Smokesniper
- Smokesniper is a Decepticon from the Robotmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Known as the "Magic-Bullet Marksman", Smokesniper (スモークスナイパー Sumōkusunaipā) has deadly aim even at high speeds. He's fairly modest about his exceptional shooting ability, simply doing his job without the glory-hogging that typically accompanies skilled Decepticons. Some think he's a bit soft, which might lead to some trouble among his teammates.
Or it would if Smokesniper hadn't teamed up with the time-displaced Decepticon Gigant Bomb. The two can merge to form the super-aircraft Gigant Sniper, but Gigant Bomb is enough on his own to deter even the most foolish Decepticon from any disparaging remarks.
Fiction
Robotmasters pack-in comic
Smokesniper, infused with a chunk of solitarium, joined his partner Gigant Bomb in beating up Mirage and Bound Rogue. They then clobbered Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal, but Star Saber and Victory Leo intervened. The two Autobots combined to form Victory Saber and sliced the solitarium right out of Gigant Bomb, and the two Decepticons were sent running. The Victory Warriors Enter!!
Robotmasters online comic
While using Gigant Bomb's abilities to gather solitarium in some ruins, Smokesniper and his partner were discovered by Star Saber. The two proved to be too much for the Autobot leader. Go! Star Saber To intensify their threat, the Decepticon duo combined into Gigant Sniper, but the arrival of Victory Leo and his combination with Star Saber into Victory Saber sent the Decepticons fleeing. Bonds Stronger than Steel Smokesniper later joined Beast Megatron, Air Hunter, and Gigant Bomb in observing the battle between a duped Lio Convoy and the other Autobot leaders. When Lio Convoy came to his senses, the Autobots concentrated their super-charged attacks on the Decepticons, scattering them. Together, the 4 Great Supreme Commanders
The original Megatron eventually returned after an absence. Smokescreen was present when Air Hunter announced the news to the other Decepticons. With the others, Smokesniper left the base. Strategic Meeting: The Mysterious New Warrior As Gigant Sniper, Smokesniper and Gigant Bomb fought against Victory Saber in a final battle. After days of combat, the Decepticons were defeated and Gigant Bomb was sent back to his rightful time. And Then
Robotmasters cartoon
- Voice actor: Masayuki Katō (Japanese)
Smokesniper and Gigant Bomb chased Optimus Prime through a canyon, but their pursuit was interrupted by the approach of Star Saber. The giant Autobot held the two at bay, allowing Optimus to continue on to battle Beast Megatron on-on-one. They retreated with the other Decepticons when Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal's "Double Prime Tornado" sent Beast Megatron packing. Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!
Robotmasters 3D diorama manga
Toys
Robotmasters
- Smokesniper (Destron, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: RM-13
- Accessories: 2 launchers, 2 missiles, "Radial Pod"
- A redeco of the Generation 2 Decepticon Smokescreen, Smokesniper transforms into a fighter jet of undetermined (probably made-up) model. He has two side-mounted spring-loaded rocket launchers that become hand-weapons in robot mode. He also comes with the unique Solitarium weapon "Radial Pod", a non-firing double-barreled blaster, which can combine with Gigant Bomb's unique weapon, the "Pulverizer". He can combine with Gigant Bomb's vehicle mode to form the large stealth bomber jet Gigant Sniper.
- This mold was also used to make Beast Wars II Starscream and 2001 Robots in Disguise Smokejumper. It was going to be used again in Generation 2 as a new form of the original Starscream, but that toy was ultimately canceled. Smokesniper's toy was repurposed as Shattered Glass Dreadwind.
Notes
- Smokesniper is the only iteration of this mold that was sold separately from its larger counterpart.
