Grimlock
Grimlock is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series. He was introduced in 1985 as the commander of the Dinobots.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Grimlock is leader of the Dinobots in the Transformers Generation 1 fictional setting. In the televison series The Transformers he is depicted as being able to fly in either mode.
Fictional biography
Profile: The most fearsome and powerful of the Dinobots, Grimlock would gladly usurp Optimus Prime's role as Autobot Commander if he thought he could get away with it. For now, he's happy to tear into the enemy Decepticons whenever he can and wait for a more opportune moment to try for the leadership. He can be cold and merciless, and shows contempt for those he views as weak, such as humans and even some fellow Autobots. But he is a valiant warrior and his actions command respect from all who are witness to them, both friend and foe.Abilities: Grimlock's strength is second only to Optimus Prime's, and even that is arguable. In Dinobot mode he can use his powerful jaws to snap in two virtually anything that comes between them - from a 4-foot diameter steel cable to a Decepticon leg. In Autobot mode he wields an energo-sword, which can slice a 2-foot thick concrete wall with one sweep of its crackling blade. He also uses a double-barrelled, self-propelled rocket launcher.
Weaknesses: Other than arrogance and lack of speed, Grimlock has no significant weaknesses.
Books
Ballantine Books
Grimlock was featured in the 1985 Find Your Fate Junior book called Dinobots Strike Back by Casey Todd.[1][2]
Comics
Marvel Comics
Toys
Generation 1
- Generation 1 Dinobot Grimlock (1985)
- Based on the Diaclone toy. Turns from humanoid robot to robotic dinosaur.
- An unlicensed reproduction of this toy was released by Chinese toy company Zhong Jin.
Others
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
A new character with the name Grimlock appeared in the Transformers: Robots in Disguise series. This Grimlock was a part of the Build Team that combined into the giant robot Landfill.
Transformers: Energon
Shattered Glass
Transformers Animated
Transformers: Prime
Grimlock turns from humanoid robot to a mechanical T-Rex. He is the commander of the Dinobots
Comics
IDW Publishing
Grimlock appeared in the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron comics series by IDW Publishing. In this comic Grimlock was commander of the Lightning Strike Coalition. When Swoop was captured by the Decepticon scientist Shockwave Grimlock lead the Coalition to save him. In the attempt to rescue Swoop the Coalition was overwhelmed by the Insecticons.
In Rage of the Dinobot the Dinobots helped cover the escape of the last Autobots from the dying planet Cybertron when Ultra Magnus was shot down saving Swoop. The Dinobots attempted to rescue Magnus. This resulted in the Dinobots coming into conflict with the Predacons Shockwave had created.
Games
Grimlock appears among the Dinobots in the 2012 video game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.
Toys
- Generations Voyager Grimlock
- A new mold. Turns from humanoid robot to robotic dinsoaur.
References
- ↑ http://www.gamebooks.org/show_item.php?id=1144&PHPSESSID=4d7776a874ecb72d37230c8f12a49c24
- ↑ Dinobots Strike Back. Ballantine Books. 1985. ISBN 0-345-34150-3.
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- Film characters
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- Lightning Strike Coalition
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