Chuck (AB)

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

This article is about the very angry bird. For other characters known as Bumblebee, see Bumblebee (disambiguation).

Chuck is an Autobird from the Angry Birds Transformers continuity.

Come on, let's dance!

Chuck is the kind of bird who jumps into the fray first, and worries about the consequences later. Gung-ho and impatient, and overconfident, Chuck has often been the cause Red's plans falling apart, despite his heart being in the right place. Unfortunately, Chuck's need to make up for his past screw-ups sends him hurling headlong into trouble, repeating the cycle all over again. To compensate, Chuck displays uncanny speed and sheer destructive potential, making him an asset to the Flock despite his personality flaws. When upgraded by the EggSpark, Chuck assumes the identity of Bumblebee bird. In this new form, he displays a much more level-headed and responsible attitude... which honestly weirds out his teammates, who are unused to seeing him acting this way. His old mannerisms nonetheless still shine through when the situation becomes heated, proving that the same old Chuck is still present despite his personality overhaul.

Fiction

Angry Birds comic

After the Bad Piggies had stolen a batch of the Flock's eggs, Chuck accompanied his fellow birds on a raid to retrieve them. He managed to foul up Red's attack plan by rushing the attack, and accidentally caused the Bad Piggies' building to collapse. The Flock got buried in rubble while King Pig and his minions escaped. After Bomb managed to get them out of the debris, Chuck sheepishly apologized to the others for his screw up. While Red reprimanded Chuck for his foolishness, the Blues flew off after the pigs on their own. The Flock began searching for the three little birds, though both Terence and Chuck saw the task as a waste of time. The Blues managed the find their way back on their own, and began blabbing about an "EggSpark" and "Deceptihogs." Seeing an opportunity to redeem himself for his earlier screw-up, Chuck once more rushed ahead of the group.

Coming upon the EggSpark and the upgraded Bad Piggies, Chuck found his flight-path obstructed by Hal. Unable to slow down in time, Chuck bumped into the other bird, and sent the both of them hurling towards the EggSpark. Contact with the artifact transformed Chuck into Bumblebee Bird, while Hal became Grimlock Bird. Bumblebee Bird's new form gave him a new outlook on things, and despite being surrounded by Deceptihogs, attempted to talk his way out of the situation. Megatron Pig wouldn't hear it, and began blasting away at the two Autobirds. Grimlock Bird managed to chase off the Deceptihogs, though they still had the Flock's eggs in their possession. Angry Birds Transformers #1

The rest of the Flock then caught up to Bumblebee Bird. Red quickly became frustrated with Bumblebee Bird's strange new demeanor, and demanded why his friend was acting so strangely. Bumblebee Bird admitted that he only vaguely remembered his existence before becoming an Autobird, but still argued that the best course of action would be for the other birds to acquire robot bodies as well. He pointed out that the Deceptihogs were now in possession of powerful weapons and armor. The only way to combat them would be for the Flock to undergo the transformation themselves. To drive the point home, Bumblebee Bird showed off his ability to become a really cool car. Ultimately, the rest of the Flock agreed to touch the EggSpark. Under Optimus Prime Bird's command, the lot of them transformed and rolled out into action.

When the Autobirds caught up to the Deceptihogs, Bumblebee Bird's former brash persona once more came to the forefront. He was unable to stop himself from charging the pigs by himself. This once more proved to be foolish, as he was beaten down by Lockdown Pig, and trampled by Megatron Pig. The clobbering he received damaged Bumblebee Bird's vocal processor, forcing him to communicate in beeps and squeaks from that point on. The rest of the Autobirds then joined in the fight, finding themselves evenly-matched against their opponents. The squabble was interrupted when the Flock's eggs, which had previously been exposed to the EggSpark, sprouted mechanical limbs, multiplied, and proved themselves to be excessively hostile. Age of Eggstinction!

The two factions joined forces against the newly arisen threat. Their truce was a shaky one, however, with Optimus Prime Bird and Megatron Pig soon arguing with one another on the battlefield. Bumblebee Bird agreed with Grimlock Bird that the argument was an entertaining one. Cooler heads eventually prevailed, and the birds/pigs alliance redoubled their efforts to drive the Eggbots back. Unfortunately, with the EggSpark still in contact with Piggy Island, the land itself was becoming increasingly unstable and dangerous. Revenge of the Fowlin'!

Bumblebee Bird and Heatwave Bird were the ones that came up with the solution to end the madness: simply separate the EggSpark from Piggy Island, halting the artifact's influence. Bumblebee Bird's part in the task ahead was to run interference against the Eggbots while the others made their way to the EggSpark. But the plan went awry when both Galvatron Pig and Strscream Pig betrayed the group. The EggSpark was now in Starscream Pig's possession, who planed to use its power for his own selfish goals. Bumblebee Bird stepped in at that point, and using a giant slingshot, hurled both Starscream Pig and the EggSpark off-planet. Piggy Island and all of its inhabitants then returned to normalcy. As the Flock reflected on the day's events, Chuck claimed he had gained the coolest form, and that he had saved the day all by himself. The Blues disagreed. Hard Boiled

Angry Birds storybooks

Bumblebee Bird helped Optimus Prime Bird track down the Deceptihogs wherever they hid! Though he was once very competitive, after his transformation into an Autobird, Bumblebee Bird only wants to be liked. Nobody knows why he only speaks in radio instead of squawking. Robot Birds in Disguise

Soundwave Pig planned to smash Bumblebee Bird's car mode to pieces with a sonic weapon. Bumblebee Bird managed to avoid the attack by speeding away. Bumblebee Bird later participated in a great big clash against the Deceptihogs in the middle of a desert. He faced off against Lockdown Pig. The Autobirds came out victorious thanks to their superior cunning and strength! Deceptihogs Versus Autobirds

Notes

• Chuck is one of the 'protagonists' of the Angry Birds franchise.