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Turbomasters were an Australian, Canadian, and European exclusive range of Transformers toys, released in 1992 as part of their final year of products for the original franchise. A subgroup of the Autobots, there were six Turbomasters: Thunder Clash, Rotorstorm, Boss, Hurricane, Flash, and Scorch. They all had the gimmick of missile launchers which became their engines or turbines when in vehicle mode. Their rivals were the Decepticon Predators. A seventh Turbomaster called Hyperdrive was designed but never released.〔(The Archive ) - Hyperdrive〕 ==Members== Thunder Clash - Function: Commander-in-chief.〔(TFU.info ) - Thunder Clash〕 Thunder Clash is the leader of the Turbomasters and commands the respect of the Autobots, and the loathing of the Predators. He possesses a sharp and keen strategic mind, able to counter the abilities the Predators possess.〔 Thunder Clash transforms into a Cybertronian truck cab with an accompanying trailer, which transforms into a command center.〔 Rotorstorm - Function: Guide and strategician.〔(TFU.info ) - Rotorstorm〕 The only airborne member of the Turbomasters, Rotorstorm transforms into a helicopter.〔(Phil's Transformer Reviews ) - Rotorstorm〕 Possesses a "dodge" ability that allows him to guide his grounded comrades.〔 He maintains an image that he is a ruthless and fearless fighter, respected by all, even the Decepticons, so that he can inspire and motivate his comrades. Boss - Function: Force leader.〔(TFU.info ) - Boss〕 After Thunder Clash, Boss is the sub-commander of the Turbomasters. Overly cautious and a bit hyperactive,〔Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers: The Ultimate Guide. DK Publishing Inc.. p. 77. ISBN 1-4053-0461-8.〕 Boss leads with courage and cunning, possessing a combat strategy that allows him to outsmart the most cunning of Decepticons.〔 Boss transforms into a blue "batmobile" like sports car and is the only Turbomaster with their turbine missile launcher situated on the front of their vehicle.〔(Phil's Transformers Reviews ) - Boss〕 He can reach a top speed of over 245 mph and is armed with a powerful hand-held defender rifle.〔 Boss was sold as ''Road Mach'' as part of the Japanese ''Operation Combination'' toyline.〔 Hurricane - Function: Defense tactics specialist.〔(TFU.info ) - Hurricane〕 A brilliant analyst, he focuses on defense, planning to the smallest details. He transforms into a white "Le Mans" style racecar.〔(Phil's Transformers Reviews ) - Hurricane〕 Hurricane was sold as ''Checker Road'' as part of the Japanese ''Operation Combination'' toyline.〔 Flash - Function: Decoy.〔(TFU.info ) - Flash〕 Flash is the fastest and most ambitious of the Turbomasters, who despite his dare-devil antics he usually gets the job done.〔 Flash transforms into a red sports car.〔(Phil's Transformers Reviews ) - Flash〕 Flash was sold as ''Spin Road'' as part of the Japanese ''Operation Combination'' toyline.〔 Scorch - Function: Rear-guard.〔(TFU.info ) - Scorch〕 Scorch enjoys teamwork and is one of the Autobots most loyal soldiers, forms the rearguard for the Turbomasters.〔 He transforms into a yellow pickup truck.〔(Phil's Transformers Reviews ) - Scorch〕 He was called "Turbomaster" for his Botcon 2010 toy. Scorch was sold as ''Fire Road'' as part of the Japanese ''Operation Combination'' toyline.〔 Hyperdrive - Unreleased Turbomaster concept. According to the Japanese ''Transformers Generations'' book, Hyperdrive was the leader who ranked above Thunder Clash. Despite never being more than a concept, an image slide within Skyquake's toy depicts Hyperdrive.〔 According to a background story given at the 2004 ''Official Transformers Collectors' Convention'', Hyperdrive was the commander of the Autobots in the period between the second wave of the Action Masters and the rise of Autobot subgroups such as the Rescue Force and Lightformers. He led the Turbomasters against the Predator forces.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Turbomasters」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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