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:''Daytonus is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''
:''Daytonus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''


[[Image:RID-toy Daytonus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"If I'm named after one of the big races in [[NASCAR]], why do I turn into a LeMans racer?"]]
[[File:RID-toy Daytonus.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"If I'm named after one of the big races in [[NASCAR]], why do I turn into a LeMans racer?"]]


'''Daytonus''' is one of many Autobots who guard planet [[Earth]] from the ambitions of [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]]. It's possible he is a reserve member of the [[Spy Changer|Spy Changers]].
'''Daytonus''' is one of many Autobots who guard planet [[Earth]] from the ambitions of [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]]. It's possible he is a reserve member of the [[Spy Changer]]s.


==Toys==
==Toys==
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: Daytonus transforms into a Porsche 962 Le Mans-style race car, specifically, a Kremer Racing 962CK6. His wheels use a "through-axle" style of construction, which lets him zip along very quickly on smooth surfaces, and his toy is scaled to be used on Hot Wheels and Matchbox style race tracks. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]].
: Daytonus transforms into a Porsche 962 Le Mans-style race car, specifically, a Kremer Racing 962CK6. His wheels use a "through-axle" style of construction, which lets him zip along very quickly on smooth surfaces, and his toy is scaled to be used on Hot Wheels and Matchbox style race tracks. He was only available in a two-pack with [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]].


: This mold was later [[Redeco|redecoed]] to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Wheeljack_(G1)/toys#Universe_(2003)|Wheeljack]].
: This mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Wheeljack]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Daytonus/daytonus.htm More information on Daytonus at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Daytonus/daytonus.htm More information on Daytonus at TFU.info]''


==Notes==
==Notes==
[[Image:G2Go-BotGTPRacer.jpg|thumb|200px|He's like Four-Legged Man, but with wheels!]]
[[File:G2Go-BotGTPRacer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|He's like Four-Legged Man, but with wheels!]]
*Daytonus was the first official release of a mold originally intended to be released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] sub-line. Presently, the original identity of the mold is unknown.
*Daytonus was the first official release of a mold originally intended to be released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] sub-line. Presently, the original identity of the mold is unknown.
* Though the toy shares its origins with and is packed like the [[Hasbro]] releases of the [[Spy Changer]]s, he has never been officially labeled as a member of that team.
* Though the toy shares its origins with and is packed like the [[Hasbro]] releases of the [[Spy Changer]]s, he has never been officially labeled as a member of that team.

Revision as of 19:40, 10 December 2014

Daytonus is an Autobot from the Robots in Disguise continuity family.
"If I'm named after one of the big races in NASCAR, why do I turn into a LeMans racer?"

Daytonus is one of many Autobots who guard planet Earth from the ambitions of Megatron. It's possible he is a reserve member of the Spy Changers.

Toys

Robots in Disguise

  • Daytonus & Side Burn (Basic, 2001)
    • Acccessories: Rifle
Daytonus transforms into a Porsche 962 Le Mans-style race car, specifically, a Kremer Racing 962CK6. His wheels use a "through-axle" style of construction, which lets him zip along very quickly on smooth surfaces, and his toy is scaled to be used on Hot Wheels and Matchbox style race tracks. He was only available in a two-pack with Side Burn.
This mold was later redecoed to make Universe Wheeljack.

Notes

He's like Four-Legged Man, but with wheels!
  • Daytonus was the first official release of a mold originally intended to be released as part of the Generation 2 Go-Bots sub-line. Presently, the original identity of the mold is unknown.
  • Though the toy shares its origins with and is packed like the Hasbro releases of the Spy Changers, he has never been officially labeled as a member of that team.