Blaster doesn't share as many toys withSoundwave as you might think.

Toys

The Transformers

• Blaster (Autobot Communicator,1985/1986)

• Takara ID number:38
• Accessories: "Electro-scrambler gun"
• Known designers:Hideaki Yoke andHiroyuki Obara (TakaraTomy)

Released in the second year of theoriginalThe Transformers toyline (first year in the European and Japanese markets), Blaster transforms into a miniature (but still huge byTransformers toy standards)"ghetto blaster" boombox. In both modes he features spring-loaded buttons: when pressed, his "start" button stays in the depressed position until his "stop" button is pressed, while pressing the "eject" button pops open his tape door, which can store a singleMini-Cassette Transformer. Due to what was presumably a common internal misassembly issue, many original Blasters had doors which would not open when the eject button is pressed, nor would the other buttons work. Blaster has rather limited useful articulation, located in his neck and shoulders.

As this toy was originally aMicroman role-play toy with functioning electronics, early versions of Blaster have a back panel that can be removed (with great difficulty) to reveal an empty compartment that originally stored a real cassette tape, as the chest door held the removable working radio portion. Many reissues retain this panel, while some have omitted it. (The big weird hole in his "Electro-scrambler" rifle was also used to hold theMicroman version's included earphones.)

• Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Blaster at Transformerland.com
• More information on Blaster at TFU.info

• Twincast (1987)

• ID number:C-116
• Accessories: "Electro-Scrambler Gun"

For this Japanese-exclusive release in the third year of Takara's version of the line, Blaster wasredecoed into a new blue, yellow, and red color scheme vaguely reminiscent of the mold's originalMicroman release (see "Notes" below). Like his contemporary redecoSoundblaster, his chest door wasretooled in order to accommodate two cassettes at once, and changed from colorless clear plastic to translucent red as part of a gimmick with his pack-in partner,Steeljaw. This version of Steeljaw sports a new decal depictingScorponok, which reveals the Decepticon's weak spot when placed behind Twincast's red door, working in the same manner as aTech Specs decoder.

Twincast was reissued as ane-HOBBYexclusive in 2006 (see below).

• More information on Twincast at TFU.info

Rocket-packing to the top of the charts!

• Blaster with Flight-Pack (Action Master,1990)

• Accessories: "Flight-Pack" backpack, "tractor beam electron gun"
• Known designers:Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)

Part of the second assortment of individually-cardedAction Master figures in the toyline's seventh and final year (in the US at least), Blaster is a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure, with a sculpt based upon his cartoon model, but with some of the toy details added in, like his visor. His construction is broadly similar to that used by theG.I. Joe figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with5 mm posts.

He came with the "Flight-Pack" accessory, which converts from a winged jetpack to a massive "electro-scrambler" cannon.

• More information on Action Master Blaster at TFU.info

• Blaster (Classic,1991)

• Accessories: "Electro-Scrambler Gun"

The original Blaster toy was first reissued in 1991, as part of theAustralian "Classics" lineup. There are no notable changes to this toy other than the packaging; it's currently undocumanted which version of the toy's back this release used.

Binaltech Asterisk

They see me rollin', they hatin'.

• Broadblast feat. Toyota cB meets Lumina (2005)

• ID number:BTA03
• Release date:November ??, 2005
• Accessories: Engine/gun

The third and final release in the short-lived TakaraBinaltech Asterisk toyline, "Broadblast" is a redeco ofSkids, transforming into a 1:24 scale Toyota bB, aka theScion xB. He has working doors that reveal a full driver/passenger compartment (both front and back), an opening hood revealing his engine (which becomes a non-firing "secret weapon" for robot mode), and an opening trunk.

As aBinaltech toy, much of his outer shell is painteddie-cast metal, which makes himincredibly top-heavy, with alot of weight supported only by ball-joint ankles.

He comes with a PVC-plastic figurine of thehuman newsgirlLumina Hoshi, who has alternate "driving" arms and lower body parts that allow her to sit in Broadblast's driver's seat.

He also comes with an extra decal sheet full of optional details to spice him up. These include the obvious Autobot symbols, the flames and Japanese "New Driver" badges found on Skids's optional decal sheet, as well as signs for "TBN", whichpossibly stands for "Transformers Broadcast Network" or some such (the Japanese underneath, 取材車, simply means "News Van").

• Archive ofBinaltech Asterisk Broadblast's bio and tech specs
• More information on Binaltech Asterisk Blaster at TFU.info

The Transformers Collection

• Broadcast (2006)

• ID number:21
• Accessories: "Electro-scrambler gun"

Blaster's first reissue was the final installment in Takara'sThe Transformers Collection line of re-releasedTransformers toys. He features no notable changes from his original release, save for the fact that he comes packaged withSteeljaw, where his original release had gone without any pack-in partners. And no, there's no tape-door-window gimmickry going on with Steeljaw here.

Collector's Edition

• Twincast / Flip Sides (2-pack, 2006)

• ID number:C-116
• Accessories: "Electro-scrambler gun"

Twincast's first reissue was available as part of theCollector's Edition line exclusively through online retailere-HOBBY, designed, as most e-HOBBYexclusives were at the time, to accompany the mass-release of the standard reissue of the original Blaster. The only notable difference from the original Twincast was the absence of an Autobot sigil on his left upper arm.

Though Twincast was unusual in that he was a pre-existing character, where the previous few years' worth of e-HOBBY exclusive redecos had been new characters, he did come packaged with a new partner: a redeco of the Eject/Rewind mold namedFlip Sides. At the time, rather than feature unique packaging, all e-HOBBY exclusives came in a generic box in Autobot red or Decepticon purple; Twincast came in a Decepticon box, but since Flip Sides was characterized as a Decepticon sleeper agent, it just about made sense. This pack was shipped out to buyers in April 2006.

Universe (2008)

Preparations for the military strike, dubbed Operation Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication Storm, are already underway.

• Autobot Blaster (Voyager Class,2008)

• Series: Classic Series
• Accessories: "Blockrock" Mini-Con, tri-barrel "particle feedback blaster"/bomb, double-barrel "harmonic wave cannon"/bomb, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key
• Known designers:Andrew Scribner (deco artist)

Released in the first wave ofUniverse Voyager-class toys, Blaster is a redeco ofCybertronSoundwave, transforming into a Cybertronic stealth bomber vaguely like anF-117A Nighthawk prototype, theHave Blue.

He comes with three hexagonal prism "bombs"; one converts into his partnerBlockrock, the other two unfold into non-firing blaster weapons. Any one of these "bombs" can be stored in hisrobot mode chest, which opens by plugging aCyber Key into him; Blaster comes with a translucent black, gunmetal-borderedCybertron-style Autobot key, in contrast to thePlanet X key that came with Soundwave. This mechanism becomes a "bombing run" attack in jet mode, as the door ends up on his underside. The other two bombs store in indents on the underside of his wings. His right shoulder also has a port that allows him to mount one of the blasters there, and his wingtips have ports for Blockrock to perch on (all of which are5 mm post-holes so add whatever you like there).

His packaging art shows him with only half of his chest-door as clear-blue, emulating the original toy design's tape-window, but the final product (and stock photography) show the blue all the way across. However, his visordoes have red paint to simulate the "goggle visor" look of theoriginal toy and Marvel comics model.

This mold was also used to makeGalaxy ForceSoundblaster.

• More information on Classics Blaster at TFU.info

• Autobot Blaster (Multi-pack,2010)

• Series: G1 Series
• Accessories: "Electro-Scrambler Gun"
• Known designers:Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)

Released as part of the2008Universe toyline, this reissue of the original Blaster toy is actually also a slightredeco, having metal-flake beige legs instead of metallic-swirl silver.

He also comes with ever-so-slightly-altered reissues ofEject,Ramhorn, andSteeljaw.

This set was officially aHasbro Toy Shopexclusive and was, in typical tradition, first made available at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth atSan Diego Comic-Con 2010 and subsequently also sold via the Hasbro Toy Shop website. In addition, it was also made available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong Fair 2010, and was later released at FanExpo Canada 2010.

Device Label

Ten million stickers for the back of the monitor portion not included.

• Broad Blast (2010)

Release date:July 24, 2010

• Accessories: USB cable
• Known designers:Masakatsu Saito (concept artist)

The fifth and penultimate item in Takara'sDevice Label toyline (the first of 2010's product), "Broad Blast" (renamed for reasons unknown) transforms into a replica Toshiba Qosmio laptop computer, complete with flip-up screen. In both modes(!) he is a fully functional USB hub (USB 1.1-2.0 compatible), with four "Type A" ports, and a single "Mini A" port. He comes with anexceedingly short Mini-A-to-Type-A cable, which you're probably gonna want to replace if you're gonna use him with a desktop computer setup.

In robot mode, his chest is designed to accommodate the originalMini-Cassette toys, though they cannot stay in there in laptop mode, due to Broad Blast's head being inside his chest in this form. He has5 mm fist holes, which means he can use the original Blaster toy's rifle if you so wish.

Early stock imageryshowed him with a Windows XP home screen on his monitor portion, but the final toy instead uses a red screen with the Autobot symbol.

Originally scheduled for release in late2009, Broad Blast was delayed until July 2010. According to a report from getnews.jp at the Tokyo Toy Show 2010, the delay was due to the discovery of a connection cut-off problem after the toy/USB hub is transformed into robot mode. TakaraTomy redesigned the entire lower body to fix this problem.^[1]

• More information onDevice Label Broad Blast at TFU.info

Encore

• Twincast (2012)

• ID number:22
• Accessories: "Electro-scrambler"

Twincast was availableagain as part of TakaraTomy'sTransformers Encore series of reissues. For this release, the techno detailing of his door is smoothed over for cartoon accuracy. Also to add to cartoon accuracy, his face is colored in a metallic yellow with metallic light blue eyes instead of silver with gold eyes. All of the original Twincast's stickers have been replaced with tampographed detailing for this release, including a large Autobot symbol on his chest (where the techno detail was present on previous releases). Twincast also features a darker blue from the previous releases as well as a different shade of yellow for his tape deck door.

This time around, Twincast came with two new partner Mini-Cassetes,Nightstalker andStripes.

Masterpiece

• Tracks (2015)

• ID number:MP-25
• Release date:November 7, 2015

MasterpieceTracks comes with a teeny-tiny non-transforming Blaster boombox accessory, in homage to the two Autobots' team-up in "Auto-Bop".

This mold was also used to makeMasterpieceLoudpedal'sSoundwarrior.

• Road Rage (2015)

• ID number:MP-26
• Release date:December 26, 2015

MasterpieceRoad Rage, a laterretool of Tracks, also came with a Blaster accessory, but this time in his blue "Twincast" coloration.

This piece is explained in Road Rage's pack-in booklet as her having captured the fugitive Twincast following the accusation that one of his cassettes,Flip Sides, was a Decepticon deep cover agent. TheFlip Sides toy came with thee-HOBBY release of Twincast (above), and theoriginal Road Rage toy was an e-HOBBY release, so it's all kinds of fun recursion!

Kre-O

• Kreon Class of '85 (Multi-pack, 2015)

• Set number:B5152
• Voted: Most Popular
• Accessories: Large rifle

Kre-O Blaster is a small brick-builtKreon figure, using the 2015-style construction with raised hands and the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His bodytampographs are heavily toy-based, but he has a cartoon-based face design (but with toy-like yellow optics).

He was only available as part of theSan Diego Comic-Con-exclusive "Kreon Class of '85" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online throughHasbro Toy Shop after the show.

Platinum Edition

• Autobot Intel Ops (Multi-pack, 2015)

• Accessories: "Electro-scrambler" rifle

Hasbroagain re-released Blaster in 2015 as part of thePlatinum Edition toyline. He was co-packed withPerceptor,Eject,Ramhorn, andSteeljaw in a box with an opening front cover. He appears to be identical to theUniverse reissue, with the metal-flake beige legs.

In the United States, this set was officially aTarget exclusive, though it was initially only ever found at a single Target store, otherwise only available via the company's website. It was later revealed that multiple Target stores had kept it in their stockroom and eventually put it out on instant clearance many months later. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailersBigBadToyStore and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Australia, it was sold atToys"R"Us stores.

In the United Kingdom, it was both sold atToys"R"Us stores and officially available via the UK division ofAmazon, making this the first official UK release of all the toys contained within! In Spain, it was officially available via the Spanish division of Amazon. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes inNerf blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several Germanfan sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Autobot Intel Ops sets as a result.

Titans Return

Transforms from innocent radio into Autobot communicator into concert stage and back!

• Twin Cast & Autobot Blaster (Leader Class,2016)

• Accessories: "Twin Cast" Titan Master partner, rifle, "rocket-sled"/remote control
• Known designers:John Warden (Hasbro)

Part of the first wave of Leader ClassTitans Return figures, Blaster transforms into a huge boombox. His robot-mode head is formed by hisTitan Master partnerTwin Cast and a wrap-around flip-out helmet attached to Blaster's body. In addition to his classic robot and boombox alternate modes, Blaster can also transform into a base mode that can link up to the other base modes in the toyline, and features numerous 5 mm mounting points for weapons and Titan Master vehicles and turrets, as well as tiny pegs to accommodate many other Titan Master figures. He includes a "rocket-sled" that is stylized to look like a remote for when Blaster is in boombox mode; it comes with a seat for a Titan Master pilot which forms the topmost turret of his base mode. The sled stores inside Blaster's chest compartment in other modes; a notch is cut into its underside to store Twin Cast while Blaster is in boombox mode. Blaster's chest compartment is also capable of holding Legends Class "spy-tablet" figures, although this negates the ability to store Twin Cast in boombox mode. He has several (non-functional) ports molded into his back and legs capable of accommodating real-life USB cables, headphone jacks, and power cables.

Blaster's helmet, modeled after the Marvel comics design, is made of translucent plastic, which is painted everywhere except the visor. Despite this, the visor's placement does not vertically align with Twin Cast's eyes in head mode, leaving his brow the only thing visible. As Twin Cast's brow vaguely matches the shape of Blaser's visor, the intention was likely to create the appearance of black "shades".

Fortress Maximus's box and instructions depict him as part of theCybertron City combination. Meanwhile, the "Siege on Cybertron" instructions name him as a part of theNemesis Command combination, albeit shown using thePowermaster Optimus Prime toy instead. Hilariously, one of the Chinese-English bilingual instructions showcasing Nemesis Command had Blaster's name written as "汽车人的枪“, which literally translates as "Autobot's Gun".

He was laterredecoed andretooled intoTitans ReturnSoundwave andBumblebeeSoundwave. He is mis-transformed in both his stock photography and in-package: his radio handle isn't collapsed down.

Legends

"Ladies & Gentlemen, I bring you: Billy the Broadcaster!

• Broadcast (Blaster)^[2] (Leader, 2016)

• ID number:LG27
• Release date:September 24, 2016
• Accessories: Headmaster, rifle, spotlight/rocket-sled

Released in the fourteenth wave of Takara'sLegends toyline, Broadcast is a redeco ofTitans Return Leader Class Blaster, featuring a deco based on both his toy and cartoon appearances. Notably, his small Headmaster form's colors are based on Twincast, his rebuilt form, which results in a blue visor in robot mode.

• Legends Broadcast at Alfes's Blog

Vintage G1

• Autobot Blaster (2020)

• Accessories: Electro-Scrambler Gun #2

Vintage G1 "Autobot Blaster" is a cassette-less reissue of theGeneration 1 toy (yes,another one), packaged in a nostalgic classic-styled box. Unique to this release, the box better reflects traditionalVintage G1 boxes vs. more modern, thicker cardboard & features a plastic tray. This release appears to use bronze/beige coloring to the legs, as seen in the previousUniverse (2008) andPlatinum Edition releases. UnlikeVintage G1 Soundwave, Blaster includes arubsign, which -as per usual with the line- has a mirror-like silver border and solid red symbol. This release also has a new molding stamp reflecting its production in Vietnam, in addition to modern black ink markings. The included Electro-Scrambler Gun is a reuse of the #2 mold, and is difficult to tell apart from its vintage counterpart.

Blaster prevailed overSkywarp in a Hasbro poll to choose a secondVintage G1 release to follow afterAstrotrain, winning with 56% of the vote.

In the United States and Canada, this figure, like allVintage G1 releases, is exclusive toWalmart.

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

Both my legs are each in stereo!

• Autobot Blaster & Eject (Voyager Class,2021)

• Hasbro ID number:WFC-K44
• TakaraTomy ID number:KD-21
• TakaraTomy release date:July 30,2022
• Accessories: "Electro-Scrambler" rifle
• Known designers:Mark Maher (Hasbro),Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy)^[3]

Part of the fifth wave ofWar for Cybertron: Kingdom Voyager Class toys, Blaster transforms from robot to stereo cassette deck in 20 steps. His Electro-Scrambler rifle can plug into the back of his boombox mode via5 mm post for storage. In both modes, his chest door opens with a push of the buttons underneath, which allows him to store one of the many "shield"/"cassette" bots in the Siege scale, though individual tolerances vary. They'll fit, but the fit might be very,very tight.

He also comes with one such "cassette" bot, his pack-in partnerEject.

His fists are compatible with the megaphone accessory that came with the laterStudio Series Core-ClassSteeljaw, allowing him to half-recreate the climactic battle scene from "Auto-Bop".

The stereo volume dial has 11 levels, a reference to rock & roll mockumentaryThis Is Spinal Tap.

Like many toys released sinceEarthrise, Blaster is a potential victim of earlyphotodegradation, as his unpaintable gray-plastic joints can be prone to yellowing.

Blaster was originally intended as aLegacy toy (see below) but ended up pulled forward a wave. This is evidenced by Eject being cast in transparent-blue plastic and Blaster'spackaging art depicting his Electro-Scrambler rifle as blue Energon painted partly black; the initial (short-lived) gimmick ofLegacy being "Energon" accessories.

This mold was also used to makeShattered Glass CollectionBlaster.

Legacy

Hi, my little partner is now made out of blood!

• Autobot Blaster & Eject (Voyager Class,2022)

• Accessories: Electro-Scrambler rifle

Part of the first wave ofLegacy Voyager Class toys, Blaster is apackage refresh of the previousKingdom figure above, with no other changes besides the packaging.

At least one copy of this version has Twincast's smirking head (below)^[4], though this was likely an error.

The return of Billy...?

• Twincast & Autobot Rewind (Voyager Class,2023)

• TakaraTomy ID number:TL-40
• TakaraTomy release date:September 30, 2023
• Accessories: Electro-Scrambler rifle
• Known designers:Mark Maher (Hasbro)^[5]

Legacy: Evolution Voyager Class Twincast is a redeco and new-head retool of the aboveKingdom VoyagerBlaster as the character's revived form fromThe Headmasters, now featuring a smirking expression instead of the original Blaster's stoic look. His electro-scrambler rifle is the same black coloration included with Blaster and not red as with the original toy or the cartoon, due to the way the plastic parts are molded, with the rifle being made ofunpaintable plastic. His "Evo-Fusion" ability is attaching the rifle to one of the 5 mm holes on the back of the radio mode, mimicking the look of an antenna. Unfortunately, unlike hisoriginal toy,cartoon appearance and theSiege/Generations SelectsSoundblaster, Twincast doesn't feature a retooled larger cassette door to house more than one cassette.

He still includes a cassette bot partner, this time beingRewind, who like his predecessorEject is cast in translucent plastic.

Ben MacCrae introduced Twincast in hisHasbro Pulse stream reveal as "a clone that didn't work out so well for Shockwave as planned."

Notably, this marks the first release of Twincast in Hasbro markets, as all other releases of the character have been exclusive to Japan.

Twincast became available at Canadian retail in early February 2023,less than a week after his initial reveal.

Transformers Retro

• Autobot Blaster & Steeljaw (2024)

• Accessories: Electro-Scrambler rifle

TheWalmart-exclusiveTransformers Retro line included its own reissue of the original Blaster (how is this mold not cheese by now), accompanied bySteeljaw. This version aimed for unprecedentedcartoon-accurate deco, with matte plastic, dark gray plastics replacing the normal jet-black, and relying on extensive paint operations for detailing.

The set was revealed as part of Walmart Collector Con, with orders going upOctober 13, 2023, and began shipping to purchasers in mid-December.

Studio Series

"My original figure now has cartoon accuracy turned up to 11? Well two can play at that game!"

• Autobot Blaster & Eject (Voyager Class, 2024)

• Movie:The Transformers: The Movie
• Hasbro ID number:86-25
• TakaraTomy ID number:SS-129
• Accessories: Electro-Scrambler rifle, "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop
• Known designers:Evan Brooks (Hasbro),Mark Maher andShogo Hasui (original tooling),Mario Carreiro,Christina Murphy andAmy Bence (packaging),Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)^[6][7]

Studio Series Blaster is a redeco of the earlierWar for Cybertron: Kingdom figure in a cartoon-accurate deco, much like the aboveTransformers Retro release of his original toy, most notably replacing his clear blue chest window with painted opaque plastic. As he has no retooling, he retains cartoon-inaccurate (and now unpainted) details from the original mold such as his shoulders and several extra knobs on his boombox mode.

Once more, he comes withEject, this time in opaque plastic. Despite what the packaging says, his included "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop is identical in design to the first version of the "Battle of Autobot City" backdrop used by other figures, which is reasonable considering Blaster was neveron the ambushed Autobot shuttle to begin with.

Blaster and Eject were revealed two hours ahead of theMarch 7Hasbro Pulse fanstream via Hasbro Pulse's social media accounts.^[8][9] ATarget exclusive in the US, the pair went up for preorder later that morning on their website, along with a small number of stock on Pulse.

Merchandise

Transformers Gum

• Broadcast (model kit, 1986)
  • Accessories: Electro-scrambler gun

A snap-together model kit of Blaster was released byKabaya as part of theirTransformers Gum line of candy toys. Released in the third wave of the line and sculpted from red, grey and black plastic with a few stickers for detail, Blaster is broadly identical to his larger figure, right down to the moulded-in left-over details from hisMicro Change release like his power switch and dials . There is one major difference: his chest does not open, so he can't store any of the tapes from Kabaya's smallerTransformers Choco line the way theTransformers Gum Soundwave can.

• More information on Transformers Gum Broadcast at TFW2005.com

Decoy

• Cybertron Hero Collection 22 Set (Box set, 1986)
  • ID number:Collection No. 1

Blaster was among the many characters rendered byTakara as part of their series of 1.5"keshigomu figurines, and sold in one of a series of large boxed sets. Like all the Autobots in the series, Blaster was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of hisTech Specs, for use in the various games (sold separately) that could be played with the figurines.

He was available in in the first big 22-pack of figurines, which also includedBluestreak,Brawn,Grapple,Hoist,Hound,Huffer,Ironhide,Jazz,Mirage,Optimus Prime,Perceptor,Ratchet,Red Alert,Sideswipe,Skids,Smokescreen,Sunstreaker,Swoop,Tracks,Wheeljack, andWindcharger.

• Broadcast (Gashapon keshi, 1986)

All fifty-three of the Transformerskeshi were also available individually in Japan through "gashapon" capsule machines (presumably in Takara's own "Gacha"-branded machines), in a variety of different colors including red, blue, yellow, green, orange, sky blue, pink, tan and white. Given the random nature of their purchase and comparative paucity on the secondary market, we can't say with certainty that every one of the fifty-three figures was available in every single one of the different colors... but, hey, thisis Japan we're talking about, so chances are pretty good they were.

• Hero Keshigomu Mini Mini Collection (Box set, 1986)
• Scramble Gun Set Part.1 (Box set, 1986)
• Scramble Gun Set Part.2 (Box set, 1986)
• Water Gun Set (Box set, 1986)

Takara subsidarySeven used thekeshi molds, now in a uniform peachy color, as randomized filler ina number of different sets.

Soft rock.

• Throttlebots (1986)
• Aerialbots (1986)
• Protectobots (1986)
• Technobots (1986)
  • Decoy ID number:29

The figurine was later brought over toHasbro markets as part of theDecoy promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number.

Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the cardedThrottlebots,Aerialbots,Protectobots, andTechnobots.

• More information on Decoy Blaster at TFU.info

Attacktix

Have some NON-EXISTENCE, courtesy of FLAGGING SALES!

• Blaster (Booster,2007)

Blaster was likely to have been one of severalTransformersAttacktix Booster pieces, using a powerful spring-loaded "blaster" missile launcher attack. Though displayed as part of theAttacktix display at theStar Wars "Celebration IV" convention, he —and all the other pieces revealed at the show— were ultimately never released.

Game over. This Attacktix item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Robot Heroes

Waiting futilely forRobot Heroes Scrounge.

• Autobot Blaster & Thrust (Two-pack, 2008)

• Known designers:Bill Rawley (Hasbro),Marcelo Matere (concept artist)

Part of the third wave ofUniverseRobot Heroes, "Generation 1 Series" Blaster comes packaged withThrust. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation. His headsculpt is more toy-based than cartoon-based, featuring his "goggles" (even though his eyes kind of pop out from them).

• More information on Robot Heroes Blaster at TFU.info

G.I. Joe and the Transformers

• The Epic Conclusion! box set (2013)

Anexclusive release forSan Diego Comic-Con 2013, "Autobot Blaster" is a non-transforming, 3.75" scale boombox accessory with cassette pieces representingSteeljaw,Ramhorn, andEject. The three cassettes can fit into a slot above Blaster's tape door, and the boombox itself can mount on a G.I. Joe figure's back.

The set also comes with a retooledSky Striker representingJetfire, a G.I. JoeVAMP redecoed intoHound, a newSnake-Eyes figure bearing an Autobot symbol, aBaroness figure withRavage on a leash, and aBludgeon figure. This mold was redecoed intoToaster.

• More information on Snake Eyes (v66) (with Autobot Blaster and mini-cassettes) at YoJoe.com

Tiny Titans

• Autobot Blaster (Tiny Titans, 2016)
  • Series:5
  • Number:2/12

Part of the fifth assortment ofTiny Titansblindpacks, this version of Blaster is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

He includes a collectible card that renders him in the2015Robots in Disguise styling. The card includes a scan-badge for theRobots in Disguise mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

Transformers Trading Card Game

• Blaster, Communications (2019)
  • Blaster vs. Soundwave: 35th Anniversary Edition
  • Rarity:SRT
  • Card Number:T01/T08
  • Stars:10

Blaster, Communications was released in theTransformers Trading Card Game Blaster vs. Soundwave box set. The box also includes the character cardsSoundwave, Communications,Eject, Electronic Surveillance,Ramhorn, Warrior,Steeljaw, Tracker,Buzzsaw, Spy,Frenzy, Warrior, andRavage, Saboteur, along with two ready to play 40 card battle decks themed around both Blaster and Soundwave.

The first release of this set was a 35th Anniversary Edition was initially released atSan Diego Comic-Con 2019 alongside the TCG'sOmnibot Convention Pack, and later available online onHasbro Pulse. The 35th Anniversary Edition features throwback artwork, with the original G1 Blaster packaging art on the Bot Mode side, and original artwork matching the G1 packaging art aesthetic for Alt Mode. This original Alt Mode artwork was drawn byMarcelo Matere and colored byBrian Valeza.

• Blaster, Communications (2019)
  • Blaster vs. Soundwave
  • Rarity:SRT
  • Card Number:T01/T08
  • Stars:10

This version of Blaster, Communications was released as part of the general retail version of the Transformers Trading Card Game Blaster vs. Soundwave box set.

Gameplay-wise the card is identical to the 35th Anniversary Edition of the set, and features different artwork reused from theTransformers Legends mobile game. The line-art for this version was drawn byGuido Guidi.

ReAction

• Blaster (2020)
  • Accessories: 2 guns

Released in the third wave ofSuper7's line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures,ReAction Blaster is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. Oddly, he comes with two rifles, one based on his animation model's weapon, and a "generic" Autobot rifle.

As with all releases in theReAction toyline, Blaster comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style ofKenner'sStar Wars action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

Transformers Character Card

• Broadcast & Soundwave Set (March 14,2022)
  • ID number:07 & 08

Released as part of the second wave of thee-HOBBY exclusiveTransformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "Broadcast" (withEject andSteeljaw) andSoundwave (withRatbat,Laserbeak, andRavage) along withcharacter profiles andtech specs.

• Translation of Blaster's Transformers Character Card

• Twincast & Soundblaster Set (October 17,2023)
  • ID number:67 & 68

Released as part of the ninth wave of thee-HOBBY exclusiveTransformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Twincast (withRosanna,Nightstalker, andStripes) andSoundblaster (withWingthing,Buzzsaw amdEnemy) in their respectiveHeadmasters forms along withcharacter profiles andtech specs.

• Translation of Twincast's Transformers Character Card

• Primus and Cybertron Army Set (February,2025)
  • ID number:101 & 102

Released as part of the fourteenth wave of thee-HOBBY exclusiveTransformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art ofPrimus in the form of his"Creator" toy and the Generation 1Autobots (as represented byOptimus Prime, Blaster,Eject,Grimlock,Prowl,Crossblades,Jazz andTurbo Board) along withcharacter profiles andtech specs.

• Translation of the Autobots' Transformers Character Card

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

ULTIMATES!

• Tracks (ULTIMATES!, 2023)
  • Accessories: Regular head,Evil Alien Robot head, 6 interchangeable hands, small gun, large gun, Blaster boom box,"Tank"

Boom-box mode Blaster was included as an accessory withTransformers ULTIMATES!Tracks.

Preorders for Tracks (and the rest of Wave 2) opened onJuly 29 2021, and closed onAugust 27, with the toys projected to ship in summer 2022... a date Super7 missed by a full year.

Minimates

• Blaster (Series 2, 2022)
  • Accessories: Gun, boom-box, stand

Part of the second wave of TransformersMinimates fromDiamond Select, this Blaster is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card. The set also includes a tiny boom-box mode Blaster that the Minimate figures can hold.

Magic: The Gathering

• Blaster, Combat DJ / Blaster, Morale Booster (2022)
  • ID number:008/015
  • Set code:BOT
  • Color identity:Red/Green
  • Casting cost:{3}{R}{G} (front),{1}{R}{G} (back)
  • Artist:Ken Christiansen

"Blaster, Combat DJ" is part of the 2022Magic: The GatheringUniverses BeyondTransformers card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs ofMagic'sThe Brothers' War set. It can be reversed to become "Blaster, Morale Booster", representing Blaster in boombox mode.

A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depictingShattered Glass Blaster.

Pop!

• Blaster (2024)
  • ID number:134

Released as part of thePop! Retro Toys segment in celebration of the 40 years of the franchise,Funko'sPop! Blaster is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.

Notes

• Blaster began life as theMicro Change "Radi-Casse Robo" ("radio-cassette", you see), which was actually a functional AM radio. Though this feature was gutted from Blaster when he was released as part of theTransformers toyline, the original toy's power switch (on his right leg), earphone jack (on the back of his left leg) and tuning dial (on his chest) still remain, now as moulded, non-moving details. Even the toy's electro-scrambler gun is designed to serve as storage for the mono earphone which came with the toy, with the plug inserting into the stock, the cord winding around it, and the earphone itself tucking into the hole in the gun's main body. It was not the toy itself which was the radio; rather, the radio was a small "micro-cassette" which plugged into the toy's internal wiring when inserted into its chest, allowing it to play through the speakers in its legs in either mode. As the electronic equipment in the chest meant that the figure could not hold normalMicro Change cassettes there, it featured a compartment on its back which could hold a single tape instead. This compartment could still be found on some early releases of Blaster, though it was often mistaken by fans as a vestigial battery compartment, which was actually originally located in the toy's right leg.

References

1. ↑Get News.jp report on Device Label Broadblast
2. ↑ The packaging says "ブロードキャスト" (Broadcast) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is "Blaster".
3. ↑March 7, 2024'sHasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 7, 2024 on YouTube, withBen MacCrae,Evan Brooks andMark Maher.
4. ↑ "Possible Transformers Legacy Blaster Variant Head Found" atTFW2005.
5. ↑January 31,2023'sHasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream on YouTube, withDelaney Norris,Evan Brooks,Mark Maher andBen MacCrae.
6. ↑Transformers Panel atHasbro Pulse Con 2024 withBen MacCrae,Evan Brooks,Mark Maher,Marcelo Matere, andNate Purswell.
7. ↑March 7, 2024'sHasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 7, 2024 on YouTube, withBen MacCrae,Evan Brooks andMark Maher.
8. ↑Studio Series Blaster Twitter announcement
9. ↑Studio Series Blaster Instagram announcement