Holepunch (Transformers)
Holepunch is the name of several fictional character from the Transformers series. The original Holepunch was introduced in 1988 as one of the Targetmasters for the Autobot Scoop.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Holepunch is, a former office manager turned military man who transforms into a steel-shattering dual compression cannon. He is partnered with the Autobot Scoop.
Animated series
Although the animated series ended in the US before Holepunch was released, he appeared in animated form along with the other Double Targetmasters in commercials for the toys.
When the Generation 2 animated series was aired animated bits of the Generation 1 commercial with Holepunch in it were edited into the episode "More Than Meets The Eye Part 1." [1]
Marvel Comics
Holepunch first appeared in issue #60 of the Marvel Comics 'Transformers' series. Scoop wields Holepunch and Tracer during a series of fuel raids on Cybertron alongside the recently revived Grimlock, Jazz and Bumblebee. Scoop and his Targetmasters had a full page biogrpahy printed in issue #61.
Ladybird Books
Quickmix, Quickswitch and Scoop appeared in the Ladybird Books story Decepticons Underground, where they were sent on a mission by Optimus Prime to find the Decepticons in the Nebulos Triangle.[2]
Dreamwave Productions
Scoop and his Targetmasters did not appear in Dreamwave comics fiction but did receive a full page biography in their More Than Meets The Eye series.
Toys
- Generation 1 Scoop with Tracer and Holepunch
Transformers: Timelines
The Autobot Scoop is essentially a coward who usually has to be goaded into doing this by his nearly fearless partner Holepunch, but when he's riled he can break into a berserker rage. Holepunch transforms into a twin-prop helicopter or a double barreled hand cannon which can seemingly destroy matter with an attack that appears to punch out small perfect holes in its target.
Fun Publications
Holepunch is spotlighted as a members of the Autobot Targetmasters in the story Do Over by Fun Publications. Ricochet commands Scoop and Crosshairs. Scoop is partnered with the Targetmaster Holepunch. In this story the Autobot Targetmasters capture Megatron, but as Optimus Prime arrives to finish him off personally the Micromaster Predacons and Whisper arrive and free Megatron.[5]
Toys
Although no toy for Scoop and Holepunch was ever released they appear to be identical to the toys for Transformers movie Grindcore and the X-Dimension Mini-Con Makeshift.
References
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MAjbv1pDNc
- ↑ John Grant (1988). Decepticons Underground. Ladybird Books. ISBN 0721411193.
- ↑ Lee's Guide to Loose 1988 Transformers: The Autobots. Lee's Toy Review magazine, issue #207, February 2010
- ↑ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 74. ISBN 0764313649.
- ↑ S. Trent Troop and Greg Sepelak (2009). Do Over. Illustrator Yuki Oshima. Fun Publications.
