ALLEGIANCE: AUTOBOT
FUNCTION: WARRIOR
FIRST APPEARANCE: THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE # 1

“The past is the greatest teacher.”

Profile: Kup, as in Pickup Truck, is an old warhorse. A grizzled Autobot
veteran with ten thousand tall tales from his one thousand adventures and a
motto or word of advice for any situation. He is as brave as they come and as
loyal, and sometimes as crotchety as a wet hen – especially when Hot Rod’s adolescent
thoughtlessness propels them into dangerous areas. Kup loves the Dinobots because
they love hearing his tales of glory. When he transforms, Kup’s vehicular mode
is somewhat squarish and “old-fashioned” compared to some of the sleeker,
“later model” Autobots, but he has no complaint about that. He sees
himself as a seasoned campaigner with much knowledge to impart and he imparts
it whether or not anyone has asked for it. He is sort of the Falstaff to Hot
Rod’s Prince Hal and he likes the role.

Abilities: In robot mode, he carries an old-style musket laser that
shoots bursts of metal-corrosive hydrochloric acid. Range: 5 miles. Speed: 100
mph.