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+ | The '''Motobug''' is a character that appears in the ''[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]]'' television series. They are [[Wikipedia:Coccinellidae|ladybug]]-based robots created by [[Doctor Eggman (Sonic Boom)|Dr. Eggman]] which make up a part of the foot soldiers in his army. They are usually stationed at [[Doctor Eggman's Lair|Dr. Eggman's lair]] where they patrol the island or guard Eggman's fortress as sentries<ref name="SBE3"/> and have been used against [[Team Sonic (Sonic Boom)|Team Sonic]] on numerous occasions. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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+ | The Motobugs are diminutive robots, being about [[Orbot (Sonic Boom)|Orbot]]'s size. As per their template, the Motobugs resemble [[Wikipedia:Coccinellidae|ladybugs]], with an oval-shaped and slim body with red elytra, a swirled rear and two black spots on each side and one in the middle. Their head is grey with two pointy mandibles, four stubby spikes on the face, cyan eyes with slit-like pupils and two lighting bolt-shaped antennae. They also have an arm-like yellow and grey appendage on each side with a claw for a hand, a black tire for feet and an exhaust pipe on their left. |
==History== |
==History== |
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+ | On many occasions, the Motobugs have been deployed against [[Team Sonic (Sonic Boom)|Team Sonic]] and its members, only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another, only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another.<ref name="SBE6">{{cite episode |title=[[Fortress of Squalitude]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=6 |first1=Mitch |last1=Watson |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=22 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="SBE9"/><ref name="SBE10">{{cite episode |title=[[Dude, Where's My Eggman?]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=10 |first1=Alan |last1=Denton |first2=Greg |last2=Hahn |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=24 January 2015}}</ref> |
| − | When Dr. Eggman held a surprise party for [[Orbot (Sonic Boom)|Orbot]] and [[Cubot (Sonic Boom)|Cubot]], a number of |
+ | When Dr. Eggman held a surprise party for [[Orbot (Sonic Boom)|Orbot]] and [[Cubot (Sonic Boom)|Cubot]], a number of Motobugs participated in the festivities until Eggman brought them to an end.<ref name="SBE10"/> To guard the captured Team Sonic, [[T.W. Barker]] ordered a batch of Motobugs from Eggman which were all destroyed when the team managed to escaped.<ref name="SBE12"/> A lone Motobug was also used to test a freeze ray and another help Eggman in his laser tag exercise which it lost to its master.<ref name="SBE11">{{cite episode |title=[[Cowbot (episode)|Cowbot]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=11 |first1=Tom |last1=Pugsley |first2=Alan |last2=Denton |first3=Greg |last3=Hahn |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=31 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="SBE13"/> |
===Archie Comics=== |
===Archie Comics=== |
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| − | [[File:Moto_Bug_Sonic_Boom_Archie.png|thumb|right|150px|The |
+ | [[File:Moto_Bug_Sonic_Boom_Archie.png|thumb|right|150px|The Motobug in the [[Archie Comics]].]] |
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+ | The Motobugs have on several occasions been deployed to battle [[Team Sonic (Sonic Boom)|Team Sonic]], only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another. During the [[Eggtoberfest]], hordes of Motobugs were unleashed on the villagers by Eggman when he could not earn the villagers' trust. Fortunately for the villagers, the Motobugs were crushed by Team Sonic.<ref name="SBC5">[[Archie Sonic Boom Issue 5|''Sonic Boom'' #5]], "Eggtoberfest!"</ref> |
==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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+ | The Motobugs are silent, single-minded and unquestioningly dedicated to Eggman's orders, but also appear to possess personalities of their own, including festive and celebrative emotions.<ref name="SBE10"/> As per their programming, they will only obey orders after being threatened.<ref name="SBE14">{{cite episode |title=[[The Meteor]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=14 |first1=Romain |last1=Van Liemt |first2=Christophe |last2=Derrien |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=21 February 2015}}</ref> |
==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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+ | [[File:Moto Bug Missile Launcher.png|left|thumb|200px|Motobugs with missile launchers.]] |
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+ | The Motobugs have moderate speed, but are rather fragile and clumsy, as a simple well-aimed whack is enough to disable them<ref name="SBE3">{{cite episode |title=[[Translate This]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=3 |first1=Dave |last1=Polsky |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=15 November 2014}}</ref> and when they crash they are practically incapacitated. |
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+ | The Motobugs possess several additional abilities. They are capable of flight for aerial combat and possess a laser targeting system on their forehead.<ref name="SBE9">{{cite episode |title=[[Guilt Tripping]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=9 |first1=Adam |last1=Beechen |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=17 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="SBE13">{{cite episode |title=[[Unlucky Knuckles]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=13 |first=Dave |last=Polsky |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=14 February 2015}}</ref> Also, they can be equipped with personalized missile launchers for ground- and air combat.<ref name="SBE12">{{cite episode |title=[[Circus of Plunders]] |series=[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]] |season=1 |number=12 |first1=Mark |last1=Banker |first2=Alan |last2=Denton |first3=Greg |last3=Hahn |network=[[Cartoon Network]] |date=7 February 2015}}</ref> |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *The Motobug was the first [[Badnik]]-based robot from the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' video games to appear in the ''[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]]'' television series. |
**Coincidently, the [[Moto Bug]] was the first enemy encountered in the video games. |
**Coincidently, the [[Moto Bug]] was the first enemy encountered in the video games. |
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+ | *The Motobug is the first [[Badnik]]-based robot from the video games to be called by name. |
| − | *According to Eggman, the |
+ | *According to Eggman, the Motobugs are costly to produce.<ref name="SBE14"/> |
| − | *[[Bill Freiberger]] has explained that the reason the |
+ | *[[Bill Freiberger]] has explained that the reason the Motobugs have retained their name from their [[Moto Bug|game counterparts]] is because their name describe what they are, as opposed to the [[Crabmeat]] and [[Buzz Bomber]].<ref name="Twitter">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/BillFreiberger/status/581980059977662464 |title=Bill Freiberger on Twitter |work=Twitter |date=28 November 2015 |accessdate=30 November 2015}}</ref> |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 14:16, 19 April 2015
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The Motobug is a character that appears in the Sonic Boom television series. They are ladybug-based robots created by Dr. Eggman which make up a part of the foot soldiers in his army. They are usually stationed at Dr. Eggman's lair where they patrol the island or guard Eggman's fortress as sentries[1] and have been used against Team Sonic on numerous occasions.
Appearance
The Motobugs are diminutive robots, being about Orbot's size. As per their template, the Motobugs resemble ladybugs, with an oval-shaped and slim body with red elytra, a swirled rear and two black spots on each side and one in the middle. Their head is grey with two pointy mandibles, four stubby spikes on the face, cyan eyes with slit-like pupils and two lighting bolt-shaped antennae. They also have an arm-like yellow and grey appendage on each side with a claw for a hand, a black tire for feet and an exhaust pipe on their left.
History
On many occasions, the Motobugs have been deployed against Team Sonic and its members, only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another, only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another.[2][3][4]
When Dr. Eggman held a surprise party for Orbot and Cubot, a number of Motobugs participated in the festivities until Eggman brought them to an end.[4] To guard the captured Team Sonic, T.W. Barker ordered a batch of Motobugs from Eggman which were all destroyed when the team managed to escaped.[5] A lone Motobug was also used to test a freeze ray and another help Eggman in his laser tag exercise which it lost to its master.[6][7]
Archie Comics
The Motobug in the Archie Comics.
The Motobugs have on several occasions been deployed to battle Team Sonic, only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another. During the Eggtoberfest, hordes of Motobugs were unleashed on the villagers by Eggman when he could not earn the villagers' trust. Fortunately for the villagers, the Motobugs were crushed by Team Sonic.[8]
Personality
The Motobugs are silent, single-minded and unquestioningly dedicated to Eggman's orders, but also appear to possess personalities of their own, including festive and celebrative emotions.[4] As per their programming, they will only obey orders after being threatened.[9]
Powers and abilities
Motobugs with missile launchers.
The Motobugs have moderate speed, but are rather fragile and clumsy, as a simple well-aimed whack is enough to disable them[1] and when they crash they are practically incapacitated.
The Motobugs possess several additional abilities. They are capable of flight for aerial combat and possess a laser targeting system on their forehead.[3][7] Also, they can be equipped with personalized missile launchers for ground- and air combat.[5]
Trivia
- The Motobug was the first Badnik-based robot from the Sonic the Hedgehog video games to appear in the Sonic Boom television series.
- Coincidently, the Moto Bug was the first enemy encountered in the video games.
- The Motobug is the first Badnik-based robot from the video games to be called by name.
- According to Eggman, the Motobugs are costly to produce.[9]
- Bill Freiberger has explained that the reason the Motobugs have retained their name from their game counterparts is because their name describe what they are, as opposed to the Crabmeat and Buzz Bomber.[10]
Gallery
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Polsky, Dave (15 November 2014). "Translate This". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 3. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ Watson, Mitch (22 November 2014). "Fortress of Squalitude". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 6. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Beechen, Adam (17 January 2015). "Guilt Tripping". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 9. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Denton, Alan; Hahn, Greg (24 January 2015). "Dude, Where's My Eggman?". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 10. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Banker, Mark; Denton, Alan; Hahn, Greg (7 February 2015). "Circus of Plunders". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 12. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ Pugsley, Tom; Denton, Alan; Hahn, Greg (31 January 2015). "Cowbot". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 11. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Polsky, Dave (14 February 2015). "Unlucky Knuckles". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 13. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ Sonic Boom #5, "Eggtoberfest!"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Van Liemt, Romain; Derrien, Christophe (21 February 2015). "The Meteor". Sonic Boom. Season 1. Episode 14. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ Bill Freiberger on Twitter. Twitter (28 November 2015). Retrieved on 30 November 2015.