ALLEGIANCE: AUTOBOT

FUNCTION: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
FIRST APPEARANCE: TRANSFORMERS # 1

“Molecular structure is the key to success.”

Profile: Bumblebee says Huffer looks at the world “through sludge-colored
windshields.” Huffer is dour. He says very little and when he does speak,
it’s usually to grumble. Huffer’s pessimism extends even to his job specialty.
He’ll grumble that it can’t be done and then build the most complex mechanized
fortress imaginable. Sometimes it seems he can whip up a suspension bridge out
of bobby pins and glue. Huffer isn’t too sociable, but in any sort of difficulty
he is absolutely reliable. Optimus Prime knows that Huffer secretly misses Cybertron
and longs to return there.

Abilities: A complex system of sensors in his arms allows Huffer to
test various materials, some of which he uses in construction, for various properties
such as tensile strength, heat resistance, elasticity, etc. Although lacking
weapons, he is extremely strong and can lift 40,000 pounds. His mathematical
and geometrical abilities exceed those of all the other Autobots and help him
in his construction designs.

Weaknesses: Huffer is prone to severe bouts of depression as a result
of his homesickness. At these times he is often inconsolable and of little value
to the other Autobots.