Rollbar (ROTF)
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| The name or term "Rollbar" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Rollbar (disambiguation). |
- Rollbar is an Autobot from the Revenge of the Fallen portion of the live-action film continuity family.
Despite being unable to display many initiatives, Rollbar is an Autobot whose superiors know he can be counted on to follow orders: whatever the task and whatever the situation, he'll do it to the best of his ability and with clear professionalism. He's a skilled navigator and, while he's freaked at the idea of leadership and wants no truck with it, he has a good grasp of tactics and his commanders have been known to rely on his advice.
On Earth, in the aftermath of The Fallen's defeat, Rollbar's even found some initiative at long last: he's going to prove himself as a true Autobot!
| “ | We show them what we can do. And keep showin' 'em! | ” |
| —Rollbar, "Spare Parts!" | ||
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Fiction
Titan movie comics
A new and eager recruit on Earth, Rollbar was sent on a survival exercise in Death Valley with Jolt and Dune Runner. He was the only one not grumpy about it, and shrugged off Dune Runner's apathy with a declaration that they were going to prove themselves. It was his research that led the cadets to the target of their exercise: an abandoned ghost town with an emergency recharge pack left in it.
Unfortunately, just as they were running low on fuel, the decomposing Dead End launched an attack! Jolt was injured and Rollbar had to be ordered to leave him and assist Dune Runner instead... but his efforts failed, and he was taken down and would have been ripped to pieces if Jolt hadn't used the recharge pack to put Dead End down. After that battle, Dune Runner wanted to execute the Decepticon but Rollbar forbid it: cadets or not, they were Autobots and they were going to show mercy. Under his guidance, they took Dead End back to Diego Garcia and Ratchet was able to save his life. The medic told Rollbar and his fellows that in his book, their act of mercy showed they had what it takes! Spare Parts!
Later, the cadets were trained by Springer, a veteran with a reputation for being a monster. They spent some time under him before Jolt requested they were given live combat exercises; Rollbar was shocked that Jolt dared do this, and that Springer agreed without hurting him, but Jolt just pointed out the soldier's reputation was clearly exaggerated. Later, Springer used them in a mission to rescue hostages while he engaged Tankor; Rollbar was the first into the occupied Alamo, using detonators to weaken the wall for Dune Runner. Rules of Engagement
Rollbar and his crew would be called in to NEST Ops Vancouver to search for the missing Stratosphere in British Columbia. Rollbar knew of his rep but was worried that he wouldn't be as capable stranded on the ground; it turned out Stratosphere had done fine on his own. Head in the Clouds
Toys
Revenge of the Fallen
- Rollbar (Scout Class, 2009)
- Japanese ID number: RA-06
- Known designers: Eric Siebenaler (Hasbro)
- Revenge of the Fallen Rollbar transforms into a delivery van of probably-made-up model. His deco is a pretty unmistakable reference to the Red Bull energy drink. He has little to no gimmickry whatsoever, with only an automorphing chestplate that swings up when you push the truck cab down onto his back.
- This mold was also used to make Revenge of the Fallen Wideload and the unreleased 2010 Transformers Crosshairs toy. This toy has also been repurposed as another Rollbar in the Nintendo 3DS version of Rise of the Dark Spark.
Notes
- Rollbar's detailings in robot mode seem to be heavily based on an early design pass at Optimus Prime for the first film.
- Fittingly, the proposed (and ultimately not realized) e-HOBBY toyline Transformers Part One featured Optimus Prime as a redeco of ROTF Rollbar.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Rollbar (ロールバー Rōrubā)
