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*A silver and red redeco of the [[Skystalker (Prime)|Skystalker]]-based Predacon Bot Shot mold was first revealed at [[Toy Fair 2013]] amongst a pile of other Bot Shots; due to a lack of name placards at the show, however, the identities of those toys were unknown for quite some time. While names for the rest of the Bot Shots shown at Toy Fair eventually came to light, the silver Skystalker remained unidentified until a massive product listing leak landed in the fandom's lap from the Hasbro Customer Service website in late October/early November of 2013. Among those listings was "TRA BOT SHOTS ROM THE SPACE KNIGHT A2587"... which, given the traditional colors of [[wikipedia:Rom (comics)|Rom the Space Knight]], pegs him squarely as the unknown Skystalker redeco. ''Why'' there was going to be a Bot Shot of Rom the Space Knight is anyone's guess - possibly to secure a [[trademark]] - but the intent is clear. | *A silver and red redeco of the [[Skystalker (Prime)|Skystalker]]-based Predacon Bot Shot mold was first revealed at [[Toy Fair 2013]] amongst a pile of other Bot Shots; due to a lack of name placards at the show, however, the identities of those toys were unknown for quite some time. While names for the rest of the Bot Shots shown at Toy Fair eventually came to light, the silver Skystalker remained unidentified until a massive product listing leak landed in the fandom's lap from the Hasbro Customer Service website in late October/early November of 2013. Among those listings was "TRA BOT SHOTS ROM THE SPACE KNIGHT A2587"... which, given the traditional colors of [[wikipedia:Rom (comics)|Rom the Space Knight]], pegs him squarely as the unknown Skystalker redeco. ''Why'' there was going to be a Bot Shot of Rom the Space Knight is anyone's guess - possibly to secure a [[trademark]] - but the intent is clear. | ||
*As implied above, ''Bot Shots'' Rom the Space Knight is based on a toy originally released by [[Parker Brothers]] in 1979, who was the star of a relatively long-running [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] comic. Parker Brothers merged with [[Kenner]] in 1985, who were bought by [[Tonka]] in 1987, who were in turn bought by Hasbro in 1991. Needless to say, the rights to Rom are sort of muddled, | *As implied above, ''Bot Shots'' Rom the Space Knight is based on a toy originally released by [[Parker Brothers]] in 1979, who was the star of a relatively long-running [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] comic. Parker Brothers merged with [[Kenner]] in 1985, who were bought by [[Tonka]] in 1987, who were in turn bought by Hasbro in 1991. Needless to say, the rights to Rom are sort of muddled, especially since Marvel may or may not actually own everything created for the comic - including Rom's villains, setting, and supporting cast. (They have, at least, periodically tried to revive the "Space Knight" concept without him as the lead.) | ||
*Rom the Space Knight's position as an Autobot is speculative. He might be a Predacon, given his mold source. | *Rom the Space Knight's position as an Autobot is speculative. He might be a Predacon, given his mold source. | ||
*There is no Series 2 Bot Shot with the number B007 or B010. It's possible that Rom the Space Knight was meant to be one of these. | *There is no Series 2 Bot Shot with the number B007 or B010. It's possible that Rom the Space Knight was meant to be one of these. | ||
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]] | [[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]] | ||
Revision as of 06:36, 29 November 2013
He is ROM, lord of the Sol-Star Order! ROM, the wraith-slayer! ROM, THE SPACE KNIGHT!
What he's doing here is anyone's guess.
Toys
Bot Shots
- Rom the Space Knight (2013?)
- Series: 2
- Number: BP00?
- Fist strength:
- Blaster strength:
- Sword strength:
- Presumably part of an assortment of Series 2 single-packs, Jump Shot Rom the Space Knight is a redeco of Cindersaur, and transforms into a beaky-looking reptile thing on wheels. An impact to the front of his beast mode causes him to spring up and autotransform into a robot armed with a pistol. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.
- This mold was also used to make Skystalker and Buzzclaw.
Notes
- A silver and red redeco of the Skystalker-based Predacon Bot Shot mold was first revealed at Toy Fair 2013 amongst a pile of other Bot Shots; due to a lack of name placards at the show, however, the identities of those toys were unknown for quite some time. While names for the rest of the Bot Shots shown at Toy Fair eventually came to light, the silver Skystalker remained unidentified until a massive product listing leak landed in the fandom's lap from the Hasbro Customer Service website in late October/early November of 2013. Among those listings was "TRA BOT SHOTS ROM THE SPACE KNIGHT A2587"... which, given the traditional colors of Rom the Space Knight, pegs him squarely as the unknown Skystalker redeco. Why there was going to be a Bot Shot of Rom the Space Knight is anyone's guess - possibly to secure a trademark - but the intent is clear.
- As implied above, Bot Shots Rom the Space Knight is based on a toy originally released by Parker Brothers in 1979, who was the star of a relatively long-running Marvel comic. Parker Brothers merged with Kenner in 1985, who were bought by Tonka in 1987, who were in turn bought by Hasbro in 1991. Needless to say, the rights to Rom are sort of muddled, especially since Marvel may or may not actually own everything created for the comic - including Rom's villains, setting, and supporting cast. (They have, at least, periodically tried to revive the "Space Knight" concept without him as the lead.)
- Rom the Space Knight's position as an Autobot is speculative. He might be a Predacon, given his mold source.
- There is no Series 2 Bot Shot with the number B007 or B010. It's possible that Rom the Space Knight was meant to be one of these.
