Treadshot
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Treadshot is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes.
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1
| Transformers character | |
| Treadshot | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Action Masters Targetmaster |
| Function | Gunslinger |
| Partner | Catgut |
| Motto | "A gun is only as good as the one who holds it!" |
| Alternate Modes | None |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 |
Treadshot is the name of a Decepticon Action Master gunslinger. He has a Targetmaster partner named Catgut.
[edit] Animated series
Although Treadshot wasn't made until after the animated series ended in the U.S., he appeared among the Decepticons in animated segments in the Transformers commercials.
[edit] Marvel Comics
Treadshot appeared towards the end of the Marvel Comics series as one of the Decepticons under the command of Bludgeon. He had few notable roles other than serving as one of the troops under Bludgeon's command.
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
Although Treadshot and Catgut did not appear in any Dreamwave fiction, they did get a one page bio in their More Than Meets The Eye series. He was described as a Targetmaster as well as an Action Master.
[edit] IDW Publishing
Treadshot made a brief appearance in the Spotlight issue on Sixshot, as one of the Decepticons manning the consoles as Sixshot enters the control room in the Decepticon base.
[edit] External links
- http://www.unicron.us/tf1990/toypics/treadshot.htm - Treadshot fan page.
- http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/treadshot.php - Treadshot toy review.
[edit] Transformers: Universe
| Transformers character | |
| Treadshot | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Deluxe Vehicles |
| Partner | Nightbeat |
| Alternate Modes | Car |
| Series | Transformers: Universe |
Treadshot is the name of a Decepticon who turns into a car. He is a repaint of Armada Side Swipe and is partnered with the Mini-Con Nightbeat. The Treadshot toy is painted as a homage to Generation 1 Dead End. This toy shares a mold with Universe Oil Slick
[edit] External links
- http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/TFUTreadshot/treadshot.htm - Universe Treadshot fan page.
[edit] Transformers: Energon
| Transformers character | |
 Energon Treadshot toy |
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| Treadshot | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Japanese name | Air Raider |
| Sub-Group | Basic Vehicles |
| Alternate Modes | Jet Fighter |
| Series | Transformers: Energon Transformers: Universe |
Although released under the name Treadshot by Hasbro, this member of the Energon Aerialbot team was called Air Raider in japan, and his black colors seem to make him a clear homage to Generation 1 Air Raid. Treadshot combines with his fellow Aerialbots to form Superion Maximus.
[edit] Toys
- Transformers: Energon Treadshot (2005)
- He was later redecoed into Timelines Breakaway.
- A repackage of the Energon Basic class figure was sold at discount stores.
