Monsterbot (G1)
- The Monsterbots are a team of Autobots in the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Monsterbots are are a team of Autobots that transform into strange and powerful (not to mention monstrous) beasts. Among their other abilities, all three are capable of shooting a destructive stream of fiery sparks from some part of their anatomy in beast form.
The team is composed of:
- Japanese name: Firebots
Fiction
Toy commercial
The Monsterbots were created accidentally during an attempt to create new Autobots. Kup raced to warn Rodimus Prime and Blurr of the accident, as the wild Monsterbots trashed the lab where they were born. Thankfully, the Decepticons attacked just then and the Monsterbots burst out of the building through the wall to fight them. Rodimus expressed relief that, though they were monsters, at least they were Autobot monsters. Nice show of logic there, Rodimus.
Marvel comic
The three Monsterbots were among the dozens of Autobots who joined Fortress Maximus's crew aboard the Steelhaven, as the Autobot commander sought to lead his people away from the war on Cybertron. Resettling on the planet Nebulos, their peace was short-lived. Ring of Hate! Scorponok's Decepticons followed them and waged war anew against the Autobots.
The Monsterbots were among a squad of Autobots who attempted to stop a Decepticon takeover of the Mercury Gardens of Melanossus. Though they fought fiercely, the Decepticon Headmasters were too powerful. Grotusque realized the gardens were being destroyed by the battle, and — over Repugnus's protests — ordered a retreat. The three were the only Autobot survivors of the battle; at least four other anonymous soldiers died there. Brothers in Armor!!
The Monsterbots, along with the surviving Autobots, traveled to Earth. Trial by Fire! Grotusque was counted among Fortress Maximus's top officers, but he and his companions quickly disappeared into obscurity. Totaled!
The Headmasters cartoon
Alongside the Trainbots, the Monsterbots were sent to the planet Beest, where the Decepticons were enslaving the natives. They helped free the slaves, and once the Decepticons were driven off the planet, Rodimus Prime ordered the Monsterbots to stay there in case the enemy returned. They didn't mind, as it seemed like a nice enough place. Rebellion on Planet Beest
The Monsterbots got new orders later on, being called in as reinforcements to fight the Decepticons on planet Paradise. Together they used their fire-breath to attack Abominus and destroy the energon cubes that the Decepticons had amassed. Head Formation of Friendship
Doublecross was later seen by himself on Earth, defending an Autobot energy facility in Miami against the Horrorcons. Ultra Magnus Dies!!
Wreckers: Finale Part I
The Monsterbots were seen staggering from the bar on the CSSB-16 Spaceport. Of the three, Doublecross appeared the least visibly inebriated. Wreckers: Finale Part I
IDW Comics
The Monsterbots, led by Repugnus, are self-proclaimed outcasts who will do nasty, brutish and short acts seemingly for payment rather than for fun. And also for fun. Maximum Dinobots issue 2
Repugnus was incarcerated on Garrus-9 for unspecified crimes Spotlight: Arcee and then suddenly wasn't.
Needing help from some unsavory types to fix his ship, Grimlock sent out a message to the Monsterbots. Maximum Dinobots issue 1 When they arrived and didn't find him there, Maximum Dinobots issue 2, they tracked him to the battleground of Fallon, Nevada and merrily massacred their way through hordes of Sunstreaker clones... while threatening that Grimlock better have something good to offer them for the help. Maximum Dinobots issue 3 After some threats, Grimlock promised to give them data downloaded from Shockwave's ship, so they helped blast Scorponok's Machination defenses. Maximum Dinobots issue 4 After the clones were disabled, Sludge was shot by Scorponok and Grimlock remained to avenge him. Repugnus offered the remaining Dynobots a lift away from Earth, but they chose to remain and help Grimlock once again. The Monsterbots apparently were good to their word because the Dynobots were later seen repairing their ship. Maximum Dinobots issue 5
Toys
- Monsterbots (1987)
- True to their name, the Monsterbots transform into bizarre monsters. All three have a mechanism that allows them to shoot "cold" sparks from parts of their bodies (the mouths of Repugnus and Grotusque, and the collarbone of Doublecross).
