Chopshop was in the old Marvel comics as one of the Mayhem Attack Squad. He was around for about two panels before Galvatron killed him. Which is still more face-time than Barrage or Ransack ever got.

Toy Tech Specs

Affiliation: Decepticon
Subgroup: Insecticons
Function: Thief

"I take no prisoners, just spare parts."

Sneakiest of the Insecticons ... if it's not bolted to the floor, it's not safe from his greedy grasp. No challenge is too great; the more difficult something is to steal, the more he wants to steal it. As insect, flies 30mph with two small jets on his back. Pincer-like antennae can slice through 2-inch thick steel. Has twin pinpoint lasers on mouth; can carry 30 tons. As robot has photon cannon.

STR:7 INT:8 SPD:4 END:5 RNK:6 CRG:7 FPR:6 SKL:10

Robot-mode
Insect-mode

More Than Meets The Eye Profile

Bio: Chopshop is so sly and skilled that his comrades still haven't recognised his secret. Regularly finding their quarters ransacked, many Decepticons openly wonder what daring Autobot manages to routinely infiltrate their base and take their valuables. Chopshop wonders out loud right along with them, but inside he's always laughing - he's the unrepentant kleptomaniac responsible. The other Decepticons don't suspect him because he's even compelled to take his own stuff, so it looks like he was victimised too! He always has to come up with new excuses on the fly for why he's later found using someone else's missing rifle or Energon dispenser, but the thrill of getting caught only makes it that much more exciting for Chopshop. The greater the challenge of getting something, the more the greedy and daring Chopshop wants to take it for himself!

Weapons/Abilities: Subject has great intelligence and above-average strength that allows him to carry up to 30 tons. He is the most skilled thief among the Transformers, and is an expert at infiltration and bypassing security systems. In insect mode, he flies at speeds up to 30 mph thanks to his dual jets. His razor-sharp pincers can slice through steel, and he has two precision lasers in his mouth. In robot mode, he carries a photon cannon and a disrupter spear that can short out most security devices.

Weaknesses: Subject's kleptomania is difficult to control and can put him in awkward and dangerous situations. His comrades are starting to suspect his activities.

Robot-mode
Insect-mode

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