Geeper-Creeper
Geeper-Creeper is a fictional character from the GoBots series. He is a Renegade Gobot who turns into a Jeep and was introduced in 1983.
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GoBots
Geeper-Creeper was one of the Renegade followers of Cy-Kill who turns into a Jeep.[1]
In 1985 Pepsi Cola had a promotion where you could get a "Convert-Able" toy by sending in $1, three proofs of purchase from a Pepsi product and 50 cents shipping. One of the toys yo could get was "Convert-A-Jeep", who was the same design as Geeper-Creeper.[2]
Reception
Geeper-Creeper was chosen as the 11th goofiest GoBot name by Topless Robot.[3]
Animated series
Geeper-Creeper first appears in the Challenge of the GoBots series pilot.[4]
Geeper-Creeper appeared in episode #5, "The Final Conflict" where he was among the Renegades captured on Gobotron.
In "It's The Thought That Counts" episode #6 Cy-Kill, Cop-Tur, Crasher, Geeper-Creeper, Pincher, and Snoop attack a lab, but it is defended by Leader-1, Baron Von Joy, Blaster, Dozer, Dumper, Road Ranger, Scooter, Scratch and Turbo. Although the Guardians are winning the battle, an accidental backfire from Baron Von Joy's weapon allows the Renegades to escape.
In "The Fall of Gobotron" episode #43 after Cy-Kill takes over Gobotron Geeper-Creeper and Slicks are assigned to guard the modifier. They are lured away by Scooter and lead into a Guardian ambush by Turbo, Small Foot and Sparky.
Geeper-Creeper appears in "Flight to Earth" episode #44. He and BuggyMan chase Scooter and Sparky on Gobotron.
In "Destroy All Guardians" episode #47 Geeper-Creeper and Tank are seen among Cy-Kill's guards on the Roguestar. He also appears in "Escape from Elba" episode #48. In "Clutch of Doom" episode #49 Geeper-Creeper is among the Renegades who put the captured Guardians Blaster and Vanguard in prison. Geeper-Creeper appears in "The Third Column" episode #50 where he sides with Zero, who tries to take over the Renegades from Cy-Kill.
Books
Geeper-Creeper appeared in the 1985 Robo Machine book The Wagner Sirens.[5]
Toys
- GoBots Geeper-Creeper (1983)
- Geeper-Creeper came with a gun accessory.
References
- ↑ Bellomo, Mark (2010). Totally Tubular '80s. Krause Publications. pp. 90–93. ISBN 1440212821.
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1988&dat=19851026&id=gGkiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EKsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3122,5159179
- ↑ http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/11/the_20_goofiest_gobot_names.php
- ↑ "The Battle for Gobotron". Written by Alan Burnett, Jeff Segal and Tom Ruegger. Challenge of the GoBots. First-run syndication. September 8th, 1984. No. 1, season 1.
- ↑ The Wagner Sirens. World International Publishing. 1985. ISBN 0723578133.
