Apeface
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1 (1987)
| Transformers character | |
| Apeface | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Headmaster Horrorcon Triple Changer |
| Function | Saboteur |
| Partner | Spasma |
| Motto | "Obnoxiousness is not a problem, it is an art." |
| Alternate Modes | Cybertronian Jet/Giant Transmetal Gorilla |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 |
Apeface is partnered with the Nebulan Spasma. Apeface transforms from robot to gorilla to jet and back again, while Spasma transforms from his humanoid form into Apeface's robot head. The toy was released in 1987 under the sub group of Headmaster Horrorcons.
[edit] Animated series
Apeface first appeared in Rebirth Part 1, the three part finale of the U.S. television series. He appeared as a triple changing Decepticon under Galvatron who became a Headmaster on the planet Nebulos during the course of the finale.
With the arrival of the Transformers to Nebulos, and the fusion of a group of Autobots and Nebulon rebels into Headmasters, Zarak masterminded a scheme to duplicate the process with Decepticons. Unable to control the Decepticons directly with their mental powers, the Hive were able to subdue them with their own machines and force them into the scheme, striking a deal to create both Headmasters and Targetmasters.
Oddly, the television series depicted Apeface as being able to take on beast form without his Headmaster partner, even though as the toy Spasma becomes both the robot head and beast head.
[edit] Transformers: Headmasters
In the Japanese series which ignored the U.S. series finale, Apeface first appeared in the 18th episode of the series, "The Most Important Thing in the World."
The Decepticon base on Chaar is suddenly upset when two newcomers arrive, and the Decepticons attack them, thinking they are Autobots. They are jets which possess the ability to transform into animals, then to robots -- Horrorcons Apeface and Snapdragon -- who have been asked by Galvatron to join his troops. The Autobots learn of the appearance of these two, and Spike, worried about the diminishing chances of ending the war, decides to seek out a peace agreement with the Decepticons before the galaxy is destroyed, despite the Autobots' concerns. Galvatron receives word of Spike's offer of peace, and Scorponok and Soundwave plan a trap, replying to Spike that he has to go with his entire family to meet in Shangri-La. Galvatron and Spike begin their meetings while Carly and Daniel are forced to remain with the Horrorcons, with the Autobot Headmasters remaining outside. Galvatron asks Spike for a token of trust - leaving Daniel with the Decepticons. Punch discovers Galvatron at the Decepticon base instead of Earth and reports Galvatron's orders to steal energy throughout the universe to the Autobots. The Headmasters mobilize to rescue the humans when they find out Galvatron is a fake. Galvatron then reveals himself to be Sixshot, leading to a fierce battle outside. The Autobots beat up on the Decpeticons, who escape through the space bridge. They try to follow, but Sixshot blows up the space bridge.
[edit] Marvel Comics
In the U.S. Marvel Comics comics, Apeface first appeared in the four-issue Headmasters mini-series, which introduced the new breed of warrior to the Transformers universe. Here, Scorponok was leader of a troop of Decepticons who were summoned to the planet Nebulos by one of its corrupt politicians, Lord Zarak, who was intent on removing Fortress Maximus and the other Autobots who had previously settled on the planet. Maximus and his crew had already binary bonded with a group of heroic Nebulons, and were able to easily best Scorponok's troops, inspiring Scorponok to duplicate the process with Zarak and his followers, including the Horrorcons.
One of his most prominent actions during this period was to act as bait for a trap alongside the other Decepticon Headmasters. The plan worked, luring the Autobot Headmasters to the Fortress of Despair, where the Decepticons captured Highbrow, planning to use him to perfect their own Headmaster process. The plan failed when Highbrow forced Scroponk to flee. (Transformers U.K. #130-131)
After this Maximus' forces fled Nebulos to save it from further devastation. Scorponok's forces pursued them to Earth, battling the local Decepticons under Ratbat. Apeface battled Rampage, who tore his arm off. In response, Apeface merely used the severed limb as a bludgeon to beat the surprised Predacon with. They then linked up with them to battle the Earthen Autobots. Snapdragon and Apeface descended upon Maximus himself, spying easy pickings as the Autobot leader attempted to protect the frostbitten Buster Witwicky, but were called off when Starscream's plan to absorb the Underbase became apparent.
After Scorponok took command of the Earthbound Decepticons, Apeface continued to appear, but played few prominent roles. He last appeared during the battle against Unicron in issue #75 of the US comic, with his deactivated body being shown in issue 76.
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
Apeface and Spasma did not appear in the Dreamwave Transformers comics before the company closed, but they did get a one page biography in their More Than Meets The Eye series.
According to Apefaces Tech Spec, he is a Saboteur and very obnoxious towards friend and foe alike. In jet mode he has a maximum speed of 3250mph, and emits powerful jamming frequencies. In ape mode he has super agility while in robot mode he carries an electro shield and semi-automatic sonic boomer gun.
[edit] Fun Publications
Apeface was a minor background character appearing in Fun Publications fiction "Gone to Far", a text-based story set on Transtech Cybertron.
[edit] Toys
- Generation 1 Apeface with Spasma (1987)
- Apeface came with a gun, shield and his partner Spasma. This toy was never reused.
