Longview (Transformers)

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Longview is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers series. The original Longview was introduced in 2007.

Transformers

Transformers character
Longview-tftoy.jpg
Transformers Longview toy
Name Longview
Autobot
Series Transformers
Information
Alternate modes Binoculars
Motto "Observe * Anticipate * Defend"
Partner Spy Shot 6
Rank 7
Sub-group Real Gear Robots, Robo Recon Team, Scouts

Longview is impossible to surprise. It’s not only because his vision is so incredible either; thanks to highly sophisticated quantum processors he can predict every possible outcome of any action within seconds. If he can see you, he knows what you’re going to do even before you do. It’s his job to keep an eye on the Decepticons and let Optimus Prime and the others know what they’re planning.

According to the Robo Recon Team packaging he was teamed up with fellow Autobot Spy Shot 6. Between Longview's ability to predict thing and Spy Shot 6's unending patience they are the ultimate stakeout team.

While the toy line seems to imply Longview is a tiny Autobot who was granted life on Earth by the Allspark, his single fictional appearance portrays him as full-sized Autobot from Cybertron.

Cybertron Crumplezone appears on a flip-out screen on Longview.

Reception

GamesAxis Unwired Magazine said Real Gear Robots would make Soundwave turn over in his plastic grave.[1]

Titan Magazines

Longview was once captured by Decepticons, but saved by a team of Autobots led by Ironhide, as seen in a flashback in Lost in Space 3: Ironhide by Titan Magazines.

Toys

  • Transformers Scout Longview (2007)
Like all the Real Gear Robots, Longview was originally designed to be part of the Cybertron line, but was later moved to the 2007 Transformers film line.
This toy was later recoloreded as Farsight T-20.[2]
  • Transformers Robo Recon Team (2007)
Longview was sold by himself in most stores, and in a 2 pack with Spyshot 6 as a Walmart store exclusive in a pack called "Robo Recon Team".


Transformers: Universe

Transformers character
Longview-untoy.jpg
Transformers: Universe Longview toy
Name Longview
Decepticon
Series Transformers: Universe
Information
Alternate modes Giant mechanical eagle
Partner Crosshairs, Scavenger, Snowcat & Treadshot
Sub-group Mini-Con Ground Surveillance Team

Longview is a Decepticon allied Mini-Con. He is part of the Ground Surveillance Team.

Toys

  • Transformers: Universe Armada Series Mini-Con Longview (2009)
This toy is a redeco of Classics Dreadwing and Timelines Divebomb. He was a K-Mart store exclusive, sold in a 10 pack.[3]

References

  1. Ismet Bachtiar (July 2007). "Action Stations: Transformers Prime Time". GamesAxis Unwired 1 (46): 110-111. 
  2. http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Longview/longview.htm
  3. http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/universe-classics-20-decepticons-263/longview-3731/