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This article is about the Legends World son. For the Deluxe Insecticon sometimes known as Venin, see Venom (G1).

Venin is a native of the Legends World from the Legends portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Little guy on the right.

Venin is the son of Waspinator and brother to Buzz Saw.

Fiction

Legends World

Venin celebrated Christmas with his family. Merry X'mas!! When Tankor tried to convert him into a Generation 1 fan, Waspinator-turned-Thrust refused on behalf of his kids, telling Tankor they had no idea who the original Optimus Prime was. I'm Tankor, dana!

Toys

Generations

Unfortunately, he can only fire his gun mode off once before dying.

• Acid Storm & Venin (Legends Class, 2014)

This toy was repurposed as Venin by "Merry X'mas!!" in 2014.

Part of the seventh wave of 2012-onwards Generations Legends Class toys, Thrilling 30 Venin (renamed due to obvious trademark reasons) is a redeco of Waspinator, in sorta-Generation 1 Insecticon colors. Venin can transform into a purple insect, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with a 5 mm handle. He has an autotransformation feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

He was only available in a two-pack with the Legends Class Acid Storm. Compared to Waspinator, many of Venin's parts are considerably softer, giving him a much less solid feel.

• More information on Venin at TFU.info

Generations mold: Waspinator (Legends Class partner)
Hasbro: Thrilling 30 003 Waspinator 009 Venin Fun Publications: Timelines Ripper Thrasher Crusher Buzzer TakaraTomy: Generations TG-28 Waspinator Transformers (campaign item) Buzz Saw