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'''Autobot Cars''' are a [[subgroup]] of [[Autobot]]s. They transform into cars, except when they turn into trucks. They are larger than [[Mini Vehicle|Mini Autobots]]. This designation was used primarily in reference to the toyline, and was not reflected as an official subgroup within the comics or animation. | '''Autobot Cars''' are a [[subgroup]] of [[Autobot]]s. They transform into cars, except when they turn into trucks. They are larger than [[Mini Vehicle|Mini Autobots]]. This designation was used primarily in reference to the toyline, and was not reflected as an official subgroup within the comics or animation. | ||
The first two years worth of cars were all based on [[Diaclone]] toy molds. The 1986 releases were original molds based on character designs from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. | The first two years worth of cars were all based on [[Diaclone]] toy molds. The [[1986]] releases were original molds based on character designs from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. | ||
[[File:G1catalog84-AutobotCars.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Who's gonna drive you home tonight?]] | [[File:G1catalog84-AutobotCars.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Who's gonna drive you home tonight?]] | ||
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'''1984 releases''' | '''1984 releases''' | ||
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] — Gunner | *[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] — Gunner | ||
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] — Scout | *[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] — Scout | ||
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'''1985 releases''' | '''1985 releases''' | ||
*[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] — Architect | *[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] — Architect | ||
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] — Maintenance | *[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] — Maintenance | ||
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*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] — Warrior | *[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] — Warrior | ||
All of the 1984 Cars were made available again in 1985. | All of the [[1984]] Cars were made available again in [[1985]]. | ||
'''1986 releases''' | '''1986 releases''' | ||
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] — Data Courier | *[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] — Data Courier | ||
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] — Cavalier | *[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rod]] — Cavalier | ||
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All of the earlier Cars were discontinued in 1986. | All of the earlier Cars were discontinued in 1986. | ||
{{note| The 1986 cars were absorbed into the [[Targetmaster]] subgroup in 1987.}} | {{note|The 1986 cars were absorbed into the [[Targetmaster]] subgroup in [[1987]].}} | ||
[[File:G1catalog86-DecepticonPlanes.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|B-B-Benny and the Jets]] | [[File:G1catalog86-DecepticonPlanes.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|B-B-Benny and the Jets]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The original pre-1986 Autobot Cars were called ''[[Car | *The original pre-1986 Autobot Cars were called ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'' when they originated in the Japanese ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline. | ||
*All of the Autobot Cars characters have been recreated in more modern toy lines such as ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'', ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' and ''[[Reveal the Shield]]''. | |||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Japanese:'' '''Autobot''' (オートボット ''Ōtobotto'') | *''Japanese:'' '''Autobot''' (オートボット ''Ōtobotto'') | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 28 July 2014
- Autobot Cars are a subgroup from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Autobot Cars are a subgroup of Autobots. They transform into cars, except when they turn into trucks. They are larger than Mini Autobots. This designation was used primarily in reference to the toyline, and was not reflected as an official subgroup within the comics or animation.
The first two years worth of cars were all based on Diaclone toy molds. The 1986 releases were original molds based on character designs from The Transformers: The Movie.
Members include:
1984 releases
- Bluestreak — Gunner
- Hound — Scout
- Ironhide — Security
- Jazz — Special Operations
- Mirage — Spy
- Optimus Prime — Commander (Japanese release only)[1]
- Prowl — Military Strategist and Analyst
- Ratchet — Medic
- Sideswipe — Warrior
- Sunstreaker — Warrior
- Trailbreaker — Defensive Strategist
- Wheeljack — Mechanical Engineer
1985 releases
- Grapple — Architect
- Hoist — Maintenance
- Inferno — Search and Rescue
- Red Alert — Security Director
- Skids — Theoretician
- Smokescreen — Diversionary Tactician
- Tracks — Warrior
All of the 1984 Cars were made available again in 1985.
1986 releases
All of the earlier Cars were discontinued in 1986.
The 1986 cars were absorbed into the Targetmaster subgroup in 1987.
Conversely, the Decepticons had their own generic designation of Decepticon Planes for the line of toys that turned into jets. The canonical group term "Seeker" includes most of the Decepticon Planes. However, the Plane subgroup also included Cyclonus and Scourge in 1986, both of whom were absorbed into the Targetmaster subgroup in 1987.
Notes
- The original pre-1986 Autobot Cars were called Car Robots when they originated in the Japanese Diaclone toyline.
- All of the Autobot Cars characters have been recreated in more modern toy lines such as Classics, Universe, Generations and Reveal the Shield.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Autobot (オートボット Ōtobotto)
References
- ↑ The Booklet from TV Magazine
