Axer (G1)

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:Axer is a Decepticon in the Generation 1 and Robots in Disguise continuity families.

He should watch out for black holes.

A bounty hunter, Axer gained experience by stalking in the slag swamps of Cybertron for microchip smugglers. He utilizes the Turbo Cycle for use in bounty hunting.

After a rescue mission into a black hole, Axer ended up in the Robots in Disguise universe, where he joined Galvatron's troops. However, he doesn't particularly like Scourge's leadership of the Decepticons.


Toys

Generation 1

  • Axer (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)
A non-transforming robot action figure, Axer does have hints of an alternate mode to his design, possibly some form of off-road car. He came with the Turbo Cycle, an off-road motorbike with sidecar that can transform into a gun emplacement. The sidecar has a flip-down panel so another Action Master figure can stand on it.
Axer's figure mold was used to make Circuit.

Robots in Disguise

  • Sideways vs Axer (Mega-level 2-pack, 2002)
Part of a Wal-Mart exclusive 2-pack, Robots in Disguise Axer is a redeco of Generation 2 Laser Cycle Road Pig, transforming into a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle. His tailpipe has an LED that lights it up, becoming an arm-mounted weapon in robot mode. This mold is slightly different from the original, using the new-mold handlebars that were made for the Laser Cycles' Japanese Microman release.
This mold was also used to make Robot Masters Sideways. It was going to be used for Generation 2 Soundwave, but that release was canceled.


Trivia

  • Axer was the first Transformers character to physically cross over from one continuity family to another.
  • The 1990 Transformers catalogue calls Axer's vehicle the "Off-Road Cycle". The Axer figure shown also has different coloring from the final version, but then again, so do most of the Acton Master toys shown there.