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Creation & Design

Metroplex was designed as a massive Autobot city and a powerful warrior, reflecting the need for larger and more complex Transformers in the toy line.

Early Years

Metroplex first appeared in the Transformers comic series and animated series, serving as a base of operations for the Autobots and a formidable opponent against the Decepticons.

Character Development

Over the years, Metroplex has evolved from a simple city transformer to a complex character with rich backstory and significant involvement in the Transformers lore.

Cultural Reception

Metroplex has been well-received by fans for his unique design and role in the Transformers universe, often seen as a symbol of Autobot strength.

Character Details

Real Name:
Metroplex
First Appearance:
Transformers Magazine, The (UK) #186
Aliases:
Autobot City, Citybot
Species:
Transformer
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Autobots, Cybertronian Alliance
Abilities:
Transformation, Combat, City-building
Equipment:
Laser cannons, Missile launchers, Defensive shields
Weight:
unknown
Height:
8' 4"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
none

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Transformers Magazine, The (UK) #186
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Transformers Magazine, The (UK) #186
 
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1st appearance of Metroplex, the largest of the Autobots

Technically, Metroplex appeared prior to this issue as Autobot City, or a portion of the city, but this is the first issue it appears as a robot

Metroplex appears in a character profile as a robot in The Transformers Universe #2 (1987), a guidebook

Transformers Spotlight: Metroplex #1
IDW ⋅ 2009
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Transformers Spotlight: Metroplex #1
 
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One-shot featuring Metroplex, the largest of the Autobots

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