Editing Long Haul (ROTF)

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:''Long Haul is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Long Haul ROTF render.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|The big, green, complaining machine.]]
'''Long Haul''' wishes he could spend more time in battle, destroying his enemies with projectile weaponry. Instead, he often finds himself stuck in the role of pack mule amongst the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s, lugging around the other Decepticons' gear. He finds this a highly loathsome task, so it isn't surprising that stuff left in his truck bed has a tendency to get lost in transit.

There are at least three 'bots who share the same body-type and color scheme; one of which forms the right leg of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]], while another saw action in [[Chicago]]. Either one of them may or may not be named "Long Haul". His body-type is also shared with numerous yellow [[Constructicon Warrior]]s.

{{quote|I'm going to enjoy crushing you idiots.|Long Haul on his one joy|''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen: The Game]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
[[File:LongHaul-ROTFlooksforSam.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.50|Not exactly the scouting type.]]
After the [[AllSpark]] shard was retrieved by [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] from [[NEST]]'s secure bunker at [[Diego Garcia]], Long Haul was among the Constructicons who secreted themselves aboard the ''[[Bayos]]'' freighter heading towards the North Atlantic. Once the ship passed over the [[Laurentian Abyss]], the Decepticons jumped overboard and dived down to where [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron's]] broken body lay. [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]] ordered the death of [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|the smallest Constructicon]] to rebuild Megatron, a request that Long Haul and the others obliged with. Soon, Megatron was reborn!

[[File:ROTF Long Haul death.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Well ''of course'' he complained about this.]]
Some time later, Long Haul was present during [[Operation: Firestorm]] in [[Egypt]], joining [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and the other Decepticons in their search for [[Sam Witwicky]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Being one of the biggest bots in the group, Long Haul fought against the NEST forces in the Egyptian town near the great ruins of the pyramids, killing many soldiers and even shooting down a Jordanian helicopter. Long Haul's luck soon ran out as he was was destroyed during the [[United States Air Force]] air strike on the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Another Constructicon sharing the same body-type as Long Haul appears during Operation: Firestorm as Devastator's right leg.}}
{{note|Long Haul’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel ''[[The Last Prime]]''; the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]''; and the storybook "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]".}}
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====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
:''See [[Igor]]''
[[File:DOTM-LongHaul.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Man, these guys are all over.]]
A Long Haul was hiding under the surface of [[Earth]]'s [[moon (moon)|moon]] with scores of other troops.  Once [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] activated the [[space bridge]] pillars, he and his hidden brethren were able to cross over from the moon to [[Washington, D.C.]]. The Long Haul was present during the Decepticons' occupation of [[Chicago]].  [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] destroyed him in a magnificent, mile-long rampage that left several Decepticons dead. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Longhaulcaptureshumanstalesofthefallen3.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=1.65]]
Long Haul's body type was one of the early "construction drones" used to build [[Star Harvester]]s. One of the Long Hauls joined [[The Fallen]]'s original Decepticons. It was him who discovered [[human]]s on Earth, remarking there were a number of these breakable creatures out there and remarking they weren't "tough like ''us''". When [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] ordered work on the harvester to be stopped, as they couldn't kill a living world, Long Haul told him to bog off. 

Jetfire turned on the Fallen over this, and so the construction drones were ordered to take him out. Unfortunately for Long Haul, ''he'' got taken out.  {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 3|Tales of the Fallen #3}} {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 4|Tales of the Fallen #4}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Neil Kaplan]] (English)}}

====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Decepticon campaign=====
[[File:ROTFgame 360PS3PC LongHaul shanghai.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Finally I get to blow something up!]]

Long Haul served as the Decepticons' ground-based heavy-hitter, with his long-range charged grenades and [[flamethrower]]. He could also initiate a combat repair sequence that would rapidly regenerate his health, much like the Autobot [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s repair ability.

After [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] cleared out most of the [[Protectobot Scout|Protectobots]] from [[Shanghai]] construction area, Long Haul was deployed to upload a virus into all of the [[NEST]] communications arrays in the area. Soon after, Long Haul was sent to the Shanghai spiral highway to destroy two NEST field headquarters and their defenders, drawing the Autobot [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] out into the open. Both combatants were roughly evenly matched, but Long Haul's long-range charged grenades and his combat repair sequence gave him the edge to defeat Ironhide this time. Long Haul was soon sent back to the spiral highway to follow in the wake of a cloaked Autobot probe, which was, to add insult to injury, created by salvaging Decepticon technology. The Decepticon shrugged off attacks by the Autobot defenders, chased after the probe and destroyed it when it revealed itself.

Later, Long Haul was sent to the [[United States of America|United States]] West Coast oil refinery to capture the human female known as [[Mikaela Banes]], who might know the location of an [[AllSpark|AllSpark fragment]]. He destroyed numerous buildings to force the engineers to evacuate, then brought them to an interrogator probe that plumbed the minds of these primitive organic beings. Though none of the subjects survived the torture, one did provide the location of the human female before he expired, and Long Haul was able to capture her. Unfortunately, she was rescued by the Autobots soon after Long Haul left the area.

After Megatron's glorious resurrection, Long Haul was deployed to the East Coast industrial area to chase after and destroy yet another cloaked Autobot probe. Soon after, he was sent to the East Coast city with the L-train to send a message to the pathetic humans that their NEST and the Autobots could not protect them.  Despite overwhelming odds, Long Haul attacked and destroyed the primitive power plant and the crude televisual broadcasting station. 

Following their journey to Egypt, the Decepticons discovered that the Autobot collaborators had given the human insects the [[Axiom Gun]], which was being used in [[Cairo]] to attack the Decepticons. Furious, Megatron ordered Long Haul to destroy the weapon. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

=====Autobot campaign=====
At the Shanghai spiral highway, Ironhide was eager for payback for his earlier defeat at the hands of Long Haul. He destroyed the [[Combaticon (ROTF)|Combaticon]] units assigned to the area to draw Long Haul out, then the two titans went to town on each other. Once again, both were roughly evenly matched in terms of physical strength and firepower, but in the end, Ironhide's experience and cunning prevailed.

{{Note|As well as the "main" green Long Haul, there were also several ''yellow'' Long Haul [[Constructicon Warrior]] units that were a constant pain for the Autobot forces. These units were equipped with an Energon Wave Cannon similar to [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]'s. Also, Long Haul himself has an alternate color scheme which matches the Warrior's paint job, albeit with Long Haul's abilities.}} {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Legends LongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Gimme an H!"]]
*'''Long Haul''' (EZ Collection DX, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D6'''

:Long Haul and the six other Legends class Constructicons combine to form Devastator. In Japan, the Legends class Constructicons are sold individually. He forms Devastator's right leg.


*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure multi-pack, 2010)

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, the Legends Constructicons are sold together as a store [[exclusive]].
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[[File:ROTFLegends LongHaulG1Colors.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Well, at least I didn't form [[Long Haul (G1)|the crotch.]]]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara reissued the seven Legend class Constructicons in G1 inspired green and purple color schemes. 

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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Voyager LongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but don't let this friend pick your nose.]]
*'''Long Haul''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-17'''

:Part of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager Class wave 5, Long Haul transforms from a green genericized "earth mover" dump truck with a functional truck bed into a bulky [[robot mode]].  In robot mode, he has three [[Mech Alive]] gimmicks in which turning his head also turns a cog in his chest, while bending his elbows moves some pistons and finally the "springs" connected to his feet move inwards when moving them.  Only the piston gimmick is advertised on the packaging. Meanwhile, each forearm houses a spring-loaded flip-out sword. 

:Long Haul was packaged in vehicle mode in very limited numbers before a [[Variant|running change]] packaged him in robot mode.  

:This mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]]'s [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/LongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Voyager Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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====Combiner Class toys====
[[File:TF-ROTF-Combiner-Class-Devastator-Long-Haul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)

:The roughly [[size class|Deluxe size]] Long Haul dump truck transforms into Devastator's right leg. Due to cost, stability and design concerns, the Long Haul truck cannot turn into a robot itself. He can only form the right leg unless you want a backwards walking Devastator.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[File:Long Haul ROTF FAB.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Long Haul smash!]]
*'''Devastation Blast Long Haul''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)

: Part of the ''[[Fast Action Battlers]]'' subline, "Devastation Blast" Long Haul is a simplified toy aimed at younger children. His main [[gimmick]] is a "punching" attack that causes his right arm to extend, activated by pushing a button on his shoulder. Due to this gimmick, his right arm has no elbow joint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/FABLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Devastation Blast Long Haul at TFU.info]''

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====Mega Power Bots====
[[File:ROTF MegaPowerBots Devastator.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb| Wow, and we thought Gravity Bots were simplistic.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)
: Mega [[Power Bots]] Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

: Unlike regular [[Power Bots]], and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

: Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including [[The Transformers: The Movie|"Prepare for extermination!"]], "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.
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===Transformers (2010)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:TF2010-toy Legends Long Haul.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Long Haul''' (Legends, 2010)

:This Legends class Long Haul is an all-new mold that is different from the Legends class Long Haul that came with Legends class Constructicon Devastator. Because he is not encumbered with the need to combine, both his robot and vehicle modes are much more accurate and detailed.

:This mold was also used to make the Japanese-exclusive Legends Class [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/LegLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on Legends Long Haul at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF2010-toy Legends combiner Long Haul.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"Green again?", Long Haul sighed to himself. While he would never admit it, he was beginning to feel jealous of [[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]]'s constant color shifting.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends figure giftset, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike Takara's go at the same idea, the Constructicons have few purple details, though this doesn't change Long Haul much. He doesn't have a gray grill anymore, though he does get brown [[paint operation]]s on and around his wheels to simulate dirt.

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[[File:TF2010MegsRisingMegsAndConstructs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron Rising''' (Figure multi-pack)

:This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' where the Constructicons resurrect Megatron. The Long Haul figure itself appears to be an unchanged version from the Revenge of the Fallen release of the Legends Constructicon Devastator combiner figure, and comes packed with (apparently) similarly unchanged Constructicon Devastator figures of [[Mixmaster (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Mixmaster]], [[Rampage (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Rampage]], a red redeco of [[Scrapper (ROTF)#MegatronRising|Scrapper]], who was probably intended to be [[Scrapmetal (ROTF)|Scrapmetal]], and a metallic green redeco of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MegatronRising|Megatron]].

:It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended.
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===Movie Advanced Series===
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''

: Released as part of Takara's ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Devastator set, Long Haul is a redeco of the ROTF Legends Long Haul to closely resemble his on-screen portrayal.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:Studio-Series-MV2-42-Voyager-Long-Haul.jpg|thumb|300px|Foot or jorts, Long Haul still has to carry a lot of weight.]]
*'''Constructicon Long Haul''' (Voyager Class, [[2019]])
**''ID Number'': '''42'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-34'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 27]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': [[Operation: Firestorm|Pyramid Desert Battle]] backdrop
:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' "Constructicon Long Haul" is an all-new Voyager Class figure based on the character's appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. This figure is much more screen-accurate than the previous Voyager toy, at the cost of a smaller stature and the loss of spring-loaded and faux-hydraulic gimmicks. He comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting [[Operation: Firestorm]]. Unlike his fellow Constructicons, Long Haul's hands can accommodate 5 mm post weapons.

:Also unlike his 2009 Voyager-Class counterpart, Long Haul can be combined with the rest of the ''Studio Series'' [[Constructicon (ROTF)#Generations|Constructicons]] to form [[Devastator (ROTF)#Generations|Devastator]], serving as the entire right leg for the titan.

:Some owners have reported difficulty in getting Long Haul's vehicle mode to hold together at the rear end.

:Like the majority of the ''Studio Series'' Constructicons, he lacks a Decepticon symbol.
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====Movie Edition====
*'''Long Haul''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2019)
**''Series:'' '''5'''
**''Bag Code'' '''P'''
:Released in series 5 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Long Haul is a new mold based off of his appearance in ''Revenge of the Fallen'', turning into a green dump truck.

==Merchandise==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Robot Heroes====
[[File:RobotHeroes BumblebeeLongHaul.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Bumblebee and Long Haul''' (2009)

:''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Long Haul is a [[super deformed]] figure with limited articulation in his neck and shoulders. He came in a two-pack with [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Long Haul at TFU.info]''

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[[File:rotf desertdevastation rh.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Stompy!]]
*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)

:Long Haul is the sculpted right leg of "Desert Devastation" Devastator, a super-sized ''Robot Heroes'' figure.  He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Devastator at TFU.info]''

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====Burger King====
[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingLongHaul.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|I think it's gone bad...]]
*'''Devastator''' (2009)
:An extremely-simplified version of Long Haul's vehicle mode is included as part of [[Devastator (ROTF)#Burger King|Burger King Devastator]]. His bucket is hollow and capable of carrying material, however its pinched shape prevents it from carrying much. Though his ball socket is compatible with any of Devastator's limb connections, it's marked with a C to indicate he forms Devastator's right leg.
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
[[File:ROTF-toy RPM LongHaul.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Long Haul''' (2009)
**''Series:'' '''Combat Series'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 04'''

:''[[Robot Powered Machines]]'' Long Haul is a small, ''Hot Wheels''-style dump truck. While he can't transform, his robot mode is sculpted on the truck's underside alongside his name and a Decepticon insignia. His truck bed is articulated and his wheels feature through-axle construction that lets him roll smoothly on flat surfaces. The truck is decorated with the number 0728, unlike the Voyager-class toy which features the number 1214.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on ''RPMs'' Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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[[File:RPMOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

:Mini-Vehicle Long Haul was redecoed in desert-themed colors as part of a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. Notably, while both the card-art and the back of the package photography depict Desert Long Haul as being yellow (like [[Payload (Movie)#Transformers .282010.29|Payload]]), the toy itself is actually sandy tan.

:This two-pack was either not shipped to stores in the United States at all or saw extremely limited distribution. It was mainly available in foreign markets, such as Europe and Asia.

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===Speed Stars===
[[File:SpeedStarsOptimusPrimeVsDesertLongHaul.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Orange you glad I'm being sold in stores?]]
*'''Optimus Prime Vs. Desert Long Haul''' (2010)
**''Series:'' '''Battle Series 2'''
**''Number:'' '''04 of 06'''

:For the ''[[Speed Stars]]'' release of the Battle Series 2 range, Mini-Vehicle Desert Long Haul went from the tan of its ''Robot Powered Machines'' iteration to orange. While the vehicle mode card art reflected this change, the robot mode card art did not, remaining yellow.

:Like all the other ''Speed Stars'' vehicles that had once been sold as RPMs, Desert Long Haul has fewer paint applications than its predecessor.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/SpeedStarsDesertLongHaul/longhaul.htm More information on ''Speed Stars'' Desert Long Haul at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Artist [[Josh Nizzi]] attracted the attention of [[Hasbro]]'s ''Transformers'' design director [[Aaron Archer]], director [[Michael Bay]] and the ''Transformers'' [[fandom]] when he created a "movie-style" design for Long Haul in [[2007]]. Nizzi's work impressed Hasbro and the director enough for him to be hired as a concept artist and for his Long Haul design to actually be used for the character in the movie, associated media and merchandise. It was the very first design approved for ''Revenge of the Fallen''.<ref>[http://www.news-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/local/2009-06-23/champaign-native-realizes-dream-character-designs.html Josh Nizzi interview at News-Gazette.com, June 23, 2009]</ref>
* In ''Revenge of the Fallen'', the Long Haul that combines into Devastator has "L250" labeled on the front and on the bucket.
* In the original fanart by [[Josh Nizzi]], Long Haul's [[alternate mode]] is a {{w|Caterpillar 797|CAT 797}}, with an overall length of 14.5m / 47.67ft. However, the vehicle which becomes the left leg of Devastator is a smaller CAT 773B with an overall length of 10.3m / 33.5ft. Either this was a change made during the adaptation from art to CGI, or the two Long Hauls are in fact different vehicles.
* On the [[cross-sell]] for "[[The Fury of Fearswoop]]" multipack, Long Haul is mistakenly given the name "[[Longarm (disambiguation)|Long Arm]]", and is listed as an [[Autobot]].
* Concept art for ''Dark of the Moon'' depicts Long Haul's headless corpse among the garbage at Megatron's camp in Africa, which would imply that Igor is indeed Long Haul's head.
* According to an Instagram post from Josh Nizzi, Long Haul is the [[twin]] [[Relatives|brother]] of [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]] from ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''. However, this little tidbit has not been referenced in any official media. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3g_imj9sG/?hl=es Josh Nizzi en Instagram: "Onslaught, the twin brother of Long Haul."]</ref>
**Besides Onslaught, Long Haul's model serves as the basis for both [[Garagebot]] and [[Canopy]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Long Haul''' (ロングハウル ''Rongu Hauru'')

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Drones]]
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[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Constructicons]]
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[[Category:Studio Series Decepticons]]
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