Weirdwolf

Weirdwolf is a character from the Transformers toy line, and is a member of the Decepticon Headmasters faction.

Transformers: Generation 1 (1987)

Transformers character
name =Weirdwolf


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affiliation =Decepticon
subgroup =Headmasters
Deluxe Beasts
rank =9
function =Tracker
partner =Monzo
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alternatemodes =Giant transmetal wolf
series =
Transformers: Classics
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japanvoice =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.

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.

Transformers: 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 and Snapdragon.

Marvel Comics

Weirdwolf originally appeared in the four issue "" comic, where he was binary bonded to his Headmaster partner Monzo.

"One of his most prominent actions during this period was to act as bait for a trap alongside the other Decepticon Headmasters. The plan worked, luring the Autobot Headmasters to the Fortress of Despair, where the Decepticons captured Highbrow, planning to use him to perfect their own Headmaster process. The plan failed when Highbrow forced Scorponok to flee. (Transformers U.K. 130-131)"

Weirdwolf participated in many battles against the Autobots before coming to Earth as part of Scorponok's group.

Weirdwolf would appear again in issue #49, "The Underbase Saga Part 3, Cold War!" In this story he was a member of the Decepticon forces under Scorponok's command. They were tricked into fighting the Decepticon forces under Ratbat's command by Starscream, who used the battle to steal Scorponok's ship and get to the Underbase.

"Issue #248 of the Marvel U.K. Transformers comic featured a story called "Fallen Star", where Starscream began to doubt himself, despite being of the most powerful Transformers. Soundwave, Mindwipe and Weirdwolf feared Starscream would attack, but Starscream thought they were laughing at him behind his back. Leaving Starscream came across the Autobots Chainclaw, Cloudburst and Getaway, who were assigned by Optimus Prime to spy on him. Starscream soundly defeated all three Autobots and regained his self confidence."

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 "" 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.

Fun Publications

In the 2007 Classics comic by Fun Publications Weirdwolf appeared among the Decepticons under the command of Bugbite who were sent to Earth by Bludgeon. In this story he appears to no longer be a Headmaster. Speaking in the singsong way described in his tech spec (which annoyed Thundercracker no end) Weirdwolf seemed loyal to Bugbite. In the final battle against Megatron's troops, Weirdwolf proclaimed he was too nimble for the Decepticon leader to hit - until being cut in half by a fusion cannon shot in mid-rhyme.

Toys

*Generation 1 Weirdwolf (1987):Comes with his Headmaster partner Monzo, as well as a sword and gun accessory.

*BotCon Weirdwolf (2007):A redeco of Cybertron Snarl in the colors of Generation 1 Weirdwolf was part of an exclusive set at BotCon 2007. He came with BotCon Alpha Trion and was limited to 1400 in number. After being sold at BotCon a limited number of Alpha Trion and Weirdwolf sets were sold on the Transformers Collectors Club web site.