Lugnutz
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Lugnutz (Road Storm in Japan) is a character in the Transformers: Cybertron series.
| Transformers character | |
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| Lugnutz (Road Storm) | |
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| Affiliation | Decepticon  |
| Sub-Group | Scout Class |
| Function | Over-land Reckless Driving Soldier |
| Motto | "I keep riding to the battlefield!" |
| Alternate Modes | Harley-Davidson style motorcycle |
| Series | Transformers: Cybertron |
Lugnutz first appeared in episode 28 "Critical". He was among the monster Earth-based Decepticons to be imprisoned by the Autobot Crosswise. He was released by Starscream and therefore accepted his rule, although it would not last too long. He later led Starscream's force back to Cybertron to help the Autobots defeat Galvatron and seal the black hole.
A loner, a renegade and a rebel. His only true friend is his assault rifle, "Dutch". He much prefers cruising the dusty back roads of Earth, doing crimes and terrorizing the populace to running missions for Megatron, but if it means a chance to blow something up he's willing to swallow his pride and take a job. A powerful dual-stroke engine and specialized exhaust filters allow him to generate enough engine noise to overwhelm Autobot audio receptors and shatter reinforced glass in a 100 foot radius.
The bonus bio note available on Hasbro's website (accessible with the code printed on the toy's Planet Key accessory) likens the character to a Hunter S. Thompson - type rebel and loner.
In 2006 a special edition of Lugnutz was available in Walmart stores which contained a DVD with the episode "Cybertron" as a promotional item - despite the fact that he wasn't in that episode.
[edit] Recolors
In 2006 Lugnutz was recolored red as an Autobot called Hightail.
