Scamper
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- Scamper is anAutobotfrom theGeneration 1continuity family.
Scamperis part of the composite whole that is the Autobot city,Metroplex.Although autonomous in his own right, with an impulsive and sociable personality, Scamper is an extension of Metroplex, and commonly patrols the peripheries of the giant Autobot's city form in his sports car mode alongsideSlammer.
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Fiction
Generation 1 cartoon continuity
The Transformerscartoon
- Voice actor:Dan Gilvezan(English),Masashi Ebara(Japanese),Francis Lax(European French)
In vehicle mode, Scamper could occasionally be seen berthed in Metroplex's garage on the left-hand side of the city.Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5Ghost in the MachineHe helpedSix-Guninterrogate theDinobotsandSky Lynxover the theft of famous monuments worldwide, since "dinosaur transform static"had been found at the scenes of the crimes.Thief in the Night
When theDecepticonsattacked Metroplex with a sonic weapon from the planetEurythma,Scamper sounded the alarm and eagerly returned fire on the villains. However, he was struck down by the devastating harmonics along with Metroplex.Carnage in C-Minor
Later, Scamper and Slammer discoveredSwindlestealing Metroplex'stransformation cog,and reacted with disbelief at the possibility of an invader. Demanding identification and an explanation from theCombaticon,Scamper found himself sent sprawling when Swindle blew up the ramp he was traveling on and made good his escape.The Ultimate Weapon
Japanese cartoon continuity
Metrowars
After an immense battle whereMetrotitanand his comrades were sent fleeing,Twincastreceived a message fromOptimus Prime.Scamper aided him by linking him toTeletraan II.Metrowars
Some time later, Scamper responded to an alarm indicating that an intruder had infiltrated Metroplex. Discovering the Decepticon Metrobomb, Scamper deduced that Metrotitan was planning to upgrade himself into a form that would rival Metroplex's own. Though Scamper lost an arm in the ensuing fight, he and Metroplex managed to capture Metrobomb and delete all of the data he had stolen.Metrowars 2
Legendscomic
When Metroplex was brought to theLegends World,Scamper tagged along. This universe was also visited by Decepticons from Scamper's native universe, who sought to construct a newTrypticonto conquer this world. To allow their new soldier to transform, they needed atransformation cogfrom Metroplex, and attacked the base. Scamper sped out to defend his partner and faced off against his rival,Full-Tilt.However, the Decepticon had acquired a new body and was able to overpower the smaller Scamper. Despite some assistance from Metroplex, Full-Tilt was able to run in while in his smaller Headmaster form asNightbeatused the Decepticon'stranstectorto hold Scamper down.Decepticon Civil War
Scamper and Metroplex witnessedGod Ginraiwield the power ofShinchōkon.Bonus Edition Vol. 60After Metroplex leftNeo Akihabara Cityto be free, he thanked Scamper for being his constant companion, and the little bot told him not to sweat it.Bonus Edition Metroplex
The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers
After an attack onAutobot CitybyTrypticon,things weren't looking good forMetroplexorhis belly full ofAutobotsandHumans.With the big guy taking it on the chin,Ultra Magnusdeployed Scamper into battle. The humans within Metroplex rejoiced at Scamper's arrival, however,Galvatronwas prepared for him. The Decepticon immediately launchedFull-Tiltinto battle and he made short work of Scamper.
Luckily for Scamper, Metroplex and everybody else,Six-Gunmade the scene and successfully drove Trypticon away by turning the power of theBrunt tankagainst him.The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #3
2005 IDW continuity
Scamper was the drone-like "page" ofAlpha Trion,who used Metroplex as his base.Ironing Out the DetailsOn an abandonedCybertron,he was sent to bring the newly revivedIronhideto Alpha Trion. Scamper continuously repeated the phrase "You-Must-Come-Now!" to an unconscious Ironhide until he woke up. After Ironhide agreed to come, Scamper transformed and instructed Ironhide to "Follow." Even though Ironhide tried to strike up a conversation with this vocabulary-challenged stranger, Scamper would only repeat his last phrase over and over again. Ironhide continued to try to chat until they arrived at Metroplex.Iron in the Blood
As Alpha Trion met with Ironhide, he apologized for Scamper's absence upon his revival, as Scamper was on another mission for him at the time. After some maintenance work from Alpha Trion, Scamper followed Ironhide to a broken bridge where anAutobotlay beneath the rubble. When asked for assistance in Ironhide's endeavor, Scamper did not respond.Ironing Out the DetailsScamper was watching when Ironhide's patience ran out and he delivered a right hook to Alpha Trion, and responded by exclaiming "Danger!" several times. He then came with Alpha Trion and Metroplex as they left into space for parts unknown.Any Old Iron
Kre-Oonline comic
Scamper was happily sliding on one of the newly constructed Metroplex's platforms.Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!
Toys
The Transformers
- Metroplex(Autobot City,1986)
- Takara ID number:C-70
- Accessories:Left & right arms/cannons, "laser pistol"
- Known designers:Kōjin Ōno(TakaraTomy)
- Available only withMetroplexin the third year of the originalThe Transformerstoyline (second in the European and Japanese toylines), Scamper transforms from a six-wheeled Cybertronic sports car to robot; he is entirely black, with absolutely no paint applications in either mode, and only an Autobot sticker on his chest for color. The twoelectro-blasterguns mounted on his roof are removed for transformation and inserted into his shoulders to form his arms, and the robot has its own, smallparticle beam pistolweapon.
- Scamper interacts with Metroplex in the same way as otherMini-Vehicles,fitting into his various parking spots, although ironicallynotthe one that the cartoon showed him sitting in. Usually, the figure is kept in the garage in the larger robot's chest, from which he can be deployed and sent rolling down a ramp to ground level with the push of a lever.
- This mold was also used to makeMetrodash.
Generations
- Metroplex(Titan Class,2013)
- Accessories:Twin-barreled blaster
- Known designers:Hisashi Yuki(TakaraTomy),Yuki OhshimaandEmiliano Santalucia(concept art)
- Included withTitan Class Metroplex,Generations: Thrilling 30Legends ClassScamper transforms into a six-wheeled Cybertronic sports car with side-mounted cannons. Unlike his original incarnation, you don't have to pop off his arms to get him into either mode this time. He comes with a twin-barreled blaster which can peg onto his hands and back/roof via5 mm post.He uses astickerfor his hood/chestinsignia.This version also sports some more colors and a face that's more cartoon-based than the original.
- Hispackagingstock photographyhas him mis-transformed, with his pelvis not being swung out.
- This mold wasredecoedto makeCombiner WarsScorponok,and served as the model forMetrodashin theLegendsmanga.
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- Metroplex(Titan Class, 2013)
- 01 OF 30
- Accessories:Twin-barreled blaster
- Anexclusiveversion ofTitan Class Metroplexwas made available atSan Diego Comic-Con2013, and also comes with Scamper. The only known differences are that his hood/chest sticker is metallic, and the Autobot logo is much smaller than the retail version.
- Metroplex(Titan Class, 2013)
- 05 OF 30
- Accessories:Twin-barreled blaster
- Another exclusive version ofTitan Class Metroplexwas made available atAnime-Comic-Game Hong Kong2013, and also comes with Scamper. There are no known differences between this version and the mass-retail release.
Generations(Japan)
- Metroplex(Titan, 2013)
- ID number:TG23
- Release date:September 28,2013
- Accessories:Twin-barreled blaster
- TheTakaraTomyversion ofThrilling 30Scamperwas released as part of the ninth wave of TakaraTomy'sGenerationstoys.
- This version of the mold replaces his hood sticker with a larger chest insigniatampograph,and has lighter blue windshield and visor paint, shinier metallic silver paint, and darker gray wheels.
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Legends
- Metroflex (Metroplex)(Titan,2018)
- ID number:LG-EX
- Release date:January 27,2018
- Accessories:Twin-barreled blaster
- The TakaraGenerationsrelease of Metroplex, Scamper included, was reissued as aTakaraTomy Mallexclusive under theLegendsline, to commemorate the release ofLegendsDinosaurer.
- For this release, Scamper now has black shoulders and thighs instead of grey, in an attempt to make him moreaccurateto his original toy andanimation model,though he keeps the very non-toy-non-show red parts.
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Merchandise
Transformers Trading Card Game
- Scamper, City Patrol(2018)
- Wave 1A: Metroplex Deck
- Rarity:RT
- Card Number:T02/T04
- Stars:4
- Scamper, City Patrol,is one of three standard sized character cards included with theMetroplex Deck.Like most character cards in theTransformers Trading Card Game,the card is double-sided, with foiled artwork of the character in Bot mode on one side, and Alt mode on the other. Scamper, City Patrol was made available as part of a ready to play box set, which also includedMetroplex, Autobot City,Six-Gun, Heavy Weapons Expert,Slammer, Combat Droneand a 40 card battle deck.
Notes
- Some additional animation of Scamper and Slammer driving through Metroplex can be seen in thesecret filefor Metroplex and Trypticon at the conclusion of "The Quintesson Journal".This animation is unique amongst that used in these trailers as it does not appear anywhere else in the series.
- In theMarvel UK comics Letters Page,Grimlocknoted that he didn't consider robots like Scamper, Slammer, and Six-Gun (who are extensions of Metroplex's personality) to 'count' as separate beings.Bear in mind:Grimlock is an insensitive exhaust vent.
- Kreon Scamper uses theIronhidehelmet as part of his build. His coloration is also based on the Scamper figure that came with theGenerationsMetroplextoy (which also appears in the same comic).
Character model
Scamper's Generation 1robot modecharacter modelhas a few discrepancies due to poor photo references of his toy presumably taken on 45° angles (which was the standard for most of the toy reference photos included in Generation 1 production bibles), obscuring some of the details and leading to a little bit of guess work for the artist. These discrepancies include:
- A protrusion from the top of the left shoulder is missing, making him asymmetric. This is presumably due to the gun barrel on the toy's left shoulder being obscured from view.
- The front wheels end up on the back of his shoulders, though the detail they're based on isn't the wheels at all, it's actually the hinge joint that folds the hood down to form his chest!
- His blaster is missing the "magazine" portion that hangs from the underside of the barrel. This likely blended in with the rest of his hand, due to the 45° angle.
- His head design is entirely made up! While it is not the first time a character has had a mouth in animation and faceplate on the toy (or vice versa), the rest of Scamper's head (aside from the visor) doesn't match up with the toy either. In fact, it actually looks like the toy's peg under the windshield (which sits behind his head) may have played a big role in this. Depending on the angles the photos were taken on, the peg would've been visible along the side of his head, leading the artist to think that he has flatOptimus Prime-esque "ears", when his head is actually closer to that of theSeekers,with the "vent" protrusions on the sides.
In the defense of the artist, however; Scamper's toy is moldedentirelyin black plastic, so trying to make out the details in iffy photo references would've likely been quite the challenge, so kudos to them for managing to translate the other 90% of his details accurately!
Foreign names
- Japanese:Scamper(スキャンパーSukyanpā)
- French:Allégro(Canada, "Brisk" )
