Autobots

Name Alternate mode First appearance Last appearance Voiced by Status Orion Pax/Optimus Prime 1984 Freightliner Semi More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) The Rebirth (Part 3) Later killed in Transformers: Headmasters (In Japan). Peter Cullen - Laurie Faso (as Orion Pax) Alive Once a young robot known as Orion Pax, he was attacked by Megatron in the episode War Dawn and later rebuilt, making him into the formidable Optimus Prime. As leader of the Autobots, he has dedicated himself to a life of stopping the Decepticons wherever they attack. He is accompanied by a trailer in vehicle mode, which can become a weapon platform. Also accompanied by Roller, a small unspeaking Autobot which is sent on reconnaissance missions. Killed by Megatron in The Transformers: The Movie, later resurrected by the Quintessons in the two-part episode "The Return of Optimus Prime". Wheeljack 1977 Lancia Stratos Turbo More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Found dead by Arcee in The Transformers: The Movie Last seen in Transformers: Victory (in Japan). Chris Latta Dead The Autobots' resident inventor and gadgeteer. He often produces devices when needed, though his inventions were notorious for exploding in his face while he was still testing/working on them. Optimistic. Along with Ratchet he created the Dinobots. He was found dead by Arcee in The Transformers: The Movie. Bumblebee 1967 Chevy Camaro More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Was rebuilt into Goldbug in The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2 and last appeared in The Rebirth Part 3 Dan Gilvezan Alive Often referred to as the "smallest Autobot", Bumblebee often volunteers for missions where his small size is an asset. He also possessed the best eyesight of all the Autobots which made him an ideal scout. Was rebuilt into Goldbug in the return of Optimus Prime, part 2. Cliffjumper 1982 Porsche 924 More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) The Transformers: The Movie (Casey Kasem left the show before season 3 due to objection to the portrayal of Arab characters as stereotypical villains.) Casey Kasem Alive Impulsive. Optimus Prime frequently reminds him to exercise caution. Prowl 1979 Nissan 280ZX Police Car More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Killed by Scavenger in The Transformers: The Movie, Later appeared in Transformers Headmasters (In Japan). Michael Bell Dead A logical and competent tactician who operated as Optimus Prime's right-hand man in many early episodes. Killed by Scavenger. Jazz 1983 Pontiac Solstice More Than Meets the Eye (Part 1) Call of the Primitives Later appeared in Transformers Headmasters Scatman Crothers Alive A connoisseur of music, Jazz has the ability to disorient opponents with loud sound. Jazz is also named as Optimus Prime's right-hand man in the Tech Spec that describes his personality on his box.