Vroom

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Transformers character
Name Vroom
Autobot
Series Transformers: Generation 1
Information
Alternate modes Cybertronian car
Function Saboteur
Motto "Don't take a chance if you don't stand a chance."
Rank 7
Sub-group Pretenders

Vroom is a fictional character from the Transformers series. He is a heroic Autobot Pretender introduced in 1989.

Transformers: Generation 1

Vroom is an Autobot Mega Pretender.[1]

A drag racing daredevil. Learned his trade blowing up enemy fuel depots in the Asphalt Wars on Cybertron. Armed with two exterior 3000 rounds-per-minute ion pulse guns and magnetic repeller rifle. Also wields mind-altering illusionizer that distorts optic impulses. Transforms to rocket car made of rubber-coated armor that deflects and ricochets enemy shell fragments. Outer shell cycle equipped with oil slick and smokescreen ejection mechanisms, retractable tire spikes, hydraulic jumpers in suspension system, and rocket boosters in rear that provide short-term flight capabilities. Combines with rocket car to form super cycle equipped with digital fuel gauges and micronized turbo injectors.

Reception

Vroom was named the 21st top unfortunately named Transformer by Topless Robot. [2]

Toys

  • Generation 1 Pretender Vroom (1989)
A new mold.

References

  1. Mark Bellomo (2007). Transformers: Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 207. ISBN 978-0896894457. 
  2. Kevin Guhl (December 16th, 2009). "The 30 Most Unfortunately Named Transformers". http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/12/the_30_most_unfortunately_named_transformers.php. 

External links

Categoty:Fictional characters introduced in 1989

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