Transformers Universe Autobot

Springer

Allegiance: Autobot

Function: Aerial Defense

First Comic Appearance: Transformers: The Movie #1

"Strength is more than physical."

Profile: Springer is a wise-cracking, easy-going, sharp-witted and somewhat caustic fighting Autobot. He has an unfailing optimism and good humor and courage beyond known bounds, and with it all, the willingness to sacrifice himself for his friends and the sake of his mission.

Abilities: Springer has an incredible springing power, enabling him to cover distances by springing pogo stick-like by using the strength in his mighty legs. This he does in his robotic mode and his physique is heavily powerful, his chest massive, his arms enormous and well proportioned like the most massive body-builder. When he transforms, his automotive mode is superpowerful with the attributes of battle tank and speedcar combined. In robot mode, he carries a laser that produces giant wind funnels. His helicopter blade transforms into a light saber that can cut through concrete.

Springer was an Autobot Triple Changer. He was capable of changing from robot form into a car or a helicopter. In robot form, he used a laser as his main weapon, although he occasionally used his rotor blades (which transformed into a sword) for close combat. Springer did seem to display leadership skills from time to time.

Cartoon Bio (US):

In 2005, Springer participated in the battle against the giant Transformer, Unicron. He may also have had a special relationship with Arcee.

Comic Bio (US):

Springer appeared briefly during the Autobot preparations against the Swarm. In his appearance, Springer was laying aerial mines.

Comic Bio (UK):

Springer became leader of a band of Transformers known as the Survivors. In addition to the number of Autobots in the group, two Pretender Decepticons Catilla and Carnivac also were made part of the group. Springer often tried to convert Carnivac to the Autobot cause, with little success. Springer and the Survivors later became part of the Autobot Earthforce.