Skyboom (Energon)
| The name or term "Skyboom" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Skyboom (disambiguation). |
- Skyboom is a Mini-Con from the Energon portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Skyboom is a member of the Energon Saber Mini-Con Team. And... stuff.
Fiction
Energon cartoon
Skyboom and the other component Mini-Cons of the Energon Saber had escaped the destruction of Mars City by Tidal Wave and Scorponok, and accompanied Optimus Prime's team when Alpha Q sent his forces to attack Earth. The Mini-Cons formed into the Energon Saber, allowing Kicker to beat up some Terrorcons, and was then wielded by Ironhide against Scorponok. Megatron's Sword
Energon comic
Skyboom and the other Energon Saber Mini-Cons waited with Kicker Jones in the lower levels of Ocean City for the arrival of Sharkticon, who was making a rather sad attempt to silently infiltrate the city. The three Mini-Cons formed the Energon Saber, and in Kicker's hands, sent Sharkticon back into the briny deep. Perspective
Toys
Energon
- Energon Saber (Basic, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: SC-08
- Skyboom is a retooling of the Armada Sonar mold, transforming into a Cybertronic shuttle. He can also form the hilt for the combined Energon Saber sword. He was only available in a Mini-Con three-pack with Scattor and Wreckage.
- This mold was redecoed to make Lens and Cybertron Ramjet. The original version of this mold was also used to make Maverick.
Universe
- Energon Saber (Basic, 2005)
- The Energon Saber team was repackaged on a Universe-themed card and sold through discount chains in the US like Big Lots!.
Merchandise
Attacktix
- Mini-Con (Booster, 2006)
| ID number: | TF01 |
| Rarity: | |
| Faction: | Autobot |
| Class: | Trooper |
| Special: | Attackback - 4/26 (15%) success ratio |
| Point Cost: | 10 |
| Base Speed: | 4 |
| Attack Type: | Shooter (Small Missile) |
- The first assortment of Transformers Attacktix figures included a "generic" Mini-Con, based on Skyboom. Each Mini-Con figure has 3 points of articulation, including waist and shoulders; however, their shoulders move together due to their gun. One of the shortest, most squat Attacktix figures, the Mini-Con is very stable despite its small base.
- Its Special Power, Attackback, allows a free move and attack for any of your in-play Autobot pieces. He's also an excellent support figure for Landmine, whose Shootback power allows up to three Mini-Cons to make a free attack.
- This mold was intended to be redecoed into a Decepticon-allied piece (which received an official bio as Bunker-Buster), but this was ultimately unreleased.
Notes
- Skyboom is mistakenly called "Sonar" by Optimus Prime in the cartoon, most likely because of his resemblance to that character.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Beam (ビーム Bīmu)
