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On Cybertron, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] found Bob wandering alone away from the swarm and trained him to sniff out other Insecticons for him and [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]]. | On Cybertron, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] found Bob wandering alone away from the swarm and trained him to sniff out other Insecticons for him and [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]]. | ||
The trio later met up with [[Hot Rod | The trio later met up with [[Hot Rod/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. Bob was introduced to the surprised Hot Rod, and Sunstreaker explained how he adopted the Insecticon. During the explanation, Bob wriggled down and took a happy good-dog nap. It was adorable. Hot Rod was faintly nauseated. | ||
Bob tagged along with the group when they left Cybertron for [[Earth]] to escape [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] and his army. {{storylink|Space Opera Act 2: Out of the Silent Planet|Out of the Silent Planet}} | Bob tagged along with the group when they left Cybertron for [[Earth]] to escape [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] and his army. {{storylink|Space Opera Act 2: Out of the Silent Planet|Out of the Silent Planet}} | ||
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Sunstreaker brought Bob with him when the Autobots departed for Cybertron, much to [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert's]] chagrin. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} | Sunstreaker brought Bob with him when the Autobots departed for Cybertron, much to [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert's]] chagrin. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} | ||
Later on the flight to Cybertron when the other Autobots were being jerks to Sunstreaker, Bob, sensing his owner's sadness, kept him company. Sunstreaker petted him and he purred happily. It was even more adorable. Upon arrival, Bob was part of the landing party sent down to Cybertron, where he helped his owner fight [[Sweep]] | Later on the flight to Cybertron when the other Autobots were being jerks to Sunstreaker, Bob, sensing his owner's sadness, kept him company. Sunstreaker petted him and he purred happily. It was even more adorable. Upon arrival, Bob was part of the landing party sent down to Cybertron, where he helped his owner fight [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}} He later saved Sunstreaker from an attack by [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} | ||
Bob accompanied his owner on board the ''[[Lost Light]]'', and sat contentedly beside him in [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve's]] [[Swerve's|bar]]. {{Storylink|Life After the Big Bang}} Sunstreaker took him with him to an award ceremony honoring the efforts of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], [[Brainstorm]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} Shortly after that, he and Sunstreaker accompanied [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], Swerve and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] on a routine mission to scavenge materiel from an abandoned Decepticon outpost, but wound up crashing on [[Deimus]], a planet protected by a [[phobia shield]]. This caused Bob's worst fears to be realised in the form of the [[Metrotitan (body-type)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who promptly destroyed their shuttle. Fortunately, Hoist managed to get the crew clear and knocked Bob out cold, causing the illusory Metroplex to disappear. {{storylink|The Waiting Game}} [[File:IntimateBeheading BRILLIANT.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75]] | Bob accompanied his owner on board the ''[[Lost Light]]'', and sat contentedly beside him in [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve's]] [[Swerve's|bar]]. {{Storylink|Life After the Big Bang}} Sunstreaker took him with him to an award ceremony honoring the efforts of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], [[Brainstorm]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} Shortly after that, he and Sunstreaker accompanied [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], Swerve and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] on a routine mission to scavenge materiel from an abandoned Decepticon outpost, but wound up crashing on [[Deimus]], a planet protected by a [[phobia shield]]. This caused Bob's worst fears to be realised in the form of the [[Metrotitan (body-type)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who promptly destroyed their shuttle. Fortunately, Hoist managed to get the crew clear and knocked Bob out cold, causing the illusory Metroplex to disappear. {{storylink|The Waiting Game}} [[File:IntimateBeheading BRILLIANT.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.75]] | ||
Bob went with Sunstreaker to [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind's]] first storytelling session. When [[Siren|Siren's]] volume got too high, Sunstreaker shielded his pet's ears from the noise. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} | Bob went with Sunstreaker to [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind's]] first storytelling session. When [[Siren (G1)|Siren's]] volume got too high, Sunstreaker shielded his pet's ears from the noise. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} | ||
Bob was seen next to Sunstreaker when he greeted [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] after the ''Lost Light'' landed on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Sunstreaker and Bob remained behind on Cybertron after the ''Lost Light'' left to resume its quest. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} | Bob was seen next to Sunstreaker when he greeted [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] after the ''Lost Light'' landed on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} Sunstreaker and Bob remained behind on Cybertron after the ''Lost Light'' left to resume its quest. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} While accompanying Sunstreaker to [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam]]'s, Bob was caught up in a bar brawl incited by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}} | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Bob was originally going to be called Spike, to create a meta-joke of Rodimus being weirded out because he [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|knows a Spike]] and so they'd later have a hated traitor called Spike and an adorable pet with the same name. [[Mike Costa]] was told this would be too confusing and IDW affixed the name "Bob" to the dear little buggy-wuggy instead.<ref>[http://moonbase2.libsyn.com/webpage/the-underbase-reviews-ongoing-31 The Underbase podcast interview with Mike Costa ("Special Guest")]</ref> | *Bob was originally going to be called Spike, to create a meta-joke of Rodimus being weirded out because he [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|knows a Spike]] and so they'd later have a hated traitor called Spike and an adorable pet with the same name. [[Mike Costa]] was told this would be too confusing and IDW affixed the name "Bob" to the dear little buggy-wuggy instead.<ref>[http://moonbase2.libsyn.com/webpage/the-underbase-reviews-ongoing-31 The Underbase podcast interview with Mike Costa ("Special Guest")]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:24, 22 November 2015
| The name or term "Bob" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Bob (disambiguation). |
- Bob is an adorable abomination of science from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Bob is a docile member of the Insecticon swarm which ravaged Cybertron.
He is Sunstreaker's kitty.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 continuity
On Cybertron, Sunstreaker found Bob wandering alone away from the swarm and trained him to sniff out other Insecticons for him and Ironhide.
The trio later met up with Hot Rod and Wheelie. Bob was introduced to the surprised Hot Rod, and Sunstreaker explained how he adopted the Insecticon. During the explanation, Bob wriggled down and took a happy good-dog nap. It was adorable. Hot Rod was faintly nauseated.
Bob tagged along with the group when they left Cybertron for Earth to escape Galvatron and his army. Out of the Silent Planet
Sunstreaker brought Bob with him when the Autobots departed for Cybertron, much to Red Alert's chagrin. Orphans of the Helix
Later on the flight to Cybertron when the other Autobots were being jerks to Sunstreaker, Bob, sensing his owner's sadness, kept him company. Sunstreaker petted him and he purred happily. It was even more adorable. Upon arrival, Bob was part of the landing party sent down to Cybertron, where he helped his owner fight Sweeps. Lamentations He later saved Sunstreaker from an attack by Ravage. Kings
Bob accompanied his owner on board the Lost Light, and sat contentedly beside him in Swerve's bar. Life After the Big Bang Sunstreaker took him with him to an award ceremony honoring the efforts of Chromedome, Brainstorm and Highbrow. The Reluctant Specialist Shortly after that, he and Sunstreaker accompanied Hoist, Swerve and Perceptor on a routine mission to scavenge materiel from an abandoned Decepticon outpost, but wound up crashing on Deimus, a planet protected by a phobia shield. This caused Bob's worst fears to be realised in the form of the Titan Metroplex, who promptly destroyed their shuttle. Fortunately, Hoist managed to get the crew clear and knocked Bob out cold, causing the illusory Metroplex to disappear. The Waiting Game
Bob went with Sunstreaker to Rewind's first storytelling session. When Siren's volume got too high, Sunstreaker shielded his pet's ears from the noise. An Intimate Beheading
Bob was seen next to Sunstreaker when he greeted Sideswipe after the Lost Light landed on Cybertron. The Becoming Sunstreaker and Bob remained behind on Cybertron after the Lost Light left to resume its quest. You, Me, and the Universe While accompanying Sunstreaker to Maccadam's, Bob was caught up in a bar brawl incited by the Dinobots. Redemption
Notes
- Bob was originally going to be called Spike, to create a meta-joke of Rodimus being weirded out because he knows a Spike and so they'd later have a hated traitor called Spike and an adorable pet with the same name. Mike Costa was told this would be too confusing and IDW affixed the name "Bob" to the dear little buggy-wuggy instead.[1]
