Lionizer (G1)
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- Lionizer is anAutobotAction Master partnerfrom theGeneration 1 continuity family.
Lionizeris theTargetmasterpartner of the AutobotAction MasterRad.Where his partner is cool and capable, Lionizer is a loud, angry, violent knot of overheated circuitry just looking for an excuse to go off. Considering he transforms from a robotic lion into anatom-smashing blasterhis temper is something Rad has to constantly keep on top of, or Lionizer is likely to get them both into bigger trouble than either firepower or skill alone can get them out of.
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Fiction
DreamwaveGeneration Onecontinuity
Lionizer transformed into anatom-smasher riflethat could break its targets down at an atomic level. In either mode, he could combine with Rad'sparticle blasterto increase his power.Rad'sMore than Meets the Eyeprofile
War for Cybertron Trilogymarketing material
During the war for Cybertron, Lionizer was aGround Command Artillery Private.Siegetoy packaging
Games
Transformers: Earth Wars
Toys
The Transformers
- Rad with Lionizer(Action Master,1990)
- Known designers:Masakatsu Saito(concept artist)
- Part of the first wave of "basic" carded Action Masters,The TransformersLionizer transforms from a robotic lion to a non-firingatom-smashing blastervia spring-loaded transformation. In this mode, he can be held by any Action Master figure. Lionizer's barrel can also be extended by attaching Rad'sthermal mortar gun,or indeed any Action Master rifle to it. In lion mode, his flanks have peg-holes to mount Action Master rifles.
- Unlike many other Action Master partners, Lionizer has a double-post, allowing him5 mm compatibility.
- He was only available with his larger partnerRad.
War for Cybertron: Siege
- Lionizer(Battle Master,2019)
- Hasbro ID number:WFC-S2
- TakaraTomy ID number:SG-02
- TakaraTomy release date:February 23,2019
- Accessories:Slashing "Fire Blast effect"
- Part of the first wave ofSiegeBattle Masters,Lionizer transforms from robotic lion with a back-mounted blaster cannon to an "RS Firesteel Saber". The cannon can also fold down and act as a much bigger tail. As a part of theC.O.M.B.A.T. System,his weapon mode can be attached to any toy with a5 mm post-hole. Thanks to the handle being on a swivel-joint, his weapon mode can also be mounted perpendicularly, such as on a robot's forearm or on the side/top of a vehicle mode, without sticking straight out and looking ridiculous. Thanks to the C.O.M.B.A.T. System, the back of the blade has a 3 mm post where the "Fire Blast" piece would attach, and can be used as a handle for Generation 1Rad,allowing him to use this Lionizer, or his blade section, as a gun or sword. Due to how the 5 mm handle is molded, Lionizer's sword mode cannot be wielded by some figures.
- He includes a "Fire Blast" effect piece to simulate a slashing attack, clipping onto the back side of the blade or the handle in beast mode, simulating a pounce effect. The effect piece can also attach toSiegeSpringer'sswords andSiegeMegatron'sfusion cannon blade.
- Lionizer is the onlySiegeBattlemaster with a section designed to be removed and used as a separate weapon, yet has only one method of connecting to Lionizer. Lionizer's separated blade weapon can attach blast effects to the handle, and the reverse edge, but not the gun barrel.
- He wasrepaintedintoDazzlestrike,with a new Fire Blast, and redecoed into the belowWar for Cybertron TrilogyCaptive Lionizer. The original figure was also a notable shelfwarmer, to the point it could still be found throughout the entirety of 2020 alongside theEarthrisetoyline.
War for Cybertron Trilogy
- Megatron(Voyager Class,2020)
- TakaraTomy ID number:WFC-07
- TakaraTomy release date:December 19,2020
- Promoting theSiegeseason of theNetflixWar for Cybertron Trilogycartoon,this version ofMegatroncomes with "Captive Lionizer", a redeco in both opaque and translucent orange with silver paint to more closely resemble the original Action Master accessory above.
- The stock render shows Lionizer's "cheeks" painted, though this was obviously omitted from the final release due to that part being molded inunpaintable plastic.
- As with other Netflix-based figures, this release wasexclusivetoWalmartin the U.S. and Canada, and in Japan as aTakaraTomyMall exclusive.
Merchandise
Transformers Trading Card Game
- Private Lionizer, Ground Command-Artillery/RS Firesteel Saber(2019)
- Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I
- Rarity:UT
- Card Number:T15/T48
- Stars:7
- Private Lionizer, Ground Command-Artillery is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of theTransformers Trading Card Game,War for Cybertron: Siege I. As aBattle Master,Private Lionizer, Ground Command-Artillery begins the game in Bot Mode. Instead of being sent to the KO Area once his Health drops to zero, the card is flipped to the Upgrade side, becoming the RS Firesteel Saber, and equipped in the Weapons slot of another character on the player's side of the battlefield. In order to represent Lionizer's size as a Battle Master, the card is the size of a battle card, about half the size of a normal character card.
- The artwork for Bot Mode is reused from theSiegeLionizer toy's packaging art. The RS Firesteel Saber received original artwork, with colors byHarvey Bunda.
Notes
- Lionizer's name seems to be a pun on the word "ionize(r)", given his transformation into an "atom smashing" cannon. Ionizing Lion. Geddit? Hilarious.
- It's also possibly a play on the word "lionize(r)", which means to treat someone like a celebrity. Given Rad's enormous popularity among his teammates, he's certainly earned the status.
- Or it's a double pun in one with a lionizing ionizer!
- TheAction Masterpartner robots were given the "Targetmaster"classificationretroactivelybyDreamwave'sMore than Meets the Eyeprofile series.
Foreign names
- Japanese:Lionizer(ライオナイザーRaionaizā)
- Italian:Lince( "Lynx" )
