Scalpel (ROTF)
- Scalpel is the cutest widdle Decepticon in the Revenge of the Fallen portion of the live-action film series continuity.
Scalpel, also known as "the Doctor" (no, not that [Doctor]), looks harmless enough with his big, inquisitive eyes. But beware—in the world of the Transformers, things are not what they seem! Scalpel has vast databases of anatomical and mechanical knowledge, being familiar with most species in the galaxy. He's extremely adept at getting to the root of a problem and can handily disassemble most technological devices. Unfortunately, when he goes to put them back together, he always has a few parts left over. This has left most of the Decepticons reluctant to come to him for care, in spite of his duties as their field medic.
| “ | Ve must haff ze brain on ze table! Chop-chop! | ” |
—Scalpel mutilates for science!, Revenge of the Fallen (film) | ||
Fiction
Revenge of the Fallen
- Voice actor: John Di Crosta (English), Naoki Tatsuta (Japanese), Santiago Ziesmer (German)
 Spoiler warning: Plot details for Revenge of the Fallen (film) follow. |
Scalpel was transported to the Laurentian Abyss by Ravage and four of the Constructicons. Using parts "donated" by the smallest Constructicon and the All Spark shard stolen by Ravage, he rebuilt Megatron into a more powerful—and very much alive—form. Later, at a factory in the same city as Sam Witwicky's university, Scalpel was ordered to examine Sam, in hopes of finding out what he had learned from the All Spark information downloaded into his brain. Using several extremely invasive techniques, Scalpel deduced that Sam's mind was definitely full of handy-dandy information. And the best way to get said information was to examine Sam's brain...while it was laid out on the table. Scalpel's attempt was interrupted by the timely arrival of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.
Revenge of the Fallen
Toys
Revenge of the Fallen
- Scalpel (Scout, 2009)
- Scalpel transforms from a dissecting microscope to a creepy, almost cute insectoid robot with detachable "glasses".
- A running change has given later versions shorter antennae which fold away better during transformation. It's not clear which version is more common or whether the running change has spread to markets outside the US.
Trivia
- The combination of Germanic accent, monocle-like eyes and murderous personality all give Scalpel the air of a Nazi-scientist stereotype.
