Battle Rollar

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Battle Rollar
Third party Transformer character
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Battle Rollar box
Release number

EX-002, EX-002R
Information
Species Transformer
Abilities

Shapeshifting, superhuman durability, superhuman strength
Alternate mode

Cybertronian car/jet pack/gun
Tech Specs

ST05 IN07 SP07 EN05

RN05 CO09 FB09 SK08

Battle Rollar is a third party Transformer made by TFClub. He is an homage to the 1984 Transformers Autobot character Optimus Prime's Roller drone.

TFClub

Battle Rollar is a third party Transformer homage to Optimus Prime's Roller drone made by TFClub.

According to his tech spec numbers Battle Rollar is smart, fast and very skilled and brave, packing impressive firepower. He only has average strength and endurance.

Other third party Transformer homages to Roller include the BTS Toys Mobile Command Base.

Development

TFClub posted a teaser image of Battle Rollar on their web site in June 2008.[1]

In July 2008 HK-TF posted render images of Battle Rollar's car and robot modes.[2]

In August 2008 Robot Kingdom announced that Battle Rollar would sell for $36.09 and would come out in November.[3]

Battle Rollar was released in December 2008.

In September 2009 TFClub announced a recolor of Battle Rollar that would come with an additional rifle with LED lighting.

The recolor of Battle Rollar with the extra rifle shipped in March 2010.[4]

Reception

The WTF@TFW podcast for August 21th, 2008 had a segment devoted to Battle Rollar.[5]

The TFWire podcast for August 24th, 2008 had a segment devoted to Battle Rollar. Spada had already preordered it and said fan groups like TFClub were out performing the Transformers Collectors Club.[6]

The WTF@TFW podcast for September 25th, 2008 discussed Battle Rollar in the "What did we get this week?" segment.[7]

The WTF@TFW podcast for February 27th, 2009 discussed Battle Rollar.[8]

Fictional biography

"An insignifigant driod." You might make this definition when you look at Barrel Roller first hand. You could even call him a coward considering his inaction against the raid at the energon storehouse. However, things might change... You cannot imagine such a tiny 'bot will have an opportunity to reformat his body and prove himself by saving his big friend and leader. Maybe you should change your mind and respectfully call him - Battle Rollar!

TFClub comics

Battle Rollar appears in The Origin of the Prime Scout by TFClub. In this story Barrel Roller is upgraded to the form of Battle Rollar by the power of the Matrix about the same time Orion Pax becomes Prime.

Battle Rollar is mentioned in the biography for the Gear of War set from TFClub.

Toys

  • TFClub EX-002 Battle Rollar (2008)
A new mold. Turns from robot to three different Cybertronian car modes, a jet pack or a gun. Comes with a collector card.
  • TFClub EX-002R Battle Rollar Animate Deco Version
A recolor of Battle Rollar with an added rifle with LED light.
This toy was recolored into Shadow Rollar.

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