Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki

Welcome to Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki. You may wish to create or login to an account in order to have full editing access to this wiki.

READ MORE

Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki
Register
No edit summary
m (Robot: Automated text replacement (-==Trivia== +==Notes==))
 
(45 intermediate revisions by 20 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
  +
{{move|Astrotrain (UT)|(Timelines) is a bad "disambiguation," because it is inherently ambiguous}}
{{disambig2|the bounty hunter/pirate from ''Cybertron''|the [[Triple Changer]] from [[Generation 1]]|Astrotrain (G1)}}
+
{{disambig2|the bounty hunter/pirate from ''Cybertron''|the [[Triple Changer]] from [[Generation One]]|Astrotrain (G1)}}
   
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''
+
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] in a [[Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
   
[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
+
[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Women be different from men. Word.]]
   
'''Astrotrain''' is a cunning bounty hunter who has only joined the Decepticon army to increase his own power. Although he is ultimately loyal only to himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball]].
+
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport, a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning bounty hunter who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball]].
 
He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con]]s; his partner [[Starcatcher]], and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]].
 
   
 
He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con]]s: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]].
   
 
==Fiction==
 
==Fiction==
  +
===Cybertron animated continuity===
  +
{{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}
  +
  +
===Shattered Expectations===
  +
The heroic Astrotrain (who apparently served as a means of conveyance for his teammates) and the rest of the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] assisted [[Starscream (Shattered Glass)|Starscream]] and [[Razorclaw (Shattered Glass)|Razorclaw]] against a trio of marauding [[Autobot]]s.{{storylink|Shattered Expectations}}
  +
{{charstubfiction}}
   
 
{{-}}
 
{{-}}
  +
 
==Toys==
 
==Toys==
 
===Timelines===
 
===Timelines===
 
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
 
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
  +
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs
   
[[Image:Spacewarp shuttle.jpg|thumb|right|Awesomeness.]]
+
[[Image:Spacewarp shuttle.jpg|thumb|right|If this is the astro, then where's the train?]]
  +
<!--Awesomeness.-->
   
: Astrotrain is a [[retool]]ed ''[[Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the original retail version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.
+
: Astrotrain is a [[retool]]ed ''[[Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation One]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear.
   
  +
[[Image:DSC01180.JPG|thumb|left|"Overpriced? YOUR MOM was overpriced!"]]
: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, Astrotrain comes with an exclusive illustrated text story set in the ''Cybertron'' series.
 
   
  +
Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.
: The toy is currently planned to be the first exclusive available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members.
 
   
 
: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.
::''As of this update, Astrotrain has not been released.''
 
   
  +
: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.
   
 
{{-}}
==Trivia==
 
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp''', He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. No retail chain ended up wanting to carry the exclusive, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.
 
   
  +
==Notes==
* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]].
 
  +
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|thumb|right|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
  +
 
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. No retail chain ended up wanting to carry the exclusive, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.
  +
 
* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.
   
 
* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.
 
* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.
   
  +
* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|US Marvel comic]].
  +
  +
{{-}}
  +
  +
==External links==
  +
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
  +
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]
   
  +
[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
{{stub}}
 
[[Category: Bounty hunters]]
+
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
+
[[Category:Shattered Glass Decepticons]]
[[Category: Decepticons]]
+
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category: Pirates]]
+
[[Category:Mayhem Suppression Squad]]
[[Category: Unreleased toys]]
+
[[Category:Pirates]]
  +
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
  +
[[Category:Unreleased toys]]

Latest revision as of 09:56, 25 September 2011

"My focal ep never got broadcast in North America, so I lack a clever quote
Autobots, transform and roll out!

It has been suggested this article should be moved to Astrotrain (UT).
If you agree or disagree, please discuss why on its talk page.

Reason: (Timelines) is a bad "disambiguation," because it is inherently ambiguous


This article is about the bounty hunter/pirate from Cybertron. For the Triple Changer from Generation One, see Astrotrain (G1).


Astrotrain is a Decepticon in a Timelines addition to the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Astrotrain-CybComic

Women be different from men. Word.

The Decepticons constructed Astrotrain as a troop transport, a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when Megatron vanished after the Unicron Battles. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning bounty hunter who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate Cannonball.

He also commands a small crew of Mini-Cons: his partner Starcatcher and the team of Astro-Hook, Astro-Line and Astro-Sinker.

Fiction[]

Cybertron animated continuity[]

The Dark Heart of Sandokan

Shattered Expectations[]

The heroic Astrotrain (who apparently served as a means of conveyance for his teammates) and the rest of the Mayhem Suppression Squad assisted Starscream and Razorclaw against a trio of marauding Autobots. Shattered Expectations

No, really. HE WANTS TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE TRANSFORMERS.
I want to tell you about the Transformers!

This character article is a stub and is missing information on their fictional appearances. You can help Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki by expanding it.


Toys[]

Timelines[]

  • Astrotrain (Ultra, 2007)
    • Accessories: Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs
Spacewarp shuttle

If this is the astro, then where's the train?

Astrotrain is a retooled Armada Jetfire, transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to Generation One Astrotrain. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for Armada Optimus Prime's super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear.
DSC01180

"Overpriced? YOUR MOM was overpriced!"

Placing Mini-Cons on the Powerlinx points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector exclusive toys.

Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a redeco of the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team, named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the Cybertron series, was made available to club members online.
The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to Transformers Collectors' Club members. Well, sorta technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive Dawn of Future's Past Airazor toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive advertised. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

Notes[]

Spacewarp-r

The COLORS, man... spacy...

  • Astrotrain was originally an unproduced Universe store exclusive named Spacewarp. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the Space Mini-Con Team as well. No retail chain ended up wanting to carry the exclusive, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the Universe line.
  • According to Fun Publications staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the trademark. FP chose to give the toy its new head.
  • Reportedly, Takara has insisted that all of the Armada-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the Cybertron two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

External links[]