Light burst discharger

Sunbeamis a solar-powered beach bum whotransformsinto a solar-poweredlight burst discharger,appropriately enough.

Fiction

MarvelThe Transformerscomics

Sunbeam converted to a solar-powered light-burst discharger which could temporarily blind all opponents except those whose optical modules are properly shielded.Needlenose'sUniverseprofile

DreamwaveGeneration Onecontinuity

Sunbeam transformed into a solar-powered light burst discharger that could fry opticsensors.Needlenose'sMore than Meets the Eyeprofile

Toys

The Transformers

• Needlenose(Targetmaster,1988)

• Accessories:Sunbeam/light burst discharger &Zigzag/twinelectrostatic overloader rifleTargetmaster partners/guns

The TransformersNeedlenosecame with Sunbeam, who transforms into a light burst discharger, as identified in hispackagingbio.He could also combine with his pack-in partner Zigzag's twin electrostatic overloader rifle to form a super-rifle.

No version of this character ormoldwas released inJapan.