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:''The Fly is an [[Earth]] robot from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''The Fly is an [[Earth]] robot from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[image:TheFlyTransformer01.jpg|thumb|right| | [[image:TheFlyTransformer01.jpg|thumb|right|200px|In David Cronenberg's universe, ''this'' is what cancer is.]] | ||
The '''Fly''' is a hideous transforming insectoid robot. He appears to be a scientist, going by his big metallic lab coat, though exactly ''what'' he creates with his intellect (telepods, perhaps?) is unknown. He can transform into a giant housefly. | |||
Help him. ''Help him''. | |||
Help him. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
When asked why Transformers based on the Fly and other classic monsters exist, [[Vector Prime]] replied that they were seen as fearsome and potent alternate forms. Evidently, robot-Fly is actually the alternate form of an unknown Cybertronian, not the real Fly. What a ''buzz''-kill. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime/Facebook src#June 10|Ask Vector Prime, 10/6/2015}} | |||
When asked why Transformers based on the Fly and other classic monsters exist, [[ | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
A transforming toy of the Fly was proposed in the 1980s to be part of a "[[Vintage Horror Movie Series]]". The series never made it past production art, unfortunately, though said art could be found in the Deluxe edition of ''[[Transformers Generations]]''. | |||
A transforming toy of the Fly was proposed in the | |||
{{canceledtoy}} | {{canceledtoy}} | ||
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===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
:'''Japanese:''' ハエ男 (''Hae otoko'', "Fly-man") | :'''Japanese:''' ハエ男 (''Hae otoko'', "Fly-man") | ||
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
*[[wikipedia:The_Fly_(1958_film)|''The Fly'' at Wikipedia]] | *[[wikipedia:The_Fly_(1958_film)|''The Fly'' at Wikipedia]] | ||
Revision as of 20:22, 3 January 2016
- The Fly is an Earth robot from the Generation 1 continuity family.

The Fly is a hideous transforming insectoid robot. He appears to be a scientist, going by his big metallic lab coat, though exactly what he creates with his intellect (telepods, perhaps?) is unknown. He can transform into a giant housefly.
Help him. Help him.
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
When asked why Transformers based on the Fly and other classic monsters exist, Vector Prime replied that they were seen as fearsome and potent alternate forms. Evidently, robot-Fly is actually the alternate form of an unknown Cybertronian, not the real Fly. What a buzz-kill. Ask Vector Prime, 10/6/2015
Toys
Generation 1
A transforming toy of the Fly was proposed in the 1980s to be part of a "Vintage Horror Movie Series". The series never made it past production art, unfortunately, though said art could be found in the Deluxe edition of Transformers Generations.
Notes
- One particular incarnation of the Fly (from The Fly II) had the privilege of folding Garry Chalk in half.
Foreign names
- Japanese: ハエ男 (Hae otoko, "Fly-man")


