Iron Strike
Ironstrike is a fictional character and third-party Transformer homage to Transformers Metalhawk made by Play With This Too.
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Lost Protectors
Ironstrike is an homage to Generation 1 Metalhawk made by Play With This Too. He had a Tech Drone companion named R-Deemer.
Development
Rik Alvarez first mentioned a figure named Steel Cock on the Retro Robot Radio show in October 2014. He said it was a 70% remold of Astroblast.
Play With This Too first revealed art of Ironstrike on their Facebook page in January 2015.
The rights to the head sculpt for Ironstrike were to be sold to backers at the Play With This Too crowd funding.
Reception
Rik was interviewed on the TFYLP podcast on October 10th, 2014. The hosts said they wanted a version of Metalhawk.[1]
The Retro Robot Radio show for October 25th, 2014 interviewed Rik Alvarez. The show discussed Play With This Too team members Mark Wong, Steve Redinger, Trent Troop, Ken Christiansen, Aaron Archer and Simon Furman. It also talked about the toys for Ancient Astronaut, Astroblast, Bloodbath, Boneyard, Desolataur, Jetwash and Steel Cock as well as the first three volumes of Head Shots.[2]
The Cybercast podcast for November 22nd, 2014 interviewed Rik Alvarez. He spoke about Play With This Toosday reveals, Astroblast, Bloodbath, Desolataur, Ironstrike, Jetwash, The Mighty Muscules - Son of Testosteros, Tri-Gorr and the Play With Yourself Box Set. He announced the villains of his series would be called Heretics and that the first Play With This Toosday reveal would be of interest to Masters of the Universe fans.[3]
Fictional biography
Ironstrike is leader of the Striker Fleet. He wears an Aegis battle suit which grants him flight, enhanced durability, longevity, strength and several inbuilt weapons. His suit also provides breathable air and protection from harsh environmental conditions including under water and the vacuum of space. He has a tech drone companion.
Toys
- Play With This Too Lost Protectors Ironstrike (unreleased)
- A 1:12 scale articulated figure with interchangeable head and limbs. He has numerous 5mm connector ports. Comes with helmet, rifle and sword.
- Ironstrike shares some parts with Ankhor, Astroblast, Goldminer, Landmass and Mainsail.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fCVNxw13s
- ↑ Mathew Robert Ignash (25 October 2014). "Retro Robot Radio". http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRobotRadio?feature=watch (Podcast). RetroRobotRadio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xKvV9DVGiw.
- ↑ Josh (22 November 2014). "Cybercast". https://www.youtube.com/user/G1Hexatron?feature=watch (Podcast). Cybercast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weVUBYepzMk.
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- 1:12 scale toys
- 5mm peg compatible toys
- Fictional characters who can fly
- Fictional characters with oxygen independence
- Fictional characters with superhuman durability
- Fictional characters with superhuman longevity
- Fictional characters with superhuman strength
- Fictional commanders
- Metalhawk homages
- Play With This Too
- Striker Fleet
- Unreleased third-party Transformers
