Recoil (Transformers)
Recoil is a fictional character in the Transformers series. He is an Autobot allies Nebulan Targetmaster, and partner to the Autobot Kup. In 2011 toy company Master Shooter announced a third party Transformer homage to Recoil called Shot Piece.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Recoil transforms into a replica of an antique style musket laser. While Kup love's the weapon's old-time-feel, in actuality, he is capable of shooting 100 pulse per second bursts of metal corrosive hydrocloric acid, with a 5 mile range.
The Dreamwave biography for Recoil says he is a retired sports star past his prime who wants to make one last go with the Autobots.
Marvel Comics
Recoil first appeared in issue #4 of the Marvel Comics Headmasters comic in a story called "Bothers in Armor" where he volunteered to be binary bonded to Kup as his Targetmaster partner.
Animated series
Recoil first appeared in the Transformers episode "The Rebirth, Part 1" as a member of the rebel Nebulan group lead by Gort.
Dreamwave Productions
Kup and Recoil had a single page biography printed in issue #7 of the Dreamwave Productions Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye comic series.
Manga
Recoil appears in the Generations 2011 issue #2 "The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos" where he is part of a team lead by Stepper to obtain a cure for nano-virus which is effecting some Autobots. When the Autobots arrive on Nebulos they are attacked by a group of Decepticons lead by Straxus. The Autobot are able to obtain the cure and bring it back to Earth, where Ricochet's team is commended by Optimus Prime.[1]
Toys
- Generation 1 Targetmaster Kup (1987)
- A remold of the original Kup toy with an added Targetmaster partner Recoil and new holes to mount him in vehicle mode. Recoil was recolored into Barrel Roller when up was recolored into Orion Pax.
- United Targetmaster Recoil (2011)
- A recolor of the Mini-Con Airlift.
- Master Shooter Shot Piece (not released yet)
- A original third party toy done as a homage to Recoil and meant to work with the Generations Kup toy.
References
- ↑ Simon Furman (w), Guido Guidi (p). "Generations 2011" The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos 2 (2011), Japan: Takara Tomy
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