Hoist (Transformers)

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Hoist is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series.

Transformers: Generation 1

Hoist
Transformers character
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Hoist box art
Created by

Hasbro
Information
Species Transformer
Abilities

Affiliation

Autobot
Series

Transformers: Generation 1
Tech specs

ST08 IN06 SP03 EN07

RN04 CO08 FB06 SK09

The original Hoist was introduced in 1985. He is a the Autobot's repairman. He spends most of his time tuning up the other Autobots.

Tech Specs

"No exceptions!" – All Autobots must submit to his maintenance schedule... knows they must operate at peak efficiency in battle. Jovial, enjoys job and is good at it – will find any problem, from engine overhaul to smallest leaky gasket. As tow truck, hauls 40,000 lbs. As robot, very strong... launches heat-seeking missiles from wrist sockets. Full spectrum multi-sensor behind his head determines an object's composition, density, tensile strength, energy properties.

Books

Ladybird Books

Hoist is featured in the 1986 Ladybird Books story Galvatron's Air Attack.[1]

Comics

Fun Publications

Wings of Honor

Hoist appears in the BotCon 2013 story Machine Wars: Termination.[2]

Toys

  • Hasbro Transformers Hoist (1985)
  • Hasbro Transformers Earthrise Deluxe Hoist (2020)


Transformers: Armada

The second Hoist was introduced in 2003 as the upgraded form of Smokescreen in Transformers: Armada.

References

  1. Grant, John (1986). Galvatron's Air Attack. Ladybird Books. ISBN 0-7214-0988-1. 
  2. http://www.botcon.com/BotCon2013/bc13comic.cfm

External links