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Hubcap (Transformers)

Hubcap
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Hubcap in the Dreamwave comics
Autobot
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Sub-group Mini-Bots
Function Communications
Rank 6
Partner Cosmos and Warpath
Motto "Weapons can win battles, but words can win wars."
Alternate modes Car
Series Transformers: Generation 1
Transformers: Generation 2
Hubcap
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Machine Wars Hubcap toy
Autobot
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Sub-group Basic Vehicles
Function Damage Control
Rank 5
Motto "You smash 'em, I'll trash 'em!"
Alternate modes Tow Truck
Series Machine Wars
Hubcap
Autobot
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Alternate modes Cybertronian car
Series Transformers Animated
Hubcap
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Autobot
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Sub-group Scouts
Alternate modes Ford Model B hot rod
Series Transformers

Hubcap was the name of four fictional Autobots in the Transformers universes.

Hubcap's original bio described him as a friend to everyone, but trusted by no-one. He's something of a con artist, and has all the qualities needed for it - charm, wit, charisma and a smooth tongue.

Probably owing to his similarity to Cliffjumper and Bumblebee, Hubcap was never shown in the Transformers animated series, even when his fellow 1986 Mini-Bots (Pipes, Outback, Tailgate and Swerve) were introduced simultaneously in the mini-series, "Five Faces Of Darkness". An erroneous claim by a fan on the audio commentary track on the 2006 DVD release of The Transformers: The Movie identifies a generic robot resembling Bumblebee that can be fleetingly spotted on Unicron's conveyor as Hubcap.

Hubcap was featured in the 1993 Transformers: Generation 2 coloring book "Decepticon Madness" by Bud Simpson.

Hubcap had a brief cameo in Dreamwave's Generation One ongoing series, as a new recruit to the Autobots.

Hubcap was seen among the Autobots in "Transformers: Megatron Origin". He first appears beside Bumblebee and Cliffjumper during Fastback and Bumper's funeral. He is also seen alongside Prowl in the battle of Kaon, helping the Autobots.


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