Dropshot (Universe)

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

Dropshot is a Decepticon who is a Universe addition to the Generation 1 continuity family.

So this is what genuine surprise is like!

Dropshot hides in plain sight!

Fiction

IDW comics continuity

Spoiler warning: Plot details for All Hail Megatron issue 11 follow. Please give an expiry date ({{spoiler|(story)|DATE}}) - either the date of the next episode/issue in the series or 30 days after release, whichever is sooner

Dropshot infiltrated the American military forces early on in the Decepticon offensive, posing as one of their artillery vehicles. His mission was to monitor the military and report back all he heard to Megatron. Through him, Megatron learned of Spike Witwicky's infiltration mission and the European Union's nuclear strike. All Hail Megatron #5 When the Autobots eventually returned to Earth, Dropshot was finally unleashed. He transformed and turned his firepower against his "hosts". All Hail Megatron #11

Toys

Universe (2008)

File:Universe dropshot toy.jpg

I'm a conundrum wrapped in missile launchers.

• Decepticon Dropshot (Voyager, 2008)
  • Accessories: 2 missiles, rifle, Earth-style Cyber Key

Part of the second wave of Universe Voyagers and the "Classic Series", "Decepticon Dropshot" is a redeco of Cybertron Defense Scattorshot, transforming into a TOS-1 Buratino multiple-launch rocket system. The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a Cyber Planet Key in each half reveals a new weapon: one side has a pull-out double spring-loaded missile launcher, while the other has a flip-out non-firing blaster barrel. He also comes with an extra long hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his Mini-con-compatible Powerlinx plugs.

His box photo shows an opaque-brown Earth Key with tan paint. The toy actually comes with an entirely unpainted transparent-brown Earth Key.

This mold was also used to make Universe Overload and Timelines Flak.

• Universe Dropshot @ TFU.info
• Universe Dropshot toy gallery — Seibertron.com

Notes

• Dropshot's toy has tech spec numbers and a general attitude that indicates he was likely intended to be the original Micromaster Dropshot. However, his only fiction appearance is in a continuity in which that'd be extremely unlikely, since that other Dropshot exists elsewhere concurrently under odd circumstances. It's happened before.