Phaser (G1)

Phaser is an Autobot Micromaster from the toyline portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

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Second-in-command of the Astro Squad, Phaser's combiner partner is the over-enthusiastic Blast Master. The need to double-check and triple-check his partner's moves is why he's perfect for his position.

In Japan, Phaser is the leader of the Shuttle Rocket W Team.

Fiction

Transformers Legends comic

In a dream had by Rattrap, Swerve wielded Phaser's My First Blaster mode in an unsuccessful battle with Trypticon. When Rattrap lamented his small stature, Swerve revealed to him that Phaser was actually a tiny robot but his size didn't stop him from being a valued ally. Bonus Edition Vol. 8 Phaser continued to help Swerve against Trypticon by telling him where to aim in blaster mode, realizing too late his helpful advice only made it easier for Trypticon to dodge his blasts. 2015's Swerve

Toys

Generation 1

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• Astro Squad (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

Phaser transforms into the front half of a black and white space shuttle. As a Micromaster Combiner, he can connect to the half-a-vehicle mode of any other Combiner to make a new vehicle mode, and can also attach to any Micromaster Combiner Transport. He was only available as part of the Astro Team, along with Blast Master, Missile Master, Moonrock, Barrage and Heave.

• More information on Phaser at TFU.info

Return of Convoy

• Shuttle Rocket W Team (Micro Trailer Team, 1991)
  • Japanese ID number: C-364
  • Accessories: Micro Trailer #4

Phaser was released in Return of Convoy as part of the Shuttle Rocket W Team, with Blast Master, Missile Master and Moonrock. All four toys are identical to their Hasbro releases. The set also came with Micro Trailer #4.

Legends

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• Swerve & Tailgate (Multi-pack, 1-24-2015)
  • Japanese ID number: LG08

Legends Phaser is a redeco of Generations Flanker, transforming into a drone jet resembling the Barracuda and Sky-X designs with a new wing configuration in the colors of a Space Shuttle. He also has a third blaster-cannon mode that can be used by any toy that uses the 5mm post/hole system. In an awesome homage to the IDW Generation 1 continuity, Phaser's blaster mode is a version of My First Blaster.

He was only available in a four-pack with Swerve, his partner, and Tailgate and Groundbuster.

This mold was also used to make Generations Eclipse.

Notes

Foreign names

• Japanese: Phaser (フェイサー Feisā)
• French: Faisceau
• Italian: Meteor