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:''Boomer is a [[Nebulan]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Boomer is a [[Nebulan]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Boomer dt.jpg|250px|thumb|Dumb with a gun]] | |||
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'''Boomer''', a [[Targetmaster|"double" Targetmaster]] is partnered with [[Ricochet (G1)|Ricochet]] and the [[Autobot]] [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]]. | '''Boomer''', a [[Targetmaster|"double" Targetmaster]] is partnered with [[Ricochet (G1)|Ricochet]] and the [[Autobot]] [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]]. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
Boomer and Ricochet were paired with Quickmix on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during a series of fuel raids with the recently revived [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} | [[File:YesterdaysHeroes-ScoopQuickmix.jpg|thumb|left]] | ||
Boomer and Ricochet were paired with Quickmix on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during a series of fuel raids with the recently revived [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} When [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] attacked some months later, Boomer, Ricochet and the other Nebulan "double" Targetmasters were absent while their Autobot partners fought Galvatron. {{storylink|Surrender!}} | |||
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===''Generation 2'' cartoon=== | ===''Generation 2'' cartoon=== | ||
[[ | [[File:G2DoubleTargetmasters.jpg|300px|thumb|Blasted time-travel experiments.]] | ||
Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], as well as their Targetmaster partners (including Boomer), who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} | Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], as well as their Targetmaster partners (including Boomer), who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} | ||
{{note|Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot "Double Targetmaster" trio was spliced into the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]] version of the episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, the only other "appearance" by the Double Targetmasters in ''The Transformers'' was reuse of the exact same commercial animation in the season 5 [[title sequence]].}} | {{note|Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot "Double Targetmaster" trio was spliced into the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]] version of the episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, the only other "appearance" by the Double Targetmasters in ''The Transformers'' was reuse of the exact same commercial animation in the season 5 [[title sequence]].}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[ | [[File:G1 Quickmix toy.jpg|250px|thumb|Boomer will live.]] | ||
*'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988) | *'''Quickmix''' (Targetmaster, 1988) | ||
: Boomer, like all "double" Targetmasters, transforms into a gun and is one of the smallest and least complicated ''Transformers'' toys. | :Boomer, like all "double" Targetmasters, transforms into a gun and is one of the smallest and least complicated ''Transformers'' toys. Fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with Ricochet to form a rifle. He was released with the Autobot Quickmix in 1988. No version of this character or mold was released in Japan. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Quickmix/quickmix.htm More information on Boomer (with Quickmix) at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Quickmix/quickmix.htm More information on Boomer (with Quickmix) at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* In all (few) fictional portrayals, Quickmix is always shown holding Boomer in his left hand. | *In all (few) fictional portrayals, Quickmix is always shown holding Boomer in his left hand. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 09:30, 8 December 2013
- Boomer is a Nebulan from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Boomer, a "double" Targetmaster is partnered with Ricochet and the Autobot Quickmix.
His friends tell him "Ignorance is bliss." He doesn't get it, and even if he did Boomer isn't one to take offense, because that's just the kinda guy he is. As the head of the Consumer Complaint Agency on Nebulos he dealt with thousands of angry citizens all day. Boomer's trademark brand of loud, infectious good-hearted enthusiasm was his only marketable skill. Boomer thought that in comparison fighting Decepticons should be easy, so he joined the Autobots.
Boomer was bio-engineered to turn into a sonic pulse cannon, which generates sound-waves of different intensities and frequencies that can be used for either the gentlest effect or to shatter steel. As a "double" Targetmaster, Boomer is able to combine with Ricochet to increase the power of his own weapon, or boost the power of Ricochet's submachine gun.
Boomer frequently has to soothe the impatient Quickmix or cheer up his depressive partner Ricochet. Fortunately, he doesn't mind.
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Boomer and Ricochet were paired with Quickmix on Cybertron during a series of fuel raids with the recently revived Grimlock, Jazz and Bumblebee. Yesterday's Heroes! When Galvatron attacked some months later, Boomer, Ricochet and the other Nebulan "double" Targetmasters were absent while their Autobot partners fought Galvatron. Surrender!
Generation 2 cartoon
Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots Landfill, Quickmix, and Scoop, as well as their Targetmaster partners (including Boomer), who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. More than Meets the Eye, Part 1
Toys
Generation 1
- Quickmix (Targetmaster, 1988)
- Boomer, like all "double" Targetmasters, transforms into a gun and is one of the smallest and least complicated Transformers toys. Fold the barrel away, stand him up and you're done. He can also combine with Ricochet to form a rifle. He was released with the Autobot Quickmix in 1988. No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.
Notes
- In all (few) fictional portrayals, Quickmix is always shown holding Boomer in his left hand.
