Astrotrain
Astrotrain is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. The original Astrotrain was introduced in 1985 as a Decepticon Triple Changer who could take the form of a locomotive or a space shuttle.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Animated series
In the episode "Prime Target" the big game hunter Lord Cholmondeley captured a secret Soviet jet, leading to panic of possibly war. Cholmondeley then set his sights on the ultimate trophy, the head of Optimus Prime. In order to lure Optimus in, Cholmondeley captured the Autobots Tracks, Bumblebee, Jazz, Beachcomber, Grapple, Blaster and Inferno. Windcharger and Huffer were able to avoid being trapped. When Cosmos learned of the location Cholmondeley was keeping the captured Autobots, Optimus Prime accepted Cholmondeley's challenge to meet him alone. Although interrupted by the Decepticons Astrotrain and Blitzwing's attempt to ally the Decepticons with Cholmondeley, Optimus defeated the big game hunter and freed the Autobots. Cholmondeley and the stolen jet were handed over to the Soviets by the Autobots as punishment for his actions.
In the second season episode of the animated series called "The Gambler" evcon attempted to collect a bounty on Dirge, Astrotrain and Ramjet.
Dreamwave Productions
Defeated by the Autobots, Shockwave was forced to set up a new secret headquarters in the wastelands of Cybertron, with Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Dirge, Ramjet and Thrust under his command. Shockwave completed work on his new warrior, Sixshot but Megatron's return, accompanied by with three clone warriors and the Predacons, was able to defeat Shockwave. Shockwave was kept alive, but restrained and his loyal warrior Blitzwing was decapitated by Razorclaw, while his other warriors joined with Megatron in his plan to invade the Earth.
Toys
- Justitoys WST Astrotrain (not released yet)
- A smaller version of the original Hasbro toy released by Justitoys.[1]
Unicron Trilogy
Toys
- Timelines Ultra Astrotrain
- A remold and recolor of Armada Jetfire. This toy was repurposed as Shattered Glass Astrotrain.
Shattered Glass
Shattered Glass Astrotrain is a remold of Armada Jetfire with 4 Mini-Cons.
Fun Publications
Astrotrain appeared in the fiction Dungeons & Dinobots, a text based story from Fun Publications. Astrotrain and his Micromasters were used to transport supplies and energon rods from the Arch-Ayr fuel depot to the Deception base at Darkmount.[2]
In Do Over he among the crew of the Nemesis, which followed the Autobot's Ark to Earth. When the Nemesis was uable to close in on the Ark Astrotrain and his partners were sent to disable its weapons.[3]
In Eye in the Sky the Decepticons lamented the fact that they did not know where Astrotrain and his Mircomaster partners had gone down on Earth. The Decepticons could use their help in defeating a human militaty satellite the Autobots had gained control of and were using to take over the Earth.
In Blitzwing Bop the Decepticons recover Astrotrain after he is found frozen in the Antarctic.
Toys
- Timelines Ultra Astrotrain
- A remold and recolor of Armada Jetfire. This toy was repurposed as Shattered Glass Astrotrain.
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/justitoys-wst-astrotrain-new-prototype-pics-173079/
- ↑ S. Trent Troop and Greg Sepelak (2008). Dungeons & Dinobots. Illustrator Evan Gauntt. Fun Publications.
- ↑ S. Trent Troop and Greg Sepelak (2009). Do Over. Illustrator Yuki Oshima. Fun Publications.
