Skyhammer (Transformers)

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Skyhammer is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series.

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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1

Skyhammer
Skyhammer-dreamwave.jpg
Skyhammer in Dreamwave comics
Autobot
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]

[edit] Animated series

Roadblock (foreground) and Skyhammer (background)

Skyhammer was created after the animated Transformers series ended in the U.S., so his only animated appearance was as in toy commercials for his toy. In it, he is seen fighting the Decepticon Roadblock.[2]

[edit] 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.[3][4]


[edit] Transformers: Universe

Skyhammer
Decepticon
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.[5]

[edit] Toys

  • Universe Mini-Con Skyhammer (2008)
A redeco of Steel Wind.[6]


[edit] Transformers: Power Core Combiners

Skyhammer
Decepticon
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.[7]

[edit] Toys

  • Power Core Combiners Skyhammer with Airlift (not yet released)
A new mold.[8]


[edit] Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Skyhammer
Autobot
Sub-group Voyagers
Alternate Modes Helicopter
Series Transformers: Dark of the Moon

[edit] 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.[9]


[edit] References

  1. ^ Bellemo, Mark (2007). Transformers: Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 218. ISBN 0896894452. 
  2. ^ YouTube.com
  3. ^ TFU.info - Skyhammer (G1)
  4. ^ Huxford, Sharon (1995). Schroeder's collectible toys antique to modern price guide. Collector Books. ISBN 978-0891456612. 
  5. ^ http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/universe2/kmart-minicons
  6. ^ TFU.info - Universe Skyhammer
  7. ^ http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/powercore/skyhammer
  8. ^ TFW2005.com - Skyhammer
  9. ^ TFW2005.com - Voyager Skyhammer
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