Transformers: Cybertron
Overhaul becomes Leobreaker |
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| Autobot | |
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| Information | |
| Sub-group | Micro Beasts, Scouts, Voyagers |
| Function | Environmental Preservation, Warrior |
| Rank | 9 (Hasbro), 7 (Takara) |
| Partner | Thunderblast |
| Motto | "The power of Jishi will unite and give new life!" |
| Alternate Modes | Earth-style truck, giant robotic lion/Liger |
| Series | Transformers: Galaxy Force Transformers: Cybertron |
| English voice actor | Paul Dobson, Blu Mankuma |
| Japanese voice actor | Hisao Egawa |
Overhaul is the character's original identity, and he is later reformatted into Leobreaker (Liger Jack in Japan). In both forms, he is an Autobot.
In the English version, Overhaul's voice is provided by Paul Dobson, while Beast Wars veteran Blu Mankuma plays Leobreaker. In Transformers: Galaxy Force, he is played by Hisao Egawa.
As Overhaul, he transformed into an offroad SUV. As Leobreaker, he transforms into a mechanical lion (or liger in Japan). When he was Overhaul, his Cyber Key activated a pile-driving missile, and as Leobreaker, it deployed his forearm claws. Leobreaker also wields his tail as a whip.
Overhaul is often considered to be a Transformer-themed pastiche of the X-Men character Wolverine, due to (in both forms) his rough-and-tumble nature, forearm claws, and the structure of his helmet, which slightly resembles Wolverine's mask. Some also believe his Leobreaker form mirrors Wolverine's nemesis, Sabertooth.
Originally, Overhaul's name was intended to be Trailbreaker, after a character from the original Transformers series. This would have made the transition to "Leobreaker" much smoother. Another name considered for Leobreaker was "Megalion." In concept art seen at Botcon 2006 it was shown that the early head designs for Overhaul resembled Trailbreaker's head in the Generation 1 animated series.
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