached to any other Mini-Con via Powerlinx socket. The drill section can also rotate separately from the connector/front torso section... in theory. In reality, the joint is so tight that it's actually easier to spin him around on a Powerlinx hardpoint, but you probably shouldn't do that either. That problem was eventually fixed in later runs.
- During the period between December 26 2010 and January 31 2011, Hasbro ran their "Supercharge Your Holidays" promotion: for every $20 spent on Hasbro-branded product, customers could receive a free, random product from a list provided by Hasbro. Among the items on the list was "Transformers Combiners & Speed Stars Mini Vehicle". According to this discussion thread on Allspark.com, Sledge with Throttler was one of the figures distributed.
- Power Core Combiners Special Value Offer (2011)
- Sledge and Throttler were also made available as part of a Walmart-exclusive Black Friday "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers, for the whopping price of ten bucks, merely a third of what the two toys would cost nominally.
- So far, Sledge has been found attached to the Over-Run/Stunticons and Steamhammer/Constructions sets.
