Hoist (RB)

The name or term "Hoist" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Hoist (disambiguation).

Hoist the Tow-Bot is an Autobot from the Rescue Bots portion of the Aligned continuity family.

Hoist is the Rescue Bot force's Tow-Bot. Beyond that, his deal is unknown, although he may partner with Chief Charlie Burns.

Fiction

Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe

Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Hoist was one of the many Autobots that found their way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. He towed Wheeljack to safety as the battle raged around them. The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe

Toys

Rescue Bots

• Hoist the Tow-Bot (2012)

Hoist's Rescue Bots toy transforms from robot into a tow truck. Pulling the tow truck's hook up converts him back into a robot. His package art shows him teamed with a human partner in the shape, but not colors, of the original Charlie Burns figure.

• More information on Hoist at TFU.info