Overload (G1)
| The name or term "Overload" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Overload (disambiguation). |
- Overload is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Overload gazed too long into the abyss. His desire to be the best battlefield tactician led to an obsessive interest in understanding how Decepticons think. His superiors decided this was unhealthy. (Given how most Decepticons think, they probably decided it was unhealthy for themselves.) Overload was thus reassigned to the transport division.[1]
- Japanese name: Roadjet
- French-Canadian name: Surchargé
Fiction
Zone story pages
When the ocean-covered world of Wall was attacked by Aquatic General King Poseidon and Saurian General Trypticon, Victory Saber charged into battle, but was quickly overwhelmed. Luckily, the four commanders, Overload, Erector, Missile Bull and Skywave arrived to save him. Commanding the Off Road, Jet and Race Car Patrol Teams, they arrived in time to save the drowning citizens of Wall, rescue Victory Saber and beat back the Decepticons. Zone Part 3
Toys
Generation 1
- Overload (Micromaster Transport, 1989)
- Accessories: Trailer/jet
- Overload transforms into a blue semi cab pulling a grey and red car carrier trailer. Overall, the colour scheme is quite similar to that of the Diaclone Powered Convoy toy that was later redecoed into Generation 1 Ultra Magnus. The similarities continue, as Overload's robot mode pays more than a passing resemblance to Optimus Prime, whilst his trailer even includes the iconic stripe down the side, albeit as a molded detail rather than a decal. The ramp/gate at the back of the trailer folds down, allowing one to transport up to two smaller Micromasters inside, and two more on the top deck. The trailer unfolds into a jet which Overload can ride in the back of.
Zone
- Roadjet (Micro TF DX, 1990)
- Japanese ID number: C-337
- Accessories: Trailer/jet
- The Overload toy was sold in Japan a year later as "Roadjet" without any notable changes from the Hasbro release. The only change is where Hasbro uses black paint on the front of the truck, Takara uses silver.
