Lionizer (G1)

Lionizer is an Autobot Action Master partner from the Generation 1 continuity family.

G'waaaaan, put up your duuuuukes.

Lionizer is the Targetmaster partner of the Autobot Action Master Rad. Where his partner is cool and capable, Lionizer is a loud, angry, violent knot of overheated circuitry just looking for an excuse to go off. Considering he transforms from a robotic lion into an atom-smashing blaster his temper is something Rad has to constantly keep on top of, or Lionizer is likely to get them both into bigger trouble than either firepower or skill alone can get them out of.

Toys

Generation 1

I AM SO AWESOME! I HAVE DONE ALL THE COOL THINGS! THAT'S RIGHT, I'M LIONIZING MYSELF!

• Rad with Lionizer (Action Master, 1990)

Part of the first wave of "basic" carded Action Masters, Lionizer transforms from a robotic lion to a non-firing "Atom Smashing Blaster" cannon via spring-loaded transformation. In cannon mode, he can be held by any Action Master figure. His cannon barrel can also be extended by attaching any Action Master rifle to it. In lion mode, his flanks have peg-holes to mount Action Master rifles.

Unlike many other Action Master partners, Lionizer has a double-post, allowing him 5mm compatibility.

He was only available with his larger partner Rad.

• More information on Lionizer (with Rad) at TFU.info

Notes

• Lionizer's name seems to be a pun on "ionize(r)", which makes sense given his transformation into an "atom smashing" cannon. Of course, there's also "lionize", but that means "to treat like royalty", but that doesn't quite jibe with the character.