Tentakil

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Transformers character
Name Tentakil
Decepticon
Series Transformers: Generation 1
Transformers: Timelines
Information
Alternate modes Octopus monster/Twin Lightning Rifle
Function Underwater Demolition
Motto "Embrace your enemies... until they're terminated."
Rank 6
Sub-group Seacons, Targetmasters

Tentakil is a fictional character from the Transformers series.

Transformers: Generation 1

Crushes submarines like they were soda cans. The more benevolent he appears, the crueler he becomes. Electomagnetic tentacles add super strength to his vise-like grip. Electrically-charged feelers short circuit and stun on contact. In robot Mode, carries dual slime lasers that shoot globs of highly-adhesive gelatinous goo. In weapons Mode, transforms to twin 50,000 volt lightning rifles. Also able to burst away in a cloud of viscous black grease that hinders his pursuers. Combines with fellow seacons to form Piranacon.

Reception

Tentakil was named the 28th top unfortunately named Transformer by Topless Robot. [1]

Animated series

Tentakil was the model for Decepticon drones seem in the Transformers: Super-God Masterforce anime series. Tentakil drones first appeared in episode #1 "Rise Up!! Pretenders" where the Decepticon Pretenders took Go Shooter hostage. They were defeated by the four Autobot Pretenders.

Toys

  • Generation 1 Seacon Tentakil (1988)
Tentakil was sold in 1988 by itself, and later with the other Seacons as a giftset.
  • Timelines Seacon Tentakil (2008)
Tentakil was sold in 2008 with the other Seacons as a giftset. A Transformers Collectors Club exclusive.

References

  1. Kevin Guhl (December 16th, 2009). "The 30 Most Unfortunately Named Transformers". http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/12/the_30_most_unfortunately_named_transformers.php. 

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