Transformers G1 reissue Sixbuilder

SIXBUILDER--WARRIOR OF MISFORTUNE!?

The appearance of Berserker SixWing had resulted in a strong sense of impending crisis among the Autobot Micromasters, casting sizable doubts upon their pride as Autobot warriors. Compelled to suffer endlessly repeated attacks by the Decepticon forces, many of them were injured, and sometimes they were even robbed of their Cyberdroid Capsules. As the balance of power began to crumble, there awakened a power to turn things around. This was the debut of SixBuilder!!

One moonless night, the Autobots somehow managed to drive off a Decepticon night assault, but a portion of the Cyberdroid Capsules they'd successfully protected had received shocks in the battle and thawed out, and once more Micromasters wakened. The six warriors took on the forms of Earthly construction vehicles, and thus the Build Team was born. Their combat strength rivaled even Beserker SixWing's, and their high level of technological skill showed a remarkable impact on everything from repairing their comrades to reinforcing their base.

On one such day, word arrived at the Autobot base that the Decepticons were on a mission of destruction in the city. Glide and Road Police charged onto the scene, but the Decepticons had already retreated, after which the pair discovered from testimony by the local residents that there was a high probability it was a new Decepticon offensive force. Upon returning to base and analyzing the information, they found the local citizens had recorded some startling images.

Diego and the others called in the Build Team and pressed for a confirmation in front of the monitor: "There's some images we want you to see." Displayed on the monitor were Treader and Mixing engaged in acts of destruction. Images taken from different angles showed the other Build Team members doing the same.... The Build Team could not conceal the astonishment on their faces. However, while their projected selves were the same in form, they were totally different in color, with bodies of light green hue.

Then Sireen announced in an egnimatic tone, "According to the information from the locals, Mixing, it seems the version of you shown in these images was calling himself Mixmaster."

Then Diego spoke: "For the moment, it doesn't appear to be a plan to introduce fakes, but we can't read the Decepticons' intentions. You should all exercise plenty of caution." After he'd finished and the Build Team had moved to another room, their eyes met and they nodded to one another. At length, the Build Team found the fakes(?) with a stakeout strategy, but could not hide their bewilderment at the enemies' total copying of their appearances. Their minds made up, the Build Team combined, and thus SixBuilder appeared.

However, the Decepticon Build Team also achieved fusion as if they were made for it. The two giants stood face to face. Then the Decepticon SixBuilder issued a warning in a demonic voice: "You cannot defeat me--no Autobot can. And that's because...you and I are one!!" "!?"

"Originally, we were no more than a single Cyberdroid. We developed only Decepticon minds, while you developed only Autobot minds, yet we were two states of the same bit. Until one of us is gone, our true selves cannot exist," his shout came like a weapon. "Once we have destroyed all Autobots, I will merge with you and return to our original form. Until then, our battle with you must wait." SixBuilder watched his departing enemy until he could no longer be seen. "Will we Autobots and Decepticons have to continue fighting forever...?"

To be continued...




Bulldozer/CRUSH-BULL
Leader of the Build Team. A designer, Crush-Bull prefers it when things
proceed systematically. Deeply sympathetic and sentimental, he has a
weakness for being easily tricked. Glide says of him, "He's one
calculating city-'bot."

Power Shovel/DIGGER
A mighty robot boasting of his power. Puts strenuous effort into
construction operations in combat, skillfully operating the shovel of
which he's so proud. The moodsetter of the Build Team, he devotes
himself to the care of his teammates. His famous way of chairing
recreational times is known even among the Decepticons.

Crane Truck/IRONLIFT
A martial artist versed in all manner of hand-to-hand combat, Ironlift
is very agile and specializes in work at high altitudes. He has
excellent jumping power, and rumor has it that, leaping about from
building to building, he's more ninja-like than the ninja-esque Night.

Shovel-dozer/GRAN-ARM
The laugh-master(?) of the Build Team, Gran-Arm makes use of his
tight-turning vehicular mode to charge through the battlefield. While
his offensive ability is low compared to the other five, his bulky armor
ranks him high on the team in defensive power. At times he has teamed
up with Digger to perform on TV shows.

Dump Truck/TREADER
Decepticon soldiers fear this taciturn 'bot's great fighting strength.
Spark and Leif adore him like a big brother. Apparently, long ago, he
incurred a debt to Crush-Bull that he could never repay and now serves
him loyally.

Cement Mixer/MIXING
Just like Road Police, Mixing is quite the gun-nut. His knowledge of
weaponry is second to none, and his hobby is modifying Earth weaponry
for his own use. On the other hand, he is also quite a pacifist(?), and
it's his pet theory that once all the guns are his, no one could wage
war any more.

Six-Robot Gestalt Knight/SIXBUILDER
The gestalt robot completed when the six members of the Build Team
combine. Boasts of the greatest strength among the Micromasters.
Though they thoroughly display this power in their fighting strength,
they actually want to use their abilities for creation rather than destruction.

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Thanks to Douglas W. Dlin for the tech specs.