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:''Bug Bite is a [[Renegade]] from [[GoBots]] posing as a [[Decepticon]], or a [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] [[Mercenary]], from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Bug Bite is a [[Renegade]] from the [[GoBots]] [[continuity family]].''


[[File:BugBiteClose.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Mighty cyborgs! Mighty redecos!]]
[[File:GoBots5BugBite.jpg|thumb|250px|Evil. Yellow. Different.]]
 
'''Bug Bite''' (aka '''Bugbite''') is a brilliant yet amoral scientist, specializing in coopting and adapting others' technology and advancements for his own use. He is a cyborg hailing from [[Gobotron]] which is, similarly to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], consumed by an endless civil war.
'''Bug Bite''' (aka '''Bugbite''') is a brilliant yet amoral scientist, specializing in co-opting and adapting others' technology and advancements for his own use. He is actually a cyborg hailing from another dimension, specifically coming from [[Gobotron|a robotic world]] which was, similarly to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], consumed by an endless civil war. This war was stopped only when the fate of not only their planet but their entire universe was threatened by an extradimensional influence.
 
Under the strict supervision of the [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian]] [[Treds]], Bug Bite was enlisted to an allied team and sent into the dimension which threatened their own. Bug Bite took a new body and infiltrated the ranks of the [[Decepticon]]s, hoping not only to discover the source of his home universe's plight, but take calculated revenge.
 
In some universes, Bug Bite is a full-fledged [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] affiliated with the [[Mercenary]] faction. Keep chuggin', Bug Bite!


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Renegade Rhetoric===
Bug Bite was a minion of [[Renegade#Members|Gunnyr]], subjugating [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardians]] deep inside [[Gobotron]]. Eventually his leader was deposed by [[Guardian (GoBots)#Members|Ace and Dart]], leaving him imprisoned on one of Gobotron's moons. [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] freed him and his leader, and Bug Bite became a seemingly loyal Renegade. Cy-Kill thought he had his own agenda, but he never crossed the line. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/15}}
Bug Bite was one of several Renegades to enter the [[communication moon]] of [[Gobotron]] after [[Fitor (GoBots)|Fitor]] stole it with an [[Astro-Beam]]. An injured [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] took them out one-by-one. Bug Bite had a pallet of girders knocked onto him. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/21}}
===''Timelines''===
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Witheredhopeinterrogated.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Legal challenge of the GoBots.]]
[[File:BugBiteClose.jpg|left|thumb|Mighty cyborgs! Mighty redecos!]]
As [[Gargent 984.08 Alpha|their universe]] neared its destruction, a threat posed by a multiversal [[Cataclysm (GoBots)|Cataclysm]], a team of [[G1 GoBots|six GoBots]] were chosen to travel to a parallel dimension, assimilate themselves into the Transformers' war, and determine the cause of the cataclysm. Bug Bite, with his mad scientific genius, was chosen to be part of this group.
As [[Gargent 984.08 Alpha|their universe]] neared its destruction, a threat posed by a multiversal [[Cataclysm (GoBots)|Cataclysm]], a team of [[G1 GoBots|six GoBots]] were chosen to travel to a parallel dimension, assimilate themselves into the Transformers' war, and determine the cause of the cataclysm. Bug Bite, with his mad scientific genius, was chosen to be part of this group. {{storylink|Withered Hope}} Prior to leaving, he created [[Bug Bite II]] as a spare body, but the drone was ultimately left behind on GoBotron. {{storylink|Bug Bite II|Bug Bite II bio}}


But instead of landing in [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|the Transformers universe]] that originated the cataclysm, Bug Bite—along with companions [[Small Foot]], [[Treds]], [[Bad Boy]], [[Road Ranger]], and [[Path Finder]]—was snagged in mid-journey into [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon|the Transformers universe]] populated by the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]. As the team were tagged, examined, and interrogated, Bug Bite remained petulantly indignant throughout. At the first opportunity, he snuck off alone into the "offworlder" portion of [[Axiom Nexus]] using a portable [[Astro-Beam]]. Hearing about some stolen black-ops passes that would get him off-world unimpeded, he murdered [[Comet|a "new friend"]] for his money, and sold the Astro-Beam to the passes' new owner [[Escargon]] in order to obtain one. Using his new funds, he had his cortex installed into a new body by [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] on the black market, and used the black-ops pass to travel to their original destination universe... leaving his teammates to deal with the fallout of his actions. {{storylink|Withered Hope}} {{storylink|Games of Deception|Bug Bite's ''Timelines'' profile}}
But instead of landing in [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|the Transformers universe]] that originated the cataclysm, Bug Bite—along with companions [[Small Foot]], [[Treds]], [[Bad Boy]], [[Road Ranger]], and [[Path Finder]]—was snagged in mid-journey into [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon|the Transformers universe]] populated by the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]. As the team were tagged, examined, and interrogated, Bug Bite remained petulantly indignant throughout. At the first opportunity, he snuck off alone into the "offworlder" portion of [[Axiom Nexus]] using a portable [[Astro-Beam]]. Hearing about some stolen black-ops passes that would get him off-world unimpeded, he murdered [[Comet|a "new friend"]] for his money, and sold the Astro-Beam to the passes' new owner [[Escargon]] in order to obtain one. Using his new funds, he had his cortex installed into a new body by [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] on the black market, and used the black-ops pass to travel to their original destination universe... leaving his teammates to deal with the fallout of his actions. {{storylink|Withered Hope}} {{storylink|Games of Deception|Bug Bite's ''Timelines'' profile}}
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Bug Bite discovered that [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was somehow responsible for the death of his universe, so he rounded up his amazingly loyal troops and landed on Earth. He requested an audience with Megatron through [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] and his [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], but this meeting was merely a ploy by Bug Bite to snare these Decepticons with cerebro-shells.
Bug Bite discovered that [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] was somehow responsible for the death of his universe, so he rounded up his amazingly loyal troops and landed on Earth. He requested an audience with Megatron through [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] and his [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], but this meeting was merely a ploy by Bug Bite to snare these Decepticons with cerebro-shells.


[[File:Bugbiteseeksrevenge.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|He's seen [[Cy-Kill (disambiguation)|Cy-Kill]] beaten up in all those cameos, and he's pissed.]]
Subsequently, Bug Bite marched straight into Megatron's stronghold, the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', under the pretense of striking a deal. Almost immediately, Bug Bite switched on the other Decepticons' mind control, and Megatron found himself surrounded by weapons pointed in his direction. Unfortunately, rogue Autobots led by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] were waiting outside and jammed the cerebro-shells' signal, though with mixed results. Bug Bite appeared dead during the following battle after Megatron blew off his head. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}
Subsequently, Bug Bite marched straight into Megatron's stronghold, the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', under the pretense of striking a deal. Almost immediately, Bug Bite switched on the other Decepticons' mind control, and Megatron found himself surrounded by weapons pointed in his direction. Unfortunately, rogue Autobots led by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] were waiting outside and jammed the cerebro-shells' signal, though with mixed results. Bug Bite appeared dead during the following battle after Megatron blew off his head. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}


While [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] pulled the damaged bodies of [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and Bug Bite into the repair room of their ship, Bug Bite's dimension-traveling GoBot companions arrived via a portal. Bug Bite revealed himself to be alive after all, explaining that he'd kept his organic brain behind his windshield, like on his original GoBot body, not inside his new Transformer-styled head. He announced to the others that they should expect other GoBot travelers very soon... {{storylink|Withered Hope}} During a subsequent recharge cycle on the way to the rendezvous, Bug Bite ditched his comrades once again. {{storylink|Sunrise}}
While [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] pulled the damaged bodies of [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and Bug Bite into the repair room of their ship, Bug Bite's dimension-traveling GoBot companions arrived via a portal. Bug Bite revealed himself to be alive after all, explaining that he'd kept his organic brain behind his windshield, like on his original GoBot body, not inside his new Transformer-styled head. He announced to the others that they should expect other GoBot travelers very soon... {{storylink|Withered Hope}} During a subsequent recharge cycle on the way to the rendezvous, Bug Bite ditched his comrades once again. {{storylink|Sunrise}}
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===Renegade Rhetoric===
Bug Bite was a minion of [[Gunnyr]], subjugating [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardians]] deep inside [[Gobotron]]. Eventually his leader was deposed by [[Ace (GoBots)|Ace]] and [[Dart]], leaving him imprisoned on one of Gobotron's moons. [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] freed him and his leader, and Bug Bite became a seemingly loyal Renegade. Cy-Kill thought he had his own agenda, but he never crossed the line. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/15}}
 
When the [[Rock Lord]]s arrived on [[Gobotron]] to establish a treaty, Cy-Kill sent Bug Bite and [[Spoiler]] to [[Gobotolis]] to upset the accords. The Renegades manipulated the Guardians (particularly [[Turbo (GoBots)|Turbo]]) into suspecting the unfamiliar [[Rock Roller]] of sabotage, driving a wedge between the allies. When [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] was injured in an explosion seemingly caused by Rock Roller, Turbo seized command and demanded all the Rock Lords imprisoned. Unfortunately for the Renegades, the truth eventually came out and the treaty was ratified. {{storylink|On the Rocks}}
 
Bug Bite later joined six other Renegades under Cy-Kill's command in an attempt to take over the formerly lost [[Communication Moon]] of Gobotron, which [[Fitor (GoBots)|Fitor]] had captured with an [[Astro-Beam]]. In spite of being injured, Leader-1 singlehandedly defeated the entire squad, taking out Bug Bite by knocking a pile of girders onto him. {{Storylink|The Stolen Moon}}
 
===Legends World===
During his stay in the [[Legends World]], [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]]'s plans escalated from stealing [[Mini-Con]]s to stealing rare toys, [[#Toys|''Collector's Edition'' Bug Bite]] and [[Bad Boy#Toys|Bad Boy]] among them. {{storylink|LG18 Armada Starscream Super Mode}}


===''Legends'' comic===
===''Legends'' comic===
Bug Bite was among the evil [[Kreon]]s summoned by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to conquer the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}}
Bug Bite was among the evil [[Kreon]]s summoned by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to conquer the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}}


===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
===''Go-Bots'' comic===
{{note|In the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', Bug Bite is a [[Mercenary]] instead of a Decepticon and/or Renegade. This is also the ''only'' continuity thus far in which he is (presumably) a full-fledged Cybertronian rather than a GoBot posing as one.}}
Bug Bite was one of the earliest [[GoBot|Go-Bots]]. When [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] led the Go-Bots in revolt against humanity, Bug Bite joined the cause, shooting up a diner. {{storylink|Go-Bots issue 2|Go-Bots #2}} Thousands of years in the future, after the conquered Earth had been rebuilt into Gobotron, Bug Bite arose as [[Road Ranger]]'s second-in-command, aiding him in killing the [[Vamp]]s attacking the cities and riding with him to [[Gobotropolis]]. Road Ranger eventually decided to leave Earth behind, taking Gobotron into deep space so the Go-Bots could find their place in the universe. As the planet streaked through hyperspace, Bug Bite questioned Road Ranger about his future plans. Road Ranger revealed that they would begin building new Go-Bots and new Gobotrons, seeding mechanical life throughout the [[multiverse]]. Stating that he was creating [[Optimus Prime (G1)|an optimized heir]], Road Ranger encouraged Bug Bite [[Bumblebee (G1)|to do the same]]. As the Volkswagen considered it, he questioned what should be done with [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] and Cy-Kill. Road Ranger ordered his second to take what parts could be salvaged from either and use them to build [[Starscream (G1)|a new Go-Bot]]. One that, hopefully, would embody the best of both leaders. {{storylink|Go-Bots issue 5|Go-Bots #5}}
{{voiceactor|[[Alex Taber]] (English)|[[José Angel Torres]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:EarthriseEpisode2-Bugbite.jpg|260px|thumb|]]
Bug Bite was a member of [[Doubledealer]]'s crew of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} hired by [[Quintesson Judge]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to [[Chaar]]. Though he had a brief struggle with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Bug Bite was able to bring in the Autobots with the help of the other Mercenaries. However, after Deseeus refused to pay them, the group helped the Autobots escape and battled the [[Quintesson]]'s [[Deseeus Army Drone|forces]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}
 
After Deseeus took a hands-on approach by controlling Doubledealer's mind, Bug Bite and [[Exhaust]] were the only members of the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'' crew to stick around. The two were sent to patch up holes in the ship during its battle with both the Autobots and the Decepticons over [[Earth]], during which he mused that he liked the new paradigm. Before he could finish the job, Bug Bite was shot by the stowaway Autobot [[Cog (G1)|Cog]], sending the Mercenary tumbling into space. Deseeus later called for Bug Bite and Exhaust to the bridge but was met with no response. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
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{{anchor|Exclusive}}
{{anchor|Exclusive}}
[[File:G1-toy BugBite-ehobby.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Evil, evil Bumblebee.]]
[[File:G1-toy BugBite-ehobby.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Evil, evil Bumblebee.]]
*'''G1 GoBots''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''G1 GoBots''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])}}</ul>
**''ID number'': '''84'''
:*''ID number'': '''84'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (deco artist)}}
 
: Bug Bite is a [[redeco]] of the [[retool]]ed ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumblebee]], transforming into a "penny racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. This version of the mold has a new head/face mold based on Bumblebee's animation model.
 
:Bug Bite's name does not appear in any of the final product material of this set; it only appears in an early photoshopped promotional image on the e-HOBBY website. The individual toys' names were dropped when [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s legal department became concerned at how Bandai—the company that made the toys that would become the Tonka GoBots—would react to the names being used, despite the minimal chance of provable trademark infringement on Takara's part.


: Bug Bite is a [[redeco]] of the [[retool]]ed ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumblebee]], transforming into a "penny racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. He was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] [[Collector's Edition]] six-pack with [[Bad Boy]], [[Path Finder]], [[Road Ranger]], [[Small Foot]], and [[Treds]].  
: He was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]]-[[exclusive]] [[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] six-pack with [[Bad Boy#Toys|Bad Boy]], [[Path Finder#Toys|Path Finder]], [[Road Ranger#Toys|Road Ranger]], [[Small Foot#Toys|Small Foot]], and [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].  


: The original version of this mold is also used by [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] and [[Volks (G1)|Volks]].
: The original version of this mold is also used by [[Glyph (Universe)#Toys|Glyph]] and [[Volks (G1)|Volks]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/BugBite/bugbite.htm More info on e-Hobby Bug Bite at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/BugBite/bugbite.htm More info on e-HOBBY Bug Bite at TFU.info]''
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{{G1BumblebeeMold}}
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===''Timelines''===
===''Timelines''===
[[File:Classics Bugbite Toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's smiling because you're sitting on a bomb.]]
[[File:Classics Bugbite Toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|He's smiling because you're sitting on a bomb.]]
*'''Games of Deception!''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Games of Deception!''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])}}</ul>
**''Accessories'': "Tidal Wave" trailer/[[jet pack]]
:*''Accessories'': "Tidal Wave" trailer/[[jet pack]]
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=You may know Bugbite from Transformers Earthrise. I had worked with @PlayWithThisToo closely on this one, as we went back & forth on colors, and ultimately came up with a white Classics Bumblebee repaint. The final figure ditched the metallic blue/gray in the end.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370246117196238848|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>


: Bug Bite is part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-themed [[BotCon 2007]] box set, along with [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Dirge]], [[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thrust]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thundercracker]]. Bug Bite is a white and black redeco of the ''Classics'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]] toy, transforming into a sports coupe of indeterminate model. He tows a small trailer with his "[[Tidal Wave (Classics)|Tidal Wave]]" drone-unit on the back, which converts into a jet-pack to give him "flight" in robot mode. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].
: Bug Bite is part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''-themed [[BotCon 2007]] box set, along with [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Dirge]], [[Dreadwind (G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]], [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thrust]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Timelines|Thundercracker]]. Bug Bite is a white and black redeco of the ''Classics'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Classics|Bumblebee]] toy, transforming into a sports coupe of indeterminate model. He tows a small trailer with his "[[Tidal Wave (Classics)|Tidal Wave]]" drone-unit on the back, which converts into a jet-pack to give him "flight" in robot mode. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].
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: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Classics|Cliffjumper]].
: This mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Classics|Cliffjumper]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BCBugBite/bugbite.htm More info on BotCon Bug Bite at TFU.info]''
::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370246117196238848 Designer commentary on Timelines Bug Bite from Joe Moore on Twitter]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/BCBugBite/bugbite.htm More info on Timelines Bug Bite at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsBumblebeeMold}}
{{ClassicsBumblebeeMold}}
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===''Generations''===
===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Bug-Bite.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Wait, since I'm a redeco of Cliffjumper, does it mean I'm gonna be scrap?"]]
{{main|Bug Bite (G1)#Toys}}
*'''Bug Bite''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-GS16'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-27'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[June 26]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories'': Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk
 
:A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'', Bug Bite is a redeco/retool of [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]], with the head from ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]]. This version of Bug Bite displays a black [[Mercenary]] faction symbol on his chest, as per his appearance in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon.
 
:Bug Bite transforms from robot into a 1980s sports coupe that is strongly reminiscent of a Porsche 924 Turbo, though with a front end which resembles that of the {{w|Mitsubishi Starion}}, while omitting the original ''Collector's Edition'' toy's Penny Racer aesthetic. Bug Bite also has molded high-performance brake discs, a surprising detail carried over from a mainline ''Transformers'' figure. Much like Cliffjumper's other mold-mates, Bug Bite's depiction as being rather small in most ''Transformers'' media means this figure is much shorter than a typical Deluxe-priced figure and is closer to being a particularly large Legends-priced figure. Like all Deluxe Class figures of the ''War for Cybertron'' subline, Bug Bite includes numerous 3 mm posts and [[5 mm post|5 mm ports]] for attaching other accessories as part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], but due to his small size he cannot easily accommodate an entire Weaponizer or [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]] figure. Additionally, he is highly articulated for a mainline Legends-sized Transformer, with over 90-degree ankles and two-way elbows, and a complex transformation scheme. Undocumented in the instructions, Bug Bite's neck is actually mounted on a ball-joint, and when popped out of its housing offers a larger range of articulation.
 
:The rest of his price-point is made up with Bug Bite's large cannon. It can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis that can attach under his wheels. The backend of the cannon is folded out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed, while also being used as a melee weapon. It can also be mounted on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Similarly, his [[partformer|detaching]] car trunk can either be put into the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with the help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the backend of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other.
 
:It's also worth noting that almost ''all'' of Bug Bite's white coloring is painted, with only his head and forearms being bare white plastic. While this avoids color disparity, particularly in vehicle mode, it also means he is incredibly prone to paint chipping. The mold was differently retooled into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations|Hubcap]].
 
:The toy is branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline by Hasbro in the US but as part of ''Earthrise'' [[TakaraTomy]] in [[Japan]].
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
===BotCon 2007===
* '''Deco Pin''' (2007)
* '''Deco Pin''' (2007)


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===Flame Toys===
===Flame Toys===
====Furai Model====
{{main|Bug Bite (G1)#Merchandise}}
*'''Bug Bite''' (October 2020)
 
{{toystub}}
===Auldey===
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{{main|Goldbug (SG)#Merchandise}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:GoBotsBugBiteModel.png|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Mr. Angry Windshield-Wiper Eyes as seen in the original ''Challenge of the Go-Bots'' cartoon.]]
[[File:GoBotsBugBiteModel.png|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Mr. Angry Windshield-Wiper Eyes as seen in the original ''Challenge of the Go-Bots'' cartoon.]]
* Bug Bite's name does not appear in any of the final product material on the Japanese e-Hobby set from which he "originated"; it only appeared in an early photoshopped promotional image on the e-Hobby website. The individual toys' names were dropped when [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s legal department became concerned at how Bandai—the company that made the toys that would become the Tonka GoBots—would react to the names being used, despite the minimal chance of provable trademark infringement on Takara's part.
* This, of course, was rendered moot once [[Fun Publications]] took the ball and ran with it, re-establishing explicit ties between the two formerly-rival franchises.
* Bug Bite's name is spelled as one word, '''Bugbite''', on some BotCon 2007 material and the credits for 2020's ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon.
* According to ''Timelines'' collaborator [[Ben Yee]], [[Lanny Lathem]] of Fun Publications intended Bug Bite's purple "tribal" paint applications to be a highly stylized version of the Decepticon insignia.
* According to ''Timelines'' collaborator [[Ben Yee]], [[Lanny Lathem]] of Fun Publications intended Bug Bite's purple "tribal" paint applications to be a highly stylized version of the Decepticon insignia.
* Bug Bite's ''Classics'' body model is an "off-white C1186-P0019" (the product number for the ''Classics'' Bumblebee toy in the real world), according to the black market bodyshop [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] in "[[Withered Hope]]". He also bought a gutted [[Wave Crusher]] and a Decepticon signal transponder, but declined the X-03 custom add-ons (referring to the fan-made custom parts kit for ''Classics'' Cliffjumper).
* Bug Bite's ''Classics'' body model is an "off-white C1186-P0019" (the product number for the ''Classics'' Bumblebee toy in the real world), according to the black market bodyshop [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] in "[[Withered Hope]]". He also bought a gutted [[Wave Crusher]] and a Decepticon signal transponder, but declined the X-03 custom add-ons (referring to the fan-made custom parts kit for ''Classics'' Cliffjumper).
* When Bug Bite gets a new head at the end of "Withered Hope", it is pointed out by Dreadwing that it doesn't quite match his body's off-white. This is a reference to the fact that his Botcon toy's head was much more white than his body.
* When Bug Bite gets a new head at the end of "Withered Hope", it is pointed out by Dreadwing that it doesn't quite match his body's off-white. This is a reference to the fact that his ''Timelines'' toy's head was much more white than his body.
* The BotCon 2007 Bug Bite toy's coloration was used for the "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' version of [[Bumblebee (SG Animated)|Bumblebee]].
* The BotCon 2007 Bug Bite toy's coloration was used for the "[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' version of [[Bumblebee (SG Animated)|Bumblebee]].
* Kreon Bug Bite wears the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bumblebee]] helmet, naturally.
* Kreon Bug Bite wears the [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bumblebee]] helmet, naturally.
* Bug Bite's color scheme serves as the basis for the [[Waruder]] mecha [[Paralyzer]] and, by extension, the Renegade drone [[Bug Bite II]].
* Bug Bite's color scheme serves as the basis for the [[Waruder]] mecha [[Paralyzer]] and, by extension, the Renegade drone [[Bug Bite II]].
* Versions of Bug Bite have also appeared in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' cartoons. As there is no clear evidence of this being the same dimension-hopping Gobotron native, {{SITENAME SHORT}} has opted to treat [[Bug Bite (G1)|Generation 1 Bug Bite]] and [[Bug Bite (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' Bug Bite]] as separate characters.


===Foreign names===
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bug Bite''' (バグバイト ''Bagu Baito'')
*''Japanese:'' '''Bug Bite''' (バグバイト ''Bagu Baito'')
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This article is a featured article, and considered to be one of the most informative on this wiki.

The name or term "Bug Bite" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Bug Bite (disambiguation).
Bug Bite is a Renegade from the GoBots continuity family.
Evil. Yellow. Different.

Bug Bite (aka Bugbite) is a brilliant yet amoral scientist, specializing in coopting and adapting others' technology and advancements for his own use. He is a cyborg hailing from Gobotron which is, similarly to Cybertron, consumed by an endless civil war.

Fiction

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Timelines

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Mighty cyborgs! Mighty redecos!

As their universe neared its destruction, a threat posed by a multiversal Cataclysm, a team of six GoBots were chosen to travel to a parallel dimension, assimilate themselves into the Transformers' war, and determine the cause of the cataclysm. Bug Bite, with his mad scientific genius, was chosen to be part of this group. Withered Hope Prior to leaving, he created Bug Bite II as a spare body, but the drone was ultimately left behind on GoBotron. Bug Bite II bio

But instead of landing in the Transformers universe that originated the cataclysm, Bug Bite—along with companions Small Foot, Treds, Bad Boy, Road Ranger, and Path Finder—was snagged in mid-journey into the Transformers universe populated by the TransTech. As the team were tagged, examined, and interrogated, Bug Bite remained petulantly indignant throughout. At the first opportunity, he snuck off alone into the "offworlder" portion of Axiom Nexus using a portable Astro-Beam. Hearing about some stolen black-ops passes that would get him off-world unimpeded, he murdered a "new friend" for his money, and sold the Astro-Beam to the passes' new owner Escargon in order to obtain one. Using his new funds, he had his cortex installed into a new body by Swindle, Swindle and Swindle on the black market, and used the black-ops pass to travel to their original destination universe... leaving his teammates to deal with the fallout of his actions. Withered Hope Bug Bite's Timelines profile

Maybe if Bug Bite brainwashes himself some friends, he won't feel so alone.

Bug Bite appeared on Cybertron approximately at the time of the battle with Unicron. He eventually fit in with Bludgeon's troops, quickly becoming favored. (Bug Bite had also reverse-engineered a mind-control device using cerebro-shell technology. Let's just say the other Decepticons suddenly liked him very much.)

Bug Bite discovered that Megatron was somehow responsible for the death of his universe, so he rounded up his amazingly loyal troops and landed on Earth. He requested an audience with Megatron through Starscream and his Seekers, but this meeting was merely a ploy by Bug Bite to snare these Decepticons with cerebro-shells.

Subsequently, Bug Bite marched straight into Megatron's stronghold, the Ark, under the pretense of striking a deal. Almost immediately, Bug Bite switched on the other Decepticons' mind control, and Megatron found himself surrounded by weapons pointed in his direction. Unfortunately, rogue Autobots led by Ultra Magnus were waiting outside and jammed the cerebro-shells' signal, though with mixed results. Bug Bite appeared dead during the following battle after Megatron blew off his head. Games of Deception

While Dreadwind pulled the damaged bodies of Weirdwolf and Bug Bite into the repair room of their ship, Bug Bite's dimension-traveling GoBot companions arrived via a portal. Bug Bite revealed himself to be alive after all, explaining that he'd kept his organic brain behind his windshield, like on his original GoBot body, not inside his new Transformer-styled head. He announced to the others that they should expect other GoBot travelers very soon... Withered Hope During a subsequent recharge cycle on the way to the rendezvous, Bug Bite ditched his comrades once again. Sunrise

Renegade Rhetoric

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Bug Bite was a minion of Gunnyr, subjugating Guardians deep inside Gobotron. Eventually his leader was deposed by Ace and Dart, leaving him imprisoned on one of Gobotron's moons. Cy-Kill freed him and his leader, and Bug Bite became a seemingly loyal Renegade. Cy-Kill thought he had his own agenda, but he never crossed the line. Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/15

When the Rock Lords arrived on Gobotron to establish a treaty, Cy-Kill sent Bug Bite and Spoiler to Gobotolis to upset the accords. The Renegades manipulated the Guardians (particularly Turbo) into suspecting the unfamiliar Rock Roller of sabotage, driving a wedge between the allies. When Leader-1 was injured in an explosion seemingly caused by Rock Roller, Turbo seized command and demanded all the Rock Lords imprisoned. Unfortunately for the Renegades, the truth eventually came out and the treaty was ratified. On the Rocks

Bug Bite later joined six other Renegades under Cy-Kill's command in an attempt to take over the formerly lost Communication Moon of Gobotron, which Fitor had captured with an Astro-Beam. In spite of being injured, Leader-1 singlehandedly defeated the entire squad, taking out Bug Bite by knocking a pile of girders onto him. The Stolen Moon

Legends World

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During his stay in the Legends World, Armada Megatron's plans escalated from stealing Mini-Cons to stealing rare toys, Collector's Edition Bug Bite and Bad Boy among them. LG18 Armada Starscream Super Mode

Legends comic

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Bug Bite was among the evil Kreons summoned by Megatron to conquer the Legends World. Special Chapter

Go-Bots comic

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Bug Bite was one of the earliest Go-Bots. When Cy-Kill led the Go-Bots in revolt against humanity, Bug Bite joined the cause, shooting up a diner. Go-Bots #2 Thousands of years in the future, after the conquered Earth had been rebuilt into Gobotron, Bug Bite arose as Road Ranger's second-in-command, aiding him in killing the Vamps attacking the cities and riding with him to Gobotropolis. Road Ranger eventually decided to leave Earth behind, taking Gobotron into deep space so the Go-Bots could find their place in the universe. As the planet streaked through hyperspace, Bug Bite questioned Road Ranger about his future plans. Road Ranger revealed that they would begin building new Go-Bots and new Gobotrons, seeding mechanical life throughout the multiverse. Stating that he was creating an optimized heir, Road Ranger encouraged Bug Bite to do the same. As the Volkswagen considered it, he questioned what should be done with Leader-1 and Cy-Kill. Road Ranger ordered his second to take what parts could be salvaged from either and use them to build a new Go-Bot. One that, hopefully, would embody the best of both leaders. Go-Bots #5

Toys

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Collector's Edition

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Evil, evil Bumblebee.
  • G1 GoBots (Multi-pack, 2004)
Bug Bite is a redeco of the retooled The Transformers Collection Bumblebee, transforming into a "penny racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. This version of the mold has a new head/face mold based on Bumblebee's animation model.
Bug Bite's name does not appear in any of the final product material of this set; it only appears in an early photoshopped promotional image on the e-HOBBY website. The individual toys' names were dropped when Takara's legal department became concerned at how Bandai—the company that made the toys that would become the Tonka GoBots—would react to the names being used, despite the minimal chance of provable trademark infringement on Takara's part.
He was only available in an e-HOBBY-exclusive Collector's Edition six-pack with Bad Boy, Path Finder, Road Ranger, Small Foot, and Treds.
The original version of this mold is also used by Glyph and Volks.
The Transformers mold: Bumblebee

Version 1:

  • 3H Productions: Expanded Universe Glyph
  • Takara: Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 11 Bumble (yellow)
  • 11 Bumble (red)

  • C-56 Bumble (Transformers 2010)
  • Bumble (keychain)
  • Bumble (black keychain)
  • IGA: Transformers Bumblebee (yellow)
  • Bumblebee (red)

  • Bumblebee (blue)
  • Bumblebee (white)
  • Bumblebee (silver)


Version 2:

  • Takara: The Transformers Collection 12 Bumble
  • TakaraTomy: Encore 10 Bumble
  • e-HOBBY: Collector's Edition 84 Bug Bite

Timelines

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He's smiling because you're sitting on a bomb.
  • Games of Deception! (Multi-pack, 2007)
Bug Bite is part of the Classics-themed BotCon 2007 box set, along with Dirge, Dreadwind, Thrust, and Thundercracker. Bug Bite is a white and black redeco of the Classics Bumblebee toy, transforming into a sports coupe of indeterminate model. He tows a small trailer with his "Tidal Wave" drone-unit on the back, which converts into a jet-pack to give him "flight" in robot mode. As with most Classics toys, he features a heat-sensitive rubsign.
There were 1500 Classics Bug Bite figures produced.
This mold was also used to make Classics Cliffjumper.
Classics mold: Bumblebee
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  • TakaraTomy:

Generations Selects

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Main article: Bug Bite (G1)#Toys

Merchandise

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BotCon 2007

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  • Deco Pin (2007)
The first 100 people to pre-register for a BotCon 2007 Primus package also received a bonus metal pin with Bug Bite's "tribal" deco on it.

Flame Toys

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Main article: Bug Bite (G1)#Merchandise

Auldey

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Main article: Goldbug (SG)#Merchandise

Notes

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Mr. Angry Windshield-Wiper Eyes as seen in the original Challenge of the Go-Bots cartoon.
  • According to Timelines collaborator Ben Yee, Lanny Lathem of Fun Publications intended Bug Bite's purple "tribal" paint applications to be a highly stylized version of the Decepticon insignia.
  • Bug Bite's Classics body model is an "off-white C1186-P0019" (the product number for the Classics Bumblebee toy in the real world), according to the black market bodyshop Swindle, Swindle and Swindle in "Withered Hope". He also bought a gutted Wave Crusher and a Decepticon signal transponder, but declined the X-03 custom add-ons (referring to the fan-made custom parts kit for Classics Cliffjumper).
  • When Bug Bite gets a new head at the end of "Withered Hope", it is pointed out by Dreadwing that it doesn't quite match his body's off-white. This is a reference to the fact that his Timelines toy's head was much more white than his body.
  • The BotCon 2007 Bug Bite toy's coloration was used for the "Shattered Glass" Animated version of Bumblebee.
  • Kreon Bug Bite wears the Bumblebee helmet, naturally.
  • Bug Bite's color scheme serves as the basis for the Waruder mecha Paralyzer and, by extension, the Renegade drone Bug Bite II.
  • Versions of Bug Bite have also appeared in the War for Cybertron Trilogy and Cyberverse cartoons. As there is no clear evidence of this being the same dimension-hopping Gobotron native, TFWiki.net has opted to treat Generation 1 Bug Bite and Cyberverse Bug Bite as separate characters.

Foreign names

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  • Japanese: Bug Bite (バグバイト Bagu Baito)

References

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  1. ↑ "You may know Bugbite from Transformers Earthrise. I had worked with @PlayWithThisToo closely on this one, as we went back & forth on colors, and ultimately came up with a white Classics Bumblebee repaint. The final figure ditched the metallic blue/gray in the end."—Joe Moore, Twitter, 2021/03/11
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