Quickmix (G1)
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- Quickmix is an Autobot Targetmaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Quickmix is an absent-minded chemist whose demeanor is nearly as volatile as the chemicals he works with. He is accomplished in his trade, and is readily capable of devising new compounds and ways of combating the Decepticons, but his impatience and absent-mindedness often results in unfinished projects and experiments. He has a short temper and his Autobot allies make sure to give him a wide berth because of it. After all, the dude works with chemicals.
Quickmix is a "Double" Targetmaster, and is partnered with the Nebulans Boomer and Ricochet.
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Marvel The Transformers comics
Quickmix assisted the Classic Pretenders and Rescue Patrol in eight successful raids on Decepticon-held facilities on Cybertron. Yesterday's Heroes!
He continued serving Emirate Xaaron, and took command of holding the line at Autobase against Unicron's agents while Xaaron fled to safety, even having the cajones to stand up to Galvatron himself. Surrender! He and Landfill managed to survive Hook, Line, and Sinker's attacks when the trio departed to find Galvatron. Out of Time!
Quickmix survived to be present for Primus's speech on his eons-old struggle against his opposite number, and the arrival of Unicron himself. The Void!
Trigger-Happy!
As part of a sting operation to capture two Decepticons delivering battle plans, Quickmix, Landfill, and Scoop posed as ordinary construction vehicles to funnel them into an ambush. Unfortunately, the mission was botched when Backstreet, their lookout, fired his weapon prematurely, giving away the Autobots' presence and position. Rather than face the consequences of his actions, Backstreet went on the run, forcing the rest of the Autobots to hunt down their rogue comrade. Two days into the chase, Quickmix's hunting party learned the full story behind Backstreet's flight from justice; Override had exaggerated Optimus's anger over the situation after Backstreet's initial foul-up, and told the Trigger-bot that Optimus would call for his termination! Once the matter was cleared up, Optimus was able to convince Backstreet to return home. Trigger-Happy!
Marvel UK future timelines
In an alternate 1991, Quickmix was part of a unit under Hot Rod's command during the Decepticon Civil War. Scorponok, the leader of one faction, deliberately surrendered to Quickmix's trio, knowing that the Autobot Code would compel them to protect the life of a willing prisoner in their custody. Scorponok was easily able to escape after pitting his foes against each other. Aspects of Evil!
In 2009, Quickmix was serving on the Autobot bridge crew with Red Alert when they fled the Decepticon controlled Cybertron. Their leader, Rodimus Prime, was possessed by the evil of Unicron, and sabotaged their ship so that it was forced into an out-of-control landing, with the retro-rockets firing only at the last second. Edge of Impact Quickmix's deactivated body was seen in the aftermath, although whether he was taken off-line in the crash or from facing his insane leader was unclear. Shadow of Evil
Transformers Comic-Magazin
Small Targetmaster Quickmix was a fairly prominent Autobot, constantly seeing action against the evil Decepticons and backed up by two mini-robots that could transform into guns! Unfortunately, in his first bit of action in Alaska, he switched off his guidance systems (which ensured you don't shoot your own side) to increase his reaction time and ended up shooting an Autobot Minibot by mistake. Optimus told him off and gave him a sales catalog a lecture on the current Autobots and Decepticons so the same mistake wouldn't happen again. Attack at Dawn
Quickmix managed better when Piranacon attacked New York City, helping bring him down. The Troy Principle Those events were also recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a nuclear disaster in Kalis. In Memory of Earth
In 1973, Powermaster Optimus Prime - A Robot, a Hero when Optimus Prime mused that the Decepticons were winning because they were more brutal and ruthless, Quickmix got angry and demanded to know if he was suggesting they should copy the Decepticons. He later applauded Slapdash's call for an Autobot-run global government, and fought off a massive Decepticon assault across America. A Big Day for Powermaster Optimus Prime Those events would later be observed via log recording by Autobots in the year 2008. Powermaster Optimus Prime - A Robot, a Hero
Quickmix did less well in Nevada, being severely damaged by Horri-Bull. He was sent to base for repairs Save Nevada Alpha and then immediately sent back out with the other Small Targetmasters to find where the Decepticons were hiding nuclear weapons. Megatron's Ultimatum
He was astounded when news of both a failing oil tanker near Alaska and a dimensional portal came through. He may have taken part in the latter's battle. Headmaster of the Dimensions
The characteristics of Quickmix and the other "Small Targetmaster Autobots" were reviewed by Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in a simulation watched by Goldbug.Memories of Bumblebee
Quickmix vanished while on routine patrol in Michigan, and was feared dead. He'd actually been captured by the Decepticons after finding their GIANT LASER CANNON, and that dastardly Shockwave even claimed he was dead even though he wasn't! Goldbug's squad brought Quickmix back to the Arc. Shockwave's Galactic Secret
Regeneration One
Quickmix commanded a crew comprising Neutro, Groundpounder, Takedown, Crumble, and Erector that travelled to Nebulos to construct one end of a space bridge network in the Clar Macro-jungle, though he was more interested in hearing about Senior Scientist Borx's advances in Headmaster technology. The War to End All Wars, Part 1 Quickmix was last seen coordinating the synchronisation of the space bridges with Optimus Prime on Earth, shortly before Fortress Maximus, corrupted by the Dark Matrix creature, took control of the space bridge network. The War to End All Wars, Part 2
Ladybird Books continuity
- Voice actor: Blain Fairman (English)
When the Decepticons went to ground on Nebulos, Quickmix was sent with Quickswitch and Scoop to locate them. When Quickswitch returned with news of the base, he and Scoop sealed up the only exit with concrete made from Nebulite so the Decepticons remained trapped, and the Nebulos campaign, possibly the war itself, was ended. So not only did he help end the war, he did so in an incredibly gruesome way. Decepticons Underground
Generation 2 cartoon
Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots Landfill, Quickmix, and Scoop, who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. G2: MTMTE, Part 1
3H comics
After the threat of Unicron passed, Quickmix was one of several Autobot scientists who challenged Rodimus Prime's decision to send out exploration ships and establish early-warning reconnaissance posts to prevent future threats from reaching Cybertron unopposed. It seems his counsel was wise, as three of the five ships were never heard from again. Betrayal
IDW Generation 1 continuity
Quickmix was part of the neutral population of Iacon following the end of the war. When the Autobots were banished from the city, Fixit refused to leave his injured comrades behind, but Starscream argued that the city already had experienced medics Quickmix and Flatline at its disposal. Second Exodus Aided by Ricochet and Boomer, Quickmix got to work treating those who were injured during the Decepticon attack on Iacon. Three Monologues
Together with his partners and Landfill, Quickmix was present when the Transformers celebrated the defeat of the Necrotitan and return of the Lost Light. The Becoming He went on to concoct a type of toxic fuel known as Fool's Energon that would allow the Autobots to keep Megatron weakened during his time as co-captain of the Lost Light, Predestination: A Beginner's Guide although it was later revealed to be nothing more than standard Energon with an altered color and taste, intended to act as a placebo.The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage.
Commercial appearances
Quickmix, Scoop and Landfill came to the rescue of their Targetmaster partners as they were being chased down by Needlenose and Spinister. Boomer and Ricochet first attached themselves to Quickmix's vehicle mode, then Quickmix transformed and wielded them both as guns. Double Targetmasters commercial
Toys
Generation 1
- Quickmix with Boomer and Ricochet (Targetmaster, 1988)
- Quickmix transforms into a red and off-white cement mixer truck, a rarity in Transformers and very rare amongst the Autobots in Generation 1. While Landfill received painted chrome on his wheel rims, Quickmix gets this paint on his headlights. The mixing drum does not spin due to his unusual robot mode design. Boomer and Ricochet (or any other accessories with handle pegs of the correct size) can be mounted on either side of his (immobile) mixing drum.
- The most remarkable aspect of Quickmix's robot mode is the fact the mixing drum forms the majority of his upper torso. Boomer and Ricochet can become two separate handguns, or either can attach to the rear of the other gun to form a single rifle.
- No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.
Notes
Foreign names
- French: Mixture (Canada)
