Slingshot (weapon)
| This article is about the weapon. For the Aerialbot from Generation 1, see Slingshot. |
Odd as it might seem among the vast collection of hi-tech weaponry Transformers possess, slingshots are an acceptable pick among both Autobots and Decepticons. Moreso, a slingshot is Wheelie's signature weapon, which he uses to hurl fire stones at his opponents.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
Starscream's arsenal included a slingshot. During the battle at Sherman Dam, he used it to fire some sort of explosive crystal he claimed he had been saving for the Autobots at... something. If he had been aiming for any of the Autobots, he missed. More than Meets the Eye, Part 2
Universe
Using his trusty slingshot, Wheelie blew off many a Nightbird's face, until he ran out of ammo. Departure
When Trailbreaker ordered a number of Minibots to subdue Sunstreaker and Sideswipe, Wheelie shot Sunstreaker in the chest with his slingshot. Escape
Revenge of the Fallen
Shadow Striker might have a slingshot among her weapons. Shadow Striker's toy
Toys
Universe (2008)
- Wheelie (Legends, 2009)
- Series: G1 Series
- Wheelie's toy came with a blue-decoed slingshot sculpted onto his arm.
Revenge of the Fallen
- Bumblebee vs Shadow Striker (Legends Class two-pack, 2010)
- As a redeco of Universe (2008) Wheelie, Shadow Striker too has a slingshot sculpted onto her arm. However, it's not distinguished by a separate color like in Wheelie's case, so it might not be meant to exist.
