Autoceptor

Autoceptor is an Autobot from the Kronoform portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

So that's what autocepting looks like.

Autoceptor is one of several Transformers who turn into wristwatches. As an Intelligence Officer, he uses his unassuming wristwatch mode to secretly gather intel for the Autobots. He prefers to maintain his cover as a timepiece, but when the stakes are high he will join the fray in either his robot or supercar modes.

He has been described as a "time machine", but his specific abilities in that regard remain unknown.

Fiction

TransTech

Autoceptor somehow ended up at Axiom Nexus and was "processed". Transcendent: Part 1

Wings Universe

Wings Universe is based on the Generation 1 cartoon, but deviates from it in cosmetic ways and continuity points.

Autoceptor was hanging out at the Galadria Space Bridge Outpost in the Delta Prysmos Sector when a pirate ship appeared overhead and dropped a bomb on him and several other passersby. Hoist the Flag

Toys

Generation 1

Better name: "Rush Hour".

• Autoceptor (Kronoform, 1984)
  • Accessories: Watchband

Autoceptor is a functional "5-Function" digital wristwatch (month, day, hour, minutes, seconds... hell of a range there, huh?) from Takara’s Kronoform line, revived as Transformers merchandise. He transforms from a robot to a car of undetermined model (possibly a Trans Am or Camaro), and has a third watch mode for when he was attached to the plastic watch-band. He came in at least four different colors; gray, black, blue and red.

In Japan, Autoceptor was available as a mail-away item, listed as part of the "Watchbot" subgroup (a subgroup of one, apparently). He cost 6 Robot Points and 2500 yen. It is unknown what range of colors he was made in for this release; the order booklet shows both blue and black, while the Transformers First Series Complete guidebook shows him in green.

Chrono Label

• Autoceptor (2010)

Autoceptor's second toy was to be a working, transformable digital watch planned for release by TakaraTomy in cooperation with Japanese watch company Seahope. He and his fellow Chrono Label watch Time Limit had their release delayed indefinitely and were eventually cancelled.

Your bargaining posture is highly dubious. Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Notes

• The original toy's packaging and instructions parse the name as both "Autoceptor" and "Auto Ceptor" in varying places. "Autoceptor" looks less idiotic.
• The Kronoform version packaging shows the entire Kronoform line for the United States in 1984. How many of these toys were actually sold in Transformers packaging is unknown, it's possible only Autoceptor and Kaltor were. (The third known Generation 1 Kronoform, Deceptor, is not shown, and while Scorpia is, the only confirmed Transformers release of that mold is in Generation 2).
• The Kronoform packaging claims that Autoceptor "Transforms to hundreds of different vehicle and robotic forms." Riiiiiight.