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The name or term Overhaul refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Overhaul (disambiguation).


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Overhaul is an Autobot from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family. Upon receiving a new body, he took the name Leobreaker.
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So, I'm a robot that turns into a car that later turns into a robot that turns into a lion, but I still keep the same head sculpt? Dude, you sure this isn't just armour? Or maybe you like my face too much to change it for another.

Overhaul is an Autobot warrior, having fought alongside Optimus Prime during the Unicron Battles and Powerlinx Battles, and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but is exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause regardless. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the values of friendship and teamwork.

As Leobreaker, his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with Snarl of the Jungle Planet, and has even gained his own personal Mini-Con attendants. He's even taken a shine to Earth team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his Savage Claw Mode combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the Sonic Wing Mode the Autobot leader can form with Wing Saber.

He is the cousin of the Decepticon Brushguard.


Japanese name: Jackshot / Ligerjack
Hungarian name, as Overhaul: Generál (Generálozó in Ultimate Battle DVD)
Hungarian name, as Leobreaker: Vastigris ("Iron-tiger")
Polish name, as Leobreaker: Megalion ("Megalion. Means exactly what it says.)
Russian name, as Leobreaker: Megalev (Мегалев, "Mega-lion")

Fiction[]

Cybertron cartoon continuity[]

Voice actor: Paul Dobson, Blu Nakuma (as Leobreaker) (US), Hisao Egawa (Japan)
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Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?

Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the Decepticons, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, Optimus Prime was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. Honor

Soon afterwards, the Unicron Singularity threatened to destroy Cybertron, so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to Earth in search of the Cyber Planet Keys that would restore the Allspark of Primus, at least according to the time-travelling Vector Prime. Fallen During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by Megatron and Starscream. Haven

Later, when an Autobot civilian discovered the warp coordinates leading to a Cyber Planet Key on another world, Overhaul and Landmine were selected to scout out this strange prehistoric planet. Unfortunately, due to interference from Thundercracker, Overhaul was left stranded by himself. Search He was then saved by a wise Jungle Planet native named Backstop.

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The Autobots next investigated an ancient druid site in their search for the Omega Lock. Overhaul stood idle while Landmine dug for the artifact, eventually hitting another dead end. The Decepticons continued to pester them during their search, though Overhaul found himself unable to fight back against the airborne villains. He asked Optimus and Vector Prime to bring the Decepticons closer to the ground so he could assist in taking them down, only for Starscream to see through the ruse. Still, the Decepticons had flown down low enough before catching on that Overhaul was able to hit them with a Cyber Key-assisted blast. Space When Lori alerted the Autobots to a beacon depicting the Omega Lock's "Atlantis Pattern" emanating from some nearby woods, Overhaul and the rest of the team rushed out to investigate. Upon approach, they found the signal to be none other than another Decepticon trap. Overhaul sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming blinding beam at him. Optimus then took over, only for the Decepticons to retreat when they learned humans were approaching the location. The Autobots followed suit to continue keeping their presence a secret from the locals. Speed During an earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team tasked with saving the residents of Rockville without exposing the Autobots' true nature. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to clear some rubble, allowing several humans to evacuate safely to City Hall. Collapse

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Another mission to find the Omega Lock ended in failure. As soon as Overhaul returned to headquarters, more information was unearthed, pointing to the Sahara Desert as a possible location for Atlantis's remains. Overhaul wound up sitting this mission out. Time

Together with Coby, Overhaul helped an Autobot excavator who had gotten himself stuck while climbing up a hill. In thanks, the excavator suggested he could help in the search for the Omega Lock. A network of volunteers was organized, and one of them soon happened upon the Atlantis pattern inscribed upon a stone in a nearby desert. On her way to tell Optimus's team about her find, this civilian was attacked by Thundercracker. Overhaul was dispatched to help save her from the Decepticon. The inscription in question detailed the location of the next Cyber Planet Key: The Jungle Planet. Overhaul and Landmine were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric world. Unfortunately, due to further interference from Thundercracker, Overhaul was left stranded there by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off and explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. Search He awoke later to find Backstop peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with Snarl, he learned that Megatron had already forged an alliance with the planet's leader, Scourge, in his plot to get the planet's Cyber Planet Key. Deep

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Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted Scourge and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. Race The bout did not end in Overhaul's favor, and Snarl had to step in to prevent the Autobot from being roasted alive by Scourge's fire-breath attacks, blowing his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul tempered himself to withstand extreme heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to Scourge's temple for a rematch. Scourge at first refused to waste his time against a "weakling," but after Overhaul made short work of both Undermine and Brimstone, was left with no other choice. Scourge attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged off the attack until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious traitor, but Overhaul jumped in to shield his ally with his own body. Managing to tap into the power of the local Cyber Planet Key, Overhaul was reborn as "Leobreaker." In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. Detour I'm brushin' up on lookin' down, I'm workin' on my ROAR! When Optimus Prime and Vector Prime arrived from Velocitron, Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant monster. After Leobreaker and his allies explained how Overhaul had undergone his transformation, Scourge turned up and pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other. Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack, but tensions escalated when Scourge revealed was going to execute Snarl for his "treachery." Leobreaker leaped in to rescue his friend, and was met by Megatron in battle. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Although he seemed defeated, Leobreaker was able to call upon the power of the Cyber Planet Key once more. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into their "Cyber Claw mode." In this form, they blasted Megatron, forcing the Decepticons to retreat. Savage

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Leobreaker was approached by Sideways, who lured the Autobots into another confrontation with the Decepticons by claiming a friend of his was in trouble. During this staged confrontation, Leobreaker noticed Sideways spying on the action and pinned him down, demanding an explanation. Though he did not believe Sideways's claims that he was an Autobot secret agent working undercover, he was still ordered to let the trickster go, as Optimus had more pressing concerns to attend to. Sand Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to Velocitron in order to protect the Planet Cup. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. Champion Upon his return to Jungle Planet, he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat Ransack and Crumplezone. Ice

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge, only for the Autobot leader to try to end the encounter peacefully. Losing his patience, Leobreaker forcefully separated himself from Optimus to face Scourge on his own. Though he struck the first blow, he was unable to best his formidable opponent. With Leobreaker knocked to the ground, Megatron stepped in to finish him off, though Scourge denied him the opportunity; Leobreaker had fought with honor, and earned his respect. Storming off, Leobreaker returned to the volcano where he had previously trained to sulk. Snarl joined him to talk him out of his rut, and shared his history with Scourge. Reflecting on his past as Overhaul, Leobreaker realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him, and the two reconciled. Honor

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Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by Thundercracker in a net, but was eventually freed by Vector Prime. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. Primal

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by Mudflap and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron held the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. The Autobots provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. Trust

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by Primus via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was buried alive by Starscream Trap and then freed by Jetfire Invasion.

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Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. Retreat

Leobreaker was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. Revelation Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. Critical Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He followed Scourge toward Starscream. Assault

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered Sideways and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, forcing them out. They attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. Starscream Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take the Omega Lock to Cybertron. United

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Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He was angry at first, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of Primus. Cybertron He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space. Balance

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog surrounded Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as Nemesis Breaker. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. Darkness While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. Escape I don't know whether I feel worse for him or the wall. When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to Gigantion came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. Warp Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. Giant Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by Galvatron. Fury

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. City He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on their feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by Thundercracker. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. Ambush Tonight on pay-per-view! Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In beast modehe latched onto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fight. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...Challenge...until they were found unconscious by Coby and his team. Scourge

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. Optimus He watched Vector Prime insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the Omega Lock. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. Showdown He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. Guardian Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. Homecoming While the supersized Thundercracker taunted Optimus Prime, Leobreaker attacked him from behind. End "Be you angels?" "Nay, we are but men!"

Leobreaker helped build the rockets to kick Jungle Planet back into orbit. He returned again when the rocket was damaged to help repair it. When Scourge went to stop the falling rocket, Leobreaker followed to keep it up and manually adjust the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime against Galvatron. Unfinished Leobreaker was present at the first Intergalactic Peace Conference. To win leadership of Beast Planet, Leobreaker donned a cape and fought against Scourge. After trading blows, he was defeated by Scourge, who remained in his leadership position. Afterward, he was shocked to see Scourge turn over a new leaf, saying they should fight less. He later said goodbye to Scourge to leave for space as part of Optimus Prime's team. Later he confronted the enigmatic Initial T. Beginning

No, really. HE WANTS TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE TRANSFORMERS.
I want to tell you about the Transformers!

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In Zero Space, as the Dark Matrix creature tortured Circuit Smasher with visions of his dead father, cracks began to appear in the membrane of infinite worlds. Through one, Leobreaker could be seen alongside Jetstorm, Gas Skunk, Blackarachnia, and Starscream. The War to End All Wars, Part 5

Toys[]

Cybertron[]

  • Overhaul (Scout class, 2005)
    • Japanese ID number: GC-05
    • Accessories: Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)
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Overhaul's Alt-mode is an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a Cyber Planet Key into his robot mode back launches his chest-mounted missile (which is blocked while using it in vehicle mode). Unfortunately, the back of the missile sticks out of the back, but this can be fixed by cutting off the amount that protrudes. In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered Cybertron Autobot Cyber Planet Key, but for his Hasbro release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the Key Code "s9d7" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.
This mold is also used by Brushguard and the live-action-movie-verse Warpath.
  • Leobreaker (Voyager-class, 2005)
    • Japanese ID number: GC-16
    • Accessories: Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key
Leobreaker toy

Another $13 and my arms still suck.

After his rebirth as Leobreaker, Overhaul is now a lion (though in Japan he's called a liger, which is presumably a portmanteau of "lion" and "tiger") with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to Leader-class Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron toys, usable on either side of their torsos. (Of course, though, the American instructions show combination only with Prime.)
He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the Key Code "vg08" on the back.
This mold is also used by Nemesis Breaker. It was slightly retooled to make Botcon Razorclaw.
  • Leobreaker (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)
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This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.
This mold is also used by Classics Leo Prime and Universe Razorclaw.

Attacktix[]

  • Overhaul (Starter Set, 2006)
Attacktix Overhaul

Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?

    • ID number: TF19
    • Faction: Autobot
    • Class: Leader
    • Special: Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
    • Point Cost: 30
    • Base Speed: 4
    • Attack Type: Shooter (Energy Blast)
Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, Attacktix Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to Excellion. Unlike him, Overhaul can use his sacrifice special power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.
Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said arguably.

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Notes[]

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Look, ma, a hand!

  • The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. But a variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.
  • Additionally, one of the early prototypes featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost -- or possibly it was discarded to show the lion head as a chest-motif for courage.
  • The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the Savage Claw Mode combination sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm-mode'.
  • In a related tidbit, the original naming idea was apparently to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get Trailbreaker, it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form Overcast, as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the Galaxy Force Phase Ignition guidebook. However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker.
  • Liobreaker's Japanese name is Jushin (Beast God) Ligerjack, which may possibly derive from the Jushin Liger, another Takara franchise.
  • Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him similar to Wolverine.
  • The combination sequence between Optimus Prime and Leobreaker is a reference to the combination sequence of GoldyMarg and GaoGaiGar in the Brave Series anime The King of Braves GaoGaiGar. The attack they perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from G Gundam.

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