Talk:Wingthing (G1)

Since Wingthing's Animated counterpart is female, are we sure this one is a guy? --75.82.9.197 02:02, 29 December 2011 (EST)

It doesn't work that way. Red Alert (Animated) is female but Red Alert (G1) is not. - Starfield 10:56, 29 December 2011 (EST)

But is there any evidence that this Wingthing is definitely male? --Khajidha 13:08, 29 December 2011 (EST)

It's a different continuity family, so it's irrelevant. --ItsWalky 14:28, 29 December 2011 (EST)

I understand that, I'm just curious if this Wingthing's gender is established or simply assumed. --Khajidha 14:39, 29 December 2011 (EST)

Unless this article is missing something, the only information about Wingthing is in Soundwave's tech spec bio. --ItsWalky 14:42, 29 December 2011 (EST)

If the tfu.info page is an accurate transcription, there is no indication of Wingthing's gender in that bio. Should we desex this article? Or just add a note that he is used for convenience and is not to be considered definitive? --Khajidha 14:46, 29 December 2011 (EST)

I suppose you'd have to do that with every character whose gender isn't clear. —Interrobang 15:01, 29 December 2011 (EST)

I imagine the upcoming Encore release is a good opportunity for a gendered pronoun. --ItsWalky 15:06, 29 December 2011 (EST)

Hasbro wouldn't secretly give Soundwave a female robotic sidekick. If Wingthing is ever made female it would be a retcon. If Regeneration One is issue 81 I fully expect to read all about these Action Master Partner creatures. Their gimmick is on deck. But I'm not holding my breath. - Starfield 15:04, 29 December 2011 (EST)

You can't retcon something that was never established, Starfield. (And considering how Furman hates cooties, I'm not looking to him for additional female characters.) —Interrobang 15:08, 29 December 2011 (EST)