Strongarm would rather be working on machines than fighting. Generally good-natured and light-hearted, Strongarm's gift for mechanics and electrical systems make him an invaluable asset for the Autobots, constantly fixing broken or faulty weapons systems. He'll keep on talking the entire time, too... if there's no-one else in the room to converse with (or, more accurately at), he's got his own voice-activated computer to jibba-jabba at.
Fiction
Titan Magazines
As a recruit, Strongarm underwent training missions with Ironhide - said training being "attack that heavily armed Decepticon base!". He did a flanking run to draw enemy fire. Transformers Comic issue 5
In an alternate reality where the Decepticons captured the All Spark, Strongarm was one of the six Autobot reinforcements hiding on the moon. Transformers Comic issue 9 When Starscream attacked and it seemed clear their plan was ruined, Strongarm was the one who decided to go to Earth anyway, as they had nothing left to lose. However, this is what Starscream wanted them to do... Transformers Comic issue 11 Strongarm managed to help save Bumblebee from Megatron but actually fighting the Big Meg was out of his league (he has the dents to prove it). Transformers Comic issue 12 Despite this, he still wanted to get in the middle of Optimus Prime's fight with Megatron as he's nucking futz. Transformers Comic issue 13
He was extremely relieved when the war appeared to be finally over, to the point of making a very inappropriate joke about the All Spark's destruction. Unfortunately, it never ends, and Strongarm (looking quite resigned) had to defend the Savannah Shelter from a Decepticon massacre. Transformers Comic issue 14 When Starscream manipulated NATO into joining the battle, Strongarm was taken down by tank fire. Transformers Comic issue 15 Getting no rest, once repaired he was constantly sent to protect human convoys against inevitable Decepticon attacks. Transformers Comic issue 16
IDW Transformers (2007) comics continuity
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Toys
Transformers (2007)
- Strongarm (Scout, 2007)
- Accessories: Crane boom/rifle, spare tire halves, Autobot-type energon star
- Strongarm is a redeco of the Energon series Strongarm toy, transforming into a Cybertronic jeep. He has a clear-plastic "energon" crane-boom/rifle and spare tire which can combine to form a large axe.
- This mold was also used to make Fallback and Crosshairs. The axe mold was separated and used for multiple Takara promotional energon weapons, as well as being released in reddish-orange with the Japanese "Wild" redeco of Energon Ironhide.
Trivia
- Strongarm's bio pegs him as an Autobot, where his toy's only "faction" marking is for Sector Seven (apart from the molded in Autobot logo). It's possible Strongarm is hiding out among the Sector Seven motor pool disguised as one of their jeeps.
- Due to Strongarm and Crosshairs BOTH appearing in Reign of Starscream, an effort was made to give Strongarm a different look. In issue #4 Strongarm has a "battle mask" covering his nose area. In issue #5 (ironicly, just before battle) the battle mask is "open" and shows that Strongarm has a gaping hole in the middle of his face. Ouch! Perhaps this is the source of the "payback" he seeks.