Thunderclash
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Thunder Clash or Thunderclash, are the names of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes
. Thunder Clash was part of the original Transformers continuity, with the name as Thunderclash been used for different characters in several newer Transformers continuities.
had computer screens viewing great Autobot and Maximal heroes from the past and asked Optimus Primal
to choose several troops. Although Optimus Primal choose Depth Charge and Rhinox
, one of the screens showed what appeared to be either Machine Wars Optimus Prime or Thunder Clash, which both share the same mold.
to recover the secret cargo of the Autobot ship Van de Graaff, which had been downed by unknown forces, before the Decepticons could gain the cargo for themselves. Crashing on the planet Beta-Nine the Autobots encountered a Decepticon Skyraider force led by Banzai-Tron. The Autobots were recovered and brought the cargo back to Magnum. They were awarded with the honor of becoming the first members of the Autobot Elite Guard
.
In "The Coming Storm" The Elite Guard Alpha Team and Strike Team did battle against a horde of ferrovorous bugs in one of Cybertron's city-states. Magnum then ordered the Strike Team to escort the Alpha Team to Space Port Bravo for their next mission. The Strike Team then reported to Magnum and Sentinel Major, who introduced them to the new Elite Guard Special-Ops Team, also called the Combaticons.
In "Battle Lines" Thunderclash's Elite Guard squad reported to Magnum after the Combaticons killed most of the Guard. They attempted to show the Council that the Elite Guard was still functional, but arrived just as Optimus Prime was appointed the new commander of the Autobots. When Decepticon forces lead by Deathsaurus ambushed the Autobots lead by Magnum, Thunder Clash had to save Magnum from Lyzack. Thunderclash is among the Autobots present when Megatron attacks Iacon with his new weapon, Devastator.
. He is described as an amoral smooth-talking weasel. He is very smart and has impressive firepower with his twin machineguns.
More Than Meet The Eye Armada issue #3.
story Balancing Act. He arrives with Ramjet, Nemesis Prime and the other Mini-Cons on the nearly empty planet of Cybertron where they attack Vector Prime, Sentinel Maximus and Alpha Trion. He later helps lead Dark Scorponok against his foes.
He combines with Nightbeat to form the super robot Nightclash.
as leader of the Elite Guard.
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...
. Thunder Clash was part of the original Transformers continuity, with the name as Thunderclash been used for different characters in several newer Transformers continuities.
Transformers: Generation 1
This toy truck was released in Europe as leader of the Turbomaster team. He did not appear in any fiction other than his pack-in catalogue comic. Because of his bright neon colors, Thunder Clash is often believed to be a part of Generation 2 - this is not the case; his Autobot insignia is clearly that of the Generation One design.Botcon Europe 1999
Art of Thunder Clash graced the cover of the Botcon Europe 1999 Souvenir Magazine, probably tying in to an article inside about European exclusive Transformers.3H Enterprises
In issue #3 of the Transformers: Universe comic book Alpha TrionAlpha Trion
Alpha Trion is a fictional character in the various Transformers universes. Alpha Trion is one of the Thirteen Primes, thus all his portrayals are considered to be the same individual. He is generally depicted as an ancient mechanoid with a link to Optimus Prime...
had computer screens viewing great Autobot and Maximal heroes from the past and asked Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal
Optimus Primal is a fictional character from the Transformers toyline, and the leader of the Maximal forces and the main protagonist in the Beast Wars television series. He is sometimes called Optimal Optimus...
to choose several troops. Although Optimus Primal choose Depth Charge and Rhinox
Rhinox
Rhinox is the name of three fictional characters from various Transformers universes.-Beast Wars:Rhinox's character in the Beast Wars television series is very different from how the toy was depicted. As one of the first year toys, the toy of Rhinox was created before the television series came...
, one of the screens showed what appeared to be either Machine Wars Optimus Prime or Thunder Clash, which both share the same mold.
Fun Publications
Thunderclash first appeared in Fun Publications fiction in the story "Wings of Honor." In the early day of the last great Cybertronian war the Eight Track was ordered by Autobot commander MagnumMagnum (Transformers)
Magnum is a fictional character in the Transformers series.-Fun Publications:Magnum is one of the characters featured in the Transformers: Timelines story "Wings of Honor" by Fun Publications...
to recover the secret cargo of the Autobot ship Van de Graaff, which had been downed by unknown forces, before the Decepticons could gain the cargo for themselves. Crashing on the planet Beta-Nine the Autobots encountered a Decepticon Skyraider force led by Banzai-Tron. The Autobots were recovered and brought the cargo back to Magnum. They were awarded with the honor of becoming the first members of the Autobot Elite Guard
Elite Guard (Transformers)
The Elite Guard are a fictonal group of Transformers who appear in Transformers fiction. They first appeared in the Transformers Animated television series.-Transformers Animated:...
.
In "The Coming Storm" The Elite Guard Alpha Team and Strike Team did battle against a horde of ferrovorous bugs in one of Cybertron's city-states. Magnum then ordered the Strike Team to escort the Alpha Team to Space Port Bravo for their next mission. The Strike Team then reported to Magnum and Sentinel Major, who introduced them to the new Elite Guard Special-Ops Team, also called the Combaticons.
In "Battle Lines" Thunderclash's Elite Guard squad reported to Magnum after the Combaticons killed most of the Guard. They attempted to show the Council that the Elite Guard was still functional, but arrived just as Optimus Prime was appointed the new commander of the Autobots. When Decepticon forces lead by Deathsaurus ambushed the Autobots lead by Magnum, Thunder Clash had to save Magnum from Lyzack. Thunderclash is among the Autobots present when Megatron attacks Iacon with his new weapon, Devastator.
Toys
- Generation 1 Thunder Clash (1992)
- Thunder Clash was later recolored into Machine WarsMachine WarsMachine Wars was a short-lived toy series in the Transformers toyline, introduced in 1997. The series was initially exclusive to KB Toys and its subsidiaries, although overstock/unsold surplus eventually appeared at other retailers....
Optimus PrimeOptimus PrimeOptimus Prime is a fictional character from the Transformers franchise. Prime is the leader of the autobots, a faction of transforming robots from the planet Cybertron. The autobots are constantly waging war against a rival faction of transforming robots called Decepticons...
, changed slightly for U.S. safety rules. - Although the toy was never produced, a repaint of Thunder Clash was planned and rendered in art for the Transformers: Universe line. Initially called Motormaster, then Menasor for trademark reasons, this repaint was black and done as a Decepticon.
- Timelines Deluxe Thunderclash (2009)
- A redeco of Energon RodimusRodimusRodimus is the name of a fictional character from the various Transformers universes. Rodimus is a young Autobot and succesor to Optimus Prime. He was formerly known as Hot Rod, but was reformatted as Rodimus Prime by the Matrix of Leadership and became the leader of the Autobots...
, this toy is a BotconBotConBotCon, briefly known as "The Official Transformers Collectors' Convention" , is an annual convention for Transformers fans and collectors. BotCon has been held annually since 1994...
2009 exclusive.
Transformers: Armada
The name Thunderclash was used for the Mini-Con partner of SkywarpSkywarp
Skywarp is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers toy line. He is usually depicted as a black or purple Decepticon jet with teleportation powers.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
. He is described as an amoral smooth-talking weasel. He is very smart and has impressive firepower with his twin machineguns.
Dreamwave Productions
Ramjet has a biography published in Dreamwave ProductionsDreamwave Productions
Dreamwave Productions was a Canadian art design studio and comic book publisher founded in 1996 and is best known for their multiple Transformers comic book series...
More Than Meet The Eye Armada issue #3.
Fun Publications
Thunderclash is one of Ramjet's Mini-Con partners in the Fun PublicationsFun Publications
Fun Publications is a publishing company that runs the Transformers Collectors Club and G.I. Joe Collectors Club under licensefrom Hasbro. Besides releasing comics, Fun Publications releases exclusive toys and runs conventions for their clubs....
story Balancing Act. He arrives with Ramjet, Nemesis Prime and the other Mini-Cons on the nearly empty planet of Cybertron where they attack Vector Prime, Sentinel Maximus and Alpha Trion. He later helps lead Dark Scorponok against his foes.
Toys
- Armada Skywarp with Thunderclash (2003)
- This toy was later redecoed into Micron Boosters Processor, Saber and Triac.
- Universe Ramjet with Thunderclash (2004)
- The Armada toy was recolored slightly and released in a Toys 'R' Us Spring Value Pack along with Ramjet and the Air Military Team.
Transformers: Timelines (Shattered Glass)
This Thunderclash is the evil counterpart of Generation 1 Thunder Clash in the Shattered Glass universe. He carries a plasma rifle and his shoulder-mounted missile launchers.He combines with Nightbeat to form the super robot Nightclash.
Fun Publications
According to his biography Thunderclash replaced HyperdriveHyperdrive
Hyperdrive is a name given to certain methods of traveling faster-than-light in science fiction. Related concepts are jump drive and warp drive....
as leader of the Elite Guard.
Toys
- Timelines Deluxe Shattered Glass Thunderclash (2009)
- A redeco of Energon Rodimus, this toy was a Botcon 2009 customizing class exclusive.