When he was killed off in the animated movie in 1986, fan hearts were broken into pieces. That's mostly because of his unique design. Not successful enough though, a shortfall he blames on the meddling Autobots. His sci-fi superhero novel EVER THE HERO debuted in January. A asteroid-sized Transformer whose only goal is to devour small moons, despite his incredible intelligence and power. Thankfully, they don't like it when you invert polarities, which drives them off. Raoul is a break-dancing street punk carjacker with a bandana, a mullet-ponytail, a rhinestone-studded leather jacket and a heart of gold. The toy wasn't any better, essentially a futuristic orange car with one of the simplest and least visually appealing robot modes in the entire line. Craftiest of all Decepticons. One of the first Autobot Mini Vehicles introduced in 1984, he transforms from a very tiny semi-truck - automatically putting him in the shadow of another prominent Autobot semi - into a little robot with weird pipe hands. Dion is an earnest dock worker and best friend to Orion Pax. Though his last appearance is. Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Medix the Doc-Bot. Followed by Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2009. Toy designers likely had Top Gun in mind in creating Broadside, who transforms from a fighter jet to an aircraft carrier. His dreams of adventure might never have come true, if not for the intervention of the Decepticons. Cliffjumper(Offline; Killed By Dropkick) 1st wave Autobots: 1. Can turn into blinding beacon by releasing some of this light energy. Wheelie. Massive, rotund, powerfully built and virtually brainless, Sharkticons are the perfect killing machines and thus the ideal enforcers to carry out the Quintessons' verdicts. Has two batteries of three laser-guided, heat-seeking missiles that can lock in and hit a target up to twelve miles away. Lack of sunlight hampers the guns' performance. Start in Robot Mode. A … Slammer, a drone controlled by Metroplex, does not do much. That's Bumblebee. The Facts the Life. He is the grandson of Sparkplug Witwicky. Light-sensitive. They are slightly smarter than the Sharkticons, even capable of speech, but free will has been pretty thoroughly removed from their programming, to the point where they will malfunction if resisting a direct order, they transform into bipedal, vaguely. Wings contain mechanical sensors for locating fuel sources. Best way to deal with him is from a distance. When threatened, they can transform into explosive missiles and fling themselves at predators. Wipe-Out serves Trypticon with an astonishing level of toadying sycophancy, layering on so many compliments that he actually irritates the giant with them. Dirk Manus is a handsome rogue who'll charm your socks off. Rumble is your basic street punk. Finally, Micheal Bay’s Transformers Movies Series has ended. It cannot help that Sureshot is a jerk, of course, and presumably he never calls. Ravage operates best alone. A ruthless businessman and industrialist, Grax was willing to do whatever it took to solidify his place at the top of Nebulan business world. Don't touch him if you value your life, 'cause he will smash you. The dependable, resourceful, and stoic Duros is a great addition to the Autobot army, but his eager desire for action and love of combat have made him an outsider among the naturally peaceful Nebulans and has led him to be shunned even by his family and, most painfully, his now estranged wife. The concept is just so awesome that it powers individual Transformers into the memories of kids over thirty years after their debut on toy shelves. He is a brutal fellow who doesn't appreciate the fine art of tactics or strategy. When he needs some small task done, he calls on Wipeout to do it. Aimless should have been called "Useless". Autobot trivia expert – his memory banks have amazing capacity to store data that is virtually of no use to anyone. Wings are vulnerable to artillery. He is got some sharp moves. The biggest Transformer currently is the “Transformers Generations Titans Return Titan Class Fortress Maximus ” at a standing height of just over 24-inches in … One of the coolest characters in the Transformers franchise, and one of the greatest characters of the 80s in general, Optimus Prime is a quintessential hero and leader. Autobots. 3. Trivia: Mysteriously absent from The TF Movie, despite Hal Rayle being present during production to voice another one of his characters, Shrapnel. End result is usually destruction of messages and nearby small towns that get in his way. Ratchet(Offline; Killed By Lockdown) 5. Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (1985) Generation One, originally known simply as “The Transformers” is the first series of Transformers. Internal light-matrix data store system has nearly infinite data storage capacity. They tend to use large asteroid ships as their primary mode of transport. Harold had the bad luck of "starring" in a science fiction film along with Karen Fishook whose director became obsessed with using Hoist and several of the Autobots as his main characters (likely saving loads on his FX budget). Ironhide - Nissan Onebox Cherry Vanette 4. Cassette warriors (or "Mini-Cassettes", or simply "Cassettes"or “Mini-Cons” like in Transformers Robots in disguise) are tiny Transformers; they are no taller than the humans. In the future year of 2007, Morgan works in the fields of metallurgy, robotics and palynology. Sideswipe(Offline; Killed By Cemetery Wind) 2. I couldn’t find a quality, to scale, picture of Primus in his robot form. In case his costume isn't 1980s enough to get into nightclubs, under his clothing he wears an additional shirt which is even more lurid. While the authoritarian Decepticons have a rather arbitrary and informal command structure, the Autobots adhere to a much more formal and structured chain of command. He is very good friends with the Autobots, particularly Wheelie, Grimlock, and Hot Rod, but the one he is closest to is Arcee, who views him as a surrogate son. King Nergill rules Sub-Atlantica, a hidden kingdom of water-breathing humanoid fishmen. Although autonomous in his own right, with an impulsive and sociable personality, Scamper is an extension of Metroplex, and commonly patrols the peripheries of the giant Autobot's city form in his sports car mode alongside Slammer. The inevitable 'fun, new character' that franchises try to introduce for reasons that often don't make sense, Wheelie is the Jar Jar Binks of Transformers. A little VW bug who may be small on the outside but has a big heart on the inside, Bumblebee is never far from the action and never far from the centerpiece of many fan's collections. For reasons that are unclear, he bears some resemblance to the Star Warrior. His efforts are appreciated by other Decepticons. One of the last eight out of 400 Micromasters to survive, Big Shot died defending the Builders' siege bunker. The name of the character for his Japanese release was more in keeping with the boring quality of the character: Drag. And he's just not that cool. Shortage of ruby crystals that powers the lasers can panic his systems into shutting down. Two peas in a pod, really. A lumbering, powerful Transformer like Trypticon has many important things to attend to (like destruction). Looks cool: check. Seeking revenge, Vorath gained the chance to do so and continue his experiments with the arrival of Transformers and the creation of the Headmasters, when he agreed to binary bond to Mindwipe. His steely determination and noble dignity have made him the most popular Transformer ever and ensured his inclusion in pretty much every single iteration of the franchise since 1984. The character was afraid of heights and got seasick, which made the whole thing kind of blah. But the real reason for their invincibility lies in their overwhelming numbers. Each deadly mission is like working on a new masterpiece. Now Grimlock is cool. The Director knows exactly what makes a good film when he sees it. As a thug, he is slightly cleverer than Drath's other men, though that isn't saying much. When he is on the hunt, his prey is as good as caught. The conniving brother-in-law of Lord Zarak, Blowpipe managed the political campaign that brought him and kept him in power. Uses adhesion rifles that shoot unbreakable metal-bonding glue. Mark Morgan is a scientist and devoted father to his daughter Jessica. Lord Mo Zarak is a powerful and corrupt Nebulan leader who transforms into the head of Scorponok. While a smooth political operator with endless connections, Blowpipe lacks the physical presence and style of a leader, causing him to resent his brother-in-law for taking all the glory when he did all the "real" work, treating combat like he would a political campaign, Blowpipe plots and plans things in advance, leaving nothing to chance, which puts him at odds with his binary bonded partner Triggerhappy, whose idea of combat tactics is to wave his gun around randomly as fast as he can and shoot really, really fast. However, they both find common ground in wanting to beat stuff up. They live in smoldering craters on Jupiter's moon of Io. Whether talking, terrifying, or attacking, he does everything to excess. Together with his Targetmaster partner Misfire, he is a danger to himself and others. But the characterization of Grimlock in the cartoon and the Marvel comic books made the Dinobot leader out to be a thick-headed idiot, which undermined one of the franchise's coolest designs. Can be blinded. Not much help when asked about something important. Though the towers and/or cannon have been seen in each of the continuities Trypticon has appeared in, the tank mode is a much rarer sight. Not even Brainstorm, who shares his psyche, can claim to truly fathom the workings of his partner's mind. Skullcruncher didn't see the similarity though, Nebulan corporate types were barely even a snack... Grax adds considerably to the somewhat slow mind of Skullcruncher, which admittedly isn't hard, but still finds most of his suggestions ignored unless they involve eating the corpses of your enemies or inventive noises to make when grinding your teeth. This is not something all of the toys did or do even today, which has led to - gasp - Hasbro making Transformers that don't transform. In battle station mode, Trypticon uses Brunt's turret as his main cannon. He is a professional partner to Dr. Mark Morgan, and has a professional, and perhaps romantic, relationship with Morgan's daughter, Jessica. DISCOVER THE TRANSFORMERS. The Brady Bunch. the big bang theory. Duros was born to be a soldier on a world without war. RELATED: 10 Best Transformers Characters (Not Including Optimus Prime Or Megatron). Few Autobots understand what he says, but they like the enthusiasm with which he says it. Vorath was the former Minister of Science of the planet Nebulos. Laserbeak takes pleasure in hunting his prey – usually the straggling survivors of a battle. Lipoles are flying, bat-like creatures, though they can furl their wings and walk. Beneath his meek and reserved exterior, however, young Firebolt yearned for a life of action and excitement. Civil and sophisticated yet very cruel and destructive. There is the 80-issue run of the Transformers series, minis like G.I.Joe vs. Transformers and Headmasters, filler stories […] The Big Lebowski. His attention to detail is... somewhat lacking. ¥æ¥­è£½ä½œæ‰€). Skids(Offline; Killed in deleted screen By Sentinel Prim… The Oracle was once the assistant of Primacron, an ageless creature of magnificent intellect. Autobots who never made it to Earth: 1. Huffer is whiny. Transforming into an electro-laser cannon, Haywire is just as hyperactive as his partner in combat, often more concerned with how often he fires than where he is aiming or how effective his shots are. Six-Gun is one of Metroplex's autonomous troops, and is composed of six of the city-bot's guns. RELATED: The 10 Funniest Quotes From Transformers: The Animated Movie, Ranked. Along with Scamper and Slammer, he helps patrol and defend Metroplex's interior and periphery. He is as slow and stupid as he looks. Transformers are living, human-like robots with the unique ability to turn into vehicles or beasts. Remains aloof from others, but his deeds command their respect. Plays back the messages he carries, thinks others are talking about him, goes into violent rages. Wheelie. The Guardians gave the Decepticons much trouble at the outbreak of the Third Cybertronian War, but by the modern era they were no longer so prevalent, The most notable surviving Guardian is Omega Supreme, who is the only one seen to have his own name, distinct color scheme, and personality; it is unknown how unique these qualities actually are. Though he loves the ladies, he surprisingly doesn't have the greatest luck there, since few want to spend much time with a man who's so focused on being prettier than they are. The Guardian robots were once the peacekeepers of Cybertron, powerful giants that guarded cities and quelled uprisings. During the Decepticons' attack on the city, the transforming cog which allowed Metroplex to transform to robot mode was destroyed, preventing him from participating in the battle, although he was manually converted to battle station mode by the Autobots inhabiting him. If Frenzy needed to breathe, war would be his oxygen. His small size limits his physical strength, but his ability to shatter the ground makes him difficult to approach in a fight. Noticeably cunning and cautious. He is very gifted in science and technology, able to brainstorm with the Autobots on a competent level. Long, Publisher: IDW The Quote Unquote “Marvel Continuity” of Transformers vaguely resembles an Inception-like flow chart. Marty Minkler is a television reporter. The Geddis brothers are a pair of two-bit New York-based gangsters, who aren't beyond selling their own race out to the Decepticons for a quick buck. While not a good actor, more the kind to be found in the freezer section next to the other pork products, Caliburst does know the importance of staying in character. The Facts the Life. Bumblebee(Online; Formerly Killed By T.R.F.) Transmits immense low-frequency groundwaves to create powerful earthquakes. Full-Tilt is a Decepticon drone from the Generation 1 continuity family. Can record data as a cassette, rip open the hull of a battleship as a tyrannosaurus. Like Raoul, he has a predilection for making pop culture references. His devotion to warfare makes him hard to deal with on a personal level. Scamper is part of the composite whole that is the Autobot city, Metroplex. A rhyming 'child' Autobot, he grated nerves from the instant he debuted in the animated movie and for all his appearances in the animated series. Carly had to point out to her that they could make more copies from the negatives. Physically weak. In robot mode, uses electrical overload guns. First appearance: Transformers. The classic best friend most kids always wanted, Bumblebee is so popular he eventually got his own movie. Is cool: check. Daniel is (sometimes) the Headmaster partner to Arcee. The loyal and honorable Decepticon warrior often finds himself at odds with the very dishonorable Nightstick and generally considers him an irritating pest. They're extremely vicious creatures. One of the older Nebulans to join the Autobots, Recoil was a former All-World Prismaball champion on his home planet, until age finally caught up with him. Springer arrived with Transformers: The Animated Movie in 1986. the big lebowski. Bonnie Carlson is a news anchor for KSUN TV. Extremely self-serving and devious. When the call went out for Nebulans who would be willing to take up arms in defense of their planet, Firebolt was amongst the first to volunteer. Daniel Witwicky is the human son of Spike and Carly Witwicky. It might be some great stunt work, awesome explosions, or giant transforming robots, he will film it and put it in his film (and change the script to make it fit)! He has his own ship, the Lazy Sue (which he probably won in a game of space poker), and hails from Epsilon Ariadne, EDC officer Marissa Faireborn has a thing for him. He is also a liar and a scoundrel—don't believe anything he says, especially if there is likely to be money in it. The Facts the Life. Nothing but only a Cybertronic tank in robot mode. Season 1 1. Big Shot was a member of the Temple Guard at the High Pavilion of Iacon. This page was last edited on 9 March 2021, at 09:40. The all-American boy of the Nebulan Headmasters, Gort rose up from a lowly position as stable boy to courageous defender of his planet. Carries two solar-powered pellet guns that fire 1200 rounds per minute. But not all Transformers - or Autobots - are created equal. A vengeful scientist, he blames Optimus Prime for his scarred face, but was unwittingly instrumental in bringing the Autobot leader back to life. Just don't bug him with the details. The Loud House. First appearance: Transformers. JazzThe cool talking and always styling Jazz is consistently one of the highest ranking Autobots. Has one foot wingspan that can enlarge to ten feet. Thanks for nothing. Combined with the distinctive red and green paint scheme that he carries over from the kind and generous race car sponsor Italian airline Alitalia, though of course they weren't credited as such on the toy (it was 'Alitalla', sure). Created, Nightbird is a human construct with a single form and thus not actually a Transformer herself. Can virtually escape detection – emits an electromagnetic emission shield, has a soundless walk, disappears in subdued light or shadow. A creature of the night. They are both planetary sized transformers. Back in 2007, many people, specially the Transformers fans, were happy when Transformers first hit the big screens. He is a samurai, which means he’s razor … Come to the rescue of the rest of … On the planet Cybertron, the Autobot Scamper patrols the borders of Metroplex. Grimlock blundered his way through the animated show and the comics, eventually being relegated to simple muscle. 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