Springer (Transformers)

Springer

Universe Springer toy
Autobot
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Sub-group	Deluxe Vehicles, Triple Changer, Voyagers, Wreckers
Function	Aerial, Ground Defense
Rank	7
Partner	Huffer
Motto	"Strength is more than physical."
Alternate modes	Armored Car/Attack Helicopter M1117 Armored Security Vehicle Aerospatiale SA 365 Dauphin N2 Helicopter
Series	Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Timelines Transformers: Universe
Voiced by	Neil Ross (English) Kenyu Horiuchi (Japanese)

Springer

The vehicle that inspired Springer
Autobot
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Sub-group	Micro Vehicles
Function	Aerial Assault
Alternate modes	Tiltrotor V-22 Osprey
Series	Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Springer is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. For trademark reasons, many toys of the character are named Autobot Springer.

Springer is a green Autobot Triple Changer who can transform into both a car and a helicopter. So named for the massive leaping power in his legs, Springer is one of Rodimus Prime's inner circle. More laid back than many of his allies, he is nonetheless brave, loyal and always ready with a sharp quip in battle. He is optimistic and good humored.

In the Marvel U.K. comics, Springer was a member of Autobot Impactor's Wreckers team — added (with Broadside and Sandstorm) to the team to lend reinforcements for Operation: Volcano in the event that Ultra Magnus did not return in time from Earth. Operation: Volcano was aborted when the targeted Decepticons were recalled by Megatron, but a lone Decepticon named Macabre pressed on, attempting to assassinate Emirate Xaaron but killing Wrecker leader Impactor instead. With his dying words, Impactor appointed Springer leader of the Wreckers.

The Wreckers were soon in action alongside Magnus again, when Optimus Prime arrived on Cybertron and the Decepticons spread misinformation that he was one of their spies. The Wreckers hunted him down, only to realize he was the real Optimus when he insisted on getting medical attention for another wounded Autobot first. Springer accompanied Prime and Magnus to the Decepticon base to confront Megatron (who was in the throes of possession by Straxus), and was left counting the cost when Prime, Megatron and Magnus were all transported back to Earth.