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'''Weirdwolf''' is a character from the [[Transformers (toy line)|Transformers]] toyline, and is a member of the [[Decepticon]] [[Headmaster (Transformers)|Headmasters]] faction.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
{{Infobox character|
name =Weirdwolf
|image =weirdwolf-timelines.jpg
|caption =''Timelines'' Weirdwolf toy
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =Headmasters, Deluxe Beasts
|rank =9
|function =Tracker
|partner =Monzo
|motto ="''"My pleasure with my enemy's pain comes." ''"<BR>"''Hunting Autobot prey is the Decepticon way.''"
|alternatemodes =Giant transmetal wolf
|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]''<BR>''[[Transformers: Timelines]]''
|engvoice =[[Stan Jones (actor)|Stan Jones]]
|japanvoice =[[Katsuji Mori]]
}}
The character is partnered with the character Monzo, who in the U.S. continuity was an ex-hyperwrestler turned night club owner by trade. Weirdwolf converts from robot to wolf and back, while Monzo converts from human-like figure into the robot's head (hence the term ''Headmaster''). The toy was released in 1987.<ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764313649 | page= 69}}</ref>

According to Weirdwolf's [[Tech spec]], he is a Tracker and has a few screws loose in his head. He speaks to himself in a "''singsong backward way''" and can leap .8 miles. Weirdwolf is armed with a photon pistol and thermal sword. <ref>http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?view=&char_id=225</ref>

===Marvel Comics===
Weirdwolf originally appeared in the four issue ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters]]'' comic, where he was binary bonded to his Headmaster partner Monzo.

''One of his most prominent actions during this period was to act as bait for a trap alongside the other Decepticon Headmasters. The plan worked, luring the Autobot Headmasters to the [[Fortress of Despair]], where the Decepticons captured Highbrow, planning to use him to perfect their own Headmaster process. The plan failed when Highbrow forced [[Scorponok]] to flee. (Transformers U.K. 130-131)''

Weirdwolf participated in many battles against the Autobots before coming to Earth as part of Scorponok's group.

Weirdwolf would appear again in issue #49, "The Underbase Saga Part 3, Cold War!" In this story he was a member of the Decepticon forces under Scorponok's command. They were tricked into fighting the Decepticon forces under Ratbat's command by Starscream, who used the battle to steal Scorponok's ship and get to the Underbase.

''Issue #248 of the Marvel U.K. Transformers comic featured a story called "Fallen Star", where [[Starscream (Transformers)|Starscream]] began to doubt himself, despite being of the most powerful Transformers. [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]], [[Mindwipe (Transformers)|Mindwipe]] and Weirdwolf feared Starscream would attack, but Starscream thought they were laughing at him behind his back. Leaving Starscream came across the Autobots [[Chainclaw]], [[Cloudburst (Transformers)|Cloudburst]] and [[Getaway (Transformers)|Getaway]], who were assigned by Optimus Prime to spy on him. Starscream soundly defeated all three Autobots and regained his self confidence.''

He later fought against [[Unicron]].

Weirdwolf would appear among the troops of Bludgeon attacking the planet Klo in issue #80, "The End of the Road!" After [[Bludgeon (Transformers)|Bludgeon]]'s ambush wiped out most of the Autobots, Weirdwolf was used to track down survivors along with [[Fangry]], locating [[Grimlock]]'s group. Although they were winning against the Autobots, the arrival of Optimus Prime and The Last Autobot turned the tide and the Decepticons retreated.

He appeared later in the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2]]'' comic during the attack on Earth, noting it was "''feeding time''" as he transformed to wolf mode. It is unclear whether he survived the subsequent battles against [[Jhiaxus]]' forces and the [[Swarm (Transformers)|Swarm]].

===Animated series===
Weirdwolf only appeared in [[The Transformers (TV series)|The Transformers TV series]] in the 3-part episode ''The Rebirth'', never spoke, however his partner Monzo did have a couple lines. Weirdwolf also appeared in the U.S. [[Marvel Comics]]'s "''Headmasters''", a sub-series of the main ''[[Transformers (comics)|Transformers]]'' comic also from Marvel.

In Japan, Weirdwolf was a central character in the 35-episode series "''Transformers: Headmasters''". Weirdwolf is joined in the Decepticon Headmasters by fellow comrades [[Mindwipe (Transformers)|Mindwipe]], [[Skullcruncher]], [[Scorponok]] (Decepticon Headmaster leader), [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (Transformers)|Snapdragon]].<REF>{{cite book| title=Transformers: The Ark II |pages=48-49 |author= Jim Sorenson & Bill Forster |ISBN=978-1600101809 |publisher=IDW Publishing |date=July 22, 2008}}</REF>

He last appeared in episode #35 "The Final Showdown on Earth Part 2."

===Books===
Weirdwolf appeared in the 1988 [[Ladybird Books]] story ''[[Autobots Strike Oil]]'' by [[John Grant (children's author)|John Grant]]. <ref>{{cite book|title=Autobots Strike Oil|publisher=Ladybird Books|author=John Grant|year=1988|isbn=0721410693}}</ref>

===Dreamwave Productions===
Weirdwolf did not apprear in the comic fiction from [[Dreamwave Productions]] but did receive a biography page in their ''[[Transformers (comics)#Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets the Eye]]'' comic.

===Fun Publications===
In the 2007 "Games of Deception" comic by [[Fun Publications]], Weirdwolf appeared among the Decepticons under the command of [[Bug Bite]] who were sent to Earth by [[Bludgeon (Transformers)|Bludgeon]]. In this story he is no longer be a Headmaster. Speaking in the singsong way described in his tech spec (which annoyed [[Thundercracker]] no end) Weirdwolf seemed loyal to Bug Bite. In the final battle against [[Megatron (Transformers)|Megatron]]'s troops, Weirdwolf proclaimed he was too nimble for the Decepticon leader to hit - until being shot by Megatron's fusion cannon shot in mid-rhyme.

It was revealed in "[[Withered Hope]]" that Weirdwolf had survived and been taken for repairs by [[Dreadwind]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Withered Hope|author=S. Trent Troop & Greg Sepelak|date=2008|publisher=The Transformers Collector’s Club}}</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''Generation 1'' Weirdwolf''' (1987)
:Comes with his Headmaster partner Monzo, as well as a sword and gun accessory. <ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Japanese and International Transformers | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764312820 | page= 26}}</ref>

*'''''Timelines'' Weirdwolf''' (2007)
:A redeco of Cybertron Snarl in the colors of Generation 1 Weirdwolf was part of an exclusive set at BotCon 2007. <ref>http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?char_id=3767</ref> He came with BotCon Alpha Trion and was limited to 1400 in number. After being sold at BotCon a limited number of Alpha Trion and Weirdwolf sets were sold on the Transformers Collectors Club web site.

==References==
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[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fictional wolves]]
[[Category:Headmasters (Transformers)]]

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