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[askvectorprime]

What is the origin of the Autobot combiner known as Tonkanator? Why do its components all have such similar names among each other and the ones that form Devastator? Are they Autobot clones of them made through experiments?

Dear Tonka Tough Guy,

Although the Gobots successfully saved their home reality and ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity, not all the inhabitants of Gobotron were happy with this new status quo. Soon enough, the dastardly Master Renegade escaped captivity on New Earth and soon returned to his old tricks. In time, he made contact with Zero, newly-appointed leader of a small group of fanatics who’d renounced Cy-Kill after the Renegade leader abandoned his evil ways and set up a new base of operations, working out of Magmar’s abandoned fortress on Quartex.

Armed with some unique Cybertronian schematics purloined from a distant dimension, samples of cybernucleic acid, and whatever resources they could gather, the group set about creating six new Gobots—fusions of Transformer and Gobot technology, these entirely mechanical super lifeforms possessed hand blasters and the ability to fly, but their positronic brains were sustained by an artificially-induced “spark” of life. These six Renegades—modest Motor Load, put-upon Mega Hauler, destructive Mega Dozer, manic Motormix, insecure Power Digger, and the stuck-up Skyhook—inherited much from their genetic templates, including the ability to combine into a mighty, if dim-witted, form.

Zero’s Neo-Renegades attacked the Guardians during a routine goodwill mission on Quartex. The towering Tonkanator easily outpowered Leader-1’s Courageous combiner, and neither Puzzler nor Fossilsaurus could match Tonkanator’s unbridled fury. With no other options, Leader-1 and Cy-Kill were forced into an undignified retreat to lick their wounds. Fortunately, an unexpected ally presented himself: Steamer, an ex-Renegade with a construction vehicle alternate mode, believed that he could infiltrate Zero’s temporary headquarters and turn the Tonkanator Six against their creators—if nothing else, he could repay the debt that he himself owed Leader-1 and his allies when they helped him escape the Renegades. Leader-1 agreed, doubtfully, and sent Steamer on to try and reason with Motor Load and his minions. Although Motor Load initially doubted Steamer’s message of goodwill, Zero quickly realized the true nature of Leader-1’s plan and took Steamer prisoner.

Suspended over a boiling vat of molten magma, Zero and his followers broadcast a message to Leader-1, warning him that he had two hours to surrender Quartex to the Renegades or else Steamer would perish. Salvation, however, came from an unexpected source—unable to ignore the plight of a fellow construction vehicle, Motor Load and his fellows turned on their benefactors and sent the Renegades scattering; as they freed Steamer and took off, Skyhook took a moment to dismiss the Master Renegade as an “uncharismatic bore!”

In the end, Leader-1 allowed Motor Load and his fellows to join the Guardians. Together with Steamer, they now make up the “Auto-Bots”, a unique subgroup of Go-Bots who use their construction powers to assist in the rebuilding of Gobotron.

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LET US GIVE TONKS!

The mighty TONKANATOR has hit shelves, and he is delightful. But did you know this is not the first time Tonka and Transformers have crossed paths? Let's go back twenty years for November 2022's Patreon-backed @tfwiki theme!

Hasbro acquired Tonka in 1991. Ten years later, Tonka released the first toy in the 1-2-3 TRANSFORMERS line: the sublime RESCUE ROY! I love him. Lights, sounds, voice clips, good stuff. (Old pic)

The following year, the much smaller CHARLIE CHOPPER and POLICEMAN PETE were released, both having lights, sounds and voice clips. They also got multiple accessories, something Roy didn't!

These molds then got redecoed and released as AIRLIFT ANDY and FIRE MARSHALL MIKE, joining Toy's firefighting force. These toys were the last of the 1-2-3s and didn't exactly get widely distributed.

The three 1-2-3 molds were lightly redecoed for the Takara "Rescue Hero Go-Bots" kids' line, which rolled these toys in with the Playskool GoGoGoBots molds.

And then… well nothing for a long time. But the Collaborative line isn't above crossing over with other Hasbro properties, thus Tonkanator, the latest iteration of the G1 Constructicon molds! These toys have a gorgeous gunmetal gray, as seen on MEGA DOZER and MEGA HAULER (6/)

POWER DIGGER is the only one of the set to actually share a name with a Tonka construction vehicle toy: the 2001 Remote Control Power Digger excavator!

Just take in MOTOR LOAD (no we are not doing phrasing), MOTORMIX and SKYHOOK. And their shiny, shiny decals. Shiny, fragile decals.

And, because it's nigh Thanksgiving, let's round things out with a thematically-appropriate piece from BotBots (because I'm me), namely, COLD TURKEY from the newly-released Series 6 Hunger Hubs.

If you all like what I do here and wanna help out in a small but significant way, check out my Patreon, at "gregstfwikipics".

[autoacafiles]

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Con la prova di Mantova, continua il cammino del Team S11 Motorsport Diana MX nel Campionato Italiano MX Prestige

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[aeonmagnus]

Transformers x Tonka Tonkanator - giftset box and tech spec.

TONKANATOR

FUNCTION: WARRIOR

“Enemies don’t stand a chance when you’re built to take on the toughest jobs!”

MEGA DOZER, POWER DIGGER, MOTORLOAD, SKYHOOK, MEGA HAULER and MOTORMIX combine to form the mighty TONKANATOR!

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Analog vs. Digital #teac#motormix#cmlabs#recordingstudio#studio#lab#recording#mixing

[aeonmagnus]

Transformers x Tonka Tonkanator.

Transformers Collaborative: Tonka Mash-Up – Tonkanator (Target Exclusive)

Transformers robots have always been — More Than Meets the Eye — but now, through the Transformers Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality.

Worlds collide in this Transformers-Tonka mash-up pack! Enemies don’t stand a chance when you’re built to take on the toughest jobs! Tonka construction vehicles take on new forms as Transformers robots that combine to form the mighty Tonkanator! Figures convert from robot to construction vehicle mode in 4-5 steps. Autobot Mega Dozer converts to bulldozer mode, Power Digger converts to digger mode, Autobot Skyhook converts to crane mode, Mega Hauler converts to mighty dump truck mode, Motormix converts to cement mixer mode, and Motor Load converts to front end loader mode. Features classic yellow deco inspired by Tonka construction toys. Comes with 6 sticker sheets, 2 launchers, 4 missiles, and 8 blaster accessories.

Transformers, Tonka, and Hasbro are all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. © 2022 Hasbro.

Includes: 6 figures, 15 accessories, 6 sticker sheets, and instructions. Figure scale: 18 inches

Ages 8 and up Warning: Choking Hazard – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: Transformers robots have always More Than Meets the Eye, but now fans can experience Transformers characters as they mash-up with iconic characters who share this same quality

TRANSFORMERS-TONKA MASH-UP: Built to take on the toughest jobs! Mega Dozer, Power Digger, Motorload, Skyhook, Mega Hauler, and Motormix combine to form the mighty Tonkanator!

INSPIRED BY TONKA: Each action figure converts from robot to construction vehicle mode in 4-5 steps. Combine the 6 Autobot toys to form the heroic Autobot warrior Tonkanator!

AWESOME DETAIL AND ACCESSORIES: Features classic yellow deco inspired by Tonka construction toys. Comes with 2 launchers, 4 missiles, and 8 blaster accessories. Includes 6 sticker sheets to customize figures

SPECIAL RETRO PACKAGING: Packaging is inspired by the original retro Transformers packaging from the 1980s

[autoacafiles]

Where are Megadozer, Skyhook, Motorload and Megahauler, Motormix and Powerdiggers other co workers(Motormix and Powerdigger may homage the animated Constructions, but their names are canon characters, though only in toys)

[autoacafiles]

What does the insignia for Motormix and Power Digger represent?

Neutrality. They appreciate the heroes, but they don't have a horse in the race of good and evil.

At least, not right now.

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