Randy (BW)

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

Randy is a Maximal from the Beast Wars Neo portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

You haven't been looking for him since like, October.

Randy (ランディー Randī) is a powerhouse of a Maximal and a dedicated one at that. He can trample an enemy to the ground and then, just to drive the point home, he'll stamp them into the dirt. He is abnormally patient and can wait silently for days without even slightly getting bored. Randy is also honest to a fault, often blurting out truths that others might not find very flattering. This might explain why he never feels at home in a group or on a team. He prefers to work as a freelance Maximal for hire, willing to aid any Supreme Commander who may need his support.

Fiction

Beast Wars Neo cartoon

Voice actor: Kōhei Kowada (Japanese)

After the defeat of Unicron, Randy returned to Cybertron. There, he literally butted heads with Hardhead. Graduation Ceremony!!

Timelines

Skywasp's antics drew the attention of Ultra Mammoth and Randy, who intended to put an end to Skywasp's sneak attacks. Skywasp profile card

Toys

Beast Wars Neo

Upon transformation to beast mode for this picture, something went "crack" and a spring fell out, accompanied by plastic dust. This is not a joke. This actually happened to this very toy.

• Randy (Basic, 1999)
  • Japanese ID number: C-34
  • Accessories: "Charge Blaster" mane-gun

A redeco of Razorbeast, Randy transforms into an organic boar. He changes from beast to robot mode with a single-step spring-loaded transformation. His mane detaches to form a hand-held double-barreled blaster.

This toy is known to suffer from Gold Plastic Syndrome, so be very careful. Or, more reasonably, just accept that this toy will very likely break on you if you attempt to transform it. Keep it in robot mode to reduce the risk somewhat and enjoy it that way.

• More information on Randy at TFU.info

• Sprinting Showdown: Randy VS Crazybolt (Basic, 1999)
  • Japanese ID number: VS-34
  • Accessories: "Charge Blaster" mane-gun

Randy was also available in a two-pack with the Predacon Crazybolt. Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

Notes

• He has a surprisingly human name for a Transformer. However, it has an unfortunate slang meaning, like a few others.