Transformers: Generation 1 Tracks (Transformers)

1 transformers: generation 1

1.1 marvel comics
1.2 animated series
1.3 books
1.4 dreamwave productions
1.5 devil s due publishing
1.6 voice actor plays
1.7 fun publications
1.8 toys

transformers: generation 1

tracks of rarity amongst autobots in prefers new earth car mode original cybertronian form. concern on appearance has led friction fellow autobots, think should less concerned looks , more on battle decepticons.

tracks speaks boston brahmin accent, , according voice actor michael mcconnohie modeled on voice of thurston howell, iii.

marvel comics

four million years ago, tracks 1 of 5 autobots agreed have sparks transferred crystal storage in case autobots needed troops during mission of clearing path cybertron through asteroid belt. in 1985, autobots suffering heavy casualties , 5 autobots activated in rock , roll out (u.s. #14). skids , others (except grapple) shown around earth bumblebee, skids encountered music first time , proved unable interact humans. despite orders not engage enemy, went on battle decepticons @ concert.

tracks likewise heard complaining surprise inspection, accompanied optimus prime in locating inactive hulk of megatron. fired upon human authorities, , prime ordered withdrawal.

tracks continued appear sporadically after this, although appeared less more new characters introduced. in battle in arctic, damaged terrorcon blot, , subsequently amongst scores of transformers killed trying stop underbase powered starscream.

however, resurrected in issue #281 of marvel u.k. transformers comic, wheeljack attempted revive him. efforts stopped grimlock however, didn t believe tracks effective warrior. wheeljack managed resurrect him anyway, , prime station him on earth - grimlock s fury. subsequent appearance in issue #289, in last of u.k.-only stories, among autobots sent rescue journalist irwin spoon stunticons. aside bumblebee , possibly wheeljack (who had stopped earlier tend prowl), 1 left standing after high speed chase leaves both groups incapacitated.

tracks reappeared in generation 2 comic during final battle against jhiaxus s forces. pursued 1 of jhiaxus jets - lure destruction leadfoot , manta ray. unclear if survived final battle after this.

animated series

tracks first appeared in second season of original animated series during episode dinobot island part 2 . go on make regular appearances.

he star of 2 connected episodes - make tracks , auto-bop . in former 1 of autobots assigned new york city combat spate of car-jackings. tracks fell in love city, after chasing car-jackers, ended crashing , being stolen street youth named raoul. 2 came understanding , helped each other discover stolen cars being used - make army of drones decepticons. 2 stopped scheme, , tracks put friend work fixing drone cars punishment stealing him in first place.

in auto-bop , blaster encountered raoul again. raoul tipped them off local disco being used brainwash people. autobots investigated , found culprits - starscream , soundwave. while blaster , soundwave duelled sonics, tracks used flying car mode pursue , shoot down starscream, ending threat.

tracks made number of other notable appearances. when omega supreme ignored giant space creature in order pursue vendetta against constructicons, tracks 1 of airborne autobots valiantly attempted stop beast. 1 of captured big game hunter lord cholmondeley in order lure in optimus prime. later, tracks 1 of team of autobots sent stop newly created stunticons. however, underestimated anti-gravity abilities , ended being smashed out of air.

tracks had prominent appearance in trans-europe express charity auto race paris, france istanbul, turkey held. autobots bluestreak, bumblebee, sideswipe, smokescreen, sunstreaker, tracks , wheeljack participated alongside several human racers including augie canay. however, race sabotaged stunticons, had been sent megatron obtain 1 of racers cars in order gain metal make control device cybertronian weather controller. tracks run off road stunticons again, later managed stop decepticons destroying pearl itself, before escaping vengeful menasor.

like many other season 2 autobots, tracks gradually phased out season 3, though not explicitly killed off in movie.

there videos on youtube showing cut scenes did not make final draft in transformers: movie. 1 cut scene shows decepticon devestator in middle of attack on autobot city , has navigate through passageway hampers movements due size. ultra magnus appears side passageway carrying autobots tracks, red alert, , sideswipe. ultra magnus unloads 3 other autobots in attempt either stop or @ least delay devestator other autobots can regroup in counterattack. due cramped passage constructicons disengage 6 separate forms fight more due limited space in passageway. surprised , outnumbered 2 1 autobots tracks , sideswipe flee , red alert shot in constructicons continue assault on autobot city.

he appears on few scenes of episode 3 oftransformers: headmasters during operations on earth under command of ultra magnus.

books

tracks featured in 1985 find fate junior book called battle drive barbara siegel , scott siegel.

dreamwave productions

when prowl , team of autobots confronted trypticon autobots hound, tracks, trailbreaker , others showed reinforcements (transformers: war within - dark ages #4).

devil s due publishing

tracks reappeared in third g.i. joe vs. transformers crossover series devil s due publishing part of combined autobot/g.i. joe force trying rescue optimus prime.

voice actor plays

although no tracks toy made transformers: universe line, generation 1 tracks appeared in 2004 botcon voice actor play. here, part of crew of timelost shuttle (alongside bumblebee , cosmos) had been pulled through time mysterious vortex. encountered group of later era transformers - silverbolt, rattrap , waspinator - , helped them rescue 2 groups of transformers dimensionally displaced rid universe 1 of rhinox devices. despite interference decepticons (servants of unicron), succeeded, rescued other transformers, , sent own time.

tracks appeared in 2006 transformerscon voice actor play. voices in play performed variety of volunteers , actual voice actors attending convention. in play various transformers different timelines , realities swept in repeat wave , transported along unicron earth. transformers included generation 1 tracks, ariel, cosmos , megatron, beast wars tarantulas, robots in disguise sky-byte , beast machines tankor. tracks played actual generation 1 animated series voice actor. transformers able learn death of unicron in 2005 created repeat wave. defeated unicron tricking him transforming , using power, using key vector sigma program (which tankor had brought him) tap power of vector sigma itself, , through matrix of leadership. unicron severely drained various transformers faded original timelines.

fun publications

alternators tracks minor background character appearing in fun publications fiction gone far , text-based story set on transtech cybertron.

toys

generation 1 tracks (1985)


transforms chevrolet corvette robot, retractable wings flight mode. toy tracks part of takara diaclone line, red.
reissued autobot tracks part of commemorative series 5 in 2003.
repainted red ehobby exclusive autobot road rage (for whom based on mainland european tracks , original diaclone one).


generation 1 action master tracks (1991)


as part of europe s continuing exclusive transformer toys, tracks returned action master, along new partner - battle droid basher. basher transformed backpack tracks wear came equipped protective helmet armed missile-launchers.
a super-cool cruiser knack more flashy maneuvering. loves looking good. washing , waxing armor dazzling shine. feels battle hasn t started until gets out there. flair seems attract attention. bit self-absorbed, extremely powerful , equipped in battle. armed devastating black beam gun fires concussion bursts of billowing, black gas momentarily blind enemy forces. armored vehicle basher equipped infra-red scanners, remote controlled surveillance cameras, heat seeking missiles , laser beam trip wires short-range covert operations. basher combines tracks form interactive bodysuit intelligent weapon system.


smallest transformers tracks (unreleased)


originally planned released in wave 2 of smallest transformers line, canceled along skids , add-on parts megatron.


binaltech bt-06 tracks (yellow) (2004)


tracks recent revival binaltech toy in japan, transforming chevrolet corvette c5 z06. @ request general motors, figure colored yellow, official racing color of chevrolet corvette c5-r race car. g1 predecessor, tracks sports red face , white missiles. engine block transforms gun in robot mode. unlike g1 version, however, tracks not have retractable wings.
tracks transformation similar mach alert/prowl transformers: car robots/robots in disguise, wherein doors form skirt armor , quarter panels form shoulders - giving him samurai look.


binaltech bt-06 tracks (blue) (2004)


a g1-accurate blue version of tracks released months after yellow version. figure featured tracks iconic flaming autobot emblem on hood.


alternators autobot tracks (chevrolet corvette z06) (2004)


like other figures in alternators line, tracks molded in plastic instead of incorporating diecast parts binaltech line used. originally, yellow version released in u.s. market. however, difference in materials used create toy caused yellow plastic show toy parts in lights. therefore, figure sold in g1-accurate blue.
redecoed in red swerve, new head sculpt. remolded black convertible decepticon battle ravage.


reveal shield deluxe turbo tracks (2010)


a new mold announced @ botcon 2010. new form cross between chevrolet corvette c6 , dodge viper. modern take on g1 toy s flame decal, hood sports red , yellow tribal flame tattoos. also, homage original g1 toy, car mode features flight mode, wherein doors fold down , winglets extend door panels.
the mold figure used wheeljack in generations toy line, 2012 transformers collectors club exclusive over-run , runamuck figures.


united un-13 deluxe autobot tracks (takara tomy) (2010)


the japanese version of reveal shield turbo tracks takara tomy features metallic paint finish , original g1 flame decal on hood.