Scourge Retrospective - The Arrogant Decepticon Sweep Leader 

The name they just slap on any Cybertronian villain.

Scourge always got overshadowed by Cyclonus, so it's nice seeing him in the limelight as the main villain for once.

“This too is the fault of the matrix!” - Galvatron was a savage for that lol

ROTB Scourge felt like the most intimidating version of the character, collecting of those faction symbols on his shoulder shows this.

My favorite scourge is the Rise of the Beasts because is a combination of the classic g1 and the 2001 Robots in Disguise. Peter Dinkalage did a great job voicing scourge. He’s a herald of Unicron and great at tracking down enemies.

Scourge and his Sweeps were more often shot by Galvatron than any Autobot vs Decepticon conflict.

Scourge was an absolute beast in ROTB and a pure evil villain, I’m glad to have his Studio Series figure along with Battletrap and Nightbird.

'86 Scourge is still one of my favourite Decepticon designs.

I mostly like the sweep who said "how come I have to do the dirt work?!" And cybertron dragon scourge is my first he really had arc

“You know, Cyclonus is starting to sound like Starscream.” *”WELL NO NEED TO GET INSULTING!”*

Scourge and the Sweeps are like Wreck-Gar and the Junkions or maybe all the Seekers. The problem is that Scourge looks exactly like his troops. They should have made him more distinct. I really liked the G1 version as a kid because of his beard. He looked like an old veteran which I thought was pretty cool. Oddly he was one of the youngest Decepticons so it didn’t really make sense.

The ROTB version completely reinvented the character for me. He’s the one I now hold as template to all others going forward.

Yay Scourge! While I would’ve preferred his G1 style self in Knightverse, it was cool how he was in Rise of the Beasts.

Rise of the beasts Scourge was the combination of his previous counterparts. He is hearld of Unicron just like his G1 self, has an alt mode of a monstrous truck just like his 2001 RID counterpart and is from a colony world like his Cybertron version. The movie makers really made Scourge a dangerous villain in the film.

I like pronouncing it as Sc”or”ge, instead of scourge because the way Orson Welles says it in the 1986 movie is just one of those things that sticks with you. at least for me.

Great retrospective. I definitely like the G1 incarnation the best, but I really dig the RID 2000 too.

I like that G1 Scourge episodes were the precursor to both Terasaur's power up episode and Waspinator/Starscream episode in Beast Wars

Funny story, I was resentful of Scourge (didn't exactly "hate" him but rather resented him for replacing Thundercracker - it's complicated) and the Sweeps until I saw TFTM, since I saw Season 3 & 4 first. I did not see TFTM until 1989 when it was broadcast in 5 parts with Tommy and Powermaster ("Puppetmaster") Prime on TV. Then Scourge and the Sweeps started to grow on me. They acted a lot different in the movie than in the cartoon, so I think that made a difference. But then when I thought about it I understood the behavior change - which occurred after Galvatron abandoned that one Sweep near Jupiter. It was then that the Sweeps knew that it was every mech for himself, literally, and that Galvatron would not come to their rescue if they were in trouble, despite their slavish loyalty, so thus their new "cowardly" behavior.

G1 Scourge is always the best

I always wanted a 86 studio series Scourge toy for some reason.

I LOVE the Fallen Angel aesthetic for villains like G1 Scourge has I wish ROTB had more of that style for Scourge

Another outstanding retrospective video RodimusPrimal!!! Scourge has lived up to his name by being the scourge that terrorizes the Autobots. LOL :D Keep on being amazing.

The original Scourge is my favorite.

This is a great refresher far as what happened to the Insecticons. Now, I need to rewatch the retrospective on the Sweeps. G1 version of Scouge is my favorite.

I love how G1 Scourge and Live Action Scourge look like demons.

Bow down to Scourge!

Awesome retrospect! My fav is G1, and I picked up the studio ‘86 one. However, I am really feeling the version from Rise of the Beasts and still on the hunt for that one.

Amazing retrospective, great work Rodimus. I prefer the original, but have a soft spot for RID scourge too.

I have to say it, but RID scourge is still my favorite, He was in charge of a combiner team (Ruination) aka gold bruticus, Which he made them pretend to be good and pick up trash, control, traffic, etc. just to get a one up on the good guys and he wanted to control a titan which unfortunately did not work

Scourge G1 is my favorite, he looks cool with his Moustache!!!

My favorite will always be the G1 Scourge.

Great video. Man it’s really crazy how many different iterations that Scourge has had over the years.

Loved the Godzilla reference If there’s 2 things I love It’s Transformers & Godzilla

Rise of the Beasts was so good I watched it in theatres twice

Back when I first saw transformers the movie, I always loved scourge. Cyclonus and Galvatron were cool af but scourge's design was just so unique. P.S: What's your favorite '86 og transformer?

Loved G1 Scourge and Cyclonus. They were awesome!

I know it's a bit off-topic, but I always thought that Thundercracker becoming Scourge and Skywarp becoming Cyclonus made more sense. In the show, Skywarp was usually depicted as being the most loyal to Megatron of the Seekers, while Thundercracker was more of an opportunist, but not to the same degree as Starscream, and those personalities carried over when they were reformatted.

ROTB scourge should've had his g1 look. Imagine that g1 scourge design with that mad max truck element similar to DOTM Megatron, I wished ROTB Scourge had his g1 look but movie-fied. Because that deamon bat look would look perfect as a main TF movie villain

... Everyone's got to be somewhere.

G1 Scourge will always be the best, imo, but RID is a pretty close 2nd. Awesome video

Scourge Is Probably My Favorite 1986 Character After Galvatron

I say g1 and RID Scourge are my personal favorite.

Always liked Scourge and the Sweeps. Great video

Thanks for the Retrospective Rodimus Primal. I had those toys, the G1 Scourge and RID Black Convoy/Scourge in my collection.

Nice retrospective and I’m glad that they pick Scourge the main villain for Rise of the Beast

Geewun Scourge, hands down.

Hi Rodimus,Great video about Scourge Retrospective-The Arrogant Deception Sweep Leader,Keep them coming, Also your latest Retrospective video was magnificent, Also Scourge always got overshadowed by Cyclonus, so it's nice seeing him in the limelight as the main Villain for once. Also Scourge is not only one of my favorite Deceptions, not only one of my favorite Beast Wars Villains, but also one of my favorite Transformers Villains of all time,Also Another outstanding retrospective video Rodimus Primal! Scourge has lived up to his name by being the scourge that terrorizes the Autobots.LOL:D Keep on being Amazing. Great retrospective. I definitely like the G1: Incarnation the best, but I also dig the live Action Version as well,Also my Favorite Incarnation and Iteration of Scourge was The G1 Cartoon Version of Scourge who(as of 2023) is a member of The Deceptions,The co-leader of The Deception Target masters and Headmasters but also he's the Leader of The Dreaded Sweeps, Also the following information is from the Transformers Universe(limited, mini-series)#4(March,1986/1987),2.Transformers More Than Meets The Eye(limited, maxi-series)#5(September,2003),3.Transformers More Than Meets The Eye(limited, maxi-series)#7(November,2003),4.Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide Volume 2( July,2001),5. Cybertronian The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide Volume 3(October,2001),6.Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Official Guidebook Volume 1 Trade PaperBack(Dreamwave version,2004),7. Transformers More than Meets The Eye Volume 2 Trade PaperBack (Dreamwave Version,2004),8.Transformers:The Ark A Complete Compendium Of Character Designs Volume 1 Trade PaperBack(September,2007), Transformers: The Ark The Complete Ark A Complete Compendium Of Character Designs Trade PaperBack(2009),Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Official Guidebook Volume 2 Trade PaperBack(IDW Version,2008),11.Transformers: The Ultimate Guide( August or September,2004 First Printing),12.Transformers The Ultimate Guide(Updated PaperBack Edition August or September,2007),13.Transformers Classics Volume 8 Trade PaperBack(IDW Publishing, August,2015),14.Transformers Beast Wars Sourcebook(limited, mini-series)#4(of)4(2008),15.Transformers Beast Wars Sourcebook Trade Paperback(IDW Publishing, August or September 2008),16. Legacy: The Art Of Transformers Packaging Hardcover( First Printing February or March 2014), 17. Legacy: The Art Of Transformers Packaging Trade PaperBack(second printing, February,2019),18. The Unofficial Guide To Vintage Transformers 1980's Through 1990's(2017),19. Transformers A Visual History Hardcover(2019), & 20.Hollywood Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide To Transformers(2023,A360 Media) Scourge Allegiance:(as of 2023): Decepticon, Function:(as of 2023):Sweep Leader,First Appearance:Transformers The Movie(limited, mini-series)#1(of)3(December,1986),Transformation:(as of 2023): Hovercraft,22.Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide(Limited, maxi-series)#2(of)8(July,2001), Scourge Function(as of 2023): Sweep Leader, Allegiance:(as of 2023): Decepticon, Transformation:(as of 2023): Hovercraft, Affiliation:(as of 2023):1.Decepticons(G1 Cartoon, Original, Retroboot,Wings Universe Version),2. The Sweeps(Leader),3. Decepticon Target masters(Co-leader) Weapon:(as of 2023):Laser Beam,23.Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide Volume 3(limited, maxi-series)#3(of)8(October,2001), Scourge Allegiance(as of 2023): Decepticon, Subgroup:(as of 2023):Targetmaster(Decepticon),Human Component/Targetmaster(as of 2023):Fracas(6'5"(cah),233ibs) Transformation:(as of 2023): Incendiary Cannon,Transformation(as of 2023): Hovercraft,😂 24. From Transformers More Than Meets The Eye(limited maxi-series)#5(of)8(2003) Scourge Allegiance:(as of 2023): Decepticon, Primary Function:(as of 2023):Tracker Affiliation:(as of 2023):1.Decepticons,2.Sweeps(Leader),3.Decepticon Targetmaster and Headmasters(Co-leader),4. Alliy of The Hive, Transformation/Alternate Mode(as of 2023): Hovercraft, Weapon(as of 2023):Heat Laser, From Transformers More Than Meets The Eye(limited, maxi-series)#7(of)8(2003),Scourge Allegiance:(as of 2023): Decepticon, Primary Function:(as of 2023):Tracker, Subgroup:(as of 2023): Targetmaster(Decepticon) Human Component/Targetmaster:(as of 2023):Fracas(6'5"(adult,cah,233ibs) Transformation:(as of 2023): incendiary Cannon, Transformation(as of 2023): Hovercraft, Affiliation:(as of 2023):1.Decepticons,2.The Sweeps(Leader),3.Decepticon Targetmasters & Headmasters(co-leader), & 4.Alliy of The Hive, First Cartoon Appearance:(as Thundercracker) More Than Meets The Eye Part 1(1984), (Currently as Scourge): Transformers The Movie(1986), & From The Transformers Virtual Season 4 Scourge W/ Fracas Allegiance(as of 2023): Decepticon,Subgroup:(as of 2023):Targetmaster,Function:(as of 2023): Tracker/Sweep Leader, First Appearances:1.Fracas Episode#97: The Rebirth(part two),2.(Scourge) Transformers:The Movie(1986),3. Scourge and Fracas together as a Targetmaster) Episode #97: The Rebirth(part two),Voice Actors:1.Fracas:(Neil Ross),2.The Late Stan Jones(deceased), Affiliation:(as of 2023):(Fracas): The Hive,2.Alliy of The Decepticons,3.Partner of Scourge,(Scourge)1.Decepticons,2.Sweeps(leader),3.Decepticon Target masters & Headmasters(co-leader),4.Ailly of the Hive,& 5. Partner of Fracas, Transformation:(as of 2023): Hovercraft,(Fracas): Transformation(as of 2023):incendiary Cannon, Human Component(as of 2023):Fracas(6'5",245ibs), From Beast Wars Sourcebook(limited, mini-series)#4(of)4(2008) Scourge Allegiance(as of 2023):Predacon Subgroup:(as of 2023): TransMetal 2, Beast Mode(as of 2023): Locust, Weapons:(as of 2023):1.electrostatic disruptors,2.Photon cluster cannons,3.Warheads,Also in the cartoon The G1 Cartoon Version of Scourge is the most fearsome and implacable Hunter-destroyer created by Unicron and now serving the Decepticon cause. Scourge is also the leader of The Sweeps a specially created wolf pack of tracker-terminators, body-clones of Scourge, designed to hunt down and eradicate Autobots and their human, Humanoid,Nebulan, and Alien Allies, Scourge is also Merciless,Arrogant,Fearsome, and An Unstoppable Hunter and Killer, Scourge also has contempt for other beings particularly The Autobots Their Human and Nebulan Allies and all their Counterparts(from Beast Wars Continuity to The Earthspark Continuity), Also Nebulan Hive member Fracas is Scourge's Targetmaster Weapon who carries a Hair Trigger and violate temper. Also Scourge's only weakness is his arrogance, Scourge is also a member of The Evil Decepticons and The Deception TargetMasters and Headmasters and a current Alliy of The Hive,Also my other favorite version of Scourge is ROTB Scourge,Scourge was absolute beast in ROTB(Rise Of The Beasts) and a Pure evil Villain, I'll probably get his Studio Series figure later this year, Also ROTB Scourge fell like the most intimidating version of the character/Bad Guy/Evildoer/Villain/Supervillain, collecting of those faction symbols on his shoulder shows this. Also The ROTB Scourge is a combination of the Classic G1 and the 2001 Robots in Disguise. Peter Dinkalage did a great job voicing Scourge. He's a Herald of Unicron and great at tracking down enemies. Also Great but Superb Retrospective. I definitely like the G1 Incarnation the best but I really dig the Live Action Movie version of Scourge too. Also This a great refresher far as what happened to the Insecticons. Now I going to watch the Retrospective on the Sweeps tomorrow G1 Scourge(Cartoon) is my favorite. Also Amazing but Nice retrospective and I'm glad that they pick The main villain for Rise Of The Beast. Also Cybertron Dragon Scourge is my other favorite. '86 Scourge is still one of my favorite Decepticons of all time, Also thank you for sharing Rodimus, all I can say is keep up the good work stay safe out there have a good day and until next time TILL ALL ARE ONE.🙂🟢🦸💪🇺🇲🌆🏋️💚

RID Scourge is my favorite version of the character. He's also my favorite evil Prime, and the most fleshed out in my opinion.

Love for you to do a video about if scourge, cyclonus , sweeps and galvatron remember there old selves . especially when they went into the Decepticon crypts. Like to hear your take on the subject

The original G1 version is the only one that matters to me. I’ve never liked any other versions.

Besides RID 2001, ROTB, Scourge, G1 will always be my favorite out of all of his incarnations. Great video as always primal. Till all are one

Scourge, I feel, is one of a few names that I think is reasonable to re-use time and time again. This name can mean so many different things. Be it in reference to a plague of insects, especially of biblical proportions, a rampant virus, or even an invasion of an alien or cosmic force. I feel that the ROTB version of scourge was the best considering he sounded so cold. So...devoid was he that he became a bounty hunter that Lockdown wishes he could be....Just probably the most callous villain to date.

great job about Scourge Retrospective of Discussion and Review from Transformers

Im glad rise of the beasts make him menacing like a true villain unlike in g1

This also the second time, I'm seeing a teaser of your next retrospective

Rodimus Primal I think you have the best retrospectives of Transformers on YT, even better than Chris McFeeley's channel which I love too, nothing compares 2U.

At Gamestop today, I picked up the Funko 2023 Summer Convention Limited Edition 2 pack Rodimus and Galvatron Pop figures.

RID will forever be my favorite

Was lucky enough to get the last RID2K Scourge for Christmas, went with my mom to point out what I wanted. Wish they had rerelease the SS version alongside the windowless Hotrod so I could've got him too. I do have two sweeps though.

Scourge: the name applied to a Decepticon character that hasbro doesn't know what to call. 😂

Rise of the beast scourge is one of the best tf villains out there and literally reminds me of tarn

Completely unrelated, but in the new Rise of The Beasts movie, I see Battletrap as a kind of Sweep since he is one of Scourge’s henchmen. Yes I know Battletrap has his own G1 counterpart but seeing him similar to a Sweep from G1 feels like it fits>>>

A awesome review!!! I learned a little bit more about about him!

Black Convoy from RID01/Car Robots will always be my favorite bearer of the name.

The history behind the idea of Nemesis Prime is quite fascinating! Thanks for posting!

Amazing retrospective!

"I'm tired of little things getting in my way."

Thundercracker = Scourge Skywarp = Cyclonus Their behavior is similar on how they acted with each other. Bombshell ≠ Cyclonus

After looking at the review I need a new scourge my decals are falling off.good job once again thanks

I'm not used to hearing "Skurrge" here... it's scary!

I thought 2001 Scourge was the coolest thing I had ever seen when it came out

Five seconds into the video and he’s already a perfect southern American

Watching Scourge's head appearing while in his vehicle mode was so awkward.

G1 all the way!!

G1 is the best version still. Ps love the Godzilla footage used

The introduction by Unicron and Teletraan files make Galvatron, Cyclones and Scourge out to be such bad asses. However when the third season rolled around, they were nothing but the Three Stooges of the Decepticons. 🤨

Could you do a "Updated" Retrospective on Mirage?

Oh cool! I just grabbed the studio series at long last on discount!

8:04 when i first heard his name I thought it was spelled “Skurge” So personally I just kinda distinguish them in my head, G1 is “Scourge” with an “ORE” sound, And RID is “Skurge” with an “URGE” sound if that makes sense

I actually have the Sweep action figure! I got it as a Christmas gift at my job (somebody found out that I like transformers.

Quick correction: Re-coloring Prime in this color scheme didn’t start with RiD Scourge/Black Convoy. It started with Black Lio Convoy. Folks seem to forget that a lot. We have Beast Wars II to thank for Nemesis Prime.

This as to be my favorite retrospective so far i enjoyed the amout of information and history in this video also im hoping scourge can make a come back in animtion again but other then that great video I leave a like and i definitely had a fun time watching this video

I have always seen the original G1 version as the true Scourge. The other 2 had their own names already in Japan Black Convoy (Nemesis Prime) and Flame Convoy.

Damn. The name said it all.

Huh. One of the few things IDW did right was to ignore TF:TM and make Scourge, Cyclonus, and Galvatron their own bots with nothing to do with previous 'Cons. That said, it was great to see original Deceps Megatron, Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker reunite in "Ghost In The Machine"...sort of.

It looks like Takara's probably never revisiting Transformers 2010, or even touching The★Headmasters, Chou-jin Masterforce, Victory, Zone, or Battlestars (and beyond), I'd be interested in seeing their take on Masterpiece versions of Cyclonus, Scourge, Sweep, G1 Galvatron, and especially Beast Wars Neo Galvatron. They deserve it!!

This was an Incredible Masterpiece for Scourge/The Tracker in The Transformers Franchise. My Ranking of Scourge/The Tracker in The Transformers Franchise 1: Transformers Rebooted Film Series (Peter Dinklage) 2: Transformers Robots In Disguise (Barry Stigler) 3: Transformers Generation One (Stan Jones) 4: Transformers The Unicron Trilogy (Colin Murdock and Trevor Devall)

RID scourge was my favorite but I always found it funny how his strength was explained as "scanned Optimus scanned a human scanned the oil in the truck" like including that racer guy how the hell does scanning work in the RId universe?

A main villain is always great, but everyone also loves a good henchman by their side. Scourge fits that description perfectly. Can we have a video on Overlord next?

Scourge the tracker and his huntsmen the sweeps

Never really cared about the character since Cyclonus totally overshadowed him in G1. But I saw his hovership form so many times as a kid that that's still the only true Scourge for me.

The only thing I never like about the original Scourge, was that he was reused for all the sweeps, I believe he should have look like the king of the sweeps

I never like that IDW discard the concept of Transformers Evolutions and turned evolved forms into regular characters

the G1 Scourge is a rebuild of Thundercracker after he was created by Unicron. and yes he is a decepticon leader.

G1 Scourge and his fellow Sweeps are wearing the same color in the cartoon.

[ Well ] No doubt that Scourge is indeed an effective Decepticon ( As long as he know his place around Galvatron & Cyclonus ). It's very plausible there's a bit of Thundercracker within Scourge but remember when Unicron gave Megatron & 5 other Decepticons a makeover he also reprogram them as well as gave them different personalities. [ Also ] I believe during season 3 of the Transformers ( G1 ) it should been 3 Sweeps including Scourge ( having 5 or 6 Sweeps in season 3 make anyone thinking that there's a bit of Insecticons within 2 of the Sweeps making copies of 1 another ).

I remember that before Rise of the Beast was released, there was the rumour that Scourge was the Bayverse PRime, tha would have been great

Unicorn made Scourage and the Sweeps in his image

Yes, I have action figures of him

I liked his design in ROTB but I found Peter Dinklage's investment in the role about as exciting and compelling as his voice work in Destiny, before it got scrapped and rerecorded with a different actor. XD