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'''Horri-Bull''' is indeed horrible, as well as Aw-Ful, Dis-Gusting, and Gnaw-C-8-Ing, but at least he's not a slob like [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] or [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] or [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]]. Oh, he's a slob, all right, but he's a different sort; neither an ignorant, involuntary slob like the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]], nor an oblivious slob like Landfill, not even a lazy slob like Snapdragon. Never! He's a proud, oil-spitting, grease-oozing, smoke-belching filthmaster. Horri-Bull boasts, with real pride, that he can't remember his last bath. He believes this makes him unique among the Decepticons. If one were to object that it was not a specialty to take pride in, it would only bring pain and perhaps death by flamethrower, because Horri-Bull is also a horrible bully (ha ha), with a nasty temper and a mean streak wider than the oily trails he leaves. | '''Horri-Bull''' is indeed horrible, as well as Aw-Ful, Dis-Gusting, and Gnaw-C-8-Ing, but at least he's not a slob like [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] or [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] or [[Landfill (G1)|Landfill]]. Oh, he's a slob, all right, but he's a different sort; neither an ignorant, involuntary slob like the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]], nor an oblivious slob like Landfill, not even a lazy slob like Snapdragon. Never! He's a proud, oil-spitting, grease-oozing, smoke-belching filthmaster. Horri-Bull boasts, with real pride, that he can't remember his last bath. He believes this makes him unique among the Decepticons. If one were to object that it was not a specialty to take pride in, it would only bring pain and perhaps death by flamethrower, because Horri-Bull is also a horrible bully (ha ha), with a nasty temper and a mean streak wider than the oily trails he leaves. | ||
It is only fitting that this uniquely repulsive Decepticon is paired with such a vile specimen of [[Nebulan]] ooze with | It is only fitting that this uniquely repulsive Decepticon is paired with such a vile specimen of [[Nebulan]] ooze with legs—the vulgar talk shock-jock known as [[Kreb]]. Together, they make a team to be avoided. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel | ===Marvel Generation 1 comics=== | ||
Horri-Bull's partner [[Kreb]] served as frontman for the [[Z Foundation]], organized a team of human bounty hunters called the [[Roadjammers]] to hunt Autobots freelance for his leader, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Unfortunately, the Roadjammers discovered Horri-Bull and his fellow [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] "behind the curtain" and tried to take them out as well. Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] was forced to sacrifice his "jammer"ed control over captured Autobots in order to revive his soldiers. {{storylink|Ca$h and Car-nage!}} | Horri-Bull's partner [[Kreb]] served as frontman for the [[Z Foundation]], organized a team of human bounty hunters called the [[Roadjammers]] to hunt Autobots freelance for his leader, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Unfortunately, the Roadjammers discovered Horri-Bull and his fellow [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] "behind the curtain" and tried to take them out as well. Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] was forced to sacrifice his "jammer"ed control over captured Autobots in order to revive his soldiers. {{storylink|Ca$h and Car-nage!}} | ||
When Scorponok and his greeting party were attacked while meeting with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s crew, Horri-Bull led the remaining army into battle against their fellow Decepticons. However, he was quickly sliced in two by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Cold War!}} He recovered, and continued serving under Scorponok, and later Bludgeon. He was last seen in the battle on planet [[Klo]], before the Decepticons went into temporary exile. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}} | When Scorponok and his greeting party were attacked while meeting with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s crew, Horri-Bull led the remaining army into battle against their fellow Decepticons. However, he was quickly sliced in two by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Cold War!}} He recovered, and continued serving under Scorponok, and later Bludgeon. He was last seen in the battle on planet [[Klo]], before the Decepticons went into temporary exile. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}} | ||
====Marvel UK future timelines==== | ====Marvel UK future timelines==== | ||
''In 1995, Horri-Bull joined [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Fangry]] and [[Squeezeplay]] in attacking the Autobots at a football stadium in California. While his partners disabled [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Horri-Bull roasted [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] with his flamethrower breath. They then turned their attention on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but were interrupted by the newly-created Autobot, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. She kept the Decepticons occupied long enough for the other Autobots to recover, and so they fled. {{storylink|Prime's Rib!}}'' | ''In 1995, Horri-Bull joined [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Fangry]] and [[Squeezeplay]] in attacking the Autobots at a football stadium in California. While his partners disabled [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Horri-Bull roasted [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] with his flamethrower breath. They then turned their attention on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but were interrupted by the newly-created Autobot, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. She kept the Decepticons occupied long enough for the other Autobots to recover, and so they fled. {{storylink|Prime's Rib!}}'' | ||
===Dreamwave comics | ===Dreamwave ''Generation 1'' comics=== | ||
Horri-Bull was a member of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]] during the [[Dark Ages]], and was present when the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] stole one of their [[ | Horri-Bull was a member of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]] during the [[Dark Ages]], and was present when the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] stole one of their [[energon]] shipments. {{storylink|Fragmentation}} | ||
===IDW | ===IDW Generation 1 comcs=== | ||
Horri-Bull was a member of [[Turmoil]]'s detachment of Decepticon soldiers. He fought against [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]'s Autobot forces under the leadership of Turmoil's lieutenant, [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]]. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}} | Horri-Bull was a member of [[Turmoil]]'s detachment of Decepticon soldiers. He fought against [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]'s Autobot forces under the leadership of Turmoil's lieutenant, [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]]. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}} | ||
Much later, Horri-Bull was among the Decepticons captured in the wake of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s defeat on Cybertron. When they were released to take down the [[NAIL]]s protesting against the Autobots' presence on the planet, | Much later, Horri-Bull was among the Decepticons captured and affixed with [[inhibitor/deterrence chip]]s in the wake of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s defeat on Cybertron. When they were released to take down the [[NAIL]]s protesting against the Autobots' presence on the planet, Horri-Bull strangled one unlucky rioter. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} Horri-Bull enjoyed his new position as "enforcer" and joined [[Needlenose]] in harassing NAILs, including [[Tappet]]. When they were caught in the act by the Autobots, they were turned over to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], then the appointed leader of the Decepticons and who chewed them out for blindly serving the Autobot government. Nevertheless, the two were at it again, this time beating up [[Zetca (G1)|Zetca]]. When Horri-Bull refused to back off, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] detonated the I/D chip in Horri-Bull, blowing his head off. {{Storylink|The Autonomy Lesson}} | ||
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==Commercial appearances== | ==Commercial appearances== | ||
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**''Accessories'': "Concussion Blaster" rifle, double-barreled "flamethrower"-tail | **''Accessories'': "Concussion Blaster" rifle, double-barreled "flamethrower"-tail | ||
: Horri-Bull transforms into a robotic bull (though he more closely resembles the "terror dogs" from the ''[[Susan Hoffman#Related characters|Ghostbusters]]'' movie). His beast-mode back opens up to contain his Nebulan partner Kreb, who forms the robot mode's head. Plugging Kreb (or any other Headmaster) into the neck socket activates the [[ | : Horri-Bull transforms into a robotic bull (though he more closely resembles the "terror dogs" from the ''[[Susan Hoffman#Related characters|Ghostbusters]]'' movie). His beast-mode back opens up to contain his Nebulan partner Kreb, who forms the robot mode's head. Plugging Kreb (or any other Headmaster) into the neck socket activates the [[Tech Spec]] meter in Horri-Bull's chest; as a smaller Headmaster, the stats are part of a single plate rather than individual rollers. His twin-barreled tail-blaster becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode. | ||
: His beast-mode forelegs feature articulated claws, but what purpose this serves is unknown, since they only fold down, useless in beast mode and actually covering up his fist-holes in robot. Like most larger toys of the era, he features 5mm [[peg|pegholes]] for holding weapons. | : His beast-mode forelegs feature articulated claws, but what purpose this serves is unknown, since they only fold down, useless in beast mode and actually covering up his fist-holes in robot. Like most larger toys of the era, he features 5mm [[peg|pegholes]] for holding weapons. | ||
: This mold was released in Japan without changes as the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' human villain [[Bullhorn]]. | : This mold was released in Japan without changes as the ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' human villain [[Bullhorn]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Horri-Bull/horri-bull.htm More information on Horri-Bull at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Horri-Bull/horri-bull.htm More information on Horri-Bull at TFU.info]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:09, 25 January 2012
- Horri-Bull is a Decepticon Headmaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Horri-Bull is indeed horrible, as well as Aw-Ful, Dis-Gusting, and Gnaw-C-8-Ing, but at least he's not a slob like Blot or Snapdragon or Landfill. Oh, he's a slob, all right, but he's a different sort; neither an ignorant, involuntary slob like the Terrorcon, nor an oblivious slob like Landfill, not even a lazy slob like Snapdragon. Never! He's a proud, oil-spitting, grease-oozing, smoke-belching filthmaster. Horri-Bull boasts, with real pride, that he can't remember his last bath. He believes this makes him unique among the Decepticons. If one were to object that it was not a specialty to take pride in, it would only bring pain and perhaps death by flamethrower, because Horri-Bull is also a horrible bully (ha ha), with a nasty temper and a mean streak wider than the oily trails he leaves.
It is only fitting that this uniquely repulsive Decepticon is paired with such a vile specimen of Nebulan ooze with legs—the vulgar talk shock-jock known as Kreb. Together, they make a team to be avoided.
Fiction
Marvel Generation 1 comics
Horri-Bull's partner Kreb served as frontman for the Z Foundation, organized a team of human bounty hunters called the Roadjammers to hunt Autobots freelance for his leader, Scorponok. Unfortunately, the Roadjammers discovered Horri-Bull and his fellow Headmasters "behind the curtain" and tried to take them out as well. Lord Zarak was forced to sacrifice his "jammer"ed control over captured Autobots in order to revive his soldiers. Ca$h and Car-nage!
When Scorponok and his greeting party were attacked while meeting with Ratbat's crew, Horri-Bull led the remaining army into battle against their fellow Decepticons. However, he was quickly sliced in two by Blitzwing. Cold War! He recovered, and continued serving under Scorponok, and later Bludgeon. He was last seen in the battle on planet Klo, before the Decepticons went into temporary exile. End of the Road!
Marvel UK future timelines
In 1995, Horri-Bull joined Shockwave, Fangry and Squeezeplay in attacking the Autobots at a football stadium in California. While his partners disabled Jazz, Horri-Bull roasted Hot Rod with his flamethrower breath. They then turned their attention on Optimus Prime, but were interrupted by the newly-created Autobot, Arcee. She kept the Decepticons occupied long enough for the other Autobots to recover, and so they fled. Prime's Rib!
Dreamwave Generation 1 comics
Horri-Bull was a member of Starscream's Predacons during the Dark Ages, and was present when the Lightning Strike Coalition stole one of their energon shipments. Fragmentation
IDW Generation 1 comcs
Horri-Bull was a member of Turmoil's detachment of Decepticon soldiers. He fought against Sunstreaker's Autobot forces under the leadership of Turmoil's lieutenant, Deadlock. Drift #1
Much later, Horri-Bull was among the Decepticons captured and affixed with inhibitor/deterrence chips in the wake of Galvatron's defeat on Cybertron. When they were released to take down the NAILs protesting against the Autobots' presence on the planet, Horri-Bull strangled one unlucky rioter. The Death of Optimus Prime Horri-Bull enjoyed his new position as "enforcer" and joined Needlenose in harassing NAILs, including Tappet. When they were caught in the act by the Autobots, they were turned over to Ratbat, then the appointed leader of the Decepticons and who chewed them out for blindly serving the Autobot government. Nevertheless, the two were at it again, this time beating up Zetca. When Horri-Bull refused to back off, Bumblebee detonated the I/D chip in Horri-Bull, blowing his head off. The Autonomy Lesson
Commercial appearances
Fangry, Horri-Bull, and Squeezeplay burst through a wall, and the three engaged the new Headmaster Autobots. Galvatron noted that their new Headmasters would give the Decepticons "more brainpower than ever." Small Headmasters Commercial Given that it's Galvatron who said it, the utterly ludicrous nature of this comment can just be explained as him being particularly crazy that day.
Toys
Generation 1
- Horri-Bull (Headmaster, 1988)
- Accessories: "Concussion Blaster" rifle, double-barreled "flamethrower"-tail
- Horri-Bull transforms into a robotic bull (though he more closely resembles the "terror dogs" from the Ghostbusters movie). His beast-mode back opens up to contain his Nebulan partner Kreb, who forms the robot mode's head. Plugging Kreb (or any other Headmaster) into the neck socket activates the Tech Spec meter in Horri-Bull's chest; as a smaller Headmaster, the stats are part of a single plate rather than individual rollers. His twin-barreled tail-blaster becomes a hand-held weapon in robot mode.
- His beast-mode forelegs feature articulated claws, but what purpose this serves is unknown, since they only fold down, useless in beast mode and actually covering up his fist-holes in robot. Like most larger toys of the era, he features 5mm pegholes for holding weapons.
- This mold was released in Japan without changes as the Super-God Masterforce human villain Bullhorn.
Notes
Foreign names
- French: Taureu (Canada)
- Hungarian: Szörny-bika ("Monstrous-bull")
- Italian: Thorror
