Whos the best Triple changer in G1 Astrotrain or Blitzwing?

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  1. ILoveDinobot

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    Astrotrain will always be the "classics" Decepticon triplechanger to me, largely because he was the first one I had ever heard of.
     
  4. Inverse Midas

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    As a kid, I loved Astrotrain's voice. One of the more unique vocalizations on the show, for sure.

    I always imagined the idea was for him to sound like an astronaut, or something. Wally Burr must have thought that effect sounded "spacey" :D 
     
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    Astrotrain, then Octane.
     
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    Blitzwing.
     
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    Astrotrain. All 3 alt molds are cool. Plus his voice.
     
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    Although I had Blitzwing as a kid, I'm still gonna go with good ol' Space Choo-Choo.
     
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    Blitzwing

    ALLEGIANCE: DECEPTICON
    FUNCTION: GROUND & AIR COMMANDO
    FIRST APPEARANCE: TRANSFORMERS # 29

    "Destroy first, think later."

    Profile: As a Triple Changer, Blitzwing's ability to rapidly transform from tank mode to jet fighter mode makes him one of the most lethally effective Decepticon warriors. Not only are foes confused by his talent, but rarely are they prepared to fight him in a second form after fighting him in the first one. And Blitzwing certainly relishes changing form. His favorite tactic is to dive at a target - living or otherwise - as a jet, change at the last moment to a tank, and then smash into the target just as he lands. This hardly ever fails to defeat a foe or amuse Blitzwing. He likes to think of himself as having a sense of humor, although the things that make him laugh are typically cruel and harmful to others. He's loud-mouthed, belligerent and brash - wonderful qualities for a commando, terrible for all those who have to be around him.

    Abilities: As a jet fighter, Blitzwing can fly at Mach 2.7 with a range of 1500 miles. He carries heat-seeking concussion missiles. As a tank, he can traverse most terrain, however rugged, and can achieve a speed of 28 mph. His track-mounted cannon fires an explosive shell 3.5 miles that can level a 5-story brick building. In robot mode he uses an electron scimitar which can short-circuit any electrical device with a touch of its blade, and a gyro-blaster rifle, which disrupts the sense of balance of anyone it hits for 30 minutes.

    Weaknesses: Blitzwing sometimes gets his circuits scrambled, which results in him getting stuck in mid-transformation between forms.

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    Astrotrain

    ALLEGIANCE: DECEPTICON
    FUNCTION: MILITARY TRANSPORT
    FIRST APPEARANCE: TRANSFORMERS # 29

    "In confusion there is opportunity."

    Profile: Creating confusion is Astrotrain's specialty. As a Decepticon Triple Changer he can switch from robot to locomotive train to space shuttle almost instantaneously. This ability not only leaves unsuspecting enemies perplexed, but often vulnerable to his attack. His favorite ploy is to lure an Autobot to chase him as he enters a railroad tunnel in train mode and then exits in shuttle mode. The Autobot is usually ill-prepared to battle the shuttle-mode Astrotrain and rarely knows whether two Decepticons or one confront him. But it is that particular moment when his opponent realizes his mistake that especially delights Astrotrain. He truly lives for that moment and thrives on his foe's panic and fear. "It makes it all worthwhile," Astrotrain says gleefully. "That part I enjoy even better than destroying him afterwards!"

    Abilities: As a space shuttle, Astrotrain can achieve, under his own power, planetary orbit, where he can attain a maximum speed of 20,000 mph. He can launch weapons and satellites while in orbit, and carry other cargo as well. If he carries an extra fuel supply, he can leave his orbit and is capable of true space travel, boosting his speed to 50,000 mph. He would be able to travel from the Earth to the Moon and back, but not much more. As a train, his top speed on rail is 400 mph and he has a range of 1700 miles. In robot mode he has great strength and carries a powerful ionic displacer rifle, which destroys by disrupting molecular bonds in metal alloys with its beam.

    Weaknesses: Astrotrain is prone to mechanical breakdowns as a train in his wheel assemblies. As a space shuttle his communications systems often fail him and he must be wary of burning up while re-entering the atmosphere.

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    Astrotrain is even though a good soldier a transport first and foremost. Blitzwing is a soldier..a commando. He is made for fighting.

    Blitz beats Astrotrain in both alt modes, the tank is armed with alot more firepower and all terrain then Astros train. In the air the transport shuttle Astrotrain has is no match for a fighet jet with the ammount of firepower Blitz has.

    In either bot mode or any alt as I stated before, Blitz is imho the more trained one, the more experiended one when it comes to fighting. He is as I stated before armed with both close quarter combat (sword) and his gun.


    They both have some smallwer weaknesses but it is my firm belive tht if they were to fight Blitzwing would take down Astroboy in 9/10 times.

    So hence deliousinel are those who say Astro beats Blitz in combat.

    Now whitch has the better toy, coolness etc etc is another thing..
     
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    astrotrain. long time service decepticon. in health and in sickness
     
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    Your sig is terrible. Say goodbye to Laserbeak, Rumble, Skywarp, Thundercracker, and about 60% of all TFs in all lines anyway, even from the very beginning.

    Deliousinel? Is that something delicious?

    I do believe the word you mean is: Delusional.

    I may be deluded, however.
     
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    I honestly can't choose between the two...I love both characters' designs and personalities...
     
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    Blitzwing for sure
     
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    Blitzwing

    An assault vehicle in every mode.


    Astrotrain's just a glorified transport all around.
     
  16. HereticalHeresy

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    Blitzwing. Though best Triple Changer of all time is Animated Blitzwing.
     
  17. AgentAlabama113

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    The Space choo-choo.

    Kidding. Blitzwing is best.
     
  18. Shockwave76

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    Out of those two I'd say Blitzwing is cooler than Astrotrain! However, my top favorite for the G1 series is Springer. :) 
     
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    Blitzwing. Tank + Fighter Jet + Giant Robot. Can't be better.
     
  20. Incepticon

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    Blitzwing. No contest. A combat jet that turns into a combat tank that can go virtually anywhere per alt mode vs. a space shuttle that's absolutely useless as a disguise on earth and train engine that's... well... a friggin' train engine. 'Nuff said.