TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on PUNCH/COUNTERPUNCH

It's the first of four weekly quick-hit cult-favourite character episodes for January - The Basics on the original Double Spy, PUNCH, aka COUNTERPUNCH!
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[@ChrisMcFeely]

If you're interested in reading the Collectors Club Punch story mentioned in this video, check it out here on the Club website: transformersclub.com/prose/the_truth_we_make.pdf Also, I hit the 40,000 subscriber mark after uploading this video! Also also, get aaaalll your Counch/Puntercounch jokes out here so I don't have to go through and clear the comments after the millionth one... :-P

[@PineappleStix]

Hey, since your doing not large backstory characters, when will we be getting Basics on Erector?

[@calvinhayman7597]

You missed one in transformers cybertron there was a character who could switch his symbol.

[@ChrisMcFeely]

@@calvinhayman7597 That's Sideways too!

[@rokkieteller5421]

I remember reading that Fun Publication story the first time and it really sold the character to me as a favorite. I managed to acquire the figure for the combiner and I’m glad you did a basics episode for this character.

[@apex2000]

Love your work, though now I'm worried... Please tell me the next episode not the deception Makeshift.

[@rai_harn98]

Punch/Counterpunch seriously needs more expanded roles. So many story telling potential to be made from him

[@nonamemister2643]

Agree

[@tealfruitstudios1620]

I'll try what I can, see him in theaters, my channel, or tv.

[@gman4736]

He could have an entire story arc deciding who's side to stay on

[@disneyboy3030]

Maybe you can make a comic version of Legacy of Rust as a epilogue to the IDW universe.

[@skybite]

Transformers ‘84 #0 stared Punch as competent spy

[@jaykoblue172]

I always found this double agent style for transformers fascinating.

[@MR-1]

Jayko Blue 17 Me too

[@LucasTigy2]

considering how they can transform, you would think it would happen more often

[@UnethicalVoxel]

You'll love Animated Shockwave then.

[@insanefreddy7607]

Any others instead of punch/counterpunch, armada sideways, animated shockwave, and g1 doubledealer?

[@oliverasensio9429]

Should have been more!!

[@m.s.e.advanced2842]

For the Decepticon version of this video play it backwards

[@AussieGamer-jd6qd]

Do you mean literally reverse, like put it into a program

[@kirbking8074]

R/woosh

[@twotailedfox2369]

Konrad why? R/Ihavereddit

[@cureofcoronavirus6460]

But how

[@camelssaymeow8521]

Konrad why? Woooosh has four o’s

[@Penningtontj]

Punch/Counterpunch was a bit of a bumbler in Headmasters, it's true, but then again the Decepticons in that series weren't exactly taking home prizes in the intelligence category either.

[@DarthShadow91]

Pennpenn If anything, that just makes his disguise all the more convincing.

[@deanprowell7947]

It was Headmasters, No One took home the prize in the intelligence category.

[@devinleber5604]

Yeah in one scene I saw, Galvatron saw Counterpunch running away and thought he was Punch. AND HE WAS CHILLED OUT ABOUT IT!

[@dubuyajay9964]

@@devinleber5604 "THIS IS UNICORN!"

[@stefy7234]

THE EARTH WILL SOON BE A PART OF ME!

[@battleupsaber462]

Fine, you deal with the "Counch/Puntercounch" jokes. I heard they're nearby. *REAL NEARBY!*

[@mano7636]

I get that reference The Rebirth Part 1

[@chataclysm2112]

@@mano7636 No shit.

[@mano7636]

@@chataclysm2112 I wrote that before punch said it in the video

[@shanehai2699]

@@mano7636 How about... Watching the WHOLE video BEFORE scrambling to be the FIRST to make a comment/correction...? 🙄😑😑😑

[@jayvbspdx]

BattleUp Saber I immediately went into the comments to look for a puntercounch joke. I was not let down by yours.

[@natendo1987]

I really hope that Punch/Counterpunch gets featured more prominently soon. It’s rare that in Transformers fiction we get to see a double agent, especially an Autobot double agent. It’s a really cool concept!

[@cuddyfox6973]

We still need a Jazz Basics. We all love the 1984 version of Jazz and his voice. He is the coolest of all Transformers.

[@Vdtrm]

Yeah, but Jazz isn't the coolest. He's the JAZZiest. I will let myself out. Oh, and Counch/Puntercounch

[@rehnhuang1529]

He's the universe's smoothest talker with Liege Maximo!

[@theunseenparagon7074]

As smooth as sweet, sweet jazz~

[@JazzyLad-tq8yp]

Soundwave superior, Jazz inferior

[@Superior_Productions]

Counterpunch: Ow that hurt, who opened the door? Scourge: Oh I'm so sorry, but what are you doing here anyway huh?

[@ZZtheDark]

Counterpunch: Who what me? Oh nothing. I'm just looking for something.

[@uainjansun]

Punch: suprise bootch *Hits scourge* Scourge: what happend Counterpunch: eh nothing.

[@blue1764]

Punch/Counterpunch is an interesting character. Shame he wasn't used all that much.

[@RingoLoadagain]

I'm surprised that IDW never used him. I feel like if the spotlight series had continued (some of my favorite issues) they would have eventually gotten to him. I know they used doubledealer in the Hot Rod one but he's not as interesting. Thanks for another awesome video Chris!

[@trence5]

Yeah, I was hoping he would be the deep cover agent the kept mentioning in the comics.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

They were going to, but didn't. He could have even ended up being part of something like the Last Light or even a Wrecker or something.

[@lukejohnson3715]

I feel like the Spotlight they did for Mirage would have been more appropriate for Punch/Counterpunch.

[@disneyboy3030]

Maybe you Chris can finish Lagacy of Rust as an epilogue to the IDW universe for the next convention.

[@JeremiahEcks777]

They did, eventually, in their Generation One prequel comics.

[@marxjester9802]

Counterpunch: "I never really was on your side." *snort snort*

[@furychromthereddeath571]

TF2 Spy, I presume? What did they expect? (Snort snort)

[@Samuel_Loegan]

Snort snort

[@SteamTrainTy]

Surprise. Snort snort.

[@AcrabStudio12]

A tf2 transformers fan? Hell yeah!

[@jimbodeek]

Hey boys, it’s a spy!

[@jase7474]

Thought the concept was so cool at the time and still do just like Sideways in Armada. It would of for sure been cool to see him more in G1. I think both variations of his story were cool being just an Autobot spy in G1 and then the added twist of giving him a split personality in the comics. Still one of the better gimmicks of The Transformers.

[@ivinbarajas]

My goodness the potential for the idea of one’s deepest most inner dark side fighting to come out and actually doing so, leading to a massive inner struggle where one fights to stay good. It could be some amazing story in there. These characters with huge potential help me remember why I love transformers so much

[@mistylover7398]

IKR. The old shoulder 😈😇

[@myriadmediamusings]

Punch is one of the most fascinating TF characters I ever read about. I initially only got the toy (which was NOT amazon exclusive in the Philippines) just because of the swap gimmick. But ever since I read up on him, I was surprised at how much potential this character had as a double spy and split personality. If he was done right and given a chance in media, he could have just as much fame as the likes of other faction-swapped greats like Jetfire and Dinobot.

[@transgender_F-117]

Mr Hyde was not a split personality, it was just a chemically induced younger version of Dr Jekyll which he used to idk, do drag or something, but the only reason Mr Hyde looked younger was because as a part of Dr Jekyll that was usually shut away, he never got to explore that part of himself

[@videogollumer]

Learn that from Overly Sarcastic Productions?

[@rawbeef1422]

The basics on barricade

[@thomasrichards460]

Yes!

[@ratbat1072]

Which one?

[@crustypaladin]

@@ratbat1072 All of the barricades

[@501stClonePilot]

@@crustypaladin fish

[@danielaarroyo1622]

If he ever comes back, maybe instead of being a double agent, he has split personality, that could be fun for a future storyline

[@fatdaddyeddiejr]

Every time Space Ape has a survey asking players of Transformers: Earth Wars what characters they would like to see added to the game. I always say Punch/Counterpunch. It would be so much better then another Gnaw event.

[@ninjaformer5889]

Punch/counterpunch has been added to the game

[@rivitedrailfan]

Punch/Couterpunch was one of my favorite characters added in season 3 and 4, I plan to buy his new toy soon. Great video, and I wish Punch/Counterpunch has some more roles in The Transformers

[@anthonybehan6031]

Great seeing the best gimmick Transformer getting love. Can't believe he never featured in IDW. He's the most IDW, one-shotty character ever.

[@abbycollins4820]

Punch having a Decepticon alternate mode and having a split personality sounds awesome !!! They should really use him more.

[@transfan24]

I would really love to see more of him, Punch has been a favorite of mine for a long time

[@notsynthetica9532]

I hope Punch/Counterpunch gets a bigger role in the next IDW comic's continuity! :D hes so interesting, so much potential

[@rjurmanovich]

Grew up watching the transformers unicron trilogy/ beast wars and the live action film's, finally started the G1 series my freshman year of high school back in 2010, and i saw punch on screen and instantly fell in love with his character, "I've always loved the Dr Jekyll/Mr. Hyde story" seeing a transformer like that, he instantly became my favorite transformer and I was heartbroken ti discover how misused he is, thanks for giving my boy some spotlight Chris, I'm hoping this is the start of him gaining the popularity he deserves.

[@C03-T3]

he sounds like a pretty fun character, getting a double spy from the Autobot side could give some fun plots, shame he never got that much attention in much, who knows in the future.

[@Devcon]

Better be careful I've heard the 'like' button i'm about to smash is nearby. REAL nearby. ... Oh look there it is. (*likes*)

[@Akuma12366]

Happy New Years Chris your show has showed me so much more then I thought I'd ever know about transformers ❤

[@sivanlevi3867]

A recolor of the Power of the Primes toy in much brighter colors was also released in the War for Cybertron: Earthrise toyline in 2020 as well. Oh, and in some Transformers roleplay, I'm using Punch/Counterpunch quite often as me and a friend have him help a female Autobot Double Spy get acquainted to the role. It's a lot of fun!

[@tylerglotzbach3389]

Do Thunderwing next. He has a short history but really interesting.

[@KrytenMark]

Poor Thew. These Counch/Puntercounch jokes are never gonna go away, are they? 😆 -ahem- Seriously, though, great vid! 😁 Punch has always been a personal favourite Autobot of mine, and I've always liked the concept of an Autobot with a Decepticon disguise. ☺

[@SpiritWolfeMoon]

First heard of him in IDW Transformers 84 absolutely loved his design and personality since then. Shame he doesn't get as much spotlight anymore

[@person14876]

Do a video on dreadwing and darkwind

[@cyclownus3658]

Angry comic zombie They are my favourite Decepticons. My favourite is Darkwing.

[@copperhead577]

@@cyclownus3658 My favorite's Double Dealer.

[@deathserpent9747]

everybody, look at the picture! *THIS IS UNICORN*

[@anueutsuho7425]

His gatling gun is ILLIN!

[@jamesmeredithiii1462]

Chris McFeely Thank You for this video. Because PUNCH is ONE of my FAVORITE Transformers. I could never remember HIS name. But after seeing this video. I'll never forget it. And I've got to order the 2018 version of PUNCH.

[@Renkencen]

I would liked to see you doing a video on Straxus at some point!

[@kelangreeneye]

I've always lamented that IDW never did anything with Punch/Counterpunch while they had the chance, hopefully they will make use of him one they restart the comics later this year. The character(s) have so much potential for a noir-esque storyline in the vein of the Departed and Memento with elements of Split.

[@camerongrow6426]

Another character I've never heard of, and yet immediatly want to see more of.

[@RoderickR07]

When I first saw Punch/Counterpunch I can tell that he (or them) has the potential to become something more than meets the eye.

[@rashb3994]

Man I feel so nostalgic. I would've never remember this guy, but upon viewing your clips, I not only remember the commercial and toy but I remember that scene and his line on the show. I guess it just takes on little trigger to unlock the memories. I think I was really hyped on the concept as a kid, so some characters you look for in the show.

[@musicfighter282]

I feel like learning about this guy/these guys is like a right of passage for new TF fans. I know my mind was blown when I first read a wiki entry about him/them.

[@I.P.Shaffer]

So i have never heard of Punch but thanks to your video I not only learned about Punch he is now one of my favorite tranaformers. So thank you for making this video.

I actually discovered Punch quite recently, thanks to his recent toy actually. And I must admit I reallylove his characher, he definitely deserves time in the spotlight

[@Cain1134]

I'm hoping Punch makes his appearance in the new IDW reboot of G1. I felt really cheated that he never got his chance to shine in his own comic like they intended.

[@blueraccoon1088]

Interesting enough after I saw some blue bloods and Chicago pd episodes i had a development called it the punch-counterpunch spectrum. The more an ally is undercover the faster the alter ego their persoma takes over. To the point they may not return.

[@cowpuddles4851]

The animation for the commercial was amazing! Thanks for picking such a great character.

[@RDPendleton]

One of my all time favorites. Love the concept and design of him. Breaks my heart that he hasn't been used more.

[@rayvenkman2087]

Mr James 'Steven Moffat Jr' Roberts thought we really wanted to know that Anode and Lug were a thing, John Barber thinking we really wanted some more of Slide's whining or Hasbro believing we can't go on for a day without Windblade appearing instead of you know... Trying to give some focus on characters that are actually interesting and rich with potential like Punch/Counterpunch himself.

[@ronimusprime7797]

I absolutely LOVE Punch/Counterpunch! He's such an interesting character and has such a unique gimmick to him. I'd probably say that he's up there as being one of my favorite Transformers of all time!

[@Grimlock108]

I like these smaller characters, because it just show that there is untapped potential within them

[@m.s.e.advanced2842]

I didn't know him before but thanks to you I do now

[@johnnymason5628]

This is one of my favorite characters. There should be more double spies made in the future!

[@Pwnagotchi-0]

I appreciate all your videos on transformers especially the not so well known ones. Thank you sir

[@p4p3rl1ght3]

Punch/counter punch is my favorite character , thanks for making this video

[@M_HeckuvaDoor_king]

I really love punch/counterpunch

[@TonySalazar933]

The G1 toy was one of my favorites. I bought my son the Amazon PotP version for Christmas. He loves it.

[@JLRules]

Thank you for including his famous line from "The Rebirth" - I would've been stunned if you didn't! PLEASE keep it up!

[@VHSMikey]

Yes!! My favorite Transformer, he was so much fun. Great video, love your series.

[@shadowgb]

he's one of my favorites simply because his g1 form is a pontiac fiero. which i own one. i picked up the POTP toy and its one of my favorites from that line.

[@Transfixed]

Thank you for covering this character. His new PotP toy is so good!

[@19killXyourXidols79]

Thanks for the in-depth info. Was never able to see Punch/Counterpunch aside from his short stint in season 4. Always thought--even as a kid--that he had a LOT of potential for storytelling. Anyway, what brought me here was the fact that I just pre-ordered his MasterPiece scale 3rd-party figure--X-Transbots Bond & James. Quite a funny name! LOL Thanks again!

[@fox_jaodoessomestuff4509]

Happy New Years. Can't wait to see more of these great videos!

[@jasonpdsi]

I remember the G1 figure coming out and thinking it was absolutely next level. Loved this figure and all of the Headmasters and Targetmasters.

[@plastichero177]

Punch has always been one of my favorites, and I've always found the concept of his double spy transformation so cool, yet severely underused. I also like to think of him as the inspiration for "shifters" like Makeshift from TFP, and a shifter himself (this is just headcanon of course). I've still gotta pick up that amazing potp figure. Look forward to the next one, Chris!

[@simonwillis1529]

Iv found your channel during the corona virus outbreak and I thank you for having these vids to enjoy in a dark time

[@SJHFoto]

The new Transformers '84 comics is really giving him his due. Simon Furman has ALWAYS done a great job with these characters! He was the one who answered letters to the UK comics (in character) in the 1980s, and starting with "The Enemy Within" in issue 13, he wrote some EXCELLENT story arcs!

[@Truehero1057]

Wow, I’ve never heard of this guy before. I’m so glad I discovered your channel when I did. It keeps me informed of transformer info that I’ve missed due to being born in the 90s.

[@ColonelFrontline1152]

Please make a episode about the Aerialbots.

[@Roboshi2007]

that last story is pretty funny "Hey this guy has a problem with split personalities and we had to merge them together" "I know! lets merge him with like 5 other guys!"

[@Nicks-Hobby-Shelves]

I rarely ever buy doubles of transformers figures. But this guy? He deserves three purchases on my shelf. Con, Bot and vehicle mode. Great video as always and i'm super excited for Historia to come out next week!!

[@o_o-037]

I'm surprised he wasn't killed by a cosmically powered Starscream.

[@Sofvia4]

Please do the basics of Jazz! All of your videos are very informative and interesting, I love them!

[@WelshGiraffa]

Shame Sideways became the go to Con with that double agent character style

[@magnusprime962]

It might be neat to have an adaptation of Punch that harkens back to the original version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In Stevenson’s original novel the transformation was purely physical, like when a Transformer converts to vehicle mode. Punch slowly becoming more and more corrupted by his time as Counterpunch until he meets a tragic end would be a fun literary allusion.

[@jackallison3247]

Punch/counter punch was all ways was my favourite

[@keric2001]

Punch is a really cool transformer. I wish he would get more attention I really do like him he just doesn’t get enough spotlight well who knows maybe one day he will. We’ll have to wait and see Great video as always

[@pessie83]

The idea of Punch/Counterpunch is been used for the Shockwave-figure from Transformers:Animated but then in a different way. Instead of a Autobot spy who disguise himself as a Decepticon, Transformers Animated Shockwave disguises himself from a Decepticons Spy into an Autobot.

[@ChadHershey]

I've had that guy ever since I could remember but had forgotten his name. Thanks!

[@JazzStopMotion]

Imagine an episode of collaboration between Mirage, Punch/Counterpunch, and Bumblebee. The spy trio

[@gregf8918]

I am glad they at lest on KZbin he will be remembered. Thanks for another great video.

[@freddb1975]

Fascinating. I remember vividly his appearence in Headmasters. He is really a cult favourite, isn't it?

[@georgelea4297]

happy New year to you Chris as always a great video 👍

[@zacharymales1692]

An autobot that can turn in to a decepticon that always seem like like a cool ability to me

[@LowellLucasJr.]

I still like this concept and idea. Its very interesting especially with the premise where his personality would start to split and causes a moral issue to both sides

[@orinanime]

I never really read much of the comics. And I don't even remember him in his apparently in the cartoon. I'll need to rewatch the episode and check out more of him. He sounds like an interesting character.

[@d1re644]

I’ve never even heard of punch before but now I’m really interested in the character

[@artfire28]

I remember The Headmasters airing at 6 am everyday on cable channel based at Hong Kong But thanks to conflicted schedules like school, I only manage to see few episodes.

[@lonesquiff6551]

Thanks so much for this video! I have this one and had forgotten what his name was, just that he was a double agent. He looked cool in vehicle mode but his Autobot thermal sticker always felt like a dead giveaway when he was posing as a Decepticon lol. I never remembered seeing him in anything except for his commercial. That later comic story sounds a bit like the modern day Marvel character Moon Knight.

[@dontemorgan1517]

If Punch was in transformers animated, he'll be like Two-Face.

[@davidmarshall7225]

And happy New year to you too

[@danielsnyder9200]

I don't care if he didn't get that much screen time, Punch/Counterpunch is still ONE of my all-time favorite characters from G1!!

[@SuperTransformerMax]

I wish that Punch/Counterpunch miniseries IDW had planned for a while came out. This guy needs more exposure.

[@suanfitrioneljack27]

Wow. I didn't knew about this guy. His story is amazing and could work for a dramatic turn in an animated series, I wonder why he's not used in any media, he is interesting

[@fearanarchy]

To be fair "bumbling through missions" is the Decpticon credo. So I'd argue Punch did an amazing job of fitting in. Coulda been the next Starscream if he just randomly tried to finish off a few ppl

[@HunhowsShadowStalker]

The Allspark Almanac (IDW's short magazine that listed Transformers Animated characters that never appeared in the show) featured an Autobot/Decepticon by the name of Rosanna/Flip Sides. Their body-types are exactly the same, with the only differences being the colors and the Autobot/Decepticon emblem. It is hinted in both Rosanna and Flip Side's short bio that they are the same bot, a Decepticon spy among the Autobots.

[@rpmguy648]

It would be cool if Counterpunch was like Venom and spoke to Punch in his mind.

[@TFG1Mike]

i love punch - counterpunch!!! thanks for doing this character.

[@mr.poland4162]

I love this idea, I wish Hasbro would do more with it

[@Technoanima]

I remember so much wanting to buy his toy as a kid.

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Good vid, happy to see more

[@jeffcox6539]

Yes! I have been wanting this video for a while and it was here all along.

[@onetrackmind3558]

I like this Bot/Con and toy.