Hoist (RB)

The name or term "Hoist" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hoist (disambiguation).

Hoist the Tow-Bot is an Autobot from the Rescue Bots portion of the Aligned continuity family.

Hoist is the Rescue Bot force's Tow-Bot. Beyond that, his deal is unknown, although he may partner with Chief Charlie Burns.

Toys

Rescue Bots

• Hoist the Tow-Bot (2012)

Hoist's Rescue Bots toy transforms from robot into a tow truck. Pulling the tow truck's hook up converts him back into a robot.

• More information on Hoist at TFU.info

• Hoist the Tow-Bot (Rescan Series, 2016)

Part of the eleventh wave of "Rescan" figures, Hoist is a re-working of his original toy in a smaller scale. He transforms from robot to tow truck (and back) in a single step, activated by swinging his legs down (or up), which swings out (or in) his arms and head. His tow-winch is adjustable and can in theory tow another toy in vehicle mode, but the hook sits pretty dang close to his rear bumper and prevents some toys from hooking up with him.

Notes

The original Hoist's package art shows him teamed with an unnamed human partner in the shape, but not colors, of the original Charlie Burns figure. This character never materialized as a toy.