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'''Scavenger''' is one of the four [[Constructicon (RID)|Constructicon]]s who combine into the mighty [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)|Devastator]]. He feels inferior to his teammates and, desperate for their approval, constantly puts himself at risk to search for valuable salvage or energy or technology. | '''Scavenger''' is one of the four [[Constructicon (RID)|Constructicon]]s who combine into the mighty [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)|Devastator]]. He feels inferior to his teammates and, desperate for their approval, constantly puts himself at risk to search for valuable salvage or energy or technology. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Scavenger was created when [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|Build Hurricane]] was reformatted by [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]'s [[Robosmasher|Robo-Smasher]]. The [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] was ego-wiped and implanted with [[shell program]]s drawn from old [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[personality component]]s. On the eve of an important battle, members of both sides of the war, including the Constructicons, were snatched away by [[Unicron]] to participate in the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}} | In [[Viron 704.31 Epsilon]], Scavenger was created when [[Grimlock (RID 2001)|Build Hurricane]] was reformatted by [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]'s [[Robosmasher|Robo-Smasher]]. The [[Build Team (RID)|Build Team]] was ego-wiped and implanted with [[shell program]]s drawn from old [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[personality component]]s. On the eve of an important battle, members of both sides of the war, including the Constructicons, were snatched away by [[Unicron]] to participate in the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ===''Universe'' (2003)=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:TFU03-toy Scavenger Deluxe.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Appropriately, this toy was refuse that got dug up later.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Bonecrusher & Scavenger''' (Ultra Class 2-pack, 2006)}}</ul> | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Bonecrusher & Scavenger''' (Ultra Class 2-pack, 2006)}}</ul> | ||
:*''Accessories'': Bucket-claw | :*''Accessories'': Bucket-claw | ||
{{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}} | {{toydesigner|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}} | ||
:A [[redeco]] of 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Grimlock (RID 2001)# | :A [[redeco]] of the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Grimlock (RID 2001)#Toys|Grimlock]], Scavenger transforms into an excavator. His digger-arm can plug into his back in robot mode, or theoretically be used as a hand-held weapon, but good luck getting him to hold it. He can also form both arms (simultaneously) or either leg to the team's combined [[Devastator (Universe Ultra)|Devastator]] super robot mode. However, he looks absolutely ''terrible'' as a leg, so... | ||
:This set was originally slated to be available as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line's general retail Ultra assortment, but the sudden discontinuation of ''Universe'' as a general retail line resulted in a large amount of already produced sets taking up space in one of Hasbro's warehouses. Hasbro eventually struck a deal with [[Target]], who agreed to pick up this set as an exclusive, along with the two other canceled ''Universe'' Ultra two-packs of [[Hightower (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Hightower]]/[[Long Haul (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Long Haul]] and [[Overbite (G1)#Universe (2003)|Overbite]]/[[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)|Repugnus]]. | :This set was originally slated to be available as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line's general retail Ultra assortment, but the sudden discontinuation of ''Universe'' as a general retail line resulted in a large amount of already produced sets taking up space in one of Hasbro's warehouses. Hasbro eventually struck a deal with [[Target]], who agreed to pick up this set as an exclusive, along with the two other canceled ''Universe'' Ultra two-packs of [[Hightower (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Hightower]]/[[Long Haul (Universe Ultra)#Universe (2003)|Long Haul]] and [[Overbite (G1)#Universe (2003)|Overbite]]/[[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)|Repugnus]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:19, 30 June 2025
| The name or term "Scavenger" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Scavenger (disambiguation). |
- Scavenger is a Decepticon from the 2001 Robots in Disguise continuity family (via the 2003 Universe toyline).
Scavenger is one of the four Constructicons who combine into the mighty Devastator. He feels inferior to his teammates and, desperate for their approval, constantly puts himself at risk to search for valuable salvage or energy or technology.
Fiction
[edit]Ask Vector Prime
[edit]In Viron 704.31 Epsilon, Scavenger was created when Build Hurricane was reformatted by Megazarak's Robo-Smasher. The Build Team was ego-wiped and implanted with shell programs drawn from old Predacon personality components. On the eve of an important battle, members of both sides of the war, including the Constructicons, were snatched away by Unicron to participate in the Universe War. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/30
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
[edit]
- Bonecrusher & Scavenger (Ultra Class 2-pack, 2006)
- Accessories: Bucket-claw
- Known designers: Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)
- A redeco of the 2001 Robots in Disguise Grimlock, Scavenger transforms into an excavator. His digger-arm can plug into his back in robot mode, or theoretically be used as a hand-held weapon, but good luck getting him to hold it. He can also form both arms (simultaneously) or either leg to the team's combined Devastator super robot mode. However, he looks absolutely terrible as a leg, so...
- This set was originally slated to be available as part of the Universe line's general retail Ultra assortment, but the sudden discontinuation of Universe as a general retail line resulted in a large amount of already produced sets taking up space in one of Hasbro's warehouses. Hasbro eventually struck a deal with Target, who agreed to pick up this set as an exclusive, along with the two other canceled Universe Ultra two-packs of Hightower/Long Haul and Overbite/Repugnus.
