Alliance: Autobot
Identification: Autobot Gunner
Year released: 1984
Accessories: 2 missile launchers, 3 missiles, laser gun

Comments: One of the slickest Autobot figures from the first year (or any year) was Bluestreak. While he was essentially a repaint of Prowl (who also was a slick car), he had a metallic finish to him that stood out among the rest. His design was unbeatable!!

The first thing you'll notice is Bluestreak's shiny silver color. It's awesome and always is appealing!! In car mode he has the looks of a slick sports car (a Datsun I believe) and will please the eyes. The detailing on his rear and front sections is also nice!

Bluestreak's transformations are the same as Prowl (and 2nd year repaint Smokescreen). They're basic after you do them a few times but make you feel that your money was well spent! Once in robot form you can place his two shoulder launchers into the holes on the side of Bluestreak's head. The launchers always show off the figure in robot form. They add a nice touch. His blaster is also a slick silver color and looks great!

The particular figure I have above I won at the Botcon '97 charity auction (read more about the auction in Sunday's entry to the Botcon '97 journal). It was signed by Casey Kasum who is the voice actor that portrayed Bluestreak in the cartoon. Kind of an interesting item to have (especially since Bluestreak is one of the toughest Autobot cars to find sealed).

I love the look of Bluestreak. From his shiny metallic color to slick robot form, he can't be beat!!

BLUESTREAK often talks incessantly and inanely. Lightens the situation for all Autobots with his good natured manner. Despite formidable weaponry and blazing speed, he hates war. Haunted by memory of Decepticons destroying his home-city. Fires bombs up to 8.3 miles and lightning-like 80,000-volt beam up to 12 miles of limited accuracy. Often inhibited by his disdain for combat.

STRENGTH: 6
INTELLIGENCE: 6
SPEED: 7
ENDURANCE: 9
RANK: 5
COURAGE: 2
FIREPOWER: 9
SKILL: 7