Skyhammer (Transformers)
Skyhammer is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series.
Transformers: Generation 1
|
Skyhammer in Dreamwave comics | |
| Autobot | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Ultra Pretenders |
| Function | Ground and Air Assault |
| Rank | 7 |
| Motto | "There is no disgrace in not succeeding, only in not trying." |
| Alternate modes | Cybertronian car |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 |
Skyhammer is high ranking Autobot who is described as a know-it-all do-gooder.[1]
Animated series
Skyhammer was created after the animated Transformers series ended in the US, so his only animated appearance was as in toy commercials for his toy. In it, he is seen fighting the Decepticon Roadblock.[2]
Fun Publications
Skyhammer appears in the 2012 BotCon Invasion lithograph by Casey Coller and Josh Perez.[3]
In Transformers Invasion Skyhammer is among the Autobots in Japan who help get people to safety from an Earthquake caused by Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus using the Terminus Blade.[4]
Toys
- Generation 1 Ultra Pretender Skyhammer (1989)
- An Autobot Pretender. He has two shells, one turns from a humanoid into a jet, the other is a hover vehicle.[5][6]
Transformers: Universe
| Mini-Con | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Mini-Con, Overcast Team |
| Partner | Cloudraker & Boltflash |
| Alternate modes | Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II |
| Series | Transformers: Universe |
Nineteen years after the original Skyhammer was released, Hasbro reused the name. This Skyhammer is a Decepticon allied Mini-Con who turns into a jet. His deco is similar to that of a G.I. Joe Rattler.[7]
Toys
- Universe Mini-Con Skyhammer (2008)
- A redeco of Steel Wind.[8]
Transformers: Power Core Combiners
| Decepticon | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Power Core Combiners, Scouts |
| Partner | Airlift |
| Series | Transformers: Power Core Combiners |
Reviewers have commented how the head of Skyhammer looks like a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica.[9]
When Maketoys released promotional images of their Missile Launcher Jungle Type toy they included photos of it combined with Skyhammer.[10]
Toys
- Power Core Combiners Skyhammer with Airlift (not yet released)
- A new mold.[11]
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
| Autobot | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Voyagers |
| Alternate modes | Helicopter |
| Series | Transformers: Dark of the Moon |
Toys
- Dark of the Moon Voyager Skyhammer (2011)
- A new Voyager mold of Skyhammer. His Mech Tech weapon is a blaster with a retractable sword.[12]
- The mold for this figure is also used for Transformers: Age of Extinction Voyager Autobot Drift and BotCon 2013 Sandstorm.
References
- ↑ Bellemo, Mark (2007). Transformers: Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 218. ISBN 0-89689-445-2.
- ↑ YouTube.com
- ↑ http://tformers.com/transformers-botcon-2012-transformers-invasion-box/17534/news.html
- ↑ Benson Yee & Pete Sinclair (w), Dan Khanna (p), Jake Isenberg (i). "Transformers Invasion" Transformers Timelines v2, 7 (2012), Fun Publications
- ↑ TFU.info - Skyhammer (G1)
- ↑ Huxford, Sharon (1995). Schroeder's collectible toys antique to modern price guide. Collector Books. ISBN 978-0-89145-661-2.
- ↑ http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/universe2/kmart-minicons
- ↑ TFU.info - Universe Skyhammer
- ↑ http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/powercore/skyhammer
- ↑ http://www.maketoys.jp/MT-04.html
- ↑ TFW2005.com - Skyhammer
- ↑ TFW2005.com - Voyager Skyhammer