Astroblast (Lost Protectors)
Astroblast is a fictional character and third party Transformer homage to Generation 1 Cloudburst and Phoenix made by Play With This Too. He is an intergalactic hero.
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Play With This Too
Astroblast is an intergalactic heroic character created by Play With This Too. He is a member of the Protectors and has a Tech Drone partner who can become a scout ship or disassemble into a rifle, backpack and shield.
Development
Astroblast was designed by Rik Alvarex with the help of Mark Wong. His Tech Drone was originally designed to simply turn from weapons to a scout vehicle, but was later developed to also form a simple humanoid robot.
Astroblast lineart was first revealed online in September 2014.[1]
More art of Astroblast, including color illustrations, was displayed at Retrocon 2014.
Reception
The Star To Star Toys News podcast for September 30th, 2014 discussed Astroblast, Desolataur and Deep Earth Explorer in the news.[2]
Fictional biography
Protector Astroblast is an intergalactic hero with a Tech Drone companion.
Toys
- Play With This Too Astroblast (unreleased)
- A 6 inch tall articulated robot figure with interchangable hands and heads. He has numerous 5mm connector ports.
- Comes with a rifle, shield, backpack and "hyper action whip" weapon. The shield, backpack and rifle combine into a Tech Drone partner.
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References
- ↑ http://tformers.com/play-with-this-too-reveal-designs-for-astroblast-figure/24806/news.html
- ↑ Chris and Ash (September 30th, 2014). "Star To Star Toys News". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PGk5W0pSKfwbXpIahKObw (Podcast). Star To Star Toy News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqoLTH-V8fg.