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'''Crosshairs''' is the name of several ] in the ].


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==Transformers: Generation 1==
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{{Transformers character|
name =Crosshairs
|japanname =
|image =CrosshairsBox.jpg
|caption =Crosshairs box art
|affiliation =Autobot
|subgroup =]s
|function =Weapons Supervisor
|rank =6
|partner =Pinpointer
|motto =''"Don't shoot until you see the wires in their eyes."''
|alternatemodes =Cybertronian ATV
|series ='']''
|engvoice =]
|japanvoice =]
}}
Crosshairs is an ] and transforms into a futuristic, possibly Cybertronian ].

Meticulous, cautious, some would say overcautious—will not take a shot unless he's sure he cannot miss... will not waste ammo. Pinpointer, his dual rocket-propelled grenade launcher, can lock on target in less than .0003&nbsp;seconds, but usually trusts Crosshairs to decide when to shoot. In vehicle mode, maximum speed: 160&nbsp;mph, range: 750&nbsp;miles; built for traversing rough terrain.<ref>{{cite book |title=Transformers Identification and Price Guide|last=Bellemo|first=Mark|year=2007|publisher= Krause Publications|ISBN=978-0-89689-445-7|page=142}}
</ref>

In Japan Pinpointer was called Pointech.<ref>{{cite book| title=Transformers: The Ark II |pages=22–23 |author= Jim Sorenson & Bill Forster |ISBN=978-1-60010-180-9 |publisher=IDW Publishing |date=July 22, 2008}}</ref>

===Marvel Comics===
Crosshairs followed the Autobot leader Fortress Maximus to Nebulos in an effort to get away from war. However, they were followed to Nebulos by ]'s Decepticons, and the war began anew. Desperate to prove their peaceful intentions to the Nebulans, Crosshairs was amongst those who surrendered their weapons. When the Decepticons ran roughshod over the planet, the Nebulans pioneered a bioengineering process where Nebulans in robotic suits could transform into the guns of the Transformers. Crosshairs became a Targetmaster as a result, battling the Decepticons on several occasions. After the war proved devastating to Nebulos, Maximus' crew left for Earth, where they encountered the Earthbound Autobots under ].

''], Crosshairs, ], ] and ] were among the Autobots who backed ] when ] challenged him for leadership of the Autobots in the issue #263 of the Marvel U.K. comics, "Break-Away!"''

===Animated series===
Crosshairs was featured in the U.S. season 4 episode "The Rebirth". His cartoon model was different from his toy in the fact that the cartoon had a face mask and the toy did not. Crosshairs was amongst the Autobots marooned on planet ] when their starship's engines were overloaded by the ]. While on Nebulos, he is kidnapped with the other future-Targetmasters. The Headmasters rescue them and Brainstorm modifies their weapons as exosuits for the Nebulans.

Crosshairs was featured in the Japanese series '']''. The Japanese animators kept Crosshairs design in line with his toy. The concept of the Targetmasters in this series was similar. One notable exception was the fact that the weapons replaced the robot's hands rather than held by them.

In the world of ''Transformers: The Headmasters'', there are no Nebulons - the Headmasters themselves are simply small Transformers, who, having settled on the planet Master, learned to transform into heads and connect to lifeless larger bodies named Transtectors. It was to Master that the Decepticon forces returned after the Autobots forced them to flee Earth, and consequently, a ship was dispatched by the planet's inhabitants to alert the Earth-bound Autobots to the Decepticon invasion. At the same time, the youthful Autobot, ], had summoned three of his old superior officers - Pointblank ''(Blanker in Japan)'', Sureshot and Crosshairs - to Earth to aid in the clean-up operation currently going on, when Autobot Headmaster Chromedome accidentally activated one of the plasma bombs the Decepticons had left behind. Heading out into space so that the bomb might harmlessly explode out in the void, the Autobots then crossed paths with the approaching Master ship, which was being pursued by the Decepticon ] and three new troops - Slugslinger, Misfire and Triggerhappy. As Pointblank and his men tangled with the Decepticons, the Master refugees offered their help by transporting away the plasma bombs, only to have the bombs detonate in the middle of the battlefield. Recovering from the explosion, Pointblank, Crosshairs and Sureshot discovered that the six Master refugees had been fused to their arms. Although Fortress was able to surgically remove them, a bond now existed between the larger Transformers and the Master refugees, who could now freely attach and detach to their wrists as guns. Unfortunately for these new Targetmasters, the same had happened to Slugslinger and his fellows. The Targetmasters joined up with Fortress's crew on the mission to Master, but quickly clashed with the Headmasters - Pointblank and his men were hard, experienced warriors who thought little of the Headmasters, and Pointblank spent a good deal of time attempting to soothe Chromedome's fiery temper to improve his battle ability.

When the ''Generation 2'' animated series was aired animated bits of the ''Generation 1'' commercial with Crosshairs in it were edited into the episode "More Than Meets The Eye Part 1." <ref>{{cite web|author=seibertronsei |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MAjbv1pDNc |title=Transformers Generation 2 Episode 1 Part 1/3 |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>

===Books===
Crosshairs appeared in the 1988 ] story '']'' by ].<ref>{{cite book|title=Decepticons at the Pole|publisher=Ladybird Books|isbn=0-7214-1068-5|author=John Grant|year=1988}}</ref>

Crosshairs appeared in the 1988 ] story '']'' by ].<ref>{{cite book|title=Autobots Strike Oil|publisher=Ladybird Books|author=John Grant|year=1988|isbn=0-7214-1069-3}}</ref>

===3H Enterprises===
Crosshairs appeared in a flashback sequence in the ''Transformers: Universe - Wreckers'' comic series. He works with the Autobot Targetmasters and Hot Spot against an army of Nightbird robots.

===Dreamwave Productions===
Although Crosshairs and Pinpointer did not appear in any fiction produced by Dreamwave Productions before it went out of business, they did get a one-page biography in their ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series.

===IDW Publishing===
Crosshairs first appeared at the very end of ], where Optimus Prime ordered him to "''Set course for Earth''".

===Fun Publications===
Spark commands an Autobot shuttle crewed by Blaze, Hubcap, Sideswipe, Streetstar, and ] into space where they intercept a distress call from Spike Witwicky on the planet Nebulos. When the Autobots arrive on Nebulos they meet Spike and Carly Witwicky, Chip Chase and the Autobots Brainstorm, Chromedome, Crosshairs and Highbrow who inform them that the Nebulan scientist Hi-Q is missing. They learn from Hi-Q's assistant Hi-Test that Hi-Q had security monitors and through them discover the scientist was kidnapped by the Decepticons Runabout and Runamuck.<ref>{{Cite journal | author= Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair | title = A Flash Forward Part 3 | journal = Transformers Collectors Club Magazine| volume = 1 | issue = 45 | pages= 6–11 |date = June–July 2012|url=}}</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''Generation 1'' Crosshairs with Pinpointer''' (1987)
:Came with his partner Pinpointer.

==Transformers Cinematic Universe (2007 film)==
{{Transformers character|
name = Crosshairs
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation = Autobot
|subgroup = Triple Changers, Scouts, Human Alliance Basic, Fast Action Battlers
|function = Weapons supervisor, assault Infantry
|partner = Sergeant Cahnay
|motto =
|alternatemodes = Cybertronian Truck, SWAT truck, Walker Tank
|series ='']''<br/>''Transformers (2010)''<br/>'']''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
}}
Crosshairs is an Autobot weaponsmith.<ref></ref>

===IDW Publishing===
Crosshairs is among the Autobot forces who witness the launching of the Decepticon ship Nemesis.<ref>{{Cite comic| writer = ]| penciller = ] | inker = ] | title = Transformers: Foundation| volume = 1| issue = 3| date = April 2011| publisher = ] | page = 14| panel = 1}}</ref>

In ''Transformers: Defiance'' #4 Crosshairs is seen being recruited by Optimus Prime into the Autobots after the bulk of the Decepticon forces left Cybertron on the Nemesis.

In ''Transformers: The ]'' #4 ] returns to Cybertron from ] by hiding in the landing gear of Starscream's ship. Once on the planet she is discovered by ] and ] drones, who she deactivates. Returning to an Autobot training facility she discovers ], who takes her to Crosshairs. Crosshairs is planning an attack to free the Autobots at ]. They make their attempt aid of ], ], ] and ]. Crosshairs appears among the Autobots opposing the forces Starscream on Cybertron in ''Reign of Starscream'' #5. Crosshairs beheads Ramjet and the Autobots are able to deactivate the Decepticon drone forces as Starscream overcomes ]'s remaining forces.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=4497 |title=IDW Publishing Forums • View topic - REIGN OF STARSCREAM #5 - REACTION THREAD |publisher=Forum.idwpublishing.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>

Note - The appearance of Crosshairs is modified in the IDW Publishing stories so that his head more resembles movie style's alien insectoid style than the movie toy and (presumably) he has a Cybertronian alternate mode. A ] appears in the '']'' of the film series, as a green 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray.

===Toys===
*'''''Transformers'' Scout Crosshairs''' (2008)
:Crosshairs is a recolor of ''Energon'' ]. He is a Target store exclusive. His colors seem to be a homage to ''Generation 1'' Outback, making him very similar to ''Timelines'' ].

*'''''Blue Maximus vs Crosshairs Multi-pack''' (unreleased)
:A redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Rollbar, Crosshairs transforms into a SWAT truck of probably-made-up model. He has little to no gimmickry whatsoever, with only an automorphing chestplate that swings up when you push the truck cab down onto his back.

*'''''Dark of the Moon'' Human Alliance Basic Crosshairs with Sergeant Cahnay'''
:A green redeco of Human Alliance Basic Thunderhead with Major Tungsten. As with all Basic Human Alliance figures, Crosshairs is a triple-changer; he transforms from a walker tank into a robot or a mecha suit for the human figure.
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==Transformers Cinematic Universe (2014 film)==
{{Transformers character|
name =Crosshairs
|affiliation =Autobot
|subgroup =Deluxe Class, Power Battlers, One Step Changers
|rank = 6
|function = Scientist, Paratrooper, Sniper
|partner =], ], ], ], ], ]
|motto = "Don't shoot until you see the wires in their eyes."
|alternatemodes =2014 ]
|series ='']''
|engvoice =]
|japanvoice =]
}}

===Titan Magazines Age of Extinction comics===
Crosshairs (Known as ''''''Maracanã'''''' in ]) arrived on Earth sometime after the Decepticon invasion of Chicago, and assisted Bumblebee and Optimus Prime on a mission to track and eliminate three Decepticon survivors in Indonesia. The Decepticons retreated but Crosshairs had placed a tracking device (which doubled as a bomb) on their boss, and tracked them to Pulau Bidadari. He requested permission to go alone, claiming a sneak attack by one bot would catch the enemy off guard; in large part, this was done to show off his skills as Crosshairs felt humans couldn’t be trusted anymore and it was just up to Autobots.
On Pulua Bidadari, he swiftly took out all three of his charges (secretly under the watchful eye of Bumblebee), making sure to mock the Decepticon he’d planted the bomb on before it went off. Optimus felt that Crosshairs was more than combat ready but that they had missed something. Crosshairs (incorrectly) reassured him otherwise.

===Films===
Crosshairs appears in '']'' as a green 2014 ], where he is voiced by ] in an English accent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://michaelbay.com/2014/05/08/john-goodman-and-ken-watanabe-join-the-autobot-voice-cast-in-michael-bays-transformers-age-of-extinction/|title=John Goodman And Ken Watanabe Join The Autobot Voice Cast in Michael Bay’s ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’|last=Bay|first=Michael|work=Michael Bay|date=May 8, 2014|accessdate=May 8, 2014}}</ref> His robot design features a "]" that stores his guns. In the film, he is very pessimistic toward the human population and his own Autobot team though he respects Optimus. He can be also a kind of a coward, after seeing ]'s alternate mode, and an antihero, thinking about no one but himself. In the battle in Hong Kong, he rode the ] ] into the fight, later nicknaming the Dinobot "Spike". Afterwards, Optimus Prime ordered him along with the other Autobots to protect the Yeager family as Optimus departed for space.

Crosshairs will return in film '']''

===Toys===
*'''''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class Crosshairs''' (2014)
:An all-new mold of Crosshairs.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movies-toys-products-30/hasbro-website-updates-2-the-age-of-extinction-is-nigh-listings-updated-178696/ |title=Hasbro Website Updates Part 2: The Age of Extinction is Nigh! (Listings Updated) - Transformers News |publisher=TFW2005 |date=2013-10-31 |accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>
*'''''Age of Extinction'' Cyberverse Crosshairs''' (2014)
*'''''Age of Extinction'' One Step Changers Crosshairs''' (2014)
:A non-transforming 12" figure with limited articulation.
*'''''Age of Extinction'' Scientist Crosshairs''' (not yet released)
*'''''Age of Extinction'' Dinobot Sparkers Crosshairs and Scorn''' (2014)
:A non-transforming toy of Crosshairs riding on Scorn. Crosshairs is a non-poseable figure with a long sword while Scorn features pull-back action that activates sparks in its body.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/walmart-listings-for-transformers-4-age-of-extinction-toys-179028/ |title=Walmart Listings for Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Toys - Transformers News |publisher=TFW2005 |date= |accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>
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==Shattered Glass==
{{Transformers character|
name =Crosshairs
|japanname =
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation =Autobot
|subgroup =Scouts, Targetmasters
|rank =
|function =
|partner =Pinpointer
|motto =
|alternatemodes =Truck
|series ='']''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
}}
Crosshairs is known to be incredibly lazy and when forced to get off his rear bumper he can become very angry. As well as his Targetmaster weapon he has a cannon in his chest. Ricochet commands Scoop and Crosshairs. Crosshairs is partnered with the over eager Targetmaster ].

Crosshairs transforms into an Earth-style truck. Pinpointer transforms into a truck or a "fire and forget" missile launcher gun.

Although no toy for Crosshairs and Pinpointer was ever released they appear to be identical to the toys for Transformers movie Warpath and the ''Armada'' X-Dimension ] ].

===Fun Publications===
Crosshairs is spotlighted as one of the main Autobot ] in the story '']'' by ]. In this story the Autobot Targetmasters capture ], but as ] arrives to finish him off personally the ] ] and ] arrive and free Megatron.<ref>{{cite book|author=] and ]|title=Do Over |publisher=]|others= Illustrator ]|year=2009}}</ref>
{{-}}

==Transformers: Universe==
{{Transformers character|
name =Crosshairs
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =Mini-Cons, Ground Surveillance Mini-Con Team
|function =
|partner =], ], ] & ]
|motto =
|alternatemodes =Helicopter
|series =''] ''
|voiceby =
}}
Crosshairs is a Decepticon aligned Mini-Con who turns into a helicopter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/universe-classics-20-decepticons-263/crosshairs-3734/ |title=Crosshairs - Transformers Universe Classics 2.0 |publisher=TFW2005 |date= |accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''Universe'' Armada Series Crosshairs''' (2009)
:Part of a ] Armada series 10-pack.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/240766-rotf-arcee-bio-new-universe-minicon-10-pack.html |title=ROTF Arcee bio and new universe minicon 10 pack - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards |publisher=TFW2005 |date=2009-06-16 |accessdate=2014-03-19}}</ref>
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