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==Notes==
==Notes==
* Though unnamed and indeed nonspeaking in their fictional appearances, "Marlboor Wheeljack" is referred to as such here due to being a cameo appearance of a ''[[Diaclone]]'' variant of the toy that would become [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. The toy features a retooled head and a different color scheme with "Marlboor" endorsements.
* Exhaust started out as a ''[[Diaclone]]'' variant of the toy that would become [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], featuring a retooled head and a different color scheme with "Marlboor" endorsements. For lack of an official name, the character was for many years known as "Marlboor Wheeljack" until the ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' toy was announced, finally bestowing the name Exhaust on the character.
* Their deco is specifically based on one of two Series 5 Stratos racing cars produced, the other being the car on which Wheeljack was based, though Marlboor Wheeljack's deco doesn't strive for the same level of accuracy. The original car on which their deco was based no longer exists as it was destroyed in a fire caused by its overheated engine.<ref>[http://www.geocities.ws/simontmallett/stratos.html Group 5 Stratos history]</ref> ''Irony!''
* The vehicle mode deco is specifically based on one of two Series 5 Stratos racing cars produced, the other being the car on which Wheeljack was based, though Exhaust's deco doesn't strive for the same level of accuracy. The original car on which the deco was based no longer exists as it was destroyed in a fire caused by its overheated engine.<ref>[http://www.geocities.ws/simontmallett/stratos.html Group 5 Stratos history]</ref> ''Irony!''
* Marlboor Wheeljack is not the only [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Decepticon Wheeljack look-alike]] in the Transformers universe.
* Exhaust's deco was also [[homage]]d by ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Hyperspeed|"Hyperspeed" Wheeljack]].
* This deco would later be [[homage]]d by ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Hyperspeed|"Hyperspeed" Wheeljack]].
* Exhaust is not the only [[Slicer (Decepticon)|Decepticon Wheeljack look-alike]] in the Transformers universe.
* The character would finally be given a name via the ''Masterpiece'' toy.


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 06:24, 2 September 2014

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Specifics: Diaclone toy
Exhaust is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Smoking is good for you, kids!

Exhaust is a huge gladiatorial games fan.

Fiction

Dreamwave Generation One continuity

Marlboor Wheeljack frequently has to deal with attacks by anti-smoking activists.

Exhaust was one of many Decepticons in the Kaon gladiator arena to witness Megatron's execution of the corrupt Emirate Xeon, signaling the beginning of their uprising. Exhaust stood right next to a jet-helicopter Decepticon. The War Within #2

Exhaust and the jet-helicopter Decepticon were in Iacon when Starscream's botched mechaforming attempt leveled the city. They were unprepared when Shockwave ordered troops to fall back to Kolkular rather than be destroyed. The War Within #6

Toys

Masterpiece

  • Exhaust
    • Japanese ID number: MP-23
Masterpiece Exhaust is a retool of Wheeljack who transforms into an officially-licenced Lancia Stratos into robot and back!
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Notes

  • Exhaust started out as a Diaclone variant of the toy that would become Wheeljack, featuring a retooled head and a different color scheme with "Marlboor" endorsements. For lack of an official name, the character was for many years known as "Marlboor Wheeljack" until the Masterpiece toy was announced, finally bestowing the name Exhaust on the character.
  • The vehicle mode deco is specifically based on one of two Series 5 Stratos racing cars produced, the other being the car on which Wheeljack was based, though Exhaust's deco doesn't strive for the same level of accuracy. The original car on which the deco was based no longer exists as it was destroyed in a fire caused by its overheated engine.[1] Irony!
  • Exhaust's deco was also homaged by Prime "Hyperspeed" Wheeljack.
  • Exhaust is not the only Decepticon Wheeljack look-alike in the Transformers universe.

References