Smashdown

Smashdown is anAutobotBattle Masterfrom theSiegeportion of theGeneration 1 continuity family.

As the mascot of theWreckers,^[1]Smashdownis exactly what you'd expect from someone who transforms into a hammer used to... well, "smash down". He's very loud, he's very proud of his ability to hit things real real hard, and he leaves a trail of destruction behind him.

Smashdown doesn't know the meaning of the word "subtle" and would probably punch you if you tried to explain it to him. Most Autobots feel the need to cover their audio receptors and leave his presence in fairly short order. But for the Wreckers, his ability to always be a bull in any china shop suits them just fine.^[2]

Sometimes, he is a mass-produced body-type ofSelectors.

Contents 1Fiction 1.1War for Cybertron Trilogymarketing material 1.2Generations Selects Special Comic 1.32019 IDW continuity 2Games 2.1Transformers: Earth Wars 3Toys 3.1War for Cybertron: Siege 3.2War for Cybertron: Earthrise 4Merchandise 4.1Transformers Trading Card Game 5Notes 5.1Foreign names 6References

Fiction

War for Cybertron Trilogymarketing material

During the war for Cybertron, Smashdown was aGround Command Artillery Private.Siegetoy packaging

After Cybertron fell, the Autobots left their homeworld aboard theArk,traveling through space in pursuit of theAllSpark.Earthrisewebpage^[3]During this period, Smashdown was an Air Command Artillery Private.Earthrisetoy packaging

Generations Selects Special Comic

A type ofSelectorcreated byhumanswith the power ofAngolmois Energy,Smashdowns were used as tools in the evacuation of more Angolmois Energy. However, the Selectors didn't care for their position in life and sought to rebel against humanity with the help ofMegatron'sDecepticons.With their assistance, the Smashdowns and other Selectors began their rebellion inNeo Scramble City.Volcanicus comic 1

One Smashdown stood by Selector leaderRungas he denouncedOptimus Prime's treatment of theDinobots,and later watched as the new combinerVolcaticonannounced his intent to find a solution that would benefit both humans and Selectors, moments before theQuintessonsand theirTerrorconservants invaded.Volcanicus comic 2The Terrorcons were hungry for Angolmois Energy inside the Selectors, and began to feed. A Smashdown was among the first victims ofHun-Grrr.Abominus comic 1

2019 IDW continuity

Thunderclashconsidered Smashdown to be a trusted ally and included him in a list of potential recruits for a new team of Wreckers.Tread & Circuits Part 4

Games

Transformers: Earth Wars

Smashdown will temporarily stun the enemies defenses for 10 seconds, additionally, damage to other bots and combiners will be increased.Transformers: Earth Wars

Toys

War for Cybertron: Siege

• Smashdown(Battle Master,2019)

• Hasbro ID number:WFC-S31
• TakaraTomy ID number:SG-29
• TakaraTomy release date:September 30,2019
• Accessories:Hammer handle, impact "Fire Blast effect"

Part of the third wave ofSiegeBattle Masters,Smashdown transforms from a robot mode inspired by the mythicalMinotaurinto the "Airquake Hammerclaw" weapon. In an undocumented feature, the hammer handle can be slotted into the inside of the left forearm (under his "main" arm) to give him a blaster rifle. Otherwise, the handle either sits unused... or stays awkwardly sticking out of his robot-mode butt as a very long tail.

Smashdown comes with a "Fire Blast" effect part, which can be attached to the "face" of the hammer mode, to simulate smashing against objects. This effect can also be attached in reverse to small pegs on other figures in the line.

This mold was also used to makeMalleus Minotaurus.

War for Cybertron: Earthrise

• Smashdown(Battle Master,2020)

• ID number:WFC-E2
• Accessories:Hammer handle, "Fire Blast" impact effect

Smashdown later received apackage refreshin the first wave ofEarthrise,one of a handful ofSiegetoys used to "bridge" the two lines. Because of this, he is, alongsideRung,one of only twoEarthriseBattle Mastersnotto transform into a shield. The two releases are identical outside of packaging.

Like allEarthrisetoys, the cardboard back of theEarthriseversion of Smashdown's package includes an exclusive cut-out collectible piece of a larger star map. Unlike most larger toy size classes, this piece does not include a named location. Sadly, if you already bought Smashdown inSiegebut you want to collect the wholeEarthrisestar map, you'll have to buy another one, or at least the package.

Merchandise

Transformers Trading Card Game

• Private Smashdown, Ground Command-Artillery(2019)
  • Wave 3P: War for Cybertron: Siege I
  • Rarity:RT
  • Card Number:P3/2019
  • Stars:5

Private Smashdown, Ground Command-Artillery was released as an in-store play promo for the Transformers Trading Card Game's Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I release. As aBattle Master,when Smashdown is KOd, the card is played on theAirquake Hammerclawside as an Upgrade - Weapon onto another character. The art on the robot mode side reuses Smashdown's stock art.

Notes

• Smashdown was referred to as male byHasbrorepresentatives at New YorkToy Fair 2019but female by a member of theTransformers Trading Card Gamecrew in a YouTube interview, neither of which were accompanied by any narrative fiction. A solid answer on Smashdown's gender would not come until theEarth Warsmobile game released a bio in an October 2020 update.^[4]

Foreign names

• Japanese:Smashdown(スマッシュダウンSumasshudaun)

References