Mindwipe is a minor antagonist in the Transformers film series. While not appearing in the films themselves, he appears in web animation series Transformers: Cyber Missions and the expanded comics, written and published by TakaraTomy and IDW. He is a brainwasher, who prefers to use the power of hypnosis to subvert the programming and wills of his opponents and direct them to perform his dirty work.
He was voiced by Bronco D. Jackson in Cyber Missions.
History[]
Cyber Missions[]
When Ironhide stumbled into the cave where Mindwipe had been hiding out, Mindwipe promptly hypnotised the Autobot and made him start gathering up the energon crystals which littered the cave floor. This situation didn't last for long, as Optimus Prime came in search of Ironhide and blasted Mindwipe from the ceiling. Mindwipe's blustering at this unwanted intrusion was interrupted by a punch from Prime. Recovering, he responded by trying to hypnotise Prime as well, only to find that Prime's will is too strong for him to overcome. After that he transformed and attempted to flee, only to be blasted by Optimus, which broke his hold over Ironhide.
Mindwipe interrogated Jack to find out the location of some energon, tossing the human aside once he had the information. As he took off, he announced the energon would soon be all his, which earned him a correction from Starscream. When they reached the convoy, Mindwipe turned his hypnotic abilities on Ratchet and Sideswipe, but he and Starscream began bickering again, allowing Sideswipe to use some rock and roll to break Mindwipe's concentration. Ratchet grabbed Mindwipe and, dumping him into the energon trailer, gave him a short jolt to paralyze him, before dumping both trailer and Mindwipe off the nearest cliff. Mindwipe plummeted towards the ground while pleading for his leader to save him, but Starscream told him to save himself, and went after the energon instead.
Mindwipe returned in the final episode along with other Decepticons who were led by Megatron on a mission to free the captured Soundwave, which was an Autobot trap. Mindwipe tried to hypnotize Bumblebee, but Bumblebee covered his ears and talked over Mindwipe's voice, nullifying the effect. The two fought hand to hand until an army of the Autobots' human allies surrounded the battlefield. Optimus Prime gave each Decepticon a choice: leave Earth or be destroyed. Mindwipe and the other Decepticons chose to leave Earth.
Unite for the Universe[]
Mindwipe appears in the first issue as a member of a raiding party assembled by Bludgeon at Megatron's command, along with Dirge and Brakedown. They attempted to invade a NEST facility, but were spotted in advance thanks to a tip provided by Starscream, who saw Bludgeon as a potential rival. When Optimus Prime emerged from the facility with his new Jetfire-inspired armor, Mindwipe and the others quickly retreated from the battlefield.
IDW Comics[]
Under Starscream's command, Mindwipe and a number of other Decepticons attacked Sam Witwicky in Philadelphia in order to retrieve the rogue scrap drone Brains. As Sam was under the protection of the Autobots, a battle broke out between Starscream's troops and Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Mirage. Mindwipe tried to pierce through Wheeljack's personal force field, but with little success. He was later taken down by the oncoming N.E.S.T. Troops.
