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[[File:Adventure Runabout package art.jpg|thumb|300px|Huh huh. [[Fixit (RID)|He]] said "[[Alchemor (RID)|penal]]."]]
[[File:Adventure Runabout package art.jpg|thumb|300px|Huh huh. [[Fixit (RID)|He]] said "[[Alchemor (RID)|penal]]."]]
'''Runabout''' (ラナバウト ''Ranabauto'')  is a Decepticon explosives expert whose favorite strategy is to line the battlefield with remotely detonated bombs ahead of time, then wait for unknowing [[Autobot]]s to stray near them. He secretly looks up to his partner, [[Runamuck (Adventure)|Runamuck]], and is always blowing up cities so that his junk-loving buddy will have more wreckage to look at.
'''Runabout''' (ラナバウト ''Ranabauto'')  is a Decepticon explosives expert whose favorite strategy is to line the battlefield with remotely detonated bombs ahead of time, then wait for unknowing [[Autobot]]s to stray near them. He secretly looks up to his partner, [[Runamuck (RID)|Runamuck]], and is always blowing up cities so that his junk-loving buddy will have more wreckage to look at.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''Legends'' comic===
===''Legends'' comic===
Upon meeting [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] in a dream, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] invented a new "base mode" for him to transform into, placing Runabout and [[Override (Adventure)|Override]] on the base's ramps. {{storylink|TAV21 Optimus Prime Now on Sale!}}
Upon meeting [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] in a dream, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] invented a new "base mode" for him to transform into, placing Runabout and [[Override (RID)|Override]] on the base's ramps. {{storylink|TAV21 Optimus Prime Now on Sale!}}


===''Adventure''===
===''Adventure''===
Hired by [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] to acquire parts for his [[Nemesis Prime (Adventure)|latest project]], Runabout and Runamuck helped [[Lockdown (Adventure)|Lockdown]] capture [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], with Runabout placing mines around their hideout in case of intruders. Indeed, a group of Autobots came visiting and triggered the explosives, easily besting Runabout and Runamuck and defeating them using [[Dogfight (Adventure)|Dogfight]]'s weapon mode. The duo got away with the part, however, and successfully delivered it to Knock Out. {{storylink|Return! The Most Evil Duo}}
Hired by [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] to acquire parts for his [[Nemesis Prime (RID)|latest project]], Runabout and Runamuck helped [[Lockdown (RID)|Lockdown]] capture [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], with Runabout placing mines around their hideout in case of intruders. Indeed, a group of Autobots came visiting and triggered the explosives, easily besting Runabout and Runamuck and defeating them using [[Dogfight (RID)|Dogfight]]'s weapon mode. The duo got away with the part, however, and successfully delivered it to Knock Out. {{storylink|Return! The Most Evil Duo}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
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:Undocumented in the instructions, Runabout and his axe can plug into the chest of [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|''Unite Warriors'' Menasor]] (and the various redecos and [[retool]]ings of that mold).
:Undocumented in the instructions, Runabout and his axe can plug into the chest of [[Menasor (G1)#Unite Warriors|''Unite Warriors'' Menasor]] (and the various redecos and [[retool]]ings of that mold).


:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]] Adventure'' [[Runamuck (Adventure)|Runamuck]], and retooled into ''Generations'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Generations|Rodimus]].
:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]] Adventure'' [[Runamuck (RID)|Runamuck]], and retooled into ''Generations'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Generations|Rodimus]].


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[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Decepticons]]

Revision as of 22:30, 18 September 2021

The name or term "Runabout" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Runabout (disambiguation).
Runabout is a Decepticon from the Adventure portion of the Aligned continuity family.
Huh huh. He said "penal."

Runabout (ラナバウト Ranabauto) is a Decepticon explosives expert whose favorite strategy is to line the battlefield with remotely detonated bombs ahead of time, then wait for unknowing Autobots to stray near them. He secretly looks up to his partner, Runamuck, and is always blowing up cities so that his junk-loving buddy will have more wreckage to look at.

Fiction

Legends comic

Upon meeting Optimus Prime in a dream, Rattrap invented a new "base mode" for him to transform into, placing Runabout and Override on the base's ramps. TAV21 Optimus Prime Now on Sale!

Adventure

Hired by Knock Out to acquire parts for his latest project, Runabout and Runamuck helped Lockdown capture Ultra Magnus, with Runabout placing mines around their hideout in case of intruders. Indeed, a group of Autobots came visiting and triggered the explosives, easily besting Runabout and Runamuck and defeating them using Dogfight's weapon mode. The duo got away with the part, however, and successfully delivered it to Knock Out. Return! The Most Evil Duo

Toys

Adventure

File:Transformers-Adventure-Series-TAV25-Runabout.jpg
A runabout! I'll steal it! No-one will ever know!!!
  • Decepticon Runabout (201508–29)
    • Japanese ID Number: TAV25
    • Accessories: Axe
Adventure Runabout is a redeco of Generations Legends Class Blackjack, transforming from a black sports car to robot and back. He's colored in homage to Generation 1 Runabout, who the Blackjack toy was originally designed after. He also features six Decepticon insignias, one on his vehicle bonnet, one on his chest, two on his robot shoulders, and arms/side doors. He also features painted eyes on his visor head for G1 Cartoon accuracy, rather than all-red visor like his original Generation 1 toy.
Runabout features a scan-badge on his rear-window, which is compatible with TakaraTomy's Transformers Adventure app. The sticker-badge can be removed easily with no indent underneath if one wishes.
Undocumented in the instructions, Runabout and his axe can plug into the chest of Unite Warriors Menasor (and the various redecos and retoolings of that mold).
This mold was also used to make Transformers Generations 2015 Adventure Runamuck, and retooled into Generations Rodimus.