Hotspark

Hotspark is an Autobot Sparkdash from the Super-God Masterforce portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

At least they didn't name him "Hotflash".

Hotspark (ホットスパーク Hottosupāku) is the fastest of the Autobot Sparkdash, capable of moving nearly as fast as the Godmaster Lightfoot thanks to his reinforced engine. Once he has an enemy in his sights, he will always, always stay on their trail. Once he's zipped by them, he uses his "Fire Skid" attack, transforming to robot mode and shooting flames from his feet, leaving a trail of fire that incinerates the 'bot he just blew by.

Toys

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

Not so much a "ha ha" funny car, more of a "hmm" funny car.

• Hotspark (Sparkdash, 1988)

• ID number: C-314
• Known designers: Takashi Kunihiro (TakaraTomy)

Sold during the Masterforce portion of the Takara Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline, Hotspark is a redeco of the Sparkabot Sizzle, transforming into a "funny car" of indeterminate model. By pushing him forward in car mode, "cold" sparks shoot from his back end thanks to a friction-motor that also propels him forward once released.

• More information on Hotspark at TFU.info

Notes

• The Masterforce pack-in toy catalog photo for Hotspark actually shows his Hasbro counterpart, Sizzle.