Pincher
Series: Generation 1
Year: 1989
Allegiance: Autobot
Class: Pretender
Function: Chemical Engineer
Alternate Mode: Animal: Insect/Spider - Robot/Human (non-transforming)
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Be humble of word, but great in deed.
A mad scientist of sorts. Concocts metal-eating, corrosive acids, oxidizing agents and other powerful formulas. An over-achieving, unassuming genius. Venom coated stinger paralyzes on contact and can drill through metal to drain enemy fuel supplies. Also armed with 20 megavolt stun rifle that shoots short bursts of metal-fusing energon. Inner robot armed with laser torch. Serrated claws can pierce metal and emit circular force field in robot mode.