Runway (Transformers)

Runway is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers series. Both are Mini-Con who turn into jets.

Transformers: Armada

Runway
Transformers character
240px Armada Runway in box
Created by	Hasbro
Information
Species	Transformer
Abilities	Combining Shapeshifting Superhuman durability Superhuman longevity Superhuman strength
Affiliation	Mini-Con
Alternate mode	Boeing Sonic Cruiser
Motto	"Don't worry -- Let me explain the plan."
Partner	Jetstorm and Sonar
Series	Transformers: Armada
Sub-group	Air Assault Team Air Defense Team
Tech specs	ST07 IN09 SP07 EN09 RN05 CO09 FB04 SK09

The first Runway is the name of a Mini-Con who turns into a jet. He is the leader of the Air Defense and Air Assault teams, and combines with his companions Jetstorm and Sonar to form the Star Saber. Runway is always coming up with ideas.

Animated series

Runway makes his first appearance in Transformers: Armada in the episode # 5, "Soldier". While being still deactivated, he is found first by Starscream in the crevasse in Antarctica. But hardly the latter succeedes in getting the Mini-Con panel out of the ice wall when Red Alert takes it away from him. However, the 'Bots don't yet know that the Mini-Cons of a team can be activated only when they are all together. So Runway (together with Jetstorm) remain "sleeping" till Megatron invades the A-Base, accompanied by Sonar who awakens his team-mates forming the Star Saber. Since then Star Saber becomes the longed-for loot for both the Autobots and Decepticons.

It is considered usually that the Mini-Cons are equally obedient to any master. But Runway and his brethren obviously have a liking for Starscream.

Comics

Dreamwave Productions

Runway appeared among the Mini-Cons in issue #18 of the Transformers: Armada comic book who aided Over-Run using the Mini-Con Matrix in the defeat of Unicron.

Dreamwave's More Than Meets The Eye series gave Runway much needed character.

Toys

• Armada Air Defense Runway (2002)

Sold as part of a Mini-Con three pack.

• Armada Air Attack Runway (2003)

In 2003 a redeco of the Air Defense Team was released called the Air Assault Team. Dreamwave comics explained that the Air Assault Team are the evil personalities the team takes on when their Star Saber form is wielded by a powerful evil character like Megatron, transforming the team into their evil persona's.

• Space Warriors Transformable Military Fighter Armada Runway (2007)

A Chinese made remake of Armada Runway by Agglo and sold in Big Lots stores in 2007, this toy is about double the size of the original toy.

Generations

The second Runway is member of the Mini-Con Assault Team in the Generations toy line who turns into a helicopter. He combines with his teammates to form Centurion.

• Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers: The Ultimate Guide. DK Publishing Inc.. p. 122. ISBN 1-4053-0461-8. 

Generations

Runway is member of the Mini-Con Assault Team in the Generations toy line who turns into a helicopter. He combines with his teammates to form Centuritron.

Toys

• Generations Mini-Con Assault Team (2014)

A new mold.

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