Hubcap in the Dreamwave comics
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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 |
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Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Generation 2 |
Machine Wars Hubcap toy
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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 |
Autobot | |
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Alternate modes | Cybertronian car |
Series | Transformers Animated |
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.