Roadblock (G2)
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| The name or term "Roadblock" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, seeRoadblock (disambiguation). |
- Roadblock is aDecepticonAuto Rollerfrom theGeneration 2portion of theGeneration 1 continuity family.
Roadblock(akaRoad Block[1]) is generally an angry, angry robot. Loud, abrasive and a classic bully, he picks on anyone weaker than he is, even his fellow Decepticons. His favorite activity is slicing, dicing, and smashingAutobotsat close range in either mode. Despite his boorish behavior (and large, clunky body), he's supposedly good at recon missions. Hispenetrator missilesbore through even the toughest armor before they go kaboom.
As part of the Decepticons'Master Chaosgroup, he operates under the code nameDozermaster.In this form, he is equipped to interface and combine withPower Core Combinerdrones, and is partnered with theTargetmasterGroundbreak.
| “ | Get out of my way... now! | ” |
—Roadblock'sbiomotto | ||
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Fiction
Wings Universe
Roadblock was part of the "second generation" of Transformers created onEarth,and among those who turned to evil and joined theDecepticon SyndicateunderClench's command. During the Decepticon attack on theLarge Hadron Collider,he,BreakdownandSky-Bytetried to stop a group of Autobots from rescuing the captiveSpark.He fought withMeanstreak,whose guns failed to penetrate his thick armor plating, but was defeated after his opponent developed some kind of super ramming powers thanks toforestonite.Generation 2: Redux
2005 IDW continuity
Roadblock was one of the Decepticons who patrolled the streets of Cybertron afterZeta Prime's death.TransformationShortly thereafter, he stood guard asMegatronwelcomed a visitor,Hot Rod.Rise
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
United EX
Roadblock joinedMaster Chaosand was augmented withPower Core Combinationtechnology, becoming known as "Dozermaster"(ドーザーマスターDōzāmasutā). He also adopted aTargetmasterpartner namedGroundbreakto his arsenal as well. After the evilCombatmasterdefeated the Autobot'sChoppermasterin battle, Dozermaster took advantage of the fallen warrior's predicament. He planted a homing beacon on the deactivated Choppermaster so that whenAirmasterarrived to whisk his comrade away for repairs, Dozermaster could follow the Autobots back to their secret base. Dozermaster and Groundbreak tunneled their way into the base, and Dozermaster revealed the last stage of his plan: the homing beacon doubled as a bomb! He extorted Combiner drones from Airmaster in exchange for Choppermaster's life.The Price of a Life
Legendscomic
Dozermaster would eventually return to being Roadblock. During the peace of theCybertron Alliance,Roadblock watched asBlasterwas reunited withFlip Sides.Bonus Edition Vol. MetroplexHe was present whenUnicron Neoarrived onChaarand struck down the new Decepticon leader,Galvatron II.LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One
Regeneration One
In theSonic Canyonsof Cybertron, Roadblock happened to be standing nearScorponokwhen the Decepticon leader had a tantrum. Bad move, Roadblock. He had plenty of time to consider his folly after Scorponok swatted him over the side of the cliff... before presumably hitting bottom.Natural Selection, Part Five
Games
Transformers: Battle Tactics
Roadblock (G2) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who first appeared in the "Divide and Conquer" medium events, and could be recruited by collecting 450 units of Cybermetal, 155 units of Transmetal, 90 exclusive cores, and 25 cores of this character.Transformers: Battle Tactics
Toys
Generation 2
- Roadblock(Auto Roller,1995)
- Accessories:4 missiles
- Known designers:Takio Ejima(TakaraTomy),Masakatsu Saito(concept artist)
- Part of the first (and ultimately only) assortment ofGeneration 2Auto Rollers,Roadblock transforms into a mining loader. A switch on hisvehicle modeback end connects a gearing mechanism attached to his rear axle, which makes himautotransformfrom vehicle torobot modewhen pushed forward, and back when pulled in reverse.
- In robot mode, his right arm ends in a spring-loaded missile launcher, while his left features a spring-gear-activated spinning circular saw. All four of his missiles can be stowed on his rear wheel wells.
- This mold was also used to makeAutocrusherand the KoreanCar Bottoyline'sScoutslasher.It was intended to be used as "Sgt. Hound"inGeneration 2,but that release was canceled.
United EX
- Dozermaster vs Airmaster(Vs pack,2012)
- ID number:EX P2
- Release date:October 202012
- Released in the second wave ofUnited EX,Dozermaster is aredecoof thePower Core CombinersSledgetoy, transforming into a rockwheel trencher construction vehicle with a spinning saw-blade. In robot mode, Dozermaster has aPowerlinxplug on his chest that allows him to useMini-Consas armor, plus5mm portson the underside of his forearms, allowing him to hold compatible weapons, such as his pack-in
Mini-ConTargetmaster partner in drill mode. He also has a secondary "Prime mode" configuration in which he forms a super robot torso; in this mode he can use the drone-limbs from any 5-pack set to make a new super-robot.
- He was only available in a set withAirmasterand their
Mini-ConTargetmaster partners Groundbreak andDeduce.
Notes
- Roadblock and his fellow Auto RollerDirtbagwere the first toys inGeneration 2to have the new (and short-lived) "Pop-Ups"3-D cards.
- Dirtbag and Roadblock were originally designed with different color schemes, which served as the basis for their packaging artwork colors. These unused decos were depicted in Hasbro's Pre-Toy Fair 1995 catalog and on the backs of their own packaging, suggesting the change came relatively late.
- Roadblock received a direct homage inAdventureRoadblock.
Foreign names
- Japanese:Roadblock(ロードブロックRōdoburokku)
- French:Bulldo
- Italian:Macigno( "Rock" )
References
- ↑Spelling on UK packaging.
