Phaser (G1)

This article is about the Generation 1 character. For the Star Trek weapon, see Phaser (weapon).

Phaser is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.

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Second-in-command of the Astro Squad, the professional Phaser's combiner partner is the over-enthusiastic Blast Master. The need to double-check and triple-check his partner's moves, along with the fact he's the most down-to-earth of the entire team, is why he's perfect for his position. However, on occasion Phaser takes too much responsibility on himself, which can make him emotionally burnt out.

In Japan, Phaser is the leader of the Shuttle Rocket W Team.

Fiction

Transformers Legends comic

At some point prior to 2015, Phaser was exposed to Plasma energy and developed a tertiary weapon form. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4

In 2015, Swerve wielded Phaser's My First Blaster mode in an unsuccessful battle with Trypticon. When a visiting Rattrap lamented his small stature, Swerve revealed to him that Phaser was actually a tiny robot but his size didn't stop him from being a valued ally. Bonus Edition Vol. 8 Protesting against Swerve's lackadaisical attitude towards accuracy, Phaser continued to help Swerve against Trypticon by telling him where to aim in blaster mode, realizing too late his helpful advice only made it easier for Trypticon to dodge his blasts. 2015's Swerve Nevertheless, Phaser, Swerve and their allies eventually brought Trypticon down. LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter Phaser later came with Swerve to the Legends World where they helped defeat Trypticon a second time. Bonus Edition Vol. 43

In 2038, Phaser was stationed on Planet Z when the forces loyal to Dark Nova attacked. He transformed to weapons mode and was wielded by Sonic Bomber. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4

Toys

Generation 1

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• Astro Squad (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

Phaser transforms into the front half of a black and white space shuttle. As a Micromaster Combiner, he can connect to the half-a-vehicle mode of any other Combiner to make a new vehicle mode, and can also attach to any Micromaster Combiner Transport. He was only available as part of the Astro Team, along with Blast Master, Missile Master, Moonrock, Barrage, and Heave.

• More information on Phaser at TFU.info

Return of Convoy

• Shuttle Rocket W Team (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
  • Japanese ID number: C-364
  • Accessories: Micro Trailer #4

Phaser was released in Return of Convoy as part of the Shuttle Rocket W Team, with Blast Master, Missile Master, and Moonrock. All four toys are identical to their Hasbro releases. The set also came with Micro Trailer #4.

Legends

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• Swerve & Tailgate (Multi-pack, 2015-01-24)
  • Japanese ID number: LG08

Legends Phaser is a redeco of Generations Flanker, transforming into a drone jet resembling the Barracuda and Sky-X designs with a new wing configuration in the colors of a Space Shuttle. He also has a third blaster-cannon mode that can be used by any toy that uses the 5mm post/hole system. In an awesome homage to the 2005 IDW continuity, Phaser's blaster mode is a version of My First Blaster.

He was only available in a four-pack with Swerve, his partner, and Tailgate and Groundshaker.

This mold was also used to make Generations Eclipse, part of BotCon 2015 Oilmaster, and TFSS 5.0 Quickslinger and Hi-Q.

Notes

Foreign names

• Japanese: Phaser (フェイサー Feisā)
• French: Faisceau
• Italian: Meteor