Strongarm (Transformers)
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Strongarm is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.
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[edit] Transformers: Energon
| Transformers character | |
 Energon Strongarm toy |
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| Strongarm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-Group | Omnicon |
| Motto | "I'm a worker, not a warrior." (original) "There's no such thing as too much energon." (upgrade) |
| Alternate Modes | Jeep |
| Series | Transformers: Energon Transformers: Universe |
Strongarm is the name of one of the Autobot Omnicons. He transformers into a Cybertronian truck and wields an energon axe.
[edit] Animated series
While Omnicons were formerly Autobots and Decepticons, these two sides set aside their differences and left Cybertron with Team Rodimus. The Omnicons eventually began working together to mine energon, the energy-rich mineral needed to power Transformers and their technology. Invaluable to the Transformers because of their unique ability to handle, shape and process raw energon, which is damaging to normal Transformers, the Omnicons created the Cybertron cities as only they can. There are three distinct body types shared among the Omnicon ranks, but unlike the Terrorcons, each Omnicon possesses an individual mind of his own.
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
In the Transformers: Energon comics the Omnicons had a very different origin. Just as the Energon comic Terrorcons were singular individuals, the Omnicons are four young Autobots who were trained by the Mini-Con Over-Run. They are described as the next stage of Transformer evolution. Unlike the animated series, there were only ever the four Omnicons. Their first major appearance was in Energon #25 where they had been sent to Earth by Optimus Prime. Unfortunately their inexperience antagonized relations with the Earth governments, forcing Prime to send them to Hot Shot for training. He had little success, as the only command they obeyed was his frustrated "get lost!" They did in the Canadian wilderness, and were promptly ambushed and taken prisoner by Snow Cat, hoping to take advantage of their energon manipulation for Scorponok. Only by learning to work together as a team did they escape and eventually defeat Snow Cat.
They subsequently appeared locating an underwater energon source with Kicker, but were attacked by Mirage, Sharkticon and Slugslinger, with the Omnicons being taken out. Kicker managed to recharge them enough to drive off their foes.
Dreamwave's closure prevented any other tales being told of the Omnicons, but it is known that issue 33 would have had them battling an even more dangerous foe - Starscream, reborn as an energon phantom.
[edit] Toys
- Energon Strongarm (2004)
- This toy was later recolored into Timelines Fallback. There were plans to remold this toy into Universe Brawn and Roadbuster, but these figures were never released. [1]
- A Chinese made knockoff of this toy was released in 2008. It was slightly similified and recolored to be part of a combiner set called Super Change to United. [2]
- Energon Energon Strongarm (2004)
- A redeco of Energon Strongarm.
- Transformers: Universe Energon Strongarm
- A repackage of Energon Energon Strongarm.
[edit] Transformers: Cybertron
| Transformers character | |
| Strongarm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-Group | Mini-Con |
| Partner | Primus Knockdown Nightscream |
| Alternate Modes | police car |
| Series | Transformers: Cybertron |
In the biography posted on the Transformers Collectors Club web site Strongarm is described as a Mini-Con who was born on the starship Atlantis during it's trip to Earth. Strongarm is one of the few members of the crew who didn't mutiny and he helped Crosswise and Evac with the "monsters" attacking the humans after they landed on Earth.
[edit] Toys
- Cybertron Strongarm
- Strongarm was released as part of a bonus pack with Cybertron Primus, along with the Mini-Cons Knockdown, Nightscream and Offshoot.
- The toy of Cybertron Strongarm is identical to that later released as Classics Strongarm - even though they are different character and packaged differently.
[edit] Transformers: Classics
| Transformers character | |
 Classic Strongarm toy |
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| Strongarm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-Group | Mini-Con |
| Partner | Firebot and Divebomb |
| Motto | "We bring light to the darkness." |
| Alternate Modes | Police Car |
| Series | Transformers: Classics |
Strongarm is an Autobot Mini-Con. Young and brave, these robots are fresh out of primary programming, and too inexperienced to ever be afraid. When there are other robots in danger, and nothing will save them but a foolish charge into the dangerous and unknown, its always the Night Rescue Team that gets called in.
[edit] Fun Publications
Strongarm's first appearance in fiction was as a Mini-Con on Cybertron in the text story "The New World". He investigated the explosion that killed Modus Prime. He later sided with the Autobot-allied Mini-Cons against Broadside's attempt to take control of Cybertron.
After the Autobot's return to Cybertron Strongarm joined the crew of Grimlock's Autobot ship Graviton, whose mission it was to track down Bludgeon and his Decepticons. In Transformers: Timelines volume 2 #2, "Games of Deception", Ultra Magnus lead a force including Elita One, Springer, Huffer, Snarl, Stongarm and Tyrannitron after the Decepticon Bug Bite and his forces to Earth.
[edit] Toys
- Classics Strongarm (2007)
- A Mini-Con packaged with Firebot and Divebomb. Like all Classic Mini-Cons, Strongarm was originally going to be part of the Transformers: Cybertron line, but when it was late for release, they made him part of the Classics line. His only release as part of the Cybertron line was as a bonus figure with Primus.
- This figure was redecoed as the Takara exclusive Mini-Con Rad Rogue.
[edit] 2007 Transformers film
| Transformers character | |
 Movie Strongarm toy |
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| Strongarm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-Group | Scout Class |
| Alternate Modes | Jeep |
| Series | Transformers movie toys |
Strongarm is one of the many Scout-class toy redecos released in the 2007 movie toy line.
Strongarm would rather be working on machines than fighting. Generally good-natured and light-hearted, Strongarm's gift for mechanics and electrical systems make him an invaluable asset for the Autobots, constantly fixing broken or faulty weapons systems
[edit] Titan Magazines
Strongarm appeared in issue #5 of the Titan Transformers magazine. As a recruit, Strongarm underwent training missions with Ironhide - said training being "attack that heavily armed Decepticon base!". He did a flanking run to draw enemy fire.
In "Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part 1" Skyblast lead the Autobots Arcee, Armorhide, Elita One, Longarm and Strongarm who in resisting the Decepticons who had conquored Earth.
[edit] Movie toys
- Movie Strongarm (2007)
- A Target store exclusive. He is a green, olive green, and brown redeco of Energon Strongarm. His transparent Energon parts and Spark Crystal were recolored brown as well.[3]
