Overbite (Transformers)

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Overbite is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.

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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1

Transformers character
Overbite
Affiliation Decepticon
Sub-Group Seacons
Targetmasters
Function Undersea Terminator
Motto "There are only two kinds of creatures: predator and prey."
Alternate Modes Shark Monster/Double Barrelled Tidal Wave Maker
Series Transformers: Generation 1


Overbite is the name of one of the Seacon Targetmasters. He transforms into a shark-monster or alternately into a Double Barrelled Tidal Wave Maker which could be wielded by a larger Transformer like Piranacon. He could also become any limb of Piranacon.

Overbite was sold by himself in the U.S. as well as in a gift pack with all 6 Seacons.

Also called Jawbreaker in some areas of Europe, Overbite sees his life as an endless, obsessive quest for the next piece of prey, and will attack vessels for the fun of it. He is virtually unbeatable in underwater combat in his shark alternate mode, which also possesses legs for land operation and claws for manipulating objects. He is armed with a freeze-beam blaster and wields a corrosive jawbreaker cannon.

[edit] Animated series

King Poseidon
King Poseidon

Although the Seacons were released too late in the toyline to make an appearance in the U.S. Transformers animated series, their Japanese counterparts made it to the small screen in 1988’s Japanese-exclusive series, Transformers: Super-God Masterforce. Here, the Seacons were notably different from their American selves – rather than each one of them being unique, entire legions of drones of the five smaller team members existed, lacking the power of speech or any true intelligent thought. Never transforming into robot mode (possibly not even possessing the ability), they operated under the command of various other Decepticons, acting as ground troops and cannon fodder during their numerous attacks on the Pretenders. In contrast, the Seacon leader, Turtler was indeed intelligent and capable of speech, but he too never transformed to robot mode. By combining with one of each of the Seacon drones, Turtler became King Poseidon, who was first dispatched to battle Ginrai and later participated in many pivotal battles. Of particular note was the assault upon the Autobots’ base, during which they abandoned the Decepticon double agent Clouder to die in the conflagration, encouraging him to switch sides when the Autobots saved him.

[edit] Marvel Comics

Overbite also put in several appearances in the Marvel Comics Transformers stories. His first appearance came when the Seacons were dispatched by Shockwave to stop the future Decepticon leader Galvatron in the Marvel UK comics. Overbite attempted to use his crushing bite on Galvatron's arm - paralysed by Tentakil - but Galvatron simply shook it off. The team combined into Piranacon but were still defeated. Later, Overbite was sent alongside Dirge, Thrust, Ramjet and Blitzwing to recover the body of Megatron (in reality a clone) to battle the threat Galvatron posed to Shockwave's leadership.

After this the Seacons debuted in the US comics, where they were quickly dispatched to recover tapes (actually the Autobots Raindance and Grandslam) pertaining to the Underbase and hunt down Blaster. After this, the Seacons battled Scorponok's Decepticons, but were subsequently deactivated by the Underbase powered Starscream.

[edit] Toys

  • Generation 1 Overbite (1988)
In 1998 Overbite was recolored into the Japanese exclusive Predacon Sea Phantom.

==Transformers: Robots in Disguise Overbite would receive an unusual reference in the later show Transformers: Robots in Disguise. At one point in the episode Explosive Situation the Predacon Darkscream refers insultingly to his fellow Predacon Sky-Byte (who also transformed into a shark) as Overbite, a clear reference to the G1 Seacon.

[edit] Transformers: Universe

Transformers character
Overbite
Affiliation Decepticon
Sub-Group Deluxe Beasts
Alternate Modes Cyborg Shark
Series Transformers: Universe

It has become commonplace in more modern Transformers toylines for certain figures to be designed as homages to characters from past series, or for existing toys to be repainted for this purpose also. Overbite was the name given to a slight repaint of Beast Wars Second Hellscream when it was made into a Decepticon and released in the Transformers: Universe line. He was packaged together with the Autobot Repugnus.

It should be noted that early information about the Universe "Overbite with Repugnus" set appeared in April 2004 out of China, calling the set "Cybershark with Buzzclaw". [1]

[edit] Toys

  • Transformers: Universe Overbite (2006)


[edit] Transformers: Cybertron

Although never released, a Decepticon aligned Mini-Con named Overbite was initially intended to be released as part of the last wave of Mini-Con vs. sets alongside the Autobot Mini-Con Swoop, but its release was delayed, and used in Transformers Classics in a three pack called the Predator Attack Team. The other two members featured a tiger (Snarl) and an eagle (Dreadwing). Overbite transforms into a black wolf. The bio for Overbite described him as a vicious Decepticon sympathizer who sits on the Mini-Con Council of Sages. He hopes to trick Galvatron into an ever escalating war with the Autobots that will leave the larger Transformers so weakened that the Mini-Cons can take over. His allies include the Mini-Cons Divebomb and Wideload.

[edit] Transformers: Classics

Transformers character

Overbite toy
Overbite
Affiliation Decepticon
Function Tracker
Partner Snarl & Dreadwing
Motto "The universe is out hunting ground."
Alternate Modes Black wolf
Series Transformers: Classics


A new character named Overbite was released as part of the Transformers: Classics Mini-Cons. [2] He is completely unrelated to the Generation 1 Overbite.

To Overbite's olfactory senses, there is nothing sweeter than the scent of fear. While he can track a target silently and remain unseen, if given the chance, he will give his quarry the briefest of glimpses, the subtlest of hints that he's on their trail so they start to panic. Once they're whipped up into a suitably paranoid state, he strikes. His attacks are merciless, brutal, and messy, and he will typically bring a couple choice pieces back as trophies. Sometimes he'll even take old parts out and play with them, which many of his fellow Mini-Cons think is sick, but Snarl thinks it's a hoot. Overbite is very protective of this macabre collection.

[edit] Toys

  • Classics Overbite
Package with his partners.

[edit] References

  1. ^ New Transformers Listings From China
  2. ^ Overbite (Decepticon Mini-Cons, Transformers Classics)