Creepy (GoBots)
Creepy is a fictional character in the GoBots series introduced in 1984. He is an evil Renegade Monster GoBot.
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GoBots
Creepy is a Renegade loyal to the Master Renegade who turns into a scorpion-like monster.[1]
Abilities
Like most GoBots, Creepy has numerous abilities because of his robotic body. He does not age, can survive in space and is super-humanly strong and tough. He can fly in robot mode and project energy blasts from his hands. His body heals quickly when supplied with energy. He can turn into a robotic scorpion-like monster.
Animated series
Note: Creepy appeared in the colors of his purple toy in all animated appearances.
In episode 61 of Challenge of the GoBots called "Quest for New Earth" Creepy, Scorp and Vamp aided the Master Renegade from escaping his imprisonment by Cy-Kill on Roguestar.[2]
Comics
Fun Publications
Creepy appeared in the Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric episode 2 story "Fugitives".[3]
Creepy appeared in the episode 3 story "Double Cross".[4]
Creepy appeared in the episode 17 "Coup de Grunge" by Fun Publications.[5]
Creepy was featured in the 2016 Ask Vector Prime story Echoes and Fragments, set during the events of The Transformers: The Movie. The manipulations of the evil Gong and Sideways resulted in various GoBots, Rock Lords and Starriors swapping places with characters during the events of that film. The Monster GoBots took the place of the Sharkticons in the story. Creepy and Vamp lead Hot Rod and Kup to the Dactyl pit.[6]
Telepictures Publications
Creepy appeared in the story "Scooter's Mighty Magnet" as one of Cy-Kill's minions.[7]
Toys
- Tonka GoBots Creepy (1984)
- Turn from humanoid robot to robot monster.
- The purple/black version of Creepy was sold in stores.
- Tonka GoBots Creepy (1985)
- A special green/purple version was offered as a mail-away exclusive by sending in UPCs from four GoBots.[8]
Gallery
References
- ↑ Bellomo, Mark (2010). Totally Tubular '80s. Krause Publications. pp. 90–93. ISBN 1440212821.
- ↑ "Quest for New Earth". Written by Jeff Segal, Kelly Ward and John Loy. Challenge of the GoBots. First-run syndication. December 13th 1985. No. 61, season 1.
- ↑ "Fugitives". Written by Jim Sorenson. Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric. October 28, 1986/December 29th, 2015. No. 1, season 1.
- ↑ "Double Cross". Written by Jim Sorenson. Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric. October 29, 1986/December 30th, 2015. No. 3, season 1.
- ↑ "Coup de Grunge". Written by Jim Sorenson. Transformers: Renegade Rhetoric. September 26, 1986/October 20th, 2015. No. 17, season 1.
- ↑ Jim Sorenson (w). "Echoes and Fragments" Ask Vector Prime (February 10th, 2016), Fun Publications
- ↑ Jay Itzkowitz (w), Paul Kirchner (a). "Scooter's Mighty Magnet" GoBots Magazine (Spring 1986), Telepictures Publications
- ↑ GoBots Toy Commercial 3 - YouTube
External links
- http://counter-x.net/gobots/challenge/profiles/renegades/creepy.html
- http://counter-x.net/gobots/reviews/series2/creepy.html
- http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/gobot/renegades/creepy-purple.html
- http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/gobot/renegades/creepy-green.html
- http://toyriffic.blogspot.com/2010/03/jeepers-creepy-whered-you-get-that.html
- http://www.tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Creepy/creepy.htm
- http://www.tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/GreenCreepy/creepy.htm
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- Fictional characters introduced in 1984
- Fictional characters who can fly
- Fictional characters who can project energy
- Fictional characters with healing factors
- Fictional characters with superhuman oxygen independence
- Fictional characters with superhuman durability
- Fictional characters with superhuman longevity
- Fictional characters with superhuman strength
- Monsters
- Renegade GoBots
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