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'''Trailbreaker''' is the name of several [[fictional character]]s from the ''[[Transformers]]'' series. Due to trademark issues, newer toys of the character are named '''Trailcutter'''. He has been called ''Trailblazer'' in the IDW comics. | '''Trailbreaker''' is the name of several [[fictional character]]s from the ''[[Transformers]]'' series. Due to trademark issues, newer toys of the character are named '''Trailcutter'''. He has been called ''Trailblazer'' in the IDW comics. | ||
==Transformers | ==1984 The Transformers== | ||
{{Infobox character| | {{Infobox character| | ||
name =Trailbreaker | name =Trailbreaker | ||
|image =trailbreaker-boxart.jpg | |image =trailbreaker-boxart.jpg | ||
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Trailbreaker ('''Glouton''' in [[Canada]], '''Tuono''' in [[Italy]]) was portrayed as a light-hearted joker, who often acted a morale booster for his comrades. Deep down, however, he considers himself a liability due to his high fuel consumption. Because of this he has a low sense of self-worth, he often asks to be left out of missions. Despite this, the other Autobots know he is a valuable addition to their ranks. | Trailbreaker ('''Glouton''' in [[Canada]], '''Tuono''' in [[Italy]]) was portrayed as a light-hearted joker, who often acted a morale booster for his comrades. Deep down, however, he considers himself a liability due to his high fuel consumption. Because of this he has a low sense of self-worth, he often asks to be left out of missions. Despite this, the other Autobots know he is a valuable addition to their ranks. | ||
He sometimes form part of the Sky Reign | He sometimes form part of the [[Sky Reign]] or [[Lynxmaster]] combiners. | ||
===Development=== | |||
According to original [[tech spec]] notes written by [[Bob Budiansky]], found at [[Iacon One]] in 2006, the original name for Trailbreaker was "Guzzle", a name later used by [[Sparkabots|another Autobot character]]. | According to original [[tech spec]] notes written by [[Bob Budiansky]], found at [[Iacon One]] in 2006, the original name for Trailbreaker was "Guzzle", a name later used by [[Sparkabots|another Autobot character]]. | ||