Knockout (G1)

The name or term "Knockout" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Knockout (disambiguation).

Knockout is a Decepticon Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Big dirty hoe

The other members of the Constructor Squad keep an eye on Knockout. Not because they think he's a treacherous backstabber: he's as loyal as the rest of the squad. It's not because his enthusiasm gets him in over his head: his teammates actually find his enthusiasm motivating. And it's certainly not because he's a lazy slacker: he works as hard as any of them.

It's because he faints when he gets too excited.

So his teammates watch him, because the last thing you need in combat is an unconscious backhoe.

His combiner partner is Grit.

Fiction

The Stargate Battles

When Megatron confronted the two Starscreams on the Trigger, Knockout was part of his forces. When the Autobots arrived, the Decepticons battled them, till the Starscream of the future interrupted the battle by merging with the Trigger. In the ensuing conflict, the Trigger was destroyed and the Transformers were sent falling to the Earth, becoming lost. The Stargate Battles

Toys

Generation 1

Less attractive than his name would suggest.

• Constructor Squad (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)

Knockout transforms into a backhoe truck trailer which is intended to be the rear half of a purple backhoe truck, which he forms with his combiner partner Grit. He can, of course, be connected to any other Micromaster Combiner or Combiner Transport to make a new vehicle.

Knockout was only available in a six-pack with his squad mates Grit, Excavator, Hammer, Sledge and Stonecruncher.

This toy was sold without changes in Japan as the Autobot Knockout. This mold was also used to make Gusher.

• More information on Knockout at TFU.info

Notes

Foreign names

• French: K-O (Canada)
• Italian: Sparviero