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Later, Scamper and Slammer discovered [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stealing Metroplex's [[transformation cog]], and reacted with disbelief at the possibility of an invader. Demanding identification and an explanation from the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]], Scamper found himself sent sprawling when Swindle blew up the ramp he was traveling on and made good his escape. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}
Later, Scamper and Slammer discovered [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stealing Metroplex's [[transformation cog]], and reacted with disbelief at the possibility of an invader. Demanding identification and an explanation from the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]], Scamper found himself sent sprawling when Swindle blew up the ramp he was traveling on and made good his escape. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}
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Luckily for Scamper, Metroplex and everybody else, [[Six-Gun]] made the scene and successfully drove Trypticon away by turning the power of the [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt tank]] against him. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}
Luckily for Scamper, Metroplex and everybody else, [[Six-Gun]] made the scene and successfully drove Trypticon away by turning the power of the [[Brunt (G1)|Brunt tank]] against him. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 3|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3}}
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====Metrowars====
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:For this release, Scamper now has black shoulders and thighs instead of grey, in an attempt to make him more [[show-accuracy|accurate]] to his original toy and [[character model|animation model]].
:For this release, Scamper now has black shoulders and thighs instead of grey, in an attempt to make him more [[show-accuracy|accurate]] to his original toy and [[character model|animation model]].
 
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==Merchandise==
==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
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*'''Scamper, City Patrol''' (2018)
*'''Scamper, City Patrol''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1A: Metroplex Deck'''  
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:'''Scamper, City Patrol''', is one of three standard sized character cards included with the '''Metroplex Deck'''. Like most character cards in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], the card is double-sided, with foiled artwork of the character in Bot mode on one side, and Alt mode on the other. Scamper, City Patrol was made available as part of a ready to play box set, which also included [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex, Autobot City]], [[Six-Gun|Six-Gun, Heavy Weapons Expert]], [[Slammer|Slammer, Combat Drone]] and a 40 card battle deck.
:'''Scamper, City Patrol''', is one of three standard sized character cards included with the '''Metroplex Deck'''. Like most character cards in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], the card is double-sided, with foiled artwork of the character in Bot mode on one side, and Alt mode on the other. Scamper, City Patrol was made available as part of a ready to play box set, which also included [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex, Autobot City]], [[Six-Gun|Six-Gun, Heavy Weapons Expert]], [[Slammer|Slammer, Combat Drone]] and a 40 card battle deck.
 
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==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 08:19, 3 May 2021

Scamper is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Why only 15 minutes? Because if it were any longer, The Man would consider it welfare!

Scamper is part of the composite whole that is the Autobot city, Metroplex. Although autonomous in his own right, with an impulsive and sociable personality, Scamper is an extension of Metroplex, and commonly patrols the peripheries of the giant Autobot's city form in his sports car mode alongside Slammer.

Fiction

Generation 1 cartoon continuity

The Transformers cartoon

Voice actor: Dan Gilvezan (English), Masashi Ebara (Japanese){{#if: Francis Lax (European French)|, Francis Lax (European French)}}
All kinds of out of whack.

In vehicle mode, Scamper could occasionally be seen berthed in Metroplex's garage on the left-hand side of the city. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5 Ghost in the Machine He helped Six-Gun interrogate the Dinobots and Sky Lynx over the theft of famous monuments worldwide, since "dinosaur transform static" had been found at the scenes of the crimes. Thief in the Night

When the Decepticons attacked Metroplex with a sonic weapon from the planet Eurythma, Scamper sounded the alarm and eagerly returned fire on the villains. However, he was struck down by the devastating harmonics along with Metroplex. Carnage in C-Minor

Later, Scamper and Slammer discovered Swindle stealing Metroplex's transformation cog, and reacted with disbelief at the possibility of an invader. Demanding identification and an explanation from the Combaticon, Scamper found himself sent sprawling when Swindle blew up the ramp he was traveling on and made good his escape. The Ultimate Weapon

The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers comic

Scamper transforms to sit on children.

After an attack on Autobot City by Trypticon, things weren't looking good for Metroplex or his belly full of Autobots and Humans. With the big guy taking it on the chin, Ultra Magnus deployed Scamper into battle. The humans within Metroplex rejoiced at Scamper's arrival, however, Galvatron was prepared for him. The Decepticon immediately launched Full-Tilt into battle and he made short work of Scamper.

Luckily for Scamper, Metroplex and everybody else, Six-Gun made the scene and successfully drove Trypticon away by turning the power of the Brunt tank against him. The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3

Metrowars

After an immense battle where Metrotitan and his comrades were sent fleeing, Twincast received a message from Optimus Prime. Scamper aided him by linking him to Teletraan II. Metrowars

Some time later, Scamper responded to an alarm indicating that an intruder had infiltrated Metroplex. Discovering the Decepticon Metrobomb, Scamper deduced that Metrotitan was planning to upgrade himself into a form that would rival Metroplex's own. Though Scamper lost an arm in the ensuing fight, he and Metroplex managed to capture Metrobomb and delete all of the data he had stolen. Metrowars 2

Legends comic

When Metroplex was brought to the Legends World, Scamper tagged along. This universe was also visited by Decepticons from Scamper's native universe, who sought to construct a new Trypticon to conquer this world. To allow their new soldier to transform, they needed a transformation cog from Metroplex, and attacked the base. Scamper sped out to defend his partner and faced off against his rival, Full-Tilt. However, the Decepticon had acquired a new body and was able to overpower the smaller Scamper. Despite some assistance from Metroplex, Full-Tilt was able to run in while in his smaller Headmaster form as Nightbeat used the Decepticon's transtector to hold Scamper down. Decepticon Civil War

Scamper and Metroplex witnessed God Ginrai wield the power of Shinchōkon. Bonus Edition Vol. 60 After Metroplex left Neo Akihabara City to be free, he thanked Scamper for being his constant companion, and the little bot told him not to sweat it. Bonus Edition Metroplex

2005 IDW continuity

Scamper was the drone-like "page" of Alpha Trion, who used Metroplex as his base. Ironing Out the Details On an abandoned Cybertron, he was sent to bring the newly revived Ironhide to Alpha Trion. Scamper continuously repeated the phrase "You-Must-Come-Now!" to an unconscious Ironhide until he woke up. After Ironhide agreed to come, Scamper transformed and instructed Ironhide to "Follow." Even though Ironhide tried to strike up a conversation with this vocabulary-challenged stranger, Scamper would only repeat his last phrase over and over again. Ironhide continued to try to chat until they arrived at Metroplex. Iron in the Blood

As Alpha Trion met with Ironhide, he apologized for Scamper's absence upon his revival, as Scamper was on another mission for him at the time. After some maintenance work from Alpha Trion, Scamper followed Ironhide to a broken bridge where an Autobot lay beneath the rubble. When asked for assistance in Ironhide's endeavor, Scamper did not respond. Ironing Out the Details Scamper was watching when Ironhide's patience ran out and he delivered a right hook to Alpha Trion, and responded by exclaiming "Danger!" several times. He then came with Alpha Trion and Metroplex as they left into space for parts unknown. Any Old Iron

Kre-O online comic

Wheeeeeee...(Puddle below).

Scamper was happily sliding on one of the newly constructed Metroplex's platforms. Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!

Toys

The Transformers

No, not Black Rodimus.
  • Metroplex (Autobot City, 1986)
    • Takara ID number: C-70
    • Accessories: Pistol
Available only with Metroplex, The Transformers Scamper transforms from a six-wheeled Cybertronic sports car to robot; he is entirely black, with absolutely no paint applications in either mode, and only an Autobot sticker on his chest for color. The two electro-blaster guns mounted on his roof are removed for transformation and inserted into his shoulders to form his arms, and the robot has its own, small particle beam pistol weapon. Scamper interacts with Metroplex in the same way as other Mini Vehicles, fitting into his various parking spots, although ironically not the one that the cartoon showed him sitting in. Usually, the figure is kept in the garage in the larger robot's chest, from which he can be deployed and sent rolling down a ramp to ground level with the push of a lever.
The same mold was used for Metrodash.

Generations

File:Generations 30 Legends Scamper.jpg
"The extra large bib is for rib nights. You know I love me some smoked baby-backs." (Hasbro version pictured.)
(TakaraTomy version pictured.)
  • Metroplex (Titan Class, 2013)
    • TakaraTomy ID number: TG23
    • TakaraTomy release date: September 28, 2013
    • Accessories: Twin-barreled blaster
Included with Titan Class Metroplex, Generations: Thrilling 30 Legends Class Scamper transforms into a six-wheeled Cybertronic sports car with side-mounted cannons. Unlike his original incarnation, you don't have to pop off his arms to get him into either mode this time. He comes with a twin-barreled blaster which can peg onto his hands and back/roof via 5 mm post. He uses a sticker for his hood/chest insignia.
His packaging stock photography (seen to the right) depicts him as mis-transformed, with his pelvis not being swung out.
The TakaraTomy version, part of the ninth wave of Japanese Generations toys, replaces his hood sticker with a larger chest insignia tampograph, and has lighter blue windshield and visor paint, shinier metallic silver paint, and darker gray wheels.
This mold was redecoed into Combiner Wars Scorponok and served as the model for Metrodash in the Legends manga.


  • Metroplex (Titan Class, 2013)
    • 01 OF 30
    • Accessories: Twin-barreled blaster
An exclusive version of Titan Class Metroplex was made available at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, and also comes with Scamper. The only known differences are that his hood/chest sticker is metallic, and the Autobot logo is much smaller than the retail version.


  • Metroplex (Titan Class, 2013)
    • 05 OF 30
    • Accessories: Twin-barreled blaster
Another exclusive version of Titan Class Metroplex was made available at Anime-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2013, and also comes with Scamper. There are no known differences between this version and the mass-retail release.


Legends

Droids don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose.
  • Metroflex (Metroplex) (January 27, 2018)
    • ID number: LG-EX
    • Accessories: Scamper's blaster
The Takara Generations release of Metroplex, Scamper included, was reissued as a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive under the Legends line, to commemorate the release of Legends Dinosaurer.
For this release, Scamper now has black shoulders and thighs instead of grey, in an attempt to make him more accurate to his original toy and animation model.

Merchandise

Transformers Trading Card Game

  • Scamper, City Patrol (2018)
    • Wave 1A: Metroplex Deck
    • Rarity: RT
    • Card Number: T02/T04
    • Stars: 4
Scamper, City Patrol, is one of three standard sized character cards included with the Metroplex Deck. Like most character cards in the Transformers Trading Card Game, the card is double-sided, with foiled artwork of the character in Bot mode on one side, and Alt mode on the other. Scamper, City Patrol was made available as part of a ready to play box set, which also included Metroplex, Autobot City, Six-Gun, Heavy Weapons Expert, Slammer, Combat Drone and a 40 card battle deck.

Notes

  • Some additional animation of Scamper and Slammer driving through Metroplex can be seen in the secret file for Metroplex and Trypticon at the conclusion of "The Quintesson Journal". This animation is unique amongst that used in these trailers as it does not appear anywhere else in the series.
  • In the Marvel UK comics Letters Page, Grimlock noted that he didn't consider robots like Scamper, Slammer, and Six-Gun (who are extensions of Metroplex's personality) to 'count' as separate beings. Bear in mind: Grimlock is an insensitive exhaust vent.
  • Kreon Scamper uses the Ironhide helmet as part of his build.
  • Kreon Scamper's coloration is based on the Scamper figure that came with the Generations Metroplex toy (which also appears in the same comic).

Foreign names

  • Japanese: Scamper (スキャンパー Sukyanpā)
  • French: Allégro (Canada, "Brisk")
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