List of The Transformers characters

This is a list of characters appearing in the original American Transformers cartoon, first aired between 1984 and 1987.

Contents

Autobots

(also known as Cybertrons in Japan) are the heroes in the Transformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons. Their main leader is Optimus Prime, but other "Primes" have also commanded the Autobots such as Rodimus Prime. They are constantly at war with the Decepticons. In the U.S. cartoon line, the Autobots were the descendants of a line of robots created as consumer goods by the Quintessons; the Decepticons, are descended instead from robots designed as military hardware.

Other terms for the Autobots are Autorobots (in Italy), Autoboterna (in Sweden), Kibery (in Ukraine), and Robotrikim (in Israel).

Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by Status
Optimus Prime 1984 Freightliner Semi More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Later killed in Transformers: Headmasters (In Japan). Peter Cullen - Laurie Faso (as Orion Pax) Alive
Once a young robot known as Orion Pax, he was attacked by Megatron in the episode War Dawn and later rebuilt, making him into the formidable Optimus Prime. As leader of the Autobots, he has dedicated himself to a life of stopping the Decepticons wherever they attack. He is accompanied by a trailer in vehicle mode, which can become a weapon platform. Also accompanied by Roller, a small unspeaking Autobot which is sent on reconnaissance missions. Killed by Megatron in The Transformers: The Movie, later resurrected by the Quintessons in the two-part episode "The Return of Optimus Prime."
Wheeljack 1977 Lancia Stratos Turbo More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Found dead by Arcee in The Transformers: The Movie Last seen in Transformers: Victory (in Japan). Chris Latta Dead
The Autobots' resident inventor and gadgeteer. He often produces devices when needed, though his inventions were notorious for exploding in his face while he was still testing/working on them. Optimistic. He was found dead by Arcee in The Transformers: The Movie.
Bumblebee/Goldbug 1967 Volkswagen Beetle More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Was rebuilt into Goldbug in The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2 Dan Gilvezan Alive
Often referred to as the "smallest Autobot", Bumblebee often volunteers for missions where his small size is an asset. He also possessed the best eyesight of all the Autobots which made him an ideal scout. Was rebuilt into Goldbug in the return of Optimus Prime, part 2.
Cliffjumper 1982 Porsche 924/jet fighter More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) "The Rebirth- Part 1"- Last spoke in The Transformers: The Movie (Casey Kasem left the show before season 3 due to objection to the portrayal of Arab characters as stereotypical villains.) Casey Kasem Alive
Impulsive. Optimus Prime frequently reminds him to exercise caution.
Prowl 1979 Nissan 280ZX Police Car More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Killed by Scavenger in The Transformers: The Movie, Later appeared in Transformers Headmasters (In Japan). Michael Bell Dead
A logical and competent tactician who operated as Optimus Prime's right-hand man in many early episodes.
Jazz 1983 Porsche 911 Turbo More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Call of the Primitives Scatman Crothers Alive
A connoisseur of music, Jazz has the ability to disorient opponents with loud sound. Jazz is also named as Optimus Prime's right-hand man in the Tech Spec that describes his personality on his box.
Sideswipe 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP500S Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). Seen in "Only Human" (considered an animation error). Later appeared in Transformers: Headmasters (in Japan). Michael Bell Alive
Brave, powerful warrior, but often uses underhanded tricks to win. Carries a rocket pack that allows him to fly for short periods. "Brother" of Sunstreaker, but nowhere near as cold-blooded.
Ratchet 1979 Nissan Onebox Vanette Ambulance More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Was killed by Megatron in gun mode held by Starscream in The Transformers: The Movie Don Messick Dead
The Autobots' resident doctor and mechanic. While he is a medic, he does not have a particularly good bedside manner as he frequently throws things like wrenches at his patients if they got hurt for doing something stupid/something they could have avoided. He only threw things once he had repaired them properly of course (He does this especially when it is Sunstreaker or Sideswipe as the said patients).
Ironhide 1978 Nissan Onebox Vanette More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) The Transformers: The Movie (Killed by Megatron offscreen with a point-blank blast to the head from his fussion cannon) Peter Cullen Dead
Tough, but impulsive. Frequently calls for battle against Decepticons, and sometimes engages in battle in spite of Optimus Prime's orders. Is also head of security.
Hound 1943 Mitsubishi J59 Military Jeep More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) [The Transformers: The Movie] Later appeared in Transformers: Headmasters. Ken Sansom Alive
The Autobots' resident detective. Can create realistic looking holograms to keep opponents off guard.
Mirage 1975 F-1 Ligier JS-11 Formula-1 racer More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Masqurade Shot Megatron in The Transformers: The Movie, however this scene didn't make final cut. Frank Welker Alive
More interested in enjoying life than in fighting, Mirage expresses the desire to return home to Cybertron more frequently than other Autobots. Can become invisible, to spy on the Decepticons, and frequently, to ambush them.
Trailbreaker 1985 Toyota 4WD Hilux Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). "Masqurade" | Alive|
Has the power to create impenetrable forcefields. Slow in terms of speed, but a team player.
Sunstreaker 1994 Super-Tuned Lamborghini Countach LP500S Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). The Transformers: The Movie. Later appeared in Transformers: Headmasters (In Japan). Corey Burton Alive
Obsessed with personal appearance. One of the most effective Autobot fighters, but isn't always a team player. Often retorts with lines like "Hey, that's a new paint job!" He is also the "Brother" of Sideswipe.
Bluestreak 1974 Nissan 280ZX Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 3). "The Transformers: The Movie" Casey Kasem Alive
A very skilled shooter who packs some serious firepower and abilities. However, he hates war (and isn't especially courageous), and tends to chatter incessantly.
Windcharger 1984 Pontiac Trans Am Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in S.O.S. Dinobots. Was found dead by Arcee in The Transformers: The Movie. John Stephenson Dead
Carries powerful magnets in his arms that he can use to manipulate large objects. Somewhat impatient. One of the fastest autobots.
Brawn 1969 Land Rover Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). Killed by Megatron in gun mode held by Starscream in Transformers: The Movie. Corey Burton Dead
Despite his small stature, Brawn is often described as one of the toughest Autobots. Is considered the strongest of them, second only to Optimus Prime.
Huffer Single Axle Cab-Over Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). The Transformers: The Movie. He was last seen helping Kup put up baricades in the film. He recieved offscreen damage and was mentioned dead by Daniel Witwicky in Dark Awakening. John Stephenson Dead
Is often the first to express a lack of confidence in battle. Although, he is one of the strongest Autobots
Gears 1952 4WD Off-Road Pickup Truck Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2). "The Transformers: The Movie" Don Messick Alive
Characters periodically refer to Gears as being unpleasant. Uses infrared beam to see things at night.
Skyfire Cybertronian Jet, (Jetfire VF-1S Super Valkyrie) Fire In the Sky Dark Awakening Gregg Berger Alive
Skyfire/skyshadow was originally a good friend to Starscream. As described by Starscream in Fire In the Sky the two first travelled to Earth long before the great Cybertonian wars; before there was a distinction between Autobot and Decepticon. When they were caught in a storm, Skyfire crashed and was presumed destroyed when Starscream could not find him. After being found by Starscream in 1984 at the North Pole, Skyfire briefly joined the Decepticons before ultimately concluding that his heart was that of an Autobot. Skyfire continued to be a valuable asset to the Autobot cause over the course of the series.
Grimlock Tyrannosaurus rex Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in S.O.S. Dinobots Call Of The Primitives Gregg Berger Alive
Very powerful leader of the Dinobots. Not overly bright, he tended to be used as comic relief after the Movie.
Slag Triceratops Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in S.O.S. Dinobots Call Of The Primitives Neil Ross Alive
Hostile, likes to fight. Leads the Dinobots once when Grimlock is incapacitated.
Sludge Brontosaurus Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in S.O.S. Dinobots Call of the Primitives Frank Welker Alive
Least intelligent of the Dinobots, follows whoever appears strongest.
Snarl Stegosaurus Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in War of the Dinobots Call Of The Primitives Hal Rayle Alive
Rarely speaks, but lines convey confidence in the Dinobots and their abilities.
Swoop Pteranodon Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in War of the Dinobots Call of the Primitives Michael Bell Alive
Most intelligent and cooperative Dinobot.
Warpath M551 Sheridan Tank A Prime Problem, first spoke in "Dinobot Island part 2". Ghost in the Machine Alan Oppenheimer Alive
Optimistic, punctuates his speech with sound effects (e.g., Wham! Bang!).
Tracks 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in Dinobot Island (Part 2). Survived battle of Autobot City in"The Transformers: The Movie" but did not make final cut. Michael McConnohie Alive
Hotshot urban socialite who likes his Earth mode more than his original form. Accordingly, can be vain, but a competent warrior nonetheless.
Grapple 1951 Mitsubishi Fuso Crane Truck Appears in More than meets the eye (as Hauler) (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builder. The Transformers: The Movie Peter Renaday Alive
Worrier and perfectionist who longs for his former life as a peaceful architect.
Blaster 1984 Radio-Cassette Deck Dinobot Island (Part 1) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Buster Jones Alive
Talks like a radio DJ. His musical tastes are not shared by most of his fellow Autobots.
Red Alert Lamborghini Countach LP500S Dinobot Island (Part 1) "The Transformers: The Movie" Michael Chain Alive
Brave and professional but pessimistic. On one occasion suffered from delusional paranoia.
Smokescreen Datsun 280ZX Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builder. "The Transformers: The Movie" Later seen in Transformers: Headmasters (in Japan) Jack Angel Alive
Intelligent and likeable but sometimes overconfident. Can spread magnetic smoke from his tailpipes, which he uses to great effect against Decepticons.
Perceptor Microscope Dinobot Island (Part 2) The Face of Nijika Later appeared in Transformers: Victory (In Japan). Paul Eiding Alive
Team scientist who prefers studying to fighting. Usually seen at headquarters or on investigative missions.
Seaspray Hovercraft Dinobot Island (Part 2) Thief in the Night Alan Oppenheimer Alive
Intellectual dreamer who believes he is more than a collection of mechanical parts.
Hoist 1984 Toyota 4WD Hilux Tow Truck Dinobot Island Part 1 Scramble city Michael Chain Alive
The team's encourager. Truck bed contains a wide variety of construction implements.
Powerglide A-10 Warthog A Prime Problem Ghost in the Machine Michael Chain Alive
Cocky hot-dogging flier. According to Bumblebee, "can't save a guy without doin' a commercial." In the episode "Dark Awakening" a ship many fans thought to be Powerglide was destroyed. This is considered an animation error.
Beachcomber 1945 Dune Buggy The Insecticon Syndrome Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) Alan Oppenheimer Alive
Laid-back personality, loves peace and nature. Many fans thought he died in Transformers the movie, but that was an animation error.
Inferno 1955 Mitsubishi Fuso Fire Truck The Insecticon Syndrome Scramble City, but was credited in "The Transformers: The Movie" Walker Edmiston Alive
Keeps friend Red Alert's paranoia in check. Skilled warrior, but sometimes overconfident.
Cosmos Flying Saucer Megatron's Master Plan (Part 2) Grimlock's New Brain Michael McConnohie Alive
Disaster-prone worrier, often needs to be rescued.
Omega Supreme Base with Tank and Rocket ship Blaster Blues The Big Broadcast of 2006 Jack Angel Alive
Emotionless, speaks in two-word sentences (except in his feature episode). Holds a long-standing grudge against the Constructicons.
Devcon Cybertronian Jet or Cybertronian Car The Gambler The Gambler, only appearance John Stephenson Alive
Bounty hunter. Helped Smokescreen save the Autobots from certain death.
Skids Honda City Turbo Mini-Van Quest for Survival Triple Takeover Michael Chain, Dan Gilvezan Alive
Theoretician. Asks many questions. Volunteers as long as there are large numbers in his group.
Alpha Trion none The Search for Alpha Trion Sacrifices himself in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2). Last Seen in The Rebirth (Part 3) as part of Vector Sigma John Stephenson, Corey Burton (War Dawn version), Tony Pope (A3) His body is lifeless but his spirit remains in Vector Sigma.
The oldest Autobot. One of the original creations of the Cybertronian super-computer Vector Sigma. Was once known as A3 in his earliest days. Was the guardian of the Matrix of Leadership when it had no bearer and was the one who created Optimus Prime.
Silverbolt Concorde Created by the Autobots in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) Was wounded by Sixshot in The Rebirth (Part 1) and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 3) but survived along with the other Aerialbots. Charlie Adler Alive
Leader of the Aerialbots. Silverbolt has acrophobia, but his sense of duty puts his fear in check.
Air Raid 1973 F-15 Eagle Created by the Autobots in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) Was wounded by Sixshot in The Rebirth (Part 1) and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 2) but survived along with the other Aerialbots. Rob Paulsen Alive
Adventurous; most lines are expressions of enthusiasm and confidence.
Slingshot Harrier Jump Jet Created by the Autobots in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) Was wounded by Sixshot in The Rebirth (Part 1) and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 2) but survived along with the other Aerialbots. Rob Paulsen Alive
Brash and proud. Led a desertion based on his contempt for Autobots and humans, but later realized the necessity of fighting the Decepticons.
Skydive 1967 F-16 Created by the Autobots in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) Was wounded by Sixshot in The Rebirth (Part 1) and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 2) but survived along with the other Aerialbots. Laurie Faso Alive
Gentle. Usually makes observations or gives reports.
Fireflight F-4 Phantom Created by the Autobots in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) Was wounded by Sixshot in The Rebirth (Part 1) and rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 3) but survived along with the other Aerialbots. Jeff MacKay Alive
Inquisitive. Like the other Aerialbots, prefers Cybertron to Earth.
Superion The 5 Aerialbots The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Frank Welker (1st Time), Ed Gilbert (2nd Time) Alive
The Aerialbots were built from scrapped Autobot transports on Cybertron and given personalities by Vector Sigma. Together they form Superion, the most frequently appearing Autobot giant, who makes significant discoveries in several episodes.
Streetwise Nissan 300ZX Z31 Police Car Revenge of Bruticus The Rebirth (Part 3) Peter Cullen Alive
Calm and casual. Only Autobot to refer to Starscream as "Screamer."
Groove Harley Davidson Tour Glide Motorcycle Revenge of Bruticus The Rebirth (Part 3) Frank Welker Alive
Rarely featured; voice and personality vary across appearances.
First Aid Toyota Hiace First appeared in The Revenge of Bruticus. First spoke in Surprise Party. The Rebirth (Part 3) Michael Bell Alive
Pacifist (but uses a blaster in his last appearance). Designed and built Metroplex.
Hot Spot Mitsubishi Fuso Fire Truck First appeared in Revenge of Bruticus. First spoke in B.O.T.. The Rebirth (Part 3) Dan Gilvezan Alive
Leader of the Protectobots.
Blades Bell 204 Helicopter Revenge of Bruticus The Rebirth (Part 3) Frank Welker Alive
Heroic, but can be a bit of a hot-head.
Defensor The 5 Protectobots B.O.T. The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Chris Latta Alive
Sworn to protect the human race from the Autobot and Decepticon war. The origin of the Protectobots who form this giant is not given in the cartoon.
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime Hot Rod Cybertronian sports car Rodimus Prime Cybertronian dump truck Transformers: The Movie Rodimus prime The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Hot rod The Rebirth (Part 3) Judd Nelson (movie), Richard Gautier (TV series) Alive

Brash young adventurer and friend of Daniel. Becomes Rodimus Prime at the end of The Transformers: The Movie but reverts to Hot Rod when he relinquishes the Matrix of Leadership back to Optimus Prime. Later becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Firebolt (also voiced by Richard Gautier).
Kup Cybertronian Pickup Truck The Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) Lionel Stander (movie), John Stephenson (TV series) Alive
Old and wise mentor with a wry sense of humor and a penchant for telling stories of his many experiences. Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Recoil (voiced by Johnny Haymer).
Ultra Magnus 1985 Mack Car Carrier The Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) Killed in Transformers: Headmasters (in Japan). Robert Stack (film), Jack Angel (TV series) Alive
Ultra Magnus is a longtime friend and follower of Optimus Prime who takes over command of the Autobots after the attack on Autobot City in The Transformers: The Movie. He is subsequently destroyed by Galvatron but rebuilt by the Junkions. After Hot Rod becomes Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus steps down as leader of the Autobots in favor of the chosen one.
Blurr Cybertronian Hover Car The Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) John Moschitta, Jr. Alive
Fast-talking, excitable, and prone to worry or complain. Can sometimes slow his speech when he wants to be taken seriously. Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Haywire (voiced by Rob Paulsen).
Springer Cybertronian Helicopter/Cybertronian Car The Transformers: The Movie The Burden Hardest to Bear Neil Ross Alive
Strong and heroic, with an intense (possibly romantic) connection to Arcee.
Arcee Cybertronian Convertible The Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) Susan Blu Alive
Arcee is the only female Autobot to appear on a regular basis. She was created in an effort by the film's producers to expand the market audience to include girls as well as to appear less sexist. Some have criticized the character for being overly stereotypically female due mainly to her need to protect Daniel Witwicky and act as a surrogate mother. She eventually becomes a Headmaster with Daniel (in an Exo-suit) forming her head.

It was implied that there was some sexual tension between her and Hot Rod during "The Transformers: The Movie." Though this did not carry over subsequent series.
Wheelie Cybertronian Car The Transformers: The Movie The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Frank Welker Alive
Wheelie aided Grimlock and the other Dinobots in reuniting with Kup and Hot Rod on Quintessa. Wheelie speaks in rhyme. His weapon of choice is a slingshot with energon pellets.
Outback Series III Land Rover Five Faces of Darkness (Part 1) The Quintesson Journal Dan Gilvezan, Gregg Berger Alive
Unlike Swerve and Tailgate, Outback had a couple episodes to showcase him for the audience. His tech spec describes him described as being anti-social. Though some say he is an upgraded form of the Season 1-2 minibot Brawn, this may not be the case due to different personalities. Speaks with an Australian accent.
Broadside Aircraft Carrier/Jet Fighter Carnage in C-minor The Burden Hardest to Bear Bill Martin Alive
Appears occasionally to provide transportation and muscle power for Autobot missions. Changes appearance midway through the third season from a human-like face to a silver faceplate resembling that of the toy on which his character is based.
Pipes Single Axle Cab-Over Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) Forever Is a Long Time Coming Hal Rayle Alive
A mechanical genius with an admitted ignorance of theoretical physics. Leads the Minibots' ill-fated defense of Teletraan I.
Swerve Pickup Truck Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) Forever Is a Long Time Coming Ted Schwartz Alive
One of the first Autobots to fight Trypticon; stomped into the ground. Later seen on a racetrack during a time distortion.
Tailgate 1986 Pontiac Trans Am Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5), only appearance Ted Schwartz Alive
One of the first Autobots to fight Trypticon. Fate unknown.
Metroplex Autobot City/Battle Station Scramble City first spoke in Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Bud Davis Alive
Forms part of Autobot City when on base (although the names Autobot City and Metroplex are sometimes used interchangeably). Accompanied by the car Scamper, the tank Slammer, and robot Six-Gun, each of whom appear only rarely. Six-Gun's voice is provided by Maurice LaMarche, and Scamper is performed by Dan Gilvezan.
Sky Lynx Space Shuttle/Pteranodon/Lynx Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Aron Kincaid Alive
Vocally confident in his superiority and effectiveness. Often used for transportation and rescue. Not a Dinobot, but has dinosaur electrons in his circuitry.
U-Haul Robot Cybertronian truck Five Faces of Darkness (Part 4) Five Faces of Darkness (Part 4), only appearance Jack Angel Alive
One of the ancient autobots that were enslaved by the Quintessons 10 million years ago. One of the first to become a transformer. Note: U-Haul Robot was not named in the series and his name derives from the Script for part four of the episode Five Faces of Darkness.
Sandstorm 1965 Dune Buggy/Helicopter Fight or Flee Starscream's Ghost Jerry Houser Alive
Leader of the peaceful Autobot colony of Paradron, but forced to fight when Decepticons claimed the planet. Befriended Octane during the latter's banishment from the Decepticons.
Beta Cybertronian Car Forever Is a Long Time Coming Forever Is a Long Time Coming, only appearance Susan Blu Alive
Female Autobot. Used to work with Alpha Trion back on Cybertron.
Nosecone Cybertronian drill Created by Grimlock in Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 3) David Workman Alive
The first Technobot created by Grimlock. Insists on thinking before taking action.
Lightspeed Race Car Created by Grimlock in Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 3) Danny Mann Alive
Mellow observer with a dry sense of humor. Loves being in space.
Strafe Jet Fighter Created by Grimlock in Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 3) Steve Bulen Alive
Loves "action hard and fast."
Scattershot Cybertronian Jet Fighter/Cannon Created by Grimlock in Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 3) Steve Bulen Alive
Leader of the Technobots. Confident but sometimes dismissive of the need for help.
Afterburner Motorcycle Created by Grimlock in Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 3) Jim Cummings Alive
Boisterous and aggressive, tends to leap into action without forethought.
Computron The 5 Technobots Grimlock's New Brain The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Bert Kramer Alive
Calculates probabilities in a monotone and recommends or performs the concluded action for maximally effective results. A giant formed by Technobots who were built by Grimlock who was made super-intelligent in an accident. Grimlock transferred his intelligence into Computron, to fight the evil Terricons.
Chase Ferrari Testarossa The Return of Optimus Prime Part 1 The Rebirth Part 3 Rob Paulsen Alive
Impatient, overeager, usually ten miles down the road before other Throttlebots have shifted into gear.
Freeway Sports car The Return of Optimus Prime Part 1 The Rebirth Part 3 Danny Mann Alive
The Throttlebots' self-proclaimed comedian.
Rollbar Jeep Wrangler The Return of Optimus Prime Part 1 The Rebirth Part 1 Dan Gilvezan Alive
Impulsive, loves to take chances.
Searchlight Ford RS200 The Return of Optimus Prime Part 1 The Rebirth Part 3 Steve Bulen Alive
Cruises the Earth with the curiosity of a cat.
Wideload Dump Truck The Return of Optimus Prime Part 1 The Rebirth Part 1 Corey Burton Alive
Usually he's so dirty you'd think he sweated grease, but he's a neatness fanatic.
Sureshot Race Car The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Steve Bulen Alive
Wants to be part of the action. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Spoilsport (voiced by Danny Mann).
Hardhead Tank The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Stephen Keener Alive
Brawn-over-brains powerhouse. His head is formed by the Nebulon strategist Duros (voiced by Charlie Adler).
Chromedome Car The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Frank Welker Alive
Laid-back character whose head is formed by the Nebulon strategist Stylor (voiced by Charlie Adler).
Pointblank Truck The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Neil Ross Alive
Least featured of the Targetmasters; his only line is a witty remark. His weapon is formed by Peacemaker (voiced by Steve Bulen).
Brainstorm Jet Fighter The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Michael Bell Alive
Youthful thinker and visionary who pioneered the concept of Headmasters. His head is formed by the elder Nebulon sage Arcana (voiced by Jack Angel).
Highbrow Helicopter The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Johnny Haymer Alive
Somewhat prideful Headmaster with an impressive vocabulary. His head is formed by the Nebulon rebel leader Gort (voiced by Michael Bell), an uneasy partnership for both.
Cerebros Miniature Battle Station/Fortress Maximus's head The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Johnny Haymer Alive
War-weary Autobot who must be repeatedly persuaded to join the others. Eventually became a Headmaster with Spike as his counterpart.
Crosshairs Truck The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Neil Ross Alive
Mildly jocular, usually places himself near the leader of his group. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Pinpointer (voiced by Frank Welker).
Fastlane/Cloudraker Dune Buggy (Fastlane), Jet (Cloudraker) The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 2) Rob Paulsen (as Fastlane), Danny Mann (as Cloudraker) Alive
Enthusiastic and obedient, remembered for their acknowledgement, "Roger dodger, Optimus Prime!" The two have almost identical robot modes.
Fortress Maximus City/Battle Station Created by Spike Witwicky in The Rebirth (Part 3) The Rebirth (Part 3), only appearance Stephen Keener Alive
Constructed by Spike with the help of Cerebros (voiced by Jared Barclay), who forms his head. It is unclear from the cartoon whether Fortress Maximus has a personality of his own.
Roadhauler 1955 Mitsubishi Fuso More than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Five Faces of Darkness (Part 4), only appearance No Voice Alive
Back on Cybertron, Hauler was a Constructicon involved in the building of the Crystal City. When his teammates were reprogrammed as Decepticons, Hauler turned to the Autobots, joining their ranks. This choice would eventually put him on board the Ark for its doomed voyage that ended on Earth. When he awoke with the rest of the crew in 1984, he resumed his primary function: the discovery and procurement of energy sources. This task sends him far and wide across the planet, and his tendency towards capricious self-expression often results in him coming back with different colors and parts.

Decepticons

The Decepticons (known as Destrons or on occasion Deathtrons in Japan) are the enemies of the Autobots, and the villains in the fictional universe of the movie and cartoonTransformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons. Their best known leader is Megatron.

Other terms for the Decepticons are Décepticans (in France), Distructors (in Italy), Bedragarna (in Sweden) and Shakranikim (in Israel). |}

Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by Status alive
Megatron 1913 U.N.C.L.E. Walther P-38f18-eagle More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Turned into Galvatron in The Transformers: The Movie. Last seen in The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1 in a flashback. Frank Welker Transformed
Built one dark night on Cybertron, Megatron has terrorized Autobots ever since. His power appears unmatched except perhaps by Optimus Prime himself. When fully charged, his fusion cannon can kill Transformers with one shot.
Skywarp 1975 F-15 Eagle More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Turned into a member of the Cyclonus armada in The Transformers: The Movie. Was seen in Starscream's coronation due an animation error. Frank Welker Transformed
Not very intelligent but is an outstanding warrior and is considered the sneakiest of the Decepticons. Has a cruel sense of humor. Has the ability to instantly teleport up to 2.5 miles. Carries heat-seeking missiles and variable caliber machine guns.
Starscream 1975 F-15 Eagle More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Ghost in the Machine Chris Latta Deceased, now a ghost
Starscream is Megatron's air commander and second-in-command, but is eager to usurp him as leader of the Decepticons. His scheming has at times cost the Decepticons decisive advantages. Among his arsenal are cluster bombs and a paralyzing null ray. Galvatron killed him in "The Transformers: The Movie." His ghost later appeared in "Starscream's Ghost" and "Ghost in the Machine". Yet in "Ghost in the Machine," Unicron's power revived Starscream and tumbled out of Unicron's head as the other Decepticons seeing this wonder if ghosts actually tumble. Starscream wasn't seen in later episodes after that. Made an appearance in Beast Wars series as his G1 self.
Thundercracker 1975 F-15 Eagle More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Turned into Scourge in The Transformers: The Movie.

Was seen in Starscream's coronation due an animation error.

 John Stephenson Transformed
Has doubts about the Decepticon cause, that was rarely shown in the series. He is good friends with Skywarp. Can create deafening sonic booms that have only been represented in the series by Megatron in Heavy Metal War, and the emission of irritatingly loud noise which Starscream complained about at the conclusion of Fire on the Mountain. His other notable weapons are his incendiary guns and cruise missiles.
Soundwave Microcassette recorder More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Frank Welker, Hal Rayle (seasons 2 and 4) Alive
Soundwave is recognizable for his mechanical voice and loyalty to Megatron. Houses all of the cassette Decepticons while they are in cassette mode. Acts as Megatron's/Galvatron's fourth-in-command.
Shockwave Laser Cannon More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Killed in "The Transformers: The Movie." Corey Burton Presumed Deceased
Shockwave is the only named Decepticon to remain on Cybertron during the others' slumber on Earth. Because of this, his alternate mode is never reformatted to resemble an Earth device. Except for animation errors, Shockwave never leaves Cybertron, always standing watch over the planet for Megatron. He was last seen and heard during Unicron's attack on Cybertron. It has been speculated that he was killed when his command tower was crushed. However, another generic Decepticon that looked similar to Shockwave was illustrated (and colored white) in the alternate opening titles of "Five Faces of Darkness".
Reflector 1981 Kodak Camera More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Starscream's Brigade Chris Latta Alive
Reflector is the only Transformer whose robot mode consists of three robots, Viewfinder, Spectro & Spyglass, which merge together to form one camera. The three robots almost always act and speak in unison with each other. Can create blinding flares that last for 15 seconds.
Shrapnel Horse Fly A Plague of Insecticons Turned into a Sweep in Transformers: The Movie. Last seen in Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) (as an animation error). Hal Rayle Transformed
Leader of the Insecticons. Repeats the last word of nearly every sentence he speaks. Able to harvest electricity of storm clouds and reproject them as energy blasts, as well as clone himself and the other Insecticons as seen in his introductory episode.
Bombshell Japanese rhinoceros beetle A Plague of Insecticons Turned into Cyclonus in Transformers: The Movie. Last seen in Thief in the Night due to animation error. Michael Bell Transformed
Possibly the most intelligent of the Insecticons; serves as Decepticon mechanic on one occasion. Can control other Transformers by implanting cerebro-shells in their heads.
Kickback Grasshopper A Plague of Insecticons Turned into a Sweep in The Transformers: The Movie. Last seen in Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) due to an animation error. Clive Revill Transformed
Not significantly different from the other Insecticons, except for his strong back kick (hence the name), which was used several times in his introductory episode. Occasionally mispronounces words.
Hook 1970 Crane Vehicle Fire on the Mountain The Rebirth (Part 1) Neil Ross
Proud of his abilities and surgical precision, sees himself as superior to others.
Scrapper 1971 Front End Loader Heavy Metal War The Rebirth (Part 1) Michael Bell Alive
Leader of the Constructicons.
Bonecrusher 1972 Bulldozer Heavy Metal War The Rebirth (Part 1) Neil Ross Alive
Rough and eager for battle.
Long Haul 1973 Dump truck Heavy Metal War The Burden Hardest To Bear Gregg Berger Alive
Vocally discontented with his assignments; would prefer to be at the forefront of the action.
Scavenger 1974 Excavator Heavy Metal War The Rebirth (Part 1) Don Messick Alive
Enjoys destruction and "hates nice things." Can detect metallic objects through rock.
Mixmaster 1975 Cement Truck Heavy Metal War The Rebirth (Part 1) Frank Welker Alive
Mixes chemicals to produce spray weapons. Oversaw the construction of Trypticon.
Devastator The 6 Constructicons Heavy Metal War The Burden Hardest to Bear Arthur Burghardt Alive
Devastator is a combination of the six Constructicons, Hook, Scrapper, Mixmaster, Long Haul, Scavenger, and Bonecrusher. Devastator was the strongest Transformer when he was first introduced on the series. The Constructicons were originally master designers and builders on Cybertron before the war between Autobots and Decepticons. They were good friends with Omega Supreme and had built some of the most magnificent cities on Cyberton. Megatron had captured and reprogrammed them to become Decepticons, they then began destroying the cities they once built. Omega Supreme captured them and tried to re-program them but learned too late that the programming could not be reversed. Pretending to be good again, the Constructicons used their new mode, Devastator, to attack Omega Supreme and tried to have him reprogrammed to be a Decipticon as well. Omega Supreme was not fully reprogrammed, but attained an extremely serious and somewhat mean demeanor, and he became determined to stop the Constructicons at all costs. He hunted them across the universe until he found that they once again rejoined their master Megatron on Earth and he joined the Autobots there to help finish the Constructicons once and for all.
Thrust Vertical Takeoff Jet Fighter Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in Dinobot Island (Part 2). Ghost in the Machine. Originally was killed by Unicron in "Transformers: The Movie," yet popped up in later episodes. Ed Gilbert Alive
Confident upon entering battle but usually the first to panic or flee.
Ramjet Jet Fighter Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builder. Thief in the Night. Originally was killed by Unicron in "The Transformers: The Movie," but popped up in later episodes. Jack Angel Alive
Not particularly bright but has a penchant for command. Must sometimes replace his head/nosecone after ramming his targets.
Blitzwing Type 74 Tank/MiG-25 Foxbat Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in Desertion of the Dinobots (Part 1). Went into exile after Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5). Last seen in The Ultimate Weapon Ed Gilbert Alive
Once tried to form his own power base and challenge Megatron's leadership. Also provoked the ire of Galvatron by questioning his trust in the Quintessons. Was expelled from the Decepticons by Galvatron in episode five of Five Faces of Darkness for helping the Autobots to force him to end hostilities after the Quintesson's plot was foiled.
Dirge Jet Fighter Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 2). First speaks in Auto Berserk. Ghost in the Machine. Originally was killed by Unicron in "The Transformers: The Movie." yet popped up in later episodes. Bud Davis Alive
Pessimistic and accident prone.
Astrotrain Locomotive/Space Shuttle Appears in Megatron's Master Plan (Part 2). First speaks in Blaster Blues. The Burden Hardest to Bear Jack Angel Alive
Arrogant and self-obsessed, Astrotrain once tried to build his own army of trains to take over the Decepticons and later set himself up as a god on a primitive, energy-rich planet.
Deceptitran none Sea Change Sea Change, only appearance Paul Eiding Alive
Created and programmed by the Decepticons to harvest energon on a distant planet. Deceptitran enslaved the Tlalakans in order to mine and collect the planet's energon. .
Motormaster Kenworth K100 Aerodyne Sleeper Tractor Trailer Created by the Decepticons in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Roger C. Carmel Alive
Leader of the Stunticons. Sees himself as ruler of the road, unafraid to challenge even the most formidable opponents.
Drag Strip Tyrrell P34 Created by the Decepticons in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Ron Gans Alive
Loyal, often offers suggestions to his team.
Dead End Porsche 928 Created by the Decepticons in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Philip L. Clarke Alive
Sullen fatalist, but a dandy at the same time (strangely enough, isn't it?).
Breakdown Lamborghini Countach Created by the Decepticons in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Alan Oppenheimer, Jack Angel (in "The Key to Vector Sigma") Alive
Often uncertain and paranoid. Prone to malapropisms.
Wildrider Ferrari 308 GTB Created by the Decepticons in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 1) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Terry McGovern Alive
Wild and unrestrained.
Menasor The 5 Stunticons The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2) The Ultimate Weapon Regis Cordic, Roger C. Carmel Alive
Destructive brute-force giant formed by the Stunticons, who were built on Earth by Megatron from stolen cars and given personalities by Vector Sigma.
Brawl Leopard tanktank Created by Starscream in Starscream's Brigade The Rebirth (Part 3) Tony St. James Alive
Impulsive, eager to fight.
Swindle Willys Jeep Created by Starscream in Starscream's Brigade The Rebirth (Part 3) Johnny Haymer Alive
Conniving, willing to betray his fellow Decepticons for money.
Blast Off Space Shuttle Created by Starscream in Starscream's Brigade The Rebirth (Part 3) Milt Jamin Alive
Arrogant and concerned with his physical appearance as referred to in Starscream's Brigade. Has an independent streak and is quick to enlist organics to achieve his goals. Uses an ionic blaster to disable enemies.
Vortex SH-2 Seasprite Created by Starscream in Starscream's Brigade The Rebirth (Part 3) Johnny Haymer Alive
Detests humans. Enjoys causing wind distortions for confusion in battle.
Onslaught Self-propelled artillery Truck Created by Starscream in Starscream's Brigade The Rebirth (Part 3) S. Marc Jordan, Steve Bulen (in "The Rebirth") Alive
Leader, strategist, and tactician for the Combaticons. Power-hungry and not particularly loyal to the Decepticon cause.
Bruticus The 5 Combaticons Starscream's Brigade The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Roger C. Carmel Alive
The Combaticons were created when the exiled Starscream stole the personality components of renegade Decepticons and installed them in discarded military hardware. Together they form the powerful but dimwitted giant Bruticus.
Galvatron Laser Cannon Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) Later killed in Transformers: Headmasters (in Japan). Leonard Nimoy (movie), Frank Welker (TV series) Deseased
After Megatron was left for dead by the other Decepticons (led by Starscream), Unicron gave him a new body and called him Galvatron. Galvatron was forced to act as Unicron's slave until Rodimus Prime and the remaining Autobots destroyed Unicron in "The Transformers: The Movie." Since the Movie, Galvatron suffers from bouts of irrationality and is often hostile to his subordinates.
Cyclonus Cybertronian Jet Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) Roger C. Carmel, Jack Angel ("The Return of Optimus Prime" and "The Rebirth") Alive
Formed by Unicron from the remains of Bombshell to help Galvatron destroy the Matrix of Leadership. Acts as Galvatron's second-in-command. Usually calm, rational, and well-spoken, taking pride in the Decepticons and their cause. Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Nightstick (voiced by Peter Cullen).
Scourge Cybertronian Hovercraft Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) Stanley Jones Alive
Formed by Unicron from the remains of Thundercraker to help Galvatron destroy the Matrix of Leadership. Acts as Galvatron's third-in-command. A barely competent doubter but secretly power-hungry and easily seduced. He leads an army of clones called the Sweeps (built from the remains of Shrapnell and Kickback). Becomes a Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Fracas (voiced by Neil Ross).
Octane Boeing 747/Tanker Truck Appears in Five Faces of Darkness (Part 1). First speaks in Thief in the Night Went into exile after Starscream's Ghost. Last seen in The Ultimate Weapon Beau Weaver Alive
An inventive Coward known primarily for his defection from the Decepticons and his encounter with the ghost of Starscream.
Trypticon Tyrannosaurus rex/Decepticon City/Battle Station Created by the Constructicons in Scramble City) Call of the Primitives Brad Garrett Alive
Unintelligent and easily distracted but tremendously powerful. Built by the Constructicons. His toy's components Brunt and Full Tilt do not appear as characters in the cartoon.
Tantrum Bull Appears in Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5). First speaks in Chaos. Call of the Primitives Philip L. Clarke
Hostile and temper-prone.
Rampage Tiger Appears in Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5). First speaks in Nightmare Planet. The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Laurie Faso
Speaks almost exclusively in threats, fights everybody (no matter, Autobots or other Decepticons). The only thing that can calm him down is a TV set switched on.
Headstrong Rhinoceros Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Ron Feinberg
Blindly loyal to Galvatron.
Razorclaw Lion Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Bud Davis
Proud leader of the Predacons. Hates Autobots and humans but once joined with Springer to defeat a common foe.
Divebomb Eagle Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Laurie Faso
Predacon scout who often finds himself in trouble.
Predaking The 5 Predacons Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5) The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) Bud Davis
Giant warrior who moves in slow motion in his first appearances. The Predacons who form his body are presented first as agents of the Quintessons before fighting under Galvatron's command. Their origin is unknown.
Runamuck Pontiac Trans Am Chaos Ghost in the Machine Roger Behr Alive
An energetic cowboy-type who regards himself and Runabout as two of the Decepticons' "hardest-chargin' dudes."
Runabout Lotus Esprit Ghost in the Machine Ghost in the Machine, only appearance Roger Behr
Little is known about him other than the fact that he hates guard duty and regards Charr as a "dinky planet."
Rippersnapper Land Shark Appears in Grimlock's New Brain. First speaks in Money Is Everything. The Rebirth (Part 3) Jim Cummings
A brutish monster.
Blot Unspecified Blue Monster Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 3) Tony St. James
A brutish monster. Almost never appears in robot mode.
Sinnertwin Orange Orthrus-like Monster Appears in Grimlock's New Brain. First speaks in Money Is Everything. The Rebirth (Part 3) Jared Barclay and David Workman
A brutish monster. His two heads often argue with each other.
Cutthroat Bird-like Monster (presumably a griffin or a harpy) Appears in Grimlock's New Brain. First speaks in Money Is Everything. The Rebirth (Part 3) Tony St. James
Mission-focused, possibly the most intelligent Terrorcon.
Hun-Grrr White Two-Headed Dragon Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 3) Marshall Efron and Stephen Keener
Terrorcon leader whose desire is to devour Autobots.
Abominus The 5 Terrorcons Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 2) Jim Gosa
Usually speaks only in grunts. Capable only of brute force. The Terrorcons who form him are working for the Quintessons in one episode but are otherwise Decepticon agents.
Triggerhappy/Ttriggershot Jet Fighterf1-eagle The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Charlie Adler
Enthusiastic and impulsive fighter. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Blowpipe (voiced by John Moschitta, Jr.).
Weirdwolf Wolf The Rebirth (part 1) The Rebirth (part 3) Stanley Jones (animal noises only)
Essentially tags along with the other Headmasters and Targetmasters. His head is formed by Monzo (voiced by Neil Ross).
Skullcruncher Alligator The Rebirth (Part 1) First speaks in The Rebirth (Part 3). The Rebirth (Part 3) Chris Latta
Seems to prefer pointless destruction to actual combat, even in the midst of battle. His head is formed by Grax (voiced by Milt Jamin).
Misfire Jet Fighter Appears in The Rebirth (Part 1). First speaks in The Rebirth (Part 2). The Rebirth (Part 3). Stanley Jones
A pessimistic Targetmaster whose unpredictable weapon is formed by Aimless (voiced by Milt Jamin).
Mindwipe Bat The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Stephen Keener
A Gothic mystic who uses extrasensory powers to control other Transformers. His head is formed by Vorath (voiced by Neil Ross).
Apeface Fighter Jet/Ape The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Richard Gautier
Obnoxious beast who enjoys displaying contempt for his enemies. His head is formed by Spasma (voiced by Tony St. James).
Snapdragon Fighter Jet/Tyrannosaurus The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 2) Dan Gilvezan
Primarily operates on an animal level. His head is formed by Krunk (voiced by Chris Latta).
Pounce/Wingspan Puma (Pounce), Hawk (Wingspan) The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 1), only appearance Stan Jones Pounce, Peter Cullen Wingspan
Infiltrated Autobot City and stole the key to Cybertron's Plasma Energy Chamber. The two have almost identical robot modes.
Sixshot Tank/Armored Car/Starship/Laser Pistol/Wolf The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 1) Neil Ross
Shows off his status as a "one-robot army" by using his various forms to defeat the Aerialbots.
Slugslinger Jet Fighter The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Peter Cullen
Dignified but hapless warrior. A Targetmaster whose weapon is formed by Caliburst (voiced by Johnny Haymer).
Scorponok City/Scorpion Created by Lord Zarak in The Rebirth (Part 2). First speaks in The Rebirth (Part 3). The Rebirth (Part 3) Stephen Keener
Built by Nebulon ruler Lord Zarak (voiced by Stanley Jones), who forms the robot mode's head as his personal perfection of the Headmaster process.

Humans

Main article: List of The Transformers human characters

Aliens and Monsters

Main article: List of The Transformers alien characters

City-bots components

Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by
Scamper Cybertronic six-wheel car Five Faces of Darkness(Part 5) The Ultimate Weapon Dan Gilvezan
Scamper is part of the composite whole that is the Autobot city, Metroplex. 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.
Six-Gun None Thief in the Night Thief in the Night Maurice LaMarche
The name Six-Gun isn't just metaphoric; this Autobot soldier is literally a walking, talking mass of weaponry. Six-Gun is one of Metroplex's autonomous troops, and is composed of six of the city-bot's guns. Along with Scamper and Slammer, he helps patrol and defend Metroplex's interior and periphery. Like his partners, he is mentally linked to Metroplex, and shares a similar personality. Perhaps befitting a living artillery battery, Six-Gun tends to be a bit more blustery and belligerent than his teammates.
Slammer Cybertronic tank Thief in the Night The Ultimate Weapon Chris Latta
Slammer, a drone controlled by Metroplex, does not do much. He's usually seen in the form of Metroplex's left rear tower, and is rarely seen in tank form.
Full-Tilt Cybertronic race car Call of the Primitives Call of the Primitives No Voice
Full-Tilt is a Decepticon drone from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Brunt Cybertronic tank Marvel comics Marvel Comics No Voice
Brunt is a tank that splits into several towers of Trypticon's city mode (plus a couple of leftover pieces). In battle station mode, Trypticon uses Brunt's turret as his main cannon. 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. Only two universes acknowledge Brunt's separate existence, and even then just as a mindless drone.
Wipe-Out Cybertronic car Marvel comics Marvel Comics No Voice
A lumbering, powerful Transformer like Trypticon has many important things to attend to (like destruction). When he needs some small task done, he calls on Wipe-Out to do it. Wipe-Out serves Trypticon with an astonishing level of toadying sycophancy, layering on so many compliments that he actually irritates the giant with them.
Cerebros None The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Jered Baclay
Cerebros is the robot that transforms into Fortress Maximus's head, and is itself binary bonded to Spike Witwicky.
Zarak None The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 3) Stan Jones
Lord Mo Zarak is a powerful and corrupt Nebulan leader who transforms into the head of Scorponok.

Mini-Cassettes

Main article: List of The Transformers characters: Cassette warriors

Female Autobots

Main articles: Female Transformers and List of female Transformers
Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by
Arcee Covertible coupe The Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) Susan Blu
Most make the mistake of noticing only Arcee's gender, but these first impressions are quickly expanded upon. Arcee is a merciless and deadly warrior who's an expert in hand-to-hand combat and one of the best sharpshooters on record. The reason for her ferocity is how much she cares for her fellow Autobots and especially the humans they protect. She knows how fragile her organic companions are, and she's equally aware of the evils the Decepticons are capable of. Peers such as Hot Rod and Springer may be more durable than the humans, but she no less fights to defend them as well. They get in plenty of trouble, so someone has to be the level-headed one. (Some believe Arcee has a romantic attraction to either of those two, but that depends on who and when you ask.)
Elita One Cybertronian car The Search for Alpha Trion War Dawn (Ariel) Marlene Aragon
Elita One is a devoted Autobot and powerful warrior, fearless in the face of the enemy, but compassionate to those who need her help.
Chromia Cybertronian van The Search for Alpha Trion The Transformers: The Movie (In cybertron) Linda Gary
Chromia is a soldier under the command of Elita One and seems to function as a second-in-command for her, leading the rest of the team when Elita's not around. She's brave, hard as nails and, not surprisingly, in a relationship with Ironhide. She has also taken over from Firestar as Flareup's mentor when the latter turned out to be better suited to more offense-oriented tasks.
Firestar Cybertronian truck The Search for Alpha Trion The Search for Alpha Trion Morgan Lofting
Firestar is one of the members of Elita One's Autobot resistance and specialized in rescue missions. Practical and unprepossessing, she is nonetheless particularly useful during thefts of Decepticon Energon cubes, as her vehicle mode is capable of transporting large numbers of them,Firestar is a close friend of Inferno and Chromia, and entrusted the safety of her protégé Flareup to the latter.
Greenlight Cybertronian truck The Search for Alpha Trion The Search for Alpha Trion No Voice
Greenlight, back when she was impetuous and untested, was once one of Cybertron's most promising young scientists. But then the war came. Unlike before, when she could only abstractly mourn for the lives lost, it took a loss of a friend to make her realize that she, too, had a stake in the outcome.
Lancer Cybertronian truck The Search for Alpha Trion The Search for Alpha Trion No Voice
Lancer, back when she was impetuous and untested, was once one of Cybertron's most promising young scientists. She's thought about putting in an application at the Elite Guard, but she always gets too nervous.
Moonracer Cybertronian car The Search for Alpha Trion The Search for Alpha Trion Morgan Lofting
Amongst her colleagues, Moonracer is the joy and the laughter. The bubbly little sister, Moonracer is full of naïve optimism and, to the dismay of her partners-in-guerrilla warfare, pratfalls. She worries that others, either friends or enemies, don't take her seriously and dismiss her as simply being cute. But she'll show them. She'll show them she too can be hardcore,according to Powerglide, Moonracer is the best sharpshooter in the galaxy,according to herself, she's the best in the Universe.

Headmasters

Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by
Arcana None The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Jack Angel
For a man whose work has had such a big effect on the lives of so many Nebulans and Transformers, very few people really know the distant and remote Arcana. Not even Brainstorm, who shares his psyche, can claim to truly fathom the workings of his partner's mind. But then, Arcana seems to cultivate an extremely anti-social persona unintentionally, training first as a medical doctor, only to grow bored and focus on long-forgotten and repudiated scientific lore of his planet, earning the ire of medical colleagues. Yet it was this combination of knowledge and skill, along with the combined input of his future partner, that allowed the creation of the Binary Bonding process.
Stylor None The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Charlie Alder
Stylor is gorgeous. Always impeccably dressed and groomed and always in the latest style. He spends most of his time primping and polishing either Chromedome or himself, and is renowned on Nebulos for his exquisite taste and dashing good looks. 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. It is suspected that Stylor volunteered for the Headmaster process simply because it was trendy at the time,his Autobot partner Chromedome, being an inveterate academic and computer nerd, is something of a frustration to Stylor, but he does his best to bring out the big guy's cooler, more social side (which he figures MUST be in there somewhere). Chromedome in return tries to get Stylor to be a little less superficial.
Duros None The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Charlie Alder
Duros was born to be a soldier on a world without war. He served for years as the head of security for the Nebulan Ruling Council and spent most of that time horribly bored and unsatisfied. The coming of the Transformers to Nebulos may have been a tragedy for most of his race, but it was quite possibly the best thing to ever happen to Duros... and also the worst,in Hardhead he has found a kindred spirit, and the two have bonded over their shared interest in combat and warfare to become one of the closest pairings among all the Headmasters. 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. Duros shuts the pain that his failed personal life causes him away and focuses instead on being the soldier he always felt destined to be.
Gort None The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Michael Bell
The all-American boy of the Nebulan Headmasters, Gort rose up from a lowly position as stable boy to courageous defender of his planet. The idealistic teenager never has an unkind word for anybody and serves as a shining example of the best the Nebulan Headmasters have to offer,it's a pity, then, that Gort was partnered with his polar opposite, the elitist snob Highbrow, who takes considerable offense to being binary bonded with what he sees as a mere commoner. Their pairing is among the worst of the Autobot Headmasters, often detracting, not adding, to Highbrow's effectiveness in combat as he refuses to listen to Gort's suggestions except in all but the most life-threatening situations.
Grax None The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Miilt Jamin
A ruthless businessman and industrialist, Grax was willing to do whatever it took to solidify his place at the top of Nebulan business world. Not that he needed much convincing to undergo the binary bonding process to combine with Skullcruncher in order to eliminate his business rivals, the Decepticon methods of utterly and cruelly absorbing all foes were just more literally bloody versions of Grax's own. 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 A) eating the corpses of your enemies B) inventive noises to make when grinding your teeth.
Vorath None The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Charlie Alder
Vorath was the former Minister of Science of the planet Nebulos. A Zarak loyalist, Vorath was expelled from his office when Galen uncovered his involvement in illegal medical experiments on live subjects. 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.
Monzo None The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 3) Neil Ross
On Nebulos, Monzo was a professional hyperwrestler before he became a nightclub owner. He's a brutal fellow who doesn't appreciate the fine art of tactics or strategy. He especially hates poetry, which puts him at odds with his Headmaster partner, Weirdwolf. However, they both find common ground in wanting to beat stuff up.
Spasma None The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Tony St. James
The nervous and insecure Spasma was the son of a despised noble family on Nebulos, bullied and picked on his entire life while being crushed under the weight of a bankrupt family legacy. The arrival of the Transformers on his planet and the creation of the Headmasters gave him the prospect of power to escape his feeling of inadequacy, or so he thought...outwardly, Spasma had his wish fulfilled when he was binary bonded to Apeface, literally becoming the kind of bully who had previously tormented him. But all too frequently, the pressure of combat will wear away at Spasma, until Apeface's actions trigger a torturous flashback from the Nebulan's past, reducing him to a whimpering, crying wreck.
Krunk None The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Chris Latta
Krunk is Zarak's nasty, brutish bodyguard. He takes orders from Zarak without question, no matter how illegal or rotten they are,as Snapdragon's Headmaster, he enhances the Decepticon's thuggish personality rather nicely. Two peas in a pod, really.
Daniel Witiwicky None The Transformers: The Movie The Rebirth (Part 3) David Mendenhall
Daniel Witwicky is the human son of Spike and Carly Witwicky. He is approximately 12 years of age in 2005, and was presumably born sometime between 1990 and 1993. He is the grandson of Sparkplug Witwicky.

Daniel often gets into trouble, which requires either his father or the Autobots to save him. He is very good friends with the Autobots, particularly Wheelie, Grimlock, and Hot Rod, but the one he's closest to is Arcee, who views him as a surrogate son. Come to think of it, he doesn't seem to have any human friends. What a shock.

Daniel is (sometimes) the Headmaster partner to Arcee.

Targetmasters

Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by
Haywire electro-laser cannon The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Rob Paulsen
One of the younger Nebulans to binary bond to a Transformer, Haywire is very much of the "act first, think later"-impulsive-teenage mold. In that respect, the relationship between Haywire and his partner Blurr is one where they get on like a house on fire, but also a classic example of the lack of planning in the early stages of Targetmasters bonding for how effective a combat team they would make. 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's aiming or how effective his shots are.
Pinpointer Pistol The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Frank Welker
Pinpointer is a Nebulan of few words. He's binary bonded to Crosshairs.
Firebolt electrostatic Discharge rifle The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Richard Gautier
Firebolt was once a quiet scholar on the pacifistic planet of Nebulos, where he was renowned as one of its top atomic physicists. Beneath his meek and reserved exterior, however, young Firebolt yearned for a life of action and excitement. His dreams of adventure might never have come true, if not for the intervention of the Decepticons. 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. Undergoing the extensive and painful procedure known as Binary bonding, Firebolt was given a special suit of black and grey armour and granted the power to transform himself into a powerful double-barreled weapon called an "electrostatic discharge rifle",although eager for the chance to make a difference and have some fun, Firebolt soon found that his own exuberance paled in comparison to his Targetmaster partner: a young Autobot named Hot Rod. Firebolt's opinion of this situation is what could be described as 'cautiously optimistic' - he is excited by all the action and adventure of being a Targetmaster, but he is also very nervous at some of the risks that Hot Rod insists on taking at times.
Recoil musket laser rifle The Rebirth (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Johnny Haymer
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. While helping to keep Nebulos safe is part of why he agreed to undergo binary bonding to become a Targetmaster, a large part was to prove to himself as much as to others that he still had what it takes. Transforming into a version of Kup's original old-style musket laser, Recoil has found a good match with the crusty Autobot, both seeking the respect they feel their age and experience deserves.
Peacemaker sonic blaster The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 3) Steve Bulen
Peacemaker is an upbeat, almost contagiously positive Nebulan police officer. He keeps trying to cheer up his Autobot partner Pointblank to little result. Pointblank doesn't feel the Autobots should have involved the Nebulans in the war to begin with, and so disapproves of his partner and his advice on principle. Those who know him, though, say that Peacemaker has actually made progress in improving the dour Autobot's world view. Not a lot of progress, mind you... Thankfully Peacemaker knows how to be patient, loves a challenge, and is firm in his belief that optimism leads to success.
Spoilsport duple cannon The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 3) Danny Mann
Spoilsport has a rather appropriate moniker, given that he spoils the fun of his partner Sureshot by being an equally good marksman. In a contest between an intelligent gun and an intelligent gunner, the gun gets a majority vote. His partner resents his interference, and in his turn, the Nebulan resents Sureshot for his lack of appreciation. It can't help that Sureshot is a jerk, of course, and presumably he never calls.
Nightstick beam gun The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 3) Peter Cullen
Back on Nebulos, Nightstick was a master criminal. For some reason, he gave that up to undergo binary-bonding to Cyclonus. The loyal and honorable Decepticon warrior often finds himself at odds with the very dishonorable Nightstick and generally considers him an irritating pest.
Aimless beam gun The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Milt Jamin
Aimless should have been called "Useless". This Nebulan's success rate when he tries to hit a target is unknown, because that would require him to, you know, actually try. Together with his Targetmaster partner Misfire, he's a danger to himself and others. Mostly others.
Fracas Incendiary cannon The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Neil Ross
Fracas's new Targetmaster body allows him to transform into an incendiary cannon for his new Decepticon partner Scourge—fitting, since Fracas is himself a hot-running, volatile scrapper who explodes into violent rages.
Caliburst lange barrel gun The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 2) Johnny Haymer
Like his binary bonded partner Slugslinger, Caliburst is merely putting on an act and playing the role of the cold and fearless Decepticon warrior he outwardly projects; it's just that he's generally more adept at keeping the mask up because of his former life as an actor. 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. Given that he joined the Transformer conflict for the money because there was no one left on Nebulos that could stomach appreciate his "talent", he has an incentive to not screw up,Slugslinger treats his partner fairly well, mostly due to the direct link between the condition of the Decepticon's backbone infrastructure in combat and the condition of his weaponry.
Blowpipe Compression cannon The Rebirth (Part 2) The Rebirth (Part 3) John Moschitta, Jr.
The conniving brother-in-law of Lord Zarak, Blowpipe managed the political campaign that brought him and kept him in power. 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.

Gestalts

Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by
Devastator None The Secret of Omega Supreme The Burden Hardest to Bear Arthur Burghardt
Devastator is an immensely powerful warrior, and in that sense the combination of the Constructicons into a merged being is a huge success. Mentally, on the other hand, he's very much less than the sum of his parts. Devastator's primitive psyche is limited to only the thoughts and actions on which all his components can agree, which results in raging bouts of destructive fury. Given the sheer power Devastator brings to these rages, Megatron has no complaints.
Menasor None The Key of Vector Sigma (Part 2) The Ultimate Weapon Roger C. Carmel - Regis Cordic
Menasor was meant to be the ultimate Decepticon weapon, and perhaps he would have been if not for the fatal flaw in his design. His mind was designed to merge together the psyches of the five Stunticons who compose his form. Unfortunately, the great depth of loathing the four limb components feel towards Motormaster, to say nothing of the fact that all five of them are psychotic as individuals anyway, has created a primal psychological rift and left Menasor an unpredictable mass of conflicting, chaotic impulses. Extremely powerful, highly mentally unstable, and prone to violent tantrums where he lashes out at anything in range, Menasor is not a weapon to point and fire, but a raging monster to turn loose on the battlefield and then get as far away from as possible.
Abominus None Grimlock's New Brain The Rebirth (Part 2) Jim Gosa
Even more so than the other Decepticon combiners, Abominus is a being of mindless fury. He's not truly a warrior—he's an animal, the destructive rages of the Terrorcons that compose him personified. His commanders can't give him orders simplistic enough for him to understand, so they just point him in the direction of objects that need to be smashed, and turn him loose. The only thing that distinguishes him from a wild beast is the enjoyment he derives from his terrible rampages.
Bruticus None Starscream's Brigade The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Roger C. Carmel
Bruticus is the combined form of the Combaticon team. A terrifying sight on the battlefield, Bruticus is among the strongest of all Transformers. He can pulverize a suspension bridge with one 14,000 psi punch. He can lift up to 500,000 pounds. His armor is impervious to most artillery and radiation.
Predaking None Five Faces of Darkness(Part 5 The Return of Optimus Prime(Part 2) Bud Davis
Predaking is the ferocious fusion of all five of the Predacons: Divebomb, Headstrong, Rampage, Tantrum, and team leader Razorclaw. Predaking is highly unusual, perhaps even unique, among combiners by the successful fusion of each of his component elements' physical abilities and personalities. Most others of his kind are rendered stupid, suggestible, or borderline insane by the merging of minds, but the five Predacons are united by their shared love of the hunt, and produce a single complete persona. Between his physical prowess, unexpected mental acuity, and animalistic, almost instinct-fast hunting actions, Predaking is one of the most dangerous and intimidating weapons ever added to the Decepticon ranks. As a weapon he is without equal; as a warrior he is without restraint. He can lift one million tons without straining a circuit. When Predaking is on your trail, all hope is lost.
Superion None The Key of Vector Sigma(Part 2} The Return of Optimus Prime(Part 1) Frank Welker - Ed Gilbert
In his combined form, his thought capacity is reduced to two things: destroy the Decepticons, and protect the humans. Because of this, he sometimes has difficulty adapting to new situations,In all continuities he is depicted as being the chief rival and equal of Menasor. However, this makes more poetic than literal sense, as the real-life scale difference between their component vehicle parts would suggest a rather drastic disparity in actual stature.
Computron None Grimlock's New Brain The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Bert Kramer
Computron is the combination of the five Autobot Technobots. Typically, the combiner process dulls the wits of the individual transformers, however, such is not the case for Computron. The Technobots managed to remedy that problem, but in the process, severely lagged Computron's reaction time. Before coming to any decision, Computron must analyze the opinions of every individual Technobot, resulting in his falling behind in battle. In the end, he always makes the correct choice, but more often than not it's too little, too late. Thanks for nothing, brainiac!
Defensor None B.O.T The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1) Chris Latta
The combined form of the five Protectobots Defensor exists specifically to safeguard human life. In many ways he feels about the human race the way a parent would their children and he would give his life away in an instant rather than let one human come to harm. Defensor is emotionally attached to humans on a level that sometimes worries his fellow Autobots. He identifies with them the same way a sheep dog would with its flock or a puppy with its human owners. As far as Defensor is concerned the humans are his "kind." Sadly the titanic robot giant's attempts at personal interaction and friendly exchanges with humans tend to fail. We humans tend to be more wary and frightened of his alien nature and great size than Defensor can understand. Despite this, Defensor is fairly well adjusted mentally compared to almost every other Generation 1 gestalt.
Category ·  Commons