Skipjack (ROTF)

The name or term "Skipjack" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Skipjack (disambiguation).

Skipjack is a Decepticon Constructicon from the Revenge of the Fallen portion of the live-action film series continuity family.

Skipjack is a Constructicon who looks a lot like Rampage. Because of this, he can form the left foot of Devastator whenever Rampage is preoccupied in battle.

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Revenge of the Fallen film

During Operation: Firestorm in Egypt, Skipjack became part of Devastator, attacking former Sector Seven agent Seymour Simmons, Leo Spitz, Skids and Mudflap. as Devastator smashed away at the Great Pyramid of Giza after shrugging off Skids and Mudflap, Simmons called upon the United States Navy to fire upon the giant Decepticon. The U.S.S. Kidd fired her experimental rail gun, smashing one of his arms to pieces and destroying Devastator. Revenge of the Fallen

Toys

Transformers (2010)

• Skipjack (EZ Collection, 2010)

Skipjack is a Japanese exclusive yellow redeco of Hunt for the Decepticons Legends Class Rampage. Because he is not encumbered with the need to combine, both his robot and vehicle modes are much more accurate and detailed. His "jackhammer" mode can be achieved by connecting his legs together and flipping his cab-feet down as the tip (as per the stock photos), although he will not be able to stand up well. Meanwhile, his instructions depict a more stable biped configuration, with his legs spread out and his cab-feet folded back in their vehicle mode position as his "heels".

Generations

Studio Series

• Constructicon Skipjack (Voyager Class, 2020)
  • ID number: ??
  • Japanese ID number: ??
  • Japanese release date: 2020
  • Accessories: 2 hand blasters, base, "Pyramid Desert Battle" backdrop

Studio Series "Constructicon Skipjack" is a yellow redeco of Rampage. He comes with two blasters made from the pistons in vehicle mode that can be placed inside his hand, and a cardboard backdrop display depicting Operation: Firestorm. The figure also comes with a base to help him stand, which can be stored between both treads in vehicle mode.

Skipjack can be combined with the other Studio Series Constructicons to form Devastator. Due to the way Rampage had been colored, Skipjack can be used in place of him to give Devastator a screen-accurate color scheme.

It is unknown if this release features a correctly-assembled waist.

Merchandise

Robot Heroes

• Desert Devastation (Multi-pack, 2009)

Thighy

Skipjack and Payload appear as an orange leg on the body of "Desert Devastation" Devastator, a super-sized Robot Heroes figure. He is only available in a multi-pack with Skids and Mudflap in their vehicle modes and William Lennox.

• More information on Devastator at TFU.info

Notes

• "Skipjack" was the preliminary name for Rampage during production of Revenge of the Fallen, and this name (along with Demolishor's "Wheelbot") was used in the credits for the voice actors. In Rampage's case, this can be considered definitely inaccurate, as the toys' name "Rampage" is used in a subtitle in the movie, thus making the name in the credits the odd one out.
• The stock photography (top of the article) for both EZ Collection Skipjack and Payload depicts them in shades that hew closer to orange than the yellow they came out in. Whether this was an artifact of the photographic process or an intentional plastic color-change is uncertain. Additionally, TakaraTomy's website calls the toy Rampage rather than Skipjack.

Foreign names

• Japanese: Skipjack (スキップジャック Sukippujakku)

See Also

• Rampage, who shares a similar body-type.