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Blades (Transformers)
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Blades is the name of two fictional characters in the various Transformers universes
. They are both Autobot
helicopters. Later versions of the figure were named "Autobot Blades" for trademark purposes.
n version of TV series) is one of the Protectobots
who are an emergency, search and rescue team of five Autobots in the Transformers
toyline. They transform into civilian service and emergency vehicles and combine to form the gestalt robot Defensor.
A "rough and tough" warrior who prefers close combat with his enemies. Often at odds with the other, more peace-loving Protectobots.
He last appeared in issue #36 of the Marvel series, called "Spacehikers".
While he was a minor background character in the U.S. stories, Blades played a very prominent role in the U.K. Transformers/Action Force crossover story "Ancient Relics", where he was sent to London by Grimlock to find Blaster and Goldbug, only to run into the Action Force - and Megatron!
Blades continued to appear in the Marvel Generation 2 series, first appearing in issue #1, "War Without End!". He last appeared in issue #6, "The Gathering Darkness."
The Protectobots were last seen supporting Ultra Magnus
in a last ditch effort to stop Galvatron in the fourth season. It is assumed that they were restored along with Ultra Magnus when the Golden Age of Cybertron was ushered in.
Blades appears in episode #27 of the Japanese Headmasters series, called "The Miracle Warriors - The Targetmasters (Part 1)." Spike orders the Protectabots, Technobots and Trainbots to destroy the abandoned Decepticon headquarters on Earth. Combined into Defensor, Computron and Raiden the Autobots quickly demolish the building.
In issue #2 of the third Generation One series, titled "Black Sunshine", the Protectabots were ordered by Prowl
to investigate the energy anomaly created by Sunstorm
escaping Shockwave
's abandoned secret lab. When they arrived they discovered the hole left in the roof by Sunstorm and the deactivated Battlechargers Runabout
and Runamuck. Streetwise
reported back to Prowl as First Aid
repaired the Decepticons.
. His squad was hunting the operators of gladiatorial contests in the degenerate slums, particularly Megatron.
.
Transformers universes
is an entertainment franchise. It began with the Hasbro Transformers toy line, centered on two factions of warring alien robots which are called the Autobots and the Decepticons...
. They are both Autobot
Autobot
Autobot, a faction of sentient robots from the planet Cybertron, are usually the main protagonists in the fictional universe of the Transformers, a collection of various toys, graphic novels, paperback books, cartoons and movies first introduced in 1984. In all but one Transformer story, the...
helicopters. Later versions of the figure were named "Autobot Blades" for trademark purposes.
Transformers: Generation 1
Blades (known as Cut in RussiaRussia
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n version of TV series) is one of the Protectobots
Protectobots
The Protectobots are a fictional emergency, search and rescue team of five Autobots in the Transformers toyline. They transform into civilian service and emergency vehicles and combine to form the combiner Defensor...
who are an emergency, search and rescue team of five Autobots in the Transformers
Transformers (toy line)
The is a line of toys produced by the American toy company Hasbro. The Transformers toyline was created from toy molds mostly produced by Japanese company Takara in the toylines Diaclone and Microman. Other toy molds from other companies such as Bandai were used as well...
toyline. They transform into civilian service and emergency vehicles and combine to form the gestalt robot Defensor.
A "rough and tough" warrior who prefers close combat with his enemies. Often at odds with the other, more peace-loving Protectobots.
Marvel Comics
Blades first appeared in issue #24 of the U.S. Marvel series, "Afterdeath!", with no origin given to any of the Protectabots.He last appeared in issue #36 of the Marvel series, called "Spacehikers".
While he was a minor background character in the U.S. stories, Blades played a very prominent role in the U.K. Transformers/Action Force crossover story "Ancient Relics", where he was sent to London by Grimlock to find Blaster and Goldbug, only to run into the Action Force - and Megatron!
Blades continued to appear in the Marvel Generation 2 series, first appearing in issue #1, "War Without End!". He last appeared in issue #6, "The Gathering Darkness."
Animated series
The Protectabots first appeared in the second season of the animated series with no origin given.The Protectobots were last seen supporting Ultra Magnus
Ultra Magnus
Ultra Magnus is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers storylines.-Transformers: Generation 1:The greatest Transformer of them all. A commander could want no finer a soldier than Ultra Magnus...
in a last ditch effort to stop Galvatron in the fourth season. It is assumed that they were restored along with Ultra Magnus when the Golden Age of Cybertron was ushered in.
Blades appears in episode #27 of the Japanese Headmasters series, called "The Miracle Warriors - The Targetmasters (Part 1)." Spike orders the Protectabots, Technobots and Trainbots to destroy the abandoned Decepticon headquarters on Earth. Combined into Defensor, Computron and Raiden the Autobots quickly demolish the building.
Dreamwave Productions
The Protectobots are featured in their Cybertronian forms in the second installment of the War Within comic series. In this chapter of Transformer history (which takes place long before contact with Earth), the Protectobots are a vigilante squad of peacekeepers. While loosely affiliated with the Autobots, they are a splinter group (as are most other special teams).In issue #2 of the third Generation One series, titled "Black Sunshine", the Protectabots were ordered by Prowl
Prowl (Transformers)
Prowl is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series. "Prowl" is one of the most re-used American names in the assorted Transformers series, and its use has become almost synonymous with Autobots who possess a police car alternate mode...
to investigate the energy anomaly created by Sunstorm
Sunstorm (Transformers)
Sunstorm is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers universes. Sunstorm is always a Decepticon allied jet who is yellow or orange in color.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
escaping Shockwave
Shockwave (Transformers)
Shockwave is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers series. Throughout his incarnations, he is usually distinguished by a laser cannon in lieu of one of his hands and his distinctive face, which is featureless save a single robotic eye...
's abandoned secret lab. When they arrived they discovered the hole left in the roof by Sunstorm and the deactivated Battlechargers Runabout
Runabout (Transformers)
-Transformers: Generation 1:The first Runabout formed one half of the Battlecharger duo with Runamuck. Runabout is not the brains of the Battlechargers, but he is much calmer and certainly more articulate than Runamuck, and his presence helps keep the latter's cross-wired mind on task...
and Runamuck. Streetwise
Streetwise (Transformers)
Streetwise is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. They are all Protectobots who turn into cars. He is sometimes called Streetstar by Hasbro for legal reasons.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
reported back to Prowl as First Aid
First Aid (Transformers)
First Aid is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:First Aid is a doctor and hates seeing any machine in pain, even an overheated car. Compassionate to the injured, but also a great fighter. Carries double-barreled crystallizer...
repaired the Decepticons.
IDW Publishing
Blades appeared in issue #2 of Megatron Origin. In this story, set on ancient Cybertron Blades was a member of an Autobot security force in the city of KaonKaon
In particle physics, a kaon is any one of a group of four mesons distinguished by the fact that they carry a quantum number called strangeness...
. His squad was hunting the operators of gladiatorial contests in the degenerate slums, particularly Megatron.
Toys
- Generation 1 Protectobot Blades (1986)
- Blades was redecoed as the Autobot Fly-Up in 1992, part of the Guard City set.
- Generation 2 Protectobot Blades (unreleased)
- Prototypes of redecos of all the Protectabots were released for the Generation 2 toy line, but they never made it to general release. The few that were produced are considered highly collectible.
- Universe Classic Series Voyager Autobot Blades (2008)
- A redeco of Cybertron Voyager Evac. The back of the package for Blades shows him with a Planet X style Cyber Key, but the toy itself comes with an Autobot Cybertron Cyber Key. The fusilage length of the actual helicopter Blades is based on is 11.64 meters long, where the larger Blades toys has a fusilage 26 centimeters long, giving it a scale of about 1:44. Using this information would indicate Blades would stand about 23 feet tall in robot mode.
- Universe Legends Autobot Blades (2008)
- A redeco of Cybertron Legends Evac. Packaged with several other Legends redecos. A Target store exclusive. The Micro class version of the toy is only 10.5 centimeters long, giving it a scale of about 1:110.
Transformers: Energon
The Autobot Quickstrike seems to be a possible homage to Generation 1 Blades.Transformers: Universe
The Micromaster Autobot Ro-Tor seems to be a possible homage to Generation 1 Blades.Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Part of a Legends 4 pack, partnered with Jetfire. According to the bio on the package he fought the Decepticon SpinisterSpinister
-Transformers: Generation 1:Spinister is described as an eerie aerial adventurer. Talks little, reveals less.His Nebulan partners are Singe and Hairsplitter. Single is a playboy who was in love with Zarak's daughter, joining the Decepticons to get close to her...
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Toys
- Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Legends Autobot Blades (2009)
- A redeco of Legends SpringerSpringer (Transformers)Springer is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. For trademark reasons, many toys of the character are named Autobot Springer.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
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