Transformers: Wheeljack

The Autobots resident mechanic and all-around nice guy Wheeljack.

Wheeljack was the AutbBot/Transformer that always seemed to be the guy who could fix stuff and make stuff. All in all, he was the nerd of the Autobots. Is it me, or did this guy NEVER transform? Hmm…He didn't have a mouth either. When he talked, his ears blinked. Not exactly the greatest guy to score for a blind date. However, Wheeljack was responsible for creating the DinoBots, and even the Aerial Bots to boot. He played a key part in nearly every episode he was in. So you gotta give him some love, yo.

Wheeljack and Bumblebee (courtesy Hasbro)

Unfortunately, for the large role Wheeljack played in the series, he was one of the many characters sadly killed off in Transformers: The Movie. To add insult to injury, his death wasn't even really shown or explained. All we see is a quick frame of his lifeless metal corpse lying next to another dying Autobot being dragged along by Arcee, Hot Rod's semi-girlfriend.

Wheeljack Transformers Generations

Here's to you Wheeljack!

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