Zaptrap
| The name or term "Shrapnel" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Shrapnel (disambiguation). |
- Zaptraps are Decepticon Insecticons from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Zaptraps (alternatively known as Skrapnels) are clones of the Insecticon Shrapnel. Though they have extremely limited intelligence and are largely operated by Shrapnel's control-beams, in large numbers they are fairly capable hunter-seeker units, capable of producing powerful electric bolts from their horns. Though they're fairly sturdy, should Shrapnel's control-beams be interrupted, they will instantly crumble into a pile of component parts.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
TransTech
Due to quantum instability, a number of Waruder troops were transported to Axiom Nexus's distant past when they migrated over to its universe. They formed a hive, and spent the next 20,000 years undisturbed, evolving and building an elaborate hive deep underground. Cybertron's Most Wanted
Beet-Chit, desiring a new body to pilot, found a lost Zaptrap drone in Cybertron's lower levels and, noting its similarity to his previous Kuwagatrer mech, converted it into an partially organic suit for him to control. Zaptrap and Beet-Chit bio
Zaptrap/Beet-Chit came to lead his soldiers when one of them signaled that intruders had come upon their hive. Identifying C-81 and his band of criminals as "SPACE. RO-BOTS. EN-E-MY.", Zaptrap/Beet-Chit pursued the group with a full squadron of Waruder soldiers, intent on destroying the Cybertronians. Despite more "SPACE. RO-BOTS." joining the fray against them, the Waruders were on the winning side, overpowering their foes with sheer numbers. The battle came to an end when C-81 ripped Beet-Chit out of Zaptrap, and forced the Waruder leader to negotiate peacefully. It is not known whether the Zaptrap mech was brought along when the Waruders migrated off-planet via an interuniversal gate afterwards. Cybertron's Most Wanted
Toys
Collector's Edition
- Insectron Clone Army (multi-pack, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: 75 (individual), 76 (clones set)
- Accessories: "Gamma Beam Detonator" rifle, energon cube.
- Zaptrap is a redeco of the Insecticon Shrapnel mold, with colors based on the mold's original pre-Transformers Diaclone "Waruder Kuwagatrer" release. Zaptrap transforms into a mechanical stag beetle. The "control seat" in the insect-mode back / robot-mode chest can open up and store one of the three energon cubes that come with the set. Zaptrap was only available in an e-HOBBY exclusive Collector's Edition set with Salvo and Shothole.
- This toy was repurposed as the Shattered Glass incarnation of Shrapnel.
Kre-O
- Skrapnel (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
- Bag number: 40551 45
- Accessories: Stand brick, scoped pistol
- Part of the fifth assortment of blind-bagged Kreon Micro-Changers, Skrapnel can be rebuilt from robot mode into a stag beetle. He sports Ironhide's helmet and the Megatron-styled pistol.
Timelines
- Zaptrap (BotCon 2015)
- Timelines Zaptrap is a red, black, gray, and blue redeco of the Generations Skrapnel toy. He is roughly the size of a Cyberverse Commander Class toy and transforms into a robotic interpretation of a stag beetle. He was available at BotCon 2015 as an attendee-only bonus figure, and came packaged with Spy-Eye and Beet-Chit. Both smaller figures can be wielded by Zaptrap in Waruder soldier mode via their 5mm post, or mounted on his back in insect mode.
- His bio card identifies hims as "Zaptrap" (trademark), while his instructions call him "Decepticon Zaptrap".
- This mold was also retooled into Chop Shop.
Notes
- Collector's Edition Zaptrap's bio card claims they are also armed with grenade launchers. Where on their bodies these launchers are, who knows.
- Zaptrap and Beet-Chit's manner of speaking in "Cybertron's Most Wanted" is based on the synthesized speech samples heard in early arcade games like Wizard of Wor and Gorf.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Zaptrap (ザップトラップ Zapputorappu)
