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'''Laserbeak''' is the name of seven [[fictional character]]s in the [[Transformers]] series. The original Laserbeak was a bird-like Decepticon introduced in 1984.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
{{Infobox character|
name =Laserbeak
|image =frenzy-laserbeak-carded.jpg
|japanname =Condor
|caption =''Generation 1'' Frenzy and Laserbeak on card
|affiliation =Decepticon/Predacon
|subgroup =Basic Beasts, Communications
|rank =6
|function =Interrogation
|partner =[[Ravage (Transformers)|Ravage]] [[Frenzy (Transformers)|Frenzy]] [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] Buzzsaw [[Rumble (Transformers)|Rumble]]|motto =''"The only point I like in Autobots: melting point."''
|alternatemodes =Mechanical Condor/Cassette Mechanical Eagle (Timelines)
|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]'' ''[[Transformers: Timelines]]'' ''[[Transformers: Titanium]]'' ''[[Transformers: Classics]]''
|engvoice =[[Frank Welker]]<ref>The Animated Movie Guide, 2005, page 289 by Jerry Beck</ref>
}}
According to original [[tech spec]] notes written by [[Bob Budiansky]] found at Iacon One in 2006, the original name for Laserbeak was Slazer.

Laserbeak, along with [[Ravage (Transformers)|Ravage]], [[Rumble (Transformers)|Rumble]], [[Frenzy (Transformers)|Frenzy]], Buzzsaw, and [[Ratbat]], works in tandem with [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]]. Laserbeak is exceptionally loyal to Soundwave and thus [[Megatron (Transformers)|Megatron]]. Laserbeak's name is derived from his back mounted lasers, which are powered by ruby crystals. While these powerful weapons are a great strength, they can also be a weakness since they are dependent on a supply of the rare crystals. Laserbeak is very [[coward]]ly and will only fight from afar, or in situations in which he has the overwhelming advantage. Buzzsaw and [[Garboil]] are similar in appearance to Laserbeak, but have slightly different colors.<ref>{{Cite book | title=Transformers: The Ultimate Guide | last=Furman | first=Simon | year=2004 | publisher=DK Publishing Inc.| ISBN=1-4053-0461-8 | page= 29}}
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===Reception===
According to X-Entertainment Laserbeak was the most popular of the Decepticon cassettes in the Transformers cartoon.<ref>http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0773/</ref>

===Animated series===
{{Quote|From the secret files of Teletraan II: In the days of Megatron, Decepticons developed the art of espionage, using cassette technology. Their first cassette, Laserbeak, could fly undetected into any Autobot stronghold, record information and then return to base. Then the Decepticons decided to increase their spying abilities with Ratbat. As a bat, Ratbat can hide in crevices that Laserbeak can't reach, and he's especially effective in tunnels, caves or in the darkness of space. Ratbat records from the Autobots' most carefully guarded secrets. The Autobots had no choice but to strike back with these Decepticon techniques of stealth, building a force of cassette Transformers of their own, with Blaster as their guardian. They constructed Ramhorn, the rhino who can use animalistic force if cornered, and Steeljaw, the lion who can crawl through the foliage of any alien world, to sneak up on Decepticons. They also bolstered their cassette force with Rewind and Eject, who can transform to robot mode and use more conventional fighting force techniques.}}

Prior to the Transformers' arrival on Earth, Laserbeak worked with Soundwave on [[Cybertron]]. His alternate mode was still a cassette, but his robot mode was an alien type of bird with rounded wings, looking like some form of hovercraft with his optics resembling an opaque cockpit canopy. It was Laserbeak who discovered the Autobot plan to launch the ''[[Ark (Transformers)|Ark]]''. After the reactivation of both sides on Earth, Laserbeak was given the Earth mode of a condor, quickly coming into combat with [[Hound (Transformers)|Hound]]. He served as the Decepticons' chief spy, infiltrating the Ark on numerous occasions, spying on their human allies and even knocking out [[Optimus Prime]] so that Megatron could make a copy of him. He has also proven to be successful against Optimus Prime on numerous other occasions.

Laserbeak was used countless times as a [[reconnaissance]] platform, uncovering key plans of the [[Autobot]]s throughout the war. He was also used to pursue and attack individuals attempting to escape. He once made use of a self-guided cannon to attack one Autobot while simultaneously pursuing another personally. He has also captured several humans during his stay on Earth.

Laserbeak's appearances in season three were diminished, mostly due to the introduction of Ratbat, whose bat mode could fit into crevices Laserbeak couldn't, making him a more effective spy. Ratbat was also available in stores at the time, unlike Laserbeak.

Laserbeak's last appearance in the U.S. animated series was a small part in the episode "Web World".

According to notes in the show bible for the series the writers were to push Laserbeak over Buzzsaw in the series to promote the sale of toy that didn't come packaged with Soundwave. Laserbeak appeared in the series many more times than Buzzsaw.

Laserbeak made a few appearances in the Japanese animated sequel to the original series called ''Headmasters''. His first appearance was in episode #4 "Operation Cassette" and his last appearance was in episode #31 "Operation: Destroy the Destrons".

===Books===
Laserbeak appeared in the 1984 sticker and story book ''[[Return to Cybertron]]'' written by [[Suzanne Weyn]] and published by [[Marvel Books]].<ref>http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~sstoneb/tf/books/sticker/return/return.html</ref>

Laserbeak appeared in the 1984 sticker and story book ''[[The Revenge of the Decepticons]]'' written by [[Suzanne Weyn]] and published by [[Marvel Books]].<ref>http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~sstoneb/tf/books/sticker/revenge/revenge.html</ref>

Laserbeak was featured in the 1985 [[Find Your Fate]] Junior book called ''[[Battle Drive]]'' by [[Barbara Siegel]] and [[Scott Siegel]].<ref>http://www.gamebooks.org/fyf_tran.htm</ref> He also appears in [[Desert Flight]], [[Decepticon Poison]] and Earthquake from that series.

Laserbeak was featured in the 1985 Transformers audio book ''[[List of Transformers books#Autobots' Lightning Strike|Autobots' Lightning Strike]]'' and ''[[Laserbeak's Fury]]''.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=U3u7AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA127&hl=en&ei=p2mFTPPsENH2nAeZ_dCFAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CEgQ6AEwBA#v=snippet&q=soundwave&f=false page 127]</ref>

Laserbeak appeared in the 1986 story and coloring book ''[[List of Transformers books#The Lost Treasure of Cybertron|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron]]'' by Marvel Books.

===Comics===
====Devil's Due Publishing====
In the first G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover, Laserbeak, along with Soundwave and the other cassettes, were recovered from the Ark and used as weapons by the terrorist organization [[Cobra Command|Cobra]]. Attacking an energy center to gain the technology needed to create energon, the attack force met G.I. Joe, who were waiting for them. During the battle, Laserbeak injured [[Gung-Ho (G.I. Joe)|Gung-Ho]] and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] before being decapitated by Snake-Eyes.

====Dreamwave Productions====
Laserbeak appeared first in the ''[[Transformers: The War Within]]'' comics under the command of Soundwave. Taking place before the Transformers came to Earth, his robot mode here was identical to that seen in the original animated series episode "More Than Meets the Eye part 1". He was seen playing back recordings of the Autobots preparing to evacuate Cybertron before Megatron and Starscream, and later as Starscream examined his data to see if Cybertron's planetary engines existed.

Laserbeak came to Earth and was reformatted as a mechanical condor in a manner presumably similar to the animated series pilot.

Laserbeak was also among the Transformers who briefly fell under the control of the [[terrorist]], Lazarus. [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]], Frenzy, [[Grimlock]], Laserbeak, [[Prowl (Transformers)|Prowl]], Ravage, Soundwave and Starscream were forced at attack the Smitco oil refinery in the Arctic to display their power for sale to the highest bidder (''[[Transformers: Generation One (Dreamwave)|Transformers: Generation One]]'' #2).

He was later freed by Megatron and was seen perched on his shoulder during the attack on [[San Francisco]].

Laserbeak was also seen in Dreamwave's Transformers/[[G.I. Joe]] series, and was the first Transformer observed by the Joe team while spying on them. He was not seen again, but it is likely that he was deactivated when [[Snake Eyes (G.I. Joe)|Snake Eyes]] opened the [[Autobot Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].

====Fun Publishing====
The ''[[Transformers Classics]]'' comics published in the Official Transformers Collectors Club magazine is set in the Marvel Comics continuity, but in a timeline where the events of ''Generation 2'' did not occur. Laserbeak appears among Megatrons troops.

In the 2006 BotCon story and the accompanying tech spec for the Laserbeak toy released, it was revealed that after the end of ''The Great War'', Divebomb of the original [[Predacons]] had rebuilt Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and Ravage into Predacons as part of a secret project to overthrow the [[Maximal (Transformers)|Maximal]]s. Ravage swiftly grew discontented and left to work for the Tripredacus Council. When [[Megatron (Beast Wars and Beast Machines)|Megatron]] and his crew stole the Golden Disc, Divebomb, knowing of his plans to alter history, ordered Laserbeak and Buzzsaw's ship to assist them. They badly damaged the ''[[Axalon]]'', but were distracted by the Maximal ship ''Chromia 10'' long enough for the ''Axalon'' to find their weak spot and destroy them, ending Laserbeak's career at last.

====IDW Publishing====
Laserbeak made his first chronological appearance in the [[IDW Publishing]] continuity in issue #2 of ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin]]'', where he, Ravage and Buzzsaw were shown to be already working with Soundwave, unlike Rumble and Frenzy. Accompanying Soundwave to a clandestine meeting with Megatron, leader of the underground gladiator games. When they realised Autobots had tracked them, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw took out one while Ravage dealt with the other. Capturing them, Laserbeak helped Soundwave to scan their captive's mind. When it was revealed he knew nothing, a furious Megatron killed him.

His next chronological appearance was in a ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]'' issue featuring Soundwave. Soundwave ordered him to tail [[Bomb-Burst]] back to his base and spy on his activities. When they left to harvest ultra energon, Laserbeak returned to picked up. Once Soundwave realized the other Decepticons' true intentions—to reanimate [[Thunderwing]]—he and the cassettes attempted to stop them, with Laserbeak attacking [[Bludgeon (Transformers)|Bludgeon]]. However, the warrior Decepticon took him out with one slash of his saber. One year later, after [[Mount St. Helens]]' eruption, Laserbeak's body was discovered by the human defense organisation Skywatch. The final issue of '''[[The Transformers: Escalation]]''' revealed he had been revived, but was now a prisoner of Skywatch.

====Marvel Comics====
Laserbeak was one of the original ten Decepticons that fell to Earth in the ''Ark''. Being reactivated and given the Earthen mode of a condor, Laserbeak would participate in many of the early battles against the Autobots—until a disastrous raid by Megatron led to Buzzsaw, [[Starscream (Transformers)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker]], Rumble and Frenzy, getting deactivated by [[Omega Supreme]].

Laserbeak and Megatron managed to escape, but Laserbeak would play a lesser role, serving [[Shockwave (Transformers)|Shockwave]] and then Ratbat before participating in the battles against [[Scorponok]]'s Decepticons and then against the Autobots using their united force. None realized, however, that the battles were a ruse by Starscream to gain the power of the [[Underbase]] for himself. The Autobots and Decepticons would then unite to stop him, but Starscream's power was too great, and Laserbeak was one of those deactivated.

He was not seen again, apart from an appearance as part of [[Galvatron]]'s forces in a nightmare [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate reality]] where Unicron had destroyed Cybertron, and Galvatron's Decepticons ruled Earth. Laserbeak was often shown to be capable of speech in the [[Marvel Comics]], as opposed to his mute animated rendition.

===Toys===
* '''''Generation 1'' Laserbeak''' (1984)
:The toy that became Laserbeak was original part of the Takara [[Microman]] line. His toy, when in [[microcassette]] form, could fit inside Soundwave, a microcassette player. He was packaged with fellow cassette Frenzy. Versions of Laserbeak released in 1984 had no rub-symbol, while those released in 1985 had one.
:In 2007, Soundwave was released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics]]'' line of figures. A transforming Laserbeak and Battle Ravage were included with Soundwave. Laserbeak was identical to the original Generation 1 toy.
:In 2005, the on-line Japanese store E-Hobby released an exclusive recolor of Laserbeak named '''Garboil'''. Along with Howlback (a repaint of Ravage), he forms one half of the ''Cobalt Sentries'', an arm of the Decepticon [[secret police]]. His name means ''" a state of commotion and noise and confusion,"'' and his function is information control.
:Various knockoffs of Laserbeak were released from the toy market in China. These included faithful reproductions of Laserbeak and versions of him in various altered colors.

* '''''Timelines'' Basic Laserbeak''' (2006)
:Laserbeak was recast as a repaint of ''Energon'' [[Divebomb]] as a [[BotCon]] 2006 exclusive figure. This Laserbeak was supposed to be a [[Predacon]] upgrade of the original Decepticon.

* '''''Titanium'' Laserbeak''' (2006)
:In 2006, Soundwave was released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Titanium]]'' line of die-cast transforming figures. A transforming Laserbeak was included with Soundwave.

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==Beast Wars==
An unrelated character named '''Lazorbeak''' was introduced in the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' toy line as a [[Predacon]] who transforms into a [[Pteranodon]].

===Toys===
*'''Lazorbeak''' ()
:A repaint of [[Terrorsaur]].

==Transformers: Armada==
{{Infobox character|
name = Laserbeak
|image = laserbeak-armada-box.jpg
|japanname =Cyberhawk
|caption = ''Armada'' Laserbeak in box
|affiliation = Autobot
|subgroup = Triple Changer
|rank =
|function = Reconnaissance
|partner =
|motto =
|alternatemodes = Mechanical bird/stun gun/video recorder
|series = ''[[Transformers: Armada]]''
|voiceby =
}}
'''Laserbeak''' is the name of a small Transforming robot given to Rad, Carlos, and Alexis by [[Red Alert (Transformers)|Red Alert]] to help them aid the Autobots during their mission to recover the [[Mini-Con]]s from planet Earth.<ref>Transformers Armada Official Guide Book: Facts, Stats and More! by Michael Teitelbaum, 2003</ref> In terms of his role, Lazerbeak was relegated to performing aerial reconnaissance for the Autobots, delivering messages to them when the children were in need of help, and acting as a method for the humans to defend themselves. In addition to his cybernetic bird mode, he can transform into a [[camcorder]] and a stun weapon. In Armada's Japanese equivalent, ''Micron Legend'', his name is '''Cyberhawk'''.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?view=&char_id=566 Laserbeak (Autobot Triplechangers, Transformers: Armada)]</ref>

===Dreamwave Productions===
In the Armada comic published by [[Dreamwave Productions]], Lazerbeak is a sentient, though minor character. He is most often seen spying on the Decepticons (particularly [[Demolishor]]) for the Autobots.

===Toys===
* '''Armada Laserbeak''' (2003)
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==Transformers: Cybertron==
{{Infobox character|
name =Lazerbeak
|image =
|japanname =Killer Condor
|caption =
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =
|rank =
|function =Spy
|partner =[[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]]
|motto =
|alternatemodes =Mechanical bird/Bomb
|series =[[Transformers: Cybertron]]
|voiceby =
}}
Unrelated to ''Armada'' Lazerbeak, this new character named Lazerbeak is a Decepticon [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] that transforms into a bomb that can be stored within Soundwave. He seems to be an extension of Soundwave, and like his ''Generation 1'' predecessor, was used for spying. His Japanese name is '''Killer Condor'''.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?view=&char_id=3275 Laserbeak (Decepticon Mini-Cons, Transformers: Cybertron)</ref>

===Fun Publications===
Laserbeak was used by Soundwave to recover the Dark Matrix from Cybertron.<ref>{{Cite comic| writer =[[Forest Lee]] and [[Dan Khanna]] | penciller =[[Forest Lee]] | inker = | story = | title = [[Transformers: Cybertron: Balancing Act]]| volume = 1| issue = 1| date = April 2007| publisher = IDW Publishing| location = | page = | panel = | id =}}</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''Cybertron'' Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak''
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==Transformers==
{{Infobox character|
name = Laserbeak
|image = laserbeak-dotm-card.jpg
|caption = ''Dark of the Moon'' Laserbeak toy
|affiliation = Decepticon
|subgroup =
|rank = 3
|function = Infiltration Expert, Assassin
|partner = [[Soundwave (Transformers)#Transformers|Soundwave]], [[Dylan Gould]]
|motto = "''Kaaaa!''"
|alternatemodes = [[Heliplane]] similar to the ''[[G.I. Joe Sigma 6]]'' [[Dragonhawk]] / pink [[Bumblebee]] mascot / LCD television screen / Canon Color imageCLASS MF8350Cdn All-in-One printer / Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000 6-CD/tuner
|series = ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]''
|engvoice = [[Keith Szarabajka]]
|japvoice = [[Masao Komaya]]
}}
According to an interview with producer [[Tom DeSanto]] published in issue #15 of the ''Transformers Collectors Club'' Magazine the original lineup pitched for the Decepticons in the live action Transformers film was Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Ravage, Laserbeak, Rumble, Skywarp and Shockwave.

The Sector Seven [[viral marketing]] web site featured several videos recording supposed evidence of Transformers on Earth. These featured cameos by ''Generation 1'' Transformers, including scenes of [[Grimlock]] destroying a construction site, [[Reflector (Transformers)|Reflector]] transforming during a birthday party, as well as scenes of [[Kickback (Transformers)|Kickback]], and Laserbeak being video taped by people accidentally, and a security video showing bits of a robot looking a lot like ''Generation 1'' [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]] transforming in a parking garage.<ref>{{cite news | title = Transformers Movie Update: Sector Seven Video Gives Nod To Dinobots, Insecticons, Lazerbeak And Generation One Bumblebee | publisher = Jalopnik | date = 2007-05-17 | url = http://jalopnik.com/cars/robots-in-disguise%27%27%27in-disguise/transformers-movie-update-sector-seven-video-gives-nod-to-dinobots-insecticons-lazerbeak-and-generation-one-bumblebee-261435.php | accessdate = 2007-06-24}}</ref>

Laserbeak appears in the third film, ''Dark of the Moon'', as Soundwave's mechanical condor minion once again. Unlike other robots in the film series, he has multiple alternate modes. In the movie he has a gun under each wing, a sharp beak and claws.

===Films===
{{Main|Transformers: Dark of the Moon}}
Laserbeak is Soundwave's personal assassin, who takes sadistic pleasure in his work. He kills Alexi Voskhod after he brings NEST to Chernobyl, and later, on the orders of Megatron, Laserbeak kills all of the human collaborators except Dylan Gould, at one point transforming into a small pink version of Bumblebee to infiltrate a house. After Jerry Wang tells Sam what he knows, Laserbeak shoves him out a window and chases Sam through his office. Along with Soundwave and Gould, he takes Carly Spencer captive to force Sam to cooperate with the Decepticons. Later, in the form of a TV screen, he guards Gould's Chicago penthouse; he attacks Sam when the latter arrives trying to rescue Carly. After a fight between the two, Sam manages to push Laserbeak's head in front of a gunship's weapon, which blows off the Decepticon's head.

===Games===
Laserbeak appears in the 2011 [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (video game)|Dark of the Moon]] video game, and can be played in mission IV.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6jzNjUyYGQ&feature=player_embedded</ref> He is sent into a former Sector 7 base by Soundwave when he is unable to enter, and disables several parts of the base and allows Soundwave access.

===Toys===
* '''''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Laserbeak''' (2011)
:A new mold of Laserbeak.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/dark-of-the-moon-laserbeak-in-hand-images-171686/ TFW2005.com - ''Dark of the Moon'' Laserbeak In-Hand Images]</ref> His heliplane mode closely resembles the Dragonhawk from ''[[G.I. Joe: Sigma 6]]''.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/closer-look-at-transformers-dark-of-the-moon-laserbeak-toy-171700/ TFW2005.com - A Closer Look at the ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' Laserbeak Toy]</ref> He comes with two Mech Tech blasters that feature barrels that switch between two different modes. Both blasters can combine into a larger rifle.

* '''''Dark of the Moon'' Human Alliance Soundwave with Laserbeak and Mr. Gould''' (2011)
:Laserbeak comes with the Human Alliance Soundwave figure. He transforms into a blaster with a mounting point for any human figure.<ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/content.php/859-Dark-of-the-Moon-Soundwave-Gets-3-Toys-Human-Alliance-Confirmed-with-Laserbeak Full Metal Hero - ''Dark of the Moon'' Soundwave Gets 3 Toys; Human Alliance Confirmed with Laserbeak]</ref>
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==Shattered Glass==
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|subgroup =Communications
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This Laserbeak is an alternate version good of the Generation 1 character from the BotCon exclusive "Shattered Glass" comic, in which the Decepticons are on the side of good and the Autobots on the side of evil. Presumably like all Decepticons of his world, he is heroic and opposed to the evil Autobots. This version of Laserbeak seems to be colored as a homage to the ''Generation 1'' Ramhorn, solid red.

===Fun Publications===
Laserbeak appeared as a member of Megatron's forces in the "Shattered Glass" story. During the attack on the Ark Buzzsaw perched on Megatron.

===Toys===
*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Shattered Glass'' Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak and Ravage''' (2022)
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==Transformers Animated==
{{Infobox character|
name = Laserbeak
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation = Decepticon
|subgroup =
|rank = 3
|function = Espionage
|partner = [[Soundwave (Transformers)#Transformers Animated|Soundwave]]
|motto =
|alternatemodes = [[Gibson Flying V|Flying V]] [[Electric guitar]], Mechanical [[bird]]
|series =''[[Transformers Animated]]''
|voiceby =
}}
Laserbeak is one of [[Soundwave (Transformers)#Transformers Animated|Soundwave]]'s support drones, used to either attack individually or transform into an electric guitar for Soundwave to use in his attacks.

===Animated Series===
Laserbeak first appeared in "Human Error" (part one). He attacked [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]] when she discovered Soundwave's hidden base beneath the Autobots headquarters. He transformed into guitar mode, with Soundwave using the sonic blast to knock Sari into a wall. He was unable to prevent her from escaping, however. In part 2, he attacked Sari again. Optimus then forcibly transforms him into guitar mode and uses him to dismantle Soundwave and seemingly destroy Ratbat. Unfortunately, Soundwave ends up as a media player again and Laserbeak carries him off. Laserbeak is one of only eight [[Decepticons]] still loose on Earth. it is unknown what became of both Soundwave and Laserbeak after that.

===Fun Publications===
Laserbeak's biography was printed in issue #25 of the Transformers Collectors Club magazine.

===Toys===
* '''''Animated'' Deluxe Soundwave with Laserbeak''' (2008)
:Laserbeak transforms from electric guitar to mechanical bird. He can mount on Soundwave's roof (in car mode) or forearms (in robot mode).

==Transformers: Prime==
{{Infobox character|
name = Lazerbeak
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation = Decepticon
|subgroup = Mini-Cons
|rank =
|function = Deployer (''Spy and Interrogation'')
|partner = Soundwave, Rumble, Frenzy
|motto =
|alternatemodes = Cybertronian [[Microcassette]] Soundwave's chestpiece
|series = ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' ''[[Transformers: Prime]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
}}
Laserbeak appears in the television series ''[[Transformers: Prime]]''. In this series, Laserbeak is a semi-sentient drone that deploys from Soundwave's chest and transforms into his chest armour.

===Books===
Appears as one of Soundwave's Mini-Cons in the novel ''Transformers: Exodus''.<ref>{{cite book|isbn=978-0-345-52252-8 |title=Transformers: Exodus - The Official History of the War for Cybertron |publisher=Del Rey Books |year=2010 |author=Alexander C. Irvine}}</ref>

===Animated series===
Laserbeak (as referred to by the writers of the show) appears in the animated series as Soundwave's chestpiece. He is used in the ''Darkness Rising'' miniseries to attempt to shoot down Agent Fowler's helicopter, then in ''Masters & Students'' to follow Starscream to the location of Megatron's barely alive body. Lazerbeak would continue to appear throughout season 1 as part of Soundwave, but he would not make another individual appearance until the season 1 finale ''One Shall Rise, Part 3''. He is simply referred to as a component of Soundwave by Starscream, rather than being called Lazerbeak, but Agent Fowler called it a "[[Big Bird|big bird]]" when he was captured by the Decepticons in ''Darkness Rising, Part 3''.

Laserbeak is referred to by name for the first time in "Triage". He is sent to attack Wheeljack and Ratchet, but is instead downed by them. Ratchet hides a virus in Laserbeak's systems that transfers all the data on the Iacon relics from the Decepticon ship to the Autobot's base, with Wheeljack placing a grenade on him to throw the Decepticons off the scent. In "Hard Knocks", Laserbeak is revealed to have been deployed to the area surrounding Jasper, Nevada, to search for signs of the Autobot base. When Smokescreen was out on his own, he was fired upon by Laserbeak until Soundwave arrived and took Smokescreen away.

During "Darkmount, NV", Laserbeak and two Vehicons were sent after Arcee and Jack, after the latter unintentionally gave away their location following the destruction of the Autobot base. During the attack, Laserbeak provided a live feed of the attack to those still on the ''Nemesis'', but was caught in a gas station explosion and damaged. Despite his best efforts, Soundwave wasn't able to retrieve any information Laserbeak had acquired.

In "Project Predacon", Laserbeak detached from Soundwave and was able to successfully short-out Optimus Prime's jetpack, causing the Autobot leader to crash.

In "Minus One", Laserbeak was knocked out of the air by Optimus in another air battle. He was unable to locate Soundwave after his master was captured by the Autobots, but Shockwave had him track Fowler to the Autobots' shielded base and reactivate Soundwave with new orders to capture Ratchet. During the rescue, Laserbeak's transponder was shot off by Smokescreen, and the Autobots later used it to build an aerial drone to locate Ratchet.

After Soundwave was trapped in the Shadowzone by the kids in "Deadlock", Laserbeak went with him, as he was still on Soundwave's chest at the time.

===Games===
In the 2010 video game ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'', Laserbeak appears in the Autobot campaign, where [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)#Transformers: Prime|Optimus Prime]] and his team must defeat [[Soundwave (Transformers)#Transformers: Generations|Soundwave]] to save [[Zeta Prime]]. Laserbeak is one of Soundwave's minions alongside Rumble and Frenzy.There is an achievement and trophy that the player must shoot Laserbeak, hidden in the environment three times.
Laserbeak appears in the sequel game "[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]". He can be released with Rumble to help fight Autobots in the final level.

===Toys===
* '''''Prime'' Robots in Disguise Revealers Deluxe Soundwave with Laserbeak''' (2012)
:Laserbeak is formed from separating a part of Soundwave's chest armor. Once transformed, he can mount on either of Soundwave's hands.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/tf-prime-decepticons-458/soundwave-with-laserbeak-5268/ Soundwave with Laserbeak - Transformers Prime Main Line - TFW2005]</ref>
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			*'''''Hasbro Transformers''' Knights of Unicron Reunion Tour Set''' (2014)
			:Laserbeak in this set was repurposed into ''Shattered Glass'' Laserbeak.

	*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Shattered Glass'' Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak and Ravage''' (2022)		*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Shattered Glass'' Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak and Ravage''' (2022)

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Laserbeak - Revision history

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	This Laserbeak is an alternate version good of the Generation 1 character from the BotCon exclusive "Shattered Glass" comic, in which the Decepticons are on the side of good and the Autobots on the side of evil. Presumably like all Decepticons of his world, he is heroic and opposed to the evil Autobots. This version of Laserbeak seems to be colored as a homage to the ''Generation 1'' Ramhorn, solid red.		This Laserbeak is an alternate version good of the Generation 1 character from the BotCon exclusive "Shattered Glass" comic, in which the Decepticons are on the side of good and the Autobots on the side of evil. Presumably like all Decepticons of his world, he is heroic and opposed to the evil Autobots. This version of Laserbeak seems to be colored as a homage to the ''Generation 1'' Ramhorn, solid red.

	===Fun Publications===		===Comics===
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	Laserbeak appeared as a member of Megatron's forces in the "Shattered Glass" story. During the attack on the Ark Buzzsaw perched on Megatron.		Laserbeak appeared as a member of Megatron's forces in the "Shattered Glass" story. During the attack on the Ark Buzzsaw perched on Megatron.

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	*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Shattered Glass'' Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak and Ravage''' (2022)		*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Shattered Glass'' Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak and Ravage''' (2022)

			*'''''Auldey Transformers'' SG Soundwave Party Set''' (2025)
			:A 1:43 scale, non-transforming Soundwave, Ravage and Laserbeak.
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