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'''Squeezeplay''' is the name of two [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series. The first was introduced in 1988. He should not be confused with [[Cancer (Transformers)|Cancer]], who has an identical toy, but is portrayed as a separate character.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
{{Infobox character|
 name           =Squeezeplay
|image          =squeezeplay-boxart.jpg
|caption        =Squeezeplay box art
|affiliation    =Decepticon
|subgroup       =Headmaster, Predacons
|rank           =5
|function       =Saboteur
|partner        =Lokos
|motto          ="''Place brawn before brains and victory is yours.''" 
|alternatemodes =Monster Crab
|series         =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]''
|voiceby        =
|gender=Male
|first=Transformers issue46 "Cash and Car-Nage!" by Marvel Comics 
}}
Squeezeplay is a Decepticon Headmaster who charges into battle without thinking. He detests thinking in any form and considers it weakness. His partner Lokos is a Nebulan criminal who has experience in piracy and smuggling. His sneaky nature doesn't match well with Squeezeplay's attitude. <ref>http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Squeezeplay</ref><ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764313649 | page= 79}}</ref><ref>Lee's Guide to Loose 1988 Transformers: The Decepticons. Lee's Toy Review magazine, issue #208, March 2010</ref>

===Marvel Comics===
Squeezeplay and the other Decepticon second wave Headmasters were presumably with the [[Scorponok]]'s Decepticons through ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters]]'' series, but were not depicted. He seemingly gained a Headmaster partner on Nebulos. His first appearance was in issue #46, called "Cash and Car-Nage!".

Squeezeplay would appear again in issue 49, "The Underbase Saga Part 3, Cold War!" In this story he was a member of the Decepticon forces under Scorponok's command. They were tricked into fighting the Decepticon forces under Ratbat's command by Starscream, who used the battle to steal Scorponok's ship and get to the Underbase. 

Squeezeplay would appear again in issue 74, "The Void!" On Cybertron the combined forces of the Autobots and Decepticons were called home by the power Primus to battle Unicron. He aided in battle when a group on Unicron-possessed cultists attempted to kill Optimus Prime.

Squeezeplay appeared in issue 75, "On the Edge of Extinction!" He was depicted as fleeing at the initial sight of Unicron's attack on Cybertron. 

Squeezeplay appeared in issue 79, "The Last Autobot!" He was among the Decepticon forces under the command of Bludgeon who slaughtered the natives of the planet Klo.

Squeezeplay would appear among the troops of Bludgeon attacking the planet Klo in issue #80, "The End of the Road!" Although they were winning against the Autobots, the arrival of Optimus Prime and The Last Autobot turned the tide and the Decepticons retreated. 

''The second wave of Decepticon Headmasters would appear in the UK Marvel comic issue #234, "Prime's Rib!" This story is set in the near future, 1995, where [[Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (Transformers)|Jazz]] and [[Rodimus|Hot Rod]] introduce the latest Autobot, [[Arcee]], to the human [[feminists]]. She was met with displeasure by the humans, being called a token female and disliked for her pink color. They were then attacked by [[Shockwave (Transformers)|Shockwave]], [[Fangry]], [[Horri-Bull]] and Squeezeplay, who thought the Autobot would be unveiling a new weapon. The Autobots fought off the Decepticons, who escaped, but nothing seemed to please the human feminists.''

===Animated series===
Although the US animated series was canceled before Squeezeplay was released, he did appear in animated form in Transformers commercials. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf-MDd7cdi0</ref>

In Japan the character of Cancer appeared in the ''Masterforce'' series. Cancer's appearance based on Squeezeplay, although he was treated as a completely separate character.

===Books===
Squeezeplay appeared in ''[[Decepticons Underground]]'', a children's book with optional companion audio cassette. It was written by [[John Grant]] and illustrated by [[Glenn Stewart]]. Although not mentioned by name Squeezeplay was illustrated to be among the Decepticons on [[Nebulos]].

===Condor Verlag=== 
In a story called "Memories of Bumblebee" from ''[[Transformers Comic-Magazin]]'' issue #15 by German comic publisher [[Condor Verlag]] Bumblebee views a recording of [[Optimus Prime]] where he identifies Autobots and Decepticons in battle using the Ark's computer. Squeezeplay is among those he displays.<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = Robert Mann| penciller = | inker =| story =Memories of Bumblebee | title =Transformers Comic-Magazin | volume = 1| issue = 15| date =June 1991 | publisher = [[Condor Verlag]]| location =}}</REF>

===Dreamwave Productions===
Squeezeplay was a member of the Predacons under the command of Starscream in the second ''War Within'' series. He was present when they were raided by the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]]. Presumably this would have been before he became a Headmaster. 

===Toys===
*'''''Hasbro Transformers'' Squeezeplay with Lokos''' (1988)
:One of the second wave of Decepticon Headmasters. This toy was released as Cancer by Takara in Japan.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
image:Decepticonsunderground-cover.jpg|Squeezeplay on the cover of Decepticons Underground
image:osnt.png|''Old Snake's New Toy'' by RetroRobotRadio
</gallery>
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==Shattered Glass==
{{Infobox character|
 name           = Squeezeplay
| image          = overboard-toy.png
| caption        = ''Titans Return'' Overboard
| affiliation    = Decepticon
| subgroup       = 
| function       = 
| motto          =  
| alternatemodes = 
| partner        = Nestor
| series         = Generations
| engvoice       = 
| japanvoice     = 
| gender         = Male
|first          =
}}
Shattered Glass Sqeezeplay is a heroic mirror universe version of the original character. 

He is a robotic wyvern who turns into a gun or combines with Nestor to become a mechanical dinosaur.

===Toys===
*'''''Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return'' Titan Master Overboard''' (2016)
:This toy was repurposed as Shattered Glass Nestor and Squeezeplay. 
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==References==
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==External links==
*http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Squeezeplay/squeezeplay.htm

[[Category:Condor Verlag characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Productions characters]]
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[[Category:Headmasters (Transformers)]]
[[Category:Marvel Comics characters]]
[[Category:Predacons]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass Decepticons]]