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Kyrian2008: /* Age Of The Primes */

2026-01-27T17:32:06Z

Age Of The Primes

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	*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]''' (Multi-pack, 2025)		*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]''' (Multi-pack, 2025)

	*'''[[Swoop_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Swoop]] '''\|''' [[Sludge_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Sludge]](Multi-pack, 2026)		*'''[[Swoop_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Swoop]] '''\|''' [[Sludge_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Sludge]]''' (Multi-pack, 2026)

	:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.		:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.

Kyrian2008: /* Age Of The Primes */ i put a image of Swoop for aotp g2 dinobots to give variety since a picture of ss86 grimlock is already above

2026-01-27T17:30:54Z

Age Of The Primes: i put a image of Swoop for aotp g2 dinobots to give variety since a picture of ss86 grimlock is already above

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	===''Age Of The Primes''===		===''Age Of The Primes''===
	[[File:~~AotpG2Grimlock~~.jpg\|thumb\|beside=2.0\|''Age Of The Primes'' ~~Grimlock~~]]		[[File:AOTP GenSelects G2Swoop.jpg\|thumb\|beside=2.0\|''Age Of The Primes'' Swoop]]

	*'''[[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Grimlock/Wheelie]]''' (Leader Class, 2025)		*'''[[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Grimlock/Wheelie]]''' (Leader Class, 2025)

	*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]''' (Multi-pack, 2025)		*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]''' (Multi-pack, 2025)

	*'''[[Swoop_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Swoop]] '''\|''' [[Sludge_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Sludge]]		*'''[[Swoop_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Swoop]] '''\|''' [[Sludge_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Sludge]](Multi-pack, 2026)

	:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.		:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.

Kyrian2008: /* Age Of The Primes */ added g2 Swoop and sludge

2026-01-22T21:20:08Z

Age Of The Primes: added g2 Swoop and sludge

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	*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]''' (Multi-pack, 2025)		*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]''' (Multi-pack, 2025)

			*'''[[Swoop_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Swoop]] '''\|''' [[Sludge_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Dinobot Sludge]]

	:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.		:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.

BerylRoll at 16:17, 21 January 2026

2026-01-21T16:17:26Z

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	{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} The Dinobots managed to free themselves and turn the dinosaurs against the Decepticons. Optimus took their adventures on the island as proof the Dinobots were fit to return to Autobot HQ.{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}		{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} The Dinobots managed to free themselves and turn the dinosaurs against the Decepticons. Optimus took their adventures on the island as proof the Dinobots were fit to return to Autobot HQ.{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

	At one point, the Dinobots became sick of only being used as the hammer of the Autobot army, so they deserted, saying that they would fight when ''they'' wanted to. However, the Dinobots were called in when the Autobots and the Decepticons began suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. During the battle with the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], they were accidentally sent to Cybertron, where they briefly reduced [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] to the role of chew toy. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} However, Shockwave altered the Dinobots' memory circuits and forced them to work in the [[Cybertonium Pit]]. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]] managed to rescue them, and the Dinobots decided to follow Optimus Prime's orders... until such time that they decided not to do so. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}		At one point, the Dinobots became sick of only being used as the hammer of the Autobot army, so they deserted, saying that they would fight when ''they'' wanted to. However, the Dinobots were called in when the Autobots and the Decepticons began suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. During the battle with the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], they were accidentally sent to Cybertron, where they briefly reduced [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] to the role of chew toy. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} However, Shockwave altered the Dinobots' memory circuits and forced them to work in the [[Cybertonium Pit]]. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly (G1)\|Carly]] managed to rescue them, and the Dinobots decided to follow Optimus Prime's orders... until such time that they decided not to do so. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

	[[File:TFTM Dinobots Robot Mode.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|One of many, many moments in TFTM where Snarl is ''just'' out of shot.]]		[[File:TFTM Dinobots Robot Mode.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|One of many, many moments in TFTM where Snarl is ''just'' out of shot.]]
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	=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====		=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
	[[File:Battle of Neo Scramble City.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|If you're thinking this looks one-sided, you're right. The Dinobots cleaned house.]]		[[File:Battle of Neo Scramble City.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|If you're thinking this looks one-sided, you're right. The Dinobots cleaned house.]]
	When a time gate was detected on Dinobot Island in [[2050]], [[Carly]] alerted the Dinobots to its presence. In response, they, [[Slash (POTP)\|Slash]] and [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] included, were called to meet about it by Grimlock. They saw the [[Quintesson]]s emerge from the temporal portal, and the aliens quickly decided to sic their [[Allicon]]s on the Dinobots so that the dinosaurs could be flipped as merchandise. The Dinobots obviously didn't agree with this scheme and easily fended off the Allicons, prompting the lead [[Quintesson Judge]] to use the [[Recreator]] to summon [[Predaking (G1)\|Predaking]]. Predaking took easy care of the Dinobots till [[Primus#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Primus]] from the past encouraged Grimlock to tap into [[Earth]]'s [[Angolmois Energy]]. This, combined with Grimmaster's [[Energon Matrix]], allowed the five core Dinobots to combine into [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]]. Despite Predaking trying to use Slash as a hostage, the Dinobot combiner was able to defeat his opponent and send the component [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] fleeing, as well as the Quintessons. Right after, they were contacted by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Spike Witwicky]], who alerted the Dinobots to the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]] and Carly being injured in the process. After leaving Slash to babysit the island, the		When a time gate was detected on Dinobot Island in [[2050]], [[Carly (G1)\|Carly]] alerted the Dinobots to its presence. In response, they, [[Slash (POTP)\|Slash]] and [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] included, were called to meet about it by Grimlock. They saw the [[Quintesson]]s emerge from the temporal portal, and the aliens quickly decided to sic their [[Allicon]]s on the Dinobots so that the dinosaurs could be flipped as merchandise. The Dinobots obviously didn't agree with this scheme and easily fended off the Allicons, prompting the lead [[Quintesson Judge (G1)\|Quintesson Judge]] to use the [[Recreator]] to summon [[Predaking (G1)\|Predaking]]. Predaking took easy care of the Dinobots till [[Primus#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Primus]] from the past encouraged Grimlock to tap into [[Earth]]'s [[Angolmois Energy]]. This, combined with Grimmaster's [[Energon Matrix]], allowed the five core Dinobots to combine into [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]]. Despite Predaking trying to use Slash as a hostage, the Dinobot combiner was able to defeat his opponent and send the component [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] fleeing, as well as the Quintessons. Right after, they were contacted by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Spike Witwicky]], who alerted the Dinobots to the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]] and Carly being injured in the process. After leaving Slash to babysit the island, the
	Volcanicus components set out to help their old friend. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}The Dinobots sided with the humans against the Selectors, fighting both Autobots and Decepticons until they were the last ones standing as Volcanicus.{{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 2}} The Dinobot combiner was ambushed by the [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]], who worked for the Quintessons.{{storylink\|Abominus comic 1}}		Volcanicus components set out to help their old friend. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}The Dinobots sided with the humans against the Selectors, fighting both Autobots and Decepticons until they were the last ones standing as Volcanicus.{{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 2}} The Dinobot combiner was ambushed by the [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]], who worked for the Quintessons.{{storylink\|Abominus comic 1}}
	They were eventually summoned to the previous universe by Primus to help with the huge conflict taking place there over [[Star Power]] and Angolmois Energy. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}		They were eventually summoned to the previous universe by Primus to help with the huge conflict taking place there over [[Star Power]] and Angolmois Energy. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}

AzimuthAcolyte: Forge -> Forge (arena) update

2025-09-27T18:35:00Z

Forge -> Forge (arena) update

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	Grimlock and Slag were soldiers even before the war, and met each other when they were both thrown in a brig for pissing off their commanding officers (''shooting'' them in Slag's case). Bonding over their mutual desire to get things done and ignore the rules, they decided to form their own strike team: the Dynobots. In a personal quirk, however, Slag didn't want them to be seen as a ''proper'' team. {{storylink\|Maximum Dinobots issue 2\|Maximum Dinobots #2}} Their newly formed team of misfits became members of the [[Primal Vanguard]] under [[Nominus Prime]] and (somehow) model soldiers, acting as a Covert Strike Force with a spotless and admirable service record until one mission went wrong. While searching for terrorists beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]], the group ran into strange [[cyber-morphic predator]]s, leading to an encounter that killed their medic [[Skar (IDW)\|Skar]] and left the others unstable and with dangerous monstrous altmodes [[Scanning\|scanned]] from the beasts. Upon their return supervisors wanted to study them to learn about Skar's method of "dynamic alt-mode adaption", but the team feeling broken and betrayed broke free and went on the run. {{storylink\|Underworld (IDW)\|Underworld}}		Grimlock and Slag were soldiers even before the war, and met each other when they were both thrown in a brig for pissing off their commanding officers (''shooting'' them in Slag's case). Bonding over their mutual desire to get things done and ignore the rules, they decided to form their own strike team: the Dynobots. In a personal quirk, however, Slag didn't want them to be seen as a ''proper'' team. {{storylink\|Maximum Dinobots issue 2\|Maximum Dinobots #2}} Their newly formed team of misfits became members of the [[Primal Vanguard]] under [[Nominus Prime]] and (somehow) model soldiers, acting as a Covert Strike Force with a spotless and admirable service record until one mission went wrong. While searching for terrorists beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]], the group ran into strange [[cyber-morphic predator]]s, leading to an encounter that killed their medic [[Skar (IDW)\|Skar]] and left the others unstable and with dangerous monstrous altmodes [[Scanning\|scanned]] from the beasts. Upon their return supervisors wanted to study them to learn about Skar's method of "dynamic alt-mode adaption", but the team feeling broken and betrayed broke free and went on the run. {{storylink\|Underworld (IDW)\|Underworld}}

	Following their disappearance from the public eye, the Dynobots began competing in underground gladiator fights at the [[Forge]] in [[Kaon (polity)\|Kaon]]. When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] put out a call for combatants, the Dynobots were amongst those who were shown grudging respect by the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] as opposed to the remainder of the "amateurs" in the crowd. {{storylink\|Megatron Origin issue 3\|Megatron Origin #3}}		Following their disappearance from the public eye, the Dynobots began competing in underground gladiator fights at the [[Forge (arena)\|Forge]] in [[Kaon (polity)\|Kaon]]. When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] put out a call for combatants, the Dynobots were amongst those who were shown grudging respect by the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] as opposed to the remainder of the "amateurs" in the crowd. {{storylink\|Megatron Origin issue 3\|Megatron Origin #3}}

	[[File:Dinobots Autocracy Endgame.jpg\|left\|upright=1.6\|thumb]]		[[File:Dinobots Autocracy Endgame.jpg\|left\|upright=1.6\|thumb]]

AzimuthAcolyte: Requiem Blaster (Megatronus) -> Requiem Blaster (Thirteen) update

2025-09-23T04:41:13Z

Requiem Blaster (Megatronus) -> Requiem Blaster (Thirteen) update

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	In the aftermath of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], the Dinobots took up residence in the [[Primal Swamp]] and enjoyed the peacetime. When the threat of the world ending caused fighting to resume across Cybertron, the Dinobots blamed [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] and attacked him and his compatriots when they appeared in the swamp. Each of the Dinobots held their own against their opponents, but were eventually subdued by [[Victorion]]. Refusing to surrender, the Dinobots formed [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]] and resumed their assault. {{storylink\|The Swamp}} Getting into a fight with Predaking, Volcanicus was knocked into a pool of energon. Unable to free himself, he split back into his smaller components. Now somewhat convinced that Megatron truly wasn't behind recent events, Grimlock offered his aid in their quest. {{storylink\|Primal (POTP)\|Primal}} Unable to agree with his decision, the other Dinobots departed, with Sludge taking on a leadership role. Unfortunately, they were found by [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Cron]], who attacked and soundly defeated them. Rodimus grabbed Sludge and started torturing him until Snarl confessed Megatron was headed for the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. Momentarily possessed by [[Unicron]], Rodimus killed Sludge and departed with Overlord, with the others mourning the loss of their own.		In the aftermath of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], the Dinobots took up residence in the [[Primal Swamp]] and enjoyed the peacetime. When the threat of the world ending caused fighting to resume across Cybertron, the Dinobots blamed [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] and attacked him and his compatriots when they appeared in the swamp. Each of the Dinobots held their own against their opponents, but were eventually subdued by [[Victorion]]. Refusing to surrender, the Dinobots formed [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]] and resumed their assault. {{storylink\|The Swamp}} Getting into a fight with Predaking, Volcanicus was knocked into a pool of energon. Unable to free himself, he split back into his smaller components. Now somewhat convinced that Megatron truly wasn't behind recent events, Grimlock offered his aid in their quest. {{storylink\|Primal (POTP)\|Primal}} Unable to agree with his decision, the other Dinobots departed, with Sludge taking on a leadership role. Unfortunately, they were found by [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Cron]], who attacked and soundly defeated them. Rodimus grabbed Sludge and started torturing him until Snarl confessed Megatron was headed for the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. Momentarily possessed by [[Unicron]], Rodimus killed Sludge and departed with Overlord, with the others mourning the loss of their own.

	Elsewhere, in the [[Cataclysm Tundra]], Grimlock followed Megatron's group into the Sanctorum and learned of the [[Requiem Blaster (~~Megatronus~~)\|Requiem Blaster]]'s history, though they were interrupted by Overlord and Rodimus's arrival. {{storylink\|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)\|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} Grimlock helped in the battle, {{storylink\|Countdown (POTP)\|Countdown}} and though Overlord was defeated, [[The Fallen\|Megatronus]] appeared and swiped the Requiem Blaster, followed by Rodimus. {{storylink\|Consequences}} Grimlock agreed to follow the others to the [[Well of All Sparks\|Well of Sparks]] to stop Megatronus, but was temporarily weakened by the activation of his doomsday device. The other Dinobots, still standing around Sludge's body, also exhibited signs of being drained. In spite of this, Grimlock pressed on and helped battle Megatronus, stopping only when his body was subsumed in flames and unable to move. {{storylink\|Collision Course}} He ultimately escaped the flames and helped shut down the machine, {{storylink\|Megatronus Unleashed}} as well as turn Rodimus back to Hot Rod. After Megatron sacrificed himself to save them all, Grimlock returned to the Primal Swamp and joined the other Dinobots in grieving for their fallen comrade. {{storylink\|Saga's End}}		Elsewhere, in the [[Cataclysm Tundra]], Grimlock followed Megatron's group into the Sanctorum and learned of the [[Requiem Blaster (Thirteen)\|Requiem Blaster]]'s history, though they were interrupted by Overlord and Rodimus's arrival. {{storylink\|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)\|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} Grimlock helped in the battle, {{storylink\|Countdown (POTP)\|Countdown}} and though Overlord was defeated, [[The Fallen\|Megatronus]] appeared and swiped the Requiem Blaster, followed by Rodimus. {{storylink\|Consequences}} Grimlock agreed to follow the others to the [[Well of All Sparks\|Well of Sparks]] to stop Megatronus, but was temporarily weakened by the activation of his doomsday device. The other Dinobots, still standing around Sludge's body, also exhibited signs of being drained. In spite of this, Grimlock pressed on and helped battle Megatronus, stopping only when his body was subsumed in flames and unable to move. {{storylink\|Collision Course}} He ultimately escaped the flames and helped shut down the machine, {{storylink\|Megatronus Unleashed}} as well as turn Rodimus back to Hot Rod. After Megatron sacrificed himself to save them all, Grimlock returned to the Primal Swamp and joined the other Dinobots in grieving for their fallen comrade. {{storylink\|Saga's End}}

	===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===		===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===

Locoman at 14:49, 30 August 2025

2025-08-30T14:49:34Z

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	*[[Strafe (IDW)\|Strafe]] (two-headed monster)—an outsider with a mutated beast form		*[[Strafe (IDW)\|Strafe]] (two-headed monster)—an outsider with a mutated beast form
	*[[Slash (POTP)\|Slash]] (''Velociraptor'')—a tracker		*[[Slash (POTP)\|Slash]] (''Velociraptor'')—a tracker
			*[[Spike (MLP)\|Spike]] (dragon)—a youngster deputized as an honorary member of the team
	*[[Reptaurica]] (''Spinosaurus'')—a primal proto-Dinobot		*[[Reptaurica]] (''Spinosaurus'')—a primal proto-Dinobot
	*[[Snapbeak]] (''Oviraptor'')—a by-the-books warrior		*[[Snapbeak]] (''Oviraptor'')—a by-the-books warrior

Wikimaniac: /* Age Of The Primes */

2025-08-11T01:17:28Z

Age Of The Primes

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	[[File:AotpG2Grimlock.jpg\|thumb\|beside=2.0\|''Age Of The Primes'' Grimlock]]		[[File:AotpG2Grimlock.jpg\|thumb\|beside=2.0\|''Age Of The Primes'' Grimlock]]

	*'''[[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Grimlock/Wheelie]]'''(Leader Class, 2025)		*'''[[Grimlock_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Grimlock/Wheelie]]''' (Leader Class, 2025)

	*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]'''(Multi-pack, 2025)		*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]''' (Multi-pack, 2025)

	:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.		:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.

Wikimaniac: /* Age Of The Primes */

2025-08-11T01:14:41Z

Age Of The Primes

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	*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]'''(Multi-pack, 2025)		*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]'''(Multi-pack, 2025)

	:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their ~~respective~~ G2 colors ~~(the most common variant for each)~~.		:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their most commonly-released G2 colors.
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Wikimaniac: /* Age Of The Primes */

2025-08-11T01:13:41Z

Age Of The Primes

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	*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]'''(Multi-pack, 2025)		*'''[[Snarl_(G1)#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Snarl]] '''\|''' [[Slag_(G1)/toys#Age_of_the_Primes\|G2 Universe Dinobot Slug]]'''(Multi-pack, 2025)

	:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with ~~each Dinobot~~ now in their respective G2 colors (the most common variant for each).		:Redecoes of the ''Studio Series'' Leader toys, with the Dinobots now in their respective G2 colors (the most common variant for each).
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	{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} The Dinobots managed to free themselves and turn the dinosaurs against the Decepticons. Optimus took their adventures on the island as proof the Dinobots were fit to return to Autobot HQ.{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}		{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} The Dinobots managed to free themselves and turn the dinosaurs against the Decepticons. Optimus took their adventures on the island as proof the Dinobots were fit to return to Autobot HQ.{{storylink\|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

	At one point, the Dinobots became sick of only being used as the hammer of the Autobot army, so they deserted, saying that they would fight when ''they'' wanted to. However, the Dinobots were called in when the Autobots and the Decepticons began suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. During the battle with the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], they were accidentally sent to Cybertron, where they briefly reduced [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] to the role of chew toy. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} However, Shockwave altered the Dinobots' memory circuits and forced them to work in the [[Cybertonium Pit]]. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]] managed to rescue them, and the Dinobots decided to follow Optimus Prime's orders... until such time that they decided not to do so. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}		At one point, the Dinobots became sick of only being used as the hammer of the Autobot army, so they deserted, saying that they would fight when ''they'' wanted to. However, the Dinobots were called in when the Autobots and the Decepticons began suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. During the battle with the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], they were accidentally sent to Cybertron, where they briefly reduced [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] to the role of chew toy. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} However, Shockwave altered the Dinobots' memory circuits and forced them to work in the [[Cybertonium Pit]]. [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly (G1)\|Carly]] managed to rescue them, and the Dinobots decided to follow Optimus Prime's orders... until such time that they decided not to do so. {{storylink\|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

	[[File:TFTM Dinobots Robot Mode.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|One of many, many moments in TFTM where Snarl is ''just'' out of shot.]]		[[File:TFTM Dinobots Robot Mode.jpg\|upright=1.4\|thumb\|One of many, many moments in TFTM where Snarl is ''just'' out of shot.]]
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	=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====		=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
	[[File:Battle of Neo Scramble City.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|If you're thinking this looks one-sided, you're right. The Dinobots cleaned house.]]		[[File:Battle of Neo Scramble City.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|If you're thinking this looks one-sided, you're right. The Dinobots cleaned house.]]
	When a time gate was detected on Dinobot Island in [[2050]], [[Carly]] alerted the Dinobots to its presence. In response, they, [[Slash (POTP)\|Slash]] and [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] included, were called to meet about it by Grimlock. They saw the [[Quintesson]]s emerge from the temporal portal, and the aliens quickly decided to sic their [[Allicon]]s on the Dinobots so that the dinosaurs could be flipped as merchandise. The Dinobots obviously didn't agree with this scheme and easily fended off the Allicons, prompting the lead [[Quintesson Judge]] to use the [[Recreator]] to summon [[Predaking (G1)\|Predaking]]. Predaking took easy care of the Dinobots till [[Primus#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Primus]] from the past encouraged Grimlock to tap into [[Earth]]'s [[Angolmois Energy]]. This, combined with Grimmaster's [[Energon Matrix]], allowed the five core Dinobots to combine into [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]]. Despite Predaking trying to use Slash as a hostage, the Dinobot combiner was able to defeat his opponent and send the component [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] fleeing, as well as the Quintessons. Right after, they were contacted by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Spike Witwicky]], who alerted the Dinobots to the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]] and Carly being injured in the process. After leaving Slash to babysit the island, the		When a time gate was detected on Dinobot Island in [[2050]], [[Carly (G1)\|Carly]] alerted the Dinobots to its presence. In response, they, [[Slash (POTP)\|Slash]] and [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] included, were called to meet about it by Grimlock. They saw the [[Quintesson]]s emerge from the temporal portal, and the aliens quickly decided to sic their [[Allicon]]s on the Dinobots so that the dinosaurs could be flipped as merchandise. The Dinobots obviously didn't agree with this scheme and easily fended off the Allicons, prompting the lead [[Quintesson Judge (G1)\|Quintesson Judge]] to use the [[Recreator]] to summon [[Predaking (G1)\|Predaking]]. Predaking took easy care of the Dinobots till [[Primus#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Primus]] from the past encouraged Grimlock to tap into [[Earth]]'s [[Angolmois Energy]]. This, combined with Grimmaster's [[Energon Matrix]], allowed the five core Dinobots to combine into [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]]. Despite Predaking trying to use Slash as a hostage, the Dinobot combiner was able to defeat his opponent and send the component [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] fleeing, as well as the Quintessons. Right after, they were contacted by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Spike Witwicky]], who alerted the Dinobots to the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]] and Carly being injured in the process. After leaving Slash to babysit the island, the
	Volcanicus components set out to help their old friend. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}The Dinobots sided with the humans against the Selectors, fighting both Autobots and Decepticons until they were the last ones standing as Volcanicus.{{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 2}} The Dinobot combiner was ambushed by the [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]], who worked for the Quintessons.{{storylink\|Abominus comic 1}}		Volcanicus components set out to help their old friend. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}The Dinobots sided with the humans against the Selectors, fighting both Autobots and Decepticons until they were the last ones standing as Volcanicus.{{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 2}} The Dinobot combiner was ambushed by the [[Terrorcon (G1)\|Terrorcons]], who worked for the Quintessons.{{storylink\|Abominus comic 1}}
	They were eventually summoned to the previous universe by Primus to help with the huge conflict taking place there over [[Star Power]] and Angolmois Energy. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}		They were eventually summoned to the previous universe by Primus to help with the huge conflict taking place there over [[Star Power]] and Angolmois Energy. {{storylink\|Volcanicus comic 1}}

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	Grimlock and Slag were soldiers even before the war, and met each other when they were both thrown in a brig for pissing off their commanding officers (''shooting'' them in Slag's case). Bonding over their mutual desire to get things done and ignore the rules, they decided to form their own strike team: the Dynobots. In a personal quirk, however, Slag didn't want them to be seen as a ''proper'' team. {{storylink\|Maximum Dinobots issue 2\|Maximum Dinobots #2}} Their newly formed team of misfits became members of the [[Primal Vanguard]] under [[Nominus Prime]] and (somehow) model soldiers, acting as a Covert Strike Force with a spotless and admirable service record until one mission went wrong. While searching for terrorists beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]], the group ran into strange [[cyber-morphic predator]]s, leading to an encounter that killed their medic [[Skar (IDW)\|Skar]] and left the others unstable and with dangerous monstrous altmodes [[Scanning\|scanned]] from the beasts. Upon their return supervisors wanted to study them to learn about Skar's method of "dynamic alt-mode adaption", but the team feeling broken and betrayed broke free and went on the run. {{storylink\|Underworld (IDW)\|Underworld}}		Grimlock and Slag were soldiers even before the war, and met each other when they were both thrown in a brig for pissing off their commanding officers (''shooting'' them in Slag's case). Bonding over their mutual desire to get things done and ignore the rules, they decided to form their own strike team: the Dynobots. In a personal quirk, however, Slag didn't want them to be seen as a ''proper'' team. {{storylink\|Maximum Dinobots issue 2\|Maximum Dinobots #2}} Their newly formed team of misfits became members of the [[Primal Vanguard]] under [[Nominus Prime]] and (somehow) model soldiers, acting as a Covert Strike Force with a spotless and admirable service record until one mission went wrong. While searching for terrorists beneath the [[Toraxxis Plains]], the group ran into strange [[cyber-morphic predator]]s, leading to an encounter that killed their medic [[Skar (IDW)\|Skar]] and left the others unstable and with dangerous monstrous altmodes [[Scanning\|scanned]] from the beasts. Upon their return supervisors wanted to study them to learn about Skar's method of "dynamic alt-mode adaption", but the team feeling broken and betrayed broke free and went on the run. {{storylink\|Underworld (IDW)\|Underworld}}

	Following their disappearance from the public eye, the Dynobots began competing in underground gladiator fights at the [[Forge]] in [[Kaon (polity)\|Kaon]]. When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] put out a call for combatants, the Dynobots were amongst those who were shown grudging respect by the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] as opposed to the remainder of the "amateurs" in the crowd. {{storylink\|Megatron Origin issue 3\|Megatron Origin #3}}		Following their disappearance from the public eye, the Dynobots began competing in underground gladiator fights at the [[Forge (arena)\|Forge]] in [[Kaon (polity)\|Kaon]]. When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] put out a call for combatants, the Dynobots were amongst those who were shown grudging respect by the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] as opposed to the remainder of the "amateurs" in the crowd. {{storylink\|Megatron Origin issue 3\|Megatron Origin #3}}

	[[File:Dinobots Autocracy Endgame.jpg\|left\|upright=1.6\|thumb]]		[[File:Dinobots Autocracy Endgame.jpg\|left\|upright=1.6\|thumb]]