Double Punch (G1) - Revision history

Doggus Fightus at 11:18, 8 April 2026

2026-04-08T11:18:44Z

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	{{factions\|decepticon\|decepticong2\|predacon}}		{{factions\|decepticon\|decepticong2\|predacon}}
	:''Double Punch is a [[Decepticon]] and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Double Punch is a [[Decepticon]] and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:G1DoublePunch.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Maybe if I pretend to be BlackZarak, I'd be more cool.]]		[[File:G1DoublePunch.jpg\|upright=1.3\|thumb\|Maybe if I pretend to be BlackZarak, I'd be more cool.]]

	Highly aggressive and even more foul-mouthed, the only thing '''Double Punch''' loves more than a good act of violence is the planning that goes into the next one. This hulking brute was forged from the most durable metal alloys from the desert regions of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and has a specialty for desert combat... though he's pretty good at combat all-around, what with killing and destruction being his chief interests. If his [[gladiatorial combat\|gladiatorial matches]] end too quickly, he has been known to demolish parts of the arena and any unfortunate spectators around him. When employed as an assassin, Double Punch likes to lay low his targets in broad daylight, the better to spread public awareness of his skill.		Highly aggressive and even more foul-mouthed, the only thing '''Double Punch''' loves more than a good act of violence is the planning that goes into the next one. This hulking brute was forged from the most durable metal alloys from the desert regions of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and has a specialty for desert combat... though he's pretty good at combat all-around, what with killing and destruction being his chief interests. If his [[gladiatorial combat\|gladiatorial matches]] end too quickly, he has been known to demolish parts of the arena and any unfortunate spectators around him. When employed as an assassin, Double Punch likes to lay low his targets in broad daylight, the better to spread public awareness of his skill.

MahXyme: /* Notes */

2026-03-18T22:37:27Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:BWDoublePunch.JPG\|~~thumb]]~~		{{Twoimages\|File:ProtoDoublePunch-FigureKing17.jpg\|w1=135\|File:BWDoublePunch.JPG\|w2=176}}
	*According to his original toy bio, Double Punch's key adaptation to desert warfare is his ability to withstand temperatures all the way up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, he is almost as powerful as an average teaspoon. There were probably supposed to be a few extra zeroes in the original profile writeup, but if that's the case, what excuse does [[Fun Publications]] have?		*According to his original toy bio, Double Punch's key adaptation to desert warfare is his ability to withstand temperatures all the way up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, he is almost as powerful as an average teaspoon. There were probably supposed to be a few extra zeroes in the original profile writeup, but if that's the case, what excuse does [[Fun Publications]] have?
	*The [[bio]] profiles for all three Double Punch toys reiterate his cynical cunning and penchant for playing both sides of an argument.		*The [[bio]] profiles for all three Double Punch toys reiterate his cynical cunning and penchant for playing both sides of an argument.

AzimuthAcolyte: Tigatron -> Tigatron (BW) update

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Tigatron -> Tigatron (BW) update

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	: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Double Punch is a redeco of [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]] (the one from ''Beast Wars''), transforming into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic scorpion. While his nominal placement is as the back half of a full scorpion with his pack-in partner [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]] (the Generation 1 guy, who in this instance is actually colored like Double Punch's original Action Master Elite toy), he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.		: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Double Punch is a redeco of [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]] (the one from ''Beast Wars''), transforming into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic scorpion. While his nominal placement is as the back half of a full scorpion with his pack-in partner [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]] (the Generation 1 guy, who in this instance is actually colored like Double Punch's original Action Master Elite toy), he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.

	: His scorpion tail "accessory" has a 3mm peg, allowing it to be wielded by most contemporary Core class figures (or attached to other Swapticons with similar parts, like [[Tigatron#Swapticons\|Tigatron]]). While it can also be attached to his back in either mode, he can't hold it in his hands.		: His scorpion tail "accessory" has a 3mm peg, allowing it to be wielded by most contemporary Core class figures (or attached to other Swapticons with similar parts, like [[Tigatron (BW)#Swapticons\|Tigatron]]). While it can also be attached to his back in either mode, he can't hold it in his hands.
	{{comingsoontoy}}		{{comingsoontoy}}
	{{-}}		{{-}}

M Sipher: /* Swapticons */ this kinda needs some clarification.

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Swapticons: this kinda needs some clarification.

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	===''Swapticons''===		===''Swapticons''===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Double Punch / Scorponok''' (2026)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Double Punch / Scorponok''' (2-pack, 2026)}}</ul>
			:*''Accessories'': Tail

	: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Double Punch is a ~~recolor~~ of [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]], transforming into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic scorpion. While his nominal placement is as the ~~front~~ half of a full scorpion with his pack-in partner [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.		: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Double Punch is a redeco of [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]] (the one from ''Beast Wars''), transforming into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic scorpion. While his nominal placement is as the back half of a full scorpion with his pack-in partner [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]] (the Generation 1 guy, who in this instance is actually colored like Double Punch's original Action Master Elite toy), he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.

			: His scorpion tail "accessory" has a 3mm peg, allowing it to be wielded by most contemporary Core class figures (or attached to other Swapticons with similar parts, like [[Tigatron#Swapticons\|Tigatron]]). While it can also be attached to his back in either mode, he can't hold it in his hands.
	{{comingsoontoy}}		{{comingsoontoy}}
	{{-}}		{{-}}

A Stub's Worst Nightmare: /* Swapticons */

2026-01-31T01:29:25Z

Swapticons

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	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Double Punch / Scorponok''' (2026)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Double Punch / Scorponok''' (2026)}}</ul>

	: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Double Punch is a recolor of [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons]], transforming into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic scorpion. While his nominal placement is as the front half of a full scorpion with his pack-in partner [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.		: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Double Punch is a recolor of [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]], transforming into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic scorpion. While his nominal placement is as the front half of a full scorpion with his pack-in partner [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.
	{{comingsoontoy}}		{{comingsoontoy}}
	{{-}}		{{-}}

A Stub's Worst Nightmare: /* Toys */

2026-01-31T01:29:12Z

Toys

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	::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCDoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Double Punch at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCDoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Double Punch at TFU.info]''
	{{--}}		{{--}}

			===''Swapticons''===
			<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Double Punch / Scorponok''' (2026)}}</ul>

			: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Swapticons]]'' two-packs, Double Punch is a recolor of [[Scorponok (BW)#Swapticons]], transforming into the back half of a semi-organic/semi-robotic scorpion. While his nominal placement is as the front half of a full scorpion with his pack-in partner [[Scorponok (G1)#Swapticons\|Scorponok]], he can attach to any other Swapticon, front or back, to make whatever silly abomination you feel like unleashing.
			{{comingsoontoy}}
			{{-}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

MCRG: /* The Transformers */

2025-12-02T02:18:45Z

The Transformers

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	: Like the other Action Master Elites, he was only released in Europe and Australasia. As such, he can command some pretty exorbitant prices for a complete, clean figure, even loose. Of the four, Double Punch is also the one with the most fragile gimmick due to it depending on a single ''tiny'' plastic gear that's under heavy pressure, so... good luck.		: Like the other Action Master Elites, he was only released in Europe and Australasia. As such, he can command some pretty exorbitant prices for a complete, clean figure, even loose. Of the four, Double Punch is also the one with the most fragile gimmick due to it depending on a single ''tiny'' plastic gear that's under heavy pressure, so... good luck.

	: Like most of the Action Master Elites, Double Punch started in the concept stages as a new version of an existing character. His sculpt details, transformation, and ~~most~~ of his color scheme draw on [[Scorponok (G1)#BlackZarak\|BlackZarak]], only with extra eye-searing colors.<ref>''[[Transformers Generations 2011 Vol. 2]]'', p. 89</ref> Double Punch is the only Action Master based on a Japanese-original character; Double Punch's head sculpt appears to specifically be reinterpreting BlackZarak's head as it appears on his [https://www.seibertron.com/image.php?section=toy_gallery&image_id=296585&series_id=75&image_name=black-zarak-008.jpg original box art].		: Like most of the Action Master Elites, Double Punch started in the concept stages as a new version of an existing character. His sculpt details, transformation, and parts of his color scheme draw on [[Scorponok (G1)#BlackZarak\|BlackZarak]], only with extra eye-searing colors.<ref>''[[Transformers Generations 2011 Vol. 2]]'', p. 89</ref> Double Punch is the only Action Master based on a Japanese-original character; Double Punch's head sculpt appears to specifically be reinterpreting BlackZarak's head as it appears on his [https://www.seibertron.com/image.php?section=toy_gallery&image_id=296585&series_id=75&image_name=black-zarak-008.jpg original box art].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on Double Punch at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on Double Punch at TFU.info]''

MCRG: /* The Transformers */ Needed sourcing on the Black Zarak bit.

2025-12-02T02:18:16Z

The Transformers: Needed sourcing on the Black Zarak bit.

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	: Released in the seventh year of the [[The Transformers (European toyline)\|European-market ''Transformers'' toyline]] (the first year following the end of the US line), Double Punch is an [[Action Master Elite]], the only variety of [[Action Master]]s that could actually transform into an (admittedly tenuous) alternate mode; in this case a robotic twin-tailed scorpion. He has a claw-arm-raking action [[gimmick]] in both modes, activated by pressing in the gun-shaped plunger on his back. His scorpion-mode legs must be removed and re-positioned for robot mode.		: Released in the seventh year of the [[The Transformers (European toyline)\|European-market ''Transformers'' toyline]] (the first year following the end of the US line), Double Punch is an [[Action Master Elite]], the only variety of [[Action Master]]s that could actually transform into an (admittedly tenuous) alternate mode; in this case a robotic twin-tailed scorpion. He has a claw-arm-raking action [[gimmick]] in both modes, activated by pressing in the gun-shaped plunger on his back. His scorpion-mode legs must be removed and re-positioned for robot mode.

	: Like the other Action Master Elites, he was only released in Europe and Australasia. As such, he can command some pretty exorbitant prices for a complete, clean figure, even loose. Of the four, Double Punch is also the one with the most fragile gimmick due to it depending on a single ''tiny'' plastic gear that's under heavy pressure, so... good luck?		: Like the other Action Master Elites, he was only released in Europe and Australasia. As such, he can command some pretty exorbitant prices for a complete, clean figure, even loose. Of the four, Double Punch is also the one with the most fragile gimmick due to it depending on a single ''tiny'' plastic gear that's under heavy pressure, so... good luck.

	: Like most of the Action Master Elites, Double Punch ~~appears to be~~ an ~~[[homage]] to a pre-~~existing character. His ~~color scheme~~, ~~molded detail~~, and ~~transformation strongly resemble~~ [[Scorponok (G1)#BlackZarak\|BlackZarak]], only with extra eye-searing ~~pastels~~. He is ~~also~~ the only Action Master based on a Japanese-original character.		: Like most of the Action Master Elites, Double Punch started in the concept stages as a new version of an existing character. His sculpt details, transformation, and most of his color scheme draw on [[Scorponok (G1)#BlackZarak\|BlackZarak]], only with extra eye-searing colors.<ref>''[[Transformers Generations 2011 Vol. 2]]'', p. 89</ref> Double Punch is the only Action Master based on a Japanese-original character; Double Punch's head sculpt appears to specifically be reinterpreting BlackZarak's head as it appears on his [https://www.seibertron.com/image.php?section=toy_gallery&image_id=296585&series_id=75&image_name=black-zarak-008.jpg original box art].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on Double Punch at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on Double Punch at TFU.info]''

Saix at 14:20, 28 July 2025

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	{{Bigquote\|Double the power means double the destruction!\|Double Punch's Generation 1 bio quote}}		{{Bigquote\|Double the power means double the destruction!\|Double Punch's Generation 1 bio quote}}

	~~{{TOCclear}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Wings Universe''===		===''Wings Universe''===
	[[File:Doublepunch generation 2 redux.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.67\|'''''OI OI OI''''']]		[[File:Doublepunch generation 2 redux.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.67\|'''''OI OI OI''''']]
	Double Punch seemingly watched matches of the human sport [[Mecha-soccer\|soccer]] simply as an excuse to cause chaos and destruction. [[Krok (G1)\|Krok]] tended to avoid him for this. {{storylink\|A Common Foe\|Krok's ''Wings Universe'' profile}}		Double Punch seemingly watched matches of the human sport [[Mecha-soccer\|soccer]] simply as an excuse to cause chaos and destruction. [[Krok (G1)\|Krok]] tended to avoid him for this. {{storylink\|A Common Foe\|Krok's ''Wings Universe'' profile}}

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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on Double Punch at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Decepticon/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on Double Punch at TFU.info]''
	::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/action_masters/europe/instr_double_punch.jpg Instructions for Double Punch at Botchthecrab.com]''		::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/decepticon/action_masters/europe/instr_double_punch.jpg Instructions for Double Punch at Botchthecrab.com]''
	{{-}}		{{--}}

	===''Beast Wars''===		===''Beast Wars''===
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Double Punch at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/DoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on ''Beast Wars'' Double Punch at TFU.info]''
	{{-}}		{{--}}

	===''Timelines''===		===''Timelines''===
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	::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCDoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Double Punch at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCDoublePunch/doublepunch.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Double Punch at TFU.info]''
	{{-}}		{{--}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Beast Wars */ BotCon Japan credits

2025-03-08T19:10:50Z

Beast Wars: BotCon Japan credits

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	:*''Release date'': [[December 12]], 1998		:*''Release date'': [[December 12]], 1998
	:*''Accessories:'' "[[Beeline#Toys\|Beeline]]" drone, 2 missiles		:*''Accessories:'' "[[Beeline#Toys\|Beeline]]" drone, 2 missiles
			{{toydesigner\|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (packaging artist)}}

	: A [[BotCon Japan 1998]] [[exclusive]] limited to 600 pieces, ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' Double Punch is a [[redeco]] of Mega Class [[Scorponok (BW)#Toys\|Scorponok]], transforming into a large organic scorpion. His tail features a geared "jabbing" action, while each claw hides a spring-loaded gimmick: the right (robot mode) claw launches the observation drone [[Beeline]], while the left hides a dual missile launcher activated by opening the upper part of the claw wide. Aside from his normal robot-mode head, he also has a "mutant mask".		: A [[BotCon Japan 1998]] [[exclusive]] limited to 600 pieces, ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' Double Punch is a [[redeco]] of Mega Class [[Scorponok (BW)#Toys\|Scorponok]], transforming into a large organic scorpion. His tail features a geared "jabbing" action, while each claw hides a spring-loaded gimmick: the right (robot mode) claw launches the observation drone [[Beeline]], while the left hides a dual missile launcher activated by opening the upper part of the claw wide. Aside from his normal robot-mode head, he also has a "mutant mask".

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	{{factions\|decepticon\|decepticong2\|predacon}}		{{factions\|decepticon\|decepticong2\|predacon}}
	:''Double Punch is a [[Decepticon]] and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Double Punch is a [[Decepticon]] and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:G1DoublePunch.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|Maybe if I pretend to be BlackZarak, I'd be more cool.]]		[[File:G1DoublePunch.jpg\|upright=1.3\|thumb\|Maybe if I pretend to be BlackZarak, I'd be more cool.]]

	Highly aggressive and even more foul-mouthed, the only thing '''Double Punch''' loves more than a good act of violence is the planning that goes into the next one. This hulking brute was forged from the most durable metal alloys from the desert regions of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and has a specialty for desert combat... though he's pretty good at combat all-around, what with killing and destruction being his chief interests. If his [[gladiatorial combat\|gladiatorial matches]] end too quickly, he has been known to demolish parts of the arena and any unfortunate spectators around him. When employed as an assassin, Double Punch likes to lay low his targets in broad daylight, the better to spread public awareness of his skill.		Highly aggressive and even more foul-mouthed, the only thing '''Double Punch''' loves more than a good act of violence is the planning that goes into the next one. This hulking brute was forged from the most durable metal alloys from the desert regions of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] and has a specialty for desert combat... though he's pretty good at combat all-around, what with killing and destruction being his chief interests. If his [[gladiatorial combat\|gladiatorial matches]] end too quickly, he has been known to demolish parts of the arena and any unfortunate spectators around him. When employed as an assassin, Double Punch likes to lay low his targets in broad daylight, the better to spread public awareness of his skill.