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When the 'bots who make up the [[Backpack Bunch]] need to think up a plan, they turn to '''Point Dexter''' for all their strategizing needs. Even though he's a bit of a nerd, Point Dexter is well liked by his fellow 'BotBots, as his plans rarely fail and he never has to use his eraser - traits that make him mightier than the sword. | When the 'bots who make up the [[Backpack Bunch]] need to think up a plan, they turn to '''Point Dexter''' for all their strategizing needs. Even though he's a bit of a nerd, Point Dexter is well liked by his fellow 'BotBots, as his plans rarely fail and he never has to use his eraser - traits that make him mightier than the sword. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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Point Dexter was like the '''''celebrity''''' of the Backpack Bunch, always sharp-looking. {{storylink|Bring the "A" Game}} | Point Dexter was like the '''''celebrity''''' of the Backpack Bunch, always sharp-looking. {{storylink|Bring the "A" Game}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''BotBots''=== | ===''BotBots''=== | ||
[[File:BotBots-toy PointDexter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]] | [[File:BotBots-toy PointDexter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-bbsugar|'''Sugar Shocks''' (5-pack, 2018)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series'': '''1''' | |||
:*''Level'': '''1 Star''' | |||
{{toydesigner|[[Kevin Raganit]] (concept artist)|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging), [[Ryan Glantz]] (instruction designer)}} | |||
: Part of the first series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Point Dexter transforms from a stubby pencil into a [[super deformed]] robot. | : Part of the first series of ''[[Transformers: BotBots (toyline)|BotBots]]'', Point Dexter transforms from a stubby pencil into a [[super deformed]] robot. | ||
: He was available in one of the "Sugar Shocks" themed 5-packs, along with [[Laceface]], [[Unilla Icequeencone]], [[Sprinkleberry D'uhnut]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Game Over]]. | : He was available in one of the "Sugar Shocks" themed 5-packs, along with [[Laceface#Toys|Laceface]], [[Unilla Icequeencone]], [[Sprinkleberry D'uhnut#Toys|Sprinkleberry D'uhnut]], and [[Lost Bots|Lost Bot]] [[Game Over#Toys|Game Over]]. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[Gold Dexter]] and [[Scribby]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Gold Dexter]] and [[Scribby]]. | ||
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<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-bbgreaser|'''Greaser Gang''' (8-pack, 2018)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series'': '''1''' | |||
:*''Level'': '''1 Star''' | |||
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}} | |||
: Point Dexter was also available in one of the "[[Greaser Gang]]" themed 8-packs, along with [[Fit Ness Monster]], [[Major Lee Screwge]], [[Poo Sham]], [[Shredder Jack]], [[S'up Dawg]], [[Waddlepop]], and Lost Bot Game Over. | : Point Dexter was also available in one of the "[[Greaser Gang]]" themed 8-packs, along with [[Fit Ness Monster]], [[Major Lee Screwge]], [[Poo Sham]], [[Shredder Jack]], [[S'up Dawg]], [[Waddlepop]], and Lost Bot Game Over. | ||
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<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-bbjock|'''Jock Squad''' (8-pack, 2018)}}</ul> | |||
:*''Series'': '''1''' | |||
:*''Level'': '''1 Star''' | |||
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}} | |||
: Point Dexter was also ''also'' available in one of the "[[Jock Squad]]" 8-packs, along with Fit Ness Monster, [[Fottle Barts]], [[Goob Toob]], [[Grit Sandwood]], Laceface, [[Nrjeez]], and Lost Bot [[Clogstopper]]. | : Point Dexter was also ''also'' available in one of the "[[Jock Squad]]" 8-packs, along with Fit Ness Monster, [[Fottle Barts#Toys|Fottle Barts]], [[Goob Toob]], [[Grit Sandwood]], Laceface, [[Nrjeez]], and Lost Bot [[Clogstopper#Toys|Clogstopper]]. | ||
{{note|This pack is a ''possible'' "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Grit Sandwood is the only BotBot needed in that pack, but he also appears in another Jock Squad pack where he is also the only BotBot needed in ''that'' pack. Yeah it means a bunch of redundant Bots either way, sorry!}} | {{note|This pack is a ''possible'' "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Grit Sandwood is the only BotBot needed in that pack, but he also appears in another Jock Squad pack where he is also the only BotBot needed in ''that'' pack. Yeah it means a bunch of redundant Bots either way, sorry!}} | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* His name comes from the term "poindexter", another term for a geek. | * His name comes from the term "poindexter", another term for a geek. | ||
* The original concept art for Point Dextor shows a few very different takes on his design. <ref>{{citesocial|quote=Some Transformers Botbots I got to work for Hasbro in 2015 as freelance, before their debut in 2018+. Some rough concepts, I didn’t do final colors however. I was beyond words that time 😬|link=https://twitter.com/KevinRAGES/status/1664788846486102018|name=Kevin Raganit|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=02|(defunct=)}}</ref> | |||
** The [[2015]] date on the concept art also makes Point Dexter one of the first known BotBots designed. | |||
* Early line-art of Point Dexter, in ''both'' robot and pencil modes, appears "inside" [[Clawsome]]'s chest window, apparently as plush versions of the character available inside crane skill games. His [[robot mode]] art also shows up on [[Driver Ted]]'s screen, in the "Player One" position. | * Early line-art of Point Dexter, in ''both'' robot and pencil modes, appears "inside" [[Clawsome]]'s chest window, apparently as plush versions of the character available inside crane skill games. His [[robot mode]] art also shows up on [[Driver Ted]]'s screen, in the "Player One" position. | ||
* The [[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|''BotBots'' cartoon]] features numerous "Pencil Bot" generics based on Point Dexter's design with some even sharing his yellow/orange color scheme, though whether or not one of them is the actual Point Dexter is yet to be determined. | * The [[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|''BotBots'' cartoon]] features numerous "Pencil Bot" generics based on Point Dexter's design with some even sharing his yellow/orange color scheme, though whether or not one of them is the actual Point Dexter is yet to be determined. | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category: Backpack Bunch]] | [[Category: Backpack Bunch]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:34, 27 May 2025
- Point Dexter is a member of the Backpack Bunch from BotBots.
When the 'bots who make up the Backpack Bunch need to think up a plan, they turn to Point Dexter for all their strategizing needs. Even though he's a bit of a nerd, Point Dexter is well liked by his fellow 'BotBots, as his plans rarely fail and he never has to use his eraser - traits that make him mightier than the sword.
Fiction
[edit]BotBots Official Sticker Book
[edit]Point Dexter had the power to always have a plan. BotBots Official Sticker Book
BotBots Mad Libs
[edit]Point Dexter was like the celebrity of the Backpack Bunch, always sharp-looking. Bring the "A" Game
Toys
[edit]BotBots
[edit]
- Sugar Shocks (5-pack, 2018)
- Series: 1
- Level: 1 Star
- Known designers: Kevin Raganit (concept artist), AJ Piejko-Brown (packaging), Ryan Glantz (instruction designer)
- Part of the first series of BotBots, Point Dexter transforms from a stubby pencil into a super deformed robot.
- He was available in one of the "Sugar Shocks" themed 5-packs, along with Laceface, Unilla Icequeencone, Sprinkleberry D'uhnut, and Lost Bot Game Over.
- This mold was also used to make Gold Dexter and Scribby.
This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots.
- Greaser Gang (8-pack, 2018)
- Series: 1
- Level: 1 Star
- Known designers: AJ Piejko-Brown (packaging)
- Point Dexter was also available in one of the "Greaser Gang" themed 8-packs, along with Fit Ness Monster, Major Lee Screwge, Poo Sham, Shredder Jack, S'up Dawg, Waddlepop, and Lost Bot Game Over.
This pack is a "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Yes, you end up with (at least) two of him.
- Jock Squad (8-pack, 2018)
- Series: 1
- Level: 1 Star
- Known designers: AJ Piejko-Brown (packaging)
- Point Dexter was also also available in one of the "Jock Squad" 8-packs, along with Fit Ness Monster, Fottle Barts, Goob Toob, Grit Sandwood, Laceface, Nrjeez, and Lost Bot Clogstopper.
This pack is a possible "recommended minimum buy" for a complete set of Series 1 BotBots. Grit Sandwood is the only BotBot needed in that pack, but he also appears in another Jock Squad pack where he is also the only BotBot needed in that pack. Yeah it means a bunch of redundant Bots either way, sorry!
Notes
[edit]- His name comes from the term "poindexter", another term for a geek.
- The original concept art for Point Dextor shows a few very different takes on his design. [1]
- The 2015 date on the concept art also makes Point Dexter one of the first known BotBots designed.
- Early line-art of Point Dexter, in both robot and pencil modes, appears "inside" Clawsome's chest window, apparently as plush versions of the character available inside crane skill games. His robot mode art also shows up on Driver Ted's screen, in the "Player One" position.
- The BotBots cartoon features numerous "Pencil Bot" generics based on Point Dexter's design with some even sharing his yellow/orange color scheme, though whether or not one of them is the actual Point Dexter is yet to be determined.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Some Transformers Botbots I got to work for Hasbro in 2015 as freelance, before their debut in 2018+. Some rough concepts, I didn’t do final colors however. I was beyond words that time 😬"—Kevin Raganit, Twitter, 2023/06/02
