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2016-06-03T16:55:42Z

Afrobot 3000: /* Image uploads */

== Image uploads ==

I'm noticing you're uploading a lot of images... but you're not putting them into pages? If you're not planning on putting them anywhere, please don't upload images. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 22:57, 30 May 2016 (EDT)

:Sorry about that! I'm guess I got a little enthusiastic about contributing. I'll start putting them to proper places within the wiki. {{unsigned| Afrobot 3000}}

Dinoforce

2016-06-03T16:37:13Z

Afrobot 3000:

{{factions|decepticon}}

:''The Dinoforce are a [[Decepticon]] subgroup from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]].''
{{picsneeded}}
{{charstub}}

[[File:Dinoforce goryuisgreat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Open the door / Get on the floor / Everybody walk the Dinoforce]]
Hailing from [[Chaar]], the '''Dinoforce''' (恐竜戦隊 ''Kyōryū Sentai'') has the combined brainpower of a melon. A very, very stupid melon. They are looked down upon by the other Decepticons, most notably the [[Breastforce]], because they're just so darn stupid. Despite being dinosaurs, they are not very strong and resort to combining into [[Dinoking]] in a tight spot. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] they ain't.

Rather uniquely, the Dinoforce's Pretender shells appear to have some level of independent thought; when the Dinoforce aren't merged with them, they can think and act on their own, though usually simply doing whatever they were told to do by their robot masters. In fact, team leader [[Goryu (Victory)|Goryu]] rides around on the back of his shell rather than within it. Another odd thing is that the Dinoforce rarely—possibly never—seem to convert into their "monster" alternate modes when outside of their shells.

The Dinoforce consist of:

*[[Goryu (Victory)|Goryu]] (leader, ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' shell)
*[[Doryu]] (''Stegosaurus'' shell)
*[[Gairyu]] (''Ankylosaurus'' shell)
*[[Kakuryu]] (''Triceratops'' shell)
*[[Rairyu]] (''Brontosaurus'' shell)
*[[Yokuryu]] (''Pteranodon'' shell)

They can combine to form [[Dinoking]].

==Fiction==
===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
Clips of the Dinoforce were seen when [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Grand Maximus]] were talking about the new [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink |Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!}}

===''Victory'' cartoon===
[[File:Goryu and the Dinoforce.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]{{groupstub}}

===''Victory'' comic===
During the final showdown between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s within [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]'s [[Planet-Destroying Fortress|Space Stronghold]], the Dinoforce proved to be of little use against [[Galaxy Shuttle]] and the [[Victories]]. Eventually, however, Deathsaurus admitted defeat and introduced the Autobots to what he was really fighting for: the Decepticon civilians living in the city atop the Stronghold. With peace at last attained between the two factions, the Dinoforce were joyfully reunited with their precious [[Baby Dinoforce|babies]]. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}

==Toys==
===Victory===
{{-}}{{anchor|Dinoking}}
[[File:Victorytoy dinoking giftset.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinoking''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''ID number'': '''D-328'''

: The Dinoforce toys share the same robot molds as the [[Hasbro]] [[Pretender Monster]]s, but their [[Pretender]] shells are modeled after dinosaurs with cyborg armor attachments rather than monsters. Each one transforms into a small monster-robot, plus has a third mode as part of the combiner robot Dinoking.

: All six members of Dinoforce were available both in individual boxes, and in a complete six-piece gift set. While there are no differences in the toys themselves, the gift set lacks any [[bio]] or [[Tech Spec]] cards for the individual components, only having cards for the combined mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Dinoking/dinoking.htm More information on Dinoking at TFU.info]''

{{--}}

==Notes==
* The Dinoforce shells are notable for developing a green patina on the painted-gold portions, as well as a slimy texture over their whole surface over time. What causes this is unknown, but ''ick''. Even previously unopened samples will develop this nastiness. While some water and a little bit of hand-soap should take care of the slime, there's not much to be done about the green discoloration.
* Note that although "Dinoforce" is spelled out in English on the toy packaging, the group breaks Japanese ''Transformers'' convention by not actually being referred to by their English name in the animated series. Instead, they are identified as the "''Kyōryū Sentai''", literally, the "'''Dinosaur Squadron'''". They are not, however, the only [[wikipedia:Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger|Kyōryū Sentai in existence]] to have dinosaur partners.
* Despite their comical nature, the Dinoforce are among the few Decepticons that have been seen to kill humans.
* As opposed to the Pretenders in ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', the Dinoforce follows a concept that is much closer to the American version in that the robot and the shell can operate as separate units.

===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Dinosaur Regiment''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''Spanish:'' '''Batallón de Dinosaurios''' (America, "Dinosaur Battalion")

==External links==
*[http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/techs1989.html Transformers Victory Translated Tech Specs at Soundwave's Oblivion]

[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Dinoforce| ]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]
[[Category:Victory subgroups]]

Dinoforce

2016-06-03T16:36:07Z

Afrobot 3000: /* Victory cartoon */

{{factions|decepticon}}

:''The Dinoforce are a [[Decepticon]] subgroup from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]].''
{{picsneeded}}
{{charstub}}

[[File:Dinoforce goryuisgreat.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Open the door / Get on the floor / Everybody walk the Dinoforce]]
Hailing from [[Chaar]], the '''Dinoforce''' (恐竜戦隊 ''Kyōryū Sentai'') has the combined brainpower of a melon. A very, very stupid melon. They are looked down upon by the other Decepticons, most notably the [[Breastforce]], because they're just so darn stupid. Despite being dinosaurs, they are not very strong and resort to combining into [[Dinoking]] in a tight spot. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] they ain't.

Rather uniquely, the Dinoforce's Pretender shells appear to have some level of independent thought; when the Dinoforce aren't merged with them, they can think and act on their own, though usually simply doing whatever they were told to do by their robot masters. In fact, team leader [[Goryu (Victory)|Goryu]] rides around on the back of his shell rather than within it. Another odd thing is that the Dinoforce rarely—possibly never—seem to convert into their "monster" alternate modes when outside of their shells.

The Dinoforce consist of:

*[[Goryu (Victory)|Goryu]] (leader, ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' shell)
*[[Doryu]] (''Stegosaurus'' shell)
*[[Gairyu]] (''Ankylosaurus'' shell)
*[[Kakuryu]] (''Triceratops'' shell)
*[[Rairyu]] (''Brontosaurus'' shell)
*[[Yokuryu]] (''Pteranodon'' shell)

They can combine to form [[Dinoking]].

==Fiction==
===''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon===
Clips of the Dinoforce were seen when [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Grand Maximus]] were talking about the new [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink |Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!}}

===''Victory'' cartoon===
[[File:Goryu and the Dinoforce.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]{{groupstub}}

===''Victory'' comic===
During the final showdown between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s within [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]'s [[Planet-Destroying Fortress|Space Stronghold]], the Dinoforce proved to be of little use against [[Galaxy Shuttle]] and the [[Victories]]. Eventually, however, Deathsaurus admitted defeat and introduced the Autobots to what he was really fighting for: the Decepticon civilians living in the city atop the Stronghold. With peace at last attained between the two factions, the Dinoforce were joyfully reunited with their precious [[Baby Dinoforce|babies]]. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}

==Toys==
===Victory===
{{-}}{{anchor|Dinoking}}
[[File:Victorytoy dinoking giftset.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinoking''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''ID number'': '''D-328'''

: The Dinoforce toys share the same robot molds as the [[Hasbro]] [[Pretender Monster]]s, but their [[Pretender]] shells are modeled after dinosaurs with cyborg armor attachments rather than monsters. Each one transforms into a small monster-robot, plus has a third mode as part of the combiner robot Dinoking.

: All six members of Dinoforce were available both in individual boxes, and in a complete six-piece gift set. While there are no differences in the toys themselves, the gift set lacks any [[bio]] or [[Tech Spec]] cards for the individual components, only having cards for the combined mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Dinoking/dinoking.htm More information on Dinoking at TFU.info]''

{{--}}

==Notes==
* The Dinoforce shells are notable for developing a green patina on the painted-gold portions, as well as a slimy texture over their whole surface over time. What causes this is unknown, but ''ick''. Even previously unopened samples will develop this nastiness. While some water and a little bit of hand-soap should take care of the slime, there's not much to be done about the green discoloration.
* Note that although "Dinoforce" is spelled out in English on the toy packaging, the group breaks Japanese ''Transformers'' convention by not actually being referred to by their English name in the animated series. Instead, they are identified as the "''Kyōryū Sentai''", literally, the "'''Dinosaur Squadron'''". They are not, however, the only [[wikipedia:Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger|Kyōryū Sentai in existence]] to have dinosaur partners.
* Despite their comical nature, the Dinoforce are among the few Decepticons that have been seen to kill humans.
* As opposed to the Pretenders in ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', the Dinoforce follows a concept that is much closer to the American version in that the robot and the shell can operate as separate units.

===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Dinosaur Regiment''' ([[Omni Productions]] dub)
*''Spanish:'' '''Batallón de Dinosaurios''' (America, "Dinosaur Battalion")

==External links==
*[http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/techs1989.html Transformers Victory Translated Tech Specs at Soundwave's Oblivion]

[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Dinoforce| ]]
[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]
[[Category:Victory subgroups]]

Lockdown (RID)

2016-05-31T02:38:53Z

Afrobot 3000:

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Lockdown}}
:''Lockdown is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Adventure]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:Adventure Lockdown Package Art.jpg|thumb|250px]]

Fearsome and renowned throughout the cosmos, '''Lockdown''' (ロックダウン ''Rokkudaun'') leads an army of self-duplicating [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]], which he boasts can raze cities to rubble with their sheer numbers. He is also known on many planets as an arms dealer, trafficking weapons and technology through the black markets, with nobody the wiser to their origin or former owners. It is in this enterprise that he has many business partners, chief among them [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]].

Truly, in whatever form his ambition takes, Lockdown will prove to be a formidable foe for the [[Autobot]]s.
{{TOCclear}}

==Toys==
===Adventure===
[[File:Transformers-Adventure-TAV15-Lockdown.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Lockdown''' ([[May 30|5–30]]–[[2015]])
**''ID number'': '''TAV15'''
**''Accessories'': Hook attachment, engine block/EMP generator

: ''Adventure'' Lockdown is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' [[Lockdown (Animated)#Toys|Lockdown]], transforming into an amalgam of a 1980s Corvette and a 1960s Cougar, with lots of spikes and a cow-catcher on his bumper. In car mode, pressing down on his engine block/EMP generator flips out twin cannon barrels. A hook can also be flipped from the center of his bumper.

: In robot mode, the entire engine block/center hood assembly pops off to form a "replacement" hook-hand gauntlet that can be used on either arm. The engine block can be removed and attached to ''Animated'' [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|deluxe Ratchet]]'s left arm via the "war wound" socket.

[[Category:Japanese-original Transformers]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

File:Adventure Lockdown Package Art.jpg

2016-05-31T02:33:57Z

Afrobot 3000: ''Adventure'' Lockdown package art {{packagingart}}

''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|Adventure]]'' [[Lockdown (Adventure)| Lockdown]] [[package art]]
{{packagingart}}

File:Lockdown and Deadlock.jpg

2016-05-30T18:05:45Z

[[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] and [[Drift (G1)#Cloud|Deadlock]]

From [[Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock]]
*Art: [[Makoto Wakabayashi]]
© [[2016]] [[e-HOBBY]], [[TakaraTomy]].

File:Grand Scourge versus Deadlock.jpg

2016-05-30T18:01:37Z

[[Grand Scourge]] and [[Drift (G1)#Cloud|Deadlock]] engage in combat!

From [[Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock]]
*Art: [[Makoto Wakabayashi]]
© [[2016]] [[e-HOBBY]], [[TakaraTomy]].

User:Afrobot 3000

2016-05-30T17:53:23Z

Afrobot 3000: Created page with "Hi! My name is Adrian. I'm a longtime Transformers fan and watcher of the Wiki but rarely contribute . . . something I hope to change."

Hi! My name is Adrian. I'm a longtime Transformers fan and watcher of the Wiki but rarely contribute . . . something I hope to change.

File:Lockdown's Corpse.jpg

2016-05-30T16:49:33Z

[[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] of [[Cloud World]] is very dead.

From [[Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock]]

*Art: [[Makoto Wakabayashi]]

© [[2016]] [[e-HOBBY]], [[TakaraTomy]].

File:Grand Scourge and Go Prime.jpg

2016-05-30T16:40:27Z

[[Grand Scourge]] stands before a wounded [[Go Prime]].

From [[Decepticon Jaeger Deadlock]]

*Art: [[Makoto Wakabayashi]]

© [[2016]] [[e-HOBBY]], [[TakaraTomy]].

File:Deszaras Victory Intro.jpg

2016-05-16T22:04:40Z

Afrobot 3000:

[[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] crackles with power in the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory]] Intro

Screen capture from the [[Victory]] cartoon episode "[[The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber]]".

© 1989 [[Toei]] and [[Takara]]

File:Deszaras Victory Intro.jpg

2016-05-16T21:52:52Z

Deathsaurus crackles with power in the Transformers Victory Intro
Screen capture from the Victory cartoon episode "The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber". © 1989 Toei and Takara

File:Goryu and the Dinoforce.jpg

2016-05-16T21:50:26Z

Afrobot 3000:

[[Goryu (Victory)|Goryu]] leads the [[Dinoforce]] into battle in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory]]'' Intro.

Screen capture from the ''[[Victory]]'' cartoon episode "[[The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber]]".
© 1989 [[Toei]] and [[Takara]]

File:Goryu and the Dinoforce.jpg

2016-05-16T21:22:15Z

Afrobot 3000: Goryu leads the Dinoforce into battle in the Transformers Victory Intro. Screen capture from the Victory cartoon episode "The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber". © 1989 Toei and Takara

Goryu leads the Dinoforce into battle in the Transformers Victory Intro.

Screen capture from the Victory cartoon episode "The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber".
© 1989 Toei and Takara

Speeder

2010-07-23T06:38:35Z

Afrobot 3000:

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Speeder is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Zone (franchise)|Zone]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[Image:ZoneSpeeder.jpg|frame|right|]]
'''Speeder''' is the Micromaster partner and son to the Autobot [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]], and helps him fend off the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]].

==Fiction==
===''Zone'' story pages===

During a crash course on all the things that made [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] awesome, Speeder was introduced as his son. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 8}}

Later, when the specifications of [[Big Powered]] were on display, Speeder was shown as getting to sit in the pilot's seat. Nepotism at work, kids. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}}

{{-}}

===Robot Masters===
When [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] learned of [[Lio Convoy]]'s son [[Lio Junior]], he remarked that his good friend Dai Atlas had a son as well, referring to Speeder.

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Zone===
*'''Dai Atlas''' (Autobot, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-348'''

: Speeder transforms into a Corvette Indy (or CERV III?) concept car. He was only available with his larger partner Dai Atlas, who has numerous gimmicks intended for Speeder and other Micromasters.

*'''Big Powered''' (Multi-pack, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-353'''

: All three [[Powered Master|Powered Masters]] ([[Sonic Bomber]], Dai Atlas and [[Road Fire]]) as well as their Micromaster partners were also available in a great big gift set.

{{-}}
==Trivia==
* Speeder has basically no deco whatsoever. While all three Powered Master partners have no [[Paint operation|paint applications]], Speeder is the only one to not even get a crummy windshield decal.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/Speeder/speeder.htm Speeder at TFU.info]

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Zone characters]]

File:ZoneSpeeder.jpg

2010-07-23T06:18:52Z

Dai Atlas' Micromaster partner and son, Speeder.
Image courtesy of TV Magazine's Zone Story Page. Artist unknown.

© 1990 Takara