Killer Fish

Killer Fish is a Beastformer from the Generation 1 continuity family.

The Killer Fish are attacking!!!

Killer Fish (キラーフィッシュ Kirāfisshu) is one of the Decepticon-allied Beastformers attempting a brutal takeover of the planet Beast. His particular role in the Decepticon Beastformer forces is staff officer. He's a professional, brutal killer who uses a built-in sonar to track down his targets. He has a personal vendetta against Big Serow, who gave him an injury that still hurts. His rank is Emperor of Lennonia, the country on planet Beast in whose Wau River he was born, but whether this is a title he earned under the old regime before throwing in with Alligatron's rebellion or one gained by overthrowing Lenonia for the rebellion is unknown.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

Fiction

Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

The Headmasters cartoon

Bill Mumy once took me out to see a movie. Didn't have to pay to get me in.

The Killer Fish were a species of Beastformer, part of Alligatron's cadre of Beasts that allied with the Decepticons. When a rebel force led by Big Serow tried to take the Decepticon stronghold, the Killer Fish were among those fighting back, helping force the rebels into retreat with their firepower.

The Killer Fish guarded the Decepticon stronghold in the nearby waters, and those Killer Fish leapt out to cut off Daniel and Wheelie's escape from the other evil Beastformers. Rebellion on Planet Beast

The Headmasters manga

Hordes of Killer Fish, backed by the Predacons and Sharkticons, enforced the will of Alligatron. But with the interference of the Autobots, the Killer Fish were driven back. Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!

Dreamwave Generation 1 comics

Killer Fish was part of the front-line assault against Megatron's Air Warriors when the Decepticons arrived on Planet Beest to retrieve the Predacons. Welcome to the Jungle

Toys

Beastformers

• Killer Fish (Beastformer, 1987)
  • Beast ID number: 5
  • Accessories: "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

Killer Fish is an anthropomorphic carp with maroon robotic armor. He came with his "Killer Anchor" (キラーアンカー) weapon. His rubsign reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.

• Killer Fish white version (Beastformer, 1987)
  • Accessories: "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

A solid-white version of Killer Fish was sold through gumball machines in Japan. The gumball versions of the Beastformers appeared to have randomized weapons (or just crummy QC).

• Crystal Killer Fish (Beastformer, 1987)
  • Accessories: "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

A colorless-clear version of Killer Fish, "Crystal Killer Fish" (クリスタルキラーフィッシュ) was made available in two different ways. It was part of the "Perfect 6 Animal Set" —which actually had seven figures— along with Baboon, Cobrander, Demonkey, Eagle Killer, Little Serow, and Shield Dragon.

It was also a prize in "punch-box" giveaways, where kids would punch through a paper front on a box containing random Beastformers prizes in each compartment. Three clear Fish were available per box.

• Crystal Killer Fish (Beastformer, 1987)
  • Accessories: "Killer Anchor" melee weapon

A version of Crystal Killer Fish with mottled-brownish stripes through it was available in the same "punch-box" promotion as the regular Crystal Killer Fish. The striped version was in only one compartment per box.

Notes

• In the Battle Beasts toy commercial (animated by Toei), Killer Carp is voiced by Michael Bell and said words to the effect of, "WWWWWATER! Water puts OUT fire!".

Foreign names

• English: Killer Carp