Nightbeat (ROTF)

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

Nightbeat is a Autobot from the Revenge of the Fallen franchise portion of the live-action film continuity family.

When it comes to solving mysteries, this Nightbeat bites off more than he can chew!

Nightbeat is a detective who prefers to investigate in solitude, rather than fight in the crowds of combat. He's got a face only Dracula's mom would love.

Toys

Revenge of the Fallen

• Nightbeat (Scout, 2009)
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Nightbeat is a redeco of the Scout Class Dead End, transforming into a modified blue and tan Peugeot 9009 concept car. His license plate reads "NGTB34T." In addition to his otherwise fairly normal articulation, his jaw can open to reveal rows of jagged teeth.

This mold was also used to make Revenge of the Fallen Slap Dash.

• More information on Nightbeat at TFU.info

Notes

• Of course, his bio and look make him an homage to the Generation 1 Nightbeat, even though the toy was originally conceived as an homage to Packrat, according to his deco artist. Marketing felt the name "Packrat" wouldn't appeal enough to children, and "Nightbeat" was the fallback name. The deco on the sides was subsequently changed to flames, along with the name on the license plate, but the gold still hints of Packrat's influence.