Pīpō

Pīpō is an Autobot Micromaster from the Victory portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

WOO WOO WOO

Pīpō (ピーポー) is a cheerful little ambulance guy with a heart of gold. He's always ready to do his duty, and his name sounds like his sirens!

Fiction

Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Victory cartoon

Voice actor: Hinako Yoshino (Japanese), Juan Zadala (Latin-American Spanish)

Zone cartoon

When Victory Saber initiated the "Zone Project", the Rescue Patrol helped rebuild planet Micro into planet Zone. To counter this threat, Violengiguar began conquering planets in order to create his own Decepticon Zone. The Race Car Patrol and all other Micromaster teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. Zone Part 1

When Bruticus attacked the planet Feminia, the Rescue Patrol were among several units of Micromasters deployed to stop him. Through teamwork, they proved triumphant. Zone Part 2

When the Nine Great Demon Generals attacked planet Feminia en masse, the Rescue Patrol Team helped evacuate the planet of as many lifeforms as possible. However, they were unable to save Victory Saber, who sacrificed himself to rescue the last of the humans. The Rescue Patrol were later seen cleaning up the Zone Base on planet Zone after another attack by the Demon Generals. Still later, they could be seen celebrating when Victory Saber (who was rescued by the Powered Masters) inaugurated Dai Atlas as new Supreme Commander. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!

When the Powered Masters flew off to the Tenth Planet for their showdown with Violengiguar, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. Zone Part 10

Legends comic

In 2038, Pīpō was on Zone when it was invaded by the forces of Violengiguar and Unicron Neo. Along with a number of fellow Micromasters, he swarmed the possessed body of Dai Atlas, distracting the Decepticon spirit inside until heavier weaponry could be brought to the battlefield. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One

Zone comic

When Victory Saber initiated the "Zone Project", the Rescue Patrol helped rebuild planet Micro into planet Zone. To counter this threat, Violengiguar began conquering planets in order to create his own Decepticon Zone. The Race Car Patrol and all other Micromaster teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. Zone Part 1

When Bruticus attacked the planet Feminia, the Rescue Patrol were among several units of Micromasters deployed to stop him. Through teamwork, they proved triumphant. Zone Part 2

When the Nine Great Demon Generals attacked planet Feminia en masse, the Rescue Patrol Team helped evacuate the planet of as many lifeforms as possible. However, they were unable to save Victory Saber, who sacrificed himself to rescue the last of the humans. The Rescue Patrol were later seen cleaning up the Zone Base on planet Zone after another attack by the Demon Generals. Still later, they could be seen celebrating when Victory Saber (who was rescued by the Powered Masters) inaugurated Dai Atlas as new Supreme Commander. Transformers: Zone

When the Powered Masters flew off to the Tenth Planet for their showdown with Violengiguar, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. Zone Part 10

The AllSpark Almanac

It was reported by ALTernity Today that Pipo urged residents of the North East Tri-Torus area to stay below Level 4 until the Devastator Winds died down. Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II

Toys

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I suppose it's better than being called "NEEEEEE-errrr", but not by much.

• Rescue Patrol Team (Micromaster Patrol 4-pack, 1990)

• ID number: C-331

Identical to the Hasbro Micromaster Fixit, Pīpō transforms into a white second generation Ford Transit ambulance. He was sold as part of the Rescue Patrol Team, along with Holi, Fire, and Boater.

• More information on Pipo (well, Fixit) at TFU.info

• Rocket Base (Micromaster base, 1990)

• ID number: C-330

The Takara release of the Rocket Base set included Pīpō and the other members of the Rescue Patrol, as well as Moonradar.

• Rescue Patrol Team (Micro Trailer team, 1991)

• ID number: C-373
• Accessories: Micro Trailer #10

The Rescue Patrol team was re-released in the Return of Convoy. The team members are unchanged, but this time they came with Micro Trailer #10.

Micro Transformers: American Rescue Team

• Kyūkyūsha (Micro Transformer, 1996)

• ID number: 02

American Rescue Team Kyūkyūsha (救急車, "Ambulance") is identical to the previous releases of Pīpō.

He was sold individually with a puzzle piece and a piece of candy. Collecting all four puzzle pieces would complete a play mat for the team.

Legacy

Nobody expects the Rescue Patrol inquisition!

• Deathsaurus (2023)

• Series: Victory / Legacy
• Known designers: Brian Jablonksi, Evan Brooks, and John Warden (Hasbro), Hisashi Yuki (TakaraTomy), Emiliano Santalucia (concept artist), Guido Guidi (packaging artist)

Legacy "Pipo" once again transforms into a tiny ambulance of undetermined, probably-made-up model, albeit now with a more involved transformation and improved posability.

Unlike most modern Micromasters, Pipo does not have any kind of third "weapon" mode whatsoever.

He and his fellow Rescue Patrol Team teammate Boater were only available with the HasLab Deathsaurus set; the two were added to the set as a reward to the fans for making Deathsaurus the most successful Transformers Haslab project to date on December 13, 2022, one day after funding was closed for Deathsaurus. Obviously, the pair are intended to complete the first "anime colors" version of the Rescue Patrol Team, with Holi and Fire having come with the previous Transformers HasLab, Deathsaurus's Autobot Rival Victory Saber.

Notes

• Pīpō's name is a common Japanese onomatopoeia for the two-tone wail of an ambulance siren.

Foreign names

• English: Stakeout (Omni Productions dub)
• Mandarin: Báigē (Taiwan, 白鴿, "White Pigeon"), Hēimiànshén (黑面神, "Waxy Leaf", literally "Black-faced Deity")
• Russian: Sanitar (Санитар, "Orderly")
• Spanish: Fixit (Latin-American cartoon dub)