Battle Tanker

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Battle Tanker
Third party Transformer character
Battletanker-box.jpg
Battle Tanker box
Information
Species Transformer
Abilities

Shapeshifting, superhuman durability, superhuman strength
Alternate mode

Semi-truck and trailer

Battle Tanker is a fictional character made by Maketoys in 2011 as a third party Transformer. He is an homage to the Generation 2 Transformers Autobot Laser Optimus Prime toy. An unlicensed reproduction of the toy has been released.

Maketoys

The Battle Tanker armor is the second third party Transformer accessory created by Maketoys. He is an homage to the Generation 2 Transformers Autobot Laser Optimus Prime toy.

Development

Pictures of the box for Battle Tanker was released on the internet in October of 2011.[1]

Battle Tanker was released in November of 2011.

Reception

In October of 2011 Maketoys posted pictures of the colored Battle Tanker, Hover and Bomber as well as the prototypes of Giant and Paladin/Chaos on their web site.[2]

The WTF@TFW podcast for November 3rd, 2011 selected a picture of the Battle Tanker box as one of the New Pic Picks.[3]

Toys

  • Maketoys TFX-01 Battle Tanker (2011)
A new mold meant to be added to the Reveal The Shield Optimus Prime toy, although it fits on any toy that shares his mold. Turns from a trailer in vehicle mode to a set of armor. Comes with a poster.
This toy was remolded into Battle Sentinel SG SP and Dagger Interspace Army Commando.
  • Reprolabels Classics Battle Tanker
A set of labels meant to make Battle Tanker looks more like the Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime toy.[4]

Gallery

  • Maketoys Giant, Battle Tanker, Hover, Bomber and Paladin/Chaos

  • Maketoys Battle Tanker in truck mode

  • Maketoys Battle Tanker poster

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoy-battle-tanker-box-images-173664/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13368
  2. ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-giant-hover-and-bomber-updates-fallen-too-173460/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13467
  3. ↑ Vangelus (November 3rd, 2011). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/489765-wtf-tfw-172-november-3-2011-a.html. 
  4. ↑ http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/battletanker.php

External links

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