robots in disguise!

From the upcoming 2007 Transformers film, I have mentioned The Autobots and the Constructicons and their vehicle counterparts. Now tramping your way are the Decepticons.

Menacing, the Decepticons are far more deceiving than they really look. With their auto body parts they emanate that tough antagonist heritage. Known as Destrons or Deathrons, are the Autobots’ archenemies:

Megatron – is the best-known leader of the Decepticons; in the movie he is presented as a stealth bomber with his original G1 incarnation turning suddenly into a Walther P38. He co-ruled Cybertron with Optimus Prime before desiring full power over Allspark. He is 10.3m (34 feet) tall. Tom DeSanto said that Megatron will assume an Earth form in the film.

Starscream – known as a treacherous Megatron ally; Megatron’s contempt for Starscream will always remain intact. He leads the Decepticons in Megatron’s absence, having a simian shape morphing into an F-22 Raptor. He stands roughly at 9.7 m (32 feet) tall.

Blackout – an MH-53 Pave Low in the movie with his feet as props, he is called Vortex or Incinerator. He is the largest Decepticon and has the ability to disrupt mechanical devices via his EMP. His name is used by a helicopter Decepticon in the recent Transformers: Energon with his G1 roots.

Brawl – also known as Devastator, his triple-barreled turret and a grumpy personality evokes the Combaticon of the same name. A Modified M1 Abrams, Brawl is in Bumblebee and Jazz’s size area.

Barricade – he is a bounty hunter, concealing himself among humans disguised as a symbol of authority. A Saleem-modified Ford Mustang Police car, his hands can also become spikes which are attached to his wheels.

Frenzy – originally Soundwave, he is a CD player that transforms into a human-sized robot. He was first named as Soundbyte before being named Frenzy in the homage to the G1 character who was a minion of Soundwave. His role in the film is that of a spy among humans for the Decepticons, using his alternate mode as a disguise. He has four arms, is thin and shoots blades disguised as CDS from his chest.

Scorponok – as derived from his title, in the movie version he plays a mechanical scorpion. He is deployed from Blackout and can fire rockets.

Bonecrusher – as previously mentioned from a past blog, he is a Constucticon, wielding blades on his shoulders, skating with wheels acting as his feet. He is a Buffalo H Mine-Protected vehicle.