Roadhauler (2003)
One of the first original-deco toys released as part of the e-HOBBY exclusive part of the Collector’s Edition series, “Roadhauler” is a redeco of the Autobot Grapple, transforming into a Mitsubishi Fuso hook-crane truck. Both of his forearms contain a spring-loaded missile launcher so he can fire his own fists, or the included silver missiles. (As a Japanese release, this feature is fully functional, as they have different safety standards for projectiles in Japan.) Notably, the Autobot symbol on his cab/chest is a tampograph rather than an added sticker detail.
He was sold only as part of a set with his fellow “More than Meets the Eye, Part 1” cameo-character Sunstorm; the toys were packaged separately, but could only be bought as a set. Pre-orders for the set closed on May 15, 2003, with the toys shipping out in July.
