Title:
Transformers G1 Roadblock Ultra Pretender
Description:
Roadblock (Ultra Pretender, 1989)
Accessories: Gun, dual gun
Roadblock’s toy includes a transformable inner robot, a transformable humanoid inner shell, and a non-transforming outer vehicular shell.
The inner robot is fairly diminutive, about the same height as the original Mini-bots but less massive. It follows a similar aesthetic to the larger Pretenders, with thin limbs and a simple transformation into a half-track tank that is still rather obviously a folded-up robot; the transformation scheme is virtually identical to that of Groundbreaker. His hand-held weapon mounts on top of him in this form. The robot can fit inside the humanoid shell, sit in the cockpit of the shell’s wind cruiser form, or man the guns of the outer shell. The inner robot’s arms, head and torso are composed of a gold plastic that is notorious for breaking even under minimal stresses, such as placing Roadblock’s gun in his fist.
The inner shell is an armored humanoid demon creature. Like Thunderwing’s, it is not clear if it is meant to be organic or mechanical. The shell is articulated at the shoulders and elbows. Roadblock’s robot form fits into its back, though it remains visible from behind. The shell has a simple transformation scheme to a "wind cruiser” mode, with an open cockpit that Roadblock’s robot form can sit in to act as a pilot. The shell is equipped with two guns which it can carry in either mode.
Both robot and inner shell fit inside the second shell, a large, non-transforming siege tank and battering ram. The tank includes mounting points for all of Roadblock’s weapons, and a large cannon that extends on a mount. Two pegs allow Roadblock’s robot form to stand atop the tank and man the guns.
No version of this mold or character was released in Japan.
Accessories: Gun, dual gun
Roadblock’s toy includes a transformable inner robot, a transformable humanoid inner shell, and a non-transforming outer vehicular shell.
The inner robot is fairly diminutive, about the same height as the original Mini-bots but less massive. It follows a similar aesthetic to the larger Pretenders, with thin limbs and a simple transformation into a half-track tank that is still rather obviously a folded-up robot; the transformation scheme is virtually identical to that of Groundbreaker. His hand-held weapon mounts on top of him in this form. The robot can fit inside the humanoid shell, sit in the cockpit of the shell’s wind cruiser form, or man the guns of the outer shell. The inner robot’s arms, head and torso are composed of a gold plastic that is notorious for breaking even under minimal stresses, such as placing Roadblock’s gun in his fist.
The inner shell is an armored humanoid demon creature. Like Thunderwing’s, it is not clear if it is meant to be organic or mechanical. The shell is articulated at the shoulders and elbows. Roadblock’s robot form fits into its back, though it remains visible from behind. The shell has a simple transformation scheme to a "wind cruiser” mode, with an open cockpit that Roadblock’s robot form can sit in to act as a pilot. The shell is equipped with two guns which it can carry in either mode.
Both robot and inner shell fit inside the second shell, a large, non-transforming siege tank and battering ram. The tank includes mounting points for all of Roadblock’s weapons, and a large cannon that extends on a mount. Two pegs allow Roadblock’s robot form to stand atop the tank and man the guns.
No version of this mold or character was released in Japan.
Theme:
1989
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
1989
Country:
United States
Series:
G1
Model Number:
Green Tank
Date Added:
2021-11-20 12:21:41
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$89.95
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-02-08
Date Added:
2021-11-20 12:21:41
