Quick Facts
Full Name
Captain Penny
Monster Type
Robot Penguin
Role
Pet
First Appearance
Freaky Fab 13 (2012)
Locations
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Overview
Captain Penny is the mechanical pet robot penguin owned by Robecca Steam.
"Captain Penny is my mechanical penguin. Working wings are unnecessary when one is equipped with a rocket pack."
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Portrayers
No voice actors or portrayers are listed for Captain Penny.
As a robotic pet accessory, Captain Penny has no known portrayers.
Character
Captain Penny is a copper-colored robot penguin with distinctive features and abilities.
Captain Penny is a copper-colored robot penguin with an orange beak and white-encircled green eyes, and many rivets.
He frequently needs an oil change, and some students call him "Grumpy Penny".
- Pain Immunity: According to the ghoulfriends books, robots can't feel pain.
Relationships
Captain Penny is the pet of Robecca Steam.
Notes & Trivia
Notes include a gender discrepancy in source materials.
- In one of the "Ghoulfriends" books, Captain Penny is identified as female twice late in Chapter 1. In truth, according to the doll logs diaries and Robecca's doll profile bio and website profile, Captain Penny is a male.
Media Appearances
Captain Penny appears in toy lines and promotional materials starting in 2012.
- November 9, 2011: Mattel requested the trademark for Captain Penny.
- February 12, 2012: Photos of a boxed Robecca Steam and Captain Penny from American International Toy Fair appear on the internet.
- February 13, 2012: Captain Penny was officially revealed in Robecca Steam's profile published on the Freaky Fab 13 microsite.
- August 2012: Captain Penny was released with the basic Robecca Steam doll.
'Between Classes' Captain Penny stands with her right wing up as if in greeting.
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FAQ
What is Captain Penny?
What does Captain Penny look like?
Captain Penny is a copper-colored robot penguin with an orange beak, white-encircled green eyes, and many rivets.
Who owns Captain Penny?
Robecca Steam is the owner.
When was Captain Penny first revealed?
Captain Penny was officially revealed on February 13, 2012 in the Freaky Fab 13 microsite.
What abilities does Captain Penny have?
Pain immunity, as robots can't feel pain according to the ghoulfriends books.
What is Captain Penny's gender?
Captain Penny is male according to doll profiles and bios, though one Ghoulfriends book refers to him as female.
What merchandise includes Captain Penny?
Released with the basic Robecca Steam doll in August 2012, and in the Between Classes figurine series.
Does Captain Penny need oil changes?
Yes, Captain Penny frequently needs an oil change.
References
About Captain Penny
Captain Penny is a Monster High character featured in Generation 1. This profile covers monster heritage, role in the story, and how they connect to other characters in the Monster High universe.
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