Speeder
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- Speeder is anAutobotMicromasterfrom theZoneportion of theGeneration 1 continuity family.
Speeder(スピーダーSupīdā) is the Micromaster partner andsonto the AutobotDai Atlas,and helps him fend off theNine Great Demon Generals.
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Fiction
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
Zonestory pages
During a crash course on all the things that madeDai Atlasawesome, Speeder was introduced as his son.Zone Part 8
Later, when the specifications ofBig Poweredwere on display, Speeder was shown as getting to sit in the pilot's seat. Nepotism at work, kids.Zone Part 10
Robotmasters
WhenStar Saberlearned ofLio Convoy's sonLio Junior,he remarked that his good friend Dai Atlas had a son as well, referring to Speeder.Robotmasters Story #7
Legendscomic
When the Powered Masters' bodies possessed byViolengiguarattackedZone,Speeder was seen operating aMicro Trailerin defense of his world.LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part OneHe was later seen withSonicandDrillbusteras their fathers defended Zone against the arrival ofStar Giant.Sonic Bomber ChapterThey looked on as the power of many Zodiac fragments was used to restore the damage done to Zone by the single fragment wielded by Star Giant.Roadfire Chapter
Generations Selects Special Comic
Speeder was present on Planet Z when it was invaded by theGolden Ageof thePrecursor World.Abominus comic 2
2019 IDW continuity
Speeder was an old associate of Dai Atlas, fighting by his side in the battle that felledAbominus.Escape Part ThreeWhen Atlas later wentimmersant,Speeder took custody of his friend's sword.
Following theDecepticontakeover of theSenate,Speeder heard that Atlas had emerged and brought his old friend his sword back. Though Atlas initially refused the blade, he changed his mind when theInsecticon clonesadvanced on them.Escape Part FourSpeeder fought alongside theGreat Generalonce again until the Insecticons destroyed most of their forces by eating through anArk.WithStraxxushaving taken anotherArk,Speeder questioned what was to be done with the only operational ship that remained inDarkmount.Escape Part Five
Toys
Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
- Dai Atlas(Powered Master,1990)
- ID number:C-348
- ZoneSpeeder transforms into a Corvette Indy (or CERV III?) concept car.
- He was only available with his larger partnerDai Atlas,who has numerous gimmicks intended for Speeder and other Micromasters.
- Big Powered(Multi-pack, 1990)
- ID number:C-353
- All threePowered Masters(Dai Atlas,Sonic Bomber,andRoad Fire) as well as their Micromaster partners (Speeder,Sonic,andDrillbuster) were also available in a great big gift set. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.
- This set is particularly expensive on the secondary market today, being pretty late-run (thanks to Roadfire's late release) at a time whenTransformershad already seriously started to wane in sales and popularity.
Merchandise
Transformers Gum
- Roadfire(2012)
- Accessories:Cannon, Z Powered Cutter, Speeder
- Released as part of the sixth wave ofKabaya's 2009 series ofTransformers Gumstandard model kits, Speeder is averytiny non-transforming car molded in a single piece and is included with the largerRoadfirekit. He can interact with the base modes of the concurrently-released Big Powered Kabaya kits.
Notes
- Speeder has basically no deco whatsoever. While all three Powered Master partners have nopaint applications,Speeder is the only one to not even get a crummy windshield decal.
- When Dai Atlas wasredecoedas the "Gōryū" mechanoid inTakara's1993Brave Express Might Gainetoyline, Speeder was included as well. However, Speeder only appeared in the anime as a non-transforming car, which the pilot used to control Gōryū.
