Weirdwolf
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Weirdwolf is a character from the Transformers toy line, and is a member of the Decepticon Headmasters faction.
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1 (1987)
| Transformers character | |
| Weirdwolf | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon  |
| Sub-Group | Headmasters |
| Partner | Monzo |
| Alternate Modes | Giant transmetal wolf |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 |
The character is partnered with the character Monzo, who in the U.S. continuity was an ex-hyperwrestler turned night club owner by trade. Weirdwolf converts from robot to wolf and back, while Monzo converts from human-like figure into the robot's head (hence the term Headmaster). The toy was released in 1987.
According to Weirdwolf's Tech spec, he is a Tracker and has a few screws loose in his head. He speaks to himself in a "singsong backward way" and can leap .8 miles. Weirdwolf is armed with a photon pistol and thermal sword.
[edit] Animated series
Weirdwolf only appeared in The Transformers TV series in the 3-part episode The Rebirth, never spoke, however his partner Monzo did have a couple lines. Weirdwolf also appeared in the U.S. Marvel Comics's "Headmasters", a sub-series of the main Transformers comic also from Marvel.
[edit] Headmasters
In Japan, Weirdwolf was a central character in the 35-episode series "Transformers: Headmasters".
Weirdwolf is joined in the Decepticon Headmasters by fellow comrades Mindwipe, Skullcruncher, Scorponok (Decepticon Headmaster leader), Apeface, Snapdragon, Fangry, Horri-Bull, and Squeezeplay.
[edit] Marvel Comics
Weirdwolf originally appeared in the four issue The Transformers: Headmasters comic, where he was binary bonded to his Headmaster partner Monzo. Mindwipe participated in many battles against the Autobots before coming to Earth as part of Scorponok's group. He later fought against Unicron. After Bludgeon's ambush wiped out most of the Autobots, Weirdwolf was used to track down survivors along with Fangry, locating Grimlock's group. He appeared later in the Transformers: Generation 2 comic during the attack on Earth, noting it was "feeding time" as he transformed to wolf mode. It is unclear whether he survived the subsequent battles against Jhiaxus' forces and the Swarm.
