Hightower (Transformers)
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Hightower is the name of several characters in the Transformers universes.
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[edit] Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001)
| Transformers character | |
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| Hightower (Build Cyclone) | |
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| Affiliation | Autobot  |
| Sub-Group | Build Team, Deluxe Vehicles |
| Function | Autobot Crane |
| Motto | "Stay alert; danger is everywhere." |
| Alternate Modes | Construction Crane |
| Series | Transformers: Robots in Disguise |
| Voiced by | Joe Ochman (English) Masami Iwasaki (Japanese) |
Hightower is the name of a member of the Build Team and transforms into a crane. He is able to combine with his team and form either leg or the arms to become the giant robot Landfill. Hightower appeared in the cartoon series and is voiced by Joe Ochman in the American dub.
Hightower is an excellent marksman, storming into battle with a cannon in one fist and a magnum in the other. He likes to make things hot for Megatron with fire weapons and flame throwers. He is very alert to dangerous situations and often guards the Construction Team leader, as well as providing the solid support and advice of a seasoned warrior.
[edit] 2003 Recolor
Hightower was later recolored in yellow by Hasbro in 2003 for an Wal*Mart store exclusive and was packaged with his team. Considered by many to be part of the "Transformers: Universe" toyline by being released in the same year as Universe started; the packaging clearly states that the Build Team was in fact part of "Robots in Disguise"; and is the last released toy of the series before it was charged to Universe. This version of the Build Team appeared in the Transformers: Universe storyline presented at the Botcon 2005 voice actor play.
[edit] Transformers: Universe (2004 - 2006)
Two different Decepticon toys with the name Hightower were released in the Universe toyline and both lacked official tech specs and storylines - it is not known if either are the original character. In both cases Hightower was used in place of the Generation 1 name Hook due to trademark restrictions.
[edit] Micromaster Hightower (2004)
The name Hightower was used as a replacement for Hook when the Constructicons reappeared as Micromasters; the name Hook not being able to be used. Hightower was once again a crane repainted the typical green and purple color scheme from a Japanese only toy named Iron Lift, originally released in 1992. He is able to become the left arm to the team's combined robot form - Devastator. Many fans just refer to the toy as Hook, preferring the original 1985 character more.
[edit] Deluxe Hightower (2006)
The name Hightower returned to his original toy, this time as a Constructicon now with the the typical green and purple color scheme and is able to become either a leg or the arms of Devastator. Hightower was sold exclusively in Target stores with Long Haul at the Ultra price range. Again, some fans refer to him as Hook.
[edit] Transformers: Classics (2007)
Once again, Hightower is part of the Constructicon team and is still able to become a limb to their combined form - the giant robot Devastator. He is now recolored from the Transformers: Energon basic-sized crane toys Wideload and Duststorm; retaining their claw weapon which can be used in either mode and energon star. Hightower's twin in the Classics Constructicon team is Long Haul. Whereas Long Haul is in the classic Constructicon color scheme, Hightower has a black and purple color scheme. Hightower is described to be a chemistry lab on wheels whose passion for poisons and explosives is surpassed only by the dislike of his teammates and that when in his combined form, he competes with the others for full control of the massive body; limiting their effectiveness.
[edit] Links
ToyReview for RiD Hightower (Build Cyclone)
Toy Review of Hightower recolor
Toy Gallery for Universe Hightower
[edit] See also
Hightower is also the name of several other fictional characters:
- A character in Police Academy
- A character in one episode of Jay Jay the Jet Plane
- A House in the Song of Ice and Fire saga by George R. R. Martin
