Rapido
Rapido is an Autobot from the Generation 2 section of Generation 1 continuity.
Rapido is a tactical genius. He believes a sharp mind is the most powerful weapon and proves it by masterminding horribly complex battle plans that come off flawlessly down to the last detail. Probably the most respected platoon commander the Autobots have, Rapido holds the highest rank possible in the Autobot Army; at one point in he even out-ranked Optimus Prime!
Rapido's platoon is sometimes known as the Axelerators.
Toys
Generation 2
Rapido was initially released in the European market in 1993, during the "transitional" time when the Transformers toys took on the new Generation 2 sigils, but the packaging lacked the "Generation 2" line-name. He was slightly recolored for American release the same year, with the transparent pink plastic of his windows and lightpipe being replaced with a smokey grey plactic that was much harder to see through. He was released again in the UK in 1994 in G2 packaging, but the toy was identical to the original European-market release. His chrome-silver rear-mounted engine block becomes his robot-mode blaster weapon.
Rapido's toy is primarily distinguished by his head being too recessed to actually see over his robot mode chest.
