Rescue Patrol Team
| The name or term "Rescue Patrol" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Rescue Patrol (disambiguation). |
- The Rescue Patrol Team is a team of Autobot Micromasters from the later Japanese portions of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Left to right: Boater, Fire, Pīpō, Holi
The Rescue Patrol Team (レスキューパトロールチーム Resukyū Patorōru Chīmu) consists of
Fiction
Victory cartoon
Holi was stationed at the Galactic Defense Force headquarters on planet V, where he was a close friend of Jan Minakaze The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber. He travelled with Star Saber to Earth; later, in response to increasing Decepticon activity, Star Saber called in the rest of the team to help with rescue operations. Minutes after arrival, they were sent on their first mission, to rescue humans under threat from Leozack and the Dinoforce. Move Out! Rescue Team
Zone cartoon, manga, and story pages
When Victory Saber initiated the "Zone Project", the Rescue Patrol helped rebuild planet Micro into planet Zone. To counter this threat, Violengiguar began conquering planets in order to create his own Decepticon Zone. The Race Car Patrol and all other Micromaster teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. Zone Part 1
When Bruticus attacked the planet Feminia, the Rescue Patrol were among several units of Micromasters deployed to stop him. Through teamwork, they proved triumphant. Zone Part 2
When the Nine Great Demon Generals attacked planet Feminia en masse, the Rescue Patrol Team helped evacuate the planet of as many lifeforms as possible. However, they were unable to save Victory Saber, who sacrificed himself to rescue the last of the humans. The Rescue Patrol were later seen cleaning up the Zone Base on planet Zone after another attack by the Demon Generals. Still later, they could be seen celebrating when Victory Saber (who was rescued by the Powered Masters) inaugurated Dai Atlas as new Supreme Commander. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas! Zone
When the Powered Masters flew off to the Tenth Planet for their showdown with Violengiguar, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. Zone Part 10
Toys
Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
- Rocket Base (Micro Transformer base, 1990)
- ID number: C-330
- Despite being prominent characters in the Victory anime, the Rescue Patrol Team was first made available packed in with Moonradar and the Shuttle Base. Also despite their Victory animated coloration, they are identical to the Hasbro Rescue Patrol, transforming into a variety of rescue vehicles.
- The team was later re-released in 1996 as the individually packed American Rescue Team members.
- Rescue Patrol Team (Micromaster team, 1990)
- ID number: C-331
- The Rescue Patrol Team was also released by itself alongside the Rocket Base.
- Rescue Patrol Team (Micro Trailer team, 1991)
- ID number: C-373
- The Rescue Patrol Team was again released a year later without alteration as part of the Return of Convoy line. The only difference is with the inclusion of Micro Trailer # 10, an accessory that uses a spring-loaded mechanism to launch Micromasters, and can also be carried by Sky Garry or stored within Grandus.
HasLab
- HasLab Holi and Fire are anime accurate recolors of Siege Stakeout and Red Heat were only availible as the third-tier bonus included with the crowdfunded Victory Saber, unlocked once the project reached 20,000 backers.
- As a reward to the fans for making Deathsaurus the most successful Transformers HasLab project to date, Hasbro revealed a surprise tier containing newly molded Boater and Pīpō Micromasters on December 13, 2022, one day after funding was closed for Deathsaurus.
Notes
- The Rescue Patrol Team is referred to as the "Rescue Butai" (レスキュー部隊, "Rescue Force") in the Victory cartoon.
