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Smokescreen was the first Transformers to be released in the highly anticipated Alternators/Binaltech line by Hasbro/Takara in 2003. Smokescreen's alternate mode is a Subaru Impreza WRC (2003) which is a real car that has raced (and won) in many races in real life. Smokescreen captures a fantastic amount of detail from the real car. Logos of the real sponsors and if you look closely at the very front you can see the stars from Subaru's logo. The hood, doors, and the trunk open up providing you with a detailed interior. The front wheels are connected by a bar and two magnets so when you turn one wheel the other wheel will turn with it.

Homage

Smokescreen is very faithful to the original generation one Smokescreen. He has many similarities beyond the name and the fact that he is a blue vehicle which makes him easily recognizable as a Transformers Smokescreen such as:

  • Arms that fold up into the engine compartment
  • Rear window becoming the shins
  • Side doors becoming "wings"
  • Very similar face and helmet

Accessories

The engine turned into an "Electro-Diruptor Rifle".

Charactor Card Information

  • Autobot Tactician
  • Motto: "A look can be deceiving; a touch can be lethal."
  • Function: Diversionary Tactician

The first Autobot warrior revived through the Binal-Tech Project. Save for the quantum computers of his cerebral section and his primary armament, his entire design was carried out by Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries, Inc. and STi, thoroughly reproducing all of Smokescreen's essential functions. In vehicle mode, he can reach a top speed of 230 km/h and can fire smoke cartridges from his tailpipe. He has taken on his previous role of clearing away his teammates' anxieties and fears, and in his current revival, he has come to strongly encourage other development teams and Autobot fighters.

Card translation by Doug Dlin.

Variations

While the alternator line only released one Smokescreen, the Binaltech line released two. They were very similar, but had a few minor differences:

  • The number seven or eight was printed on the top and on the doors.
  • The number seven version license plate is "S40WRT" while the number eight license plate reads "S30WRT"
  • There is a image of a cartoon pig that only on the side view mirrors of the number seven version.
  • The number seven version of the car has the names of Solberg and Mills on the rear door windows while the number eight version has the names of Makinen and Lindstrom, indicating the names of the drivers of each respective car. Each name has the flag of that drivers' nationality next to it.

Serial Number

  • Binaltech - BT-01
  • Alternators - #1

Release dates

Takara Japan (Binaltech)

  • September 2003 (Hong Kong)
  • September 2003 (Japan)

Hasbro USA (Alternator)

  • November 2003 (Hong Kong)
  • December 2003 (USA)
  • December 2003 (Australia)

Hasbro Europe (Alternator)

  • January 2004 (UK)
  • March 2004 (Italy)
  • June 2004 (Netherlands)
  • July 2004 (Belgium)
  • July 2004 (Greece)

Price

  • Binaltech - Typically ¥5,229 in stores (Imported to the U.S. $50-$60)
  • Alternator - Typically $19.99 in stores

Remolds

The remold of Smokescreen was Silverstreak and Smokescreen GT.

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