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{{factions|mercenary}} | {{factions|mercenary|decepticon}} | ||
{{disambig3|Bug Bite}} | {{disambig3.5|the Transformer|the GoBot he's based on|Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite}} | ||
:''Bug Bite is a [[Mercenary]] from the [[ | :''Bug Bite is a [[Mercenary]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:EarthriseEpisode2-Bugbite.jpg|thumb|350px]] | [[File:EarthriseEpisode2-Bugbite.jpg|thumb|350px]] | ||
'''Bug Bite''' (aka '''Bugbite''') is a member of the [[Mercenary]] faction. | '''Bug Bite''' (aka '''Bugbite''')<ref>''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon</ref> is a member of the [[Mercenary]] faction. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon=== | ===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon=== | ||
{{voiceactor|[[Alex Taber]] (English)|[[José Angel Torres]] (Latin-American Spanish)}} | {{voiceactor|[[Alex Taber]] (English), [[Taichi Takeda]] (Japanese)|[[José Angel Torres]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Cafi Balloussier]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}} | ||
Bug Bite was a member of [[Doubledealer]]'s crew of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], hired by [[Quintesson Judge]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to [[Chaar]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} Aboard the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', the crew flew to the adrift ''Ark'' and infiltrated the ship. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} While reactivating the ship, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] went online and took Bug Bite captive as a shield against Exhaust and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], though they fired at them anyway. The Mercenaries successfully brought the Autobots to Chaar, though after Deeseeus refused to pay them and Doubledealer made a new deal with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Bug Bite and the others battled the [[Quintesson]]'s [[Deseeus Army Drone|forces]], including freeing Bumblebee, and helped the Autobots escape. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} | Bug Bite was a member of [[Doubledealer]]'s crew of [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], hired by [[Quintesson Judge (G1)|Quintesson Judge]] [[Deseeus]] to bring in the [[Autobot]]s aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to [[Chaar]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} Aboard the ''[[Fool's Fortune]]'', the crew flew to the adrift ''Ark'' and infiltrated the ship. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} While reactivating the ship, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] went online and took Bug Bite captive as a shield against Exhaust and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], though they fired at them anyway. The Mercenaries successfully brought the Autobots to Chaar, though after Deeseeus refused to pay them and Doubledealer made a new deal with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Bug Bite and the others battled the [[Quintesson]]'s [[Deseeus Army Drone|forces]], including freeing Bumblebee, and helped the Autobots escape. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}} | ||
After Deseeus took control of Doubledealer's mind, Exhaust and Bug Bite were the only remaining members of the ''Fool's Fortune'' crew. 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 and his partner were shot into the hole by stowaway Autobot [[Cog (G1)|Cog]], and the two Mercenaries tumbled into the void of space. Deseeus later called for Bug Bite and Exhaust to the bridge but was met with no response. The three were presumably killed when the ''Fool's Fortune'' warp drive exploded during the dogfight. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} | After Deseeus took control of Doubledealer's mind, Exhaust and Bug Bite were the only remaining members of the ''Fool's Fortune'' crew. 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 and his partner were shot into the hole by stowaway Autobot [[Cog (G1)|Cog]], and the two Mercenaries tumbled into the void of space. Deseeus later called for Bug Bite and Exhaust to the bridge but was met with no response. The three were presumably killed when the ''Fool's Fortune'' warp drive exploded during the dogfight. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} | ||
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===''Generations Selects''=== | ===''Generations Selects''=== | ||
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Bug-Bite.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]] | [[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Bug-Bite.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-merc|'''Bug Bite''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series'': ''War for Cybertron: Earthrise'' | |||
:*''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. | :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'' | :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. 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 | : This mold is much shorter than a typical Deluxe-priced figure, in keeping with Cliffjumper's shorter stature in most ''Transformers'' media. 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 back end 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. | ||
: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]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)# | : 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 toy is branded as part of the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline by Hasbro in the US, but as part of ''Earthrise'' by [[TakaraTomy]] in [[Japan]]. | |||
: This mold was differently retooled into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations Selects|Hubcap]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Shattered Glass Collection|Shattered Glass Collection]]'' [[Goldbug (SG)#Shattered Glass Collection|Goldbug]]. | |||
{{WFCEarthriseCliffjumperMold}} | {{WFCEarthriseCliffjumperMold}} | ||
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==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
===Flame Toys=== | ===Flame Toys=== | ||
[[File:Flame toys bugbite model kit.jpg|upright=1|thumb|*Renegade stickers not included]] | |||
*'''Bug Bite''' (Furai Model, October 2020) | *'''Bug Bite''' (Furai Model, October 2020) | ||
{{ | **''Accessories: Gun, Heli-pack, Hammer | ||
{{ | :Bug Bite is a redeco of the [[Bumblebee (G1)/merchandise#Furai_Model|Flame toys Bumblebee Furai model kit]], featuring a Decepticon logo on his chest and stickers that give him purple detailing around his chest, back, arms, feet, and helicopter backpack, as well as purple tinted windows. Bug Bite is made from ABS plastic and features over 50 joints. | ||
:If one chooses, the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like ''Gundam Markers'' can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos. | |||
{{-}} | |||
===Auldey=== | |||
{{main|Goldbug (SG)#Merchandise}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Bug Bite is a straight cross-continuity transplant of the ''[[GoBots]]'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|character of the same name]], utilizing the same "white Bumblebee redeco" design the original used as a disguise when traveling to the world of Generation 1. While the GoBot was a cyborg from the planet Gobotron, this Bug Bite is, far as we can tell, a fully robotic Cybertron native. | * Bug Bite is a straight cross-continuity transplant of the ''[[GoBots]]'' [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|character of the same name]], utilizing the same "white Bumblebee redeco" design the original used as a disguise when traveling to the world of Generation 1. While the GoBot was a cyborg from the planet Gobotron, this Bug Bite is, far as we can tell, a fully robotic Cybertron native. | ||
* Unlike most [[Hasbro Pulse]] listings which explain the origins behind each of the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' toys, giving a little bit of context as to who the character is and where they originated from, thus adding to the reason they are being sold as "special edition" releases from the main toyline; Bug Bite's listing makes absolutely no mention of the original [[e-HOBBY]] and [[BotCon]] toys or the colors that originated from them, nor does it make any mention of the [[GoBot]] origins or dimension-hopping nature of the character. The listing merely states that he is based on the [[Mercenary]] from the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon, further emphasizing the two as different characters.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-wfc-gs16-bug-bite Hasbro Pulse listing for ''Generations Selects'' Bug Bite: "This special edition WFC-GS16 Bug Bite figure is inspired by the mercenary from the Transformers War for Cybertron Netflix series, complete with the official mercenary faction logo."]</ref> | * Unlike most [[Hasbro Pulse]] listings which explain the origins behind each of the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' toys, giving a little bit of context as to who the character is and where they originated from, thus adding to the reason they are being sold as "special edition" releases from the main toyline; Bug Bite's listing makes absolutely no mention of the original [[e-HOBBY]] and [[BotCon]] toys or the colors that originated from them, nor does it make any mention of the [[GoBot]] origins or dimension-hopping nature of the character. The listing merely states that he is based on the [[Mercenary]] from the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon, further emphasizing the two as different characters.<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-wfc-gs16-bug-bite Hasbro Pulse listing for ''Generations Selects'' Bug Bite: "This special edition WFC-GS16 Bug Bite figure is inspired by the mercenary from the Transformers War for Cybertron Netflix series, complete with the official mercenary faction logo."]</ref> | ||
* | ** This separate entity status for Bug Bite was further supported when the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]-exclusive ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom#Store exclusives|Golden Disk Collection]]'' subline of ''Kingdom'' released "[[Road Ranger#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Autobot Road Ranger]]", a fellow GoBot-turned-Transformer, who kept his GoBot origins and was explicitly stated as being a dimension-hopper in-universe,<ref>[[Source:Kingdom Golden Disk Collection#CHAPTER 1: THROUGH THE VORTEX|''Golden Disk Collection'' Chapter 1]]</ref> with the listing's description also directly referencing the e-HOBBY box set.<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TRA-Golden-Ranger-Puffer/dp/B08TQQVPL2 Amazon listing for ''Golden Disk Collection'' Autobot Road Ranger: "Autobot Road Ranger comes with blaster and shield accessories, features deco based on his 2004 GoBots release."]</ref> | ||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Japanese:'' '''Bug Bite''' (バグバイト ''Bagu Baito'') | *''Japanese:'' '''Bug Bite''' (バグバイト ''Bagu Baito'') | ||
==See also== | |||
{{OtherVersions | |||
|charname=Bug Bite | |||
|disambig=Bug Bite (disambiguation) | |||
|body= | |||
*[[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]], the evil Renegade [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]-lookalike from ''[[GoBots]]''. | |||
*[[Bug Bite (Cyberverse)|Bug bite]], the [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]-lookalike Mercenary from ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''.}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Generation 1 Mercenaries]] | [[Category:Generation 1 Mercenaries]] | ||
[[Category:Generations Selects toy Mercenaries]] | [[Category:Generations Selects toy Mercenaries]] | ||
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]] | |||
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise characters]] | [[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:16, 21 January 2026
| This article is about the Transformer. For the GoBot he's based on, see Bug Bite (GoBots). For a list of other meanings, see Bug Bite (disambiguation). |
- Bug Bite is a Mercenary from the Earthrise portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Bug Bite (aka Bugbite)[1] is a member of the Mercenary faction.
Fiction
[edit]War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon
[edit]- Voice actor: Alex Taber (English), Taichi Takeda (Japanese), José Angel Torres (Latin-American Spanish), Cafi Balloussier (Brazilian Portuguese)
Bug Bite was a member of Doubledealer's crew of Mercenaries, hired by Quintesson Judge Deseeus to bring in the Autobots aboard the Ark to Chaar. Earthrise episode 2 Aboard the Fool's Fortune, the crew flew to the adrift Ark and infiltrated the ship. Earthrise episode 1 While reactivating the ship, Bumblebee went online and took Bug Bite captive as a shield against Exhaust and Thrust, though they fired at them anyway. The Mercenaries successfully brought the Autobots to Chaar, though after Deeseeus refused to pay them and Doubledealer made a new deal with Megatron, Bug Bite and the others battled the Quintesson's forces, including freeing Bumblebee, and helped the Autobots escape. Earthrise episode 2
After Deseeus took control of Doubledealer's mind, Exhaust and Bug Bite were the only remaining members of the Fool's Fortune crew. 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 and his partner were shot into the hole by stowaway Autobot Cog, and the two Mercenaries tumbled into the void of space. Deseeus later called for Bug Bite and Exhaust to the bridge but was met with no response. The three were presumably killed when the Fool's Fortune warp drive exploded during the dogfight. Earthrise episode 6
Toys
[edit]Generations Selects
[edit]
- Bug Bite (Deluxe Class, 2020)
- A Generations Selects add-on to Earthrise, Bug Bite is a redeco/retool of Cliffjumper, with the head from 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 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 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. Like all Deluxe Class figures of the War for Cybertron subline, Bug Bite includes numerous 3 mm posts and 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 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.
- This mold is much shorter than a typical Deluxe-priced figure, in keeping with Cliffjumper's shorter stature in most Transformers media. 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 back end 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 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.
- 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 toy is branded as part of the War for Cybertron Trilogy toyline by Hasbro in the US, but as part of Earthrise by TakaraTomy in Japan.
- This mold was differently retooled into Generations Selects Hubcap and Shattered Glass Collection Goldbug.
| Earthrise mold: Cliffjumper | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Version 1 (1980s sports coupe):
Version 2 (Volkswagen):
| ||
Merchandise
[edit]Flame Toys
[edit]
- Bug Bite (Furai Model, October 2020)
- Accessories: Gun, Heli-pack, Hammer
- Bug Bite is a redeco of the Flame toys Bumblebee Furai model kit, featuring a Decepticon logo on his chest and stickers that give him purple detailing around his chest, back, arms, feet, and helicopter backpack, as well as purple tinted windows. Bug Bite is made from ABS plastic and features over 50 joints.
- If one chooses, the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like Gundam Markers can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos.
Auldey
[edit]Notes
[edit]- Bug Bite is a straight cross-continuity transplant of the GoBots character of the same name, utilizing the same "white Bumblebee redeco" design the original used as a disguise when traveling to the world of Generation 1. While the GoBot was a cyborg from the planet Gobotron, this Bug Bite is, far as we can tell, a fully robotic Cybertron native.
- Unlike most Hasbro Pulse listings which explain the origins behind each of the Generations Selects toys, giving a little bit of context as to who the character is and where they originated from, thus adding to the reason they are being sold as "special edition" releases from the main toyline; Bug Bite's listing makes absolutely no mention of the original e-HOBBY and BotCon toys or the colors that originated from them, nor does it make any mention of the GoBot origins or dimension-hopping nature of the character. The listing merely states that he is based on the Mercenary from the War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon, further emphasizing the two as different characters.[2]
- This separate entity status for Bug Bite was further supported when the Amazon-exclusive Golden Disk Collection subline of Kingdom released "Autobot Road Ranger", a fellow GoBot-turned-Transformer, who kept his GoBot origins and was explicitly stated as being a dimension-hopper in-universe,[3] with the listing's description also directly referencing the e-HOBBY box set.[4]
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Bug Bite (バグバイト Bagu Baito)
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ↑ War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon
- ↑ Hasbro Pulse listing for Generations Selects Bug Bite: "This special edition WFC-GS16 Bug Bite figure is inspired by the mercenary from the Transformers War for Cybertron Netflix series, complete with the official mercenary faction logo."
- ↑ Golden Disk Collection Chapter 1
- ↑ Amazon listing for Golden Disk Collection Autobot Road Ranger: "Autobot Road Ranger comes with blaster and shield accessories, features deco based on his 2004 GoBots release."
