Missile Launcher (Maketoys)
Missile Launcher is a third-party Transformer accessory made by Maketoys in 2013.
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Maketoys
Missile Launcher is a tank that becomes a set of accessories for the Transformers Power Core Combiners line. The accessories are recolors of the accessories included with Maketoys Paladin/Chaos.
Development
In October 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.[1]
The Missile Launcher toys were displayed at TFcon 2012. The Jungle Type displayed combined with Bombshock, while the Marine Type was displayed combined with Undertoe.[2]
Missile Launcher Jungle Type has been promoted combined with Power Core Combiners Bombshock, Heavy Tread, Skyburst and Steamhammer. The Marine Type has been promoted with Sledge, Searchlight, Smolder, and Undertow.
Missile Launcher was released in May 2013.
Reception
The [email protected] podcast for December 9th, 2011 selected pictures of the Paladin/Chaos prototype as one of the New Picture Picks.[3]
Toys
- Maketoys MB-01-SP1 Missile Launcher Jungle Type (2013)
- A recolor of the accessories that come with Paladin/Chaos. Turns from tank to Power Core Combiner accessories.
- Maketoys MB-01-SP2 Missile Launcher Marine Type (2013)
- A recolor of the accessories that come with Paladin/Chaos. Turns from tank to Power Core Combiner accessories.
Gallery
Maketoys Giant, Battle Tanker, Hover, Bomber and Paladin/Chaos prototype
Missile Launcher Marine Type box
Missile Launcher Jungle Type toy
Power Core Combiner Bombshock with Maketoys Missile Launcher Jungle Type
Power Core Combiner Heavytread with Maketoys Missile Launcher Jungle Type
Power Core Combiner Skyburst with Maketoys Missile Launcher Jungle Type
Power Core Combiner Steamhammer with Maketoys Missile Launcher Jungle Type
Missile Launcher Jungle Type promotional image
TFC Toys Conabus combined with Maketoys Missile Launcher limbs
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-giant-hover-and-bomber-updates-fallen-too-173460/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13467
- ↑ http://www.flickr.com/photos/herbiecide/7672175808/
- ↑ Vangelus (December 9th, 2011). "[email protected]". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/505227-wtf-tfw-177-december-8-2011-a.html.
