Hook (Transformers)
| Decepticon | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Constructicons |
| Function | Surgical Engineer |
| Rank | 4 |
| Partner | Mixmaster, Bonecrusher, Scavenger, Long Haul, and Scrapper |
| Motto | "Strive for perfection even if others must suffer." |
| Alternate modes | Crane Cybertronian Crane |
| Series |
Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Generation 2 |
| English voice actor |
Neil Ross (Television series) Jamieson Price (Transformers: Devastation) |
| Japanese voice actor |
Yoku Shioya (Television series) Kōki Kataoka ("Heavy Metal War") Keiichi Nanba ("Microbots") Masashi Ebara (The Movie) |
| Decepticon | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Constructicons |
| Alternate modes | Crane |
Hook is the name of four fictional characters in the Transformers series. The original Hook was introduced in 1985 and was voiced by Neil Ross in The Transformers. A third party Transformer called Dr. Crank was designed by TFClub which is a homage to Hook. Hook has also been the Japanese name of several other characters. A heroic mirror-universe version of Hook was created by Fun Publications in 2008 for their Shattered Glass story.
Hook (Glen in Japan, which is an alternate pronunciation of "Crane" in Japanese) is a member of the Constructicons who transforms into a crane.
In 2011 Erector was one of five characters nominated for Hasbro's "Transformers Hall of Fame" by fans, the others being Jazz, Shockwave, Grimlock and Waspinator. According to the new biography published by Hasbro he used to be a Constructicon who lost out on membership to Hook.
With the precision of a fine jeweler, Hook performs his job with skill unequaled among the Transformers, whether reconnecting a damaged microchip or setting a two ton girder into place. He's a snobbish, supercilious, unpopular perfectionist who is able to lift 20 tons. As shoulders and head module, combines with fellow Constructicons to form giant robot "Devastator".
In the episode, "The Secret of Omega Supreme", it is revealed in a flashback that the Constructicons were civilian workers reprogrammed by Megatron's Robo-Smasher device.
Hook debuted with the rest of the Constructicons in the episode, "Heavy Metal War".
Hook was often seen in a leadership role with the Constructicons. It was often confusing to tell who was the leader as Hook and Scrapper seemed to share this role.
Hook seemed to be the Decepticon version of a doctor. In "City of Steel", Megatron called upon Hook to disassemble Optimus Prime and reconstruct his parts as weapons.
In episode #34, "Microbots" Hook was also able to install the Heart of Cybertron, a device which powered The Nemesis, into Megatron's systems making him super powerful.
He also repaired an Autobot in the episode, "The Core" while under Chip's mind control device.
Hook and the Constructicons also built monumental structures. The most notable constructions were a solar power tower designed by Autobot Grapple.
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