Sunstreaker
| Autobot | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Autobot Cars, Convention Exclusives, Deluxe Vehicles |
| Function | Warrior |
| Rank | 5 |
| Partner | Sideswipe, Junko Shiragami, and Skids |
| Motto | "They can't beat the best." |
| Alternate modes | Cybertronian Car, Lamborghini Countach, Lamborghini Diablo, Dodge Viper, Cobra Stinger, Lamborghini Gallardo |
| Series |
Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Universe Transformers: Alternators Transformers: Titanium Transformers: Henkei |
| English voice actor | Corey Burton (Television series) |
| Japanese voice actor |
Kenyū Horiuchi (Television series) Takurō Kitagawa ("SOS Dinobots") Keiichi Nanba ("Dinobot Island, Part 2", "Trans-Europe Express") Kōki Kataoka ("The Golden Lagoon") Ken Shiroyama ("The Core") Yuichi Nakamura (Q Transformers: Mystery of Convoy) |
| Autobot | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Alternate modes | Car |
| Series | Transformers: Timelines |
Sunstreaker is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers franchise. The first is one of the main Autobot cars from the original Transformers series. The second is an evil parallel universe version of the original Sunstreaker.
Sunstreaker (Solo in Québec, Lince in Italy) was one of the first generation of Autobots in the original Transformers television series. He was the twin brother of Sideswipe, another Autobot, and like him also turned into a Lamborghini Countach. His alternate mode however, was yellow and had a modification in the form of an engine that sticks out the back. He was described as the ultimate egotist, being notoriously difficult to work with and pair up with anyone else besides Sideswipe, and described himself as the most beautiful thing ever and Cybertron's greatest warrior. He was also a cold, ruthless and effective fighter who would do anything to win.
Sunstreaker was designed by Japanese toy designer Kohjin Ohno for the Diaclone toy line. Ohno considered the design the first toy that turned from car to robot.
In the U.S. Marvel Comics, Sunstreaker made his debut in issue 1 as one of the Autobots who travelled on the Ark to destroy the asteroid field that threatened Cybertron and subsequently crash landed on Earth. After being revived, Sunstreaker was given his sports car form. He was involved in some of the early skirmishes with the Decepticons, but was rendered inactive when the Autobots ran out of fuel. When Shockwave captured the Ark he damaged the inert Sunstreaker so badly that Ratchet was unable to repair him with the other Autobots. He remained inactive for several years.
Eventually he was mended, and made a rare appearance when Grimlock and Blaster battled for leadership on the Moon. It may be assumed that he was rendered inactive again when the Decepticons launched a surprise attack in the same issue.
Sunstreaker did not appear again until Grimlock revived him along with a number of other Autobots using the healing substance nucleon. He then travelled with Grimlock to Cybertron where he was involved in the battle against Unicron. He survived the battle, and was seen attending the first meeting of the ill-fated Autobot/Decepticon alliance.
In the annual story State Games, Sunstreaker was revealed as a gladiator in the State Games before the War, where he lost a match to Megatron.
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