Scoop (Transformers)
Scoop is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers series. The original Scoop was a Generation 1 Autobot, while the second was his Shattered Glass counterpart. They are both Autobot Targetmasters who turns into scoop loaders.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Scoop is an Autobot Targetmaster who turns into a scoop loader.
Animated series
Although the animated series stopped making new episodes in the US before Scoop was released, he appeared in animated form along with the other Double Targetmasters in commercials for the toys.
Animation from the commercial was used in the opening credits for season 5 of the Transformers, which retold episodes of earlier seasons. Scoop appeared in them.[1]
When the Generation 2 animated series was aired animated bits of the Generation 1 commercial with Scoop in it were edited into the episode "More Than Meets The Eye Part 1." [2]
Marvel Comics
Note: Events exclusive to the Marvel UK Transformers comics appear in italics.
Scoop 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.
In the Marvel UK Transformers comic issue #223 story called "Aspects of Evil!" Scoop and Landfill with their Targetmasters aided Rodimus Prime against Decepticon Micromaster Air Strike Patrol, who were attacking Scorponok.
Books
Scoop was among the Autobots featured in the 1988 book and audio adventure Autobot Hostage by Ladybird Books. [3][4]
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.[5][6]
Fun Publications
Scoop appears in the 2012 BotCon Invasion lithograph by Casey Coller and Josh Perez.[7]
In Tranformers Invasion Skullgrin and Octopunch attempt to take the rarified energon from the Autobot Ironworks base. They are defeated by Scoop and Shattered Glass Octopunch.[8]
Toys
- Generation 1 Double Targetmaster Scoop with Tracer and Holepunch
- A new mold. Scoop comes with Tracer and Holepunch.
Shattered Glass
Fun Publications
Scoop 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.[9]
Toys
- Transformers Deluxe Grindcore
- A Walmart exclusive recolor of Cybertron Landmine. This toy was repurposed as Shattered Glass Scoop.
References
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVwR5Zr0goQ
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MAjbv1pDNc
- ↑ http://www.green-ranger.com/stuff/ladybird/09-hostage/
- ↑ John Grant (1988). Autobot Hostage. Ladybird Books. ISBN 0721411185.
- ↑ John Grant (1988). Decepticons Underground. Ladybird Books. ISBN 0721411193.
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiIWs2KWX08
- ↑ http://tformers.com/transformers-botcon-2012-transformers-invasion-box/17534/news.html
- ↑ Benson Yee & Pete Sinclair (w), Dan Khanna (p), Jake Isenberg (i). "Transformers Invasion" Transformers Timelines v2, 7 (2012), Fun Publications
- ↑ S. Trent Troop and Greg Sepelak (2009). Do Over. Illustrator Yuki Oshima. Fun Publications.
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