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He can combine with the other Technobots to form [[Computron]]. | He can combine with the other Technobots to form [[Computron]]. | ||
:''Italian name'': '''Argobot'''<br> | |||
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Néconique''' | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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Voice actor: [[David Workman]] (US), ? (Japan) | Voice actor: [[David Workman]] (US), ? (Japan) | ||
Nosecone was the first of the Technobots to be created by the temporarily super-intelligent [[Grimlock]]. He was built using parts from within [[Unicron]]'s head, specifically for the purpose of tunelling through the reinforced walls within the chaos-bringer. Less than a week later, he and the other Technobots were sent to Earth to learn how to interact with [[human]]s, | Nosecone was the first of the Technobots to be created by the temporarily super-intelligent [[Grimlock]]. He was built using parts from within [[Unicron]]'s head, specifically for the purpose of tunelling through the reinforced walls within the chaos-bringer. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}} | ||
Less than a week later, he and the other Technobots were sent to [[Earth]] to learn how to interact with [[human]]s, aught by [[Marissa Faireborn]]. While there, they encountered the unscrupulous trader [[Dirk Manus]] and his allies, the [[Quintessons]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|Money Is Everything}} | |||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
Nosecone was part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]' group of Autobots on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. | Nosecone was part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]' group of Autobots on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When Fortress Maximus decided to leave the war and head to [[Nebulos]], Nosecone and the other Technobots agreed to follow him on his quest for peace. {{storylink|Ring of Hate}} However, the Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos and brought the war with them. {{storylink|Broken Glass}} | ||
After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] was empowered by his short exposure to the [[Underbase]], he obliterated all of the Technobots, including Nosecone, in [[Buenos Aires]]. | In the Nebulos resort city of [[Splendora]], Nosecone and the Technobots fought [[Abominus]] as the combined [[Computron]]. Though Abominus was defeated and routed, Splendora lay in ruins. {{storylink|Love and Steel}} The Autobots and Decepticons ultimately left Nebulos for [[Earth]]. | ||
After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] was empowered by his short exposure to the [[Underbase]], he obliterated all of the Technobots, including Nosecone, in [[Buenos Aires]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}} | |||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
Nosecone and the other Technobots | Nosecone and the other Technobots crewed the Autobot vessel ''[[Calabi-Yau]]'', under the command of [[Jetfire_(G1)|Jetfire]]. After landing on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Scattershot]], [[Lightspeed (Technobot)|Lightspeed]] and [[Strafe]] accompanied Jetfire on a reconnaissance mission and were captured by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s group of [[Decepticon]]s. Nosecone and [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]], having taken the ''Calabi-Yau'' back into orbit, were fired on by missiles, barely getting off an SOS. {{storylink|Stormbringer, Part 1}} | ||
The two and crash-landed back on Cybertron after escaping the doomed ship in an emergency pod. As if the toxic environment of the planet wasn't enough, they were attacked almost immediately by [[Centurion_droid|Centurion droids]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer, Part 2}} | |||
With Afterburner knocked out, Nosecone survived just long enough to see the [[Wreckers]] charge in to the rescue. He was evacuated by [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] to a safer location, and then revived by [[Topspin]]. The clearly still-hurting Nosecone wanted to accompany the Wreckers as they invaded Bludgeon's base to rescue the others, but was told by Topspin to "leave it to the professionals". {{storylink|Stormbringer, Part 3}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
*'''Nosecone''' (1987) | *'''Nosecone''' (Technobot, 1987) | ||
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-87''' | : ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-87''' | ||
: Nosecone transforms into a Cybertronic drill-tank. He has a pair of extra missiles that attach to his vehicle mode (though you can leave them off and give him a more low-riding vehicle form). As a "[[Scramble City]]" style combiner, he can form any limb to any compatible super robot combination, but his nominal placement is as the left leg of Computron. | |||
*'''Computron''' (Multi-pack, 1987) | |||
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-91''' | |||
: All five Technobots were available both as individuals, and in a big complete "gift set". | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Every household in America has at least one Nosecone toy somewhere. Check your couch cushions. | * Every household in America has at least one Nosecone toy somewhere. Check your couch cushions. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Nosecone/nosecone.htm Nosecone at TFU.info] | *[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Nosecone/nosecone.htm Nosecone at TFU.info] | ||
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Nosecone Nosecone's Universe profile at NTFA.net] | *[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Nosecone Nosecone's Universe profile at NTFA.net] | ||
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Revision as of 09:24, 13 April 2007
- Nosecone is an Autobot Technobot in the Generation 1 continuity family.
Nosecone's natural slowness of thought and action is often taken for laziness, but this is a misperception. Nosecone is a perfectionist, valuing precision over speed, and will take whatever time is needed to complete his objective as completely and competently as possible. His results speak for themselves -- he's not the quickest bot on the block, but he'll do the job right.
He can combine with the other Technobots to form Computron.
- Italian name: Argobot
- French-Canadian name: Néconique
Fiction
Animated continuity
Voice actor: David Workman (US), ? (Japan)
Nosecone was the first of the Technobots to be created by the temporarily super-intelligent Grimlock. He was built using parts from within Unicron's head, specifically for the purpose of tunelling through the reinforced walls within the chaos-bringer. Grimlock's New Brain
Less than a week later, he and the other Technobots were sent to Earth to learn how to interact with humans, aught by Marissa Faireborn. While there, they encountered the unscrupulous trader Dirk Manus and his allies, the Quintessons and Terrorcons. Money Is Everything
Marvel Comics continuity
Nosecone was part of Fortress Maximus' group of Autobots on Cybertron. When Fortress Maximus decided to leave the war and head to Nebulos, Nosecone and the other Technobots agreed to follow him on his quest for peace. Ring of Hate However, the Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos and brought the war with them. Broken Glass
In the Nebulos resort city of Splendora, Nosecone and the Technobots fought Abominus as the combined Computron. Though Abominus was defeated and routed, Splendora lay in ruins. Love and Steel The Autobots and Decepticons ultimately left Nebulos for Earth.
After Starscream was empowered by his short exposure to the Underbase, he obliterated all of the Technobots, including Nosecone, in Buenos Aires. Dark Star
IDW comics continuity
Nosecone and the other Technobots crewed the Autobot vessel Calabi-Yau, under the command of Jetfire. After landing on Cybertron, Scattershot, Lightspeed and Strafe accompanied Jetfire on a reconnaissance mission and were captured by Bludgeon's group of Decepticons. Nosecone and Afterburner, having taken the Calabi-Yau back into orbit, were fired on by missiles, barely getting off an SOS. Stormbringer, Part 1
The two and crash-landed back on Cybertron after escaping the doomed ship in an emergency pod. As if the toxic environment of the planet wasn't enough, they were attacked almost immediately by Centurion droids. Stormbringer, Part 2
With Afterburner knocked out, Nosecone survived just long enough to see the Wreckers charge in to the rescue. He was evacuated by Whirl to a safer location, and then revived by Topspin. The clearly still-hurting Nosecone wanted to accompany the Wreckers as they invaded Bludgeon's base to rescue the others, but was told by Topspin to "leave it to the professionals". Stormbringer, Part 3
Toys
Generation 1
- Nosecone (Technobot, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: C-87
- Nosecone transforms into a Cybertronic drill-tank. He has a pair of extra missiles that attach to his vehicle mode (though you can leave them off and give him a more low-riding vehicle form). As a "Scramble City" style combiner, he can form any limb to any compatible super robot combination, but his nominal placement is as the left leg of Computron.
- Computron (Multi-pack, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: C-91
- All five Technobots were available both as individuals, and in a big complete "gift set".
Trivia
- Every household in America has at least one Nosecone toy somewhere. Check your couch cushions.
External links
