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As part of [[Strike Team Ursa]], Dirt Boss (alongside [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] and [[Reverb (ROTF)|Reverb]]) was dispatched to [[Wendover]], [[Utah]] by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] to investigate the [[Initiative|mysterious organization]] that had resurrected [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]. They discovered a hidden base beneath a garbage dump, but fled after they accidentally activated its self-destruct mechanism. While fleeing, they were intercepted by the [[Autobot]]s [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], who promptly destroyed both of Dirt Boss' teammates. Dirt Boss pretended to surrender, buying him a few moments until Soundwave and Ravage swooped in and attacked the Autobots. Although Soundwave was soon captured, Dirt Boss made a clean getaway. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 2|Nefarious #2}} | As part of [[Strike Team Ursa]], Dirt Boss (alongside [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] and [[Reverb (ROTF)|Reverb]]) was dispatched to [[Wendover]], [[Utah]] by [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] to investigate the [[Initiative|mysterious organization]] that had resurrected [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]]. They discovered a hidden base beneath a garbage dump, but fled after they accidentally activated its self-destruct mechanism. While fleeing, they were intercepted by the [[Autobot]]s [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], who promptly destroyed both of Dirt Boss' teammates. Dirt Boss pretended to surrender, buying him a few moments until Soundwave and Ravage swooped in and attacked the Autobots. Although Soundwave was soon captured, Dirt Boss made a clean getaway. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 2|Nefarious #2}} | ||
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He later joined [[Rumble (ROTF)|Rumble]], [[Ratbat (ROTF)|Ratbat]], [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Beastbox (ROTF)|Beastbox]] in attempting to rescue the captured Soundwave from an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]-led Autobot convoy in [[New Mexico]]. Dirt Boss battled [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]] until Bumblebee, seeing his team being overwhelmed, fled, allowing the Decepticons to recover Soundwave. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 3|Nefarious #3}} Soundwave tracked Ravage to the [[Initiative]] base in eastern [[California]]. Dirt Boss was dismissive of their human opponents and, announcing he was going to show them who was boss, charged straight in. He was taken out by the base's outer perimeter defenses. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} | He later joined [[Rumble (ROTF)|Rumble]], [[Ratbat (ROTF)|Ratbat]], [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Beastbox (ROTF)|Beastbox]] in attempting to rescue the captured Soundwave from an [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]-led Autobot convoy in [[New Mexico]]. Dirt Boss battled [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]] until Bumblebee, seeing his team being overwhelmed, fled, allowing the Decepticons to recover Soundwave. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 3|Nefarious #3}} Soundwave tracked Ravage to the [[Initiative]] base in eastern [[California]]. Dirt Boss was dismissive of their human opponents and, announcing he was going to show them who was boss, charged straight in. He was taken out by the base's outer perimeter defenses. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} | ||
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| The name or term "Dirt Boss" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Dirt Boss (disambiguation). |
- Dirt Boss is a Decepticon from the Revenge of the Fallen portion of the live-action film continuity family.
Dirt Boss has plans. His small size has condemned him to the role of a lowly underling, but he's a master manipulator, and takes every opportunity to out-maneuver and undermine his rivals and superiors. He's a skilled and agile warrior, as well, making it likely that he'll fulfill his ambitions—eventually.
Fiction
IDW Transformers movie comics
As part of Strike Team Ursa, Dirt Boss (alongside Brakedown and Reverb) was dispatched to Wendover, Utah by Soundwave to investigate the mysterious organization that had resurrected Ravage. They discovered a hidden base beneath a garbage dump, but fled after they accidentally activated its self-destruct mechanism. While fleeing, they were intercepted by the Autobots Ironhide and Sideswipe, who promptly destroyed both of Dirt Boss' teammates. Dirt Boss pretended to surrender, buying him a few moments until Soundwave and Ravage swooped in and attacked the Autobots. Although Soundwave was soon captured, Dirt Boss made a clean getaway. Nefarious #2
He later joined Rumble, Ratbat, Buzzsaw, and Beastbox in attempting to rescue the captured Soundwave from an Bumblebee-led Autobot convoy in New Mexico. Dirt Boss battled Dune Runner until Bumblebee, seeing his team being overwhelmed, fled, allowing the Decepticons to recover Soundwave. Nefarious #3 Soundwave tracked Ravage to the Initiative base in eastern California. Dirt Boss was dismissive of their human opponents and, announcing he was going to show them who was boss, charged straight in. He was taken out by the base's outer perimeter defenses. Nefarious #4
Toys
Revenge of the Fallen
- Dirt Boss (Scout, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: RD-08
- Dirt Boss transforms into a bright green and grey forklift. The loading mast cannot raise or lower, but it can tilt at a hinge near the carriage. Inside the cab there is a seat and a (non-functional) distinctive forklift steering wheel. In robot mode, Dirt Boss' vehicle forks are mounted on his arms as blades.
- This mold was also used for Deadlift.
Notes
- Dirt Boss is quite possibly the most contradictory character in recent years. He appears alongside Constructicons and shares a name, color and alternate mode with a Constructicon appearing in Animated, but is not a Constructicon. His body design is nearly identical to Scrapper from the first movie's video game, but, well, he's not that Scrapper. He also has absolutely nothing to do with dirt, bossing, or even embossing. Huh.
- Dirt Boss's Hasbro stock photography shows him sporting grey forearms and hands with green forks, but on the toy itself, these colors are reversed. The stock photos also sport more red on the chest.
