Crankstart (Kre-O)

This article is about the Kreon. For the Decepticon from the 2010 Transformers toyline, see Crankstart (TF 2010).

Crankstart is a Decepticon from the Kre-O continuity family.

"Oh gun, if only I could be as transparent as you."

Crankstart knows that just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not all out to get you. Mocked by his fellow Kreons and surrounded by enemies, Crankstart has made a hobby of staying hidden and has no intention of ever being found.

Fiction

Kre-O cartoon

Crankstart helped man the machinery designed to cook a colossal grilled cheese sandwich for Megatron. He and the other Decepticons surrounded the invading Wheeljack and Cliffjumper, but ended up covered in exploded grilled cheese instead, then tossed in a big net while the Autobots danced away. Quest for Energon, Part 2

Toys

Kre-O

"They won't find me in this sealed opaque bag!"

• Crankstart (Micro-Changer, 2012)
  • Kit number: A1010
  • Bag number: 21451 0

Part of a six-figure "preview" wave of Micro-Changer Kreons, Crankstart is a blindpacked bagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which help him form a dunebuggy (sorta).

He uses the Hound helmet, Battleship series torso armor, Optimus Prime smokestacks and wheels, and the Bumblebee pistol.

• More information on Crankstart at TFU.info

Notes

• Crankstart's CG model shows him without his torso armor and "windshield" pieces.