Highbrow (Transformers)

For other uses, see Highbrow.

Highbrow is the name of three fictional characters from the Transformers series.

Transformers: Generation 1

Transformers character
240px Highbrow box art
Name	Highbrow
Autobot
Series	Transformers: Generation 1
Information
Alternate modes	Cybertronian helicopter
Partner	Gort
Sub-group	Headmasters

Books

Corgi Books

Swamp of the Scorpion cover

Highbrow appeared in the 1987 Corgi Book story Swamp of the Scorpion.

Ladybird Books

Highbrow is among the Autobots who appeared in the 1988 audio book Decepticons at the Pole by John Grant.

Highbrow is among the Autobots who appeared in the 1988 Ladybird Books story Autobots Strike Oil by John Grant.

Highbrow was among the Autobots featured in the 1988 book and audio adventure Autobot Hostage by Ladybird Books. While on solo patrol, Highbrow is captured by the Decepticon Tentakil. Scorponok sends a message to the Autobots promising to release him if Optimus Prime gives himself up. Optimus Prime surrenders but also smuggles Hosehead and Fizzle into the Decepticon base. As expected, Scorponok fails to keep his side of the bargain but the two Autobots manage to free both Optimus Prime and Highbrow and after a brief battle they make their escape.

Comics

Fun Publications

Spark commands an Autobot shuttle crewed by Blaze, Hubcap, Sideswipe, Streetstar and Windbreaker into space where they intercept a distress call from Spike Witwicky on the planet Nebulos. When the Autobots arrive on Nebulos they meet Spike and Carly Witwicky, Chip Chase and the Autobots Brainstorm, Chromedome, Crosshairs and Highbrow who inform them that the Nebulan scientist Hi-Q is missing. They learn from Hi-Q's assistant Hi-Test that Hi-Q had security monitors and through them discover the scientist was kidnapped by the Decepticons Runabout and Runamuck.

Marvel Comics

Cloudburst, Crosshairs, Getaway, Highbrow and Stakeout were among the Autobots who backed Optimus Prime when Grimlock challenged him for leadership of the Autobots in the issue #263 of the Marvel UK comics, "Break-Away!"

Gallery

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  Chromedome and Highbrow on the cover of Autobots Strike Oil

Transformers Animated

Transformers character
Name	Highbrow
Autobot
Series	Transformers Animated
English voice actor	David Kaye
Japanese voice actor	Atsushi Imaruoka
Information
Alternate modes	Cybertronian vehicle

Highbrow's present-day character model identifies him as a member of the Elite Guard. His vehicle mode was not a helicopter, like his G1 namesake, but a cybertronian vehicle with a pair of tank-like treads and a helicopter-like cockpit. In appearance, Highbrow looks more similar to Kup. He is voiced in the style of the English comic actor Terry-Thomas.

Animated series

Highbrow first appears in the season 3 special "Transwarped", via flashbacks. Highbrow appeared in Ratchet's flashbacks, working on the top-secret Project: Omega.

Transformers

Transformers character
Name	Highbrow
Autobot
Series	Transformers
Information
Alternate modes	Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Rank	8
Sub-group	Voyagers

At BotCon 2010, a new toy for Highbrow was unveiled for the 2010 Transformers toy line. He transforms into a WWII-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning.

Toys

• Transformers Voyager Highbrow (2011)

An all-new mold. Features a battle mask that resembles WWII-era flight goggles. The propeller blades spin by continuously pressing buttons under the engine bays.

The mold for this figure is also used for the Asia-exclusive Powerdive in the Transformers: Generations toy line.

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