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Onslaught (WFC)

2020-04-11T11:25:41Z

Radiowave: /* Foreign names */ Adding Chinese name for FOC Onslaught

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{{disambig3|Onslaught}}
:''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:WFC Onslaught bot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Status as roaring and/or a dudicus: unconfirmed.]]

The [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]]s are a fairly unruly mob, and it takes a strict leader to keep them in check. Thankfully, '''Onslaught''' fills that role nicely. Precision, strategy, and cunning are his watchwords, and they'll be necessary to reign in his troops. Submitting himself to [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s [[combiner]] experiments, he became the core of the dangerously unstable gestalt form known as [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]].

==Fiction==
===''Aligned'' novels===
Onslaught was put into [[stasis lock]] under [[Crystal City]] with the rest of Bruticus Maximus when Shockwave's combination experiment proved unsuccessful. After [[Devastator (WFC)|Devastator]] destroyed Crystal City, Bruticus was revived and sent to [[Kalis]]. But the Autobots won, with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] taking down the giant. Sideswipe boasted he tore off Bruticus's head, which was formed by Onslaught. Bruticus was later repaired and deployed at [[Praxus]] and spearheaded the [[Nova Cronum]] massacre. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

===''The Covenant of Primus''===

The Combaticons remained behind on Cybertron after the launch of the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]] and the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]. Onslaught and his comrades fought against the [[Wrecker]]s to help [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] maintain control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Onslaught and the rest of the Combaticons had the ability to merge into the mighty Bruticus! It is not known whether they followed Megatron to Earth in his quest for the Allspark or if they remained behind on Cybertron, as they had yet to have been seen adopting an Earth vehicle mode. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3)===

{{Note|Onslaught is a downloadable content character,<ref name="WFC DLC listing">[http://www.kotaku.com.au/2010/07/first-transformers-war-for-cybertron-dlc-contains-all-three-preorder-characters/ First Transformers: War For Cybertron DLC Contains All Three Preorder Characters, Kotaku.com, July 3 2010]</ref> made available by downloading the ''Transformers: War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack''. He is not playable in the ''War for Cybertron'' storyline campaign. He was available for the XBox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, but not for the PC version.}}

{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
{{voiceactor|[[Brad Davidorf]] (English)}}
[[File:WFC Onslaught vehicle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Noticeably lacking in fandom shout-outs.]]

{{Note|Onslaught is an unlockable character for the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''War for Cybertron'' (Decepticon version), unlocked by finding a disc in the mission "Reactivating the Energon Bridge" (requires Heavy and Light class characters). Like the other unlockable characters, he can replace any of the other Decepticons in the campaign mode.}}

Onslaught defended the [[Dark Energon]] injection machines. Wielding a large hammer, he introduced himself to his foes with a simple "Get ready for an ONSLAUGHT!", but was eventually defeated by the Autobots.
{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|War for Cybertron - Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{voiceactor|[[Travis Willingham]] (English)}}

[[File:FOC-OnslaughtStarscream.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Now available in lime.]] Onslaught joined the Combaticons in the closing battles of the Great War. He and [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] helped Starscream ambush Optimus under one of the [[Warp Cannon]]s, and dragged him before Megatron. After Megatron was mashed into the ground by [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]], he along with the rest of the Combaticons fell under [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s command.

They began a mission to assault an Autobot tanker, loaded with Energon the Autobots had managed to steal from the Decepticons. Onslaught's plan, which he had to keep reminding Starscream was his, called for the team to split up, as [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]] eliminated enemy scouts, [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]] and [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]] would clear a path for Brawl to arrive on a transport and destroy the supports to the bridge the tanker was headed for, diverting it into an ambush led by Starscream. However Starscream bungled the plan by continuing the air assault despite the heavy anti-air guns, and Onslaught decided to continue on despite Starscream's retreat order. Once the tanker's anti-air guns disabled, the Combaticons merged into [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]] so they could smash through the rest of the defenses surrounding the bridge. They disassembled to take the bridge itself, but the tanker was so badly damaged, they could do little more than attempt to guide its crash landing. Following the crash, Onslaught was arrested alongside his teammates by Starscream's henchmen, despite his protests that destroying half of the Energon inside was better than letting the Autobots have all of it.

Onslaught was later released alongside everyone else who opposed Starscream after Megatron was resurrected by Soundwave. He offered to lead the Combaticons after the fleeing Starscream, but Megatron had other plans; to recover [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]]'s power core. During the assault, Onslaught combined with the others again to assist their leader. Onslaught was aboard the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' before the Decepticons' assault on the fleeing [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], and became part of Bruticus as the giant attacked the Ark's engines. Bruticus killed off dozens of Autobots before being taken down by the combined effort of [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]] and was last seen flying off the Ark, the Combaticons' fate unknown.
{{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[Travis Willingham]] (English)}}

When Shockwave went missing while trying to transport the [[Dark Spark]] back to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], Onslaught and the Combaticons were dispatched to track him down. Vortex found the missing scientist along with a [[Sharpshot|new recruit]]. Taking the info in stride, Onslaught quickly took charge, issuing orders to Swindle to escort Shockwave and his precious cargo while the other Combaticons covered their flanks. Swindle attempted to complain, but Onslaught cut him off by reminding him who was in command.

Just as Swindle and Shockwave reached the Gates of Kaon, the Autobots under the command of Jazz launched a desperate assault in order to prevent Megatron from getting his hands on the artifact. Onslaught took cover while discussing options with Shockwave and the others, with a shell landing dangerously close by. When Blast-Off's suggestion that he simply fly the Dark Spark in was belayed by Shockwave's warnings of its volatility, Onslaught concluded that the only option was to push through.

While coordinating the defense, Onslaught ordered Shockwave to stay put and tasked Swindle with seeing he made it in one piece. As they drew closer, Onslaught personally defended the Gates and came under fire from an Autobot [[Titan (FOC)|Titan]]. Once Swindle destroyed the Titan, Onslaught praised him for a job well done. At that moment, Vortex and Blast Off also arrived and Onslaught quickly gave the order to combine into Bruticus. The combiner quickly ravaged the Autobot ranks until seizing [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] as a hostage and forcing the Autobots to stand down. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

====3DS====
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{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Onslaught-(FoC).jpg|thumb|400px]]
Onslaught (FoC) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who could be acquired as a reward for 20 leagues in the "Bruticus' Chaos" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-Onslaught.jpg|right|thumb|upright=3|He has caused many a teenage girl's squeal, and probably even more thirty year old men's squeals.]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (multi-pack, [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' Twin-barreled cannon
: The first version of Onslaught released was made available as part of a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]]" [[giftset]]. Like most Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive toys, it was initially sold at the store's booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and made available at the store's website a few days later.

: Onslaught's [[alternate mode]] is a four-wheeled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] "Missile Carrier" truck, with the main color being a dark, dull shade of ocher, with some [[paint operation|painted]] highlights in a muted shade of green. Although the general vibe of the set is [[show-accuracy|game-accurate]] colors, Onslaught is actually substantially ''less'' accurate as an individual, sacrificing his own colors to better serve as Bruticus's head and torso. His twin-barreled cannon can be attached to two small pegs on top of the vehicle mode, completing his "missile carrier" mode.

: In addition to his robot and vehicle modes, Onslaught can also combine with his fellow Combaticons into Bruticus, serving as the gestalt torso. Bruticus's head is permanently attached to Onslaught's body. The most obtrusive indicators of Onslaught's combiner capability are the two pegs for attaching the Combaticons that form the gestalt arms, which are placed on the outsides of the front wheels, making them stick out rather prominently in vehicle mode.

: Onslaught's twin-barreled cannon can either be attached to Bruticus's back (although as the result of a [[design flaw]], two small tabs that are very prone to showing stress marks, and eventually breaking, are used to attach the cannon more securely), mimicking the cannon barrels on [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]'s back, which were also characteristic elements of ''Generation 1'' [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s design, or can be combined with the other Combaticons' weapons to form Bruticus's Sonic Cannon.

: A [[redeco]] of Onslaught in more "flashy" (and, in his case, somewhat more game-accurate) colors was available as an individually-released mass retail toy (see below), whereas a redeco in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' colors (as the ''Generation 1'' Onslaught character) was released as part of a shared Amazon.com/[[BigBadToyStore]] exclusive [[Bruticus (G1)#WFC|Decepticon Bruticus]] gift set. The sculpt was also retooled into [[Impactor (Prime)#Generations|Impactor]].
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{{anchor|Retail}}
[[File:Generationstoy-RetailOnslaught.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Now you know how [[Hulk]] feels.]]
*'''Onslaught''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01/#004'''
**'''PART 1 OF 5!'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG07'''
**''Accessories:'' Cannons

: A [[redeco]] of Onslaught from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' assortment. Overall, these versions of the Combaticons replace the [[show-accuracy|game-accurate]], [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]-inspired decoes with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]. Onslaught, however, is an exception to this: Although his colors are brighter and more vivid, the colors themselves are more game-accurate, replacing the dull shade of ocher with dark blue as the main color.

: Aside from the colors, mass retail Onslaught is identical to the version from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set.
: The TakaraTomy Japanese release features a shade of dark blue similar to Hasbro's. Naturally, it features more paint applications, such as blue on the wheels and painted "light" details.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on retail Onslaught at TFU.info]''
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===Platinum Edition===
*'''Grimlock vs Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Sonic Cannon

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Decepticon Bruticus" is a seemingly-identical re-release of his San Diego Comic-Con 2012 toy. He comes with a redeco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]].

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==Notes==
[[File:Mark-brassington-onslaught-skin.jpg|300x200px|right]]

* At one point, ''Exodus'' refers to Onslaught as a Constructicon, but this seems likely to be an error as the Combaticon name is used later.
* Onslaught is usable in both the Autobot and Decepticon versions of the ''War for Cybertron'' games for the DS. Used only for multiplayer, bonus missions and Arena mode in the Autobot version and used in Multiplayer, Arena mode, and campaign in the Decepticon version.
* A glitch causes Onslaught (or rather [[Leader (WFC)|Leader]] class characters using his "Tactical Rig" model) to be immune to the [[Scout (WFC)|Scout]]'s Mark target ability in ''War for Cybertron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s competitive multiplayer while in robot mode, but it works when in vehicle mode.
*In the game files of ''[[Transformers Universe]]'', Onslaught's portrait is among the many playable characters portraits. Further, [[Mark Brassington]] uploaded images of Onslaught's model on Artstation, even though Onslaught was never officially announced to ever be included in the game.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Onslaught''' (オンスロート ''Onsurōto'')
*''Russian:'' '''Shturmovik''' (Штурмовик, "Stormtrooper")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xíjí''' (China, 袭击, "Raid")

==References==
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[[Category:Combaticons]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Universe game Decepticons]]

Swindle (FOC)

2020-04-11T11:14:18Z

Radiowave: /* Foreign names */ Adding Chinese name for FOC Swindle

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{{disambig3|Swindle}}
:''Swindle is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:FOC Swindle.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Who's got two thumbs and loads of personality in his box art?]]

Unlike his fellow Decepticons, '''Swindle''' doesn't really care about the fate of the universe. No, the war for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is actually a pretty good business opportunity! While he's acting as the leg of [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]], Swindle thinks only of what he'll get in trade for [[Autobot]] bodies he's stomping once the current battle ends.

{{bigquote|''The money machine is on the move!|Swindle, [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'']]}}

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==Fiction==
===''The Covenant of Primus''===

The Combaticons remained behind on Cybertron after the launch of the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]] and the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]. Swindle and his comrades fought against the [[Wrecker]]s to help [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] maintain control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Swindle and the rest of the Combaticons had the ability to merge into the mighty Bruticus! It is not known whether they followed Megatron to Earth in his quest for the Allspark or if they remained behind on Cybertron, as they had yet to have been seen adopting an Earth vehicle mode. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron'' (360/PS3/PC)===
:''Voice actors:'' [[Steve Blum]] (English)
[[File:FOC-Swindlecap.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Eh, I didn't want to be in the [[Transformers Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] anyway...]]
[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] tasked the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]]s with intercepting an [[Autobot]] transport. [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] tasked Swindle with patrolling the area to take out any scouts who might give away their operation. Though they successfully destroyed the bridge, the diverted transport still had plenty of anti-air defenses to keep Starscream's aerial forces at bay, so Swindle was sent in. Driving underneath, he destroyed the transport's wheels before taking on a pair of titans. The transport converted to a flight mode, so Swindle grappled on board and started taking out the transport's anti-aircraft cannons by blowing up their ammo. Working his way around to the other side of the ship, he discovered that the Autobots had destroyed the controls for the shields so he couldn't blow them up, so instead he had to join the other Combaticons on their drop ship so they could take it out. The team combined into Bruticus and stormed through the rest of the Autobot defenses, though in the process they damaged the transport so badly that it crashed. The enraged Starscream ordered the Combaticons arrested.

Swindle and the Combaticons were later freed once [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] was resurrected and defeated Starscream. They were aboard the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' as it pursued the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'' and Swindle took part in the assault on the Autobot ship's engines as part of Bruticus. The giant took out many Autobots before he was taken down by the combined efforts of [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and the [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbot]]s before floating free of the Ark. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

{{note|Swindle also appears as a playable character in the Escalaton map, 'Downfall'. He appears alongside [[Quake (FOC)|Quake]] and fellow Combaticons [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] and [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]]. Swindle serves as the team's [[Ammo Supplier]].}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
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{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)''===
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{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers Universe''===
[[File:Tu-character-art swindle.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Swindle was in charge of the production of Megatron's armada as well as supplying the Decepticons with weapons and ammunition.
{{storylink|Transformers Universe}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Swindle-(FoC).jpg|thumb|400px|For one week only, get up to 125 of my cores! Only 30 minutes each core!]]
Swindle (FoC) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who first appeared in the "Bruticus' Chaos" event, and could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 25 cores of this character, which could be obtained from missions during that event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-Swindle.jpg|thumb|upright=3|My [[:File:Alternators Swindle toy.jpg|Alternators Swindle head]] makes [[Derrick J. Wyatt|Derrick Wyatt]] SO ANGRY!]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (multi-pack, 2012)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: The first version of Swindle released was made available as part of a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]]" [[giftset|gift set]] that contains all five Combaticons in [[show-accuracy|game-accurate colors]]. Like most Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive toys, it was initially sold at the store's booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and made available at the store's website a few days later.

: Swindle's [[alternate mode]] is an SUV-like [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] Assault Transport vehicle with large wheels, with the main color being a muted ocher. His "auto-neutron turret" weapon accessory can be attached to the roof using the same [[5mm post]] post also used as a handle for holding the weapon in robot mode.

: In addition to his robot and vehicle modes, Swindle can also combine with his fellow Combaticons into Bruticus and serve as any of the gestalt robot's four limbs, though his official configuration shown in the [[instructions]] is the right leg. (He features hands attached to his legs via hinges which are not addressed by the instructions, but ''are'' required for his [[retool]] [[Roadbuster (Prime)#Toys|Roadbuster]], who serves as [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]]'s right arm.) Although a fairly sturdy leg, Swindle fares somewhat poorly as an arm, due to the lack of anything to secure his robot mode's arms and his vehicle mode's hood in place while in arm mode. His "auto-neutron turret" weapon can be combined with the other Combaticons' weapons to form Bruticus's Sonic Cannon.

: Swindle suffers from a [[design flaw]]: The small tabs used to attach the robot mode's chest section to the legs in vehicle or gestalt limb mode (using different slots for the tabs) are prone to showing stress marks, and eventually breaking.<ref name="tabs">[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88154 "Bruticus, PSA: Be the F Careful"] thread at The Allspark.</ref>

: A [[redeco]] of Swindle in more "flashy" colors was available as an individually-released mass retail toy (see below), whereas a redeco in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' colors (as the ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Swindle (G1)#Amazon|Swindle]] character) was released as part of a shared Amazon.com/[[BigBadToyStore]] exclusive [[Bruticus (G1)#WFC|Decepticon Bruticus]] gift set. The sculpt was also retooled into Roadbuster, as mentioned above.
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{{anchor|Retail}}
[[File:Generationstoy-RetailSwindle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|(''Hasbro Version Pictured'')]]
[[File:TF-Generations-JP-TG06-Swindle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Remember folks, always stay gold. With a bang. (''TakaraTomy Version Pictured'')]]
*'''Swindle''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01/#005'''
**'''PART 4 OF 5!'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]-[[2013]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG06'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster

: A [[redeco]] of Swindle from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' assortment. These versions of the Combaticons replace the [[show-accuracy|game-accurate]], ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]''-inspired decos with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]. Swindle replaces the ocher from his gift set release with a bright shade of yellow.

: Aside from the colors, mass retail Swindle is identical to the version from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set.
:The Takara release of Swindle has the yellow plastic from Hasbro's release covered in a gold paint. He features more game-accurate colors, including a painted purple visor, more detailed shoulderpads, and silver feet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Swindle/swindle.htm More information on retail Swindle at TFU.info]''
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===Platinum Edition===
*'''Grimlock vs Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Sonic Cannon

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Decepticon Bruticus" is a seemingly-identical re-release of his San Diego Comic-Con 2012 toy. He comes with a redeco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]].

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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Swindle''' (スィンドル ''Swindoru'')
*''Russian:'' '''Fingal''' (Фингал, "Black Eye")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhàpiàn''' (诈骗, "Swindle")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Combaticons]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Universe game Decepticons]]

Blast Off (FOC)

2020-04-11T10:59:43Z

Radiowave: /* Foreign names */ Adding Chinese name for FOC Blast Off

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Blast Off}}
:''Blast Off is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[image:FOC_Blast_Off.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Giant, flying death-church.]]

'''Blast Off''' may seem disgusted by those who cannot escape the atmosphere and reach the orbit on their own ability, but it's really a front to hide the loneliness when he's up there. He is also a bit of a speed demon, and is a bit reckless about it. [[Combiner|Combining]] with the other [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]]s, they can form [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]].

==Fiction==
===IDW Aligned comics===
During the final days of the evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Blast Off led a Decepticon team in an attack on the ground troops supporting the Autobot evacuation ships. It might have gone well if these troops hadn't included the [[Dinobot (FOC)|Dinobots]], but they did and thus Blast Off ended up with [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]'s sword through his chest. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 1|Rage of the Dinobots #1}}

===''The Covenant of Primus''===

The Combaticons remained behind on Cybertron after the launch of the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]] and the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]. Blast Off and his comrades fought against the [[Wrecker]]s to help [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] maintain control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Blast Off and the rest of the Combaticons had the ability to merge into the mighty Bruticus! It is not known whether they followed Megatron to Earth in his quest for the Allspark or if they remained behind on Cybertron, as they had yet to have been seen adopting an Earth vehicle mode. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron'' (360/PS3/PC)===
{{voiceactor|[[Keith Silverstein]] (English)}}

When the [[Autobot]]s came into possession of a large amount of [[energon]], [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] tasked the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] with diverting the transport by destroying a bridge. [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]] and Blast Off were sent to clear a short cut to allow [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] to take a drop ship through. Blast Off went through first, drawing out Autobot mines for Vortex to destroy. Once they got through the ruins, the Autobots closed some huge shutters, so Blast Off went ahead, leaving Vortex behind to fight all the Autobots by himself. Once the bridge was down and [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]] brought the transport to a halt, the Combaticons combined into Bruticus and smashed through the rest of its defenses. Unfortunately, the damage they did resulted in the transport crashing. Starscream was not very pleased at all and had them all arrested.

Blast Off and the Combaticons were later freed once Megatron was resurrected and retook his leadership. They were aboard the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' as it pursued the ''Ark'' and Blast Off took part in the assault on the Autobot ship's engines as part of Bruticus. The giant took out many Autobots before he was taken down by the combined efforts of [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and the [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]] before floating free of the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[Keith Silverstein]] (English)}}

When Shockwave successfully recovered the [[Dark Spark]] from the [[Autobot]]s and then went missing, the Combaticons were sent to find him. [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]] found him first, along with a [[Sharpshot|new recruit]]. [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]] was given the job of escorting Shockwave to safety at Kaon while the other Combaticons ran interference. Unfortunately, the Autobots launched a full-scale assault on the Gates of Kaon that included artillery. Blast Off offered to take the Dark Spark and fly it in, but Shockwave pointed out that if he were to drop the Dark Spark, it would do tremendous damage to Kaon. Agreeing with this assessment, [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] took charge of the defense.

During the battle, Swindle called on Blast Off for air support on three occasions, but on the first was rebuffed because Blast Off was afraid of damaging his chrome. Swindle destroyed the artillery that was preventing Blast Off's approach and again requested air support, but Blast Off took offense to his tone and demanded that the request be made politely, as he "destroys Autobots by choice, not command." He changed his tune once Shockwave ordered an immediate air strike, and successfully cleared a path. Seeing a [[Titan (FOC)|Titan]] barring their way, Swindle once again called on Blast Off, even referring to him as 'favorite brother of mine', but Blast Off was still several nanokliks away. He and Vortex rejoined the other Combaticons just as the Autobots began a full push that included several Titans, but the Combaticons quickly combined into Bruticus and laid waste to their forces. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

====3DS====
{{Charstubgames}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Blast Off-(FoC).jpg|thumb|400px]]
Blast Off (FoC) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Bruticus' Chaos" event, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-BlastOff.jpg|upright=3|thumb||He's like the Organ that played ''[[Elton John|Rocket Man]]''.]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
:*''Accessories:'' 2 hand-held blasters/tailfins

: The first version of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations:]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Blast Off released was made available as part of a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]]" [[giftset]] that contains all five Combaticons in (more or less) [[show-accuracy|game-accurate colors]]. Like most Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive toys, it was initially sold at the store's booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2012|San Diego Comic-Con 2012]] and made available at the store's website a few days later.

: Blast Off's [[alternate mode]] is a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] "rocket plane". Unlike the largely gray game model, however, Blast Off's main color is a caramel shade. His comes with two pistols which peg/are pegged via [[5mm post]] onto his hands and forearms, and can peg onto both sides of the alternate mode's rear section to provide Blast Off with tailfins.

: Blast Off can also combine with his fellow Combaticons into Bruticus and serve as any of the gestalt robot's four limbs, though his official configuration shown in the [[instructions]] is the right arm. Blast Off's arm mode is much longer than the arm modes of the other components, and is unfortunately unable to assume the Flamethrower formation seen in the game, leading to a number of fan-created modes. Many of these fan-created modes are not advised however, as they often put a great deal of stress on Blast Off's joints. He is also noticeably unstable as a leg, although adding his blasters to the bottom portion of the mode can help to increase his stability. His blasters can be combined with the other Combaticons' weapons to form Bruticus's Sonic Cannon.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Blast Off (G1)#FOCgiftset|Blast Off]] and [[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Topspin (FOC)|Topspin]].
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{{anchor|Retail}}
[[Image:Generationstoy-RetailBlastOff.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm the version you really want.]]
*'''Blast Off''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''01 / #008'''
**'''PART 2 OF 5!'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 hand-held blasters/tailfins

: A [[redeco]] of Blast Off from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' assortment. These versions of the Combaticons replace the [[show-accuracy|game-accurate]], [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired decos with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]. Blast Off replaces the primarily tan colors and purple details of the giftset release with a mainly purple body and yellow detailing, and features new yellow paint operations on his blaster.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BlastOff/blastoff.htm More information on retail Blast Off at TFU.info]''

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===Platinum Edition===
*'''Grimlock vs Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' 2 hand-held blasters/tailfins

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "[[Bruticus (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Decepticon Bruticus]]" is a seemingly-identical re-release of his San Diego Comic-Con 2012 toy. As such, Blast Off is seemingly unchanged. He and the other Combaticons come with a redeco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/PlatinumBlastOff/blastoff.htm More information on ''Platinum Edition'' Blast Off at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Blast Off's armor set and individual parts are available in the Multiplayer Havoc DLC pack for ''Fall of Cybertron''. His parts are labeled as "Wingman".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Blast Off''' (ブラストオフ ''Burasuto Ofu'')
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryv''' (Взрыв, "Explosion")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bào Zhà''' (爆炸 "Explosion")

[[Category:Combaticons]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]

Vortex (FOC)

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{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Vortex}}
:''Vortex is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[image:FOC-Vortex.jpg|thumb|left/right|400px|Oh, Ashley. Oh, Rhett. I don't know nothin bout birthin' no baby.]]

'''Vortex''' isn't much of a fighter. Instead, what Autobots fear is being caught in his magnetic grapples. Once they are in his clutches, Vortex will execute a series of terrifying maneuvers that leaves his victims scared oilless, shortly before dropping them to the planet surface, shellshocked, to their deaths. Along with the other [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]]s, he can form [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]].

{{bigquote|''Without this, the gun's just a big stick.|Vortex when getting ammo in [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'']]}}

==Fiction==
===''The Covenant of Primus''===

The Combaticons remained behind on Cybertron after the launch of the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]] and the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]. Vortex and his comrades fought against the [[Wrecker]]s to help [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] maintain control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Vortex and the rest of the Combaticons had the ability to merge into the mighty Bruticus! It is not known whether they followed Megatron to Earth in his quest for the Allspark or if they remained behind on Cybertron, as they had yet to have been seen adopting an Earth vehicle mode. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron'' (360/PS3/PC)===
{{voiceactor|[[Dave Boat]] (English)}}

When the [[Autobot]]s came into possession of a large amount of [[energon]], [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] tasked the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] with diverting the transport by destroying a bridge. Vortex and [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]] were sent to clear a short cut to allow [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] to take a drop ship through. Blast Off went through first, drawing out Autobot mines for Vortex to destroy. Once they got through the ruins, the Autobots closed some huge shutters, so Blast Off went ahead, leaving Vortex behind to fight all the Autobots by himself. Vortex eventually reached the bridge and helped out Brawl when it turned out the shielding on the bridge supports was too much for his artillery mode to handle. Vortex flew in and destroyed the autobots guarding bridge to reach the controls, where he manually lowered the defenses of the supports. After the pair took out the side supports, Brawl blasted a hole in the center support so Vortex could head in and destroy it with a [[detpak]]. This he did, and barely managed to escape the bridge before it collapsed, forcing the Autobots' transport to use more of its fuel to take flight. Once [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]] took out the anti-aircraft cannons, Vortex and the other Combaticons combined into Bruticus and smashed through the rest of the transports defenses in order to reach the flight deck. There, Bruticus separated back into the individual Combaticons, who rushed the room and quickly dispatched the Autobots inside. On [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]]'s orders, Vortex and Blast Off took the flight controls and attempted to land the craft. Unfortunately the damage they had done resulted in the transport crashing, destroying half of the energon it was carrying. Starscream was not pleased, and ordered them arrested after being scorned about his poor leadership by Onslaught.

Vortex and the other Combaticons were later freed once Megatron was resurrected and retook his leadership. They were aboard the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' as it pursued the ''Ark'' and Vortex took part in the assault on the Autobot ship's engines as part of Bruticus. The giant took out many Autobots before he was taken down by the combined efforts of [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and the [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]], blasted off the ''Ark'''s hull to fall to the dying [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] behind them. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{charstubgames}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}
====3DS====
{{Charstubgames}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Vortex-(FoC).jpg|thumb|400px]]
Vortex (FoC) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Bruticus' Chaos" event, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-Vortex.jpg|right|thumb|upright=3|A boat is not his true calling.]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (multi-pack, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords

: The first version of Vortex released was made available as part of a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]]" [[giftset]] that contains all five Combaticons in [[Show-accuracy|game-accurate colors]]. Like most Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive toys, it was initially sold at the store's booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and made available at the store's website a few days later.

: Vortex's [[alternate mode]] is an ocher and red [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] assault helicopter with four rotor blades and a double-barreled gun at the front end of the cockpit. His swords feature sculpted weapon barrels on the underside and can be either held as swords or as rifles with "bayonets" in robot mode, and can also be attached to the skid-like sections on both sides of the cockpit using the [[5mm post]]s that serve as rifle handles.

: In addition to his robot and vehicle modes, Vortex can also combine with his fellow Combaticons into Bruticus and serve as any of the gestalt robot's four limbs, though his official configuration shown in the [[instructions]] is the left arm. (The gestalt's hand features a thumb which can fold over to either side of the palm so that it can be used as either the left or right hand. He can also easily be used as either foot, which is shown by his later [[retool]] [[Whirl (FOC)#Toys|Autobot Whirl]], who serves as [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]]'s left leg.) His swords can be combined with the other Combaticons' weapons to form Bruticus's Sonic Cannon. Oddly, he is the only Combaticon limb in the set with a black connection port, opposed to the others' light purple.

: A [[redeco]] of Vortex in more "flashy" colors was available as an individually-released mass retail toy (see below), whereas a redeco in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' colors (as the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Vortex (G1)#FOCgiftset|Vortex]] character) was released as part of a shared Amazon.com/[[BigBadToyStore]] exclusive [[Bruticus (G1)#WFC|Decepticon Bruticus]] gift set. The sculpt was also retooled into Autobot Whirl, as mentioned above. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' incarnation of [[Whirl (G1)#Cloud|Whirl]] and the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Wings Universe|Rotorstorm]].
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{{anchor|Retail}}
[[Image:Generationstoy-RetailVortex.jpg|thumb|300px|Is [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Stormcloud (Energon)|cloud—a cloud of ionized particles]]]]
*'''Vortex''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01/#006'''
**'''PART 3 OF 5!'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG04'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords

: A [[redeco]] of Vortex from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' assortment. These versions of the Combaticons replace the [[Show-accuracy|game-accurate]], Generation 1-inspired decos with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]. Vortex replaces the ocher and red colors from his gift set release with red and purple, with the swords' blades sporting [[paint operation]]s in fluorescent yellow.

: The Takara release of this figure features an altered palette: his red and purple paint job is swapped in favor of a metallic gold-and-dark red paint scheme. Interestingly enough, the Decepticon sigil on his midsection in robot mode is not a tampograph; it is a sticker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Vortex/vortex.htm More information on retail Vortex at TFU.info]''
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===Platinum Edition===
*'''Grimlock vs Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Sonic Cannon

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Decepticon Bruticus" is a seemingly-identical re-release of his San Diego Comic-Con 2012 toy. He comes with a redeco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]].

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==Notes==
[[image:FOC_Vortex.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Not this time, fanbase.]]
* Vortex's original design art (right) used the same color scheme as his [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Vortex (G1)|counterpart]], and this art found its way into some significant promotional use. On the other hand, exactly what caused the change to his color palette is unknown as all other Combaticons adhere to their Generation 1 colors.
* Vortex's body parts are available to [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]]-class characters in ''Fall of Cybertron'' multiplayer, identified as Vanguard-type components. Because of his unique vehicle mode, there are no Vanguard-type wings. However, wings from other characters can be used by equipping the desired wings on one chest, then switching over to the Vanguard chest. They are only visible on the tail of the helicopter, however.
* Vortex's alt-mode is unusual in that while in it he is normally configured as a helicopter (fitting the trend of [[Vortex (disambiguation)|other Vortexes]] in the multiverse), but converts to a jet-like form when using his ability to boost (this would technically classify him as a gyrodyne). Unfortunately, it appears that the toy is not capable of replicating this "boost mode".
* His toy instructions depict Whirl's head.
* He's afraid of the dark.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Vortex''' (ボルテックス ''Borutekkusu'')
*''Russian:'' '''Vihr''' (Вихрь, "Whirlwind")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xuàn Fēng''' (旋风 "Whirlwind")

[[Category:Combaticons]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]

Brawl (WFC)

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Radiowave: /* Foreign names */ Adding Chinese name for FOC Brawl

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Brawl}}
:''Brawl is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:WFC Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I carry around these twin cannons on my back... and my default weapon is an assault rifle. Sigh.]]

'''Brawl''' is rage incarnate. It's not that he doesn't love his job—he does—it's just that he has so little control over the destruction he brings to the battlefield. His rage is so great, it's been suggested that when he combines with his fellow [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticon]]s to form [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]], it's his rage alone that fuels the titan. But fortunately for Brawl, he has no problem with this. Best to love what you aren't capable of controlling in the first place, eh?

{{bigquote|Real Decepticons roll on treads.|Brawl on car alt-modes|[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]] }}

==Fiction==
===''The Covenant of Primus''===

The Combaticons remained behind on Cybertron after the launch of the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]] and the [[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]. Brawl and his comrades fought against the [[Wrecker]]s to help [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] maintain control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Brawl was one of the many Decepticons that pursued the Allspark to Earth. He participated in an enormous battle against the Autobots in a human settlement. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)''===
{{voiceactor|[[Nolan North]] (English)}}

During the final days of the war, Brawl served aboard a Decepticon starship under [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], who was seeking the [[Dark Energon]] guarded by the neutral Sky Commander [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. He was part of the bridge crew, along with [[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]] as Megatron laid siege to the orbiting station where Starscream hid the supply of Dark Energon. After Megatron gained entry to the station (by ramming his starship into it, no less), Brawl and Barricade then helped Megatron fight his way into the station, past Starscream's soldiers. Starscream's constant taunting irritated Brawl, to the point he requested permission to rip off Starscream's head. He even said please. The Decepticons eventually reached the supply of Dark Energon and prevented Starscream from destroying it, and as his reward, Brawl was infused with the corrupted Energon's power by Megatron.

[[File:WFC-Brawlhammer.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|BRAWL SMASH!]]

Later, during the Decepticon assault on the Autobot capital of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Brawl had the honour of commanding and spearheading the ground attack while Starscream (his head sadly still attached) commanded the aerial forces and Megatron personally led a small strikeforce into the heart of the city. Megatron's team eventually reunited with Brawl and his forces outside the Iacon Vaults, where Autobot leader [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]] had taken refuge. Despite being heavily out-numbered (and being dogpiled by numerous Autobots), Brawl held out until Megatron, [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] arrived to assist. Brawl complained about Starscream's refusal to give his ground troops air support, but Megatron wasn't interested in excuses.

When even Megatron's Dark Energon powers failed to open the massive doors to the Vaults, the enraged Decepticon ordered a bombing run. Brawl attempted to protest, since the Autobots' anti-aircraft defenses were still active, but Megatron would not be convinced. After the bombing attempt failed miserably, Brawl tactfully suggested they first take the anti-aircraft guns in order to guarantee success. Megatron noted this was 'an excellent suggestion' and commanded him to see to it.

[[File:WFC-Brawlvehicle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Bite my shiny metal cannons. If not, then I tread you first, then blast.]]

The Decepticons successfully disabled the anti-aircraft guns and Brawl once again called down a bombing run, only to be bluntly refused by Starscream. Taking issue with Starscream referring to the bombers as 'his ships', Megatron cut in and ensured the bombing run would take place. However, Brawl and his comrades now had to hold off a massive Autobot counterattack until the bombers arrived. Despite fighting and killing numerous Autobots (including several Heavy Soldiers and [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]]), it seemed as though the Decepticons would be overwhelmed by nothing less than the entire Autobot army. Brawl, keeping track of the bombers' progress, started counting down the last few seconds verbally, and the Decepticons watched as the Autobots realized their doom, too late to retreat to safety. Megatron ordered Brawl to hold his position while he led his team to 'discuss' matters with Zeta Prime.

Brawl followed his orders to hold his ground to the letter. In fact, while Megatron, Breakdown and Soundwave were being attacked by [[Destroyer (WFC)|a huge Autobot]], Brawl watched, no doubt confident that his master would be victorious.

He probably wasn't too happy when Starscream claimed leadership when Megatron was apparently killed by a [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|huge heavily-armed ship]]. That was fixed soon enough, though.

Brawl then journeyed with Megatron and the rest of the Decepticons to Cybertron's [[core]], watching as Megatron corrupted the core and cowered from falling debris.{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)}}

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron - Decepticon'' (DS)===
Brawl, Megatron, and [[Dirge (WFC)|Dirge]] captured an Autobot training facility during the waning days of the Great War. He later accompanied Megatron during the capture of [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon Space Station]] - a station which could manufacture Dark Energon. After a field test, the Dark Energon enhanced the Decepticons' stamina and strength. However, the Decepticons had to journey to Cybertron's core to get the fuel to make more Dark Energon. Brawl helped in an all-out assault on Iacon City to find the [[Omega Key]], the key to Cybertron's core - but upon taking it from Zeta Prime, it activated the titanic Autobot Omega Supreme, who quickly decimated the Decepticons. Brawl followed his leader, and defeated Omega Supreme, gaining total supremacy over Cybertron.

Later, the Autobots, with their new leader [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], came to the Core to flush out the Dark Energon. Brawl had been lying in wait for such an attack, and unleashed his full power upon them. But the Autobots defeated Brawl, and the Decepticon retreated. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|War for Cybertron - Decepticons}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)''===
{{voiceactor|[[Nolan North]] (English)}}

[[File:FOC Brawl legged tank.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Does this mean I'm a [[Triple Changer]]?]]
Brawl joined the Combaticons in the closing battles of the Great War. He and [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] helped Starscream ambush Optimus under one of the [[Warp Cannon]]s, and dragged him before Megatron. After Megatron was mashed into the ground by Metroplex, he along with the rest of the Combaticons fell under Starscream's command. They began a mission to assault an Autobot tanker, loaded with Energon the Autobots had managed to steal from the Decepticons. [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]]'s plan called for the team to split up, as [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]] eliminated enemy scouts, [[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]] and [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]] would clear a path for Brawl to arrive on a transport and destroy the supports to the bridge the tanker was headed for, diverting it into an ambush led by Starscream. Once the path was clear, Brawl headed in, but his artillery was unable to penetrate the shields around the bridge's supports. Vortex brought down the shields on the two side supports for him though the bridge remained standing, and Brawl had to blast a hole in the central support so Vortex could head in and take it out with a [[detpak]].

After Swindle disabled the tanker's anti-air guns, the Combaticons merged into [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus]] so they could smash through the rest of the defenses surrounding the bridge. They disassembled to take the bridge itself, but the tanker was so badly damaged, they could do little more than attempt to guide its crash landing. Following the crash, Brawl was arrested alongside his teammates by Starscream's henchmen.

Brawl was later released alongside everyone else who opposed Starscream after Megatron was resurrected by Soundwave. He oversaw the destruction of a Starscream statue, which he had wanted to destroy ever since the [[Constructicon (WFC)|Constructicon]]s were ordered to build it. Brawl was aboard the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' before the Decepticons' assault on the fleeing [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], and became part of Bruticus as the giant attacked the Ark's engines. Bruticus killed off dozens of Autobots before being taken down by the combined effort of [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and the [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbot]]s and was last seen flying off the Ark, fate unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}

{{note|Brawl is a playable character in the 'Downfall' Escalation map. He fights alongside fellow Combaticons [[Quake (FOC)|Quake]], [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]], and [[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]]. He is able to deploy Battle Sentries, which fire at enemies.}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
Brawl was presumably with the other Combaticons, fighting juuuuuust off-screen while Swindle escorted [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] and the [[Dark Spark]] to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. When the Autobots launched a final desperate assault that included mobile artillery and numerous [[Titan (FOC)|Titan]]s, Brawl joined the other Combaticons to form Bruticus and lay waste to the attackers. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark (console)}}

====3DS====
{{Charstubgames}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers Universe''===
{{voiceactor|[[Stefan Ashton Frank]]}}

[[File:Tu-character-art brawl.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Admit it. You'd buy toy me.]]

Brawl is a Decepticon commander and adviser for PvE modes ([[Dispatch]] and [[Crisis (Prime)|Crisis]]). He will occasionally comment on the objective assigned to the player. {{storylink|Transformers Universe}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Brawl-(FoC).jpg|thumb|400px]]
Brawl (FoC) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who could be acquired as a reward to 55 leagues in the "Bruticus' Chaos" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-Brawl.jpg|thumb|upright=3|I'm not [[neon]]...]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (multi-pack, [[2012]])
:*''Accessory:'' rifle
: The first version of "Decepticon Brawl" (named so for [[trademark]] reasons) was made available as part of a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] "[[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Bruticus]]" [[giftset|gift set]] that contains all five Combaticons in [[show-accuracy|game-accurate colors]]. Like most Hasbro Toy Shop exclusive toys, it was initially sold at the store's booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and made available at the store's website a few days later.

: Brawl's [[alternate mode]] is a green "[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]]" hover tank with a twin-barreled turret. Unlike most other Transformers toys with tank alternate modes, Brawl sports ''no'' wheels whatsoever. His [[robot mode]] rifle can be attached to the turret (between the two cannon barrels) and thus serve as an additional weapon. In [[robot mode]], Brawl can hold his rifle (which features a [[5mm post]] as its handle) in either hand.

: In addition to his robot and vehicle modes, Brawl can also combine with his fellow Combaticons into Bruticus and serve as any of the gestalt robot's four limbs, though his official configuration shown in the [[instructions]] is the left leg. (He features "fingers" attached to his feet via hinges which are not addressed by the instructions, but ''are'' required for his [[retool]] [[Twintwist]], who serves as [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]]'s left arm.) Brawl is noticeably the only limb-forming member of the team with no elbow articulation in his arm mode. His rifle can be combined with the other Combaticons' weapons to form Bruticus's Sonic Cannon.

: A [[redeco]] of Brawl in more "flashy" colors was available as an individually-released mass retail toy (see below), whereas a redeco in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' colors (as the ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Brawl (G1)#G22012|Brawl]] character) was released as part of a shared Amazon.com/[[BigBadToyStore]] exclusive [[Bruticus (G1)#WFC|Decepticon Bruticus]] gift set. The sculpt was also retooled into Twintwist, as mentioned above.
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[[File:Generationstoy-RetailBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|... but I am!]]
*'''Decepticon Brawl''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01/#007'''
**'''PART 5 OF 5!'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG05'''
**''Accessory:'' rifle
: A [[redeco]] of Decepticon Brawl from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set was available individually alongside his fellow Combaticons as part of the second [[wave]] of the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]''-themed 2012-onwards Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' assortment. These versions of the Combaticons replace the [[show-accuracy|game-accurate]], ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]''-inspired decos with more "flashy" colors apparently homaging the color scheme of [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]].

: Aside from the colors, mass retail Brawl is identical to the version from the Decepticon Bruticus gift set.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Brawl/brawl.htm More information on ''Generations'' Brawl at TFU.info]''
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===Platinum Edition===
*'''Grimlock vs Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Sonic Cannon

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Decepticon Bruticus" is a seemingly-identical re-release of his San Diego Comic-Con 2012 toy. He comes with a redeco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]].

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==Notes==
*Despite his [[Brawl (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] being nothing more than a battle-hungry bundle of rage and his [[Brawl (Movie)|live-action movie counterpart]] being a heavily-armed, battle-hungry bundle of rage (both being shock-troops to be unleashed on the enemy), this Brawl is intelligent enough to act as overall ground commander. He even makes a calm, well-thought out suggestion during the Iacon battle, advising Megatron to disable the anti-aircraft guns. However...
*While his tank mode, color, and lust for battle are pure Brawl, his intelligence, strategic outlook, and command ability are more in line with the Combaticon commander [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]. The twin barrels on his back even harken back to his old boss, as the original Brawl only had one barrel (though the original Brawl toy DID include a double barreled weapon for his vehicle mode). Presumably, this is why in ''Fall of Cybertron'', Brawl is back to his more familiar, "I like breaking stuff!" stupidity since this continuity's Onslaught had made his debut.
*In ''War for Cybertron'', Brawl's colors appeared in a dark gunmetal-gray colorscheme, and he was not classified as a Combaticon. It was not until the game's sequel he was labeled as a Combaticon, along with his colors changing to a muted shade of green. Besides his hover tank alt-mode, in ''Fall of Cybertron'' he also displayed the ability to change into a tripod-legged stationary cannon mode, although this is unusable by the player in any form of gameplay.
*Brawl gets a smaller role every time he shows up. He's a major character in ''War for Cybertron'', but is reduced to a supporting character in ''Fall of Cybertron'', before simply showing up without a word to form Bruticus's leg in ''Rise of the Dark Spark''.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Brawl''' (ブロウル ''Burōru'')
*''Russian:'' '''Grom''' (Гром, "Thunder")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Chǎo nào''' (China, 吵闹, "Brawl")

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[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Transformers Universe game Decepticons]]

Grimlock (AOE)

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Radiowave: /* Bumblebee */

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot down their ship, Optimus went to recruit the Dinobots for their aid. Optimus was nevertheless amazed that the "legend" existed, and freed Grimlock and his men. Optimus explained to Grimlock that the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended to wipe them all out, and urged them to stand with him, or refuse and die. Grimlock immediately challenged Optimus, but despite his immense size and strength, was bested in combat. Grimlock submitted to Optimus's lead, and allowed the Autobot leader to mount him. Grimlock and Optimus led the Dinobot-Autobot charge into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to a safe location, but Lockdown arrived and turned his tractor beam on them. Grimlock and the Dinobots would have been captured once again had Optimus not destroyed the tractor projector with a well-placed shot. Optimus ordered Grimlock and the others to flee while he fought Lockdown. The group subsequently held the line on a nearby bridge until Optimus, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and their human allies triumphed and killed Lockdown. Optimus granted Grimlock and the Dinobots their freedom, and Grimlock happily departed with his team for parts unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a dying Cybertronian knight]], he returned to find an angry sheriff demanding the return of his vehicle. Grimlock tried to hide the cruiser by eating it but was eventually berated into vomiting it back up. Cade then turned on his assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for not keeping Grimlock under control, who pointed out that without Cade the Autobots were uncontrollable and Grimlock had tried to eat him at least once. Grimlock later relaxed in the scrapyard while Cade called his daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.]] forces. As their enemies prepared to invade, Cade and the Autobots escaped to a nearby town to carry out their emergency plan. Grimlock joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in laying a trap for the pursuing TRF forces, bursting from beneath the road leading to the town and destroying the convoy. Grimlock then made his way to the town in time to save Cade and Izzy from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[United Kingdom|England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'s Dinobot-riding lessons. To his irritation, Optimus rudely beckoned him to move forward, and was thus thrown into a barn. Optimus's mood did not improve much, but Grimlock's did, as it was now time for him to ride Optimus. The Autobot leader proved a much more compliant steed, to Grimlock's joy. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|How to Ride}}

===''How to Ride a Dinobot!'' comic===
Grimlock was minding his own business in a Chinese forest, when suddenly Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived, intent on learning how to ride the mighty Dinobots into battle. Unfortunately for them, the Dinobots proved uncooperative steeds, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. When the Autobots queried Prime on why he wasn't doing the activities, he claimed he had mastered it already...only to be dragged along when Grimlock caught the scent of Decepticons! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to the audience. He quickly grew bored during his leader's monologue and attempted to order a pizza over the phone. The beeping caused by Grimlock dialing up the pizza place kept on interrupting Optimus when he tried to spoil the plot of the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take Us Through the Movies}}

Grimlock served as Optimus's mount as the two of them burst in on a bunch of Vehicons building the Galvatron Factory Battle set. Announcing that it was "Dinner Time!", Grimlock used a sort of tractor beam to draw his victims into his maw. He also got to stomp down on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
[[File:ROTDS Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|280px]]
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[Gregg Berger]] (English)}}

When Bumblebee and Drift were ambushed by Lockdown and his troops, Grimlock came to help the Autobots. The Dinobot forced the enemy to retreat and cleared passage to Lockdown's base. With Drift distracted by Lockdown's troops, Optimus and Bumblebee made their way to Lockdown. With their mutual enemies near defeat, Grimlock ran off to hunt some of the fleeing mercenaries. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

====3DS====
Grimlock joined the Autobots during an attack on Lockdown's hideaway. He destroyed a series of barriers the autobots couldn't defeat on their own. His attacks were a large stomp, a chomp to use on barricades, and a flamethrower to attack the enemies on his sides.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
{{chargamestub|{{storylink|Transformers: Shadows Rising}}}}

==Commercial appearances==
Grimlock had somehow wound up buried on Earth, where some kids started excavating him. He had been partially unearthed when he awakened and roared in the face of a little boy. Optimus Prime then hopped on his back and told his mount to "Roll Out!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
{{anchor|Flip&Change}}
[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, triggered by holding his tail parts and flipping him over and over himself (or spin his tail while he was standing on a flat ground). Grimlock features very limited articulation on the arms, and features 5mm-compatible hands. The toy was inadvertently sold by some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

:The Japanese release of Grimlock, called "Big Grimlock" to separate it from the One Step Changer, has a primarily silver deco, especially on the dinosaur parts. It also has some other changes like golden teeth and red dino eyes. The Flip and Change construction gimmick is also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|10-18]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA15'''

:Power Battlers Grimlock is a simplified version of Grimlock with a more basic transformation and a gimmick featuring his spinning mace.

:He was also released in Japan without any changes with the exception of the packaging.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

:One-Step Changer Grimlock features a one-step autotransformation in both directions from robot to dinosaur, triggered by folding his robot shoulders/dinosaur thighs. His only articulation is the arms, which can move up and down. Grimlock also features a magnet on his right leg, which can accommodate the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, it must be adjusted by hand when converting in mid-transformation.

:Like the Flip & Change version, the Japanese release of this toy features more silver than orange.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

:The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes an unchanged One-Step Changer Grimlock, packed with an equally unchanged Drift, Lockdown, Bumblebee, Slug & the included One-Step Silver Knight Optimus Prime toy.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Optimus Prime mini-figure
:Stomp & Chomp Grimlock is a 22" tall figure designed as a centerpiece for the One-Step Changer line, featuring light and sound effects and a one-step autotransformation performed by squeezing and pulling the handle. A One-Step Changer, Power Battler, or the included non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride him in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany.

:The stock photo to the left is mistransformed: his torso was supposed to be pushed to the front while in beast mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and comes with a handgun and a large sword, both of which store in his tail in dino mode. These pieces can combine into a larger weapon that can be used by other Transformers toys. He also comes with an opaque gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-line toys, but unlike every other release of an Energon toy the chip is glued to his body, concealing that the spark crystal is missing from the construction of this toy.

:This two-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.

:This mold was also used to make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] at the top of its haft. The maul's head and handle are two separate pieces, and the weapon can slide onto to his tail to store in dino mode... as a ''really'' long tail extension. Yeah...

:There is a bronze paint color variation on the Hasbro release of this figure. The bronze paint can either be colored to match the bronze plastic -or- it can be colored very intensely, appearing oversaturated as more of an "orangey-bronze" color as seen on the Evolution 2-Pack and the Legion two-pack figure. This paint variation can be easily spotted when comparing Grimlock's robot mode hip pieces to each other, seeing the painted sides versus the plastic center and plastic dinosaur arms. Having both the bronze paint and the oversaturated "orangey-bronze" paint versions side-by-side makes the latter one much more noticeable in person.

:The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of the ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'', lacks the silver paint on his dinosaur head, features additional paint on his robot face and legs, and has red dinosaur eyes.

:This toy was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 1 character]].

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, but does not include chroming his teeth. While most of the paint operations is identical to the original figure, the extra paint apps & color changes includes the flap that covers the robot head & the extra paint detail on (one side) of the legs/lower robot arms used for the Takara release.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, while his shield is completely unpainted. Grimlock also features an Autobot insignia on his chest rather than the Lightning Strike Coalition insignia.

:The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany, it was also available in Russian toy stores. In Asia, most of the remaining stock are available in some hobby shops and some video stores like Speedy Video.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial arms. A large section of his dino mode rear detaches and splits into two accessories: a spiked mace-like weapon formed out of his rather short, pointy tail, which he can wield ''normally'' via 5mm post, as well as a spiky, sawbladed shield formed from the dino mode's hip armor, which can slot onto the dino feet on his forearms.

:He features chrome on several pegs, tabs, slots, and holes, all of which have a nasty tendency to flake.

:All releases of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-Class Grimlock have very similar looking left & right robot mode feet and thus, are notorious for being incorrectly added to the figure during factory assembly, resulting in a left foot on a right leg, a right foot on a left leg, two left feet, or two right feet. Not having the right foot on the right leg and left foot on the left leg causes him to not stand properly because each foot is designed on the bottom to sit at a specific slanted angle. Both feet look very similar to one another, however they can be identified by finding the corresponding "L" and "R" on each one. If placed on a flat surface to be viewed, one will notice that both feet have subtle slants to their stance. Unfortunately, Leader Grimlock's feet cannot be swapped to correct this issue unless one manages to heat up the rivets holding them in with the tip of a soldering iron and carefully remove them.
:This figure was only made available as a store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... meaning he's almost entirely silver and grey, but with a bit of bronze. As with the Hasbro release, this Grimlock can also suffer from the incorrectly-assembled feet problem that the original Leader Class figure could have.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack includes a redeco of Leader Class Grimlock. The toy lacks chrome, and instead sports extensive metallic blue and green paint applications, seemingly to evoke the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''Gold Plated Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Available only in the Philippines, this gold vacuum metallized version of Leader Class Grimlock is a given away as a raffle prize for Toys"R"Us Philippines' (in partnership with Cybertron Philippines) ''Age of Extinction'' campaign, held from June 17 to 22. To qualify for winning this toy, one must be the biggest spender (about 10,000.00 Philipine Pesos) of the day during the launch of the event.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (or any other Kreon) can ride on him. Grimlock also features two gimmicks: a grabbing claw on his tail, and a "Dinoforce Power" gimmick, which consists of a magnet in his mouth, which he can use to chomp down (if by chomp down, it mean magnetically grabs them with his mouth) the included Vehicon Kreons thanks to their ferrous-metal backpacks. The set also comes with a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''Dinobot Ride''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''46'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime

: This mini-build of dino-mode Grimlock comes with a micro-Kreon version of Optimus Prime as part of a small bagged kit. Grimlock only features swivel articulation, with no ball joints to speak of.

: This set was only available on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

: The building set also comes with a poster with a preview of all Kre-O Transformers products released in 2014.

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9374/A6948'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons rack, blade-weapon, buildable axe, sword, claw weapon, extra body parts

:Part of the third wave of the Custom Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

:Like the rest of his wave-mates, he saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions; it did however make it to market in the US in very limited quantities through discount stores such as Amazing Savings.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, Dinofire Grimlock is an enormous Leader-sized figure. The tops of his thighs/robot shoulders feature large rocket launchers each capable of firing 3 missiles at the turn of a knob. Like all ''Construct-Bot''s Dinobots, Grimlock has a gear-driven gimmick wherein his dinosaur mouth also conceals a third launcher which also fires 3 missiles as well as lighting up when the gear on his back is rotated. He is additionally armed with a ''huge'' sword in robot mode.

:Due to his construction, all of his ball joints are double-headed however they can become dislodged while handling the figure due to its impressive heft.

:He comes included with a slight recolor of Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''Grimlock with Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword

:This Target-exclusive two-pack includes a yellow, blue, and black redeco of the smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager Class figure, with some metallic green to evoke his patina in the movie. He also featured retooled pegs for the included poseable-but-non-transformable Optimus Prime mini figure to let him ride on.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One Step Changer figure, featuring a dull but more screen-accurate colors.

:Like most redecoed 1-Step Turbo Changer figures, Grimlock doesn't have the pin on his ''T. rex'' forehead/robot right leg, which is used to accommodate with Stomp & Chomp Grimlock. Grimlock features a UV-reactive flame deco on his right robot mode shoulder/''T. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Grimlock is a redeco of the figure above, featuring a gunmetal paint to increase screen-accuracy. He features various Tech Spec-sque patterns on his ''T. rex'' horns & robot shoulder which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. It should be noted that this release of One-Step/Turbo Changer Grimlock features 5mm compatible hands which is not featured in the previous release. He can also use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is a pair of spear-like weapons.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

:Unlike most of the Tiny Turbo Changers, Grimlock is packaged in robot mode.

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''Shadow Armor Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''

:This Grimlock is a black and purple redeco of the Tiny Turbo Changers figure above, featuring a similar deco to, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. The stock photo to the left is mistransformed: his robot mode head isn't folded away, and his torso was supposed to be pushed to the front while in beast mode.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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*'''Optimus Prime and Grimlock''' (Toys"R"Us 2-pack, 2017)

:Available with Optimus Prime, this Grimlock is a redeco of the figure above, now featuring Copper paint applications and some plastic color changes. As usual, he still can combine with ''Prime'' Hun-Gurrr. The 2-pack also comes with a card, which the glyphs being decoded as "DINOBOTS". Optimus Prime and Grimlock also saw release as a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive, making this "Grimlock" redeco to be first sold at Japanese markets.

:We are totally sure that this toy will finally suffer mold deterioration for real after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:This Grimlock is a Voyager-sized Turbo Changer, sharing a similar transformation to his Flip & Change counterpart. Like the rest of the larger Turbo Changers, Grimlock features a "Knight Armor" gimmick. In his case, a spiked crown formed from his robot spine/''T. rex'' tail. However, unlike several Knight Armor Turbo Changers, his gimmick must be manually deployed by hand rather than being spring-loaded.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some metallic red details.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, with many/several units unsold. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Grimlock's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|No, Me Grimlock bigger and better!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from robot into a dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. While mostly using screen-accurate design and details, the figure has a spiked ball in place of his right hand, similar to the original convept art. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest stand-alone figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy [[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] only comes up to his shoulder. He features patina dry-brushing all over the figure to boost movie-accuracy. His coattails and teeth (on both heads) are made of soft rubber and may be slightly warped in-package. The spike on the front of his helmet and dinosaur horns are also rubbery, but do not seem to have the same problem of coming out bent. His left hand has a 5mm peg hole but has trouble holding his Voyager version's mace due to differences in the size of the hands between the two. He also comes with cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo was later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Hero with weapon, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:Grimlock is a 12" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, and a mace accessory. His assortment has thus far only been sighted as a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''Grimlock''' (Electronic Titan Hero, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:Grimlock is a 12" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, a mace accessory, and eight voice clips (provided by [[Gregg Berger]], no less!) activated by pressing his Autobot badge. Other than the sound functionality, he is near-identical to the non-electronic Titan Hero Grimlock. Grimlock is a Kmart exclusive in the US and Australia.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
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*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, titled "The Prehistoric Powerhouse", is a non-transforming "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"-like toy with arms that punch through the use of levers in his legs. He can also be placed on a controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers, but as part of the "Rivals" assortment did not come with one.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
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*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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Radiowave: /* McDonalds */ Happy Meal Toy Grimlock should be put into the Cyberverse Grimlock category, not Movie Grimlock

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot down their ship, Optimus went to recruit the Dinobots for their aid. Optimus was nevertheless amazed that the "legend" existed, and freed Grimlock and his men. Optimus explained to Grimlock that the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended to wipe them all out, and urged them to stand with him, or refuse and die. Grimlock immediately challenged Optimus, but despite his immense size and strength, was bested in combat. Grimlock submitted to Optimus's lead, and allowed the Autobot leader to mount him. Grimlock and Optimus led the Dinobot-Autobot charge into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to a safe location, but Lockdown arrived and turned his tractor beam on them. Grimlock and the Dinobots would have been captured once again had Optimus not destroyed the tractor projector with a well-placed shot. Optimus ordered Grimlock and the others to flee while he fought Lockdown. The group subsequently held the line on a nearby bridge until Optimus, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and their human allies triumphed and killed Lockdown. Optimus granted Grimlock and the Dinobots their freedom, and Grimlock happily departed with his team for parts unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a dying Cybertronian knight]], he returned to find an angry sheriff demanding the return of his vehicle. Grimlock tried to hide the cruiser by eating it but was eventually berated into vomiting it back up. Cade then turned on his assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for not keeping Grimlock under control, who pointed out that without Cade the Autobots were uncontrollable and Grimlock had tried to eat him at least once. Grimlock later relaxed in the scrapyard while Cade called his daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.]] forces. As their enemies prepared to invade, Cade and the Autobots escaped to a nearby town to carry out their emergency plan. Grimlock joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in laying a trap for the pursuing TRF forces, bursting from beneath the road leading to the town and destroying the convoy. Grimlock then made his way to the town in time to save Cade and Izzy from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[United Kingdom|England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'s Dinobot-riding lessons. To his irritation, Optimus rudely beckoned him to move forward, and was thus thrown into a barn. Optimus's mood did not improve much, but Grimlock's did, as it was now time for him to ride Optimus. The Autobot leader proved a much more compliant steed, to Grimlock's joy. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|How to Ride}}

===''How to Ride a Dinobot!'' comic===
Grimlock was minding his own business in a Chinese forest, when suddenly Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived, intent on learning how to ride the mighty Dinobots into battle. Unfortunately for them, the Dinobots proved uncooperative steeds, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. When the Autobots queried Prime on why he wasn't doing the activities, he claimed he had mastered it already...only to be dragged along when Grimlock caught the scent of Decepticons! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to the audience. He quickly grew bored during his leader's monologue and attempted to order a pizza over the phone. The beeping caused by Grimlock dialing up the pizza place kept on interrupting Optimus when he tried to spoil the plot of the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take Us Through the Movies}}

Grimlock served as Optimus's mount as the two of them burst in on a bunch of Vehicons building the Galvatron Factory Battle set. Announcing that it was "Dinner Time!", Grimlock used a sort of tractor beam to draw his victims into his maw. He also got to stomp down on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
[[File:ROTDS Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|280px]]
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[Gregg Berger]] (English)}}

When Bumblebee and Drift were ambushed by Lockdown and his troops, Grimlock came to help the Autobots. The Dinobot forced the enemy to retreat and cleared passage to Lockdown's base. With Drift distracted by Lockdown's troops, Optimus and Bumblebee made their way to Lockdown. With their mutual enemies near defeat, Grimlock ran off to hunt some of the fleeing mercenaries. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

====3DS====
Grimlock joined the Autobots during an attack on Lockdown's hideaway. He destroyed a series of barriers the autobots couldn't defeat on their own. His attacks were a large stomp, a chomp to use on barricades, and a flamethrower to attack the enemies on his sides.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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==Commercial appearances==
Grimlock had somehow wound up buried on Earth, where some kids started excavating him. He had been partially unearthed when he awakened and roared in the face of a little boy. Optimus Prime then hopped on his back and told his mount to "Roll Out!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, triggered by holding his tail parts and flipping him over and over himself (or spin his tail while he was standing on a flat ground). Grimlock features very limited articulation on the arms, and features 5mm-compatible hands. The toy was inadvertently sold by some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

:The Japanese release of Grimlock, called "Big Grimlock" to separate it from the One Step Changer, has a primarily silver deco, especially on the dinosaur parts. It also has some other changes like golden teeth and red dino eyes. The Flip and Change construction gimmick is also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|10-18]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA15'''

:Power Battlers Grimlock is a simplified version of Grimlock with a more basic transformation and a gimmick featuring his spinning mace.

:He was also released in Japan without any changes with the exception of the packaging.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

:One-Step Changer Grimlock features a one-step autotransformation in both directions from robot to dinosaur, triggered by folding his robot shoulders/dinosaur thighs. His only articulation is the arms, which can move up and down. Grimlock also features a magnet on his right leg, which can accommodate the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, it must be adjusted by hand when converting in mid-transformation.

:Like the Flip & Change version, the Japanese release of this toy features more silver than orange.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

:The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes an unchanged One-Step Changer Grimlock, packed with an equally unchanged Drift, Lockdown, Bumblebee, Slug & the included One-Step Silver Knight Optimus Prime toy.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, Optimus Prime mini-figure
:Stomp & Chomp Grimlock is a 22" tall figure designed as a centerpiece for the One-Step Changer line, featuring light and sound effects and a one-step autotransformation performed by squeezing and pulling the handle. A One-Step Changer, Power Battler, or the included non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride him in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany.

:The stock photo to the left is mistransformed: his torso was supposed to be pushed to the front while in beast mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and comes with a handgun and a large sword, both of which store in his tail in dino mode. These pieces can combine into a larger weapon that can be used by other Transformers toys. He also comes with an opaque gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-line toys, but unlike every other release of an Energon toy the chip is glued to his body, concealing that the spark crystal is missing from the construction of this toy.

:This two-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.

:This mold was also used to make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] at the top of its haft. The maul's head and handle are two separate pieces, and the weapon can slide onto to his tail to store in dino mode... as a ''really'' long tail extension. Yeah...

:There is a bronze paint color variation on the Hasbro release of this figure. The bronze paint can either be colored to match the bronze plastic -or- it can be colored very intensely, appearing oversaturated as more of an "orangey-bronze" color as seen on the Evolution 2-Pack and the Legion two-pack figure. This paint variation can be easily spotted when comparing Grimlock's robot mode hip pieces to each other, seeing the painted sides versus the plastic center and plastic dinosaur arms. Having both the bronze paint and the oversaturated "orangey-bronze" paint versions side-by-side makes the latter one much more noticeable in person.

:The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of the ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'', lacks the silver paint on his dinosaur head, features additional paint on his robot face and legs, and has red dinosaur eyes.

:This toy was later redecoed into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 1 character]].

: The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, but does not include chroming his teeth. While most of the paint operations is identical to the original figure, the extra paint apps & color changes includes the flap that covers the robot head & the extra paint detail on (one side) of the legs/lower robot arms used for the Takara release.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, while his shield is completely unpainted. Grimlock also features an Autobot insignia on his chest rather than the Lightning Strike Coalition insignia.

:The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany, it was also available in Russian toy stores. In Asia, most of the remaining stock are available in some hobby shops and some video stores like Speedy Video.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial arms. A large section of his dino mode rear detaches and splits into two accessories: a spiked mace-like weapon formed out of his rather short, pointy tail, which he can wield ''normally'' via 5mm post, as well as a spiky, sawbladed shield formed from the dino mode's hip armor, which can slot onto the dino feet on his forearms.

:He features chrome on several pegs, tabs, slots, and holes, all of which have a nasty tendency to flake.

:All releases of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-Class Grimlock have very similar looking left & right robot mode feet and thus, are notorious for being incorrectly added to the figure during factory assembly, resulting in a left foot on a right leg, a right foot on a left leg, two left feet, or two right feet. Not having the right foot on the right leg and left foot on the left leg causes him to not stand properly because each foot is designed on the bottom to sit at a specific slanted angle. Both feet look very similar to one another, however they can be identified by finding the corresponding "L" and "R" on each one. If placed on a flat surface to be viewed, one will notice that both feet have subtle slants to their stance. Unfortunately, Leader Grimlock's feet cannot be swapped to correct this issue unless one manages to heat up the rivets holding them in with the tip of a soldering iron and carefully remove them.
:This figure was only made available as a store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... meaning he's almost entirely silver and grey, but with a bit of bronze. As with the Hasbro release, this Grimlock can also suffer from the incorrectly-assembled feet problem that the original Leader Class figure could have.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-pack includes a redeco of Leader Class Grimlock. The toy lacks chrome, and instead sports extensive metallic blue and green paint applications, seemingly to evoke the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''Gold Plated Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Available only in the Philippines, this gold vacuum metallized version of Leader Class Grimlock is a given away as a raffle prize for Toys"R"Us Philippines' (in partnership with Cybertron Philippines) ''Age of Extinction'' campaign, held from June 17 to 22. To qualify for winning this toy, one must be the biggest spender (about 10,000.00 Philipine Pesos) of the day during the launch of the event.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (or any other Kreon) can ride on him. Grimlock also features two gimmicks: a grabbing claw on his tail, and a "Dinoforce Power" gimmick, which consists of a magnet in his mouth, which he can use to chomp down (if by chomp down, it mean magnetically grabs them with his mouth) the included Vehicon Kreons thanks to their ferrous-metal backpacks. The set also comes with a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''Dinobot Ride''' (2014)
**''Pieces'': '''46'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime

: This mini-build of dino-mode Grimlock comes with a micro-Kreon version of Optimus Prime as part of a small bagged kit. Grimlock only features swivel articulation, with no ball joints to speak of.

: This set was only available on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

: The building set also comes with a poster with a preview of all Kre-O Transformers products released in 2014.

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A9374/A6948'''
**''Pieces'': '''30'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons rack, blade-weapon, buildable axe, sword, claw weapon, extra body parts

:Part of the third wave of the Custom Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

:Like the rest of his wave-mates, he saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions; it did however make it to market in the US in very limited quantities through discount stores such as Amazing Savings.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, Dinofire Grimlock is an enormous Leader-sized figure. The tops of his thighs/robot shoulders feature large rocket launchers each capable of firing 3 missiles at the turn of a knob. Like all ''Construct-Bot''s Dinobots, Grimlock has a gear-driven gimmick wherein his dinosaur mouth also conceals a third launcher which also fires 3 missiles as well as lighting up when the gear on his back is rotated. He is additionally armed with a ''huge'' sword in robot mode.

:Due to his construction, all of his ball joints are double-headed however they can become dislodged while handling the figure due to its impressive heft.

:He comes included with a slight recolor of Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''Grimlock with Silver Knight Optimus Prime''' (multi-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword

:This Target-exclusive two-pack includes a yellow, blue, and black redeco of the smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager Class figure, with some metallic green to evoke his patina in the movie. He also featured retooled pegs for the included poseable-but-non-transformable Optimus Prime mini figure to let him ride on.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One Step Changer figure, featuring a dull but more screen-accurate colors.

:Like most redecoed 1-Step Turbo Changer figures, Grimlock doesn't have the pin on his ''T. rex'' forehead/robot right leg, which is used to accommodate with Stomp & Chomp Grimlock. Grimlock features a UV-reactive flame deco on his right robot mode shoulder/''T. rex'' leg.
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*'''1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

:This Grimlock is a redeco of the figure above, featuring a gunmetal paint to increase screen-accuracy. He features various Tech Spec-sque patterns on his ''T. rex'' horns & robot shoulder which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits & ''Robots in Disguise (2015)'' Mini-Con figures. It should be noted that this release of One-Step/Turbo Changer Grimlock features 5mm compatible hands which is not featured in the previous release. He can also use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is a pair of spear-like weapons.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

:Unlike most of the Tiny Turbo Changers, Grimlock is packaged in robot mode.

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''Shadow Armor Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''

:This Grimlock is a black and purple redeco of the Tiny Turbo Changers figure above, featuring a similar deco to, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. The stock photo to the left is mistransformed: his robot mode head isn't folded away, and his torso was supposed to be pushed to the front while in beast mode.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Grimlock''' (Toys"R"Us 2-pack, 2017)

:Available with Optimus Prime, this Grimlock is a redeco of the figure above, now featuring Copper paint applications and some plastic color changes. As usual, he still can combine with ''Prime'' Hun-Gurrr. The 2-pack also comes with a card, which the glyphs being decoded as "DINOBOTS". Optimus Prime and Grimlock also saw release as a Toys"R"Us Japan exclusive, making this "Grimlock" redeco to be first sold at Japanese markets.

:We are totally sure that this toy will finally suffer mold deterioration for real after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|02-03]]'''

:This Grimlock is a Voyager-sized Turbo Changer, sharing a similar transformation to his Flip & Change counterpart. Like the rest of the larger Turbo Changers, Grimlock features a "Knight Armor" gimmick. In his case, a spiked crown formed from his robot spine/''T. rex'' tail. However, unlike several Knight Armor Turbo Changers, his gimmick must be manually deployed by hand rather than being spring-loaded.

:The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some metallic red details.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, with many/several units unsold. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Grimlock's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

:In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|No, Me Grimlock bigger and better!]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from robot into a dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. While mostly using screen-accurate design and details, the figure has a spiked ball in place of his right hand, similar to the original convept art. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest stand-alone figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy [[Blackout (Movie)#Studio Series|Blackout]] only comes up to his shoulder. He features patina dry-brushing all over the figure to boost movie-accuracy. His coattails and teeth (on both heads) are made of soft rubber and may be slightly warped in-package. The spike on the front of his helmet and dinosaur horns are also rubbery, but do not seem to have the same problem of coming out bent. His left hand has a 5mm peg hole but has trouble holding his Voyager version's mace due to differences in the size of the hands between the two. He also comes with cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo was later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Hero with weapon, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:Grimlock is a 12" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, and a mace accessory. His assortment has thus far only been sighted as a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''Grimlock''' (Electronic Titan Hero, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:Grimlock is a 12" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, a mace accessory, and eight voice clips (provided by [[Gregg Berger]], no less!) activated by pressing his Autobot badge. Other than the sound functionality, he is near-identical to the non-electronic Titan Hero Grimlock. Grimlock is a Kmart exclusive in the US and Australia.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, titled "The Prehistoric Powerhouse", is a non-transforming "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots"-like toy with arms that punch through the use of levers in his legs. He can also be placed on a controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers, but as part of the "Rivals" assortment did not come with one.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Scorn

2020-04-04T15:37:14Z

Radiowave: /* Foreign names */ Adding Mandarin name for Movie Scorn

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:''Scorn is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Spinosaurus concept.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2|Illusion never changed into something real.]]

'''Scorn''' is what happens when you combine a destructive war machine with a predator. Nothing else so much as a destroyer on two legs, he's strong and massive. Not only capable of using his ''Spinosaurus'' [[alternate mode]] in combat, Scorn is also a demolitions specialist and wields the Scrapmaker Sword in 'bot mode. His massive size makes him almost impossible to bring down.<ref>http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/characters.cfm?bot=Scorn</ref>

He also goes by the nickname '''Spike'''.

==Fiction==
===''Age of Extinction'' film===
[[File:AOE-ScornFlipsOut.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|This one's for you, ''Jurassic Park III'' haters!]]
Scorn was trapped aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s vessel until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots stole the section of the ship he was imprisoned on, though Optimus did not reveal the Dinobots' presence to his men until the time came for reinforcements. Optimus offered an ultimatum: stand with the Autobots against their mysterious Creators and [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s Decepticons, or face death at his hands. [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] submitted to his command when beaten in single combat by the Autobot leader, thereby earning his respect, and Scorn and the other Dinobots followed suit. Scorn allowed [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] to ride him into the Hong Kong battle, where Scorn's massive size and lethal sail-spikes proved a great asset in turning the tide. Scorn accompanied the group to try to escort the Seed to safety, but Lockdown returned and turned his tractor beam on them. Scorn would've been recaptured by the bounty hunter had Optimus not destroyed the tractor beam. Scorn helped defend the Seed on a bridge with the other Autobots and Dinobots until Optimus was able to defeat Lockdown. The battle over, Optimus gave the Dinobots their freedom, and Scorn parted with Crosshairs on good terms, who even gave him a new nickname, "Spike". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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===''How to Ride a Dinobot!'' comic===
Scorn was minding his own business in a Chinese forest, when suddenly Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived, intent on learning how to ride the mighty Dinobots into battle. When Crosshairs attempted to learn how to battle atop his mighty steed alongside [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]], Scorn and Slug found smashing Crosshairs and Drift together much more enjoyable than dueling. When the Autobots queried Prime on why he wasn't doing the activities, he claimed he had mastered it already...only to be dragged along when Grimlock caught the scent of Decepticons! Scorn allowed Crosshairs to saddle him as the rest of the Autobots and Dinobots followed their leaders into battle. {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Legends'' comic===
[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] bought a toy of Scorn and had fun with how the way it was packaged, thinking it made the Dinobot look perpetually surprised. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}}

==Games==
===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
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===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Scorn teamed up with Hound to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
When the Autobots traveled to [[Wales]] to combat a Decepticon attack, their battle was interrupted by rampaging Dinobots. Scorn was the first to appear, taking out some Decepticons as he charged down the street and flipping a bus over before running off. As Grimlock was later shown to be under mind control, it can be assumed the same was true of Scorn. {{storylink|Transformers: Shadows Rising}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
[[File:TF2014toy-PowerBattlerScorn.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm wide awake and I can see the perfect guy is Scorn. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-AOE-Lost-Age-Series-LA10-Battle-Attack-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm bold and unashamed, lying transformed on the floor.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Scorn''' (Power Battler, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA10'''

:Scorn features a basic transformation from a mechanical ''Spinosaurus'' into a robot. Squeezing his legs together in [[robot mode]] rotates the center of his torso, whipping his tail forward in a "Tail Whip!" attack, as well as giving him a new robot-mode head. Funky.

:The Takara ''Lost Age'' version of the toy, sold as '''Battle Attack Scorn''', features different paint applications, making his [[beast mode]] mainly silver.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBScorn/scorn.htm More information on Power Battler Scorn at TFU.info]''

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====Generations====
[[File:AOEGenerationsDeluxeScorn.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|You're a little late, I'm already Scorn. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-AOE-Movie-Advanced-Series-AD05-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You don't seem to know, or seem to care what your knife is for. ''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Scorn''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series'': '''M4: #004'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD05'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-themed ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe class toys, Scorn transforms from a robot into a red ''Spinosaurus'' (albeit with a single sail, seemingly indicating the triple-sailed design was a late change to the movie character). His sword can be stored inside his tail, but he can only hold it in his right hand in robot mode, as his left arm converts from his tail into a rather inflexible whip. Scorn's [[transformation]] scheme is [[Megatron (BW)/toys#BWultra|extremely familiar]], yesss.
:The Takara ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' version of the toy uses a darker shade of red plastic, replaces the orange paint apps with gold, and features a painted blade for his sword.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Scorn/scorn.htm More information on ''Generations'' Scorn at TFU.info]''

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*'''Scorn''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword

:This chrome redeco of Scorn is released as a lucky draw figure available through the special midnight launch event of Transformers Age of Extinction toys at Taiwan (and Malaysia's) Toys R Us stores, by purchasing NTD $699 (or RM600) or more of Transformers merchandise, a random chromed Deluxe figure would be given away. The figure is limited to 24 pieces, with 8 in each branch that was participating in the midnight launch. There were four different styles of the figure available, randomly distributed among the stores - this silver chromed Scorn was just one of the four.

:Unfortunately, Due to being a straight vacuum-metalized deco of the ''painted standard figure'', some of his robot parts were not chromed.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Platinum-Edition-Dinobots-Unleashed-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Why am I seeing things upside down? No wonder that I'm still ''scorn''.]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword

:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class figure, Scorn sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Grimlock]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

:His Dino head in the stock photos is hilariously upside down.

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*'''Black Knight Scorn''' (Deluxe, August 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Sword

: A redeco of ''Generations'' Scorn, this time in a predominantly black colour scheme with orange highlights, presumably representative of the mainly dark gray appearance of the Dinobots in the movie. '''Black Knight Scorn''' is a Takara [[exclusive]] to Edion and Bic Camera.

====Kre-O====
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Scorn.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Probably goes hat shopping with the Statue of Liberty.]]
*'''Scorn Street Chase''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Pieces'': '''106'''
**''Kreons'': Crosshairs, Vehicon x2.

: The centerpiece of the "[[Scorn Street Chase]]" set, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Scorn is a buildable dino-beast. (No, he has no alternate robot build.) His head has a small magnet in the roof of his mouth that allows him to "bite" and carry ferrous metal items, like the crest of the new Vehicon helmets, or the 2x2 circular plate that makes up the Vehicons' backpacks. He has movable (non-firing) cannons on each hip, plus he has exposed studs on his back to allow a [[Kreon]] to ride him. He features no ''Spinosaurus'' sails.

: Unfortunately, Scorn has some construction issues. His tail is extremely lightweight, providing virtually no counterbalance to his front half if you want to have him in a pose that doesn't basically have him standing vertical. His knees are simple clip-and-bar affairs that do not have enough "grip" to hold onto any real weight. When built as shown in the instructions, the jointing is awkward and leaves him with few non-tail-dragging poses. However, building his legs as shown in the promotional photography, omitting the 1x2 plates with the small slope, gives him knees that bend backwards and do a much better job of supporting his weight when standing in a natural horizontal-body pose.

: The set also comes with Kreons of [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Kre-O|Crosshairs]] and two [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicons]], plus a simple banner with "Hong Kong" in Chinese (and technically Japanese too).

* '''Scorn''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
[[File:Custom Kreon Scorn.jpg|thumb|There's just so many things that I can touch, I'm Scorn.]]
: Part of the 3rd wave of the Custom Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, this Custom Kreon Scorn is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart. Like his wave mates, he saw limited release primarily in Hasbro's Asian markets, but did eventually make it to market in the US in very limited quantities through discount stores such as Amazing Savings.
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots_Scorn.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Confuse me with a little purple dragon, and you're going home in a body-bag.]]
*'''Scorn''' (Dinobot, 2014)
: Scorn is part of the second wave of Dinobots. Scorn can transform from a ''Spinosaurus'' with two sails on its back into a robot. In dinosaur mode, Scorn is the right size to be ridden by the smaller 'Dinobot Rider' toys in this line.

:Like all Construct-Bots Dinobots, Scorn features a gear-driven gimmick. In Scorn's case, spinning a gear on his back causes his sails to lunge forward for some sort of attack.

:His nominal Dinobot Rider Partner is [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Crosshairs]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/CBScorn/scorn.htm More information on Scorn at TFU.info]''
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===The Last Knight===
====Turbo Changers====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Scorn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm all out of films, this is how I feel.]]
*'''Scorn''' (One-Step Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-28'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''
:Released as part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]'' Turbo Changers, this Scorn is an all-new mold, transforming from a one-sailed ''Spinosaurus'' into a robot in just one step. Unfortunately, due to his transformation scheme, his robot head hilariously sticks out from underneath his dino mode. He has a surprising amount of articulation for a Turbo Changer, though most of it is due to his transformation.
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====Premier Edition====
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*'''Scorn''' (Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-24'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''
[[File:TLKVoyagerScorn.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Getting a toy for a movie I don't appear in makes me ''scorn.'']]
:''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Scorn is a new Voyager-sized mold that scales with [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager Class toys 2|Grimlock]] and the rest of the Deluxe Class Dinobots. He transforms into a mechanical ''Spinosaurus''. Unlike the previous Deluxe Class figure, he has movie-accurate 3 sails on his back and his tail-arm now features several points of articulation.

:This figure has a decent heft to it due to both being large for its scale and being made largely of rubberized plastic.
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===Movie Edition===
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[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Scorn.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Scorn''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''E'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], this figure is a small representation of Scorn, taking cues from both his Deluxe and Voyager Class toys. Despite not having a hand, he has a small slot molded in his beast mode head to accommodate 3mm post accessories.
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==Notes==
*Scorn is by far the largest Dinobot appearing in the film, given his status as a ''Spinosaurus'', which is infamous (thanks to ''Jurassic Park III'') for being a much larger predator than ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. Scorn seems to take the role of being the largest Dinobot from [[Sludge (disambiguation)|Sludge]], who traditionally fills the bill in most incarnations of the Dinobots.
*Incidentally, a little more than two months after ''Age of Extinction'' hit the theater, additional fossils of ''Spinosaurus'' were unveiled to the public. The new reconstruction depicts an animal with [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140911-spinosaurus-fossil-discovery-dinosaur-science/ an even larger dorsal sail and incredibly short hindlegs]. This makes Scorn's [[alternate mode]] an outdated depiction of ''Spinosaurus'', which is a pity, considering that he was the most scientifically accurate Dinobot to appear in the movie before this revelation.
**Interestingly, this is ''also'' a [[Sludge (G1)#Notes|trait that Scorn shares with G1 Sludge]]. [[Red Alert (G1)|It's a conspiracy, I tell you!]]
*In [http://static.seibertron.com/images/movie/uploads/1414058321_a5.jpg later concept drawings], Scorn was planned to have used his spines as small projectiles.
*Scorn's Deluxe Class package photo depicts an early version of Scorn. This version's dino-mode head seems to split down the middle to form a slightly wider hand, though it does leave an unsightly gap in the head.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scorn''' (スコーン ''Sukōn'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Cháoxiào''' (Taiwan, 嘲笑, "Scorn"),'''Mièshì''' (China, 蔑视, "Scorn")

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Age of Extinction Dinobots]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Demolitions specialists]]
[[Category:Human Alliance Autobots]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Strafe (AOE)

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:''Strafe is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Pteranodon concept.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Is a knight. Is not actually a dinosaur. Or a [[Strafe (G1)|Technobot]]. Or a [[Strafe (IDW)|woman]]. You know, maybe "[[Swoop (disambiguation)|Swoop]]" might have worked better after all.]]

You'd be forgiven if, upon seeing '''Strafe''' (aka '''Swoop''') appear on the battlefield, you had some sort of embarrassing evacuation of waste. After all, the sight of a gigantic, two-headed, fire-breathing metal dragon-like pterosaur swooping down on you with lightning speed like some kind of movie monster would shake the toughest fighters. However, Strafe is an interesting contradiction in terms; while a powerful and merciless warrior on the field, off of it Strafe is one of the most friendly and approachable individuals you're ever likely to meet. He is very good friends with [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].

==Fiction==
===''Age of Extinction'' film===
[[File:AOEStrafeandBumblebee.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Strafe is about to catch his favourite meal, the [[Bumblebee (Movie)|kid-appeal character]].]]
Strafe was among the Dinobots freed from [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s ship, and subsequently yielded to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s command. During the battle in Hong Kong, Strafe aided [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] as he battled [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]]. The two fought on Strafe's back until Stinger was defeated, and Strafe got to munch on Stinger's head. Strafe aided in escorting the Seed to safety until Lockdown returned and unleashed his magnetic vortex upon the group. Though he briefly freed [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] from the vortex, the Dinobots were trapped in it again until Optimus destroyed it. Strafe helped hold the line on a bridge until the Seed was transported to safety and Lockdown was defeated. The battle over, Strafe and the Dinobots were freed from Optimus' command and parted on good terms with their new allies. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Strafe found himself the unwilling target for Bumblebee's first Dinobot riding lesson. Strafe ensured the Autobot had a rough first lesson, flying out of his reach for the majority of the time while trying to feed on scrap metal. Bumblebee laid a trap for Strafe with a tasty gear, and finally held onto a rope that had snared around his leg... but Strafe happily flew Bumblebee into a mountain's wall. Bumblebee seemed to have learned not to mess with Strafe, since he destroyed the Dinobot-riding instruction manual and quit listening to that maddeningly unhelpful narrator. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 1: Getting on a Dinobot|Getting on a Dinobot}}

===''How to Ride a Dinobot!'' comic===
Strafe was minding his own buisness in a Chinese forest when Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived, intent on learning how to ride the mighty Dinobots into battle. After Hound tried to boss about [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] and got hurled away for his efforts, Bumblebee attempted to earn their favor...by giving them treats. This went over a bit ''too'' well, and Strafe was forced to rescue the Autobot from the Dinobot stampede; but the Dinobot immediately sent Bumblebee falling to the ground when the Autobot attempted to ride him. When Grimlock caught the scent of Decepticons, Strafe rolled out with his fellow Dinobots into battle, finally letting Bumblebee ride him. {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
[[File:AOE PowerBattlers Strafe.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sadly, clicking my heels three times doesn't make me turn into Swoop.]]
*'''Dinobot Strafe''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA11'''

:Part of the initial wave of Power Battlers, Strafe features a simple transformation from a mechanical, two-headed pterosaur into a robot. In robot mode, squeezing Strafe's legs together causes him to rotate at the waist for a spin attack.

:The Japanese release of this toy, sold as '''Battle Attack Strafe''', features a different color layout that adds a lot of silver.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/PBStrafe/strafe.htm More information on Power Battlers Strafe at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Bumblebee and Strafe.jpg|thumb|right||300px|Hey, I'm a ghoul ''and'' a ghost now!]]
*'''Bumblebee & Dinobot Strafe''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)

: Part of the first wave of [[Dino Sparkers]], this non-articulated toy is a friction-motor pterosaur cast in semi-translucent plastic. When rolled along, [[sparking gimmick|"cold" sparks]] flash inside the creature's back end. Affixed to Strafe's back is a simplified figure of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] wielding one hella-long sword.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSStrafe/strafe.htm More information on Dino Sparker Strafe at TFU.info]''

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*'''Dinobot Strafe''' (One-Step Changers, 2014)

:Part of the fourth wave of One-Step Changers, Strafe transforms from robot to ''Pteranodon'' in a single step.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCStrafe/strafe.htm More information on One-Step Changer Strafe at TFU.info]''

====Generations====
[[File:AoE deluxe Strafe.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Look, to get the cool shoulder armor, I have to use a two-headed pterosaur mode, okay? Let's accept that. (Hasbro version pictured)]]
*'''Dinobot Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Series'': '''M4: #005'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''AD-24'''
**''Accessories:'' Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords

: "Generations" Strafe is a more complex and less [[gimmick]]-focused version of Strafe than the "Robots in Disguise" toy. Strafe transforms into a twin-headed ''Pteranodon'' monster. Like all the other Dinobots, Strafe's design is based on medieval knights. Twin swords peg onto his wings, and the swords can also be hand-held in robot mode. He also comes with a pressure-launch missile-firing "crossbow". Pegs on the crossbow allow the swords to attach and create a larger weapon. Both the crossbow and the swords seem to stem from unused concept art, as seen in this page. His tails are made of soft rubber, but due to his packaging, they are almost always bent at an extreme angle out of the package. This can be fixed by soaking the rubber in hot water and then correcting the bends.

: The ''Movie Advanced Series'' version of Strafe features several different paint apps.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Strafe/strafe.htm More information on Deluxe Strafe at TFU.info]''

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*'''Black Knight Strafe''' (Deluxe, December 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords

: A redeco of ''Generations'' Strafe, this time in a predominantly black colour scheme with blue highlights, presumably representative of the mainly dark gray appearance of the Dinobots in the movie. '''Black Knight Strafe''' is a Takara [[exclusive]], and was obtainable at [[Cybertron Satellite]] participant stores.

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[[File:TRU-Evolution-2-pack-Strafe.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb|"Bring Your Child to Work" day is kind of embarrassing for Strafe.]]
*'''Dinobot Strafe''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''26 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords

: Available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores in the US, UK, Canada, and Germany, this two-pack features the "Generations" Deluxe Strafe toy, with no known differences from the normal retail release, packaged with [[Swoop (G1)#TRUEvolution|'classic' Strafe]], a seemingly-unchanged re-release of the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Mini-Con [[Rav (DOTM)|Rav]]. The packaging mistakenly<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0uG8JszvCs&t=23m5s] Botcon 2014 Interview - Hasbro's Mark Weber - Transformers Manager of Global Brand Development</ref> uses the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s art instead of Swoop's G1 art and lists him as a "stealth fighter" (what our wiki described the 2010 ''Transformers'' [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]] toy as).

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[[File:TF4-Bumblebee-Strafe-Stinger-3-pack-packaging.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Damnit Bumblebee, how am I supposed to eat his head ''now''?!]]
*'''Bumblebee with Dinobot Strafe vs. Decepticon Stinger''' (3-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords

: ''Another'' unchanged release of the "Generations" Deluxe Strafe toy, only this time he's packaged in a "Scene Pack" with [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] versions of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#WalmartScenePack|Bumblebee]] (redecoed from his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class toy) and [[Stinger (AOE)#WalmartScenePack|Stinger]] (a redeco of Transformers: ''Prime'' Legion class [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]).

: This three-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom, at Müller drug stores in Germany, and at Auchan stores in Italy...thus making Strafe the ''only'' "Generations" toy from the AOE toyline to be officially released in Italy.

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Strafe.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Why do I have this nagging urge to [[Terrorsaur (BW)|try and usurp Grimlock?]]]]
*'''Bumblebee & Dinobot Strafe''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Submachine gun

: This bizarre entry is a redeco of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Terrorsaur (BW)#Toys|Terrorsaur]], a mold ''nearly 20 years old at this point'' and, up until this point, was thought to have been lost. He transforms from an organic, one-headed ''Pteranodon'' to robot mode with a [[autotransformation|spring-loaded one-step transformation]]. A small gun stores in his robot mode back which can be removed, unfolded, and pegged into his robot mode fist.

: This figure was only available as part of a two-pack with a [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion Class version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#WalmartCyberverse2pk|Bumblebee]] that was exclusively to Walmart stores in the United States and to Asda stores in the United Kingdom.

: This mold was also used for Terrorsaur, [[Fractyl#Toys|Fractyl]], [[Lazorbeak#Toys|Lazorbeak]], [[Hydra (BWN)#Toys|Hydra]], and [[Terranotron (Dinobots)|Terranotron]]. This particular mold use was repurposed as [[Garboyl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMStrafe/strafe.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' 2-pack Strafe at TFU.info]''

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*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Class figure, Strafe sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Grimlock]], and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]].
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====Construct-Bots====
[[File:ConstructBots_DinobotStrafe.jpg|thumb|300px|Why are there so many holes in my body?! I feel like a cardboard cutout!]]
*'''Strafe''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''27'''
: Part of the first wave of Dinobots, Strafe is heavily based on Strafe from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]], and can transform from a two-headed ''Pteranodon'' monster into a robot. Like all the other Dinobots in the line, Strafe can be ridden by any of the smaller Dinobot Rider toys.

:Like all Construct-Bots Dinobots, Strafe features a gear-driven gimmick. Spinning the gear on Strafe's back causes his wings to flap.

:His nominal Dinobot Rider partner is [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/CBStrafe/strafe.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Strafe at TFU.info]''
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[[File:ConstructBots_WalmartStrafe.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Neon|Am I getting your attention now?]]]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Decepticon Stinger with Strafe''' (Walmart exclusive, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''44'''
: [[Walmart]] exclusive Strafe is a redeco of the single-pack release and comes with Dinobot Riders [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]] and [[Stinger (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Stinger]]. Strafe retains all the gimmickry of his previous version.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/CBWMStrafe/strafe.htm More information on Walmart ''Construct-Bots'' Strafe at TFU.info]''
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====Kre-O====
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Strafe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

*'''Cell Block Breakout''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Pieces'': '''135'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]].

:The Cell Block Breakout set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Strafe. Strafe also features a "Dino Force Technology" gimmick on its pair of leg claws, which Strafe can use it to capture the magnet-tipped prison cell, the Vehicons and the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime Kreons.
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[[File:Custom Kreon Strafe.jpg|thumb|300px]]
* '''Strafe''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
: Part of the 3rd wave of the Custom Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, this Custom Kreon Strafe is based on his ''Age of Extinction'' counterpart. Like his wave mates, he saw limited release primarily in Hasbro's Asian markets, but did eventually make it to market in the US in very limited quantities through discount stores such as Amazing Savings.
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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-Anniversary-MB-10-Strafe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Dino Ride Strafe & Bumblebee''' ([[2017]]-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-10'''
**''Accessories'': Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords, Bumblebee figure

:''Movie The Best'' Strafe is an extensive redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' figure, featuring a completely different deco on the ''Pteranodon'' heads, robot mode head, chest, thighs, and the dino claws/knees, and his ''Pteranodon'' wings are now cast in transparent plastic. He also features retooled pegs on his back, which is used for the included poseable-but-not-transformable Bumblebee mini-figure to attach to.

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===The Last Knight===
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[[File:TLKDeluxeStrafe.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Sir Not Appearing In [[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|This Film]].]]
*'''Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-23'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''
**''Accessories'': Crossbow/launcher, missile, 2 swords

:''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Strafe is once again, a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction Generations'' Deluxe Class figure, featuring metallic light blue and silver paint applications, but does not use the translucent wings and the retooled back piece from the ''Movie The Best'' figure.
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===Movie Edition===
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Swoop.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobot Swoop''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''J'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] (and having regained the trademark for "Swoop"), this figure is a small representation of Strafe in colors based off his Deluxe Class toy from ''The Last Knight''. His dino-beak hands have small slots sculpted in them to accommodate 3mm post accessories.
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==Notes==
*According to ''Transformers'' Manager of Global Brand Development Mark Weber at New York [[Toy Fair 2014]], Strafe is named so not because of [[trademark]] reasons, but because the film's two-headed design was considered too great a departure from previous [[Swoop (disambiguation)|Swoop]] characters. Of course, this doesn't explain why various toys released around the same time that represent [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] are also named "Strafe"; the fact that [[Swoop (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Swoop's ''Titans Return'' toy]] was named "Ptero" suggests that Hasbro had lost the trademark to the name "Swoop" [[Swoop (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|until recently]]. The "Strafe" toy released in the [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line (after Hasbro regained the trademark) was also named "Swoop."
*Also, Strafe's pterosaur mode looks more like a ''Darwinopterus'' than a ''Pteranodon'', albeit two-headed, two-tailed and massively overgrown. Still, referring to Strafe as a ''Darwinopterus'' is more scientifically accurate than calling him a ''Pteranodon'', seeing as how he has teeth and long tails. Of course, either way, [[Scale|Strafe is far too big compared to most of the cast]]...
*Strafe's two pterosaur heads in the movie have some noticeable differences, with the right head having a straight beak and a larger crest as compared to the left head that has a more curved beak, a smaller crest, and two large teeth on its lower jaw. Neither head is scientifically accurate, as discussed above.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Strafe''' (ストレイフ ''Sutoreifu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Sǎoshè''' (Taiwan, 掃射, "Strafe"), '''Fēibiāo''' (China, 飞镖, "dart")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Age of Extinction Dinobots]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Human Alliance Autobots]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Snarl (AOE)

2020-04-03T12:08:12Z

Radiowave: /* Foreign names */ Adding Mandarin name for Movie Snarl

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{{disambig3|Snarl}}
:''Snarl is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:DinobotSnarlAOE.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Me Snarl am ''Stegosaurus''!]]
'''Snarl''' hates everybody. He hates the [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobots]], he hates the [[Autobot|Autobots]], and he hates the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. He even hates ''[[You|you]]''. The only time he smiles is when he stares at you... when you are dead or when he's about to murder you.<ref>''Age of Extinction Generations'' Snarl packaging bio</ref> He transforms into a robotic ''Stegosaurus''.

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==Fiction==
===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Snarl participated in a battle against the Decepticons until Optimus paused the confrontation to talk about the [[live-action film series]]. The Autobot leader introduced Snarl and the rest of the Dinobots to the audience to wrap-up his recap. Then, a pizza was delivered to the battlefield, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{storylink|Take Us Through the Movies}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
[[File:TF-AOE-Power-Battler-Snarl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Snarl''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese release date'': '''2014-[[October 18|10-18]]'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA17'''
:Power Battlers Snarl is a simplified version of the toy, with a 'Hammer Strike' gimmick, triggered by pulling down the switch on his back.

:The Japanese release of the toy features no changes from the American release, other than the packaging.

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====Generations====
[[File:AoE deluxe Snarl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"How come me, Snarl, never in the movies?! It not fair!" ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-AOE-Movie-Advanced-AD28-Snarl.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Snarl''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD28'''
**''Accessories:'' Axe-head, thagomizer

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]''-branded ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toys, Snarl transforms into a robotic ''Stegosaurus'', with a robot-mode layout inspired by his [[Snarl (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]].

:Snarl's largest pair of plates and thagomizer become a blade and a spiked mace for him to wield in robot mode, and can combine to form a large axe; this combination is not mentioned in his instructions, but he is shown wielding it in his [[stock photography]] (seen at right), albeit upside down and misassembled.

:Interestingly, one of his legs has a false head tucked into the side, while his real head folds in symmetrically on his other leg. This gives the impression that he has ''two'' dinosaur heads in robot mode, which is humorous in hindsight, given that it was once theorized that stegosaurs had two brains to control motor functions.

:The Japanese release of Snarl, as part of the ''Movie Advanced Series'' toyline, features metallic light green paint on his opaque green parts, his shoulder and pelvis parts were replaced into grey plastic, and his transparent yellow plastic is colored a bit lighter than the Hasbro edition.

:The elbow joints of Hasbro Snarl's front ''Stegosaurus'' legs were subject to a running-change. Early shipments of the figure had legs which popped off very easily at the elbow joint. This issue was addressed by adding metal pins running through the elbow joints. The Takara-Tomy release of this figure does not feature these pins, and thus still suffers from the pop-off problem.

:''Age of Extinction'' Snarl was redecoed into Generation 1 Snarl for the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]] exclusive [[Snarl (G1)#SDCCDinobots|Dinobot 4-pack]], and later [[Snarl (G1)#Platinum Edition|retooled]], again as G1 Snarl, under the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Snarl/snarl.htm More information on Deluxe Snarl at TFU.info]''
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===Universal Studios===
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[[File:Universal-Studios-Deluxe-Snarl.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Snarl''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' Axe-head, thagomizer

:''[[Transformers: Universal Studios|Univeral Studios]]'' Snarl is a redeco of the figure above, featuring a deco based on the Dinobot figures from the ''Platinum Edition'' "Dinobots Unleashed" set. Snarl was released as a [[Universal|Universal Studios]] exclusive. The stock photos on his packaging is a "digibashed" version of the original stock photos. This figure was later released on the [[Big Bad Toy Store]] website, and later stocked by Ross department stores.

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====Kre-O====
[[File:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Snarl.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Pieces'': ''203''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2, and human [[Cade Yeager#Kre-O|Autobot Driver]].

:Included in the [[Optimus Prime Dino Hauler]] kit, "Snarl" (he goes unnamed in the packaging) is a buildable Dinobot beast. The club at the end of his tail contains a magnet that attracts the metal parts on the [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#Age of Extinction|Vehicon]] helmets and backpacks. The tail is flexible soft-plastic, but springs back into a straight position so he can swat away badguys.

==Merchandise==
===Cheetos stickers===
*'''Snarl''' (2014)
{{Charstubtoys}}

==Notes==
*While his deluxe ''Age of Extinction Generations'' toy is very much a ''Stegosaurus'' like his [[Snarl (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], his character artwork and Power Attackers figure more closely resemble a ''Huayangosaurus''.
*Snarl appears to have the same personality aspect of hating everything and everyone as [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Snarl''' (スナール ''Sunāru'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Háojiào''' (China, 嚎叫, "Howl")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Age of Extinction Dinobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Knights]]

Slog (AOE)

2020-04-03T12:05:35Z

Radiowave: Adding the Mandarin name

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{{disambig3|Slog}}
:''Slog is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:movie slog card.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Not coming to a theater near you.]]

'''Slog''' is dumb. Really dumb. Even [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] can out-smart him. But it actually proves strategic, as all his brain cells have been traded to pure robot muscle. He can take out any opponent (provided that any of the other [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobots]] can point out the right way), as he is a warrior from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s ancient past who transforms into a robotic ''Apatosaurus''.
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==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Generations====
[[File:AoE voyager Slog.jpg|thumb|300px|Digivolves from Skullgreymon.]]
*'''Slog''' (Voyager Class, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 20|09-20]]'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''AD29'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' Voyager Class figures, Slog transforms from a barbarian themed robot into an amalgam of an ''Apatosaurus'' and a ''Brachiosaurus'' with spikes adorning its backside. He includes two large lance-like weapons and two smaller dual-headed clubs of some sort.

:Slog's factory applied silver paint app on his robot mode mouth is very similarly colored to his head's grey plastic, making it hard to notice unless viewed under a bright light. In some instances this silver paint app is missing from the figure because the factory didn't notice it was missing during manufacturing.

:This mold was also redecoed (and later slightly retooled) into ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Sludge (G1)#Generations|Slog]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Slog/slog.htm More information on Slog at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Thrilling 30 Amazon Slog.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Pairs well with [[Grimlock (AOE)#G1ColorVer|Grimlock G1 Color Ver.]] and [[Slug (AOE)#TFExpoG1|Dinobot Slug G1 Color Ver.]]]]
*'''Slog''' (Voyager Class, 2014)
**'''18 OF 30'''
:18 of 30 in the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' collection, this version of Slog comes in Generation 1 colors, and was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/AmazonSlog/slog.htm More information on ''Generations'' Slog at TFU.info]''

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*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Slog sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]], and [[Grimlock (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Grimlock]].
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==Merchandise==
===Topps cards===
* '''Slog''' (2014)
** Number: 18
** Power: 82
** Tech: 70
** Combat: 80
** Speed: 71

===Cheetos stickers===
{{Charstubtoys}}

==Notes==
* At some point in his development, Slog had the name "[[Clobber (disambiguation)|Clobber]]".<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/214146041944051/photos/a.992256554132992.1073741832.214146041944051/2262504693774832/?type=1&theater/ Facebook post by Ken Christiansen]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Slog''' (スロッグ ''Suroggu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yūní''' (淤泥, "Silt")
==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Age of Extinction Autobots]]
[[Category:Age of Extinction Dinobots]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]

Shockwave (Movie)

2020-03-25T21:41:33Z

Radiowave: Missing Burger King Shockwave, and Mcdonalds Happy Meal Shockwave should be put under Cyberverse Shockwave category

{{factions|decepticonfilm|hofsilver}}
{{disambig3|Shockwave}}
:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[live-action film series|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:ShockwaveDOTMgamepromo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s most bewildering foe: the faceless!]]
'''Shockwave''' was left to watch [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] long ago, but he would eventually follow the call of the [[AllSpark]] to [[Earth]]. Deadly efficient with a cold devotion to logic, Shockwave is a killing machine like few others, one of the very few who could rival Megatron, and quite popular amongst the Decepticons. In a way, [[Astrotrain (DOTM)|some]] respect him enough to willingly work with him, while [[Nitro Zeus|others]] idolize him to the point of avenging his death. Nevertheless, Shockwave is ready and willing to destroy whichever Autobots dare stand in his way with his arm-mounted [[Astro Magnum|AstroMag Cannon]].

{{bigquote|Emotionless, coldly logical, utterly ruthless... killing is all Shockwave lives for.|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]|[[Dark of the Moon issue 1|''Dark of the Moon'' #1]]}}

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The six movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
[[File:Shockwave-ROTFnewspaper.jpg|thumb|300px|Quick, add him to the character list!]]
At some point during 2009, Shockwave was caught on film and the event was written up for a newspaper article. A newspaper page with the headline "Mysterious Robot Spotted" was discarded in [[Egypt]], where it was sucked up by a rampaging [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

====''Dark of the Moon'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Jirō Saitō]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese), [[Horst Lampe]] (German), [[Alessandro Ballico]] (Italian), [[Miguel Ángel Ghigliazza]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Bernard Métraux]] (European French), [[Stéphane Rivard]] (Canadian French)}}
[[File:DOTM - ShockwaveDriller.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|"We have wormsign."]]
Shockwave and his pet [[Driller]] attacked the Autobots when they were summoned to [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant|Chernobyl]] by the Decepticon agent [[Alexi Voskhod]]. This was done as an act of misdirection to ensure that the Autobots did not realize that the Decepticons actually wanted them to find the fuel cell from the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]] located within the facility. After Optimus retrieved the fuel cell from the Driller, Shockwave emerged from it to reveal himself to Optimus, and the pair quickly retreated underground, leaving Optimus very disturbed to see Shockwave on Earth.

[[File:DOTM-Shockwavecloseup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The four tall tales of Robodian the one-eyed jerk.]]
Later, Shockwave took part in the invasion of [[Chicago]]. He and the Driller emerged from beneath the convoy of Autobots, and the Driller separated Optimus from his trailer. Shockwave left the Driller and proceeded to track down the Autobots. The [[Wrecker]]s were sent to distract him, peppering his armor with fire from their machine-guns. He used a car as a shield and fired at them, and once they drove off, he menacingly began to pursue them down the road, missing the two small Autobots, [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] and [[Brains]], who quickly fled.

[[File:830px-Dotm-shockwave&driller-film-chicago.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Wanna pet my worm?]]
Later, he noticed humans inside a building, and sent his Driller into the fray to topple a building and kill [[Sam Witwicky]], [[Carly Spencer]], [[Robert Epps]], and the other humans inside. However, the beast was killed by Optimus Prime using his flight gear. Enraged by the death of his pet, Shockwave opened fire on the Autobot leader, briefly disabling him and taking him out of the fight.

[[File:DOTM-OptimusShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Welcome to the refinery.]]
He soon joined [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] in rounding up the other Autobots. Brains and Wheelie forestalled the Decepticons from further executing their prisoners by taking control of a Decepticon gunship, and dropping [[Orbital Assault Carrier|fighters]] onto the battlefield. Shockwave retreated further away with Barricade and some other Decepticons, but the human soldiers had set a trap and fired upon them. Shockwave's face was obscured by one of their parachutes, and his eye was then shot out by the Wreckers, causing it to dangle by its wires. He then attempted to escape, but Optimus Prime came charging back into the battle, and when Shockwave fired at him, the Autobot dodged the shot, donned a set of [[knuckle-spikes]], and punched Shockwave so hard that part of his abdomen shattered. Even ''this'' did not put Shockwave down, but Prime did not give up - he punched Shockwave again, pinned the Decepticon down and tore his dangling eye out through his throat, finally killing the bloodthirsty Decepticon. Optimus then used Shockwave's cannon to shoot out the control pillar set up in the city. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
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{{note|Shockwave’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]]"; the "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]]" and "[[Movie Trilogy]]" comics; and the storybooks "[[The Lost Autobot]]," "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]," "[[Dark of the Moon: Action Pop-ups!]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
Five years after the Battle of Chicago, Shockwave was listed as "deceased" by the CIA taskforce "[[Cemetery Wind]]". {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

====''The Last Knight'' film====
Shockwave's death on Earth greatly angered fellow Decepticon [[Nitro Zeus]].<ref>Nitro Zeus' '''TRF prisoner dossier''' bio</ref>
When [[Viviane Wembly]] was abducted by [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]], she remarked that her captor had better be a famous Transformer, like Shockwave or Soundwave, perhaps unaware that both Decepticons were deceased. Hot Rod retorted that he was more impressive than either of them. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

====''Bumblebee'' film====
{{voiceactor|[[Jon Bailey]] (English), [[Shinnosuke Ogami]] (Japanese)|[[Alejandro Orozco]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
{{note|''Bumblebee'' takes place before the other films (supposedly), but was released last. As such, it is placed at the bottom here.}}
[[File:BBfilm-Shockwave-orders-Seekers-to-destroy-launchpad.jpeg|left|thumb|300px|All of ''Bumblebee'''s continuity errors are no doubt his fault.]]
After [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] had disappeared, Shockwave and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] assumed command of the Decepticon army. Under their joint leadership, the Decepticons conquered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] forcing the Autobots to abandon the planet. When the Decepticons launched a final assault on the last Autobot city, Shockwave ordered the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seekers]] to destroy the launch pad and prevent the Autobot evacuation. Despite the Seekers' attack, all the Autobots but [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] managed to escape immediate danger. After Prime was attacked by [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]], Shockwave and the other Decepticons closed in to attack the Autobot leader. Despite this, Prime managed to escape the planet. {{storylink|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}}
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===Titan movie comics===
While Starscream didn't like or trust Shockwave, he respected his intelligence and, if he had to choose, would give the nod to Shockwave being his successor. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 21|#21's Star Screams}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foundation1-Shockwavedoesntlikeit.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"'''Your star burns!''' I require frozen treats."]]
Eons after the [[Dynasty of Primes]] were vanquished, Cybertron fell into dark times. The [[AllSpark]] had been buried somewhere within Cybertron and been dismissed as a legend, and the planet itself lacked a star to orbit. As energy became more and more scarce, Cybertronians segregated into tribes. Shockwave chose to rally behind [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]], who claimed to be descended from [[Primus]] himself. However, he faced opposition from the non-believer [[Thetacon (tribe)|Thetacons]], and Shockwave joined [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and several others in repelling their attacks. Ultimately, Sentinel Prime won the day, as he and [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] were successful in locating the lost AllSpark and harnessing a new sun to orbit. This, however, did not please Shockwave. Now that the war was over, he was dissatisfied, and he no longer knew his purpose. This shocked his old friend, Megatron, and Shockwave explained that it was the journey he enjoyed, not the destination. Plus, well, that new sun was kind of bright. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}}

The next day, Megatron detailed to Shockwave how he had eavesdropped on a conversation between Sentinel and Optimus, where Sentinel had tried to pass on leadership to Optimus, who refused, unable to accept he was also a Prime. At the outskirts of [[Thetacon (polity)|Thetacon]], they encountered a [[Driller]], a subterranean lifeform that had been brought to the planet's surface by the new energy flowing through it, which was attacking a group of [[Hatchling]]s and their protector [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. Shockwave was amazed by the creature and called it "magnificent". After besting it, he joined the Cybertronian [[Defense Force]] that Sentinel placed under Megatron's command, rooting out dissident Transformers. {{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

After the war broke out he joined the Decepticons. As Starscream was asking what to do next minutes before the [[Nemesis (ROTF)|''Nemesis'']] went to space, Shockwave told him that they would obey Megatron's orders without any question. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} When the Autobots attacked [[Simfur Temple]], Shockwave attempted to apprehend [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]], but with no success. When Starscream blew up the [[Ark (DOTM)|ship]] carrying Sentinel and his [[pillar|secret weapon]], Shockwave ordered the annihilation of the retreating Autobots, but Megatron made him stand down, gleefully predicting Optimus would return with a vengeance. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

Shockwave returned with Megatron to his [[Lord High Protector citadel|citadel]] during Optimus's revenge attack. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Shockwave asked Megatron if he could kill Optimus Prime and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] after they had been stuck by the [[smelting pool]], but Megatron was disappointed by Shockwave's lack of vision. {{Storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} Optimus got inside to fight Megatron, while Starscream and Shockwave attempted to kill their former comrade Ironhide. Suddenly, the skies darkened: the Autobots had attacked the citadel to distract the Decepticons from their true goal of stealing the AllSpark from the temple. Optimus blasted Starscream and Shockwave, and the two Autobots escaped. {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}

[[File:RisingStorm2-ShockwaveAllSpark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] Some time later, after the Autobots sent the All Spark into space, Starscream left Shockwave in charge of the Decepticons still on Cybertron as he went in search of his prize. During a battle with a team of Autobots, Shockwave heard the scream of the AllSpark when it was found by [[Sector Seven]]. Leaving [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] in charge of the Decepticons on Cybertron, Shockwave set out in an impossibly fast ship, swearing not to return without the AllSpark. He crashed in [[Tunguska]], [[Siberia]] in [[1908]].<ref>''Rising Storm'' issue 2 reveals that Shockwave caused the mysterious real-life [[Tunguska event]].</ref> He remained buried there in [[stasis lock]], healing until [[Soviet Union|Soviet Russia]] found him ten years later. Using stolen research from the U.S., who had found Megatron the same way, the Russians reverse-engineered his technology to invent nuclear power plants. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} {{storylink|Frozen}}

There were no digital records of Shockwave's existence, and the physical documents pertaining to him were lost, burned, shredded or stolen in the wake of the Soviet Union's collapse. The Siberian facility was abandoned and Shockwave was left forgotten. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}}

[[File:RisingStorm_Shockwave_and_astrotrain.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Astrotrain, go away. You're spoiling the G1 ambiance around me."]]
Soundwave discovered the satirical article and its photograph, and deduced it was based on stolen Soviet documents. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}} In [[2010]], Megatron freed Shockwave and brought him to his "base" in [[Namibia]], where he was eager to get back to killing Autobots as soon as possible. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}

Shockwave and [[Astrotrain (DOTM)|Astrotrain]] made their presence known on Earth near [[Dalian]], [[China]], where they quickly disposed of the Autobots [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] and [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] and stole material for a mysterious construction project.

Shockwave began following the exploits of Earth's stranded Transformers from afar, and derided its war's combatants as idiots after watching a skirmish in [[California]]. After contacting Astrotrain for an update on their project, he tracked [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]]'s radiation trail back to Starscream's current base of operations, in a junkyard on the outskirts of [[Mexico City]]. Blasting his way through the Decepticons unwise enough to try defending Starscream, Shockwave informed the treacherous air commander that Megatron had "requested his services." Before the conversation could go any further, Astrotrain radioed Shockwave with some bad news: the "[[Brains|brain unit]]" scrap drone that held the control software for the machine he was constructing had escaped. Shockwave charged Starscream and his followers with recovering the drone. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

[[File:Risingstorm_3_shockwave_on_NEST.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Shock blast!]]
Shockwave contacted an angry Starscream who thought he was promised the Autobots would be occupied. Shockwave countered that they were occupied, but, you know, with Starscream, leaving Shockwave free to leave a message for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] at the [[NEST]] Headquarters in [[Diego Garcia]]. After killing [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]], [[Dune Runner (ROTF)|Dune Runner]], and other Autobots who stood in his way, Shockwave confronted the trembling humans left to fend for themselves. When Shockwave asked who was in command, [[Theodore Galloway]] told him that he was. Shockwave killed Galloway and the other humans save one, and he asked his question one more time. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}

After killing [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], he and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] left Diego Garcia, then he arrived in [[Philadelphia]] killing [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] in the process and shot down [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. Enraged by the death of Elita-One and the other Autobots, Optimus Prime battled Shockwave, quickly overpowering him and brutally pummeling the sadistic Decepticon. Prime was about to kill Shockwave, till Shockwave's [[Driller|"pet"]] came to save his master. The badly damaged Shockwave returned to Namibia along Starscream and Soundwave. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}
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===''BeCool'' shorts===
On a team with [[Brawl (Movie)|Tank]], '''Battle Tank''' (バトルタンク ''Batoru Tanku'') took part in the ''Quiz! BeCool'' show. Despite only being able to speak in computer noises, Battle Tank led his team to victory by correctly answering the last question. {{storylink|The Story of Quiz! BeCool}} Battle Tank later watched the filming of a movie that was interrupted by the fire brigade who confusedly thought it was an emergency. {{storylink|The Story of the Fire Brigade Dispatch!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
{{voiceactor|[[Daniel Riordan]]}}
[[File:Tf2007console shockwave.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|1% assorted Shockwave parts, 99% weapons.]]
Under the orders of Starscream, Shockwave attacked [[Tranquility]] in an effort to interfere with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s attempt to rescue [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] from [[Sector Seven]]. Prime actually had a grip on the helicopter net that held Bumblebee, but the force of Shockwave's entry mode's impact knocked him off, allowing Sector Seven to get away.

[[File:Tf2007console shockwave turret.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Death Cannon OF LOGIC!]]
Landing in downtown, the [[Triple Changer|triple-changing]] Shockwave adopted a helicopter and an artillery emplacement as his alternate modes, promptly transforming into the latter and lobbing explosives around the city. Prime, forced to cut off his rescue, charged in and pounded Shockwave until the goliath transformed and retreated to another position. Prime doggedly kept at Shockwave, following him every time he retreated, eventually defeating the Decepticon and saving Tranquility. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game (console)}}

Later, when the Autobots returned to Cybertron, Shockwave appeared on the planet alongside (and presumably leading) an army of Decepticon drones. Optimus quickly defeated the drones and once more defeated Shockwave.

{{note|Shockwave is not a playable character in the game, appearing only as a boss character during the Autobot campaign. He also appears (but does not transform) as one of the enemies battled in the Autobot campaign's bonus level set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but what this implies about Shocky is debatable at best, given the level's questionable in-game continuity.}}
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===''Transformers: Autobots/Decepticons''===
Shockwave's body-type is used for only a few Apache-based helicopter modes: the Attack Copter, the Recon Copter, and the Stealth Copter. {{Storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (PSP)===
{{voiceactor|[[Daniel Riordan]]}}
[[File:Shockwave movie psp.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|He makes up for his loss of weapons by being the most awesome character in the game. It is only logical.]]

The massive Shockwave might ''look'' like he's purely about muscle and firepower, but he's actually remarkably shrewd and cunning. Coveting the position of Decepticon leader for himself, Shockwave has been working to oust Megatron for years. As you might imagine, he and Starscream don't get along very well.

When the Decepticons arrived on Earth in search of their lost leader, Megatron, Shockwave adopted a tank as his alternate mode. Shockwave was supposed to join [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] in his attack on the [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base]] in [[Qatar]], but instead busied himself surrepticiously searching for leads to the location of the [[AllSpark]]. After receiving a communique from [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]], who informed him that the Autobots were on Earth and had discovered their own leads to the location of Megatron, Shockwave had [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] airlift him to Qatar, where he helped Blackout take care of the last few military units opposing him. He relayed Frenzy's message to Blackout, then departed for the Arctic with Thundercracker, intending to investigate the site where Megatron's body was discovered.

In the Arctic, Shockwave and Thundercracker faced resistance from an Autobot unit in the area, but fought their way through them to discover that Megatron's body had been moved by [[Sector Seven]]. The trip was not a wasted one, however: after scanning a computer terminal in the cavern, Shockwave discovered that Megatron had brought an army of drones with him to Earth to help in the search for the All Spark. These drones were presently lying dormant all over the Earth, and Shockwave schemed to reactivate them so that they could serve him as his personal army. The signal required to reanimated the drones had to be broadcast from a great height, so Shockwave and Thundercracker quickly made their way to a rocket launch site, where Shockwave programmed the code into a rocket that subsequently beamed the signal down over the Earth from space. Drones sprang to life all over the planet, and began attacking the Autobots. Shockwave's control of his
self-made army was short lived, however, as Autobots [[Trailbreaker (Movie)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] successfully transmitted a virus that shut the drones down. Simultaneously, Shockwave received another message from Frenzy that the he had discovered the location of Megatron, and that the Decepticon leader was about to reawaken.

After the Autobots defeated Megatron and most of the other Decepticons in battle in [[Center City]], Shockwave retreated back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], as did Starscream. Back on their homeworld, Shockwave and Starscream faced off for leadership of the Decepticons, with Starscream ultimately claiming victory. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (PSP)|Transformers The Game (PSP)}}

{{note|In contrast to the console version of the game, Shockwave ''is'' a playable character on the PSP.}}

===Autobot Stronghold===
Shockwave was used as the basis for an army of [[drone]] units, who were part of the constant attacks on the Autobot's [[LG]] Stronghold. For some reason, these drones had ''two'' Sparks. {{storylink|Autobot Stronghold}}

===''Web Wars''===
Shockwave battled the Autobots across the digital frontier, vying to wrestle control of numerous websites across the internet from their hands! {{storylink|Web Wars}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
{{voiceactor|[[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] (Wii version only)}}

====(Xbox 360/PS3)====
[[File:Dark of the Moon game Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Shockwave on the warpath.]]
{{Note|Shockwave is unlocked for multiplayer by completing the campaign, with an Astro Mag Cannon as primary weapon and the Mark Target ability. He is notably unable to transform, although his melee attack can kill Scouts in one hit.}}

Shockwave had crashed on Earth thousands of years ago and fell into stasis mode. He was later discovered by the Russians and a facility was built to contain him, where he was frozen to prevent him from waking up.

Three years after Megatron was wounded, the Decepticons took refuge in that same Russian facility to repair themselves. His leader [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] decided to release him, since he was needed for the upcoming operation. The base came under fire, however, thanks to Starscream leading the [[Autobot]]s straight to Megatron. The 'Cons abandoned base and left Shockwave and his [[Driller]] to thaw out.

[[File:Transformers DOTM Shockwave Game.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Give me your fac—er, I mean eye!]]
Optimus discovered Shockwave and ordered [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] to activate more freeze tanks to keep him frozen. Unfortunately, Shockwave's [[Driller|pet]] awoke from its slumber, and lashed out at the intruders. The attempts to keep him frozen eventually failed, and Shockwave woke up and decided to destroy the Autobot leader. Years under stasis meant that he wasn't fully combat ready, and it was something Optimus took advantage of when he attacked the Decepticon assassin. Shockwave soon managed to fully recover and lashed out at Prime with everything he had. Autobot reinforcements arrived to help in Optimus' assault, but were dispatched quite easily. During their skirmish, Optimus Prime (with a little help from Ratchet) deduced his weak spot as the three cylinder-shaped generators mounted on his back. With this knowledge, Optimus Prime was then able to take down Shockwave with his jetpack/machinegun upgrades, until the Driller decided to intervene, and blocked off the shots while retreating with its master.

Shortly after, Shockwave met up with Megatron, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] in Nambia, Africa. He was ordered to find a device in a nuclear power plant called Chernobyl. Shockwave agreed, and Megatron told him and the others of Operation Pillar... {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

====Autobots/Decepticons====
[[File:DOTMDS Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Shockwave was in some state where he needed to be revived and was stored in the Decepticons' base in [[Siberia]]. When the Autobots invaded the base, Megatron was forced to revive Shockwave early, but managed to get the assassin out and began preparing for the next stage of the plan. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' (mobile game)===
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{{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (mobile game)|Dark of the Moon}}
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===''MechTech Weapons Challenge''===
Bumblebee could use Shockwave's particle wave blaster to aid him in his missions to retrieve MechTech weapons technology stolen by the Decepticons. {{storylink|MechTech Weapons Challenge}}

===Bot Shots Battle Game!===
[[File:BSSHockwavescreen.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|"''You're next.''"]]
Shockwave (in his Super Bot form) was the final challenge that [[you]]r Bot Shot had to face and defeat in the [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] gladiatorial pits. Your Bot Shot prevailed, and Shockwave was knocked offline.

Shockwave also created some ''eeevil'' creatures in his lab, which your Bot Shot ''also'' had to face. Good thing your Bot Shot defeated them, then!

{{Note|Shockwave is also one of the many random Bot Shots the player can encounter in the game, and he can also be purchased in the "Bot Shop".}}
{{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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===''Transformers: Human Alliance''===
Shockwave surfaced in the North Africa Desert, his sudden appearance on Earth greatly disturbing Optimus Prime. Shockwave tangled with Optimus for a bit, growling Optimus's name repeatedly the entire time, before being driven off by the combined efforts of Optimus, [[Jake (HA)|Jake]], and [[Vanessa]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Human Alliance}}

==Commercial appearances==
Shockwave duked it out with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in front of a [[Burger King]] restaurant, while some of the patrons inside were to enraptured with savoring their Bacon Cheddar Ranch Tendercrisp sandwiches to notice. {{storylink|Commercial/Dark of the Moon#Burger King|Dark of the Moon Burger King tie-in commercial}}

==Toys==
===''Dark of the Moon''===
====''Cyberverse''====
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[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|It's a fusion of terror...]]
[[File:TF-DOTM-Cyberverse-Shockwave-Fusion-Tank-add-on-acessory.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|... and more terror.]]
*'''Shockwave / Fusion Tank''' (Cyberverse Action Set, [[2011]])
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Number:'' '''006'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV19'''
**''Accessories:'' Battle Cannon/Particle Wave Blaster, rubber hose, arm blade, missile, Chicago

:The [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Commander class Shockwave is cast in a lighter purple than his Voyager class figure. Like that larger toy, he transforms into a Cybertronian tank, and features a removable cannon, blade, and hose. He also has a [[Fusion Tank add-on|back component]] that attaches to his vehicle to form a "Fusion Tank," and that can separately transform into "Ground Weapon" and "Battle Base" modes. For safety reasons, his knee spikes is molded in rubbery plastic. Likewise, his chest ribs is also molded with the same soft plastic, but unfortunately, it could be occasionally loose. Also, due to the hose's slightly short length, raising the shoulder-mounted cannon in a firing position with the hose attached will cause it to occasionally pop off. And lastly, care must be taken on the tank's front wheels: Since they're painted, rolling them in uneven surfaces can cause the paint to chip.

:Shockwave's alternate mode has some rather annoying problems with the treads refusing to straighten out or peg onto his body and front "wheels" securely. As a result, combining him with the action set to form the "Fusion Tank" mode will result in the back treads becoming parallel with the rest of the tank... while the front treads split open and detach from the wheels.

:Like other action sets, Shockwave comes with a cardboard backdrop. In his case, it’s a scene of Chicago under attack. Oddly, the box bio mentions ''Shockwave'''s ability to drill through the ground, with no mention of his [[Driller|friend]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/FTShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Cyberverse Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[File:DOTM_Shockwave_Voyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Observation: gun hose. Conclusion: awesome.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD05'''
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Battle Cannon/Particle Wave Blaster, rubber hose, arm blade

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Voyager Class [[MechTech]] toys, Shockwave transforms into a purple Cybertronian tank. He has a large, detachable MechTech Battle Cannon on his right arm with a rubber tube which connects to his back, and a removable blade on his left arm. When a button is pushed on the rear of his arm cannon, MechTech gearing opens up the cannon, widening it and exposing more gun barrels. [[C joint]] rungs are located on Shockwave's arm-blade, with one concealed underneath said blade, two on his AstroMag cannon, two more on his backpack, and two more on his feet. Other MechTech weapons can peg into Shockwave's hands, on the barrel of his cannon, and behind each shoulder blade. Due to the nature of his MechTech weapon being integrated with his arm, it is not a prime candidate for swapping with other toys; although it does fit with the Dark of the Moon Voyager Megatron, due to its shape and color.

:The instructions tell you to keep the cannon attached to his right arm in tank mode, though it is possible to stick it in between the arms. This is done by sliding the cannon's bottom in between Shockwave's thumbs. It is fairly stable, matches some stock photography, and makes for a more coherent tank.

:Shockwave's stock photography depicts him in a much, much brighter and bluer purple, while the MechTech lever on the cannon is bright red. Although partly cropped, his packaging photography on the box-front depicts an alternative placement of his gun hose in tank mode, plugging into the port on the side of his rear treads, which actually aligns better than the awkward frontal position depicted in the [[instructions]]; in the box-back. The gun hose in vehicle mode is not shown, but since the picture was taken from a left profile, it could just be covered by the toy itself, reinforcing the alternate placement. The stock photography also depicts Shockwave's hands to be articulated at the wrists, as the right arm in the photo has the hand rotated 90 degrees from the position actually possible with the figure. Many more paint applications are also present in the stock photography, not being limited to the red lever on the cannon, with vents on the vehicle mode being picked out in silver, gold details being present on the hips, and both halves of tread on each side of the body being painted silver. Overall, the colour scheme shown on the box photography is completely different from the actual figure within, with the stock photo's silver being replaced with a metallic lilac on the hands, feet spikes and knees.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Voyager Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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[[File:DOTM-VoyagerShockwave-CyberArmour.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66|Both extremely limited and extremely unwanted.]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Shockwave''' (MechTech Voyager-Class two-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Battle Cannon/Particle Wave Blaster, rubber hose, arm blade

:Advertised as "'''SHOCKWAVE with CYBER METAL Armour'''" on the sticker, this Canadian [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] two-pack contains a redeco of Shockwave along with an unchanged ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CyberArmour|Optimus Prime]].

:His purple plastic was changed to dark blue and gray, the lilac was replaced by gray, and the gray on his face cover and feet was replaced by a dark purple, with all the grays being darker and cooler in general. Paint differences include the purple on his crotch being replaced by dark blue, the purple on his shoulders being replaced by metallic lavender, the purple on his feet being replaced by a silver that gradients towards the "toes", the bronze on all three of his "wheel" rims being replaced by pink, the bronze on the sides of his back treads being replaced by a "worn out" silver, the metallic lavender on his knee flaps being replaced by a dark silver, his spiky bumper, thighs, and head lacking paint in favor of having his ribs painted silver, and his treads and aforementioned ribs being painted in a much brighter silver than usual. His MechTech weapon has also been redecoed, with the purple housing and black hose being cast in a brighter, translucent purple plastic, the gray parts also being darker and cooler, the silver paint on the main barrel being replaced by the brighter silver, and the silver paint on the sides being replaced with a ''very'' faint and subtle brownish orange.
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[[File:DOTMVoyShockwaveStreetsideBotBrawl.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Streetside Bot Brawl''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' [[MechTech]] Battle Cannon/Particle Wave Blaster, rubber hose, arm blade

:Part of the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-exclusive "Streetside Bot Brawl" three-pack, this grey and purple redeco of Shockwave (which was an homage to the [http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/1672/ 4 Changeable Astro Magnum]'s colors) was sold with battle-damaged redecos of ''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe-Class [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Bumblebee]] and ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager-Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#StreetsideBotBrawl|Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/TRUSBBShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on "Streetside Bot Brawl" Shockwave at TFU.info]
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShotsS1 Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Brawl / Shockwave / Ironhide''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])
**''Number'': '''BP010'''
***''Fist strength'': '''235'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''835'''
***''Sword strength'': '''550'''

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' three-packs, Shockwave is a small, purple tank with a spring-loaded [[Autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

: He comes with [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#3pack|Super Bot Ironhide]] and [[Brawl (Movie)#3pack|Decepticon Brawl]]. He shares parts with the Brawl and [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Megatron]] molds.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on three-pack Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Bot_Shots_Super_Bot_Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Super Bot, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''300'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''995'''
***''Sword strength'': '''330'''

:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' single-packs, this [[redeco]] of Shockwave is cast in translucent purplish-blue, with minimal [[paint operation]]s. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|packed one per case]], and has more lopsided stats than normal Bot Shots, such as his really, ''really'' good Blaster stat.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSBShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Super Bot Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BotShots FireAssault Shockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|EMOTIONLESS & LOGICAL BURNING JUSTICE]]
*'''Decepticon Fire Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2013]])
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T017'''
***''Fist strength'': '''483'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''867'''
***''Sword strength'': '''272'''

:A redeco of the original Shockwave mold in orange and red, this version of Shockwave was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Starscream]], [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#FireAssaultTeam|Barricade]], and [[Lockdown (ROTF)#FireAssaultTeam|Lockdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDFAShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Fire Assault Shockwave at TFU.info]''
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_BattleTankShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Isn't a tank's purpose always to battle?]]
*'''Battle Tank (Shockwave)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B16'''
:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Battle Tank" is practically identical to the first, multi-packed ''Bot Shots'' Shockwave toy, the only difference being that his stickers don't depict power levels, instead depicting drawings of his vehicle mode firing away, a compass, and a walkie-talkie.
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===Kre-O===
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[[File:KreO-toy ShockwaveKW Army.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Army Shockwave''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0945'''
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, hand grenade
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Kreon]] Warriors, Shockwave has been re-imagined as if he was part of a World War I era fighting force, with tank-kibble deco, a military-style helmet, and a combat knife taking the place of his traditional gun "hand". His "face" deco is very much ''Dark of the Moon'' Shockwave, even if his colors owe more to the [[Shockwave (G1)|original Shockwave]].

:Like all the Kreons released that year (at normal retail at least), he uses the new 2015-tooling Kreon body, which basically involves small construction changes on every part below the head, making them largely incompatible with the prior Kreon parts (heads still work fine), but the new tooling adds some extra functionality and structural support.

:The Kreon Warriors were only released in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. The individual bags had also abandoned any kind of coding that identified the contents. This means getting the one you want from an unopened bag involves either trying to feel out the unique parts, or just buying the whole dang case.
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[[File:KreO-toy ShockwaveKW Ninja.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The purpose of the ninja is to flip out and calculate percentages.]]
*'''Ninja Shockwave''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0945'''
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, sai, 2 pegged shuriken
:Also part of the first wave of Kreon Warriors, Ninja Shockwave replaces his gun-hand with a huge lavender stabby-blade, and has a pair of shuriken pegged to his legs for quick throwing. He even has a ninja hood to emulate his enclosed helmet.

:All the aggravation of the blind-bagged, non-US distribution above applies to this one as well.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:Transformers-Movie-MB-04-Shockwave.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Voyager, [[2017]]-[[February 4|02-04]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-04'''
**''Accessories'': [[MechTech]] Battle Cannon/Particle Wave Blaster, rubber hose, arm blade
:Released as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the [[live-action film series]], this Shockwave is an extensive redeco of his Voyager Class toy. Shockwave features a deco similar to, but not the same as, the ''Dark of the Moon'' prototype figure's paint applications.
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===The Last Knight===
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Decepticon Shockwave''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''
:Released in Series 2 of [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Shockwave is a small soft-plastic transformable figure based on his appearance in ''Dark of the Moon''. He changes from robot to Cybertronian tank in a few simple steps. He has articulated shoulders and his hands can grip 3mm posts and other small accessories. Like all Tiny Turbo Changers, he can't roll in vehicle mode.

:His [[instructions]] show his front-scoops/feet-soles with tech detailing that does not exist on the actual toy.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-Leader-Class-Shockwave.jpg|upright=2|thumb|All of these accessories and no Driller? We were robbed!]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Leader Class, [[2019]])
**''ID Number:'' '''56'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SS-45'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 29]], [[2020]]'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Brains#Studio Series|Brains]] figure, [[Wheelie (ROTF)#Studio Series|Wheelie]] figure, [[NEST]] Paratrooper, sword, "[[Chicago]] Warzone" backdrop
:''[[Studio Series]]'' Shockwave transforms from robot mode to a Cybertronian tank in 17 steps. He is a mostly new sculpt (though he reuses some parts from the ''Studio Series'' [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Studio Series|Voyager Class ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron figure]], notably the arm joints, hip pieces as well as his tank treads), with the hose being connected into the cannon. He comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Chicago.

:While the original promotional render showcased his purple coloring in solid, brighter shade, the figure itself has purple color applied mostly with extensive dry-brushed paint applications over black plastic, with the only purple plastic being in his feet. Similar silver dry-brushing technique is also present in his arm-blade.

:While roughly Voyager-sized (as stated before, he even reuses some parts from a Voyager Class figure), he is sold under the Leader Class price point, with the additional budget being devoted not only to his large cannon and an arm blade, but also to a surprising ''three'' additional included figurines, namely with a scale accurate Brains, Wheelie and the parachuting NEST soldier that obscures his face, with a parachute made from clear white plastic film.

:With Wheelie and Brains being 1.5cm tall, you will ''definitely'' lose them. Unfortunately, the parachuting soldier does not descend slowly when you drop him from a high altitude.

:It is worth noting that there is an extensive use of rubbery plastic for this mold, possibly [[for safety reasons]], with his gun barrel, hose, spikes on his legs, hand, right thumb and blade being cast from said material.

:Although the instructions show that the hose port is facing backwards in the tank mode, due to the short length of the hose in the actual figure it is impossible to do this. Fortunately, the port can be rotated downwards and even inwards to avoid the tube from being awkwardly disconnected.

:Depending on the individual quality of the figure, it can be a bit tricky to get Shockwave to stand up straight, as the weight of his backpack can cause him to fall back on his ankles.

:He first saw release in Hong Kong in December 2019.

==Merchandise==
===Thrilling 30===
*'''Shockwave''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''2 / #27'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Shockwave was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Shockwave figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Bumblebee]], [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Ironhide]], [[Soundwave (ROTF)#Thrilling 30|Soundwave]] and [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Thrilling 30|Barricade]].

===Burger King===
*'''Flip-Out Shockwave''' (Burger King, 2011)
:A plastic Shockwave head which opens to allow a small body to flip-out, resulting in a "super-deformed" figure which is otherwise reasonably accurate to his on-screen appearance.
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==Notes==
[[File:TF2007game-ShockwaveConcept-ApacheTransform.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|Being [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] is illogical. Resembling him is logical.]]
*[[Transformers The Game (console)|''Transformers: The Game'']] Shockwave was designed by artist [[Ken Christiansen]]. His original flying altmode was to be an {{w|Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Warthog}}, but to reduce the mass discrepancy with the {{w|howitzer}} mode, Christansen changed this to an {{w|Boeing AH-64 Apache|AH-64 Apache}} and bulked up the Howitzer into a made-up "super-howitzer".<ref>[http://badflipblog.blogspot.co.uk/2009/11/tf1-shockwave-01.html TF1 - Shockwave 01:] ...apparently in the Traveler's Tales game design... they had Shockwave as a triple changer. Somehow Hasbro let us have it, and I went to work. Working on mass and trying to keep the ratios consistent on the other drones, I piped up and said no way a Howitzer can change into a Warthog. So I pitched the Apache helicopter, (because they wanted to retain the flying dynamic) with it's very slender body, it could at least be plausible to change into a Howitzer, with a little help..the math came out to the Apache having about 32% more mass than the Howitzer. So I took the opportunity to invent a SUPER Howitzer; to beef up the mass, add a few helicopter armament cues, and pull in some G1 Shockwave character cues, namely the diamond shaped chest elements, to create a more well-rounded three way mode</ref>
*Christansen originally intended TFTG Shockwave to be a dull green, as seen right, but was asked to make him purple for the final version, after attempting a "compromise" black.<ref>[http://badflipblog.blogspot.co.uk/2009/11/tf1-shockwave-03.html TF1 - Shockwave 03:] I had set up Shockwave to be a military green, to match the other military based movie Decepts, but I did get asked to explore the purple. I thought it looked a little silly - OK, a lot silly - being the true purple of G1 lore, so I tried a compromise with a purple based black color...</ref>
*The "Attack Copter", "Recon Chopper" and "Stealth Chopper" [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-]][[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|A-Bot]] vehicle modes from the [[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Nintendo DS video games]] transform into robot modes bearing some resemblance to Shockwave. The Attack Chopper is the only one that can be customized to appear purple, though.
*The photo on the newspaper article in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' is of [[:Image:Shockwaveministatue.jpg|Palisades's statue]] of [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 Shockwave]], with something digitally added in the foreground.
*Promotion for ''Dark of the Moon'' heavily touted Shockwave as the new main villain of the film, presumably to conceal [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s unexpected betrayal halfway through the movie. Media coverage often described Shockwave as the ruler of Cybertron while the other Transformers were fighting on Earth,<ref name="pushpops">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/transformers-3-plot-summary-revealed-170756/ "Transformers 3 Plot Summary Revealed"], TFW2005, October 2010.</ref> and while IDW's comics would toy with this idea a little bit, it had no bearing on his depiction in the film. It's generally thought to have been a {{w|Chinese whispers|chinese whisper}} that resulted from mainstream media independently researching the character and reporting information on his [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Shockwave (G1)|namesake]] (though that didn't stop its inclusion in the ''official plot summary'' from Paramount's German branch, which also claimed that Shockwave was the robot inside the ''[[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]]'' in the trailer).<ref name="germansite">[http://www.transformers3-film.de/ Official German DOTM site] including faulty plot summary.</ref>
*In what was presumably an attempt to hide his finalized movie design, Shockwave appeared in IDW's prequel comic with an alternate Cybertronian body with a jet alternate mode before being badly damaged at the end of ''Rising Storm'', necessitating his reconstruction into his movie form. While his toy transforms into a tank, he never transforms in either the film or the video game.
[[File:ShockwaveBoxartFace.jpg|thumb|150px|right|"Logically, I must gnaw your head off."]]
*Bucking tradition, this Shockwave has a mouth.
*In contrast to his highly promoted nature and major presence in the movie comics, Shockwave receives minimal screentime in the finished film, with only one understandable line of dialogue (snarling Optimus's name at Chernobyl). As with [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] in the first film, and multiple characters in the second, he emits a lot of gnashing, gurgling noises that could be mistakenly interpreted as dialogue if one strains hard to hear something in them—one of his snarls to the Driller before it dives into the skyscraper, for instance, sounds sort of like "Commence". As happened with [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD, the subtitle writer misinterpreted one of Shockwave's snarls as the hilarious sentence, "Driller-bot is thirsty". In contrast, while he still has a minimal presence in ''Bumblebee'', he has two lines of intelligible dialogue more in line with [[Shockwave (G1)|his Generation 1 counterpart]].
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 Shockwave]]'s original voice actor, [[Corey Burton]] had no desire to return to the role for ''Dark of the Moon'', explaining "[I] have practically no interest in that kind of mega-budget movie enterprise involvement". He noted that the inspiration for his Shockwave voice, {{w|David Warner (actor)|David Warner}}, was rumored to have been considered,<ref>[http://www.coreyburton.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=2707&highlight=#2707 Corey Burton's message board post.]</ref> but in the end, Shockwave's almost-entirely-wordless-snarl-based role went to Frank Welker. There's a nice touch of symmetry in the casting, with Welker taking over a Burton-originated role not long after Burton took on a Welker-originated character in [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' Megatron]].
*Hasbro's online bio for Shockwave claims he had spent decades trapped under Chernobyl, but this was not reflected in any actual media; both the video game and ''Rising Storm'' comics have him held at a different Russian facility from which he is freed shortly before the film's events, and the film itself doesn't give any indication that his appearance at Chernobyl in its opening scenes is an "escape" of any kind.
*Shockwave's AstroMag cannon is a reference to [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|the original Shockwave's]] toy mold being first released by ToyCo as the "[http://www.robot-japan.com/Gallery/Takara/Transformers/G1/AstroMagnum/Toybox-Astro-Magnum.asp 4 Changeable Astro Magnum]". Though described as a particle or laser cannon in most related ''Dark of the Moon'' media, it appears to be some variety of cluster missile launcher in the movie proper.
*Select [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores in the US had a promotion for a Shockwave poster with the purchase of any [[Transformers brand]] [[toy]] from [[June 5]], 2011 to [[June 11]], 2011.
[[File:DOTM-Shock TLK-Nitro head comp.jpg|thumb|250px|right|"Logically, ''we'' must gnaw your head off."]]
*Early artwork for Shockwave for ''Dark of the Moon'' showed '''Blitzwing''' as a working name for the character, obviously an attempt to hide his identity during production.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/TF3.htm Josh Nizzi DOTM concepts.]</ref>
*Shockwave's appearance in a [[Burger King]] commercial that depicts him fighting Optimus Prime does not depict any scene in the film. Rather, the animation places Shockwave's model over Sentinel Prime's motions during part of his own fight against Optimus.
*Shockwave's model is reused for the "[[Two Head]]"s from ''Age of Extinction'', with the biggest differences being a second one-horned head and the lack of an arm cannon.
*Shockwave's head design is also reused and modified for [[Nitro Zeus]], hence the reason Shockwave is mentioned in his bio.
*Shockwave's design in ''Bumblebee'' is heavily inspired by his Generation 1 [[Shockwave (G1)|namesake]].
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shockwave''' (ショックウェーブ ''Shokkuwēbu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sokkoló''' ("Shocker")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jèn-dàng-pō''' (震盪波, "Shock Wave"), '''Zhèngdàngbō''' (震荡波, "Shock Wave")

==See also==
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*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon who's to blame for everything from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Shockblast]], the murderous Decepticon berserker from [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']].
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the loyal Decepticon spy from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon scientist from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon mad scientist from [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|''Cyberverse'']].}}

== References ==
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==External links==
*''Transformers: The Game'' Shockwave [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tf1-shockwave-01.html concepts], [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tf1-shockwave-02.html vehicle mode renderings], [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tf1-shockwave-03.html robot mode and head concepts], [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tf1-shockwave-04.html final robot mode rendering] and [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tf1-shockwave-05.html transformation animation guide] on Ken Christiansen's blog.
*[http://www.gamespot.com/video/932116/6172356/transformers-the-game-interview-1 ''Transformers: The Game'' video interview with Daniel Suarez, featuring Shockwave footage]

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