Tracer (Transformers)
Tracer is a fictional character from the Transformers series. He was introduced in 1988 as one of the Targetmasters for the Autobot Scoop.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Tracer is a former musician who transforms into a twin laser-guided ion blaster. He is partnered with the Autobot Scoop.
In the Marvel Comics Transformers stories Nebulans are depicted as human-looking aliens, while in the animated series they are green-skinned aliens. In the Ladybird Books stories the Nebulans are human-sized robots.
Animated series
Although the animated series ended in the US before Tracer was released, he appeared in animated form along with the other Double Targetmasters in commercials for the toys.
When the Generation 2 animated series was aired animated bits of the Generation 1 commercial with Holepunch in it were edited into the episode "More Than Meets The Eye Part 1." [1]
Marvel Comics
Tracer first appeared in issue #60 of the Marvel Comics Transformers series. Scoop wields Holepunch and Tracer during a series of fuel raids on Cybertron alongside the recently revived Grimlock, Jazz and Bumblebee. Scoop and his Targetmasters had a full page biogrpahy printed in issue #61.
Ladybird Books
Quickmix, Quickswitch and Scoop appeared in the Ladybird Books story Decepticons Underground, where they were sent on a mission by Optimus Prime to find the Decepticons in the Nebulos Triangle. Although the Targetmaster partners of Quickmix and Scoop appeared in gun mode in the book's illustration, they did not speak or transform to robot mode.[2][3]
Dreamwave Productions
Scoop and his Targetmasters did not appear in Dreamwave comics fiction but did receive a biography in their Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye series.
Toys
- Generation 1 Scoop with Tracer and Holepunch
References
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MAjbv1pDNc
- ↑ John Grant (1988). Decepticons Underground. Ladybird Books. ISBN 0721411193.
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiIWs2KWX08
- ↑ Lee's Guide to Loose 1988 Transformers: The Autobots. Lee's Toy Review magazine, issue #207, February 2010
- ↑ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 74. ISBN 0764313649.
