Dirtbag (Transformers)

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Transformers character
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Dirtbag toy
Name Dirtbag
Decepticon
Series Transformers: Generation 2
First appearance Transformers Timelines v2 #5 "Generation 2 Redux"
Information
Alternate modes Dump truck
Function Materials Transport, Transport
Gender Male
Motto "Move it or loose it!"
Rank 4
Sub-group Autorollers

Dirtbag is a fictional character in the Transformers series. He is a Decepticon who turns into a dump truck. He first appeared as a toy in 1995 as part of the Generation 2 Auto Rollers line, but didn't appear in Transformers fiction until 2010 as part of a Botcon exclusive comic book story.

Transformers: Generation 2

Dirtbag is a member of the Decepticon Autorollers who turns into a dump truck. [1]

Fictional biography

Carries massive amounts of munitions into battle to support Decepticon troops. If Autobots begin to achieve victory, he instantly converts into robot warrior mode to join the fight. Armed with a devastating double-shot missile launcher and crusher claw, he's a formidable fighter despite lack of agility or speed. Titanium/steel composite armor allows resistance to laser fire - but also hinders overall combat efficiency.

Fun Publications

Dirtbag was among the characters to appear in the 2010 Transformers: Timelines comic Generation 2 Redux, where he was one of the Decepticons under the command of Clench.[2]

Toys

  • Generation 2 Autoroller Dirtbag (1995)
A new mold that came with four missiles.[3]
A canceled recolor of Dirtbag from the end of Generation 2 was to be sold as "General Optimus Prime".
He was recolored into the Predacon Beast Wars Second Autostinger.

References

  1. Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 104-105. ISBN 0764313649. 
  2. Greg Sepelak & Trent Troop (w), Robby Musso (p), Robby Musso & Frank Milkovich (i). "Generation 2: Redux" Transformers Timelines v2, 5 (Summer, 2010), Fort Worth, Texas: Fun Publications
  3. Brereton, Erin (2006). Transformers: The Fantasy, The Fun, The Future. Triumph Books. p. 22. ISBN 1572439831. 

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