List of The Transformers characters

This article shows a list of characters from The Transformers television series that aired during the debut of the American and Japanese Transformers media franchise from 1984 to 1991.

Autobots

The 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 evil Decepticons. In the American cartoon line, the Autobots are the descendants of a line of robots created as consumer goods by the Quintessons.

Main characters

Name	Alternate mode	First and last appearances		Voiced by	Status
Orion Pax/Optimus Prime	1984 Freightliner FLT cab-over	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Optimus Prime: Peter Cullen Orion Pax: Laurie Faso	Alive (Died again in Headmasters)
Optimus Prime is the Autobots' stalwart leader and among the strongest and most courageous of all Cybertronians. Most continuities depict Optimus as having once been an unimportant miner or guard named Orion Pax who, in recognition of his honor and bravery, is mystically chosen by the Matrix of Leadership to become a messianic warrior-commander known as a "Prime," after which he adopts the moniker "Optimus." Having accepted this mantle, Optimus feels that his purpose is to protect all life, including Earth life. When in vehicle mode, Optimus is often accompanied by a large trailer, which itself can transform into a command unit equipped with a versatile mechanic and artillery robot, and from this he can deploy a small scout car known as Roller. Injury to one of these modules is often felt by Optimus himself. Optimus has been killed and revived numerous times throughout the franchise, often via self-sacrifice, and his prior relationship with Megatron is often a plot point or element of their shared background.
Bumblebee	1970 Volkswagen Beetle sedan	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	He was rebuilt and turned into Goldbug in "The Return of Optimus Prime" Part 2, and last appeared in "The Rebirth" Part 3 (as an animation error.)	Dan Gilvezan	Alive, Reformed as Goldbug
Small, eager, and brave, Bumblebee acts as a messenger, scout, and spy, daring to go where others cannot and will not. He is the most energy efficient, has the best vision of all Autobots, and is able to go underwater for reconnaissance and salvage missions. Although he is usually the physically weakest Autobot, his stealth more than compensates for this inadequacy, and he offsets his underdog status with courage and scrappiness. This battle-tested robot was the first Autobot to ally with the humans. He is a very close ally to humans, Spike Witwicky, often seen as an underdog and not the biggest bot; he has more courage than any soldier from Cybertron. As the most trusted lieutenant of Optimus, he will do whatever it takes to protect Earth and its people. While he often idolizes the bigger Autobots, especially Optimus Prime and Prowl, and occasionally feels inferior to them, Bumblebee is simultaneously unusually adept at forming friendships with humans, such as Spike Witwicky. In "The Return of Optimus Prime" Part 2, Bumblebee was rebuilt and renamed Goldbug after being severely damaged in battle. In later adaptations, Bumblebee is often depicted as mute, able to communicate only via beeps and whistles or through the use of pre-recorded radio clips, though his voice box operates normally in the G1 series.
Cliffjumper	1980 Porsche 924 Carrera GT	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	Five Faces of Darkness (Part 1) in a flashback from The Transformers: The Movie	Casey Kasem	Alive
"Let me at 'em" is Cliffjumper's motto. His eagerness and daring have no equal. He is driven by a desire to win the battle against the Decepticons. Finds Earth terrain a hindrance. One of the fastest of all Autobots, and often uses his speed to draw fire away from others. Shoots "glass gas", which makes metal as brittle as glass. His recklessness often leads to actual blowouts and situations too dangerous for him to handle.
Wheeljack	1976 Lancia Stratos turbo	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	Found dead by Arcee in The Transformers: The Movie	Christopher Collins	Dead (Alive in Headmasters and Victory)
Wheeljack is the mad scientist of the Autobot faction. Always inventing new weapons and gadgets, he is the Dinobots' primary creator in the G1 series and among their most ardent supporters. Adept at driving while in car mode, he is sometimes depicted as performing stunts or showing off. Wheeljack can fly using solid-fuel rockets in arms, and shoots magnetic inducer, shrapnel-needle, and gyro-inhibitor shells from his shoulder cannons. He is sometimes his own worst enemy and is often injured while experimenting with new weapons. Storyboards for The Transformers: The Movie suggest Wheeljack was originally intended to survive the movie, but his corpse is clearly shown in the final product. Due to this somewhat late change and the delay in Japan's release of The Transformers: The Movie, the developed-in-parallel Japanese-only seasons show Wheeljack as alive. This contradiction was later handwaved by Japanese-only supplemental material by reference to time travel.
Prowl	1980 Nissan 280ZX police	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	Killed by a Constructicon in The Transformers: The Movie.	Michael Bell	Dead (Alive in Headmasters)
Prowl is the Autobot military strategist and will keep at a task for as long as it takes. Striving to find reason and logic in everything, he is a listener, not a talker. He relies on having the most sophisticated logic center of all Autobots to analyze and advise on complex combat situations almost instantaneously. The unexpected can sometimes throw him off guard. Prowl fires wire-guided incendiary missiles and high-corrosive acid pellets. Like Wheeljack, Prowl survived The Transformers: The Movie" in a roundabout way, with his post-movie appearance in Japanese-only media being explained away by the same time travel events.
Jazz	1976 Porsche 935	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	Call of the Primitives	Scatman Crothers, Wally Burr ("Kremzeek!" episode only)	Alive
Jazz loves Earth culture and music. Always looking to learn more, his knowledge of Earth makes him an indispensable right-hand man to Optimus Prime, to whom he often serves as second (though sometimes this role is delegated to Ironside, Ratchet, or Ultra Magnus instead, depending on the episode or continuity). Cool, stylish, and daring, he can be prone to distraction at times. Nevertheless, Jazz frequently takes on dangerous missions befitting his versatility and competence. Equipped with a photon rifle, a flamethrower, a full-spectrum beacon, and 180 dB stereo speakers. Creates dazzling, disorienting sound and light shows.
Sideswipe	1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S	Appears in "More Than Meets the Eye" (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2).	Masquerade	Michael Bell	Alive
Sideswipe is nearly the equal of his twin brother, Sunstreaker, in the combat arts but less cold-blooded, acting somewhat like a stereotypical jock. He relishes a fight to the finish with an opponent and is not above relying on underhanded tactics when necessary. Sideswipe's arms act as powerful pile drivers, and he can fly for up to two minutes with his detachable rocket backpack, which can also be lent to other Autobots, including Optimus Prime. His rash actions often lead to self-injury, but he takes such things in stride. Fires flares visible for 18 miles.
Ratchet	1980 Nissan Vanette ambulance	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	Killed by Starscream in The Transformers: The Movie.	Don Messick, Wally Burr ("Masquerade" episode only)	Dead
Ratchet was the best tool-and-die man on Cybertron and is the Autobots' chief medical officer. In his workbay on Earth, he can make anything from a pin to a missile, and he has demonstrated the ability to return injured Autobots from near-death to working order so long as he has the right parts. Has laser scalpels, arc-welders, electron microscopes, circuit sensors, and fluid dispensers at his disposal. Ratchet likes to party, though sometimes his having a good time interferes with his effectiveness; later adaptations have sometimes inverted his demeanor, depicting him instead as more of a grumpy doctor type who likes to sarcastically back-talk his patients.
Ironhide	1980 Nissan 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 fusion cannon)	Peter Cullen	Dead
"Go chew on a microchip" is Ironhide's slogan. Prefers action to words. Oldest, toughest, most battle-tested Autobot, and frequent bodyguard to Optimus Prime. In charge of guarding anything of importance. Gruff, but kind. Trithyllium-steel skin makes him nearly invulnerable to attack. Shoots a variety of liquids from supercooled nitrogen to superheated lead. Has a sonar, a radar, and a radio wave detector. Slowest and most resilient of the group.
Skyfire	VF-1S Super Valkyrie, Cybertronian jet fighter	Fire in the Sky	Dark Awakening	Gregg Berger	Unknown, presumably dead
Swiftest Autobot. Daring in battle. Believes victory will come via technological advancement. Uses twin scramjet modules and liquid hydrogen fuel tanks to escape Earth's gravity. Flies halfway around the world in 30 minutes. Carries four particle-beam cannons and heat-seeking photon missiles. Prone to mechanical failures due to advanced technology. He and Starscream were scientists who had left Cybertron to explore a prehistoric earth, where he got lost during a windstorm and became separated from Starscream and crashed into the earth's icy surface, where he remains frozen for four million years. He was discovered frozen in the ice by Decepticon Rumble and Starscream four million years later and was reactivated by the Decepticons. He originally joined the Decepticons, but soon became an Autobot after he discovered that the Decepticons were indeed evil. Skyfire was among the fleet avenging the falsely reported deaths of the Autobots by Optimus Prime in Dark Awakening. He was shot down by the Quintessons and never seen again.
Blaster	Boombox	Dinobot Island (Part 1)	The return of Optimus Prime (part 2)	Buster Jones	Alive (Reformed as Twincast in Headmasters)
He loves to talk in rhythm and beat and rarely has a bad attitude. Blaster is the nemesis of Soundwave. He won't stop recording good beats, even if everyone else (except Jazz) asks him to stop. Has speakers on his legs that can produce sound waves to destabilize others, most noticeably Soundwave.
Perceptor	Simple Microscope	Dinobot Island (Part 2)	The Face of Nijika	Paul Eiding	Alive
He is one of the scientists for the Autobots. Seemingly not taken seriously by others. In microscope mode, he can see as far as deep space and can see some of the smallest objects naked to the Autobot eye. In bot mode, he has a built-in laser cannon. He has much dignity and is considered one of the smartest of the Autobots. Note: Perceptor has a second alt-mode featured in the toyline, such as transforming into a tank or cannon.
Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime	Hot Rod: Futuristic sports car Rodimus Prime: futuristic truck	The Transformers: The Movie	Last appeared as Rodimus Prime in The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) and last appeared as Hot Rod in The Rebirth (Part 3)	Dick Gautier (TV series), Judd Nelson (movie), and Ted Schwartz (Rodimus Prime in "Five Faces of Darkness")	Alive (Becomes Rodimus Prime in Headmasters)
Hot Rod who is now known as Rodimus Prime is an all-American-boy Autobot. He is a typical adolescent who dreams of being heroic and important. He tends to follow rules too closely. Although he means well, Hot Rod's impulsive actions often get him into trouble. He carries two photon lasers that temporarily electromagnetize an enemy robot's microcircuits. Speed: 120 mph. Range: 4 miles. He can be hotheaded, but he is always a well-meaning, admirable lad and a brave and honorable fighter. As Rodimus Prime, he is the vanguard for the Autobot ranks. Possesses acute military prowess. Speaks with the savvy of a seasoned veteran. Expert tactician with exceptional maneuverability in battle. Has a tendency to act first and ask questions later. In robot mode, it carries a photon eliminator that shoots high-voltage electricity. Range: 500 miles. Speed: 200 mph. The sole purpose is to protect all life. His only weakness is his compassion for other living creatures. As a Targetmaster, Hot Rod often goes off on his own adventure with Firebolt, his electrostatic discharger rifle, who led a quiet scholarly life as Nebulan's top atomic physics scientist until he became the thrill-seeking Hot Rod's partner. Firebolt is excited, but nervous, about the prospect. In, "Transformers Headmasters", Hot Rod became Rodimus Prime again. After Cybertron was destroyed, Rodimus left with Kup and Blurr to find a new home for the Autobots, making Fortress Maximus the new supreme commander of the Autobots.
Springer	Cybertronian Helicopter/Cybertronian armored car	The Transformers: The Movie	The Burden Hardest to Bear	Neil Ross	Alive
A wise-cracking, sharp-witted adventurer, and is a triple changer. Powerful Autobot fighter with a massive physique and an easy-going manner. Possesses incredible "springing" power in his legs. Travels long distances with a pogo-like motion. In robot mode, it carries a laser that produces giant wind tunnels. Helicopter blade transforms into a light saber that can cut through concrete. Optimistic and good-humored.
Kup	Cybertronian pickup truck	The Transformers: The Movie	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Lionel Stander (movie), John Stephenson (TV series)	Alive
Kup is an old veteran warhorse with a thousand tall tales from his ten thousand adventures. He has a motto or word of advice for any situation, and he is as brave and loyal as they come. In robot mode, he carries an old-style musket laser that shoots short bursts of metal-corrosive hydrochloric acid. Range: 5 miles. Speed: 100 mph. Kup sees himself as a seasoned campaigner with more knowledge and experience to share. Other Autobots are not always receptive to his advice. As a Targetmaster, he is binary-bonded to Recoil, an old-style musket laser and former all-world prismaball player. In "Transformers: The Headmasters", Kup and Blurr left with Rodimus Prime to find a new home for the Autobots after Cybertron was destroyed.
Ultra Magnus	1986 Mack car carrier	Scramble City	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Robert Stack (film), Jack Angel (TV series)	Alive (Died in the Headmaster's)
Ultra Magnus is all soldier. Most comfortable when carrying out Optimus Prime's orders. Possesses magnificent fighting skills, courage, and a gift for battlefield improvisation. Uncomfortable in the mantle of leadership, but presents a strong profile as a commander. Carries missile launchers capable of hitting a target 30 miles away. Resolute, fair, and courageous beyond reproach. Ever ready to sacrifice himself for the good of men and mission. Ultra Magnus was chosen to lead the Autobots by Optimus Prime. In the third season, Ultra Magnus became second-in-command of the Autobots and an advisor for Rodimus Prime. In the "Headmasters" series, Ultra Magnus was killed by Sixshot.
Blurr	Cybertronian Hover Car	The Transformers: The Movie	The Rebirth (Part 3)	John Moschitta Jr.	Alive
Blurr is the fastest Autobot on land and a superior messenger. He can quickly whisk information from one place to another. In robot mode, he carries an electro-laser that reverses the polarity of an enemy robot's microcircuits and leaves them motionless. Range: 10 miles. In vehicular mode, he can travel faster than the speed of sound, leaving a blurred image in his trail. As a Targetmaster, he is paired with Haywire, an excitable Nebulan teenager whose impulsiveness makes him a chancy electro-laser cannon, at best. In "Transformers: The Headmasters", Blurr and Kup left with Rodimus Prime to find a new home for the Autobots after Cybertron was destroyed.
Arcee	Cybertronian convertible	The Transformers: The Movie	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Susan Blu	Alive
Arcee is the only female Transformer to appear regularly. She was created in an effort by the film's producers to do something for the female fans, as Ron Friedman's daughter was such a fan and would like a female Transformer in the cast. She is a tough warrior and has a close bond with Daniel Witwicky, acting as a surrogate mother. She eventually becomes a Headmaster with Daniel (in an Exo-suit) forming her head. Although she has been paired with Springer (for most of Season 3), Chromedome (2 episodes of the second half of Headmasters), and Brainstorm (most of the second half of Headmasters), she seems to be more attached to Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime (in the Movie and Dark Awakening and the first half of Headmasters). Note: Arcee would acquire an Earth vehicle mode in later adaptations, mainly a motorcycle.
Wheelie	Cybertronian car	The Transformers: The Movie	The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2)	Frank Welker	Alive
Wheelie is the sole survivor from a party of intergalactic colonists who crash landed on Earth. He is a barbaric little savage who managed to stay alive by cunning, stealth, and fearlessness. Speaks in odd rhyming sentences and despises the Decepticons. Fights only when he is under attack and has to defend himself. Is a staunch friend to the Dinobots and a reliable ally for Hot Rod and Kup.

Autobot cars

Name	Alternate mode	First and last appearances		Portrayal	Status
Hound	1953 Mitsubishi J59 military Jeep	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	The Transformers: The Movie. Later appeared in Transformers: Headmasters.	Ken Sansom	Alive
Hound loves the natural wonders of Earth, prefers it to Cybertron. Brave, fearless, loyal. Secretly desires to be human. Uses turret gun as radar scope, infrared radiation collector. Tracks machines as well as humans. Hologram gun projects 3-dimensional grid laser-light topographical maps. Use of his holograms often fool the Decepticons, which helps the Autobot cause. Vulnerable to thermal and electromagnetic interference.
Mirage	1979 Ligier JS11 Formula 1 car	More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1)	Masquerade	Frank Welker	Unknown
Mirage is not thrilled about being an Autobot freedom fighter. He prefers hunting turbofoxes on Cybertron with his high-priced friends. He is an effective fighter and an even more effective intelligence gatherer. His electro-disrupter can cast illusions altering his physical placement and appearance for up to 6 minutes. Can become invisible so he can trick the Decepticons and achieve what he needs to do. Expert marksman with armor-piercing rocket-dart hunting rifle. He last appears in a late Season 2 episode, leaving his canon fate unknown; unused storyboards depict him defending Autobot City against the Decepticons in The Transformers: The Movie, with production notes indicating he is hit by a powerful blast unleashed by Megatron himself.
Trailbreaker	1985 Toyota 4WD Hilux	Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2).	Cosmic Rust	Frank Welker	Unknown
Trailbreaker makes light of any situation, no matter how serious. A practical joker and cheerleader, but considers himself a liability to Autobots, since he consumes the most fuel. Lacks self-esteem and often asks to be left behind. Projects nearly impenetrable invisible energy force-field. Can jam radio transmissions. Very slow. Often mopes about his handicaps, but his bravery and defensive prowess is unquestioned. The use of his energy force-fields often helps the Autobots, when they are in danger.
Sunstreaker	1974 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
The complete egotist, Sunstreaker thinks that he is the most beautiful thing on Earth. Loves his sleek styling, contemptuous of other Autobot race cars. Fires laser-guided ground-to-air rockets and high energy electron pulses at 300 bursts/sec. Tough polymer-steel skin resists artillery. Not a team player. Can be baited into dangerous situations, but is a very calm, competent and ruthless war machine.
Bluestreak	1980 Nissan 280ZX	Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 3).	He was last seen helping Kup put up the barricades in The Transformers: The Movie. It is unknown whether or not he made it back to Autobot City in time.	Casey Kasem	Unknown
Bluestreak often talks incessantly and inanely. Lightens the situation for all Autobots with his good-natured manner. Despite formidable weaponry and blazing speed, he hates war. Haunted by memory of Decepticons destroying his home-city. Fires bombs up to 8.3 miles and lightning-like 80,000 volt beam up to 12 miles of limited accuracy. Often inhibited by his disdain for combat. Bluestreak takes the form of a modified 1980 Nissan 280ZX, the year can be identified by the use of a T-bar roof and he is naturally aspirated because of the design of his wheels.
Tracks	1982 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray	Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in Dinobot Island (Part 2).	"Scramble City". Survived the battle of Autobot City in The Transformers: The Movie, but it did not make final cut. Later appeared in Transformers: Headmasters.	Michael McConnohie	Alive
Called "lousy Earth-lover" by some fellow Autobots because he prefers sleek Earth car form to original robot form. Thinks they are jealous of his good looks, but they feel struggle against Decepticons should be his top concern. Tracks uses wings under rear fenders for sub-sonic flight. As car or robot uses launcher to fire heat-seeking incendiary missiles 60 miles. Has blinding black beam gun.
Grapple	1951 Mitsubishi Fuso crane truck	Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builders.	Seen briefly in The Transformers: The Movie	Peter Renaday	Unknown
On Cybertron his buildings are considered works of art; on Earth, his ideas are limited by war. Takes pride in his work, prone to severe depression if they're destroyed in battle. As crane can lift up to a 35-ton object and position it with precision and grace. As robot has high-temperature arc-welder rifle and can launch rockets 4.5 miles from wrist sockets. Prone to breakdown in vehicle mode.
Red Alert	Lamborghini Countach LP500S	Dinobot Island (Part 1)	The Revenge of Bruticus	Michael Chain	Alive
Paranoia makes him good at his job; nothing escapes his notice, no matter how small. When his sensors are activated, thinks trouble is coming. Red Alert can trigger alarms in other Autobots and has excellent sensory perception. He carries a 25-mile range rocket launcher and particle beam rifle. Red Alert is prone to rash judgements which can lead to injury to himself and comrades. He is killed by the Constructicons in an unused The Transformers: The Movie storyboard but seemingly survives in the final product.
Smokescreen	Datsun 280ZX Turbo	Appears in Dinobot Island (Part 1). First speaks in The Master Builder.	Scramble City	Jack Angel	Alive
Whether engaged in raging battle or friendly conversation, an ulterior purpose usually exists. Job is to lead enemy astray. Sneaky, but charming and affable, Smokescreen is considered most devious yet most trusted of Autobots. In robot mode, Smokescreen shoots missiles which wreak havoc on enemy aircraft radar and guidance systems. He also wields a electro-disrupter rifle that shorts out electrical targets.
Hoist	1984 Toyota 4WD Hilux tow truck	Dinobot Island Part 1	Scramble City	Michael Chain	Unknown
All Autobots submit to Hoist's maintenance schedule to operate at peak efficiency in battle. Jovial, enjoys his job and is good at it – will find any problem, from engine overhaul to smallest leaky gasket. As tow truck, hauls 40,000 lbs. As a robot, he launches heat-seeking missiles from wrist sockets. Full spectrum multi-sensor behind his head determines an object's composition, density, tensile strength, energy properties.
Inferno	1955 Mitsubishi Fuso fire truck	Dinobots Island Part 1	Scramble City	Walker Edmiston	Alive
Often distracted from performing his job to engage in combat. Can do anything Earth fire trucks can in vehicular mode. Inferno's ceramic-plated armored skin can take up to 8000 degrees Celsius. Extinguisher rifle shoots flame-suppressing foam and an energy damping beam to counter other beams. Forearms shoot missiles. Does not follow orders well, not very mobile as a robot.
Skids	Honda City Turbo mini van	Quest for Survival	Triple Takeover	Michael Chain (in "Quest for Survival"), Dan Gilvezan (in "Triple Takeover")	Unknown
A daydreamer, Skids often bumps into things at 60 mph while pondering Earth life instead of a Decepticon attack. Considers Earth one vast lab for his research. His findings are often invaluable to fellow Autobots. Enormous memory storage capacity. Carries a liquid nitrogen rifle with 600 foot range. Twin electron blaster of 20,000 volts can short-circuit almost anything. At 560 mph can stop within 25 feet.

Mini-Bots

Name	Alternate mode	First and last appearances		Voiced by	Status
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, Terry McGovern (in "The Masquerade")	Dead
Windcharger is the fastest Autobot over short distances. Good in situations requiring fast, decisive action. Enthusiastic, but impatient. Short attention span. Casts powerful magnetic fields which can attract or repel large metal objects. Smashes them at closer distances. These abilities use up tremendous energy. Often burns himself out due to carelessness.
Brawn	Series III Land Rover	Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2).	Shot by Starscream in The Transformers: The Movie, but shown alive in season 3 episode Carnage in C Minor	Corey Burton	Dead (Presumably)
To Brawn, Earth is essentially a hostile environment – and he loves it. Strong, rugged, agile – the most macho of all Autobots. Delights in challenges. Sorry for those not as tough as himself. Second strongest Autobot – can lift 190,000 pounds and knock down a small building with one punch. High resistance to artillery fire. Vulnerable to attack by electromagnetic waves. There is some debate regarding Brawn's ultimate fate. Storyboards for The Transformers: The Movie depict Brawn being shot through the chest by Starscream, but this was changed to his left shoulder in the final product for unknown reasons; Brawn survived an identical wound in the three-part season 1 episode The Ultimate Doom. Brawn's name is also curiously excluded from the list of fallen Autobots in the season 3 episode Dark Awakening, and he cameos in the season 3 episode Carnage in C Minor in a non-speaking role, although Carnage in C Minor contains numerous animation errors, including the clearly-dead Huffer's appearance. Meanwhile, in the real world, Brawn's toy was retired and replaced by Outback, and he would not appear in promotional material, but he was described as merely "discarded" in Japanese-only supplemental material when a time traveling Wheeljack came across it despite nearby Autobots Ironhide and Ratchet being explicitly described as "dead" within the same sentence.
Huffer	Volvo F88 single axle cab-over	Appears in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1). First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye (Part 2).	Transformers: The Movie. He was last seen helping Kup put up barricades in the film. He received offscreen damage and was mentioned as dead by Daniel Witwicky in Dark Awakening.	John Stephenson	Dead
Huffer is cynical, hard-boiled and pessimistic. "He looks at the world through sludge-colored windshields." Will complain it cannot be built, then builds it anyway. Not too sociable, but absolutely reliable. Arm sensors can test materials for strength, heat resistance, elasticity, etc. Extremely strong. Superior mathematical and geometrical abilities. Often unhappy and homesick for Cybertron.
Gears	4WD off-road Chevrolet S-10 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, it is possible he was killed when Unicron attacked Moonbase 1, but nothing official was ever said.	Don Messick	Unknown
Gears is anti-social, a self-proclaimed misfit. Finds fault in everything and everyone. Acts this way to help cheer others up as they try to cheer him up. Tremendous strength and endurance. Totes heavy loads long distances. Launches to height of 20 miles, floats down on compressed air. Becomes an easy target due to limited maneuverability. Can detect infrared.
Warpath	M551 Sheridan tank	A Prime Problem	Ghost in the Machine	Alan Oppenheimer	Alive
Warpath thinks he is more impressive than his comrades do, and likes to show off his sharpshooting. He is boisterous, vain, and upset by even the smallest damage to his gun barrel. Can go 30 mph over roughest terrain, hit a hex-nut 1.5 miles away. Shoots explosives, thermal, cryogenic, acid, sonic shells. Great strength, but helpless if upended.
Seaspray	Hovercraft	Dinobot Island (Part 2)	Thief in the Night	Alan Oppenheimer, Wally Burr (PSA)	Alive
Displays a zest for his job unmatched by fellow Autobots. Seaspray loves the ocean and its creatures, and is unhappy when on land. Can go 120 knots, 4000-mile range. Seaspray has sonar radar and underwater and surface-to-air lasers, also used in robot mode.
Powerglide	A-10 Thunderbolt II	Dinobot Island (Part 1)	Ghost in the Machine	Michael Chain	Alive
Powerglide is showy and proud that he is one of the few Autobots who can fly. He is highly agile and usually travels at around 500 mph, but can increase his power output and speed to 3200 mph for short periods.
Beachcomber	1982 M1040 Chenowth "Hellfire" fast attack vehicle	The Insecticon Syndrome	Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5)	Alan Oppenheimer	Alive
No interest in warfare; prefers long, lone trips into deserts and along coasts. Beachcomber is cool-headed, low-key, and personable – what Earthlings call "laid-back". Beachcomber can travel over rugged terrain and use his sensors to determine chemical composition of land and find needed resources.
Cosmos	Flying saucer	Megatron's Master Plan (Part 2)	Grimlock's New Brain	Michael McConnohie	Alive
Cosmos relieves boredom by scaring humans by hovering over their backyards at night or zig-zagging through meteor showers. He can achieve Earth orbit, and even travel to the Moon and back with enough fuel. Cosmos' optical sensors can see a bicycle at 600 miles. Cosmos also wields a high-accuracy particle beam.
Outback	Series III Land Rover	Five Faces of Darkness (Part 1)	The Quintesson Journal	Dan Gilvezan (in "Five Faces of Darkness"), Gregg Berger (in "The Quintesson Journal")	Alive
Thinks going by the book is going the long way. Does not follow plans – or roads. Cuts across parking lots, sidewalks, backyards to get where he is going. Travels at 110 mph, range 800 miles, his four-wheel drive handles roughest terrain, climbs grades up to 50 degrees. Carries turret-mounted mortar cannon that shoots armour-piercing shells.
Pipes	Volvo F88 single axle cab-over	Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5)	Forever Is a Long Time Coming	Hal Rayle	Alive
Fascinated by seemingly worthless Earth gadgetry – carrot juicers, musical wrist-watches, electrical hair combers, etc. Collects them in unused corner of Ark, creating a mini museum of American consumerism. Travels at 100 mph, range 400 miles, hauls up to 60 tons. Twin exhaust pipes emit corrosive gases that can dissolve a 2" thick steel slab in 10 minutes.
Swerve	4WD off-road Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck	Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5)	Forever Is a Long Time Coming	N/A	Alive
A menace on highways. Does not pay attention to where he is going or the orders he is being given – easily distracted by anything. Hands' sensors can determine physical and chemical properties of metals. Goes 120 mph, range 500 miles in car mode. Gets into many accidents.
Tailgate	1986 Pontiac Trans Am	Five Faces of Darkness (Part 5)		Ted Schwartz	Alive
He sometimes has his mind stuck in low gear, believes 55 mph speed limit is an infringement on the rights of cars. Garages are prisons to him, and he does not understand that Earth machines are not alive. Goes 180 mph, range 600 miles. Uses ferrocobalt magnet under his hood to be pulled by and within a few feet of other vehicles, reducing his fuel use to near zero. Prone to overheating.

Autobot Cities

The Autobot Cities are Transformers who can have alt-modes of cities, or simply giant, protective buildings. In most media, they are referred to as Titans of a long, forgotten past. Metroplex (Triple Changer - Robot, Battle Station, City)

Dinobots

"Dinobot" redirects here. For the Beast Wars character, see Dinobot (Beast Wars).

The Dinobots are a faction of Autobots who have dinosaur alternate modes. The first dinosaur robots were conceived by designers at Takara as a line of Dino Robo toys in 1983. After being reconceived by writers in the United States and assembled as a team, the first three Dinobots appeared in the episode "S.O.S. Dinobots" of the Transformers cartoon series, while the latter two were created in "War of the Dinobots". In the Transformers cartoon series Power of the Primes, they merge into the combiner Volcanicus.

Name	Alternate mode	First and last appearances		Voiced by	Status
Grimlock	Tyrannosaurus	Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in S.O.S. Dinobots	Call of the Primitives	Gregg Berger	Alive
The leader of the Dinobots, the only Dinobot whose name does not start with the letter S. Of all the Dinobots, he is the most fearsome and powerful. Although dedicated to the Autobot cause, he resents authority. Cold, merciless, but a valiant warrior. Has contempt for the weak, including all humans. Great strength, uses jaws to break almost anything in two. Carries energon sword and galaxial rocket launcher in robot mode. Other than arrogance and lack of speed, has no real weakness.
Slag	Triceratops	Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in S.O.S. Dinobots	Call of the Primitives	Neil Ross	Alive
Enjoys melting enemies into pools of liquid metal. Like his fellow Dinobots, resents authority. Does not take any orders that do not come from Grimlock. Disruptive – often brawls with comrades. Shoots 3000 degrees Celsius flame up to 80 feet from mouth. Enormous strength – can shatter a brick building with head. Uses electron blaster in robot mode. Rash, not too bright. Nasty, mean-spirited; often the other Autobots will not help when he is in trouble. Note: Slag was renamed as "Slug" in later adaptations due to how offensive the word is in the United Kingdom.
Sludge	Brontosaurus	Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in S.O.S. Dinobots	Call of the Primitives	Frank Welker	Alive
Likes to make presence known – a footstep can be heard and felt in a 3-mile radius. Gentle and shy, but terrifying and unstoppable in battle. Like other Dinobots, dislikes authority. Can exert 40,000 psi via feet – enough to shatter a bridge. Immense strength and endurance. Adept at fighting in water, swamp, and jungle. Slow, not too clever – often victim of the calamities he causes.
Snarl	Stegosaurus	Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in War of the Dinobots	Call of the Primitives	Hal Rayle	Alive
An unhappy loner of few words and fewer opinions, Snarl finds joy only in battle. He hates his Dinobot form and longs to return to Cybertron. Snarl's Stegosaurus form possesses a durable hide, a powerful tail, and large spinal plates that absorb sunlight.
Swoop	Pteranodon	Created by Wheeljack and Ratchet in War of the Dinobots	Call of the Primitives	Michael Bell	Alive
Swoop is the friendliest of the Dinobots, but is equally ferocious and considers spreading fear his greatest weapon. Swoop has missile launcher under each wing that fire missiles equivalent of 5000 pounds. As robot, uses launchers and 4000 degrees Celsius thermal sword.

Aerialbots

The Aerialbots are a faction of Autobots who were created from Earth-style aircraft by Vector Sigma following Alpha Trion's sacrifice. They are the Autobots' first combiners faction. They combine to form Superion.

Name	Alternate mode	First and last appearances		Voiced by	Status
Silverbolt	Concorde	Created by the Autobots in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2)	Was wounded by Sixshot in The Rebirth (Part 1) and temporarily rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 3)	Charlie Adler	Alive
The leader of The Aerialbots. Scared of heights. Brave, grimly determined warrior, but he struggles to maintain that image to hide his phobia. Was selected by Optimus Prime to command so he'd be too busy worrying about others to worry about himself. In jet mode, speed of Mach 1.9, range 4500 miles. Carries electrostatic battery that releases bolt of up to 150,000 volts through his nose cone. Uses electrostatic discharger rifle in robot mode. Appeared back in his robot mode leading his fellow Aerialbots in Headmasters after he was temporarily rebuilt into Cybertron engines in The Rebirth (Part 1).
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 temporarily rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 2)	Rob Paulsen	Alive
Air Raid is fearless and prefers streaking into a cluster of Decepticons to shooting at them from long range. Flies at Mach 2.5, range 1500 miles. Carries air-to-air heat-seeking missiles, uses torque rifle whose beam applies 80,000 psi of rotational force. Appeared fully restored to his robot form fighting alongside his fellow Aerialbots in Headmasters after he was temporary rebuilt into Cybertron engines in The Rebirth (Part 1).
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 temporarily rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 2)	Rob Paulsen	Alive
He will not ever win a Mr. Popularity contest – incessant braggart, takes credit for exploits of other Autobots. Optimus Prime is supportive since he is hard-working and loyal, but he secretly lacks self-confidence. Vertical-take-off-and-landing aircraft, flies at Mach 1.6, range 800 miles, extremely maneuverable. Sharpshooter – has twin mortar cannons as jet, neutron rifle as robot. Appeared once again completely back in robot mode with the other Aerialbots in Headmasters.
Skydive	1977 F-16	Created by the Autobots in The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2)	Was wounded by Sixshot in The Rebirth (Part 1) and temporarily rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 2)	Laurie Faso	Alive
Skydive is fascinated by the science of aerial warfare. Can, within the limits of his design, duplicate the flying motion of anything he sees. Flies at Mach 2.6, range 1400 miles. Carries laser guided missiles and uses nega-gun that crumbles objects by breaking molecular bonds.
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 temporarily rebuilt into engines to move Cybertron in The Rebirth (Part 3)	Jeff Mackay	Alive
Fireflight often does not pay attention to where he is going since he is too busy marveling at scenery. Flies at Mach 2.0, range 1000 miles. Carries flammable "fire-fog" missiles, uses photon displacer gun that affects sight by distorting light waves. The other Aerialbots as well as him appeared completely rebuilt to the robot modes in Headmasters.
Superion	The 5 Aerialbots	The Key to Vector Sigma (Part 2)	The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1)	Ed Gilbert, Frank Welker (in "The Key to Vector Sigma" Pt. 2)	Alive
A fierce and frightful fighting machine. Suppresses thought of the five Aerialbots who comprise him, directs his thinking to one purpose: destruction of Decepticons. Cold, aloof. Flies at 800 mph, range 5800 miles. Can demolish a battleship with one blow. Uses electrostatic discharger rifle. Difficult for him to adapt to new situations or be innovative due to limited mental functions. The five fully restored Aerialbots once again merged to form him in Headmasters.

Protectobots

The Protectobots are an Autobot faction and the second of their combiner faction who are charged with protecting the humans, rescuing them, and enforcing the law. They combine to form Defensor.

Name	Alternate mode	First and Last appearances		Voiced by	Status
Hotspot	Mitsubishi Fuso fire truck	First appeared in The Revenge of Bruticus. First spoke in B.O.T.	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Dan Gilvezan	Alive
The leader of the Protectobots who likes to be where the action is. His fire truck hose shoots high-pressure water 1200 feet. As robot, can press 60,000 pounds, uses fireball cannons that shoot bursts of 2000 degrees F. blue flame 1.5 miles.
Streetwise	Nissan 300ZX Z31 police car	The Revenge of Bruticus	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Peter Cullen	Alive
Also known as "Streetstar" and "Streetsmart". Nothing escapes his notice; he has an amazing capacity to adapt to understand his environment. Clever and determined – nothing deters him from seeking his prey – except an empty fuel tank. As car, has powerful double-mounted air-compressor cannon with 50 mile range; as robot uses blinding photon pistol. Sometimes overheats as car.
Groove	Harley Davidson Tour Glide motorcycle	The Revenge of Bruticus	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Frank Welker	Alive
A full tank, clear skies, open road – that's all he wants out of life. Relaxed, easy going, happy wherever he is. Pacifist – difficult for him to accept his role as part of the Protectobot team. Speed: 140 mph, range: 800 miles. Uses twin vaporators, which shoot mists of oxidizing, freezing, and corrosive liquids; and photon pistol.
First Aid	Toyota Hiace	First appeared in The Revenge of Bruticus. First spoke in Surprise Party.	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Michael Bell	Alive
Hates seeing any machine in pain – even those who do not know it, like a broken street lamp or an overheated car. Compassionate, cautious – will restrict an Autobot to repair bay for faulty directional signal. Carries dual-barrelled decrystallizer cannon – weakens metal by disrupting crystal-line structure – and photon pistol. Fists shoot laser beams used for welding in surgery.
Blades	Bell 204 helicopter	The Revenge of Bruticus	The Rebirth (Part 3)	Frank Welker	Alive
Basically a street fighter – prefers using rotor blades for slashing Decepticons rather than for flying. Considers long-range air attacks unsporting, cowardly. Maximum speed: 400 mph; range: 1200 miles. Twin launchers fire "smart" rockets that seek targets based on encoded computer images. Uses photon pistol.
Defensor	The 5 Protectobots	B.O.T.	The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 1)	Christopher Collins	Alive
Views humans as if they were his own children – will expend his last drop of fuel to protect them. Seeks human friendship, but humans fear his hulking, mechanical form. Can lift 300,000 pounds with one hand. Impervious to most artillery, can surround himself with force field for brief periods. Defensor wields a fireball cannon that shoots 2,000 degree bursts of blue fire.

Female Autobots

There are some Female Autobots in the group, who had never left Cybertron.

Name	Alternate mode	First and Last appearances		Voiced by	Status
Ariel/Elita One	Cybertronian car	The Search for Alpha Trion	War Dawn (Ariel)	Marlene Aragon and Samantha Newark (Ariel)	Unknown
She was formerly known as Ariel and became Elita One after being rebuilt by Alpha Trion from being damaged by Megatron during the golden age of cybertron. Elita is a devoted Autobot, powerful warrior, and leader of the Female Autobots, fearless in the face of the enemy, but compassionate to those who need her help. She has a special power that allows her to freeze time for as long as her body can sustain it. She is the significant other of Optimus Prime, going back to when they were Ariel and Orion.
Chromia	Cybertronian van	The Search for Alpha Trion		Linda Gary	Unknown
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 is 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		Morgan Lofting	Unknown
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		Unknown	Unknown
Greenlight is one of the female Autobots who were first seen among female leader Elita One who had gone into hiding from the Decepticons of Cybertron. Four million years earlier she and her fellow female Autobots tried to board the Ark with the male Autobots who were leaving their home planet in search for energon, but were unable to do so.
Lancer	Cybertronian truck	The Search for Alpha Trion		Unknown	Unknown
Lancer is a member of the Elita One's Autobot resistance. She was holding a clipboard within the team's secret underground headquarters when Chromia and her team returned from their energy-stealing mission. Later, when their headquarters was located and destroyed, she and Greenlight freed Moonracer from the debris. Sticking with the rest of the team, she did her share in the fight against the Decepticons and could again later be seen manning a series of monitors in the team's new base.
Lifeline	Cybertronian Convertible