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Wideload (Transformers)
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Wideload is the name of several different fictional characters in the various Transformers universes
.
Wideload (Rollerbot in Italy) is a member of the Throttlebot
team; Wideload transforms into a dump truck. Wideload's most glaring personality trait is that he is very concerned about his appearance, and ironically seeks to remain clean and shiny at all times.
In Transformers (Marvel Comics U.S.) issues #29-30, Goldbug
encounters, and later leads the Throttlebots (Chase, Freeway, Rollbar, Searchlight
, and Wideload) after he and Blaster
are overwhelmed by a group of Decepticon Triple Changers infected by 'scraplets', a group of toy-sized viral robots that turn into bolts and screws and eat metal upon contact. Due to side stories and changes in the books direction, the Throttlebots (excluding Goldbug) appear very infrequently.
Wideload's body is destroyed in issue 37 by Walter Barret, but his brain survives in a toy car.
The Throttlebots were deactivated by Starscream
in issue #50 of the series.
Wideload's appears in The Rebirth where he formed the front line defense at Autobot City: Earth along with various other Autobot
s against the attacking Decepticons.
, set out to search for it, and destroyed one of the immobile robots in his rage, only for the reservoir to then reveal itself. As the guardians awakened, Megatron immersed himself in the Super Energon to upgade himself into Galvatron, and Constructicon Maximus and Bruticus Maximus
immediately swore fealty to Galvatron as the one who had awoken them. However, their "brother," Superion Maximus
, refused, recognising Galvatron's evil and siding with the Autobots.
Constructicon Maximus added plenty of firepower to the Decepticons' side, and he and Bruticus Maximus had several clashes with the "traitorous" Superion Maximus, until the time for their final battle came, set against the backdrop of the struggle to stop the Unicron-possessed Galvatron out in space. Constructicon Maximus was deactivated by Superion Maximus, who then had his limbs destroyed by Bruticus Maximus, but transferred Constructicon Maximus's limbs to himself and used them to defeat Bruticus, along with a little help from the ghost of the "brother" Megatron had destroyed. Constructicon Maximus was voiced by Don Brown.
teams in packs of three were unveiled by Hasbro. One of these teams was the Decepticon Demolition Team of which a Transformer named Wideload is a member of who transforms into a dump truck. Although in Classics packaging, neither the word "Classics" or the word "Mini-Con" have appeared on the packaging shots revealed so far; it is likely that they were originally intended for Cybertron. Due to the current lack of individual bios on the toy packaging, Wideload is assumed to be a completely new individual unrelated to either of the previous characters. The following bio is all that is known about the Demolition Team.
If it can be built, the Demolition Team can bring it down. Every member of the team is an expert engineer, specializing in weakening and destroying the foundation of any structure they encounter. Before any important battle you'll find the Demolition Team on site, tunneling beneath enemy fortifications. Entire AUTOBOT cities have collapsed in a thunderous cloud of dust because of the work of those three.
Wideload isn't interested in power or wealth, he just does his job without complaint.
in defecting to the Decepticons. He aided in the assassination of Modus Prime and then claimed a crazed Autobot was responsible. He and Sledge then destroyed the body of the Autobot before it could be examined.
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...
.
Transformers: Generation 1
Toy Review GalleryWideload (Rollerbot in Italy) is a member of the Throttlebot
Throttlebot
-Transformers: Generation 1:The Throttlebots, a sub-group of the Autobots, consist of six toys that could transform between a car and a robot. As a special gimmick, they feature a pullback motor.right|thumb|Throttlebot Chase toy...
team; Wideload transforms into a dump truck. Wideload's most glaring personality trait is that he is very concerned about his appearance, and ironically seeks to remain clean and shiny at all times.
Reception
Wideload was named the 20th top unfortunately named Transformer by Topless Robot.Marvel Comics
Wideload's first appearance was in #30 where he and the other four Cybertronian Throttlebots were part of a gang of Autobot thieves stealing Energon from the Decepticons.In Transformers (Marvel Comics U.S.) issues #29-30, Goldbug
Goldbug (Transformers)
Goldbug is a fictional character in the various Transformers series.-1980s comics and animated series:In the comic book series published by Marvel Comics from 1984 to 1991, Goldbug is a new identity taken on by Bumblebee after he is rebuilt in issue #28 following his destruction in G.I. Joe and...
encounters, and later leads the Throttlebots (Chase, Freeway, Rollbar, Searchlight
Searchlight (Transformers)
Searchlight is the name of two fictional character in the Transformers toy line, comics and cartoon series.-Transformers: Generation 1:A creature of the night. Cruises the Earth with the curiosity of a cat. Nothing is too insignificant or irrelevant to escape his notice. Quiet, serious; a loner...
, and Wideload) after he and Blaster
Blaster (Transformers)
Blaster is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers television and comic series based on the popular toy line produced by Takara Tomy and Hasbro. Due to trademark reasons, he is sometimes called Autobot Blaster...
are overwhelmed by a group of Decepticon Triple Changers infected by 'scraplets', a group of toy-sized viral robots that turn into bolts and screws and eat metal upon contact. Due to side stories and changes in the books direction, the Throttlebots (excluding Goldbug) appear very infrequently.
Wideload's body is destroyed in issue 37 by Walter Barret, but his brain survives in a toy car.
The Throttlebots were deactivated by Starscream
Starscream (Transformers)
Starscream is a fictional character in the Transformers franchise. He is one of the most prolific characters in the Transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all incarnations of the story. Starscream is usually portrayed with the same characterization...
in issue #50 of the series.
Animated series
The Throttlebots are among the troops commanded by Rodimus Prime in their attempt to rescue the body of Optimus Prime from the lab of Doctor Mark Morgan. They are infected with the hate plague.Wideload's appears in The Rebirth where he formed the front line defense at Autobot City: Earth along with various other 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...
s against the attacking Decepticons.
Toys
- Generation 1 Throttlebot Wideload (1987)
- A new mold. Came with a pullback motorPullback motorA pullback motor is a simple clockwork motor used in toy cars.Pulling the car backwards winds up an internal coil spring. When released, the car is propelled forwards by the spring...
that worked in both robot and truck modes. The Throttlebots were among the first Transformers released in 1987 and featured pull-back motors that worked in both car and robot modes.
Transformers: Energon
Wideload is a member of the Decepticon Construction Team; Wideload transforms into a crane. He was is to combine with his team to form the giant robot Constructicon Maximus. In the Energon TV show, Wideload is a seemingly non-sentient drone commanded by team leader Steamhammer. As with all of the Energon combiner limbs, Wideload has a twin brother on his team - Duststorm. Their energon weapon is a claw. In the Japanese series, each member shares his name with a Generation 1 Constructicon - Wideload's name is Glen (Crane), the same as the Takara name for Hook.Animated series
Construction Maximus was one of four combining Transformers sealed away in stasis beneath the surface of Cybertron to guard a hidden reservoir of Super Energon. Megatron, guided by UnicronUnicron
Unicron is a fictional character from the Transformers universe and toyline. Created by Floro Dery, he was introduced in the 1986 animated film The Transformers: The Movie as the film's main antagonist. Unicron is a prodigiously large robot whose scale reaches planetary proportions, and he is also...
, set out to search for it, and destroyed one of the immobile robots in his rage, only for the reservoir to then reveal itself. As the guardians awakened, Megatron immersed himself in the Super Energon to upgade himself into Galvatron, and Constructicon Maximus and Bruticus Maximus
Combaticons
The Combaticons are a group of Decepticon military vehicles in the assorted fictional universes of the Transformers.- Transformers: Generation 1 :...
immediately swore fealty to Galvatron as the one who had awoken them. However, their "brother," Superion Maximus
Aerialbots
The Aerialbots are a group of Autobots that transform into aircraft and combine to form the giant robot Superion. They were introduced into the Transformers toyline in 1985 and sold as a Superion gift set, and then sold separately in 1986 in most department stores...
, refused, recognising Galvatron's evil and siding with the Autobots.
Constructicon Maximus added plenty of firepower to the Decepticons' side, and he and Bruticus Maximus had several clashes with the "traitorous" Superion Maximus, until the time for their final battle came, set against the backdrop of the struggle to stop the Unicron-possessed Galvatron out in space. Constructicon Maximus was deactivated by Superion Maximus, who then had his limbs destroyed by Bruticus Maximus, but transferred Constructicon Maximus's limbs to himself and used them to defeat Bruticus, along with a little help from the ghost of the "brother" Megatron had destroyed. Constructicon Maximus was voiced by Don Brown.
Toys
- Energon Basic Wideload (2005)
- Along with other various other Energon toys, Wideload was re-released in Universe packaging and was sold at Family DollarFamily DollarFamily Dollar is a regional chain of variety stores in the United States. It opened in 1959 and operates approximately 6,617 stores in 44 states and the District of Columbia. It is headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina....
and Ocean State Job LotOcean State Job LotOcean State Job Lot, headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is an American chain of 100 discount stores operating in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Upstate New York...
. Unlike many Universe toys, Wideload did not have a new color scheme. Wideload does not have a bio or any official press release of the storyline detailing his inclusion in the Transformers: Universe toyline. - This toy was redecoed into Classics Hightower and Long Haul.
Transformers: Classics
During the latter half of August 2006, three new Mini-ConMini-Con
Mini-Cons are a human-sized race and faction of power-enhancing transforming robots in the Transformers: Armada universe and its sequels, one of the assorted universes in Transformers fiction...
teams in packs of three were unveiled by Hasbro. One of these teams was the Decepticon Demolition Team of which a Transformer named Wideload is a member of who transforms into a dump truck. Although in Classics packaging, neither the word "Classics" or the word "Mini-Con" have appeared on the packaging shots revealed so far; it is likely that they were originally intended for Cybertron. Due to the current lack of individual bios on the toy packaging, Wideload is assumed to be a completely new individual unrelated to either of the previous characters. The following bio is all that is known about the Demolition Team.
If it can be built, the Demolition Team can bring it down. Every member of the team is an expert engineer, specializing in weakening and destroying the foundation of any structure they encounter. Before any important battle you'll find the Demolition Team on site, tunneling beneath enemy fortifications. Entire AUTOBOT cities have collapsed in a thunderous cloud of dust because of the work of those three.
Wideload isn't interested in power or wealth, he just does his job without complaint.
Fun Publications
He was among the Mini-Cons who followed BroadsideBroadside (Transformers)
Broadside is the name of three fictional characters from the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Broadside's bio presented him as literally getting the worst possible out of his alternate modes. He transforms into an Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, but gets seasick. He...
in defecting to the Decepticons. He aided in the assassination of Modus Prime and then claimed a crazed Autobot was responsible. He and Sledge then destroyed the body of the Autobot before it could be examined.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Wideload is highly concerned with his looks and is a rival of the Decepticon Sonar.Toys
- Revenge of the Fallen Scout Wideload (2010)
- A redeco of Rollbar.