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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.

==Transformers~~: Generation 1~~==

==1984 The Transformers==

{{Infobox character|

name =Trailbreaker~~/Trailcutter/Trailblazer~~

name =Trailbreaker

|image =trailbreaker-boxart.jpg

|caption =Trailbreaker box art

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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.

He sometimes form part of the Sky Reign ~~combiner~~.

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]].

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* '''Universe Spy Changer Trailbreaker''' (unreleased)

:First announced in Previews magazine for December 2002 were a set of 5 Autobot Spy Changers - Wheeljack, Sideswipe, Trailbreaker, Prowl and Mirage.

[[image:ultramagnus-ironhide-universe-carded.jpg|left|thumb|240px|''Universe'' Ultra Magnus with Ironhide]]

* '''''Universe'' Spy Changer Ultra Magnus with Ironhide''' (2004)

:The parallel-universe spanning ''[[Transformers: Universe]]'' line featured a black recolor of the [[Spy Changer]] version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Ironhide. This package was a [[Walmart]] store exclusive.

:This Ironhide was repurposed as Trailbreaker in [[Renegade Rhetoric]].

* '''Transformers 3D Battle-Card Game Trailbreaker''' (2007)

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*'''''Generations'' Deluxe Trailcutter''' (not released yet)

:A new mold. Turns from robot to truck. Comes with a free IDW comic book.<REF>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/transformers-generations-toy-fair-2013-deluxe-wave-official-images-176850/</REF>

*Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Transformers+Trailbreaker parts for Trailbreaker] are available on [[Cults3d]].

===Gallery===

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==Transformers==

==2007 Transformers==

{{Infobox character|

name = Trailbreaker

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Trailbreaker and his partner [[Hound (Transformers)#Transformers|Hound]] are requested by [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)#Transformers|Optimus Prime]] to implant a virus on a satellite that the Decepticons [[Thundercracker#Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Shockwave (Transformers)#Transformers|Shockwave]] send to call in Decepticon drones. Their mission is to find a satellite dish and use it to transmit the virus. They find a dish, but it is easily destroyed by the drones. The find and repair another dish. Because a wave of Decepticons is coming, Hound decides to stay and hold the satellite in position while Trailbreaker transmits it. They successfully transmit the virus, which destroys all of the Decepticon drones, but Hound is electrocuted in the process. Trailbreaker grieves over the loss of his partner, but credits his sacrifice to save Earth.

==2008 Shattered Glass==

Trailbreaker is an evil Autobot serving under the command of Optimus Prime, and later Rodimus. His colors are inspired by the original blue Diaclone release of Trailbreaker.

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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.
-==Transformers: Generation 1==
+==1984 The Transformers==
 {{Infobox character|
-  name           =Trailbreaker/Trailcutter/Trailblazer
+  name           =Trailbreaker
 |image          =trailbreaker-boxart.jpg
 |caption        =Trailbreaker box art
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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.
-He sometimes form part of the Sky Reign combiner.
+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]].
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 * '''Universe Spy Changer Trailbreaker''' (unreleased)
 :First announced in Previews magazine for December 2002 were a set of 5 Autobot Spy Changers - Wheeljack, Sideswipe, Trailbreaker, Prowl and Mirage.
+[[image:ultramagnus-ironhide-universe-carded.jpg|left|thumb|240px|''Universe'' Ultra Magnus with Ironhide]]
+* '''''Universe'' Spy Changer Ultra Magnus with Ironhide''' (2004)
+:The parallel-universe spanning ''[[Transformers: Universe]]'' line featured a black recolor of the [[Spy Changer]] version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Ironhide. This package was a [[Walmart]] store exclusive.
+:This Ironhide was repurposed as Trailbreaker in [[Renegade Rhetoric]].
 * '''Transformers 3D Battle-Card Game Trailbreaker''' (2007)
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 *'''''Generations'' Deluxe Trailcutter''' (not released yet)
 :A new mold. Turns from robot to truck. Comes with a free IDW comic book.<REF>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/transformers-generations-toy-fair-2013-deluxe-wave-official-images-176850/</REF>
+*Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Transformers+Trailbreaker parts for Trailbreaker] are available on [[Cults3d]].
 ===Gallery===
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-==Transformers==
+==2007 Transformers==
 {{Infobox character|
   name           = Trailbreaker
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 Trailbreaker and his partner [[Hound (Transformers)#Transformers|Hound]] are requested by [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)#Transformers|Optimus Prime]] to implant a virus on a satellite that the Decepticons [[Thundercracker#Transformers|Thundercracker]] and [[Shockwave (Transformers)#Transformers|Shockwave]] send to call in Decepticon drones. Their mission is to find a satellite dish and use it to transmit the virus. They find a dish, but it is easily destroyed by the drones. The find and repair another dish. Because a wave of Decepticons is coming, Hound decides to stay and hold the satellite in position while Trailbreaker transmits it. They successfully transmit the virus, which destroys all of the Decepticon drones, but Hound is electrocuted in the process. Trailbreaker grieves over the loss of his partner, but credits his sacrifice to save Earth.
+{{-}}
+==2008 Shattered Glass==
+Trailbreaker is an evil Autobot serving under the command of Optimus Prime, and later Rodimus. His colors are inspired by the original blue Diaclone release of Trailbreaker.
 {{-}}